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Spaceman drops “Geometry” ft. Kyle Rapps

Published

9 months ago

July 8, 2025

Interstellar word-smith Spaceman comes with “Geometry” on new single. Guest featuring Kyle Rapps, and produced by The Suspect (Allegedly), Spaceman said the single “is about pattern recognition. Or maybe the pitfalls of pattern recognition. Regardless, certain patterns in life, once you see them you can’t unsee them, and there’s a weight to that. A presence.” Indeed the track probes the tension between perception and reality, how recognition can clarify, or distort.

Speaking on his link-up with Kyle Rapps, Spaceman relayed “I’ve been knowing Kyle Rapps for a long time, he’s another guy I knew through Inner City Kids (my first group). We did a song forever ago and haven’t really done anything since but in general the thing about Kyle Rapps is he just has this preternatural sense of word economy; he’ll convey an idea in such deceptively simple phrasing that you might even miss the depth at first. He has such an intuitive approach to language I knew he could convey the texture I was looking for.”

Listen to “Geometry” ft. Kyle Rapps: https://youtu.be/bgeEOn2YBb4?si=XqdT6ZbGLN93Jnoi

Available via all streaming platforms, “Geometry” is the third single in Spaceman’s “Social Skills” series to drop this year. After releasing three entirely solo projects, he devised doing this series as a step out of his comfort zone and collaborate with other rappers that he respects. The previous two singles included “Mumblecore” featuring his former Inner City Kids Collective cohorts ABGOHARD and Producer K3Mal as well as “Think Twice” featuring Fatboi Sharif and produced by The Suspect (Allegedly).

Listen to “Think Twice” ft. Fatboi Sharif:

Listen to “Mumblecore” ft ABGOHARD: https://youtu.be/kQlyWylcrVs?si=IJMmuz-sHved93WS

Prior to these drops Spaceman most recent release was the Annihilation LP which yielded the singles “Law” and “Thrift And Diligence” (links below)

Watch official video for “Law” (Prod by Droo10x): https://youtu.be/TCzOoGMcp9s?si=82cPrf3EbfxTXqSx

Watch official video for “Thrift And Diligence”: https://youtu.be/AIz8sX1BWqw?si=71FrUjzOEm4H2-aX

Releasing music over the past decade solo (and formerly part of the Inner City Kids Collective) Spaceman has collaborated and/or shared stages in the past with such artists as The Underachievers, Vulkan The Krusader and Gashi. He has also toured the Northeast several times.

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NY Rapper Kendu 718 Defines “Gritty” (Single & Exclusive Interview)

Published

4 days ago

April 14, 2026

MJ Savino

Kendu 718 is taking over the scene with his latest single “Gritty,” produced by Juxx Diamondz of Back Block Music Group LLC. The NY rapper shows off his signature blend of storytelling and lyricism woven with slick metaphors. He’s simply writing bars and putting out heat; his deliverance though is aggressive and slightly intimidating; true NY style. Stream “Gritty” and get to know Kendu 718 in the interview below.

MJ: Before we jump into your new single “Gritty,” take a moment to let the world know who Kendu 718 is.

Kendu 718: Kendu 718 is someone who really lives what he talks about. I come from the pain of the ghetto—both my mother and father struggled with drug addiction, and growing up, all I saw was crime, poverty, and hardship. That was my environment. But through God’s grace, I was able to change my life. I left the streets behind 17 years ago, and I’ve been clean and abstinent from drugs and alcohol ever since.

MJ: When I think of gritty New York Hip Hop, you fit the mark. Define your lane in Hip Hop.

Kendu 718: I’m part of the culture, this isn’t something I picked up, it’s something I’ve lived. Hip-hop is a lifestyle, not just something you do in the studio. I’m not chasing trends or trying to fit into what’s popular. I represent authenticity, experience, and real New York energy. I’ve been doing this for years, and my lane is staying true to the essence of the culture.

MJ: Let’s talk about the new single “Gritty.” What can listeners expect once they hit play?

Kendu 718: The truth. Straight up. Real-life stories that reflect what I’ve been through and what I’ve seen in the streets. It’s raw, it’s honest, and it shows survival. When you hit play, you’re stepping into reality—no gimmicks, no filters. “Gritty” is my story. It’s everything I lived and everything I witnessed. But more importantly, it’s a message—just because we come from struggle doesn’t mean we have to stay there. We can grow, change, and build responsible, productive lives.

MJ: How did you link up with Juxx Diamondz and Back Block Music Group LLC?

Kendu 718: That connection goes back. I met Juxx through a mutual friend—rest in peace to the OG Benny Hill from Harlem, who managed both of us around 2011–2012. That foundation built real chemistry, and from there, everything developed naturally.

MJ: Can audiences anticipate a visual to “Gritty?”

Kendu 718: Definitely. Me and Juxx Diamondz are currently putting the treatment together now. The visual is going to match the energy of the track—raw, authentic, and true to the story.

MJ: What is next for Kendu 718? What are you currently working on?

Kendu 718: Right now, I’m working on my EP titled From God’s Mouth to Y’all Ears: The Sermon. It’s produced by myself and Juxx Diamondz, with additional production from SaulyOBeats, SkullzAngels, and my guy Dreadful Krueger. Everybody brought heat to the project. We also have some dope features on it.

MJ: Give audiences a little more insight into the sound and movement behind the project.

Kendu 718: We’re putting this out independently through Back Block Music Group, with distribution through Roc Nation. The project is a combination of strong lyricism, real-life storytelling, and powerful features. We represent that golden era sound—we’re keeping that foundation alive. And we’re always boots on the ground, staying connected to the people and the culture.

MJ: Let everyone know where they can find your music and stay connected.

Kendu 718: You can find my music on all digital streaming platforms. Follow me @Kendu_718 on Instagram to stay locked in. This is just the beginning—it’s going to be a hot summer. Peace.