Baron Von Alias Brings Hip-Hop Royalty Together for “And The Story Goes…”
Independent Newcastle upon Tyne hip-hop artist Baron Von Alias returns with his latest single, “And The Story Goes…”, bringing together an extraordinary line-up of hip-hop royalty for a thought-provoking journey through storytelling, legacy, history and the idea that our stories never truly end.
Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Khrysis, “And The Story Goes…” delivers trademark boom-bap production, providing the perfect backdrop for an all-star collaboration featuring Skyzoo, Masta Ace, Smif-N-Wessun and Darien Brockington, with additional cuts from acclaimed turntablist, DJ A.D.S.
At the heart of the track is a simple but powerful idea: our stories continue long after the moment has passed. Through the words we leave behind, the actions we take and the music we create, pieces of our story can continue to travel through time, passed from one generation to the next.
That concept ties directly into the overarching themes of Baron Von Alias’ upcoming project, “Bootstrap Paradox,” where ideas of time, causality, history and the infinite possibilities of the multiverse are woven throughout the project.
“And The Story Goes…” takes those ideas and turns them into a meeting of generations and perspectives. Each guest brings their own interpretation of what it means for a story to continue, creating a track that feels both deeply personal and universal.
Masta Ace and Smif-N-Wessun bring decades of experience and perspective to the concept, while Skyzoo adds his trademark lyrical storytelling and intricate wordplay. Darien Brockington’s sublime vocals weave throughout the record, adding an emotional and soulful dimension to the track and reinforcing its timeless quality.
Baron Von Alias uses his own verse to bring the concept full circle, drawing on the structure of The Hero’s Journey and exploring the idea of leaving a mark on history so that the legend can live on long after the journey itself has ended. His perspective turns the track into a reflection on the artist’s desire to create something that can outlive them — becoming a story that continues to be told throughout the ages.
“From the beginning, I’ve always seen this project as a journey, and The Hero’s Journey is something that really resonates with the story I’m telling through Baron Von Alias and the whole Bootstrap Paradox project. With my verse, I wanted to bring that idea full circle and look at what it means to leave a mark behind — to create something that can outlive you. For me, that’s the ultimate goal: to make music that becomes part of your legacy, so that long after the journey has ended, the story is still being told. Because as long as the story continues, in some way, the legend lives on.”— Baron Von Alias
Adding another layer to the time-travelling concept, DJ A.D.S. provides the cuts, bringing fragments of other eras, voices and musical moments into the record. His scratches help reinforce the idea that music itself is a form of time travel, carrying voices and stories from the past into the present and potentially far beyond.
The result is a cinematic boom-bap collaboration that feels simultaneously rooted in hip-hop’s history and concerned with its future.
“And The Story Goes…” is more than a song about storytelling. It is a song about what happens when the story keeps going.
