: The track "So Beneath" features Stoner Pimpson , one of the few vocal guests on the record.
According to the album's liner notes, the title itself suggests that the music is a "means to an end," aiming to lead the listener toward a critical perspective on global conditions.
The album is available for listeners on platforms like Supa Sounds on Bandcamp , where it has also seen physical releases on vinyl. Means To The Ends | J Wade x Pleasant Sherman
: Wade's approach is that of a student of hip-hop, drawing inspiration from lyrical heavyweights like MF DOOM and Lupe Fiasco .
: The overarching goal is to demonstrate how these individual emotions and relationships are conditioned by the broader "World". Tracklist Highlights
: "Conviction" and "Pre-Boss Stage" set the stage for the album's rhythmic and lyrical intensity.
: "P4P Interlude" serves as a bridge within the 18-song sequence, while the closing track "Ours" brings the project to its conclusion.
: J Wade took full creative control over the final tracklist, deciding which instrumentals resonated with his vision and discarding many songs that did not fit the desired narrative.