It’s finally here! After building anticipation with buzzing singles and stirring up excitement throughout the culture, rapidly rising Kansas City hip-hop disruptor SleazyWorld Go unveils his anxiously awaited debut album, More Than A Shooter, today. Listen HERE via Island Records. RIAA Diamond-certified powerhouse Turbo notably helmed this body of work as Executive Producer, giving it an unparalleled level of cohesion in the process.
The duo spent a week together in Sleazy’s home studio in Kansas City—where many of his original hits were born. During that week, Sleazy brought Turbo into his creative space, fostering an authentic connection that led to the creation of 10-12 new songs in just a few days. Audiences will immediately recognize his “Run That Back Turbo” tag-line in each song’s opening verse. Their bond, both as artists and men, helped craft what they call “the greatest story never told.” Sleazy sought to elevate the production, while Turbo added an avant-garde touch, shaping the album’s sound into the masterpiece it became.
To celebrate the record’s arrival, SleazyWorld Go just shared the cinematic music video for the latest single “Ole Ole” shot in his hometown Kansas City, MO. Solely produced by Turbo, they pulled in a local Kansas City Choir to add depth to the record encompassing so many heartfelt moments including Sleazy’s new born daughter being present in the studio during the recording.
A victorious chant accents the track’s percussive forward motion as he reflects on his life, “I shoulda changed, I coulda changed, but I’m still the same though.” In a moment of gratitude, his voice rings out, “Thank God for the lessons. Thank God for the losses.” This introspection allows him to lyrically open up more than ever before. Directed by Nick Mays, the accompanying visual offers a window into the Kansas City neighbourhood he calls home. He raps outside surrounded by friends, neighbours, and children as the camera ominously surveys the streets and his world.
Elsewhere on More Than A Shooter, he leans into island flavours on the breezy and bright “Turks & Caicos.” Acoustic guitar wraps around a sultry beat as he issues an invitation, “Have you ever been to Turks & Caicos?” Then, there’s “Trying To Heal.” Tense hi-hats skitter as he sheds his scars over the beat. He reassures multiple times, “I’m almost healed from the pain and the trauma I’ve been through.” The project truly illuminates his growth as a lyricist, rapper, and songwriter.
He paved the way for More Than A Shooter with the fan favourite “What You Need” featuring Skilla Baby. Beyond picking up traction on streaming platforms, it has scored tastemaker looks. HipHopDX plugged it, and XXL named it one of “The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week.”
The single followed the momentum of “Who The Who’s” which has been gaining steam at DSPs and earned critical acclaim. HotNewHipHop applauded it as “high-octane,” going on to promise, “It sets the tone for the rest of the anxiously awaited project and serves as a promising preview.”
Igniting 2024, he notably kickstarted this sonic era with “WTW.” Beyond looks from HITS Daily Double, XXL, and more, HotNewHipHop proclaimed, “If this what the tape is going to sound like, we are all ears.” Meanwhile, he spent the spring on the road, opening up Offset’s Set It Off tour.
It all paves the way for SleazyWorld Go to deliver his biggest and boldest statement to date with his debut album, More Than A Shooter. You can stream it now on Apple Music, Spotify, and various other digital streaming platforms.
Breakout rapper SleazyWorld Go has earned a series of accolades. Last year, he was selected as a 2023 XXL Freshman; the first artist to represent both Kansas City, MO, and Grand Rapids, MI, on the prestigious magazine cover. Since then, he made an appearance at the 2023 BET Awards, released the anthemic “Don’t Get Your Feelings In It” featuring fellow XXL Freshman Luh Tyler, and has been in the studio working on his forthcoming debut album.
Press release submitted by Full Scope PR
