PRESALE - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - The Breaks: Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five Definitive Collection (BMG )

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Estimated Shipping Date: 30th October 2026

Limited Edition Zoetrope Vinyl. Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five were a pioneering hip hop group formed in the South Bronx, New York City. Known for innovative DJ techniques and socially conscious lyrics. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. This compilation album features some of the most influential hip-hop single of all time in “The Message”, together with “Scorpio” - one of the greatest electro recordings ever produced. A gritty, plain-spoken and vividly cinematic portrait of black street life in New York circa ‘82 and a fascinating time capsule of rap's early attempts with the album format - this album earned respect on its own terms.

TRACKLIST:
SIDE A
A1. The Message (Greg Wilson and Che Dub Mix) A2. White Lines (Don't Do It) A3. Scorpio (4.53 mins Version) A4. New York New York (7"" edit)
SIDE B
B1. The Message (extended version) B2. It's Nasty (Genius of Love) B3. Freedom B4. The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel - (extended version)

PRESALE - Erykah Badu & The Alchemist - Before the World Blows (CONTROL FREAQ RECORDS/YOUNG)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 11th December 2026

In the eleven years since her last project, Erykah Badu has gathered not conclusions but a series of existential insights. Before the World Blows: The Abi and Alan Experiment exists within the tension between introspection and growth. Abi is Badu. Alan is The Alchemist. Recorded over 18 months in Dallas and Los Angeles, the album is the inevitable collision of two iconoclasts—hypnotic, funny, blunt, deeply personal, and impossible to categorize neatly.

Meditative and fluid, Before the World Blows finds Badu contemplating which parts of ourselves and our stories are worth protecting before the world breaks and fragments. Love, innocence, dreams, memories, womanhood. The album unfolds in four movements, charting the progression of self through the prisms of love, art, and identity, inviting us to sit with difficult feelings. Passion blurs with desire, hope with grief, each song revealing another illuminating facet of the inner Baduverse.

The Abi and Alan Experiment began more than three years ago after Badu told her longtime creative partner Cold Cris that she had always wanted to rap over Mobb Deep’s “The Realest,” a gritty, pounding Alchemist production. “I also program as well, but not like Al,” she says. “His collection of music is impeccable. His taste is brilliant. His choices are kindred to what I love. He’s very soulful.” Their conversations grew into a full-fledged collaborative project. The duo’s first studio session together in Los Angeles yielded the crackling ballad “Next to You,” which uses the same sped-up ’70s soul sample as “The Realest,” establishing the album’s creative language: Alchemist’s sample-based architecture meeting Badu’s gift for rhythmic, jazz-informed experimentation. Rather than typecasting Badu, his dream collaborator, with beats that matched her existing catalog the music was guided by Badu’s instincts & skill, and the Alchemist let the music evolve on its own terms.

Alchemist sent Badu a collection of instrumental beats, which she deconstructed and sculpted into tracks that felt uniquely hers, looping his warm, punchy samples with instruments from soft kalimba notes to immersive chords and drums. The result moves fluidly between soul, blues, funk, rock, jazz, and underground hip-hop, yet belongs entirely to none of them. From 2024 to 2025, Abi and Alan road-tested the entire album live, performing in intimate, phone-free settings with Badu’s digital collective, The Cannabinoids, and Alchemist on the MPC, fine-tuning the tracks along the way.

Badu has always seen art as an inevitable, infinite extension of the self. At any point in space and time, that means evolution is inevitable, too. Before the world blows, it’s worth it to keep exploring. To have one more kiss. One more hit of that blunt. Before the world blows, it’s worth it to get to know thyself.

TRACKLIST:
1. Echos 2. I Just Play A Part 3. Crossfade (feat. DJ Creole Princess, Westside Gunn, Joi) 4. Witch Doctor 5. Valentine (feat. DRAM) 6. Next 2 U 7. Love Me Not 8. Breezy 9. Abracadabra 10. To The Moon (Plan C) (feat. Steve Lacy) 11. They Ain’t You (feat. Thundercat) 12. What The People Say (Apostle 1) 13. Hot BiBi (Apostle 2) 14. No I.D. (feat. Westside Gunn) 15. I Know That Man (feat. Earl Sweatshirt) 16. Black Box (feat. Kamasi Washington)

PRESALE - Various Artists - BCR10 - Ten Years of Big Crown Records (Big Crown)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 30th October 2026

2026 marks the tenth anniversary of Big Crown Records. A lot can happen in 10 years, and a lot did. From very humble origins, Big Crown has become one of the most respected independent imprints in the world with an incredibly talented international roster and an incomparable catalog of timeless music. Leon Michels & Danny Akalepse opened the doors at Big Crown in 2016 with a simple ethos: put out good music they believe in regardless of genre.

