Released in 2016 after years of anticipation, Lead Poison stands as Detroit lyricist Elzhi’s most vulnerable and rewarding album. Battling depression and writer’s block, the former Slum Village emcee delivers a deeply personal project that balances razor-sharp lyricism with raw emotional honesty.

Across 16 tracks, Elzhi navigates self-doubt, isolation, and resilience while reaffirming his place among hip-hop’s most gifted writers. Highlights include “Alienated,” “Two 16’s,” and the fan-favorite “February,” with production from Karriem Riggins, 14kt, Bombay, and more.

This Collector’s Edition CD reissue marks the first-ever CD pressing of Lead Poison, in celebration of the album’s 10th anniversary. Remastered by D-Sane at Digital Age Sound and glass mastered for optimal sound quality, it is housed in a jewel case with a 4-panel insert and silkscreened CD faces, featuring a reimagined cover and layout by Jelle Smid, based on c.BARR’s original artwork. The inverted cover sits against a black background, with the signature raining pencils reworked in bold yellow. Limited to 200 copies worldwide.

Please Note: All orders begin shipping immediately. Clothing merchandise is fulfilled separately and should arrive shortly after your vinyl, CD or cassette order.

Tracklist:

01. Medicine Man

02. Introverted

03. Weedipedia

04. February

05. Egocentric

06. Two 16’s

07. Hello!!!

08. Friendzone

09. The Healing Progress

10. Cloud

11. Alienated (feat. Smitty Soul)

12. She Sucks (feat. Chris Dave)

13. Co Sign (feat. Skonie)

14. Misright

15. The Turning Point

16. Keep Dreaming