Hand'Solo Records

March 3rd, 2023

Sensational x The Dirty Sample – The Spot Rocker

Very excited to finally be releasing the new album from Sensational, produced by our in-house producer The Dirty Sample…

Groundbreaking Brooklyn MC Sensational returns with a new album produced by veteran Calgary producer The Dirty Sample. For this unique collaborative experience, The Dirty Sample serves up a selection of his dusty, cinematic beats for Sensational’s distinct chunk o’ bliss swagger, his delivery both laidback and stylin’. The lyrics are heavy with braggadocio that revolves around his weed and drink intake, his drip, and his savvy with the ladies. Joining Sensational on The Spot Rocker are Ol’ Gorilla Bones, the latest MC alias of The Dirty Sample, and Hawd Gankstuh Rappuh MCs Wid Ghatz members Guy Albino and Flybot Van Damn dropping their first over-the-top raps in 20+ years. The Spot Rocker is an album for the musically adventurous.

Written and performed by Sensational and featured guests
Produced by The Dirty Sample

March 1st, 2023

The Majestic Return of $5 Rap Show

$5 Rap Show finally returns with performances from our host, Wordburglar, our DJ, More Or Les, and featured guests Fresh Kils, Ultra Magnus, Mickey O’Brien, Sy-Fi and more. It’s going to be an awesome time! And so much new merch will be available!

March 1st, 2023

One more Chadio interview

And here is the final audio interview this round, done by Chase March for Word Is Bond Rap Radio…

February 28th, 2023

AzraelRapsGood x The Dirty Sample – One Size Fits All

New single and video from AzraelRapsGood x The Dirty Sample…

On second single “One Size Fits All”, AzraelRapsGood invokes the hip hop mantra most associated with Too Short: get in where you fit in. “I’ve never blended in with the mix”, raps Azrael as he demonstrates his desire for individuality. Rather than go with the flow, he just says no to the pre-packaged, commodified way our lives (and music) are structured nowadays. Azrael’s anti fake it to make it sentiment is delivered over a chill, moody beat from The Dirty Sample, his plodding boom bap drums combined with piano, violin and bass, plus this one repeating inquisitive Scooby Doo-like “huh?” sample that is way too infectious. “One Size Fits All” proves AzraelRapsGood x The Dirty Sample might be weird, but they think you normal people are even weirder.

The accompanying video takes up a line from the song—“stuck inside feeling like an outsider”—and runs with it. Filmed in Toronto by MadMax and produced by ARGVidz, the video has the Vancouver, BC MC watching the world pass by outside while inside intercut with him wandering around on the outside. Always all alone.

Written and Performed by AzraelRapsGood
Produced by The Dirty Sample

February 24th, 2023

Fortunato & Sean One video for “Breathe”

New video for previously released first single from Fortunato & Sean One…

February 24th, 2023

Chadio Interviews

Chadio spent a couple of weeks doing interviews. Here’s a few of them…

A 10-15 min talk with DJ Kazzeo on Wednesday Wreck one hour into the show:

2-hour group chat with Fresh Juice:

And you can visit The Mixtape Show website for DJ Kawon’s interview:

February 23rd, 2023

The Word Is Bond reviews “Breathe”

“The backdrop is perfect for Fortunato’s introspective and positive lyrics that implore us that we all can be free from being caught in the modern-day entrapments by just taking time out to breathe and look at things from a nuanced perspective.” – The Word Is Bond

February 21st, 2023

Fortunato & Sean One’s “Breathe” out now!

The first single from Fortunato & Sean One’s upcoming album, Blue Collar 2…

“Breathe”, the first single from Fortunato & Sean One’s follow up to their collaboration album Blue Collar, is an ode to hip hop and the artist’s journey within it, touching on and challenging various hip hop cliches along the way. From “we’re getting paper, getting paid” to “without the money and greed we can really be free”. Fortunato’s vocals are chill and laidback over Sean One’s smooth, minimal production combining piano with boom bap drums. “Breathe” reveals itself as a mature single from a confident, experienced rap vet.

Written and performed by Fortunato
Produced by Sean One

February 20th, 2023

Ital Massive reviews “Blamp”

“This is a song that (thankfully) sounds unlike anything else out there and it’s clear that The Dirty Sample and Sensational share a laser-like focus on bringing something totally new to the hip-hop landscape.” – Ital Massive

Very awesome new review from Ital Massive for Sensational x The Dirty Sample’s “Blamp”, second single from their upcoming collab album, The Spot Rocker.

February 19th, 2023

Mickey O’Brien – Blue Collar Tour

Mickey O’Brien is hitting up the West Coast of Canada for four dates in March with Dubgee. If you’re in Vancouver, hit up the on March 14 for a spotlight of Hand’Solo artists…

Tuesday, March 14 – Vancouver with AzraelRapsGood & Chadio and Khingz @ Ostia’s – $8

Thursday, March 16 – Kelowna with HazyMADE and Strain @ Dunnenzies – $10

Friday, March 17 – Kamloops for Day One of the Two Day Bender Festival @ T he Effie – $25 Advance / $30 Door

Saturday, March 18 – Surrey with a whole bunch of acts @ Shakers Show Lounge – $20