Releases of the week

New hardcore hip hop releases: October 26 – November 1, 2026

· 23 releases

This week in hardcore hip hop, new releases and announcements highlight a range of voices and themes, from Orelsan's politically charged 'XXX' to Papoose's confrontational 'Handshakes With Snakes'. 2 Chainz reveals a new album with Statik Selektah and a track titled 'A Week in Paris', while Ice Cube begins production on a sequel to 'Last Friday'. Other notable entries include Benny The Butcher's 'Elevate' with Black Soprano Family, Westside Gunn's upcoming album 'Heelmatic' featuring 'Zilla', and a resurgence of legacy acts with Eminem's D12 anniversary capsule and DMX's blood-infused vinyl release.

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