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ADOR

The Concrete (25th Anniversary Edition) (trifold 2xLP limited to 300 copies)

Hip Hop Enterprise Belgium

Cat: HHE 023BLK. Rel: 24 Jan 20

Penetration (interlude) (0:55)
One For The Trouble (3:51)
Life Flow (4:29)
Ill At Will (3:07)
Day 2 Day (3:35)
Off The Top (interlude) (0:35)
Let It All Hang Out (4:01)
The Voice (interlude) (1:12)
Keep It Rea (5:07)
From The Concrete (4:00)
The Kid Is Crazy (4:03)
Here Comes Da Wreck (3:40)
Heart & Soul (4:00)
Day 2 Day (Diamond D Mecca mix) (3:58)
The Last Word (interlude) (0:42)
One For The Trouble (Sha-Eaze remix - bonus track) (4:11)
Let It All Hang Out (Pete Rock mix - bonus track) (4:36)
See The Light (bonus track) (3:56)

in stock $32.49

ADOR

The Concrete (25th Anniversary Edition) (trifold coloured vinyl 2xLP limited to 100 copies)

Hip Hop Enterprise Belgium

Cat: HHE 023COL. Rel: 28 Jan 20

Penetration (interlude) (0:55)
One For The Trouble (3:51)
Life Flow (4:29)
Ill At Will (3:07)
Day 2 Day (3:35)
Off The Top (interlude) (0:35)
Let It All Hang Out (4:01)
The Voice (interlude) (1:12)
Keep It Rea (5:07)
From The Concrete (4:00)
The Kid Is Crazy (4:03)
Here Comes Da Wreck (3:40)
Heart & Soul (4:00)
Day 2 Day (Diamond D Mecca mix) (3:58)
The Last Word (interlude) (0:42)
One For The Trouble (Sha-Eaze remix - bonus track) (4:11)
Let It All Hang Out (Pete Rock mix - bonus track) (4:36)
See The Light (bonus track) (3:56)

Review: It was way back in 1992 that A.D.O.R. first came onto the scene and was produced by the already well regarded Pete Rock. That debut single, "Let I All Hang Out," was an instant classic that was defined by smooth, loose flow and fluid drum loops run through with plenty of Rock's by-then trademark soul. More big singles and sell out tours followed as did the promise of an album that never became because of major label disputes. But now Concrete gets the release it deserves, just 25 years later, and includes three bonus tracks on this fine looking trifold vinyl. This is golden era hip hop at its finest.

in stock $36.02

BEASTIE BOYS

The Def Jam Master Demos (blue marbled vinyl LP)

Yellow Dog US

Cat: YDLP 004. Rel: 13 Jan 20

Fight For For Your Right (4:08)
Rhymin & Stealin (4:17)
The New Style (4:39)
She's Crafty (3:38)
I'm Down (3:38)
Posse In Effect (2:31)
No Sleep Till Brooklyn (4:31)
Paul Revere (3:46)
Brass Monkey (2:42)
Hold It Now, Hit It (3:35)
Girls (2:16)
Slow & Low (3:37)
Time To Get Ill (3:40)

in stock $20.85

Daniel CAESAR

Case Study 01 (CD)

Golden Child Canada

Cat: CS 01CD. Rel: 13 Jan 20

Entropy
Cyanide
Daniel Caesar & Brandy - "Love Again"
Frontal Lobe Muzik (feat Pharrell)
Open Up
Restore The Feeling (feat Sean Lion & Jacon Collier)
Superposition (feat John Mayer)
Too Deep To Turn Back
Complexities
Are You Ok?

Review: Nestling comfortably within the DIY end of the underground music spectrum, Canadian R&B producer/performer Daniel Caesar (real name Ashton Simmonds) has steadily built a sizable online following without ever signing for a record label. "Case Study 01" is the Toronto artist's second self-released album (the first, "Freudian", dropped in 2017) and sees him offer up another set of slick blends of hip-hop, R&B and modern soul. His status as a rising star is emphasized by the presence of Pharrell (yes, the Pharrell) on the superb, Neptunes-produced "Frontal Love Muzik" and the appearance of Brandy on superb duet "Love Again". It all adds up to a pleasingly emotive, well-produced set of songs that impresses from start to finish.

in stock $10.56

Daniel CAESAR

Case Study 01 (gatefold coloured vinyl LP + insert + MP3 download code)

