New York’s own 2WIIN KINGZ have long been known for their raw lyricism, intentional storytelling, and cultural authenticity — and now, they’re preparing to make their most powerful statement yet. On Juneteenth, the rap duo will release their highly anticipated fifth studio album, LIVING IN THE PAST, executive produced by T Lyfe Trez.
This project isn’t just another album. It’s a cultural artifact.
True to form, 2WIIN KINGZ deliver a tracklist that reads like a message — one that unfolds as you read it aloud:
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DON’T
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FORGET
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TO LIVE RIGHTFULLY
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BECAUSE
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WRONGDOINGS
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ARE PUBLICIZED
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AT AN ALL TIME HIGH
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ITS NATURAL
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TO SELF
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REFLECT (FEAT. BARBER JOHN)
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DO IT, WITHOUT
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SOCIAL
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INFLUENCE
Together, the titles alone form a poetic call to consciousness — a reflection of the duo’s consistent ability to intertwine message with music.
LIVING IN THE PAST is a symbolic meditation on the generational cycles many are still trapped in: systemic racism, classism, identity crises, tribalism, gang culture, toxic environments, poverty, and political disenfranchisement. It asks hard questions: When do we stop running? When do we break the cycle? How long before we are truly free?
In their own words:
“It doesn’t matter what label you give yourself… we still get treated the same. What are you running from? This album’s purpose is to provoke thought and dialogue surrounding these topics. Let’s consciously decide to stop running — together.”
For 2WIIN KINGZ, this isn’t just music — it’s movement. It’s about planting seeds that grow into liberation, both individually and collectively. The timing of the release — on Juneteenth, a day commemorating Black liberation — is no coincidence. It’s a statement.
With the right traction, LIVING IN THE PAST has the potential to shift the culture. Not just by sonics, but by soul. It’s the kind of work that doesn’t just ask for your attention — it demands your reflection.
This is 2WIIN KINGZ at their sharpest, their most vulnerable, and their most culturally urgent.
And hip-hop is better for it.
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