“The track produced by Canadian legend Moka Only is a laid-back cut with retro, underground stylings, underpinned by offbeat rapping and storytelling.” – Word Is Bond
Another review for Epic’s “Hathaway’s Diner”, the second single from his upcoming album, Heater In My Truck II.
“[T[he track sets a high bar for the full-length project dropping next month.” – Mu6ix Cafe
A short write up and semi-review of Epic’s “Hathaway’s Diner” from Mu6ix Cafe…
The second single from Epic’s Heater In My Truck II is out now!
On this freestyle track that also serves as the second single to Heater In My Truck II, his upcoming new album dropping February 27, 2026 on Hand’Solo Records, Prairie rap legend Epic is joined by Emprime for this ode to local eatery Hathaway’s Diner over a spacey boom bap funk groove courtesy of Juno Award winner Moka Only. While the intro and chorus name drops the diner, Epic and Prime also touch on additional topics such as being an aging rapper, living in Canada, and there is even an homage to the Smoothe da Hustler classic “Broken Language”. “Hathaway’s Diner” is new school rap with old school ideals.
Written and performed by Epic and Emprime
Produced by Moka Only
To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Hand’Solo Records, we’re holding monthly listening parties on Bandcamp of some of my favourite albums from the label. The pick for January is the OG release, Bassments of Badmen, on Jan 17 at 7 PM EST. Please consider joining us as we listen to the album and discuss it in the chat. RSVP here or download your own copy of the album for free.
“The production is ominous and cinematic, while the duo of Chaka Boy and Bully Bravo step to the microphone with ice cold bars.” – Word Is Bond
Another new review of Cold Camp’s “Cold Forever”, the third single from their upcoming new album, Winter Dreamz.
A few days after the release of their third single from their upcoming album, Winter Dreamz, Cold Camp drop the video for that single. Maybe it’s cold outside…
“[T]he group specializes in a cinematic, lo-fi aesthetic that serves as a foundation for raw, hard-hitting lyricism.” – Folded Waffle
Another review of Cold Camp’s “Cold Forever”, this one from Folded Waffle.
“Chaka Boy and Bully Bravo act as the track’s architects, carving through the beat with sharp, precise imagery.” – Mu6ix Cafe
New review of Cold Camp’s “Cold Forever”…
For your winter weather enjoyment, the third single from Cold Camp is out now!
“Cold Forever” feels like stepping into a winter that never ends — a quiet, glassy world where every breath hangs heavy and every sound echoes off frozen brick. The Dirty Sample lays down a beat that moves with a slow, deliberate chill, giving the verses room to glide like black ice under streetlights. Chaka Boy and Bully Bravo carve through the track with sharp, precise imagery, stitching together cold truths with a calm steadiness that hits hard. There’s a sense of endurance woven through the whole thing, a reminder that some spirits are shaped by frost and strengthened by it. This song doesn’t just embrace the cold, it makes it feel like home.
Written and performed by Chaka Boy and Bully Bravo
Produced by The Dirty Sample
“In an era where music is often treated as a disposable digital stream—a flickering file in a cloud—Epic’s ‘Lethal Test Pressings’ arrives as a firm, physical reminder of the culture’s tactile roots.” – Folded Waffle
Folded Waffle blog has come through with a review of Epic’s “Lethal Test Pressings”, the first single from his upcoming album, Heater In My Truck II…
