Star BBY - "Philosopher's Stone" [prod. Idealism] (Video)

It appears from all fronts that the reincarnation of Star BBY in his current form is resulting in positive manifestations for the artist and his fans. After the release of the stellar "Star Stuntin'" visuals and the 6-track Elric EP, Star BBY is back with yet another liberated gem from the vault. For his latest release, "Philosopher's Stone" - one of the records that lives on Elric - receives the visual treatment.

For those that don't know, the philosopher's stone represents the driving goal behind ancient alchemy - turning simple metals to gold or silver. Also commonly referred to as the elixir of life, the substance was believed to bring about rejuvenation and immortality. The stone played a pivotal role in Fullmetal Alchemist, which Elric was heavily influenced by.

The slow, vibey "Philosopher's Stone" picks up sonically where "Star Stuntin'" left off, leading viewers to believe this new style of creation and delivery has found a home in the vessel that is Star BBY. With a sloth-like flow, the track itself sounds near drug-induced although the layered lyrics provide thought-provoking content for all those who take the time to actively listen to what is being addressed.

Visually, "Philosopher's Stone" feels like a cross between an acid trip and an Ayahuasca ceremony - which couples nicely with Star BBY's delivery and presentation. Early on in the video, words flash across the screen claiming, "I'm a Zeitgeist. Join the Zeitgeist Movement. I'm curious to see if this ideology comes into play as the roll-out of Star BBY's new work continues.

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