Smif-N-Wessun Got It Going

Currently celebrating 30 Years Since Their Groundbreaking Debut, Dah Shinin’, Brooklyn, NY-Iconic duo, Smif-N-Wessun is preparing to release their latest album Infinity, February 21st., 2025. Hailing from Bucktown, a borderless place where otherwise warring Brooklyn neighborhoods find peace, Smif-N-Wessun, aka Tek & General Steele, are recognized and respected worldwide for their lyrical control. The pair first appeared on Black Moon’s debut album Enta Da Stage in 1993. Adding relentless rhymes to tracks “U da Man” & “Black Smif N’ Wessun,” the pair paved the way for the Brooklyn Supergroup Boot Camp Clik. Smif-N-Wessun released their classic debut Dah Shinin’ January 10, 1995 on Nervous Records. The album was noted for its hardcore lyrical content & gritty production, handled by Da Beatminerz production crew and was selected as one of The Source’s 100 Best Rap Albums of all time. Always standing on business, the Brooklyn duo has always stayed true to their roots. Never faltering or curving to conformity Infinity is a testament to their staying power and a gift to their loyal fans. The album will be released on Bucktown USA Entertainment/ Duck Down Music. The first single, “Infinity” was released on January 10th, followed by “Elephant In The Room” both produced by Khrysis, February 7th. A third single, “Medina” featuring Pharoahe Monch produced by SND*TRK, to be released simultaneously on February 21st. Fresh from the triumphant return of a successful domestic & international tour, Smif-N-Wessun’s new album is a cumulative reflection of their life experiences. Executive Produced by college professor & world renowned producer, 9th Wonder and the Soul Council, 9th explains the thought process with the album. “I wanted to make sure that it didn’t sound dated. It sounds like them (Smif-N-Wessun) but it’s also new. They are our generation’s version of Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Donald Byrd.” Illustrious MCs featured on the album include, Buckshot, Pharoahe Monch, Conway the Machine, legendary artists Sean Price & Prodigy, multi-platinum RnB legend, Ralph Tresvant along with rising stars, Sweta and Jalisa. Infinity cements Smif-N-Wessun’s status as creators of nothing but classics. This is their eighth album and the 2nd collaboration with 9th Wonder and the Soul Council. Showcasing buttery beats from Council members, 9th Wonder himself, Khrysis, SND*TRK, Kash, Mu’aath & Nottz, the album delivers a sonic smash that will satisfy everyone from the rap purist to new school connoisseurs. This new album has cemented Smif-N-Wessun’s place in Hip-Hop history as stalwart artists and champions of Hip-Hop culture.

I had the honor of chatting with Tek & Steele like we was hanging out on the front stoop together talking music. We got into the 30th anniversary of Das Shinin’ and how that album got it’s story built, and the fellas of course, mention those who came before and helped them through. We also got into the upcoming event at the Union Theater’s Play Circle in Madison on February 13th and what showgoers can think to expect, especially with this new record, ‘Infinity’ set to drop a little over a week later. We gonna get some teasers! That of course got us into the new album and how these joints came to life, and they got me a couple of tunes ahead of time to share with listeners. From the classic to the this moment music, Smif-n-Wessun are always poised to share their stories in a way that are relatable, image in the mind worthy and got a soul of their own riding on beats to move to.

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