Golden Child Canada

Cat: CS 01LP. Rel: 13 Jan 20

Entropy (4:25)
Cyanide (3:13)
Love Again (with Brandy) (3:36)
Frontal Lobe Musik (feat Pharrell) (3:48)
Open Up (4:30)
Restore The Feeling (feat Sean Leon & Jacob Collier) (3:31)
Superposition (feat John Mayer) (4:29)
Too Deep To Turn Back (5:19)
Complexities (3:46)
Are You Ok? (6:42)

Review: Nestling comfortably within the DIY end of the underground music spectrum, Canadian R&B producer/performer Daniel Caesar (real name Ashton Simmonds) has steadily built a sizable online following without ever signing for a record label. "Case Study 01" is the Toronto artist's second self-released album (the first, "Freudian", dropped in 2017) and sees him offer up another set of slick blends of hip-hop, R&B and modern soul. His status as a rising star is emphasized by the presence of Pharrell (yes, the Pharrell) on the superb, Neptunes-produced "Frontal Love Muzik" and the appearance of Brandy on superb duet "Love Again". It all adds up to a pleasingly emotive, well-produced set of songs that impresses from start to finish.

in stock $19.23

CALIBRO 35

Momentum (CD)

Record Kicks

Cat: RKX 074. Rel: 23 Jan 20

Glory-Fake-Nation
Stan Lee (feat Illa J)
Death Of Storytelling
Automata
Tom Down
Thunderstorms & Data
Black Moon (feat MEI)
Fail It Till You Make It
4x4
One Nation Under A Format

in stock $10.56

CALIBRO 35

Momentum (gatefold LP)

Record Kicks

Cat: RKX 074LP. Rel: 23 Jan 20

Glory-Fake-Nation (3:25)
Stan Lee (feat Illa J) (3:23)
Death Of Storytelling (3:37)
Automata (3:45)
Tom Down (4:25)
Thunderstorms & Data (3:58)
Black Moon (feat MEI) (3:52)
Fail It Till You Make It (3:12)
4x4 (4:48)
One Nation Under A Format (3:44)

in stock $20.04

COW

Internet (gatefold LP + MP3 download code)

Compost Germany

Cat: CPT 5561. Rel: 27 Jan 20

The Cowing (feat Jakob From Earth) (3:43)
Cringe Lords (3:15)
Shang Dang (feat Jake Masca) (2:56)
General Ling (feat Masia One, Supa Mojo, General Ling) (4:05)
Gang Brain (4:05)
Swear (4:02)
HeQi(^^) (feat Dexter) (3:39)
Play With U (feat Tahnee Matthiesen) (3:53)
CNDY (2:44)
Circe (feat Kid Simius) (4:20)
Liu Liu Liu (3:24)
A Way (feat Sola Plexus) (3:35)

Review: There is a wealth of guests on this Cow album that all lend their own distinctive personalities to the german-Chinese pair's beat making. They have named the resulting genre 'internet' and it feels very much the sound of 2020: pan-global influences from oriental rapping to afro drums via reggaeton riddims. The moods change as often as the grooves, reflecting these ever turbulent times in which we live and the sense of hyper-connectivity we all experience on the daily. It all results a record that feels alive from start to finish.

in stock $14.62

DA BUZE BRUVAZ present CLEVER 1

Da Dirty Harry Gun Faculty (heavyweight vinyl LP)

Grilchy Party US

Cat: LGP 12. Rel: 17 Jan 20

Callahan (3:18)
Russian Ru'let (3:07)
Massive Shooting Attacks (3:22)
Silent Bulletz (2:38)
Aggravated Assault (3:05)
Transformerz (3:29)
Unlicensed To Carry (2:34)
Riot Pumpz (feat Ruste Juxx & Him Lo) (3:56)
Sudden Impact (3:05)
Fantasic4 Fiftz (feat Him Lo, Driz Lo & Eklipz Tha 5th Letta) (4:14)
CHIP (feat Him Lo) (4:07)

in stock $29.52

DARK LO

American Made (LP)

De Rap Winkel Netherlands

Cat: DRW 056. Rel: 17 Jan 20

American Made (feat Dajah Monae) (6:06)
The Offer (3:06)
Push The Button (4:19)
Blow 5 (feat Ar Ab) (4:01)
Milwaukee (3:49)
Janitor Work (3:01)
Ripped Apart (feat Benny The Butcher) (4:29)
Super Sturdy (2:52)
Free El Chapo (3:15)
Jogging Easy (3:44)
Soy (2:07)
Back In The Day (2:52)

in stock $32.23

DARK LO/RIGZ

Head Shots (LP)

