Brakence Has Released New Song Ready or Not
The Ohio-based artist returns with a new track following his 2022 solo album.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Music — General
Brakence has released his new song Ready or Not. The latest track marks a return for the artist, who last issued a solo album in 2022.
Why it matters
The release serves as the latest project for the artist, who has focused on various collaborative efforts over the past several years.
The artist most recently released the solo album Hypochondriac in 2022. Following that, he contributed to two songs on a 2024 album and collaborated on tracks in 2023 and 2025.
The players
Brakence
Brakence is an Ohio-based musician known for his work in the experimental pop and electronic genres.
Quadeca
Quadeca is a producer and songwriter who previously collaborated with Brakence on the 2023 track A La Carte.
Aries
Aries is a musician who worked with Brakence on the 2025 track Sleepwalker.
The details
The song Ready or Not has been made available to the public for streaming. This release follows a period of notable collaboration for the Ohio musician, including work on the 2025 track Sleepwalker.
Timeline
2022 saw the release of the solo album Hypochondriac.
Brakence collaborated on the track A La Carte in 2023.
The artist featured on two songs from the 2024 album Time to Meet God.
Brakence contributed to the song Sleepwalker in 2025.
The song Ready or Not was released on September 25, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This release continues a multi-year period of selective collaboration that followed the 2022 release of Hypochondriac. The shift suggests a strategic pace for the artist as he balances solo material with high-profile guest features.
Fans can now listen to the new track on major digital streaming platforms. The release provides listeners with their first new solo material from the artist in over a year.
The takeaway
The release of Ready or Not highlights the shift in the artist's output from full-length albums to targeted individual tracks. Listeners can monitor his official profiles for information regarding potential future solo projects.
Further reading
Learn more about new artist projects in our Music — General section.
