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GENRE/S: Indie Rock [Rock (Rock / Rockpop)
TRACKLISTS:

1. Problem
2. Verhaftet
3. Paparazzi feat. SALÒ
4. Côte d'Azur
5. Dopamin
6. Durch die Nacht
7. Niemand
8. Fassade
9. Blaue Augen
10. Bevor du gehst

SHORT INFO:


EN:
Chasing dopamine in free fall through a burning world. Looks that make you want to go swimming, even though you know you're going to drown. Where is my value? Who do I want to be? And who do I definitely not want to be?



Mental health, body positivity, queerness, sexualized violence and self-determination: Elena Rud sings about these things, loud and wild. With a voice that sometimes seems on the verge of breaking and then hangs deep in the ear canal again. As raspy as after a handful of cigarettes. So distinctive that you will recognize them again and again from a big bunch of newcomer bands.



Because the songs go through the marrow and bone. Under the skin or into the heart. Maybe left in and right out, but it's good in between. Because you feel that you're no longer quite so alone with yourself and this shitty world.

DE:
Mental Health, Body Positivity, Queerness, sexualisierte Gewalt und Selbstbestimmung:
Elena Rud singt von diesen Dingen, laut und wild. Mit einer Stimme, die mal kurz vorm
Wegbrechen scheint und dann wieder ganz tief im Gehörgang hängt. So kratzig wie nach
einer Handvoll Selbstgedrehten. So markant, dass man sie aus einem großen Haufen
Newcomer-Bands immer und immer wieder erkennen wird.
Mittlerweile hat Elena ein Rudel aus vier Jungs dazu gewonnen. Ein Rudel, das seiner
Frontfrau nicht nur den Rücken stärkt, sondern sich auch gegen die toxischen Ideale wehrt,
an denen sie selbst gemessen werden - für mehr Schwäche, Unsicherheit und GlitzerMakeup statt Dominanz, Unterdrückung und Aggression. Auch in Sachen Sound. Die fünf
Münchner:innen klingen ehrlich, tanzbar und wild. Nach Indie-Rock und Punk. Oder nach
NDW

- Deutschsprachiges Debütalbum
- Support - Tränen
- Support - Deine Cousine
- Gemeinsam Weinen Tour 2024:
27.09.24 Regensburg - Alte Mälzerei
02.10.24 Berlin - Berghain Kantine
03.10.24 Hamburg - Hebebühne
04.10.24 Köln - Helios37
05.10.24 München – Milla
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LP - Limited , Tranparent Yellow Vinyl

GENRE/S: Indie; Pop

TRACKLIST:
A1: Das Leben ist schön
A2: 1000km
A3: Letzte Kippe feat. BabyJoy
A4: Fred
A5: Baby Blue
A6: Du Du Du

B1: Weil mein Herz ein Lügner ist
B2: Nichts macht mich kaputt
B3: Ohne mich
B4: Wenn wir groß sind feat. Ami Warning
B5: Mein kleines dummes Herz
B6: Dieses Life




SHORT INFO:

MOLA's music is the unadorned antithesis to a rosy world. She celebrates herself to death, pulls you into her inner chaos and does without the usual romanticising transfiguration of the merciless disorientation that catches up with you on the way home after the last cigarette.
MOLA knows better than anyone that she is a border commuter - and she has never made a secret of it. Perhaps it was fate that the course of events abandoned her shortly after her birth in Erba, Italy, in Germany's most austere metropolis. In Munich, where flying free and falling free are a little more complicated than in the cesspit of Berlin, where one would naturally place Isabella Streifeneder and her music if one didn't know better.
Temporarily reduced to intimacy, then escalating into iconic 80s "Purpel Rain" pathos, MOLA illustrates the emotional chaos that the inner dialogue of left and right brain triggers in her. Unconventional pop music that bundles the nonchalance of great soul anthems, the grace of the Italo-disco of the eighties and the ingenuousness of lascivious hip-hop bangers instead of trying to sound modern by force.
MOLA celebrates defeat, exposes life lies, criticises adulthood, documents radical mood swings. She balances along the abyss in her ball gown, jokes about things you don't joke about, praises and curses intoxication and love - "Vino Bianco no longer tastes like dolce vita, it only tastes like losing".
You can now see MOLA supporting Fatoni, Roy Bianco & the Abbrunzati Boys, Mayberg and Kaffkiez in a flurry of strobe lights after sold-out "nothing breaks me" shows in Munich, Cologne, Berlin & Hamburg. In addition to a festival season that couldn't have been more beautiful, they finally have a big tour of their own coming up for their next album, which will see the light of day in September.
After more than 40 festivals "Snow in Summer" on well-known stages like Lollapalooza Berlin, Rocken am Brocken, Puls Open Air, but also as support for Udo Lindenberg at the Hermann-Hesse-Festival, "Life is Beautiful", the darned second record, sounds almost cynical, ironic or simply naive? In the end, it doesn't matter, because when you are overcome by this spontaneous feeling that is far removed from any rationality, you don't ask any questions. It tastes like the melancholy of a summer in its last breaths, like the last drink of an uncompromisingly insane night.
There is sweating, pogoing and feeling together. Even where it hurts.
You are not just an onlooker or a silent spectator, but part of this empowering feeling of "we".


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2. GENRE/S: Trip-Hop, House

3. TRACKLISTS:

1. stand by your side
2. visions (feat. Malva)
3. get higher (Main Artist: Temple Haze)
4. i know you can
5. never give up
6. sun upside (Main Artist: Angela Aux)
7. ÄÖ
8. there is a fire in me
9. neverlost (feat.: Fabian Füss)
10. patterns (feat. Matthias Lindermayr)


4. SHORT INFO:
Sepalot's upcoming studio album neverlost showcases his genre-blending abilities when he seamlessly blends elements of trip-hop, house and a touch of Ennio Morricone to create a unique, innovative and captivating sound.



5. VITAL SALES POINTS:

- Sixth studio album from Sepalot
- Releases on Eskapaden Musik




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LP - Limited to 500 copies

GENRE/S: Indie, Pop, Rock, Deutsch

TRACKLIST:
1. Wenn Du Springst
2. Schnee Im Sommer (feat. Haiyti)
3. So Schön Wie Wir
4. All (feat. Fatoni)
5. Secret VIP
6. Vino Bianco (feat. Roy Bianco & die Abbrunzati Boys)
7. Von Allen Süchten
8. Interlude (DaDaDa Für Dich)
9. Google Nennt Das Bipolar
10. Plan B
11. Adieu


SHORT INFO:

Whether crypto-man or crypto-substance, it will be a disastrous affair in any case. Mola's music is the unadorned antithesis to a rosy world. She celebrates herself to death, pulls you into her inner chaos and does without the usual romanticising transfiguration of the merciless disorientation that catches up with you on the way home after the last cigarette.?The album tells a dark yet fragile story of uncompromising autopilot nights that unite and divide us. Temporarily reduced to intimacy, then escalating into iconic 80s "Purpel Rain" pathos, MOLA illustrates the emotional chaos that the inner dialogue of left and right brain triggers in her.
With MOLA, all experiences are suspiciously turned inside out to see what is hidden behind the everyday facade. She turns her inner self inside out and addresses what hurts her - undistorted, not exaggerated, approachable.?MOLA describes her own low blows with defiant self-confidence, without a sentimental glaze. "Snow in Summer" could be an album by an 80s punk rock band with heartbreak, but also by an alternative band from the 90s shortly before their holiday in a Betty Ford clinic.



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2LP - Digital Audio Tapes 1996 -2002

Genre: Hip-Hop Beats, Boom Bap, Chill Hop

A1
4 A While
Next Door
Mule
Obscure
Out Of Control
Red And Yellow
I Don´t Care
Sleeping Alone
U Know

B1
Job
My Hope Is Fading
Fernando
More Flute
Break Again
New Life
Trouble Dub
Everything Is Blue

A2
Word´s Don´t Say Much
Drunk Again
As We
Babies Laugh
For The System
Get It
Pattern Select
Ach
Dream Chaser
All Good

B2
That Easy
Till The Sun Comes Up
Try My Organ
Love Ocean
Murphy Combo
After The Lights
Go On
Ahahahaha
Every Man Has To Carry
Kaputtnick


4. SHORT INFO:
Lo-Fi was rather an involuntary attribute in the 90s. 90s hip hop instrumentals with the sound aesthetics of old 12-bit samplers are the blueprint for everything that runs under chill and lo-fi beats today. For this double LP, SEPALOT dug deep into his demo box, listened to countless DAT cassettes and dug up 36 pearls from the period 1996 - 2002.

Sepalot: "I had to laugh a lot at times and was sometimes embarrassed, but the innocence of the early days also has an insane power. The best beats demos and sketches from my early days now get their moment."

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- Repress
- First Sepalot Quartet Album


Tracklist LP:

A
Rainbows
Konzentrat
Hard Rain
Hide & Freak

B
Follow Me Down
So Down
Can´t Feel Nothing
Tear It Down




Short Info:

The issue was always: How could I transport my work as a producer and beatmaker on to a stage? How can something, that is happening behind locked doors in the studio, emerge into a live experience?" With this vivacious live quartet, he has found his answer.
Songs from a productive solo career spanning a period of over 10 years, Sepalot has a wide variety of songs to pick and choose from. Even in the live set up, his ove for electronic music remains unaffected and the subtle influence of Hip Hop is un- deniable. Despite this being the initial state of the project, a distinctive sound has evolved from jamming together in dark rehearsal rooms. The different characters compliment each other like a puzzle on stage, though Sepalot's part as producer and svengali is undisputable.
FABIAN FU?SS on the drums - longtime partner on the drum set and the voice behind Sepalot's unmistakable radio hit "Rainbows". ANGELA AUX on the bass and mostly the voice of the quartet is a writer and solo artist in his own right. Having released albums on Millaphone his roots are undeniably in hip hop with a heavy tinge of folk. MATTHIAS LINDERMAYR on the trumpet, who originated from a family of musicians, is highly decorated jazz virtuoso. His very own releases grace modern jazz specialist label Enja Records. ... and finally SEPALOT, bringing them together and making them more than the sum of its parts.

The electronic beats, the pulsating bass, Sepalot's enthusiasm for ambient sound design - all this remains unchanged and is garnished with the element of jazz. A unique, unequalled sound that strives for higher ideals and has immense international potential.

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Tracklist LP:

Tocole 05:01
News For You 05:01
Feel Her Again 04:44
Baal On Drum Machine 04:54
Ride In Joy 04:28
4 Million Lies 04:30
Every Drop Of Rain 06:15
Piece Of Your Heart 03:35
Things Fall Apart 02:18


Short Info:

NOWNEXT is a voyage from the past to the future, from now to then, from what's behind us to what's waiting for us just around the next corner. In musical terms these are the gaps that appear when you drift between genres and take risks. Strolling far from the well travelled Zeitgeist path. The second album by the Sepalot Quartet floats through this timeless space and fills those cracks with a relaxed fusion of Jazz meets Indie meets Electronica, not once denying Sepalots hip hop roots.
This freedom of expression can also be considered a sign of our times, with a generation coming of age without rivalling youth phenomena. Where a jazz show is held in a techno club with no further explaination needed.
With their first release the Quartet still relied on remakes from the established Sepalot dicography, with their current work they laid the foundation for a truly solid form of musical self discovery.
NOWNEXT is enlivened by this spirit and offers a fascinating and confindent blend of varied sounds spanning time and space.
With all this being said, NOWNEXT is truly an up to date album of international format, feeding from the rich experience of its diverse members (Sepalot, Angela Aux, Fabian Füss, Matthias Lindermayr). Memories, associations and a well carved vision are melted into a masterpiece.
NOWNEXT is the latest offering by SEPALOT and his QUARTET and needs to experienced with all senses. More

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GENRE/S: Jazzy Hip-Hop / R&B

TRACKLISTS:
1. Bang Bang
2. Köln
3. Jazmine D.L
4. 98 Til Now
5. Like Water (feat. Sepalot)
6. Norwest
7. Burn With Me (feat. Sepalot)
8. Goodday
9. Let It Go (feat. Sepalot)
10. Squid

SHORT INFO:

Ladi6 is a singer with soul. A singer with a hip-hop background and masses of pop-appeal. A singer who first gained attention through her features with the legendary New Zealand export-band Fat Freddy's Drop, but who has also performed alongside such diverse artists as Gil Scott-Heron, Mayer Hawthorne and Mos Def. In short: A singer whose eyes have seen much and whose style is not governed by rules. As if that wasn't enough, her enormous charisma enables her to win her audience over within minutes with full support of her band of Parks and Julien Dyne (BBE).
The 30-year old has always endeavored to use music to tear down barriers and dissolve purported genre-boundaries. With her previous album, "Time Is Not Much" (BBE) which was produced by Parks and Mu (Fat Freddy's Drop), Ladi6 has already taken a perfect shot at her goal, which, combined with the interplay between the many diverse elements of the music, has a highly impressive effect. "The Liberation Of…" has already top the New Zealand independent charts for consecutive weeks and her single "Like Water" is the #1 independent New Zealand song on radio.