Tuff Kong Italy

Cat: TKR 104LP. Rel: 16 Jan 20

Cheat Code (3:47)
Eazy (feat Rob Gates) (4:35)
It's Real (3:30)
Get Ya Weight Up (3:46)
Dusk Til Dawn (feat Rob Gates/Ransom) (4:52)
Alley Oop (3:10)
Head Shots (3:20)

in stock $30.32

DITC

The Enemy (limited 7")

DITC Studios

Cat: DITC 7002. Rel: 17 Jan 20

The Enemy (2:49)
The Enemy (instrumental) (2:49)

Played by: I Love 45's!

in stock $15.98

DITC

Day One (limited 7") (1 per customer)

DITC Studios

Cat: F DITC 7001. Rel: 17 Jan 20

Day One (4:17)
Day One (remix) (4:16)

Played by: The Allergies, I Love 45's!

in stock $16.52

The DOC

Helter Skelter (180 gram vinyl 2xLP + booklet)

Music On Vinyl

Cat: MOVLP 2543. Rel: 14 Jan 20

Intro (Featuring Eddie Griffin) (3:21)
Return Of Da Livin' Dead (3:37)
From Ruthless 2 Death Row (Do We All Part) (4:30)
Secret Plan (5:39)
Komurshell (Mo' Hair) (2:25)
4 My Doggz (4:24)
45 Automatic (4:01)
Sonz O' Light (4:01)
Bitchez (5:11)
Interlude (feat Voodoo Einstein) (5:08)
Da Hereafter (4:46)
Erotix Shit (5:08)
Welcome To The New World (2:51)
Killa Instinc (3:29)
Komurshell (1:11)
Brand New Formula (4:29)
Outro (1:10)
Crazy Bitchez (4:40)

in stock $27.07

DRAGON FLI EMPIRE

Record Store (7")

Ill Adrenaline US

Cat: IAR 047. Rel: 17 Jan 20

Record Store (feat J-Live) (4:02)
Fli Beat Patrol (4:28)

Played by: Craig Charles Funk And Soul

in stock $14.07

FUNKY DL

Def (hand-numbered red marbled vinyl LP limited to 250 copies)

Dope Cut

Cat: DCR 001C. Rel: 20 Jan 20

Relentless (feat Klashnekoff) (4:07)
People Who Need People (feat Stee Moglie) (3:38)
Ms Carmelita (feat Xantone Blacq) (3:55)
Agora Mesmo (feat Sienna) (3:19)
Memories Of Old (feat Klashnekoff & Sienna) (3:57)
Inamorata (feat Stee Moglie) (3:03)
2 The Sky (feat Stee Moglie) (3:50)

in stock $36.82

GAGLE (DJ MITSU THE BEATS PRODUCTION)

Slow But Steady (2xLP)

Pony Canyon/HMV Japan

Cat: HRLP 184185. Rel: 20 Jan 20

Intro (2:37)
Dooo Ya Thing (3:27)
Round N Round (3:46)
Corona & Lime (feat Bonnie Pink) (6:09)
Deliver Us (feat Mahito) (4:01)
Rapkyounouta (4:09)
Cabaret (4:18)
GLOCAL (3:33)
Coup D'etat Club (3:32)
My Home (feat Shiina Junpei) (5:28)
Snowflake (3:41)
High Drama (4:17)
Goin My Way (2:43)
Farewell (feat KGM) (4:08)
Slow But Steady (3:07)
Love Note (Seoul City remix) (4:00)

Review: Japanese hip-hop group Gagle first put out their Slow But Steady album in 2010, but only on CD. It's since become a mini cult classic that has long been wanted on vinyl, so finally Pony Canyon and HMV Japan have acquiesced. Produced by DJ Mitsu the Beats there are strong jazz elements to sunny instrumentals like "Round N Round" while "Corona & Lime" (feat Bonnie Pink) is a classic era neo soul gem with buttery vocals and romantic beats. "Rapkyounouta" explores a more 80s tinged rap vibe with harsher breaks, and there is also uptempo funk and stoner hip hop across the rest of the four sides of vinyl.

in stock $51.99

The GEEK/VRV

Time Machine (LP)

