New York, NY – June 24, 2025 – The streets are talking again as long-time collaborators, State and
Decaf return with their second single, “Drugs and Alcohol,” from their highly anticipated EP Retro, dropping July 7, 2025, via IH Records. Produced by the acclaimed Sha-Rec Music, “Drugs and Alcohol” pulls no punches. The track offers a raw, unfiltered look at the cycle of substance abuse and emotional escape, layered with soul-drenched production and hard-hitting verses that hit both the head and the heart.
Pre-order is available now, exclusively at www.ihrecords.com.
This new release marks a powerful continuation of the duo’s reunion following the success of their self-titled lead single “Retro.” Decaf, formerly of THEM Records, brings introspective grit, while State, known for his sharp lyricism and commanding presence, delivers lines that stick with listeners long after the beat fades.
The Retro EP, fully produced by Sha-Rec Music, is shaping up to be a landmark moment in 2025’s Hip-Hop landscape—bridging the past, present, and future of the culture.
Beyond the EP, State remains a key figure in the underground and rising rap scene. The founder of the influential rap collective Bar Kings is currently deep into production on a new solo album with multi-platinum producer Spunk Bigga, due for release in early 2026 under their joint imprint, We Outside Ent.
“Drugs and Alcohol” isn’t just about a vice,” says State. “It’s about what drives people there and what it takes to come back.”