Ladi6, a New Zealander of Samoan origin, feels a deep connection to her homeland. And her homeland has suffered some tragic events in recent years: One and a half years ago, the South Sea paradise of Samoa was stuck by a Tsunami. Ladi6, whose real name is Karoline Tamati, was present when the wave of destruction arrived. A few weeks ago an earthquake, measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale, devastated the New Zealand city of Christchurch - the town in which her family lives. Again, Karoline bore witness to a natural catastrophe inflicting deep wounds on the soul of a population.

All the more surprising then, that 'The Liberation Of…' doesn't for one moment sound burdened or melancholy. Quite the contrary, in fact: It is an easygoing, feel-good album. The title of the record, however, suggests both the aim of the songs and the result, which their creation has achieved. For the album is exactly that, which its title suggests: Liberation.


VITAL SALES POINTS:
- Chart Peak position NZ: 6
- 34 weeks in the top 40
- Gold Certification in NZ
- Won Best Urban Album at Pacific Music Awards 2011, as well as best female Artist
- like water got synched al lot in movies and comercials

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GENRE/S: Jazzy Hip-Hop / R&B

TRACKLISTS:
1. Bang Bang
2. Köln
3. Jazmine D.L
4. 98 Til Now
5. Like Water (feat. Sepalot)
6. Norwest
7. Burn With Me (feat. Sepalot)
8. Goodday
9. Let It Go (feat. Sepalot)
10. Squid

SHORT INFO:

Ladi6 is a singer with soul. A singer with a hip-hop background and masses of pop-appeal. A singer who first gained attention through her features with the legendary New Zealand export-band Fat Freddy's Drop, but who has also performed alongside such diverse artists as Gil Scott-Heron, Mayer Hawthorne and Mos Def. In short: A singer whose eyes have seen much and whose style is not governed by rules. As if that wasn't enough, her enormous charisma enables her to win her audience over within minutes with full support of her band of Parks and Julien Dyne (BBE).
The 30-year old has always endeavored to use music to tear down barriers and dissolve purported genre-boundaries. With her previous album, "Time Is Not Much" (BBE) which was produced by Parks and Mu (Fat Freddy's Drop), Ladi6 has already taken a perfect shot at her goal, which, combined with the interplay between the many diverse elements of the music, has a highly impressive effect. "The Liberation Of…" has already top the New Zealand independent charts for consecutive weeks and her single "Like Water" is the #1 independent New Zealand song on radio.

Ladi6, a New Zealander of Samoan origin, feels a deep connection to her homeland. And her homeland has suffered some tragic events in recent years: One and a half years ago, the South Sea paradise of Samoa was stuck by a Tsunami. Ladi6, whose real name is Karoline Tamati, was present when the wave of destruction arrived. A few weeks ago an earthquake, measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale, devastated the New Zealand city of Christchurch - the town in which her family lives. Again, Karoline bore witness to a natural catastrophe inflicting deep wounds on the soul of a population.

All the more surprising then, that 'The Liberation Of…' doesn't for one moment sound burdened or melancholy. Quite the contrary, in fact: It is an easygoing, feel-good album. The title of the record, however, suggests both the aim of the songs and the result, which their creation has achieved. For the album is exactly that, which its title suggests: Liberation.