Allo Floride Artists Services

Cat: AFLP 002. Rel: 24 Jan 20

Get Funky 1933 (feat The Color Grey & Pomrad) (3:02)
Oh Baby 1939 (3:23)
Royale With G's 2013 (with Gramatik) (4:00)
Roller Disco 1980 (feat Hi Levelz) (3:24)
Overview Effect 1972 (feat Mome & MILK) (3:22)
Kanagawa Waves 1831 (with Fakear & Balkan Bump) (3:24)
Payeng's Ark 1979 (3:17)
Cloud Nine 2000 (feat The Color Grey) (3:28)
Time Machine 1985 (2:57)
Electric City 2015 (3:54)
Keep Moving Up 1978 (3:03)
Paris Jazz Club 1920 (feat Anomalie) (2:51)

in stock $17.06

Freddie GIBBS/MADLIB

Half Manne Half Cocaine (12")

Madlib Invasion US

Cat: MMS 03312. Rel: 16 Jan 20

Half Manne Half Cocaine (3:11)
Half Manne Half Cocaine (instrumental) (3:14)
Zebras Into The Mist (bonus track) (1:25)
Palmolive (feat Pusha T & Killer Mike) (4:07)
Palmolive (instrumental) (3:34)
Night Vision (bonus track) (1:21)

Review: On their second album together, Freddie Gibbs and Madlib got even more complex and deep than on their debut. The celebrated producer and street rapper duo found plenty of fascinating new ground between their disparate styles and the album gave rise to a number of standout tunes. "Half Manne Half Cocaine" is one of them and is served up here next to an instrumental as well as brief bonus tracks "Zebras Into The Mist" and "Night Vision." "Palmolive" features a heart aching vocal cry as well as Pusha T and Killer Mike on the flip with an instrumental.

Played by: Originals, Demuir

in stock $13.54

JAZZBOIS

Jazzbois Goes Blunt (LP)

Blunt Shelter

Cat: BLNT 019. Rel: 28 Jan 20

Monsun (5:28)
Jass (4:09)
Midnight Drop (2:02)
Girlfriend (2:20)
Narctis (3:52)
Interloop (1:44)
Beat4 (2:04)
Smoothies (4:35)
Make Sum Noiz (2:04)
Mellow High (2:46)
Moon Rocks (5:53)

Review: Budapest based jazz outfit Jazzbois is made up of Bencze Molnar on Rhdoes and synth, Viktor Sagi on bass, and Tamas Czirjak on drums. For a number of years now they have been working together and getting ever tighter, and this debut album is a pertinent showcasing of their skills. It was recorded during some stoned live sessions in the space of just one evening and has the laid back vibe you would expect of such a process: slow motion drum tumbles, smooth bass riffs and celestial keys that gently twinkle up top and encourage plenty of reflection.

in stock $17.06

JMSN

Live Atwater Village (LP + MP3 download code)

White Room US

Cat: WHRM 18. Rel: 20 Jan 20

Levy (5:02)
Talk Is Cheap (4:20)
Drinkin' (5:16)
Real Thing (5:18)
Addicted (part II) (3:31)
So Badly (4:25)
Patiently (3:52)
Street Sweeper (4:15)
Where Do U Go (3:43)
Cruel Intentions (6:14)

Review: Recorded in Atwater Village at Club Tee Gee, this JMSN live album is a truly intimate session with the soulful American singer-songwriter. He is backed by a full strong quarter and live band and together they recreate key tracks from his much loved recent full length Velvet, as well as some of his older records including The Blue Album and Whatever Makes You Happy. It makes for a smooth fusion of soul and r&b, hip hop and jazz that gently washes over you with spring strings, his own heartfelt vocals, warm bass and plenty more.

in stock $25.99

JVC FORCE

Doin' Damage (reissue) (180 gram vinyl LP)

Demon Music Group

Cat: DEMREC 525. Rel: 24 Jan 20

Strong Island (6:07)
Doin' Damage (3:34)
Take It Away (5:03)
The Force Is The Boss (4:51)
Nu Skool (3:50)
You'll Like It Too (3:00)
Stylin' Lyrics (5:13)
Puppy Love (4:14)
The Force Is Buggin (5:51)
The Move (5:56)

in stock $20.57

KID FROST

Terminator (7" limited to 300 copies)

Electrobeat US

Cat: EB 006. Rel: 14 Jan 20

Terminator (4:21)
Rough Cut (4:31)

Review: Kid Frost's "Terminator" might well have turned 35 this year, but it still sounds fresh and from the future. Often spoken about as a perfect track by real electro heads. It has sleek bassline sounds, a slick DMX beat and flawless Oberheim synth-pads all finished off with a self-built vocoder vocal. Kid Frost's MC work here is as good as any you will hear and helps this tight title track stand head and shoulders above many others. Flip-side "Rough Cut" is just as essential. This tidy 7" is limited so grab one before it's gone.

Played by: Tripeo, I Love 45's!, Originals

in stock $10.82

KRS ONE

Return Of The Boom Bap (CD)

Music On CD

Cat: MOCCD 13890. Rel: 29 Jan 20

KRS-One Attacks
Outta Here
Black Cop
Mortal Thought
I Can't Wake Up
Slap Them Up
Sound Of Da Police
Mad Crew
Uh Oh
Brown Skin Woman
Return Of The Boom Bap
"P" Is Still Free
Stop Frontin'
Higher Level

in stock $8.40

MADHATTAN/NV

Repercussions (LP)

Tuff Kong Italy

Cat: TKR 106LP. Rel: 16 Jan 20

Drum (feat Conway) (3:09)
Love Hate (3:10)
OC Marmot (3:25)
Hoodie Weather (feat fastlife) (2:35)
Elevator Fights (3:05)
Sign Of The Cross (3:14)
Deathday (2:42)

in stock $30.32

MALEV DA SHINOBI

For Sickness & Health (LP + insert)

Vinyl Digital Germany

Cat: VINDIG 407. Rel: 24 Jan 20

Introduction (1:54)
Who I'll Be (3:38)
Different (2:52)
Change (3:47)
Culture (3:20)
Measure (3:08)
Greater (3:06)
Don't Betray (3:18)
Natural (3:01)
Molds (3:09)

in stock $21.65

MR COLLAGE

Layers (magenta vinyl LP)

Mind The Wax

Cat: MTW 004. Rel: 24 Jan 20

Frusciante (3:40)
Funky As Me (feat Nico The Beast & DJ Mysterons) (2:56)
Status Quote (feat S Squair Blaq & DJ Hypercutz) (3:54)
Cruisin' Through The City (feat 1989TRE & Lisa Spykers) (4:19)
Blue Gardenia (2:42)
On Fire (feat Amira Lacrima) (4:18)
Instant (feat Mantique) (5:05)
Cat With A Box (feat Lady EMZ) (4:20)
SKG Landing (4:13)
Thrilled (feat Mic Bles & DJ Moya) (2:48)
For Sale (3:15)

in stock $23.02

MURA MASA

Raw Youth Collage (limited red vinyl LP + MP3 download code)

Universal

Cat: 825015. Rel: 17 Jan 20

Raw Youth Collage (3:39)
No Hope Generation (3:53)
I Don't Think I Can Do This Again (with Clairo) (3:41)
A Meeting At An Oak Tree (with Ned Green) (1:30)
Deal Wiv It (with Slowthai) (2:55)
Vicarious Living Anthem (2:05)
In My Mind (5:31)
Today (with Tirzah) (3:17)
Live Like We're Dancing (with Georgia) (4:08)
Teenage Headache Dreams (with Ellie Rowsell) (4:39)
Nocturne For Strings & A Conversation (2:14)

in stock $21.65

MURA MASA

Raw Youth Collage (CD)

Universal

Cat: 825011. Rel: 17 Jan 20

Raw Youth Collage
No Hope Generation
I Don't Think I Can Do This Again (with Clairo)
A Meeting At An Oak Tree (with Ned Green)
Deal Wiv It (with Slowthai)
Vicarious Living Anthem
In My Mind
Today (with Tirzah)
Live Like We're Dancing (with Georgia)
Teenage Headache Dreams (with Ellie Rowsell)
Nocturne For Strings & A Conversation

in stock $11.64

MURA MASA

Raw Youth Collage (limited silver vinyl LP + MP3 download code)

Universal

Cat: 836954. Rel: 17 Jan 20

Raw Youth Collage (3:40)
No Hope Generation (3:53)
I Don't Think I Can Do This Again (with Clairo) (3:43)
A Meeting At An Oak Tree (with Ned Green) (1:29)
Deal Wiv It (with Slowthai) (2:54)
Vicarious Living Anthem (2:06)
In My Mind (5:31)
Today (with Tirzah) (3:18)
Live Like We're Dancing (with Georgia) (4:10)
Teenage Headache Dreams (with Ellie Rowsell) (4:41)
Nocturne For Strings & A Conversation (2:20)

in stock $21.65

MURA MASA

Raw Youth Collage (limited CD in autographed sleeve)

Universal

Cat: 836960. Rel: 17 Jan 20

Raw Youth Collage
No Hope Generation
I Don't Think I Can Do This Again (with Clairo)
A Meeting At An Oak Tree (with Ned Green)
Deal Wiv It (with Slowthai)
Vicarious Living Anthem
In My Mind
Today (with Tirzah)
Live Like We're Dancing (with Georgia)
Teenage Headache Dreams (with Ellie Rowsell)
Nocturne For Strings & A Conversation

in stock $12.99

NAS

It Ain't Hard To Tell (7" repress)

Old Chillin

Cat: OC 003. Rel: 15 Jan 20

It Ain't Hard To Tell (3:44)
It Ain't Hard To Tell (instrumental) (3:44)

Review: Some fans argue that "It Ain't Hard To Tell" is the best production on Nas' legendary "Illmatic" album. Large Professor certainly did his job in making it pop: the beat is killer, and the whole thing is driven by a Michael Jackson sample of "Human Nature". As if that weren't enough, samples from Stanley Clarke and Mountain are layered in to perfection and the smooth, sweet rolling beat draws you in over and over and Nas' creamy delivery finishes it in style. Flip over for the instrumental and bask in the glow of it all. Classic.

Played by: SOOPASOUL, I Love 45's!, Originals, I Love Hip Hop

in stock $10.82

NATURAL ELEMENTS

1999: 20 Year Anniversary (reissue) (gatefold 2xLP limited to 300 copies)

Hip Hop Enterprise Belgium

Cat: HHE 022BLK. Rel: 24 Jan 20

First Of All (2:16)
2 Tons (4:24)
NE Season (2:52)
Bust Mine (4:13)
Tri-Boro (3:51)
Paper Chase (4:35)
Supreme Domination (3:08)
Livin' It Up (3:59)
Shine (3:17)
Off Beat Bop (4:05)
Life Ain't Fair (4:04)
By Nature (4:42)
Intricate Plot (3:32)
Survive (3:51)
Second Hand Smoke (4:26)
Tell Me Something Good (3:52)
NE Thang (3:42)
Paper Chase (part 2) (4:07)
Livin' It Up (part 2) (3:20)
NE Definitely (3:42)

Review: Ras Beats sounds as good as any classic era New York hip hop artist, but is actual a contemporary beat maker who also brings his own perspective to the mixing table. "And I Say" is one of his biggest tunes to date from back in 2018 and now it gets its first vinyl pressing. John Jiggs' boom-bap production is crisp and cavernous, with big hits making for big beats that Was raps over in fine style. An instrumental is also included on the flip of this tidy, limited edition 7".

in stock $32.49

NATURAL ELEMENTS

1999: 20 Year Anniversary (reissue) (gatefold coloured vinyl 2xLP limited to 99 copies)

Hip Hop Enterprise Belgium

Cat: HHE 022COL. Rel: 27 Jan 20

First Of All (2:16)
2 Tons (4:24)
NE Season (2:52)
Bust Mine (4:13)
Tri-Boro (3:51)
Paper Chase (4:35)
Supreme Domination (3:08)
Livin' It Up (3:59)
Shine (3:17)
Off Beat Bop (4:05)
Life Ain't Fair (4:04)
By Nature (4:42)
Intricate Plot (3:32)
Survive (3:51)
Second Hand Smoke (4:26)
Tell Me Something Good (3:52)
NE Thang (3:42)
Paper Chase (part 2) (4:07)
Livin' It Up (part 2) (3:20)
NE Definitely (3:42)

Review: The 20 years since Natural element put out their 1999 album have served it well: in 2020 it still sounds fresh from start to finish. The tracklist has been mildly redone on the reissue with the classic "Life Ain't Fair" track added to the tracklist instead of "MTV". That doesn't change much though as there are still crisp, prickly beats like "2 Tons" as well as more laid back and soul infused joints such as the lush "NE Season." This is an album that was never sealed when it was supposed to be due to label disagreements and the firing of an A&R man, but thankfully it now gets the treatment it deserves.

in stock $36.02

OZELOT & POPADICLO

Expedition Vol 23: Blue Cheese Bumps (hand-numbered LP limited to 300 copies)

Vinyl Digital Germany

Cat: VINDIG 387. Rel: 24 Jan 20

Waiting Room (1:58)
Twizzy (1:47)
Handmische (2:28)
Urbansynthetik (2:38)
Pain Relief (2:14)
Ice Desert (2:08)
Bio Enhancer (2:21)
Floating Tank (3:01)
Samowar (4:02)
Beyond A Dream (2:27)

in stock $21.65

PLEASE WAIT aka TA KU/MATT McWATERS

Black & White (LP + booklet + MP3 download code)

823

Cat: 823 R3. Rel: 17 Jan 20

Mt Keele (3:08)
Cold (3:30)
Over (feat Kerri) (4:07)
Rush (feat Alayna) (4:30)
Flight 99 (feat Masego) (2:54)
What You Need (4:24)

Review: Beat-maker Ta-ku (real name Reggie Matthews) and relative newcomer Matt McWaters are old sparring partners, with the latter appearing on a trio of tracks on the former's 2018 album "25 Nights For Nujabes". They've now spun off their occasional production partnership into a new project, Please Wait. The duo's debut EP is genuinely superb, with the six tracks cutting an attractive, slow motion path between the worlds of instrumental hip-hop, ambient, modern soul, jazz, cinematic soundtracks and Bonobo style sonic bliss. With a rotating cast of guest vocalists swinging by to lend a hand, it's a set that's well worthy of your attention.

in stock $13.54

The PROFESSIONALS

The Professionals (LP in die-cut embossed sleeve)

Madlib Invasion US

Cat: MMS 034LP. Rel: 16 Jan 20

My House (1:09)
The Pros (1:43)
Payday (3:53)
Give N Take (4:02)
Superhumans (4:21)
Buggin (4:21)
CDP Smackdown (3:45)
Timeless Treasure (3:45)
I Jus Wanna (3:35)
Away Too Long (3:14)
Make Due (3:37)
Tired Atlas (3:01)
Dishonored Valor (3:57)

Review: Having previously collaborated on a number of tracks, the Jackson brothers - AKA leading beat-maker Madlib and rapping sibling Oh No - have decided to join forces as The Professionals. This mix-tape style affair is the pair's debut album and should set the pulse racing of anyone who loves Madlib's dusty, left-of-centre take on hip-hop. They've pulled in a number of guests to spit verses or sing soulful choruses, with the cast list including Chino XL, Elzhi, and Adub. The die-cut artwork - featured only on a limited number of copies - is also a thing of beauty.

in stock $28.15

PSYCHO'N'ODDS aka BUDS PENSEUR/NATIV

Radiation World (limited gatefold LP)

Vinyl Digital Germany

Cat: VINDIG 438. Rel: 24 Jan 20

Propaganda (1:39)
Soul (3:08)
Eva (3:02)
Apollo (3:11)
Secteur (3:04)
Vagabond (3:36)
Buurrf! (3:02)
Grey Goose (3:02)
Moula (3:12)
RIP (3:47)
Psychonaut (3:01)
Who (feat Cobee) (2:21)
Tiex (2:28)
Paranoid (2:32)
Tommy Wright (feat Slimka) (2:42)
Diaspora (2:59)

in stock $25.19

RAHSHEED

Wasabi (remastered) (LP)

Hip Hop Enterprise Belgium

Cat: HHE 015. Rel: 24 Jan 20

Intro (0:53)
Industrypartybumrusha! (3:57)
Keep Kickin That (4:34)
How Eva U Want (3:34)
12:00 AM (1:27)
Final Call (4:28)
Never Put U Down (3:45)
Studio Time (interlude) (1:12)
Split Decision (2:53)
East Wild West (feat Azz Backwardz) (3:29)
The Life I Live (4:25)
Gothum (4:34)
Outro (AR Gray) (2:12)

in stock $20.57

RAS BEATS feat JOHN JIGGS

And I Say (hand-numbered gold vinyl 7" limited to 200 copies)

Dope Cut

Cat: DCR 002G. Rel: 20 Jan 20

And I Say (3:10)
And I Say (instrumental) (3:10)

Review: Ras Beats sounds as good as any classic era New York hip hop artist, but is actual a contemporary beat maker who also brings his own perspective to the mixing table. "And I Say" is one of his biggest tunes to date from back in 2018 and now it gets its first vinyl pressing. John Jiggs' boom-bap production is crisp and cavernous, with big hits making for big beats that Was raps over in fine style. An instrumental is also included on the flip of this tidy, limited edition 7".

