Team Demo feat. Pretty Bulli “Make It Threw The Summer” [Audio]

 

“Make It Threw The Summer” is a soulful, cinematic summer anthem from Team Demo featuring Pretty Bulli, taken from the upcoming album The Meanest.

More than just another release, The Meanest is a collection of hidden gems—songs that never made previous albums, were shelved, or were thought to be lost forever. The project brings these records back to life, showcasing Team Demo’s history through collaborations with artists they’ve worked with over the years.

Adding even more depth to the record, Yogi of the legendary hip-hop group Cru—also a former Bad Boy Hitmen producer and a member of Team Demo—makes a special appearance on the hook, bringing his signature soulful touch to the record.

“Make It Threw The Summer” plays like a motion picture, capturing warm nights, city lights, cruising with the windows down, and making memories that last long after summer ends. Built on soulful production and vivid storytelling, the record blends classic boom bap with timeless emotion, reminding listeners why Team Demo’s music continues to resonate.

The Meanest is more than a compilation—it’s a time capsule of overlooked classics, rare collaborations, and forgotten moments finally getting the spotlight they deserve. Every track tells a story, making this project both a celebration of Team Demo’s journey and a gift to longtime hip-hop fans.

“Make It Threw The Summer” is available now on all major streaming platforms. The full album, The Meanest, coming soon.

Paul Wall & Termanology feat. Bun B. "Feeling" [Audio]

 

Paul Wall & Termanology are back with their new single, "Feeling" featuring Bun B and produced by Statik Selektah.

The track is the latest preview from their upcoming album, Repeat, Repeat, Repeat, arriving August 14 on all streaming platforms, as well as on CD and a special triple vinyl edition.

Paul Wall and Termanology have been on an incredible run, collaborating on three full-length albums together featuring production from some of hip-hop's most respected names. The deluxe triple vinyl collects all three projects into one package, delivering 36 tracks of premium boom-bap and timeless hip-hop.

Featuring production from Statik Selektah, Pete Rock, Buckwild, Diamond D, Dame Grease, DJ Fresh, and more. If you're a fan of authentic hip-hop, this is one release you won't want to miss.

Abyss "Happy Hour 4.0" (prod. HustleMan Beats) [VIDEO]

 Massachusetts rapper Abyss returns with "Happy Hour 4.0," the fourth official theme song created for King Hap’s Happy Hour Podcast! This fun, high-energy hip-hop anthem is packed with witty punchlines, an infectious hook and clever references that celebrate the cast, sponsors and the incredible community behind the Happy Hour Podcast.

Produced by Massachusetts’ own acclaimed producer Kam of HustleMan Beats, the track blends hard-hitting production with playful lyricism, making it the perfect soundtrack for another season of the Happy Hour Podcast.

Truth By Design "Active" [SINGLE + VIDEO]

 

Truth By Design drops "Active" as a combined single-and-video release. DTKS handles both production and direction in a dual role, DJ Lupan (Handz Ov Fate) supplies the cuts, and Mizery writes the lyrics. The Bandcamp release includes the original mix, a remix, and both instrumentals four versions of one track, underlining the DIY approach. The visual, also shot by DTKS, keeps the focus where it belongs: MC, DJ cuts, beat. No overengineering a classic understanding of hip-hop as the interplay of its core elements.

Haph Breed "The Brutal Effect" (prod. RJ Johnson) [VIDEO]

Haph Breed delivers "The Brutal Effect" produced by RJ Johnson for Big Reub Music, written by R. Dixon, visual by Kills Wavy. Executive produced by RJ Johnson and Haph Breed. Direct underground rap with creative direction from Haph Breed himself. Available via Ko-fi independent distribution in its purest form.

Ck1, Polo Black & Serenity Kane "The Last Goblin Standing" [EP]

 

Citizen Kane MHB launches "The Last Goblin Standing" as the first installment of a monthly Hob Goblin episode series three tracks, all lyrics by Citizen Kane, production by CFK and Avalon Productions, cuts by DJ Snatch That. Ck1, Polo Black and Serenity Kane provide the voices. Episode 001 sets the tone: long tracks (the shortest running over five minutes), extended storytelling, a narrative framework set to unfold over the coming months. This isn't an album it's a serialized project with clear structural intent.