VITAL SALES POINTS:
- Chart Peak position NZ: 6
- 34 weeks in the top 40
- Gold Certification in NZ
- Won Best Urban Album at Pacific Music Awards 2011, as well as best female Artist
- like water got synched al lot in movies and comercials

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* 3 x LP
* Deluxe Trifold Sleeve
* Analogue Remastered

Versions: 300 x Black Vinyl Edition

Tracklist:
Side A
A1. Order Within The Universe
A2. Under The Influence (Jes Grew)
A3. If 6 Was 9
Side B
B1. Orbitron Attack
B2. Cosmic Slop
Side C
C1. Free-Bass (Godzillatron Cush)
C2. Tell The World
C3. Pray My Soul
Side D
D1. Hideous Mutant Freekz
D2. Sax Machine
Side E
E1. Animal Behavior
E2. Trumpets And Violins, Violins
E3. Telling Time
Side F
F1. Jungle Free-Bass
F2. Blackout
F3. Sacred To The Pain

Release Notes:
Regrooved Records proudly present the ultimate reissue of Axiom Funk's legendary album, Funkcronomicon! This psychedelic and funkalicious masterpiece continues to amaze listeners with its eclectic variety, thanks to the impressive roster of artists under the name Axiom Funk. At the heart of this project is legendary producer and bassist Bill Laswell, whose artistic vision and skills seamlessly unite the album. Funkcronomicon features appearances by many (former) members of Parliament-Funkadelic, making Funkcronomicon a de facto release of this legendary band. Among the featured musicians are the p-funk legends George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell and
Jerome “Bigfoot” Brailey, and it features the last studio recordings from guitarist extraordinaire Eddie Hazel. Nex to that it also features contributions from icons such as Sly Stone, Maceo Parker, Fred
Wesley, Bobby Byrd, the dynamic duo Sly & Robbie and Herbie Hancock and many, many others. Funkcronomicon masterfully combines funk with the mythical Necronomicon by H.P. Lovecraft Lovecraft's cosmic horror stories, which radiate liveliness despite the ominous title. The cover art by the legendary Pedro Bell, this was one of his last projects before his vision was tragically lost, adds to the album's enigmatic allure and is reminiscent of Lovecraftian rituals.
Now it's time for a high-quality vinyl reissue of this cultural phenomenon. Remastered and pressed onto three discs, this new batch of Funkcronomicon now comes with extensive artwork and now offers you the ultimate listening experience for this classic album. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of funk history. Get your funk on with this must-have reissue! More

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GENRE/S: Hip Hop Instrumental


TRACKLISTS:

1.Mister Jones, Tito Tentaculo, Pavel - Runde Um Den Block 01:39
2.Mister Jones, Tito Tentaculo - Straßenträume 04:37
3.Mister Jones, Tito Tentaculo, Escape - Goldene Mitte 02:37
4.Mister Jones, Tito Tentaculo, Pavel - Flugmodus 03:31
5.Mister Jones, Tito Tentaculo - High Five 03:14
6.Mister Jones, Tito Tentaculo - 2005 02:58
7.Mister Jones, Tito Tentaculo, gliq - Sekt Oder Selters 03:31
8.Mister Jones, Tito Tentaculo - Zeitmaschine 02:58
9.Mister Jones, Tito Tentaculo - Wenn Die Würfel Fallen 02:02
10.Mister Jones, Tito Tentaculo - Dinner For One 03:37
11.Mister Jones, Tito Tentaculo - Back To The Streets 02:56
12.Mister Jones, Tito Tentaculo - Augen Zu Und Durch 02:44


SHORT INFO:
"Augen Zu Und Durch" heißt es auf dem neuen Album von Mister Jones und Tito Tentaculo. Illustre Geschichten, voll vernebelter Erinnerungen und episodischer Straßenträume. Wenn die Würfel fallen drehen die beiden dann doch erstmal eine Runde um den Block und suchen gemeinsam mit Escape ihre Goldene Mitte. Bevor es schließlich in die Zeitmaschine zu Sekt Oder Selters geht, heißt es am Ende dann zwar doch wieder Back To The Streets. Aber das war bei den beiden ja zu erwarten.

Auf den souligen bis roughen Produktionen von Tito Tentaculo findet Jones den perfekten Nährboden für sein verschachteltes Storytelling genau wie für seine Alltagsbetrachtungen aus der Eingeborenenperspektive auf die Großstadt.
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2xLP: gatefold jacket, protective poly-lined sleeves, cobalt marbled vinyl with red splatter, marketing sticker, shrink


About:
Glockoma 2 is the third studio album from Memphis rapper Key Glock, and follow-up to the wildly successful mixtape, Glockoma. The deluxe physical release sees the addition of 8 new tracks, and includes 3 singles released shortly after the digital deluxe release. As we’ve grown accustomed to with Key Glock’s solo albums, Glockoma 2 features all material written and performed by Key Glock, and only Key Glock. Standout tracks from the album include “Work,” “Dirt,” “Chromosomes,” “Presidential Rolex,” & the explosive single, “Let’s Go,” which saw its own moment of virality upon its cinematic music video release and was recently Certified Gold by the RIAA. The 2xLP deluxe vinyl release is pressed on Cobalt marbled vinyl with Red Splatter, and housed in a gatefold jacket with poly-lined sleeves.

