“…another brilliant showcase of lyricism meets experimental sounds and concepts.” – Word Is Bond
Word Is Bond provides a review of “Promised Thomas”, the final song on Bassments of Badmen 4, with raps by Moka Only, Eyeda Sophia and Tachichi. Outro by Fritz the Cat and produced by Deadly Stare.
Out today is Chaka Boy’s new single, “The Beast Within”, from his upcoming album, A Canadian Werewolf in Alaska, dropping on Oct 30 – just just in time for Halloween!
A proverbial howl that sets the tone for the entire album, Chaka Boy’s upcoming A Canadian Werewolf in Alaska, “The Beast Within” is born from the duality of man and the transformation of energy. The second single touches on the internal struggle of balancing opposing forces and allowing animal instinct to completely take over. Good vs evil. Positive vs negative. Thus, “The Beast Within”. Chaka Boy’s lyrics are about navigating the fog, keeping your guard up, and letting the raw truth surface. Project producer The Dirty Sample creates an atmospheric mood that acts as a blueprint for the rest of the project, marking the exact moment when something hidden finally wakes up. Run for your lives!
Written and performed by Chaka Boy
Produced by The Dirty Sample
Join Hand’Solo Records and Chaka Boy as we kick off Cassette Week 2026 on Oct 11 with a listening party for Chaka’s A Canadian Werewolf in Alaska, an official release for Cassette Week 2026. Come listen to this dark, cinematic journey and discuss the album and more in the chat. See you there?
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In celebration of their 30th Anniversary, Hand’Solo Records releases the fourth volume of their signature compilation series, Bassments of Badmen. BOB4 is a curated collection of posse cuts and collaborations composed of friends and family of the label, featuring such Canadian rap luminaries as Moka Only, Birdapres, Touch182, Noah23, Wordburglar, and more, plus the return of The Goods, Hip Club Groove, and American weirdos Hawd Gankstuh Rappuhs MC’s Wid Ghatz. Fans of posse cuts will enjoy this mix of different voices joining forces to express their individual ideas in unique combinations.
Much love to Mu6ix Cafe for their coverage of Noah23 x Fresh Kils’s new video for their first single, “Million Dollar Deal”, from their new album, Tuff Racket.
I just learned that Tabs Out Cassette Podcast reviewed the artwork (spoiler alert: they loved it!) and played a few tracks from Pasquale’s Specials 2 as their first tape of the night. It’s always great to get some coverage and play from Tabs Out! Give the show a listen here.
The first single from Noah23 x Fresh Kils’ Tuff Racket finally gets an official video. You better watch it before Hasbro pulls it.
“Million Dollar Deal” is the lead single off Tuff Racket, the collaboration album by Canadian hip hop staples Noah23 & producer Fresh Kils. The track is reminiscent of Outkast with its electric guitar, bounce beat, and intelligent triplet flow. The 6/8 time signature also provides the single a unique feel to the flow. With its creativity and unmatched technical prowess, “Million Dollar Deal” proves how powerful a duo these two are. And now the single gets a video shot and edited by Nic Bambrough (www.bamnation.ca) focused on the capitalist board game that has caused many a family fight.
Written and performed by Noah23
Produced by Fresh Kils
Check out this interview with Noah23 done by B-SIIDE podcast regarding his new album, Tuff Racket, with producer Fresh Kils.
Join Hand’Solo Records for our September album retrospective celebrating our 30th Anniversary. This month we’re listening to Touch’s Journey to the West, his hip hop-inspired re-telling of the story of Sun Wukong aka The Monkey King, released in 2017. If you like concept albums, Chinese mythology, or great storytelling in your hip hop, this is a listening party you will enjoy. Come and listen with us. I hope to see you in the chat. RSVP here.
Our signature compilation series, Bassments of Badmen, returns with volume 4 as part of the 30th Anniversary celebrations of Hand’Solo Records. The album drops at midnight on September 25, but I hope you will join us for an early listening party on September 20 at 8 PM EDT as we play through these 21 songs of mostly posse cuts and collaborations from MCs, DJs, and producers down with the label, plus a few new names added to the mix. This is an album I’m very proud of having curated, and I think if you are a fan of the label that you will enjoy it, too. I hope to see you in the chat. RSVP now!