Mike Shabb "Imnotakiller! (Bonus)" [VIDEO]

Mike Shabb drops the visual for the bonus track from "SEWASIDE IV" the fourth installment of his Montreal underground series. The #AUGUST tag hints at a broader release. The Montreal MC has built a consistent brand with the SEWASIDE series, moving between aggressive bars and introspective moments.

Pounds "Varsity Blues" [EP]

 

Pounds operating within the D.I.T.C. extended universe delivers seven tracks on "Varsity Blues," using film characters as alter egos: Jonathan Moxon, Luther Lavay, Neon Bodeaux, Rudy Ruettiger. Features from 448 Brad, Coca Lavoe and 067 Red. "Luther Intro" and "Finders Fee (Skit)" frame the concept. The format is compact, the references clear: underdog film narratives as scaffolding for street storytelling. Seven tracks, no filler.

Doc Da Mindbenda "House Always Wins" (feat. IAMGAWD, Philmore Greene & BackWood Jones) [VIDEO]

Doc Da Mindbenda is building a universe with "BET THE HOUSE" every song, every video, every documentary moment connected into one unified experience. "House Always Wins" brings together three of Chicago's most respected lyricists IAMGAWD, Philmore Greene and BackWood Jones over Doc's own production. Directed by Marsz Flight. The visual isn't simply another music video it's another chapter in a larger narrative exploring what it means to bet on yourself while navigating pressure, sacrifice, ambition and success. Documentary coming. Chicago culture, independent cinema, real music.

Seafood Sam "Northern Warlord" (prod. Rhocantsleep) [VIDEO]

Seafood Sam delivers the visual for "Northern Warlord" track 8 from the project "Little Brother Chucky," produced by Rhocantsleep. Shot and edited by 03Payme. Ramsey Records LLC. Direct underground rap, no explanations needed the track stands on its own, the full project is already streaming.

Chong Wizard "VIDEO TAPE CLUB (Radio Edits)" [ALBUM]

 

Chong Wizard Vancouver-based executive producer whose label history runs from mid-2000s mixtape DJing through the Infinity Stone EP series to curator of rare underground pairings has assembled ten tracks with twenty-three vocal performers and managed to keep the whole project coherent. The features span generations and aesthetics: Tha God Fahim, Denmark Vessey, MidaZ The BEAST, Estee Nack, Open Mike Eagle, Lungs and Phiik, Nolan The Ninja, .tetsuo and Doseone together on a single track, Myka 9, Michael Christmas, AJ Suede, Milc, Brother Tom SOS, Lord Juco, ICECOLDBISHOP, Chris Crack, E L U C I D, and sleepingdogs. Producer albums with multiple emcees tend to end up a confusing buffet; by contrast you'll rarely hear one as coherent as Video Tape Club that doesn't insist but develops like a picture in the darkroom. Every track is named after a film from Kurosawa to "Snake In The Eagle's Shadow" to "Michael Keaton Birdman" and every vocal combination creates its own unique resonance. Mixed and mastered by Ro Data, with guitar on "Snake In The Eagle's Shadow" by Scotty Metz, violin and viola by Katie Jacoby, and bass by Adi Bop on tracks 9 and 10. Artwork by Paul Rentler. Chong Wizard Records is an independent label primarily focused on releasing obscure underground hip-hop albums on limited edition vinyl, CDs and cassette tapes. The radio edits make the project accessible for wider play without diluting the core. This is producer-album craft at its absolute peak.

Benny Slumz "Live From The Podium (LLMP)" (prod. Tone Spliff) [VIDEO]

Benny Slumz drops the official visual for "Live From The Podium (LLMP)" a track from the album "Behind The Smile," produced entirely by Tone Spliff. The AI-generated video by ItsLookingBleak_Films follows Benny walking free after prison release and immediately facing the media in a dramatic press conference outside the gates. Mixed and mastered by MWX Audio. Tone Spliff is one of the most dependable producers and turntablists in the current East Coast underground his signature gives the album a cohesive sonic identity. The themes run through redemption, resilience, and the reality of life after incarceration.

