Liverpool rapper EsDeeKid is preparing to follow up his breakout run with Canine, an upcoming sophomore project scheduled for release in 2026. The album follows his widely recognized 2025 mixtape, Rebel, and represents another step in the masked artist’s rapid rise from the UK underground to a growing international audience.
The rollout for Canine gained momentum with the release of “RockWave” on June 26, 2026. The track introduced listeners to the harder direction surrounding the upcoming project and helped build anticipation for what EsDeeKid has planned next.
A notable change comes through the album’s production. EsDeeKid has worked closely with underground producer Bhristo, whose previous production credits include work with artists such as Lucki, Ken Carson, and Destroy Lonely. Their collaboration points toward a heavier sound than some of EsDeeKid’s earlier material.
The album’s title has also been hinted at through EsDeeKid’s music and visual identity. In his verse on “Treason,” he references “canine,” while dog and paw imagery have appeared repeatedly across his social media activity, giving fans additional clues about the project’s concept.
With Canine, EsDeeKid appears ready to push his sound into a more intense and experimental space. The combination of heavy production, cryptic visuals, and his distinctive masked persona has made the project one of the more intriguing upcoming releases in the UK rap scene.
