Slow Chemical’s 'I Already Am' Is the Soul-Healing Visual Hip-Hop Needed Right Now [Official Music Video]

 

Video Link: https://youtu.be/cTPmNm3pIjw?si=zNbdQo8duJHhJRva

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In an era of surface-level singles and manufactured emotion, Slow Chemical is delivering something deeper. His latest music video, “I Already Am,” is not only the lead single from his critically received Go West EP—it’s a cinematic mirror into the mind of a man confronting his own truth. Shot and directed by Mintaka Brower, the video is equal parts artistic and soul-baring, capturing Slow Chemical in both roles: the patient and the therapist, and yes, he plays both with haunting clarity.

The track, produced by Slow Chemical himself, is built around a powerful and unexpected vocal sample from none other than Denzel Washington. In a now-viral moment during a Gladiator 2 promo interview, Denzel was asked, “Could you be my therapist?” His cool reply—“I already am”—became the spiritual backbone of the song. What Slow Chemical has done is nothing short of brilliant: he’s taken that phrase and transformed it into a self-examination anthem for the modern man.

What makes the video hit even harder is the honesty. Through crisp storytelling and grounded visuals, Slow Chemical leads us through the emotional process of facing oneself. The concept is simple—but deeply profound: you are your own healer. The camera lingers not on flashy effects, but on expressions, body language, and lyrical tension—anchored by Slow Chemical’s trademark introspective bars and rich emotional cadence.

Though the Go West EP dropped earlier this year, both the project and this video have seen steady growth in streams through the changing seasons, proving that real artistry has no expiration date. "I Already Am" isn’t just a standout single—it’s a call to inner work.

If you’re looking for hip-hop with a pulse, for music that feels like therapy wrapped in rhythm, then this is the moment to tap in. Stream the video now [link above ⏫⏫] and immerse yourself in the full Go West EP—available on all major streaming platforms.

While you’re at it, don’t just watch—follow Slow Chemical on Instagram (@IAmSlowChemical) to stay tapped into one of the most quietly impactful voices in independent music today. 

James JT Thompson—one of the pillars and backbones of the Blacktopia movement—sets the tone from the very first second of Slow Chemical’s critically acclaimed EP Go West.
Under his spoken word alias, Poet JT, he delivers a powerful opening piece that doesn’t just kick off the project—it establishes the mood, the weight, and the soul of what’s to come. His voice hits like prophecy, grounding the listener before Slow Chemical even touches the mic. It’s more than an intro—it’s a statement of purpose, delivered by a man whose presence commands respect.

Slow Chemical's GO WEST is available on all music streaming platforms!