This is the 3rd music from the new album from LATE - Rising From The Shadows
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Thursday, 22 October 2026
Ben Hedibi & uMaNg "Help Less
Stray Dogs is a cold, cinematic masterpiece of modern underground hip-hop. It is a relentless exploration of survival, heritage, and the refusal to be tamed. Spanning 18 razor sharp tracks, this milestone release marks the debut full-length collaborative album between two veterans, Toronto producer Ben Hedibi and Salt Lake City based emcee uMaNg, showcasing an effortless, natural synergy between two masters of their craft.
In a Rap scene where almost everyone tries to play a TV character, acting like the meanest and most untouchable bulldog in town, uMaNg and Ben Hedibi opted for vulnerability and realness. In a miserable world crowded by masks and appearances, they chose the path of authenticity, identifying more as stray dogs than fake pitbulls.
This album marks a spiritual collaboration between two souls, both humbled by a hard existence, who had to learn how to navigate life while being fully marginalized & constantly underestimated. Unlike many, they learned to embrace their failures and shortcomings.
Like Stray Dogs they are fully covered in scars, but each and every mark on their bodies is a badge of honor. A war story.
Forged across state lines and international borders, Stray Dogs chronicles a dark, gripping thematic arc tracing the long shadow of childhood trauma, abandonment, and isolation as it hardens into an untamable, predatory adult persona. Ben Hedibi’s elite production delivers a versatile sonic landscape, balancing soul-stirring, haunting boom-bap loops with hard-hitting, high energy bangers.
This rich backdrop allows uMaNg’s technical ability to shine as he delivers dense multi-syllabic schemes, vivid horror thriller imagery, sharp subversions of classic idioms, and intricate double entendres that demand repeated listens.
The majority of the album was recorded in a lightning-in-a-bottle fashion, capturing an "in-the-moment" magic while delivering a timeless sound built to stand the test of time.
An uncompromising, cohesive experience throughout, Stray Dogs stands as a defining statement for true lyricism and craft: there are no clean redemption arcs, only the instinct to endure.
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"Helpless" Single
"Stray Dogs" album dropping October 29th
Omen44 "u.s."
American-Japanese hip-hop artist Omen44 delivers one of his most focused and thought-provoking projects to date with u.s., a 10-track album that examines the current political and social landscape through his own experiences and observations. Serving as both a personal statement and a voice for the people, the album challenges listeners to look beyond headlines and party lines to confront the issues shaping everyday life.
The project's rollout began with "Da Games People Play," a hard-hitting critique of political power, corporate influence, and the divisions driving modern America. Omen44 followed with "Land of Plenty," a powerful reflection on economic inequality and the widening gap between the promise of the American Dream and reality. The third release, "I Need Love," shifts the focus toward humanity, reminding us that compassion, unity, and understanding remain essential in times of uncertainty.
Arriving at a moment when political tensions continue to dominate public discourse, u.s. blends Hip Hop's tradition of speaking truth to power with Omen44's unique multicultural perspective as an American and Japanese artist. Through sharp lyricism, social commentary, and personal insight, Omen44 creates an album that questions, challenges, and inspires while documenting the complexities of life in today's America.
u.s. isn't just an album, it's a conversation.
The signal, not the noise. Omen44's u.s. is available now on all streaming platforms:
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Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Kut One feat QNC "Illest In This Craft"
Australian Producer Kut One teams up with Strong Island Legends Q Ball & Curt Cazal (QNC) over a head nodding anthem with the two MC’s going back to back cementing their longevity in Hip Hop…
Available on all DSP’s and Bandcamp on 16th October 2026.
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DJ Kawon x Travisty The Lazy Emcee - Rap Life (Official Video)
New single and video titled "Rap Life" by DJ Kawon featuring Travisty the Lazy Emcee, taken from DJ Kawon's debut production album "BoomBap Alumni" out now via Mad Good Records!
