In a climate where style often trumps substance, AL99 is cutting through the noise with something rare — authenticity. The East Coast-bred MC, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has been making quiet waves over the past year, but with his upcoming album “ELEVATE” dropping January 9, 2026, he’s ready to take the spotlight on his own terms.
AL99—pronounced AL Nine-Nine—isn’t just chasing hits. He’s building legacy. As the grandson of a member of the legendary vocal group The Persuasions, AL99 brings soul into every bar, every beat, and every note. His journey from underground artist to national spotlight is marked by hunger, discipline, and a sound that fuses street wisdom with musical genius.
“ELEVATE” is more than a debut album—it’s a mission statement. Featuring fan-favorite singles like “POP” and “SUPERDUPER,” AL99 brings together boom-bap purists, melodic trap lovers, and conscious rap heads under one roof. It’s 9 tracks of elevation, not just in skill—but in vision.
From the aggressive pulse of “SET IT OFF” to the raw boom-bap introspection of “WHY II”, AL99 takes listeners on a layered ride. Songs like “ENIGMA” and “SINK OR SWIM” dig into his personal battles with purpose and identity, while “9 GOD” and “PASSION” lean into celebration, success, and self-worth. On “MOMMA,” he delivers one of the album’s most emotional moments, showing that vulnerability and power can coexist on wax.
Signed to his own label, TPC Music Production, and distributed through Universal Music Group/Bungalo, AL99 has his business as tight as his bars. With degrees in Audio Production and Music Business, he’s fully self-contained —writing, producing, engineering, and performing his own records.
His influences range from Tupac and Kendrick to Prince and Eddie Van Halen. That range isn’t just name-dropping—it’s heard in the music. He might lace a hook with rock guitar, then flip it into a double-time flow over heavy drums. It’s unpredictable—but always intentional.
AL99 has rocked stages from New York to D.C. to Phoenix, and each performance feels like a testimony. “I’ve seen both sides of life,” he says. “So, when I touch that mic, it’s not just rap. It’s real.”
With ELEVATE, AL99 isn’t trying to fit into the culture—he’s pushing it forward. He’s making music for those who survived the struggle, those who ask the hard questions, and those who still believe Hip-Hop can be both powerful and pure.
If you don’t know AL99 yet, don’t worry. You will. Because in 2026, elevation is the only direction he’s going.
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