Murder Unit Bring Heavy Pressure With “That’s Smoke” Produced by D/R Period
- May 8
- 2 min read
Updated: May 9

“That’s Smoke” arrives like a subway train with no brakes. Steel sparks, dark corners, heavyweight drums. The chemistry between Fly Ty of Rockboy Gz and Rud3 under the Murder Unit banner feels raw, deliberate, and unapologetically East Coast. With legendary producer behind the boards, the record leans into gritty street realism while keeping enough bounce and cinematic tension to make it ride heavy through speakers, headphones, and car systems alike.
The track continues the momentum surrounding Murder Unit, the duo formed by Fly Ty of Rockboy Gz and Rud3, whose collaborative run has been steadily building attention across underground hip hop circles. Previous coverage around the self-titled Murder Unit project highlighted the duo’s ability to blend aggressive street narratives with polished production rooted in classic New York energy.
D/R Period’s production on “That’s Smoke” carries that signature hard-body feel. The instrumental creeps in with menace, layered with sharp percussion and tension-filled textures that sound engineered for dimly lit blocks, late-night rides, and war-story conversations. There’s a deliberate cinematic atmosphere running through the record, almost like a soundtrack to pressure itself.
Fly Ty (Rockboy Gz) attacks the beat with confidence and veteran presence, bringing that Brooklyn-rooted delivery Rockboy supporters have come to expect. Rud3 complements the energy with a colder, calculated tone that balances the track perfectly. Together, Murder Unit doesn’t sound like two artists trying to compete for space. It sounds like two forces locking into formation.
What makes “That’s Smoke” stand out is that it doesn’t chase trends. There’s no glossy overproduction, no watered-down crossover attempt, no algorithm bait. The record feels built for listeners who still appreciate authentic street-hop energy and commanding production. It’s rugged, direct, and grounded in the culture that shaped artists like this in the first place.
The release also strengthens the expanding digital footprint surrounding the Murder Unit and Rockboy movement. With growing visibility online, radio support, media coverage, and consistent releases, tracks like this continue reinforcing the foundation being built around the collective.
“That’s Smoke” is more than just another underground release. It sounds like a statement record. The kind of track that lets listeners know the temperature is changing, and Murder Unit intends to be part of that conversation.
Listen to “That’s Smoke” here:Spotify Stream – That's Smoke by Murder Unit


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