Label:Wavy Gang / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE1081
Release-Date:18.10.2024
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:CD Excl
Label:Wavy Gang / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE1081
Release-Date:18.10.2024
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:CD Excl
About:
The Kid That Did is the fourth studio album from acclaimed rapper and Detroit staple, Babyface Ray. Known for his effortless, conversational flow and sharp wordplay, Ray has been building momentum over the past few years, and his latest project promises to be another milestone in his career.
Following the success of 2022’s FACE, which reached #3 on Apple Music’s all-genre chart and earned praise from outlets like Billboard and Complex, and MOB, which featured collaborations with heavyweights like Lil Durk and Blxst, Ray’s new work showcases an artist at the peak of his game. His recent singles “Green Carpet,” “Money On My Mind,” and “Understand” each pulled in over 1.5 million streams in their first week, setting the stage for The Kid That Did to be his biggest release yet.
Fresh off a label deal with EMPIRE and riding the success of his first RIAA-certified gold record, Babyface Ray’s influence continues to grow. After a sold-out tour and major appearances, including a performance on Jimmy Fallon and being named to XXL’s 2022 Freshman Class, Ray is ready to take things to the next level with The Kid That Did.
With his signature Detroit sound and an impressive lineup of collaborators including Bossman Dlow, Peezy, Fabolous, G Herbo, DJ ESCO & more, The Kid That Did is set up to be a defining moment for Ray as he solidifies his place in modern hip-hop.
Key Marketing/Selling:
• Babyface Ray is an important and influential figure in the Detroit hip-hop scene, often referred to as The Face Of Detroit
• Member of acclaimed Detroit rap crew, Team Eastside
• Partnered with Spotify’s RapCaviar for the official tracklist reveal announcement, with featured artists posting branded/gifted money counter machines
• For the single, “Count Money (feat. Bossman Dlow),” Babyface Ray partnered with the official composer of James Bond’s Goldeneye to utilize the iconic sample from the game for the track
• Singles from the album include “Wavy Navy University (feat. Veeze),” “Count Money (feat. Bossman Dlow),” Rubberband Man,” “Ghetto Boyz (feat. Peezy),” “Shy Kid,” & “Money On My Mind”
• Babyface Ray is regularly featured on some of Hip-Hop’s biggest releases, including albums from Brent Faiyaz, Lucki, Future, YG, Larry June, Veeze, Benny the Butcher & more
• Babyface Ray will be participating in the “State of the Youth” in Detroit, a panel discussion where participants will speak with kids about becoming successful in various fields
• Babyface Ray’s 3 previous albums have all peaked in the top 100s of the Billboard 200
• 2022 XL Freshman
• The popular rapper, Future, is a big fan of Babyface Ray and regularly promotes him, most recently featuring him on his newest solo album, I NEVER LIKED YOU
• 2xLP, Widespine Jacket, Grey Vinyl, includes double-sided 12x12 insert & marketing sticker
Tracklist:
A1/1. Groupies & Goofies
A2/2. Count Money (feat. Bossman Dlow)
A3/3. Rubberband Man
A4/4. Shy Kid
A5/5. I Need Some Motivation
B1/6. Wavy Navy University (feat. Veeze)
B2/7. Watching My Page
B3/8. Delusional (feat. Hunxho)
B4/9. Cherish (feat. DJ ESCO)
B5/10. Stuck In My Ways (feat. King Hendrick$)
C1/11. Nights like This
C2/12. 2 for 6 (feat. G Herbo)
C3/13. Fish Tail Fish Scale
C4/14. Legacy (feat. Doughboy Clay)
C5/15. Money On My Mind
D1/16. Million Dollar Baby
D2/17. Ghetto Boyz (feat. Peezy)
D3/18. High Off Life (feat. Moxie Knox)
D4/19. Guardian Angel (feat. Rexx Life Raj & Samuel Shabazz)
D5/20. The World Is Yours (feat. Fabolous & Rich Paul)
Socials:
Twitter: 201k followers
IG: 1M followers
FB: 10k followers
YT: 363k subs / 415M views
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
The Kid That Did is the fourth studio album from acclaimed rapper and Detroit staple, Babyface Ray. Known for his effortless, conversational flow and sharp wordplay, Ray has been building momentum over the past few years, and his latest project promises to be another milestone in his career.
Following the success of 2022’s FACE, which reached #3 on Apple Music’s all-genre chart and earned praise from outlets like Billboard and Complex, and MOB, which featured collaborations with heavyweights like Lil Durk and Blxst, Ray’s new work showcases an artist at the peak of his game. His recent singles “Green Carpet,” “Money On My Mind,” and “Understand” each pulled in over 1.5 million streams in their first week, setting the stage for The Kid That Did to be his biggest release yet.
Fresh off a label deal with EMPIRE and riding the success of his first RIAA-certified gold record, Babyface Ray’s influence continues to grow. After a sold-out tour and major appearances, including a performance on Jimmy Fallon and being named to XXL’s 2022 Freshman Class, Ray is ready to take things to the next level with The Kid That Did.
With his signature Detroit sound and an impressive lineup of collaborators including Bossman Dlow, Peezy, Fabolous, G Herbo, DJ ESCO & more, The Kid That Did is set up to be a defining moment for Ray as he solidifies his place in modern hip-hop.
Key Marketing/Selling:
• Babyface Ray is an important and influential figure in the Detroit hip-hop scene, often referred to as The Face Of Detroit
• Member of acclaimed Detroit rap crew, Team Eastside
• Partnered with Spotify’s RapCaviar for the official tracklist reveal announcement, with featured artists posting branded/gifted money counter machines
• For the single, “Count Money (feat. Bossman Dlow),” Babyface Ray partnered with the official composer of James Bond’s Goldeneye to utilize the iconic sample from the game for the track
• Singles from the album include “Wavy Navy University (feat. Veeze),” “Count Money (feat. Bossman Dlow),” Rubberband Man,” “Ghetto Boyz (feat. Peezy),” “Shy Kid,” & “Money On My Mind”
• Babyface Ray is regularly featured on some of Hip-Hop’s biggest releases, including albums from Brent Faiyaz, Lucki, Future, YG, Larry June, Veeze, Benny the Butcher & more
• Babyface Ray will be participating in the “State of the Youth” in Detroit, a panel discussion where participants will speak with kids about becoming successful in various fields
• Babyface Ray’s 3 previous albums have all peaked in the top 100s of the Billboard 200
• 2022 XL Freshman
• The popular rapper, Future, is a big fan of Babyface Ray and regularly promotes him, most recently featuring him on his newest solo album, I NEVER LIKED YOU
• 2xLP, Widespine Jacket, Grey Vinyl, includes double-sided 12x12 insert & marketing sticker
Tracklist:
A1/1. Groupies & Goofies
A2/2. Count Money (feat. Bossman Dlow)
A3/3. Rubberband Man
A4/4. Shy Kid
A5/5. I Need Some Motivation
B1/6. Wavy Navy University (feat. Veeze)
B2/7. Watching My Page
B3/8. Delusional (feat. Hunxho)
B4/9. Cherish (feat. DJ ESCO)
B5/10. Stuck In My Ways (feat. King Hendrick$)
C1/11. Nights like This
C2/12. 2 for 6 (feat. G Herbo)
C3/13. Fish Tail Fish Scale
C4/14. Legacy (feat. Doughboy Clay)
C5/15. Money On My Mind
D1/16. Million Dollar Baby
D2/17. Ghetto Boyz (feat. Peezy)
D3/18. High Off Life (feat. Moxie Knox)
D4/19. Guardian Angel (feat. Rexx Life Raj & Samuel Shabazz)
D5/20. The World Is Yours (feat. Fabolous & Rich Paul)
Socials:
Twitter: 201k followers
IG: 1M followers
FB: 10k followers
YT: 363k subs / 415M views
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
More records from Babyface Ray
Label:Wavy Gang / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE1082
Release-Date:20.12.2024
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:2LP Excl
Label:Wavy Gang / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE1082
Release-Date:20.12.2024
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:2LP Excl
2xLP, Widespine Jacket, Grey Vinyl, Double-sided 12x12 Insert, Marketing Sticker, Shrinkwrap
About:
The Kid That Did is the fourth studio album from acclaimed rapper and Detroit staple, Babyface Ray. Known for his effortless, conversational flow and sharp wordplay, Ray has been building momentum over the past few years, and his latest project promises to be another milestone in his career.
Following the success of 2022’s FACE, which reached #3 on Apple Music’s all-genre chart and earned praise from outlets like Billboard and Complex, and MOB, which featured collaborations with heavyweights like Lil Durk and Blxst, Ray’s new work showcases an artist at the peak of his game. His recent singles “Green Carpet,” “Money On My Mind,” and “Understand” each pulled in over 1.5 million streams in their first week, setting the stage for The Kid That Did to be his biggest release yet.
Fresh off a label deal with EMPIRE and riding the success of his first RIAA-certified gold record, Babyface Ray’s influence continues to grow. After a sold-out tour and major appearances, including a performance on Jimmy Fallon and being named to XXL’s 2022 Freshman Class, Ray is ready to take things to the next level with The Kid That Did.
With his signature Detroit sound and an impressive lineup of collaborators including Bossman Dlow, Peezy, Fabolous, G Herbo, DJ ESCO & more, The Kid That Did is set up to be a defining moment for Ray as he solidifies his place in modern hip-hop.
Key Marketing/Selling:
• Babyface Ray is an important and influential figure in the Detroit hip-hop scene, often referred to as The Face Of Detroit
• Member of acclaimed Detroit rap crew, Team Eastside
• Partnered with Spotify’s RapCaviar for the official tracklist reveal announcement, with featured artists posting branded/gifted money counter machines
• For the single, “Count Money (feat. Bossman Dlow),” Babyface Ray partnered with the official composer of James Bond’s Goldeneye to utilize the iconic sample from the game for the track
• Singles from the album include “Wavy Navy University (feat. Veeze),” “Count Money (feat. Bossman Dlow),” Rubberband Man,” “Ghetto Boyz (feat. Peezy),” “Shy Kid,” & “Money On My Mind”
• Babyface Ray is regularly featured on some of Hip-Hop’s biggest releases, including albums from Brent Faiyaz, Lucki, Future, YG, Larry June, Veeze, Benny the Butcher & more
• Babyface Ray will be participating in the “State of the Youth” in Detroit, a panel discussion where participants will speak with kids about becoming successful in various fields
• Babyface Ray’s 3 previous albums have all peaked in the top 100s of the Billboard 200
• 2022 XL Freshman
• The popular rapper, Future, is a big fan of Babyface Ray and regularly promotes him, most recently featuring him on his newest solo album, I NEVER LIKED YOU
• 2xLP, Widespine Jacket, Grey Vinyl, includes double-sided 12x12 insert & marketing sticker
Tracklist:
A1/1. Groupies & Goofies
A2/2. Count Money (feat. Bossman Dlow)
A3/3. Rubberband Man
A4/4. Shy Kid
A5/5. I Need Some Motivation
B1/6. Wavy Navy University (feat. Veeze)
B2/7. Watching My Page
B3/8. Delusional (feat. Hunxho)
B4/9. Cherish (feat. DJ ESCO)
B5/10. Stuck In My Ways (feat. King Hendrick$)
C1/11. Nights like This
C2/12. 2 for 6 (feat. G Herbo)
C3/13. Fish Tail Fish Scale
C4/14. Legacy (feat. Doughboy Clay)
C5/15. Money On My Mind
D1/16. Million Dollar Baby
D2/17. Ghetto Boyz (feat. Peezy)
D3/18. High Off Life (feat. Moxie Knox)
D4/19. Guardian Angel (feat. Rexx Life Raj & Samuel Shabazz)
D5/20. The World Is Yours (feat. Fabolous & Rich Paul)
Socials:
Twitter: 201k followers
IG: 1M followers
FB: 10k followers
YT: 363k subs / 415M views
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
About:
The Kid That Did is the fourth studio album from acclaimed rapper and Detroit staple, Babyface Ray. Known for his effortless, conversational flow and sharp wordplay, Ray has been building momentum over the past few years, and his latest project promises to be another milestone in his career.
Following the success of 2022’s FACE, which reached #3 on Apple Music’s all-genre chart and earned praise from outlets like Billboard and Complex, and MOB, which featured collaborations with heavyweights like Lil Durk and Blxst, Ray’s new work showcases an artist at the peak of his game. His recent singles “Green Carpet,” “Money On My Mind,” and “Understand” each pulled in over 1.5 million streams in their first week, setting the stage for The Kid That Did to be his biggest release yet.
Fresh off a label deal with EMPIRE and riding the success of his first RIAA-certified gold record, Babyface Ray’s influence continues to grow. After a sold-out tour and major appearances, including a performance on Jimmy Fallon and being named to XXL’s 2022 Freshman Class, Ray is ready to take things to the next level with The Kid That Did.
With his signature Detroit sound and an impressive lineup of collaborators including Bossman Dlow, Peezy, Fabolous, G Herbo, DJ ESCO & more, The Kid That Did is set up to be a defining moment for Ray as he solidifies his place in modern hip-hop.
Key Marketing/Selling:
• Babyface Ray is an important and influential figure in the Detroit hip-hop scene, often referred to as The Face Of Detroit
• Member of acclaimed Detroit rap crew, Team Eastside
• Partnered with Spotify’s RapCaviar for the official tracklist reveal announcement, with featured artists posting branded/gifted money counter machines
• For the single, “Count Money (feat. Bossman Dlow),” Babyface Ray partnered with the official composer of James Bond’s Goldeneye to utilize the iconic sample from the game for the track
• Singles from the album include “Wavy Navy University (feat. Veeze),” “Count Money (feat. Bossman Dlow),” Rubberband Man,” “Ghetto Boyz (feat. Peezy),” “Shy Kid,” & “Money On My Mind”
• Babyface Ray is regularly featured on some of Hip-Hop’s biggest releases, including albums from Brent Faiyaz, Lucki, Future, YG, Larry June, Veeze, Benny the Butcher & more
• Babyface Ray will be participating in the “State of the Youth” in Detroit, a panel discussion where participants will speak with kids about becoming successful in various fields
• Babyface Ray’s 3 previous albums have all peaked in the top 100s of the Billboard 200
• 2022 XL Freshman
• The popular rapper, Future, is a big fan of Babyface Ray and regularly promotes him, most recently featuring him on his newest solo album, I NEVER LIKED YOU
• 2xLP, Widespine Jacket, Grey Vinyl, includes double-sided 12x12 insert & marketing sticker
Tracklist:
A1/1. Groupies & Goofies
A2/2. Count Money (feat. Bossman Dlow)
A3/3. Rubberband Man
A4/4. Shy Kid
A5/5. I Need Some Motivation
B1/6. Wavy Navy University (feat. Veeze)
B2/7. Watching My Page
B3/8. Delusional (feat. Hunxho)
B4/9. Cherish (feat. DJ ESCO)
B5/10. Stuck In My Ways (feat. King Hendrick$)
C1/11. Nights like This
C2/12. 2 for 6 (feat. G Herbo)
C3/13. Fish Tail Fish Scale
C4/14. Legacy (feat. Doughboy Clay)
C5/15. Money On My Mind
D1/16. Million Dollar Baby
D2/17. Ghetto Boyz (feat. Peezy)
D3/18. High Off Life (feat. Moxie Knox)
D4/19. Guardian Angel (feat. Rexx Life Raj & Samuel Shabazz)
D5/20. The World Is Yours (feat. Fabolous & Rich Paul)
Socials:
Twitter: 201k followers
IG: 1M followers
FB: 10k followers
YT: 363k subs / 415M views
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Label:Wavy Gang / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE974
Release-Date:17.11.2023
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:2LP Excl
Label:Wavy Gang / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE974
Release-Date:17.11.2023
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:2LP Excl
2xLP, Gatefold Jacket, Pressed on Canary Yellow Vinyl
Summer's Mine is the third studio album from acclaimed Detroit legend and rapper, Babyface Ray. After an enormous 2022 that saw the release of two full-length studio albums, getting named to 2022's XXL Freshman Class & YouTube Music's Black Voices Fund, and a sold out nationwide headlining tour, Babyface Ray returns to bless the streets with something fun for the summer. The 16 track album showcases a side of Ray that fans have become familiar with, and features appearances from fellow Motor City peers Veeze and Los & Nutty, King Hendrick$, Vory, & Hip-Hop luminary Westside Gunn. Never afraid to make a bold statement, Ray is here to say that in 2023, Summer's Mine.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- An important and influential figure in the Detroit hip-hop scene, often referred to as The Face Of Detroit
- Babyface Ray has over 2.3M monthly listeners on Spotify
- Babyface Ray recently went on his first nationwide headlining tour, in which all dates sold out
- Babyface Ray is a regular fixture at the popular globally touring Hip-Hop festival, Rolling Loud and will be performing at their flagship Miami festival at Hard Rock Stadium in July
- He will also be hosting 2 fan events during Rolling Loud weekend
- Partnered with Rap Caviar and New Music Daily to announce the album release
- The singles, "All Star Team," & "Donda Bag," each received numerous DSP placements (features, playlists, playlist covers) upon release across all major DSPs, including Main Page & Hip Hop features on Apple Music, multiple playlists and covers
- The video for "All Star Team" has over 1M views on YouTube
- His previous album, MOB, has received 26M+ streams to date on Spotify alone
- Merch capsule planned alongside album release
- 2xLP, pressed on Canary Yellow and housed in a Gatefold Jacket
Tracklist:
A1/1. ScarFACE
A2/2. Donda Bag
A3/3. Bosses Linking With Bosses (feat. Veeze)
A4/4. Leaving London
B1/5. All Star Team
B2/6. Luh Tyler Flow (feat. Los & Nutty)
B3/7. I75
B4/8. Jimmy
C1/9. Skateland
C2/10. Life Full Of Lies
C3/11. I Can't Rap Foreva
C4/12. Dancing With The Devil, Pt. 2 (feat. Vory)
D1/13. Big Meech Holiday (feat. King Hendrick$)
D2/14. Jackboys
D3/15. Fly Gods (feat. Westside Gunn)
D4/16. My Thoughts 4
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Summer's Mine is the third studio album from acclaimed Detroit legend and rapper, Babyface Ray. After an enormous 2022 that saw the release of two full-length studio albums, getting named to 2022's XXL Freshman Class & YouTube Music's Black Voices Fund, and a sold out nationwide headlining tour, Babyface Ray returns to bless the streets with something fun for the summer. The 16 track album showcases a side of Ray that fans have become familiar with, and features appearances from fellow Motor City peers Veeze and Los & Nutty, King Hendrick$, Vory, & Hip-Hop luminary Westside Gunn. Never afraid to make a bold statement, Ray is here to say that in 2023, Summer's Mine.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- An important and influential figure in the Detroit hip-hop scene, often referred to as The Face Of Detroit
- Babyface Ray has over 2.3M monthly listeners on Spotify
- Babyface Ray recently went on his first nationwide headlining tour, in which all dates sold out
- Babyface Ray is a regular fixture at the popular globally touring Hip-Hop festival, Rolling Loud and will be performing at their flagship Miami festival at Hard Rock Stadium in July
- He will also be hosting 2 fan events during Rolling Loud weekend
- Partnered with Rap Caviar and New Music Daily to announce the album release
- The singles, "All Star Team," & "Donda Bag," each received numerous DSP placements (features, playlists, playlist covers) upon release across all major DSPs, including Main Page & Hip Hop features on Apple Music, multiple playlists and covers
- The video for "All Star Team" has over 1M views on YouTube
- His previous album, MOB, has received 26M+ streams to date on Spotify alone
- Merch capsule planned alongside album release
- 2xLP, pressed on Canary Yellow and housed in a Gatefold Jacket
Tracklist:
A1/1. ScarFACE
A2/2. Donda Bag
A3/3. Bosses Linking With Bosses (feat. Veeze)
A4/4. Leaving London
B1/5. All Star Team
B2/6. Luh Tyler Flow (feat. Los & Nutty)
B3/7. I75
B4/8. Jimmy
C1/9. Skateland
C2/10. Life Full Of Lies
C3/11. I Can't Rap Foreva
C4/12. Dancing With The Devil, Pt. 2 (feat. Vory)
D1/13. Big Meech Holiday (feat. King Hendrick$)
D2/14. Jackboys
D3/15. Fly Gods (feat. Westside Gunn)
D4/16. My Thoughts 4
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Label:Wavy Gang / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE973
Release-Date:17.11.2023
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:CD Excl
Label:Wavy Gang / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE973
Release-Date:17.11.2023
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:CD Excl
2xLP, Gatefold Jacket, Pressed on Canary Yellow Vinyl
Summer's Mine is the third studio album from acclaimed Detroit legend and rapper, Babyface Ray. After an enormous 2022 that saw the release of two full-length studio albums, getting named to 2022's XXL Freshman Class & YouTube Music's Black Voices Fund, and a sold out nationwide headlining tour, Babyface Ray returns to bless the streets with something fun for the summer. The 16 track album showcases a side of Ray that fans have become familiar with, and features appearances from fellow Motor City peers Veeze and Los & Nutty, King Hendrick$, Vory, & Hip-Hop luminary Westside Gunn. Never afraid to make a bold statement, Ray is here to say that in 2023, Summer's Mine.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- An important and influential figure in the Detroit hip-hop scene, often referred to as The Face Of Detroit
- Babyface Ray has over 2.3M monthly listeners on Spotify
- Babyface Ray recently went on his first nationwide headlining tour, in which all dates sold out
- Babyface Ray is a regular fixture at the popular globally touring Hip-Hop festival, Rolling Loud and will be performing at their flagship Miami festival at Hard Rock Stadium in July
- He will also be hosting 2 fan events during Rolling Loud weekend
- Partnered with Rap Caviar and New Music Daily to announce the album release
- The singles, "All Star Team," & "Donda Bag," each received numerous DSP placements (features, playlists, playlist covers) upon release across all major DSPs, including Main Page & Hip Hop features on Apple Music, multiple playlists and covers
- The video for "All Star Team" has over 1M views on YouTube
- His previous album, MOB, has received 26M+ streams to date on Spotify alone
- Merch capsule planned alongside album release
- 2xLP, pressed on Canary Yellow and housed in a Gatefold Jacket
Tracklist:
A1/1. ScarFACE
A2/2. Donda Bag
A3/3. Bosses Linking With Bosses (feat. Veeze)
A4/4. Leaving London
B1/5. All Star Team
B2/6. Luh Tyler Flow (feat. Los & Nutty)
B3/7. I75
B4/8. Jimmy
C1/9. Skateland
C2/10. Life Full Of Lies
C3/11. I Can't Rap Foreva
C4/12. Dancing With The Devil, Pt. 2 (feat. Vory)
D1/13. Big Meech Holiday (feat. King Hendrick$)
D2/14. Jackboys
D3/15. Fly Gods (feat. Westside Gunn)
D4/16. My Thoughts 4
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Summer's Mine is the third studio album from acclaimed Detroit legend and rapper, Babyface Ray. After an enormous 2022 that saw the release of two full-length studio albums, getting named to 2022's XXL Freshman Class & YouTube Music's Black Voices Fund, and a sold out nationwide headlining tour, Babyface Ray returns to bless the streets with something fun for the summer. The 16 track album showcases a side of Ray that fans have become familiar with, and features appearances from fellow Motor City peers Veeze and Los & Nutty, King Hendrick$, Vory, & Hip-Hop luminary Westside Gunn. Never afraid to make a bold statement, Ray is here to say that in 2023, Summer's Mine.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- An important and influential figure in the Detroit hip-hop scene, often referred to as The Face Of Detroit
- Babyface Ray has over 2.3M monthly listeners on Spotify
- Babyface Ray recently went on his first nationwide headlining tour, in which all dates sold out
- Babyface Ray is a regular fixture at the popular globally touring Hip-Hop festival, Rolling Loud and will be performing at their flagship Miami festival at Hard Rock Stadium in July
- He will also be hosting 2 fan events during Rolling Loud weekend
- Partnered with Rap Caviar and New Music Daily to announce the album release
- The singles, "All Star Team," & "Donda Bag," each received numerous DSP placements (features, playlists, playlist covers) upon release across all major DSPs, including Main Page & Hip Hop features on Apple Music, multiple playlists and covers
- The video for "All Star Team" has over 1M views on YouTube
- His previous album, MOB, has received 26M+ streams to date on Spotify alone
- Merch capsule planned alongside album release
- 2xLP, pressed on Canary Yellow and housed in a Gatefold Jacket
Tracklist:
A1/1. ScarFACE
A2/2. Donda Bag
A3/3. Bosses Linking With Bosses (feat. Veeze)
A4/4. Leaving London
B1/5. All Star Team
B2/6. Luh Tyler Flow (feat. Los & Nutty)
B3/7. I75
B4/8. Jimmy
C1/9. Skateland
C2/10. Life Full Of Lies
C3/11. I Can't Rap Foreva
C4/12. Dancing With The Devil, Pt. 2 (feat. Vory)
D1/13. Big Meech Holiday (feat. King Hendrick$)
D2/14. Jackboys
D3/15. Fly Gods (feat. Westside Gunn)
D4/16. My Thoughts 4
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
2xLP, Widespine Jacket, Pressed on Silver in Black Color In Color Vinyl
Marcellus Rayvon Register AKA Babyface Ray, is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan. In 2010, Babyface Ray joined Team Eastside alongside fellow Detroit rapper, Peezy. Between 2015 and 2017 he released 3 mixtapes followed by an EP, "Unfuckwitable," which featured EST Gee, Moneybagg Yo, & Kash Doll and charted on the Billboard 200. His debut full-length album, "FACE," was released in January 2022 and featured appearances by Yung Lean, Icewear Vezzo, G Herbo, 42 Dugg, Pusha T, Wiz Khalifa, and Landstrip Chip. "FACE" peaked at 21 on the Billboard 200 & #2 on the Independent Albums chart. Later in 2022, he appeared in the 2022 XXL Freshman class.
Key Selling/Marketing:
- An important and influential figure on the Detroit hip-hop scene.
- "MOB" is Babyface Ray's second full-length album.
- Album guest features include Blxst, Ninja, Lil Durk, Samuel Shabass, GMO Stax, & King Hendrick$.
- Spotify Stats: 143K followers & 1.48M monthly listeners.
- Previous album release, "FACE," has amassed nearly 26M Spotify track streams to-date.
- Digital album release (DEC 2) supported by Spotify with a Times Square (NYC) digital billboard (week-long run).
- "Wonderful Wayne & Jackie Boy" (Feat. Lil Durk) added to these Spotify playlists: New Music Friday, Get Turnt, Most Necessary, Out the Mud; nearly 400K tracks streams within the first few days of release.
- Strong playlist support from all major DSP's!
- LP release to follow Q2 2023 (UPC - 197342040457 - make note!)
A1/1. Waves On Every Chain
A2/2. Wonderful Wayne & Jackie Boy (feat. Lil Durk)
A3/3. Rap Politics
A4/4. Nice Guy
A5/5. Brand New Benz
B1/6. Vonnie Skit
B2/7. Vonnie Song
B3/8. Spend It (feat. Blxst & Nija)
B4/9. Bitch Wyd?
B5/10. Crazy World
C1/11. Massacre (feat. Doe Boy)
C2/12. Masterpiece
C3/13. Wavy Gang Immortal (feat. Samuel Shabazz & King Hendrick$)
C4/14. Code + Love Me Some More
D1/15. Spill My Cup
D2/16. Corner Suite
D3/17. Hallelujah (feat. GMO Stax)
D4/18. Famous
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Marcellus Rayvon Register AKA Babyface Ray, is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan. In 2010, Babyface Ray joined Team Eastside alongside fellow Detroit rapper, Peezy. Between 2015 and 2017 he released 3 mixtapes followed by an EP, "Unfuckwitable," which featured EST Gee, Moneybagg Yo, & Kash Doll and charted on the Billboard 200. His debut full-length album, "FACE," was released in January 2022 and featured appearances by Yung Lean, Icewear Vezzo, G Herbo, 42 Dugg, Pusha T, Wiz Khalifa, and Landstrip Chip. "FACE" peaked at 21 on the Billboard 200 & #2 on the Independent Albums chart. Later in 2022, he appeared in the 2022 XXL Freshman class.
Key Selling/Marketing:
- An important and influential figure on the Detroit hip-hop scene.
- "MOB" is Babyface Ray's second full-length album.
- Album guest features include Blxst, Ninja, Lil Durk, Samuel Shabass, GMO Stax, & King Hendrick$.
- Spotify Stats: 143K followers & 1.48M monthly listeners.
- Previous album release, "FACE," has amassed nearly 26M Spotify track streams to-date.
- Digital album release (DEC 2) supported by Spotify with a Times Square (NYC) digital billboard (week-long run).
- "Wonderful Wayne & Jackie Boy" (Feat. Lil Durk) added to these Spotify playlists: New Music Friday, Get Turnt, Most Necessary, Out the Mud; nearly 400K tracks streams within the first few days of release.
- Strong playlist support from all major DSP's!
- LP release to follow Q2 2023 (UPC - 197342040457 - make note!)
A1/1. Waves On Every Chain
A2/2. Wonderful Wayne & Jackie Boy (feat. Lil Durk)
A3/3. Rap Politics
A4/4. Nice Guy
A5/5. Brand New Benz
B1/6. Vonnie Skit
B2/7. Vonnie Song
B3/8. Spend It (feat. Blxst & Nija)
B4/9. Bitch Wyd?
B5/10. Crazy World
C1/11. Massacre (feat. Doe Boy)
C2/12. Masterpiece
C3/13. Wavy Gang Immortal (feat. Samuel Shabazz & King Hendrick$)
C4/14. Code + Love Me Some More
D1/15. Spill My Cup
D2/16. Corner Suite
D3/17. Hallelujah (feat. GMO Stax)
D4/18. Famous
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Marcellus Rayvon Register AKA Babyface Ray, is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan. In 2010, Babyface Ray joined Team Eastside alongside fellow Detroit rapper, Peezy. Between 2015 and 2017 he released 3 mixtapes followed by an EP, "Unfuckwitable," which featured EST Gee, Moneybagg Yo, & Kash Doll and charted on the Billboard 200. His debut full-length album, "FACE," was released in January 2022 and featured appearances by Yung Lean, Icewear Vezzo, G Herbo, 42 Dugg, Pusha T, Wiz Khalifa, and Landstrip Chip. "FACE" peaked at 21 on the Billboard 200 & #2 on the Independent Albums chart. Later in 2022, he appeared in the 2022 XXL Freshman class.
Key Selling/Marketing:
- An important and influential figure on the Detroit hip-hop scene.
- "MOB" is Babyface Ray's second full-length album.
- Album guest features include Blxst, Ninja, Lil Durk, Samuel Shabass, GMO Stax, & King Hendrick$.
- Spotify Stats: 143K followers & 1.48M monthly listeners.
- Previous album release, "FACE," has amassed nearly 26M Spotify track streams to-date.
- Digital album release (DEC 2) supported by Spotify with a Times Square (NYC) digital billboard (week-long run).
- "Wonderful Wayne & Jackie Boy" (Feat. Lil Durk) added to these Spotify playlists: New Music Friday, Get Turnt, Most Necessary, Out the Mud; nearly 400K tracks streams within the first few days of release.
- Strong playlist support from all major DSP's!
- LP release to follow Q2 2023 (UPC - 197342040457 - make note!)
Tracklist:
1. Waves on Every Chain
2. Wonderful Wayne & Jackie Boy (Feat. Lil Durk)
3. Rap Politics
4. Nice Guy
5. Brand New Benz
6. Vonnie Skit
7. Vonnie Song
8. Spend It (Feat. Blxst & Nija)
9. Bitch Wyd?
10. Crazy World
11. Massacre (Feat. Doe Boy)
12. Masterpiece
13. Wavy Gang Immortal (Feat. Samuel Shabass & King Hendrick$)
14. Code + Love Me Some More
15. Spill My Cup
16. Corner Suite
17. Hallelujah (Feat. GMO Stax)
18. Famous
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Key Selling/Marketing:
- An important and influential figure on the Detroit hip-hop scene.
- "MOB" is Babyface Ray's second full-length album.
- Album guest features include Blxst, Ninja, Lil Durk, Samuel Shabass, GMO Stax, & King Hendrick$.
- Spotify Stats: 143K followers & 1.48M monthly listeners.
- Previous album release, "FACE," has amassed nearly 26M Spotify track streams to-date.
- Digital album release (DEC 2) supported by Spotify with a Times Square (NYC) digital billboard (week-long run).
- "Wonderful Wayne & Jackie Boy" (Feat. Lil Durk) added to these Spotify playlists: New Music Friday, Get Turnt, Most Necessary, Out the Mud; nearly 400K tracks streams within the first few days of release.
- Strong playlist support from all major DSP's!
- LP release to follow Q2 2023 (UPC - 197342040457 - make note!)
Tracklist:
1. Waves on Every Chain
2. Wonderful Wayne & Jackie Boy (Feat. Lil Durk)
3. Rap Politics
4. Nice Guy
5. Brand New Benz
6. Vonnie Skit
7. Vonnie Song
8. Spend It (Feat. Blxst & Nija)
9. Bitch Wyd?
10. Crazy World
11. Massacre (Feat. Doe Boy)
12. Masterpiece
13. Wavy Gang Immortal (Feat. Samuel Shabass & King Hendrick$)
14. Code + Love Me Some More
15. Spill My Cup
16. Corner Suite
17. Hallelujah (Feat. GMO Stax)
18. Famous
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Label:Wavy Gang/ EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE784
Release-Date:19.08.2022
Genre:Dope Beat/Hip Hop
Configuration:2LP Excl
Label:Wavy Gang/ EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE784
Release-Date:19.08.2022
Genre:Dope Beat/Hip Hop
Configuration:2LP Excl
2xLP, Widespine Jacket,Black Dust sleeves, Black& Red Stripe Vinyl,Marketing Sticker
About:
Following the commercial success of the 2021 album Unf*ckwitable and an overall banner year for the Detroit rapper, Babyface Ray comes with the aptly titled and highly anticipated album, FACE, which sees him stake his claim as "The Face of the City." Production on the twenty-track album is largely handled by 808 Mafia, DJ Esco and others, and features appearances from Icewear Vezzo, Yung Lean, Pusha T, G Herbo, Wiz Khalifa, 42 Dugg & Landstrip Chip. With an already impressive list of cosigns from artists such as Future and Tyler, The Creator, Babyface Ray continues his all-out assault to put Motor City on the map and isn't taking his foot off the gas anytime soon.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Babyface Ray has 1.2M monthly listeners on Spotify in January 2022, up 1M monthly listeners from January 2021
- Babyface Ray's social media following has doubled on Instagram and Twitter from January 2021 to January 2022, while his YouTube subscribers have quadrupled
- Merch capsule launching on release day
- OOH campaigns in key markets - NY, LA, Detroit
- Multiple activations planned with Detroit Pistons
- Music videos released for "Dancing With The Devil" (1.2M views in first week) amd "Sincerely Face" (200k views in first 12 hours), with more videos planned
- "Dancing With The Devil" was featured on Apple Music's Main Page & Hip-Hop's Best New Songs and placed on 9 Apple Music playlists and 5 Spotify playlists
- Notable fans include Future, Moneybagg Yo & Tyler, The Creator
Tracklist:
A1/1. My Thoughts 3 / Pop's Prayer
A2/2. 6 Mile Show (feat. Icewear Vezzo)
A3/3. Sincerely Face
A4/4. Tunnel Vision
A5/5. Overtime (feat. Yung Lean)
B1/6. Blood, Sweat & Tears (feat. G Herbo)
B2/7. Go Yard
B3/8. Me, Wife & Kids
B4/9. Idols
B5/10. Same Pain
C1/11. Let Me Down (feat. 42 Dugg)
C2/12. Steak N Lobster
C3/13. Needed Some Love
C4/14. Mob
C5/15. Dancing With The Devil (feat. Landstrip Chip & Pusha T)
D1/16. Palm Angels, Palms Itching
D2/17. Kush & Codeine (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
D3/18. Seduction
D4/19. Richard Flair
D5/20. Motown Music
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About:
Following the commercial success of the 2021 album Unf*ckwitable and an overall banner year for the Detroit rapper, Babyface Ray comes with the aptly titled and highly anticipated album, FACE, which sees him stake his claim as "The Face of the City." Production on the twenty-track album is largely handled by 808 Mafia, DJ Esco and others, and features appearances from Icewear Vezzo, Yung Lean, Pusha T, G Herbo, Wiz Khalifa, 42 Dugg & Landstrip Chip. With an already impressive list of cosigns from artists such as Future and Tyler, The Creator, Babyface Ray continues his all-out assault to put Motor City on the map and isn't taking his foot off the gas anytime soon.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Babyface Ray has 1.2M monthly listeners on Spotify in January 2022, up 1M monthly listeners from January 2021
- Babyface Ray's social media following has doubled on Instagram and Twitter from January 2021 to January 2022, while his YouTube subscribers have quadrupled
- Merch capsule launching on release day
- OOH campaigns in key markets - NY, LA, Detroit
- Multiple activations planned with Detroit Pistons
- Music videos released for "Dancing With The Devil" (1.2M views in first week) amd "Sincerely Face" (200k views in first 12 hours), with more videos planned
- "Dancing With The Devil" was featured on Apple Music's Main Page & Hip-Hop's Best New Songs and placed on 9 Apple Music playlists and 5 Spotify playlists
- Notable fans include Future, Moneybagg Yo & Tyler, The Creator
Tracklist:
A1/1. My Thoughts 3 / Pop's Prayer
A2/2. 6 Mile Show (feat. Icewear Vezzo)
A3/3. Sincerely Face
A4/4. Tunnel Vision
A5/5. Overtime (feat. Yung Lean)
B1/6. Blood, Sweat & Tears (feat. G Herbo)
B2/7. Go Yard
B3/8. Me, Wife & Kids
B4/9. Idols
B5/10. Same Pain
C1/11. Let Me Down (feat. 42 Dugg)
C2/12. Steak N Lobster
C3/13. Needed Some Love
C4/14. Mob
C5/15. Dancing With The Devil (feat. Landstrip Chip & Pusha T)
D1/16. Palm Angels, Palms Itching
D2/17. Kush & Codeine (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
D3/18. Seduction
D4/19. Richard Flair
D5/20. Motown Music
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Label:Wavy Gang/ EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE783
Release-Date:08.04.2022
Genre:Dope Beat/Hip Hop
Configuration:CD Excl
Label:Wavy Gang/ EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE783
Release-Date:08.04.2022
Genre:Dope Beat/Hip Hop
Configuration:CD Excl
4-Panel Digipak
About:
Following the commercial success of the 2021 album Unf*ckwitable and an overall banner year for the Detroit rapper, Babyface Ray comes with the aptly titled and highly anticipated album, FACE, which sees him stake his claim as "The Face of the City." Production on the twenty-track album is largely handled by 808 Mafia, DJ Esco and others, and features appearances from Icewear Vezzo, Yung Lean, Pusha T, G Herbo, Wiz Khalifa, 42 Dugg & Landstrip Chip. With an already impressive list of cosigns from artists such as Future and Tyler, The Creator, Babyface Ray continues his all-out assault to put Motor City on the map and isn't taking his foot off the gas anytime soon.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Babyface Ray has 1.2M monthly listeners on Spotify in January 2022, up 1M monthly listeners from January 2021
- Babyface Ray's social media following has doubled on Instagram and Twitter from January 2021 to January 2022, while his YouTube subscribers have quadrupled
- Merch capsule launching on release day
- OOH campaigns in key markets - NY, LA, Detroit
- Multiple activations planned with Detroit Pistons
- Music videos released for "Dancing With The Devil" (1.2M views in first week) amd "Sincerely Face" (200k views in first 12 hours), with more videos planned
- "Dancing With The Devil" was featured on Apple Music's Main Page & Hip-Hop's Best New Songs and placed on 9 Apple Music playlists and 5 Spotify playlists
- Notable fans include Future, Moneybagg Yo & Tyler, The Creator
Tracklist:
A1/1. My Thoughts 3 / Pop's Prayer
A2/2. 6 Mile Show (feat. Icewear Vezzo)
A3/3. Sincerely Face
A4/4. Tunnel Vision
A5/5. Overtime (feat. Yung Lean)
B1/6. Blood, Sweat & Tears (feat. G Herbo)
B2/7. Go Yard
B3/8. Me, Wife & Kids
B4/9. Idols
B5/10. Same Pain
C1/11. Let Me Down (feat. 42 Dugg)
C2/12. Steak N Lobster
C3/13. Needed Some Love
C4/14. Mob
C5/15. Dancing With The Devil (feat. Landstrip Chip & Pusha T)
D1/16. Palm Angels, Palms Itching
D2/17. Kush & Codeine (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
D3/18. Seduction
D4/19. Richard Flair
D5/20. Motown Music
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About:
Following the commercial success of the 2021 album Unf*ckwitable and an overall banner year for the Detroit rapper, Babyface Ray comes with the aptly titled and highly anticipated album, FACE, which sees him stake his claim as "The Face of the City." Production on the twenty-track album is largely handled by 808 Mafia, DJ Esco and others, and features appearances from Icewear Vezzo, Yung Lean, Pusha T, G Herbo, Wiz Khalifa, 42 Dugg & Landstrip Chip. With an already impressive list of cosigns from artists such as Future and Tyler, The Creator, Babyface Ray continues his all-out assault to put Motor City on the map and isn't taking his foot off the gas anytime soon.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Babyface Ray has 1.2M monthly listeners on Spotify in January 2022, up 1M monthly listeners from January 2021
- Babyface Ray's social media following has doubled on Instagram and Twitter from January 2021 to January 2022, while his YouTube subscribers have quadrupled
- Merch capsule launching on release day
- OOH campaigns in key markets - NY, LA, Detroit
- Multiple activations planned with Detroit Pistons
- Music videos released for "Dancing With The Devil" (1.2M views in first week) amd "Sincerely Face" (200k views in first 12 hours), with more videos planned
- "Dancing With The Devil" was featured on Apple Music's Main Page & Hip-Hop's Best New Songs and placed on 9 Apple Music playlists and 5 Spotify playlists
- Notable fans include Future, Moneybagg Yo & Tyler, The Creator
Tracklist:
A1/1. My Thoughts 3 / Pop's Prayer
A2/2. 6 Mile Show (feat. Icewear Vezzo)
A3/3. Sincerely Face
A4/4. Tunnel Vision
A5/5. Overtime (feat. Yung Lean)
B1/6. Blood, Sweat & Tears (feat. G Herbo)
B2/7. Go Yard
B3/8. Me, Wife & Kids
B4/9. Idols
B5/10. Same Pain
C1/11. Let Me Down (feat. 42 Dugg)
C2/12. Steak N Lobster
C3/13. Needed Some Love
C4/14. Mob
C5/15. Dancing With The Devil (feat. Landstrip Chip & Pusha T)
D1/16. Palm Angels, Palms Itching
D2/17. Kush & Codeine (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
D3/18. Seduction
D4/19. Richard Flair
D5/20. Motown Music
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Label:Wavy Gang / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE1082
Release-Date:20.12.2024
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:2LP Excl
Label:Wavy Gang / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE1082
Release-Date:20.12.2024
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:2LP Excl
2xLP, Widespine Jacket, Grey Vinyl, Double-sided 12x12 Insert, Marketing Sticker, Shrinkwrap
About:
The Kid That Did is the fourth studio album from acclaimed rapper and Detroit staple, Babyface Ray. Known for his effortless, conversational flow and sharp wordplay, Ray has been building momentum over the past few years, and his latest project promises to be another milestone in his career.
Following the success of 2022’s FACE, which reached #3 on Apple Music’s all-genre chart and earned praise from outlets like Billboard and Complex, and MOB, which featured collaborations with heavyweights like Lil Durk and Blxst, Ray’s new work showcases an artist at the peak of his game. His recent singles “Green Carpet,” “Money On My Mind,” and “Understand” each pulled in over 1.5 million streams in their first week, setting the stage for The Kid That Did to be his biggest release yet.
Fresh off a label deal with EMPIRE and riding the success of his first RIAA-certified gold record, Babyface Ray’s influence continues to grow. After a sold-out tour and major appearances, including a performance on Jimmy Fallon and being named to XXL’s 2022 Freshman Class, Ray is ready to take things to the next level with The Kid That Did.
With his signature Detroit sound and an impressive lineup of collaborators including Bossman Dlow, Peezy, Fabolous, G Herbo, DJ ESCO & more, The Kid That Did is set up to be a defining moment for Ray as he solidifies his place in modern hip-hop.
Key Marketing/Selling:
• Babyface Ray is an important and influential figure in the Detroit hip-hop scene, often referred to as The Face Of Detroit
• Member of acclaimed Detroit rap crew, Team Eastside
• Partnered with Spotify’s RapCaviar for the official tracklist reveal announcement, with featured artists posting branded/gifted money counter machines
• For the single, “Count Money (feat. Bossman Dlow),” Babyface Ray partnered with the official composer of James Bond’s Goldeneye to utilize the iconic sample from the game for the track
• Singles from the album include “Wavy Navy University (feat. Veeze),” “Count Money (feat. Bossman Dlow),” Rubberband Man,” “Ghetto Boyz (feat. Peezy),” “Shy Kid,” & “Money On My Mind”
• Babyface Ray is regularly featured on some of Hip-Hop’s biggest releases, including albums from Brent Faiyaz, Lucki, Future, YG, Larry June, Veeze, Benny the Butcher & more
• Babyface Ray will be participating in the “State of the Youth” in Detroit, a panel discussion where participants will speak with kids about becoming successful in various fields
• Babyface Ray’s 3 previous albums have all peaked in the top 100s of the Billboard 200
• 2022 XL Freshman
• The popular rapper, Future, is a big fan of Babyface Ray and regularly promotes him, most recently featuring him on his newest solo album, I NEVER LIKED YOU
• 2xLP, Widespine Jacket, Grey Vinyl, includes double-sided 12x12 insert & marketing sticker
Tracklist:
A1/1. Groupies & Goofies
A2/2. Count Money (feat. Bossman Dlow)
A3/3. Rubberband Man
A4/4. Shy Kid
A5/5. I Need Some Motivation
B1/6. Wavy Navy University (feat. Veeze)
B2/7. Watching My Page
B3/8. Delusional (feat. Hunxho)
B4/9. Cherish (feat. DJ ESCO)
B5/10. Stuck In My Ways (feat. King Hendrick$)
C1/11. Nights like This
C2/12. 2 for 6 (feat. G Herbo)
C3/13. Fish Tail Fish Scale
C4/14. Legacy (feat. Doughboy Clay)
C5/15. Money On My Mind
D1/16. Million Dollar Baby
D2/17. Ghetto Boyz (feat. Peezy)
D3/18. High Off Life (feat. Moxie Knox)
D4/19. Guardian Angel (feat. Rexx Life Raj & Samuel Shabazz)
D5/20. The World Is Yours (feat. Fabolous & Rich Paul)
Socials:
Twitter: 201k followers
IG: 1M followers
FB: 10k followers
YT: 363k subs / 415M views
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About:
The Kid That Did is the fourth studio album from acclaimed rapper and Detroit staple, Babyface Ray. Known for his effortless, conversational flow and sharp wordplay, Ray has been building momentum over the past few years, and his latest project promises to be another milestone in his career.
Following the success of 2022’s FACE, which reached #3 on Apple Music’s all-genre chart and earned praise from outlets like Billboard and Complex, and MOB, which featured collaborations with heavyweights like Lil Durk and Blxst, Ray’s new work showcases an artist at the peak of his game. His recent singles “Green Carpet,” “Money On My Mind,” and “Understand” each pulled in over 1.5 million streams in their first week, setting the stage for The Kid That Did to be his biggest release yet.
Fresh off a label deal with EMPIRE and riding the success of his first RIAA-certified gold record, Babyface Ray’s influence continues to grow. After a sold-out tour and major appearances, including a performance on Jimmy Fallon and being named to XXL’s 2022 Freshman Class, Ray is ready to take things to the next level with The Kid That Did.
With his signature Detroit sound and an impressive lineup of collaborators including Bossman Dlow, Peezy, Fabolous, G Herbo, DJ ESCO & more, The Kid That Did is set up to be a defining moment for Ray as he solidifies his place in modern hip-hop.
Key Marketing/Selling:
• Babyface Ray is an important and influential figure in the Detroit hip-hop scene, often referred to as The Face Of Detroit
• Member of acclaimed Detroit rap crew, Team Eastside
• Partnered with Spotify’s RapCaviar for the official tracklist reveal announcement, with featured artists posting branded/gifted money counter machines
• For the single, “Count Money (feat. Bossman Dlow),” Babyface Ray partnered with the official composer of James Bond’s Goldeneye to utilize the iconic sample from the game for the track
• Singles from the album include “Wavy Navy University (feat. Veeze),” “Count Money (feat. Bossman Dlow),” Rubberband Man,” “Ghetto Boyz (feat. Peezy),” “Shy Kid,” & “Money On My Mind”
• Babyface Ray is regularly featured on some of Hip-Hop’s biggest releases, including albums from Brent Faiyaz, Lucki, Future, YG, Larry June, Veeze, Benny the Butcher & more
• Babyface Ray will be participating in the “State of the Youth” in Detroit, a panel discussion where participants will speak with kids about becoming successful in various fields
• Babyface Ray’s 3 previous albums have all peaked in the top 100s of the Billboard 200
• 2022 XL Freshman
• The popular rapper, Future, is a big fan of Babyface Ray and regularly promotes him, most recently featuring him on his newest solo album, I NEVER LIKED YOU
• 2xLP, Widespine Jacket, Grey Vinyl, includes double-sided 12x12 insert & marketing sticker
Tracklist:
A1/1. Groupies & Goofies
A2/2. Count Money (feat. Bossman Dlow)
A3/3. Rubberband Man
A4/4. Shy Kid
A5/5. I Need Some Motivation
B1/6. Wavy Navy University (feat. Veeze)
B2/7. Watching My Page
B3/8. Delusional (feat. Hunxho)
B4/9. Cherish (feat. DJ ESCO)
B5/10. Stuck In My Ways (feat. King Hendrick$)
C1/11. Nights like This
C2/12. 2 for 6 (feat. G Herbo)
C3/13. Fish Tail Fish Scale
C4/14. Legacy (feat. Doughboy Clay)
C5/15. Money On My Mind
D1/16. Million Dollar Baby
D2/17. Ghetto Boyz (feat. Peezy)
D3/18. High Off Life (feat. Moxie Knox)
D4/19. Guardian Angel (feat. Rexx Life Raj & Samuel Shabazz)
D5/20. The World Is Yours (feat. Fabolous & Rich Paul)
Socials:
Twitter: 201k followers
IG: 1M followers
FB: 10k followers
YT: 363k subs / 415M views
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Label:Wavy Gang / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE974
Release-Date:17.11.2023
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:2LP Excl
Label:Wavy Gang / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE974
Release-Date:17.11.2023
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:2LP Excl
2xLP, Gatefold Jacket, Pressed on Canary Yellow Vinyl
Summer's Mine is the third studio album from acclaimed Detroit legend and rapper, Babyface Ray. After an enormous 2022 that saw the release of two full-length studio albums, getting named to 2022's XXL Freshman Class & YouTube Music's Black Voices Fund, and a sold out nationwide headlining tour, Babyface Ray returns to bless the streets with something fun for the summer. The 16 track album showcases a side of Ray that fans have become familiar with, and features appearances from fellow Motor City peers Veeze and Los & Nutty, King Hendrick$, Vory, & Hip-Hop luminary Westside Gunn. Never afraid to make a bold statement, Ray is here to say that in 2023, Summer's Mine.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- An important and influential figure in the Detroit hip-hop scene, often referred to as The Face Of Detroit
- Babyface Ray has over 2.3M monthly listeners on Spotify
- Babyface Ray recently went on his first nationwide headlining tour, in which all dates sold out
- Babyface Ray is a regular fixture at the popular globally touring Hip-Hop festival, Rolling Loud and will be performing at their flagship Miami festival at Hard Rock Stadium in July
- He will also be hosting 2 fan events during Rolling Loud weekend
- Partnered with Rap Caviar and New Music Daily to announce the album release
- The singles, "All Star Team," & "Donda Bag," each received numerous DSP placements (features, playlists, playlist covers) upon release across all major DSPs, including Main Page & Hip Hop features on Apple Music, multiple playlists and covers
- The video for "All Star Team" has over 1M views on YouTube
- His previous album, MOB, has received 26M+ streams to date on Spotify alone
- Merch capsule planned alongside album release
- 2xLP, pressed on Canary Yellow and housed in a Gatefold Jacket
Tracklist:
A1/1. ScarFACE
A2/2. Donda Bag
A3/3. Bosses Linking With Bosses (feat. Veeze)
A4/4. Leaving London
B1/5. All Star Team
B2/6. Luh Tyler Flow (feat. Los & Nutty)
B3/7. I75
B4/8. Jimmy
C1/9. Skateland
C2/10. Life Full Of Lies
C3/11. I Can't Rap Foreva
C4/12. Dancing With The Devil, Pt. 2 (feat. Vory)
D1/13. Big Meech Holiday (feat. King Hendrick$)
D2/14. Jackboys
D3/15. Fly Gods (feat. Westside Gunn)
D4/16. My Thoughts 4
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Summer's Mine is the third studio album from acclaimed Detroit legend and rapper, Babyface Ray. After an enormous 2022 that saw the release of two full-length studio albums, getting named to 2022's XXL Freshman Class & YouTube Music's Black Voices Fund, and a sold out nationwide headlining tour, Babyface Ray returns to bless the streets with something fun for the summer. The 16 track album showcases a side of Ray that fans have become familiar with, and features appearances from fellow Motor City peers Veeze and Los & Nutty, King Hendrick$, Vory, & Hip-Hop luminary Westside Gunn. Never afraid to make a bold statement, Ray is here to say that in 2023, Summer's Mine.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- An important and influential figure in the Detroit hip-hop scene, often referred to as The Face Of Detroit
- Babyface Ray has over 2.3M monthly listeners on Spotify
- Babyface Ray recently went on his first nationwide headlining tour, in which all dates sold out
- Babyface Ray is a regular fixture at the popular globally touring Hip-Hop festival, Rolling Loud and will be performing at their flagship Miami festival at Hard Rock Stadium in July
- He will also be hosting 2 fan events during Rolling Loud weekend
- Partnered with Rap Caviar and New Music Daily to announce the album release
- The singles, "All Star Team," & "Donda Bag," each received numerous DSP placements (features, playlists, playlist covers) upon release across all major DSPs, including Main Page & Hip Hop features on Apple Music, multiple playlists and covers
- The video for "All Star Team" has over 1M views on YouTube
- His previous album, MOB, has received 26M+ streams to date on Spotify alone
- Merch capsule planned alongside album release
- 2xLP, pressed on Canary Yellow and housed in a Gatefold Jacket
Tracklist:
A1/1. ScarFACE
A2/2. Donda Bag
A3/3. Bosses Linking With Bosses (feat. Veeze)
A4/4. Leaving London
B1/5. All Star Team
B2/6. Luh Tyler Flow (feat. Los & Nutty)
B3/7. I75
B4/8. Jimmy
C1/9. Skateland
C2/10. Life Full Of Lies
C3/11. I Can't Rap Foreva
C4/12. Dancing With The Devil, Pt. 2 (feat. Vory)
D1/13. Big Meech Holiday (feat. King Hendrick$)
D2/14. Jackboys
D3/15. Fly Gods (feat. Westside Gunn)
D4/16. My Thoughts 4
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Label:Wavy Gang / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE973
Release-Date:17.11.2023
Genre:HipHop / Beats
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Label:Wavy Gang / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE973
Release-Date:17.11.2023
Genre:HipHop / Beats
Configuration:CD Excl
2xLP, Gatefold Jacket, Pressed on Canary Yellow Vinyl
Summer's Mine is the third studio album from acclaimed Detroit legend and rapper, Babyface Ray. After an enormous 2022 that saw the release of two full-length studio albums, getting named to 2022's XXL Freshman Class & YouTube Music's Black Voices Fund, and a sold out nationwide headlining tour, Babyface Ray returns to bless the streets with something fun for the summer. The 16 track album showcases a side of Ray that fans have become familiar with, and features appearances from fellow Motor City peers Veeze and Los & Nutty, King Hendrick$, Vory, & Hip-Hop luminary Westside Gunn. Never afraid to make a bold statement, Ray is here to say that in 2023, Summer's Mine.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- An important and influential figure in the Detroit hip-hop scene, often referred to as The Face Of Detroit
- Babyface Ray has over 2.3M monthly listeners on Spotify
- Babyface Ray recently went on his first nationwide headlining tour, in which all dates sold out
- Babyface Ray is a regular fixture at the popular globally touring Hip-Hop festival, Rolling Loud and will be performing at their flagship Miami festival at Hard Rock Stadium in July
- He will also be hosting 2 fan events during Rolling Loud weekend
- Partnered with Rap Caviar and New Music Daily to announce the album release
- The singles, "All Star Team," & "Donda Bag," each received numerous DSP placements (features, playlists, playlist covers) upon release across all major DSPs, including Main Page & Hip Hop features on Apple Music, multiple playlists and covers
- The video for "All Star Team" has over 1M views on YouTube
- His previous album, MOB, has received 26M+ streams to date on Spotify alone
- Merch capsule planned alongside album release
- 2xLP, pressed on Canary Yellow and housed in a Gatefold Jacket
Tracklist:
A1/1. ScarFACE
A2/2. Donda Bag
A3/3. Bosses Linking With Bosses (feat. Veeze)
A4/4. Leaving London
B1/5. All Star Team
B2/6. Luh Tyler Flow (feat. Los & Nutty)
B3/7. I75
B4/8. Jimmy
C1/9. Skateland
C2/10. Life Full Of Lies
C3/11. I Can't Rap Foreva
C4/12. Dancing With The Devil, Pt. 2 (feat. Vory)
D1/13. Big Meech Holiday (feat. King Hendrick$)
D2/14. Jackboys
D3/15. Fly Gods (feat. Westside Gunn)
D4/16. My Thoughts 4
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Summer's Mine is the third studio album from acclaimed Detroit legend and rapper, Babyface Ray. After an enormous 2022 that saw the release of two full-length studio albums, getting named to 2022's XXL Freshman Class & YouTube Music's Black Voices Fund, and a sold out nationwide headlining tour, Babyface Ray returns to bless the streets with something fun for the summer. The 16 track album showcases a side of Ray that fans have become familiar with, and features appearances from fellow Motor City peers Veeze and Los & Nutty, King Hendrick$, Vory, & Hip-Hop luminary Westside Gunn. Never afraid to make a bold statement, Ray is here to say that in 2023, Summer's Mine.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- An important and influential figure in the Detroit hip-hop scene, often referred to as The Face Of Detroit
- Babyface Ray has over 2.3M monthly listeners on Spotify
- Babyface Ray recently went on his first nationwide headlining tour, in which all dates sold out
- Babyface Ray is a regular fixture at the popular globally touring Hip-Hop festival, Rolling Loud and will be performing at their flagship Miami festival at Hard Rock Stadium in July
- He will also be hosting 2 fan events during Rolling Loud weekend
- Partnered with Rap Caviar and New Music Daily to announce the album release
- The singles, "All Star Team," & "Donda Bag," each received numerous DSP placements (features, playlists, playlist covers) upon release across all major DSPs, including Main Page & Hip Hop features on Apple Music, multiple playlists and covers
- The video for "All Star Team" has over 1M views on YouTube
- His previous album, MOB, has received 26M+ streams to date on Spotify alone
- Merch capsule planned alongside album release
- 2xLP, pressed on Canary Yellow and housed in a Gatefold Jacket
Tracklist:
A1/1. ScarFACE
A2/2. Donda Bag
A3/3. Bosses Linking With Bosses (feat. Veeze)
A4/4. Leaving London
B1/5. All Star Team
B2/6. Luh Tyler Flow (feat. Los & Nutty)
B3/7. I75
B4/8. Jimmy
C1/9. Skateland
C2/10. Life Full Of Lies
C3/11. I Can't Rap Foreva
C4/12. Dancing With The Devil, Pt. 2 (feat. Vory)
D1/13. Big Meech Holiday (feat. King Hendrick$)
D2/14. Jackboys
D3/15. Fly Gods (feat. Westside Gunn)
D4/16. My Thoughts 4
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For anyone who has been following the series since its inception in 2007, the concept of Xerrox no longer requires introduction. Originally, it aimed to create copies of images—both visual and acoustic—that are more memorable than the originals. The exploration of the relationship between the original and the copy, along with the invention of the copier, not only inspired the series name but also informed its underlying concept. In 2024, this series comes to an end, marking the culmination of a journey that began with the first recording in 2005/2006. Over nearly two decades, the five albums in this series have accompanied the artist's evolving perspective and conceptual approach.
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The conclusion of this album holds a sense of finality for the artist. “I aimed to create a whole cycle of tracks that frame both the beginning and the end,” Nicolai explains. “The motif of the journey continues, but this time, the story reaches a dissolution through a conceptual object that embarks on its own journey into infinity. The word “dissolution” (“Auflösung” in German) is a wonderful concept. On one hand, you can solve a riddle, on the other hand, a pill can completely dissolve in water. Here, I am deliberately describing the process of dissolution.”
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The sonic atmosphere of Xerrox Vol. 5 is one of profound dissolution. “I wasn’t initially interested in strong, emotional melodic aspects,” Nicolai shares, “but I realized that the fragment plays a central role.” This shift leads to an emotionally charged experience, imbued with melancholy and the bittersweet essence of farewell. The passing of Ryuichi Sakamoto, an admirer of the series, has further deepened the album’s emotional resonance.
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Xerrox Vol. 5 will be released as a limited edition vinyl, digitally, and on CD by NOTON on November 29, 2024.
Album art designed by Carsten Nicolai & Nibo.
Mastering by Bo at Calyx.
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Initially characterized by rawness and a conceptual focus on seeking resolution in white noise, the later works engage with themes of dissolution while shifting their emphasis toward acoustic particles. The copying process is now less visible through software manipulation; rather, it unfolds as the artist describes melodic and acoustic images that are then manipulated, copied, and transformed into new patterns during composition.
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The conclusion of this album holds a sense of finality for the artist. “I aimed to create a whole cycle of tracks that frame both the beginning and the end,” Nicolai explains. “The motif of the journey continues, but this time, the story reaches a dissolution through a conceptual object that embarks on its own journey into infinity. The word “dissolution” (“Auflösung” in German) is a wonderful concept. On one hand, you can solve a riddle, on the other hand, a pill can completely dissolve in water. Here, I am deliberately describing the process of dissolution.”
In crafting Volume 5, Nicolai has evolved his compositional process, eschewing samples in favor of original melodies. “This album probably took the longest to complete,” he reveals. “I first created melodic sketches, which became the foundation for the pieces. These recordings are created entirely from scratch. Based on these sketches, I constructed the process of copying, manipulating, and reshaping.”
Drawing from his recent experiences working with film and larger ensembles, Nicolai's approach to composition reflects a growing influence of classical instrumentation. “This experience of working with acoustic classical instruments has flowed into the compositional process for Xerrox Vol. 5. Certain instruments are designed with potential orchestral translation in mind.”
The sonic atmosphere of Xerrox Vol. 5 is one of profound dissolution. “I wasn’t initially interested in strong, emotional melodic aspects,” Nicolai shares, “but I realized that the fragment plays a central role.” This shift leads to an emotionally charged experience, imbued with melancholy and the bittersweet essence of farewell. The passing of Ryuichi Sakamoto, an admirer of the series, has further deepened the album’s emotional resonance.
“Xerrox Vol. 5 has a lot to do with farewell,” the artist explains. "Not only the farewell to the series itself, which I’ve nurtured for almost two decades, but also there have been many farewells to people who were close to me. I believe these people are recognizable in the music. It’s a very emotional, personal album.”
Listeners can expect a visual dimension to the music, though Nicolai intentionally leaves this open to interpretation. “I prefer to allow the music to evoke personal experiences and images rather than dictate a specific narrative,” he states. The result is a layered listening experience that invites tenderness and introspection.
Xerrox Vol. 5 will be released as a limited edition vinyl, digitally, and on CD by NOTON on November 29, 2024.
Album art designed by Carsten Nicolai & Nibo.
Mastering by Bo at Calyx.
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Timmy Regisford & Toshi Tikolo - "Kigi" (Timmy Regisford's Shelter vocal mix)
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Timmy Regisford & Toshi Tikolo - "Kigi" (Joaquin Joe Claussell's Drum Gathering mix)
3
Timmy Regisford & Toshi Tikolo - "Kigi" (Joaquin Joe Claussell's Cosmic Arts Afro mix)
4
Timmy Regisford & Toshi Tikolo - "Kigi" (Timmy Regisford's Shelter instrumental mix)
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Silent Cubes - A1. Lost Echoes
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Silent Cubes - A2. Sound & Motion
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Silent Cubes - B1. The Stream
4
Silent Cubes - B2. The Stream (MOY Remix)
NO RETURNS!
A veteran producer (Who prefers to separate this incarnation
from past works) working within many disciplines in sound, Silent
Cubes demonstrates a particular skill in atmospherics and mood
in their productions, creating three tracks of original UGK driven
sound that speak in a dialect as familiar to the progeny and
brethren of Clubroot, Sorrow, and Congi as that of Chez Damier,
Mr Fingers, and Ron Trent. An exercise in deepness, Draped in
the framework and immediacy of Garage.
Showing how evocatively these elements can be transformed is
MOY, himself straddling a line between classic IDM, Old Skool,
and Acid, and with releases on Analogical Force, Vinyl Fanatiks
(AmenTec) and a slew of others. MOY comes forward with a
hybridized remix of “The Stream”, which really is in a class of its
own and closes out side B.
“Sound And Motion”. Presented as a 4 track vinyl EP, in a
numbered/limited edition, and bundled with access to 2 exclusive
Poly Cut/Digital tracks, only ever available via the access
provided through ownership of this record.
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A veteran producer (Who prefers to separate this incarnation
from past works) working within many disciplines in sound, Silent
Cubes demonstrates a particular skill in atmospherics and mood
in their productions, creating three tracks of original UGK driven
sound that speak in a dialect as familiar to the progeny and
brethren of Clubroot, Sorrow, and Congi as that of Chez Damier,
Mr Fingers, and Ron Trent. An exercise in deepness, Draped in
the framework and immediacy of Garage.
Showing how evocatively these elements can be transformed is
MOY, himself straddling a line between classic IDM, Old Skool,
and Acid, and with releases on Analogical Force, Vinyl Fanatiks
(AmenTec) and a slew of others. MOY comes forward with a
hybridized remix of “The Stream”, which really is in a class of its
own and closes out side B.
“Sound And Motion”. Presented as a 4 track vinyl EP, in a
numbered/limited edition, and bundled with access to 2 exclusive
Poly Cut/Digital tracks, only ever available via the access
provided through ownership of this record.
