DEFINITION OF FRESH

Backwoodz Studioz share the official video for the single "Funny Games" by billy woods & August Fanon featuring Fatboi Sharif , from the album "gowillog" , released October 31, 2025.  The video is directed by Henry Nelson of ‪ @probablevoltage s, produced by Orlando Orbina , and shot by Will Curry and Henry Nelson .

Great Neck, NY's AWOL Da Mindwriter has dropped the title track from his forthcoming collaborative LP with August Fanon ( Mach Hommy , Vic Spencer ). “Now Loading” ( 7eMeraldsMedia ) is an especially aggressive lyrical throw down boasting additional firepower from Zarz The Origin .

Retro gaming meets professional mic rippers for a new single. Great Neck, NY's AWOL Da Mindwriter continues his audio partnership with August Fanon ( Mach Hommy , Vic Spencer ) for "Chaos Control" .  A reference to a Sega Dreamcast early 90's classic, Sonic Adventure 2 the high velocity bars are amplified with guest appearance from underground legend, Planet Asia (and cuts by DJ Pinn ).

Great Neck, NY wordsmith AWOL Da Mindwriter returns with “Altered Beast” . New single (with video version directed by Jack De$a ) was produced by August Fanon ( Mach Hommy , Vic Spencer ) and is from their forthcoming collaborative LP, Now Loading . ALTERED BEAST by AWOL Da Mindwriter & August Fanon

Washington, D.C. emcee/producer Ankhlejohn links up with Brookly, NY based producer August Fanon for the release "Live At The Disco" , that features 12 tracks with no guest appearances.

Nature Sounds shares rhe release "40" by Blu + August Fanon , that features 11 tracks with guest appearances by Kota The Friend , Asher Roth , Mickey Factz , Homeboy Sandman , and more. Forty by Blu & August Fanon

From the 2009 XXL Freshman list to an expansive catalog with more than 25 celebrated releases, L.A.'s own Blu has earned his spot in the hip-hop pantheon. Now, the master lyricist is commemorating the dawn of his fourth decade of life with "Forty" , a new album produced by August Fanon . With a release date fast approaching, Blu is back with another visual from the project, this time highlighting his verse from the nostalgic new single "Simple" .  The full version of "Simple" features Chester Watson along with longtime Blu collaborator Sene . Available worldwide on April 18th, "Forty" features appearances by Kota The Friend , Asher Roth , Mickey Factz , R.A.P. Ferreira , Homeboy Sandman , Fashawn , and more.

AWOL Da Mindwriter feels “Disconnected” , the new single produced by August Fanon ( Mach Hommy , Vic Spencer ) is a soulful dose of lo-fi boom bap with serious thoughts belayed by AWOL’s always animated delivery. The Great Neck, NY emcee said that the track was written to convey “ themes of isolation, frustration, and the struggle to find clarity in a chaotic world” . This track is from the forthcoming AWOL LP, Now Loading to be fully produced by August Fanon and released via his 7eMeraldsMedia .

Long Island, NY emcee AWOL Da Mindwriter has got his “Golden Gun” . New single (out now via 7eMeraldsMedia) is produced by August Fanon (Mach Hommy , Armand Hammer ) and is the first leak from their forthcoming collaborative project. Over an organ and drum break background the emcee spits bars about what makes him different than other people who decide to get into the game. Speaking of game, the track title continues AWOL   Da Mindwriter ’s nod to the 90’s gaming systems he loves, this time inspired by Sega’s Golden Gun (aka China’s House Of The Dead ). Golden Gun by AWOL Da Mindwriter & August Fanon

Topeka, KS rap artist Stik Figa links up with Dallas, TX producer August Fanon for the collaborative release "Heresy" , that features 11 tracks with guest appearances by Sleep Sinatra , Denmark Vessey , Vic Spencer , and more. Heresy by Stik Figa x August Fanon

Chicago, IL rap artis Vic Spencer drops his latest release "Psychological Cheat Sheet 2" , that features 14 new tracks, produced by August Fanon .