Excelsior

Released as a surprise EP in May 2025, Excelsior serves as a concentrated blast of the Black Soprano Family aesthetic. Coming off the heels of more polished major-label efforts, this project feels like a return to Benny's independent roots. The production is a 'who's who' of underground stalwarts, featuring Daringer's signature grime alongside Harry Fraud's more melodic, sample-rich textures. At only seven tracks, the album lacks filler, functioning as a tight narrative arc that explores themes of power, loyalty, and the lingering ghosts of the drug trade. Critical reception noted that while Benny isn't reinventing his wheel, he is refining it to a razor edge. The inclusion of 'Duffel Bag Hottie’s Revenge' acts as a centerpiece, bridging the gap between his early mixtape days and his current status as a rap heavyweight. It is a vital entry in his 2020s catalog that reinforces his dominance in the boom-bap revival.