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Here's a sneak peak at our new album with the second song on there called SALOME'S DANCE!

After seven years since the release of our debut album, The Hypersonic Factor are grateful to share "Benevolent Beasts," a collection of tracks that reflects both our development as a band and the experiences that have shaped us along the way.

The journey to this album has not been without its challenges. We open with "Groove for Danny," a tribute to our late and original drummer, Danny Handler, in his memory we have made this track, honoring his incredible spirit and influence. Rest in Peace, Danny…

Throughout this album, we draw from a range of inspirations, some of which stemmed from the unusual times we all navigated during the COVID pandemic, happening right at the start of writing the album. "Proximity Dance" , for example, emerged playfully, reflecting the strange dynamics of distance and connection that defined our lives during that period.

Musically, "Benevolent Beasts" explores the many facets of fusion and progressive rock. With some acoustic pieces woven in and funk grooves threading through the sound, we aim to create a varied listening experience. Each original member contributed their unique style and compositions: the melodic and catchy riffs from our bassist Mirko Borach, Dan van den Berg’s eclectic electric and acoustic guitar work, and the warm, rich rhythms provided by our new drummer, Tom Hipskind, all converge into a collective sound that feels organic and inviting. Jason Rubenstein, our keyboardist, composer, arranger and producer has, next to his very diverse playing, skillfully guided the whole process, ensuring that the diverse ideas we brought to the table found a cohesive home.

We’re pleased to feature guest keyboardist William Paasche on "The Simurgh." His contributions add an intensity to the track that we appreciate deeply.

"Benevolent Beasts" is a culmination of years of collaboration, creativity, and reflection. We hope to offer something that resonates with all who enjoy instrumental fusion and progressive rock, inviting listeners into our world while echoing the journey we've taken together.

Thank you for taking the time to explore our music. We hope it brings you joy and connection in its own unique way.

With gratitude and passion,

The Hypersonic Factor

credits
released April 19, 2025

Tom Hipskind - Drums and Percussion
Mirko Borach - Bass
Jason Rubenstein - Keyboards
Dan van den Berg - Guitar

Additional keyboards by Dan on a few tunes.

Special guest on "The Simurgh": keyboard solos by William Paasche

Salome's Dance | The Hypersonic Factor

The Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight (1979)

Sample by the Jackson 5 track we all love...

All I Do

We've taken the instrumentals from Real Live's 1996 underground classic 'The Turnaround' and got our blend on with some acapellas to give the album a new lease of life. As dope as the original album is, Larry O wasn't quite at the top level of New York rappers back then, but now you can hear the likes of Biggie, Kool G Rap, AZ, Raekwon, OC, Camp Lo and Lord Finesse do their thing over K-Def's beats.

TRACKLIST:
01. Biggie - Victory (Pop The Trunk blend) [Step One]
02. Super Cat ft Method Man - Scalp Dem (Real Live Shit blend) [Filthy Rich]
03. Lord Finesse - Return Of The Funkyman (The Gimmicks blend) [Filthy Rich]
04. Mic Geronimo - Unstoppable (They Got Me blend) [Filthy Rich]
05. Da Youngstas ft Mobb Deep - Bloodshed and War (Ain't No Love) [Filthy Rich]
06. Royal Flush - Rotten Apple (Iceberg Slick blend) [Step One]
07. Kool G Rap & Nas - Fast Life (Larry O meets Iceberg blend) [Step One]
08. Wu Tang - CREAM (All I Ask Of You) Blend [Filthy Rich]
09. OC - Times Up (Turnaround blend) [Step One]
10. Masta Ace - Top Ten List (Day You Die blend) [Step One]
11. Raekwon ft Ghostface - Criminology Is Money (Crime Is Money blend) [Filthy Rich]
12. AZ - The Come Up (Money & Shows blend) [Step One]
13. Camp Lo - Black Nostaljack (Get Down For Mine blend) [Filthy Rich]
14. Fat Joe , Raekwon, Big Pun - Firewater (Turnaround RMX blend) [Step One]
15. Noreaga, Method Man, Biggie, Prodigy - Real Live Shit RMX [Filthy Rich]

