Lost to time, but forever on wax: A touching farewell to a rising MC.

Released September 15,2026

Rest in Peace, Doe Boy Philly 🕊️

Lost To Time is an incredible project—one that will truly pull at your heart. Brought to us by the always-amazing 17th Cipher (a.k.a. Harmoni Equality), this album is a collaboration between MCs Doe Boy Philly and Beedie out of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, respectively. Tragically, Doe Boy Philly passed away on May 10th of this year when this project was nearing completion. All proceeds from this album go directly to Doe Boy Philly’s mother, so please don’t hold back on supporting it via Bandcamp.

Doe Boy Philly recorded heavily and was able to lay down vocals for five of the six songs here before his passing. He was an artist I was just getting into through his work with The 17th Cipher, and Hip-Hop truly took a loss with his passing. He brings a laid-back voice that fits perfectly with his smooth flow. Not a single bar from Doe Boy Philly feels out of place or off point. Beedie brings a similarly flawless flow; his voice complements Doe Boy Philly’s well while adding its own distinct, slightly gruffer texture to each track.

“Legendary Pop Outs” kicks the album off with an elegant and stoic vibe—one that feels good, yet nostalgic and somber at the same time. It rolls into “Them Guys Is Here,” a track featuring one of my favorite Doe Boy Philly lines on the album: “She know I like my broth spicy when I eat ramen.” It’s a bar I ironically first heard while eating spicy ramen myself. With its high energy and a stellar Doe Boy verse, it is a definite standout on the project.

“Damn Homie” is another highlight. Despite its jazzy and smoky atmosphere, Beedie and Doe Boy Philly lyrically rip the chill vibe to shreds. These are two high-caliber MCs without a doubt, and “For The Culture” proves it. The track finds the two artists showing out for the culture and features some of my favorite lines from Beedie, like: “Just because you ain’t got the confidence to lead / Doesn’t mean you tough, when you start talking shit then delete.”

On “9:43,” Harmoni Equality herself speaks on the concept of lost time and honors Doe Boy Philly. This is followed by the title track, “Lost To Time,” a song that hits deep and serves as a prime example of what makes Hip-Hop so great. It is the one song Doe Boy Philly wasn’t able to record for; in his absence, Beedie, Mar, Liym Capital, and Rique Wit Da Wickz all step up to pay beautiful tribute to him. The album closes with “Therapy,” a track where Beedie and Doe Boy Philly vent about life, leaving it all on wax.

As I said, this is an amazing album, and its collaborative threads span far and wide—all the way down to Dyer’s striking cover art. Tune in, get a dose of great Hip-Hop, and go show your support. Rest in Peace, Doe Boy Philly. 🕊️

Standout Tracks: “Them Guys Is Here,” “Damn Homie,” “For The Culture,” & “Lost To Time”

Album Rating:👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑 (9/10)