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Originally released in 2012, Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away captures a defining early chapter in Freddie Gibbs' rise, pairing his unfiltered street narratives with Statik Selektah's raw, boom-bap-driven production. Stripped of excess and heavy on realism, the project reflects an era where Gibbs' sharp lyricism and moral tension took center stage.

The original seven-track lineup features a strong cast of underground heavyweights including Slaine, Daz Dillinger, Reks, PUSH! Montana, Termanology, Fred The Godson, Trae Tha Truth, Smoke DZA, and Chace Infinite-anchoring the album firmly in the early 2010s hip-hop underground.

This limited edition vinyl reissue expands the original release with three bonus tracks: "Carry On" featuring Joey Ba-da$$, "Serve Or Get Served" (available on vinyl for the first time ever), and "Crushin' Feelings." Featuring brand new artwork by Alejandro Torrecilla and mastered for vinyl by Davide "Bassi Maestro" Bassi, this edition stands as an es-sential archival release for fans of Freddie Gibbs, Statik Selektah, and uncompromising hip-hop.

Tracklisting

A1. Intro (feat. Slaine)
A2. Lord Giveth Lord Taketh Away
A3. Rap Money (feat. Daz)
A4. Affiliated (feat. Reks & PUSH! Montana)
A5. Wild Style (feat. Termanology & Fred The Godson)

B1. Already (feat. Trae Tha Truth)
B2. Keep It Warm For Ya (feat. Smoke DZA & Chace Infinite)
B3. Carry On (feat. Joey Bada$$)
B4. Serve Or Get Served


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WHITE MARBLE vinyl

Hip Hop's golden era constituent, Queens' native, the godfather of Mafioso rap, legendary and influential emcee, Kool G Rap, broke out in the late 80s and early 90s as one half of the duo with DJ Polo. Together, Kool G Rap and DJ Polo released three undisputed classic albums; beginning with their debut album, Road To The Riches (1989), Wanted: Dead or Alive (1990) and Live and Let Die (1992).

Simultaneously, G Rap and DJ Polo gained notoriety as members of the Juice Crew, whose noteworthy membership includes DJ Marley Marl, Big Daddy Kane, Masta Ace and Roxanne Shante At the height of hip-hop's golden age, The Juice Crew was the definition of innovative and not only influenced the culture as a whole (style, lyricism, creativity), but also impressed the importance of style, substance and technique upon the next wave of street ambassadors.

After a successful run with DJ Polo and the Juice Crew, G Rap embarked on a solo-career, with his solo debut, 4, 5, 6, (1995), which was preceded by Roots of Evil (1998) and The Giancana Story (2002). Since then, we've only been in-termittingly blessed by bodies of work from the Kool Genius Of Rap; Half a Klip (2008), Riches, Royalty, Respect (2011), Return Of The Don (2017) and Son Of G Rap with 38 Spesh (2018).

Now, the recent National Hip-Hop Museum inductee returns with his first solo-album in
five-years with Last Of A Dying Breed, entirely produced by Domingo, which features collaborations with AZ, NEMS, Vado, 38 Spesh, Royal Flush and Big Daddy Kane; with production supplied by Domingo. Kool G Rap's "Last Of A Dy-ing Breed" is now available on limited edition vinyl, digipack CD and cassette.

Tracklisting
A1. Last Of A Dying Breed (feat. Jigsaw)
A2. Scared Money (feat. General Vee)
A3. Never Be (feat. Royal Flush,Vado & Folkland Los)
A4. Fly Til I Die (feat. Big Daddy Kane)
A5. Critical (feat. Nems)

B1. Born Hustler (feat. 38 Spesh, AZ & General Vee)
B2. Official
B3. Donald Goines
B4. Million Reasons (feat. Al Skratch)
B5. Winning Hand (feat. Lil Dee & Alicia Renee a.k.a Blue Eyes)


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After decades deep in the game, few names carry the same weight as D.I.T.C. veteran O.C. and East New York's own PF Cuttin, the DJ and producer behind countless underground classics. Long respected for their consistency and craftsmanship, the two finally joined forces for Opium - a nine-track masterclass that channels the essence of true-school hip-hop.

Originally released to remind heads of what the real sound of the streets was, Opium plays like a time capsule from the era of block parties, 40s, and cipher sessions on the corner - where bars mattered and the beats hit hard. PF Cuttin's rugged, sample-driven production perfectly complements O.C.'s sharp lyricism and timeless flow, delivering a record that bridges nostalgia with enduring relevance.

Reissued in 2025 with the same iconic artwork by Scarful, this edition celebrates a collaboration that captures the raw soul of New York hip-hop - pure, uncut, and eternal.

Tracklisting

1. Sit Yourself Down
2. Moonshine
3. Beneath The Planet Apes
4. 88
5. Easy Work
6. Get In Line
7. Higher Learning
8. O.P.M. (feat. The Real Shakar)
9. Searching


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A long-overdue vinyl reissue for this underground gem from the Bronx! Originally released in the late '90s, Ghetto Chronicle Daily stands as a timeless snapshot of New York street rap in its rawest form - a true reflection of the city's golden era grit and lyrical craftsmanship.

The Money Boss Players - made up of Big Ah (RIP), Lord Tariq, Tre Bag, Eddie Cheeba, C-Dubb, and legendary producer Minnesota - were key figures in shaping that unmistakable Bronx sound. Their chemistry was electric: sharp lyricism, vivid street storytelling, and cinematic beats that carried the DNA of hip-hop's golden age.

This first-ever vinyl reissue brings this underground classic back to the masses in its full glory and goes a step further with bonus tracks previously unreleased on vinyl, including "Drug War Rages" and "Same Shit" - raw, unfiltered cuts that capture the crew at their most authentic. Also included is "White Chalk Pt. 2", featuring none other than The Notorious B.I.G., a rare collaboration that cements the group's deep roots in the East Coast rap lineage.

Since the original release, members of Money Boss Players have continued to carve their own lanes - with Eddie Cheeba and Tray Bag evolving into Boss Money, and Lord Tariq making his mark as a solo artist. In recent years, Bronx rapper Yung JB has joined the fold, carrying the Boss legacy into a new generation.

