When you’re feeling a little L_ST in life, there are few better ways to regain your footing than by pouring your scattered thoughts into art. Boston emcee Black EL is a case in point.

The unsigned emcee’s latest digital full-length is both a document of the artist’s lengthy struggles with depression, job dissatisfaction and social isolation and the means by which he ultimately escaped from these destructive factors. Included among its 12 original tracks are singles “Olde English 800,” “White ’95 Maxima,” “Golden Child” and “Do Not Disturb,” all of which won positive reviews when they were featured on our front page. DJBooth Top Prospect Michael Christmas is the sole guest on the LP, which is produced by Durkin, SXMPLELIFE and Victor Radz.