HENDRIX Vinyl & CDs

Review: Another collaborative effort from the consistently fascinating US ambient kings Past Inside The President, this time with Hendrix - not that one - and Wayne Robert Thomas, whose atmospheric guitar-led work has featured several times on the label before. If the average ambient album has its head in the clouds, this is more grounding, more gamboling in the fields perhaps than floating in the ether, with gentle flute and guitar giving the walls of synth sounds some perspective. That said, the closing track of the four, 'Retract R (Type K)', sizzles away like something by Growing or even Spaceman 3 left to fry in the sun. Magnificent stuff..

Review: This split single pairs two hip-hop legends for a compelling blend of styles. On Side-1, 'What's Happening', unites Method Man and Busta Rhymes over a soulful piano-driven beat, delivering charismatic flows and undeniable energy. Their chemistry crackles as the track bridges classic Wu-Tang grit with Busta’s rapid-fire dynamism. On the Side-2, an exclusive mix of 'Back In The Game' collides with the instrumental of 'House Of Flying Daggers', creating a hypnotic reimagining. The intricate production layers cinematic depth under sharp lyricism, offering a fresh perspective on both tracks. This release shines as a celebration of lyrical mastery and innovative production, giving fans of both Wu-Tang and boundary-pushing hip-hop plenty to savor.

Review: Taken from the album Black Gold, this 7" single comes on limited edition white vinyl and offers up the superb 'What's Happenin'' featuring Method Man and Busta Rhymes on the A-side. It's a beat-driven workout with funk in the drums. The B-side offers an exclusive and rather more stripped-back mix of 'Back in the Game' with Ron Isley, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, GZA, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah all seamlessly blended with the instrumental of 'House of Flying Daggers.' It's not often you get so many iconic collaborations all on one record which is why it is such a big hitter.

Review: The funky and physical beats of 'What's Happenin' are originally from the album Black Gold with Method Man and Busta Rhymes. It's a dusty gem with kilelr bars and a real hip-hop masterpiece. The B-side offers a stripped-back exclusive mix of 'Back in the Game' which blends Ron Isley, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, GZA, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah with the instrumental of 'House of Flying Daggers.' Combining so many legendary artists on one record makes this an essential release. Pressed on green vinyl with only 100 copies available, this is sure to prove a collector's item.