"The Bedazzler" is a standalone single from 2017 that found Stag experimenting with a more minimalist, sample-heavy production style. The track was notable for its unusual release strategy, appearing only on a limited-run cassette single.
- "The Bedazzler" was released on Hockey Talkter Records, a label known for its eclectic taste in underground hip-hop. The single was produced by frequent Stag collaborator, The Alchemist. It did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100 or other major charts.
- The cassette single for "The Bedazzler" was limited to 100 copies, each individually numbered. Some rumors suggested the B-side contained an unreleased track from the sessions for Stag's 2015 album "Concrete Jungle." The song has since been added to various streaming platforms as a standalone track.
- The single's distinctive artwork, featuring a glitter-encrusted medieval helmet, was created by graphic artist KAWS. The release date, January 28, 2017, places it between Stag's "Concrete Jungle" LP and his 2018 collaboration with Roc Marciano. It was released during a period of resurgence for physical media in underground hip-hop.
Stag is a rapper from Brooklyn, New York. He is known for his intricate lyricism and often gritty, street-oriented production.
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