Before heading to prison on witness intimidation and federal conspiracy charges, Dark-Lo is giving fans his second album of 2021. After serving up a hearty offering with beat Beethoven, Harry Fraud, most would expect the Philly staple to just take a breather. But, no, he’s right back at ’em with a top shelf project titled “Charlie Pope” that’s fully produced by early collaborator V Don. The duo dropped their first LP “Timeless” in 2018 and have been planning a follow-up ever since.

The lead single from this highly-anticipated affair is the hardbody “Clean Run.” V provides sparse drums and piano plinks for Lo to get vicious on. His trademark gravelly flow is perfect to deliver his authentic street stories.