Ovrkast. is keeping his foot on the gas. The Oakland-raised rapper, producer, and underground stalwart just dropped “KNOCK” a sharp new single featuring heavy-hitters MAVI and Samara Cyn.

The track serves as an early look at his upcoming 12-track album, STRIKING, which drops on October 9.

Why “KNOCK” Works

• The Dream Team: Bringing Ovrkast., MAVI, and Samara Cyn together feels completely natural. They’ve crossed paths before—Ovrkast. and Samara previously connected on “Small Talk,” while his chemistry with MAVI goes back. Hearing all three of them trade verses on the same track gives underground rap fans exactly what they’ve been asking for.

• Signature Production: True to form, Ovrkast. handles the boards, laying down a warm, soul-soaked loop and crisp, understated drums that let everyone’s pen work shine.

• The Visual: Directed with a stripped-down, gritty aesthetic, the music video features the trio posted up outside a classic brick building, matching the no-frills, authentic energy of the song.

The Road to STRIKING

Ovrkast. has spent years building a bulletproof independent blueprint, transitioning from a go-to producer (with credits alongside heavyweights like Drake and Earl Sweatshirt) into a powerhouse solo artist in his own right. Following projects like While The Iron Is Hot, STRIKING looks like it’s going to cement his spot near the top of the alt-rap food chain.

Aside from MAVI and Samara Cyn, the upcoming album features appearances from Joey Bada$$, Niontay, and more, making it one of the most anticipated independent drops of the fall.

“KNOCK” is streaming everywhere now, and you can catch the official music video on YouTube.