Underground hip-hop producer Bombdrop has officially announced the upcoming release of his highly anticipated instrumental album, "The Horn Section", scheduled to hit all major streaming platforms on July 2, 2026.

"The Horn Section" is a bold, genre-bending instrumental project that seamlessly fuses the gritty, hard-hitting energy of underground boom-bap with the rich texture of live horn compositions.

Listeners can expect a seamless blend of heavy basslines, live jazz improvisations, and rare, historic spoken-word interview snippets from jazz legends.

The result is a cinematic sonic experience that honors the roots of hip-hop sampling while pushing modern beat production into a sophisticated new territory.

"This project is about bringing that raw, unpolished underground energy together with the sophistication of live jazz instrumentation," says Bombdrop. "It's a tribute to the greats who laid the foundation, but flipped with a modern, gritty edge."

About Bombdrop:

Bombdrop is an independent hip-hop producer known for his signature boom-bap rhythms, soulful sample flipping, and atmospheric soundscapes. Based out of Fall River, MA, Bombdrop continues to carve out a unique lane in the underground music scene by bridging the gap between nostalgic golden era hip-hop and experimental modern production.

Bombdrop - The Horn Section
Tracklist
1. The wrong direction
2. My intuition
3.Horn improvisation
4. valid validation
5. Blue notation
6. Reincarnation
7. Dedication
8. Celebration
9. Jubilation

All tracks produced and arranged by Bombdrop.

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Atlanta, GA 2026 JD Entertainment announces the return of the 29th Annual Old School and Blues Festival, a high energy cultural experience celebrating the timeless sounds that move generations. In 2026, the festival expands its reach globally through a partnership with PPV Live Events (Founder Dan Rush), giving audiences around the world access to the experience for the first time.

The 2026 festival will feature performances by The Zapp Band, Cherrelle, and Project Pat, along with additional artists to be announced. Known for bringing together legendary and rising talent, the festival continues to deliver a dynamic live music experience rooted in culture and community.

The event will take place in Huntsville, Alabama, delivering a full day of live performances, food, vendors, and community energy. The festival will maintain its signature bring your own experience format, allowing guests to bring lawn chairs, tents, grills, food, beverages, and full setups to create their own environment while enjoying the show. In addition, the festival will be streamed worldwide, with a hosted viewing experience at Backstage Atlanta in College Park, Georgia, where attendees can come together to watch the show live, enjoy music, food, and a shared festival atmosphere.

For nearly three decades, the festival has welcomed iconic artists including The Isley Brothers, Big Daddy Kane, Trina, Jon B., Cameo, Tank, King George, Levelle, and Kut Klose, among many others. Built on that legacy, the festival continues as a family driven cultural staple, now entering its next chapter under new generation leadership. “This is more than an event for me, it is legacy,” says Joe Jr. “I grew up watching my father build this from the ground up. Now I am carrying that vision forward and expanding it for a global audience.”

For those unable to attend in person, the festival will be available worldwide via livestream. Access can be secured at https://www.ppvliveevents.com/featured-events or https://www.jde.live/summer-festival-experience.

JD Entertainment is an Atlanta based event production company with a nearly 30-year history of producing live music experiences centered on legacy artists, Southern culture, and community connection.

For media, vendor, or general inquiries, contact info@jde.live.

International recording artist Flipstyle is gaining worldwide momentum with his latest single “This Is Life,” featuring vocalist Mel Mova and emerging Australian saxophonist Lachie Eggert. The official music video has surpassed 1 million views on YouTube within its first month of release, marking a major milestone for the independent release.

Released through Street Music Records, the single achieved multiple chart placements in the United States between January and February 2026, reaching #58 on the Billboard Top 100, #43 on the iTunes Top 100, #26 on the Amazon Best Sellers chart, and #19 on Spotify’s Local Pulse Toronto chart. The track also charted internationally at #80 on the iTunes UK Top 100 Pop Singles Chart, reflecting strong engagement across global markets.

Written by Flipstyle and Mel Mova, “This Is Life” blends cinematic hip-hop production with motivational lyricism centered on perseverance, ambition, and resilience. The track combines polished production with live instrumentation to create a cross-genre sound that resonates with audiences worldwide.

A defining element of the song is Mel Mova’s powerful vocal performance, which delivers emotional depth through soaring melodies and layered harmonies. Her vocal delivery anchors the track’s message and contributes to the song’s broad cross-cultural appeal.

The production is further elevated by Lachie Eggert’s live saxophone performance, adding warmth and expressive musical texture while bridging contemporary hip-hop with live instrumental artistry.

Executive production was led by Stephen Movafaghi, the artist behind Flipstyle. The official music video was produced by Stephen Movafaghi and Melissa Movafaghi of Contego Media, delivering a cinematic visual narrative that reinforces the song’s empowering theme.

Stephen Movafaghi, professionally known as Flipstyle, is also the founder of Pulse Musica, an all-in-one music creation SaaS platform built to support independent artists at every stage of the creative process. The platform enables users to produce music, record vocals, mix and master tracks, design cover artwork, and create music videos within a single, unified system, further expanding his role as both an artist and entrepreneur within the evolving digital music landscape.

With chart placements across multiple territories, strong international streaming engagement, and continued media recognition, “This Is Life” continues to build global momentum for the independent artist and his collaborators.

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