Boldy James - Penalty of Leadership [LP]

Release Date: November 14, 2025
Label: Near Mint

Boldy James "Penalty Of Leadership" is the follow up to Nicholas Craven produced "Fair Exchange No Robbery". Released digitally January 2024, this time around they've both sharpened their unique approach to Detroit-meets-Montreal soul sample inspired drug raps and further solidify their lightning in a bottle chemistry. "Penalty of Leadership" received a 7.9/10 review from Pitchfork, saying "The pair's chemistry is still potent enough to chill the blood running through your veins, and Boldy's brush with death [2023 car accident] makes Penalty of Leadership a heavier and more reflective listen than their previous joint album".

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Tracklist

1. Formal Invite
2. Jack Frost
3. Evil Genius
4. Murderous Tendencies
5. No Pun Intended
6. Brand New Chanel Kicks
7. Straight As
8. Soccer Mom
9. Early Worms Get Birds
10. Speedy Recovery
11. All My Tokens