CONNECTICUT — Arson Entertainment, officially cementing its status as a top hip-hop powerhouse in the state, has announced the signing of its newest artist, Old School Show. To kick off the partnership, the artist is locked in to drop his highly anticipated debut single, “Love Stories,” under the label on June 12, 2026.
The announcement comes during a massive wave of momentum for Arson Entertainment. In addition to the new signing, the label has revealed plans to release a powerhouse compilation album this summer, titled Apex, showcasing the full depth of their elite roster.
Old School Show joins a formidable, proven lineup of talent that has consistently disrupted the independent music scene alongside some of hip-hop’s biggest national names:
Cris O-D: A flagship artist boasting two albums with over a million streams each and multiple appearances on the iTunes charts. He has solidified his lyrical weight through collaborations with industry giants like Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, Curren$y, Styles P, and Showly.
Mccoly Coken: One of the label’s newest heavyweights making serious noise out of New Haven. He has already proven his sharp lyrical chemistry on the roster, recently linking up for a massive collaboration with Cris O-D.
Smiley Jizzle: A chart-topping force who has secured impressive placements on the iTunes charts and recently collaborated with Harlem heavyweight Dave East.
Tok4prez: Another major iTunes charting artist on the roster, who has put numbers on the board alongside legendary Detroit lyricist Royce da 5’9″.
With a history of turning independent tracks into charting successes and pulling in major industry co-signs, Arson Entertainment’s latest signings and the upcoming Apex album signal an unforgettable summer ahead for Connecticut hip-hop.
”We are building something undeniable here,” says the team at Arson Entertainment. “Old School Show and Mccoly Coken represent the next generation of raw talent coming out of the state. Between the upcoming release of ‘Love Stories’ on June 12th and the ‘Apex’ compilation album, we are showing everyone why we hold a top spot.”
Keep your ears to the ground and streaming platforms ready for Old School Show’s debut single “Love Stories,” dropping everywhere next month, and stay tuned for the Apex release date.
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