067Red "THE SNUB IN THE RAIN" [ALBUM]

Twenty tracks is a deliberate gamble "THE SNUB IN THE RAIN" from 067Red bets on volume as a statement. In an era where compact EPs dominate the underground, a 20-track project pushes against the grain. 067Red who also appears as a feature on Pounds' "Varsity Blues" clearly had enough material built up for a double-album-scale statement.

Moon Blazers "Afro Sapiens" [ALBUM]

 

"Afro Sapiens" was recorded between 2007 and 2009 and remained unreleased until now a complete science-fiction concept album from Kid Dyno and Pensive as Moon Blazers. The narrative follows two intergalactic MCs whose peaceful planet comes under attack from a foreign fleet. Through a psychokinetic shroud created by their mentor Zahtek, they're hurled through space and time to Earth Southern California specifically where they must study humanity to help prevent its self-destruction. The second half shifts into jazzier beats and everyday commentary. Entirely produced by Kid Dyno, with the "Afro Sapiens Remix" by Katrah-Quey. Eleven tracks including skits, a fully narrated storyline running track to track. The influence list in the "Update" skit alone is a statement: Living Legends, Duke Ellington, A Tribe Called Quest, Freestyle Fellowship, Digable Planets, Wu-Tang Clan, Aesop Rock, El-P, KRS-1, Rakim a genealogy that reveals the project's artistic ambition. That this album sat unreleased for nearly two decades makes its arrival all the more significant.

Flames Dot Malik, Fuego Base & Black Soprano Family "CRYSTAL" [VIDEO]

"CRYSTAL" connects Flames Dot Malik and Fuego Base with Black Soprano Family Benny The Butcher's label and collective, which has established itself as a standalone force alongside Griselda. The BSF connection gives the track immediate weight and a clear sonic framework: Buffalo DNA, street rap with substance, no compromises. The visual is out.

Arcanegel "Razorwire Grapevine" [ALBUM]

 

Zachary Hundagen made music as Arcanegel. He is gone. "Razorwire Grapevine" is a collection of recordings from 2002 to 2011, released through Cane Corso Records / Dead Orchard because some things shouldn't be allowed to disappear. Eighteen tracks, features from Grim Moses, Micheal Fanatic, Indrid Cold, Baron Von Molotov and Carmine Moth. Executive produced by Carmine Moth and Dr. Chainsaw Handz. The label calls it "Hell-Hop" underground rap that doesn't perform darkness but inhabits it. The tracks move between brief, brutal sub-minute pieces and extended posse cuts like "Keep em Laced." This isn't horrorcore in any theatrical sense it's raw, unpolished art from a space that needs no staging. The catalog exists because people who cared made sure it survived.

Henri "Sublime" (prod. Ghost Tone) [VIDEO]

Henri returns with "Sublime" as the sixth installment of his "Welcome To The Show" short film series a debut album conceived as a continuous narrative project. UK producer Ghost Tone provides the instrumental, SPR Kane handles shooting, editing, mixing and mastering, with distribution through POI Entertainment and Fat Beats. The story picks up from the previous chapter "War": Henri wakes in a mystery motel, finds the mask that killed him in his dream, spirals through panic and alcohol before discovering the threat was himself all along. Conceptual storytelling stretched across an entire album, each video a standalone chapter this is album-thinking on a cinematic level.

Emerg_Da_Mc "BROOKLYN FINEST" (prod. Kiza G Beats) [EP]

 

Emerg_Da_Mc delivers "BROOKLYN FINEST" eight tracks, fully produced by Kiza G Beats, none over three minutes except the closing "WARLORD" featuring King Bobo. The titles alone ("RAP BULLY," "GHXSTFACE KILLER," "PUMP IT," "MUTUMBO 55 HAWKS") reveal the reference world: streetball, Wu-Tang DNA, Brooklyn hardness. Compression as principle in, bars, out.

Jay Nice x DirtyDiggs "FLAIRFAX" [VIDEO]

"FLAIRFAX" is an archival visual from 2020 Jay Nice rapping over DirtyDiggs production, with DirtyDiggs also handling all directing and camera work. DirtyDiggs is one of the Bay Area underground's most prolific auteurs his lo-fi approach merges production, directing and MC work into a single vision. The track is raw, rare, and relevant precisely because it wasn't built for the algorithm.

