STEPHON BARBURY marks the latest full-length release from 2026 Flavor Summit Award-winning emcee UllNevaNo (You’ll Never Know), who joins forces with Philadelphia-based producer Philth Spector for a hard-hitting, soul-drenched collaboration.

Known for crafting gritty, sample-heavy soundscapes layered with heavy drums—and as a member of the Triple Dollar Sign collective—Philth Spector provides the perfect backdrop for UllNevaNo’s razor-sharp lyricism. Together, the duo fuse the spirit of 1990s basketball culture with traditional hip-hop aesthetics, delivering a project rooted in fundamentals while pushing technical boundaries through intricate rhyme schemes and obscure, textured loops.

Set to release on May 6, the 11-track LP takes listeners on a journey through elite-level emceeing—balancing lyrical precision with moments of vulnerability rarely explored at this level of intensity.

The lead single, “Yellow Jackets,” featuring cuts from DJ IllMEASURED, sets the tone with aggressive confidence and sharp commentary on artistic value. UllNevaNo makes it clear that his time and pen are not to be taken lightly, delivering lines like:
“Swing amazement machetes, wanna collab better be payment ready,”
while dismissing lesser efforts with cutting metaphors that reflect his elevated status in the culture.

On “Flowers Given,” the Baltimore emcee shifts gears, offering a more introspective perspective. The track serves as both homage and reflection—paying respect to his local hip-hop roots and longtime peers, including those from his early days in high school. It’s a grounded, heartfelt moment that highlights his journey and gratitude for the path that shaped him.

With STEPHON BARBURY, UllNevaNo and Philth Spector return to the core essence of the emcee-producer dynamic—prioritizing cohesion, authenticity, and sonic identity. In an era where boom bap is experiencing a resurgence, the duo asserts that true chemistry and intentional craftsmanship are often overlooked—and this album is their answer.