Yo, hip-hop heads! Dälek is back with a new record that has salted the game again in a big way. ‘Brilliance of a Falling Moon’ is their first album in almost a decade and it is pure saltiness. The title was inspired by a passage from Erik Larson's 2011 book ‘In The Garden of Beasts.
This album is a collaboration between MC Dälek and producer Mike Mare, who together created the beats and bars. Recorded at Deadverse Studios between 2024 and 2025, the album delivers a mix of industrial hip-hop and boom bap, with lyrics denouncing the political situation in America.
The track list is as follows:
1. Better Than
2. Knowledge | Understanding | Wisdom
3. Normalized Tragedy
4. Expressions of Love
5. Substance
6. I AM A MAN
7. For the People
8. By the Time We Arrive in El Salvador
The first single, ‘Better Than,’ is already out and gives a taste of the new sound. MC Dälek says: ‘Better Than encapsulates the new sound and feel of the record perfectly. It conveys the anger, frustration, and defiance of the moment.’
‘Brilliance of a Falling Moon’ will be available through Ipecac Recordings starting March 27, 2026. An LP version is available for vinyl lovers.
Dälek has salted the game again in a big way with this release. If you like dope beats, sharp bars and real talk about the state of the world, this album is a must-have. Check out ‘Brilliance of a Falling Moon’ and immerse yourself in Dälek's salty vibes.”
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