Houston Artist, Entrepreneur and Media Executive Enters His Next Chapter With BTA Records, a Longstanding EMPIRE Distribution Relationship and Upcoming Album Out The Way
Houston recording artist, entrepreneur, media personality and independent label executive Moss Gotti is entering one of the most ambitious periods of his career. With his latest single, “The Streets Want the Old Me,” featuring Yung Magnificent and Quiet Money Dot, now available, Gotti is using the release to reintroduce his music while preparing listeners for a much larger campaign surrounding BTA Records LLC (Belt 2 Ass Records) and his forthcoming album, Out The Way.
For listeners who have followed Moss Gotti’s journey, “The Streets Want the Old Me” is more than another release. The record reconnects with the raw, unapologetic Southern street sound that has remained at the center of his musical identity while reflecting the experience and perspective he has gained through years of music, business and independent media.
The title itself carries a message. Audiences may want the energy and hunger associated with an earlier version of Moss Gotti, but the artist returning to the microphone today has evolved. He is no longer approaching music solely from the position of an artist looking for his next opportunity. He is approaching it as a businessman creating those opportunities for himself and others.
That evolution is becoming increasingly important as Gotti moves toward the end of 2026.
Behind the new music is a business operation that has been developing largely outside of the public eye. According to Moss Gotti, he has maintained a distribution relationship with EMPIRE for more than a year, giving him a foundation for distributing music while continuing to build his independent operation.
While many artists announce every move as soon as it happens, Gotti says much of his recent work has been about quietly putting pieces into position.
Now he is ready for people to see more of the bigger picture.
FROM ARTIST TO LABEL OWNER
At the center of that bigger picture is BTA Records LLC — Belt 2 Ass Records, the independent record label founded by Moss Gotti.
For Gotti, BTA Records is not intended to function simply as a logo attached to his releases. His vision is to build a legitimate independent music company capable of developing artists, releasing records, creating collaborations, building brands and providing an infrastructure that can continue growing beyond any individual single or album.
That distinction represents an important part of Moss Gotti’s current mentality. Music remains the foundation, but ownership has become equally important.
Rather than waiting for another company to create the structure around his career, Gotti is working to build that structure himself.
BTA Records is preparing for an expanded release schedule beginning toward the end of 2026, followed by a larger run of music throughout 2027. That campaign is expected to include Moss Gotti releases, records from BTA artists, collaborative projects and additional music connected to the growing BTA network.
The objective is consistency. Instead of releasing one record and disappearing until the next opportunity presents itself, BTA Records is being positioned to operate continuously. That means developing music, preparing visuals, coordinating promotion and creating opportunities for multiple artists under the BTA umbrella.
For Moss Gotti, that is the difference between simply having a label name and building an actual record company.
“THE STREETS WANT THE OLD ME”
The latest chapter begins with “The Streets Want the Old Me,” featuring Yung Magnificent and Quiet Money Dot. The collaboration brings together three artists around a record rooted in Southern street music and the experiences that come with growth, loyalty, survival and evolution.
For Moss Gotti, the song also addresses something many longtime artists eventually encounter: listeners asking them to return to the person they were when audiences first discovered them.
But time changes circumstances. Experience changes perspective. Business changes priorities. The hunger may remain, but the person behind the music continues evolving.
“The Streets Want the Old Me” plays directly into that tension. The record gives listeners some of the raw Moss Gotti energy they have been asking for while introducing the mentality of an artist who has moved into another stage of his career.
The appearances from Yung Magnificent and Quiet Money Dot also reflect Gotti’s continued emphasis on collaboration and building relationships around the music rather than treating every release as an isolated solo effort.
The single serves as both a standalone record and an introduction to the larger body of work that Moss Gotti is preparing. And one of the biggest pieces of that next chapter is already taking shape.
NEW ALBUM OUT THE WAY COMING SOON
Moss Gotti is also preparing the release of his forthcoming album, Out The Way.
