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Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Here we have the stunning sequel to the 2019 drop on Herring produced almost exclusively by Anu El. The drums on this project knock hard like a goddam door to door salesman! Probably the flyest project Rec has dropped to date and for me it's an undeniable Aoty contender. Yeah yeah, more superlatives, but I think heads will agree, this is a special joint and destined to be a modern classic. Mark my words!!!

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PENPALS

Penpals 3

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Release #2 of the Autumn cycle is the new, unleaked album from Herring stalwarts Penpals. Leading on from the excellent SQ - Transmissions album last cycle, we have another album produced entirely by Penpals group member SQ. Jazzy AF and nice with the drums, SQ comes correct to lay the foundations for Rapswell & Bobby Nobles' smartass lyrics. Rounded off with a sweet, full colour cover, Penpals 3 is another solid, new Herring album for the 2023 stash. Can't stop droppin these b0mb5!!!!

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Basementality

Kings & Kingdoms

Integrated Tech Solutions

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Here we have a Heavy rarity outta Philly from 1995 by MC, producer and graf artist Jon Doe aka Denske aka Culture Livingston. Check the interview below in the Product Info section for the full story, but homeboy has been part of the Philly scene since way back when. He used to write under the name Denske and heads might be aware of his excellent documentary "Tag City" which delves deep into the Philadelphia writing scene and in particular the esoteric Gangster hand style of the 60s/70s synonymous with the city. He was also featured in Roger Gastman's "History Of American Graffiti". Seriously, peep the interview below - it's full of gems.

So, to the music. There were 3 joints on the 12" that dropped in 1995 [300 copies pressed only] and 6 on the cassette version - here we have 5 of those 6 tracks, 2 of which have never been released on wax. Unfortunately the final track was busted so couldn't be used!! As he mentions in his interview, this project was recorded on an old 4-track and never got mastered before pressing so it is dusty, but that adds to the mid 90's flava!

Enjoy the last 90's Herring vinyl drop of 2023 - and good luck trying to find the OG!!!

Shout out to the man like Onur Unal for the connect - much respect due!!

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Aesop Rock

CD | 2023 | US | Original (Rhymesayers)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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A tech company's "senior spirit guide" finally comes to the defense of the "financially unsuccessful" Vincent van Gogh; wonders of the natural world are reimagined as "muster points for brainstorming innovators"; the "artificial char lines" on fast-food burgers are cited as if signs of the apocalypse. For the better part of three decades, Aesop Rock has used the syntax of the moment to pinpoint the fault lines in that moment's supposedly solid foundation. With his tenth album, Integrated Tech Solutions, Aes wields insidious corporatespeak as a tool to pry that parasitic worldview away from the parts of life that truly matter. A concept album about an organization offering "lifestyle- and industry-specific applications designed to curate a desired multi-experience," Integrated Tech Solutions picks apart the charlatan language that hears app inventors put themselves on continuums starting with cavemen and continuing through da Vinci. On "Mindful Solutionism," the wheel evolves seamlessly into modern agriculture - and then into atomic bombs, Agent Orange, cigarettes, and surveillance cameras. In a rare moment of transparency, the engineers Aes give voice to sum up this spiral in just a few words: "We cannot be trusted with the stuff that we come up with." Appropriately, the album sounds like the past and future at once. Largely self-produced, Integrated Tech Solutions catches Aes at his leanest and most innovative, leveraging "SolutionismÖs careening bounce against the wistful "By the River" or the slow creep of "Salt and Pepper Squid." The effect is a record that sounds itself like an organism growing, mutating, hurtling toward profitability - and then destruction. As fans have come to expect, Aes is cuttingly funny and slyly profound at once, whether recounting a childhood restaurant run-in with Mr. T ("100 Feet Tall") or quipping, on "Pigeonometry," that "white dove is a pigeon - you motherfuckers is bigots." At the same time, Integrated Tech Solutions is working on another parallel project: tracing the sprawl of modernity and cutting directly to its core. "I've been doing laps of the lost worlds," he raps on "All City Nerve Map," sounding at once wearied and reinvigorated. "I can draw a map to the raw nerve."

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Manuel

Wrong Neck Of The Woods

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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So for the 200th Herring release in 2017 Herring teamed up with Cambridge producer Derek Marazzo, MA artist Manuel (Matos), and graphic designer Nerco for the Deep Waters 7", a partial repress of the extremely rare 1996 12" on Majestique. [Good luck finding a copy].

For this new/old project we put the team back together again for the unreleased album material from around the same time period as the 12". Nerco is on the artwork [as well as the new season white label jackets] and Derek has remastered and mixed the old tracks to create what wouldve been Manuel's debut album made up of material from 94-95.

We didn't see this one coming so when Derek hit me up telling me that he had found the old multi-track recordings I was buzzin. And when he got back to me a few months later to show me what he had been working on, I was stunned. The ish is top notch - what a record - but dont't take my word for it - peep the dang snippets yo!!

Shout out to everyone involved - it's another Herring suuuuuureshot!

There are 300 copies only in Full Colour Large Sticker cover - artwork by Herring Superfan Nerco [who also did the white label jackets for this season].

Black wax only.

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Transmissions

CD | 2004 | US | Reissue (Nature Sounds)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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"Transmissions is the new album from SQ, the in-house producer for Penpals. A producer-driven record, it features verses from rappers including old friends (Rapswell, Bobby Noble, junclassic, Lars Viola, Jerré, K-Cromozone) and newer collaborators (PremRock, Defcee, Fatboi Sharif, Cavalier, Baje One, Nappy Nina, Teller Bank$, Moses Rockwell, Plain Old Mike). Marcus Pinn and DJ Steve Bills provide the cuts. Created over the course of 2022, Transmissions is a culmination of the connections made with all of the artists involved, tied together by the sonic palate laid down by SQ. Tune in."

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Masta Killa

No Said Date

Release: 2004 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The last Wu-Tang Clan member to launch a solo career, Masta Killa had fans asking when his album was dropping for more than a decade. His emphatic response was No Said Date, an expertly crafted collection that proved to be worth the wait. Killa's seminal 2004 debut heralded another unique voice emanating from hip-hop’s favorite 9-headed monster, just as iconic releases like Liquid Swords, Only Built For Cuban Linx, Ironman, and Tical, had done years earlier. Now remembered as a classic, No Said Date remains an impressive contribution to the Wu-Tang legacy: dusty, dissonant soul loops, razor-sharp lyrics, and the unmistakably sinister quality embodied by the Wu's best material. A true family affair, the album features appearances by every single member of Wu-Tang Clan, as well as vintage production from the likes of RZA, Mathematics, and True Master. Long out of print, No Said Date is now available on CD and limited-edition vinyl for the first time in years.

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Tajai & The Architect

Blktek

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2023 | Original (Nature Sounds)

Shafiq Husayn

So Gold

CD | 2023 | US | Original (No Cure)

Release: 2023 / Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Acclaimed producer, songwriter, and vocalist Shafiq Husayn has been a vital force on the Los Angeles music scene for decades. A member of trendsetting trio Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Shafiq has produced tracks for a staggering spectrum of talent, including Erykah Badu, Ty Dolla $ign, Pharoahe Monch, Robert Glasper, Ice T, Bilal, Jurassic 5, and many more. Over the last few years, the Grammy winner has also become the leader of The Dove Society, an expansive L.A. musical collective. Now, Shafiq Husayn and The Dove Society are debuting the new album So Gold, an eclectic masterpiece emerging from sessions Shafiq describes as “pure love, magic, inspiration!” A worthy follow-up to Shafiq’s acclaimed 2018 opus The Loop, the album features contributions from Anderson .Paak, Syd (of The Internet), Peyton, Thurz, Jimetta Rose, Speed Walton, and many more. Bursting with the kinetic energy of vibrant creative collaboration, the album synthesizes disparate styles into a cohesive tapestry of lush cosmic soul. “It’s new age everything and above,” Shafiq explains. “Focused and direct in the songwriting and production, but still adventurous and refreshing.”

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Endemic Emerald

Renegade Soul

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Producer Endemic Emerald has provided top-notch beats for many in the rap game over the years - notable names such as various members of the Boot Camp & Wu Tang camps, Tragedy Khadafi, Ill Bill, and Planet Asia. On ‘Renegade Soul’ he digs deep into his sounds to bring us his 1st instrumental album. The set features an array of soulful soundscapes, accompanied by a gritty undertone. The album moves through different moods, utilising a range of jazzy pianos, intense strings, and heavy basslines. Accompanied by soulful voices throughout a real edge is provided and makes ‘Renegade soul’ guaranteed head-nod material. The album will be available on 12” Vinyl, Cassette & CD on June 30th.

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Chrome Bills

Friends Of The Show

CD | 2023 | US | Original (The Spitslam)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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"Chrome Bills is MC K-Cromozone (bkny) and DJ Steve Bills (dmv).

The duo linked out of their shared love of the golden era and 90s hip-hop which then turned into a podcast under the same name (Chrome Bills). The podcast lasted for 10 years. During that time, the show provided a showcase for underground and independent rappers. In 2019 they released “The EP” which served as the group’s first musical release together, although both artists have been active since the early 2000s.

The album features guest verses from underground heavyweights Seez Mics, Dood Computer, Dezmatic, Elsphinx, Moses Rockwell, Big Slop, Bobby Noble, and Rapswell (Penpals) and a beat from SQ (Penpals)."

This was a digital only release, but now available on physical for the first time.

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Easy Mo Bee

And You Don't Stop

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Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Chrysalis)

De La Soul

3 Feet High And Rising

Sick And Tired Of Be'en Broke

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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R.I.P. Trugoy the Dove

Finally back on vinyl. Now also back on CD, officially reissued. Must have! 3 Feet High and Rising is the debut studio album by hip hop trio De La Soul and was released on March 3, 1989 It marked the first of three full- length collaborations with producer Prince Paul, which would become the critical and commercial peak of both parties. Critically, as well as commercially, the album was a success. It contains the singles, "Me Myself and I", "The Magic Number", "Buddy", and "Eye Know". The album title came from the Johnny Cash song "Five Feet High and Rising". It is listed on Rolling Stone's 200 Essential Rock Records and The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums. When Village Voice held its annual Pazz & Jop Critics Poll for 1989, 3 Feet High and Rising was ranked #1. It was also listed on the Rolling Stone's The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Released amid the 1989 boom in gangsta rap, which gravitated towards hardcore, confrontational, violent lyrics, De La Soul's uniquely positive style made them an oddity beginning with the first single, "Me, Myself and I". Their positivity meant many observers labeled them a 'hippie' group, based on their declaration of the 'D.A.I.S.Y. Age' (Da. Inner. Soul. Yall). Sampling artists as diverse as Hall & Oates, Steely Dan and The Turtles, 3 Feet High and Rising is often viewed as the stylistic beginning of 1990s alternative hip hop (and especially jazz rap).

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Jezreel

CD | 1994 | EU | Reissue (Northcyde Vinyl)

Pack Of Ports W/ Obi Strip

Release: 1994 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD - Remastered / Limited to 400 Copies

2021 Remastered Reissue of Jezreel's 1994 Album "Sick And Tired Of Be'en Broke". Jezreel spittin real street stories from the camp Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on beats produced by Walt Swift.

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DJ M80

CD | 2020 | US | Original (Cocareef)

CD | 2021 | US | Original (Nf Real Music)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 25

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Clouds (The Mixtape)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Presents: Running Plays V.1

Coach Bombay

CD | 2021 | US (Next)

Release: 2021 / US

Genre: Hip Hop

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A Beautiful Revolution Part 1

Common

CD | 2020 | US | Original (Loma Vista)

CD | 2014 | DE | Original (JKP)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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This instant hip hop classic and call to action from the modern-day renaissance man - a GRAMMY-, Emmy-, and Oscar-winning artist, activist, actor, and two time New York Times Bestselling author - features seven new songs and two new interludes that catch Common at a new prime in his career. With a core band that includes Robert Glasper (keys), Karriem Riggins (drums), Burniss Travis (bass), Isaiah Sharkey (guitar), and PJ (vocals), plus features from Black Thought and Lenny Kravitz, A Beautiful Revolution Pt 1 is music meant to “uplift, heal, and inspire listeners dealing with racial injustices as well as other social injustices,” says Common.

He continues: “A Beautiful Revolution Pt 1 is affirmation. It's recognition. It's elevation. It's music to go with a movement. Because the truth is, there is still so much work to do. Regardless of the outcome of the election, we need to make sure things do not return to the status quo. The intention of the music is to channel all of our pain and outrage into something productive, inspirational, and good. It’s to help lead a movement into our next phase of the work to be done.”

Our first taste of the project comes with the new single “Say Peace.” This shape-shifting sonic shuffle finds Common trading bars with Black Thought and PJ, as the music mirrors the illusory search for peace that we all pursue. On the new song, Common simply says: "I found my peace, my peace through making these albums.”

Common will perform the new single, joined by Black Thought and PJ, on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on November 4th, the night after the U.S. presidential election.

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Antilopen Gang

Aversion

Release: 2014 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2022 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

Tha God Fahim

Six Ring Champ

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Rasheed Chappell & Buckwild

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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In the ever-competitive hip-hop arena, Tha God Fahim has proven to be a formidable opponent. With an unmistakable voice and an irrepressible flow, the Atlanta rapper has won over countless fans with a unique blend of style and substance, delivering sophisticated street wisdom over raw, soulful beats. Expanding an extraordinary catalog that already includes more than 100 mixtapes, Tha God Fahim is now debuting "Six Ring Champ", his second studio album with Nature Sounds. A meditation on achievement and the hard work it requires, the album is a triumphant statement from an inspiring artist. "Six Ring Champ" features multiple appearances by Your Old Droog, plus production by Nicholas Craven, Camoflauge Monk, Thrasherwulf, and Fahim himself.

