Alté pioneer Cruel Santino reunites with longtime producer Vic Reagan and Nigerian rapper Jeriq on “Oz.,” the second single off his upcoming album “King Of The Bounce.”
Fans have been waiting a while for this exact pairing. Santino previewed the collaboration months back, and it finally lands as part of his first release in four years since “Subaru Boy: FINAL HEAVEN.” He’s already put Jeriq alongside Knucks on “The Shift” earlier this year, so this new track continues chemistry that clearly runs deep. Santino’s called Vic Reagan one of his closest friends, and that trust shows in how complete the record feels.
Production leans into what Santino calls the bounce, tracing back to the sounds and energy that first inspired his sound. Vic Reagan’s touch stays fluid throughout, blending atmospheric textures with a rhythm built for movement. Nothing here feels rushed toward a formula, the groove carries real intention.
Cruel Santino delivers his usual understated, melodic flow, letting the production breathe around him rather than fighting it. Jeriq then steps in with his gritty street-hop energy, injecting real edge into the alté foundation Santino built. Their contrast is exactly what makes the record click.
Oz. works because two different worlds meet without either side compromising who they are.
Add this one to your alté rotation and let both sides of the bounce take turns leading.
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