BCR10 - Ten Years of Big Crown is somewhere between a retrospective and a state of affairs, tried-and-true gems from the back catalog mixed with rock-solid tunes from the newest records. A double LP with choice tracks by Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, Lady Wray, Brainstory, Derya Y?ld?r?m & Grup simsek, El Michels Affair, Thee Lakesiders, Dave Guy, Les Imprimés, Homer, Thee Marloes, Lee Fields & The Expressions, Bobby Oroza, Marco Benevento, The Shacks, Paul & The Tall Trees, Thee Heart Tones, Surprise Chef, 79.5, Liam Bailey, and Holy Hive. A deeper dive into the Big Crown story is told perfectly in the liner notes by the one and only, journalist & DJ, Jeff Mao.

TRACKLIST:
Side A:
Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band - PIMP | Lady Wray - Piece Of Me | Brainstory - Mnemophobia | Derya Y?ld?r?m & Grup im ek - Cool Hand | El Michels Affair feat. The Shacks & Lee Fields - Tearz | Thee Lakesiders - Parachute
Side B:
Dave Guy - Footwork | Les Imprimés - Love & Flowers | Homer feat. Hether - Now That It’s Over | Thee Marloes - Not Today | Lee Fields & The Expressions - Never Be Another You | Bobby Oroza - This Love
Side C:
Marco Benevento - Houdini | The Shacks - This Strange Effect | Paul & The Tall Trees - Then We’ll Wave (So Long) | Thee Heart Tones - Forever & Ever | Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band - Xxplosive | El Michels Affair feat. Piya Malik - Murkit Gem | Surprise Chef - Spiky Boi
Side D:
El Michels Affair feat Florence Adooni - Say Goodbye | Lady Wray - Guilty | 79.5 - Terrorize My Heart (Disco Dub) | El Michels Affair & Black Thought - Grateful | Liam Bailey - Cold & Clear | Holy Hive feat. Mary Lattimore - Oh I Miss Her So

PRESALE - Organized Konfusion - Organized Konfusion (Nature Sounds)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 23rd October 2026

Among the most influential hip-hop artists to emerge in the rapid creative expansion of the early 1990s, Queens duo Organized Konfusion helped reshape rap's aesthetic horizons with the 1991 release of a groundbreaking self-titled album. A dizzying display of lyrical dexterity and forward-thinking production, Organized Konfusion helped lay the foundation for what would become underground hip-hop, with intricate wordplay and cerebral rhyme structures. Both Pharoahe Monch and Prince Po shine throughout the album, revealing the immense talent that would later establish Monch as one of hip-hop's most revered voices and spark Po's collaborations with producers like Danger Mouse, Madlib, Large Professor, Oh No, and more. From playful nostalgia to sharp social commentary to surreal linguistic explorations, the duo navigates chaotic drum breaks with dense rhyme patterns, vivid imagery, and ever-shifting narratives. After decades of limited availability and unofficial bootlegs, this is the first official vinyl reissue of Organized Konfusion since its1991 release. Featuring three rare bonus tracks, this 35th anniversary edition is available on 2LP and CD, giving a long overdue spotlight to one of hip-hop's most important albums.

“Organized is taking hip-hop to new levels. Those who like to hear progressive and innovative styles need to get with it.” - The Source (1991) “Holds a substantial place in the hearts of the hip-hop faithful. An album that was powerful, complete, and innovative beyond imagination, it still remains a true diamond in the field of hip-hop classics.” - XXL

TRACKLIST:
1. Fudge Funk 2. Fudge Pudge (feat. O.C.) 3. Walk Into The Sun 4. Releasing Hypnotical Gases 5. Audience Pleasers 6. Jiminez Criqueta 7. Prisoners Of War 8. The Rough Side Of Town 9. Organized Konfusion 10. P.S. 48 11. Roosevelt Franklin 12. Who Stole My Last Piece Of Chicken? (Remix) 13. Open Your Eyes 14. Intro 15. Who Stole My Last Piece of Chicken? 16. O.K. Mood Swing (Bonus) 17. Walk Into The Sun (Remix) (Bonus) 18. Fudge Pudge (Remix) (Bonus)

PRESALE - Marlena Shaw - The Spice Of Life (Thousand Club)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 23rd October 2026

Marlena Shaw's The Spice of Life is a landmark 1969 soul-jazz album that showcases her powerful, expressive vocals across a rich blend of soul, jazz, blues and socially conscious songwriting. Featuring the timeless classics "California Soul" and "Woman of the Ghetto," it remains her signature release.

More than five decades after its release, The Spice of Life continues to resonate for its warmth, sophistication and cultural significance. Blending soul, jazz and socially conscious songwriting, Marlena Shaw's commanding performances have cemented the album as an enduring classic of the Cadet/Verve Records Group catalogue.

