MINNEAPOLIS— Local rapper Matt Proxy announced Tuesday his debut album, Trojan Horse, will feature a diverse lineup of artists. The album is set to drop this summer. Proxy hopes the project will serve as a powerful metaphor. He confirmed appearances from fakemink, Current Joys, and Grimes. The Trojan Horse album is expected to be a significant release. Proxy previously gained traction online. His verse on the 2026 Underground Sound cypher went viral. Critics noted its raw energy and nihilistic undertones. Proxy stated the album’s title reflects its thematic core. “It’s about bringing something unexpected inside,” he explained.
Convoluted Concept Unveiled
Proxy elaborated on the album’s conceptual framework. “The Trojan Horse is a vessel. It carries my deepest anxieties and sonic experiments,” Proxy said. He hopes listeners will engage with the complex themes. “It’s not just music. It’s an experience. A digital plague,” he added. The rapper aims to capture the modern zeitgeist. He believes his sound reflects online culture. The album promises a blend of rage-rap and experimental electronic elements. Many are eager to hear the collaboration with Grimes. Her ethereal vocals are expected to contrast Proxy’s abrasive style.
Audience Braces for Infiltration
Fans expressed cautious optimism online. “I’m ready for Matt Proxy’s Trojan Horse to break me,” one user tweeted. Another commented, “Can’t wait for my brain to be reprogrammed by these sounds.” Proxy’s upcoming tour with JPEGMAFIA is also highly anticipated. It will further solidify his presence in the underground music scene. The rapper is known for his confrontational live shows. Attendees can expect a similarly intense experience. The announcement has generated significant buzz. It signals a new chapter for the young artist. At press time, Proxy was reportedly attempting to download his own album into a physical horse statue.
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