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Law - Untitled Destiny
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Law - Retrofuturism
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Law - Cold Soul
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Law - Holographic (Dead Man's Chest Remix)
Law follows up his 2022 debut solo EP on Repertoire with a continuation of the
Holographic Principle series.
Volume 2 expands on the ideas of the original, with an overriding theme of emotive,
cosmic synths and keys, conjuring up visions of retrofuturist ideals of the mid 20th
century.
Whilst Dead Man’s Chest makes his third outing for Repertoire with a stripped-back,
junglistic re-working of Holographic, in his own imitable style. More
Holographic Principle series.
Volume 2 expands on the ideas of the original, with an overriding theme of emotive,
cosmic synths and keys, conjuring up visions of retrofuturist ideals of the mid 20th
century.
Whilst Dead Man’s Chest makes his third outing for Repertoire with a stripped-back,
junglistic re-working of Holographic, in his own imitable style. More
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Law - The Abyss
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Law - False Awakening
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Law - Six Below
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Law - Ascent
Tracklisting
A1 Law - The Abyss
A2 Law - False Awakening
B1 Law - Six Below
B2 Law - Ascent
Sales Note
A1 - The Abyss
Opening his debut EP for Curvature, Law jump straight in with an intense, suspenseful aura which immediately surrounds The Abyss, with crunchy Hot Pants breaks rolling us forward for the first act before a timely and unexpected switch to heavy, punchy amens. With whooshing vocal hits colouring the vibe as echoing piano keys provide delightful melodies throughout, The Abyss is an impressively varied heavy hitter and a strong indicator of Law's talents.
A2 - False Awakening
Yearning atmospheric padwork introduces False Awakening, a deep and compelling piece which utilises the Apache break to great effect, with a myriad of filtered samples ducking and weaving around the break. Female vocals set a sorrowful tone, delicately punctuating the stirring atmosphere as the breakbeats shudder and dart with a suitably wrought 808 bassline complementing the intensity of the track.
AA1 - Six Below
Law continues the strikingly atmospheric tones with Six Below, a track with a distinctive organ melody sitting atop a backdrop of darkly FX and deep, expansive pads which blanket the soundscape. For the breaks, we are treated to a very danceable two-step pattern of old school drums, guaranteed to move you and your audience while a subtle, deep bassline rumbles along below.
AA2 - Ascent
Closing the EP with a viscerally brooding and orchestral vibe, Law utilises a wide array of production techniques with Ascent, drizzled with menacing, echoed vocal hits, understated filtered melodies and inspired female vocal samples. An exquisite collage of deceptively varied and weighty breaks zip back and forth making this closing track something truly special for the listener and the dancefloor.
Words by Chris Hayes (Spatial / Red Mist) More
A1 Law - The Abyss
A2 Law - False Awakening
B1 Law - Six Below
B2 Law - Ascent
Sales Note
A1 - The Abyss
Opening his debut EP for Curvature, Law jump straight in with an intense, suspenseful aura which immediately surrounds The Abyss, with crunchy Hot Pants breaks rolling us forward for the first act before a timely and unexpected switch to heavy, punchy amens. With whooshing vocal hits colouring the vibe as echoing piano keys provide delightful melodies throughout, The Abyss is an impressively varied heavy hitter and a strong indicator of Law's talents.
A2 - False Awakening
Yearning atmospheric padwork introduces False Awakening, a deep and compelling piece which utilises the Apache break to great effect, with a myriad of filtered samples ducking and weaving around the break. Female vocals set a sorrowful tone, delicately punctuating the stirring atmosphere as the breakbeats shudder and dart with a suitably wrought 808 bassline complementing the intensity of the track.
AA1 - Six Below
Law continues the strikingly atmospheric tones with Six Below, a track with a distinctive organ melody sitting atop a backdrop of darkly FX and deep, expansive pads which blanket the soundscape. For the breaks, we are treated to a very danceable two-step pattern of old school drums, guaranteed to move you and your audience while a subtle, deep bassline rumbles along below.
AA2 - Ascent
Closing the EP with a viscerally brooding and orchestral vibe, Law utilises a wide array of production techniques with Ascent, drizzled with menacing, echoed vocal hits, understated filtered melodies and inspired female vocal samples. An exquisite collage of deceptively varied and weighty breaks zip back and forth making this closing track something truly special for the listener and the dancefloor.
Words by Chris Hayes (Spatial / Red Mist) More
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Law - We All Fall Down
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Steadfast in its ideals, Repertoire has never strayed from its roots, and today goes from strength to strength as jungle's golden age influences a new generation.
We've tasked some of the most influential producers on the jungle circuit with re-imagining classic tracks from our back catalogue.
This is Repertoire 10/20.
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We've tasked some of the most influential producers on the jungle circuit with re-imagining classic tracks from our back catalogue.
This is Repertoire 10/20.
Featuring remixes from scene trailblazers such as Dead Man's Chest, Sonar's Ghost, Double-O, Friske, AU & Jesta, and more. More
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Two heavyweight remixes of DJ Levi's classic 12" release on Spotlight Recordings from way back in 1995.
First up, Law & Wheeler give "Majestic Intelligence" an update for 2023, keeping the essence of the original mix but cranking up the energy and atmosphere for a whirlwind of breakbeats and breakdowns.
Meanwhile on the flip, Samurai Music's Eusebeia brings his own signature beat edits and dark synthesis to "Nema, Child Of The Void".
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First up, Law & Wheeler give "Majestic Intelligence" an update for 2023, keeping the essence of the original mix but cranking up the energy and atmosphere for a whirlwind of breakbeats and breakdowns.
Meanwhile on the flip, Samurai Music's Eusebeia brings his own signature beat edits and dark synthesis to "Nema, Child Of The Void".
Strictly limited white label. No repress. More
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Gremlinz & Jesta present their long-awaited debut album on Metalheadz.
Although the music itself spans only the last few years, it would be sufficient to say that this album is the culmination of almost 2 decades of work. So much history in one project, this is without doubt Gremlinz & Jesta's biggest and finest triumph.
First meeting as teenagers in the multicultural streets of Toronto, the duo were both already well exposed to the world of raving and jungle music in particular. It wasn't until years later however, following Jesta's slight hiatus, that they would hook back up and form what would eventually become an alias at the very heart of Metalheadz.
Their first appearance on the label as Gremlinz & Jesta wouldn't come until 2018 but it wasn't long before talk of an album gathered pace. Prior to then they had been meeting at a staple Chinese restaurant, Lee Garden, in downtown Toronto where they would discuss not only music and writing
ideas but also life. The spot became a permanent fixture in their calendar and following its closure in 2017, the pair affectionately became known as 'The Lee Garden Historical Preservation Society' as a way to keep those special days alive. It's from that fondly remembered and much missed period in their lives that the album justly takes its name.
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Although the music itself spans only the last few years, it would be sufficient to say that this album is the culmination of almost 2 decades of work. So much history in one project, this is without doubt Gremlinz & Jesta's biggest and finest triumph.
First meeting as teenagers in the multicultural streets of Toronto, the duo were both already well exposed to the world of raving and jungle music in particular. It wasn't until years later however, following Jesta's slight hiatus, that they would hook back up and form what would eventually become an alias at the very heart of Metalheadz.
Their first appearance on the label as Gremlinz & Jesta wouldn't come until 2018 but it wasn't long before talk of an album gathered pace. Prior to then they had been meeting at a staple Chinese restaurant, Lee Garden, in downtown Toronto where they would discuss not only music and writing
ideas but also life. The spot became a permanent fixture in their calendar and following its closure in 2017, the pair affectionately became known as 'The Lee Garden Historical Preservation Society' as a way to keep those special days alive. It's from that fondly remembered and much missed period in their lives that the album justly takes its name.
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In 1981, he created the dub masterpiece “Playing It Cool, Playing It Right” which he produced with the help of Wackie’s founder and mastermind Lloyd ‘Bullywackie’ Barnes. It remained the only collaboration between the two producers. Hudson decided to release it on his own label Joint International as he has done on his previous releases.
The album continues Hudson’s psycho-acoustic journey into the abyss of existence and has the power to overwhelm the listener with the beauty of artistic self-empowerment. “Too Much Formula” sings Hudson, whose voice occasionally recalls Sly Stone, “Darkest Night” answers an echoing background chorus found elsewhere on the track “California”. Hudson’s production techniques are fascinating on this album. We often hear a kind of flashing-whip sound on the snare, which adds dynamics to the whole album. Rarely has a dub record sounded so electrifying, with radical spatial sound spreading out in all directions and rarely has it been as crystal clear, with warm bass and echophonic treatments as contained within these 30 minutes of music.
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In 1981, he created the dub masterpiece “Playing It Cool, Playing It Right” which he produced with the help of Wackie’s founder and mastermind Lloyd ‘Bullywackie’ Barnes. It remained the only collaboration between the two producers. Hudson decided to release it on his own label Joint International as he has done on his previous releases.
The album continues Hudson’s psycho-acoustic journey into the abyss of existence and has the power to overwhelm the listener with the beauty of artistic self-empowerment. “Too Much Formula” sings Hudson, whose voice occasionally recalls Sly Stone, “Darkest Night” answers an echoing background chorus found elsewhere on the track “California”. Hudson’s production techniques are fascinating on this album. We often hear a kind of flashing-whip sound on the snare, which adds dynamics to the whole album. Rarely has a dub record sounded so electrifying, with radical spatial sound spreading out in all directions and rarely has it been as crystal clear, with warm bass and echophonic treatments as contained within these 30 minutes of music.
43 years after its first release and 20 years after its last re-release on the German-British label Basic Replay (Basic Channel/Honest Jon’s), “Playing It Cool, Playing It Right” is now finally available again via Week-End Records, with a newly revised master and a rare interview with Lloyd ‘Bullywackie’ Barnes, talking on the making of this amazing album. More
Label:Paper Route EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE991
Release-Date:19.04.2024
Genre:HipHop/Rap/Urban
Configuration:LP Excl
Label:Paper Route EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE991
Release-Date:19.04.2024
Genre:HipHop/Rap/Urban
Configuration:LP Excl
Gatefold Jacket, Yellow, Black & White Quad Vinyl, Marketing sticker
About:
Key Glock's explosive debut studio album, "Yellow Tape," is about to make its highly-anticipated leap to vinyl, marking a significant milestone in the celebrated rapper's career. This Gold-certified album, a testament to Key Glock's unparalleled talent, has captured the hearts of fans and critics alike since its initial release. Now, for the first time, "Yellow Tape" is ready to take on a whole new dimension with it's first official pressing. Pressed on Yellow, Black & White 3-color segment vinyl, housed in a gatefold jacket and limited to 2000 copies worldwide.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Yellow Tape is the debut studio album from Memphis rapper, Key Glock
- First time "Yellow Tape" is available on vinyl
- The album is officially Certified Gold by the RIAA
- 1xLP, pressed on Yellow, Black & White 3-color segment vinyl and housed in a gatefold jacket
- Includes the singles, "Mr. Glock" & "Word on the Streets," which are among his most popular songs on Spotify, having amassed 144M+ & 83M+ streams respectively
- Paper Route EMPIRE labelmate with the iconic artist and label founder, Young Dolph
- The album peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 200
- 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)
Tracklist:
A1/1. 1997
A2/2. Dough
A3/3. Word on the Streets
A4/4. Ooh
A5/5. What Goes Around Comes Around
A6/6. Crash
A7/7. Look At They Face
A8/8. I'm Just Sayin
B1/9. Biig Boyy!
