Notts bombers The P Brothers make a very welcome return with the Mentaltainment EP, a masterpiece like no other, three vocal tracks featuring Milano, Doo Wop, Your Old Droog & Daniel Son, plus instrumentals and an exclusive vinyl only bonus track. Don't sleep. Ever.
(Please note, this is a limited pressing of 350 stickered sleeved copies, shipping 17th May)
Fresh for our own Suspect Packages label we present two up and coming producers by the name of Halcyonic & G Roots, fully focused on crafting some amazing bass driven dub & reggae soundsystem music for the masses, watch this space, these two will be huge.
Here they deliver two cracking tracks, complete with dub versions, four tracks in total. Pack Up Ya Dubs finds Jman, aka Babylon Dead, riding the riddim with explosive results, rocket launcher style. With the flipside Rough Cut coming like a juggernaut, it's game over, ultra steppa style with some tuff bass onboard. Both tracks have been tried and tested on multiple soundsystem set ups, truss, they kick.
Follow this link for the digital version. And here's a promo mix of all four tracks.
Originally released in 2012, The Bluestown EP was the very first release from Rum Committee’s legendary singer Rag’N’Bone Man. Finally it's getting a well deserved repress for Record Store Day 2018, back on an exclusive and extremely limited moody-blue colour 12″ vinyl. This release marked the beginning of his incredible career that to date claims multiple Brit Awards, platinum records and global respect for his incredible vocals and songwriting. Production onboard comes from fellow Rum Committee crew Gi3mo & Sherlock Bones, plus a feature from emcee Ceezlin.
(Pressed on heavyweight blue vinyl)
Across The Globe is the new series of releases from Sydney's Low Key Source label, which sees established producers team up with vocalists and MC's from Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
Volume 1 showcases the beats of Detroit's Apollo Brown, known for his production through Mello Music Group which has seen him work with the likes of Oddisee, Guilty Simpson, Skyzoo, Ras Kass, OC, Sean Price, Boog Brown, Big Pooh and most recently Planet Asia on their new album Anchoives.
Reminiscing sees the UK's Jehst team up with Children Of Zeus vocalist Tyler Daley and has them reflecting about back in the day and giving a special mention to the passing of UK producer Mark B. It's special boom-bap throwback sound with sweeping strings captures perfectly the message of what life was once like being free from responsibilities.
The English city of Nottingham is represented on the posse cut Time's Different showcasing the lyrical skills of up and comers Juga-Naut and Vandal Savage alongside veteran Cappo. It's hard hitting snare snaps into a crispy beat which instantly takes you into headnod mode.
Apollo Brown never fails to execute his signature robust Hip Hop production as heard on World Revolves where Dialectrix spits fire with a rhythmical flow that resembles the way a sparrow would slice across the air - in short bursts left and right, up and down with ease. Rounding out the EP is Brisbane's Lazy Grey with First Come First Served. Another sharp serving of distinct Apollo Brown production paired with Grey's own verbal dexterity.
With the renowned illustrator and designer Dan Lish holding down the artwork for each volume in this series, Across The Globe is a limited edition release every good music lover needs in their collection.
(Please note, this is a pre-order due in stock 25th April)
Full crew album excursion featuring Lee Scott, Black Josh, Stinkin Slumrok, Bisk, Tony Broke, Barebase, Sleazy F, Bill Shakes, King Grubb, Sly Moon, Salar, Sniff & Milkaveli all dropping gems. Beats handled by Sam Zircon, Dr Zygote, Lee Scott & Reklews. Fully dope.
Full crew album excursion featuring Lee Scott, Black Josh, Stinkin Slumrok, Bisk, Tony Broke, Barebase, Sleazy F, Bill Shakes, King Grubb, Sly Moon, Salar, Sniff & Milkaveli all dropping gems. Beats handled by Sam Zircon, Dr Zygote, Lee Scott & Reklews. Fully dope.
The first in the Edstrumentals 45 Series by Evil Ed.
Featuring two jazzy beats from the 2008 album The Get Together by Evil Ed and Conspicuous. Side A is the slamming Ill Out while things become more laid back on side B with You & Me.
Limited EDition of 300 copies on black vinyl. Mastered by the legendary Walter Coelho, with artwork by the equally legendary Mr Krum. Don't sleep!
(Please note, this is a pre-order shipping 23rd April)
Kuartz follows up his excellent Koishiteru album in a similar vain right here, flooded with ill soul samples and chops, neck cracking beats and snares, and a flow like no other, radio show stylee with call ins, radio jingles and skits throughout.
An outstanding display of beats once again. It also comes housed in a gatefold sleeve too, nice touch.
Kuartz follows up his excellent Koishiteru album in a similar vain right here, flooded with ill soul samples and chops, neck cracking beats and snares, and a flow like no other, radio show stylee with call ins, radio jingles and skits throughout.
An outstanding display of beats once again.
A year on from the dropping the Gatecrasherz debut, Uninvited, Revorg Records present Call It On by Jack Diggs & Big Toast. 40% of Gatecrasherz, 66% of TPS, the duo are no strangers to working alongside each other. The two brothers have been collaborating for well over a decade. However, this is their first release as a duo.
Jack Diggs and Big Toast are two thought-provoking, intelligent lyricists.
This album is neither thought-provoking nor intelligent.
Kicking back against the self-righteous narcissisism of the moment, it is an odyssey of South London boozers, dusty boom bap beats and bone dry humour.
'Master', a individual showing skill and proficiency in their field. Vandal Savage showcases his diligence with his weapon of choice the pen 'Bic Master' EP is a homage to the skill of lyricism. With an onslaught and barrage of bars the Nottingham native will paint you his status in the world of today.
The limited edition CD comes in a high gloss printed card wallet and printed cd. And is at its sonical peak when listened too while percrasternation from life tasks.
Produced by Vandal Savage, mixed and mastered By Juga-Naut.
One hell of a release, the debut full length album Stretch Lincolns from Triple Darkness, Circle Makerz & The Odd Couple sling shottah Tesla's Ghost. Rolling deep at fifteen big tracks with production coming from Soss, Gerry Boy, G.I., Tony Mahoney, Illinformed, Noize Thievery & Karnate. Plus special guest emcees Conway, Estee Nack, Purpose & Ray Vendetta riding in the passenger seat.
(Limited edition clear vinyl edition with full colour cover, certificate of authenticity and A5 print)
The brand new kick ass album NFA from Smellington Piff, an outstanding release with sick rhyme schemes showcasing Piff's ill flow and content matter tackling social injustice and much more. All layered over ultra dope beats from Leaf Dog, Illinformed and Smellington Piff himself. Guest vocals also come from Leaf Dog, BVA, Farma G, Scor-Zay-Zee, Sean Peng, Cracker Jon & Gee Bag, plus cuts from DJ Jazz T & DJ Merk. Another quality RLD product.
The brand new kick ass album NFA from Smellington Piff, an outstanding release with sick rhyme schemes showcasing Piff's ill flow and content matter tackling social injustice and much more. All layered over ultra dope beats from Leaf Dog, Illinformed and Smellington Piff himself. Guest vocals also come from Leaf Dog, BVA, Farma G, Scor-Zay-Zee, Sean Peng, Cracker Jon & Gee Bag, plus cuts from DJ Jazz T & DJ Merk. Another quality RLD product.
(Limited edition red splatter double vinyl, with download card)
Ocean Wisdom's most anticipated second album Wizville, reaching out on all levels and covering many styles upon styles, a high ranking collection of tracks firin' that killah flow and finesse, that also features an all star cast of guests including the likes of Method Man, Dizzee Rascal, Roots Manuva, P Money, Jehst, Chester P & Rodney P. Plus a varied supply of ill beats supplied by Kidkanevil, Pete Cannon, Muckaniks, Basquiat, Illinformed, Leaf Dog, AlhAmrA aka Simon Rodriguez, Kofi, Muckaniks, Chemo, Pitch 92, Mystry, JP Soundz, Oozhe, 184 & Molotov. Take a trip to Wizville and run tell a friend to tell a friend, it's hype there!
A digital version of the album will also be emailed to you on purchase.
Strange U, one of the most exciting and original duos in Hip Hop bring you their no holds barred debut album #LP4080. Entirely produced by Zygote with King Kashmere on mic duties this is an album not to be slept on! Boasting impressive features from Jehst, Fliptrix, Lee Scott, Cappo & Jazz T!
This limited edition double red & black marbled vinyl repress comes in a full colour shrink wrapped reverse board sleeve, plus a free digital download link upon purchase.
Remulak's ill 2015 digital only release finally gets a welcome vinyl excursion via Village Live, slick production for the beat heads and emcees, wonderful stuff.
(Sealed with OBI strip. Also comes with a free Remulak logo sticker, Night Sessions sticker and Village Live sticker)
For his 5th release, rap afficianado Ty takes us on a journey of works from his heart. He takes us on a heartfelft and nostalgic trip through his childhood neighbourhood Brixton in answer to would-be gentrifiers of the area, reminding us of the community that makes a great neighbourhood. He exposes a rare vulnerability in this form of music by working through issues over the course of the album of poverty, depression, racism and family. This is balanced by the championing of hiphop, insights to the creative process and philosophical musings on life. There's even an imagined film soundtrack.
The album, entitled A Work Of Heart is produced and predominantly written by Ty. The sounds are a mixture of crisp, bouncy production, live instrumentation and vivid and entertaining lyrics. Featured guests include OG Rootz (formerly Durrty Goodz), Tall Black Guy, John Robinson, Wayne Francis (United Vibrations) and the legendary Umar Bin Hassan of the Last Poets to name a few. Of the album Ty says, this is my life work, it's how I feel...I want to upgrade the view of hip hop.
This jazz-infused hip hop album is simultaneously uplifiting and thought-provoking.
(Six panel digipack CD edition)
For his 5th release, rap afficianado Ty takes us on a journey of works from his heart. He takes us on a heartfelft and nostalgic trip through his childhood neighbourhood Brixton in answer to would-be gentrifiers of the area, reminding us of the community that makes a great neighbourhood. He exposes a rare vulnerability in this form of music by working through issues over the course of the album of poverty, depression, racism and family. This is balanced by the championing of hiphop, insights to the creative process and philosophical musings on life. There's even an imagined film soundtrack.
The album, entitled A Work Of Heart is produced and predominantly written by Ty. The sounds are a mixture of crisp, bouncy production, live instrumentation and vivid and entertaining lyrics. Featured guests include OG Rootz (formerly Durrty Goodz), Tall Black Guy, John Robinson, Wayne Francis (United Vibrations) and the legendary Umar Bin Hassan of the Last Poets to name a few. Of the album Ty says, this is my life work, it's how I feel...I want to upgrade the view of hip hop.
This jazz-infused hip hop album is simultaneously uplifiting and thought-provoking.
(Double gatefold vinyl edition)
Manchester production team and live band The Mouse Outfit bring their debut album to the masses, an absolute corker of an album from the get go. A melting skankfest of Hip Hop, Jazz, Reggae and Dub that forges the way for the skilled wordsmiths onboard to work their magic. Throughly entertaining and one of the most enjoyable listens in recent times.
Mr Slipz returns with his full length debut solo album It Don't Stop. Full of the golden era influenced heat that we have come to expect from the Yogocop heavyweight, this ambitious project features some of the finest rappers currently killing the game in the UK and overseas, brought together for a flawlessly formed modern classic. Combining vintage boom bap ethics with modern lo-fi tastes, It Don't Stop is further proof that the head chef Slipz is one of the most talented producers around right now. Features come from Freedom (Strangelove), Forktungz, Capriisun, Benaddict, Obijuan, illiterate (Concept of Thought), Verbz, Vitamin G, Eerf Evil, Ella Mae Sueref, KLB & Kemastry, with cuts by DJ Tom Yum.
(A limited edition of 100 copies, also comes with a Mr Slipz sticker)
Mr Slipz returns with his full length debut solo album It Don't Stop. Full of the golden era influenced heat that we have come to expect from the Yogocop heavyweight, this ambitious project features some of the finest rappers currently killing the game in the UK and overseas, brought together for a flawlessly formed modern classic. Combining vintage boom bap ethics with modern lo-fi tastes, It Don't Stop is further proof that the head chef Slipz is one of the most talented producers around right now. Features come from Freedom (Strangelove), Forktungz, Capriisun, Benaddict, Obijuan, illiterate (Concept of Thought), Verbz, Vitamin G, Eerf Evil, Ella Mae Sueref, KLB & Kemastry, with cuts by DJ Tom Yum.
(A limited edition of 300 copies, with free download code & two Mr Slipz stickers)
South London's Prince Rahdeaz drops his second EP right here, a solid six tracker with Imperial on production throughout. Lyrically gunning from the get go, with DJ's TMB & Jabbathakut let loose on the cuts too. The ignition is lit, watch the flames spread.
First Word Records are very proud to present an EP by Manchester's finest Hip Hop and Soul exports, Children of Zeus. This is The Story So Far…
Children of Zeus have finally begun the process of crafting together their debut album. This limited edition cassette features the full twelve track release. Creations the duo have produced themselves over the past decade, put together to appease their loyal followers thus far, and as an introduction to those yet to discover their talents. A snapshot of what has been, and a mere taster of what's to come.
It features brand new tracks such as Smoke With Me and the anthemic Crown (featured on First Word's Two Syllables compilation previously), and fan favourites such as No Sunshine Tomorrow and Push On. A collection of raw, gritty, Hip Hop Soul music.
The debut album will drop in 2018. This collection signals the end of the first chapter. A prologue even.
Get on board now. The time is right. This is the story so far..
(Limited edition petrol blue cassette & full printed artwork)
Self released on cd back in 2014, and now finally being pressed on vinyl in 2018 by Ill Adrenaline Records outta New Jersey, USA, complete with full instrumentals not found on the original release... Depth Perception is Parallax's super dope debut EP, featuring not only his own production, engineering, cuts and rapping, but also beats from Sam Zircon & Fredo. A lot of time and effort has gone into this release to deliver you a quality product, and it truly is. An overall sound that pounds, delivered with style and finesse. All mastered by the don like Chemo.
(Please note, this is an exclusive Suspect Packages pre-order due in stock 23rd April, a limited edition of 150 'coke clear' vinyl pressings, coming with free press photo in a stickered sleeve)
Pupils Of The Clock aka Tok and Lazy Eyez get fully busy with this dope debut album Timeless, not only a super skilled display of lyrical powerness, delivery and content, but a fist full of ill beats too. The likes of Benaddict, Wundrop, Crink, Edzilla, Seetwo, Chillman, Saito, Richy Spitz, Lzy Grey, Loop Faction and Youandi all lend a hand to make this one outstanding release from the get go. Investigate.
Digipack CD with full lyric book.
Sealed repress 12" action of Manuva's massive Witness (1 Hope) which became an anthem in 2001, without a doubt one of the biggest tunes to have come out of UK Hip Hop, lifted off the Run Come Save Me album. Also found on this 12" is the excellent non-album cut Son Of The Soil.
Camden Town's unsung hero Awate gets busy with this fully dope long player Happiness, a soul drenched masterpiece, crackles an all and fully produced by Turkish of DCypha Productions. Lyrically Awate comes correct with some ill social commentary we can all get down and familiarize with, he just tackles it head on and gives power to the people, riding each track in fine style and showcases his style with finesse. Do not miss this.
Limited edition shrink wrapped vinyl + free download code.
Ocean Wisdom's most anticipated second album Wizville, reaching out on all levels and covering many styles upon styles, a high ranking collection of tracks firin' that killah flow and finesse. Also featuring an all star cast of guests including Method Man, Dizzee Rascal, Roots Manuva, P Money, Jehst, Chester P & Rodney P. Plus a varied supply of ill beats supplied by Kidkanevil, Pete Cannon, Muckaniks, Basquiat, Illinformed, Leaf Dog, AlhAmrA aka Simon Rodriguez, Kofi, Muckaniks, Chemo, Pitch 92, Mystry, JP Soundz, Oozhe, 184 & Molotov. Take a trip to Wizville and run tell a friend to tell a friend, it's hype there!
(Comes complete with 24 page page lyric book)
The ultimate musical melting pot of 100 cool & classic LPs on this stunning tee shirt from 1210 Apparel.
Featuring a crate digger’s delight of the best in Soul, Jazz, Reggae, Hip Hop, Funk, House, Disco & Breaks in one complete stack of wax!
Artists such as; De La Soul, Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, Joe Smooth, Marvin Gaye, A Tribe Called Quest, Sly & The Family Stone, Cypress Hill, Donald Byrd, Stevie Wonder, The Pharycde, Masters At Work, Roy Ayers, Shuggie Otis, Earth Wind & Fire. Beastie Boys & many more…
And legendary labels Blue Note, Def Jam, Motown, Strictly Rhythm, Soul Jazz, Greensleeves, Salsoul, DMC, Curtom, Talking Loud, Stax, Studio One, Buddah, Delicious Vinyl, Atlantic, Trojan, Verve, Fania, Chess etc…
This stylish t-shirt is made of 100 percent premium combed cotton for complete comfort and softness. Ethically made.
Nottingham emcee and producer Juga-Naut gets busy with Found Objects the follow up to the Stolen Art EP. Taking you on a journey through the mind of Jugz and the music that moulded him. Delivering that unmistakeable flow and character, bombin' the set with finesse on every level. Tracks 1, 3 & 8 are produced by Juga-Naut. All other tracks are classic heatrocks from the music gods.
(Comes in a full colour card sleeve)
Nottingham emcee and producer Juga-Naut gets busy with Found Objects the follow up to the Stolen Art EP. Taking you on a journey through the mind of Jugz and the music that moulded him. Delivering that unmistakeable flow and character, bombin' the set with finesse on every level. Tracks 1, 3 & 8 are produced by Juga-Naut. All other tracks are classic heatrocks from the music gods.
(Limited edition of 20 hand numbered tapes)
From the gardens of London there comes a calm and reflected album about living life in modern society. Sometimes you have to endure it and Say Nothing, on the other hand you have to stand up for your Artform. These differences are delivered on timeless lo-fi beats with Benaddicts' ill British accent and old school flavoured cuts throughout. So dive into the clouds and enjoy the Rainbow Coloured Weather this record will create around you.
Added vocal support on this extraordinary piece of work comes from Awfer, Ella Mae Sueref and Looms. with the beats split 50/50 by Ded Tebiase and Benaddict himself.
(Jewel cased cd, limited edition of 100)
From the gardens of London there comes a calm and reflected album about living life in modern society. Sometimes you have to endure it and Say Nothing, on the other hand you have to stand up for your Artform. These differences are delivered on timeless lo-fi beats with Benaddicts' ill British accent and old school flavoured cuts throughout. So dive into the clouds and enjoy the Rainbow Coloured Weather this record will create around you.
Added vocal support on this extraordinary piece of work comes from Awfer, Ella Mae Sueref and Looms. with the beats split 50/50 by Ded Tebiase and Benaddict himself.
Melanin 9 completes his fifth tour of duty right here, a slower paced and more reflective affair with producers Anatomy, Ohbliv, Wun Two, Walterwarm & Cowode, Aso, Bonnaz, Eets & Bsd.u, 90sFlav, Drwn and M9 himself provided the sparse chilled out beats, which in turn allow the razor sharp lyricism to take centre stage. Features also include Milano, Mach Hommy, Karl Sage, Juicebox & Bisk. A real nice portrait of 9's life and rhymes onboard, still making an impact with that ice kold flow he's so well known for. We loves it.
(Limited vinyl edition)
In 2000 East London badbwoys Gunshot returned with this bangin' 18 track album, featuring cameos from Blade, MC Mell'O', The Icepick, Task Force, Huntkillbury Finn, Barry Blue, Sir Beanz OBE, Benji, Blessed & Tribal Clash. The album was only ever released via Bristol label Words Of Warning on CD, however right here and now it's finally getting a double vinyl release via Naked Ape Records, complete with silk-screen gatefold printed cover, handmade in Hamburg, Germany, with each one being unique.
(Limited hand numbered copies in stock)
A 2018 re-issue of this classic Lewis Parker album, complete with revised artwork, don't miss it, only 250 copies pressed.
The puzzle continues... Episode Two of The Puzzle – The Glass Ceiling is a continued espionage thriller, about the trials and tribulations in Lewis Parker’s and associates' lives. Guest features from Sadat X, Mistah Spyce, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Sam Hill, John Robinson, T.R.A.C, Eastkoast, ZU and more. Don't sleep, LP bringing heat upon heat, again...
Coops drops his first release for High Focus Records right here, the Talos produced That Jazz. Soaked in smoothness, a limited pressing of 300 hand numbered copies, with full colour cover and spine.
Coops' debut LP, God Complex from 2016, the follow up to his revered mixtape, Lost Soul.
The 15-track effort is Coops attempting to consolidate his place as one of the most exciting Hip Hop acts in the UK, spitting smart, slick rhymes over masterfully constructed instrumentation, soaked in the true essence of Hip Hop. Dope music of pensive, expressive rap covering themes of spirituality, self-belief and unshakeable vices.
A very limited double cd release of Ray Vendetta's 5000 Kelvin with Mook, and The Lions Scripture EP with Bad FX. Both available for the very first time on CD. Exclusive to Suspect Packages.
5000 Kelvin :
Ray Vendetta (New Guardz & Triple Darkness) and Mook (Sons Phonetic) join forces for an 8 track audio plate of reflective, head knodding, nostalgic, moody, thought provoking dark sunshine. A concentrated body of work written in 7 hours of simultaneous inspiration, and recorded in one whirlwind session.
The Lion Scriptures :
Ray Vendetta teams up with fellow rapper/producer Bad FX (Omniverses) to bring you The Lion Scriptures. A combined brainstorm of bars and beats, organically constructed throughout numerous lock in sessions at Ziplock studios North London during the 1st quarter of 2016.
(The first five orders also receive a free limited edition print, signed by Ray Vendetta)
Syntax & Cannon combine like voltron, coming outta the speaker stack with a sack of ill tracks, the long-awaited third proper full-length collaboration from the duo, Let's Talk is full to the brim with ill beats, and of course rhymes. Dr Syntax fully entertains, as ever, and Pete Cannon can quite literally, do no wrong. Such a dope album, once again. Digipack cd steez.
Bristol's Hozay grabs his latest album and fully produces the bad man ting, shit is dope! From rhymes to beats, from track one to nineteen. He goes IN. Guests also include PhybaOptikz, Dee Green, Flowtecs and Ese. They also add their own flavour to the proceedings, and make this one don album, nuff styles, not to be missed.
The two Bristol heavyweights combine once again, Sir Beans bringing the powerful beats with veteran don MC Kelz killin' the set over all four productions. Once agin both excelling themselves at their chosen artforms. All mastered by Rola and sounding louder than a bomb. Kaboom. A limited pressing of 200.
Lee Scott teams up with Jazz T on the production here, dropping two killer jazz laced boombap bangers Ceiling and Urn Money.
Lee shows why he is one of the best lyricists out there, killing the beats with intricate flows and raw hooks!
On remix duty we have Sleepwalker, aka King Kashmere from Strange U, flipping Ceiling and Pitch 92, the legendary Mouse Outfit producer, with his take on Urn Money.
The 12" also comes with instrumentals of all the versions. Very limited copies in stock.
An incredible release from Son Of Sam, a killer live band consisting of Tom Caruana, John & Joe Sam and Richard Halligan. Here they drop the boom bap band bomb on a whole bunch of ill emcees, the line up is nuts, the music they've created is nuts. It's live Hip Hop like you've never heard it before. We love this.
An incredible release from Son Of Sam, a killer live band consisting of Tom Caruana, John & Joe Sam and Richard Halligan. Here they drop the boom bap band bomb on a whole bunch of ill emcees, the line up is nuts, the music they've created is nuts. It's live Hip Hop like you've never heard it before. We love this.
Long Island emcee SmooVth of The Winners & the UK's own Crate Divizion producer Giallo Point get together and come up trumps with the mighty Medellin album. A unique bond that shines on every track, sly late night beat patterns and killer loops and chops make way for SmooVth's ill rhyme schemes, accompanied by an ultra impressive line up. From this side of the pond you'll find Sonnyjim, PhybaOptiks & El Ay repping, whilst the likes of Vinnie Paz, Milano Constantine, Planet Asia, Daniel Son, CrimeApple, Hus Kingpin, Lyric Jones, Tristate, Big Twins, Von Poe & SageInfinite all add to the proceedings. The result is incredible, Giallo comes on top form with the production, watch out now.
A limited edition of 200 copies. Comes with a free A3 poster printed on high quality glossy coated 170g paper & Fxck Rxp sticker.
Cuth makes beats.
He made these beats.
His first-ever beat tape. Put together over the course of the summer and autumn of 2017 using budget samplers from the late 90's/early 2000's and a stack of weird and wonderful, dust-riddled records to ensure the rawest sound.
Polish, sheen and high-fidelity sound have been thrown from the fifteenth storey window. These are 19 monolithic bangers cast in raw concrete with the aggregate exposed.
BRUTALIST.
Jam Baxter, Ed Scissor and GhostTown spent the Summer of 2012 penning songs in Holloway, North London. In the same short few weeks that Team GB bought glory to the capital, the trio lay the foundations for Laminated Cakes; an album inspired by the unhinged, non-stop and totally uncontrollable hedonism that defined that particular summer.
It was a good one.
If anything, Laminated Cakes is a wondrous time capsule; five years in stasis, but still fresher than the laminated confectionaries that inspired the movement.
(Limited edition shrink wrapped vinyl in a full colour sleeve)
Bazza Ranks from Dirty Dubsters creates a 2018 Reggae, Dancehall, Jungle reversion excursion of the classic Pete Rock & CL Smooth cut They Reminisce Over You, and enlists UK microphone controller Dynamite MC to give us a melodic rendition with a few well worded images from memory lane. You'll find two mixes of the track onboard this 7", each carrying nuff weight to drop heavy inna dance. Love it baaaad.
Istanbul producer Gantz lets loose on the Deep Medi label with this next level four tracker Dying On Acid, not only lacing the proceedings with his super charged sonic array of beatscapes, but also featuring Bristol's finest Rider Shafique and the dynamic Dedw8 duo of Dee Green and Bewbonik, aka Baileys Brown, and Blanka outta the Split Prophets crew. A cracking set of tracks with Shafique's Sharkeyes flow sounding like an early Roots Manuva outing, whilst Dedw8 come on a back to back late night rhyme sparring conquest. Killah styles onboard a heavyweight pressing of black wax.
Vigo Venkmen Vorhes aka VVV aka Triple V aka Cappo, Juga-Naut & Vandal Savage, three Notts bombers bringing an outstanding display of verbal highs to the scene, shining like a lit flare in the sky to brighten up the proceedings. Rolling with a fresh amount of 808 drum rolls and next level energy, this is most certainly a very special release not to be missed.
(Limited edition, transparent magenta coloured gatefold vinyl, only 100 pressed)
45 Brothers in effect wth two block rocking powerhouse productions aimed directly and the dancefloor, breakbeat style, spliced with old skool overtones, dope cuts and b-boy attitude these two bangers rock the spot, non stop.
The Long awaited ten track vinyl album from UK veteran Hip Hop producer and emcee Tha 4orce, featuring some of the UK’s most prolific MC's riding some truly dope production. The likes of Confucius MC, Dubbledge, Cyclonious, Gee Bag, Poynt Blak, King Kashmere, Arise King David, Ray Vendetta and Lady Sanity all feature.
Limited edition marble vinyl of only 300 copies, complete with full colour cover, sealed with a numbered sticker and printed outer jacket, plus a free 12 page lyric book.
(Each vinyl also comes with a free CD version of the full 17 track album, exclusive to Suspect Packages)
The long awaited collaboration LP from CDVZ mastermind producer Giallo Point and Triple Darkness/New Guardz most prolific Ray Vendetta. Featuring a heavyweight line up of elite barsmiths. Sins Of The Son is a concentrated collection of lyrical assaults memoirs, flashback, prospective, foresight, and introspective molded and condensed into 14 superb tracks.
(Limited edition of 70 digipack cd's, exclusive to Suspect Packages)
Jam Baxter, Ed Scissor and GhostTown spent the Summer of 2012 penning songs in Holloway, North London. In the same short few weeks that Team GB bought glory to the capital, the trio lay the foundations for Laminated Cakes; an album inspired by the unhinged, non-stop and totally uncontrollable hedonism that defined that particular summer.
It was a good one.
If anything, Laminated Cakes is a wondrous time capsule; five years in stasis, but still fresher than the laminated confectionaries that inspired the movement.
Amy True comes in correctly with her debut solo album right here, a cracking set of tracks accompany her trademark flows and wisdom with production coming from Chemo, Last Resort, Sleepy Time Ghost, Karnate, Jamie Tamil & Alex Horky. You'll also hear nuff elements of live instrumentation throughout, keys, bass, guitar, drums, double bass, flute & saxaphone all give this impressive album that extra touch.
(Comes in a sealed full colour card wallet)
A very limited run of fresh Suspect Packages t-shirts, featuring our tag logo on the chest of a navy blue tee, in medium, large and extra large sizes.
Garment details :
Chest to fit (inches) Medium 38-40 / Large 42-44 / Extra Large 46-48
Gildan Ultra 100% cotton t-shirt, pre-shrunk jersey knit, weight 200g/m². Classic fit with taped neck and shoulders.
A very limited run of fresh Suspect Packages hoodies, featuring our tag logo on the chest of a super dope high quality navy blue hoodie, in medium, large and extra large sizes.
Garment details :
Double fabric Cotton Ridge brand hoodie with self colour flat cords, kangeroo pouch pocket + hidden inner pocket, with reinforced stiching. Ribbed cuff and hem with twin needle stiching detail. Fabric weight: 280 gsm. Fabric content: 65% Cotton 35% Polyester.
Chest size guide : M 40”/ L 43” / XL 46”
Since the 80s, rampant individualism has been promoted through every aspect of our culture to create a zeitgeist of self-absorbed banality. In response to this, south London rapper Big Toast has teamed up with beat making duo Ill Move Sporadic to produce a misanthropic musical manifesto in album form entitled You Are Not Special - the ninth release from London based label Starch Records.
Combining crunching, atmospheric, sample-based backdrops, Ill Move Sporadic have upped their game a good few notches since their last release Panic Room 9, which took the scene (and BBC 6 Lauren Laverne) by storm last year. True to form Ill Move sporadic bring their trademark sound - a sound built on an obvious love of Hip Hop and beat making but also on classic out board equipment like EMU and AKAI - original breaks and rugged basslines tear through every track setting the tone for the album. Sparse crunchy samples, instrumental stabs and tightly chopped loops provide Toast with the perfect soundscape to deliver his sharp, sarcastic social commentary, something Ill Move Sporadic specialize in.
Big Toast doesn't hold back commenting on modern life as he sees it. Subjects vary from the gentrification of London to his passionate hate of the Tories. He holds no bars, an outpouring of frustration delivered in a comedic and musical way but with heavy hitting, thought provoking undertones.
Since the 80s, rampant individualism has been promoted through every aspect of our culture to create a zeitgeist of self-absorbed banality. In response to this, south London rapper Big Toast has teamed up with beat making duo Ill Move Sporadic to produce a misanthropic musical manifesto in album form entitled You Are Not Special - the ninth release from London based label Starch Records.
Combining crunching, atmospheric, sample-based backdrops, Ill Move Sporadic have upped their game a good few notches since their last release Panic Room 9, which took the scene (and BBC 6 Lauren Laverne) by storm last year. True to form Ill Move sporadic bring their trademark sound - a sound built on an obvious love of Hip Hop and beat making but also on classic out board equipment like EMU and AKAI - original breaks and rugged basslines tear through every track setting the tone for the album. Sparse crunchy samples, instrumental stabs and tightly chopped loops provide Toast with the perfect soundscape to deliver his sharp, sarcastic social commentary, something Ill Move Sporadic specialize in.
Big Toast doesn't hold back commenting on modern life as he sees it. Subjects vary from the gentrification of London to his passionate hate of the Tories. He holds no bars, an outpouring of frustration delivered in a comedic and musical way but with heavy hitting, thought provoking undertones.
Holy moly, this one's a big un, pull out the firearms and lets buck 'em skywards in appreciation. Bristol heavyweights Datkid & Baileys Brown combine like an hour & minute hand to drop the time bomb that is Teeth Ledger. It's been a while in the making but rightly so, this shit kicks! I don't think any more description is at all neccesary, just get busy before everyone else does or you'll be left crying into the palm of your hands like a baby.
(13 track digipack cd with booklet)
Holy moly, this one's a big un, pull out the firearms and lets buck 'em skywards in appreciation. Bristol heavyweights Datkid & Baileys Brown combine like an hour & minute hand to drop the time bomb that is Teeth Ledger. It's been a while in the making but rightly so, this shit kicks! I don't think any more description is at all neccesary, just get busy before everyone else does or you'll be left crying into the palm of your hands like a baby.
(10 track black vinyl LP, limited to 250 copies)
Ocean Wisdom's first single lifted off his forthcoming album Wizville, the hella dope Kidkanevil produced hyperspeed spittage monster that is Eye Contact, flipped with an equally dope remix from Strange U's Dr. Zygote, big tings!
(Hand numbered copies with full colour cover & spine)
High Focus Records regular and member of UK rap super group The Four Owls, Verb T has joined forces with production wizard Pitch 92 for the new album Good Evening.
Pitch, who has spent the past few years as the musical mastermind behind the award winning Mouse Outfit collective has excelled himself on this release, bringing to the table a delectable selection of funk & soul infused bangers serving as the perfect backdrop for Verb T to unleash his smooth brand of thoughtful lyrics and hooks.
Having spent 3 years writing for Good Evening Verb T has put forward some of his most personal rhymes to date, delivered with a new found passion that sees the veteran build on a body of work that stretches back to the days of Low Life Records and now sees him as a major part of the ever expanding High Focus Records movement. The album features guest vocals from UK giants Ocean Wisdom, Jehst, DRS, Fliptrix, BVA, King Kashmere of Strange U, Sparkz, Black Josh, Rye Shabby, Confucious MC and Moreone.
(Shrink wrapped double vinyl with dropcard containing a digital copy of the album, plus bonus instrumentals)
One hell of a release, the debut full length album Stretch Lincolns from Triple Darkness, Circle Makerz & The Odd Couple sling shottah Tesla's Ghost. Rolling deep at fifteen big tracks with production coming from Soss, Gerry Boy, G.I., Tony Mahoney, Illinformed, Noize Thievery & Karnate. Plus special guest emcees Conway, Estee Nack, Purpose & Ray Vendetta riding in the passenger seat.
It may seem like an expensive ride, but for good reason, the packaging and presentation will blow you away, let alone the material onboard.
(Limited edition cd in an embossed metal case + enveloped insert)
One hell of a release, the debut full length album Stretch Lincolns from Triple Darkness, Circle Makerz & The Odd Couple sling shottah Tesla's Ghost. Rolling deep at fifteen big tracks with production coming from Soss, Gerry Boy, G.I., Tony Mahoney, Illinformed, Noize Thievery & Karnate. Plus special guest emcees Conway, Estee Nack, Purpose & Ray Vendetta riding in the passenger seat.
It may seem like an expensive ride, but for good reason, the packaging and presentation will blow you away, let alone the material onboard.
(Limited edition tape in a sealed fold out box + enveloped insert)
Big and heavy white label bass business, two killah remixes of two killah lickshots, artist unknown, but it rocks the spot, a tried and tested soundsystem weapon. Concrete Castle Dubs firin' off shots with their first release.
A limited edition pressing of 300 handstamped 7"s.
London emcee/producer Bisk down with the Swamp Harbour, Cult Of The Damned & Blah Records camp comes with this ill album featuring production by Morriarchi, Sam Zircon, Drae Da Skimask, Lee Scott & Bisk himself. Late night down tempo heat rocks for the domepiece.