Al duMaurier & Geenuistick "Microphones Melt II" [SINGLE]

 

Second installment of the Microphones Melt series. Al duMaurier and Geenuistick over David Linhof production for Bamboo Shack Music. Continuation of a run built on raw, unpolished underground rap. Compact and direct – if you caught Part I you already know the lane.

Valente, Baby Moi & Saint Pierre "Flores Pelo Front" [VIDEO]

"Flores Pelo Front" emerges from the Sujoground camp Valente and Baby Moi on lyrics, Saint Pierre on the instrumental. Mixed and mastered by Saci, vocal capture by VCR Slim, A&R by Matheus Coringa, distributed via Symphonic. The visual is directed by Enyale Dart with color, editing and subtitles by Fames. Brazilian underground rap that defines its identity through regional roots the post-boom-bap aesthetic growing out of São Paulo and its surroundings is palpable here. Sujoground keeps building its lane.

Tox6ic "12 Singes" (feat. Paranoize & Le S) [VIDEO]

"12 Singes" is the opening salvo from the upcoming "MONKEY BIZNESS" project produced by Faezone, scratches by DJ Horg, directed by John John. The lineup runs deep: Fat Gab, Tank, Paranoize, Mig, Reptile Rampant, Dubherman, John John, Le S, Le Chum and Tony Sawyer. Tox6ic operates within Le Chum's network one of the most important nodes in Québec's underground scene. The visual delivers the raw energy that has defined French-language boom bap from Montreal and beyond for years: direct, unpolished, collective.

Frank Nitt x Der Brxwnsxn "Donuts" (feat. Illa J) [SINGLE]

 

This time, the Austrian label Soulchain Records is collaborating with producer Der Brxwnsxn - a ambitioned upcoming producer from Germany that gets the best out of MC‘s. This latest international collaboration underscores the collective’s strong network. Frank Nitt (of Frank N Dank) is considered a legend of the Detroit hip-hop scene.

With the Track named Donuts, Frank Nitt refers back to his deep connection to the incredible J Dilla who named his last Album Donuts. He teamed up with J Dilla‘s Brother Illa J who is featured with a rap part.

The new song Donuts is part of an upcoming Vinyl EP with 6 tracks called Legal High entirley produced by Der Brxwnsxn. The sound is heavily influenced by the gritty sound of the Detroit hip-hop tradition.

Onyx "It All Started in Brooklyn" [ALBUM]

Onyx don't need an introduction, and they've never asked for one. 

