Ransom Note is a collaborative studio album by American rapper Wiki and producer Tony Seltzer, released on April 19, 2024, through Wikset Enterprise. It marks their third full-length collaborative project, following No Mountains in Manhattan (2017) and Half God (2021).
Background and Production Wiki (Patrick Morales) and Tony Seltzer have cultivated a distinct sound within the New York hip-hop scene, characterized by Wiki's intricate, observational lyricism and Seltzer's gritty, sample-heavy production. Ransom Note continues this artistic partnership, with Seltzer handling all production duties. The album further solidifies their collaborative chemistry, blending Wiki's storytelling and reflections on urban life with Seltzer's signature lo-fi and eclectic beats.
Themes and Style The album delves into themes commonly found in Wiki's discography, including the complexities of city living, personal introspection, navigating the music industry, and the enduring spirit of New York. Wiki's vocal delivery maintains its signature conversational and often urgent style, while Seltzer's production provides a diverse sonic backdrop, incorporating elements that range from soulful to rugged.
Guest Appearances Ransom Note features guest contributions from a select group of artists, including Benzo, Hunnaloe, Tricky, and Remy Banks, who add additional lyrical perspectives to various tracks.
Track Listing
- Intro (Skit)
- New Place (feat. Hunnaloe)
- The Way We Walk (feat. Remy Banks)
- Corrosive
- Ransom Note (feat. Tricky)
- No More
- Wiki's Workout
- Cold Front
- Supa Dupa (feat. Benzo)
- Still Talkin'
- All Comes Back
- The Answer
- Outro (Skit)