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Status The Marlboro Man is back with his latest underground banger - IN THE END - with Krookid Hooks and Jus Allah (formerly of Jedi Mind Tricks ). The new track is a shining example of hardcore underground hip-hop in its purest form. The organic symphonic beat hosts the three emcees perfectly. Gruff delivery and thoughtful punchlines throughout - IN THE END is a perfect addition to any underground hip-hop fan's Playlist.

CONNOISSEUR is the new single by Status The Marlboro Man featuring REKS and Krookid Hooks . From the second the intro starts it's undeniable that CONNOISSEUR is a head nodding banger. REKS starts the song with perfect cadence and tone. His lyrics move through the beat with precision only a veteran Emcee could master. The chorus is simple and catchy, with quick cuts and voiced samples. You will soon be chanting "Connoisseur" along with the beat. Status is the second Emcee on the track, blending battle ready punchlines and world conscious commentary. Hooks ends the song with tongue in cheek metaphors and hilarious punchlines. This is a prime example of three Emcees who have mastered their craft.

Hip Hop heavyweights ARTISIN and REKS unite as AR16 , they share the animated video for the single "SUPER POWERS" , from their upcoming thought-provoking new project titled "Kill Writers Block" , set for release on June 30, 2025 via iamreks.com / State Of The Art . The animation for the video is by Krookid Hooks .

TOO MANY STYLES is the new single written and performed by Status The Marlboro Man , Krookid Hooks and El Da Sensei of Artifacts . The collaboration came together at a show in a venue in Denver Colorado. What started as a casual conversation about hip-hop and culture cultivated to an underground - cult classic - boombap banger. TOO MANY STYLES celebrates the range and diversity in approach to hip-hop music. From the gritty storytelling of a streetwise pusher, to the boombastic boisterous art sprayed on an alley wall - hip-hop is the common place for so many different styles to merge.

"Doom Bap" by Krookid Hooks featuring Status the Marlboro Man is a gritty, no-nonsense hip-hop banger that hits like a brick wall. Packed with sharp punchlines and dripping with sarcasm, the track takes aim at topics like death, religion, and pop culture with a mix of dark humor and unrelenting swagger. The production, crafted by Kunya , is a high-octane anthem with booming drums and a ferocious, in-your-face vibe reminiscent of M.O.P. . It’s a beat built for wrecking stages and blowing out speakers, providing the perfect backdrop for the duo's relentless verbal assault. Adding to the track’s impact are the scratches by The White Shadow of Norway, whose precision turntablism adds an extra layer of dynamism and flair.

KNOCK EM OUT THE VEINS is the latest single from Status The Marlboro Man and Krookid Hooks . The new Underground banger features legendary hardcore emcee Lord Goat AKA Goretex of New York legends Nonphixion . The song immediately reminds one of classic 2000's Premier -esque MPC driven bangers.

Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce to you a spectacle in Hardcore and Underground HipHop. A song so Underground it's literally played in the colosseums of hell. A Boom Bap track so Hardcore it's turning cyphers into mosh pits across the globe. YOU ALREADY KNOW , a brand new song from the minds of the great emcees Status The Marlboro Man , A-F-R-O and Krookid Hooks is available now on all conspiracy blogs and occult websites across the globe. YOU ALREADY KNOW is the second collaboration between Status , A-F-R-O and Hooks , following the underground classic COMPADRE released in 2023. This time the trio gets dark and dirty with creature feature punchlines and murderous metaphors. The Status produced eerie intro and insidious beat are the perfect backdrop for this macabre HipHop collaboration.

PUT IT ON WAX is a new single by HipHop producer/emcee Status The Marlboro Man . The song features legendary HipHop Artists Nine as well as long time collaborator Krookid Hooks . The epic production and gritty rhymes come together to create an instant underground classic.

CHIME IN is a new track geared towards Underground fans and Wu-Tang song collectors. The hardcore beat features Wu Affiliate Timboking and Denver Emcees Status The Marlboro Man and Krookid Hooks . Dark bells and heavy drums create an atmospheric loop that will get heads nodding across the globe. Three Hardcore Underground emcees kick three banging 16-bar verses aimed at opening the minds of true Hip Hop lovers. The track is hypnotic and mesmerizing. Fans will appreciate the no-thrill straight forward production and layout. The mediphoric bars will take multiple listens but the beat will forever stay fresh as these underground masters slice and dice their way into your subconscious.

Status the Marlboro Man shares the single "Dark Avenger" , that features original Soul Assassin Son Doobie of Funkdoobiest , with Status ,  Krookid Hooks and The Manic of Denver collective Bagz of Dagga . The intro was recorded over the phone from prison by N8H8 of Bagz of Dagga , who is currently incarcerated. Son Doobie is a West Coast Legendary Emcee and B-Boy, Founder of Funkdoobiest , and Host of The Dr. Greenthumb Podcast with B-Real . Status , Hooks and Manic are groundbreaking emcees from North Denver, who have spearh-eaded the Hardcore Hip Hop scene in Colorado for over 20 years. Be on the look out for the remix coming very soon.