This Thing of Ours (EP) explained

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

Release and promotion

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

• All tracks are produced by the Alchemist.

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

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

• All tracks are produced by the Alchemist.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Alchemist Drops Off "This Thing Of Ours" With Earl Sweatshirt & More. HotNewHipHop. 30 April 2021. 30 July 2021. 30 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210730094311/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/alchemist-drops-off-this-thing-of-ours-with-earl-sweatshirt-and-more-new-mixtape.121480.html. live.
2. Web site: Alchemist, Earl Sweatshirt, & Boldy James Tease Mystery Project. HotNewHipHop. 13 April 2021. 30 July 2021. 30 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210730094205/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/alchemist-earl-sweatshirt-and-boldy-james-tease-mystery-project-news.130180.html. live.
3. Web site: The Alchemist Announces New EP 'This Thing Of Ours,' Shares Earl Sweatshirt/Navy Blue Collaboration "Nobles": Listen. April 23, 2021. July 30, 2021. July 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210730094205/https://www.stereogum.com/2145275/the-alchemist-nobles-feat-earl-sweatshirt-navy-blue/music/. live.
4. Web site: The Alchemist Taps Boldy James & Sideshow On "TV Dinners. HotNewHipHop. May 2021. 2021-07-30. 2021-07-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20210730094205/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-alchemist-taps-boldy-james-and-sideshow-on-tv-dinners-new-song.1991154.html. live.
5. Web site: The Alchemist and Earl Sweatshirt head to the theater for "Loose Change" visual. Jon. Powell. May 18, 2021. REVOLT. July 30, 2021. July 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210730094205/https://www.revolt.tv/new-music/2021/5/18/22441917/the-alchemist-earl-sweatshirt-loose-change-video. live.
6. Web site: Alchemist announces sequel to 'This Thing of Ours' dropping Oct. 8. OurGenerationMusic. September 28, 2021. October 1, 2021. October 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211001040529/https://ourgenerationmusic.com/news/alchemist-announces-sequel-to-this-thing-of-ours-dropping-oct-8/. live.
7. Web site: The Alchemist and Mavi Share Video for New Song "Miracle Baby": Watch. Pitchfork. October 1, 2021. October 3, 2021. October 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211003070627/https://pitchfork.com/news/the-alchemist-and-mavi-share-video-for-new-song-miracle-baby-watch/. live.
8. Web site: Video: The Alchemist Ft. MIKE "Lossless". 2021-10-09. 2021-10-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20211009101233/https://rapradar.com/2021/10/08/video-the-alchemist-ft-mike-lossless/. live.
9. Web site: WATCH: Zelooperz directs stylish new video for Alchemist's 'Wildstyle'. 10 October 2021. 1 October 2021. 1 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211001040529/https://ourgenerationmusic.com/news/alchemist-announces-sequel-to-this-thing-of-ours-dropping-oct-8/. live.