Vancouver-based duo Ato-Mik have released their latest single, “Tap Runnin’ (One Time)”, bringing together brothers Atom and Mikey with veteran producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Clarence Au, better known as C-Infamous or CNFMUS. Released on August 17, 2026, the track captures the energy of three artists creating music together in the moment, without a predetermined concept or finished beat.

Recorded at CNFMUS’ studio in Vancouver, the song took shape organically as the artists built the instrumental from scratch. With CNFMUS playing the instruments, the brothers began freestyling melodies before developing their individual verses. The hook emerged naturally from the session, giving the track its defining phrase.

“There really wasn't a plan going into it, and that's what made the session special,” Ato-Mik explain. “We were all throwing ideas back and forth, then we hopped in the booth and started freestyling melodies. Once we caught the pocket, we wrote out our verses and the hook was just naturally there. It felt effortless.”

The result brings together CNFMUS’ extensive musical experience and Ato-Mik’s instinctive, genre-blending approach, creating a warm, nostalgic sound shaped by the spontaneity of a shared studio session.

CNFMUS brings an impressive international track record to the collaboration, having worked across production, composition, arranging, engineering, A&R and live performance. His credits include collaborations with Doja Cat, DMX, DJ Premier, Dionne Warwick, Raekwon, Mobb Deep and Eric Bellinger, while his work has also featured in CBC’s Fakes and Netflix’s Wu Assassins.

For Ato-Mik, the release arrives at a significant moment in their journey. Since beginning their musical partnership in Vancouver in 2016, the brothers have independently developed a catalogue spanning hip-hop, R&B, pop, dance, rock and alternative music. They have accumulated millions of streams and views, performed more than 100 shows across Canada and the United States, and built a reputation for energetic live performances and a willingness to experiment across genres.

As they mark a decade of releasing music together, the duo remain driven by the creative process itself.

“Ten years in, this is still what we love most about making music,” they say. “You can walk into a studio with nothing, and a few hours later there's something there that didn't exist before. That feeling never gets old.”

“Tap Runnin’ (One Time)” signals the beginning of the next chapter for Ato-Mik as they prepare to release their first full-length album. With their collaborative spirit and genre-fluid identity at the forefront, the brothers continue to explore new creative directions while staying true to the independent approach that has defined their first decade.

Listen to “Tap Runnin’ (One Time)” now on all major streaming platforms.

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