Armand Hammer Surprise-Release New Album, Snakes & Ladders

Armand Hammer have surprise released their latest album, Snakes & Ladders. The duo of Elucid and billy woods dropped the LP overnight, via Backwoodz. Check it out below.
The follow-up to their 2025 album with the Alchemist, Mercy, Snakes & Ladders features production from Clipping., Saint Abdullah & Eomac, Kenny Segal, and Preservation, among others. DJ Haram and $ilkmoney drop in for guest vocals.
The duo is currently closing out a North American tour, playing in Seattle tonight and Denver Friday before ending the run at Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg on Sunday.
Read more about Armand Hammer in Pitchfork’s The 100 Best Rap Albums of All Time.

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