Armand Hammer

About

Armand Hammer is an American hip hop duo from New York City formed around 2013 by Billy Woods and Elucid. The two have established a prolific catalog that includes a mixtape, an EP, two compilations, and seven studio albums. Notable releases include Paraffin in 2018, Shrines in 2020, and We Buy Diabetic Test Strips in 2023. The duo has also collaborated with record producer the Alchemist on two albums, Haram released in 2021 and Mercy in 2025. These projects have earned them both a cult following and critical recognition. All of Armand Hammer's work has been released through Backwoodz Studioz, a label founded by Billy Woods in 2002 and operated jointly with Anton Schlesinger. The music produced by the duo frequently explores political and psychosocial themes.