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.

Originally released for Record Store Day 2026 and now available online, this 10th anniversary edition of Lead Poison is remastered by D-Sane at Digital Age Sound and features 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 and paired with updated center labels. Pressed on a striking “Lead Storm” color variant, a translucent metallic blend of black ice with gold, white, and yellow, the package is finished with a matching pencil OBI strip.

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Tracklist:

SIDE A: 

A1. Medicine Man

A2. Introverted

A3. Weedipedia

A4. February

SIDE B:

B1. Egocentric

B2. Two 16’s

B3. Hello!!!

B4. Friendzone

SIDE C: 

C1. The Healing Progress

C2. Cloud

C3. Alienated (feat. Smitty Soul)

C4. She Sucks (feat. Chris Dave)

SIDE D: 

D1. Co Sign (feat. Skonie)

D2. Misright

D3. The Turning Point

D4. Keep Dreaming