Armand Hammer Releases Surprise Album Snakes & Ladders

Hip-hop duo Armand Hammer, made up of Billy Woods and Elucid, has unexpectedly released a new record called Snakes & Ladders. The reviewer, who had only partly digested the album, calls it among the group's best work. The record lacks the seamless production continuity of the duo's collaborations with Alchemist, Haram and Mercy, but it still reflects a clear unified vision. Its sound includes ominous background textures, bursts of industrial noise, throbbing bass lines, and saxophone lines. The review praises the pair's consistently strong production choices, which remain central to the album's appeal.