The sequel, released in March 2024, expanded on the original's foundation with a more comprehensive tracklist and higher stakes for the underground scene.
: Tracks like "Spinning" and "Chelsea Pier" continue the cinematic, leisure-heavy vibe while maintaining the "vocal grit" expected from New York-based underground projects. The Musalini & John Dutch - Gentlemen Of Leisure (EP)
: The soundscape often leans into soulful, jazzy boom-bap flares and funkier instrumental vibes that evoke a high-end "player" atmosphere.
: Frequent features across the series include Staten Stacks , Silent Snipers , O Finess , and Famus AAA . Gentlemen of Leisure (2023)
The series is defined by pristine, polished production, which serves as a tailored backdrop for Musalini's distinctive "nonchalant delivery".
The collaboration between and producer John Dutch on the Gentlemen of Leisure series—comprised of the original EP and its sequel—represents a refined corner of underground hip-hop characterized by "smooth underground aesthetics" and luxury-focused street narratives. Sonic Profile and Aesthetic
: The content focuses heavily on street philosophy, the pursuit of luxury, and "mood music" that paints vivid pictures of the hustle.
Released in early 2023, the first installment established the "fly" identity of the duo.