Hand'Solo Records

March 23rd, 2026

Announcing: Noah23 x Fresh Kils in Tuff Racket

On this 23rd day of March, 2026, we are very excited to announce that Hand’Solo Records is teaming up with Noah23 and Fresh Kils to release their new collab album, Tuff Racket, dropping at the end of July. Noah has appeared on numerous of our compilations and mixtapes and has been a regular performer at Hand’Solo events for more than 20 years, so it’s surprising it has taken this long for this legendary team up to happen. But it’s going to be awesome! The first single drops on May 5. Save the date!

Also, here’s the cover for the album. Designed by Ghettosocks.

March 22nd, 2026

The Grainer review of Noblonski & Nolto’s Amazing Saturday

“Easily digested, yet crunchy enough to leave you looking forward to future servings.” – The Grainer

Provided far in advance with a promo copy of Noblonski & Nolto’s upcoming album, Amazing Saturday, The Grainer Magazine published a review of the album last year. Here it is for your enjoyment:

March 21st, 2026

Cups N Cakes Quick Picks review of Heater In My Truck II

“Epic is back with another masterpiece.” – Cups N Cakes

Always nice to get a Quick Picks review from Cups N Cakes, but even more so when they actually understand the record.

March 17th, 2026

The second single from Pasquale is “God’s Name”

The second single from Pasquale’s upcoming album, Specials 2, is out now…

According to Moses Maimonides, we cannot accurately speak of God’s attributes. But, we can name Her. We can wonder and worship. We can spread Her word and Her influence. In Her name. Pasquale shows us his wonder and his worship, in “God’s Name”. It’s a blessing and an embrace, on a crowded bus, on time, and in headphones. You know Pasquale, aka Chadio, by his fruits and not necessarily his names. “God’s Name” is no different. It’s a reverent reminder that the names we use fail to accurately reflect our realities. We simply adopt those reflections and pretend that we recognize them. And “God’s Name” recognizes us in return. She turns the volume a little louder and we love Her for it.

Produced by Pasquale
Remix by Noblonski

March 13th, 2026

Out Now! Fortunato’s The Coalition – The Remixes!

The previously exclusive to cassette remix album of Fortunato x The Dirty Sample’s The Coalition is now widely released to digital…

In 2024, Fortunato and The Dirty Sample released their collaboration album, The Coalition, which was remixed by a hand-picked selection of producers as a bonus for the b-side of the cassette release. After two years exclusive to that format, the remix album is now available to the public as a digital release. The first single, “Will To Survive”, features the return of Gordski, the production half of The Goods, who replaces original guest Ol’ Gorilla Bones for a posse cut with Chadio, Noah23, Wordburglar and Ultra Magnus. The album also features remixes from Pasquale, Rove, Noblonski, Sean One, and others, as well as the original demo version of closing track “Get It” produced by Fredro Starr of Onyx. The Coalition – The Remixes is a worthy reimagining of the dusty original album produced by The Dirty Sample.

Written and performed by Fortunato and guests
Remixed by various producer

March 11th, 2026

The Tape Player reviews Cold Camp’s Winter Dreamz

“One of the most unique rappers I have ever heard is on Cold Camp.” – The Tape Player

A quick review of Cold Camp’s Winter Dreamz…

March 9th, 2026

Folded Waffle review of “Dandy Lions”

“This collaboration brings together Noblonski’s penchant for peaceful, piano-heavy production with the introspective lyrical leanings of his collaborators, resulting in a track that prioritizes raw honesty over polished pretense.” – Folded Waffle

We got a review for Noblonski & Nolto’s “Dandy Lions” featuring The Gumshoe Strut…

March 8th, 2026

Listening Party for The Dirty Sample’s Joshua’s Dreamixes

For the March edition of our listening party retrospective through the Hand’Solo discography in celebration of our 30th Anniversary, we’re going to listen to what I consider to be one of the most under-rated releases on the label, The Dirty Sample’s remix album, Joshua’s Dreamixes. We hope you will join us as we check out these awesome remixes together and discuss this album, rap music, and the other joys of life in the chat. RSVP here.

March 7th, 2026

Mickey O’Brien live in Dublin, Ireland for St Patrick’s Day!

If you’re a Hand’Solo fan in Dublin, Ireland, go check out Mickey O’Brien on St Patrick’s Day at Four Provinces Brew Pub. Buy tickets here.

March 6th, 2026

The Hand’Solo Records Story by Mu6ix Cafe

It was cool to find out about this article…