AL99 Bridges Hip Hop Generations With “SUPERDUPER - Remix” Featuring The Legendary Smooth B

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When the hip hop legend The Legendary Smooth B first heard “Superduper,” he was driving in New York. His business partner was playing the track in the car. The Legendary Smooth B was immediately drawn to the heavy bass beat combined with AL99’s clever lyrics.

Popped out feeling like a king
Married to the hunt I need a ring
If it’s up it’s up I let it sing
Put my heart and soul into the game

The Legendary Smooth B said, “Yo, play that again.”

As one half of the early ‘90s hip hop hit-making duo Nice & Smooth, The Legendary Smooth B knows a good track when he hears it. After listening a second time, he said to his business partner, King YaYa, “Yo, I’d jump on that track with him, man.”

As it turned out, King YaYa is also the business partner of AL99. Connections were made, a remix was recorded and mixed, and “SUPERDUPER - Remix” was dropped. It surpassed 20,000 streams on Spotify in its first week.

AL99 says the collaboration is both an honor and an opportunity to connect hip hop generations. He says, “I'm trying to bridge the gap between the old school and the new school. We're trying to show the new generation something, and show the older generation something, too.”

In addition to the track, AL99 and The Legendary Smooth B also met up in Brooklyn to film a new music video for “SUPERDUPER - Remix.” Produced by the team at IG Visualz, the artists perform the song side by side in a symbolic passing of the torch from one hip hop generation to the next, inspired by the album art which shows The Legendary Smooth B literally passing a golden crown to AL99. The video drops July 14, 2026.

The Legendary Smooth B has a four-decade history of successful collaborations, with artists like Gang Starr, New Kids on the Block, Slick Rick, Everlast, Bobby Brown, and more. The Legendary Smooth B will be featured in an upcoming documentary, and he continues recording new music. This keeps his lyrical skills sharp, evident on his lines in “SUPERDUPER - Remix”:

I’m superduper, this ain’t no blooper
When I was born, they call me a trooper
The way I ball you’d think I’m a hooper
Deaf, dumb, and blind and in a stupor

For AL99 and his label TPC Music Production, this new collaboration adds to a year of incredible momentum. He has seen his Spotify monthly listeners surpass 30,000, along with hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube and high-profile live appearances at east coast venues. He credits his success to consistency and hard work in a field crowded with talent.

He says, “There's a lot of dope, talented people out there. I'm not saying I'm the only one. But at the end of the day, it's the consistency and it's the patience and the dedication, man. That's what keeps it growing.”

Listen now to AL99’s “SUPERDUPER - Remix” featuring The Legendary Smooth B, out now with promotional support from Starlight PR. Listen everywhere you stream music.

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Nia Na’an Brings Playful Energy and a Message of Joy With “Bobble Bobble Wiggle Bounce”

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CHICAGO — August 19, 2026 — There is something infectious about Nia Na’an. Bright, playful and full of youthful energy, the Chicago-born artist approaches music with an uncomplicated philosophy: have fun, enjoy the moment and remember that everything is going to be okay. That spirit shines through on her latest single, “Bobble Bobble Wiggle Bounce,” released August 7, 2026.

Blending Pop, R&B and Hip Hop, “Bobble Bobble Wiggle Bounce” is an invitation to loosen up and let the music move you. Built around an irresistible groove and playful rhythmic phrasing, the track captures Nia’s carefree outlook while showcasing her knack for turning a simple moment into something memorable.

The song itself was born from an equally playful idea. Inspired by the rhythmic motion of Double Dutch jump rope, its concept began with imagining gumdrops jumping rope before evolving into the song’s melody and lyrics. What emerged is a track that can be enjoyed simply for its infectious energy while leaving plenty of room for listeners to interpret its playful lyrics in their own way.

For Nia, that sense of freedom is at the heart of her music. She is a young artist with an optimistic view of the world, someone who would rather spread joy than dwell on what weighs people down. Her music gives that personality a place to shine, creating an atmosphere where listeners can settle into the groove, smile and simply have a good time.

That intention is already evident in the song’s ability to linger. “Bobble Bobble Wiggle Bounce” has a subtly infectious quality, with its central refrain staying with listeners long after the track ends. Its understated backbeat keeps things relaxed rather than frantic, allowing Nia’s rhythmic vocal delivery to move naturally around the groove.

Nia’s creative world extends between her hometown of Chicago and California, where she spends time in Temecula and Los Angeles pursuing music and creative inspiration. Her Chicago roots remain an important part of her identity, connecting her to the urban energy and cultural traditions that helped inspire the song’s Double Dutch foundation.

Behind the music is producer John Martin Hunter of Cowhand Rockstar, LLC, whose production gives Nia room to inhabit her own colorful musical world. Rather than being defined by a single genre or mood, Nia’s music reflects a broad creative palette while allowing her personality to remain at the center.

Ultimately, Nia Na’an wants listeners to feel something simple but powerful: a little lighter than they did before they pressed play. “Bobble Bobble Wiggle Bounce” is her invitation to find the rhythm, embrace the fun and let go for a moment.

“I want people to know that no matter what’s happening around you, you can still find a reason to smile, dance and keep going. Everything gonna be alright!” — Nia Na’an

“Bobble Bobble Wiggle Bounce” is available now on Spotify, and received promotional 

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About Nia Na’an

Nia Na’an is a Chicago-born artist whose music blends Pop, R&B and Hip Hop with a playful, rhythmic sensibility. Spending time between Chicago and California, Nia brings a youthful perspective and an optimistic spirit to her music. Her songs reflect her love of fun, creativity, connection and the simple joys of being present in the moment.

Nia Na’an is managed and produced by John Martin Hunter on behalf of Cowhand Rockstar, LLC. Her music is part of The Proda J Collection, a sampling of Cowhand Rockstar’s rap, hip hop, pop and punk-inspired creations presented through Nia’s distinctive artistic voice. For more from John Martin Hunter and Cowhand Rockstar, follow along on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook:

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