Formed in 1988 in Queens, New York, by Fredro Starr, Sonny Seeza and Big DS, with Sticky Fingaz joining in 1991, they've spent over three decades as one of the hardest, loudest and most uncompromising units New York hardcore rap has ever produced. Discovered by Jam Master Jay, who signed them to JMJ Records on the condition that Sticky be part of the group and that decision shaped everything. "Bacdafucup" in 1993 delivered the blueprint: screaming delivery, raw aggression, moshpit energy before the term existed in rap vocabulary. "It All Started in Brooklyn" arrives as a fourteen-track album that circles back to the source. Executive produced by Fredro Starr, Sticky Fingaz and Perry Papadakos via 100 MAD. The limited Digipack CD is pressed to just 150 units, distributed through the Snowgoons a partnership that makes perfect sense given the Goons' proven track record in physical underground distribution. The production is split across five hands, and the distribution matters: Lord Nez handles four tracks (1, 3, 7, 10), Fredro Starr himself produces three (2, 9, 12), Quab Lab takes three (6, 11, 14), DFNS delivers two (5, 8) and DJ Audas covers two (4, 13). Fredro producing three tracks adds a dimension the album needs he's not just controlling the mic, he's shaping the sound. Quab Lab provides a hard foundation, and Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz carry it all with the physical vocal presence that has always defined the group. The tracklist reads like a manifesto: "Go Brooklyn," "Get Live" (feat. Ayoo Bigz), "How U Like Me Now," "Around My Way," "Lift Off," "It's On U," "The Goonies," "Hear Dem Knocking," "Body Ya," "Still Last Dayz," "Up Dat," "Lords Of Flatbush," "Fuck Love" and the title track. Ayoo Bigz is the only feature guest everything else is Fredro and Sticky, period. No feature inflation, no guest appearances designed to generate streams. This is Onyx in their purest form: two voices feeding off each other over beats that hold the pressure. Onyx don't turn "It All Started in Brooklyn" into a museum piece. They use it as an origin statement. The record works because it doesn't try to sound younger. It trusts the essentials: pressure, voice, aggression, identity. Brooklyn isn't used as a slogan it's the source code. Titles like "Lords Of Flatbush" and "Around My Way" anchor the album in concrete geography these aren't abstract streetrap backdrops, these are streets that Fredro and Sticky walk. Sticky Fingaz born Kirk Jones in Brooklyn, New York his lazy eye, raspy voice and boundless energy brought attention to the group, and he became the frontman. Raised in Bloomfield, New Jersey, where his mother enrolled him in Manhattan's High School of Art and Design, he moved at sixteen to South Jamaica, Queens, to live with his cousin Fredro Starr. That family dynamic cousins pushing each other is the engine that has driven Onyx for over thirty years. "It All Started in Brooklyn" makes that audible: two voices that know each other like no one else, challenging and carrying each other in equal measure. The Snowgoons connection as distribution partner is no accident. The Goons DJ Illegal, Det and Sicknature are European hip-hop producers whose gritty, authentic sound has earned recognition in both the US and the European scene. The 150-unit CD limitation is a conscious choice: if you're buying physical, you know what you're doing. This isn't a mainstream release pressed for mass consumption this is underground distribution at its most deliberate. Onyx's 2026 output has been remarkable: alongside the album, they've already dropped singles including "Body Ya," "RB & Knockout," "Hollis 2 Southside" (feat. DMC), "New Old" and "MAGNUM" all in the same year. The "Hollis 2 Southside" collaboration with DMC is particularly significant: two acts from the JMJ Records orbit, brought together by Jam Master Jay's vision, finding each other on a track. That's not a feature that's history narrating itself. "It All Started in Brooklyn" isn't a comeback album. It's an album from a group that never left that simply never stopped doing what they stand for. Fredro and Sticky don't sound like veterans trying to stay relevant. They sound like Fredro and Sticky. That's enough. It's always been enough.

Famoso & Snowgoons "Infamous" (feat. DJ Sixkay) [VIDEO]

Snowgoons supply the production, Famoso handles the rap, DJ Sixkay laces the cuts. This is the second Snowgoons project in this list and it shows just how wide the Goons' network has become. "Infamous" maintains the dark, heavy Snowgoons signature that has been their trademark for years. Famoso brings his own style into the frame without diluting the sound.

Tona & Sayzee "Yolonda" (prod. Tone Mason) [SINGLE]

 

Tona and Sayzee drop "Yolonda" as the second single from their upcoming album "Sunna," produced by Tone Mason. The visual is out. Toronto underground with a clear vision two MCs, one producer, a rollout building momentum toward the full album without giving away the whole picture.

Grand Agent "Executive Order" [EP]

Grand Agent is a Philadelphia veteran whose name first registered through early 2000s releases on Groove Attack and Eastern Conference. "Executive Order" is a four-track EP compact, presidential in title, Philly underground in DNA. Grand Agent never received the attention his craft deserved which makes the fact that he keeps delivering all the more important.

Black Knights of the Northstar "Where The Sun Rises In The West" [SINGLE + VIDEO]

 

Black Knights of the Northstar return with another chapter from the West Coast Killa Beez saga, uniting legendary voices from the extended Wu-Tang Clan family on the West Coast. Crisis Tha Sharpshooter and Rugged Monk represent the Black Knights, joined by The Holocaust, Big Meko and Christbearer. Shaka Amazulu The 7th handles production, mixing, mastering and cover art a one-man infrastructure behind a multi-voice project. The track serves as a herald for the forthcoming double album "Black Knights & Northstar Present: West Coast Killa Beez." The themes are Wu-Tang at the core: brotherhood, authenticity, spiritual growth rooted in West Coast soil. The AI-generated visual, produced by Shaka Amazulu and directed by Saïd Kanoun, pushes the aesthetic into new territory. When the Wu-Tang tree branches this far west and still holds this much weight, the roots run deep.