Key Marketing/Selling:
• 2xLP, Gatefold jacket, pressed on Cobalt marbled vinyl with Red Splatter, poly-lined sleeves, marketing sticker
• Includes the hit song, Let’s Go, which is his most popular song on Spotify and has over 46M streams on the platform alone
• “Let’s Go” is officially certified Gold by the RIAA
• The short film/music video for “Let’s Go” has over 6.7M views on YouTube and was directed by Chris Villa, who has directed countless viral music videos, such as Ice Spice “In Ha Mood,” A$AP Rocky “Riot,” & GloRilla “Lick Or Sum”
• Paper Route EMPIRE labelmate with the iconic artist and label founder, Young Dolph
• All songs written & performed by Key Glock, who is known for having no guest feature on his albums - a rarity in today’s rap game
• Key Glock has appeared on a number of high profile artist releases including Megan Thee Stallion, Gucci Mane, Young Nudy, Lil Durk, Latto, Peezy & more
• Key Glock recorded original music for and appears on the Fast X Soundtrack (The Fast & The Furious)
• Key Glock has over 16M monthly listeners on Spotify alone
• The Glockoma 2 Deluxe release received an 8/10 on Anthony Fantano’s The Needle Drop - a very high rating for the platform
• Glockoma 2 peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard 200
• The Deluxe physical release features 8 new songs & includes 3 singles released shortly after the digital deluxe release
• Key Glock will be headlining at Red Rocks Amphitheater on 4/21 with support from Young Nudy & BigXThaPlug - “Glock On The Rocks”
• Key Glock will be performing at Bonnaroo 2024 and is on the lineup multiple high profile festivals in 2024

Tracklist:
A1/1. Dirt
A2/2. Work
A3/3. Randy Orton
A4/4. Chromosomes
A5/5. 2 For 1
A6/6. Pop My Shit
A7/7. Designer Down
A8/8. From Nothing
B1/9. Key Rex
B2/10. In & Outta Town
B3/11. Fuck Dat Shit
B4/12. Money Over Hoes
B5/13. Ratchet
B6/14. Homicide Gvng
B7/15. Fuck A Feature
C1/16. Sucker Free
C2/17. Let's Go
C3/18. No Hook
C4/19. Penny
C5/20. MaMa Said
C6/21. Presidential Rolex
D1/22. Lean Habits
D2/23. Last Man Standing
D3/24. No Hook 2
D4/25. Murder & Millions
D5/26. One Me More

2xLP, black / white split vinyl, standard jacket, digital download card

About:
As the first album from the legendary, Busta Rhymes in eleven years, Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God, Rhymes enlisted Chris Rock to tease the album announcement. The art, done by world renowned contemporary artist, Chanelle Rose.

With 2 singles released so far; "The Don & The Boss" which features legendary Jamaican artist, Vybz Kartel; and YUUUU which features, and is produced ed by the musical savant, Anderson .Paak. The album also features many other heavyweight features that have not yet been revealed.

Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God marks Rhymes' return with his star-studded follow up to the seminal 1998 three-time Grammy nominated, RIAA Certified Platinum album E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front.


Full Tracklist:
1. E.L.E. 2 Intro ft Chris Rock, Rakim, Pete Rock
2. The Purge
3. Strap Yourself Down
4. Czar ft M.O.P.
5. Outta My Mind ft. Bell Biv Devoe
6. E.L.E. 2 The Wrath of God ft Minister Louis Farrakhan
7. Slow Flow ft. Old Dirty Bastard
8. Don't Go ft Q-Tip
9. Boomp!
10. True Indeed
11. Master Fard Muhammad ft. Rick Ross
12. YUUUU ft Anderson .Paak
13. Oh No
14. The Don and The Boss ft Vybz Kartel
15. Best I Can ft Rapsody
16. Where I Belong ft Mariah Carey
17. Deep Thought
18. The Young God Speaks
19. Look Over Your Shoulder ft Kendrick Lamar
20. You Will Never Find Another Me ft Mary J Blige
21. Freedom? Ft Nikki Grier
22. Satanic