Now, more than two decades later, Ghetto Chronicle Daily returns to turntables worldwide - remastered and pressed with care for true heads and collectors alike. A must-have piece of hip-hop history, finally on wax where it belongs.

Design & layout by Mr. Krum

Mastered for vinyl by Davide "Bassi Maestro" Bassi @ Scala B, Milano (Italy)

Tracklisting

A1. Ghetto Chronicle Daily
A2. Use To Fear Death
A3. Drug War Rages
A4. Saturday Night, Sunday Morning
A5. What U Saying

B1. Nighty Night
B2. Stick N Step
B3. Death of A Salesman
B4. White Chalk Pt. (feat. Biggie Smalls)
B5. Same Shit


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Iconic hip-hop duo The High & Mighty, composed of rapper Mr. Eon and producer DJ Mighty Mi, make their long-awaited return with Sound of Market, their first studio album in over twenty years. The release marks a powerful comeback for one of underground hip-hop's most celebrated duos - a project steeped in nostalgia, boom-bap grit, and the timeless energy of East Coast rap.

Named in honor of Sound of Market Street, the legendary Philadelphia record store that served as a hub for crate diggers, DJs, and hip-hop heads for decades, the album pays homage to the culture that shaped The High & Mighty's sound and identity. Much like the store itself, the record celebrates deep cuts, rare finds, and the shared love of vinyl that connects generations of hip-hop fans.

Across 17 tracks, Sound of Market revives the duo's trademark wit and sharp lyricism while showcasing an impressive lineup of collaborators, including Kool Keith, The Alchemist, Your Old Droog, Large Professor, O.C., Chubb Rock, King T, Skillz, and many more. The result is a cohesive, sample-driven experience that bridges the classic and contemporary - reaffirming The High & Mighty's status as true architects of independent hip-hop.

From the opening anthem "Two Man Crew" and the surreal swagger of "Pinky Tuskadero" with Kool Keith, to the cinematic boom of "Mighty's Big 5 (Live from The Palestra)", the record moves effortlessly through sharp lyricism, layered production, and a shared reverence for the foundations of the genre. Sound of Market is both a return and a reminder - a record that feels timeless in its authenticity.

Tracklisting

Two Man Crew
Zounds
Pinky Tuskadero (feat. Kool Keith)
Sixers & Squires (feat. Skillz)
Super Sound (feat. Breeze Brewin)
The Rose Bowl (feat. The Alchemist & Your Old Droog)
Dubbs Up (feat. King T)
PRISM (feat. Large Professor & Tash)
Mighty's Big 5 (Live from The Palestra)
Most In-Outs (feat. Cage)
I. Goldberg (feat. MC Serch & Sadat X)
Funk 'O Mart (feat. Chubb Rock)
Spaceport (feat. Chill Rob G & Copywrite)
Highest Degree (feat. O.C.)
Two High Whiteys
Rap Individuals (feat. Artifacts)
Be Excited (feat. Esoteric)




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Iconic hip-hop duo The High & Mighty, composed of rapper Mr. Eon and producer DJ Mighty Mi, make their long-awaited return with Sound of Market, their first studio album in over twenty years. The release marks a powerful comeback for one of underground hip-hop's most celebrated duos - a project steeped in nostalgia, boom-bap grit, and the timeless energy of East Coast rap.

Named in honor of Sound of Market Street, the legendary Philadelphia record store that served as a hub for crate diggers, DJs, and hip-hop heads for decades, the album pays homage to the culture that shaped The High & Mighty's sound and identity. Much like the store itself, the record celebrates deep cuts, rare finds, and the shared love of vinyl that connects generations of hip-hop fans.

Across 17 tracks, Sound of Market revives the duo's trademark wit and sharp lyricism while showcasing an impressive lineup of collaborators, including Kool Keith, The Alchemist, Your Old Droog, Large Professor, O.C., Chubb Rock, King T, Skillz, and many more. The result is a cohesive, sample-driven experience that bridges the classic and contemporary - reaffirming The High & Mighty's status as true architects of independent hip-hop.

From the opening anthem "Two Man Crew" and the surreal swagger of "Pinky Tuskadero" with Kool Keith, to the cinematic boom of "Mighty's Big 5 (Live from The Palestra)", the record moves effortlessly through sharp lyricism, layered production, and a shared reverence for the foundations of the genre. Sound of Market is both a return and a reminder - a record that feels timeless in its authenticity.

Tracklisting

Two Man Crew
Zounds
Pinky Tuskadero (feat. Kool Keith)
Sixers & Squires (feat. Skillz)
Super Sound (feat. Breeze Brewin)
The Rose Bowl (feat. The Alchemist & Your Old Droog)
Dubbs Up (feat. King T)
PRISM (feat. Large Professor & Tash)
Mighty's Big 5 (Live from The Palestra)
Most In-Outs (feat. Cage)
I. Goldberg (feat. MC Serch & Sadat X)
Funk 'O Mart (feat. Chubb Rock)
Spaceport (feat. Chill Rob G & Copywrite)
Highest Degree (feat. O.C.)
Two High Whiteys
Rap Individuals (feat. Artifacts)
Be Excited (feat. Esoteric)




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Two of the most respected voices in the underground connect for a heavyweight collaboration that's been a long time coming - BULLETPROOF CHICKEN is out now!

CRIMEAPPLE, the bilingual New Jersey spitter known for razor-sharp wordplay and a steady run of cult-favorite projects like Aguardiente and his collaborations with DJ Muggs, cementing his spot as a force in modern hip-hop.

On the boards, V DON has become a staple for his signature dark, cinematic production style. From Harlem to the world, he's laced tracks for the likes of Boldy James, Estee Nack, A$AP Rocky, Dave East, Benny The Butcher among several otehrs, while also building his own lane with the underground classics like Omerta and his Deutsche Marks and Blue Note series with Willie The Kid. His beats balance grit and atmosphere, making him one of the most sought-after producers in the underground and beyond.

With BULLETPROOF CHICKEN, the two bring their worlds together - sharp rhymes, moody textures, and guest appearances from T.F, Bruiser Wolf, and Primo Profit only add more weight. This album is a testament to where both artists are right now, rising higher with every drop, carrying the underground to new levels.

Tracklisting

Scrape The Pot
Railroad Avenue
Victor Charlie
4.99 Special
Groundhogs Day (feat. T.F)
Brazil (feat. Primo Profit)
8 Wings (feat. Bruiser Wolf)
Ocean Drive
Bulletproof Chicken
Clientele Freestyle
Fluegame
Scooby Sweaters



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Two of the most respected voices in the underground connect for a heavyweight collaboration that's been a long time coming - BULLETPROOF CHICKEN is out now!

CRIMEAPPLE, the bilingual New Jersey spitter known for razor-sharp wordplay and a steady run of cult-favorite projects like Aguardiente and his collaborations with DJ Muggs, cementing his spot as a force in modern hip-hop.

On the boards, V DON has become a staple for his signature dark, cinematic production style. From Harlem to the world, he's laced tracks for the likes of Boldy James, Estee Nack, A$AP Rocky, Dave East, Benny The Butcher among several otehrs, while also building his own lane with the underground classics like Omerta and his Deutsche Marks and Blue Note series with Willie The Kid. His beats balance grit and atmosphere, making him one of the most sought-after producers in the underground and beyond.

With BULLETPROOF CHICKEN, the two bring their worlds together - sharp rhymes, moody textures, and guest appearances from T.F, Bruiser Wolf, and Primo Profit only add more weight. This album is a testament to where both artists are right now, rising higher with every drop, carrying the underground to new levels.

Tracklisting

Scrape The Pot
Railroad Avenue
Victor Charlie
4.99 Special
Groundhogs Day (feat. T.F)
Brazil (feat. Primo Profit)
8 Wings (feat. Bruiser Wolf)
Ocean Drive
Bulletproof Chicken
Clientele Freestyle
Fluegame
Scooby Sweaters



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Knowledge The Pirate returns with a powerful new statement with his new album, The Round Table, which is now available. The Round Table is produced in its entirety by longtime collaborator and legend Roc Marciano through his Pimpire International imprint.

With roots in New York's revered '90s hip-hop scene, Knowledge The Pirate has steadily built a reputation as one of the genre's most consistent and authentic voices. A frequent Roc Marci collaborator and key figure in the modern un-derground renaissance, Knowledge fuses golden-age grit with new wave innovation-bridging generations while stay-ing firmly rooted in New York's timeless sound.

Since his 2018 debut Flintlock, Knowledge has carved a lane entirely his own through his label Treasure Chest Enter-tainment, Inc. With five acclaimed projects under his belt, including the recent 5lbs of Pressure, he continues to deliver unfiltered street wisdom and personal reflection in every bar.

The Round Table stands as a testament to his evolution-an uncompromising body of work laced with Roc Marciano's signature production and Knowledge's lived-in lyricism. It's not just a record-it's a meeting of the minds, an audio council of kings.

"The Round Table is cinematic storytelling, teaching street knowledge, eating etiquette that will save your life" Knowledge professes. "This album is like an Honorable Elijah Muhammad book; How To Eat To Live. Produced fully by the true creator of the new wave sound, Roc Marciano, you are all invited to a seat at The Round Table; and break bread with the true Godfathers of this new wave rap renaissance."

Tracklisting
1. Eating Etiquette
2. Golden Rules
3. Takes A Ten
4. The Outfit (feat. Roc Marciano)
5. Magic & Kareem
6. Addicted To Danger
7. Ride Wit A P
8. Food For Thought
9. Forks And Knives
10. Gut Feeling
11. 1 On Me
12. Young Thugs
13. Servitude


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Knowledge The Pirate returns with a powerful new statement with his new album, The Round Table, which is now available. The Round Table is produced in its entirety by longtime collaborator and legend Roc Marciano through his Pimpire International imprint.

With roots in New York's revered '90s hip-hop scene, Knowledge The Pirate has steadily built a reputation as one of the genre's most consistent and authentic voices. A frequent Roc Marci collaborator and key figure in the modern un-derground renaissance, Knowledge fuses golden-age grit with new wave innovation-bridging generations while stay-ing firmly rooted in New York's timeless sound.

Since his 2018 debut Flintlock, Knowledge has carved a lane entirely his own through his label Treasure Chest Enter-tainment, Inc. With five acclaimed projects under his belt, including the recent 5lbs of Pressure, he continues to deliver unfiltered street wisdom and personal reflection in every bar.

The Round Table stands as a testament to his evolution-an uncompromising body of work laced with Roc Marciano's signature production and Knowledge's lived-in lyricism. It's not just a record-it's a meeting of the minds, an audio council of kings.

"The Round Table is cinematic storytelling, teaching street knowledge, eating etiquette that will save your life" Knowledge professes. "This album is like an Honorable Elijah Muhammad book; How To Eat To Live. Produced fully by the true creator of the new wave sound, Roc Marciano, you are all invited to a seat at The Round Table; and break bread with the true Godfathers of this new wave rap renaissance."

Tracklisting
1. Eating Etiquette
2. Golden Rules
3. Takes A Ten
4. The Outfit (feat. Roc Marciano)
5. Magic & Kareem
6. Addicted To Danger
7. Ride Wit A P
8. Food For Thought
9. Forks And Knives
10. Gut Feeling
11. 1 On Me
12. Young Thugs
13. Servitude


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For the first time ever, The Commi$$ioner Vol. 1 & 2 by Kool Keith lands on wax. A cult classic across underground hip-hop circles, these volumes capture Keith at his most raw and unfiltered. From cosmic rhymes to gritty boom-bap, it's a wild ride through the mind of rap's most eccentric visionary.

Newly mastered for vinyl by Davide Bassi and featuring brand new cover artwork by Alejandro Torrecilla this is a true collector's piece - vivid, strange, and unmistakably Keith. Originally CD-only, this long-overdue vinyl treatment is the format it always deserved - file under essential.

Tracklisting

A1. The Promoters
A2. NBA Superstar
A3. Acting Hard
A4. Get Your Groove On
A5. Giant Stadium

B1. Steroids (feat. Jojo)
B2. Fly Ass Nigger
B3. What You Doing
B4. Animals In The Projects
B5. Lyrical King

C1. Cornfield
C2. Traffic Jam
C3. Knock On The Door
C4. Seattle Tacoma
C5. Shit Stains
C6. Bob Boss

D1. Report
D2. Bushman Tells It
D3. Rundown
D4. The Caribbean
D5. Running For Congress


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For the first time ever, Casey Veggies' breakthrough album Life Changes is coming to vinyl! PNCINTL is proud to bring this iconic project to collectors and fans worldwide with an exclusive limited-edition pressing.

