Eric Scott Reimagines the Modern Monster with "Wolfstein" Featuring Smoke DZA
Eric Scott’s latest single, "Wolfstein" is a cinematic concept wrapped in sound, emotion, and stark visual storytelling. With a feature from Harlem’s own Smoke DZA, the release strays far from traditional hip-hop formulas, opting instead for a mood-driven, character-based experience that merges music, myth, and grief.
"Wolfstein" pulls its thematic DNA from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, but the parallels end where emotion begins. In Scott’s world, the creature isn’t the product of science- it’s the result of loss, regret, and broken love. Wolfstein is a symbol, not of horror, but of what happens when a person is pieced back together by pain. This isn’t a monster- it’s a man who’s been through too much and survived anyway.
Sonically, the track is unsettling in all the right ways. The instrumental lays down a cold, minimal foundation: eerie synths drift like fog, percussion clicks like footsteps in an empty hallway, and the bassline drags slowly beneath it all. Scott’s vocal delivery leans into the discomfort- his voice is restrained, often barely above a whisper, but loaded with weight. There’s rage beneath the surface, but it never explodes. Instead, it simmers.
Smoke DZA enters midway with a verse that echoes the track’s haunted atmosphere. His calm cadence feels almost spectral, perfectly complementing Scott’s quiet intensity. The chemistry isn’t loud- it’s intentional, calculated, and deeply effective.
The visual accompaniment brings the project into full form. Shot entirely in black and white, the video follows Wolfstein’s slow unraveling through high-contrast imagery and abstract symbolism. Dressed in black, surrounded by figures who could be allies or ghosts, Scott performs less like a rapper and more like a man trapped in his own narrative. The visual aesthetic is harsh and cold, yet undeniably captivating- like looking at an old photograph of something you’re trying to forget.
“Wolfstein” will appear on Eric Scott’s upcoming album releasing on Halloween.
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