Tracy Grimm and bgboi Unite for Groundbreaking Collaborative Album ‘4 Years Later’

Few albums this year hit as hard emotionally as 4 Years Later, the new collaborative effort from pioneering Irish alt-rap artist Tracy Grimm and rising Cork City talent bgboi. From the jump, the project feels like a sonic diary—intensely personal, steeped in raw emotion, and unapologetically honest. Tracy, known for his soul-baring lyrics and genre-bending style, continues to push the boundaries of emo rap and alternative hip-hop, while bgboi's fresh, melodic production adds an experimental edge that elevates the project into new territory.

What makes 4 Years Later stand out isn’t just the genre fusion or polished sound—it's the sense of real emotional stakes. The title reflects both artists’ growth over time, particularly Tracy’s journey from his early days in Cork City to the Berlin-based creative he is today.

Grimm’s lyrics remain the heart of the album. His ability to speak openly about pain, addiction, love, and survival has long been one of his defining strengths, and here it feels even more distilled and potent. bgboi’s role as producer and co-writer gives the album a modern, youthful energy. 

The duo clearly respects each other's craft. Their chemistry doesn’t feel forced—it feels lived-in. It’s collaborative storytelling at its best—two voices weaving in and out of shared memory, shared pain, and shared dreams.

What 4 Years Later achieves is rare: it’s a rap album that’s both emotionally urgent and sonically adventurous. Rather than chasing trends, Tracy and bgboi seem to be building their own blueprint—drawing from the rawness of SoundCloud-era emo rap and layering it with fresh textures and personal truth. There’s no posturing here, no false bravado—just catharsis set to music.

Ultimately, 4 Years Later is less about where these artists are now and more about what they’ve endured to get here. It’s about artistic growth, emotional survival, and finding beauty in brokenness. In an era full of noise, Tracy Grimm and bgboi have created a space for quiet reflection, honesty, and healing—and it’s one well worth stepping into.

Tracy Grimm: INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | SOUNDCLOUD | SPOTIFY

bgboi: INSTAGRAM | SOUNDCLOUD | SPOTIFY

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