Originally released in 2013, Life Changes marked a defining moment in Casey Veggies' career, blending sharp lyri-cism, smooth West Coast vibes, and unique storytelling. From anthems like Faces and She In My Car to deep cuts that still resonate today, this album became an underground staple and a must-have!

Tracklisting

A1. Life Changes (feat. Phil Beaudreau)
A2. My Vision
A3. Young Winners

B1. She In My Car (feat. Dom Kennedy)
B2. Faces
B3. Life$tyle
B4. The Team

C1. Whip It
C2. Love = Hate / Ulterior Motives (feat. BJ The Chicago Kid)
C3. Everything Wavy

D1. I Love Me Some You
D2. These Days


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Black Josh continues to carve out his own lane with YSL Bootleg, a project that encapsulates his unique presence in underground rap while setting its sights far beyond any imposed labels. This is a release built on the foundations of collaboration and a genuine community of music makers-his years spent with Levelz, the legendary Manchester-based collective that blurred the lines between rap, grime, and rave culture, shaping a generation of artists, and Cult of The Damned, a crew of rappers who raised him, cultivating an audience that has seen him regularly pack venues and tour the UK, AUS and NZ.

The project captures Josh's signature blend of sharp wit, undeniable Mancunian cadence, and layered references that land harder for those from the North West. It's the next step for an independent artist who has never signed a record deal yet has amassed millions of streams across tracks like Paul Scholes, Own Ting (featuring Eliza and Jesse James Solomon), and the Skepta-produced, Cigaweed.

This is the first full-length project Josh has released since supporting Danny Brown on tour, an opportunity that saw him sharpen his already unruly stage presence under the mentorship of one of rap's most unpredictable voices. Their pairing made perfect sense-two outspoken, off-kilter artists with a mutual disregard for convention. That energy is embedded in YSL Bootleg.

The project includes Council Pop featuring Sly Moon, a track that has been doing the rounds since its release last year. A lead single, Aw, Here it Goes, drops Friday February 28th ahead of the full release.

Garfield (track 8), incorporates a genuine jazz breakdown-an unexpected but fitting evolution from the days of sweaty, beer-stained basement shows that were a rite of passage for a young Black Josh. The production across the tape reflects Josh's versatility, with tracks produced by Blah mastermind Lee Scott and longtime collaborator Sumgii.
With YSL Bootleg, Black Josh once again proves that his music is on his own terms-crafted with his peers, rooted in Manchester but designed to travel far beyond.

Tracklisting

A1. Aw, Here It Goes (feat. Lee Scott)
A2. CBA
A3. Flu Game (feat. Sly Moon)
A4. Drink Champs (feat. Stinkin Slumrok)
A5. Gutter (feat. King Grubb)
A6. Mossy Tree

B1. Council Pop (feat. Sly Moon)
B2. Garfield
B3. Who's On What
B4. Don Julio
B5. Yes, Man (feat. Sniff)


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The wait is over. Boldy James and V Don have finally teamed up for their first full project together - Alphabet Highway - and it's everything we hoped for. From Detroit to New York, this is a raw, front-to-back ride through moody beats, sharp bars, and serious storytelling.

They cooked this one up in-person, bouncing between Detroit and NYC, and the chemistry is undeniable. V Don's cin-ematic, grimy production sets the perfect backdrop for Boldy's razor-sharp delivery. It's a heavyweight collab that's been a long time coming and one of the most anticipated collabs of 2025.

Tracklisting

01 - Finishing Touches
02 - RSNS
03 - Split The Bill
04 - Mrs. Porter
05 - No Guessing Games
06 - Dr. Demento
07 - Entrapment
08 - Lemon Head Delight
09 - Day Light Savings
10 - Without Mention
11 - Smacking Foreigns
12 - Quaker Oats


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Kota The Friend and Statik Selektah reunite for their third collaborative album, "Once In A Blue Moon", a stunning fol-low-up to their acclaimed projects "To Kill A Sunrise" and "To See A Sunset". This album sees the duo refining their sig-nature blend of introspective lyricism and golden-era-inspired production, creating a sonic landscape that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern.

Highlights include the electric energy of "BLAH," featuring rap superstar Logic, who delivers sharp, unforgettable vers-es alongside Kota. Violinist Phearnone adds a hauntingly beautiful touch to "What You Need," merging classical strings with Statik's soulful beats for a standout moment of artistic fusion.

"Once In A Blue Moon" is a musical reflection on the rarity and beauty of those transformative experiences that stay with you forever, a vivid journey, showing Kota The Friend and Statik Selektah at the peak of their creative synergy.

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A1. Bacon Egg and Cheese
A2. BLAH (feat. Logic)
A3. How It Is
A4. Let It Go
A5. Free My Dogs

B1. Northside
B2. What you need (feat. Phearnone)
B3. mr. mellow
B4. Get It Done


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Knowledge The Pirate returns with a powerful new statement with his new album, The Round Table, which is now available. The Round Table is produced in its entirety by longtime collaborator and legend Roc Marciano through his Pimpire International imprint.

With roots in New York's revered '90s hip-hop scene, Knowledge The Pirate has steadily built a reputation as one of the genre's most consistent and authentic voices. A frequent Roc Marci collaborator and key figure in the modern un-derground renaissance, Knowledge fuses golden-age grit with new wave innovation-bridging generations while stay-ing firmly rooted in New York's timeless sound.

Since his 2018 debut Flintlock, Knowledge has carved a lane entirely his own through his label Treasure Chest Enter-tainment, Inc. With five acclaimed projects under his belt, including the recent 5lbs of Pressure, he continues to deliver unfiltered street wisdom and personal reflection in every bar.

The Round Table stands as a testament to his evolution-an uncompromising body of work laced with Roc Marciano's signature production and Knowledge's lived-in lyricism. It's not just a record-it's a meeting of the minds, an audio council of kings.

"The Round Table is cinematic storytelling, teaching street knowledge, eating etiquette that will save your life" Knowledge professes. "This album is like an Honorable Elijah Muhammad book; How To Eat To Live. Produced fully by the true creator of the new wave sound, Roc Marciano, you are all invited to a seat at The Round Table; and break bread with the true Godfathers of this new wave rap renaissance."

Tracklisting
1. Eating Etiquette
2. Golden Rules
3. Takes A Ten
4. The Outfit (feat. Roc Marciano)
5. Magic & Kareem
6. Addicted To Danger
7. Ride Wit A P
8. Food For Thought
9. Forks And Knives
10. Gut Feeling
11. 1 On Me
12. Young Thugs
13. Servitude


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Knowledge The Pirate returns with a powerful new statement with his new album, The Round Table, which is now available. The Round Table is produced in its entirety by longtime collaborator and legend Roc Marciano through his Pimpire International imprint.

With roots in New York's revered '90s hip-hop scene, Knowledge The Pirate has steadily built a reputation as one of the genre's most consistent and authentic voices. A frequent Roc Marci collaborator and key figure in the modern un-derground renaissance, Knowledge fuses golden-age grit with new wave innovation-bridging generations while stay-ing firmly rooted in New York's timeless sound.

Since his 2018 debut Flintlock, Knowledge has carved a lane entirely his own through his label Treasure Chest Enter-tainment, Inc. With five acclaimed projects under his belt, including the recent 5lbs of Pressure, he continues to deliver unfiltered street wisdom and personal reflection in every bar.

The Round Table stands as a testament to his evolution-an uncompromising body of work laced with Roc Marciano's signature production and Knowledge's lived-in lyricism. It's not just a record-it's a meeting of the minds, an audio council of kings.

"The Round Table is cinematic storytelling, teaching street knowledge, eating etiquette that will save your life" Knowledge professes. "This album is like an Honorable Elijah Muhammad book; How To Eat To Live. Produced fully by the true creator of the new wave sound, Roc Marciano, you are all invited to a seat at The Round Table; and break bread with the true Godfathers of this new wave rap renaissance."

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2. Golden Rules
3. Takes A Ten
4. The Outfit (feat. Roc Marciano)
5. Magic & Kareem
6. Addicted To Danger
7. Ride Wit A P
8. Food For Thought
9. Forks And Knives
10. Gut Feeling
11. 1 On Me
12. Young Thugs
13. Servitude


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Hip-hop royalty returns-Bun B and Statik Selektah team up once again for the fourth chapter of their blazing collabo-rative saga: TrillStatik 4. Recorded in real-time with that unmistakable underground urgency, this album is a master-class in modern rap chemistry, blending Bun B's Southern grit with Statik's boom-bap precision.

The guest lineup is nothing short of legendary. From DJ Premier setting the tone on "Live From Houston," to Griselda heavyweights Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine, and Boldy James blessing "Trillselda 2," every track hits with purpose. Regional flair runs deep, too-Paul Wall, Maxo Kream, and Lil' Keke represent H-Town with pride, while East Coast lyricists like Termanology and Tek bring bar-for-bar fire.

This is more than a record-it's a cipher of cultures, connecting street narratives, soul-drenched beats, and coast-to-coast talent.

Tracklisting

Live From Houston (feat. Dj Premier & Harley Harl)
Trillselda 2 (feat. Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine & Boldy James)
Out The Mud (feat. Paul Wall, T.F & Maxo Kream)
Rollin (feat. Lil' Keke, LE$ & K Len)
Timbs In H-town (feat. Termanology, Grath & NeekDaSkittz)
Procedure (feat. Propain & GP of 4/5)
Double Cup (feat. Lord Sko & Buddie Roe)
Reputation (feat. Tek & Flash|sHipHop)
Forever (feat. Killa Kyleon)
Cooley High (feat. Cal Wayne, Big Tony & Hot Boy Skeeta)
God's Favorites (feat. JFK)


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Ten years ago, Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. planted his flag. Released on February 19, 2016, King of Memphis wasn't just a debut studio album; it was a bold declaration of independence and a flawless blueprint for self-made success. To celebrate a decade of this foundational Southern rap masterpiece, Paper Route Empire is honoring Young Dolph's legacy with a series of exclusive, limited-edition 10th Anniversary vinyl variants.

Before King of Memphis, Dolph had already built a massive underground following through a relentless run of mixtapes. But this official debut elevated him from a local hero to a national powerhouse.

By bypassing the major label system and releasing the project entirely through his own Paper Route Empire (PRE), Dolph proved that undeniable talent, relentless hustle, and business savvy were all you needed to take the crown. The album peaked in the Top 50 of the Billboard 200, an incredible feat for a fiercely independent artist at the time, and cemented his status as a CEO who called his own shots.

King of Memphis is all killer, no filler. Over 11 tracks, Dolph's signature slow-flow delivery and larger-than-life charisma glide over heavy-hitting, trap-defining production from a legendary lineup of producers, including Mike WiLL Made-It, Zaytoven, TM88, and Cassius Jay.

With zero guest features, the project relies entirely on Dolph's magnetic presence. From the motivational hustler's anthem "Get Paid" to the menacing confidence of "Let Me See It" and "Royalty," the album plays like a victory lap for a self-made king.

1xLP, Pressed on Royalty Blue & Gold A Side B Side Vinyl. Includes insert & housed in a gatefold jacket.

Key Selling:
- 1xLP, Pressed on Royalty Blue & Gold Galaxy Vinyl. Includes insert &
housed in a gatefold jacket.
- First released on vinyl in 2017 as part of Record Store Day
- Repressed for the 10 year Anniversary - Original release date: 2/19/2016
- Last in stock at retail in 2023
- Debut studio album from Memphis legend, Young Dolph
- Includes the hit single, "Get Paid," as well as stand out hits such as "Fuck It" and "Royalty"
- Young Dolph is one of the faces for independent success in the music industry
- Resale prices on secondary markets remain high
- Young Dolph famously turned down multi-million dollar major label deals to stay independent, and this album was the proof that he didn't need them to chart on the Billboard 200
- The album features ZERO guest features, something rare in today's modern Hip-Hop landscape

Tracklist:
A1/1. Facts
A2/2. Fuck It
A3/3. Royalty
A4/4. Both Ways
A5/5. How Could
B1/6. USA
B2/7. Let Me See
B3/8. Get Paid
B4/9. On My Way
B5/10. It's Goin Down
B6/11. Real Life

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2LP Regular Edition
a1. The Challenge (Part One)
a2. Linkage
b1. The Tides (They Turn)
b2. Obsidian
c1. Anathema Ov Jean Jacques Derrillard
c2. The Challenge (Part Two)
d1. The Key (Version)
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The Label:

Forever Records

Music springs eternal. Recognising the enduring power of timeless albums to guide us through life, Forever Records is a reissue series dedicated to rediscovering lost musical treasures from across the spectrum of head-feeding, heart-rending electronic music.

Established by Rush Hour co-founder Christiaan Macdonald and Delsin founder Marsel van der Wielen, Forever Records places heartfelt faith in a carefully curated sequence of seminal, largely forgotten records from disparate eras, scenes and spaces within electronic music history. Tipped towards the mellow and introspective, these are albums that stop time when the needle hits the groove, stirring only when it's time to flip over before you sink back into the experience. That's what albums were always meant to be about, back then, right now, always and forever.


The Release:
Dancing on the wildest edge of the 90s outsider techno zeitgeist while proudly independent of any so-called scene, Ov Biospheres And Sacred Grooves: A Document Ov New Edge Folk Classics is both of its time and out of time. Rooted in the experiments of electronic music pioneers, industrial culture and ethnic music from around the globe while responding to the house and techno explosion, Robbert Heynen, Reinier Brekelmans, Reinoud van den Broek and Tim Freeman's freewheeling masterpiece takes in lush electronica and murky abstraction on its singular voyage through parts unknown.

Forever Records presents an extensive reissue edition of the first 'fully released' Psychick Warriors Ov Gaia album. Originally released in 1992, this is the first time the full, previously CD-only, version of Ov Biospheres and Sacred Grooves will be pressed on vinyl. The original LP and CD artwork from the various editions released in the early 90s has been combined and designed by the band, and the audio has been remastered with their full approval. As well as a new LP edition of the album, there will also be a uniquely numbered, limited edition available housed in a gatefold sleeve that comes with a bonus 10" featuring two previously unreleased tracks.

Press response to Ov Biospheres and Sacred Grooves - A Document Ov New Edge Folk Classics:

“That’s Magick! The Psychick Warriors Ov Gaia are Holland’s best kept secret.”
Sherman, NME, UK 1992

“PWOG’s debut LP is an organic invocation rite — the soundtrack to a new world coming to life, an odyssey. Cross-cultural rhythms, ambiences and environmental samples segue into one another like a fluid relay, and unlike the majority of dance records, it never settles into a routine. It’s always evolving, always unpredictable, an indefinitely religious experience.”
John Selzer, Melody Maker, UK 1992.

"Grown men, who snorted their first ecstasy to this record, stammered with tears in their eyes about divine experiences and the cosmos, man."
Peter Erik Hillenbach, Marabo Magazine, Germany 1992.

Sacred Grooves’ introduces tribal dance music for the mind, body music leaning on the avant garde. Its ripples of sound drift through tranced out ritualistic beats into ambience and serenity resembling something akin to The Orb meeting Klaus Schulze at a brain tuning session.
Sherman, NME, UK 1992

"There's still dance for a moment, in the opening track "The Challenge," then Psychick Warriors roam the earth, where African drummers, tropical sounds, and science-fiction chords have found their place in a spiralling interplay of rhythms and sounds. A captivating, almost magical ritual." Corné Evers, Oor Magazine, Netherlands 1992.

"It's truly astonishing what these Dutchmen have come up with for their first LP. Their roots might explain the enigma, for Psychick Warriors are more in the tradition of Psychic TV than in the desolate temples of techno-house fetishists, to which they are wrongly relegated. Here, chromosomes dance, not instincts." CMK, Tip, Germany 1992.

"The transcendental essence of this album is spread throughout, with musical gravitations emerging unexpectedly from sonic experiments that are sometimes primitive, sometimes
futuristic in intention… But there is always an aura of cosmic magic that constantly puts all the parts involved in conflict and which, upon closer analysis, ends up being the main reason for the final result." Blitz Magazine, Portugal 1992.


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Genre: Lounge, Easy Listening, Chillout, Downtempo, Exotica, Bossa Nova, Soul

3LP: Limited Edition White Vinyl, Heavyweight 3-Panel Gatefold Sleeve, Sticker

Tracklisting:
A1. Intro
A2. The Soundtrack Of Life
A3. Journey
A4. World Of Love
A5. Laurie's Theme
B1. Emotion Heater
B2. Dream
B3. Tiki Mix
C1. Travel Bug
C2. Le Tunnel De L'Amour
C3. Stay
D1. A Close Encounter
D2. Relaxation Central
D3. Journey (Reprise)
D4. Outro
E1. Space Bubble
E2. Star
E3. Sunny Day (Demo)
F1. Journey (Aphex Twin Care Mix)
F2. Journey (Gentle Instrumental)


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WRWTFWW Records is proud to present THE GENTLE PEOPLE - Soundtracks for Living (Expanded Edition), ?the ultimate Lounge/Chill Out classic from 1997, reborn! Available as a limited edition white vinyl 3LP in heavyweight 3-panel gatefold sleeve.

When The Gentle People first glided into the mid-90s on clouds of strings, sugar and sine waves, they sounded like visitors from another, more glamorous planet. Signed to Richard D. James and Grant Wilson-Claridge's cult label Rephlex, this multinational "E-Z-Core" lounge unit took the aesthetics of 50s/60s easy listening and exotica and gently smuggled them into 1990s club culture.

Soundtracks for Living was their defining statement: an album that "takes the lounge scene and runs away with it entirely… blissful and heavenly," as one contemporary review put it. Imagine KLF's Chill Out or Space growing up on French 60/70s pop, bossa nova, soundtracks, vocal harmony groups, library music and easy listening then slipping out for a late-night date with dub, ambient techno and bubble-bath pop. That's Soundtracks for Living: a record that can score cocktail hour, 4am taxi rides, and daydreams in headphones with the same effortless grace.