(Digipack cd with a 12 page lyric book, exclusive bonus track & download code emailed upon purchase)
Sonnyjim makes a welcome return with Mud In My Malbec, a mighty fine selection of tracks that ooze finesse and style, and running with the theme of the album also sound like they've been sat on the top shelf gaining their vintage premium too. A laid back and soulful affair also has Quelle Chris, Westside Gunn, Heems, Da$h, Rtkal, Ragu, Rav.P & Head Ice all dropping guest vocals. Production comes from Sonnyjim, Kosyne, AyePee & The Purist.
(Six panel digipack pop up cd, including four bonus tracks)
Roots Manuva's 1999 debut album, which was one of the few late 90s releases that amongst others marked the beginning of a new generation of UK Hip Hop. Brand New Second Hand branded the Brigadier internationally as one of the few British Hip Hop talents recognized overseas, helping him sell big units worldwide.
Roots Manuva's 1999 debut album gets an essential vinyl reissue. One of the few late 90's releases that amongst others marked the beginning of a new generation of UK Hip Hop. Brand New Second Hand branded the Brigadier internationally as one of the few British Hip Hop talents recognized overseas. Features include Wildflower, Seanie T, I.G. Culture, Teki & Sober Now. Classic status!
Double vinyl with full download code.
The second outing from Lord Gosh aka The Brigadier Smythe, containing the smash Witness (1 Hope) single, plus guests Charli 2na, Ricky Rankin', Seanie T, Rodney P, Big P, Skeme, Blackitude and Danny Vicious aka Fallacy.
Manuva's fantastic follow up to Run Come Save Me, featuring some new joints and dub versions, including the incredible dub to Witness. Killah styles!
Mr Manuva's splendid 2002 dub fueled follow up to the Run Come Save Me album gets a very welcome double vinyl repress. One of the best album's from Roots Manuva after his his debut Brand New Second Hand, no doubt. Excellent stuff and fully recommended.
(Includes full download code)
Vigo Venkmen Vorhes aka VVV aka Triple V aka Cappo, Juga-Naut & Vandal Savage, three Notts bombers bringing an outstanding display of verbal highs to the scene, shining like a lit flare in the sky to brighten up the proceedings. Rolling with a fresh amount of 808 drum rolls and next level energy, this is most certainly a very special release not to be missed.
Two hefty dub fueled tracks from Soulpower75, a well established emcee who's been on the scene a minute now, having served with crews such as Sons Of The Tribe, MonkeySons & Hand to Mouth. He rocks it here on a solo flex, coming in tuff on the a-side cut I Got, sampling the mighty Upsetters track Blackboard Jungle Dub to great effect and rolling tight with the lyrics and riff, love it. Flip it over and Zap Pow's This Is Reggae Music gets blessed with the Soulpower75 treatment on I Feel The Flow. Ultra vibes, don't miss this.
Two wax nerds outta the UK get busy with a killer 7" re-edit of Donald Bryd's classic Dominoes, and the foundation Hip Hop track from Stetasonic Talkin' All That Jazz that sampled it so well, you don't really need to know more. Just make sure you cop this slice of greatness with the swiftness.
Multiple reloads and lickshots for this debut album from Leeds producers Danny T & Tradesman, coming with a healthy selection of digital dancehall riddims for an all star line up to ride, check the style and fashion onboard - Daddy Freddy, Earl 16, Parly B, Dark Angel, Lutan Fyah, Ras Demo, David Boomah, Claire Angel, Sr Wilson, Speng Bond, Warrior Queen & Sandeeno all coming correct. Nuff trouble and bass, every track a winner. Tunn it up!
Melanin 9 completes his fifth tour of duty right here, a slower paced and more reflective affair with producers Anatomy, Ohbliv, Wun Two, Walterwarm & Cowode, Aso, Bonnaz, Eets & Bsd.u, 90sFlav, Drwn and M9 himself provided the sparse chilled out beats, which in turn allow the razor sharp lyricism to take centre stage. Features also include Milano, Mach Hommy, Karl Sage, Juicebox & Bisk. A real nice portrait of 9's life and rhymes onboard, still making an impact with that ice kold flow he's so well known for. We loves it.
Miami based 22 Entertainment release the monumental debut album from Da Flyy Hooligan, Supreme Cut Untouched Magnificence rolling with some seriously dope production from Agor, plus additional heat from Beat Butcha on one of the tracks, and a full body barrage of ill rhymes all laced with uncut soul loops and smooth buttah beat drops. Stateside guests Hus Kingpin and Westside Gunn also feature, a magnificent display of gourmet deluxxx delivery and fine fashion.
The debut sling shot duppy slayer album 2000BD from Babylon Dead, unfuckwitable raw to core boom bap beats from producer Illinformed, laced with the high grade patois chat from Jman, launching an attack on the system and giving no fucks in the process, taking no shorts. Do not miss this.
The debut sling shot duppy slayer album 2000BD from Babylon Dead, unfuckwitable raw to core boom bap beats from producer Illinformed, laced with the high grade patois chat from Jman, launching an attack on the system and giving no fucks in the process, taking no shorts. Do not miss this.
The debut sling shot duppy slayer album 2000BD from Babylon Dead, unfuckwitable raw to core boom bap beats from producer Illinformed, laced with the high grade patois chat from Jman, launching an attack on the system and giving no fucks in the process, taking no shorts. Do not miss this.
DJ Supreme follows up Arctic with the second episode, cold lampin' with none other than LA's Rhyme Syndicate general Ice T bucked up alongside Brixton soldier The Icepick. Expect no mercy, this one's killler. The first seven orders we recieve will get the yellow wax, everything after will be the standard black version. Comes complete with a full colour cover.
Musical pioneers Aim (Cold Water Music) & Mikey D.O.N. (Krispy 3) have joined forces as ‘MAIDM’ and ATIC Records is proud to present their debut release, a two-track single pressed on limited edition grape juice vinyl.
MAIDM hit the ground running with opening track Tun Up Di Heat (Party Banger), a beatific blend of head-down hip hop and funky, floor-filling accessibility. Already a live favourite, Tun Up… embodies MAIDM and its precision manifesto. Next comes the incendiary B-Boy Shit which takes no prisoners via Aim’s gritty, minimalistic production and Mikey’s hyper-aggressive vocals. Lyrically, there’s a sense of catharsis as long-forgotten legends are name-checked and old scores are settled.
With such a strong initial statement they're super excited to see where this project leads. Right now MAIDM are in the studio working on their debut album which will be preceded by a second 10” single release early 2018.
The second solo album from Split Prophet's emcee Upfront, a sharp and crisp selection of ill production from Chris Lucas & Blanka, that also comes complimented with some live instrumentation, plus dope cuts from Sir Beans OBE & DJ Rogue. A fantastic follow up that brings the Upfront MC to the forefront of the scene, always dropping knowledge and understanding onto the sucker ducks with a fine flow and intricate wordplay shining through.
The beautifully crafted Chris Lucas produced Ugaly lifted off the Lettermorphosis album, here on 7" vinyl, complete with instrumental on the flipside, additional vocals by Aisha Mae, cuts by Sir Beans OBE.
Mike J, Demon D & DJ Devastate aka Demon Boyz, a legendary crew known for their groundbreaking Recognition and Original Guidance albums in the late 80's and early 90's. One of the first UK groups alongside London Posse to fuse Reggae & Hip Hop together and make it their own.
Here we have a limited number of high quality 'B&C Exact 190' brand t-shirts featuring the original Demon Boyz logo screen printed on the front, live and direct, what more can be said?! Big shout to the man Remark here on the modelling tip...
(Only 1 Medium size left in stock)
Once again Ded Tebiase get busy with the beats, ultra neck snapping beat scapes laced with dusty breaks and samples, plus a nice selection of emcee's scattered throughout the set too. You'll find Benaddict, Da Flyy Hooligan, Kelz, Hozay, Ash The Author, Parallax, Veks and Axel Holy all laying it down neatly over the high class production on offer. Whilst the rest of the album feeds itself with the just the beats, a perfect blend of vocal and instrumental flavour, not to be missed.
Phoenix Da Icefire aka Solar Black outta the Triple Darkness camp readys himself for a new album drop with this superb seventeen track sling shotter. Mixed and sliced by DJ Madhandz it not only features Icefire's top notch lyrical darts and wordplay, but those of guests such as Cormega, Timbo King, M9, Da Flyy Hooligan, Ray Vendetta, Jah Miracle, Black Prophet, Iverse, D Martian, Rasputin & Alfred. All coming equipped with the sure fire verbals set to burn fire in the speaker set, a hands down killer combo of cuts onboard right here, hold tight for that album.
(Comes in a sealed full colour card wallet)
Long time emcee Nomad steps up to long time label SFDB, releasing a brand new vinyl EP for the label after a while off the scene. Now this emcee's been around a minute, you may, or may not have heard of him, yet he's been there, and done that, up and down the country. Jumping on open mic's and leaving the crowd wanting more, and finally he's found a home on the quality label that is SFDB outta Cardiff, yet he's from Hull. Long story...
So whus' the deal here then? Fellow Hull residents, brothers Daniel and Mark Richardson take up the production onbaord, five tunes of flowing, heavy psychedelic Hip Hop is a great way to announce yourself. The Richardson’s production techniques included dragging in old distortion pedals, vintage phasers and even an old Leslie speaker into the studio to create the effects used on the vocals. And the music? They came armed with only an MPC, a sole Technics 1200 and a fat flight case full of some of the rarest breaks out there. Proof they know what they’re doing. All sampled off vinyl, and with a solitary microphone.
Real Hip Hop.
High Focus Records regular and member of UK rap super group The Four Owls, Verb T has joined forces with production wizard Pitch 92 for the new album Good Evening.
Pitch, who has spent the past few years as the musical mastermind behind the award winning Mouse Outfit collective has excelled himself on this release, bringing to the table a delectable selection of funk & soul infused bangers serving as the perfect backdrop for Verb T to unleash his smooth brand of thoughtful lyrics and hooks.
Having spent 3 years writing for Good Evening Verb T has put forward some of his most personal rhymes to date, delivered with a new found passion that sees the veteran build on a body of work that stretches back to the days of Low Life Records and now sees him as a major part of the ever expanding High Focus Records movement. The album features guest vocals from UK giants Ocean Wisdom, Jehst, DRS, Fliptrix, BVA, King Kashmere of Strange U, Sparkz, Black Josh, Rye Shabby, Confucious MC and Moreone.
(Jewel cased shrink wrapped cd with a four page full colour booklet)
First Word Records are very proud to present an EP by Manchester's finest Hip Hop and Soul exports, Children of Zeus. This is The Story So Far…
Children of Zeus have finally begun the process of crafting together their debut album. This vinyl EP is a compilation of six tracks taken from the full length digital release. Creations the duo have produced themselves over the past decade, put together to appease their loyal followers thus far, and as an introduction to those yet to discover their talents. A snapshot of what has been, and a mere taster of what's to come.
It features brand new tracks such as Smoke With Me and the anthemic Crown (featured on First Word's Two Syllables compilation previously), and fan favourites such as No Sunshine Tomorrow and Push On. A collection of raw, gritty, Hip Hop Soul music.
The debut album will drop in 2018. This collection signals the end of the first chapter. A prologue even.
Get on board now. The time is right. This is the story so far..
Apex Zero's All and Nothing captures the artistic growth inspired by his recent travels in Africa and Asia, both lyrically and sonically. It features collaborations with pioneering Chinese Hip Hop/Reggae artist MC Webber aka Raddam Ras, New York emcee Jackson Turner, Cameroonian/French Reggae singers UBC and fellow First And Last member OMeza Omniscient. Production comes from OMeziah, Frank Freeman, GI and In:Theory. The EP was mastered by Chemo.
Having served his apprenticeship as one of the emcee's in the mid-90's Hip Hop crew Deliverance, Remark has been rockin' the set on a solo tip for some years now. Here he returns with a limited double sided pressing of 7" Soul b/w Being Human, both produced, and featuring live instrumentation by Enn Leonard aka Iron Skin Music aka Sirvive (Deliverance). Full of gusto and a message for all to heed.
PhybaOptikz gets busy with the penmanship over a full set of beats by Giallo Point, an expertly portrayed collection of 15 solid tracks. A unique collaboration that vibrates excellence, with Phyba dropping some truly dope darts, hitting bullsye with his encapsulating flow and drawing you into the world you're hearing and crafting them into the soul drenched and cinematic production coming through the speaker set. The guest list is fresh too, Daniel Son, SmooVth, Sonnyjim, Recognize Ali and Farma G.
(A limited edition Crate Divizion cd release, comes in a sealed card wallet)
Dr Syntax, Professor Elemental & Tom Caruana put out an album as The Menagerie over a decade ago. Well they've finally reunited to create a brand new album with the original winning formula. Fifteen brand new tracks including features from Al The Native (Rizzle Kicks), Sabira Jade, Longusto & Clev Cleverly. All production is by the mighty Tom Caruana and features Nick Maxwell on the cut. Outstanding outstandingness.
A brand new, solid as rocks, seven track Audio Bliss EP return for Life MC & DJ Nappa. The unmistakably dope set and sound from these two top ranking generals in the game, six tracks produced by Nappa, one crafted by Leaf Dog, two special guests, the sick emcee Theme, and DJ Fastcut. Watch for more of this high grade standard coming soon too.
(CD comes in a full colour plastic wallet)
Coming at ya like a ton of bricks, here's the twelve track full length album from britcore squad Planet Of The Fakes, and the first release on Rekognition Records. Rolling with that back to back burial onslaught sound, a crazy set of hardcore beats from producer Inzaine cascading outta the speaker stack like a world war two bomber dropping bombs. Add to that the rapid fire delivery in the mic booth and crazy cuttin' on the decks, and you've got yourself some golden era Hip Hop, but packaged and recorded right here in 2017. There's a bunch of like minded guests onboard too, Blades, Iceski, Exile, Alikazam, Gambit, DJ Tones, Dj Highfly and more.
Two brand new remixes of BK 2 UK taken from the critically acclaimed Play-Dioh: Beat Compound mixtape, featuring new production from Mark Ski and vocals from Stateside emcees El Gant (Jamo Gang), J57 (Brown Bag All Stars/Jamo Gang) and Mean Joe Scheme.
The Play-Dioh Remix sees all three MC's blessing an extended version of the original classic era beat, whilst the Funk by Funk Remix flips it even further with a thick bassline heavy groove featuring 90's style horns on the hook.
The flipside features four specially chosen favourites from Mark Ski's digital only Play-Dioh beat tape, for the first time on wax.
(Limited edition of 250 individually numbered 10" picture discs)
Underground legends outta Swindon, PNM aka Punishing Negative Minds, made up of core members Stepchild & DJ Stikz, delivering here an unreleased track from 1992 of monsterous proportions, one for the graf crew and one for the true heads who know the deal about these individuals. Serious talk, Stepchild is a dope emcee, always has been, yet hardly anything, aside from a track released on the United Underground Vol.3 compilation has ever been put out there officially. Until now... with another unheard demo cut on the flipside! Get busy, quick time.
The long time emcee and producer outta Ireland, and frontman for the legendary ScaryÉire crew, coming fully correct with a limited marbled blue 7" slice entitled Put A Wobble In Yer Cerebellum, heavyweight action from his 2009 cd only album Horses Work For Donkeys Wages. Here for the first time on vinyl, and backed up with the previously unheard non-album track Pop Idle. Full colour cover too, check check, get some Rí-Rá on yer deck.
Producers Crease, Specifik and Mr Fantastic lay down the three expertly crafted beats for emcee Whirlwind D to drop some credible knowledge on. Shining light on the powers that be, and those that claim to be leading us in the right direction, on the opener Minutes And Hours. Falling Down brings to the listener a tale of how in a split second your life can change from the good, to the bad. And rounding it up on Nothing's Better, with special guest Uncle Mic Nitro, he tackles the often overlooked area of mental health, especially male depression. Cuts are delivered by Jabbathakut, Sir Beans OBE, Miracle & DJ Tones, and the full instrumentals are present on the flipside. Yet another big B-Line bomber.
Some ultra bangin' b-boy movin' business from legend in the game Ty, the self produced heater Baby Love, itself lifted off Ty's forthcoming album for Tru Thoughts entitled Work Of Heart. The track also features none other than Seanie T on the guest verse, plus horns from Miles Bonny. Whilst additional Bass, Guitar & Organ Clavinet are played by Drew Horley who also co-produces the track. Cuts come from DJ Big Ted, and it all comes packaged on red vinyl in a numbered stickered sleeve, with two free stickers. A bonafied first release for the hardworking Ah Sh!t label. This track also features on the Brotherhood film soundtrack. A pressing of 500 that also houses the exclusive instrumental version. Get to know and get busy.
Established Melbourne producer Must Volkoff, also known as one half of Mata & Must, brings us his super dope Aquanaut album, a stormin' 23 tracker with a serious line up from here in the UK, and Australia. Sure fire spitters riding big dusty breaks and all coming correct, each track flowing neatly into the next, a proper journey into the deep depths of Hip Hop.
The likes of Jehst, Chester P, Sonnyjim, Kosyne, Micall Parknsun, Mata, Joe Snow, Confucius MC, Flu, Mongo, Mnsr Frites, Adam Koots, Aslan, Remus, Joker Starr, Gutz, Maundz, Maggot Mouf, One Sixth, Nelson Dialect, Soma, Dyl Thomas, Anyway & Ophqi all feature. Realness.
(Includes 180 gram double vinyl, signed A3 Aquanaut poster, digital download card including the full album + an exclusive instrumental version, and Pang Productions sticker)
Do not miss this, limited copies in stock from Australia.
Benaddict's debut album rolling with lush perfection throughout the thirteen tracks onboard, a massively dope set from the get go, both lyrically and beatwise. Featuring guest vocal action from NuphZed, illiterate, Omaure, Ella Mae, Awfer & Brontë Shande. And super sharp crisp and delicious beats from Benaddict himself, plus extra bounce from Mr Slipz, Gonza, Ded Tebiase, Wundrop & M.KOZI.
Limited edition jewel case cd.
Benaddict's debut album rolling with lush perfection throughout the thirteen tracks onboard, a massively dope set from the get go, both lyrically and beatwise. Featuring guest vocal action from NuphZed, illiterate, Omaure, Ella Mae, Awfer & Brontë Shande. And super sharp crisp and delicious beats from Benaddict himself, plus extra bounce from Mr Slipz, Gonza, Ded Tebiase, Wundrop & M.KOZI.
Limited vinyl edition + free download code.
Real nice and tight release from producer/emcee NuphZed right here, slick beats and rhyme schemes showcasing this fully focused artist. Emcee illiterate also features and production comes from ZuphZed himself, and one from In-Fact. Get to know.
Comes in a full colour card sleeve.
Low slung boom blaps and late night bars for your burned out braincells from the wonderful Wundrop, loving the vibe onboard this ten tracker. Production comes from Mr Slipz, illiterate, NuphZed and Wundrop himself, with cuts by Tom Yum. Whilst guest verbals come from Ash The Author, Kemastry, Ergoh, Nuphzed & Dingo.
Comes in a full colour card sleeve.
The smoov buttah boom bap business from Harvs & KLB, trading their own brand of unique bars back and forth over some crisp beats. This limited cd version also features three bonus tracks, with production throughout coming from Brothermoon, Remulak, J Maxfield, Mr Slipz, General Gammon, Hank Hiller, M.Kozi, Owls At Night and Slim.
Comes in a full colour card sleeve.
The stormin' debut album from BVA, one forth of The Four Owls, and one third of Brothers Of The Stone, coming correct right here on a solo flex with production handled by Leaf Dog, Illinformed & Amdek. Plus guest features from Fliptrix, Leaf Dog, Verb T, Dirty Dike, Rag N Bone Man, Kashmere, Cracker Jon, Smellington Piff & DJ Sammy B-Side.
Here we have the incredible Hazardous album from Exeter's Def Defiance crew, originally released on limited tape in 1992 and painstakingly remastered for this double gatefold vinyl release, containing the original artwork too. Raw to the core b-boy business from Rola, Supreme Shar & Project Cee. Only 100 of the original tape were ever released and they've been in high demand ever since, making this an essential purchase for any UK Hip Hop head interested in the early sound that came outta this likkle island we live on. Truly unique and rolling with a bad ass sound none can test, be sure to granb this one as I expect they won't be around long. There's only been 200 pressed, 100 on white vinyl, and 100 on black vinyl. This is the black vinyl edition.
(Limited copies in stock)
Some early 90's flavour from Tufkut outta Beats In Progress, and his original crew LTK alongside emcee 2Fine. Knuckle Up is an unreleased track from dat tape in 1992, remastered and kickin' hard as bones. Whilst the flipside of this transparent yellow 7" pressing houses two remastered tracks from their very limited, and hard to find, 1991 white label split LP with DJ Life. Raw to the core britcore bangerz. Nah sleep, dope styles how it used to run, hard... Comes with a detailed write up on the double sided cover from Tufkut himself.
(A limited 200 pressing)
Bringing the funk and b-boy breaks that run rampant under some swift sucker lyricism and dope cuts, three bangin' tracks taking back to the old skool style of UK Hip Hop, you'll even find a human beatbox track, oh yes! Featured guests also include Mr Morph of Planet Of The Fakes, and The Dookie Squad, each lending their dope displays to the wax. Comes with a double sided cover and dark grey marbled vinyl.
(A limited 200 pressing)
The return of the Bruckshot! Topper Top single sided white label remix action from Gorgon Sound's Kahn & Neek, don't miss this one, heavy like lead, mash you up inna yuh head.
(Limited copies in stock)
Coki (DMZ) teams up with Trixx for the epic Heights EP.
An incredible collaboration from the Digital Mystikz don Coki and legendary brass player Patrick 'Mattix' Tenyue, who's been a part of numerous groups such as Aswad, UB40, Ruff Cutt Band and many more alongside his own Matic 16 and Aba-Ariginals bands, and producing numerous dubplates for sound systems such as Aba-Shanti-I, Jah Shaka & Channel One over the years.
Here he links with the dubstep producer Coki and brings the majestic horns to the heavyweight homegrown dubstep sound with immense proportions. A very special release spread over two vinyl slabs with a massive wallop of bass and dubwise treatment combined with the powerful trumpet and saxophone sound. It's a fantastic link up that needs to be played on a decent soundsystem to capture the full vibe onboard.
Also includes a free download code.
Muj dubbed cassette edition of Nappa's instrumentals from his Rebel Base LP with Cappo. Hand cut j-card with variant artwork. A tape only release, no digital, limited copies in stock. Big tings.
The Heavy Links crew come correct with their debut album for Muj Beats, a limited 100 vinyl pressing that delivers the dopest beats, rhymes and cuts, dropping louder than a bomb, grab one before dem gone!
Limited copies in stock. Comes in a plain black sleeve + free Heavy Links sticker.
Raw and uncut boom bap stylin' from Crimzon Ink, a no holds barred power packed Hip Hop assault featuring production from Crimzon Ink himself, Crink, Techone, DJ Pryzmat, Spook & Delivery Room. Vivid imagery delivered with the hardest beats and bars, no fakin'. Get busy.
Since the 80s, rampant individualism has been promoted through every aspect of our culture to create a zeitgeist of self-absorbed banality. In response to this, south London rapper Big Toast has teamed up with beat making duo Ill Move Sporadic to produce a misanthropic musical manifesto in album form entitled You Are Not Special - the ninth release from London based label Starch Records.
Combining crunching, atmospheric, sample-based backdrops, Ill Move Sporadic have upped their game a good few notches since their last release Panic Room 9, which took the scene (and BBC 6 Lauren Laverne) by storm last year. True to form Ill Move sporadic bring their trademark sound - a sound built on an obvious love of Hip Hop and beat making but also on classic out board equipment like EMU and AKAI - original breaks and rugged basslines tear through every track setting the tone for the album. Sparse crunchy samples, instrumental stabs and tightly chopped loops provide Toast with the perfect soundscape to deliver his sharp, sarcastic social commentary, something Ill Move Sporadic specialize in.
Big Toast doesn't hold back commenting on modern life as he sees it. Subjects vary from the gentrification of London to his passionate hate of the Tories. He holds no bars, an outpouring of frustration delivered in a comedic and musical way but with heavy hitting, thought provoking undertones.
You Are Not Special, the antidote to the vacuous self-centeredness of modern music.
Die Berlin Dateien is the first fully instrumental Hip-Hop album by Aver, the chief producer of The Natural Curriculum (TNC) outta Manchester.
Created whilst living in Berlin, Aver developed the 16 tracks as part of an attempt to evolve traditional sample use with more complex rhythms and off beat drum breaks. The album features scratching and beatbox by fellow members of TNC and is overlaid with German language vocals that provide an abstract narrative to further embellish the dream-like, somewhat dystopian nature of the album.
An all instrumental and self-titled affair from Rift Valley, aka DJ Drinks, full of distilled breaks and thick layers courtesy of the 1990s-era Emu Systems samplers. Recorded and mixed throughout 2016, and meticulously laid back to BASF 468 Master tape on a Revox B77. It doesn't get much better than is, smooth yet hard as nails. Great artwork too.
Calculus & Lizard Brain aka The Pangeans bring the Wheel Up label to us, here they produce ark anthemic horns colliding with a bouncing steppers rhythm and a deep bass and synth landscape, which Brother Culture rides to perfection calling for unity in the face of the rise of the political far right. Recorded before the UK election was announced and in the wake of various global political shifts. Reaching out to humanity. On the flip is a spaced out stomper ready for your mic man to bless up or to just let the instruments hold the vibes.
Limited edition 7" in a hand printed sleeve.
Chairman Maf hits home base with this 11 track instrumental Alcoholic Soul album, perfect for the Summer months as it rotates the sunshine vibe for your bbq and beyond. Oozing quality production and mixdown with a crisp sound throughout, and that crunchy Hip Hop production that's perfect for the emcee's and beat junkies.
A limited vinyl pressing of 300 copies housed in a full colour sleeve.
In comes Alpha Steppa, firin' from the speaker stack with tremendous force, bass weight notched high as you like, melodies running sweet, and a message of peace and unity flowing freely. Strictly forward thinking, bass driven roots and culture at its best for 2017. A fantastic follow up to 2015's Rooted & Grounded, and an impressive guest line up onboard to make the wait worth while too, the likes of Tenor Youthman, High Public Sound, Ras Tinny, Jonah Dan, Sistah Awa, Nai-Jah, Cologne, Double Tiger, Ras Divarius & Don Fe all lend a hand to the proceedings.
This is the full double cd version that has two extra tracks, plus an extra cd housing an exclusive murderous dub version of all. Steppa skankers where you at?
In comes Alpha Steppa, firin' from the speaker stack with tremendous force, bass weight notched high as you like, melodies running sweet, and a message of peace and unity flowing freely. Strictly forward thinking, bass driven roots and culture at its best for 2017. A fantastic follow up to 2015's Rooted & Grounded, and an impressive guest line up onboard to make the wait worth while too, the likes of Tenor Youthman, High Public Sound, Ras Tinny, Jonah Dan, Sistah Awa, Nai-Jah, Cologne, Double Tiger, Ras Divarius & Don Fe all lend a hand to the proceedings. Steppa skankers where you at?
Troll Gang get busy with the long player from emcee Verses Bang, a hype release that fires shots down ya throat and lands you in all sorts of trouble. Lyrically it's a verbal throwdown like b-boys on lino, but taking it to the streets via the off licence and local drug dealer, whilst producer Oozhe compliments the set with some crazy beats, in a good way. Not your average boom bap, more like boom trap. Style upon style.
We Stay True is proud to present a brand new project... The Artform. A collaboration between two unique and very talented hip-hop artists: Confucius MC & Mr Brown.
Both with a shared passion for art, film, manga/anime and Hip Hop they blended it all together to create The Artform. Mr Brown showcases his classic sense of groove and masterful use of samples and produces a solid mixture of unique beats. Confucius' intelligent lyrics and superb flow combine perfectly with the beats to make a riveting and dynamic collection of songs. Thematically built on their shared interests the album examines the nature of art and the role of the artist in a subtle and conscious manner, stimulating the brain as well as the ears. UK Hip Hop legend Jehst was drafted in for the only feature on the project, adding his unmistakable lyricism to the track The Art-Form Pt.2 and helping out with some post/executve production
work to complete the project.
With 7 tracks in total The Artform is necessary listening for anyone who likes well-produced, intelligently written, thought-provoking modern Hip Hop.
*The vinyl release is a limited edition of 250 copies on frosted vinyl with exclusive instrumentals, plus a 20 page booklet featuring artwork, lyrics, stickers and digital download*
Ride The Samples is a project that pays tribute to some of the original songs that - thanks to sampling - later became the building blocks of world-famous Hip Hop classics.
Hearing these 8 famously sampled Soul classics re-arranged in a Reggae style reveals how Soul and Reggae are deeply interconnected. When the first sound systems were born in Jamaica, they used to play a lot of R&B and Soul tunes from the states, the melodies and sounds of which, went on to influence the new wave of Jamaican music from Ska, to Rocksteady and then Reggae.
In a similar way we find parallel influences in the States, where - in late 70's Bronx - newly born Hip Hop was deeply influenced by Jamaican immigrants with their street art of 'dee-jaying' (or 'toasting') over instrumental riddims.
Ride The Samples is our way of keeping this powerful mix of genres together, celebrating the original Soul samples on which world-famous Hip Hop classics are based.
Expertly produced utilising traditional analogue equipment and instrumentation by Italian born, now London based Ambassa, with London born and bred singer and soulstress Nichola Richards on vocals. The result is a mind blowing excursion into Hip Hop's Soul... with a Reggae twist. Fully recommended.
(Sealed black vinyl edition with free download card)
The forth installment of B-Line Recordings heavyweight B-Line EP's, a massive and large collection of cuts featuring a killah line up and an equally killah sound onboard, excelling themselves once again. Artists featured are Jibberish, El Eye, The Printers Devil, Specifik, Project Cee, Chrome, Illinspired, Whirlwind D, Super JB, Beattrix, Native Styles, Crease, Ivan The Terrible, Uncle Mic Nitro, Junior Disprol, Chud Jackson, Cosm, Jabbathakut, DJ Tones & T.S One.
Jehst’s first album of original material in 6 years, released on his own label, YNR Productions.
Inspired by Gil Scott-Heron’s song of the same name, the ambitious Billy Green Is Dead album follows fictional everyman character Billy Green on his solitary journey through an uncaring, individualistic world. Lead track 44th Floor - produced by Doctor Zygote of Strange U - comes midway through the record’s narrative arc and finds protagonist Billy at breaking point; “feeling like my life’s a major fail, standing on the platform waiting for British Rail”. A healthy dose of realism flows throughout the whole set, with Jehst's razor sharp commentary on current life and times complimented by the production onboard.
The record is executive produced by Beat Butcha and features production from Jehst himself, Paul White, Beat Butcha, Zygote, Jyager, Beatnick Dee & DJ Finyl, plus guest vocals by Kashmere (Strange U), Confucius MC, Jyager, Olah Bliss, Eric Biddines and Ennio Lion, plus cuts from Mr Thing.
(Jewel case cd with a full colour 9 page booklet)
The super sharp spitter Ramson Badbonez teams up with Bristol based DJ & producer Fingerfood for this excellent long player Hypnodic. A no holds barred showcase in dope rhymes, beats and cuts, that also features special guest spots from Leaf Dog, Res One, Joker Starr, Gadget, M.A.B, Deeflux and Jazz T. Fingerfood lets the world know just how dope a beatmaker he is, and Badbonez just slays the mic booth, as he does.
Album comes in a jewel case with a full colour booklet, shrink wrapped for extra freshness.
The super sharp spitter Ramson Badbonez teams up with Bristol based DJ & producer Fingerfood for this excellent long player Hypnodic. A no holds barred showcase in dope rhymes, beats and cuts, that also features special guest spots from Leaf Dog, Res One, Joker Starr, Gadget, M.A.B, Deeflux and Jazz T. Fingerfood lets the world know just how dope a beatmaker he is, and Badbonez just slays the mic booth, as he does.
Album comes on single vinyl with a full colour sleeve, shrink wrapped for extra freshness and a dropcard containing a digital download link to the album, including bonus instrumentals.
Established Melbourne producer Must Volkoff, also known as one half of Mata & Must, brings us his super dope Aquanaut album, a stormin' 23 tracker with a serious line up from here in the UK, and Australia. Sure fire spitters riding big dusty breaks and all coming correct, each track flowing neatly into the next, a proper journey into the deep depths of Hip Hop.
The likes of Jehst, Chester P, Sonnyjim, Kosyne, Micall Parknsun, Mata, Joe Snow, Confucius MC, Flu, Mongo, Mnsr Frites, Adam Koots, Aslan, Remus, Joker Starr, Gutz, Maundz, Maggot Mouf, One Sixth, Nelson Dialect, Soma, Dyl Thomas, Anyway & Ophqi all feature. Realness.
Sealed with hologram sticker, plus free Pang Productions sticker. An essential release, do not miss this, limited copies in stock from Australia.
Limited repress of the Rag N Bone 12" Put That Soul On Me produced entirely by Dirty Dike. Side A contains three tracks, one of which features Ronnie Bosh. Side B contains the instrumentals to the 3 tracks plus an acapella for the lead single.
The second installment from Da Flyy Hooligan, seven exclusive cuts from the Goumet Deluxxx house of hits which finds the Hooligan coming correct with the vivid lyrical scriptures, all fired with expert precision and powered by high grade production from Sonnyjim, Bad Company, Bombay Da Realest, Amor, NCL-TM and C.I.
Black vinyl CDs in gold record-style inner wallets, and printed over-sized outer wallets. Limited copies in stock.
DJ Supreme returns with none other than the original HQ Squad emcee The Icepick, back outta the dungeon to lace fire over a hardcore battalion beat. None can test, cold gettin' busy.
The first 15 orders will recieve a white vinyl version, all others will be black. Limited copies in stock.
A fantastic return for Doc Brown with this brand new album Stemma, fully produced by Ali Bla Bla, Cores, Midas Touch Music & EXT. Plus extended special guests Luc Skyz, Example & Mikill Pane also onboard. A top of the class production from all involved with a rock solid sound and execution. Get busy!
Brand new lick shot from two of the UK's finest climbing the ranks, emcee Shumba Youth and producer Leo Samson, both causing worries to the dancehall bubbler right here, Check It Out, now. Nuff said.
Booda French returns with a triumphant long player 6am Coffee Club. Featuring production from Yanaku (Camouflage Children), Ayepee (Sonnyjim, Quelle Chris), Brooches and Rossrock. A solid set from all involved, smooth, precise and featuring the singles Dead Already, The Feeling and Astronauts, this project sees Booda closing the loop on the monotony of 9 to 5 life and the trappings of adulthood, and also coincides with him opening up for Jehst on the 44th Floor tour and embarking on an open ended trip around Asia. Tidy.
Res One & Mistafire come fully correct right here, passing through customs with a fat bag of dank and a truck load of ill verses and beats, Dutch Mob style. Lacing the proceedings with production from Illinformed, Badhabitz, Don Piper & Simiah, plus an extended gang of emcees from UK and USA, the likes of Edo G, Life Long, Jman, Datkid, King Raa, Kgaines, Slack Jaw & Mac Motion all throw down. Nothing's safe from the new Mob on the scene, watch your pockets.
Comes in a full colour card sleeve. Includes a free Dutch Mob sticker.
Bangin' out the set and sound, Manchester based MPC extraordinaire, Kuartz. Rolling out the beats for this awesome instrumental album for Village Live Records.
The twenty two track Shurikens album has been crafted with an original 90's Boom Bap sound present, crusty breaks, jazz samples, the odd vocal drop and most importantly, tons a drums! Strictly for the neck snap crew. Essential business.
Limited copies in stock with obi strip, two free stickers and a postcard.
A kick ass Record Store Day 2017 release from Dinked Records, the legendary Rodney P alongside Lanre Sulola, vocal and instrumental onboard a white 7" vinyl, full colour cover and photo insert. Produced by DJ Biznizz & Max Cyrus. Limited numbers in stock. London, right..?
Mungo's Hi Fi created something extra special for Record Store Day 2017.
70's Roots Reggae legend and forefather of dancehall singing, Johnny Clarke rides a completely original riddim featuring the 'flying cymbals' drum pattern that brought him to prominence. Recorded using all live instruments in Glasgow, Rain Keeps Falling recalls the days of Mungo's inspiration King Tubby and a lyrical tribute to Glaswegian weather! The dub version brings the hissing hi-hat to the fore in classic Tubby's style.
Limited copies in stock
The first official release for Bristol dubwise production outfit Evermoor Sound, re-working Ranking Dread's General from 1980, itself a massive DJ cut to Dennis Brown's I Don't Want To Be No General. Here they bring the classic vocals into 2017 with a heavyweight soundsystem stepper, layered with an infectious piano melody and rumbling bass. Flip it over and there's an exclusive Melodica Cut to the track, complimenting the production even more and adding a whole new dimension to the riddim.
Limited edition of 300 copies worldwide, no repress, no digital, strictly vinyl only.
Res One & Mistafire come fully correct right here, passing through customs with a fat bag of dank and a truck load of ill verses and beats, Dutch Mob style. Lacing the proceedings with production from Illinformed on this limited 7" pressing from the Passport EP. The tracks onboard are One Percent featuring Edo G, and Cloudy Thoughts featuring Jman & Datkid. Nothing's safe from the new Mob on the scene, watch your pockets.
Includes a free Dutch Mob sticker.
Res One & Mistafire come fully correct right here, passing through customs with a fat bag of dank and a truck load of ill verses and beats, Dutch Mob style. Lacing the proceedings with production from Illinformed, Badhabitz, Don Piper & Simiah, plus an extended gang of emcees from UK and USA, the likes of Edo G, Life Long, Jman, Datkid, King Raa, Kgaines, Slack Jaw & Mac Motion all throw down. Nothing's safe from the new Mob on the scene, watch your pockets.
Includes a free Dutch Mob sticker.
Bristol based Aristocrats crew come correct with their debut album after a hefty warm up with two EP's, here they lay down their swagger over beats from JMaxfield, dubL $w£ggrz, Contemplate & Jucas, a mixture of original boom bap sounds, double time riddims and trap claps, completed with some ill rhyme schemes from Stash and Stil Bizzy. Life In Konstant Ripples comes in a full colour card wallet. Get to know, we've been bumpin' this one hard.
1/3rd of The Three Amigos, 1/4 of The Four Owls, 1/3 of Brothers Of The Stone and one of High Focus Records very first signings, Leaf Dog has dedicated his life to hip hop music. Six long years have passed since From A Scarecrow's Perspective revealed Leaf Dog's unmistakable voice to the rap world and he has left fans the world over pining for more ever since. The wait is over. Leaf Dog is back, and has returned with his best work to date! Production comes from Leaf Dog, Illinformed, Joe Corfield & Naive.
(The cd comes shrink wrapped in a jewel case with a four page full colour booklet)
1/3rd of The Three Amigos, 1/4 of The Four Owls, 1/3 of Brothers Of The Stone and one of High Focus Records very first signings, Leaf Dog has dedicated his life to hip hop music. Six long years have passed since From A Scarecrow's Perspective revealed Leaf Dog's unmistakable voice to the rap world and he has left fans the world over pining for more ever since. The wait is over. Leaf Dog is back, and has returned with his best work to date! Production comes from Leaf Dog, Illinformed, Joe Corfield & Naive.
(The double vinyl comes shrink wrapped in a full colour sleeve with a redeemable dropcard which contains a digital copy of the album, and some bonus instrumentals!)
Manchester's Children Of Zeus get busy once again with their second 7" on First Word Records, and yet again another masterpiece of Hip Hop drenched Soul music.
The a-side cut entitled I Can't Wait flows like a full on advertisment for love making, nuttin' wrong with that. Tyler Daley rolls out the flavour correctly whilst Konny add's just enough rap to make the climax complete. Roll over and you'll find the more boom bap edged Don't Say A Word on the flipside, which finds both Zeus pickney's taking control on the vocal front in equal measure.
These two compliment each other mad nice, and the production is yet again of the highest grade, another essential COZ release.
Comes in a First Word Records sleeve.
Leaf Dog comes back at cha with a limited 12" pressing of the humongous posse cut The Legacy from his Dyslexic Disciple album, history in the making right here. Check the line up; Phi Life Cypher, Smellington Piff, BVA, Cracker Jon, Jehst, Jack Jetson, Dirty Dike, Verb T, Sonnyjim, Mysdiggi, Klashnekoff, Fliptrix, Bill Shakes, Eric The Red, King Kashmere, Remus, Task Force & DJ Sammy B-Side. You also get the instrumental and acapella too.
Flip it over for The Reminder featuring BVA & the legendary Kool Keith on the B-side, complete with instrumental.
(Very limited copies in stock)
Back to back link up from two Leeds mandem, with Jack Sparrow dropping a wicked digi dubsteppin' riddim on Iration Steppa' Dan Man, who in turn drops the soundman style chat to nice it up, propah! Handprinted sleeve and full up a' version on the flipside, bonafide.
Bambooman navigates us through audible portals and wormholes of unknown futures, made from alien textures, wonky structures and grey matter grooves, whilst King Kashmere acts as our metamorphic tour guide, casting spells of godly provocation that reflect on our doomed society and its impending apocalypse.
The record takes a familiar format of 'producer and MC' and twists, fragments and transports it into a new dimension of sonic exploration, whilst retaining a sharp tongue of current social commentary - a perfect articulation of the Health mission statement and a worthy benchmark for future releases.
Bedford based emcee and producer Trauma 74 unleashes his superior debut album The God Given Image, a soulful selection of true skool boom bap heat, mostly self produced but with added flavour from Passion HiFi and Richy Spitz. Solid from the get go with some nice beat skits in between each track too, dude's impressive, check it! Si Phili, Dotz & Flo also feature.
Bazza Ranks (one half of Irish party-rockers Dirty Dubsters) re invites NYC Reggae/Hiphop royalty to the A-side of this limited edition platter. Rum Riddim is an infectious and fun rework of a classic Jamaican riddim. The guys spar together perfectly on the upbeat track and talk about late nights and the dangers of over indulging on their favourite liquor. The B-Side see's UK veteran of all things Reggae, Dancehall & Jungle; Top Cat toasting over another rework of a classic, talking about the cyclical trends in style & fashion in oldtime thing, a new craze. A set of 2017 party nuggets set to light up di dance.
After over a year spent in a slight creative slump in a crumbling terraced house in Tottenham, Jam Baxter rang his label boss while heavily intoxicated to request they fly him to Bangkok forthwith, to rejoin forces with ...So We Ate Them Whole producer and engineer, Chemo. After an initial period of understandable hesitancy, the flights were booked and Baxter found himself suddenly regurgitated from the belly of a Jet Airliner into the magical and surreal surroundings of Mansion 38.
The album features Dirty Dike, Dabbla, Lee Scott & Trellion and comes shrink wrapped with a full colour 8 page booklet containing photos and Jam Baxter's Morning Revelation Elixir recipe.
After over a year spent in a slight creative slump in a crumbling terraced house in Tottenham, Jam Baxter rang his label boss while heavily intoxicated to request they fly him to Bangkok forthwith, to rejoin forces with ...So We Ate Them Whole producer and engineer, Chemo. After an initial period of understandable hesitancy, the flights were booked and Baxter found himself suddenly regurgitated from the belly of a Jet Airliner into the magical and surreal surroundings of Mansion 38.
The album features Dirty Dike, Dabbla, Lee Scott & Trellion. The record comes shrink wrapped in a full colour sleeve with a redeemable dropcard which contains a digital copy of the album and some bonus instrumentals!
Also included in the vinyl package is a large full colour 8 page booklet with photos and Jam Baxter's Morning Rejuvenation Elixir recipe.
Lee Scott and Trellion link up to form Happyppl, then lie on their backs rapping raps to Sumgii beats. They are happy, honest.
(Limited edition red tape with reversable cover, and free Dvl Gng sticker)
Lee Scott and Trellion link up to form Happyppl, then lie on their backs rapping raps to Sumgii beats. They are happy, honest.
(Limited edition red vinyl pressing, with free Dvl Gng sticker)
High Focus Records are proud to present Chapsville, a brand new project brought to you by Dabbla & DJ Frosty to accompany you during the cold winter months. Picking up where 2016's stellar Year Of The Monkey left off Chapsville is jam packed full of high energy bangers all seamlessly mixed by DJ Frosty. Chapsville is 16 tracks deep, and features Problem Child, Illaman and production from an all star cast including Chemo, Sumgii, GhostTown, Don Piper & Roast Beatz.
The 2nd 7 inch in the IBMCs Worldwide Remix series featuring remixes by Muneshine from Toronto for the classic Joe Buhdah joint with Rodney P, Skinnyman & Mr. 45. And Icerocks outta New York on the rub for the UK producer George Fields' joint with Icerock's crew DXA and Arizona's Glad2Mecha. A limited cream pressing of 250 copies, nuh miss it!
The 3rd 7" inch in the IBMC's Worldwide Remixes series finds two bangin' remixes from the UK's own Evil Ed, for New Zealand based producer Concept & Philadelphia emcee Mirage. And DJ Grazzhoppa from Belgium working the magic for UK spitter Quartzcrystallus. A limited red pressing of 250. Don't sleep yo.
Leading up to his long awaited Dyslexic Disciple album, super producer and emcee Leaf Dog delivers a cracking 7" right here. Two tracks lifted off the album, My Scene produced by Naive, flipped with Today produced by Leaf himself.
The five man tag team who make up Gatecrasherz; DJ Downstroke, Gee Bag, Oliver Sudden, Jack Diggs & Big Toast all come correct over some sick beats and cuts. Fully firin' and a great first outing for this new crew, and a certain pass straight to the v.i.p. area!
Stinkin' Slumrok and Morriarchi team up for some ill badman vibes on Blah Records, this is the full 15 track version on CD format. Killa verbals from Slum whilst Morriarchi comes with some gully 90's flavour on the beats. Guests onboard also include Salar, Bisk, Trellion, Black Josh, Whoibee & Flowtecs. Don't miss this, sounding tuff!
Natural Order is the highly anticipated second album from supergroup The Four Owls (Leaf Dog, Fliptrix, BVA & Verb T) entirely produced by Leaf Dog featuring guest production from the legendary DJ Premier. This certified classic limited edition double vinyl 16 track album features Dirty Dike, Jam Baxter and Smellington Piff.
This limited edition transparent yellow double vinyl repress comes in a full colour sleeve with black inner sleeves, all shrink-wrapped for extra freshness.
They've been around a minute but this Scottish crew are now set to launch an attack onto the scene. MC's Sexion & Epidural and DJ Riseone get busy with their debut The Grotbags EP for Onelion Sound, a rough rugged and raw sound that rocks the spot nice, get to know.
Strange U, one of the most exciting and original duos in Hip Hop bring you their no holds barred debut album #LP4080. Entirely produced by Zygote with King Kashmere on mic duties this is an album not to be slept on! Boasting impressive features from Jehst, Fliptrix, Lee Scott, Cappo & Jazz T!
CD comes in a jewel case with full-color 12 page booklet, shrink wrapped for extra freshness.
Fully dope solo album from Granville Sessions and Moose Funk Squad emcee Mnsr Frites, a supreme release in all areas, super tight rhymes and killah production from the likes of Luca Brazi, Sam Zircon, Remulak and many more. Guest wise Cappo, Archetype, Benny Diction, Luca Brazi and Jester Jacobs also feature.
(Limited tape edition with two bonus tracks not found on the original cd version)
Stinkin' Slumrok and Morriarchi team up for some ill badman vibes on Blah Records, this is the full 18 track version on tape format. Killa verbals from Slum whilst Morriarchi comes with some gully 90's flavour on the beats. Guests onboard also include Dirty Dike, Salar, Bisk, Trellion, Black Josh, Whoibee & Flowtecs. Don't miss this, sounding tuff!
Deeflux, Beit Nun & Benny Diction form the crew called Corners and knock out some super tight Hip Hop right here. The album features exclusive artwork from the highly talented Kid Acne as well as production from some of the UK's biggest up and coming names such as Krang, Beat Butcha, Downstroke, Brother Beatbox, Noz & Bambu Hands, plus cuts from DMC Champ DJ Rasp and Downstroke. Guest verses also come from Dan Bull, Jester Jacobs, eMCee Killa, Gee Bag, Oliver Sudden, MNSR Frites, Cheech and Louis Cypher. The project was mixed and mastered by Chemo at KMJ45.
A limited edition 12" on heavyweight 180g black vinyl.
More high grade from the Cult Mountain camp, a limited 12" pressing from Milkavelli, produced by the don Sumgii. Four tracks from a seven track EP (we'll email you a link to this after purchase, it includes the killer H20 posse cut with Black Josh, Sleazy F Baby, Stinkin Slumrok & Lee Scott). Lee Scott & Trellion also feature here, Je t'adore updates LL Cool J's 1987 smash I Need Love in fine style, excellent stuff. Sumgii compliments the vibe in the best way he does, each and every time.
(Full colour cover, clear yellow vinyl, and free 616 die-cut sticker)
The 3rd studio album from veteran UK spitter and hip hop artist Verbal Skillz. The Old Man Rapper focuses the fact VS is getting older but is still deadly, just like the Old Man Logan character from the Marvel Universe. This album shows how Verbal is one of the hardest working independent grinders on the UK scene, orchestrating some serious music with production from some true titans of Hip Hop! Apollo Brown, Mr Green, Richy Spitz, Sultan Mir, Elbe Kim and UK don Micall Parknsun drop those boombap type terror type beats. Then REKS, Parky and Journalist103 drop sick bars on the final track to outro this great piece of BoomBapGraffitiRap! Peace.
An hour long mix of dubwise steppas and reggae soundsystem influenced dubstep vibes, bought to you by Suspect Packages own Disorda. Expect plenty of deep and heavy subbass, tape echo, delay and overall niceness. An hour long mix cut straight to TDK 60 tape with full colour artwork.
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"The first in a brand new mix series, showcasing the dutty bass heavy reggae steppa skanking soundsystem shaking dubsteppin echo and delay type of dubs I like to play out in my sets. A strictly vinyl selection, with the exception of a couple of forthcoming releases"
Stinkin' Slumrok and Morriarchi team up for some ill badman vibes on Blah Records, this nine track EP is a limited vinyl run from the album. Killa verbals from Slum whilst Morriarchi comes with some gully 90's flavour on the beats. Guests onboard also include Dirty Dike, Bisk, Trellion, Black Josh & Flowtecs. Don't miss this, sounding tuff!
A limited 200 pressing on transparent vinyl, also comes with a free Morrstinkin sticker.
The debut LP by Uncle Mic Nitro on B-Line Recordings, rolling with a heavy arsenal of production from Ryan Mac, Ollie Knight, Speaks & DJ Eyre. Launching this veteran emcee head first outta the volcano spitting nuff lyrical firepower alongside a killer line up. The likes of Cappo, Phill Most Chill, Chrome, Curoc, Jabbathakut & DJ Tones all feature, as does Ultramagnetic's Ced Gee, passing through to share some words of wisdom. A super dope album, get busy.
Coming correct on clear red vinyl with full colour cover and insert, only 250 copies pressed.
The Mouse Outfit - Remixed is the first remix album from Manchester based Hip Hop production team and live band The Mouse Outfit. The album is a collection of 12 brand new remixes of tracks taken from their first two albums, Escape Music and Step Steadier. The tracks have been reinterpreted by 12 heavyweight international producers including fellow Manchester resident and drum and bass pioneer Dub Phizix, Scottish reggae soundsystem Mungo's Hi Fi , Detroit beat guru Tall Black Guy and Russian mixologist DJ Vadim. Influences come from Hip Hop, Reggae, Dancehall, Jazz and Drum & Bass with a variety of styles from the headnodding boom bap remixes by Dirty Dike, Pete Cannon and Flofilz through to the soulful reworks by Werkha and Sivey to bass heavy dancefloor reworks from Biome, Benny Page and Bane & Nymad. The album features vocals from emcees Sparkz, Fox, Dr Syntax, Black Josh, Truthos Mufasa, Verb T, Jman and T Man.
(Limited double vinyl edition, featuring two bonus tracks)
After over a year spent in a slight creative slump in a crumbling terraced house in Tottenham, Jam Baxter rang his label boss while heavily intoxicated to request they fly him to Bangkok forthwith, to rejoin forces with '...So We Ate Them Whole' producer and engineer, Chemo. After an initial period of understandable hesitancy, the flights were booked and Baxter found himself suddenly regurgitated from the belly of a Jet Airliner into the magical and surreal surroundings of 'Mansion 38'.
It seems right that Jam Baxter's two favourite tracks from the forthcoming Mansion 38 album, Teeth Marks & Soi 36 be combined into a singular item, a limited edition hand numbered seven inch vinyl.
Only 500 copies made, never to be repressed.
Twenty years after the very first Suspect Packages tape was released, we celebrate with a brand new one! Fifteen tracks of dubwise fire from Southampton's Headsessions Soundsystem.
Headucation Vol.1 offers the listener a mix of heavy thumping basslines and rootical organic sounds. Which have been accomplished through the love of roots reggae from around 1970-1980, and also growing up around electronic music.
The album is made up of tunes that have been produced over the last three years, incorporating many different styles into the mix. The tracks have been tried and tested on numerous sound systems across the country, including Headsessions very own custom built rig. And also across Europe at many different festivals and events, each and everytime they've had a great response.
Expect an ear pleasing array of melody backed by a thumping kick drum and interesting basslines. This is a must buy release for anyone interested soundsystem music, 65 minutes of homegrown bass heavy dub pressure.
You can also hear an exclusive promo mix here. Nah play pon nah tin pan set up!
(A limited edition of 100 tangerine orange cellophane wrapped cassettes, complete with full colour double sided fold out sleeve, and free digital download code for all tracks)
A limited run of 200 super rare individually hand signed white label 12" vinyls. Consisting of 2 classic unreleased singles by Dirty Dike. Waste Of Beer produced by Mr Constant, and Strange James produced by Pete Cannon. Two killah tracks, don't miss out!
DJ Supreme presents a special 25th Anniversary Release of the original Horns of Jericho LP on BackBone Records.
This Hip Hop classic has been digitally remastered breathing new life into an already masterfully crafted album. To ensure the best sound quality possible the LP comes as a set of three 180g coloured vinyl, sides A and B on red wax, sides C and D on yellow wax, and sides E and F on blue wax.
Accompanying the vinyl is a insert card with a written article of the groups history leading up to this release as well as foot notes on each photo of the inside cover. The album has 19 tracks and includes a never before heard exclusive demo of Hold No Hostage from DJ Supreme's own personal archive, see full track list below.
To top it off, everything comes beautifully packaged in a richly printed high quality gate folded glossy sleeve making this the most impressive and complete re-issue to date.
Limited copies in stock.
Holly Flo Lightly has been emerging in the UK scene for a short while and her debut Aperitif EP is highly anticipated, it serves as a showcase of her ability to not only rap and sing but to hold her audiences attention with every line and bar. Production comes from King Bracket & Termite. A mix and blend of many styles. Fully recommended.
Super limited run of 50 hand numbered, signed CD's. Never to be repressed. Comes in a full colour plastic wallet.
The long awaited debut album from Folkstone's own Omus One titled Desert Sands. A dark journey of an album crafted over time and with plenty of soul. Produced, mixed and mastered entirely by the mythical Bambu Hands and featuring Blah Records own Tony Broke, High Focus's Cracker Jon and Manchester's Dubbul O, as well as long time collaborator Lizard Flex. Comes in a sealed, full colour card wallet.
Wordsmiff Flip & Spitfire link up to form The Otha Guys, delivering their cracking self titled 10 track album via Sika Records in fine fashion. Crunchy boom bap production from Hozay, Towa & NS1, plus some ill scratches from Jabbathakut throughout too, bonus. Reppin' fully this pairing of two fine emcee's is a good one, bars for days, back and forth with finesse. Comes in a sealed duel case cd.
Verbs, the man who exposed the bitches in showbiz many years ago alongside self medicating beatmaking badman Harry Love brings this full length album release. The album takes it back the mid 90s boom bap sound, while cameos are made by Jehst, Yungun, Kyza, Red, Ramson Badbonez, Karizma & Rosie. These are original copies of the album which was released in 2006.
Blah Records return with the all new Lee Scott solo album Nice Swan, classic penmanship from this cult leader riding production from Sumgii, Drae DaSkimask, Sam Zircon, Formz, 19.Thousand, Jack Danz and Lee himself.
Limited edition purple vinyl style CDs in recycled eco friendly digipaks, made entirely from recycled egg cartons and cork studs. Comes with full 16 page lyric book, and two bonus tracks. Blah bonanza!
A limited 7" pressing of Mysdiggi & DJ DSK's classic homage to Eric B & Rakim's I Know You Got Soul from 1987, re-worked for Sole Heaven in 2012 with Mys coming with the dope sneaker style, kicks an' all. It's flipped with an ill remix from DJ Suspect & Doc TMK, don't miss it!
Fliptrix makes a welcome return to the airwaves with his 6th studio album Patterns Of Escapism, entirely produced by Illinformed. After a two year hiatus, Fliptrix returns to the essence with a hardcore boom bap album that pulls no punches and features the likes of The Four Owls, Ocean Wisdom, King Kashmere, Life MC, Verb T, Dabbla, Jazz T & DJ Sammy B-Side.
The album also comes with a 12 page lyric booklet.
Jeheeze!
Featuring a wealth of international vocal and musical talent from Jamaica to Hong Kong, the long awaited album from Jstar is a bloody good blend of tight arrangements and strong melodies, forwarding reggae boundaries, mixed to perfection with pioneering UK reggae producer Manasseh and Andy J Jones. Guests onboard include Brother Culture, Ranking Joe, Soom T, MouseFX, Tomawok, Spikey T, Micala and Kinck.
(This is a limited hand numbered vinyl pressing of 8 tracks lifted off the 10 track digital album, coming complete with full colour cover, free sticker, and download code for the full album, and a 30 minute mix)
A limited vinyl pressing dub companion to the Stand To Order album, containing 6 tracks inna dubwise fashion, stripped back and bought back to life by JStar, mixed down by Manasseh. Heavyweight business.
(Also contains a free download code)
Lewis Parker is back in blightly and bringing the rugged neck snap for ya head crack, two dope new tracks onboard this 12", plus a remix, instrumentals, acapella and bass links. Essential sounds from the jedi master and his dusty mpc, don't sleep.
London producer Silkie drops a fresh bomb on the Deep Medi label, three tracks deep with the title track It Wasn't You coming like a call to arms with it's brass section and foot stomping drum pattern. Flip it over and Jah Man comes at you like fright night in an echo chamber, and Computer Sound is exactly that, with insane percussion and shuffle.
Blah Records return with the all new Lee Scott solo album Nice Swan, classic penmanship from this cult leader riding production from Sumgii, Drae DaSkimask, Sam Zircon, Formz, 19.Thousand, Jack Danz and Lee himself.
Limited edition cassette.
Lamarrie Essquire, aka Da Flyy Hooligan offers up a kick ass nine track project entitled Ray Winstone before his debut album Scum drops next year. Here he drops the illness, straight up heat with production from Micall Parknsun, Beat Butcha, Chemo, G.I. and Ded Tebiase. Truly showcasing why he's one to keep an eye on, having detroyed the vocal booth for a many years under different guises it's now time DFH comes into his own, and that he does. This is so DOPE.
A very limited cd run, comes in a sealed slimline hard case with artwork.
Scorzayzee is back! Together with his crew, GM Unit, he vows to take down the Clown, Colonel and King to inspire change in the bellies of the masses with his own nutritious brand of fast food: Gangsta Wraps. Since his early days with the pioneering Out Da Ville to last year’s Aeon: Peace To The Puzzle the revolutionary Nottingham Hip Hop lynchpin has consistently utilised his intricate lyricism to address a number of societies injustices. His latest project Gangsta Wraps ‘Take The Throne’ sees him take aim at the monolithic fast food industry.
The 12" features two tracks off the album, Gangsta Wraps (Take The Thrown) and the Chester P featuring Double Dragon, plus two new joints, a remix to Equestrianism featuring Jehst, Micall Parknsun, Stan & Oshea, and the title track follow up Gangsta Wraps (Take The Crown). Production comes from Zetia, DJ Fever and The Elementz.
Mr Fantastic and Coherent of The Journeymen join forces to form S.O.E. (Special Operations Executive), a two man tag team heading into battle armed with only beats, rhymes and cuts. Making reference to 6 Victoria Crosses awarded to the Lancashire Regiment during the Gallipoli campaign in World War 1, this isn't for the faint hearted, Fantastic comes in hard with the production complementing Coherent's dett flow neatly. Reinforcements are also drafted in for extra fire power on the track Pincer Movement, Generals Rola & Truck, overseeing the bombardement.
The six track release is housed in a full colour spined cover, with marbled camouflage vinyl and a double sided colour insert, plus a free download code & sticker.
It's clear by now that Scotch Bonnet Records love Reggae music's rich heritage. Not only is it is as strong today as it ever has been, soundsystem culture has now spread to every corner of the world. To celebrate this the label have compiled a few musically important releases from some of the key musicians and producers that have influenced and nourished Scotch Bonnet records since the start. Some have appeared on single, some are dubs that Mungo’s Hi Fi couldn’t stop playing on the Soundsystem, and there are some brand new pieces to keep it crispy fresh. The end result is Puffer's Choice featuring the likes of Daddy Freddy, Mr Williamz, Prince Fatty, Sugar Minott, Charlie P, Solo Banton, Disrupt, Parly B and more.
It's clear by now that Scotch Bonnet Records love Reggae music's rich heritage. Not only is it is as strong today as it ever has been, soundsystem culture has now spread to every corner of the world. To celebrate this the label have compiled a few musically important releases from some of the key musicians and producers that have influenced and nourished Scotch Bonnet records since the start. Some have appeared on single, some are dubs that Mungo’s Hi Fi couldn’t stop playing on the Soundsystem, and there are some brand new pieces to keep it crispy fresh. The end result is Puffer's Choice featuring the likes of Daddy Freddy, Mr Williamz, Prince Fatty, Sugar Minott, Charlie P, Solo Banton, Disrupt, Parly B and more.
This heavyweight double EP is Dubkasm's typically forward-thinking tribute to soundsystem dub, and the hardware that shaped it. Named after the Soundtracs CM4400 console in the duo's Bristol studio (and with artwork based on the original 1986 manual), sides A & B are deep, brooding synth instrumentals, showcased at the Deep Medi Boiler Room set, and reminiscent of greats like Dread & Fred and Sound Iration. Sides C & D feature very special remixes by Leeds digital legends Iration Steppas, with an extra remix of Dubkasm's killer 10" No Retreat. The second 12" is unmistakably the work of Mark Iration: filled with growling filter bass and siren-like keyboards, Year 3000 style! A more fitting pairing for these tunes is hard to imagine.
Mastered onto 1/2" tape at Stardelta Studios, pressed on 180g vinyl, and run exclusively by Dubkasm and Iration across the globe, these tunes are already soundsystem killers.
2010 saw the release of Beats For Days, Mr Brown's debut solo EP. A 10 track, instrumental affair featuring his production, scratches and artwork. Limited to only 200 copies, this vinyl release is now a sought after piece of his history and gives listeners an insight into an underground talent. A string of singles and collaborations followed (The Hubwish, 4our3ree, The Number Station and more) and in 2016 he has now readied Beats For Days 2.
Armed with his SP1200, MPC and a the most vital ingredient....old records to sample! and once again releasing through his own imprint We Stay True, Mr Brown has delivered another 11 instrumental tracks of pure head nod bliss. So drop the needle, sit back and soak up the analogue garden that is Beats for Days 2.
(Full colour cover and free download code)
The Mouse Outfit - Remixed is the first remix album from Manchester based Hip Hop production team and live band The Mouse Outfit. The album is a collection of 12 brand new remixes of tracks taken from their first two albums, Escape Music and Step Steadier. The tracks have been reinterpreted by 12 heavyweight international producers including fellow Manchester resident and drum and bass pioneer Dub Phizix, Scottish reggae soundsystem Mungo's Hi Fi , Detroit beat guru Tall Black Guy and Russian mixologist DJ Vadim. Influences come from Hip Hop, Reggae, Dancehall, Jazz and Drum & Bass with a variety of styles from the headnodding boom bap remixes by Dirty Dike, Pete Cannon and Flofilz through to the soulful reworks by Werkha and Sivey to bass heavy dancefloor reworks from Biome, Benny Page and Bane & Nymad. The album features vocals from emcees Sparkz, Fox, Dr Syntax, Black Josh, Truthos Mufasa, Verb T, Jman and T Man.
(Limited edition double vinyl with full colour sleeve, shrink wrapped for extra freshness along with a digital drop card containing links to download the album and bonus material)
Minimal, hard hitting ragga from Leeds producers Danny T & Tradesman and Doncaster's Parly B. Galang sees Parly embracing a tough ragga riddim track that is reminiscent of the futurist, minimal style that was pioneered in the late 1990’s and early 00’s by producers such as Lenky, Ward 21, Frenchie and Steely & Clevie. As always Parly brings his distinctive vocal style to the track that perfectly rides the space and weight the riddim brings. Deliciously low slung, and punching at all the tastiest low end frequencies, this is one for the winers!
A limited edition DVL GNG production recorded, produced and mixed by Chemo @ Vintage Studio, Thailand. Featuring Jam Baxter, Lee Scott & Trellion. Two track 7'' white label, signed by the artists. Late night rare rap medallions.
Eric The Red, Sean Peng & Illinformed get together as Creatures Of Habit and drop a bugged out bomb on you sucker ducks. Straight up head bang music from the get go, Illinformed brings some serious heat rocks whilst Eric and Sean drop the penmanship with effortless ease, trading ill bars like it's nothing. Nuff twisted tales of their dank life and how to live it up proper, alongside special guests Leaf Dog (Eric's brother), BVA, Smellington Piff, Jack Jetson, Verb T, OAB, Gee Bag & DJ Merk.
A limited picture disc pressing of 300 copies.
Murderous skengman business that's been runnin' the dance for a minute now, finally here on wax! Sir Spyro brings the soundsystem stormer whilst Teddy Bruckshot, Lady Chan and Killa P drop it hard pon top, toppa top top! Don't miss out. These will fly. You'll also find the original riddim on the flipside, and another that's just as heavyweight called Tekkers.
(Limited stock)
The B-Line general comes in hard with his debut solo album Eighty3, a no holds barred straight up true skool Hip Hop assault to the core. Not content with producing some down right disgusting beats for the long player, and laying down some killer cuts too, but he's also drafted in a platoon of emcees both UK and Stateside to help the cause in effect. The likes of Chrome, Oxygen, Doozer, Project Cee, Whirlwind D, Rola, Sol Zalez, Uncle Mic Nitro, Jibberish, Junior Disprol, Alikazam & Cosm all get busy. Plus fellow cut chemists DJ Krash Slaughta, DJ Tones, DJ Jabbathakut and Miracle nice it up proper. Fully recommended.
(Black vinyl edition with full colour stickered & shrink wrapped cover, black and white inner sleeve, and free sticker)
DJ Supreme's R.I.P. 7" with Son Of Noise gets a gargantuan remix with none other than Durrty Goodz, MysDiggi, DJ Stylewarz, Ramson BadBonez, Curoc & DJ Devastate all let loose. Be swift on the mark on these, I doubt very much they'll be around for long, instrumental also featured on the flipside with a full colour cover. Bring the noise!
Up and coming London producer Hyroglifics gets busy with this super charged four track vinyl EP for Critical Music. Coming with a cross breed of Drum & Bass and Hip Hop that fits so well with the featured guests, Foreign Beggars and DRS. The first track and title track to the release All Talk, kicks off inna frantic fashion to then strip back and become a slower paced affair begging to be let loose again. The Beggars' track is a straight up Hip Hop nugget, whilst Manchester veteran DRS gets to ride a bouncing electrofied juggernaut. Rudeness.
(Full colour cover with teal marbled vinyl, also including a download code for the full release housing two extra tracks)
(140g vinyl with full colour inner and outer sleeves, plus a free download card for the full album, and all instrumentals)
Wicked Mungo's relick with Johnny Osbourne of his legendary Ice Cream Love inna 2016 stylee, ruff n rugged dubwise too.
Version excursion for YT alongside Johnny Osbourne and the title track to his No Wata Down Ting album, plus the original Mungo's ruff n rugged rebuild of this infamous riddim.
A cracking 12" from the Britcore Rawmance label right here, a well overdue vinyl release of the two tape releases from Bristol's Sound Of Fury back in 1992 and 1996, the latter of which was among one of the first releases we started selling here at Suspect Packages.
This legendary two man crew are made up of emcee/producer Majesta, who later went on to be a part of The Transcript Carriers and Undivided Attention crews, and DJ Frikshun, six tracks from the vaults presented on wax for the first time.
(Full colour cover, plus double sided insert containing unseen photographs and write up of the crews history and releases)
A limited 7" vinyl pressing of Lee Scott's Nvr Mnd produced by Augustus John, flipped with an exclusive Chemo (aka Telemachus) remix. Vocals recorded by Jehst, side A mixed by Reklews, side B mixed by Chemo. Each copy comes packaged in a screen printed sleeve, with a double sided lyric sheet and sticker. Low slung no fucks given rap, never mind, the vibe's ill.
The Southampton live Hip Hop collective get busy with their debut album Grounded, a very strong ten tracker that sets the bench mark high in every aspect of performance. The emcee's come with a strong delivery and trade bars of each other in a fine style, whilst the instrumentation is equally punchy and tight. A conscious and well executed debut that proves these vagabonds know how to rock it right in every aspect, whilst they inject the intellect.
Remulak comes with another heater here, laying down the mellow groove for Triple Darkness emcee M9 to lace it neatly, whilst Skriblah Dangogh joins him on the hook. Highlife tells a vivid tale of Sean, a man from a troubled background, struggling to live the highlife. Flip it over and Evil Ed brings in a whole new sound to the proceedings with an ill jazz tinged remix. All coming correct in a full colour cover with two free stickers. Don't miss this.
Oracy returns with the wicked Suttin Dubby album, a super dope selection of tracks covering the dubby spectrum from Hip Hop, Jungle, Drum & Bass, Reggae to Dubstep, the album gives a brand new angle to Oracy's sound and reveals much more of her personality. Slick intelligent lyricism throughout and a very personal album in places, showing just how skilled this emcee really is, fully engaged over production from Sleepy Time Ghost, Philly B, Subkinetic, Orkim, Rastabeats, Hypno, Watusi & Crossbone T, plus guest spittage from Inja & Jman.
A limited run of Dub Chronicles t-shirts printed with a criss bright yellow DC logo on the chest of Dark Heather Grey Gildan Ultra tees, coming in Medium, Large and Extra Large sizes. All orders come with free Dub Chronicles stickers and more.
Philly B presents his debut production album Let It Play on Philly Driven Riddim, a massive release with an equally massive sound and line up, the likes of Dabbla, Son Of Light, Dubbledge, DJ Frosty, Cobes, Stig of the Dump, King Kaiow, Jam Baxter, Mikey D.O.N, Dirty Dike, Killer Dread and Ann-Marie Lataile all lending their vocals to the selection of big productions from Philly, don't miss out.
Producer/emcee Skuff dropping his bangin' 11 track album Level to the masses, a truly dope release that features production by Dirty Dike, DJ Nappa, Remulak, Chairman Maf, Leaf Dog, Klemenza, Bioviolence, Bee 109 and Skuff himself. Plus special guest spots from fellow Delegates Of Culture, Ralph RipShit, Kimberly Newell and DJ Sammy B-Side, all mastered neatly by Pete Cannon. Skuff has always delivered the goods, here he excels himself, once again!
(Limited vinyl edition of 300 copies with full colour cover)
Smooth yet rugged digital boom bap electro stylin' bitch slaps from super slick Essex based producer Dusty Ohms, featuring guest vocal spots from Cappo & Silent Knight. Can't recommend this enough, don't sleep, make noise.
A limited edition of 50 tapes with full artwork coated in a special card wrapping.
Broke Records Presents... Luca Brazi & Joe Represci (aka Jester Jacobs).
Having worked together on numerous projects, Luca Brazi and Joe Represci decided to spend a summer crafting the debut Truffle Barons LP. The result is a later in life tale of decadence and hedonism.
Having put the work in over the years, the artists are now reaping their rewards. This meeting of the minds has culminated in a soul-soaked booze filled audio adventure. The combination of Luca Brazi's signature beat style and hard raps, with Represci's effortless flows and witty content, makes for a delectable listening experience indeed.
This is one to enjoy with a glassful of vino and a phone on silent. Salut!
Sheffield producer Morriarchi unleashes a dark and dusty mindfield of beats for the likes of Jehst, Black Josh, Lee Scott, Trellion, Bisk, Stinkin Slumrok, Hekla, Salar, Sleazy F Baby, Joe Dirt, Danny Lover, Bill Shakes, Herrotics, Bisk, Children Of The Damned and Rox Slicken to run some rugged low slung blunted skills over. Best get your insect repellent handy, this pesky gang with have you itching for days.
Sheffield producer Morriarchi unleashes a dark and dusty mindfield of beats for the likes of Jehst, Black Josh, Lee Scott, Trellion, Bisk, Stinkin Slumrok, Hekla, Salar, Sleazy F Baby, Joe Dirt, Danny Lover, Bill Shakes, Herrotics, Bisk, Children Of The Damned and Rox Slicken to run some rugged low slung blunted skills over. Best get your insect repellent handy, this pesky gang with have you itching for days.
Limited edition 7" single lifted off Fliptrix's forthcoming album Patterns Of Escapism, fully produced by Illinformed.
The Chronic features the vocal, instrumental and acapella, and is signed by Fliptrix. It also comes with a free packet of custom rolling papers made with natural hemp fibres.
(Very limited copies in stock)
(Full colour shrink wrapped digi pack cd)
(Limited edition double vinyl, shrink wrapped in a full colour sleeve with a digital drop card to download the album with bonus instrumentals)
Manchester's Sleazy F Baby and his debut album All Blahk Tracksuit for Blah Records. Kicking that raw ignorant lyricism over production from Reklews, Lee Scott, Sam Zircon, Wayne Ross, Broom Man, Druid & Baileys Brown. Plus features from fellow Blag gang Black Josh, Stinkin Slumrok & Bisk. Mixed and mastered by Reklews.
(Limited copies in stock)
Chillman's debut album is a journal of a young man's thoughts, frustrations, hopes, dreams, with a few prank phone calls and some spaced out cartoony imagery thrown in for good measure. The project is entirely produced by Verb T of The Four Owls and the Verbmeister also throws down a few verses just to prove he's still a mental powerhouse.
Also joining Chillman on this journey through space and time (guest-verse wise) are the mighty Leaf Dog, fellow In The Balance Records rap singer - Moreone, and a whole gang of Chill's Verbal Highz posse.
From talking about his youth growing up in Eritrea, East Africa to the ups and downs of the Hereford party scene to combatting stress and living positively to... ahem, queef deliveries and a whole lot more, this sonic journey takes many turns. Ladies and Gentlemen for your listening pleasure... Abstract Patterns.
Jack Spectacular (Gully Goat Gang, EA Dons) and production powerhouse P739 (Moose Funk Squad, Grand Theft Audio) bring you a raw Hip Hop EP every head needs in their collection. Featuring punchy kicks and snares with soulful and triumphant samples allowing for Jacks unique brand of street poetry spitting to have the perfect backdrop.
Originally released on CD by the artists in late 2015 and received well on a local scale, Stereotype Street Poet should not be slept on and therefore now gets a full release via Rhymepad Records.
Be sure to keep you ears to the ground for much more from Gully Goat Gang on the Rhymepad Label in the future.
The debut album from Jetsam aka Konchis, rocking a ten track soundscape of ambient bass driven slaps and off beat claps, with fresh layers of rhythm interspersed with delicate percussion and keys. A solely instrumental affair that showcases a completly different side to this young producers talents, the most perfect music to escape with.
Sonnyjim makes a welcome return with Mud In My Malbec, a mighty fine selection of tracks that ooze finesse and style, and running with the theme of the album also sound like they've been sat on the top shelf gaining their vintage premium too. A laid back and soulful affair also has Quelle Chris, Westside Gunn, Heems & Da$h all dropping guest vocals. Production comes from Sonnyjim, Kosyne, AyePee & The Purist.
(Limited edition shrink wrapped red tape)
Sonnyjim makes a welcome return with Mud In My Malbec, a mighty fine selection of tracks that ooze finesse and style, and running with the theme of the album also sound like they've been sat on the top shelf gaining their vintage premium too. A laid back and soulful affair also has Quelle Chris, Westside Gunn, Heems & Da$h all dropping guest vocals. Production comes from Sonnyjim, Kosyne, AyePee & The Purist.
(Limited edition shrink wrapped clear tape)
Sonnyjim makes a welcome return with Mud In My Malbec, a mighty fine selection of tracks that ooze finesse and style, and running with the theme of the album also sound like they've been sat on the top shelf gaining their vintage premium too. A laid back and soulful affair also has Quelle Chris, Westside Gunn, Heems & Da$h all dropping guest vocals. Production comes from Sonnyjim, Kosyne, AyePee & The Purist.
Very limited copies in stock
Jon Phonics returns with a brand new album for First Word Records, taking you on a journey of multiple bpm's and soundscapes, expect 80's synth action, trap, bollywood, straight up instrumental hip hop, clashing symbols and whole lot more. Although the album is largely instrumental with effortless samples and chops, you'll also find guest features from M9, Lee Scott, Dirty Dike, Dressin Red and DJ Milktray.
(Also includes free download code)
The Four Owls' classic album Nature's Greatest Mystery has gone down in history. As a thank you to the fans who have supported since day one High Focus Records has decided to drop Nature's Greatest Instrumentals - all the classic gems laid bare so that the DJ's can cut and the MC's can rap and the fans can listen to Leaf Dog's immaculate production!
Comes in a full colour sleeve, shrink wrapped with a dropcard containing the album on digital format.
Poisonous Poets Tony D & Locksmyth join forces and finally unleash a full album, The Tone & Smyth Show is entirely produced by N.S.D and features a seriously large set of tracks, East London stylee. Expect a verbal barrage of street narratives and intricate wordplay spat with venom and precision. Along for the ride you'll also find the likes of Mystro, Kyza, Reveal, Shameless, Seanie T, Dialect, Grimlok and more. A poisonous production in conjunction with the Don't Flop Entertainment crew.
Oliver Sudden and Luca Brazi get busy as B.O.M.B and quite literally drop the bomb on us, a very limited amount of their self titled vinyl debut is now in stock, including an exclusive vinyl only bonus track Underground Crowns. All coming correct in individual hand drawn covers by Crept (CBM). The beats are produced by B.O.M.B themselves, whilst Al Mighty covers the cuts.
(Limited copies in stock)
Village Live get busy with their third release and give producer Chairman Maf's 2013 instrumental album 1976 a worthy vinyl release. A truly gifted beat maker who's crafted a very dope set of soulful cinematic boombaps right here, effortlessly flowing from one to the other. A killer set of beats, don't sleep, or miss out, it's a limited 300 vinyl pressing.
Village Live get busy with their third release and give producer Chairman Maf's 2013 instrumental album 1976 a worthy vinyl release. A truly gifted beat maker who's crafted a very dope set of soulful cinematic boombaps right here, effortlessly flowing from one to the other. A killer set of beats, don't sleep, or miss out, it's a limited 100 tape pressing.
Bristol veterans Sir Beans and Kelz deliver another stormin' EP, four tracks of ill beats and cuts combined with dope rhyme schemes, strictly true skool flows made by pros, and delivered on heavyweight wax. These two artists have been around long enough to know how to rock it right. Strictly the realness, limited to 200 copies.
Jam Baxter's monsterous Gruesome Features here on double vinyl, the project contains 17 high focused, brain feeding, lyric mutating masterpieces. An array of ill guests, Chester P, Verb T, Dirty Dike, Ramson Badbonez, Mr Key, Ronnie Bosh, Mowgli, King Kaiow, Leaf Dog, Dabbla, Ed Scissortongue, Fliptrix and DJ Sammy B-Side all rep fully. Plus producers Illinformed, Pete Cannon, Kerem Fraiche, Ben 9mm, Philly B, Ghosttown, Konchis and Shankles... don't sleep.
Up until now, this long sold out classic was only available on vinyl as an EP containing choice cuts from the album. Now, for the first time ever, Jam Baxter's classic is available in its entirety on limited edition double vinyl! Only 500 copies worldwide.
The double vinyl comes shrink wrapped in a full colour sleeve.
Archetype, Mnsr Frites, Luca Brazi, Fourny P, Jester Jacobs, DJ Sugai and producer P739, aka Moose Funk Squad bring together their two Hoof Prints EP's onto heavyweight vinyl. Volume 1, side A, is produced by P739, whilst Volume 2, side B, is produced by the don dada Pete Cannon. Fully encased in a colour sleeve, massive and large hoofin'! Nuh miss.
(A limited pressing of 300 copies)
Our second Suspect Packages 7" release, featuring two tracks lifted off the digital only Par Excellence released Rap Biscuits EP, from producer KidKanevil.
Side A features Ocean Wisdom with the original vocal cut of the massive genre defying rocket launcher Ewok, whilst side B finds Foreign Beggars' front man Orifice Vulgatron & Sean Play riding the VIP mix of Level Up, another cross pollination of Hip Hop, Drum & Bass, Reggae & Dubstep. Full bass levels needed, both tracks kick up a rumpus! Not for the faint hearted.
The 7" comes on transparent orange vinyl in a clear pvc sleeve with flap. A limited pressing of 220.
The massive sounds of the full Split Prophets crew all on one album, oh yes, Delta Bravo Kilo rolling deep at 20 tracks fully produced by in house beat makers Badhabitz & Bew Bonik. Absolutey firin' from all angles, Bristol's finest getting busy. Nuff said. Coppage essential. Double vinyl edition.
A future classic right here, Res One outta Bristol's Split Prophets crew brings his debut solo album to the masses, linking with numerous MC's to let loose a barrage of ill spittage, the likes of Mistafire, Physiks, Bew Bonnik, Mothman, O.A.B, Blabbermouf, Leafdog, BVA and his fellow Split Prophets crew. Plus producers Badhabitz, Evil Ed, Leafdog, Simiah, Reklews, Konchis, George Chro, Bew Bonnik, DJ Fingerfood, O.A.B, Truffle, Hozay & Eric The Red bringing the rukus.
Limited double vinyl pressing of 200 copies.
A brand new offering from DJ/Producer Jabbathakut right here, not only lacing the proceedings with his dope production, but some seriously ill cuts throughout too. Add to that a killer line up of emcees, and DJs, and you know it's time to press the bomb button. Straight from the get go you can tell he lives and breathes Hip Hop and has a huge passion for the artform, and it's fully on display right here. The guest list alone draws in some of the illest in the UK, heavy hitters such as Scorz, Wordsmiff, Emcee Killa, Manage and more, added to that are guests from overseas too, all bringing the flavour and complementing the set. Get busy, this is the real deal.
Trellion, Lee Scott & Milkavelli link up for some late night raps, production is from Sumgii, plus additional co-production by Morriarchi (Everyday Dumb) & Drae DaSkimask (Fuck Em). Don't sit on this, lie down.
Shrink wrapped wax. Limited stock, super rare gang sign business.
An in demand double vinyl repress of Melanin 9's 2012 album Magna Carta. Some dope wordplay and guests including his fellow Triple Darkness fam, NY's Roc Marciano, & Madame Pepper. While there's some epic beats coming from Jehst, Anatomy, HeyZeus, 7th Dan, Tony Mahoney, Parental, Option Command & Ohbliv, cuts by Evil Ed, DJ LOD & DJ Madhandz, get busy.
(200 pressing on double gatefold vinyl, 14 vocal tracks plus 5 bonus instrumentals)
An absolute bomb drop of a release, Ill Move Sporadic aka production duo 1Boss & Ben81, lacing the soundscape with Tenchoo, bringing the operation into Panic Room 9 to life and battering the mic booth, baaad. An incredible set of beats from IMS, with one of the best in the game, finally bringing the game. Don't sleep.
Seventy Five is Bristol based producer, Ded Tebiase's debut solo album. The album provides a nice balance of instrumental and vocal tracks, collaborating with a very select group of MC's, such as Iron Braydz, Mnsr Frites, Risskant, Hozay & Dee Green. A superior sound all round, that also comes very nicely presented in a hand printed colour sleeve of 300 numbered copies.
(Shrink wrapped in a full colour card wallet, limited to 300 copies only)
Lincoln's Heavy Links crew get busy with this DJ Fever produced double sided 7" entitled The Tear Up, which also features the legend that is Scor-Zay-Zee, backed with the equally fresh And What. Both tracks pulling nuff weight through the speaker box!
Luton based top shotta spitter Si Phili finally delivers his debut solo album, having spent years in the game as part of Phi-Life Cypher and in more recent years alongside Dotz as Phili N Dotz, now is the time to come correct on a solo tip. Some mighty manoeuvres are being made right here, at 21 tracks deep The 11th Hour kicks hard! He smashes it, some ill beats accompany equally ill verses, all firin', no messing. Features also include Sizzla, Afu Ra, Rockness Monster, Benjamin Zephania, Mayhem, Skirmish, eMCee Killa, Dotz, Charm & J Lorenzo. While the beats are constructed by Leaf Dog, Richy Spitz, Pete Cannon, Passion Hifi, Urban Click, Duggie Beats, Hirola, Hugh Heffner & Anno Domini.
A very welcome return from the legendary Son Of Noise crew right here, linked up alongside another legend in the game, DJ Supreme, who laces Curoc with a badass slice of on point production whilst the DJ's get busy on the chorus cuts. Q Bert also adds some extended pressure to the b-side too, a fantastic slice of ruffnek britcore style hip hop for 2016. Nuff said.
Bangin' limited edition cd run of Big Toast & Sofa King's Save Yourself Kill Them All finds TPS & Revorg Records henchman emcee Big Toast, teamed up with the heavyweight producer Sofa King, slinging head shots at tarquin. The combination is dope, it seems Sofa King has bought the best out of Toast, he rips it. There are featured vocals from UK Soul singer Greg Blackman, TPS cohorts Jack Diggs & The Strange Neighbour, as well as Gee Bag, Skrabl & Ogre Drool.
(Comes in a full colour card wallet)
Jehst returns from where ever he's been with a new beard and this limited edition Record Store Day 2016 7" release.
Reel It In is produced by Jehst & Mo Kolours and also enlists the extra vocal talents of Lee Scott & Strange U. A simplistic electronic lo fi head nod slap with added percusion and crazy vocab from all three.
An essential combination for the carp bag crew, those that know, know.
Alpha & Omega and Alpha Steppa join forces once again as Dub Dynasty, here with their third album of tuff righteous steppas, strictly sound system music for the mind, body and soul. Another amazing excursion featuring guest vocalists Cologne, Sis Jane Warriah, Iyano Iyanti and Kiangana all riding the bass heavy vibrations of the dynasty.
Alpha & Omega and Alpha Steppa join forces once again as Dub Dynasty, here with their third album of tuff righteous steppas, strictly sound system music for the mind, body and soul. Another amazing excursion featuring guest vocalists Cologne, Sis Jane Warriah, Iyano Iyanti and Kiangana all riding the bass heavy vibrations of the dynasty.
Another 12" sure shot from The World Of Dusty Vinyl finds Lewis Parker unleashing another saga from The Glass Ceiling, Episode 2 Of The Puzzle album. Here you'll find 4 vocal tracks (two of which aren't on the album), 4 instrumentals, an acapella, and a bass link track. Guests onboard this banger include MCM (Caveman) & Mista Spyce (The Brotherhood) outta the UK, and Shabaam Shadeeq, John Robinson, ZU & Sistawhirlwind outta the USA. Bonafide neck brace head nod shit.
(Limited edition Record Store Day repress)
Another sure shot seven inch instrumental affair from KingUnderground, producer Simiah with this three tracker housing the beautifully sublime Diamonds and Floating on side A, with Love Fusion found on side B. All coming sealed in a magnificent full colour spined cover.
Manchester duo Children Of Zeus made up of Broke N English MC/DJ/Producer Konny Kon and soul vocalist Tyler Daley combine to bring you that smooth butter bounce missing in today's Hip Hop scene, a truly refreshing sound that uplifts the inner soul. Here we have their debut 7" release with two solid tracks for First Word Records. Don't sleep on this.
Some of the most outstanding contributions on Mungo’s Hi Fi multi-artist projects have come from Ipswich lyricist YT, so it was only a matter of time before they collaborated on a full album together.
The theme is real, undiluted reggae music. YT and Mungo's share a passion for the often overlooked 80's rub-a-dub and early dancehall sound and the stripped down riddim tracks allow YT's strong, melodic delivery and intelligent lyrics to take centre stage. YT doesn’t flinch from life’s harsh realities and tough questions, yet he is also sufficiently well-grounded to breathe new fire into staple topics like sound clash and ghetto romance.
He also spars with two of the greatest dancehall singers, in Johnny Osbourne and Little John, over music laid with the help of Prince Fatty to add that analogue rub-a-dub flavour. The result is an album that salutes the foundation and its continued relevance in modern dances today.
Some of the most outstanding contributions on Mungo’s Hi Fi multi-artist projects have come from Ipswich lyricist YT, so it was only a matter of time before they collaborated on a full album together.
The theme is real, undiluted reggae music. YT and Mungo's share a passion for the often overlooked 80's rub-a-dub and early dancehall sound and the stripped down riddim tracks allow YT's strong, melodic delivery and intelligent lyrics to take centre stage. YT doesn’t flinch from life’s harsh realities and tough questions, yet he is also sufficiently well-grounded to breathe new fire into staple topics like sound clash and ghetto romance.
He also spars with two of the greatest dancehall singers, in Johnny Osbourne and Little John, over music laid with the help of Prince Fatty to add that analogue rub-a-dub flavour. The result is an album that salutes the foundation and its continued relevance in modern dances today.
Mungo's Hi Fi take control of The Hempolics excellent Love To Sing and give it the sound system treatment, a tuff b-line injection and Solo Banton riding the riddim inna wicked combination.
Joker Starr gets his hustle on as Billy Bang Banger in the follow up to the classic Lost Tribe Of The Leng from his Blood-Ren album. The limited 100 7" pressing simply entitled Shottas comes from the Boot concept EP Billy Bang Banger, it's produced by Zygote and Jazz T and shows Joker Starr's outstanding versatility as an MC. Get busy.
The Sloshpot EP is produced by Mr Boss, and also features Ronnie Bosh & Jam Baxter, with additional cuts from DJ Sammy B-Side & DJ Sugai. Side A contains 5 vocal tracks, side B contains all the instrumentals and an acapella for Sloshpots.
(Limited white vinyl pressing)
Dirty Dike's third album comes in hard, fully focused and smashing the shit out of the speaker box. Not only a lyrical bombardment of the highest order from Dike, but some siiiick beats to compliment them from Naive & Pete Cannon. Guests also include Ronnie Bosh, Jam Baxter, Ed Scissortongue, BVA, Mr Key, Fliptrix, Leaf Dog, Verb T, Dabbla, DatKid, Stig Of The Dump, Dr. Syntax & DJ Manipulate.
(Limited red vinyl pressing in gatefold sleeve)
Dirty Dike's legendary High Focus Records debut Constant Dikestar, which was only available on CD, is now available on limited edition vinyl! Featuring classics such as Pork Pie, and Hi I'm James as well as appearances from Jam Baxter, Fliptrix, Ronnie Bosh, Edward Scissortognue, Mr. Key, Leaf Dog, BVA, Stig Of The Dump and more! This is a must for all High Focus vinyl fiends.
(Limited blue vinyl pressing)
Fliptrix takes you on a journey along The Interdimensional Piff Highway for his forth album, a mind expanding trip with some killah beats from Runone & Molotov.
(Limited blue vinyl pressing)
Fliptrix's third album, a monster masterpiece taking the listener further into the lyrical dexterity that this highly skilled emcee has to offer... Guests include Jehst, Farma G, Jam Baxter, Verb T, Buggsy & Ramson Badbonez, plus production by Chemo, 184, Leaf Dog, Jon Phonics, Medison, Naive, Runone, ExtraTeless, Mr Boss, Dillijence, Reklews, Kerem Fraiche & Kontigo.
(Limited clear vinyl pressing in full colour gatefold sleeve)
Fliptrix's critically acclaimed second studio album, released in 2010. The first album to ever be released on High Focus Records! Featuring heavyweights such as Jehst, Verb T, Kashmere and Jam Baxter. With production by Chemo, Runone, Verb T, Jehst, Molotov, 184, Jon Phonics, Chapta and Medison. This album solidified Fliptrix's position as one of the UK scene's top up and coming MCs.
(Limited green vinyl pressing, also comes with a free 12 track bonus CD entitled Out The Box. Featuring 5 brand new exclusive tracks, 6 remixes & 1 bonus track. The CD is entirely produced by Rebs and is exclusive to this vinyl release, it comes shrink wrapped in a card wallet)
Verbal T comes correct once again with this dope album for High Focus Records. Another smash from a well seasoned mic manipulator, obviously a more grown up individual and his subject matter reflects that. No stranger to delivering a stellar performance over every beat he's laced, and production here is blessed by Leaf Dog, Chemo, Pete Cannon, JJ Malone and Verb's himself. Elsewhere there's equally stellar guest spots from Fliptrix, Skriblah, Cappo, Kosyne, Jam Baxter, BVA & Karizma, don't sleep, it's The Morning Process.
(Limited yellow vinyl pressing)
Whirlwind D follows up his Nomansland album with another true skool sure shot for B-Line Recordings. Hip Hop in its finest form, original break beats and super skilled cuts underpinned with killer rhymes covering social, political and historical topics, not only from D, but the likes of Oxygen, Chrome & Illinspired, Rola, Heavy Links, Dookie Squad & Project Cee all featuring too. The dope scratching onboard is manipulated by DJ Tones, JabbaThaKut & DJ Miracle, and the big beats are crafted by Sir Beans OBE, Specifik, Mr Fantastic, Tufkut, Phil Wilks, Cel One & Spatts.
(Full colour cover and insert)
Brighton town collective Team Dreebs drop this ill collection of tracks from their own Yogocop label, a very slick groove throughout with all onboard bringing a polished and well produced sound to the table. Too many dope tracks onboard here, it seems we missed volume 1, that isn't gonna happen with volume 2, get busy.
(Limited edition jewel case cd, including 4 bonus tracks and an 8 page full colour booklet)
Top dawg Enlish reps for the slums right here, bringing the raw raps, witty one liners and gritty life lessons to the forefront over a slew of ill production from top shottas Wizard, Tom Caruana, Scizzahz, Sleepin' Giant & Cheebo.
Vadim's top ranking follow up to the Dubcatcher album finds yet another mix an' blend of Hip Hop, Reggae, Ska & Soul flavour all combined inna fine style by Daddy Vad alongside a steller line up of vocalists and emcees, check it... Earl 16, Max Romeo, Courtney Melody, YT, Tippa Irie, Demolition Man, General Levy, Inja, Jman, Eva Lazarus, Serocee, Dynamite MC, Daddy Cookiz, Abstract Rude, Big Red, Pupa Jim, Taiwan MC, Ivan Lumkum, Pugs Atomz, Jimmy Screech, Black Seeds, Syross, Graziella Affinita, Govenor Tiggy, Katherin De Boer, Junior Williams, Tman, Frisky Don, Metropolis & Laville. Massive an' large!
(Six panel digi-pack cd)
Vadim's top ranking follow up to the Dubcatcher album finds yet another mix an' blend of Hip Hop, Reggae, Ska & Soul flavour all combined inna fine style by Daddy Vad alongside a steller line up of vocalists and emcees, check it... Earl 16, Max Romeo, Courtney Melody, YT, Tippa Irie, Demolition Man, General Levy, Inja, Jman, Eva Lazarus, Serocee, Dynamite MC, Daddy Cookiz, Abstract Rude, Big Red, Pupa Jim, Taiwan MC, Ivan Lumkum, Pugs Atomz, Jimmy Screech, Black Seeds, Syross, Graziella Affinita, Govenor Tiggy, Katherin De Boer, Junior Williams, Tman, Frisky Don, Metropolis & Laville. Massive an' large!
(Double vinyl with gatefold cover, also comes with free download code)
High Focus Records is proud to present Ocean Wisdom's full length 17 track debut album Chaos 93'. The album is fully produced by Dirty Dike and boasts an amazing array of features from Foreign Beggars, Klashnekoff, The Four Owls, Dirty Dike, Jam Baxter, Lunar C, Edward Scissortongue & Remus! This album is set to be a bench mark in Hip Hop and break ground the world over! Wisdom fully reps with flow and style for days, and his rhyme patterns and content fit Dike's beats so well, each guest onboard also lays it down in fine style, smashing the set.
CD comes in a shrink wrapped jewel case with full-color lyric booklet.
Microphones And Sofas is the debut album from Jago, set to drop 26th February on Tru Thoughts via the label’s fruitful UK Sound System Culture platform Sharp And Ready. Featuring collaborations with fellow members of the Sharp And Ready (and Unit 137) family - including RTKal, Ed West, Hylu, Ghost Writerz, Galak Spiritual and Bahia - alongside Chief Rockas and more, this album spotlights some of the most progressive and talented MCs, producers & DJs working in the current UK Dub, Reggae and Dancehall scene.
Inspired by ‘90s Jungle and Ragga MC’s, Microphones And Sofas offers up a Reggae and Future Dancehall mix which pays its dues to a deep history of sound clash battles and cites current political issues which are hammered home by a forward-thinking future-bass sound and quick-witted and conscious lyrics.
Signed copies of a limited 7" release lifted off DJ Vadim's Dubcatcher 2 album, featuring Demolition Man aka Ras Demo riding a wicked re-lick of the late Matthew McAnuff's Be Careful riddim. A positive message from Demo too, unity vibes.
Also comes with a free sticker & download code. Limited copies in stock.
MC Loire from Manchester hooked up with DJ Sheik from Hull in 1992 via a mutual friend, and together they formed Hearts of Darkness. After two 12" releases on the Ruf label in '94 & '95, a track on the Ruf Diamonds LP in '98, and a track on our own Mind The Gap tape in '98, that was it, this elite duo faded into obscurity, until now! Fortunately, enough music was produced to warrant a full LP and finally it is being released. Style Warrior gather the previously released tracks and three more that were never officially released and present them here, A Journey Of A Thousand Miles. Hearts of Darkness are proud to be part of the strong northern UK Hip Hop scene that inspired so many and held its own, at a time when London artists dominated.
The vinyl album comes as a 180gm pressing with a printed inner sleeve featuring transcribed lyrics, a printed outer sleeve on heavyweight board, an A4 press release insert, a download code included for access to the full LP in mp3 format, and a pvc sleeve.
The debut album from London lyricist Shay D, a monumental set and sound with this young female emcee laying down the street wise consciousness for one and all. Many topics covered and put to rights over production from Jimmy Logic, Dos Gringos, Chairman Maf, Nutty P, Erfman Beats and Cappah. Edutainment at its best.
(Four panel cd wallet with spine)
Mr Brown returns with a neck snapping four track instrumental 7", laiden with crunchy drums and that quality of sound we've come to accept from this esteemed producer and label KingUnderground. A 250 pressing, plain black sleeve.
The massive sounds of the full Split Prophets crew all on one album, oh yes, Delta Bravo Kilo rolling deep at 20 tracks fully produced by in house beat makers Badhabitz & Bew Bonik. Absolutey firin' from all angles, Bristol's finest getting busy. Nuff said. Coppage essential.
(high quality digipack CD with 6 page booklet)
Essex beat maker Matt Love links up with Manchester duo Prodigal Sons for this ill 7" release in conjunction with Muj Beats, and entitled What You Want (Kuartz Remix). A smooth butter crackling boom bap number laces the back drop, whilst emcees Jus Liam & Drake rip up the mic the mancunian way, the instrumental also features on the flipside.
A simply outstanding album release from West Yorkshire's Flame Griller crew, their second long player and yet another sure shot from start to finish. Smooth butter beats laced with dusty jazz funk breaks, layered on top with the illest of Yorkshire accents and rhyme patterns from emcee's Addverse, ExP & JND. Can't big this up enough, top draw boom bap.
A simply outstanding album release from West Yorkshire's Flame Griller crew, smooth butter beats laced with dusty jazz breaks, layered on top with the illest of Yorkshire accents and rhyme patterns from emcee's Addverse, ExP & JND. Can't big this up enough, top draw boom bap.
This is the limited edition vinyl which contains five of their favourite tracks from their self-titled debut album on side A, and five from their II album on side B.
(Limited to 250 copies in a gatefold cover)
The title single to Reggae Roast and Brother Culture's The Flava EP finds a welcome 7" release right here, produced by Tradesman, Danny T & Jim Moodie. A dancehall skanker bringing the flava and conscious chat too, boom shot!
The second 7" single lifted off Reggae Roast's The Flava EP with South London's Brother Culture. Produced by Tradesman, Danny T & Jim Moodie this digital dancehall stormer finds the mic veteran educating the masses on the Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie I, The Conquering Lion Of The Tribe Of Judah.
Double sided 10" damage from the Conscious Sounds sister label Lovedub Music, King General's massive digi cut Hot Stepper from 2006, flipped with the Jonah Dan Bongoman, again a stomping recording, both coming with dubs. Essential steez.
(Limited copies in stock)
A classic Bush Chemists production from the mid 90's, King General's massive Jah praise of Long Long TIme. Essential General business! Issued here on the mighty Conscious Sounds sister label Lovedub Music label in 2006 and coming complete with three extra dub cuts.
(Limited copies in stock)
Brighton's Roots Garden Records are proud to present the vinyl version of their debut LP from Brixton's legendary singer and international mic man Brother Culture. Coming in a traditional 'showcase style' unleashing 4 heavyweight vocals, complete with their full-length dubwise versions with production and mixing from UK stalwart producer Nick Manasseh.
Brother Culture's rastaman credentials are in no doubt as he throws down his trademark rapid fire, socially conscious, and spiritually uplifting lyrics. Manasseh provides the perfect mix of styles for Culture to get to work on from the stomping and internationally themed All A We, to the upbeat and forward thinking Land Of Gold, this set coming packed with all kinds of styles for the whole dub family!
(Comes on pristine 12" vinyl, complete with full colour sealed sleeve, plus a download code containing the full length 12 track album)
Two great minds combine, a super sized link up between Bradford's JND outta Flamegriller, and Defenders Of Style's Jack Danz from Leeds. Solid verses traded back and forth riding some real tidy smoked fueled boom baps. Seriously dope this one. Don't sleep.
(Comes in a full colour card wallet)
South London beat maker and emcee extraordinaire Jack Diggs gets busy with the twelve track album Blue Rain, keeping the vibes raw to the core of original boom bap frequencies, and dropping a super ill release. Every track brings the flavour, complete with guest spots from Mnsr Frites, Luca Brazi, Efeks, Big Toast, Archetype, Ogre Drool, eMCee Killa, Nyeishea Rhymes, and DJs Al Mighty & Downstroke adding the dope cuts. Another sure shot from the TPS/Revorg Records camp.
(Comes in a full colour card wallet)
The monsterous posse cut from producer Mr Brown, twelve man deep flipped with the instrumental, a limited run of 250 copies, nuff said. Banga!
Bringing a sound that can only be likened to the early output by Wu-Tang & Gravediggaz, Triple Darkness present their first full length album featuring every member of the 12 man strong group Darker Than Black.
With a crew consisting of Melanin 9, Cyrus Malachi, Ray Vendetta, Tesla’s Ghost, Solar Black, Iron Braydz, Ringz Ov Saturn, Black Prophet, Crown Nectar, Neta Rootz, Blasphemy & Bad Company (who have each made a name for themselves with their own solo projects and collaborations) you can rest assured that when they get together they raise the bar.
Production is handled by Ringz Ov Saturn, 7th Dan, Bad Company, Tony Mahoney and UK beat legend Evil Ed. The whole album combines dark, atmospheric beats with the varied vocals styles of the whole crew. Raw, hard hitting, intelligent and thought provoking Darker Than Black brings us something that’s been sorely missing in hip hop today.
(Limited edition CD pressing exclusive to Suspect Packages)
Bringing a sound that can only be likened to the early output by Wu-Tang & Gravediggaz, Triple Darkness present their first full length double album featuring every member of the 12 man strong group Darker Than Black.
With a crew consisting of Melanin 9, Cyrus Malachi, Ray Vendetta, Tesla’s Ghost, Solar Black, Iron Braydz, Ringz Ov Saturn, Black Prophet, Crown Nectar, Neta Rootz, Blasphemy & Bad Company (who have each made a name for themselves with their own solo projects and collaborations) you can rest assured that when they get together they raise the bar.
Production is handled by Ringz Ov Saturn, 7th Dan, Bad Company, Tony Mahoney and UK beat legend Evil Ed. The whole album combines dark, atmospheric beats with the varied vocals styles of the whole crew. Raw, hard hitting, intelligent and thought provoking Darker Than Black brings us something that’s been sorely missing in hip hop today.
(Double vinyl version with inner sleeve liner notes, and a free 7")
This limited edition vinyl comes in a full colour sleeve, shrink wrapped with an exclusive plastic drop card that contains a digital download for the full album, bonus instrumentals & photos.
The debut EP from South London lyricist Prince Rahdeaz and Eagle Fly Squanderez Records, a heavy four tracker featuring Rahdeaz throwing the conscious street knowledge over production by Cereal Killers, who consist of Complex & Gadzilla. A quality start for the label, watch for more coming.
(Slimline jewel case with colour insert)
Jazz T drops his second album Run The Changes on Boot Records. The LP features some of the UK and US's dopest lyricists and musicians: Zygote, Jehst, Kwakebass, Tim Dog (RIP), Mike Bandoni, Leaf Dog & BVA, Cappo, Ramson Badbonez, Diversion Tactics, Micall Parknsun, Joker Starr, Verb T & Fliptrix and more! This is timeless hip hop not to be missed.
(Shrink wrapped single vinyl with full colour cover, limited to 220 copies)
Drawing on over 30 years of British bass music, Jungle Revolution In Dub is a unique take on the dub album, somewhere between traditional dub, versioning and remixing, a kind of echo chamber of styles and sounds. They all share one thing in common, though - bottom end.
Congo Natty has drawn on dub-soldiers new and old, UK-based and beyond for this project, a dub reworking on his 2013 album Jungle Revolution. Legends such as Dubkasm, Adrian Sherwood, DJ Madd, Jinx in Dub, King Yoof, Sukh Knight, Hylu & Jago, Joe Ariwa, Young Warrior, Mungo's Hifi, Vibronics and Conscious Sounds all bring their own unique take on the already massive sound from Congo Natty
(CD version containing three bonus tracks)
Swansea based producer Beattrix delivers a hefty double sider for B-Line Recordings right here, Dead Residents emcee Junior Disprol gets busy with a ferocious flow heading up the charge on the a-side cut Grab The Mic, with fellow old skool dons Dookie Squad on the flipside with the slower paced, yet equally fresh dressed Passion.
Producer/emcee Skuff dropping his bangin' 11 track album Level to the masses, a truly dope release that features production by Dirty Dike, DJ Nappa, Remulak, Chairman Maf, Leaf Dog, Klemenza, Bioviolence, Bee 109 and Skuff himself. Plus special guest spots from fellow Delegates Of Culture, Ralph RipShit, Kimberly Newell and DJ Sammy B-Side, all mastered neatly by Pete Cannon. Skuff has always delivered the goods, here he excels himself, once again!
(Double gatefold digipack casing)
Roots Manuva's sixth studio album for Big Dada Recordings, drawing upon production assistance from young British producer, Fred, together with musical heavyweights Four Tet, Adrian Sherwood and Switch’s new production team. A capitivating melting pot of many genres all 'bleeding' into one another, defying all boundaries and delivering the raw emotion and lyrical powerness Manuva possesses.
(Gatefold digipack case with lyric booklet)
Roots Manuva's sixth studio album for Big Dada Recordings, drawing upon production assistance from young British producer, Fred, together with musical heavyweights Four Tet, Adrian Sherwood and Switch’s new production team. A capitivating melting pot of many genres all 'bleeding' into one another, defying all boundaries and delivering the raw emotion and lyrical powerness Manuva possesses.
(Full colour cover with inner lyric sleeve and free download code)
High Focus Records is proud to present Freshly Skeletal, a brand new offering from the infamous Dead Players, a deadly trio comprised of MC's Jam Baxter & Dabbla with GhostTown on production. The album is jam packed with bangers and features Lee Scott, Sox, Ocean Wisdom, Illaman & Orifice Vulgatron. The CD comes shrink wrapped in a digi pack casing with 8 page booklet containing artwork by Servadio.
The follow-up to 2014's Killer Combo! album finds Dr Syntax & Pete Cannon lettin' off more serious boom bap shots, this time around it's via Leicester based Kompyla Records. The same rules apply, Pete Cannon drops the bombs whilst Syntax comes correct on the rhymes, with featured guests also including Pete's Dad, Res One & Upfront from Split Prophets, and Kathika. An essential pairing of emcee/producer once again, equally as dope as the first album, do not sleep.
Steppas Records presents Rooted & Grounded, the debut album from Alpha Steppa. The son and nephew of UK dub pioneers Alpha & Omega (Greensleeves/VP), Alpha Steppa has been surrounded by soundsystem and dubplate culture from a young age. Now a talented producer in his own right, his productions connect the dots between the music which he has grown up around and the new generation of UK bass music of which he is a part. His dubbed out style draws upon the sounds of his musical heritage, filtered through an exploration of the newer sounds of contemporary bass music.
Alpha Steppa was born into a climate of dub, when he first opened his eyes and ears in the late 1980’s he witnessed a family submerged in dub reggae music, his dad made dub, his auntie made dub, his uncle made dub and his mum listened to dub in the kitchen. 28 years later, Rooted & Grounded stands testament to a life spent in dub and tells the story of Alpha Steppa.
Diverse and forward thinking dub music with a deep roots foundation. Currently championed by a range of soundsystems from across the bass music spectrum; from Roots veterans Channel One Soundsystem, to UK Steppers pioneers Iration Steppas to Dubstep originator V.I.V.E.K.
Maximum vibrations keeping you locked throughout this whole album, from vocal to dubwise treatment, spiritual healing soundsystem music in it's highest form, wise and extra sized.
(Double tray digipack cd containing an extended version of the album, and three bonus tracks)
Steppas Records presents Rooted & Grounded, the debut album from Alpha Steppa. The son and nephew of UK dub pioneers Alpha & Omega (Greensleeves/VP), Alpha Steppa has been surrounded by soundsystem and dubplate culture from a young age. Now a talented producer in his own right, his productions connect the dots between the music which he has grown up around and the new generation of UK bass music of which he is a part. His dubbed out style draws upon the sounds of his musical heritage, filtered through an exploration of the newer sounds of contemporary bass music.
Alpha Steppa was born into a climate of dub, when he first opened his eyes and ears in the late 1980’s he witnessed a family submerged in dub reggae music, his dad made dub, his auntie made dub, his uncle made dub and his mum listened to dub in the kitchen. 28 years later, Rooted & Grounded stands testament to a life spent in dub and tells the story of Alpha Steppa.
Diverse and forward thinking dub music with a deep roots foundation. Currently championed by a range of soundsystems from across the bass music spectrum; from Roots veterans Channel One Soundsystem, to UK Steppers pioneers Iration Steppas to Dubstep originator V.I.V.E.K.
Maximum vibrations keeping you locked throughout this whole album, from vocal to dubwise treatment, spiritual healing soundsystem music in its highest form, wise and extra sized.
(Heavyweight double gatefold vinyl album)
Brighton's lyrical top shotta gets busy with his debut release on High Focus, a very welcome vinyl pressing of the bangin' Dirty Dike produced Splittin' The Racket, which is also joined by two extra cuts, Walkin', another Dike production, and the 184 produced Watchin' You. Also onboard are all three instrumentals, and the the acapella to the title cut. Big release, I doubt very much these will be around for long.
Killer Hip Hop Reggae styles outta Devon from the Irie Bingo Soundsystem massive, emcee/producer Shire Roots crafts some solid riddims alongside Blazenstein with a head nod factor fully engaged, lacing each one with some conscious lyricism alongside special guests Jman, Clinton Sly & Joe Burn who also add the flavour. Additional production also comes from Kris Kemist and Weedy G for the last two joints on the EP. The whole package is incredible, 180gsm heavyweight wax, a real nice full colour cover and crisp productions to boot. Boom shot!
High Focus Records are very proud present Dirty Dike’s highly anticipated brand new album Sucking On Prawns In The Moonlight featuring guest appearances from Fliptrix, Jam Baxter, Chester P, Verb T, Remus, Ocean Wisdom, Lee Scott & Dabbla. Plus production by Dirty Dike, Joe Corfield, Chairman Maf, Konchis, Klagen, Dr Zygote & Jazz T.
The CD album comes in a digi pack with incredible artwork by Mr Sorn.
High Focus Records is proud to present The Man With The Foggy Eyes, a brand new full length album from Verb T entirely produced by Illinformed. The album features Leaf Dog, Fliptrix, Moreone, Smellington Piff, Chillman, Madlean, BVA, Jokerstarr & Micall Parknsun. A set of fully firin' and cracking beats throughout, with Verb's bringing his trademark butter smooth illness on the mic. This is sure to be an absolute classic from one of the most prolific rappers in the game.
This limited edition double vinyl comes in a full color shrink wrapped sleeve, with a digital dropcard which gives you the full album in digital format plus bonus instrumentals.
Lifted off Twizzy's Done With All The Bull release comes this limited double sided 7" pressing of That's The Trouble, featuring special guest emcees Dotz & Chester P, and What We Like To Call featuring Jinxsta JX, both produced by Hutch.
Brighton duo Adam & Cuth deliver a cracking album right here, soul drenched samples finished off with crisp punchy drums from the producer Cuth, while Adam gets busy on the rhyme schemes, complimenting the beats a whol'eap, he's also joined by guests Dizraeli, Frankie Stew & Vecks.
Brighton duo Adam & Cuth deliver a cracking album right here, soul drenched samples finished off with crisp punchy drums from the producer Cuth, while Adam gets busy on the rhyme schemes, complimenting the beats a whol'eap, he's also joined by guests Dizraeli, Frankie Stew & Vecks.
(vinyl version comes complete with download code)
A 2015 re-working of King Tubby's infamous tempo riddim, produced and mixed by London based label Lana Sounds' and their in house producer Sergio Lopez, featuring three vocal cuts by London's Galak Spiritual outta Onlyjoe, Clapper Priest and the Basque Country's George Palmer, with the original dub crafted by Lopez rounding it up. Essential digikal bassline vibes.
High Focus Records is proud to present The Man With The Foggy Eyes, a brand new full length album from Verb T entirely produced by Illinformed. The album features Leaf Dog, Fliptrix, Moreone, Smellington Piff, Chillman, Madlean, BVA, Jokerstarr & Micall Parknsun. A set of fully firin' and cracking beats throughout, with Verb's bringing his trademark butter smooth illness on the mic. This is sure to be an absolute classic from one of the most prolific rappers in the game.
(CD comes in a shrink wrapped jewel case with a 4 page full-color booklet)
Stanley Kubrick was a master of the hidden narrative, a virtuoso of subtext and composition with an obsessive attention to detail.
Executively produced and heavily scored by iconic MC/producer Jehst, Stig Of The Dump's latest album Kubrick is a story rife with gritty comedy and honest tragedy. What begins as a braggadocio-laden rap album effortlessly plot twists into an open and poetic autobiography; a story arc reflected in the continually developing soundtrack. The script bursts with geeky film references, dexterous wordplay and poignant story telling, while the musical backdrop morphs seamlessly between classic boom-bap and left-field, spaced-out glitch-hop.
A movie for the blind - "Press play and then smoke until it's all gone Kubrick"
Art Over Money, Love Over Everything.
(limited vinyl edition, shrink wrapped with full colour, and gloss finished cover art, also comes with a full download code)
The B-Line massive continue the audio onslaught with this cracking nine track EP, new joints featuring the likes of Wordsmiff, Rola, Chrome, Heavy Links, Whirlwind D, Mr Fantastic and many more. Some names you'll know here, some you may not, every track is fully dope though, highly recommended.
Iration Steppas MC, Danman, links outta Leeds with the mighty Riddim Tuffa production duo for this united vibration entitled Dreadlocks. A killah bassline and some wicked vocals ride this militant digital stepper neatly, with the dub lettin' loose in equal fashion upon the flipside, murderous.
Suspect Packages proudly presents the brand new double A side 7" single from Life MC, Sound System b/w Rastaman Soldier.
Long before his Hip Hop days with Phi-Life Cypher and in more recent years as a solo MC, Life's roots started out by flexing dancehall lyrics back in the late 80's on local Luton sound systems Falcon Sound, Freedom Sound and Sovereign Roadshow, a passion that has never left him and one he's returned to for this release.
Sound System pays homage to the singers, djs and sound systems from JA to UK he grew up listening to and took inspiration from in these early years, name checking a who's who of the international reggae fraternity from start to finish, riding a Hip Hop fused Reggae riddim produced by German based Macro Beats, neatly! It'll have you lifting up the needle and pulling the tune back one time, two times!
The flipside cut Rastaman Soldier is produced by Romanian based Lion Riddims, with Life once again coming correct with some wicked lyrics, double time stylee on a conscious tip, sure fire lick shots! Both tracks are mixed down by the don dada Nappa.
(Presented in a full colour cover with inner sleeve, pressed on green vinyl with a large center hole, free download code containing both tracks as wav and mp3, full artwork, and a special 'Words From Life' write up from the man himself, on his history and influences growing within the Luton reggae scene)
Full length album from Guildford based emcee Verbal Skillz coming correct with some ill scriptures and production. Pure Hip Hop for ya dome, with special guests Ed O.G., Micall Parknsun, Ill Bill, Jise One, Life MC, Guilty Simpson, Efeks, Akrobatik, Tragedy Khadafi, Dotz, M.O.N.G.R.E.L. & Pawz One all along for the ride. With producers Domingo, Micall Parknsun, Endemic Emerald, Sofa King, Trilian, Kino Bro, Don Piper & Classic Beats laying down the boom bap, with fresh cuts coming from DJ Stix.
(CD comes is a digi-pack sleeve)
A bangin' Black Josh release is this, the Manchester emcee links up with Blackpool producer Pete Cannon for a limited vinyl run of the Smoking Kills EP, featuring the instrumentals of all five tracks on the flipside, only found on this slice of wax. All tracks produced, mixed & mastered by Pete Cannon, with special guests Sleazy F Baby, Dyslexis and MC Jon, plus super dope cuts on Everyday by DJ Sammy B-Side.
(comes in a clear plastic sleeve)
London's Stinkin Slumrok delivers this bangin' 18 track set of Don Pong illness for Blah Records, after steadily climbing the ranks over recent years this release brings together the unique style and flow that Slumrok possesses. It features beats from Sam Zircon, Dr Zygote, Bad Habitz, llinformed, Bad Company, 7th Dan, Wayne Ross, Morriachi, Reklews, Sumgii, and Brother Moon. With guest features coming from Res One, Black Josh, Bisk, Ray Vendetta, Flowtecs & Lee Scott. Essential steez!
(duel case cd with full colour artwork)
A future classic right here, Res One outta Bristol's Split Prophets crew brings his debut solo album to the masses, linking with numerous MC's to let loose a barrage of ill spittage, the likes of Mistafire, Physiks, Bew Bonnik, Mothman, O.A.B, Blabbermouf, Leafdog, BVA and his fellow Split Prophets crew. Plus producers Badhabitz, Evil Ed, Leafdog, Simiah, Reklews, Konchis, George Chro, Bew Bonnik, DJ Fingerfood, O.A.B, Truffle, Hozay & Eric The Red bringing the rukus.
(digipack cd casing)
Stanley Kubrick was a master of the hidden narrative, a virtuoso of subtext and composition with an obsessive attention to detail.
Executively produced and heavily scored by iconic MC/producer Jehst, Stig Of The Dump’s latest album Kubrick is a story rife with gritty comedy and honest tragedy. What begins as a braggadocio-laden rap album effortlessly plot twists into an open and poetic autobiography; a story arc reflected in the continually developing soundtrack. The script bursts with geeky film references, dexterous wordplay and poignant story telling, while the musical backdrop morphs seamlessly between classic boom-bap and left-field, spaced-out glitch-hop.
A movie for the blind - "Press play and then smoke until it's all gone Kubrick”
Art Over Money, Love Over Everything.
(Comes in a shrink wrapped, card sleeve, with full colour artwork by Full Fat Creative Design & mastered compact disc, complete with on body design)
These Handz, aka legendary London producer Sparkii Ski & Belgium deck destroyer Dj Grazzhoppa, gettin' busy for B-Line Recordings with this killah 4 track clear vinyl 7" pressing, that also features Jmega (True Masterz) and Don Streat & Macabeats (Animal Pak) on the vocab of one track. The other three tracks are instrumental, big cuts, beats and vocal samples a plenty throughout, shit is harrrrd.
Bristol veteran Mylo Stone drops a banger right here, the 10 track League Of Shadows release also features guest spots from Split Prophets emcees Datkid, Paro, Flying Monk, Res One, Upfront & Bil Next, plus Phili & Dotz, Jinxsta JX, Gimson, Entra P and Melissa Dawn Harper. Whilst the stupid dope production comes from DJ Rogue, Badhabitz, Urban Click, Backlash & Knowun. Job's a good un, get busy.
(comes in a full colour card sleeve)
The Mouse Outfit follow up their award winning 2013 debut Escape Music with this bangin' 16 tracker, Step Steadier, featuring Sparkz, Verb T, Truthos Mufasa, Dr Syntax, Fox, Ellis Meade, Jman, Dubbul O, Tman & Cutterz. With the production being crafted by Mouse Outfit's own Pitch, Chini and Defty. An all star cast for an all star album. Serious talk, they've surpassed themselves here and crafted yet another masterpiece, as on point as their first, if not better. Can't rate this enough, The Mouse Outfit are onto something.
Brand new Blah Records release from Herrotics coming in HARD. Gritty 808 stabs and hardcore rhyme shemes are the order of the day, oh, and short track titles, it's all about short track titles. Fully produced by Herrotics except Dumb & Rab, which are produced by Mathmatics. Limited copies in stock.
London emcee Oracy kicks it off here with her ill debut album Foot In The Door, an expert lyricist who's also drafted in two guest spots from Life MC & Index, plus producers Dirty Dike, Molotov, DJ Nappa, Oliver Sudden, Hybrid Freqs, Orkim and Mathis providing the backdrop, and DJ's Jabba Tha Kut & C Tek delivering the cuts. A very impressive release from the get go is this, please support.
Whirlwind D comes with another sure shot 7", this time around it's on his own imprint Tru-Tone Records, B-Line Business sees D wax lyrical about B-Line Recordings (his label home) and hip hop in Bournemouth over Specifik's production and Jabba Tha Kut's scratches, while Battle Tip 2015 is a remix by Waxer of Battle Tipped Rhyme by Whirlwind D's 90s crew Solid n Mind.
High Focus Records is proud to present Yesterday's Futures, the highly anticipated debut album from Mr Key & Greenwood Sharps. The album also features Jam Baxter, Edward Scissortongue, Dirty Dike & Ronnie Bosh and re-unites the Contact Play/SMB emcee with his cohorts, coming with some ill wordplay over Greenwood Sharps' soundscapes.
The CD comes shrink wrapped in a digi pack with a full colour 16 page booklet housing an original piece of artwork made for every track on the album. Artwork by the talented Jamie Johnson.
High Focus Records is proud to present Yesterday's Futures, the highly anticipated debut album from Mr Key & Greenwood Sharps. The album also features Jam Baxter, Edward Scissortongue, Dirty Dike & Ronnie Bosh and re-unites the Contact Play/SMB emcee with his cohorts, coming with some ill wordplay over Greenwood Sharps' soundscapes.
This limited edition double vinyl comes in a gatefold sleeve with full colour artwork, shrink wrapped with a dropcard containing a link to digital download of the album, plus bonus material including digital images of original artwork made for every track on the album by the talented Jamie Johnson.
Ultra heavy single from dj/producer Specifik & emcee Project Cee, also featuring the dett scratches of Jabba Tha Kut. Split between two different tracks this release has enough balls and bounce to rock the party right. It comes on orange 7" vinyl, with artwork by Project Cee and finished by Mr Tibbz. Mixed and mastered by Rola at Khameleon Sounds Bristol. A limited pressing of 250.
London's Kingpin lays it down proper over some ill production from Chemo, Strange Neighbour, Chairman Maf, Steady, Crown, Pro P, Otee Scoundrel, Cappah and Crossbone T, plus cuts from DJ Shorty throughout. A realer than real take on current life and times, delivering the listener some expertly executed knowledge and understanding. Don't sleep, he's called Kingpin for a reason. The cd comes in a duel case with fold out poster.
Leeds producer Bambooman laces this 7" with two ill soundscapes, scattered synth based beats combined with a lazy late night feel, with the UK's finest Jehst riding the a-side cut Rusted with some equally late night paced rhyme schemes. Niceness.
A big 12" slab outta the Congo Natty camp, Tenor Fly's Born Again with some killah remix action, the junglist work out of the Aries, Gold Dubs & Jacky Murda Remix, and the Congo Natty Family Nyabinghi Mix that comes on more of a Hip Hop/Reggae vibe, watch out half way through though, tings get lively. The flipside houses what is essentially a new junglist remix of Fly's classic Roughneck Fashion recorded for Sir Coxsone in 1989, massive an' large!
Edward Scissortongue and producer Lamplighter get together for this 8 track EP, minimal & stripped back electronic beatscapes keeping in tune with Scissor's razor sharp and intricate verbals.
This CD is limited to 300 hand numbered copies and comes in a thick card wallet.
Edward Scissortongue and producer Lamplighter get together for this EP, minimal & stripped back electronic beatscapes that keep in tune with Scissor's razor sharp and intricate verbals.
This vinyl is limited to only 300 hand numbered copies with screen printed sleeves. It contains 2 vocal tracks and 2 instrumentals & comes with a dropcard which enables a digital download of the full 8 track EP, along with an exclusive digital lyric booklet.
AKD & Deepstar deliver one of the most refreshing album's of late, a solid release straight from the soul of the boom bap. Featured guests also include the likes of Masta Ace, Sadat X, Cyclonious, Tragedy Khadafi, Phoenix Da Icefire, Nutso, DJ Rob Swift, AG, Big Cakes and more. Investigate, nuff said.
'The core purpose of this album was to celebrate the universal language that is Hip Hop which is felt globally from people of all sex, race, religious/nonreligious and cultural backgrounds and this is further reinforced by the diversity of the artists involved in the record as well as the lyrical content but it is also a creation born from the shared love of golden era boom bap'
CD comes in a jewel case with a 4 page full-color booklet shrink wrapped for full fat freshness.
This limited edition double vinyl comes in a full color sleeve, a digital dropcard which gives you the full album in digital format, plus bonus instrumentals all fully shrink wrapped for extra creamy buttery freshness.
Lyrics? Somebody want lyrics? The legend that is Scor-Zay-Zee finally releases his debut album right here and now, an absolutely massive set and sound, rocking large over two cds, well worth the wait.
Production duties come from The P Brothers, Nick Stez, DJ Fever, The Elementz, Juga-Naut, Mecca:83, Stejallan, Dom P, Owais & Zetia. Plus special guests Chester P, RAF (Juga-Naut, Vandal Salvage, Cappo), Ali Vegas, Tragedy Khadafi, Nina Smith, Nick Stez, Joy Mumford, DJ Woody, Jabba Tha Kut & Daudi Matsiko.
Nuh sleep, this is legendary status.
Jehst joins Zygote & Kashmere aka Strange U for this baaaad Dolph Lundgren track, a special picture disc release flipped with the instrumental for Record Store Day 2015. Don't sleep.
Exclusive Record Store Day special edition vinyl from Mr Brown, limited to 250 copies. Originally only available as a free digital download this release features two extra tracks all sealed in a super dope picture cover. One dope producer, six dope beats. Don't front, you know he gotcha open.
East Anglia producer Nick Roberts gets ultra fresh for Record Store Day 2015 with this ill lil' 7" release via the Boom Bap Professionals label. The main vocal joint Lesson Learned features the legend like J-Live on the rhymes and described as an orchestral cinematic film score. Mechanical Limbs combines’ classical grand piano with future proof electro beats, while Argh Yeah reverberates a nostalgic reminiscence of a 1970’s funk television theme tune. Soul Assassin closes the EP with a complex sonic graffiti soundscape that can only be described as LA gang related Hip Hop.
A limited edition heavyweight virgin 7" vinyl, in a full colour sleeve with artwork by Bukio, white inner bag, full colour labels and shrink wrapped.
The long awaited follow up to Kashmere's Galaktus LP, Ramson assumes the role of Galaktus's scout the Silva Surfa on this cosmic journey. Boot Productions' Jazz T & Zygote provide the abrasive sonic backdrop, along with features from Fliptrix & Jam Baxter, Jehst, Micall Parknsun and Kashmere himself.
A limited run of 250 matt sleeved copies with free download code.
Look is a 6 track instrumental project by Pings & Mr Brown. All the tracks have been created by sampling a multitude of cover versions of a well-known song from the late 60’s. The initial idea for the project came about when the two producers over the years exchanged beats they had created from different versions of the song. This resulted in a perfect concept for a record.
Graphic design and visuals play a vital role in all KingUnderground releases and this project is no exception. It has been influenced by jazz record sleeves from the 60’s - 70’s, in which, instead of showing the artist on a graphically designed album cover, they used wildlife, shadows, geometric shapes and other great photographs. This deliberately created contrasts and worked with and against the grain of the album titles. In other words, these album covers made you ‘look’.
Limited edition of 250 copies.
The remarkable album Zapatista is destined to be a Hip Hop classic. It's the result of a 10-year collaboration between eMCee Killa and production outfit Grim Reaperz - who first teamed up to record Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood, as featured on the Crown da Reaperz album Just Listen. They then took the idea of Zapatista to the beat maker team Grim Reaperz and that collaboration formed this stunning album.
Alongside Killa you'll also find guest features from fellow Caxton Press members Manage & Amy True, Si Phili, Theme, Phoenix Da Icefire & Mouse Hughes. Plus DJ's Jabba Tha Kut, Chinch 33 & Drew Dollars. A wicked album with some serious lyric construction and down right disgusting beats.
The remarkable album Zapatista is destined to be a Hip Hop classic. It's the result of a 10-year collaboration between eMCee Killa and production outfit Grim Reaperz - who first teamed up to record Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood, as featured on the Crown da Reaperz album Just Listen. They then took the idea of Zapatista to the beat maker team Grim Reaperz and that collaboration formed this stunning album.
Alongside Killa you'll also find guest features from fellow Caxton Press members Manage & Amy True, Si Phili, Theme, Phoenix Da Icefire & Mouse Hughes. Plus DJ's Jabba Tha Kut, Chinch 33 & Drew Dollars. A wicked album with some serious lyric construction and down right disgusting beats
(180g heavyweight vinyl with full inside and outside coloured sleeve with artwork by Ebo La)
Combining forces with Earl 16, one of the most legendary singers in the UK, Reggae Roast have produced an exquisite cover of the classic Tonight by Kieth & Tex, originally produced by Derrick Harriott in the 1960's, during Jamaica's Rocksteady golden era. This upbeat digital interpretation brings the track right into the 21st century and is sure to get the people dem skanking!
Huddersfield emcee Eskar laces his first full length album with an ill set of style & flows, fully produced, mixed and mastered by Defenders Of Style beatmaker Jack Danz. Vocals recorded by ExP at DubWhy Studios and Sonar Cousin at Subterrania Studios. Features come from Defenders Of Style, Krankit & vocalist Jermaine A. Peterson. And DJ esSDee provides the killer cuts.
One of the UK's finest on the mic links up with one of the finest on the beats, Life MC delivers his trademark fire over some ill production from Split Prophets beatmaker Badhabitz, a cracking team up and one that sounds like they've been working together for longer, it works very well indeed. Featured guests also include Fliptrix, Upfront and DJ Rogue, nuff said, this is dope!
One of the UK's finest on the mic links up with one of the finest on the beats, Life MC delivers his trademark fire over some ill production from Split Prophets beatmaker Badhabitz, a cracking team up and one that sounds like they've been working together for longer, it works very well indeed. Featured guests also include Fliptrix, Upfront and DJ Rogue, nuff said, this is dope!
An excellent modern day digital dancehall riddim from Conscious Sounds with veteran Danny Red teachings. Chazbo brings the dubwise inna fine style.
Part two alongside the Danny Red Program 7, finds Solo Banton's Outa Control lanching an attack over the killah riddim, Chazbo's second dub on the reverse.
Such a great mystical rolling riddim with the don dada Donovan Kingjay voicing a wicked piece, the dub is equally fantastic.
A dangerous steppa praising the vibes of this wonderful music we love, a sure shot from Ramon Judah, pure energy and upliftment. Dougie Conscious comes with a ruff dub on the flipside.
Oh my days, two sides of uncompromising digital steppa styles, first side gives it up for a King General masterpiece from the 2009 Broke Again album alongside the Bush Chemists, such a great track. The Raw Mix is dope. The flipside finds producer Jacin with two fantastic cuts, the melodica niceness of Feel The Dub, and Reward with it's rocking bassline and mystic crashes, two killah dubs too.
The Mouse Outfit follow up their award winning 2013 debut Escape Music with this bangin' 16 tracker, Step Steadier, featuring Sparkz, Verb T, Truthos Mufasa, Dr Syntax, Fox, Ellis Meade, Jman, Dubbul O, Tman & Cutterz. With the production being crafted by Mouse Outfit's own Pitch, Chini and Defty. An all star cast for an all star album. Serious talk, they've surpassed themselves here and crafted yet another masterpiece, as on point as their first, if not better. Can't rate this enough, The Mouse Outfit are onto something.
A limited run of Big Toast Fuck Off Tarquin tee's outta the Revorg Records camp, one of the many stand out cuts off his debut solo album The Wedding Fund LP, check the video out if yu nuh sure who Tarquin is?
This is history in the making. For the first time in Hip Hop history the expanse of the Atlantic Ocean has finally been bridged, and at long last some British MC's who can stand up to their US counterparts have emerged.
Lifted of The Four Owls Natural Order album comes this ill 12" featuring the legendary DJ Premier produced classic Think Twice. The single also comes with an exclusive Leaf Dog remix, acapella, extra album track Feels Great, and instrumental versions of all three tunes.
The all new Wordplay Magazine Issue 14, their biggest issue yet with 114 pages featuring Chester P, Blak Twang, Triple Darkness, Scor-Zay-Zee, Age Of Luna, Akomplice, Jungle Brothers, Adrian Younge, Comic, Cracker Jon & Too Late, Dan Lish, Eva Lazarus, In-ja Kitchen, Kyza, Lee Scott, Nightmares On Wax, Ratking, Sage Francis, Slum Village, Smellington Piff & Jack Jetson, nuff graff, reviews & much more...
The debut solo album from TPS emcee Big Toast, a fully locked and loaded to the brim release with some whoop ass beats from the likes of Ill Move Sporadic, Sam Zircon, Bad Habitz, The Strange Neighbour, Jack Diggs, Oliver Sudden, Downstroke, 184 and more. Plus guest spots from Datkid, Luca Brazi, Efeks, Gee Bag, Ogre Drool, Jack Diggs, Luca Brazi, Oliver Sudden, Gee Bag, Stinkin Slumrok, Strange Neighbour & FlowTecs.
Once again Revorg Records bringing the flavour, Toast shines the light on inner city regeneration and the effect it has on the local communities already living in tight pocket times, and much more... A real life drama bought to life via the big emcee, simply put, it's big! Don't sleep.
Edinburgh based label Mighty Oak and producer Jofis link with London singjay Ramon Judah for this excellent slice of riddim wise roots, a very infectious riddim has been crafted here with veteran MC Judah giving it the perfect vocal treatment. Jofis takes the riddim into another space on the flipside with its rolling bassline inna dubwise style. All mixed down in fine style by Dougie at Conscious Sounds studio.
MUJ's Justice rifles through a bunch of 45's and edits and compiles a tape packed with beats, rarities, interludes and an exercise record.
(Pro-dubbed limited glitter cassette, bagged with inlay card and 'MUJ' badge and '45' badge, 50 copies only. Running time one hour)
French heavyweight sound system and production outfit O.B.F link up with London's Mr Williamz for this killah tribute to the South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela inna hard electro steppa stylee, dubwise treatment on the flipside too.
Greek sound system and production crew AMP Outernational team up with the UK's own Jstar for this wicked stepper featuring London's Dark Angel on righteous teachings, flipped with some wicked dubwise treatment.
Vinyl version of Onoe Caponoe's debut album Voices From Planet Cattele. The album is fully produced by South London Hip Hop veteran Chemo, aka Telemachus, and also features guest vocals from Jehst. A psychedelic ride into the next skool, both emcee and producer connect in fine form.
The vinyl comes in a full colour sleeve, shrink wrapped with a plastic dropcard which enables a digital download to the full album, bonus instrumentals, bonus track and photos.
Brand new release from the Juice MC's, the first in the Britcore Rawmance 7 Deadly Sins series. Two big vocal cuts with dope scratching onboard too, released on 7" transparent vinyl with bagged artwork.
A real heavyweight four tracker from The Criminal Minds right here. Big remix and demo action featuring 32 Troop and Dookie Squad too.
Scots bombers Krack Free Media unleash seven cuts from their Anthology: 1987-1996 release, expertly transported to wax with some sick artwork in a full colour cover. Part one of two.
Scots bombers Krack Free Media deliver six badboys off their Anthology: 1987-1996 release, full colour cover and heavyweight wax. Part two in a series.
A limited vinyl album release from the Blah camp, Lee Scott's CactusOwlMoonGoat housing Lee's low slung rhyme schemes over some ill production from Dirty Dike & Molotov, Lee Scott, Morriachi, Illinformed, Sumgii and Reklews. Get to know.
(Heavyweight vinyl pressing housed in a full colour sleeve with free Blah Records sticker)
Estonia's Strictly Dub Records lace us with copies of their debut vinyl release, Pressure featuring London sound system mic veteran Dixie Peach, and Spanish dubwise connoisseur Variedub on riddim production. A solid and heavyweight recording that features a great dub on the flipside with added Melodica played by Vairedub.
CD version of Onoe Caponoe's debut album Voices From Planet Cattele. The album is fully produced by South London Hip Hop veteran Chemo, aka Telemachus, and also features guest vocals from Jehst. A psychedelic ride into the next skool, both emcee and producer connect in fine form.
Chrome & Illinspired deliver their debut album for B-Line Recordings and come correct on every level, full battle mode and full of style. Producers bringing the unkut pure include Chrome, Tufkut, Agent Finch & Specifik, Beatrix and Mike Stone, some serious big man beats. Guest mic work is also present from Suspekt, DPF, Dookie Squad, Whirlwind D, TS One, Mista Smith, El Tel The Dopeness & Streakz. Nuh sleep, 100% Hip Hop.
(shrinkwrapped & stickered full colour cover + insert, 250 pressing)
Jazz T summons the spectre of the sadly departed D&D studios on this Boot Productions banger The Lesson featuring Jehst & Jyager. It's the first single to be taken from the forthcoming Run The Changes album and is limited to 200 copies. So act quick, we don't have many here! Produced by Jazz T & Zygote, vocal by Jehst, additional vocals by Jyager. Boom shot!
(limited copies in stock, shipping Monday)
Debut album from emcee/producer Smart Aleck, a unique and very bad (as in good) burner of all proportions. With beats and guest spots also landing from Thirstin Howl iii, Cyrus Malachi, Cyph Barker and more. This is very dope right here, raw hip hop steez.
Comes in a 4 panel matt finish wallet. Character design by Tims - TNF.
(please note, the snippits are clean versions, the album is not)
To celebrate 20 years since the Gutter Snypes released their now acclaimed Trials Of Life EP on Liberty Grooves in 1994, the Super Disco Edits team have dug into the dusty vaults to bring you these two previously un-issued cuts that were recorded directly after the ep in 1994. At this period they were in talks with several major labels. But due to personal issues these two tracks were shelved. 20 years on its only right they became available on this limited pressed 45rpm. The Super Disco Edit team have replicated the 1994 Trials Of Life cover to give it that golden era look.
Lifelong Records crew bringing the goodness right here. GG Peney delivers the finest beats, whilst Jimmy James and guests Jyager, Naughtz & Confucius MC be gettin' busy. And not only the ultra dope CD, it's also housed inside an ultra fun activity pack too! Tuff.
Killer vibrations right here, UK meets JA... Just as we thought they couldn't up the levels any more Dubkasm's Victory instrumental was taken over to Jamaica and it has now been voiced by two legendary voices, Luciano and Turbulence. After some months of dubplate exclusivity, Bristol's Dubkasm have now unveiled both cuts and are offering these in full glory, cut loud and clear, on heavyweight 180gsm 12″, mastered by Lewis at Star Delta.
Big release right here from North Yorkshire emcee Joe Snow, down with the Defenders Of Style crew outta Leeds, getting busy with his solo album, Sense Outer Madness. A real dope release that features Snow's impressive and recognisable flow, with beats from the likes of Wizard, Reklews, Sonar Cousin, JND, Jack Danz, Sirplus, Brainchild & D Mobb.
(Duel case cd)
Whirlwind D follows up the Nomansland LP with this ill double sided 7". It features two cuts, with production from Phil Wilks & Rola, plus a guest vocal on the double A side from Rola too. Big and heavy and pressed onto white vinyl, and housed in a full colour cover. Yet more niceness from the mighty B-Line Recordings.
Brighton bombers The Remarkable 1 and One Native Son get together with Hamburg producer Merlin and form Sublime Wizardry, here we have a very limited 100 pressing of their latest headsnapping single Keep Livin' featuring Exile, backed with a Merlin remix to Construct Or Destroy. It comes on red marble vinyl wrapped in a fold out poster. Fresh cuts also come from DJ's Highfly & Tones. Don't sleep on this, 'tis ill!
Bristol emcee Twizzy laces an ill set of Farma G production to create the highly infectious FarmFoodz album, 14 tracks deep and housing some of the illest beats from the Task Force producer married together nicely with Twiz's razor sharp flow, whatever the tempo. Guests also include fellow 3 Headed Beast emcees M.A.B. & Jinxta JX, plus Genesis Elijah, Verb T, and of course Farma G too. Bonus. Get to know yo!
Life Ain’t Easy is the first single from the forthcoming LP Kiss, Cuddle & Torture Vol 1, and sets out a bold statement of solidarity with The Hempolics recognising the struggle and hardship of life whilst sending out love and ultimately a message of hope to the community. On the B-side is the remix from Candian pioneer Dubmatix, bringing a heavyweight slab of soundsystem fodder that’s sure to get dance floors jumping, ital business!
The long-anticipated 15-track debut album by Leeds-based rapper Daddy Abe. From Alpha To Omega is a life-affirming, nourishing and anointed record. Marrying classic analogue Hip Hop sounds with Reggae, digital Dub and Danchall influences, the album features St Matthew (Jamaica), Simon Dan (of the Nucleus Roots Crew), Testament (aka Homecut), Jonny Alpha (of Knew Jeru'slum), Khazown and Saint (RepEntertainment), Danny Gough; and turntablism by DJ Leach. Production credits go to Sonar Cousin, Bambooman, John the Bap (USA), Phil High Pressure (High Pressure Soundsystem/ Ruffa Roots), Tom Henry (Noya Rao/ Paper Tiger) and Joe Harris (Root One Band/ Ikestra). This is feel-good music to be played at high volume; preferably from the rooftops!
Comes in a full colour card sleeve with insert.
Coming like a runaway bullet train straight outta the speakers, the all new single from the legendary Hijack emcee and producer Kamanchi Sly! The self produced Incredible MC is that hardcore shit we all love as true b-boys and b-girls, straight up ill rhyme schemes, uptempo raw beats and vicious cuts bought to you by DJ's Shiver, Thor and J1200. This is just the start for the K-Sly's resurrected Catalyst Recordings label, truss!
Available in a full colour limited edition shrink wrapped 7″ slice of badness. Nuh sleep.
The London-based producer follows up his 2013 debut with his latest album In Morocco; a potent brew of wistful North African strings, wild percussion, howling dogs and lashings of tape hiss.
The album marks a further departure - both musically and geographically - from Telemachus' Hip-Hop roots. Having re-located to the village of Mirleft in Southern Morocco for two months to surf the Atlantic and make the album, the result is tapestry of rich experience; a well-weathered body of work hot-footing through the sands to the electric beat of it's own bohemian ambitions.
Fourteen instrumental tracks deep, Telemachus employs the sonic sensibilities of a youth misspent soaking up the sounds of London's bashment raves and pirate radio stations to take us on a Super-8 cinematic trail through the Moroccan Medina, beyond the bustling Souk and over the rolling verdant hills to adventure unknown.
Lewis Parker unleashed this third full length offering from his stateside home of New York in 2011, a cracking espionage theme runs throughout the album with guests Steele of Smif 'n' Wessun, Dynas, Tah Born & Ace Gutta also adding to the chase. Those crunchy sativa smelling SP1200 beats are better than ever and the concept, rhymes and overall presence is top notch.
The Puzzle: Episode 1, The Big Game was the first vinyl release in the KingUnderground series and is now available on a Jewel Case CD. It also features Steele, Tah Born, Dynas & Ace Lover. All tracks produced by Lewis Parker.
Inja gets busy for Audio Danger Records alongside producers Sumgii, 184, Pierre Green, Bioviolence & Dan Gresham, plus special guest vocalist Kimberly Newell. A lively release of 7 solid tracks.
(Full colour card sleeve + free sticker)
Jam Baxter's long awaited follow up to the critically acclaimed Gruesome Features is finally here. ...So We Ate Them Whole is Jam Baxter's brand new solo offering comprised of 14 tracks of pure Baxter brilliance entirely produced by mysterious South London music mogul Telemachus. The CD comes shrink wrapped with a 16 page lyric book.
Leeds outfit Gentlemen's Dub Club unleash a limited 10" run of their anthem High Grade. Also found on the Mungo's Hi Fi album Forward Ever, however a different mix. Here we have it in it's original form, full nice piece band style. It's flipped with a Horseman featuring Prince Fatty remix. Big tune!
A limited 50 run cassette release from Lincoln's Heavy Links crew, an EP featuring the original version of the Natural Disasters track, lifted off the recent B-Line EP Vol.2 12". Plus a remix from DJ Severe of Boom Bap Professionals, exclusive bonus track Seismic Shift featuring Iron Braydz, DJ Drinks (Blunted Astronaut) remix, and two instrumentals.
(very limited stock)
Brighton based Cold Rock Stuff label gets fully busy with another stormin' 12" release. Vinyl Veteran DJ/Producer Mac McRaw creates a true skool head banger with stateside emcees Audessey and Oxygen outta Soundsci lending the vocabs with some ill B-Boy Bionics. There's also Dust, another masterpiece that also features remix action from Daily Diggers & The Process. Straight up Hip Hop, whut! A limited number of 250 copies available.
Another incredible breaks tape from Muj Beats, featuring a mass collaboration from beatmakers Nappa, Milk Crate Kid, Justice, Metro, DJ One-2wo, Irn-Bru Beats and HBSMA, as Muj Beats slices together a 90 minute journey of ill breaks, beats and skits.
Also coming packaged with the 23 page Futurepast Fanzine, featuring interviews and articles on all involved & more, plus a free Co-Op Beat Tape sticker.
(limited copies in stock)
The four man tag team of consisting of Bristol heavyweights Rola, Coherent, Gee Swift & Truck lace the AE Productions label with a stormin' album right here. Dropping in hella tight on the production and rhyme schemes and throwing up some verbal graffiti in the place. Some very impressive beats constructed by Rola throughout, plus one a piece from Gee Swift & Baileys Brown too. Turntable duty is handled by The Journeymen's DJ and all round bad man Mr Fantastic, rounded off with a slick cover painting by Bristol legend Turoe One. Don't sleep, 'tis impressive stuff.
(full colour cover, plus double sided insert which also contains a free download code for the whole album)
Danny Spice & The Wildstyle Tribute Band bring the block party to your turntable right about now, pure b-boyism with neck snapping snares and cannon like drums, bangin' full throttle via Crate Escape Records on this ill Live At The Throwdown EP.
It features the likes of stateside emcees Emskee from Good People & The Rampagers, Soundsci's Oxygen & Audessey, Brand Nubian's Sadat X, Finsta & Bundy's Finsta, QNC aka Q Ball & Curt Cazal, and the UK's own Notts bomber Cappo. Plus dope cuts from the one like Mr Thing. This sure is a throwdown, six vocal tracks and four instrumentals make this one worth every penny, it rocks.
(300 hand numbered copies, full colour cover plus a separate insert, written by Danny Spice and detailing the inspiration for the record)
Manchester's Dub Phizix creates another monster riddim in the form of the Buffalo Charge, whilst Broke N English emcee Strategy does what he does so best over the top. Essentially it's a song about Buffalo's, whilst the flipside is a song about jumping up and down.
Another smash EP from Bristol beatsmith Sir Beans O.B.E. and his Down & Out label, in conjunction with B-Line Recordings. He's teamed up with fellow Bristol veteran MC Kelz for a four track audio onslaught, with both producer and emcee delivering the goods in fine fashion, a limited 200 pressing on heavyweight vinyl. Pure class.
The Dookie Squad deliver some devilish boom bap right here, three big tracks coming with the flavour, plus one instrumental, full colour cover. The crew consisting of Dook The Looper, Mr Memory & MC Alikazm have been around since the late 80's, and upon hearing this release I think you'll agree it's that sure fire breaks and rapid delivery of sound they're sticking with, top gunnin'.
Life MC's forth solo album Life Beyond Rap is entirely produced by Nappa and also features the likes of Ill Bill, Chester P, Inja, Skuff, Si Philli & Raq Eterno. Both Life & Nappa excel themselves here, possibly the best outing so far from the duo, killing it on all levels with an a-class offering for the masses, don't sleep.
Limited edition 7" pressing lifted off Yesking's Re-Record... Not Fade Away album of their excellent The Devil Inside track, combining a sprightly reggae rhythm with the very Erykah Badu-esque vocals of Rioghnach Connolly, punctuated by classic reggae horns and framed by a very moody, cinematic sample. Straddling the worlds of reggae, nu-soul and electronica, it comes with a J-Star dub on the flipside coming with an eerie vibe that makes it stand out from the crowd.
B-Line Recordings get busy with this super fresh blue pressed double sided 7". A crackin' neck snappin' tribute to DJ Jazzy Jeff from UK emcee Chrome & DJ/Producer K-Delight, flipped with Canada's Jorun Bombay & Ghettosocks' tribute to Jeff & his partner in rhyme The Fresh Prince, with their own take on the duo's 1988 classic He's The DJ I'm The Rapper. Top marks from all involved, this is dope!
Londons mixtape king DJ MK re-releases his infamous London Underground 2002 & 2003 mixtapes, fully remastered and sounding heavier than ever. Featuring a stellar line up of emcees from such a special time within the UK Hip Hop scene, the likes of Roots Manuva, Jehst, Rodney P, Skinnyman, Klashnekoff, Supa T, Yungun, Mystro, MCD, Champions Of Nature, Farma G, Verb T and many more, all hungry and spittin' fire over MK's dett cuts.
Not only is there both releases contained on this usb cassette, but an extra hour's worth of unheard freestyles, all cut up together to form a brand new mixtape. Plus extras and liner notes from MK himself on these timeless sessions and how they went down.
(A limited edition of 200 hand tagged USB cassettes with full colour artwork which contains three downloads and a pdf file)
Split Prophets emcee Upfront lays it down on a solo flex with his debut album Upfront And Personal. Full to the brim with flavour and lyrics for days from this talented artist. Backed up with bangas from producers Badhabitz, Blank, 2Late, Chris Lucas, Leaf Dog, DJ Fingerfood, Hozay, Majesta and Simiah. Plus guest wise you're also treated to bars from Life MC, Leaf Dog, Jman, Mistafire, Chikaya and the rest of the Split Prophets man dem. And dope cuts from DJs Sammy B-Side, Fingerfood & Rogue.
(limited run of 300 hand numbered double vinyl in a colour sleeve, also includes a free Split Prophets sticker)
Cd version of Fliptrix's highly anticipated brand new 5th solo album Polyhymnia, the album is entirely produced by Molotov and features The Four Owls, Chester P and Rag N Bone Man. Massive beats constructed exclusively for the High Focus don to get busy on. A strictly ital boomblast.
(digipack cd case with fold out artwork and a 16 page booklet containing lyrics and exclusive artwork)
Double vinyl version of Fliptrix's highly anticipated brand new 5th solo album Polyhymnia, the album is entirely produced by Molotov and features The Four Owls, Chester P and Rag N Bone Man. Massive beats constructed exclusively for the High Focus don to get busy on. A strictly ital boomblast.
(limited edition double gatefold vinyl, shrink wrapped with an exclusive drop card which grants access to a digital download of the full album, plus bonus tracks & photos)
The next installment of Strange Uizm rolls in on this hand stamped 180g vinyl EP with expertly executed vocal barriers broken down and taken to the next level, as with the production, truly amazing material on offer here.
There's only 200 of these in existance, coming with a free download link. Act sharpish.
Limited edition CD run exclusive to Suspect Packages of the all new super crew sensation Moose Funk Squad. Five gifted emcees; Mnsr. Frites, Fourny P, Luca Brazi, Jester Jacobs & Archetype, link with production duo The Note Ghosts aka P739 & Dissent, for some extra sized boom bap shenannagans. Gettin' busy with it over fifteen firin' tracks, hit play and support this one so we can hear more from this crew. Fa realz.
(Come in a full colour card sleeve)
Conscious Sounds / Bush Chemists producer Dougie Conscious delivers a 2014 remake of King Jammy's Jack Slick riddim with huge effect. An awesome job is done with East London's Singer Tempa gracing the vocal booth, shining light on the rich consistantly teefing from the poor. Dubwise treatment on the flipside too.
Dub Dynasty aka Alpha & Omega meets Alpha Steppa, and their much anticipated second album Thundering Mantis. Dub Dynasty once again deliver an international line-up featuring vocalists and instrumentalists from around the globe; UK, USA, Zimbabwe, Jamaica, Italy, Ireland, Spain and Suriname. With diverse contributions ranging from the soulful vocals of Wellette Seyon, Cian Finn and Prince David, to the militant chants of N’goni and Ras Tinny, traversing the enchanting flute melodies of Don Fe to the spoken word teachings of internationally recognised spiritual guru Mooji. This album is a musical journey to be experienced both at home and at soundsystem sessions across the globe. This CD version also features 4 bonus dubs.
Dub Dynasty aka Alpha & Omega meets Alpha Steppa, and their much anticipated second album Thundering Mantis. Dub Dynasty once again deliver an international line-up featuring vocalists and instrumentalists from around the globe; UK, USA, Zimbabwe, Jamaica, Italy, Ireland, Spain and Suriname. With diverse contributions ranging from the soulful vocals of Wellette Seyon, Cian Finn and Prince David, to the militant chants of N'goni and Ras Tinny, traversing the enchanting flute melodies of Don Fe to the spoken word teachings of internationally recognised spiritual guru Mooji. This album is a musical journey to be experienced both at home and at soundsystem sessions across the globe.
Verbal T gets busy with this self-produced nine track EP Medicated Dreams, a mind expanding audio prescription built from the inner sound and after effects inside Verb T's surgery. It also features a guest patient Moreone on the mic.
(Shrink wrapped in a full colour card wallet)
Seventeen years after it was supposed to be released we finally get the full Dettwork SouthEast album right here, the sound of inner city London comin' through comin' through! One of the UK's finest releases that never was, but is now, full remastered too! Believe the hype, this is so dope, every single track, no fillers. Guests include Roots Manuva, Fallacy, Seanie T & Drezzo. Plus Jehst, Rodney P & Black The Ripper on the new bonus track. This CD version also houses the 12" only cuts Queens Head & Don't Let Dem Fool You, not found on the double vinyl. Nuff said really. Don't sleep.
Seventeen years after it was supposed to be released we finally get the full Dettwork SouthEast album right here, the sound of inner city London comin' through comin' through! One of the UK's finest releases that never was, but is now, full remastered too! Believe the hype, this is so dope, every single track, no fillers. Guests include Roots Manuva, Fallacy, Seanie T & Drezzo. Plus Jehst, Rodney P & Black The Ripper on the new bonus track. Nuff said really. Don't sleep.
(Limited double gatefold vinyl version)
To coincide with the Nappa & Justice Late Night Beat Tape 2 release, MUJ Beats deliver this fresh t-shirt with the 'Home Taping Is Keeping Music Alive... And It's Dope' wording, MUJ logo, and tape skull and cross bones motif printed on a heavy Gildan T-shirt in red. Limited to 50 pieces.
Sizes M, L, XL.
The debut 19 track album from emcee Cracker Jon and super don producer 2Late. For a debut this album kicks ass, firing shots from all angles as Cracker rides his effortless flow over some very ill 2Late beats. There's also guest features from Fliptrix, Dirty Dike, Leaf Dog, Lee Scott, Datkid, Sly Moon, Dubbul O, Smellington Piff, Eric Da Red, Strange Neighbour and DJ's Sammy B-Side and Al Mighty.
(limited edition shrink wrapped double vinyl with an exclusive plastic drop card, containing a digital download of the whole album, plus bonus instrumentals and pictures)
Dead Residents third studio album, providing that much needed bass and balls to bump in your boombox. Written, produced and performed by veteran emcee/producers Junior Disprol and Chud Jackson. With cuts courtesy of the High Five Guy, guest production on Kaleidoscope by Stagga, and guest vocals on Outrageous Boasting by Mylo Stone, Mury P, Chattabox, Retch, B.A.N.E and Joe Blow.
(Full colour gatefold card sleeve)
Nappa follows up the Late Late Night Beat Tape inna fine fashion, as he teams up with fellow beat head Justice to deliver another stormin' selection of exclusive beats and breaks, all sliced and diced together with ill skits.
Limited edition hand sprayed cd and sleeve, including a free Home Taping Is Keeping Music Alive sticker. Artwork also signed by Nappa and Justice.
(limited copies in stock)
Nappa follows up the Late Late Night Beat Tape inna fine fashion, as he teams up with fellow beat head Justice to deliver another stormin' selection of exclusive beats and breaks, all sliced and diced together with ill skits.
Limited edition hand sprayed tape and sleeve, including a free Home Taping Is Keeping Music Alive sticker.
(limited copies in stock)
Original britcore action from MC Rapia, DJ Hellfire & Sidewinder, featuring unreleased demo's recorded before First Frontal Assault signed with the Music Of Life label in 1991, three devastating tracks unheard until now, the audio has been remastered by No Sleep Nigel.
(Limited 300 pressing in a full colour cover, with double sided insert)
Immense posse cut action from the 32 Troop collective, featuring Alikazam, Mister Phet, Mr.Memory, Invokal, Tony The Scribe, Big Al, Exile, Whirlwind D, Mistah Bohze, Reach Da Reapa, Lendog, Pride, Aks, Paranoia Mc, Iceski, Falcom Burns, MC Gambit, Inzaine, Mr.Morph, Chrome, The Remarkable One, The One Native Son, Loki, Merlin, Sound Thief, Dj Kura, Dj Tones, Dj Highfly, Guided Minds, Dook The Looper, Markski, Maniphest and Spatts.
(Limited 300 pressing with full colour cover)
DJ Highfly deliveres an epic 22 minute posse cut entitled Rohstoff, featuring the cream of the European Hip Hop scene:
Raps: Exile (Warped Ethics) UK, Pillah-K (Komplizen) Germany, Mister Phet (Warped Ethics) UK, TsOne (The Mantis Chapter) UK, Kid Lyrical (Blades) Australia, Wizardry (Blades) Australia, Alikazam (Dookie Squad) UK, Bandog (Killa Instinct) UK, Iceski (The Criminal Minds) UK, Basme (216) Switzerland, Hideouz (Hideouz Newcome) Germany, Mc Gambit Switzerland, Gusto Spain, Raas (Too Many Secrets) Germany, Mike (216) Switzerland, Frozen Brain (Mental Disorda) Germany, Inzaine (Planet of The Fakes) UK, Reach Da Reapa (Drunken Eejit) UK, Mc Rapia (First Frontal Assault) UK, Pure Doze (Too Strong) Germany, Elemental UK, SMG aka Shoot Ya Dead (Readykill) Germany, Invokal (The Magik Word) UK, iIIinspired (Scare The Normals) UK, Chrome (Def Tex) UK, The Remarkable 1 (Sublime Wizardry) UK
Cuts: Dj Arok (Too Many Secrets) Germany, Dj Tones (Drunken Eejit) UK, Dj Krash Slaughta (II Tone Commitee) Scotland, Dj Psycopath (Hideouz Newcome) Germany, Dj Highfly (Komplizen) Germany
Beat: Merlin (Sublime Wizardry) Germany, Cynic-K (Class Action) Germany, BBM aka B-Boy Machine (30Rus) Russia
The flipside features more action from Germany's Too Many Secrets, Komplizen, Class Action & DJ Highfly. Plus some dope cuts and sounds for the DJs.
(Limited to 300 Copies in a full colour cover, with double sided insert)
Notts bomber Cappo teams up with the young talented producer Sam Zircon for this excursion through dusty crates facilitated by an MPC3000, S950 and a couple of tape machines. Originally released on 1 April 2013, this EP is finally seeing a vinyl release, complete with the Boot Productions remix of Iron Flyer, and a couple of the instrumentals.
(Limited edition vinyl pressing of 250, full colour sleeve with free download code)
Hard hittin' remix steez from Glasgow's Bankrupt Europeans crew of classic Phill Most Chill tracks from 1988, essential shiznit remixed in fine fashion and in keeping with the original productions, they smash it! Full instrumentals also feature, plus all cuts performed by the legendary DJ Grazzhoppa, don't sleep!
Next level nextness from the Problem Child crew and their debut album Confessions Of A Normal Human Being. Big gully runnings with producer Sumgii pulling out the punches to deliver some fire of the highest degree, whilst emcees Dabbla, Illaman & Dubbledge do what they do so best, such a wicked combination together. Can't big this up enough, press play on the snippits and see for yourself. Classic status.
(duel case cd with 8 page booklet)
Originally voiced by the late Garnet Silk over Sly & Robbie's reworking of Jackie Mittoo's infamous Hot Milk riddim, The Hempolics bring the track Green Line into 2014 with this exclusive 7" cut for the Barely Breaking Even label. A prelude to the hugely anticipated forthcoming album Kiss, Cuddle & Torture: Volume 1. However this track will not be featuring on the album. Hempolic's Grippa Laybourne creates a killah version right here, whilst members Nubiya and Dandelion bring the vocals.
The flipside also brings another heavyweight track, targetted at the modern day media, News Readers or rather 'blues feeders', which also brings in the extended Hempolics crew member LSK on the vocal. Grippa once again brings in another stormin' riddim, check it for yourself.
(limited edition sealed 7" pressing of 300)
Canadian emcees Solar C & TempleDon get busy on the first of the UK's IBMC's vinyl releases. Limited to 200 copies this 7" comes on transparent green vinyl and features remixes from Luxembourg's Seb Da Head and Germany's Obo One. The tracks are part of the IBMCs Worldwide Remix Project which spans more than 40 tracks, 30 countries and has more than 100 participants with every track titled Worldwide.
Big heavyweight sounds from Chrome & Illinspired right here with a lovely looking, and sounding, red 7" vinyl. Two jammies lifted off their forthcoming album The All C N I, the DJ Format remix of No Messin', with cuts by Theory 77, and the Chrome produced Shock The Place, that also features Gobshite, Choco Doobs & Habitat on the mic. Both come in hard and bang like bangin' thing that bangs very hard, nuh mean.
(red vinyl & full colour cover)
Bangin' 12" pressing of three tracks from M9's debut High Fidelity CD back in 2007, plus one extra cut, Colours. Production comes from Beat Butcha, Chemo & Loopholes. Features also include Skribla Dan Gogh and fellow Triple Darkness members Cyrus Malachi & Crown Nectar. Off the chain. Cop it.
(limited edition 300 press with full colour cover)
The debut 19 track album from emcee Cracker Jon and super don producer 2Late. For a debut this album kicks ass, firing shots from all angles as Cracker rides his effortless flow over some very ill 2Late beats. There's also guest features from Fliptrix, Dirty Dike, Leaf Dog, Lee Scott, Datkid, Sly Moon, Dubbul O, Smellington Piff, Eric Da Red, Strange Neighbour and DJ's Sammy B-Side and Al Mighty.
(shrink-wrapped jewel cased cd)
Eatgood Records proudly present Volume 2 of Sonnyjim's Guest Verses & Granola Breakfasts series. Back in 2012 they dropped the first installment and this ones much of the same, a collection of Sonnyjim guest features, a few exclusives & some radio appearances all packaged up into this delicious serving of granola goodness. A monumental platter!
Production on this mixtape comes from Marco Polo (Soulspazm), Apatight, Kosyne, Evil Needle (Soulection), S-TYPE (LuckyMe), Wizard (Cream Collective), Must Volkoff, Ed Boogie (Associated Minds) and many more. Guest appearences from Dizzy Dustin (Ugly Duckling), Jokerstarr, Prime, Brad Strut, Jehst & Eva Lazarus.
(Limited CD run, comes with glossy onbody print and slimline jewel case)
Anik of the infamous Dark Circle crew returns alongside icelandic female lyricist Una in this boundary-pushing, semi-psychadelic excursion into new Hip Hop dimensions. Largely produced by Dark Circle's Mr.Son, the album also features music by icelandic musicians Múm, Grandmasterjesus, IBMCs' Esh, and even an Amazonian Ayahuasca shaman. Next level at every level.
(comes in a 6 panel digipack cd)
Broke Records Presents... Luca Brazi (Granville Sessions, B.O.M.B) with his debut solo album, Dying Proof. This host of tracks, journeying through a mix of soul samples, heavy drums and raw vocals, displays the skills this artist has behind the buttons as well as on the mic. Ranging from overt pessimism to gluttonous vulgarity (with a few jokes along the way), Luca Brazi challenges some inner demons whilst leaving a trail of classic Hip Hop bangers! Luca Brazi is Dying Proof.
(digi pack cd)
A joining of forces right here, Heavy Links mic man Habitat links with Nottingham producer DJ Severe for his debut solo album Empire Building, a true skool bombardment of boom bap pedigree. Featuring fellow Heavy Links emcee El Tel The Dopeness, Oliver Sudden, Chrome of Def Tex, and Mnsr Frites, Archetype & Luca Brazi of Granville Sessions.
A joining of forces right here, Heavy Links mic man Habitat links with Nottingham producer DJ Severe for his debut solo album Empire Building, a true skool bombardment of boom bap pedigree. Featuring fellow Heavy Links emcee El Tel The Dopeness, Oliver Sudden, Chrome of Def Tex, and Mnsr Frites, Archetype & Luca Brazi of Granville Sessions.
(limited edition vinyl pressing)
Rough an tough double sided 7" featuring MC Alikazam outta the legendary Dookie Squad as he gets hectic with two new tracks. Quick fire delivery and dope cuts, coming complete with a full colour cover and insert, which goes into detail about how this release came about, and also shows the original artwork sketches. A limited pressing of 250.
K9 returns with knowledge and wisdom right here, a solid self-produced set featuring guest emcees Blak Twang, Phoenix Da Icefire & Nu Flowah, plus vocalists Reyna Lauren & Leon Jacques. Straight up Hip Hop with an injection of Reggae flavour and some great skits. A critically acclaimed, internationally acknowledged and locally beloved project exploring The Re-Education of King 9, where he conceptually takes you through 15 tracks of life, knowledge and entertainment through passion.
(comes in a full colour card wallet)
Split Prophets emcee Upfront lays it down on a solo flex with his debut album Upfront And Personal. Full to the brim with flavour and lyrics for days from this talented artist. Backed up with bangas from producers Badhabitz, Blank, 2Late, Chris Lucas, Leaf Dog, DJ Fingerfood, Hozay, Majesta and Simiah. Plus guest wise you're also treated to bars from Life MC, Leaf Dog, Jman, Mistafire, Chikaya and the rest of the Split Prophets man dem. And dope cuts from DJs Sammy B-Side, Fingerfood & Rogue.
(digipack cd case)
London DJ/producer Budgie gets busy for Theo Parrish's Wildheart Recordings label with this ill seven track EP, a fantastic blend of Hip Hop, Funk, Soul & Boogie, all mashed up together with crunchy beats, random samples and harmonic synth action. It truly does bring in all the elements of Budgie's influences. Having grown up surrounded by vinyl of all sorts via his fathers record store Honest Jon's, you know this is the bonafide funk.
(comes in a full colour cover, with free download code)
After months of painstaking graft and numerous hurdles, issue 13 is finally ready for general release. As the first to include a cover price we hope this will allow us to invest more into the culture we strive to uphold and display.
The brand new issue of the infamous Wordplay Magazine features huge features from the real world of Hip Hop & more, including:
JOEY BADA$$ + Whole of Pro Era / BUGGSY / LEAFDOG / LARGE PRO / BVA / LUNAR C / BAILEYS BROWN / RAMSON BADBONEZ / BISHOP NEHRU / ROC MARCIANO / DOPPELGANGAZ / FREDDIE GIBBS / APATHY & CELTH TITLED / THE BLUNTSKINS / ESSA / HALF PINT / KAREN B / CHUCK INGLISH / BONZAI / AZIZI GIBSON / SHAD / REVORG RECORDS / BROTHERMAN / CONFUCIUS MC / THE DROP / FYRE TRIBUTE... and more of the usual random graffiti, style pages and album reviews!
+ The return of WORDPLAY SESSIONS VOL. 4 free CD by DJ Fingerfood, with the usual list of exclusive tracks. Featuring The Four Owls, Jack Jetson, Black Josh, Fliptrix, Paro, Lee Scott, Bva, Life MC, Ramson Badbonez, Index, Stinkin Slumrok & many more.
Peng Sound present a superb EP with the late Lidj Xylon and his works with Bristol's Dubkasm. Lifted from recording sessions in the summer of '98 that have been painstakingly restored from baked reel-to-reels, dats and mini-disc, and laid to brand new rhythms and up-to-date instrumentals. Featuring extra contributions from UK Dub legend Dub Judah and Bristol Nyabinghi elder Ras B amongst others, this release is a very special one, and sounding super tuff too!
It's presentation is also flawless, as with all Peng Sound releases, the recordings are spread across two 180gsm vinyl, mastered and cut at Stardelta via 1/2inch tape. Served in printed 5mm, reversed board kraftliner sleeve - containing a B&W insert outlining the Untold Stories project. Hand-stamped, and hand-numbered.
Killah debut album from Phili N Dotz right here, a back to back verbal onslaught of the highest degree from these two dope spitters, coming correct on every level and combined with some sick beats provided by Leaf Dog, Bad Habitz, Pete Cannon, Richy Spitz, Passion Hifi & Cystic. Guest features also come from Klashnekoff, Blak Twang, Leaf Dog, Verb T, Phoenix Da Icefire, Wordsmiff, Whammy & Flo. Gun slingin' body bag bringing battle rap!
DJ Vadim aka Daddy Vad with the mix and blend style and fashion rotation of the excellent Dubcatcher album, a melting pot of classic roots music, 80s digital, bashment, original UK 2 step soul, bass culture and of course some boom bap rap. Featuring the likes of Gappy Ranks, Jamalski, Demolition Man, Governor Tiggy, Serocee, Katrina Blackstone, Jimmy Screech, YT, Karen B, Sabira Jade, Rio Hemopo, Crosby Bolani, and musicians from Fat Freddy's Drop and King Porter Stomp.
DJ Vadim aka Daddy Vad with the mix and blend style and fashion rotation of the excellent Dubcatcher album, a melting pot of classic roots music, 80s digital, bashment, original UK 2 step soul, bass culture and of course some boom bap rap. Featuring the likes of Gappy Ranks, Jamalski, Demolition Man, Governor Tiggy, Serocee, Katrina Blackstone, Jimmy Screech, YT, Karen B, Sabira Jade, Rio Hemopo, Crosby Bolani, and musicians from Fat Freddy's Drop and King Porter Stomp.
(double gatefold vinyl + free cd version in a card wallet)
Baaaad 12" from the King Underground / Dusty Vinyl camp, the man with the golden sound, the one like Lewis Parker, gets busy on the production of three tracks for New York's Lil Dap outta Group Home to lace. Full instrumentals onboard too, all encased in a full colour cover.
The all new album from the Mungo's Hi Fi crew with nuff bag a riddims onboard mashing up style upon style, featured artists include Cornel Campbell, YT, Mr Williamz, Peter Metro, Soom T, Speng Bond, Charlie P, Squiddly, Solo Banton, Warrior Queen, Pupajim, Marina P, Blackout JA & Parly B. Big big vibes once again! An excellent set from the get go.
The all new album from the Mungo's Hi Fi crew with nuff bag a riddims onboard mashing up style upon style, featured artists include Cornel Campbell, YT, Mr Williamz, Peter Metro, Soom T, Speng Bond, Charlie P, Squiddly, Solo Banton, Warrior Queen, Pupajim, Marina P, Blackout JA & Parly B. Big big vibes once again! An excellent set from the get go.
(Double gatefold cover)
Mungo's come with a killah rework of the infamous Sleng Teng Riddim right here, link it up with some recycled Shelly Thunder lyrics from her Sting Me Ah Sting classic and the job's a good un, 808 drums and all. The flipside is a perfect compliment too, Sugar Minott inna rub a dub bassline, trap stylee.
A truly heavyweight release right here from producer Stealth and emcee Mista Flix, aka Raw Product. Straight gunnin' the competition with some ill beats and bars all over the shebang, Supplying The Demand indeed. Not only packaged in a unique way, but also featuring top draw guest spots from Jehst, Cappo, Twizzy & Micall Parknsun.
A truly heavyweight release right here from producer Stealth and emcee Mista Flix, aka Raw Product. Straight gunnin' the competition with some ill beats and bars all over the shebang, Supplying The Demand indeed. Not only packaged in a unique way, but also featuring top draw guest spots from Jehst, Cappo, Twizzy & Micall Parknsun. Plus there's also a chance to bag yourself a copy of the recently release 7" at the same time.
Soulful melodies combined with Dirty Dike production, that's what we have here, the debut EP from vocalist Kimberley Newell. Not only beats by Dike to uplift with Newell's ill vocals but also guest pressure from emcee Inja & DJ Sammy B-Side. A real tasty release that's sure to set Kimberley on her way to more greatness. Loving it.
(comes in a card wallet)
Super dope new album from the Blah cult head honcho Lee Scott, Tin Foil Fronts rolls in with some serious damage to the mind set, strictly raw and uncut realism. The album features Bang On!, Trellion & Sniff of Bad Taste Recordings, and also reunites Lee with former Children of The Damned crew mate and fellow Mcabre Brother Don Silk (formerly known as Monster Under The Bed) of Piff Gang. Production is predominately handled by Reklews and Lee Scott himself with contributions from 19.thou$and, Drae, 2late, Sniff, Cruicky and Sumgii.
(Comes with a free Blah Records sticker)
Back with a chilled out bubblin' reggae bassline & horns comes Daddy Vad with the first taster from the Dubcatcher album, the 7" sounds of the album's opening track Hope that features vocalists Rio Hemopo & Sabrina Jade, flipped with the YT & Katrina Blackstone featuring Give It Up. An excellent way to start the proceedings, comes with a full colour cover with spine and shrink wrap.
The artist formally known as Yungun finally delivers his brand new album, it's well worth the wait people. An excellent set from the get go, with Brotherman, Doc Brown and D.Ablo also featuring on guest vocals. Plus a super slick line up of producers giving it the golden touch, the likes of Eric Lau, Tall Black Guy, Waajeed, Ta-Ku and Budgie.
The super charged and firin' return of The Bluntskins, back with a banging 14 track album to get you lifted most highly. Cheech and Bill Sykes deliver the rhymes with Pro P once again delivering the ill beats. Guest emcees such as Dubbul O, Jman, Skittles, Spider Jaroo, Tommy Dockerz, Blind MIC, The Green Pooki & Blizzard also appear, as does vocalist Martin Connor. Certainly one album not to sleep on. Unless you've smoked a fat bag of piff and passed out that is...
(comes in a full colour card wallet)
The United Kingdom's lyrical kingpin Life MC returns once again with a brand new album, taking it to even higher levels of Hip Hop teachings. Life never fails to impress, and this time round he excels himself over production from long time bredrin Nappa plus Mr Thing, Leaf Dog, DJ LoK, Sofa King & Bee109 all supplying some crazy beats.
(a limited cd pressing housed in a plastic wallet)
Smellington Piff's debut EP for Real Life Drama Records, entirely produced by Leaf Dog, and mixed down by Chemo. Four super high grade vocal cuts with Smellington rocking it right, fully focused and firin' on all cylinders. Also including two instrumentals and one acapella. If this is a taste of what's to come, we're defiantly looking forward to more. Super fresh, stinky steez.
(comes in a sealed card wallet)
Eight track EP from Sonnyjim and High Focus heatmaker Leaf Dog, this release combines all the great elements of Sonnyjim's lyricism, wordplay and flow sciences over Leafys cinematic soul chops, stripped down boombap and raw loops. Includes the singles Royal Flush and Diablo, with an Apatight remix treatment thrown in to boot.
Certified dope hour long beat tape from the one like Nappa, spliced and diced with ill skits. That pure raw uncut head banger boogie, direct from Nappa's studio, exclusive steez. A very limited run of hand crafted cassettes with individual artwork. Don't sleep!
Certified dope hour long beat tape from the one like Nappa, spliced and diced with ill skits. That pure raw uncut head banger boogie, direct from Nappa's studio, exclusive steez. A very limited run of hand crafted CDs with individual artwork. Don't sleep!
The artist formally known as Yungun finally delivers his brand new album, it's well worth the wait people. An excellent set from the get go, with Brotherman, Doc Brown and D.Ablo also featuring on guest vocals. Plus a super slick line up of producers giving it the golden touch, the likes of Eric Lau, Tall Black Guy, Waajeed, Ta-Ku and Budgie.
Leggo Beast is the brand new 7" vinyl release from Tuffa Dubs Records featuring one of the hottest and most talked about MCs on the scene. Hailing from Doncaster, Parly B has gained huge popularity after a string of heavyweight releases in 2013 with producers like Tradesman, Danny T or his collaboration with Little Kirk called Nah Back Down produced by 7FT Sound System & Riddim Tuffa.
This is the second vocal cut on Tuffa's Worries Riddim which was also featured on El Fata's Dancehall Style EP. The riddim was originally produced back in the 80's by Jah Tubbys using one of the notorious presets on the classic Casio MT40. It has proved to be yet another digital bomb ready to rock the dancehall.
French label I-Skankers get busy with a quality bass driven steppas cut featuring Southend mic man Charlie P, righteous talk a run hot right here, concious style. There's also three other cuts to the riddim, each coming on top form, heavy bass and killer tempo.
Rough and tough combination of two giants in the game, Joe Ariwa (son of legendary dub producer Mad Professor) on the riddim construction and mix down, here resurecting the Money Money Riddim made famous by Horace Andy. And General Levy coming in hard with the fast chat stylee. Bonafied dancefloor smash, and dub version too, don't sleep.
Strictly analogue sounds from Stockport's Bakery Studio right here. Original UK roots style and fashion using vintage recording equipment, ¼” tape, spring reverbs and analogue delays, strictly live and direct business.
The A side Far As I Can See is an eight minute triple discomix, three versions rolling into each other. Vocalist City Culture originally hailing from Manchester, Jamaica, now resident in Manchester, England takes the lead vocal nicely. Followed by a soaring alto sax version from the mysterious Stally, and concluding with a masterful dub of the vocal side conducted by the mighty Breadwinner himself.
On side B Mr Landlord is reminiscent of Lee Perry's productions from the mid-70s Black Ark studios. This six minute discomix has an altogether different feel to the Side A. The mellow groove and vocals of fellow Manchester man Stevie carry you away as he sings about Al Breadwinner’s tormenting landlord. The dub once again comes courtesy of the Breadwinner, and this time it really gets crazy!
Sing Praises was originally a digital only release for Reggae Roast back in January 2013, however due to popular demand for the release to come out on vinyl, and to celebrate Record Store Day 2014, it’s now available on wax and renamed Praise Unto Jah, with Rod Taylor on vocal duty. This 7” is a classic slice of Roots Rockers Reggae courtesy of foundation artist Rod Taylor with Adam Prescott & Manasseh at the controls. Essential steez.
Brand new heat from B-Line Recordings, a heavyweight 10 track vinyl EP featuring tracks with MCM, Rola, Beattrix, Heavy Links, Chrome & Illinspired, Specifik, Agent Finch, Reachwun, Turroe, Junior Disprol, Whirlwind D, Coherant, Mr Fantastic, The Doozer, The Criminal Minds, AKS, Sir Beans OBE, Figure Of Speech, Dj Tones & Sparkplug. Something for everyone on this one, nuh sleep.
Ed Scissortongue returns with The Theremin EP, seven tracks of low slung minimalism and killer word play. Production comes from Lamplighter, Dirty Dike, Sumgii, Miles Courtney, Eon Ra & Konchis, cuts by DJ Sammy B-Side, and guest vocalist Toyface and Johannes Schaff. A High Focus scorcher.
(shrink-wrapped cd in digi pack casing)
Ed Scissortongue returns with The Theremin EP, seven tracks of low slung minimalism and killer word play. Production comes from Lamplighter, Dirty Dike, Sumgii, Miles Courtney, Eon Ra & Konchis, cuts by DJ Sammy B-Side, and guest vocalist Toyface and Johannes Schaff. A High Focus scorcher.
(limited edition shrink wrapped vinyl with exclusive plastic drop card containing a digital download for the whole release, plus all the instrumentals & photos)
Founding member of Triple Darkness. Keeper and teacher of higher knowledge, M9 graces Blunted Astronaut Records with two written scripts. Title track Amulets is a metaphorical odyssey depicting the daily struggle over a nostalgic beat conceived by The Summit. The order of the day is smacking snares and 12-bit aliased horns from the North London production outfit.
Cloudsteppa continues the journey into the world of suspense and provides a vivid imagery over a tense, library constructed arrangement by DJ Drinks. UK Hip Hop legend Lewis Parker adds his verse and deconstructs the status quo with his trademark chops on a remix uniting the two most influential artists on the scene today.
Sick new project from High Focus Records head honcho Fliptrix right here, teamed with producer Rebs on the beats he's let loose a killer display of remixes and unreleased nuggets. This CD was originally given away with the limited edition vinyl pressing of the Theory Of Rhyme album, however it's now available in its own right, and rightly so. Shit's fresh!
(comes in a sealed card wallet with full onbody printing and colour cover)
An atmospheric and spaced out crusty dusty journey into some ill boom bap instrumental business from up and coming producer Nick Roberts.
(comes in a full colour card wallet)
Greasy Vinyl and Blah Records team up right here and now, GV emcee Sleaze gets busy riding Blah beat maker Reklews's ill as fu#k production. Couple that with some tasty guest appearances from Jman, Res, Bill Shakes & DJ Rasp and the job's a good un. A nice collaboration and some sick artwork too. Bonus.
(limited edition hand numbered grey vinyl pressing)
Greasy Vinyl and Blah Records team up right here and now, GV emcee Sleaze gets busy riding Blah beat maker Reklews's ill as fu#k production. Couple that with some tasty guest appearances from Jman, Res, Bill Shakes & DJ Rasp and the job's a good un. A nice collaboration and some sick artwork too. Bonus.
(comes in a full colour shrink wrapped card wallet)
Whirlwind D of Solid N Mind gets busy with his debut album for B-Line Recordings. Producers Mr Fantastic, Spatts, Miracle, Waxer, Beattrix, Phil Wilks & Specifik lace the proceedings with some seriously dope beats, big and chunky. Chrome & Illinspired, Phill Most Chill, Truck & Inzaine also join D for the vocab. Hard hitting, knowledge dripping, reality kicking, grown man rap.
(Gatefold sleeve with double sided insert & lyric sheet)
Welsh emcee/producer/beatboxer Mr Phormula delivers his brand new album Cymud (Taking). Released on emerging new label Rheidol Records, the album boasts 12 tracks of super fresh bangers produced by Phorm himself and featuring some of the dopest rap talent the UK has to offer. Expect to hear guests spots from Dr Syntax, Sonnyjim, Leafdog, BVA, Joe Blow, Skamma, Madhat Mcgore, Werd and a wealth of the dopest Welsh emcees. Mr Phormula has been around for a while and this album showcases a very polished, kick ass sound to prove it.
(comes in a full colour card wallet)
Oh my days, this really is a killer combo, super slick producer Pete Cannon and verbal wordsmith Dr Syntax on an album together, argh yeah! Pete laces Synners with a variety of soundscapes to get busy on, a real mixture onboard, and everyone a heater. Joining them is Del The Funky Homosapien, Jehst, Dirty Dike, Lunar C, Eva Lazarus and DJ Woody. A real dope album from the get go, nuh sleep.
The second single from the Gutter Snypes. Cel One has been hidden away at a secret training camp. And now he returns to deliver a mighty Sucker Punch. Flipped with Jillian the seedy story of one very high class hooker!! Essential steez.
Since his first appearance on Big Dada's Grime 2.0 compilation in 2013, 21 year-old Inkke has continued to catch the ears of taste makers and music fans alike. Here, Astral Black are proud to present Inkke's debut release Faded With Da Kittens.
He turns his hand to dismantling classic Memphis rap mixtapes, breaking them down to their basic components and re-assembling them into his own twisted, feline-tinged, Pen & Pixel tribute. A head pounding 808 drum fused mutation of greatness. Showcasing his own talents as he fast becomes tipped as one of the most versatile young producers pushing electronic music forward.
(limited edition of 100 blue cassettes with hand screen printed sleeve)
Following phenomenal demand Unit 137 present the Ghost Writerz’ rework of the Gregory Isaacs classic Rumours, on heavy-weight, limited edition, 180gm, hand-stamped 12″ vinyl. With the GWz original on the A side, and a further two versions of the riddim track on the flip: One from Ghost Writerz themselves, and the other from Adam Prescott of the Reggae Roast crew. This is not one to sleep on! Sleepy Time Ghost and Jimmy Screech do the original track some real justice!
Housed in a full colour outer sleeve with spine, this trio of 7 inch singles packs in four brand new songs from Solo Banton, ever powerful in his hard-hitting delivery. His lyrics are grounded by a set of fresh riddims from Dubkasm who pay their respects to the producers who brought us 90's Yard style through labels such as the mighty Xterminator and Two Friends.
The release kicks off with the atmospheric Listen To Me Dream with its dusty beats and tense synths. A journey into Solo's inner thoughts and visions, it is followed by a dub that throws them into a void, stripping the piece to its core in a raw reflection of the original.
Can't Stop This is a dancefloor stormer. Guaranteed to gain a forward in any session, this one drops heavy as lead on a sound system. Solo explodes into militant Rasta word-sound over a tough re-lick of the One Man One Vote riddim. The counteraction on side B is a clear-cut reworking with hints of Dubkasm's trademark 'depth charge' reverbs.
On disc three, Solo meets head to head with Bristol grime MC Buggsy for the epic My Music, where the two heavyweights link in the studio for the first time, demanding respect for their musical independence. On the flipside is the weighty Never Let I Down with its rough-cut drums and percussive steel pan, closing the set in rootical style.
Blah Records come fully correct right here, a stoopid dope release from Manchester crew Herrotics. Some next level rhyme schemes and raw, screwface production from Reklews, Hey!Zeus, Big Red, Evil Ed and themselves. One not to miss, go cop dat.
The stormin' debut album from BVA, one forth of The Four Owls, and one third of Brothers Of The Stone, coming correct right here on a solo flex with production handled by Leaf Dog, Illinformed & Amdek. Plus guest features from Fliptrix, Leaf Dog, Verb T, Dirty Dike, Rag N Bone Man, Kashmere, Cracker Jon, Smellington Piff & DJ Sammy B-Side.
The album comes shrink wrapped in a Digi pack with an 8 page booklet including illustrations and text.
Manchester representing right here, a fully block rocking album from Mr. No Body, fully produced by Pro P. Expertly executed rhymes and beats, plus guest features from Bill Sykes, Cheech, Spider Jaroo, MC Silhouette, Frisko and more. Fully recommended!
Over 20 years after the first Caveman album MCM is back with this joint 7" release via King Underground & Headcount Records. The former lyricist and front-man of the pioneering UK Hip Hop crew delivers two solid joints rigth here. The A Side cut, R.E.A.L (Rhymes Equal Actual Life) features fellow High Wycombe emcee C-Lone and is produced by Rinse Dog with the cuts by Mr Brown. The B-side cut Been So Many Places is through and through MCM.
Housed in a sealed full colour cover with spine, a limited pressing of 250 copies.
Suttin' fresh from the cutmaster K-Delight, linked up alomgside Florida based emcee Shinobi Stalin. A limited pressing of 100 white label 7"s with both parties executing their all. The flipside finds the original deconstruced and re-worked minus the vocals, K-Delight stylee.
The first taste of solo action from Jago's (Hylu & Jago, Unit 137 & Onlyjoe) forthcoming album. Released by the newly formed Hundred Years label. An epic track produced by The Sea that also features Serocee, Junior Dangerous & Ghost Writerz (Jimmy Screech & Sleepy Time Ghost), plus a siiiick remix from the one like DJ Vadim. All pressed onto nice heavyweight 180gsm vinyl. Boom ting.
Doctor Z caught a bug for dubbing techniques working on his Black Acre album Grupo Zygote. He started messing around with beats he’d made and creating dub versions of them. This is the first example. Smack Dub is engineered to knock you out, DXM Dub takes you on a strange journey.
A nice hand stamped, dinked 45 of the two tracks, in a home spray painted stock Zoot Dubs sleeve, limited pressing of 100.
Legendary UK crew. Nuff said. Hardnoise logo on chest, plus a Music Of Life logo on left sleeve, white print on a black Gilden brand t-shirt.
Only 1 left in stock.
The debut release from emcee Makzwell Skot, a heavy release with some real dope beats from producer P739, plus a gang of guest spits from the likes of Slang Immaculate, Fourny P, Luca Brazi, Archetype, Bruce Gramma, King Mess & Rameses.
Comes in a slim hard plastic case with full colour artwork.
Xidus Pain & Moses go back to back on this Rhymepad release, firin' darts over slick production from Remulak, Subzyde, Hostile & Miss Tofelees.
Comes in a slim hard plastic case with full colour artwork.
Dike drops this very limited run of 7" heat, his previously unreleased version of Biggie's 10 Crack Commandments, and also The Fugees How Many Mics. Giving them his own unmistakable twist, of course.
(200 pressing, hand-signed white label)
All killer no filler, the all new Split Prophets release from Bil Next & Paro, eight sure fire burners onboard. Featuring the Prophets gang, Hozay & Jman, with production from Badhabitz, Blanka, Baileys Brown & 2Late. Straight ill shit, nuh sleep!
Reggae Roast kick off 2014 with another ruff & tuff slice of UK dancehall courtesy of Ed West (The Drop) featuring the eccentric vocal stylings of Parly B & Jago! Remix pressure comes from Bristol's finest purveyor of Jungle, J-Man (Run Tingz) & also a wicked Menasseh dub to round it off.
Jimmy James throws down tuff on this debut solo album for the Lifelong label, fully produced by up and coming producer GG Peney, slick and well executed rhyme patterns coming correct over some real real dope beats. Guest features also include Micall Parknsun, Landes & Naughtz, extended Lifelong fam. All mixed and mastered by the don Mr Brown.
All killer no filler, the all new Split Prophets release from Bil Next & Paro, eight sure fire burners onboard this limited vinyl edition. Featuring the Prophets gang, Hozay & Jman, with production from Badhabitz, Blanka, Baileys Brown & 2Late. Straight ill shit, nuh sleep!
Jman's debut album, fully charged an' firin with many flows and concepts, from double time illness through to some straight up laid back soul vibes, as you may (or may not) know, JMan can rock with the best, no test. Flipping the tracks with his own unique style. A great set of guests onboard this vinyl version too, Rag N Bone Man, Inja, Res, Dabbla, Eva Lazarus & Dr Syntax, plus a crisp set of beats from the likes of Apatight, Pete Cannon, Badhabitz, Leafdog, Chemo, Sumgii, Fingerfood, Illinformed & more.
Limited edition green vinyl, with 10 tracks, 9 from the CD and 1 exclusive to this vinyl, produced by DJ Vadim, with Lee Scott and Jam Baxter featuring. Hand numbered full colour cover.
Original London Posse line up, nuff said really. Best t-shirt ever? Quite possibly. White print on black tee. Line up on chest, and a small TLT logo on inside and back neck.
Rest in peace Sipho The Human Beatbox
Dublate pressure from Bristol's Dubkasm right here, the massive horn lead heavyweight 180 gram vinyl pressing of Victory! Coming complete with three original mixes of this monster. Highly anticipated, highly infectious, most highly high. Don't sleep, killer vibrations.
Oh my dayz, if you love a rugged bassline this is for you. London's Killa Mosquito unleashes the Brick Lane riddim, an infectious sting inna ya head top that grinds along with a dubsteppin' tempo, whilst Solo Banton voices, with a praise to the almighty 'erb. Flip it over and the riddim is laid bare, speaker shaking.
Housed in a black & gold foil Steppas Records sleeve, this new 12" outing from London's Alpha Steppa and son of Mad Professor, Joe Ariwa, also draws in the legendary Lee 'Scratch' Perry on vocal duties. A forward thinking future dub clash rework of Perry's classic Open Door tune, lifted off the Black Ark Experryments album he recorded with Mad Professor. Each producer takes a side each, bringing the 1995 track into 2013 inna fine stylee.
Vintage digital boom shot vibes from Hackney's King General right here. Partial Records re-issue this killer Conscious Sounds/Bush Chemists production from 1995 on a limited 7" pressing, KRS One sample and all. Fire!
Blunted Astronaut represent the UK once again with none other than the Grand Imperial Cappo, AKA Iron Condor, AKA Gusto Grizwold. Their 20th release sees the Iron Condor take flight over some left-field beats by North London recluse and audiophile, DJ Drinks.
The title track Thousand Word Exodus sees Cappo return to his underground lyrical roots over a dark piano and inspired drum programming, complete with instrumental and acapella tracks. The B-side throws up 2 further gems with Yield Of Labour, a continuation of themes first explored on P Brother's 2001 release Elysium Fields, and finally Dean's List knocks all your teeth out with full clip deliveries and a sub guaranteed to rattle even the most ardent soundsystem.
All tracks programmed on E-mu Systems SP1200 and Emax and recorded to BASF 468 Master Tape. Limited to 300 copies with superb packaging courtesy of illustrator Snooze and design maverick Mr. Krum.
Jehst's full album remixed on a limited edition cassette (250 only). The likes of Mr Thing, M-Phazes, Evil Ed, Mo Kolours, Leaf Dog, Om Unit, Kidkanevil, Chemo, Louis Slipperz, Bambooman, The Last Skeptik, Boot and more, all adding their own remix heat to his classic long player.
Includes a full colour inlay, plastic dropcard containing a download for the whole album, and a die-cut Jehst logo sticker.
In the early 90's the South West's Def Defiance (made up of Project Cee, Rola & Supreme Shar) released a tape only release called Hazardous, an incredible album of only 100 copies. Finally in 2013 some rare Def Defiance material gets an official release, 250 units pressed on green 7" vinyl with a full colour cover. Featuring the unreleased track Rhyme Children from 1993, and Chemical Attack, taken from their sought after cassette Hazardous, back in 1992.
An incredible follow up to 2009's Terminal Illness, Nottingham producer Endemic is now residing in the US and wastes no time pulling together an all star cast for this album. Top notch production throughout, with features from M9, Cyrus Malachi, Tesla's Ghost, Ray Vendetta & DJ Switch outta the UK. Plus stateside emcees Masta Killa, Roc Marciano, Cappadonna, Planet Asia, Skyzoo, Bronze Nazareth, Kevlaar 7, Salute Da Kidd, P.R. Terrorist, Killah Priest, Hell Razah, Shabazz The Disciple, Bugsy Da God, Tragedy Khadafi, Ruste Juxx, Afu Ra, Supreme, Darkim be Allah, Prodigal Sunn & William Cooper.
Brand new 14 track album from UK Hip Hop legend and Task Force affiliate, Ramson Badbonez.
A Year In The Life Of Oscar The Slouch is entirely produced by Charlie Mac and features Fliptrix, Rag N Bone Man, Jam Baxter, Mystro, Joker Starr, Genesis Elijah, Balance, M.A.B., Mancini, Jinxsta JX, Gadget & Row D. A concept album covering the journeys of Oscar The Slouch as he navigates month by month through the gritty crime ridden streets of inner city London.
The album comes shrink wrapped in a digi pack with an 8 page booklet including illustrations and text.
Brand new 14 track album from UK Hip Hop legend and Task Force affiliate, Ramson Badbonez.
A Year In The Life Of Oscar The Slouch is entirely produced by Charlie Mac and features Fliptrix, Rag N Bone Man, Jam Baxter, Mystro, Joker Starr, Genesis Elijah, Balance, M.A.B., Mancini, Jinxsta JX, Gadget & Row D. A concept album covering the journeys of Oscar The Slouch as he navigates month by month through the gritty crime ridden streets of inner city London.
This limited edition double gatefold vinyl pressing comes shrink wrapped, with an exclusive plastic drop card containing a digital download for the whole album, bonus instrumentals & photos.
Buggsy comes out hard on this new release, following off where the first installment of The Great Escape left off, quick fire conscious lyrics with some ill ass production from Skitz, DJ Nappa, The Collective, 184, Onesoul and more. Life MC, Illaman, Rebel MC and Eva Lazarus also feature. A boom ting. Don't sleep!
Big big release from the Riddim Tuffa crew right here, a full EP with London's El Fata on mic duties, three tuff digikal reggae cuts plus two criss dubs. El Fata rides the tracks with ease and the bassline's run red, pure vibes. Coming complete with a fresh full colour cover too. Big bout ya!
The debut mixtape from Remus, a sickening 20 tracker solidifying his rep as one of the most talked about emcees and anticipated releases to come out in recent years... It doesn't disappoint, he takes on many styles of beats here and smashes it everytime, also featuring Chester P, Farma G & Vandal, plus original production from Skilla, all mixed by Slade Man.
(comes in a card wallet)
The first 12" release from Berlin's Britcore Rawmance label, 4 big tracks produced by Dirty Showbiz featuring Reach da Reapa, MC Rapia, T.S. One, Bandog, Iceski, DJ Tones, Suspekt, DJ Kura, Bandog, Inzaine, Mr Websta, DJ Highfly, Mr Morph, DJ Tones, Iceski, DJ Waxer & DJ Ridla. This is not for the faint hearted. Play it loud.
A limited pressing of 200, full colour cover.
Killer driller no filler britcore murderer style, five tracks of pure lyrical carnage and mayhem with some big dutty Bomb Squad style production, and an emcee line up like this; Paranoia, Sire, Kraze One, Sinista, Invokal, Whirlwind D (Solid'n'Mind), Inzaine, Ambush, Mr Morph, Iceski (The Criminal Minds), Skitz, MC Gambit (Last Resort), Invokal, Remarkable (Deliverance, Sublime Wizardry), DJ Kura and DJ HighFly.
A limited pressing of 200, comes with lyric sheet and full colour cover.
Opal Block is the alias of beat spanking producer extrodinaire Pete Cannon, and here he unleashes this limited edition Tyson beat tape, via the Astral Black label. Full of hefty synth action, rip roaring snares, and down right gutter drenched drums.
(A limited edition of 60 screen printed cassette tapes. Comes with a free Astral Black sticker & badge)
Rum Committee emcee/producer Gi3mo goes fully locked into this solo album, beats provided by himself, KD & Mr J, and what a dope set they've created, pure South Coast flavour upon flavour. No guests needed, well, Rag N Bone man pops up on a couple of hooks, otherwise it's just Giz, and he smacks it, standard. We're feeling this one big time, anything Rum Com deliver is sure fire, don't sleep!
A rough and tuff meeting of London based DJ/producer Adam Prescott, and Southend mic man Charlie P. The Lazy Man riddim draws its influence from Slim Smith's My Conversation from back in the day, and here Adam re-works it into a digi-rootsteppin' vibe, while Iration Steppas offer up a killer year 3000 dub. There's also the flip, Stand Firm, a monster cut coming complete with an extra remix by Tradesman rollin' with a rugged bassline. Charlie P sounds criss over both tracks, a boom shot!
The good Doctor prescribes some healthy beats right here for the Black Acre Library Series. Zygote lays it down wth an array of live instrumentation, piano, drums, electric bass, percussion, korg synth, roland synth, yamaha organ, tape echo and many more, playing them all himself to relieve all you patients from the illness that is wack production. Serious business, this is some dope shit right here, nice artwork too.
A strong team up with producer Illinformed laying down the high grade beats, and Lee Scott attacking the vocal booth. Super fresh Blah business, no holds barred. Both get busy beyond the call of duty, a great release. Guests also include Rhyme Asylum's Possessed, Sly Moon, and Broom Man. Reklews on the mastering and cuts by Riseone.
(comes with a 6 page inlay with all the lyrics, and a Blah Records sticker)
Drug Corpse sees IMS teaming up with new vocal collaborators such as; Cappo, Geebag, TPS FAM, More1, Cor Stadik, Deeflux & Efeks, as well as collaborations with long-time associates Joey Menza, Theme, Oliver Sudden and more. All chosen for their individuality style and incredible artistic abilities.
Musically gritty, bleak and stripped down to the bare bones. The signature sound of IMS is evident throughout this recording, hard drums fire out from the MPC, disturbing analogue soundbites and soulful voice snatches cut in and out. Bass lines twist and roll underneath while the crackle of old vinyl cuts thru the mix from start to finish. Pushing the sonic boundaries IMS give you their unique style. Originality being the key in every track while giving a nod to the architects of that golden era Hip Hop sound.
(Please note: This purchase is ONLY for the 74 Min Tape Cassette and a Starch Records medical prescription - this prescription includes a download code to acquire the album in high quality MP3 format)
Highbury Estate's finest come alive once again for the last in the MFTC series, and truss, it's well worth the wait. Chester P & Farma G go in on every level, giving the listener an epic collection of soundscapes painting some truly vivid pictures with their wordplay. An amazing set of beats produced by Farma too, with live instrumentation and cuts from the don Louis Slipperz throughout. First Class Burial.
A stormin' album from producer Pete Cannon and emcee Deadline, original Tactical Thinking battalion come to smack shit up! Seriously, this couldn't be any doper. Deadline has been on the mic for years and runs the set here, pure class, and with Mr Cannon on deck you know there's many styles upon styles. You'll also hear guest features from Mac Lethal, Leaf Dog, Dr Syntax, Stig Of The Dump, Sonnyjim, Serocee, Yogi and fellow TT crew members Jim Raygun, Assa, Kid Genius, Surreal Knowledge & Mr Dick aka Pete Cannon. The album production is by Pete Cannon, Naive and one from Marco Polo. Get to know!
(comes in a card wallet, with a free 16 track bonus cd Deadline & Chums)
Prose emcee Efeks gets busy with his first solo album outside of the Boom Bap Professionals camp and label. A monumental long player and some truly dope music onboard, Efeks has always delivered his lyrics and subject matter with great style, both live and in the studio, this album is no different. Guests also include Manage, eMCee Killa and stateside crew Epidemic, plus an almighty posse cut with TPS FAM, Tuff Thompson, Crusada, Oliver Sudden, Gee Bag & MC Mell'O' all onboard. Production comes from fellow Prose partner Steady, plus Jack Diggs, Keith Lawrence, cOmplex & Fish. Boom tings.
Jman's debut album, fully charged an' firin with many flows and concepts, from double time illness through to some straight up laid back soul vibes, as you may (or may not) know, JMan can rock with the best, no test. Flipping the tracks with his own unique style. A great set of guests onboard this too, Fliptrix, Rag N Bone Man, Inja, Res, Dabbla, Leafdog, Eva Lazarus, Dr Syntax, BVA, Smellington Piff, Tommy Dockerz, Sean Peng, Index, and his own GV Clik too. Plus you'll hear a crisp set of beats from the likes of Apatight, Pete Cannon, Badhabitz, Leafdog, Chemo, Sumgii, Fingerfood, Illinformed & more.
After the success of their last single Wicked Land, Onlyjoe come correct with this new single Play With Fire, finding them deep into the roots style to which they play so well. Remix business comes from Bristol's Dubkasm who drop a killah mix, DJ Madd brings the dancefloor stomper, and Unit 137's own Hylu & Sleepy Time Ghost strip it back to bare bones and reconstruct a mix very unique to the release.
Bristol's Gorgon Sound combine with fellow Bristolian duo Dubkasm to add yet more skilled workmanship to the already massive Gorgon Sound EP, as they bring in the part two, versions. Renamed and reworked as Dubkasm add their analogue-glow and sonic signature with the use of their legendary soundtrac CM440 mixing console, carefully channelling the track's signals through chains of spring reverb, tape delays and specially crafted effects modulators. It's pressed onto 2 x 180gsm 12″ discs and housed in a fully printed Kraftliner sleeve.
(last copy in stock)
Hard hitting Yorkshire record label and crew Heavy Crates get busy with this dope double sided UK/US collaboration 12", no messing no faking, straight up rugged posse cut head bang music. Elephants Breath Features Sadat X and Burgundy Blood, Produced by Part Time. One Word Answer Features King Cesar, Darc Mind and Burgundy Blood, Produced by Prince Richard Weedon and Roman Moses. Coming complete with X Ray and Bazooka Joe remixes of both tracks. Limited copies available.
The puzzle continues... The long awaited, Episode 2 of The Puzzle - "The Glass Ceiling" is finally here. Double CD stylee. The Glass Ceiling is a continued espionage thriller, about the trials and tribulations in Lewis Parker's and associates' lives. Guest features from Sadat X, Mistah Spyce, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Sam Hill, John Robinson, T.R.A.C, Eastkoast, ZU and more. Don't sleep, LP bringing heat upon heat, once again...
(2xCD, 30 tracks on a premium, gatefold card wallet, with free sticker)
Limited 200 vinyl pressing of three vocal tracks and two instrumentals from the Scribbled Thoughts album, produced by Bad Habitz outta The Krate Krusaders. Bangin'. Nuff said.
Bristol's AE Productions team up with Phill Most Chill's In Effect Recordings for this amazing 12" release. Canadian DJ/producer Jorun Bombay smashes the beats right here, recreating some original block rocking breaks with his own unique style and finesse, then Phill Most Chill comes and raps the fuck out of 'em. Simples. It comes housed in a full colour shrink wrapped sleeve, featuring artwork by Phill Most himself. Awesomeness all round.
A 100 pressing on 7" vinyl of Brainwave Canvas by Sheffield's Sniff and Morriarchi featuring Trellion, taken from the digital album of the same name. Low slung production and Yorkshire rhyme schemes set this release off, it also includes an exclusive remix from acclaimed UK producer Telemachus, aka Chemo, on the B Side.
This purchase also contains a download code for an 8 track digital release featuring the original and remix versions found on the vinyl, 3 remixes of tracks featured on the original digital album, and 3 new tracks from Sniff & Morriarchi including guest features from a number of other UK artists.
Dancehall science from Leeds with producer Danny T laying down a crisp digital excursion for Parly B to get busy. It's flipped with the version, and released on the Dirty Dubster's Irish Moss Records outta Dublin.
First And Last emcee/producer Apex Zero outta West London comes with his debut album Reality Provoking Liberation, a very strong hardcore release and one not to miss if you like your Hip Hop militant with a positive message. The title of the album pretty much sums up the release and it's subject matter, and Apex's strong delivery and beats get the point across, really smashing home 21st century living in inner London. Guests also include Iron Braydz, Hasan Salaam, Amy True (Caxton Press), Invincible Armour, OMeza Omniscient, Kyra & Seapa. Production mainly comes from Apex himself, with DJ Fortune & OMeziah also adding a few gems to the stack.
Super heavyweight (pardon the pun) 12" release with a full colour cover. El Tel The Dopeness and Habitat trade verses over 8 tracks, whilst Donnie Propa lays down the dope cuts. Guest wise there's also Verb T, Cappo and the Book Thieves onboard. Rough rugged and raw, the second vinyl outing from Heavy Links, original boom bap right here.
Dublin's Dirty Dubsters get busy with New York dancehall veterans Screechy Dan and Fu-Schnicken don Chip Fu for a rise up against the system. Chant Down Babylon is a monster, the Dubsters come with a drum & bass mix, DJ Shepdog runs with a dutty bassy bashment mix, and the original mix with it's Hip Hop backbone smacks it too. And of course Chip Fu & Screechy Dan deliver a wicked vocal outing.
Bristol producer Mr Benn constructs a massive horn filled Hip Hop Reggae stomper, a call for no more guns on the streets, as the story of a youth shot in Brixton is voiced by veteran Sir Coxsone Sound mic man Tenor Fly.
Glasgow's finest deliver a stellar line up of MC's right here on their second full length album Forward Ever, some super heavyweight productions, championing the evolution of UK reggae, dub and dancehall music and reinvigorating soundsystem culture. There's new tracks with Sugar Minott, Mr Williamz, Gentlemans Dub Club, YT, Omar Perry, Soom T and more, plus some of their recent 12" only releases on the tracklist, pure bass heavy niceness all round. This is the double vinyl version, pressed on heavyweight 180g vinyl and comes in a gatefold sleeve with some wicked artwork.
Nice Up! smash the dance with this double sided header. Remix action from London's Wrongtom of one of General Levy's most famous tracks, 'Incredible', complimenting this already classic track inna fine bassline bubblin' style. Whilst Bristol's Mr Benn tackles the mighty Cutty Ranks' 'As You See It' cut, pulling the track back into the dancehall for 2013 with a wicked new bouncing riddim, big an' heavy.
Limited stock onboard of this 2013 reworking by Edinburgh based producer Jofis, and the Mighty Oak Soundsystem, of an Alpha & Omega classic, originally found on their 2005 album of the same name. A powerful steppas vibe runs through the mix with a stripped down dub on the flipside. An essential piece of political voicing from Reuben Master too, loving it.
Brighton's DJ Cut La Vis teams up with Mystro & Mr Melody for a Hip Hop skanking rework of Errol Dunkley's 1978 smash A Little Way Different inna 2013 stylee. Remix action also comes from Wrongtom, Weedy G, Dirty Dubsters & Marcus Visionary. Nuff selection. Big tune.
DJ Format and Phill Most Chill have joined forces to bring you The Foremost, an album of 10 raw Hip Hop tracks varying in style, tempo & lyrical content. Format's trademark drum-heavy production is present throughout the album, with intricate samples cut & scratched to perfectly complement each song. With Philadelphia based veteran MC, Phill Most Chill, getting ultra-busy on the rhyme schemes, doin' damage on all counts, and from all angles. These two combined is a force to be reckoned with, incredible stuff. Do Not Sleep.
DJ Format and Phill Most Chill have joined forces to bring you The Foremost, an album of 10 raw Hip Hop tracks varying in style, tempo & lyrical content. Format's trademark drum-heavy production is present throughout the album, with intricate samples cut & scratched to perfectly complement each song. With Philadelphia based veteran MC, Phill Most Chill, getting ultra-busy on the rhyme schemes, doin' damage on all counts, and from all angles. These two combined is a force to be reckoned with, incredible stuff. Do. Not. Sleep.
Super dope album from emcee/producer Chalk, outta Manchester's Natural Curriculum crew. A very impressive and enjoyable set of 14 tracks onboard. The CD comes in a 4 panel digi-pack, with full colour matt cardboard sleeve, and features an original painting on insert by Patrick Corstaphine Byrne. Production on the album comes from Chalk himself, plus Aver & Woli Wols, and quality cuts by DJ Omas. A refreshing sound all round. Nuh sleep.
Super dope album from emcee/producer Chalk, outta Manchester's Natural Curriculum crew. A very impressive and enjoyable set of 10 tracks onboard this high quality 180g 12" vinyl, with a full colour printed matt gatefold sleeve. Production comes from Chalk himself, plus Aver & Woli Wols, and quality cuts by DJ Omas. A refreshing sound all round. Nuh sleep.
Verb T's self produced album brings not only his unique flow and visual lyricism to the table but his beats too, instant vibes a plenty on this one. Guest features also include Fliptrix, Genesis Elijah & Kashmere. A solid set sounding crisp amongst the Autumn nights, High Focus Records aiming high for 2013.
CD comes shrink wrapped in jewel case with select lyrics inside a 4 page colour booklet.
Verb T's self produced album brings not only his unique flow and visual lyricism to the table but his beats too, instant vibes a plenty on this one. Guest features also include Fliptrix, Genesis Elijah & Kashmere. A solid set sounding crisp amongst the Autumn nights. High Focus Records aiming high for 2013.
Limited edition double disc vinyl, comes in full colour sleeve, shrink wrapped with an exclusive plastic drop card that contains a digital download for the full album, bonus instrumentals, tracks & photos.
Producer of many a dope beat, Mr Brown, brings an awesome 27 track album of unearthed and dusted off productions for ya domepiece right here. Excellently executed and spliced together, shit's incredible, don't sleep on this one! This crate digger left nothing to chance...
London emcee Archetype outta the Granville Sessions brings his debut solo release, the Guilty EP, fully produced by Granville's own Luca Brazi, who also features on one of the 5 tracks onboard. An honest collection of tracks reflecting an individual's authentic desire to forget the past and move forward; maintaining positivity and good humour in the face of a regretful few years of bad decisions and emotional setbacks. This is a serious listen for those who can relate to learning from their mistakes and making changes for the better.
(comes in a plastic wallet)
Another sure shot 7" from B-Line Recordings, returning with Chrome & Illinspired back to burn with two choice cuts, both produced by Chrome. 250 copies pressed with a full colour cover.
Eatgood Records Records est.MMVIII white t-shirt with the mantra 'Get Money, Stay Humble, Eatgood' in high quality vinyl print.
Caxton Press return with this hard hittin' 12", and their debut on wax, a focus on the daily struggle and grind on the a-side This Ain't Living produced by Faulty Clicks, followed by the head banger Hunger, produced by the one like Apollo. Both tracks come with instrumental and acapella.
Bristol's Gorgon Sound are steadily becoming a serious force to be reckoned with, if you know their Find Jah Way 12" you'll know what we mean. Here on their new release via their home town's Peng! Sound imprint comes another 4 sure fire sound killahs, each with it's own vibe. The double 12" pack of the Gorgon Sound EP features four heavyweight dub invasions. Sao Paulo's Junior Dread and Bristol's Guy Calhoun feature vocally on the first two cuts, while the other two are left to the music alone. Seriously, everything these guys create is amazing, next level dub anthems. Pressed onto 2 x 180gsm 12″ discs and housed in a fully printed Kraftliner Gatefold sleeve. No messing. Don't sleep.
184 & The Purist's cult mix-tape now available on limited 12" vinyl, featuring the likes of Dizzee Rascal, Wiley, Ghetts, Buggsy, Big Narstie and more, all rinsed up alongside some classic Stateside instrumentals. Also featuring 2 tracks exclusive to the vinyl version. Only 150 hand numbered copies worldwide.
Ill beatsmith and all round musical genius Dr Zygote takes leave from his recent release with Strange U to deliver this ultra dope 6 track instrumental vinyl EP. With hip hop firmly as a starting point, Z explores different moods within these 6 instrumentals. One side of the EP is dark, the other more jovial. Foregoing cover art, Z hijacked old easy listening record sleeves with spray paint to make each one individual, and also as a nod to all those (largely unremarkable) records that people wade through in order to get to the good ones. A limited pressing of 250, with download link.
A welcome return for the Blah Cult and the one like Lee Scott right here, linked up alongside fellow Blah Records emcee Bill Shakes. A limited CD run of the label's latest release that also features two extra joints not found on the download version. Bringing that raw grimyness with some ill wordplay and special guest appearences from Possessed outta Rhyme Asylum, Bang On!, Tony Broke and Black Josh. Production comes from Reklews, Sly Moon, Lee Scott, Salar, Morriarchi & Cruicky.
Life MC & DJ Nappa return for 2013 with this incredible new album Gift Of Life. Fully produced by Nappa except Survival Mode which is produced by Sensa. Life comes correct as ever, conscious reality rap and incredible wordplay delivered with finesse over Nappa's equally ill beats. The realness. Don't front on this.
Edinburgh's Riddim Tuffa production duo link up with Parisian born Shanti D for the scattering digi bounce of Revolution, a call to arms for the East, West, North & South, calling out the politicians and police officers, 'dem a murderer, a dem a blood sucker', indeed. The original riddim is featured on the b-side too. Play it loud.
The mighty Menagerie collective return for 2013 with a killer set of material, once again produced by the don that is Tom Caruana. Vocals come from Elemental, Dizraeli, Longusto, Koaste, Jon Clarke, Dr Syntax, Teej, Mole, Vecks, Sadie Jemmett and Baba Brinkman, plus cuts from Nick Maxwell.
The mighty Menagerie collective return for 2013 with a killer set of material, once again produced by the don that is Tom Caruana. Vocals come from Elemental, Dizraeli, Longusto, Koaste, Jon Clarke, Dr Syntax, Teej, Mole, Vecks, Sadie Jemmett and Baba Brinkman, plus cuts from Nick Maxwell.
Includes a download card for instrumentals, remixes, acapellas and 5 bonus tracks.
Fat Hop Records owner and producer Jerome Hill takes Asher D & Daddy Freddy's 1987 smash Raggamuffin Hip Hop on a further Ragga induced journey for the present day, a big dutty bass driven riddim leaving the original standing. Niceness.
The debut single from the Raw Product duo, lifted off their forthcoming album that's due for release December 2013. A limited edition 7" vinyl pressing of Choose Your Weapon, featuring producer Stealf laying down the beat for emcees Mista Flix and Jehst to lace the verses. Each one comes in a fully printed sleeve, with internal paper sleeve and booklet showing the design ideas for the artwork, lyrics, and liner notes. A limited 250 pressing.
Use public transport on a daily? Then this is for you. Wrongtom gets busy on production with his new label Rongorock, and the first 7" release featuring North West London's Mark Professor on the vocal. A horn lead dancehall skanking excursion for all the Oyster Card holders and commuters inna London. Hear dis!
This album is a problem. A BIG problem. GhostTown is one of the most underated producers the UK has to offer, Jam Baxter and Dabbla are two of the illest emcees the UK has to offer. Combined as Dead Players, they are a force to be reckoned with. Next level new skool business. Guest features also come from Dirty Dike, Edward Scissortongue & Parly B. Don't sleep...
CD comes shrink wrapped in a digi pack with 8 page booklet.
This album is a problem. A BIG problem. GhostTown is one of the most underated producers the UK has to offer, Jam Baxter and Dabbla are two of the illest emcees the UK has to offer. Combined as Dead Players, they are a force to be reckoned with. Next level new skool business. Guest features also come from Dirty Dike, Edward Scissortongue & Parly B. Don't sleep...
Limited edition double vinyl, comes in a full colour sleeve, shrink wrapped with an exclusive plastic drop card that contains a digital download for the full album, bonus instrumentals & photos.
The long awaited, limited edition vinyl album from Split Prophets & Demorus crew members Res & Datkid, produced by Badhabitz outta the Krate Krusaders, and Baileys Brown aka DGreen. Plus one beat constructed by Leaf Dog.
Extra sized mic manipulation from both emcees brings this album to the forefront of the scene right now, fully entertaining raw from the core Hip Hop. You'll also find some very special guests onboard too. An outstanding display from all involved, cementing the growing fanbase this crew of ill spitters have been receiving recently. Don't sleep!
(limited 300 pressing)
Manchester outfit The Bluntskins lace your stereo with something a little special right here, going out to all the ganja lovers worldwide. Producer Pro P rolls up a sickening selection of beats for emcees Bill Sykes and Cheech to get live too, the result is this debut album. Stay high is the motto, and a strictly high grade audio attack is the business throughout this set. Smashing it on all levels, with a fine assortment of guest emcees too. Plus one beat from Pete Cannon. Get to know.
A cracking neck snappin' debut album from emcee Benny Diction linked up alongside Australian producer Able8, live and direct for the mighty Boom Bap Professionals label. Bolstered by features from UK MC's Cappo, Zaman and Gambit Ace, US rapper Biz Bronze, Australian vocalists Julez and Myla Vinyl, as well as cuts from DJs Rasp and Sugai. Naturally, Benny's fellow Punning Clan members Tony Skank and Ro Jista also put in sterling guest appearances. Get to know.
Four unreleased (until now) tracks from the recent re-release of the legendary London Posse album Gangster Chronicles: The Definitive Collection. Featuring production from London Posse, Dobie & DJ Bizznizz. These four tracks we're recorded around the same time as the infamous album and have only just been unearthed for the re-issue. However the call for a vinyl release of the new (old) tunes was high, so here it is. Big, massive, and large.
(limited copies in stock, each one comes with a free London Posse sticker)
A killah release on Russ D's Disciples Digital label, long time London mic veteran Dixie Peach keeps the sound system vibration running throughout both vocal cuts here, while Russ Disciple works the dubs inna fine fashion. UK digi at it's best. Nice and loud 12" pressing. Tun up!
Check it out, here we have a limited edition vinyl release of Trellion & Sniff's North Luna album. It features four tracks from the digital only release, and four brand new joints featuring Lee Scott, Figment & Jack Danz.
Also includes a free cd release, Parker Place Sagas, download code, and Bad Taste Records sticker.
Once again the B Line massive get large with another slice of that good stuff, a tasty six track EP featuring tracks from Sir Beans OBE ft. Blaktrix, Agent Finch & Specifik ft. Whirlwind D & Mr Thing, Deed, Chrome ft. Mc Squared, Mo Rock and The Bitterati ft. Jabba Tha Kut. Heavyweight vinyl pressing with stickered sleeve, only 250 copies pressed.
Straight heat from the High Focus camp with Leaf Dog & BVA trading the illness back an' forth over some crisp sample based production from Illinformed. The result is a monsterous non-commercial boom bap bonanza of epicness, plus guest features from non other than KRS-ONE, Vinnie Paz, Beast 1333, Reef the Lost Cauze, Fliptrix, Jack Jetson, Eric The Red, Tommy Dockerz, Smellington Piff & DJ Sammy B-Side.
(CD comes shrink wrapped in plastic jewel case with 4 page booklet)
Straight heat from the High Focus camp with Leaf Dog & BVA trading the illness back an' forth over some crisp sample based production from Illinformed. The result is a monsterous non-commercial boom bap bonanza of epicness, plus guest features from non other than KRS-ONE, Vinnie Paz, Beast 1333, Reef the Lost Cauze, Fliptrix, Jack Jetson, Eric The Red, Tommy Dockerz, Smellington Piff & DJ Sammy B-Side.
(Limited edition double vinyl, comes in full colour sleeve, shrink wrapped with an exclusive plastic drop card that contains a digital download for the full album, bonus instrumentals & photos)
Reggae Roast deliver yet another killer release, here you'll find London's Conscious Sounds & Ramon Judah in combination, as Dougie Conscious re-works the classic Studio One Every Tongue Shall Tell riddim for 2013 inna digital style, with a rough rough b-line. Judah compliments this in fine style rocking a heartfelt cover of Yami Bolo's Jah Made Them All. It's flipped with the dub, Conscious Sounds stylee, big an tough!
Massive new single lifted off the Jungle Revolution album, featuring remixes from Joker, Benny Page & Serial Killaz of the leading light Jah Warriors. Featuring the vocal talents of Nanci Correia, Ras Buggsy & Yt. Plus a rapid fire remix from Machinedrum of the UK Allstars cut. Extra large.
Brighton's Cold Rock Stuff label deliver their second release right here, an awesome 7" from UK/US crew Soundsci. Two tracks feature, with The Ultimate (Breaks & Beats Mix) leading the charge with it's ever changing breaks cut up back to back while the emcee's do the do. One half of the Ko'Rok Two duo Mac McRaw also brings a bangin' remix to the flipside cut Lockdown. Not only dope tracks but some equally dope artwork and presentation from Mr Krum too, dedicated to the original Ultimate Breaks & Beats series. Classic status, 'It's Hip Hop And Ya Don't Quit'.
(Full colour spine cover with inner sleeve)
Manchester production team and live band The Mouse Outfit bring their debut album to the masses, an absolute corker of an album from the get go. A melting skankfest of Hip Hop, Jazz, Reggae and Dub that forges the way for the skilled wordsmiths onboard to work their magic. Throughly entertaining and one of the most enjoyable listens in recent times.
The long awaited album from Split Prophets & Demorus crew members Res & Datkid, produced by Badhabitz outta the Krate Krusaders, and Baileys Brown aka DGreen. Plus one beat constructed by Leaf Dog.
Extra sized mic manipulation from both emcees brings this album to the forefront of the scene right now, fully entertaining raw from the core Hip Hop. You'll also find some very special guests onboard too. An outstanding display from all involved, cementing the growing fanbase this crew of ill spitters have been receiving recently. Don't sleep!
South London's Granville Sessions bring a dope album to the table right here, pure vibes, steadily climbing the ranks this outfit have more than served their apprenticeship, now it's their time to shine. Tight bars back and forth and well constructed subject matter, pieced together with some highly crafted production from in house producer Giuseppe Falcone. Don't sleep, this crew are real dope live too, get to know.
Congo Natty aka Rebel MC returns to the masses with the long awaited Jungle Revolution album. With its roots firmly in the UK's Jungle sound, this album also draws its vibe from Hip Hop, Dubstep and Reggae genres too, all thrown into the mix inna true Congo Natty style and fashion. A call to arms against the babylon system with a revolutionary musical uprising with a massive guest line up, the likes of Tenor Fly, Top Cat, General Levy, Buggsy, Nanci & Phoebe, Daddy Freddy, Sweetie Irie, Tippa Irie, 2Nice and more, all lettin' of the fire!
The first single lifted off Cappo & Nappa's forthcoming album Rebelbase, three vocal cuts including one exclusive to this 12", plus three instrumentals and an acapella. Rock solid beats from Nappa here, as you'd expect, and teamed up with Cappo on the mic, it's a win win situation, big release right here!
(limited edition of 300 copies pressed on 140 gram black vinyl, full colour sealed picture cover)
A limited run (only 300 made) of hand made, hand numbered and autographed copies of Stig Of The Dump - Record 1, a compilation of the best of Stig Of The Dump's previous releases, pressed for the first time on vinyl (with the exception of Braindead that was released on 12" in 2007). Tracks feature from the Homeless Microphonist EP, Mood Swings and Cannon Fodder cd releases. With production from Ido, Blufoot, Beat Butcha, Jehst & Pete Cannon.
(please note- all covers are unique and similar to the one pictured, none are the same, we will pick one at random when purchased)
Generic copies of Stig Of The Dump - Record 1, a compilation of the best of Stig Of The Dump's previous releases, pressed for the first time on vinyl (with the exception of Braindead that was released on 12" in 2007). Tracks feature from the Homeless Microphonist EP, Mood Swings and Cannon Fodder cd releases. With production from Ido, Blufoot, Beat Butcha, Jehst & Pete Cannon.
Drawing influence from the late 80's and early 90's Hip Hop sound comes this limited 200 pressing from Chrome (DefTex), and Illinspired (Scare the Normals). 'Out Of Sight' is an ill barrage of 8 tracks, straight up raw Hip Hop from the heart, don't get caught sleeping on this one, guaranteed to rock the house, and then some. Also featuring Booda French, Bandog, Choco Doobs & Tom Tom.
Cape Town bass label, Bombaada is proud to present, Nah Back Down featuring original Prince Jammy recording artist out of Jamaica, Little Kirk, bringing a cool and deadly soundbwoy vocal that is complemented perfectly by rising star, Parly B's new school chatting style, straight outta Doncaster. On the B side you have the Version, perfect to run in the dance. A digital dancehall counteraction sound system bubbler between Edinburgh, Cape Town, Jamaica and Doncaster. All packaged in a full colour sleeve. Boom shot!
Not the usual type of release we'd stock, however we had a hand in making this 7" happen, so thought we'd see if any of our customers would like it? It's a cracking re-issue of the Lovers Rock version of a Barbara Acklin classic! Producer Dennis Forbes recorded this in the same session as Sugar Minott's Got A Good Thing Going, in a London Chinatown basement studio back in 1981. Having the genius to combine the pretty melody of Acklin's hit with the pulsating new reggae sound of UK Lovers Rock. The original 12" on the Pro label is pretty hard to come by and changes hands for some hefty prices, finally after a bit of time and patience, London's Jazzman Records gets to re-release it. It was way ahead of it's time, yet just right for today's fat subwoofers and deep bass bins - crank it up and feel the sound of super heavy reggaefied soul!
Northern Structure Records deliver this fonky ass album from emcee Evileyz, with some real nice production handled by Verb T, Bambu Hands, Reklews, Pro P & Ro Jista. Plus guest features from Tenchoo, Amos & Spider Jaroo. Sharp shooting wit and killer punchline delivery is the order of the day, thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish.
Essential vinyl reissue action from Big Dada Recordings of the 2001 second album outing from Lord Gosh aka The Brigadier Smythe. Containing the smash Witness (1 Hope) single, and guests Charli 2na, Ricky Ranking, Seanie T, Rodney P, Big P, Skeme, Blackitude and Danny Vicious aka Fallacy. Here on double vinyl format with full download code.
Part 1 of the Uplifting Riddim created by Hylu & Jago, alongside R.Kent outta Onlyjoe. Trinidadion born Jah Defender, and London based Dandelion both feature here with a side each. A soothing roots reggae outing.
The second outing of the Uplifting Riddim created by Hylu & Jago alongside Onlyjoe's R.Kent. Featured here are Jamaican singer Josie Mel, and Only Joe's Galak Spiritual with the title track. A soothing roots reggae affair.
Nice heavyweight 180gsm vinyl pressing of Onlyjoes' big big Wicked Land single, featuring remixes from Poland's Radikal Guru, the dub legend Russ Disciples, and newcomer Sleepy Time Ghost.
A prelude to Endemic's 'Terminal Illness Part 2' album, this 13 track set is pretty much an album in it's own entity. Blazin' beats from this Nottingham producer who's lucky enough to have Tragedy Khadafi, Hell Razah, Ruste Juxx, Ill Bill, M9, Kevlaar 7, Cyrus Malachi, Sha Stimuli, Tesla's Ghost, Phoenix Da Icefire, Sav Killz and many more grace the vocal booth here. High voltage indeed!
Dirty Dike's third album comes in hard, fully focused and smashing the shit out of the speaker box. Not only a lyrical bombardment of the highest order from Dike, but some siiiick beats to compliment them from Naive & Pete Cannon. Guests also include Ronnie Bosh, Jam Baxter, Ed Scissortongue, BVA, Mr Key, Fliptrix, Leaf Dog, Verb T, Dabbla, DatKid, Stig Of The Dump, Dr. Syntax & DJ Manipulate.
Comes in full colour 6 panel digi pack casing, shrink wrapped.
Slick output right here from Rum Committee's Rag N Bone Man, alongside producer/emcee Leaf Dog. A healthy combination of vocalist and producer with the impressive talents of Rag N Bone singing the blues, 2013 stylee, over Leaf's beats & rhymes. With Sonnyjim entering the proceedings too. More please!
Vinyl version of the Contact Play emcee's debut album, entirely produced by Lamplighter. An intricate web of wordplay laid captive on a bed of sparse synthy beats, highly impressive material and one that needs digesting in full. 14 tracks deep on double vinyl, shrinkwrapped with a drop card containing a download link to the full album, all the instrumentals, an acapella, and photos.
CD version of the Contact Play emcee's debut album, entirely produced by Lamplighter. An intricate web of wordplay laid captive on a bed of sparse synthy beats, highly impressive material and one that needs digesting in full.
Fliptrix takes you on a journey along The Interdimensional Piff Highway for his forth album, a mind expanding trip with some killah beats from Runone & Molotov, this is the CD version in digipack casing with 16 page booklet containing full album lyrics and imagery.
Jahatari unleash a riddim excursion from Maffi, digital niceness with the UK's own Kenny Knots & Speng Bond riding the A side inna fine style, and Japan's Part2Style, here in disguise as Rub-ADub Market, flexing on the flipside. Big bass heavy jugglings with some cracking artwork from Ellen G. "Can't stop di herb from grow...."
Killah five track EP from London danchall don Mr Williamz, here teamed up with German label Jahtari and producers Maffi & Disrupt. Three vocal cuts, two dubs, and a siiiick cover from Ellen G. Boom shot!
Jack Diggs flows effortlessly through each track on his 'Dirty Finger Nails' long player. Produced by himself and Strange Neighbour and painting lyrical scriptures over dust embedded breaks, bombin' the town with noise. A slick emcee who's created a real homage to real Hip Hop right here. Get to know. There's also features from The I.R.S.'s King Kaiow, Cracker Jon, Sirplus, Cadalack Ron, Efeks of Prose, and his fellow crew members, TPS Fam.
Mungo's come tuff here, continuing their take over of the new foundation of reggae dancehall and linked up with London mic veteran Kenny Knots, they deliver a sound killer. Kenny Knots has developed his unique and versatile style, nicing up dances worldwide for the last 30 years, starting out as a teenager in the 80s on London's Unity Sound, a nice combination alongside Glasgow's Mungo's Hi Fi.
Mungo's come tuff here, continuing their take over of the new foundation of reggae dancehall and linked up with London mic veteran Kenny Knots, they deliver a sound killer. Kenny Knots has developed his unique and versatile style, nicing up dances worldwide for the last 30 years, starting out as a teenager in the 80s on London's Unity Sound, a nice combination alongside Glasgow's Mungo's Hi Fi.
Yellowman and Mr Williamz in combination on a driving Mungo's riddim the 'Dubplate Master', top class entertainment. The 'Ram Dance Slow Up' is a tasty dubbed cut, stripping the original to it's bare bones, niceness.
‘Deliver Me’ is the monstrous new track from Reggae Roast, a combination of the sweet vocals of Ramon Judah with production by Conscious Sounds aka Bush Chemist, one of the UK’s most prolific producers over the past 20 years. A hard hitting digital stomper with remixes from UK dub legend RSD, and rootical dubstepper Adam Prescott.
Very limited vinyl edition of the The Untitled Sessions EP featuring unreleased Hardnoise freestyles, demos and white label mixes of Untitled & more. The audio here has been extracted from demo cassettes from the late 80's to the early 90's, and remastered by No Sleep Nigel and manufactured in the USA. Only 120 copies pressed.
Limited copies in stock, picture sleeve, sealed.
Now this is dope. Producer, engineer, and all round go to guy for that good sound, Telemachus, aka Chemo, unleashes his debut album right here. A mainly instrumental affair with interesting vocal snippits, interesting samples and instrumentation, and some pretty dope guest spots too - Jehst, Roc Marciano, El Crisis, Mr Thing, Jah Mirikle and Jareth, all adding their golden touch to an outstanding album. It comes in a digi-pack sleeve with free poster inside.
Percy Filth comes in hard on the production of this 7 track joint EP from Aerosolik Records & Eat Good Records, fully loaded with some hard knocking drums and killer synth action. Vocally you're not only treated to Mylo Stone, yet a slew of special guests too - Split Prophets emcees Datkid, Res, Bil Next & Upfront. Four Owls' BVA. Eat Goods' Sonnyjim & Koysne. Numskullz' Rola. Twizzy, Juice Aleem & Serocee, plus singer Eva Lazarus and DJ Rogue. Big 'bout ya!
Solid N Mind front man and emcee, Whirlwind D, drops some heavyweight homegrown flavour here in the form of the 'Bristol Built' 12". Two Mr Fantastic produced cuts, scratched by Sir Beans OBE, and featuring fellow Bristol veteran Truck on guest vocal duty of one of them. Two joints back to back coming complete with instrumentals and acapellas, engineered by Numskullz' Rola, and some serious sharp artwork from Mr Krum outta the Cold Rock Stuff crew, big up all Bristol crew on this one.
(All copies come with a free poster, press release and sticker)
Brand Record Store Day 7" release from B-Boy anti-hero Jehst, G.A.M.E.O.V.E.R, a minimalist head-nodding "nod" to classic computer games of yesteryear with producer GhostTown (Foreign Beggars, Badness, Jam Baxter) on the console controls. Sparse synths and neck-snapping percussion lay the foundation for Jehst to stack building blocks - dropping more lines than a Tetris tournament! "Beats make 'em Bubble like Bobble / Last dregs of brew in the bottom of the bottle."
Dookie Squad return for 2013 with some brand new material, dripping in that old skool b-boy sound and style, coming fresher than ever. Three heavyweight tracks feature, with both emcees, Alikazam & Mr Memory, trading bars back an' forth over some big drums from Dook Tha Looper, loving it. It's pressed on clear red vinyl and comes in a picture sleeve, nice to have this crew back once again!
Killah release from the mighty Blak Twang, linked up alongside the original junglist dappa dan Congo Natty. A sure fire salute to the drum & bass massive, with Twang & Natty riding high over some double time break neck armshouse business!
Always reppin' the realness and coming correct on every level, the one like Skuff delivers his second solo album right here. Massive shout to the Delegate Of Culture for bringing this masterpiece to the table, loving it. Production comes from Farma G, Inja, Mr Constant, Bee 109, Bioviolence and Skuff himself, plus guests Dirty Dike, Slang Immaculate, S Class, Inja & Dan Shaw (r.i.p.).
Another heavyweight release from Kista right here, coming on lime green coloured vinyl with a full colour cover. A nine track EP of epic proportions, featuring the likes of Tableek from Maspyke, Stan Illa, Cappo & Elliot Fresh, all featuring over Kista's ill production. You'll also find a sick remix to Cappo's 'Livewire Feedback', bonus!
Bristol producer Mr Fantastic laces US emcee Phill Most Chill with two ultra dope beats to get raw over, and that he does. Two simply dope cuts, coming complete with instrumentals, and acapella's, and a super fresh full colour cover, penned by Phill Most Chill himself, don't sleep.
End Of The Weak champ and all round skilled verbalist Kingpin, finally delivers his debut album... 'The Initiative' is a truly solid sounding release, production throughout is undertaken by a relatively unknown beat maker named Bas, however don't let that put ya off, he comes with the goods, and then some, a varied selection of beats combined with Kingpin's fresh flow make for a very impressive release, dude smacks it, don't sleep.
Pre-order for this limited 12" featuring unreleased tracks by the legendary crew Gunshot. These tracks were going to be on the official follow up to their 'Patriot Games' album before they parted ways with Vinyl Solution. 150 copies will be pressed up on yellow and black splatter vinyl in a black generic sleeve, and sticker, to be released around the 26th Aug.
(the tracks are being remastered by No Sleep Nigel, and a forth track maybe added)
Listen to snippits here.
Limited edition clear red splatter 12" pressing of M9 & Roc Marciano's ill 'White Russian' joint lifted off the 'Magna Carta' album. Also including the title track, and 'Straight Live' from 'Orion's Stencil', plus instrumentals and two acapellas. All tracks produced by Anatomy, 'Straight Live' cuts by DJ Roast.
With production from Hijack's DJ Supreme you know this compilation of The Icepick's previous output is gonna be heavy. It features previously released and unreleased tracks from his career. Limited pressing of only 100, bonafide burial.
Very limited cd copies of the 'The Untitled Sessions EP' featuring unreleased Hardnoise freestyles, demos and white label mixes of 'Untitled' and more. The audio here has been extracted from demo cassettes from the late 80's to the early 90's, remastered by No Sleep Nigel, and manufactured in the USA.
De Facto Entertainment producer Stealf kicks up some ill soundscapes for emcee Silqe to ride right here. Most definatly a label, producer and team up to watch if this release in anything to go by. Fully charged and firin' throughout all the tracks on onboard.
(limited edition, hand numbered cd, in a slim hard back sealed case)
Debut full length album from the one like Skillit. Nuff heavyweight beats and bars coming from this skilled wordsmith, some with that tongue and cheek style he's known for, some on a more serious tip and riding over many styles, killing it on all levels, very entertaining. Guests also include Homeboy Sandman, Iron Braydz, Loudmouth Melvin, Mentalist, Pyro Barz, KNite13, Jaunty, Mila Falls & Elrae. With production coming from Loudmouth Melvin, S.Chu, Iron Braydz, Chairman Maf, The Last Skeptik, Bobby Tank, Smasher, Fuzzy Phase & Cable The A Son... gwan!
Limited 300 pressing on high quality heavy weight 7″ vinyl of two sure shots from the 'Boozetown' album. The title track, and the mighty 'F%*k Up The Party' anthem. Full crew in attendance on both joints... It comes housed in a full colour cover with a free A3 'Boozetown' print, good times!
The first full-length release from producer Sleepy Time Ghost, a fine example of modern day roots music with a quality riddim known as 'Youthman'. It finds the notorious Ras Demo [A.K.A Demolition Man] and Lionpulse, an up and coming sound-system from Bristol, voicing a piece each. Alongside the outstanding original there's a killer dub from Joe Ariwa, head honcho at the foundational Ariwa Studio, alongside his father, Mad Professor. And Hylu & Jago delivering a driving Steppas remix, bringing a new energy to Lionpulse's vocal version.
Finally it's here, the debut album from Mystro aka Mysdiggi, "It's like oxygen except you'll need it a whole lot more...". True indeed! Every single track here is a smash, all killer no filler, one of the best lyricists there is, hands down... Production comes from heavyweights Mr Thing, Black Einstein, Show N Prove, Firstman, fLako, Si Spex, DJ Thor & Big Al. Whilst the guest spots are also handled by big dogs Junior Reid & Homeboy Sandman, and vocalists Daniel DeBourg, Xavier Barnett, Lloyd Brown and Thomas Jules, who add that soulful touch to the proceedings. Job's a good un, don't sleep, don't biznizz.
The killah digital dancehall style an' pattern laid out by producer Wrongtom is a real stand out here, coupled with Deemas J. on the quick fyre chat, it really brings the essence of 1980's dancehall & roots back into 2012, with an english twist. Super charged and firin', love this album big time.
(please note: this vinyl version also includes the full album on cd, and an exclusive free 7" too)
Melanin 9 drops his brand new album right here, Magna Carta looks set to be a classic release, no doubt! Some dope wordplay and guests including his fellow Triple Darkness fam, NY's Roc Marciano, & Madame Pepper, while there's some epic beats coming from Jehst, Anatomy, HeyZeus, 7th Dan, Tony Mahoney, Parental, Option Command & Ohbliv. Cuts by Evil Ed, DJ LOD & DJ Madhandz, get to know.
Baaad album from Squid Ninja member Joe Blow, featuring production from Mista Digital, Metabeats, QRed, Jnr Disprol, Hekla Kosh, Dogruffbeats & Darkhouse Fam. Plus guests Dead Residents, Mudmowth, Ral Duke, Beezilbub, Staggamuffin MC, Midaz The Beast, Skamma and Sam Jones.
(limited copies coming in a slim hard case)
Baaaad to the bone 7" release from Breakin' Bread, with Paul T from UK funksters Color Climax on production alongside two legends in the game, Prince Whipper Whip & Charlie Chase. Bonafied hype material with Paul T goin' in on the beats, while Whip and Chase tell us about what hip hop means to them. UK DJ/Producer Para is also on hand for some dope cuts, fully recommended.
The Riddim Tuffa production duo team up with london mic man King General right here. A firin' salute to the digital dancehall style that finds General on fine form with some wicked dj lyrics. The bass heavy 'inspector gadget' riddim is also stripped right down on the flipside of this 7", extra classic niceness!
Brand new release from the Big Dada powerhouse that is Roots Manuva. A limited vinyl pressing that also features fellow Banana Klan representative Kope on sparring partnership. Low slung bass and dub meets new skool rhyme and pattern... killah!
One of the most refreshing albums to pass thru the Suspect Packages bunker in recent times, full of flavour on the production with some really nice sample based beats, and honest, precise flows from all emcee's involved. Only one guest appearance, this crew can hold their own, don't sleep on this release.
Coming equipped with an heavy arsenal of fine penmanship and fully murkin' the production from Bailey's Brown right here. Datkid knows how to handle the mic booth and this debut is a testament to that... An extremely dope release that also features the rest of the Split Prophets & Demorus extended fam, one to watch right here, bang!
The extra large debut album from the force that is Caxton Press, straight thunder pound sound from Manage, Emcee Killa, Kingpin, Amy True & DJ Snuff, with production coming from Profound, Sivey, Hutch, Hermit The Slob, Manage, Fundament & Think. Plus extra cuts from DJ Loctite & DJ Shorty, guests also include Maverick Sabre & Jai, big tings, big release.
Some next level grindin' from Flash & Wizard right here, a killer team up and an outstanding album full of big production and lyrical dexterity from all involved. Guests include Sonnyjim, Genesis Elijah, Stig Of The Dump, Lunar C, Hoodman, Alec Townsend & Thabo, coming correct and joining the dots with Jack Flash, who also displays a soulful side to his vocab on this impressive long player.
(limited edition cd version)
Incoming, an all new P Brothers 12" landing with us on the 17th of May, the Mentaltainment EP features tracks with Your Old Droog, Milano, Daniel Son & Doo Wop, whut whut. Bangin'. Do we need to say anything else? Nope.
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Out today! A fully firin' dubfest lickshot from producers Halcyonic & G Roots alongside Jman, the four track attack of Pack Up Ya Dubs / Rough Cut on our very own Suspect Packages label. It's been a year in the making this one, from an original demo on Soundcloud I heard, to testing it out on multiple soundsystems, then getting Jman involved to voicing the a-side track and renaming it. We're very happy with the result and hope you like it as much as we do. Nearly half the stock has gone already, a good sign. Thank you.
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Fresh out the box, the magnificent Bluestown EP from the mighty Rag N Bone Man, originally released in 2012 and the one that kick started his now legendary status, repressed in all it's original blue vinyl glory on Rumbustious Records, complete with full colour sleeve. What a great release this is, so happy to have it back on the shelf, limited stock mind, if you want a copy act swiftly. All our pre-orders should have landed already as they were mailed on Thursday, big up the early birds on the purchase.
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So here's a taste of the forthcoming Jagged Tooth Crook album from The Mouse Outfit, featuring Dubbul O, Sparkz & Ellis Meade, sounds of Repeat, album due May 4th.
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We have a UK exclusive leaving Australia on Monday for these shores, Sydney based label Low Key Source with an amazing new 12" coming from Detroit producer Apollo Brown, the first in their Across The Globe series. Four ill tracks featuring Jehst, Tyler Daley of Children Of Zeus, Cappo, Juga-Naut, Vandal Savage, Dialectrix & Lazy Grey on the vocab. Hit the link for the get down, limited stock arriving.
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Brand new homegrown Hip Hop flavour, exclusive jams and forthcoming material, back to back, full of fire!
The brand new SUSPECT PACKAGES RADIO SHOW. Please leave any shout outs for the next show on the Mixcloud. And support all the labels and artists aired here at Suspect Packages. Much respek!
Playlist:
> Viking Noon ft. Oliver Sudden, Big Toast & Strange Neighbour - Suspect Packages Radio Show Intro
> Ty ft. Ladonna Harley-Peters - Marathon
> Awate - To Whom It May Concern
> Apollo Brown ft. Jehst & Tyler Daley (of Children Of Zeus) - Reminiscing
> Coops - Try Stop Us
> Mr Slipz ft. Kemastry - Wild Sweet
> Kuartz - Smile
> Savvy - Third Times A Charm
> Oliver Sudden & DJ Buzzword - Shtill Down
> Tha 4orce & Sus Bully - Bright
> Recognize Ali ft. Da Flyy Hooligan - East Legon
> Cult Of The Damned - No Explanation
> Apollo Brown ft. Juga-Naut, Cappo & Vandal Savage - Times Different
> Pupils Of The Clock - Winter's Hell
> Benaddict ft. Looms - Strange Plants
> Chester P - The Ultimate
> Sonnyjim x Camoflage Monk - Green Leathers
> Vandal Savage - Bic Master
> Uhuru - Murderation
> Halcyonic & G Roots ft. Jman - Pack Up Ya Dubs
> Halcyonic & G Roots ft. Jman - Pack Up Ya Version
> Juga-Naut - History Verses Pt.3
> Ray Vendetta - THC & Endorphins
> Cult Of The Damned - Coffee
> Ocean Wisdom - Flavours
> Dr Syntax & Pete Cannon - Just One More
> Hozay - Deliver
> Sir Beans OBE & MC Kelz - Concrete Sands
> Remulak - Blue Orb
> Smellington Piff ft. Farma G, Gee Bag & DJ Merk - Dialect
> K-Delight ft. Shinobi Stalin & Word Chemist - B Boy Soul
> Prince Rahdeaz - Make It Happen
> Son Of Sam ft. The Black Opera - Soothsayers
> Isaac Roberts aka Sleaze Da Don - Boast On It
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New video pressure for the opening track 410 Shotgun lifted off the awesome new Hozay album, Paisley Memoirs.
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Another dope release has just hit the pre-orders section, long time producer in the game Evil Ed has a new series of instrumental 7"s coming your way. The first of these Edstrumentals is landing with us on the 23rd of the month, two beats Ill Out / You & Me that first came to light on The Get Together album he did with emcee Conspicuous in 2008. Sounding super fresh then, and equally fresh in 2018 pressed on to black wax, a limited run of 300 copies.
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