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Sinners And Saints

CD | 2020 | US | Original (Get On Down)

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Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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“When we decided to do an album, we didn’t want to do just a beats and rhyme album, but something more conceptual. The
times we’re living in gave me the idea of tackling the idea of what’s a sinner and what’s a saint.”
— Rasheed Chappell on his new album with producer Buckwild, Sinners & Saints
On their ambitious collaboration, New York rap heavyweights Rasheed Chappell & Buckwild have perfectly captured the stress and
tension, but also faint sense of the hope, of what it means to be a sinner or a saint. In just 11 tracks, Sinners & Saints plays like an
audio documentary series filled with expertly crafted beats and rhymes.
When the two sat down to work together, Rasheed says that they only knew that they “wanted to address the now, the past, and the
potential future.” And upon receiving the first batch of beats from Buck—the D.I.T.C. producer with decades of acclaimed work to
his name—the NY emcee used a majority of them and knew immediately what they were doing.
“My goal was simple: don’t try to recreate anything they have done, just create something that no one else can do, which is to be
me,” Rasheed says. Buck echoed that sentiment when he talked about the record in a documentary, in which he expressed his
excitement to work with not just a talented rapper, but a skilled artist. “Being an artist is just as important as putting two words
together to rhyme,” Buck explained.
That high level of artistry, from everyone involved, is what makes Sinners & Saints so impactful. Not just anyone could pull off
a track as stirring as “The Blue Hood,” in which Rasheed plays the role of a racist, corrupt police officer over Buck’s
harrowing production. The same goes for “Rock Bottom” where he and Ransom sound off about life’s low points, and “Bredren,” a
speaker-knocking middle-finger in musical form featuring Planet Asia.
There’s just so much to love about what these two have created with Sinners & Saints, a project that sounds like if 2020 was a
hip-hop album. And if things do truly get better as we move into 2021, there’s no better anthem than “Black Owned,” a powerful
anthem for Rasheed, Buck, and everyone listening.

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Pseudo Intellectuals

Command Economy

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Boldy James & Real Bad Man

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The flava never ends!! And we're back with another new Pseudo's project and this one is stupid fresh. All the samples are taken from one vintage source for this, possibly their dopest album to date. The artwork, by the excellent Julian Montague (Jazz is Dead) is a pastiche [yeah, I said pastiche!] of the art on the OG label, with even the logo flipped into Herring.

Cause of the crazy long post-covid lead times we've been sat on this pandora's box of flava for toooo long - but now it's time to share. I've given up on the superlatives with the Pseudos - the stuff just gets better and better. Concept, breaks, drums, art are all top notch, so please enjoy album #4 from the Pseudo/Herring collaboration.

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Killing Nothing

CD | 2022 | EU | Original (Tuff Kong)

CD | 2022 | EU | Original (Tuff Kong)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Following their 2020 collaboration on "Real Bad Boldy", prolific Detroit rapper Boldy James and LA producer Real Bad Man are back at it with their new album "Killing Nothing". Picking up right where they left off, the two are creating a music score to a gritty, grimy and filthy street tale, bringing on board Crimeapple, Knowledge The Pirate, Rome Streetz and Stove God Cooks as their accomplices.

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Crimeapple X DJ Skizz

Breakfast In Hradec

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2022 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

Phatheadz

Check The Rhyme 93-94 EP

CD | 2022 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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So Ed from the Phatheadz hit me up and said "Bob, we got some old studio reels transfered, you interested?" and i said, "Hit me!!!". And WOW - what a selection of unreleased material from 93-94. All previously unheard and unreleased. Been droppin snippets on Instagram and heads have been Flippin out. Enjoy yo!!!

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Perverted Dialect

The 1996 Demo Tape EP

CD | 2022 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Izniz, the producer for The Madness, Ghettolandz & Burn U.N.I. [as well as being the owner of Boom Bap Nation], hit up Sham from PD and said "Yo, speak to Bob about a release", so he did. He played me some joints from an unreleased 1999 project. There were some really dope ones on there but I was like "Where are the 1996 demos, ya know, the ones submitted to The Source's Unsigned Hype section". I was told that no one had them anymore. So unsurprisingly I was a little disappointed. I mean there was some niceness in the late 90's stash but it was those elusive demos that the heads were really feenin for.

Some time went by and one day I noticed someone was displaying a copy of the actual demo tape that the group had lost online. I hit dude up immediately and he was mad cool and knew Herring and very kindly offered to do a high quality rip of the material. And WOW. The material is absolute fiya. What we have here are all the tracks off the 1996 demo tape that the artists no longer have, plus one Absolute monster track from the late 90's. You tell me people, but I think this one is pretty, pretty, pretty special.

Perverted Dialect are Sick Ass Sham, Waynmega (Slang) and DJ Skills. They hail from the Long Branch neighborhood of New Jersey and knew each other from around the way. The group nearly copped a deal off Violator but it never came off. Violator's loss is our gain.

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Mixture

The Potion 94-95 Vol 2

CD | 2022 | EU | Original (Tuff Kong)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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"Oh shiiiiii - we have even more unreleased 94-95 material from the boards of Mixture aka Kasem the Party Pooper. Amazing production here people. Been droppin short snippets over the last few months and heads have been flippin off the flava. Check the sounds yo!!!"

265 copies on black wax in trad Herring sticker jacket.

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Clovis & Camoflauge Monk

Sans Souffrance Ajoutée

CD | 2022 | US | Original (Mind Write Music)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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A lover of life and of all things natural this earth has to give, Clovis pours his heart out on his debut full-length "Sans Souffrance Ajoutée", entirely produced by Griselda's own Camoflauge Monk. Pour yourself a nice glass of wine and enjoy this chef-d'œuvre!

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Vic Monroe & Tone Spliff

Words To The Wise

Jewel Case CD | 2022 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Following the success of their 2021 EP "Marinade", Chicago based lyricist Vic Monroe reconnects with Los Angeles based DJ/Producer Tone Spliff and releases a brand new album titled "Words to the Wise". UPC 196697012935 / Cat # Mwm-vmw2203 / Release Date March 18, 2022 This time the duo recruits GQ from 9th Wonder's Jamla Records, Recognize Ali of Greenfield Music and female vocalist The One Lavic for the album's guest features.

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Burnt Batch

The Produce Aisle

Jewel Case CD | 2022 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 150 copies on CD in jewel case.

"The Produce Aisle" marked the full-length debut of Burnt Batch in 1999 and is one of those nuggets from the flourishing Westcoast underground scene around that time. The trio from Stockton, CA, was formed by Rukus, Pause and Pismo who mostly handled the production as well as the writing & raps. 15 tracks with that special blend of laid-back rhymes and Jazz-infected beats.

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 2LP, CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus digitally on all major platforms.

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Godfather Don

Hazardous

Jewel Case CD | 2022 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited jewel case CD edition of 250 copies of "Hazardous" by Godfather Don.

The debut album of New York based rapper and producer Godfather Don was originally released in 1991 via Select Records and gained an undeniable grail status amongst fans and collectors. Entirely produced by Don himself, the album is a hard-hitter from front to back and we are honored to finally give this masterpiece the reissue treatment 30+ years after it's initial release.

Available in a limited run on colored and regular black 2LP, CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus digitally on all major platforms.

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Rec Center

Lonely People

Doom 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 150 copies on CD in jewel case.

Hailing from Elgin, Illinois, the Rec Center is a collective composed of six MC’s with impeccable gifts of gab and a DJ blessed with the art of spinning. From the humbled beginnings of countless basement ciphers in the early 90’s a niche was crafted, a mission was charted and a journey to Reveal Eternal Creation was embarked upon. Originally consisting of nine MC’s, Rec Center released their first full-length album "Lonely People" on CD only in the fall of 1999 which made them a household name in the Chicago underground scene.

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 2LP in gatefold sleeve, CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus digitally on all major platforms.

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Mood

Jewel Case CD | 2022 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Jewel Case CD | 2022 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 150 copies on CD in jewel case.

"Doom" marked the 1997 album debut by Mood, a legendary trio out of Cinicinnati, Ohio, consisting of rappers Main Flow and Donte as well as producer Jahson. The album features early productions by Hi-Tek and guest appearances by Talib Kweli. Next to cuts like "Karma" or "Secrets Of The Sand" our version includes the early classics "Verbal Stampede" plus the remix as well as "Hustle On The Side".

Available in a limited run on black gatefold 3LP, CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus the bonus tracks digitally on all major platforms.

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Shadez Ov Blac

Comprehension

Jewel Case CD | 2022 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 150 copies on CD in jewel case of "Comprehension", the sophomore album by Shadez Ov Blac from Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

The group's debut "Next School Pioneers" dropped in 1995 via Peanuts & Corn, a Canadian underground label run by mcenroe. "Comprehension" followed in 1999, originally self-released on CD only accompanied by a now hard-to-find 12" release.

The album features mic guests such as Odario, Ismaila and Fayce as well as productions by mcenroe, The Buddha and Howard Hyman.

Available in a limited run on LP, CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus digitally on all major platforms.

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Massinfluence

The Underground Science

Jewel Case CD | 2022 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 150 copies on CD in jewel case.

Hailing from Atlanta, GA, Massinfluence has always been one of our favorite new school crews and "The Underground Science" is still one of those nuggets to recommend when someone is digging for jazz-infected boombap rap. Originally released in 1999, the trio consisting of Audessey, H2O and Cognito created a conscious classic all the way through that remains timeless. Next to the original 11 tracks the re-release contains 7 bonus tracks.

Available in a limited run on black gatefold 2LP, CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus digitally on all major platforms.

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Vibetree

As I Come Back

Jewel Case CD | 2022 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 150 copies on CD in jewel case.

This one has been on our want list for quite a while now and we are more than happy to finally announce the re-release of Vibetree's debut "As I Come Back". Originally released independently on Illynoise in 1995, the album is a true underground gem from front to back fully produced by Base Jase and available in more formats than CD only for the very first time.

Available in a limited run on black 2LP, CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus digitally on all major platforms.

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Ed O.G & Da Bulldogs

Roxbury 02119

Jewel Case CD | 2022 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 150 copies on CD in jewel case.

Widely known for the classic cut "Love Comes And Goes", Ed O.G & Da Bulldogs' sophomore album "Roxbury 02119" from 1993 has way more to offer and is another nugget from the golden era that shouldn't be missed in a 90's collection. The production was mostly handled by Diamond D of D.I.T.C. and Joe Mansfield and the re-release includes a few bonus tracks from the albums' accompanying 12" releases including a remix by RZA.

Available in a limited run on 3LP+7", CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette.

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Adagio!

These Never Dropped

CD | 2022 | US | Original (Empire)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 150 copies on CD in jewel case.

"These Never Dropped" is a selection of unreleased music from 1993 to 1997 from the crates of Adagio! and contains 10 vocal tracks as well as 5 instrumentals.

Adagio! (pronounced "A-dee-gee-o") stands for "A Definition of Ambition, Goals, Interest and Organization!". The Juggaknots-affiliated New York and Philadelphia based underground hip-hop duo consisting of Rayme Supreme (Raymond Fogle) and Big Cousin also known as The Obvious Wonder (Brian Pritchett aka Carta' P.) made some buzz with their highly respected underground 12" releases and "These Never Dropped" marks their second release on 90's Tapes.

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 2LP, CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus digitally on all major platforms.

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Curren$y & The Alchemist

Continuance

CD | 2021 | EU | Original (Tuff Kong)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Following what many would consider a banner year of releases for both artists, Curren$y & The Alchemist reunite for their third collaborative album, Continuance. With a chemistry that is unmatched in this day and age, the album sees Spitta exude effortless confidence over some of Alc's most finely crafted beats, resulting in what many would already consider a timeless piece of work. The 13-track album features a tight, yet impressive roster of guests including Boldy James, Babyface Ray, Styles P, Larry June, Havoc, and old partner in crime, Wiz Khalifa. While their run seems never ending at this point, it is definitely something to be celebrated and not taken for granted.

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Hus Kingpin

Bolio

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2022 | US | Original (Empire)

Ree-Vo

Dial R For Ree-Vo

CD | 2022 | US | Original (Empire)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Bristol Hip-Hop duo Ree-Vo drop the first of three releases this year beginning with this stunning mix of original tracks, remixes and collaborations.

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Dusty Locane

Untamed

Professor Creepshow & Isaiah Deshon

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Having quickly risen to the top of the New York hip-hop scene, the mercurial Brooklyn-based drill rapper, Dusty Locane, drops his debut album, Untamed. At twenty tracks, the album showcases Dusty’s lyrical chops as an emcee and star power & versatility that makes him a unique artist. Working with fellow New York artists Rah Swish, KG More Breesh, 8anditt & 3Kizzy, as well as rising labelmates OBN Jay & Yung Bleu, Dusty speaks on how he became king of the streets and looks to prove why he deserves to stay on top for years to come. The world is closely watching Dusty, and he’s ready to deliver.

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Mac God Chronicles

CD | 2022 | US | Original (Sic)

CD | 2021 | EU | Original (Tuff Kong)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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saiah Deshon & Professor Creepshow team up to extend the Mac God's prophecy. Tymg

Mac God Chronicles is now available on digital streaming, vinyl records, cassette tapes & compact discs

vinyl record includes exclusive instrumental version on side B, instrumentals will not be seen in any daylight of digital streaming media

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Big Twins

Hood Stories

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Infamous Mobb representative Big Twins, one of the most representatives names from the streets of Queensbridge is back with his brand new album "Hood Stories". Gritty and grimy street rap as his trademark, he delivers 8 new joints featuring productions by Cuns and EL Rojo and guest appearances by Beanz and Blaq Poet.

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Creaturenomics

Hunt For The Future

Ashton "DJ Cassanova" Irons

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Heads will know Creature from his first group The Triflicts (Hydra Ent) as well as his much-lauded feature on MF DOOM/Viktor Vaughn’s ‘Open Mic Night Pt 2’ off the ‘Vaudeville Villain’ LP. This right here is a brand new project which features production from the excellent El Pres Beats who is a London-based Dutch beatmaker. The whole vibe is reminiscent of early 2000s DOOM/M.I.C. but obviously with its own distinct flava. Really dope selection of tracks this, so we had to get it on a 7″ for the fisherman.

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Texas Tapes 92-95

CD | 2021 | US | Original (Sic)

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Dope 8-track 100% unreleased and unleaked material from the early to mid 90’s outta Texas, produced by Papa Chuk and Landlords of the Morgue producer Ashton “DJ Cassanova” Irons. You will know Teddy Lee from the group Project Crew but the rest are pretty obscure acts that passed through Ashton’s studio in the early to mid 90’s to record their demos. Check out the flava!!

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Twenty Elbridge

Sleep Aid

Ill Conscious X Marshtini

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Twenty Elbridge's self produced album - Sleep AID is out now

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Import Export

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Golden Swords & F-Plus

Classical Weapons

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Threesome Ep 2: The Art Of Sex

Hus Kingpin

CD | 2021 | EU | Original (Tuff Kong)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Black Encyclopedia Of The Air

Moor Mother

CD | 2021 | EU | Original (Anti)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2013 | US | Reissue (Nature Sounds)

R.A. The Rugged Man

Legends Never Die

Release: 2013 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Guest appearances from Talib Kweli, Krizz Kaliko, Masta Ace, Brother Ali, Tech N9ne, Hopsin, Vinnie Paz, Eamon, Sadat X and others … whoo!

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V.A.

Foundation Entertainment

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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So Joe City aka Third Eye Ent hits me up and says B, hook up with my man Strez, he might have some ish you are looking for. So outta Norfolk, Virginia, this is the Foundation Entertainment EP. Most of these tracks appeared on an extremely rare couple of cds from 97 & 99 as well as one off a demo tape and one unreleased from the House of Reps unreleased stash!!! Peep this short interview with DJ Strez for some background info:

Where did you grow up? “I grew up in the Park Place/Villa Heights section of Norfolk Virginia born & raised.”

What are your earliest memories of the culture? “My earliest moments of the culture are begging my mom to go to the record store to buy The Fatboys first album, LL Cool J “Radio”, Run-D.M.C. “Raising Hell” & Beastie Boys “Licensed To Ill” albums. When I got home that day I played these albums non stop. That’s when I knew I was in love with Hip Hop.”

Who were your fav beatmakers coming up? “My Favorite Beat Makers/Producers coming up was Marley Marl, Pete Rock, The Bomb Squad, DJ Premier, Large Professor, Diamond D & Joe City (VA Native)”

What was the VA scene like? “The VA Scene Between 1991-2001 was a great time to be involved with music.A lot of local artists that were coming out started making tapes and selling them at shows or in the clubs.We had so many outlets back then and the major artists were also coming down checking the scene out as well. We definitely had hidden gems as far as talent.”

When did you start making beats? “I started making beats when I was around 16 years old. I was always fascinated with making music and always wanted to learn. The music that was made between “87-99″ was always mind blowing to me. Once i realized that they were taking loops from old records,sampling and making beats out of them i knew that that is what i wanted to do”

What were your first bits of gear? “My first bits of gear was a Casio Sk-1, a Gemini Sampler Ds-1224, a Korg M1, a Boss Dr-5 & a Pair of technics belt drive turntables.”

When did you set up Foundation Ent? “Foundation Ent was formed around 93-95 through my partner Carlton Barnard and he was also my manager. We met at a mall out here in VA called Military Circle in 1996 and we chopped it up and immediately clicked. It all started and developed when he said he had equipment that wasn’t really being used and i asked him if i could use it and eventually it led to us getting a building for a studio and signing artists.”

How did you hook up with all the mcs? “Before Foundation Ent, I was in a group with a friend of mine named Stratagee Real which later became an artist on Foundation Ent so we were already connected. Carlton did beats and had the group Coalition & a female artist named Bad News already so we started teaming up and recording music together in the studio. The other artists that were on the roster were mostly people that we came across that rap and sing.”

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Afiliashun

The Unreleased 90's EP

Calcei & DJ Archives Are The Bowling League

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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When I dropped The Perfect Time EP back in 2017 I was begging for some unreleased flava to go along with the 4 tracks on the OG 12″, but they were nowhere to be found. Since then, a lot of digging has been done and finally we are extremely pleased to announce, we have more period Afiliashun material – and boy was it worth the wait!! Here we have 8 unreleased Afiliashun crew heaters from 97-99. Enjoy!!!!!

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Malibu Ken (Aesop Rock & Tobacco Of Black Moth Super Rainbow)

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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“The Bowling League is emcee Calcei, from Detroit — now residing in Sacramento, and veteran Chicago turntabilist DJ Archives, who has worked with Southside stalwarts No I.D. and Primeridian. After collaborating on Calcei’s previous album “What Starts Today”, Calcei suggested forming a duo with Archives. Inspired by DJ/Emcee combos like Premier and Guru and Eric B and Rakim, the Bowling League pays homage to the past while keeping it fresh in the present. With classic production from Beatnick Classic, Olos, Monplacebo, TNV, Keef Boxx, and Pimpernal Jones (who also mixed and mastered the album), the Bowling League is hip hop dedicated to grown folks still following their passion.”

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Malibu Ken

CD | 2019 | US | Reissue (Rhymesayers)

Release: 2019 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2021 | EU | Original (The Fraud Department / Empire)

Jim Jones & Harry Fraud

The Fraud Department

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Who still sleeping on the kid?! Two of the hardest working veterans in the game, legendary MC Jim Jones has teamed up with cult favorite producer Harry Fraud for the new project, The Fraud Department. Pairing Jones’ iconic delivery with Fraud’s knack for cloud-like production, The Fraud Department elevates the duo’s best attributes and showcases how their chemistry is undeniable. The album features appearances from Belly, Dave East, Trav, French Montana, Curren$y, Jay Worthy, Conway the Machine, Marc Scibilia, Big Body Bes, Maino, and Kenny Sway.

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Absolute Value

Rip Wreck Shop & Hip Hop

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The excellent Herring vinyl release gets a limited CD release including previously unheard demos and instrumentals. Bangin!!

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Trevor J & Loop.Holes

Almost Home

CD | 2021 | UK | Reissue (Chopped Herring)

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The incredible Trevor J & Loop.Holes album gets a limited cd release!!!

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MC Shinobi

CD | 2021 | US | Original (Ill Adrenaline)

Release: 2021 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The debut album from MC Shinobi – previously only 100 copies on CDR – now on a proper, limited CD release!!

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Beneficence & Confidence

Stellar Mind

CD | 2021 | EU | Original (The Penthouse / Empire)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Ill Adrenaline Records co-founder and Brick City native Beneficence drops his seventh album entitled "Stellar Mind", entirely produced by longtime collaborator and Boston producer Confidence (of Rashad & Confidence). "Stellar Mind" is the follow up to Benef's underground smash hit album "Basement Chemistry" (2016) that included an array of bangers with high caliber guest appearances by Inspectah Deck (of Wu-Tang Clan), Masta Ace, MC Eiht, and many more. More than four years in the making, "Stellar Mind" takes a deep journey and boom bap ride with flawless production courtesy of Confidence, the man with the golden sound. Benef’s & Conf’s latest installment is a mastery of beats, rhymes, jazz loops, and soul at its apex. With slick vocals and blue-collar aesthetics, it gives the listener head-nodding street anthems and stays true to its roots. 16 tracks strong, the album takes a more personal approach and drops around the same time as Benef's book "Concrete Soul: Memoir & Making of Ill Adrenaline Records". In the intro (Hypnosis) the close Artifacts affiliate rhymes with conviction, "many failed to see the vision, homey who are we kidding, breads with Goldman Sachs, forget the hands of a vixen". Another banger is the infectious horn laced "Travelling Man" where Benef runs down a list of moments in time. "DB Coppers hi jack, John Coltrane's tenor sax, the lost notebook that Eminem hoping to get back, the final destination that we all will end up at". The album's first single "My Way" features Masta Ace and Phantasm (of Cella Dwellas), revealing their perspectives of choice options in life and music. Beneficence & Confidence is a dream team that boom-bap connoisseurs have been patiently eager to hear. Along with slick intelligent rhymes, thought-provoking concepts, and sharp & precise cuts handled by 12 Finger Dan, DJ Grazzhoppa, and DJ Kaos (rip), the LP comes equipped with an impressive guest list of rhyme slingers to deliver a long-awaited gem for underground hip-hop fans around the globe. Features include Masta Ace, Keith Murray, Ras Kass, AG (of D.I.T.C.), Chubb Rock, Lord Tariq, Craig G, El Da Sensei (of The Artifacts), Phantasm (of Cella Dwellas), Ali Vegas, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Wordsworth, Queen Herawin (of Jugganots), Truth Enola, and soul singer Melinda Camille. The thoroughbred soul survivors are back for the people.

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Willie Jones

Right Now

Swamp Thing & Ollie Teeba

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The debut album from Willie Jones, Right Now, features previously released singles “Windows Down,” “Bachelorettes on Broadway”, and his latest, “Down For It” featuring T.I. — an updated rendition of the original, which have accumulated more than 20 million streams across all platforms. The new track was featured on Pandora’s Country Rap, Apple’s New Music Daily, Country Risers and others, and it was the cover of TIDAL’s Rap & Country playlist. Jones has more than one million followers across his socials and recently debuted his own Apple Music show called “The Cross Roads Radio.”

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Salty Gator

CD | 2021 | US | Original (Urbnet)

Godfather Don & Parental (de Kalhex)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Toronto's three-headed rap monster, Swamp Thing (Timbuktu, Chokeules & Savilion) have a ritual of delivering spooky, heavy duty thunderclaps every Halloween. With their newest release, not even 2020 could stop them.

Salty Gator is Swamp Thing’s ninth full length studio album and follow up to last year's Cherry Mongoose. This year the record is a Trans-Atlantic mash up, with veteran super producer Ollie Teeba (The Herbaliser) on board for production.

Salty Gator delivers the consistent electricity and creativity that fans have come to expect from a Swamp Thing record, however, with features from all-star turntablist DJiRATE, and Ollie Teeba at the helm of production, the record differentiates itself as an entirely new force.

Salty Gator also features guest collaborations from Aquakultre, Jesse Dangerously, Ghettosocks, More Or Les, Nilla, and Wordburglar.

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Osmosis

CD | 2021 | EU | Original (Akromegalie / HHV)

Doomzday / Gypcees / Suspects

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 300 copies.

Heads be ready: Godfather Don is back with a new album, fully produced by Paris-based Parental (of Kalhex fame). 16 tracks in total incl. all instrumentals plus a bonus beat by Godfather Don make this one another sureshot for your record collection of Hip Hop must-have's!

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Third Eye Entertainment Volume 2

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Dooley-O Presents The Meccanizm

Only Built For Food & Drinks

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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“Year 1994, a hardcore hip hop crew called the KGB decided to come together as a unit and form a group called the Meccanizm, outta New Haven,Ct. These dudes always was in competition with other Mcs and Beat makers and each other. What’s special about the crew is that they concentrated on Lyrics and Beats. The Mecc consist of Chief Rhythm, Gbo, Xtra, Doc Terror and Producer Dooley-O. This album represents the grimy era of hip hop. 1994”

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Pseudo Intellectuals

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Dope new album from Buffalo, NY crew Pseudo Intellectuals. Mad breaks and beats on a dare I say it, almost Prince Paul-esque tip. Dude’s hit me up with the demos and I was totally blown away. Loved the samples, the drums, the cuts, the vibe – the whole nine yards. It’s so Herring, it had to happen. Big up yourselves fellas – great work!!

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MC Class

See Level 1991-1993

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Now on CD!

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Rukus

Unorthodox Styles

Fly Fishing Volume 6 Mixtape

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Now on CD!

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Jazz Spastiks

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Now on CD!

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Jazz Spastiks

12 Bit Spit

Digipak CD | 2021 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Now on CD!

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Bush Babees

Gravity

Digipak CD | 2021 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 300 copies on CD.

The Bush Babees sophomore album finally gets a reissue treatment on limited 2LP+7", cassette, CD and digitally. "Gravity" features productions by the likes of The Ummah, Pos of De La Soul, Rahzel of The Roots, Shawn J. Period and others. Guest MC's include Mos Def, Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest, Rahzel and Muntcho Leo.

The trio consisting of Kaos, Y-Tee and Mr. Man grew up in the West Indies, so reggae had a strong influence on their music. Formed in 1992, the Brooklyn representatives dropped their debut "Ambushed" in 1994 followed by the sophomore album "Gravity" in 1996 with the help from a number of Native Tongue members.

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Bush Babees

Ambushed

Digipak CD | 2021 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 300 copies on CD.

The Bush Babees debut album finally gets a reissue treatment on limited 2LP+7", cassette, CD and digitally. "Ambushed" contains instant classics like "We Run Things" or "Remember We" and features productions by the likes of Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest, Salaam Remi, Jermaine Dupri and others.

The trio consisting of Kaos, Y-Tee and Mr. Man grew up in the West Indies, so reggae had a strong influence on their music. Formed in 1992, the Brooklyn representatives dropped their debut in 1994 followed by the sophomore album "Gravity" in 1996 with the help from a number of Native Tongue members including Q-Tip and The Ummah, Pos of De La Soul, Rahzel of The Roots as well as a young Mos Def.

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Mathematik

Ecology

CD | 2020 | US | Original (Empire / Griselda)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strictly limited edition of 300 copies.

Another dream comes true and we are humbly thankful to finally share Mathematik's full-length debut "Ecology" on 2LP, cassette and CD as well as digitally. Originally released in 1999, "Ecology" became an instant classic inside and outside the Canadian Hip Hop scene and is one of these magical albums that still don't loose their charisma after 20+ years!

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Benny The Butcher

Burden Of Proof

CD | 2021 | EU | Original (Office Home)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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There is no disputing that Benny The Butcher has arrived. With anticipation now at a fever pitch, Benny The Butcher puts a bow on his and Griselda’s genre-shifting year with his new album Burden Of Proof; an album that aligns the best rapper alive, with the hottest producer (Hit-Boy) of 2020. Mastered by Guru, Burden of Proof is The Butcher’s official level up. With Burden Of Proof, Benny took his time and holed up in LA with Hit-Boy to craft a masterpiece; and the one producer methodology, though a somewhat new concept for Benny, aids the albums musical variance, depth and diversity. It’s still gritty and vintage, but coupled with the melodic and anthemic production of Hit-Boy; Benny’s Pyrex vision raps have never sounded more festival ready.

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Roforofo Jazz

Fire Eater

CD | 2000 | EU | Reissue (Music On CD)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Paris based Roforofo Jazz is a 7-piece liveband fronted by Chicago born MC Days (aka RacecaR), with a certain taste for adventurous blends, mixing hip hop, afrobeat and jazz into their very own style. After more than 15 years slashing the afrobeat of Les Freres Smith with his guitar cuts, Martin Smith digged into the musical sediments and silts in a swamp of hip hop, funk groove, afro power, jazz freedom radicality, with a certain taste for adventurous blends. This wax solid 5 tracks Vinyl was recorded live in Montreuil (France) at Studios La Peche, in November 2019, just a few weeks after the band toured in Nigeria and played at the mythical New Afrika Shrine on the occasion of Felabration 2019, where they got invited to perform by the Fela Kuti family for a series of concerts in Lagos. The 5 titles include the single “Fire Eater”, a raw afro hip hop tune mixing rhythms in the tradition of polyrhythm afrofunk tunes, while also alternating in between jazzy mood and burning hip hop anthem. “Dump It” is a dark, mid tempo beat, borrowing the groove signature of ethiopian soul, and coated with hip hop sharp drops, while horns bring the jazzyness through their themes. “Helelyos” is a cover/extrapolation of Iranian singer Zia’s hit, to which Days vocals bring an heavy old school hip hop vibe. “2Kick1” is a relentless afrobeat oriented tune, though with a languorous spacy chorus that breaks with the traditional afrobeat routine. And “What We Think We Saw” ends the EP with an opening to more psychedelic visions, in which a Gil Scott-Heron spoken word style meets jazzy space echoes, flutes under massive reverbs in a global vibe that could remind old analog recordings of Mandrill, Cymande or LKJ.

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Cypress Hill

Live At The Fillmore

Producer Project Volume 2

Release: 2000 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Named after a street name in South Gate, California, Cypress Hill was the first Latino American hip-hop group reaching the multi-platinum status in the U.S. On this live album they rewrote some of their older tunes to hard-rock beats, with backup courtesy of SenDog's metal group SX-10, like 'A To The K', 'Lick A Shot', and 'I Ain't Goin' Out Like That'. There is also their stoner songs, like 'I Wanna Get High' and 'Stoned Is The Way Of The Walk'. It also has great versions of their anthem 'Insane In The Brain' as well as some good songs like 'Riot Starter', 'Can't Get The Best Of Me' and '(Rock) Superstar'. Recorded live at San Francisco's legendary Fillmore West with and produced by DJ Muggs.

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Russ Prez

Fool Proof The 90's Demos

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Following the first volume from earlier this year, Russ dug deeper into his archives and found DATs of these unreleased bangers. I know cats loved the KGB joints last time so here are 2 more unreleased jawns including the incredible original version of ‘Journey Through Hell’ from 1993 and ‘Boom Bang’ from 1996. Also included in this volume are 2 unreleased tracks from Madame Star which would’ve been on the Cold Chillin album had she not been dropped after 2 singles. Both Sick!! We also have for your listening pleasure 2 more joints from Coney Island MC Lac The Rippa and one unheard and unleaked track from Now Born Click’s Born-God. Peep Vol 1 Here in you missed it – Enjoy!!!

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Hardcore Reps

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Hardcore Reps were a three man crew from Far Rockaway, Queens made up of two brothers Damian and Majestic along with beat maker and producer Angelo “A.N.G.” Foukas. They never released a project on their own and just featured on Angelo’s 1996 instrumental album on the only two tracks with vocals. Angelo was introduced to the brothers way back in the early 90’s through a mutual friend.. He played them a few of his instrumentals and the boys were suitably impressed and they made a few demo tapes in 1994 that they passed around local heads. They never pursued a deal and just used the tapes to get some recognition among their peers. The demo tapes have been in a much demand and only a few have survived. We have five joints from those tapes, remastered from the original studio DATs and three tracks that have never surfaced before. The two joints from that 1996 inst album are on here but slightly different versions. Big up to my man Dougpark for the hook up – Dougpark provided the connect for the excellent Speakeasy demos we dropped a couple years back. And before anyone says it’s Full Proof not Fool Proof, no it isn’t. Enjoy!!

Tracks:

1 Big Timers 2 Fool Proof 3 Dead Em 4 Rip Code 5 Rip Code [Remix] 6 The Music 7 We Raw 8 Keep It Hot

All tracks produced by Angelo “A.N.G.” Foukas

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One Deep

Crime Stories EP

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The classic 2013 Herring release gets a limited CD drop!!!

Tracks:

1 Crime Stories 2 If We Blow Up 3 As The Beat Goes On (Remix Dub) 4 Crime Stories (Instrumental) 5 As The Beat Goes On 6 As The Beat Goes On (Instrumental) 7 If We Blow Up (Instrumental) 8 West 83rd (Instrumental) Tracks 1 & 4 produced by C12 & K.E. Cocco. Tracks 2,5,6 & 7 prod by K.E. Cocco & Marlon Minaya. Tracks 3 & 8 prod by K.E. Cocco. Vocals on tracks 5 & 9 by Tyrae Lewis.

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Tha Anthom & Mike B

Neva Sellin Out

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Stupid dope debut album from Last Jazz Club’s Mike B along with San Jose MC Tha Anthom. If you dug Mike’s last release on Herring [LJC’s – ‘Jazz Is..”] you will flip out for this one. Every joint is a killer and every joint is on a jazz tip. Double bass lines galore!! Amazing full colour artwork from Rockin Roger aka AzhqOne [who did the Interviews Vol 3 art]. An absolute sureshot!

Tracks:

1 Intro 2 Neva Sellin Out 3 Diggin This Right Here 4 Mic In My Hand 5 Likwits ft Mikey PG 6 Like Dat Interlude 7 If The Beats Fat 8 Check It 9 Murderous Status ft Iron Slaughter 10 Get Drunk 11 Timeless

All tracks produced by Mike (Last Jazz Club) B

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Starvin B

Melting Pot

Shazam X / Pos-Neg / Sistar Act / Sld

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The NEW Starvin B project gets a limited CD only release on the Herring.

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The Producer Project

A-Plus (Souls Of Mischief) & The Architect

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Wicked 8 track EP of super rare Shazam X productions from the 90s, now on CD too!!!

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Free Dope

Digipak CD | 2020 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The incredible new album by Souls Of Mischief/Hiero memThe incredible new album by Souls Of Mischief/Hiero member A-Plus, with ridiculous production from The Architect (Homeliss Derilex].

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Science Of Sound

Kaleidoscope Phonetics

CD | 2020 | EU | Original (Hip-Hop Enterprise)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strictly limited edition of 300 copies on CD.

Here it is, one of THE lost albums from the golden era of Hip Hop: Science Of Sound's "Kaleidoscope Phonetics" from the Tribe Called Quest-sphere. With productions and cameos by A Tribe Called Quest and Phife Dawg, Godfather Don, Grandmaster Melle Mel and more. This is true-school rap at its finest and should not be missed by any fan of the classic 90's vibe.

Here's what Ali Shaheed Muhammad is saying about it:

"Science Of Sound, a group established during the 90's "golden era" of Hip Hop. These guys are my family. We were very excited when they signed their record deal and greatly disappointed their label mishandled them. This is the lost album that was recorded in the time I was working on "Beats, Rhymes & Life". There was a lot of back in forth between Tribe's sessions and S.O.S.'s sessions. You can hear the levels they were on and it's as fresh as 20+ years later as it was when it was recorded. Any proponent of golden era Hip Hop will appreciate this find of a lost album." - Ali Shaheed Muhammad, September 3rd, 2020

Available on limited 2LP vinyl, CD and cassette as well as digitally!

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A.Z. (Mobystyle)

Street Wise (1991)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2020 | EU | Original (Hip Hop Enterprise)

Pat Leach

Redd Eye Method

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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HHE is back with a real treasure! This time it's the previously unreleased debut album from Baltimore rapper Pat Leach entirely recorded in 1997-1998! Pat Leach started rapping back in elementary school and his love for the music was shaped by his older brother who at that time was also a rapper.

During the 90's Pat became involved in the street hustle and it began having an impact on his music. Hip-Hop was everywhere back then and crews like the B-Boyz, Annexx Click and Ghetto Connect were all busy creating their own movement. In 1997 Pat began recording his debut album with Jay Funk and dropped his debut single Is U Wit' It? / Blue Prints on vinyl and cassette.

The A-Side was produced by Jay Funk and the B-Side by Annexx Click’s own DJ Concrete. “The lyrics from that time tell the tale of money, mischief and murder but tracks like Betta Way give a feel of what life was really like during those times.” The album has a definite hardcore edge with its hard hitting beats, and aggressive flow. “The aggressive nature comes from my life in Edmondson Village in West Baltimore.”

All tracks were produced by Jay Funk except for "Blue Prints" which was done by DJ Concrete.

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Burgundy Blood

The Fall Of Man

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The new album from Burgundy Blood including bonus joints and interludes! Herring and Burgundy Blood go back like prehistoric cave paintings and garden loungers, but this is the now people and what we have for you is the album of our times. It’s the shiznizzle, the goose that laid the golden egg, the spatchcock chicken, the wind beneath Everyone’s wings AND the cure for our current predicament. Not the Robert Smith, goth-pop Cure, stoopid, but the medicine we all Need to make us feel human again. These are unprecedented times my friends, but ‘The Fall of Man’ will guide you towards the light, then deviate past the light, back into the darkness, then perform an immaculate 3 point turn, eye up the target and foot down, as we proceed, and continue, to rock the mic….

On the really really reel, myself and the man like Matthew have been working together since the early 90’s. I used to spin for Nanosphere Complex, which comprised of Ash-Trai & Z-9, in the mid 90’s; I used to spin and jointly manage their group The Idiots in the late 90’s; the first release on Herring featured Rod Hotley/ly on the cult classic ‘Out To Lunch’ in 2001 and Herring released Burgundy Blood’s debut album ‘Suede Comet’ in 2014 and their debut EP ‘Cordial Stance’ in 2013. So without any cynicism or hi jinx of any kind, I can honestly say, this rare musibiz collaboration which has lasted a few years shy of 30 years, has been the most fulfilling I’ve had in the game [wipes tear from eye, then wipes ass, as writing this on the bog]. Ladies and germs, I give you, the very lovely, the extremely fluffy, the Benedict Cumbabubbly, Burgundy Blood and their brand new planet-saving album ‘The Fall Of Man’.

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Burgundy Blood

Suede Comet

Phatheadz Pka Real II Reel

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The crazy dope 2014 album by Burgundy Blood gets a CD release for the first time. Includes features from Meyhem Lauren, Kool Keith, Sadax X King Caesar. Straight up masterpiece this one!!!!

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Flip Off The Vibes EP

CD | 1992 | EU | Reissue (Smoke On)

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Rap duo Real II Reel aka Phatheadz was formed in 1990 by Ed Gledhill aka Ease and Nick D’Amato aka Nick Nice. The boys grew up in Pennsauken NJ just outside of Philly and met while in high school. They started rapping in their late teens and pressed their first 12 “ in 1990 [2 Def – Soul On A Roll] which featured none other than DJ Royal Rocker from Krown Rulers out of Camden supplying the cuts. Ed was lucky enough [his words] to gain an internship at a studio to learn engineering and that afforded him the time to concentrate on his own production work. Most of the songs back then were recorded onto Adat. Ed used a Yamaha S-760 for sampling and Roland equipment for beats, sounds and interface for a program called Master Tracks.

They changed the name to Phatheadz shortly after the 12″ dropped because, as they felt, times were changing and the play on numbers in groups titles was getting old [and also maybe because there was a house act called Real II Real?]. They were close with a deal at Ruff House records outta Philly around 1993-1994 but unfortunately it fell through. As with many artists of a certain age, they felt they were getting older and had lives and families and responsibilities and they lost the drive to do it anymore but we are pleased to say they remained friends to this day.

Props to the fellas for letting us do this project and supplying four previously unheard and unreleased heaters. Peep the snippets yo – this is Classic, slept on 93 ishMonster grail with 4 extra joints off the OG DATs, on CD for the first time. 1 Flip Off The Vibes 2 Puttin’ Headz to Bed 3 Let The Words Do The Talkin’ 4 What Goes Up Must Come Down 5 I Get The Papers 6 Who’s This

All tracks written and produced by Phatheadz pka Real II Reel.

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U.G.K Underground Kingz

Banned

Release: 1992 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Smoke On Records & Bigtyme Recordz come together to "Banned" by the legendary Group U.G.K. The Underground Kingz of the South.

Rest in Peace Pimp C.

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Russ Prez

The Producer Project

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Representing Protect Ya Neck Ent from the early days, we have a Russ Prez producer project on Herring. Russ worked with a bunch of Wu-Affiliate artists including Deadly Venoms, Killarmy and the super-dope KGB. He also produced the much in-demand Lac Rippa aka Lac Tha Rippa – Let’s Get It On 12″ on Mentally Disturbed East West. Russ dug out the 2 tracks from that grail plus 2 unreleased Lac joints, 2 unreleased joints from KGB and a heater from The Massive entitled A L L A H. Indie heads peep it, this is a bangin 7 track EP of 90’s flaaaayyyyva….

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DJ M-1

Habit Of A Lifetime

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 1999 | EU | Reissue (Music On CD)

EPMD

Out Of Business

CD | 1996 | EU | Reissue (Music On CD)

Release: 1999 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The ‘Out Of Business’ album brought the classic EPMD feel of soul and funk mixed with the
boom-bap hip-hop by utilizing classic samples. Starting with the “Intro” that sampled one of
the songs “Going The Distance” from the legendary movie ‘Rocky’. Another highlight of this
album is “Rap Is still Out Of Control”, the revised version of a song from 1990 called “Rap Is
Outta Control”. This song features Busta Rhymes on the hook and he’s bringing his energy to
the track with the Busta style adlibs all through the song. EPMD’s impact on the culture was
and still is heavy. They are the most sampled in Hip Hop history. The album ‘Out Of Business’
showed that the Dynamic Duo EPMD still could hang.

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A Tribe Called Quest

Beats, Rhymes & Life