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Formed in Bristol, 4-piece LICE have become one of UK experimental rock’s most inventive and ambitious outliers. Their second album Third Time At The Beach – a three-part epic exploring our struggle to better understand the world around us – arrives on the 20th September via AD 93. Darting between minimalism, rock, techno and more, it sends us hurtling us through time and space: featuring a cast of astronauts, cavemen and dinosaurs.
Tracklist
1.1Unscrewed
1.2White Tubes
1.3Red Fibres
1.4To The Basket
1.5Wrapped In A Sheet
1.6Scenes From The Desert
1.7Mown In Circles
1.8Fatigued, Confused
1.9Third Time At The Beach
1.10The Dance
Listen: https://listen.k7.com/dac8d9f4-9f48-40ed-a413-858ecbf291e2
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1.1Unscrewed
1.2White Tubes
1.3Red Fibres
1.4To The Basket
1.5Wrapped In A Sheet
1.6Scenes From The Desert
1.7Mown In Circles
1.8Fatigued, Confused
1.9Third Time At The Beach
1.10The Dance
Listen: https://listen.k7.com/dac8d9f4-9f48-40ed-a413-858ecbf291e2
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Pornbugs & Frink - See Through My Eyes
2
Pornbugs & Frink - See Through My Eyes (Miroloja Remix)
3
Pornbugs & Frink - Sigma (Vinyl Only)
4
Pornbugs & Frink - Sigma (Roger Gerressen Remix) (Vinyl Only)
2024 Repress
Special remarks: 2 VINYL ONLY TRACKS // 180G VINYL // PRINTED KRAFTPACK SLEEVE
Tracklist 12":
A1 See Through My Eyes
A2 See Through My Eyes (Miroloja Remix)
B1 Sigma (Vinyl Only)
B2 Sigma (Roger Gerressen Remix) (Vinyl Only)
Next up for Pornbugs is a collaboration project with Frink – ‘See Through My Eyes’. Remix support comes from Miroloja and Roger Gerressen.
DJ and production duo Pornbugs have been blasing a trail since 2005 and set up the label
Bondage-Music not long after to showcase their sound and the talented House artists around them. Frink is the epitome of underground. A talented artist with a steadfast fanbase that releases banger after banger with integrity and soul.
‘See Through My Eyes’ is a solid slice of contemporary house music. Deeply hypnotic and wildly addictive, its vibey bass, scattergun percussions and icy, cinematic pads feel like an warm audio blanket on a cold winters night. On the remix, Miroloja Strips away at the layers for a deeper groove.
‘Sigma’ sees the triplet explore the tribal side of House. Rubber bass wraps around the opening tribal framework and develops into a classy deep houser with bags of soul. Roger Gerresen takes the baton and runs on the remix. Dubbing out the stabs for an icy, hypnotic journey. Perfect for the early morning hours after a long club night!
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A1 See Through My Eyes
A2 See Through My Eyes (Miroloja Remix)
B1 Sigma (Vinyl Only)
B2 Sigma (Roger Gerressen Remix) (Vinyl Only)
Next up for Pornbugs is a collaboration project with Frink – ‘See Through My Eyes’. Remix support comes from Miroloja and Roger Gerressen.
DJ and production duo Pornbugs have been blasing a trail since 2005 and set up the label
Bondage-Music not long after to showcase their sound and the talented House artists around them. Frink is the epitome of underground. A talented artist with a steadfast fanbase that releases banger after banger with integrity and soul.
‘See Through My Eyes’ is a solid slice of contemporary house music. Deeply hypnotic and wildly addictive, its vibey bass, scattergun percussions and icy, cinematic pads feel like an warm audio blanket on a cold winters night. On the remix, Miroloja Strips away at the layers for a deeper groove.
‘Sigma’ sees the triplet explore the tribal side of House. Rubber bass wraps around the opening tribal framework and develops into a classy deep houser with bags of soul. Roger Gerresen takes the baton and runs on the remix. Dubbing out the stabs for an icy, hypnotic journey. Perfect for the early morning hours after a long club night!
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Label:InFiné
Cat-No:IF1094CD
Release-Date:13.12.2024
Genre:Electronic, Electronica
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Label:InFiné
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Genre:Electronic, Electronica
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Murcof - Going Home (IRCAM version)
2
Murcof - All These Worlds Part. I
3
Murcof - All These Worlds Part. II
4
Murcof - Tomorrow Part. II
5
Murcof - They Glow
6
Murcof - Enemy
7
Murcof - Fight
territories : ww -fr -benelux -uk
Genre: Electronic, Experimental
Tracklist
01_Going Home (IRCAM version)
02_All These Worlds Part. I
03_All These Worlds Part. II
04_Tomorrow Part. II
05_They Glow
06_Enemy
07_Fight
Twin Color - Vol 1 marks the grand return of Murcof to producing a full-length album in all its glory and generosity, nearly two decades after the release of Cosmos in 2007. Celebrated for his classical, minimalist textures and unique soundscapes, Murcof has established himself as a master of modern ambient music alongside Tim Hecker, Alva Noto, and Johann Johannsson. With this new album, Murcof takes a bold step forward, embracing a distinctly cinematic and dystopian narrative influenced by the great science fiction films of the 1980s. This new direction immerses the listener in atmospheres that are at times dark, at times filled with nostalgic brightness, drawing inspiration from post-punk and synth-wave, while partially reconnecting with his early experiments with the Nortec Collective.
Premiered at Mutek Montréal in August 2024, Twin Color is also an unprecedented audiovisual performance, created in collaboration with Simon Geilfus, based in Brussels, who has nourished and colored the album’s production. This immersive performance, conceived in the IRCAM studios in Paris in 2022, unfolds the album's tracks against a backdrop of moving natural landscapes, as mysterious as they are fascinating, highlighted in the album's visual elements.
Twin Color - Vol 1 will be available in vinyl, CD, and digital formats, each with track listings adapted to the listening experience. This album reaffirms Murcof’s unique sonic signature, blending analog synthesizers with modern production techniques to create a multisensory experience, propelling Murcof into an exciting new decade.
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Genre: Electronic, Experimental
Tracklist
01_Going Home (IRCAM version)
02_All These Worlds Part. I
03_All These Worlds Part. II
04_Tomorrow Part. II
05_They Glow
06_Enemy
07_Fight
Twin Color - Vol 1 marks the grand return of Murcof to producing a full-length album in all its glory and generosity, nearly two decades after the release of Cosmos in 2007. Celebrated for his classical, minimalist textures and unique soundscapes, Murcof has established himself as a master of modern ambient music alongside Tim Hecker, Alva Noto, and Johann Johannsson. With this new album, Murcof takes a bold step forward, embracing a distinctly cinematic and dystopian narrative influenced by the great science fiction films of the 1980s. This new direction immerses the listener in atmospheres that are at times dark, at times filled with nostalgic brightness, drawing inspiration from post-punk and synth-wave, while partially reconnecting with his early experiments with the Nortec Collective.
Premiered at Mutek Montréal in August 2024, Twin Color is also an unprecedented audiovisual performance, created in collaboration with Simon Geilfus, based in Brussels, who has nourished and colored the album’s production. This immersive performance, conceived in the IRCAM studios in Paris in 2022, unfolds the album's tracks against a backdrop of moving natural landscapes, as mysterious as they are fascinating, highlighted in the album's visual elements.
Twin Color - Vol 1 will be available in vinyl, CD, and digital formats, each with track listings adapted to the listening experience. This album reaffirms Murcof’s unique sonic signature, blending analog synthesizers with modern production techniques to create a multisensory experience, propelling Murcof into an exciting new decade.
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Exos - Dark Light 05:09
2
Exos - Fire Chant 04:30
3
Exos - Grátt Silfur 04:41
4
Exos - Green Light 05:11
5
Exos - Ráðabrugg 05:31
6
Exos - Ruff Cut (Digi Bonus) 05:41
7
Exos - Only One Way (Digi Bonus) 05:02
8
Exos - Everyday (Digi Bonus) 04:59
Territories: World excl. UK
FORMAT 2025 repress, 12" vinyl, generic sleeve, dl card
TRACKLIST
1. / A1 Dark Light 05:09
2. / A2 Fire Chant 04:30
3. / A3 Grátt Silfur 04:41
4. / B1 Green Light 05:11
5. / B2 Ráðabrugg 05:31
6. / DX1 Ruff Cut (Digi Bonus) 05:41
7. / DX2 Only One Way (Digi Bonus) 05:02
8. / DX3 Everyday (Digi Bonus) 04:59
Growing up on the north Atlantic island of Iceland bestows one with an unusual and often intense relationship with light and colour: Summers come with endless days, Winters with scant sunlight yet increased sightings of the Aurora Borealis; the mysterious and awe-inspiring glow across the sky. Channelling these energies, Exos
comes to Tresor with his Green Light EP, a five-track collection of the sort of spectrally rich techno synonymous with the Northman’s 27-year career.
Across the EP, the five tracks fizz and pulsate driving ever forward, making the release’s title a three-way play on words referencing the continuous travelling of photons, the verdant warping of the Northern Lights, and the universal colour for Go, for forward propulsion. Smart wordplay can also be found in titles like Grátt Silfur, a term in Íslenska (literally “grey sliver”) which signifies a tension between two parties, further extending the colour metaphor and dark/light dichotomy found elsewhere.
The digital release comes with three extra tracks that continue the dynamic energy, pushed along by the same shifting, mutating force where the music often feels like voices calling out from the darkness or the shimmer of light as the sun rises across the horizon.
Green Light EP continues this year’s blazing return from an artist who, similar to his output, is never stagnant: ever changing form yet ever moving forward.
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FORMAT 2025 repress, 12" vinyl, generic sleeve, dl card
TRACKLIST
1. / A1 Dark Light 05:09
2. / A2 Fire Chant 04:30
3. / A3 Grátt Silfur 04:41
4. / B1 Green Light 05:11
5. / B2 Ráðabrugg 05:31
6. / DX1 Ruff Cut (Digi Bonus) 05:41
7. / DX2 Only One Way (Digi Bonus) 05:02
8. / DX3 Everyday (Digi Bonus) 04:59
Growing up on the north Atlantic island of Iceland bestows one with an unusual and often intense relationship with light and colour: Summers come with endless days, Winters with scant sunlight yet increased sightings of the Aurora Borealis; the mysterious and awe-inspiring glow across the sky. Channelling these energies, Exos
comes to Tresor with his Green Light EP, a five-track collection of the sort of spectrally rich techno synonymous with the Northman’s 27-year career.
Across the EP, the five tracks fizz and pulsate driving ever forward, making the release’s title a three-way play on words referencing the continuous travelling of photons, the verdant warping of the Northern Lights, and the universal colour for Go, for forward propulsion. Smart wordplay can also be found in titles like Grátt Silfur, a term in Íslenska (literally “grey sliver”) which signifies a tension between two parties, further extending the colour metaphor and dark/light dichotomy found elsewhere.
The digital release comes with three extra tracks that continue the dynamic energy, pushed along by the same shifting, mutating force where the music often feels like voices calling out from the darkness or the shimmer of light as the sun rises across the horizon.
Green Light EP continues this year’s blazing return from an artist who, similar to his output, is never stagnant: ever changing form yet ever moving forward.