BoomBap Alumni available on cassette, CD + digital download via Mad Good Records:
The new album, Boombap Alumni features appearances from Len-Dor, Travisty The Lazy Emcee, Notes EightyTwo, Ace Wonda, G Fam Black, The Bad Seed, Erik Solo, Tre Dot, Cold Camp, Ja Rajeem, ED DAV, and K Tre, the album delivers a blend of street narratives, reflective storytelling, and sharp lyrical performances rooted in classic hip-hop tradition.
With hard drums, soulful samples, and uncompromising underground energy, BoomBap Alumni stands as a tribute to true-school hip-hop while pushing the culture forward.
Polo Baby Flako ft. RJ Payne - Tamagotchi prod. by Ty (of Dirty Bakerz)
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Central Florida based artist Polo Baby Flako teams up with lyrical powerhouse RJ Payne for their new single, “Tamagotchi,” produced by Ty (of Dirty Bakerz). Bringing together two distinct voices, the collaboration delivers hard-hitting Hip-Hop, showcasing the artists’ lyrical presence and chemistry over Ty’s production. The single is taken from Polo's upcoming EP "Half A Dozen" (dropping 11/8/26) and marks another collaboration for fans of sharp bars and authentic street Hip-Hop. Check out the single now on all digital platforms!
Frank Nitt "Next 2 U" (prod. by Der Brxwnsxn)
For the second single of the upcoming 6-track EP Legal High, the Austrian label Soulchain Records is collaborating with producer Der Brxwnsxn - an ambitioned upcoming producer from Germany that gets the best out of MC‘s. The latest international collaboration underscores the collective’s strong network.
Frank Nitt (of the hip hop group Frank N Dank) is considered a legend of the Detroit hip-hop scene. With the Track named Next 2 U, Frank Nitt is giving us an inside view of how to approach a lady in a Boss Player / OG manner. The track reminds people of Frank N Dank’s favourite topics, coming up with productions from Jay Dilla.
The new song Next 2 U is part of an upcoming Vinyl EP with 6 tracks entirley produced by Der Brxwnsxn. The sound is heavily influenced by the gritty sound of the Detroit hip-hop tradition.
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Thursday, 15 October 2026
LATE - Grass Greener (Produced by Tricksta)
This is the secong music video from the new album from LATE - Rising From The Shadows (Produced by Tricksta)
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Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Xidus Pain - Finding New Balance
Finding New Balance marks the return of Xidus Pain with a new project shaped by life, family, teaching, travel and his work as a Hip Hop ambassador. After dedicating time to these experiences and continuing to sharpen his pen, Xidus returns with a body of work that reflects his growth, perspective and love for the culture.
Taking listeners on a lyrical journey, the project delivers an incredible soundscape rooted in the vintage sound of Hip Hop, blending raw Boom Bap production with thought provoking lyricism and collaborations with some great artists. Finding New Balance is about growth, experience and reconnecting with the music bringing authentic Hip Hop energy to a new chapter in Xidus Pain’s journey.
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Friday, 9 October 2026
Baron Von Alias ft. Skyzoo, Masta Ace, Smif-N-Wessun & Darien Brockington "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.
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NasteeLuvzYou feat. Konflik “Relinquish”
His extensive production credits include work with Joey Bada$$, Pro Era, Sean Price, Stack Bundles, Termanology, RA The Rugged Man, Konflik, and numerous other influential artists. Built on authenticity, technical precision, and an uncompromising creative vision, Nastee’s career has established him as a trusted architect of the hip hop sound. With CE 2: Man’s Mission, NasteeLuvzYou continues stepping into the spotlight, bringing decades of experience, perspective, and craftsmanship to the forefront as a solo artist.
On “Relinquish,” NasteeLuvzYou sets the tone immediately, opening the first verse with a series of profound and revolutionary references directed at his detractors.
His delivery is sharp and deliberate, showcasing the lyrical precision, layered wordplay, and intellectual depth that have become defining elements of his artistry. Konflik takes the second verse with equal intensity, approaching the microphone with the conviction of what it might sound like if Huey P. Newton was an MC.
His commanding presence complements NasteeLuvzYou’s hard-hitting opening, while expanding upon the track’s themes of revolution, opposition, and repatriation.
