Inland Empire heavy-hitters Hit-Boy and Spank Nitti James are back in motion, dropping their newest collaborative project Yeast Talkin’, a full-length release presented by Surf Club Inc. and arriving just six months after their last joint body of work, the cult-favorite High-Class Wiggler. At a time when most artists take a year or more between albums, the duo is proving they’re operating on a different kind of rhythm—one powered by chemistry, confidence, and a nonstop creative engine.
Yeast Talkin’ lands with 18 tracks, each one dipped in the signature Surf Club polish but stretched into new, unpredictable terrain. The guest list reads like a coast-to-coast cipher: Buddy, GSnook, Doley Bernays, HoodTrophy Bino, 03 Greedo, Big Sad 1900, Don Q, Terrace Martin, Lefty Gunplay, AZ Chike, BabyTron, and Rio Da Yung Og all make appearances—adding layers of style, texture, and regional flair without overshadowing the two voices at the center of it all. It’s a rare balancing act, but the album somehow feels cohesive, sharp, and unmistakably theirs.
Standout records like “WHERE’D THE TIME GO,” “OUT OF HAND,” “EAT COUCH,” “KEEFE COFFEE,” “STUPIDER,” and “BRIDAL SHOWER” showcase the duo’s ability to jump from humor to grit to introspection without losing stride. Spank Nitti James continues to carve out his lane with a delivery that’s mellow but magnetic—his lingo, cadence, and conversational flow have become some of the most distinct fingerprints in the underground. He floats through the beats like he’s talking to you from across the room, turning even the simplest lines into quotables.
Hit-Boy, meanwhile, continues to shatter the idea that producers should stay behind the boards. Already decorated with Grammys, platinum plaques, and one of the most respected résumés in modern hip-hop, he uses this project to once again show that his pen and voice are just as sharp as his production instincts. When he raps, you can feel the chip on his shoulder—like a reminder that he’s been elite in more than one lane this entire time. His verses have weight, personality, and veteran clarity, further proving that the “producer who can rap” label doesn’t come close to capturing what he does.
Together, Hit-Boy and Spank Nitti James feel like they’re building a catalog with intention, stacking releases that are connected not just in sound but in spirit. Yeast Talkin’ isn’t just another drop—it’s one more statement in a streak that shows no signs of slowing down. The Inland Empire has been producing stars for years, but the partnership between these two feels like something different: a creative bond fueled by momentum, freedom, and the urge to outdo themselves every time.
