“The Punchline Playbook: Lesson 1” is the debut album from The Punchline Academy, released on February 7, 2025. Fully produced by Da Inphamus Amadeuz, the album showcases a blend of veteran hip-hop artists and emerging talents, delivering a raw and compelling listening experience.

Tracklist:

1. Onyx Freestyle (feat. Onyx & Ricky Bats) – 5:29
2. Delay The Drama (feat. Styles P & Blazin) – 3:18
3. It’s Like A Jungle (feat. Spittin Image, Tahmell, Shortee Sha, Rah Tha Ruler, Blazin & Kiko Medina) – 3:21
4. Another Day (feat. Tahmell & Amber Simone) – 4:26
5. Can’t Do Nothing Right (feat. G. Dep) – 4:07
6. ICU (feat. Rah Tha Ruler) – 3:29
7. Dope Spot (feat. Kiko Medina & Tahmell) – 2:51
8. Keeping The Culture – 3:14
9. Character (feat. Rah Tha Ruler, Spittin Image & Sos Bishop) – 3:08
10. Air Traffic Control (feat. Canibus & Tahmell) – 3:00
11. I Don’t Like That (feat. Kiko Medina, Tahmell, Blazin & Rah Tha Ruler) – 3:30

The album features notable collaborations with hip-hop heavyweights such as Onyx, Styles P, G. Dep, and Canibus, as well as emerging artists like Tahmell, the son of Rakim. The opening track, “Onyx Freestyle,” delivers an explosive introduction with a legendary freestyle by Onyx, setting the tone for the album’s intensity and lyrical precision.

“Delay The Drama” pairs Styles P with emerging talent Blazin, encapsulating the essence of street rap and reinforcing hip-hop’s storytelling tradition. G. Dep’s solo effort, “Can’t Do Nothing Right,” captures his signature introspective flow, adding depth to the album.

Da Inphamus Amadeuz’s influence is evident throughout the album, from production to mixing and mastering, as well as visual direction and artwork. He also delivers a standout solo track, “Keeping The Culture,” and a pivotal verse on “Another Day,” which may be considered the album’s defining moment.

Overall, “The Punchline Playbook: Lesson 1” serves as a testament to hip-hop craftsmanship, seamlessly blending past, present, and future elements of the genre.