The Great Escape

The Great Escape is a collaborative studio album by American rapper Larry June and hip hop record producer The Alchemist. It was released on March 31, 2023, through ALC Records and Empire Distribution. Production was handled entirely by the Alchemist, with Beat Butcha serving as an additional producer on one track. It features guest appearances from Action Bronson, Big Sean, Boldy James, Curren$y, Evidence, Jay Worthy, Joey Bada$$, Slum Village, Ty Dolla $ign and Wiz Khalifa. The album peaked at number 32 on the Billboard 200, number 12 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, number 9 on the Top Rap Albums chart, and number 4 on the Independent Albums chart in the United States. Music videos were directed for "60 Days", "89 Earthquake", "Porsches in Spanish", "Solid Plan" and "Turkish Cotton". Background and recording Larry June and the Alchemist's first collaborative project, The Great Escape, was the result of a natural and organic creative process, as detailed in their interview with Rolling Stone. The two artists, initially brought together by their mutual connection with L.A. artist Jay Worthy, found a creative synergy that evolved from working on a couple of songs to conceiving a full-length project. The process of making the album not only produced a body of work but also forged a genuine friendship between Larry June and the Alchemist. Their collaboration extended beyond the studio, with the artists traveling to Malibu and Mexico together to create and draw inspiration. The Alchemist, a respected figure in the hip hop scene, expressed initial uncertainty about collaborating creatively with Larry June, but found inspiration after working together on Jay Worthy's "Rainy Night in SF". Larry June, in turn, admired the Alchemist's legacy in hip hop and appreciated the opportunity to collaborate with someone he looked up to musically.