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Ken Ishii - A1. Into The Inside (2024 Remaster)
2
Ken Ishii - A2. Fading Sky (2024 Remaster)
3
Ken Ishii - A3. Non Essential (2024 Remaster)
4
Ken Ishii - B1. Finite Time (2024 Remaster)
5
Ken Ishii - B2. Interjection (2024 Remaster)
6
Ken Ishii - B3. Scene One (2024 Remaster)
LP 180g Heavyweight vinyl, Remastered, with original track-list available on vinyl for the first time
"Ken Ishii has risen to be one of techno's biggest names" Bandcamp Daily
"A pivotal moment in the history of techno, ambient and electronic music from Japan. An important milestone in a journey to explore the endless possibilities of music and a precious result of our passion and adventure at the time" Manabu Yamazaki (Sublime Records)
GENRE: Techno, Ambient
Tracklist:
1. Into The Inside (2024 Remaster)
2. Fading Sky (2024 Remaster)
3. Non Essential (2024 Remaster)
Side B
1. Finite Time (2024 Remaster)
2. Interjection (2024 Remaster)
3. Scene One (2024 Remaster)
New liner notes by Martyn Pepperell
The musician and DJ Ken Ishii sits right at the pinnacle of techno's most noteworthy, but although a game changer for the artist personally - and for Japanese electronic music in general - his 1994 album 'Reference to Difference' is something of an unsung gem today.
Now reissued and remastered, released to mark the 30th anniversary of Musicmine / Sublime Records, and available on vinyl with its original track-list for the first time, this stunning, lesser-known classic is ripe for rediscovery.
Born 1970 in Sapporo, Ishii was introduced to electronic music at a young age through arcade games, and Japanese and German pioneers like Yellow Magic Orchestra, Isao Tomita and Kraftwerk. During his teens, he absorbed new wave, synth-pop, EBM and industrial, before making a life-changing discovery of Detroit techno in the late 80s.
As the 1990s dawned, so did his introduction to Black Dog Productions and Warp Records' Artificial Intelligence compilations. Blown away by the emerging British and American IDM, braindance, and ambient techno movements, he quickly folded their influence into his still-developing but cultivated aesthetic.
A futuristic confluence of unplaceable ambient atmospheres, space age techno, IDM and minimalist composition, 'Reference To Difference' unfolds as an effortless series of exercises in pristine synth textures, robust man/machine rhythm and understated melodies. It teleports the listener back to a golden moment in the mid-1990s, when a dedicated generation rose out of Tokyo's storied clubs and took the innovation, energy, and creativity of Japan's unique techno culture to the world.
Opened in 1993, Maniac Love was a new nightclub where Manabu Yamazaki aka DJ Yama promoted the Sublime parties, which soon became a crucial hub within the burgeoning Tokyo underground. It was here where Yamazaki rubbed shoulders with peers including Ishii and Susumu Yokota, and the trio's future became intertwined.
Much like Ishii, the late Susumu Yokota began his musical career by reaching out to Europe. Not long before Ishii released his debut longplayer 'Garden On The Palm' through Belgium's R&S, Yokota released his debut LP 'The Frankfurt-Tokyo Connection' through Harthouse, the German label co-founded by Sven Väth. In the wake of both records' overseas success, Ishii and Yokota set a benchmark for techno in Japan.
By 1993, as they both became in-demand producers and DJs, it felt like their dreams were coming true. Through talking with Ishii and Yokota, Yamazaki became emboldened to transform Sublime into a record label.
Soon after, Yamazaki partnered with Hideoki Amano, who was on the verge of founding Musicmine, a now respected and longstanding independent Japanese music company. As Yamazaki tells it, Amano helped him turn his dream into a reality: Sublime Records.
For Musicmine and Sublime Records' inaugural album releases, Yamazaki and Amano approached both Ishii and Yokota, resulting in the simultaneous drop of 'Reference To Difference' and 'Acid Mt. Fuji' respectively, on June 29th 1994.
Yamazaki remembered 'Reference To Difference' being well received by DJs, listeners, record store buyers and journalists, stating "people were excited by this new wave of music coming out of Japan, and had high praise for its unique sound."
With the pair of LPs further stamping Japan on the contemporary musical globe, the scene was beginning to boom at home too. Specialist record stores, and club music magazines like Ele-King and Loud spread the word, and in the wake of Maniac Love's impact, new nightclubs like the legendary Liquid Room were opening up, bringing a steady stream of world-famous DJs to the Japanese capital.
"Without a doubt, I think the arrival of Ken Ishii was a major turning point for the Japanese music industry in the 1990s," Amano reflected. "Nowadays, the Western club music scene is rediscovering Japanese techno from the 1990s, and digging our music is a common sight, but before Ken Ishii, no Japanese DJ was in sync with the global club music scene. He was the catalyst."
"Looking back, I can tell it was meaningful that this was one of the first techno albums by a Japanese artist that was released on a Japanese label," Ishii reflects. "Maybe I did something that bridged between old school Japanese electronic music and 'new school' techno in line with the Detroit sound with this record" he adds, in modest understatement.
The new liner notes were written Martyn Pepperell, a well-regarded music journalist who has covered Susumu Yokota for Wax Poetics and Midori Takada for Dazed, amongst numerous other articles.
Ken Ishi DJ dates:
Fri 14 June Tokyo, Japan : MUSICMINE 30th Anniversary @ WWW
Sat 15 June Nagano Pref, Japan : Re:birth Festival 2024 @ Kurumayama-Kogen Skypark Resort
Sat 22 June Tbilisi, Georgia : Tbilisi Open Air (Khidi Stage) @ Lisi Wonderland
Fri 12 July Tokyo, Japan : TECHNOH LAB. @ Suigian (*Non+techno performance with Manjiro Tatsumi)
Fri 12 July Tokyo, Japan : @ Vent
Fri 26 July Tokyo, Japan : @ Shinjuku Loft
Sun 28 July Naeba, Japan : @ Fuji Rock Festival
Sat 31 August Amsterdam, The Netherlands : Wooferland 2024 @ Houtrak Halfweg
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"Ken Ishii has risen to be one of techno's biggest names" Bandcamp Daily
"A pivotal moment in the history of techno, ambient and electronic music from Japan. An important milestone in a journey to explore the endless possibilities of music and a precious result of our passion and adventure at the time" Manabu Yamazaki (Sublime Records)
GENRE: Techno, Ambient
Tracklist:
1. Into The Inside (2024 Remaster)
2. Fading Sky (2024 Remaster)
3. Non Essential (2024 Remaster)
Side B
1. Finite Time (2024 Remaster)
2. Interjection (2024 Remaster)
3. Scene One (2024 Remaster)
New liner notes by Martyn Pepperell
The musician and DJ Ken Ishii sits right at the pinnacle of techno's most noteworthy, but although a game changer for the artist personally - and for Japanese electronic music in general - his 1994 album 'Reference to Difference' is something of an unsung gem today.
Now reissued and remastered, released to mark the 30th anniversary of Musicmine / Sublime Records, and available on vinyl with its original track-list for the first time, this stunning, lesser-known classic is ripe for rediscovery.
Born 1970 in Sapporo, Ishii was introduced to electronic music at a young age through arcade games, and Japanese and German pioneers like Yellow Magic Orchestra, Isao Tomita and Kraftwerk. During his teens, he absorbed new wave, synth-pop, EBM and industrial, before making a life-changing discovery of Detroit techno in the late 80s.
As the 1990s dawned, so did his introduction to Black Dog Productions and Warp Records' Artificial Intelligence compilations. Blown away by the emerging British and American IDM, braindance, and ambient techno movements, he quickly folded their influence into his still-developing but cultivated aesthetic.
A futuristic confluence of unplaceable ambient atmospheres, space age techno, IDM and minimalist composition, 'Reference To Difference' unfolds as an effortless series of exercises in pristine synth textures, robust man/machine rhythm and understated melodies. It teleports the listener back to a golden moment in the mid-1990s, when a dedicated generation rose out of Tokyo's storied clubs and took the innovation, energy, and creativity of Japan's unique techno culture to the world.
Opened in 1993, Maniac Love was a new nightclub where Manabu Yamazaki aka DJ Yama promoted the Sublime parties, which soon became a crucial hub within the burgeoning Tokyo underground. It was here where Yamazaki rubbed shoulders with peers including Ishii and Susumu Yokota, and the trio's future became intertwined.
Much like Ishii, the late Susumu Yokota began his musical career by reaching out to Europe. Not long before Ishii released his debut longplayer 'Garden On The Palm' through Belgium's R&S, Yokota released his debut LP 'The Frankfurt-Tokyo Connection' through Harthouse, the German label co-founded by Sven Väth. In the wake of both records' overseas success, Ishii and Yokota set a benchmark for techno in Japan.
By 1993, as they both became in-demand producers and DJs, it felt like their dreams were coming true. Through talking with Ishii and Yokota, Yamazaki became emboldened to transform Sublime into a record label.
Soon after, Yamazaki partnered with Hideoki Amano, who was on the verge of founding Musicmine, a now respected and longstanding independent Japanese music company. As Yamazaki tells it, Amano helped him turn his dream into a reality: Sublime Records.
For Musicmine and Sublime Records' inaugural album releases, Yamazaki and Amano approached both Ishii and Yokota, resulting in the simultaneous drop of 'Reference To Difference' and 'Acid Mt. Fuji' respectively, on June 29th 1994.
Yamazaki remembered 'Reference To Difference' being well received by DJs, listeners, record store buyers and journalists, stating "people were excited by this new wave of music coming out of Japan, and had high praise for its unique sound."
With the pair of LPs further stamping Japan on the contemporary musical globe, the scene was beginning to boom at home too. Specialist record stores, and club music magazines like Ele-King and Loud spread the word, and in the wake of Maniac Love's impact, new nightclubs like the legendary Liquid Room were opening up, bringing a steady stream of world-famous DJs to the Japanese capital.
"Without a doubt, I think the arrival of Ken Ishii was a major turning point for the Japanese music industry in the 1990s," Amano reflected. "Nowadays, the Western club music scene is rediscovering Japanese techno from the 1990s, and digging our music is a common sight, but before Ken Ishii, no Japanese DJ was in sync with the global club music scene. He was the catalyst."
"Looking back, I can tell it was meaningful that this was one of the first techno albums by a Japanese artist that was released on a Japanese label," Ishii reflects. "Maybe I did something that bridged between old school Japanese electronic music and 'new school' techno in line with the Detroit sound with this record" he adds, in modest understatement.
The new liner notes were written Martyn Pepperell, a well-regarded music journalist who has covered Susumu Yokota for Wax Poetics and Midori Takada for Dazed, amongst numerous other articles.
Ken Ishi DJ dates:
Fri 14 June Tokyo, Japan : MUSICMINE 30th Anniversary @ WWW
Sat 15 June Nagano Pref, Japan : Re:birth Festival 2024 @ Kurumayama-Kogen Skypark Resort
Sat 22 June Tbilisi, Georgia : Tbilisi Open Air (Khidi Stage) @ Lisi Wonderland
Fri 12 July Tokyo, Japan : TECHNOH LAB. @ Suigian (*Non+techno performance with Manjiro Tatsumi)
Fri 12 July Tokyo, Japan : @ Vent
Fri 26 July Tokyo, Japan : @ Shinjuku Loft
Sun 28 July Naeba, Japan : @ Fuji Rock Festival
Sat 31 August Amsterdam, The Netherlands : Wooferland 2024 @ Houtrak Halfweg
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