Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE have maintained a close creative partnership for years—evidenced by standout cuts like MIKE’s “allstsar” (2020) and Earl’s “Sentry” (2023)—and now, these celebrated underground lyricists are collaborating on POMPEII // UTILITY, a collective LP helmed by the SURF GANG crew. This expansive 33-track release arrives April 3, with today’s drop featuring the lead tracks, Earl’s “Earth” and MIKE’s “Minty.”

As per the official announcement, the record “provides an grounded and communal vibe—an shared perspective on empathy, delight, sorrow, transformation, and our duty to something beyond ourselves.” SURF GANG member Harrison handles the beat for “Earth,” a mellow blend of synthesizers, low-end bass, and sparse digital rhythmic textures. In the song’s debut verse, Earl delivers his lines with a sluggish, nonchalant flow that provides an intriguing counterpoint to his triumphant lyrical content.

They were camping out, nah, we were lurking
We keep moving forward and they pull back
It’s a rhythm, you can’t skip a step
They keep glamorizing the streets
I’ll return, don’t concern yourself with me

During the second stanza, Earl maintains a cool, understated delivery, barely articulating his words as he pushes forward.

She just roamed the world, yeah
I’m collecting tolls, for sure, yeah
High expectations, having endured
Every ounce of zeal, fury, and rage

MIKE’s ”Minty,” featuring production from SURG GANG’s own evilgiane and PENTAGRVM, hits with significantly more force. While the percussion remains quite restrained, the bass pulses intensely as MIKE highlights his street-level wisdom and evident disdain for the most toxic corners of social media.

Man, you won't scam me, I'm plotting
Mob figures, right beside me, I’m with heavy hitters and the big boss (Boss)
I might catch this performer off guard with a Lincoln
Look, you aren’t a real one, delete your resume off LinkedIn (Linked')

There is a unified music video for both “Minty” and “Earth” which showcases the two rappers performing along coastal roads overlooking the sea.

Peruse the POMPEII // UTILITY song list below, and keep an eye out for the Home on the Range tour featuring Earl, MIKE, and SURF GANG, starting in Riverside, California, on June 9. You can find the full lyrical content for “Earth” and “Minty” on Genius right now.

  1. “The Fall”
  2. “MY WORST (rebuke)”
  3. “Da Bid” ft. Jadasea
  4. “NOT 4TW” ft. Anysia Kym
  5. “THE POPE”
  6. “AFRO”
  7. “Minty”
  8. “F.E.A.R.” ft. Niontay
  9. “Tampering”
  10. “Shutter Island”
  11. “Back LA” ft. Na’kel Smith
  12. “Back Home”
  13. “Kirkland” ft. Earl Sweatshirt
  14. “#FREE #MIKE”
  15. “Man of the Month”
  16. “this2shallpass”
  17. “:( again :)”
  18. “Home on the Range”
  19. “React”
  20. “Hot Water (Cahuilla)”
  21. “rectangle lens”
  22. “Leadbelly”
  23. “quikk”
  24. “Ew!”
  25. “Earth”
  26. “Chali 2na”
  27. “Sisyphus”
  28. “Locusts” ft. Lerado Khalil
  29. “Tour de France”
  30. “Chicago”
  31. “Book of Eli”
  32. “AOK”
  33. “Don’t Worry!”