{"product_id":"199316518429","title":"STARLITO \u0026 BANDPLAY – NOT THE COUNTRY YOU KNOW - LP •","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC: 199316518429 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel: GRIND HARD \u003cbr\u003eFormat: LP\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: June 12, 2026\u003cbr\u003eIn stock items ship within 48 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the evolving landscape of modern Southern hip-hop, the pairing of Starlito and Bandplay stands out as a unique bridge between street-level authenticity and refined, calculated musicality. Their collaborative project, Not The Country You Know, functions less like a standard release and more as a manifesto-a masterclass in the chemistry between a seasoned, introspective lyricist and a producer who possesses an intuitive grasp of the region's pulse. It is an exploration of legacy and adaptation, capturing the tension between where they came from and where the culture is currently headed.Bandplay, long recognized for sculpting the sonic identity of Memphis icons, brings his signature, trunk-rattling 808s to the project, yet he manages to pivot here. The production feels remarkably expansive, masterfully blending the raw, stripped-back aesthetics of classic Tennessee rap with forward-thinking textures that refuse to be confined to a single sub-genre. Complementing this, Starlito operates with his trademark mix of cynical observation and genuine vulnerability. He navigates these beats with the weary grace of an artist who has weathered the music industry's relentless cycles, treating every bar like a necessary piece of a larger, ongoing story.The album's title serves as a direct commentary on these shifting tides. Across the tracklist, the duo investigates the growing disparity between the romanticized South and the cold realities of the streets, alongside the inevitable evolution of the music business itself. There is no frantic chasing of streaming-era trends or algorithmic bait here; instead, the project remains a stubborn, confident assertion of artistic identity. By weaving together Starlito's \"voice-of-reason\" flow and Bandplay's evolving, genre-bending sound, Not The Country You Know challenges the listener to abandon their preconceived notions of the region, offering instead a complex, urgent vision of a South that is as haunting as it is vibrant.2xLP, Gatefold Jacket, Two Single Sided Inserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACK LIST:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e1. Not the Country You Know\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e2. This Ain't That\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e3. Am I Wrong\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e4. Comin Right Back\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e5. Bad for You\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e6. Nasty Player\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e7. God Mode\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e8. Freddy Tiffany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e9. Is You Cool\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e10. How You Wanna Play\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e11. No Fun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e12. Ain't Going\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e13. Should I\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e14. Always Something\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e15. Who Am I\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e16. Psychology of Revenge\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e17. Control What I Can\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e18. What's Really Real\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e19. Plant a Seed\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e20. Chasing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e21. Massage Envy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e22. Walk Away\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e23. Bad at Goodbyes\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GRIND HARD","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":44245585035363,"sku":"199316518429","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2553\/7123\/files\/Image_b1b06c48-c129-4f06-8dc9-d1a01526d3ec.jpg?v=1781239820","url":"https:\/\/lunchboxrecords.com\/products\/199316518429","provider":"Lunchbox Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}