.idk. - BRAVADO INTiMO... [LP] Vinyl Record

BRAVADO INTiMO... boasts an additional 7 tracks with features from Ab-Soul, Denzel Curry, & Joey Bada$$. Production is handled by a wide range of talent including TaeBeast, Mario Luciano, Kal Banx, Oliver Easton, Rascal, and more.

Creating a balance between the strength of bravado and the vulnerability of being intimate. A new journey awaits in "BRAVADO INTiMO..." or (B.i.) by .idk. (Ignorantly Delivering Knowledge). The name itself mirrors the enigmatic creator's duality. This musical journey is less of a narrative in words and more of an exploration of essence and melodic resonance. Through a fusion of soul, jazz, and hip hop, with a futuristic touch courtesy of the electronic leaning sequencer, .idk. crafts a sonic landscape that defies convention. “My goal with this album was to simplify everything.”

With a concise 51-minute runtime and a focus on conceptual clarity, "BRAVADO INTiMO..." emerges as one of .idk.’s most accessible and cohesive projects to date. “With B.i., I just wanted to sing over beats that artists like MF DOOM would normally rap over and only rap when it felt the most natural” Drawing inspiration from his collaborations with MF DOOM, .idk. effortlessly transitions between singing and rapping, creating a seamless experience that captivates from start to finish. .idk.’s efforts provide rapping, singing, production, and even creative direction for a very specific language in a world that he governs quite well. BRAVADO INTiMO... (B.i.) provides a new palette for the future of melodic rap while capturing the essence of hip hop’s foundation.