Crimeapple "Top 85 Dead or Alive" [EP]

Crimeapple out of Newark has been one of the East Coast underground's most consistent voices for years his trademark: street-level narratives, bilingual between English and Spanish, always carrying a cinematic quality. "Top 85 Dead or Alive" is a six-track EP, the title pure Crimeapple: self-aware, pointed, no false claims. The EP format as a deliberate statement enough material to hold the line, not enough to lose the thread.

Mondo Slade "Bombs Away" (feat. BoriRock, prod. King Rem) [VIDEO]

Mondo Slade follows "Dracula Dust" with another visual from "GAME GENIE" this time featuring BoriRock with King Rem on the boards instead of Truecipher. Minister Hyde edits again, New Vegas Films handles the camera. The producer variation between singles shows that "GAME GENIE" isn't a one-sound album Mondo Slade gives each track its own space to breathe.

CLONE_SF, NONe & SUPERFLUIDO "ULTRAVIOLENZA" [EP]

 

"ULTRAVIOLENZA" the Italian translation of "ultraviolence" from "A Clockwork Orange" is a three-track project entirely produced, mixed and mastered by CLONE_SF at Room of the Dogs Studio. NONe and SUPERFLUIDO handle the lyrics, with Karlino Princip featuring on "Big Marv." Just under eight minutes, three tracks maximum compression, cinematic reference points, Italian street underground. No room for filler at this runtime.

Inspectah Deck "Shaolin Rebel 2" (feat. Siahlaw) [SINGLE]

Wu-Tang Clan legend and Czarface co-founder Inspectah Deck returns with "Shaolin Rebel 2," the second single from his forthcoming solo album "Dragon's Breath," set for release on August 7, 2026. Siahlaw features. The project features collaborations with Raekwon, Cappadonna, Czarface, Ransom, Skyzoo, Che Noir and KXNG Crooked among others. The title nods to the throughline of Deck's career from the Clan's Shaolin foundations to the comic-book-noir world of Czarface and back again positioning "Dragon's Breath" as both a solo statement and a full-circle moment for one of hip-hop's most technically gifted and under-appreciated emcees. Mere weeks after the solo album, he returns with "Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer," the latest entry in the long-running "Czarface Meets..." series, welcoming a yet-to-be-unveiled alias into the fold. All of this runs parallel to Wu-Tang Clan's Final Chamber tour dates and culminates in the Clan's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class. Deck has been regarded for over three decades as one of the most technically gifted and simultaneously underappreciated MCs razor-sharp pen, timeless storytelling, zero posturing. The fact that he's stacking a solo album, a Czarface project, a world tour and a Hall of Fame ceremony into the same season tells you everything about where the Rebel INS stands in 2026.

King Gordy & ILLtemper (Even Heathens) "Choices" (prod. J Reno) [VIDEO]

King Gordy a Detroit veteran with Eminem-orbit connections and horrorcore roots and ILLtemper operate as Even Heathens. "Choices" is produced by J Reno with visuals by Rox-TV. Gordy's strength has always been the combination of theatrical delivery with genuine substance this isn't pure shock rap, it's an MC with real craft underneath the surface.

Planetary & WRD Life "Outerspace Presents: Lords of the Fly" [EP]

 

Planetary and WRD Life the core of Outerspace, the duo from the Army of the Pharaohs universe present "Lords of the Fly" as a collaborative album with ELEMXNT producing all seven tracks. The feature list brings weight: Jamalski, Kxng Charisma, Trxstworthy, Freak The Monsta and Tre Eiht. The project is a statement for lyricism, authenticity and timeless boom bap Outerspace has always operated at the intersection of Philadelphia underground and the AOTP school, and "Lords of the Fly" continues that tradition. Seven tracks, no filler, the kind of compact release that trusts its content over its runtime.