B2/10. Flyest Highest Coolest Smoothest
B3/11. Loaded
B4/12. Fuck All Dat
B5/13. Mr. Glock
B6/14. Amen
B7/15. Stop Playin
B8/16. 1 of 1
Socials:
Twitter: 887k followers
IG: 3M followers
FB: 460k followers
YT: 1.13M subs / 973M+ views
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About:
Key Glock's explosive debut studio album, "Yellow Tape," is about to make its highly-anticipated leap to vinyl, marking a significant milestone in the celebrated rapper's career. This Gold-certified album, a testament to Key Glock's unparalleled talent, has captured the hearts of fans and critics alike since its initial release. Now, for the first time, "Yellow Tape" is ready to take on a whole new dimension with it's first official pressing. Pressed on Yellow, Black & White 3-color segment vinyl, housed in a gatefold jacket and limited to 2000 copies worldwide.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Yellow Tape is the debut studio album from Memphis rapper, Key Glock
- First time "Yellow Tape" is available on vinyl
- The album is officially Certified Gold by the RIAA
- 1xLP, pressed on Yellow, Black & White 3-color segment vinyl and housed in a gatefold jacket
- Includes the singles, "Mr. Glock" & "Word on the Streets," which are among his most popular songs on Spotify, having amassed 144M+ & 83M+ streams respectively
- Paper Route EMPIRE labelmate with the iconic artist and label founder, Young Dolph
- The album peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 200
- 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)
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A1/1. 1997
A2/2. Dough
A3/3. Word on the Streets
A4/4. Ooh
A5/5. What Goes Around Comes Around
A6/6. Crash
A7/7. Look At They Face
A8/8. I'm Just Sayin
B1/9. Biig Boyy!
B2/10. Flyest Highest Coolest Smoothest
B3/11. Loaded
B4/12. Fuck All Dat
B5/13. Mr. Glock
B6/14. Amen
B7/15. Stop Playin
B8/16. 1 of 1
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Twitter: 887k followers
IG: 3M followers
FB: 460k followers
YT: 1.13M subs / 973M+ views
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Cat-No:bewith166lp
Release-Date:22.03.2024
Genre:HipHop/Rap/Urban
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Label:Be With Records
Cat-No:bewith166lp
Release-Date:22.03.2024
Genre:HipHop/Rap/Urban
Configuration:2LP Excl
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Bahamadia - Intro (0:50)
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Bahamadia - WordPlay (3:17)
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Bahamadia - Spontaneity (4:08)
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Bahamadia - Rugged Ruff (3:08)
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Bahamadia - Interlude (0:29)
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Bahamadia - I Confess (4:06)
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Bahamadia - UKNOWHOWWEDU (3:35)
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Bahamadia - Interlude (1:09)
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Bahamadia - Total Wreck (3:26)
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Bahamadia - Innovation (3:23)
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Bahamadia - Da Jawn (5:19)
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Bahamadia - Interlude (1:05)
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Bahamadia - True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Sh t) (3:41)
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Bahamadia - 3 Tha Hard Way (4:12)
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Bahamadia - Biggest Part Of Me (4:51)
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Bahamadia - Path To Rhythm (3:24)
Territories: Worldwide no restrictions
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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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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Tensal - Photon Radiation
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Tensal - Squaring The Circle
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Tensal - Subbattle
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Tensal - Beg To Be Destroyed
Tracklisting
A1 Tensal - Photon Radiation
A2 Tensal - Squaring The Circle
B1 Tensal - Subbattle
B2 Tensal - Beg To Be Destroyed
Sales Note
An extraordinary EP by Tensal! "Photon Radiation EP" on the cutting-edge label, Void+1 Recordings. More
A1 Tensal - Photon Radiation
A2 Tensal - Squaring The Circle
B1 Tensal - Subbattle
B2 Tensal - Beg To Be Destroyed
Sales Note
An extraordinary EP by Tensal! "Photon Radiation EP" on the cutting-edge label, Void+1 Recordings. More
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Terence Fixmer - Test of the Times
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Terence Fixmer - In Synthesis
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Terence Fixmer - Razor Sharp
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Terence Fixmer - Dark Enough?
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Terence Fixmer - Another End
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Terence Fixmer - Paroxysm
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Terence Fixmer - Shore Break
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Terence Fixmer - Ephemere
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Terence Fixmer - Evolve
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Terence Fixmer - Close to You
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Terence Fixmer - Void Machiner
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Terence Fixmer - Glacier
Territory: WW-UK/EIRE & USA,Canada
Limited Edition 12"LP 6 track album sampler/
Includes audio download code for the full-length album
Worldwide numbered limited edition of 500
12" TRACKLIST
A1 Ephemere
A2 In Synthesis
A3 Evolve
B1 Shore Break
B2 Glacier
B3 Dark Enough?
AUDIO DOWNLOAD TRACKLIST
1 Test of the Times
2 In Synthesis
3 Razor Sharp
4 Dark Enough?
5 Another End
6 Paroxysm
7 Shore Break
8 Ephemere
9 Evolve
10 Close to You
11 Void Machinery
12 Glacier
ABOUT
Terence Fixmer continues to establish himself as a driving force in the innovative techno and electronic music scene with the release of THE PARADOX IN ME, available via Mute and NovaMute.
This limited edition 12" serves as an accompanying piece to Fixmer's brand-new album. The vinyl features 6 dark electronic tracks from the record, all infused with his signature energy and thoughtful sound design. This comes with an audio download code of the full-length record, including 6 additional tracks spanning across the landscape of techno music.
Terence Fixmer is celebrated for his innovative and genre-defying approach to music production. With a career spanning over two decades, he has released numerous albums and EPs on some of the most prestigious techno labels. His remixing talents have extended to tracks from industry giants such as Depeche Mode, Yann Tiersen, Sven Väth, Dave Clarke, Front 242, Nitzer Ebb, Indochine, and more.
This release underscores Fixmer's versatility and dedication to expanding his musical horizons, embodying the modest yet noteworthy influence he has had in the realm of electronic and techno music.
Available on limited edition 12" vinyl - 500 available worldwide.
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Limited Edition 12"LP 6 track album sampler/
Includes audio download code for the full-length album
Worldwide numbered limited edition of 500
12" TRACKLIST
A1 Ephemere
A2 In Synthesis
A3 Evolve
B1 Shore Break
B2 Glacier
B3 Dark Enough?
AUDIO DOWNLOAD TRACKLIST
1 Test of the Times
2 In Synthesis
3 Razor Sharp
4 Dark Enough?
5 Another End
6 Paroxysm
7 Shore Break
8 Ephemere
9 Evolve
10 Close to You
11 Void Machinery
12 Glacier
ABOUT
Terence Fixmer continues to establish himself as a driving force in the innovative techno and electronic music scene with the release of THE PARADOX IN ME, available via Mute and NovaMute.
This limited edition 12" serves as an accompanying piece to Fixmer's brand-new album. The vinyl features 6 dark electronic tracks from the record, all infused with his signature energy and thoughtful sound design. This comes with an audio download code of the full-length record, including 6 additional tracks spanning across the landscape of techno music.
Terence Fixmer is celebrated for his innovative and genre-defying approach to music production. With a career spanning over two decades, he has released numerous albums and EPs on some of the most prestigious techno labels. His remixing talents have extended to tracks from industry giants such as Depeche Mode, Yann Tiersen, Sven Väth, Dave Clarke, Front 242, Nitzer Ebb, Indochine, and more.
This release underscores Fixmer's versatility and dedication to expanding his musical horizons, embodying the modest yet noteworthy influence he has had in the realm of electronic and techno music.
Available on limited edition 12" vinyl - 500 available worldwide.
