The Chicago producer delivers the next chapter in his Alpha Series, bringing along some familiar names! Fresh off his Alchemy II project last month with Kingdom Kome, Onaje Jordan returns in a flash with Alpha Flight 3—the third installment in his rugged, jazz-drenched series—and once again, he soars.

There’s a certain sound that comes from the soil—born in late-night smoke sessions and etched into MPC pads stained with fingerprints and grit. That’s where brother Yusef operates. Hailing from the South Side of Chicago, Onaje Jordan isn’t a new name if you’ve been paying attention to the drum patterns that matter. He’s been steadily crafting a catalog that speaks directly to those of us raised on dusty loops and black-and-white rhyme tapes.

Alpha Flight 3 is an invitation into the cockpit of a craftsman who understands the nuances of sound. From the intro, the drums hit with intent, not excess. There’s restraint in Jordan’s work—the kind that only comes from maturity. He’s not throwing everything at the wall. He’s building rooms for the listeners thoughts to breathe.

Tracks like “Palermo in Tokyo” and “Knuckle Draggerz” are exercises in raw minimalism. No unnecessary tricks—just grooves laced with tension and texture. Joints like “Alpha 3 Intro” and “Power Up” offer a deeper glimpse of Jordan’s skill set.

Artists like Che Uno, GeneralBackPain, New Villain, and Jae Fliz are just a few of the names that bless this project. The verses aren’t just laid down—they’re tailored. Every emcee selected for this flight wraps themselves around Jordan’s production, matching the mood and the moment. Jordan gives them space, but make no mistake—the beats are in control. This isn’t producer-as-background; this is producer-as-director.

This EP isn’t about flash—it’s about function. It’s for those of us who still care about sequencing, beat transitions, tone, and identity. Alpha Flight 3 doesn’t scream for your attention—it commands it. Quietly. Like the hum of a jet engine at cruising altitude.

Final Score: 7.5/10

April 15th Compact Disc via DITCD I April 21st on DSP’s

1. Alpha 3 Intro ft. DNTE & Wyze Wonda
2. Power Up ft. GeneralBackPain
3. Interlude 1
4. Knuckle Draggerz ft. P-Pro, G Fam Black, & Tali Rodriguez
5. Pete Rock ft. J Fliz
6. Palermo In Tokyo ft. Kingdom Kome & Che Uno
7. Interlude 2
8. Alpha Flight ft. New Villain

Connect: Onaje Jordan I Complete the Series I Alpha I Alpha 2