Erick the Architect links up with George Clinton on "Ezekiel's Wheel"

"Ezekiel's Wheel" is taken from Erick’s forthcoming debut solo album, I’ve Never Been Here Before. The new track is a nod to Erick’s time growing up attending church with his family in Flatbush, Brooklyn, which partly led him to become a musician.

"’Ezekiel’s Wheel’ speaks on my initial discovery of being both a fan of music and the desire to become a musician. I had an eclectic taste as a kid for soul, funk and reggae music more than I ever wanted to be an MC. I was raised in church so reading the bible was a practice that provided value and faith," Erick explains.

"RÜDE CÅT and I became close friends over the years, both growing up in church with west Indian parents in NYC—the song really spoke to both of our upbringings. The song felt psychedelic, and who better but George Clinton to compliment that musical space. My mom was a big Parliament fan so I always heard his voice in my house. I had the song on ice for a bit before George and I even met at a photoshoot, but I always had him in mind. It’s an extreme honour to work alongside him. He has an incredible legacy and is easily one of my favourite artists of all time.""

Adding to this, George Clinton explains: "I met Erick while at the shoot for the Funkadelic x Market collab and we instantly clicked. Dude's got that next funk! Erick invited me to add some Pfunk to “Ezekiel’s Wheel” – it was a natural process and I’m stoked by the final outcome."

“Ezekiel’s Wheel” will debut in tandem with an exclusive, limited-edition t-shirt co-created by Erick and George Clinton for MARKET. This collaboration represents a fusion of creative energies, serving as a tribute to Clinton's profound influence on Erick's artistic journey, both visually and culturally.