February 17th, 2026

Fortunato’s “Will To Survive” remixed by Gordski

The song “Will To Survive” from Fortunato x The Dirty Sample’s The Coalition also featured Ol’ Gorilla Bones, but Gordski’s remix turns it into a posse cut by replacing The Dirty Sample’s MC alter ego with some of the best in the Canadian hip hop underground: Chadio, Noah23, Wordburglar, and Ultra Magnus. The remix is out now as the first single for The Coalition (The Remixes) album.

The first single from the remix album of Fortunato x The Dirty Sample’s The Coalition, is “Will To Survive (Gordski Remix)”. The production half of Halifax hip hop duo The Goods, Gordski makes a surprise return with this remix, turning what was a collaboration between rappers Fortunato and Ol’ Gorilla Bones into a posse cut featuring some of the best in the underground Canadian hip hop scene. Fortunato is joined by Chadio, Noah23, Wordburglar and Ultra Magnus as they each present their views on survival in rap, in life, and even in the afterlife. Each MC provides their own unique vision and vocal delivery while Gordski’s low-end-heavy beat moves through multiple change ups to keep things fresh through this five minutes of funky boom bap. The remix is also accompanied by the original version produced by The Dirty Sample and featuring his MC alter ego OGB. And if you prefer visuals with your audio, check out the animated video by Kaleb Bumboclap.

Written and performed by Fortunato, Chadio, Noah23, Wordburglar, and Ultra Magnus
Remixed by Gordski

February 16th, 2026

February’s $30 Bundle is about Love & Lust

The February bundle for the 30th Anniversary was promoted alongside a few other deals for Bandcamp Friday, but it’s worth a reminder as we hit the second half of the month. To coincide with this month of love, our $30 bundle for February is a trio of albums that includes love lost with Chadio’s album of breakup songs, Cousin of Lucy, on 12″ vinyl, love found with The Dirty Sample’s Love Always Wins If You Let It on cassette, and some lustful thoughts with a CD copy of Cock Dynamics, a compilation of sex raps. That’s a lot of music for just $30! And only available until the end of the month, at which point it will be replaced with a brand new $30 bundle.

February 15th, 2026

Listening Party announced for Epic’s Heater In My Truck II

Join Hand’Solo Records and MC Epic as we listen to, explore, and discuss in the chat his new album, Heater In My Truck II, dropping on digital, vinyl and CD on Feb 27, 2026. Pre-orders are live now. We’ll be streaming all of the vinyl and CD bonus songs for this one time only. Hopefully we’ll see you there!

Pre-order and RSVP here!

February 12th, 2026

Pre-order for Epic’s Heater In My Truck II

Epic’s Heater In My Truck II is dropping on February 27, 2026. Pre-orders are now live! Pick it up on digital, CD or vinyl.

February 11th, 2026

Cold Camp’s Winter Dreamz is Folded Waffle’s Fresh Drop

“In a world increasingly dominated by the polished, hyper-quantized sheen of digital production, Winter Dreamz stands as a rugged monument to the analog spirit.” – Folded Waffle

Folded Waffle has delivered an in-depth review of Cold Camp’s sophomore album, Winter Dreamz

February 10th, 2026

Noblonski & Nolto drop “Psilocybin” with StapleMouth

The first single from Noblonski & Nolto’s upcoming collab album Amazing Saturday is out now from Hand’Solo Records in conjunction with Saskatoon Rap Rap Music and OTHAR.

“Psilocybin” is the first single and opening track from Nolto & Noblonski’s forthcoming album, Amazing Saturday. Nolto’s smooth sing-song flow contrasts perfectly with guest rapper StapleMouth’s uptempo rap delivery as the two reminisce fondly about the therapeutic and spiritual use of the titular drug and their experiences with it over Noblonski’s chill and ethereal soundscape. It’s one part humorous and one part deeply introspective, much like any ‘shroom trip. Get lost on drugs and find yourself.

Written and performed by Nolto and StapleMouth
Produced by Noblonski

February 10th, 2026

Illuminati2G interviews Cold Camp

New interview of Cold Camp up now by Illuminati2G

February 9th, 2026

Twin Flame Listening Party

Join Hand’Solo Records and Mickey O’Brien on Feb 12 at 8:00 PM EST for the February edition of our Listening Party retrospective of the Hand’Solo Records back catalogue celebrating our 30th Anniversary. February, a few days before Valentine’s Day, seems like a good time to re-visit Mickey’s Twin Flame, an EP of love and loss – and his crusade to win back his soulmate. RSVP here.

During this listening party we’ll play through the original EP produced by Fresh Kils, the hidden bonus track, and the Reshuffled EP remixed by DJ Matto. We’ll also be releasing a new version of the cassette just prior to the listening party. The original luxury cassette sold out of all 100 copies fairly quickly. Now it’s time to bring it back on cassette with updated artwork. We’ve added a new tarot card to the cover, switched out the gold-plated shell for for a full on-body print, and packed it in an outer card box to give the appearance of a tarot card deck. And best of all, you get both versions of the EP with the original on Side A and the Reshuffle on Side B. Come by, listen to some great music to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, join the chat, and consider picking up a re-issue of one of our best-selling cassettes made even better! We hope to see you there…

February 8th, 2026

The Dirty Sample’s Love Always Wins If You Let It on Top 200 Tapes of 2025 list.

I missed this list from Tabs Out Cassette Podcast that was posted at the end of December which ranked The Dirty Sample’s Love Always Wins If You Let It at #146 on their Top 200 Tapes of 2025. They don’t play the song on the show, but check out the full list and their discussion of the year in tapes here.

February 7th, 2026

Word Is Bond reviews “Cold Cash”

“[‘Cold Cash’] is an offbeat lyric-driven track featuring bass-heavy vibes and punchy drums laced with vivid storytelling.” – Word Is Bond

Word Is Bond provided a very, very short review of Cold Camp’s “Cold Cash” in Episode 1 of their Top Submission for Feb 2026.