Boom Bap with a Message: Elan Brio Announces New Project “Sound Waves”

Florida-based emcee and producer Elan Brio has announced his new project, Sound Waves, set to release on September 25, 2026, via Polished Arrow Music. The 13-track album is a concentrated effort that celebrates both Brio’s faith and the hip-hop art form known as boom bap, featuring standout singles like “Made For More” and the electric “The Process” featuring iNTELLECT and m1L. Sound Waves showcases a laid-back approach, allowing the message behind each record to stand in the foreground, with Brio taking the opportunity to deliver the good news of the Gospel to all who will listen. The album features collaborations with a laundry list of Christian rap’s most respected underground artists, including fellow Polished Arrow artists MotionPlus, iNTELLECT, and m1L, along with HIS Hypeman Stract, Illustrate, J. Solo, Pastor Blake Hanson, and DexthenerdwhoLovesJesus.

Elan Brio self-produced and mixed the album, putting his wide-ranging musical gifts to good use, while iNTELLECT handled mastering, continuing to mold the Polished Arrow Music sound that fans have come to love. The project follows a prolific year for Brio, who has been grinding in 2026 with multiple singles and now releases his second project via Polished Arrow Music. Sound Waves is a testament to his growth as an artist and his commitment to using his platform for the Gospel, blending the classic boom bap sound with lyrics that point listeners toward Christ. For fans of authentic, lyric-driven hip-hop with a message that matters, Sound Waves is a must-listen. Be sure to add “The Process” and “Made for More” to your playlist and experience the full project when it drops on September 25.

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