Elucid Announces New Solo Album I Guess U Had to Be There

Elucid announces New Album ‘I Guess U Had to Be There’ & Extensive Tour Dates

Rapper Elucid has unveiled his latest solo project, I Guess U Had to Be There, set for release on March 13th via Rhymesayers and Secretly Distribution. This album marks his first solo effort since 2024’s critically acclaimed REVELATOR. The declaration is accompanied by the music video for the opening track, “First Light,” featuring Dallas-based artist Mattie.

A Collaborative Effort

I Guess U Had to Be There is a testament to Elucid’s collaborative spirit, featuring contributions from a diverse range of artists. Expect to hear work from Breezly Brewin, Estee Nack, shabaka Hutchings, and, notably, his Armand Hammer partner, billy woods. This cross-pollination of talent positions the album as a notable entry in the experimental hip-hop landscape.

Touring Plans: Solo & With Armand Hammer

Elucid will embark on a brief solo tour in Febuary 2026 before joining billy woods for a more extensive North American and European tour in support of their 2025 album, Mercy. This dual tour schedule allows fans to experience Elucid’s distinct solo work and the dynamic interplay of Armand Hammer.

Tracklist: A Glimpse into the Album

Here’s the complete tracklist for I Guess U Had to Be There:

1. First Light
2. Cantata
3. Hands n Feet (feat. Estee Nack)
4. Make Me Wise
5. Coonspeak
6. Equiano (feat. Shabaka Hutchings)
7. The Lorax (feat. billy woods)
8. Fainting Goats (feat. Breeze Brewin)
9. I Say Self
10. Visitation Place
11. Alive Herbals
12. Parental Advisory

Tour Dates At A Glance

Here’s a detailed breakdown of Elucid’s tour schedule:

• February 4,2026 – Philadelphia,PA – The Foundry (w/ DJ Haram)
• February 5,2026 – Chicago,IL – Subterannean (w/ DJ Haram)
• February 6,2026 – Detroit,MI – Loving Touch (w/ DJ Haram)
• February 7,2026 – new York,NY – Nightclub 101 (w/ DJ Haram)
• February 10,2026 – East Hampton,NY – Daily Op (w/ DJ Haram)
• March 10,2026 – Dublin,Ireland – Button Factory (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• March 11,2026 – Glasgow,Scotland – SWG3 (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• March 12,2026 – Edinburgh,Scotland – La Belle Angele (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• March 13,2026 – Manchester,England – Gorilla (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• March 14,2026 – Leeds,England – project House (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• March 16,2026 – Cardiff,England – The Globe (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• March 17,2026 – Bristol,England – Trinity Centre (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• March 19,2026 – London,England – Scala (w/ billy woods as Armand hammer)
• march 21,2026 – Brussels,Belgium – Botanique (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• March 23,2026 – Amsterdam,Netherlands – Tolhuistuin (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• March 24,2026 – Oslo,Norway – John Dee (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• March 25,2026 – Stockholm,Sweden – Bar Brooklyn (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• March 26,2026 – Copenhagen,Denmark – Pumpehuset (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• April 24,2026 – Durham,NC – Motorco Music Hall (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• April 25,2026 – Asheville,NC – Eulogy (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• April 27,2026 – Atlanta,GA – Aisle 5 (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• April 28,2026 – Nashville,TN – The Blue Room (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• May 1,2026 – Orlando,FL – The Abbey (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• september 22,2026 – Portland,ME – Oxbow Blending & Bottling (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• September 23,2026 – Somerville,MA – Cafe at the Somerville Armory (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• September 25,2026 – Brooklyn,NY – Music Hall Of Williamsburg (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• September 27,2026 – Washington DC – Union Stage (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• October 6,2026 – Montreal,QC – Théâtre fairmount (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• October 7,2026 – Toronto,ON – Lee’s palace (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• October 9,2026 – Ferndale,MI – The Loving Touch (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• October 10,2026 – Chicago,IL – Thalia Hall (w/ billy woods as armand Hammer)
• October 12,2026 – Cudahy,WI – X-Ray Arcade (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• October 13,2026 – Madison,WI – High Noon Saloon (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• October 14,2026 – Minneapolis,MN – Fine Line (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• November 4,2026 – Phoenix,AZ – Crescent Ballroom (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• November 5,2026 – Santa Ana,CA – Constellation Room (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• November 6,2026 – Los Angeles,CA – Lodge Room Highland Park (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• November 8,2026 – San Francisco,CA – Bottom Of The Hill (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• November 11,2026 – Seattle,WA – The Crocodile (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)
• November 13,2026 – Denver,CO – Marquis Theater (w/ billy woods as Armand Hammer)

Further Exploration

For those interested in delving deeper into Elucid’s work,you can read Pitchfork’s review of his 2024 album,REVELATOR: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/elucid-revelator/

Published: 2026/01/19 15:46:47