Q052 ignites with blistering new single "Space Invaders" — a rallying cry wrapped in cyberpunk hip-hop fire

Mi'gmaq rapper, activist, and genre-bender Q052 storms back with "Space Invaders", an unflinching new single that fires on all cylinders. Dropped May 6th, 2025 via Musique Nomade, the track is the first glimpse of his forthcoming album set to arrive this October — and it hits like a warning shot.

The man behind the moniker, Quentin Condo (Q for Quentin, 052 for his reserve number), has built a reputation for fearless, high-octane music that merges social commentary with blistering beats. On "Space Invaders", that vision is sharper than ever. Anchored by bone-rattling drums, distorted synths, and a snarling vocal delivery, the track sounds like the crossroads of hip-hop’s golden era and a dystopian sci-fi flick. Think Rage Against the Machine and Immortal Technique arm-wrestling in a neon-lit wasteland.

The message cuts deep: a direct rebuke to those who appropriate Indigenous identity for personal gain, draining resources meant for real communities. Q052 doesn't mince words, unleashing barbed verses over a backdrop of industrial grit and punk-inflected urgency. It’s raw, visceral, and unapologetically confrontational — just as it should be.

Visually, the single arrives with a gritty, retro-inspired visualiser that complements the track’s scorched-earth aesthetic. It’s the perfect introduction to what promises to be one of Q052’s boldest projects yet.

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Already decorated with accolades — including Best Male Hip-Hop Artist at the 2023 International Indigenous Hip-Hop Awards and multiple nods at ADISQ, Teweikan, and GAMIQ — Q052 has long been a commanding presence, both in the studio and on stage. His performances, whether alongside Cypress Hill or at landmark festivals like FEQ and Innu Nikamu, are incendiary displays of resistance and resilience.

Now based in Sherbrooke, the Gesgapegiag native continues to champion Indigenous sovereignty, land protection, and youth empowerment, wielding his art as both megaphone and Molotov. Backed by a lean, punchy live trio (drums, keys, rap), he channels a sonic maelstrom that fuses hip-hop, grunge, alternative rock, and spoken word — pulling from touchstones like Public Enemy, Black Sabbath, and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.

"Space Invaders" is defiant, electrifying, and laser-focused, and it’s a battle cry for cultural integrity and a hard reset for listeners ready to confront uncomfortable truths. His October album can’t come soon enough.

Stream "Space Invaders" now: