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Me Against The World (25th Anniversary Edition) (reissue) (180 gram vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: 844889. Rel: 06 Mar 20
Review: When he released third album "Me Against The World" in 1995, Tupac Shakur was arguably the biggest name in hip-hop. As we now know, it wouldn't last, with the LA rapper losing his life in a drive-by shooting 12 months later. As tragic as his demise was, his music still resonates and this album - here reissued to celebrate its 25th anniversary - is arguably the best of the lot. Produced by an all-star cast of beat-makers (Brian G, Easy Mo Bee, Tony Pizarro and Moe ZMD included), the set offered a glossy and polished take on the then dominant gangster rap style while including numerous nods to R&B, swing and G-funk. If you don't already own a copy, grab one of these pronto.
… Read moreGespielt von: Juno Recommends Hip Hop/R&B
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American Dream (limited translucent red vinyl 2xLP + insert)
Cat: 196588 20281. Rel: 14 Mar 24
Review: Hip-hop star and 'mumble rap' pioneer, not to mention all-out legend, 21 Savage delivers his third full-length studio album, American Dream. Coinciding with a new, forthcoming biopic about his life - American Dream: The 21 Savage Story - this is probably set to be the rapper's most forthcoming and acclaimed album to date. Having shouldered a fraught early life prior to his rise to stardom in Atlanta (Savage, real name Sheyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, was born in Plaistow, London, to parents of British nationality and Caribbean heritage), Savage's earliest days are a hot topic when it comes to the theme of shaken personal identity and the double consciousness of immigration, a topic not commonly explored in contemporary hip-hop (it should be). Already lauded as the project through which Savage divulges all, this album serves as a birds-eye view of his history and a defiant rejoinder to the American ICE's misguidedly loaded statement, 'this whole public persona is false'.
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Review: 2Pac's final album released in his lifetime gets a lavish reissue treatment spread across four discs. All Eyez On Me was a landmark when it dropped - the first hip-hop double album released for mass consumption, and featuring a heavyweight cast of collaborators from Dr Dre and George Clinton to Snoop Dogg, Redman, Method Man, Nate Dogg and more. From the massive singles 'California Love' and 'I Ain't Mad Atcha' to the deeper album cuts, it's a milestone in hip-hop history from start to finish. Consider this the definitive version of one of the greatest, from one of the greatest.
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Review: Air Vinyl have secured a deal that allows them to reissue the seminal joint album by Benny The Butcher and 38 Spesh. The second part of the album comes later in the year, but the first one from 2018 is in the spotlight here. It's an accomplished affair that draws you int via lazy and long legged beats on the intro then gets more serious and confrontational on "Driver's Seat" (feat Styles P & Jadakiss). Social issues are address square on with tracks like "Gun Or Knife" and sweeter interludes like "Intro" (instrumental) help things move on without getting too heavy on one topic.
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Since I Have A Lover (limited gatefold translucent pink vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: 554668 7. Rel: 22 Jun 23
Review: 6LACK's third studio album, Since I Have A Lover, is another one that follows the form he has set over the previous two - namely it is a musical update on his life. It tells listeners where the rapper is mentally, emotionally, and spiritually with those that are the closest to him. This trilogy-completing album is another personal reflection that speaks of the growth of 6LACK since the last outing East Atlanta Love Letter. It's a big one, too, with 19 tracks across four sides of limited and gatefold translucent pink vinyl.
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Nothing To Declare (gatefold clear vinyl LP + MP3 download code in spot-varnished sleeve)
Cat: HDBLP 062. Rel: 18 Aug 22
Review: 700 Bliss are DJ Haram and Moor Mother, and together they've come together to deliver a guttural take on noise rap. Packed to the brim with fuzz, like gravel clogging a phone line, Haram and Moor's vocal deliveries are clownish and playful, and hear back like mere fragments of thought, pushing against the notion of a sustained narrative. Lafawndah, Muqata'a, Alli Logout and M. Tellez all feature on various vocal and production appearances, while techno is even ticked off on a few Afro-diasporic dance music forays ('Anthology'). A postmodern revisionist history of dance music in LP form.
… Read moreGespielt von: Alexis Le-Tan, Juno Recommends Hip Hop/R&B
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Review: Great hip-hop has often been defined by collaboration and Chemistry by 9th Wonder and Buckshot is a testament to that. The album, released on June 21, 2005 through Duck Down Music as a part of the label's "Triple Threat Campaign", showcases the seamless synergy between 9th Wonder's soulful production and Buckshot's sharp lyricism. Each track shows off their undeniable chemistry, with smooth beats and introspective rhymes that captivate from start to finish as muse on everything from introspective reflections to social commentary, all with precision and depth. With its cohesive sound and thoughtful lyricism, Chemistry is a must-listen for fans of both artists and the genre as a whole.
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Review: As long as there is hip-hop, debate will rage as to which album by A Tribe Called Quest is their finest. Of course, they're all superb, but 1993's "Midnight Marauders" - their third full-length - may well be the best of all. That's a big call, but we'd ask any doubters to give it another listen. The New York crew is in particularly fine form on the mic throughout, while the backing tracks, which make great use of crunchy, head-nodding beats and hundreds of superb, hand-picked samples, are amongst the most intricately produced, groovy and deep ever committed to wax. It's one of those hip-hop sets that should be in the collection of any committed music head, and not just rap fans.
… Read moreGespielt von: I Love Hip Hop
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The Love Movement (limited gatefold 3xLP)
Cat: SNYL 8829141. Rel: 24 Nov 23
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Review: Influential and ground breaking American hip-hop legends A Tribe Called Quest dropped their fifth album The Love Movement in 1998. It was the last one with their complete original line up before the passing of Phife Dawg. It continues stylistically from where the previous album, Beats, Rhymes and Life, left off with the group's signature minimalist beats, r&b overtones and jazz-flecked production, all of which was taken care of by The Ummah. The mature vocal themes, laid back delivery and subtle style of the album makes it one of the many classics in their oeuvre. This limited reissue spreads it over six sides of essential wax.
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Cat: 889853 778713. Rel: 06 Jan 17
Review: The general consensus is that We Got It From Here, Thank You 4 Your Service, A Tribe Called Quest's sixth and final album, is something of a triumph, with many critics hailing it as the best full-length of 2016. It's certainly a fine set, full of their trademark musically rich backing tracks (enhanced, this time round, with a greater reliance on live instrumentation), conscious lyrics and distinctive, on-point vocal delivery. Given their legendary status within hip-hop, it's unsurprising to see a string of similarly high profile guests dotted throughout, with Busta Rhymes, Andre 3000, Kayne West, Consequence, Jack White and Elton John (presumably in sampled form) all lending a hand. Even if you're only mildly interested in hip-hop, this should be essential listening.
… Read moreGespielt von: Lexx, Mukatsuku Records Chart, Dom Servini, RUSTAM OSPANOFF., Bantam Lions, Juno Recommends Hip Hop/R&B, Groh (U Know Me Records), JKriv (Razor-N-Tape), The Funk Hunters, Roman Rauch, Ex-Friendly (Truth & Lies Music), Ricardo Miranda, Alex Salvador, Originals, Funkyjaws, I Love Hip Hop, DCook, Reggie Dokes
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Review: There was a big fuss made when Aaliyah's music finally made it to streaming services late last year, which shows just how in demand it remains over a quarter of a century after it first hit record stores. Her self titled long player was an early and frankly just about unbeatable blueprint for r&b that has more than stood the test of time. With guests posts from Static From Playa and Timbaland she opened up on all manner of subjects from rejection to love, personal anxiety to better times. The slick production still sounds fresh, as does the timeless vocal work.
… Read moreGespielt von: Juno Recommends Hip Hop/R&B
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One In A Million (translucent green vinyl 2xLP + insert)
Cat: ERE 712. Rel: 29 Aug 23
Review: Aaliyah's second studio album One In A Million was the hitmaker that really cemented the teen r&b star's success, following her comparatively less popular debut Age Ain't Nothing But A Number two years earlier. Now reissued by Blackground - the very same label on which the album was originally released, and which was founded by Aaliyah's father Barry Hankerson, after he tried and failed numerous times to get her signed to a major - we once again recall Aaliyah's rise to fame, bottled in unforgettable numbers like 'One In A Million', 'Got To Give It Up' and 'If Your Girl Only Knew'. This new version comes pressed on translucent green vinyl and includes an insert.
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Us (Soundtrack) (reissue) (gatefold 180 gram tri-coloured vinyl 2xLP + art print)
Cat: WW 072STRIPE. Rel: 11 May 23
Review: Composer Michael Abels and Oscarr winner Jordan Peele have hooked up plenty of times on the big screen before, and this is another hugely successful partnership. Us was released in March 2019 and is an original nightmare that is set in present-day Santa Cruz on the Northern California coast. Lupita Nyong'o and Black Panther's Winston Duke star and the score features many highlights such as a 30-person choir, ten of them kids, on 'Anthem', while plenty of Eastern European instruments, violins and percussion were also employed. 1995 hip-hop anthem 'I Got 5 On It' by Luniz is also included and never fails to stand out.
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Review: He may now be a bona-fide global celebrity with a string of books, TV shows and film appearances to his name, but Action Bronson remains a fine rapper - even if we don't hear those skills as much as we once did. If you still need convincing, check out Only For Dolphins, his first album on two years. His love of trash talking, tall tales and classic boom-bap style flows has not changed, but his subject matter is more varied. The beats he raps over have evolved significantly, too. Over the course of the album, there are fewer bog-standard "golden era" type backing tracks; instead, you'll find killer beats that offer nods towards Brazilian samba and MPB, reggae, smoky jazz and Latin music.
… Read moreGespielt von: Marco Gallerani
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Review: Adesha and Vincent Kwok present their latest album, replete with exclusive album tracks as well as special edits and new mixes of previously released tracks, the album takes you through the various musical styles that the pair have worked on together over the years. With a broad range of styles from champagne boogie to disco to mellow 808-based r&b, 'Feeling You' shows off the eclectic talents of Adesha's lyrical and Vincent's productive range. Highlights include the sparsely populated uptempo jaunts such as 'Life's Too Short' and the slower, phatter G-funkers like 'Retribution'.
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Spirit World Field Guide Instrumentals (gatefold translucent green & blue cloudy vinyl 2xLP + MP3 download code)
Cat: RSE 314LPC2. Rel: 10 Nov 22
Review: Aesop Rock's most recent studio long player was a superb and interplanetary trip by the name of Spirit World Field Guide. Now it gets released as an instrumental version. Although this artist is heralded for his work as a lyricist, he is also a talented and always evolving producer as this record shows. Here the tunes are a framework for you to explore and use as a roadmap to your own musical adventure. It's a world of emotion and colour that takes you a mile away from the mundanity of everyday life.
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Integrated Tech Solutions (gatefold white vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: RSE 374LPC1. Rel: 09 Nov 23
Review: The tenth full-length from the literal most verbose MC in the hip-hop genre Aesop Rock, has been described as "A concept album about an organization offering lifestyle and industry-specific applications designed to curate a desired multi-experience." Following on from 2020's exceptionally dizzying Spirt World Field Guide, some of the core themes of the absurdist search for peace and tranquillity resurface across Integrated Tech Solutions but in a new guise of app placements, corporate speak and artificial goals that keep the masses confined within digital, monitored bubbles. Predominantly self-produced like the majority of the artist's recent output, the beats fluctuate from eerie minimalism to hallucinatory, overwhelming sonic stews, all dictated by humorous yet reliably virtuosic bars and flow. Ten LPs in and Mr. Aesop (or Mr. Rock) sounds as confident, concerned, curious and crazed as ever.
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Garbology: Instrumentals (coloured vinyl 2xLP in spot-varnished sleeve)
Cat: RSELPC 1366. Rel: 01 Jun 23
Review: Aesop Rock x Blockhead's Garbology album was a huge success and so it makes sense that the label now follows it up with a new issue of the instrumentals. It's a tidy package across four sides of coloured vinyl in a nice spot-varnished sleeve. Musically it is a brilliantly mixed bag that takes in myriad niche sounds and styles. The opener is a deep soul cut with pensive chords while 'Jazz Hands' (Instrumental) suspends you in swirling synths and spring-day optimism and 'Wolf Piss' (Instrumental) has heavier, darker beats and more menacing string sounds.
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Review: Alanna is revered as a brilliantly powerful live performer who captivates crowds with the energy of her voice. Her new album is no less potent. Trouble Is is a mix of deep, profound, cinematic r&b with her trademark mix of fun and fearlessness, with stirring gospel overtones that ride on tight rhythm sections and shiny brass. It also finds the Nashville soul siren drawing on the greats of soul that have got before her as well as adding her own unique signature across nine timeless tracks that arrive on lovely white vinyl.
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Review: Curren$y and The Alchemist first teamed up in 2010 for the Covert Coup album, which was reportedly recorded in full the first day they met. Alchemist has worked with all manner of high profile heads from Dilated Peoples and Ghostface Killah to Mobb Deep's Prodigy, Royce Da 5'9" and plenty more besides, but he's at his best working with New Orleans' Curren$y on these low slung jams. There's a wistful, soulful lilt to beats Alchemist conjures up like the Boldy James-featuring 'No Yeast', while Wiz Khalif and Havoc sound reflective on 'Corvette Rally Stripes'. This is hip-hop to sink into - one for mellow moments when you want the lyrics to soak in and the beats to take you far away.
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Review: Nu-school jazz talent Alfa Mist drops another album for the US label Anti, for what has been described as his most fully-realised and emotive project to date. Following up 2021's Bring Backs and a spate of EPs put out since then, Variables leans further into abstract conceptual jazz, neo-soul and hip-hop territory, through uniquely resonant, broken instrumentals and gloomy rap features. The album seems to veer between stressful, beat-centric urgency and blue, sleep-deprived comedown moods. The main throughline, though, is its unparalleled musicianship; there really isn't much topping it.
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Promised Land (translucent pink vinyl LP + insert + MP3 download code)
Cat: JAL 356V. Rel: 30 Sep 21
Review: Is there a more hard-working pair of party-starters than the Allergies' Rackabeat and DJ Moneyshot? The Bristol-based duo have been prolific over the last few years, yet the quality of their work seemingly hasn't suffered. Promised Land, their fifth album, is another invigorating, thrill-a-minute ride through hip-hop/funk/soul/rock/breakbeat fusion, where almost every cut is ripe for dancefloor plays. Highlights include the bluesy breakbeat bustle of 'Working On Me', the scratch-happy, Fatboy Slim-esque fun of 'Jumping Off', growling Dynamite MC hook-up 'Lean On You' (which reminded us a little of Plantlife), soul stomper 'Love Somebody' and 'Are You Ready', where Ugly Duckling's Andy Cooper and singer Marietta Smith both make their mark.
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Tear The Place Up (LP + insert + MP3 download code)
Cat: JAL 395V. Rel: 18 May 23
Review: This is the sixth album by the Bristolian production duo The Allergies (DJ Moneyshot and Rackabeat), widely known for their funky, hard-hitting hip-hop originals. With cameos from the likes of Bootie Brown, Andy Cooper, and Dele Sosimi, their latest album 'Tear The Place Up' is a rollicking whirl, and has rightfully been touted as "hip-hop meets Tarantino", with many a cheesy thriller film reference and floor-shaking beat in tow.
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Review: Ghanaian singer-songwriter Amaarae presents a unique style with her second album Fountain Baby - mixing up R&B, Jersey bounce, amapiano, dancehall and more for a bedevilled, high-pitched modern weirdo opus. All tempered by its angelic pop production, which bolsters its stark vocal aura, Amaarae is rightfully deserving of the praise for this experiment. Its staunch queer identity goes hand-in-hand with its sonic playfulness, a synergy which we also hear in the lyrics throughout, be that via its girlbossy shattering of binaries ('Princess Going Digital'), or the obliteration of hegemony in basic party spaces ('Sociopathic Dance Queen').
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Review: And Is Phi (Andrea Isabelle Phillips) is a multi-disciplinary artist from Norway and the Philippines now based in South East London. Double Pink is a debut album of great quality that draws on a wide sphere of influence, from Joni Mitchell's tender vocals to Frank Zappa's weirdness via 90s r&b and the jazz tinged beatmaking of Madlib's seminal album for Blue Note. it is both late night and languid but immediate and emotive, with a world of colour and texture that is all blurred, smoothed off, packed with emotion and smart riffs, melodies and hooks.
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Review: Conneticut-based rapper Apathy teams up with Boston hip-hop producer Stu Bangas for this gothic, hardcore rap project. Filled with religion-themed vocal samples and unfiltered lyrics, Apathy's flow is consistently tight and the whole attitude of the project is very purist, borrowing from older methods of rap LP creation. Banga's beats are varied and match the energy of the many features lined up, including none other than Jadakiss, Black Thought and Esoteric to name just a few. The structure is very reminiscent of Mad Villain's Madvillainy, a linear story-based narrative that utilises its interludes perfectly, switching between different rap lanes from golden era east-coast flows to the alternative rap of the modern area that figure like JPEGMafia are proliferating, infused with rock references like in 'Malediction'. Eight projects later and Apathy is still proving he can rock the mic alongside an elite cast of guests.
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This Must Be The Place (gatefold purple vinyl LP (indie exclusive))
Cat: LPMMG 00175IE. Rel: 06 Apr 23
Review: Detroit beatsmith Apollo Brown is in a class of his own and makes instrumentals like few others. This is his first new record in eight years and is another masterclass in sampling that has made him a favourite with fans, peers and critics alike. He often has a concept for his albums and for this one it is about peace and balance and as such it has something of a more organic feel that previous works. There is melancholia in the air on 'Clouds' and uncertainly but hope to 'Nervous Goodbyes' while 'Escapism' has an electronic synth sound that comes with a textbook drum break over the top.
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As God Intended (limited "brown sabbath" vinyl LP)
Cat: LPMMG 00147C. Rel: 21 Mar 24
Review: Detroit producer Apollo Brown and maverick Buffalo MC Che' Noir have come together to create a new album that draws on their backgrounds in two of America's mostly famously failed cities. Brown brings his usual soul-drenched and head-nodding beatmaking style - the same vibes that have seen him work with the likes of Ghostface Killah and Danny Brown and become a key part of the scene. Che' Noir on the other hand has worked alongside Benny The Butcher, Kool G Rap, and Fred The Godson and here tells some vital stories that take you behind the curtain and up and down city streets, dodging gunshots, hunting for missing fathers and generally trying to game the system.
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Sardines (sardine green vinyl LP + art print (indie exclusive))
Cat: LPMMG 00183IE. Rel: 07 Dec 23
Review: The names Apollo Brown and Planet Asia evoke a rarefied set of expectations. The raps are as hard as galvanized steel. The syllable placement is meticulous and intricate. The beats bang: simmering in a soulful but warped inferno. They are maestros of raw and unalloyed hip-hop: full of as much grit and craftsmanship as anyone to ever incinerate a microphone or master an MPC. After all, high standards are essential. Sardines is curb-checking minimalist hip-hop: sharp, efficient, and well-executed as a guillotine chop. No wasted bars or rhythmic excess. Just poetic verses and night-time vulture vibes. Apollo sums it up best: it's "dirt, grit, mud, sticks, stones, all that. Leave your boots on." The title's name is a flip on their revered first album. Like sardines, anchovies are a love it-or-hate it proposition. It's not for everyone, but if it's for you, it's laser targeted to your interests.
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Blacklight (neon purple vinyl LP in screen-printed spot-varnished sleeve (indie exclusive))
Cat: LPMMG 00169IE. Rel: 20 Jul 23
Review: Detroit producer and second Golden Age lover Apollo Brown and Stalley dropped this album of classic sounding hip-hop and rap record back in November of 2021 and it was their first joint venture. It is full of familiar sounds and romantic hip-hop storytelling with drums that any fan of DJ Premier is sure to appreciate and recognise. The raps are clever but restrained and touch on plenty of common subjects with unfazed flow and varied deliveries that are always fun of emotion. It's a record that doesn't do anything particularly new but what it does do, it does exceptionally.
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My Soft Machine (gatefold transparent green vinyl LP)
Cat: TRANS 700XX. Rel: 25 May 23
Review: A lot can change in two years or so. Not least if 2021 saw you release one of the most celebrated records of the current decade, tackling the mental health crisis head on in the midst of a global pandemic. An album that despaired and threw its hands up, declaring that we, collectively, are not alright and something needs to change, all via staggeringly poetic prose, at times bordering on spoken word. Returning from that triumphant episode, Arlo Parks follows up with The Soft Machine, an LP that lands after most of the dust from that global emergency has settled, and she's relocated to sunny Los Angeles to live with partner and alternative rapper, Ashnikko. To say the result is something that sounds warmer, more appreciative of what you've got rather than focussed on what isn't would be an understatement, but the exquisite songwriting and willingness to speak honestly about major issues remains.
… Read moreGespielt von: Juno Recommends Rock/Indie
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My Soft Machine (limited translucent violet vinyl LP box set + tote bag + friendship bracelet + poster + print)
Cat: TRANS 700XB. Rel: 25 May 23
Review: Since her debut EP and LP arrived in 2019, Arlo Parks has grown into one of the most vital voices in modern British soul. Following on from 2021's Collapsed In Sunbeams album, My Soft Machine comes on mellow and magnificent, backed up by a strong cast of collaborators but very much steered by Parks at the helm. There's space for crossover pop hooks on the likes of the Paul Hepworth-produced 'Weightless' while Phoebe Bridgers lends her skills to 'Pegasus', and everything feeds into a universal dose of ear-catching neo-soul and artful pop fit for every home. This special edition of My Soft Machine comes pressed in translucent pink wax, housed in a black cloth tote bag and with a friendship bracelet to cement the bond between Parks and her audience.
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We Buy Diabetic Test Strips (gatefold translucent purple vinyl 2xLP + insert)
Cat: FP 18243. Rel: 28 Sep 23
Review: Armand Hammer is the New York-based duo of ELUCID and Billy Woods and now they are back with their first new album in two years. We Buy Diabetic Test Strips is a debut long player for Fat Possum and it is their biggest work yet with plenty of high-profile guest spots from the likes of JPEGMAFIA, EL-P, Kenny Segal, Black Noi$e, Preservation, DJ Haram, Child Actor, Sebb Bash, August Fanon, and more. Since they were last recording together, ELUCID and billy woods have both released critically acclaimed solo albums but show that they save some special magic for when they join up in the studio.
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Archetype (2xLP + MP3 download code)
Cat: AQU 006LP. Rel: 22 Jun 23
Review: By now, it should be more than well-known that Joe-Armon Jones and Maxwell Owin are two of UK's jazz's most prominent and deserving fixtures, with the former having made a name for himself as part of outfits like Ezra Collective, and the latter for his unique blend of jazz and future garage. Together, they have an unmatched synergy; not staying too rooted in the potential quagmire of jazz alone, Archetype is a critical exploration of genre, as both Armon-Jones and Owin segue through explorations of their favourite non-jazz genres (dub, funk, garage, hip-hop) as "archetypes", paying homage to their infleunce on the music they make now. Guest features from Mala, Fatima, Lex Amor and O The Ghost cement this notion of tribute and versatility, making for a serene and virtuosic albu that best falls under the category of "jazzifyer".
… Read moreGespielt von: Juno Recommends Broken Beat Nu Jazz
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For The FKN Love (black & white vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: RN 1023. Rel: 22 Jul 22
Review: They may have been known for producing crossover hits way back in the early 90s, but Arrested Development have never stopped producing gold. The politically charged, socially conscious crew are a well-oiled machine at this point in time, and you need only listen to a snatch of new album For the FKN Love to understand that. As ever it's fronted by Speech and produced by Configa, but this time around they've invited a plethora of guests from legends like Big Daddy Kane, The Sugarhill Gang, Monie Love and Fatman Scoop through to emergent talent like Twan Mack, Dell-P, Lish and Ke'Andra. It's resulted in a vital statement for the rude health of message-laden hip-hop in 2022.
… Read moreGespielt von: Juno Recommends Hip Hop/R&B
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Don't Fight Your Demons (black & red vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: RN 1043. Rel: 16 Mar 23
Review: Don't Fight Your Demons by Arrested Development is a superb example of samples, lyrics, composition and arrangement all being exceptionally well done. The masterfully produced music has an uplifting message and empowering themes from the two-time Grammy-winning group who are so widely regarded as pioneers of the contemporary sound. High-profile guests Kuf Knotz, Skyy High, Christine Elise, O'hene Savant, Rambo, Let The Dirt Say Amen and many more all feature and add influential wordplay and infectious sounds that touch on racism, politics, world injustices and much more.
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Review: As Valet is a Paris-based abstract-instrumental-space-hip-hop beat producer who manages to combine the futuristic with the ancient and ritualistic on this album. It's both cosmic yet organic, expansive yet intimate with tumbling beats that sound loose and live, sprinkles of starry melody and plenty of warm jungle humidity from the percussion. Guests such as LaNote, Lanoir, Raphael Neblai and Jewice add some vocal magic and this one is, then, sure to become a real cult classic in no time at all thanks to its unique mix of all those different worlds but also, quite simply, its damn nice vibes.
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Review: Asake doubles down for his second album in quick succession after making such an impact with his debut, Mr. Money With The Vibe. Singing in Yoruba and English alike, the Nigerian singer keeps up the exuberant energy of his first record and delivers an album to put some spring in your step. The tempo is up and the mood is summery as Asake presents his vision of the continued tradition of West African music, capitalising on the recipe which made him such a rapidly rising sensation in the first place. Bursting with ideas and hooks aplenty, this is another sure sign of Asake's ascension as one of the most prominent Nigerian artists doing it right now.