The project will serve as another major step in his return to a more consistent release schedule and will help establish the direction for the next era of Moss Gotti and BTA Records.
The title reflects the position Gotti has increasingly embraced: remaining focused on his own lane, avoiding unnecessary distractions and putting his energy into music, family, business, ownership and building something capable of lasting.
Out The Way is expected to showcase Moss Gotti from several perspectives — the street artist, the businessman, the independent label owner and the man who has experienced enough to understand that longevity often requires knowing when to move differently.
It is not simply about returning to an older sound. It is about combining the hunger of the past with the experience of the present.
That distinction is important to Moss Gotti’s current direction. He understands why listeners want “the old Moss,” but he also recognizes that recreating the past cannot be the entire mission. The next phase has to show growth while maintaining the authenticity that built his audience in the first place.
Out The Way is being developed with that balance in mind.
The album is coming soon through BTA Records, with more information regarding its release, track listing, collaborations and promotional campaign expected as the rollout develops.
BTA RECORDS PREPARES FOR 2027
While Out The Way will place Moss Gotti back at the center of the music, the larger strategy reaches well beyond one artist.
2027 is being positioned as a major development year for BTA Records.
The label plans to increase its output and establish a consistent pipeline of releases connected to Moss Gotti, BTA artists and collaborators.
The goal is to create momentum that does not depend on one record going viral or one artist carrying the entire company.
That means treating the music like a business. Recording is only one part of the process. Artwork, distribution, release scheduling, marketing, media coverage, visual content, artist development and audience building all have to work together.
Gotti’s experience outside the recording booth has helped shape that philosophy.
As an entrepreneur and media figure, he has seen the music business from perspectives that many artists never experience. He understands both the importance of creating the product and the importance of controlling how that product is presented to the public.
That understanding is now being applied directly to BTA Records. The company’s upcoming campaign is intended to create a stronger foundation for its artists while establishing BTA as its own recognizable brand.
BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE INSTEAD OF CHASING MOMENTS
One of the biggest differences between Moss Gotti’s earlier career and his current chapter is the emphasis on infrastructure.
The music industry has changed dramatically, particularly for independent artists. Recording a good song is no longer enough by itself. Artists are increasingly responsible for building their own audiences, creating content, understanding distribution, developing brands and maintaining a consistent presence across multiple platforms.
Moss Gotti’s response has been to expand rather than depend on one lane.
His work with StreetHeat713 Media has placed him on the media side of the culture in addition to being an artist within it.
That perspective has allowed him to understand how music is covered, how stories move through social media, how independent artists can create attention and how consistency can matter as much as a single major moment.
StreetHeat713 Media and BTA Records serve different purposes, but together they demonstrate the broader entrepreneurial direction Gotti has embraced.
One platform focuses on media and culture. The other focuses on music and artist development. Moss Gotti stands at the intersection of both.
That experience has changed the way he views his own career. Instead of focusing exclusively on becoming the person standing in front of the camera, he is increasingly interested in owning and developing some of the infrastructure behind the camera as well.
That means thinking beyond the next song. It means thinking about catalogs, brands, artists, intellectual property, distribution, marketing and long-term ownership.
For Moss Gotti, success is increasingly connected to what can be built — not simply what can be released.
HOUSTON REMAINS AT THE CENTER
Despite his expanding business ambitions, Houston remains an essential part of Moss Gotti’s identity.
The city has a long history of creating artists and entrepreneurs who developed their own systems instead of waiting for the traditional music industry to provide one.
That independent mentality remains deeply connected to the way Moss Gotti approaches BTA Records.
His music carries Southern influences, but his vision extends beyond one city. The objective is to build from Houston while creating records and opportunities capable of reaching audiences in other markets.
As BTA Records moves through the end of 2026 and into 2027, that Houston foundation will continue to play a role in the label’s identity.
Gotti is not attempting to separate himself from where he comes from in order to expand. He intends to build from it.
LOYALTY REMAINS PART OF THE FOUNDATION
Growth has not changed everything.
