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When AL99, pronounced “AL Nine-Nine,” drops a new track, it’s never just another single—it’s an experience. His latest release, “WHY II,” the ninth track from his EP Elevate, is no exception. From the first bars, the song is reflective, pulling listeners into the artist’s world of introspection, faith, and cultural awareness.
“I really was in the moment of reflection,” AL99 explains, recounting the creation of “WHY II.” “It was reflective from my own journey, and then reflective in terms of how I think about the world and what was going on at the time. I feel like music is so important to connect us all because then we realize we’re all the same.”
The song arrives as part of Elevate, a nine-track collection that sees AL99 seamlessly navigating the highs and lows of life and Hip-Hop. Tracks like “SET IT OFF,” “POP,” “ENIGMA,” “SINK OR SWIM,” “9 GOD,” “PASSION,” and “MOMMA” showcase the versatility that fans have come to expect. Each track feels intentional, with AL99 carefully crafting every beat, hook, and lyric to reflect a broader journey.
What makes “WHY II” unique in AL99’s catalog is its collaborative genesis. Unlike most of his music, which he produces himself, this track began with a beat by international producer B Noize. “I found this beat on YouTube, and I was like, ‘Man, this really speaks to me,’” AL99 recalls. “I just started rapping to it… and it kind of started the Y series.” The track continues a thematic exploration of the “why” behind his artistry—a series AL99 says is meant to connect listeners with purpose, introspection, and culture.
AL99’s artistry is as much about heart as it is about craft. On “WHY II,” he reflects on the delicate balance between ambition and authenticity: “I had to separate my mindset and how I’m grinding for a goal and my heart… still keep the passion of what I’m doing… it’s all still about the love.” This philosophy permeates his work, giving tracks a depth that resonates beyond the music itself.
Cultural heritage is another driving force. While not Haitian himself, AL99 draws deeply from his family’s roots. “Being around the family and speaking patois and Creole… it was always such a very spiritual, family-oriented situation,” he says. “You can manifest whatever energy you have inside you into reality. We have power in our heritages, we have power in our culture.” The influence of this lineage, coupled with his faith and personal growth, is threaded throughout Elevate, especially on tracks like “9 GOD” and “MOMMA.”
Beyond music, AL99 is an entrepreneur and a visionary. Founder of TPC Music Production, he recently signed a distribution deal with Universal Music Group/Bungalo, cementing his independent grind while expanding his reach. From the early success of singles like “POP” to his ongoing rise in the Hip-Hop scene, AL99 continues to define his own path, blending artistry, business, and culture.
“WHY II” is more than a track—it’s a testament to AL99’s journey as an artist and as a person. He hopes listeners will take away the essence of authenticity and reflection that permeates his music. “I just want people to go back and listen and feel that I was always speaking what I believed,” he says. “As long as I’m doing that, I’ll be happy, and I hope people now or later on feel that too.”
With Elevate, AL99 doesn’t just make music; he offers a roadmap of introspection, resilience, and cultural pride, proving once again why fans call him “Versatile AL” and peers recognize him as “The Genius.”
About AL99
AL99, known for his versatility as a lyricist, performer, instrumentalist, and producer, is redefining the boundaries of Hip-Hop. Drawing inspiration from icons like Tupac, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake, his music blends introspective lyricism, energetic performance, and cultural resonance. Founder of TPC Music Production, AL99 balances artistry and entrepreneurship, delivering music that inspires, entertains, and uplifts. With a mission to create tracks that connect deeply with listeners, AL99 continues to push Hip-Hop forward while remaining authentically himself.
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InfamousMusik is the musical duo of rapper and producer Infamous (Anton) and his wife Musik (Chandra). The duo makes a creative fusion of R&B, hip-hop and reggae that calls back to the nostalgic feeling of these genres from the 90s. The latest single “If Yuh Feel Like” is also the debut of Musik on vocals as she previously only handled business matters for Infamous. Now the two of them are making music together and the chemistry between them is unmatched.
Almost all of the music InfamousMusik makes is centered around relationships. When they’re not talking about relationships, they’re giving their perspectives on people in the world and how love, unity and positivity are essential within it. In the track “If Yuh Feel Like” they tell the story of a couple meeting at a club, things going well and them planning to meet up again. Infamous is in the forefront injecting reggae into the track with his vocal delivery and Musik’s subdued but undeniable presence on adlibs and background vocals provides an injection of R&B.
“My producer Tiger Stylz said we shouldn’t just do one genre since I can do three different genres. So we started making songs centered around each one then we started making songs where we were mixing them together.” said Anton.
InfamousMusik is a duo but this was not always the case as Chandra was originally only handling all the business matters for Anton. He wanted vocals from a woman on “If Yuh Feel Like” and encouraged Chandra to give it a try and Tiger Stylz did too. Chandra originally did not like the spotlight but upon being encouraged and hearing how good she sounded, she gained the confidence she needed. Now she’s in the duo and will have an even stronger presence in their future releases.
“The more videos and songs I did, the more comfortable I got. I realized I could do it and I loved it. It was a very easy transition.” said Chandra.
When Anton was a solo artist, he was still going by Infamous but was originally mostly doing hip-hop because he thought that was all people overseas wanted from him. However, during his time in Germany, he realized they also loved reggae and had multiple reggae clubs he could have performed in. With his overseas ventures, he’s learned that people love all kinds of music and they will be open to multiple genres in one setting.
“The goal is to keep the crowd moving and I learned I can do that as I go through all the genres I make music in. I decided I’m not going to box myself in anymore, I’m going to do everything.” said Anton.
Navigating the music world as a married duo is easy for InfamousMusik because they enjoy being around each other as a couple and as artists. Anton will often get inspired simply from being in Chandra’s presence and she gets joy from seeing this happen because she gets to see his music making process in real time.
“She brings beauty and a special sweetness to everything I do.” said Anton
“Watching him be creative and do things like come up with a song overnight is amazing.” said Chandra.
InfamousMusik has big plans for 2026 including multiple music videos, singles and more. They are proud to be able to support each other in their musical endeavours and continue to spread love and positivity through not only their music but with everything they do.
“If Yuh Feel Like” by InfamousMusik is available on streaming services now.
You can see more of the undeniable chemistry of InfamousMusik by keeping up with them on these platforms.
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The Starlight PR Team thanks InfamousMusik for taking the time to speak with us.
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