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Weedkiller (limited green marbled vinyl LP + insert (indie exclusive))
Cat: 505419 7422669. Rel: 07 Sep 23
Review: American singer-songwriter and rapper Ashnikko dropped their much-anticipated debut album this August through Parlophone and Warner Records and has been teased with no fewer than fine well-received singles. It is a concept record based around "a commentary on environmental disaster and the rapid evolution of technology" which honestly seems not so much a concept as just a statement of our current reality. The artist displays plenty of rage both lyrically and in terms of delivery here, with industrial hip-hop and rap, nu-metal and trap all distilled into something confrontational yet triumphant.
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Cat: XRPVY 2112. Rel: 25 Mar 22
Review: Asian Dub Foundation's Enemy of the Enemy is one of the many classics in their arsenal. This is a first ever reissue of it on X-Ray Production. It as always develops their mix of traditional Indian music with electro, ragga and hip hop. This record brought with it a new sense of energy and forward momentum and has plenty of over-egged rhythms and debauched sounds that express revolt at the "liberal drifts of the Labour party under Tony Blair." The restless Londoners therefore made a social and political impact as well as physical dance floor one with this classic.
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Cat: MOLP 008. Rel: 02 Aug 21
Review: This Record Store Day, US label Mochilla are reissuing a record that first landed in 2010 but has been out of print for five years. The Timeless Series captured the enduring impact that various different artists had on the world do ship hop. It is all live music that features orchestrated performances by Ethiopia's great Mulatu Astatke and famous Brazilian star Arthur Verocai. There is also the mesmeric Suite For Ma Dukes, which is a tribute to her son, James "Dilla" Yancey, by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson. What a collection for funk lovers who also appreciate their history.
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Cat: TVI 033. Rel: 15 Mar 21
Review: Village Live has just put out a compilation to make the label's fifth anniversary. Sadly, it was the last project co-founder Joey Deez worked on before he passed away. Now the label serves up an album dedicated to his memory from Aver, who created the first draft of it between finding out about Joey's passing and attending his funeral. It features collages of conversations the two had next to previously unreleased material he made during lockdown with Doron Segal. The result is an album of catharsis and musical therapy, that features both light and dark, hope and despair. The finished album features cuts by Jazz T, Evil Ed and Omas, as well as additional voice messages donated by Kuartz and Matt Smith.
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Cat: ERE 745. Rel: 13 Feb 23
Review: Australian rapper Iggy Azalea's third album The End of An Era came on her own label Bad Dreams Records and took inspiration from the end of her 20s. It is a musical time capsule of that decade and features some guest spots from the likes of Bia, Sophia Scott and Ellise, while production was taken care of by frequent collaborator J. White Did It amongst others. The beats throughout are highly addictive with plenty of them ready to make you get up and dance. There are plenty of crossovers between future house and bass music making it one of her most accomplished works to date.
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Cat: SC 469LPC1. Rel: 25 May 23
Review: Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Bay Rose says she makes music for those that are "aimless and heartbroken". Her magnificently rich voice conveys the pain and lament everyone has felt at some point in their life of this new sophomore album Through & Through. There is an honesty to it that has defined all her work to date and a determination to really say something with her music. Unrestricted by genre though couched in hip hop and r&b, lead singles like 'Dance With Me' marry lo-fi beat work with her smoky, raw soul vocals to make for something truly impactful. There is no wonder this one has already had plenty of press praise on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Cat: BCR 155LPC2. Rel: 07 Mar 24
Review: Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, the mysterious steel pan outfit from Hamburg, have amassed a cult following around the globe. With a slew of classic 7"s and three critically acclaimed full length albums, they set a high bar for themselves, one which they clearly intend on pushing to even higher heights with this new offering. On their fourth album BRSB, Bacao return with more of the same, but more of the same with them is of course inherently different. Covering songs that span genres, and range from mega-hits to underground album cuts, they make them their own with their unique approach to the traditional steel pans of Trinidad and Tobago. While part of the allure of a new Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band album is finding out what covers they choose, it is equally intriguing to see what original tunes they've cooked up alongside these, and this record is foul of standout originals. from 'In The Crosshairs' to 'Grilled' to 'Treasure Quest'.
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