Ishmael Butler’s Shabazz Palaces project has announced a new seven-song mini album, Robed In Rareness, due October 27 via Sub Pop (pre-order). A press release says it’s the first in a series. It’s their first release since 2020’s The Don of Diamond Dreams.
The EP features collaborations with Royce The Choice, Porter Ray, O Finess, Camp Lo’s Geechi Suede, Butler’s twin Lavarr the Starr, and Butler’s son Lil Tracy. The first single is “Binoculars,” a psychedelic rap song featuring Royce The Choice. Listen and watch the Jacob Kasar-directed video below.
Shabazz also announced some tour dates, beginning in Kingston, NY on September 27 at Tubby’s and stopping in NYC on October 3 at Mercury Lounge. All dates are listed below.
Tracklist
1. Binoculars (feat. Royce The Choice)
2. Woke Up In A Dream (feat. Lil Tracy)
3. P Kicking G (feat. Porter Ray)
4. Cinnamon Bun (feat. Lavarr the Starr)
5. Scarface Mace (feat. O Finess)
6. Gel Bait (feat. Geechi Suede)
7. Hustle Crossers
Shabazz Palaces — 2023/2024 Tour Dates
Wed. Sep. 27 – Kingston, NY – Tubby’s
Thu. Sep. 28 – Toronto, ON – Great Hall
Fri. Sep. 29 – Montreal, QC – Entrepot 77 (Late)
Fri. Sep. 29 – Montreal, QC – POP Montreal Festival (Early)
Sun. Oct. 01 – Washington, DC – DC9
Tue. Oct. 03 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
Thu. Apr. 04 – Quintana Roo, MX – Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
Fri. Aug. 05 – Quintana Roo, MX – Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
Sat. Aug. 06 – Quintana Roo, MX – Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
Sun. Aug. 07 – Quintana Roo, MX – Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya