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“Non Stop” was recorded in 2011 as part of the sessions for highly regarded "The Element Of Surprise" album sessions. On par with the best moments of that album, this unreleased gem is possessed by Confidence ’s use of boomin’ drums and piano/horn stabs, fluid cuts from DJ Technic and Rashad ’s smooth lyrical delivery. The result goes down as a spiritual sibling of the 90's era Hip-Hop sound. About a month ago, Rashad & Confidence released another unreleased track titled "Feel It" . Both these tracks and the 2019 single "Desires" will be part of the 2026 remastered album version of "The Element Of Surprise" as bonus tracks. The album will be out on May 1st on all digital stores and a vinyl 2xLP vinyl version.

The Netherlands producer Skinny Bonez Tha Godfatha presents his new producer album 'Lion of Shakya'. The album offers 20 tracks all with different flavors and different features within the boom bap sound. Features include names like: Ruste Juxx , King Gordy , Shallow Pockets , Tha Soloist , Aida , Innocent? , Lord Willin , L.I.F.E. Long and many more.

Buffalo wordsmith Gaine$ has reached "The Otherside Of $$$" in new single (and accompanying video shot by Austin Barker ). The first leak from his forthcoming LP, Mr. Gaine$ to drop on May 1st. The single is produced by NOM .

Upstate beat-smith Kidd Called Quest returns with an interpolation of a modern classic. “MANY MEN” touches upon the theme and dark tones of the original but recasts 50 Cent classic street anthem with MAV of Da Cloth on the mic.  Produced by Kidd Called Quest and the visuals directed by HopHopIzLyfe .   Stream/Purchase “MANY MEN”: https://kiddcalledquest.bandcamp.com/...​

AfterLyfe’ s leading MC, Konflik , returns with his latest single, “Let Me Be Me” featuring Juice Crew ’s freestyle legend Craig G and Souls of Mischief/Hiero founder A.Plus . The track blends sharp lyricism, clever storytelling, and undeniable authenticity over a smooth, soulful production by 10x platinum producer/engineer, NasteeLuvzYou .  This single marks the third release from Konflik ’s upcoming third album, “3rd Q.T.R. – Quote Of The Raven” , available via AfterLyfe ’s Bandcamp page.

Following his debut single "No Bad Blood" , which has garnered over 130,000 Spotify streams, 18-year-old Winchester-born artist Mauro Brenner returns with "So It Begins…" out now — a bright, radio-ready pop track inspired by the hook-driven energy of early 2010s hits.