Album: J Wade & Pleasant Sherman - Means To | The Ends Zip Вђ” Arewanmu

: Wade's approach is that of a student of hip-hop, drawing inspiration from lyrical heavyweights like MF DOOM and Lupe Fiasco .

The album maintains a consistent pace without "filler," featuring notable tracks and interludes that build the cohesive atmosphere: : Wade's approach is that of a student

: "Conviction" and "Pre-Boss Stage" set the stage for the album's rhythmic and lyrical intensity. : Wade's approach is that of a student

The project was born from a distance-based partnership where Pleasant Sherman provided the foundation—a suite of beats—while J Wade handled the selection and recording from his own space. : Wade's approach is that of a student