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Format Notes:
2024 first time double vinyl reissue with exclusive bonus track, 140g double vinyl, remastered audio with restored artwork


Track List:

A1 Intro 0:50
A2 WordPlay 3:17
A3 Spontaneity 4:08
A4 Rugged Ruff 3:08
A5 Interlude 0:29

B1 I Confess 4:06
B2 UKNOWHOWWEDU 3:35
B3 Interlude 1:09
B4 Total Wreck 3:26
B5 Innovation 3:23

C1 Da Jawn 5:19
C2 Interlude 1:05
C3 True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Sh*t) 3:41

D1 3 Tha Hard Way 4:12
D2 Biggest Part Of Me 4:51
D3 Path To Rhythm 3:24

Release Notes:

Bahamadia’s 1996 debut album Kollage is rightly regarded as one of the greatest rap albums of the 1990s. For the first time ever, Be With present the definitive double LP version of this eternal hip-hop classic, including the legendary "Path To Rhythm" which never appeared on the original LP or on vinyl, anywhere. An indelible VIBE from start-to-finish, Kollage presents Bahamadia's swirling rhymes delivered with an irresistibly butter flow and razor-sharp assuredness over a steady slew of smoothed-out, jazzed-up, blunted beats. Achingly cool and effortlessly funky throughout, it's an absolute must for true 90s hip-hop fanatics.

The entire Kollage project was recorded at D&D Studios and the ties to Gang Starr are keenly felt, with DJ Premier producing five tracks in addition to the killer songs Guru had already produced with her. Working with the cream of the mid-90s East Coast sound, Kollage is, accordingly, a record that demonstrates a varied musical taste with disparate influences, as Bahamadia has previously stated: “The title Kollage was a reflection of my state of mind. I first got interested in music from playing my parents’ and grandparents’ records, as well what I heard on the radio. I wanted Kollage to reflect that diversity both lyrically and sonically."

With intelligent, poetic lyricism and a laconic verbal style bursting with both warm texture and deceptive energy, Bahamadia’s flow was as inspired by Aretha and Nancy Wilson as it was Q-Tip, Schoolly D and Lady B. Swaggering out the gate, "WordPlay" finds Bahamadia confidently showcasing her considerable old-school battle-rhyme skills over a Guru beat that utilises an infectiously bouncy bassline with splashes of sultry jazz horns and a Jeru vocal snatch for the hook. Up next, the quietly shimmering and ruggedly beautiful "Spontaneity" is one of the most alluring on the record, Da Beatminerz crafting a brilliantly soulful and jazzy soundscape for Bahamadia's effortless vocals to float across. It's followed by "Rugged Ruff", where the rapper carefully constructs a swift off-beat flow over Premier's raw jazzy fire.

With smooth spacey synth vibes overseen by former Geto Boys producer N.O. Joe, "I Confess" is, without question, a fly love song and soothing (p)-funk groove. "UKNOWHOWWEDU" is an airy, chilled tribute to her hometown. Produced by Ski Beatz & DJ Redhanded, it rides a gloriously mellow break. It's a true Philly anthem, shouting out a who’s who of the entire city’s scene. Early banger "Total Wreck" follows, presenting a murky Guru instrumental elevated by jazzy horns. Bahamadia invokes the title's suggestion, firing her brilliant bars more aggressively than we’re accustomed to. More Beatminerz-brilliance comes in the way of "Innovation", an opportunity for the MC to invoke Freestyle Fellowship in her forward-thinking and literary verses. "Da Jawn" features hometown buddies The Roots, with Black Thought gliding into a back-and-forth with Bahamadia over ?uestlove’s warm, snapping percussion. With the strut club banger "True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Sh*t)", DJ Premier provides some laidback vibrant boom bap for Bahamadia to share a wild, cautionary tale about a night out with her girl, Kia.

Fan favourite "3 Tha Hard Way" is a hypnotically sinister cut, with Bahamadia, K-Swift and Mecca Star taking star turns to coast over DJ Premier’s raw beat whilst the tender "Biggest Part Of Me" is a heartfelt stunner dedicated to her son. Incredibly, only the European and Japanese CD versions of Kollage was released with the brilliantly breezy “Path To Rhythm”, featuring Ursula Rucker. Whilst ostensibly a "bonus track", it's anything but, to our ears. Very much in sonic conversation with KRS-One's stretched-out sleeper classic "Higher Level", it's absolutely essential so we had to include it, appearing on wax for the first time here, exclusively. Quite a coup.

