Benny the Butcher Releases New Single Elevate
The Buffalo rapper returns with a fresh track produced by Moose Tarantino.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Hip-Hop and Rap
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Buffalo-based artist Benny the Butcher has released his latest single, Elevate. The new track is credited to the rapper and his Black Soprano Family crew.
Why it matters
The release continues a prolific period for Benny the Butcher, arriving just two months after his previous single, Summer '26. The new music keeps the rapper active as he maintains his output with the Black Soprano Family.
The new release follows the single Summer '26, which arrived two months prior. The production incorporates classic 1980s-movie synths blended with a Southern rap boom aesthetic.
The players
Benny the Butcher
A prominent rapper from Buffalo who founded and leads the Black Soprano Family collective.
Moose Tarantino
A music producer responsible for the production style of the new single.
Black Soprano Family
The independent record label and crew founded by Benny the Butcher.
The details
Produced by Moose Tarantino, the single features Benny the Butcher as the sole rapper on the record. The song represents the latest collaboration between the Buffalo rapper and his associated label crew.
Timeline
August 2026 saw the release of the single Summer '26.
October 30, 2026, marks the official release date of the single Elevate.
Industry Dynamics
The production choices reflect a broader trend of integrating 1980s movie synth textures into contemporary hip-hop. This aesthetic evolution highlights how modern rap continues to draw from retro sonic palettes to differentiate regional sounds.
Listeners can find the new track Elevate available on major streaming platforms as of October 30. The release is currently accessible for fans looking to hear the latest output from the Black Soprano Family.
The takeaway
The release demonstrates how veteran artists can maintain a consistent release schedule to keep fans engaged. Listeners interested in the intersection of retro production and modern bars can look for more collaborations between Benny and his core production team.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Stereogum.
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