The Turnaround:  The Long Awaited Blends

12. AZ - The Come Up (Step One's Money and Shows blend)

Aaliyah - Back & Forth (1994) New Jack Swing

Digable Planets - Rebirth of Slick (Cool like Dat) (1992)

A Tribe Called Quest - Check the Rhime (1991) (Original Mix)

Kool & the Gang - Summertime Madness (1974)

Leon Haywood - I Wanna Do Somethin Freaky To You

Sylvia-striplin-you-cant-turn-me-away

Agnes Nunes x Xamã – Poesia Acústica #6: Era Uma Vez (Sango Instagram Mix)

collection of remixes/edits reinterpreted through my lens. 

hope you enjoy.

cover art by DyAnna Moreno

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Ralph Castelli - Morning Sex (slowed + Reverb)

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Lyrics:

Screamin’ off my head 
Like every other night 
You do that shit on purpose 
Baby I know why
I get on your nerves well you been on mine 
Cuz you Got no respect 
I Put that in check 
We know how this ends  

I stay drivin’ you crazy 
You stay runnin’ your mouth 
You stay getting me started 
you love when I shut it down 

Keep on drivin’ me crazy
Keep on runnin’ your mouth
Keep on getting me started
Can't wait to shut it down

When we play fight
Get to grabbin’ all up on me you don’t play nice 
Next thing ya know grabbin’ on ya waistline 
We gon turn another evening to a late night yeaaaa
When we play fight 
Imma eat like I don’t what it taste like 
Round four
Next round I’ll let you take five
Fuck around keep going till the daylight 

Yeahhh
Play fight 
Yeahhhhh
Play Fight
Yeahhh
Play fight 
Yeahhhhh
Play Fight
Play Fight

You really tryin me lately 
Talkin out ya neck tell me are you crazy
I can be aggressive say the word oh yeah
I’ll teach you a lesson give you what you deserve

Boy yeah you love it when I’m mean oh yeah
All night long I’ll be screamin’ oh yeah
Baby don’t play wit me ,
I am not the one

I stay drivin’ you crazy 
You stay runnin’ your mouth 
You stay getting me started
You love when I shut it down 

Keep on drivin’ me crazy
Keep on runnin’ your mouth
Keep on getting me started
Can't wait to shut it down

When we play fight
Get to grabbin’ all up on me you don’t play nice 
Next thing ya know to grabbin’ on ya waistline 
We gon turn another evening to a late night yeaaaa
When we play fight 
Imma eat like I don’t what it taste like 
Round four
Next round I’ll let you take five
Fuck around keep going till the daylight 

Yeahhh
Play fight 
Yeahhhhh
Play Fight

Yeahhh
Play fight 
Yeahhhhh
Play Fight
Play Fight

Yeahhh
Play fight 
Yeahhhhh
Play Fight
Yeahhh
Play fight 
Yeahhh
Play fight 
Play fight

Play Fight w/ Tinashe

"You lack the minerals and vitamins..."

O.C, the former DITC rep and Crooklyn Dodger, got his start rhyming on an Organized Konfusion record. It was back in 94 when he and buckwild locked themselves in the lab and recorded the classic album Word...Life, which features his trademark track Time's Up (a track that he claims was never fully completed); however, It was on his second album Jewelz that he dropped this little gem of a track Far From Yours, featuring Yvette Michelle, backed with It's My World (both of which were featured in the video). In fact, the song was the highest O.C ever ranked on the charts.

I found this record on a dig downtown a few years back, and was geeked up! Wasn't a huge fan of his 2001 release, but I did really like his collabo jawn with A.G...but this 12" holds up today as one of my fav joints from 97...I still include it on all my mixes.

I'll end with a random fact...his debut album had no features at all. The lone feature was supposed to be Nas, but he apparently was a no-show for the session. This would have been their second feature (they both appeared on an MC Serch Remix).

Keep diggin!

Kool & the Gang - Summertime Madness (1974)

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