Duck City Music Declares Open Season on Wack Bars with “Hunting Season” Featuring The Hoodies.
There’s a certain kind of Hip-Hop record that doesn’t ask for attention — it demands respect. Duck City Music’s new single, “Hunting Season,” is exactly that type of record. No gimmicks. No trend-chasing. Just razor-sharp lyricism laid over dusty, soulful production that feels pulled straight from the golden era and dropped into today’s underground.
The West Virginia boom bap collective teams up with The Hoodies, enlists Young Bangas on production, and adds Tone Spliff’s signature scratches to craft a track that sounds like it was designed in a lab for purists who believe bars still matter.
And make no mistake — this record is about bars.
From the first drum crack, “Hunting Season” sets the tone with a menacing, sample-driven loop that feels cinematic and gritty. Young Bangas builds a backdrop that’s equal parts nostalgic and aggressive, leaving space for Duck City Music’s members to do what they do best: deliver punchlines with surgical precision. Then Tone Spliff enters the mix with scratches that don’t just decorate the record; they command it, giving the track that authentic cipher-in-the-park energy Hip-Hop was built on.
Duck City Music has carved out a lane by refusing to compromise its sound. Their style blends witty, clever wordplay with rugged street narratives, wrapped inside soulful samples and hard drums. On “Hunting Season,” that formula hits peak form.
The verses feel like a lyrical sparring match. Each bar is loaded. Each line feels intentional. The Hoodies slide in seamlessly, matching the intensity and raising the temperature even further. There’s a clear chemistry here, not the kind manufactured in a studio session, but the kind that comes from artists who understand the culture at a foundational level.
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This is Hip-Hop for listeners who rewind verses. For fans who listen twice because they know they missed something the first time.
Young Bangas doesn’t overproduce. He understands the assignment. The drums knock. The sample breathes. The beat rides. That restraint is what gives the emcees room to hunt.
And Tone Spliff’s scratches? They’re not an afterthought. They’re a statement. They reintroduce a classic element that many modern records forget, reinforcing the track’s golden era DNA while keeping it firmly rooted in today’s underground aesthetic.
In an era where melody often replaces lyricism and vibes replace verses, “Hunting Season” is a reminder that pure rap still has a place, and a loyal audience waiting for it.
Duck City Music isn’t trying to fit into today’s algorithm. They’re building records that fit into Hip-Hop history.
That’s why this single resonates. It feels authentic. It feels intentional. It feels like Hip-Hop made by artists who love Hip-Hop.
Duck City Music represents something rare: a collective that sounds unified without sounding repetitive. Each voice is distinct, yet they all operate within the same gritty, soulful framework. Their West Virginia roots add another layer to their identity, proving once again that real Hip-Hop isn’t confined to major markets. It thrives wherever artists respect the craft.
“Hunting Season” is a statement record. A calling card. A warning shot.
If you’re claiming to be nice on the mic, Duck City Music just made it clear: the season is open.