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Heron Flow - Fallin 4 U
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Heron Flow - Surrender
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Heron Flow - Pain
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Heron Flow - Adrenaline
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Heron Flow - Guilty Pleasures
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Heron Flow - Blood Stained Smile
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Heron Flow - Exit Left
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Heron Flow - U Help Me
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Heron Flow - Snow
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Heron Flow - Twisted Sister
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Heron Flow - Gender Blur
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Heron Flow - Naked
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Heron Flow - Ocean Drive
Tracklisting
01 Heron Flow - Fallin 4 U
02 Heron Flow - Surrender
03 Heron Flow - Pain
04 Heron Flow - Adrenaline
05 Heron Flow - Guilty Pleasures
06 Heron Flow - Blood Stained Smile
07 Heron Flow - Exit Left
08 Heron Flow - U Help Me
09 Heron Flow - Snow
10 Heron Flow - Twisted Sister
11 Heron Flow - Gender Blur
12 Heron Flow - Naked
13 Heron Flow - Ocean Drive More
01 Heron Flow - Fallin 4 U
02 Heron Flow - Surrender
03 Heron Flow - Pain
04 Heron Flow - Adrenaline
05 Heron Flow - Guilty Pleasures
06 Heron Flow - Blood Stained Smile
07 Heron Flow - Exit Left
08 Heron Flow - U Help Me
09 Heron Flow - Snow
10 Heron Flow - Twisted Sister
11 Heron Flow - Gender Blur
12 Heron Flow - Naked
13 Heron Flow - Ocean Drive More
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Soul Intent - Your Story
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Soul Intent - Dark Robotic Orchestra
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Soul Intent - Atmospherics
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Soul Intent - Dying Star
Tracklisting
A1 Soul Intent - Your Story
A2 Soul Intent - Dark Robotic Orchestra
B1 Soul Intent - Atmospherics
B2 Soul Intent - Dying Star
Sales Note
Atmospherics is Soul Intent's fourth long player and sees him explore interstellar soundscapes via his Exkursions imprint.
Anyone familiar with Alex's previous work will have likely picked up that he has a soft-spot for science fiction and Atmospherics draws on influences from classic movies through to seminal ambient electronica LPs such as Biosphere's 'Patashink' and Aphex Twin's 'Selected Ambient Works' and this vinyl sampler features 4 highlights from the full 11 track album. More
A1 Soul Intent - Your Story
A2 Soul Intent - Dark Robotic Orchestra
B1 Soul Intent - Atmospherics
B2 Soul Intent - Dying Star
Sales Note
Atmospherics is Soul Intent's fourth long player and sees him explore interstellar soundscapes via his Exkursions imprint.
Anyone familiar with Alex's previous work will have likely picked up that he has a soft-spot for science fiction and Atmospherics draws on influences from classic movies through to seminal ambient electronica LPs such as Biosphere's 'Patashink' and Aphex Twin's 'Selected Ambient Works' and this vinyl sampler features 4 highlights from the full 11 track album. More
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Another Channel feat. Prince Morella - Nameless Woman
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Another Channel feat. Marina P - Find a Way
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Another Channel - Version of Love
Tracklisting
A1 Another Channel feat. Prince Morella - Nameless Woman
B1 Another Channel feat. Marina P - Find a Way
B2 Another Channel - Version of Love More
A1 Another Channel feat. Prince Morella - Nameless Woman
B1 Another Channel feat. Marina P - Find a Way
B2 Another Channel - Version of Love More
2xLP Black Vinyl with White Splatter, Printed Inner Sleeves, Widespine Jacket
About:
Yung Bleu, also known as, Bleu Vandross, is a Hip-Hop/R&B artist from Mobile, Alabama. After scoring several major hits and racking up over 1 Billion streams and YouTube views early in his career with a series of smash love anthems, the multi-talented artist scored his first Billboard Hot 100 hit with "You're Mines Still," a joint single featuring Drake, which debuted at #52. It's parent EP, Love Scars: The Five Stages of Emotions, likewise hit the Billboard 200 Chart. Following the success, Yung Bleu delivers his debut studio album, Moon Boy. Featuring hit songs such as "Baddest (feat. Chris Brown & 2 Chainz)," "You're Mines Still (feat. Drake)," Beautiful Lies (feat. Kehlani)," & "Way More Close (Stuck In A Box) (feat. Big Sean)," the album also sees appearances from heavyweight artists such as H.E.R, John Legend, Kehlani, Kodak Black, Davido, Moneybagg Yo, Jeezy, Gunna & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie. Pressed on Black vinyl with White Splatter.
Key Marketing:
Extensive outdoor campaign
Extensive social media campaign
Features include Drake, Chris Brown, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, John Legend, Kehlani, Davido, Moneybagg Yo, Kodak Black, H.E.R., Jeezy, Gunna, & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
Multiple videos released - all of which have millions of views each
Key Selling:
Over 1 Billion streams-to-date
Over 1.5 Billion views on YouTube
Youre Mines Still (Feat. Drake) peaked at #1 at Urban & Rhythmic Radio
Youre Mines Still (Feat. Drake) achieved 2x RIAA Platinum Certification
Youre Mines Still (feat. Drake) peaked at #18 on Billboard Hot 100
You're Mines Still (feat. Drake) has 325M views on YT and over 224M streams on Spotify
Baddest (feat. Chris Brown & 2 Chainz) has over 68M views
The album had over 35k pre-adds before release
3x GRAMMY Nominated artist, writer, producer
Tracklist:
A1/1. Die Under The Moon (feat. John Legend)
A2/2. Tired Of You (feat. H.E.R.)
A3/3. Angels Never Cry (feat. Moneybagg Yo & Kodak Black)
A4/4. Beautiful Lies (feat. Kehlani)
B1/5. Contract Killers
B2/6. Way More Close (Stuck In A Box) (feat. Big Sean)
B3/7. Shoe Box (feat. Jeezy)
B4/8. Last Summer
C1/9. You're Mines Still (feat. Drake)
C2/10. Water Works (feat. Gunna)
C3/11. Baddest (feat. Chris Brown & 2 Chainz)
C4/12. Unforgiving (feat. Davido)
D1/13. Dark Clouds
D2/14. Old Days
D3/15. Ghetto Love Birds (feat. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie)
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About:
Yung Bleu, also known as, Bleu Vandross, is a Hip-Hop/R&B artist from Mobile, Alabama. After scoring several major hits and racking up over 1 Billion streams and YouTube views early in his career with a series of smash love anthems, the multi-talented artist scored his first Billboard Hot 100 hit with "You're Mines Still," a joint single featuring Drake, which debuted at #52. It's parent EP, Love Scars: The Five Stages of Emotions, likewise hit the Billboard 200 Chart. Following the success, Yung Bleu delivers his debut studio album, Moon Boy. Featuring hit songs such as "Baddest (feat. Chris Brown & 2 Chainz)," "You're Mines Still (feat. Drake)," Beautiful Lies (feat. Kehlani)," & "Way More Close (Stuck In A Box) (feat. Big Sean)," the album also sees appearances from heavyweight artists such as H.E.R, John Legend, Kehlani, Kodak Black, Davido, Moneybagg Yo, Jeezy, Gunna & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie. Pressed on Black vinyl with White Splatter.
Key Marketing:
Extensive outdoor campaign
Extensive social media campaign
Features include Drake, Chris Brown, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, John Legend, Kehlani, Davido, Moneybagg Yo, Kodak Black, H.E.R., Jeezy, Gunna, & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
Multiple videos released - all of which have millions of views each
Key Selling:
Over 1 Billion streams-to-date
Over 1.5 Billion views on YouTube
Youre Mines Still (Feat. Drake) peaked at #1 at Urban & Rhythmic Radio
Youre Mines Still (Feat. Drake) achieved 2x RIAA Platinum Certification
Youre Mines Still (feat. Drake) peaked at #18 on Billboard Hot 100
You're Mines Still (feat. Drake) has 325M views on YT and over 224M streams on Spotify
Baddest (feat. Chris Brown & 2 Chainz) has over 68M views
The album had over 35k pre-adds before release
3x GRAMMY Nominated artist, writer, producer
Tracklist:
A1/1. Die Under The Moon (feat. John Legend)
A2/2. Tired Of You (feat. H.E.R.)
A3/3. Angels Never Cry (feat. Moneybagg Yo & Kodak Black)
A4/4. Beautiful Lies (feat. Kehlani)
B1/5. Contract Killers
B2/6. Way More Close (Stuck In A Box) (feat. Big Sean)
B3/7. Shoe Box (feat. Jeezy)
B4/8. Last Summer
C1/9. You're Mines Still (feat. Drake)
C2/10. Water Works (feat. Gunna)
C3/11. Baddest (feat. Chris Brown & 2 Chainz)
C4/12. Unforgiving (feat. Davido)
D1/13. Dark Clouds
D2/14. Old Days
D3/15. Ghetto Love Birds (feat. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie)
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