As Moss Gotti develops his own company and expands his individual brand, he remains vocal about the relationships and affiliations that have been part of his journey.
Gotti says he continues to represent TMF SLUMGANG, even as BTA Records becomes the primary vehicle for his independent business operation.
“TMF SLUMGANG ’til the death.” — Moss Gotti
For Gotti, developing his own label does not require erasing the people, relationships or history that came before it.
Instead, BTA Records represents another layer of that evolution.
The philosophy is based on being able to build something new while remaining connected to the foundation that helped shape the artist and businessman he has become.
That balance between loyalty and ownership is expected to remain a recurring theme throughout his upcoming music.
ARTIST. LABEL OWNER. MEDIA ENTREPRENEUR.
Moss Gotti’s career can no longer be described through music alone.
He is operating simultaneously as a recording artist, independent label owner, entrepreneur and media personality.
Each role informs the others.
As an artist, he understands what musicians need from a label. As a label owner, he understands that talent alone cannot replace organization and consistency. As a media entrepreneur, he understands how stories are presented and how attention moves. As a businessman, he understands the importance of ownership.
Together, those experiences are shaping the next version of Moss Gotti.
The mission is not simply to return with another record. It is to build an operation capable of supporting multiple records, multiple artists and multiple opportunities.
That is why the upcoming 2027 campaign represents something larger than another release cycle. It is an opportunity for BTA Records to establish its identity.
THE NEXT CHAPTER
“The Streets Want the Old Me” is available now and marks the beginning of what Moss Gotti expects to be a sustained period of activity.
The forthcoming Out The Way album will continue that momentum, while additional BTA Records releases are planned for late 2026 and throughout 2027.
For longtime listeners, the new music provides an opportunity to reconnect with Moss Gotti. For new listeners, it offers an introduction to an artist whose story now extends well beyond the recording booth.
And for Moss Gotti himself, this chapter represents the combination of years spent learning different sides of the entertainment business.
He is still making records. He is still representing the relationships that helped shape him. But he is also thinking about ownership, infrastructure and what comes after the music is released.
The streets may want the old Moss Gotti. What they are getting instead is an artist carrying the same foundation into a bigger operation.
This isn’t a comeback.
It’s an expansion.
ABOUT MOSS GOTTI
Moss Gotti is a Houston-based recording artist, entrepreneur, independent label owner and media personality. He is the founder of BTA Records LLC (Belt 2 Ass Records) and StreetHeat713 Media.
His career combines Southern street music with entrepreneurship, independent media, artist development and label ownership. After years of developing his presence across music and media, Moss Gotti is entering a new release era built around consistency, independence and long-term ownership.
His current single, “The Streets Want the Old Me,” featuring Yung Magnificent and Quiet Money Dot, is available now.
His forthcoming album, Out The Way, is coming soon.
Additional Moss Gotti and BTA Records releases are planned throughout late 2026 and 2027.
ABOUT BTA RECORDS LLC
BTA Records LLC — Belt 2 Ass Records — is an independent Houston-based record label founded by Moss Gotti.
The company is being developed as a platform for recording artists, collaborations, music releases and artist development while maintaining an emphasis on independent ownership and brand building.
BTA Records is preparing an expanded release campaign beginning in late 2026 and continuing throughout 2027, featuring new music from Moss Gotti, BTA artists and collaborators.
CURRENT RELEASE
Artist: Moss Gotti
Single: “The Streets Want the Old Me”
Featuring: Yung Magnificent & Quiet Money Dot Label: BTA Records LLC
UPCOMING PROJECT
Artist: Moss Gotti Album: Out The Way Status: Coming Soon
Label: BTA Records LLC
MEDIA / PRESS INQUIRIES
BTA Records LLC StreetHeat713 Media Houston, Texas
Artist: Moss Gotti
Current Single: “The Streets Want the Old Me” Featuring: Yung Magnificent & Quiet Money Dot Upcoming Album: Out The Way
MOSS GOTTI | OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE | SEPTEMBER 2026
