Cruel Santino Releases Third Album K.O.T.B
Cruel Santino's third album, K.O.T.B - The Bomberman Chronicles, returns to the Subaru Boys fictional world and is available to stream in full.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Reggae
Cruel Santino has released his third album, K.O.T.B - The Bomberman Chronicles, via Native Records and Warner Records, and it is available to hear in full now. The record includes previously released tracks 'Big Drop', 'International Collector', and 'Oz'.
Why it matters
The album is shaped in part by the sudden death of a close friend Santino lived with while developing his craft, giving the project a personal dimension. It also ties together the Subaru Boys narrative by connecting back to 'Final Heaven' and 'Mandy & the Jungle'.
The album marks Cruel Santino's third studio release, with its narrative set 3,000 years before the Final Heaven arc of the Subaru Boys story. Commercial performance, chart placement, and streaming figures for the release have not yet been reported.
The players
Cruel Santino
Cruel Santino is a Jamaican-born reggae and dancehall artist known for his blend of genres and his fictional Subaru Boys universe.
Native Records
Native Records is an independent music label that partnered with Warner Records to distribute the album.
Warner Records
Warner Records is a major American record label and division of Warner Music Group that co-released the album.
The details
The record incorporates orchestral touches, synths, grooves, and quick-moving drums, and features the series of weapons known as Kings of the Bounce within its story. The release was issued through Native Records and Warner Records.
Timeline
• November 6, 2026: K.O.T.B - The Bomberman Chronicles released and made available to hear in full.
Franchise Arc
K.O.T.B - The Bomberman Chronicles extends the Subaru Boys universe Cruel Santino built across 'Final Heaven' and 'Mandy & the Jungle', moving the narrative back 3,000 years. It positions the album as a prequel-style chapter within an ongoing serialized project.
The album is available to hear in full now through streaming access tied to its Native Records and Warner Records release. Listeners can stream the complete record without waiting for a later rollout.
The takeaway
Listeners interested in Cruel Santino's serialized Subaru Boys world can start with the earlier releases referenced in the album to follow the story's continuity. Revisiting 'Final Heaven' and 'Mandy & the Jungle' provides context for the new record's connections.
Further reading
Explore more Reggae coverage to see how Cruel Santino's new album fits within the genre's current releases.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Readdork.