in stock $22.74

RAS BEATS feat JOHN JIGGS

And I Say (hand-numbered 7" limited to 200 copies)

Dope Cut

Cat: DCR 002. Rel: 20 Jan 20

And I Say (3:12)
And I Say (instrumental) (3:12)

Review: Ras Beats sounds as good as any classic era New York hip hop artist, but is actual a contemporary beat maker who also brings his own perspective to the mixing table. "And I Say" is one of his biggest tunes to date from back in 2018 and now it gets its first vinyl pressing. John Jiggs' boom-bap production is crisp and cavernous, with big hits making for big beats that Was raps over in fine style. An instrumental is also included on the flip of this tidy, limited edition 7".

in stock $15.98

Brizz RAWSTEEN

Fish & Shrimp (limited numbered 2xLP)

De Rap Winkel Netherlands

Cat: DRW 058. Rel: 17 Jan 20

Sonny (2:29)
Better Luck (2:52)
Wilmington (5:00)
Fish & Shrimp (2:57)
The Most (3:12)
Everything Raw (4:05)
Hold On (4:00)
Closure (2:57)
The Plan (3:15)
Chalked Out (3:26)
Black Glock (4:34)
Armondo (3:00)
The Process (2:32)
Art Basel (3:06)
Grown Man Rap (2:44)
It Was Flames (4:19)

in stock $36.02

SERIOUS CATS

Crate Breaks Vol 2 (7")

Drumstream

Cat: DS 702. Rel: 16 Jan 20

Crate Breaks Three (5:02)
Crate Breaks Four (5:20)

Review: Released late last year, Dirty Drum Productions first "Crate Breaks" seven-inch offered up two sides of cut-and-paste drum breaks - with gaps in between - for turntablists to play around with. This second salvo follows a similar blueprint. What you get is a series of celebrated (and in some cases lesser-known) breakbeats lifted from rock, funk and soul records, EQ'd and re-mastered for maximum loudness. These breaks - arranged into loose "tracks" as "Crate Breaks 3" and "Crate Breaks 4" - are clean enough to either sample, or use during turntablist routines. If you buy two copies, you can even "double up" with them and create fresh backing tracks for the MC of your choice.

Played by: Dynamite Cuts

in stock $9.74

SOLE/DJ PAIN 1

No God Nor Country (LP + MP3 download code)

Fake Four US

Cat: LPBBT 16. Rel: 22 Jan 20

FTL (Side 1: No Country) (3:03)
Extremist (3:18)
Enough/Decomposure (5:29)
Outsiders (4:54)
The World Ain't Yours (3:00)
Wrong Side Of The Law (3:14)
Godless/Decomposure (Side 2: No Gods) (7:39)
Karma Police II (4:44)
Be Free/Ted Park (3:59)
Company Time (4:17)
Not Really Here (3:23)

in stock $23.82

STIAN STU/VARIOUS

Mutual Friends (LP)

Mutual Intentions Norway

Cat: MI 012. Rel: 15 Jan 20

Yogisoul - "Junipher" (1:54)
Elaquent - "Utopia" (2:17)
Yogisoul - "Slowburners" (2:09)
Flofilz - "Strafzettel" (2:49)
Sraw - "Casio" (feat Kristoffer Eikre) (2:04)
Bluestaeb - "Everyday" (feat The Galactic Suite) (2:48)
Jake Milliner - "Maybe Later" (2:54)
10.4 Rog - "Groovebox" (4:13)
Shungu - "Dream Discipline" (1:18)
Jabar Ligla - "Frihavnsession" (1:31)
Fredfades - "Rockets" (1:19)
10.4 Rog - "Une" (2:06)
Jabar Ligla - "Zeon" (1:13)
Brainorchestra - "Go-On" (1:59)
Ol’ Burger Beats - "It's New" (2:18)

Review: Mutual Friends is a third compilation from Mutual Intentions man Stian Stu and is another vital collection of instrumental hip hop beats that cover plenty of ground. Lazy Sunday smoke sessions and sci-fi explorations that drift though the cosmos and jazzy hip hop beats from top shelf contemporary producers such as FloFilz, Bluestaeb and Fredfades, who are all in-house talents and close friends of the label. Sraw's "Casio" (feat Kristoffer Eikre) is a highlight with its squelchy bass and conversational trumpet leads, and it's just one of many golden grooves in this comp.

in stock $24.37