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Blackchalk is an inventive hip-hop project that began as a trio—Card, Hardiman, and Hare—sharing a raw approach to sound and storytelling. Their early 2012 self-titled album on Cae-sur-a Tapes introduced a distinctive blend of rap and experimental textures. A 2021 reissue on Rambutan anchored by Albany’s Upstate scene helped bring their work to a broader audience, cementing their place in the regional underground. With a catalog expansion in 2025 under 3516799 Records DK, Blackchalk continues to push boundaries with a steady stream of albums and volumes that explore mood, rhythm, and texture across a unique sonic landscape.