Hellbent Records presses forward with its 2026 schedule as VLAD steps onto the imprint for the first time with ‘Interlude’, a sharp, high-energy two-tracker that introduces a new name primed for global dancefloors. Built around momentum, groove, and precision, the EP signals a confident arrival on Cloonee’s flourishing label and reinforces its forward-facing direction. Across the EP, VLAD distils and introduces his sound through two focused, peak-time cuts. The title track ‘Interlude’ sets the tone with infectious basslines, tight percussion, and a driving groove engineered for maximum impact, while ‘POP’ ups the intensity with crisp rhythms and relentless energy, locking dancers into a rolling, heads-down flow.
While VLAD may be a new name to the dancefloor, his production pedigree runs deep. Prior to launching the project, he built an elite résumé behind the scenes, earning a Grammy nomination for his work on Burna Boy’s ‘I Told Them…’ album while contributing to 27 certified records across both the US and UK. Now, that experience is channelled into a club-focused identity rooted in precision and crowd connection, marking a formidable new addition to Hellbent’s roster and introducing another artist to watch closely as the year unfolds.
VLAD ‘Interlude’ drops via Hellbent Records on 27th February 2026.
Tracklist:
1) Interlude
2) POP
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