{"product_id":"784085105699","title":"JOHN BROWN THE RAPPER \u0026 DA BEATMINERZ – WAXING IN MECCA - LP •","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC: 784085105699 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel: SHIELDS GREEN \u003cbr\u003eFormat: LP\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: May 22, 2026\u003cbr\u003eIn stock items ship within 48 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 2022 and 2024, after decades of building his rap career, John Brown the Rapper decided to sharpen his already formidable pen at Pendulum Ink– a rigorous, almost mythic training ground for lyricists led by Mickey Factz and a rotating cast of elite emcees. Often described as the X-Men school for lyricism, the online academy helped Brown hone his craft, which finds its fullest expression on Waxing In Mecca, his full-length collaborative album with legendary Brooklyn production duo Da Beatminerz.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaxing In Mecca is both statement and philosophy. The title is a nod to the phrase “waxing poetic”, the act of delivering dense, elevated lyricism. The album was written and recorded in Harlem, a cultural mecca of NYC. The album title also reframes the idea of boom bap’s relevance, asserting that rather than waning, the sound is in a constant state of growth, expanding in complexity and impact, shining brighter with each new generation of artists committed to the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonically cohesive yet thematically expansive, Waxing In Mecca moves from deeply personal narratives like love and parent-induced trauma, to expansive conceptual ideas like quantum physics and social commentary. Anchored by meticulous songwriting and a clear artistic vision, the album doesn’t chase trends—it builds worlds, rewarding listeners who return again and again to uncover new layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACK LIST:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaxing In Mecca (feat. Smif-N-Wessun)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWords Of Rapture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtraordinary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Body Rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Joint (feat. Craig G)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasement To Penthouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome Thru \u0026amp; Collect (feat. Your Old Droog)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePunk Kid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThoroughfare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStay Inside Of My Gate (feat. Mickey Factz \u0026amp; Ras Kass)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime Is Getting Shorter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurly Top (feat. Tash)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiving Thing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegends Of This Whole Shit (feat. O.C. \u0026amp; Rockness Monsta)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeapons Of Man\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Proclamation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHIELDS GREEN","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":44267984224355,"sku":"784085105699","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2553\/7123\/files\/Image_a8727f0a-53ae-47b4-b9ef-1c297fed0582.jpg?v=1781843393","url":"https:\/\/lunchboxrecords.com\/products\/784085105699","provider":"Lunchbox Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}