Heems is the project of Himanshu Suri, the former leader of Das Racist. With this first solo album, the MC who describes himself as an "anti-utopian post-September 11, 2011 rapper" delivers a rebellious opus ("Flag Shopping" & "Patriot Act") and personal tracks like "Home" & "Pop Song," which deal with the pain of a romantic breakup. Recorded between Mumbai and Brooklyn, the album features Dav Hynes (Blood Orange) and Rafiq Bhatia, as well as production by Gordon Voidwell, Harry Fraud, and Boody B.