Marlon Craft Taps Havoc for "Analog Man" A Golden Era Bridge to the Future

The "Long Game" just got a legendary co-sign. Marlon Craft has officially dropped "Analog Man," the second single from his highly anticipated new album slated for a Spring 2026 release.

Following the momentum of his first single "Shoulders," Craft is doubling down on his "music-first" philosophy by bringing in one of the architects of the New York sound: Havoc of Mobb Deep.

The Production: Queensbridge Meets Hell's Kitchen

"Analog Man" isn't just a tribute to the boom-bap era; it’s a masterclass in sonic texture. The track boasts a heavyweight production lineup that bridges the gap between raw street grit and sophisticated jazz arrangements:

Lead Producer: Havoc (Mobb Deep) – Bringing that signature "Infamous" thump and atmospheric tension.

Co-Producers: Marlon Craft & Sly5thAve – Adding the live instrumentation layers Craft has become synonymous with.

For the first time in his career, Marlon Craft takes an official production credit on the record, signifying a deeper level of creative control for this album cycle. The track features live horns and flutes by Sly5thAve, piano/organ by Joe Harley, and live drums by Sheldon "Teddy Jamxes" Goode Jr.

Lyrical Depth: "I Bled Into This Song"

Marlon Craft has never been one for "mids" or "piff," and "Analog Man" is no exception. In a message to his Center community, Craft admitted he "bled into this song like it was an album of its own."

The record explores the friction of being a "human soul in the circuits" of a digital, capitalist-driven industry. While his peers chase viral moments, Craft is leaning into the "analog" nature of real craft, live instruments, and raw perspective.

"I don't got bars, I got perspectives. I don't make art based on incentives." — Marlon Craft

What We Know About the New Album (Spring 2026)

While the title remains under wraps, Craft has confirmed this project has been six years in the making. After his successful residency at Nublu in NYC and the release of Homecourt Advantage Vol. 2, this upcoming album feels like the definitive statement of his independent journey.

With "Shoulders" setting the stage and "Analog Man" solidifying the sonic direction, the Spring 2026 release is shaping up to be one of the most important independent hip-hop drops of the year