Madman Stan And THUGSTA Are “Brand New” In Fresh Single – Listen
The song is an ode to street loyalty, ambition, and raw confidence.
By Rome Saenz
Photographed by Patrick Regidor
Photographed by Patrick Regidor
Last Easter Sunday (April 4, 2025), THUGSTA teamed up with O SIDE MAFIA’s Madman Stan to drop the pair’s latest single, “Brand New.” As one of growing local hip-hopHip-HopA cultural movement and music genre that began in the Bronx in the 1970s, built on rapping, DJing, beatmaking, and sampling. Hip-hop has a strong Filipino scene, with artists writingGo to Hip-Hop Glossary label Cheke’s latest projects, the song was engineered by fellow O SIDE MAFIA member Costa Cashman. Additionally, the pair came out with an accompanying music video for the single, perfectly matching the fierce track with equally electric visuals, with sharp editing and heavy contrast.
Watch the music videoMusic VideoA short film that accompanies a song, combining performance, storytelling, and visual style to promote the music. Music videos shape an artist's image, can drive viral success and fan theories,Go to Music Video Glossary for “Brand New” here:
In an official press release, the song was described to be “fueled by gritty bars, bass-heavy production from 80CA$H, and a no-holds-barred delivery.” They add, “The track paints a vivid picture of street loyalty, ambition, and raw confidence. With verses that flex dominance and unity, it’s an unapologetic ride through the mindset of the O Side Gang.”
In related news, O SIDE MAFIA is set to embark on a Canada tour with fellow local hip-hop wavemakers, Al James and Because.
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