This Thing of Ours (EP)

This Thing of Ours is an extended play by musician the Alchemist. It was released on April 30, 2021, by ALC Records.[1]

This Thing of Ours
EP by
ReleasedApril 30, 2021
GenreHip hop
Length20:44
LabelALC
ProducerThe Alchemist
The Alchemist chronology
Haram
(2021)
This Thing of Ours
(2021)
Bo Jackson
(2021)
Singles from This Thing of Ours
  1. "Nobles"
    Released: April 23, 2021

Release and promotion

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On April 12, 2021, the Alchemist, Earl Sweatshirt, Navy Blue, Sideshow, Boldy James, Pink Siifu and Maxo all posted on their Instagram accounts the same section of what would later be revealed to be the cover art, with the caption "4/30".[2] The EP was formally announced by Alchemist on April 23, with the release of the single "Nobles" and an accompanying music video.[3]

Upon the digital and physical release of the EP, a VHS tape was also released including all of the songs and music videos each by a different director. The video for "TV Dinners" was released on Alchemist's YouTube channel on April 30.[4] The music videos for "Holy Hell" followed on May 7, 2021, and finally "Loose Change" on May 14.[5]

Track listing

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  • All tracks are produced by the Alchemist.
This Thing Of Ours track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Nobles" (featuring Earl Sweatshirt and Navy Blue)2:16
2."TV Dinners" (featuring Boldy James and Sideshow)
2:57
3."Holy Hell" (featuring Pink Siifu and Maxo)
3:10
4."Loose Change" (featuring Earl Sweatshirt)
  • Maman
  • Kgositsile
1:58
5."Nobles" (Instrumental)Maman2:16
6."TV Dinners" (Instrumental)Maman2:57
7."Holy Hell" (Instrumental)Maman3:10
8."Loose Change" (Instrumental)Maman1:58
Total length:20:44
Notes
  • In July 2021, "Nobles" and its instrumental were removed off of music streaming services due to sample clearance issues. That September, an edited version was re-released to services.

This Thing of Ours 2

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This Thing of Ours 2
EP by
ReleasedOctober 8, 2021
GenreHip hop
Length23:36
LabelALC
ProducerThe Alchemist
The Alchemist chronology
Bo Jackson
(2021)
This Thing of Ours 2
(2021)
Cycles (Original Score)
(2021)
Singles from This Thing of Ours 2
  1. "Miracle Baby"
    Released: October 1, 2021

On September 28, 2021, the Alchemist announced the sequel EP, This Thing of Ours 2, to be released on October 8.[6] The lead single "Miracle Baby" was released on October 1, with an accompanying music video.[7] A music video for "Lossless" was released alongside the EP on October 8,[8] followed by "Wildstyle" on October 15.[9]

Track listing

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  • All tracks are produced by the Alchemist.
This Thing Of Ours 2 track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Miracle Baby" (featuring Mavi)2:31
2."Lossless" (featuring Mike)2:17
3."Flying Spirit" (featuring Bruiser Brigade (Danny Brown, J.U.S, Fat Ray, and Bruiser Wolf))
3:37
4."Wildstyle" (featuring Zelooperz)1:29
5."6 Five Heartbeats" (featuring Vince Staples)1:54
Total length:11:48
This Thing Of Ours 2 vinyl side B
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
6."Miracle Baby" (Instrumental)Maman2:31
7."Lossless" (Instrumental)Maman2:17
8."Flying Spirit" (Instrumental)Maman3:37
9."Wildstyle" (Instrumental)Maman1:29
10."6 Five Heartbeats" (Instrumental)Maman1:54
Total length:23:36

References

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  1. ^ "Alchemist Drops Off "This Thing Of Ours" With Earl Sweatshirt & More". HotNewHipHop. 30 April 2021. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Alchemist, Earl Sweatshirt, & Boldy James Tease Mystery Project". HotNewHipHop. 13 April 2021. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  3. ^ "The Alchemist Announces New EP 'This Thing Of Ours,' Shares Earl Sweatshirt/Navy Blue Collaboration "Nobles": Listen". April 23, 2021. Archived from the original on July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  4. ^ "The Alchemist Taps Boldy James & Sideshow On "TV Dinners". HotNewHipHop. May 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-07-30. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
  5. ^ Powell, Jon (May 18, 2021). "The Alchemist and Earl Sweatshirt head to the theater for "Loose Change" visual". REVOLT. Archived from the original on July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  6. ^ "Alchemist announces sequel to 'This Thing of Ours' dropping Oct. 8". OurGenerationMusic. September 28, 2021. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  7. ^ "The Alchemist and Mavi Share Video for New Song "Miracle Baby": Watch". Pitchfork. October 1, 2021. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  8. ^ "Video: The Alchemist Ft. MIKE "Lossless"". Archived from the original on 2021-10-09. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
  9. ^ "WATCH: Zelooperz directs stylish new video for Alchemist's 'Wildstyle'". 10 October 2021. Archived from the original on 1 October 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.