Elzhi: The Detroit lyricist is packing major heat for a new 'Heavy Vibrato' album

Need some Midwest bars? Look no further than what hip-hop veteran Elzhi is serving up these days alongside hitmaker Oh No and their ‘Fireballs’ anthem. But it’s bigger than an audio gem, the duo are gearing up for a full-fledged Heavy Vibrato album.

Elzhi and Oh No’s ‘Heavy Vibrato’ album is coming

While the focus remains on the newly released ‘Fireballs’ single, there’s no doubting how much anticipation is building for a massive new album drop slated to arrive at the start of December.

Known for weaving together complex rhymes with style, Elzhi has been rapping circles around the competition for more than two decades.  After years as a member of iconic group Slum Village, Elzhi's impressive solo career has included projects produced by acclaimed artists like Black Milk, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Khrysis, and Will Sessions.  Now, the Detroit emcee is linking with California beat maestro Oh No for the new collaborative album Heavy Vibrato.  A multitalented underground hip-hop luminary, Oh No has built a formidable resume behind the boards, crafting tracks for Mos Def, Freddie Gibbs, MF DOOM, Action Bronson, Talib Kweli, Ab-Soul, Prodigy, Danny Brown, and many more.

"Oh No is a scientist when it comes to manipulating sound," says Elzhi, calling the partnership "a perfect balance between effortless and technical."  "Elzhi is straight up amazing," add Oh No.  "From crafting wordplay, to concepts and flows, to storytelling, he's on another level."  On the lead single "Fireballs", Elzhi's elaborate poetics ignite Oh No's melodic, jazz-inspired production.  Set for digital release on December 1st, Heavy Vibrato is now available for pre-order on CD and limited-edition colored vinyl.