Cadence Weapon has announced Forager, his next studio album, due out April 24. The project follows his 2021 Polaris Prize–winning Parallel World and marks a shift toward a more restrained, materially focused approach.
Produced entirely by Junia-T, Forager draws on craft, in the artisinal sense of the way, as a way of reconnecting with hip-hop’s foundational aesthetics. Early tracks include “Step Out,” featuring DijahSB, and “Toronto Zoo,” which Cadence Weapon has previously performed live in Toronto.
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The newly released single “Alpenflage” continues that thread, framing style and construction as cultural signals rather than trends. A reference to a style of camo print, also known as 'pizza camo', the song explores the theme of durability. "True vintage is made from natural materials and was made with a higher standard of craftsmanship. It was built to last. This made me think of the classic hip-hop that I grew up listening to", shares Cadence Weapon, born Rollie Pemberton, in a press release.
In support of the album, Cadence Weapon will tour in April with a series of free events in Hamilton, Toronto, Montréal, and Edmonton.
Forager is set to be released in April, on Six Shooter Records.
