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Hit-Boy and The Alchemist Release Goldfish With “Ricky” Video as Film Debuts at ComplexCon

The companion short film makes its public debut at ComplexCon after private screenings in New York and Los Angeles.

Overview

  • The 15-track Goldfish arrived Oct. 24 via EMPIRE, built on the concept of the two producer-rappers trading beats and verses.
  • Guests include Conway The Machine, Havoc, Boldy James, Jay Worthy, Johnathan Hulett, and Big Hit.
  • A cinematic video for the song “Ricky,” directed by Issac Garcia, was released alongside the album.
  • A short film tied to the project premieres publicly at ComplexCon Las Vegas on Oct. 25, featuring Danny Trejo, Rory Culkin, Simon Rex, and UFC champion Shara Magomedov after sold-out private screenings.
  • Early reviews are positive, with scores of 8/10 and 7.5/10 highlighting the duo’s contrasting production styles and framing the release as a creative reset for Hit-Boy after leaving an 18-year publishing deal.