Somewhat predictably, whilst Kollage was released to significant critical acclaim, it suffered from disappointing sales. In the intervening years - and for far too long - it was a criminally underrated record, an increasingly hidden gem. We hope this double LP reissue - which looks and sounds amazing - will go some way to correct this. This 2024 Be With double LP re-issue has been mastered for vinyl by Simon Francis, cut by Cicely Balston and pressed at Record Industry. It's too bold and beautiful to remain overlooked and underserved.
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Territories:
Worldwide no exceptions
Format:
double LP
Format Notes:
2019 re-press, remastered, 180g vinyl, expanded to double LP, gatefold sleeve

Track List:

A1 : Blue Masses
A2 : Four Trk Samba
A3 : Tiny
A4 : Numb Millenium

B1 : 100 Years
B2 : Pescadito
B3 : Azucar

C1 : Flux And Meter
C2 : It’s Raining Again
C3 : Today Like Everyday
C4 : Soul Miner

D1 : As The Sea Holds Creatures Vast And True
D2 : So Blue It’s Black
D3 : Little Chin

Release Notes:

It’s rare that a certain sound is entirely an artist’s own. Although undeniably a stew of impeccable influences – from blues to folk to Latin to dusty funk, soul and hip-hop – one cannot hear a Tommy Guerrero song without immediately recognising it as his - and his only.

The cult skater from San Francisco is globally renowned as one of the original members of the legendary "Bones Brigade" team. And as an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, his laid-back soul is beloved by all who’ve basked in its blissful glow.

There’s something elemental about this music that really stirs the soul. Strikingly beautiful and instantly addictive, it’s a kind of funk-fuelled, melody-driven, groove-based magic. There's a serenity and heart in the playing that radiates warmth and splendour, as if crafted for endless sunsets. His albums that surfaced on Mo Wax at the turn of the century have been treasured since their release and it’s two of his most vital LPs that we're honoured to reintroduce.

The originals were quietly pressed on to a single piece of vinyl so we've worked closely with Tommy this year to bring you these fresh, limited editions. They have been lovingly remastered, cut nice and loud on to heavyweight double vinyl and presented in deluxe gatefold jackets.

A Little Bit Of Somethin’ is a quietly majestic gem. Brimming with Guerrero’s horizontal “loose grooves”, these brief but innovative instrumentals demonstrate a rich variety and, as such, comprise an LP that is aptly titled. An enchanting start-to-finish listen, it was instantly regarded as essential upon release via Mo Wax in 2000. It has aged remarkably well.

Throughout this inspired collection, simplicity is key. In deploying it, Guerrero presents a beautifully crafted melodic soundscape. The distinctive, mellifluous approach of his guitar style, blending Brazilian, Cuban, Mexican, soul and jazz motifs, is at once startlingly new and tantalisingly familiar. Set against unrushed percussion, the music releases a crystal clear stream of healing frequencies to create a fragile, hypnotic atmosphere.

Each track clocks in at around three minutes and, with a lack of studio polish or commitment to traditional song structure, it’s a wonder how this enigmatic record demands your attention. However, through its gentle dynamism and impressive playing, it does just that. Whilst resolutely low-key, this lo-fi aesthetic feels genuinely organic and remarkably personal; its powerful intimacy truly connects. It’s what makes this album so beloved of those lucky enough to be already familiar with it. From Margaret Kilgallen's truly iconic cover artwork to the music contained within, it's all brilliantly effortless.

Guerrero’s musical ideas are consistently compelling throughout, making it impossible to select highlights. The album’s laconic drift touches upon jazz-fusion workouts and slow-mo hip-hop drums, Tortoise-style experimental post-rock and cinematic sound textures. It’s at once hazy, light and bouncy yet sombre and bluesy. The Latin soul of El Chicano blends with the breezy jazz of Grant Green. By employing guitars and drum machines to create a stripped down rhythmic tapestry of spellbinding, addictive songs, there are even traces of The Durutti Column. A little bit of country, a little bit of rock & roll. A Little Bit Of Somethin’, indeed.
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