AL99 wants people to remember to be themselves. The rapper, hailing from the D.C.–Maryland–Virginia metro area, is most himself when expressing his thoughts and dreams through music. With his latest single “Superduper,” the young artist is leveling up.

From smooth rhymes and complex wordplay to thick trap beats and deep basslines, “Superduper” is a melodic trap banger built for motivation. With the energy of artists like Future and Young Thug, the track carries a message unique to AL99’s story—one of confidence, determination, and personal growth. Listeners will find it deeply relatable.

“It’s a fun song,” AL99 says, “but also motivational. It’s about feeling like it’s your time to level up. My lane happens to be music, but the message applies to anyone chasing their next level.”

“Superduper” was produced, written, and recorded entirely by AL99 in his home studio, showcasing his self-sufficiency and versatility as both rapper and producer. The DMV-based artist creates all his own beats using a digital audio workstation and various MIDI controllers, handling everything from recording to mixing. “I do it all,” he says. “I make my own beats, record my own vocals, mix, write—everything.”

The single is accompanied by a cinematic music video, now streaming on YouTube, featuring AL99 in the club, drinking, playing cards, and embodying the “boss-up” mindset. Released through his independent label TPC Music Production—co-owned with his mother and manager—the track also marks his first release under a new distribution deal with Bungalo Records, part of Universal Music Group. This Bungalo/UMG collaboration will extend to his forthcoming debut LP, Elevate, due in early 2026.

AL99 isn’t interested in doing his music career halfway. He makes that clear in the first line of the “Superduper” hook:

“Put my heart and soul into the game … Do it for the fam not for the fame”

Music runs deep in his family. His grandfather, Herbert “TUBO” Rhoad, was one of the original five members of The Persuasions, the legendary a cappella group from Brooklyn. Many other relatives sing or play instruments—some in bands, others in church. Growing up in that environment, becoming a musician felt natural.

Or so it seemed. In fact, AL99’s mother was initially against the idea. She says her famous father, Rhoad, left behind wonderful memories—but nothing else. At a time when the music industry was notoriously exploitative, that story was all too common.

Determined to do it right, AL99 took business classes to learn the industry’s financial and legal side. He devoured tutorials and kept creating, even when his early work wasn’t up to his standards. In time, he proved to his mother that his career was one he could fully control.

Above all, he’s consistent. When he isn’t writing or producing, he’s performing his music at clubs from the DMV up to Brooklyn, down in Atlanta, and out west in Arizona. Fans watching his live set get more than just a run-through of songs:

“My set is kind of like you’re watching a play,” he says. “It has an actual chronology to it—it’s not just random songs put together. I start with hip hop, move into my R&B, bring out the guitar at the end, and close with the bangers. It’s a whole experience.”

With his new single “Superduper” added to the repertoire, that experience just levelled up.

Watch the “Superduper” video on YouTube, and listen to it everywhere you stream music. Use the links below. Listen to “Superduper” today!

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