Driven by Nastee & Konflik’s intricate wordplay and high powered imagery, “Relinquish” unfolds over Nastee’s gritty, hard-hitting production. The result is a compelling fusion of elevated consciousness and raw boom-bap energy—a track that challenges listeners lyrically while delivering the uncompromising sound that underground hip-hop continues to be built upon.
Accompanied by an amazing animated visual, “Relinquish” hits hard.
With CE 2: Man’s Mission, NasteeLuvzYou continues to establish himself not only as a veteran behind the scenes, but as an artist with a distinct voice and a message of his own. “Relinquish” further solidifies that evolution, bringing together two sharp lyricists over a production rooted in the raw, uncompromising spirit of hip-hop.
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DJ Kawon “Intrusive Thoughts” feat. G Fam Black
DJ Kawon – “Intrusive Thoughts” featuring G Fam Black (Official Music Video) from the album BOOM BAP ALUMNI, distributed by Mad Good Records.
On “Intrusive Thoughts ,” G Fam Black takes this abstract and chaotic beat and gives us an equal hyper and energetic display of lyricism. The beat and bars were made for each other.
AWARDS FACTS: Boom Bap Alumni was the winner for GROUP/COLLAB PROJECT OF THE YEAR at the Heritage Hip-Hop Awards. DJ Kawon is a 2025 and 2026 Heritage Hip-Hop Awards honoree for musical production.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS: G Fam Black is a member of the Massachusetts crew The Knuckle Draggurz and has an undeniably catalog. DJ Kawon is one-third of The Mic Council and creator of The Mixtape Show, stepping from platform builder to executive producer and curator on Boom Bap Alumni. The album features Cold Camp, Notes 82, AceWonda, Tre-Dot, Travisty The Lazy Emcee, Len Dor, and The BadSeed.
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Thursday, 8 October 2026
LATE. - Rise from The Shadows
UK underground hip hop artist LATE returns with his new album Rising from the Shadows, a powerful 10 track collaboration produced entirely by Tricksta.
The album takes listeners through LATE’s distinctive world of underground rap, touching on ambition, struggle, perseverance, street life and the determination to keep moving forward regardless of the obstacles.
From the reflective “Grass Greener” and “Two Sides to a Window” to the motivational “Stay On Top” and title track “Rise from the Shadows,” the album showcases LATE’s ability to move between different styles while keeping his unmistakable underground sound.
Rising from the Shadows is another chapter in LATE’s ongoing musical journey, combining his uncompromising lyricism with Tricksta’s production to deliver a raw and focused underground hip hop
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Jeff Johnson II feat. El Da Sensei "Neo Nineties"
Jeff Johnson II links up with Artifacts’ El Da Sensei for a straight-up Neo Nineties banger, with Mr. Nobody on the boards and Yamin Semali handling the cuts. This one is all about paying homage to the era that schooled them in hip hop. Jeff takes listeners back to the ’90s, painting a vivid picture of the sounds, lessons, and culture that helped shape him. No gimmicks, just raw rhymes, rugged production, and that genuine love for the golden-era spirit.
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DJ Jean Maron & Forsyth featuring Alyssa Jane, Redman & M-Dot "C.R.E.A.M. (Inflation Remix)
"Time Zones," the latest album from French DJ/producer DJ Jean Maron alongside NYC artist Forsyth, is officially here. It features standout tracks with Redman, Fat Joe, Dave East, M-Dot, Prop Dylan, Alyssa Jane, and Teen AF, available on all major platforms!
As part of the launch of this exciting album, "Time Zones," DJ Jean Maron and Forsyth have released a fantastic first single titled "C.R.E.A.M." — a clever tribute to the original classic, but now redefining the acronym for modern times. The talented Alyssa Jane reinvigorates the iconic 1993 hook over a fresh new beat, with the R now interpreted as Rules: the track is now called "Cash Ruins Everything Around Me." It brings to light three verses articulating the true price of money rather than what it purchases. The standout main version (Inflation Remix) showcases the legendary Newark rapper Redman along with frequent collaborator and Boston powerhouse, M-Dot.
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