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OTR Just Put 10 MCs in a Room and the Culture Was Already Watching
By Diony C.
•February 27, 2026
On The Radar's New Class Cypher Vol. 1 dropped with ten MCs and zero filler. Rob Markman had already been putting people on. Now the question is what comes next.
On The Radar does not miss.
Gabe P just dropped the New Class Cypher Vol. 1. Ten MCs, one beat, no filler. The lineup included Marco Plus, Reuben Vincent, Ovrkast., Marlon Craft, Ben Reilly, Swavay, NASAAN, Lareazy, Ray Vaughn, and Chris Patrick. Ovrkast. built the instrumental himself.
The cipher immediately sparked conversation. And it confirmed something that Rob Markman had already been putting people on to.
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On The Radar Radio has been the proving ground for New York's next wave since Gabe P started putting unsigned talent in front of that neon green studio. Ice Spice. Cash Cobain. Now this class.
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