Doza The Drum Dealer x Cortez x Narcotechs "Nothing Good" [SINGLE]

“Nothing Good” condenses Doza The Drum Dealer, Cortez and Narcotechs into a two-minute underground strike. Doza’s drum-centered identity provides the natural frame, Cortez brings sharpened battle instincts, and Narcotechs add collective pressure without turning the track into an overcrowded posse cut. The short arrangement forces every entrance to matter. Rather than giving each name an oversized showcase, the single preserves momentum and leaves before the threat becomes repetitive.

Ras Ceylon "Heart Muscle" [VIDEO]

Oakland MC Ras Ceylon unveils the official video for "Heart Muscle," filmed in Kingston, Jamaica, during a trip that included a listening event at Itopia Life as part of the Scrollz of Lion Rock Album Xperience series. Co-directed with Tuff Like Iron, shot and edited by Too Reel Studio JA. The track produced by Bles Infinite from the album "Scrollz of Lion Rock" is one of the project's most personal and introspective songs: love, heartbreak, healing, accountability, and the emotional resilience required to keep opening your heart despite life's disappointments. Ras Ceylon's blend of conscious hip-hop and personal storytelling finds a natural home in the Kingston setting. Physical editions on vinyl, CD and cassette via 1332 Records.

Nán Fiero "YOU KNOW HOW THAT GO" [EP]

 

“YOU KNOW HOW THAT GO” is a clean rapper-producer exchange: Nán Fiero handles every verse, BigDaddyChop supplies every beat. The seven-track project moves through raw West Oakland loops and short-form writing, with “FROG SPLASH,” “HADOUKEN” and “CHARLIE PRINCE” turning familiar cultural references into compact identity markers. Most tracks remain close to two minutes, keeping the sequencing sharp and avoiding unnecessary hook cycles. “JOURNEY” stretches out slightly at the end, giving the record a more reflective exit without breaking its stripped-down logic.

Napoleon Da Legend x Crazy DJ Bazarro "Save Point 2" [SINGLE]

Napoleon Da Legend is one of the most prolific MCs in the international underground French-American roots, New York school training, boundless output. Crazy DJ Bazarro handles the boards. "Save Point 2" continues the series, using gaming vocabulary as metaphor: a save point is the moment you lock in before moving forward. That's exactly what this single does.

Ty Nitty "Cold World" (prod. Tony Mansion) [VIDEO]

Ty Nitty carries Mobb Deep DNA as Prodigy's cousin "Cold World" is produced by Tony Mansion, with visuals from Natural Boy Productions & Flood The Block via Love & Loyalty Music Group. The title is the thesis, and Ty Nitty delivers the Queensbridge coldness that his bloodline demands. The connection to P isn't a marketing angle it's the foundation he breathes from.

Interstellar "The Long Halloween" [ALBUM]

 

Interstellar produces the entire project and assembles a feature roster that speaks for itself: Daniel Son, Pro Dillinger, Jay Nice, Substance810, Swab, Ty Farris, Apollo, P.U.R.E., M.A.V., O The Great, RJ Payne, Mickey Diamond and Eddie Kaine. Thirteen tracks including skits, conceptually rooted in the Batman mythos of "The Long Halloween" each track a chapter, each MC a character. Mixed and mastered by Machacha, artwork by Stutender. This isn't a track collection it's a fully produced concept album with one of the strongest feature lineups of the year. When a producer can pull names like RJ Payne, Ty Farris and Daniel Son onto one project, the respect is earned.

DJ Flipcyide "Hip-Hopaholics Pt. 2" (feat. J-Ro & Tash) [SINGLE]

J-Ro and Tash the core of Tha Alkaholiks on a track together is always an event. DJ Flipcyide pulls two of the most underrated West Coast MCs of the nineties for "Hip-Hopaholics Pt. 2." The Liks always stood for party rap with technical depth Tash's rhyme architecture and J-Ro's smooth delivery are unmistakable. Having them both show up gives the track a gravitational pull that few features can match.