The Gentle People - Dougee Dimensional, Laurie LeMans, Valentine Carnelian and Honeymink - began in early-90s Brixton, throwing dress-up theme parties before taking their audio-visual universe into the studio. For them, music was "a way of life": soothing to the ear, rich in pop hooks, and pitched somewhere between the playfully idiotic and the hyper-intelligent. Their debut on Rephlex was the single "Journey", later blessed with a shimmering Aphex Twin remix that pushed their sugar-coated sound even further into outer space.

This Expanded Edition of Soundtracks for Living finally gives this glambient lounge-pop milestone the treatment it has always deserved. Spread lovingly across 3LP, it features new mastering from the original sources, allowing every harp glissando, string swell and analog squiggle to float in high-fidelity widescreen. The core album is complemented by a bonus 12" of unreleased and rare material, offering a deeper dive into the Gentle world: alternate takes, lost interludes, and secret soundtrack cues for lives not yet lived.

Crucially, "Journey" appears here in its original version, Gentle Instrumental and the cult Aphex Twin remix, reuniting band and labelmate in one place and underlining the quietly radical nature of the project: this was lounge music that could sit next to braindance, acid and IDM and still steal the scene.

Pressed on limited edition white vinyl, Soundtrack for Living (Expanded Edition) invites long-time fans and new listeners alike to step back into The Gentle People's universe - a place of fondue parties, bubble chairs, star-lit elevators and endlessly rewinding sunsets, where "the pathway to the stars" is never quite out of reach.

In an era that often reduces the 90s to big-room bangers and grunge guitars, Soundtracks for Living remains a quietly subversive reminder that the decade was also about imagination, camp, softness and utopian possibility. As later writers have noted, The Gentle People weren't just a curiosity on a weird label; they became unlikely icons of a whole loungecore moment, gracing TV, compilations and magazine spreads, and proving that tenderness could be as futuristic as any drum machine.
In conjunction with this release, WRWTFWW has also unearthed The Gentle People's Peel Sessions, a 4-track EP from their 1997 BBC on-air performance, available on vinyl for the first time ever !

Points of interest
For fans of chillout, lounge, easy listening, ambient jazz, bossa nova, downtempo, smooth funk, exotica, library music, 50s, 60s, 70s, sugar, tenderness, gentle moments with gentle people.
Super limited edition white vinyl 3LP expanded reissue of The Gentle People's Soundtracks For Living with their legendary Aphex Twin remix.


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Genre: Lounge, Easy Listening, Chillout, Downtempo, Exotica, Bossa Nova, Soul
EP: Limited Edition Pink Vinyl, Heavyweight Sleeve, Sticker

Tracklisting EP
A1. Soundtrack Of Life (02:52)
A2. Emotion Heater (04:15)
B1. Travel Bug (06:51)
B2. Misty Waters (03:58)

WRWTFWW Records releases THE GENTLE PEOPLE - The Peel Sessions, available on vinyl for the first time ever, in conjunction with the worldwide expanded reissue of the group's Soundtracks for Living. Lounge/Chill Out music reborn !

This is an exclusive 4-song EP recorded in 1997 on BBC's Peel Sessions, as The Gentle People were doing the rounds for the release of their legendary debut album. These live versions have never seen the light of day before - a must have for all the gentle fans !
When The Gentle People first glided into the mid-90s on clouds of strings, sugar and sine waves, they sounded like visitors from another, more glamorous planet. Signed to Richard D. James and Grant Wilson-Claridge's cult label Rephlex, this multinational "E-Z-Core" lounge unit took the aesthetics of 50s/60s easy listening and exotica and gently smuggled them into 1990s club culture.

Imagine KLF's Chill Out or Space growing up on French 60/70s pop, bossa nova, soundtracks, vocal harmony groups, library music and easy listening then slipping out for a late-night date with dub, ambient techno and bubble-bath pop. That's The Gentle People : music that can score cocktail hour, 4am taxi rides, and daydreams in headphones with the same effortless grace.

The Gentle People weren't just a curiosity on a weird label; they became unlikely icons of a whole loungecore moment, gracing TV, compilations and magazine spreads, and proving that tenderness could be as futuristic as any drum machine.

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For fans of chillout, lounge, easy listening, ambient jazz, bossa nova, downtempo, smooth funk, exotica, library music, 50s, 60s, 70s, sugar, tenderness, gentle moments with gentle people.
Super limited edition pink vinyl EP of The Gentle People's BBC Peel sessions from 1997 - first time on vinyl ever !


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"The order of the day is bass, sub-sub-bass, trowel-in-your-ear-hole bass,
enema-bass, internal injuries bass." - Simon Reynolds, 1994

Double LP is released on 140gm black vinyl in a transparent gloss foil sleeve,
artwork and design by Ian Anderson for Designers Republic.


Circuitry Electronic launches with a release that stands as a statement of intent -
an artist with few true peers within English electronic music, with an album that
jumps out of the speakers and slaps you around the chops.

G-Man is Gez Varley - one half of Sheffield pioneers LFO, and thirty years into his
solo career, with his first vinyl album release since Avanti on Force Inc way back in
2002.

Speaking to DJ magazine in 2014 Gez recalled his early days working with Mark Bell
as LFO: "We were influenced by groups like 808 State. Unique 3, Nightmares On
Wax and also stuff like Kraftwerk, Detroit techno and early electro. So when we first
hooked up and made tunes together we just wanted to rock the dancefloor at our
local club The Warehouse". Their eponymous track 'LFO' - a classic of the bleep
and bass techno movement - was one of the first releases on the Warp label, gate-
crashing the UK's Top 20 whilst annoying Simon Mayo along the way.

Having worked with the likes of Richie Hawtin, Karl Bartos, Laurent Garnier, Art of
Noise, Radiohead, YMO and Alan Wilder, in addition to the LFO output, you'd expect
Gez to know his way around a techno dancefloor rhythm and drum pattern, and this
is an inventive funk-filled journey that never veers too far into experimental territory
yet avoids the cliches and generic tropes that too often lose the listener when techno
manifests in album form.

As the inaugural release on the Circuitry Electronic label this album plugs all the right
sockets; stay close for further electronic expansions on the theme on the label in the
coming months.


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"This record and film are just lovely. You need this in your life. Moo-Moo!” Balearic Mike (Down To The Sea & Back)

"The album is a perfect companion to the KLF classic, utilising the British countryside as the setting, occasionally reminding you that Mother Nature is not to be messed with.” Strictly Kev (DJ Food)

"A beautiful ambient journey into the landscape, taking the listener from reality to dream state and back again. A mystical realm full of mysterious chanting, rattling trains and sounds from the very depths of the earth."
Lally MacBeth & Matthew Shaw (Stone Club)

File under: Ambient


Side 1:

Swaledale to Blakeney Straits

Side 2:

Laugharne Estuary to Welcombe Mouth

"This record and film are just lovely. You need this in your life. Moo-Moo!” Balearic Mike (Down To The Sea & Back)

"The album is a perfect companion to the KLF classic, utilising the British countryside as the setting, occasionally reminding you that Mother Nature is not to be messed with.” Strictly Kev (DJ Food)

"A beautiful ambient journey into the landscape, taking the listener from reality to dream state and back again. A mystical realm full of mysterious chanting, rattling trains and sounds from the very depths of the earth."
Lally MacBeth & Matthew Shaw (Stone Club)


Recorded in a remote cabin on the Devon coast, STILL OUT is an album-length collaboration between musician-filmmakers – and childhood friends – Will Cookson and Tom Haverly. A reflection on friendship, landscape and the passing of time, it inspired a road trip from North Yorkshire to North Devon they took together in the summer of 2024, and forms the soundtrack to a film of the same name which had its premiere screening as part of Stroud Film Festival in March 2025.

Like the film, STILL OUT is also an oblique homage to The KLF’s iconic 1990 album Chill Out, which the Gloucestershire-based pair revisited after it turned up unexpectedly a few years back in Tom’s dad’s record collection. Inspired to create their own recording using a similarly free-spirited process, Will and Tom relocated to the Devon coast in late summer 2023, splicing together a 40-minute mix from their personal archive of recordings and found sounds in a remote cabin with no electricity or mobile reception.

"It came together using cut-and-paste techniques, with ongoing shifts and tweaks,” says Will. “The final result was an audio collage that felt like something [legendary hip hop producers] The Bomb Squad might make - if ambient music was the only material in their sample library."

Using ‘ambient’ as a starting-point rather than an end in itself, they took inspiration from across the musical spectrum – classic-period Brian Eno, Philip Glass, Bill Evans, plus outliers such as 80s singer-songwriter Virginia Astley and the late DJ-producer Andrew Weatherall. The connections, though, are anything but obvious as the audio shifts seamlessly from field recordings and spoken-word interludes to mood pieces and snatches of vintage pop.

Edited and assembled using freely available open source programs, the source material was often radically altered using tools such as “PaulStretch”, a digital sound-morphing algorithm that allows users to stretch audio files to extreme lengths.

"When we found ourselves in a creative slump or unsure how to navigate a tricky part, we'd say, ‘Let's put some syrup on it and slow it down,’” says Tom. “That always helped us get back on track during late-night recording sessions at the cabin."

Part-soundtrack, part-meditative experiment, STILL OUT is intended as a reflection on the mental and emotional shift that occurs when stepping away from the routine of daily life – an album that forms a celebration of our ever-changing relationship to the world around us and the mystery of what it means to pass through time and space.

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FORMAT 2LP vinyl, full printed sleeve, download code

TRACKLIST
1. / A1 Random Soul 07:46
2. / A2 Invisible Invasion 07:45
3. / B1 Black Wall 08:14
4. / B2 Sound Escape 06:21
5. / C1 Unit Seven 08:41
6. / C2 Digital Dreams 06:25
7. / D1 The Craft 07:15
8. / D2 Twisted Groov 06:50


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As the label turns 35 years, Tresor Records’ ongoing reissue series comes round to Scan 7’s 1999 album, Resurfaced.
A true exemplar in the canon of Detroit techno, the LP is a further reminder of Scan 7’s confidence to patiently let the music unfold, never needing to overplay their hand. This is demonstrated from the first second as Random Soul opens with a slow downbeat and soft, almost imperceptible synths before quickly settling into a perfect groove whose power is present without the need for a hard edge. This strategy is utilised throughout the album in tracks like Black Wall and Unit , while Invisible Invasion and Twisted Groov add in some intensity for deeper moments in the club.
Remastered by Mike Grinser from the original DATs, the double vinyl features the original eight tracks from the album, while the digital version (and cassette tape) includes two bonus tracks: Custom Made and Mind Trap.

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Originally released in 2012, Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away captures a defining early chapter in Freddie Gibbs' rise, pairing his unfiltered street narratives with Statik Selektah's raw, boom-bap-driven production. Stripped of excess and heavy on realism, the project reflects an era where Gibbs' sharp lyricism and moral tension took center stage.

The original seven-track lineup features a strong cast of underground heavyweights including Slaine, Daz Dillinger, Reks, PUSH! Montana, Termanology, Fred The Godson, Trae Tha Truth, Smoke DZA, and Chace Infinite-anchoring the album firmly in the early 2010s hip-hop underground.

This limited edition vinyl reissue expands the original release with three bonus tracks: "Carry On" featuring Joey Ba-da$$, "Serve Or Get Served" (available on vinyl for the first time ever), and "Crushin' Feelings." Featuring brand new artwork by Alejandro Torrecilla and mastered for vinyl by Davide "Bassi Maestro" Bassi, this edition stands as an es-sential archival release for fans of Freddie Gibbs, Statik Selektah, and uncompromising hip-hop.

Tracklisting

A1. Intro (feat. Slaine)
A2. Lord Giveth Lord Taketh Away
A3. Rap Money (feat. Daz)
A4. Affiliated (feat. Reks & PUSH! Montana)
A5. Wild Style (feat. Termanology & Fred The Godson)

B1. Already (feat. Trae Tha Truth)
B2. Keep It Warm For Ya (feat. Smoke DZA & Chace Infinite)
B3. Carry On (feat. Joey Bada$$)
B4. Serve Or Get Served


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