Taiyamo Denku "Known For Killin" (feat. Big HooDoo, prod. BHM) [SINGLE]

Taiyamo Denku is one of the most active connectors in the US underground his feature list reads like a who's who of the scene. "Known For Killin" with Big HooDoo arrives as a single with a potential limited physical release hinted at. BHM produces. Denku delivers as expected: reliable, technically proficient, always with one foot in the collaborative culture.

Jonny Empire x Igory "Don't Play With Me" [SINGLE]

“Don’t Play With Me” is a brief, direct collaboration between Jonny Empire and Igory. The warning is established in the title, leaving the record free to focus on tone and execution rather than elaborate setup. At roughly two minutes, it arrives, draws its boundary and exits. The single does not pretend to be a larger conceptual statement; its value lies in how cleanly it communicates its position.

Comet Madmen & Blaq Poet "Screwed Madness" (prod. MMX) [SINGLE]

Blaq Poet is Queensbridge DNA in its purest form active since the late eighties, produced by DJ Premier, shaped by the QB code. "Screwed Madness" pairs him with Comet Madmen over MMX production. The vibe is exactly what a Poet track promises: raw, direct, no conceptual detours. Comet Madmen holds his own standing next to Blaq Poet demands nothing less.

Sadida "Chaotic Beauty" [ALBUM]

 

Sadida frames "Chaotic Beauty" as an attempt to build something useful from the parts of life that wear a person down and the album delivers on that premise. Ten tracks across seven different producers: Sadida himself, Groove, Donny G (twice), BoFaat (twice), 6th Floor, L.O.B. (twice) and J Clef. Features from Dee, Subcon, Fubar, and the duo 40-40 (L.E.O. & Last Measure). Sadida wrote, mixed, mastered and designed the cover himself DIY at every level. The thematic arc runs from "Find the Beauty" as the opener to "Border Town" closing it out.

SITES x The Kid "Skyline" [SINGLE]

SITES and The Kid keep “Skyline” to a compact two-minute frame. The title suggests elevation and urban distance, but the release avoids burdening that image with unnecessary structure or additional voices. With no guest list attached, the single depends entirely on the duo’s ability to establish atmosphere quickly. It is a brief standalone piece rather than an overextended attempt to manufacture importance.

Stu Bangas & A-F-R-O "Bring Ya Best Army, Pt. 2" (feat. One Be Lo) [VIDEO]

Stu Bangas remains one of the most dependable boom bap producers running right now his output rhythm and quality control are both remarkable. A-F-R-O brings the technically demanding multis and confident delivery that have defined his run, and One Be Lo one half of Binary Star steps in as a feature and immediately elevates the track. Part 2 builds on the foundation of the original without retreading it. Brutal Music doing what the name promises.

Diana Ducassi & Blackbrainz "SATIN SATAN" [SINGLE]

 

"SATIN SATAN" is the lead single for the upcoming album "SILK SUCCUBUS" Diana Ducassi on the mic, Blackbrainz on production, mixed and mastered by Art Dealer Bengi via Slug Records LTD. One track, just under three minutes enough to set the tone for what's coming. The producer's own assessment of Diana's pen says it all: don't even try to keep up. Cover art by Weakart, merch art by Nuumastar.

ThisIsHipHopp x ACT-1 "Yasmina" [SINGLE]

„Yasmina“ bringt ThisIsHipHopp und ACT-1 auf einer knapp zweiminütigen Single zusammen. Der persönliche Titel gibt dem Track einen klaren Fokus, ohne dass der knappe Rahmen mit zusätzlicher Erklärung überladen wird. Statt aus der Informationslage größere Behauptungen abzuleiten, bleibt entscheidend: ein kurzer, eigenständig veröffentlichter Cut, der vollständig auf die Chemie der beiden Hauptschaffenden setzt.

Ayoo Bigz "U.N.I.T.Y." (feat. Merkules, prod. Nat King Cold) [VIDEO]

Ayoo Bigz leads “U.N.I.T.Y.” as a Toronto-centered record built on Nat King Cold’s production. The title points toward alignment rather than empty crew talk, while the delivery retains enough edge to keep the message from becoming soft-focus uplift. Merkules adds a heavier Western Canadian presence, but the guest spot does not displace Bigz from the center. The collaboration works because both voices understand force, even when the record’s stated objective is connection.