TRACKLIST:
Side A:
Woman of the Ghetto | Stormy Monday | Where Can I Go? | I'm Satisfied | I Wish I Knew (How It Would Feel to Be Free)

Side B:
Liberation Conversation | California Soul | Go Away Little Boy | Looking Through the Eyes of Love | Anyone Can Move a Mountain

PRESALE - BRAINSTORY - SHOEBOX DAYS (BIG CROWN)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 13th November 2026

California’s beloved Brainstory returns with a new EP celebrating the end of an era. Shoebox Days is an homage to the time spent and the recordings made at their now defunct Long Beach studio, aptly named Shoebox. As the name suggests, the space was tiny and stuffed with gear. While charming, it was riddled with constraints. But, as has been proven time and time again, great art often comes from difficult circumstances, and this new 7 song EP is further proof.

The first track, “The Watchers,” opens with an earworm horn melody that immediately pulls you in. The crunchy drums and G Funk bass tones put a bop on it, lush orchestration weaves in and out and sets a mellow vibe. “Blend,” one of only two vocal tracks on the EP, is a California sunshine soaked love song walking the lines of psych rock ballad and B side soul. ”Twin Kitchen” leans you right back into your seat, with Eric Hagstrom’s in-the-pocket drumming carrying the tune. “Home Alone” is singer Kevin Martin’s ever so relatable tribute to time by himself, time by today’s standards as “disconnected,” but in reality, much more connected… The fellas let some of the jazz background take front stage on “Lone Traveler,” starting out with an air tight groove, and letting loose over it as the track progresses. “Gravity Hill” named after the famed California oddity begins the ending of the EP as Brainstory takes it deep and brings us with them. “Necessary Loss” serves as the closer to this gorgeous journey.

TRACKLIST:
1. The Watchers 2. Blend 3. Twin Kitchen 4. Home Alone 5. Lone Traveler 6. Gravity Hill 7. Necessary Loss

JUST IN - MF Doom - Supervillain, Metalface Collectable Figure

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. Super7 x MF DOOM's NYC SuperVillain ReAction Figure
. Figure is 3.75" scale and features five points of articulation
. Includes microphone accessory and collectible trading card
. Blister card-back packaging with original Super7 artwork
. A must-have for any MF DOOM or hip-hop collector

Make some noise—in ALL CAPS. MF DOOM, the legendary hip-hop Supervillain, is about to join your music collection as a Metalface ReAction Figure. Inspired by the British-American rapper, producer, and songwriter, this 3.75” collectable features MF DOOM’s signature metal face mask, which shines with a metallic paint finish, and a collectable trading card. With five points of articulation at the neck, hips, and shoulders, this collectable can take centre stage, posed with a microphone accessory to bring favourite music moments to life. The blister card-back packaging also features original Super7 artwork that pays tribute to MF DOOM’s favorite NYC team. A “stats” section that lists all his albums, release years, and biographical information gives this collectable a total package feel. Throw your hands in the air and welcome this MF DOOM Supervillain Metalface ReAction Figure to the stage now.

PRESALE - Mac Miller - The Divine Feminine (Warner)

10th Anniversary Standard Vinyl (Apple + Fruit Punch + Black Ice Edition) £55.99 Add to basket

Estimated Shipping Date: 2nd October 2026

Initially released in 2016, The Divine Feminine marked one of the most stark turning points in a career punctuated by creative reinvention. After doubling down on his rap prowess on 2015's GO:OD AM, Mac Miller stunned fans with an audacious pivot to create a concept album that explored his views on the power of love and the sacred energy of women. Hailed by Pitchfork as being "easily his most intoxicating release yet," the embrace of his singing voice and genre-agnostic approach of the songwriting foreshadowed the evolution that would further materialize on his 2018 album Swimming. The 10th anniversary edition of The Divine Feminine features three previously-unreleased songs from the album's recording sessions and will be available on 3LP with printed inner sleeves in a single-pocket jacket upon its release on October 2nd.

PRESALE - Surprise Chef - Frogs In A Pond CONCORD)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 23rd October 2026

Surprise Chef’s album Frogs In A Pond is an examination into, and an expression of, a shared human experience. Based in Australia, the quintet found inspiration from European film composers working in the late 60s and early 70s. The music expresses musical themes with a cinematic landscape of moods and feelings that evoke emotion without the listener having watched the film for which the music was composed, pushing boundaries that dictate a unique perspective to their music.

TRACKLIST:

1. Inside Voice 2. Outside Voice 3. Frog Technique 4. Knuckle Sandwich 5. I Love What You’ve Done With The Place 6. Get Well Soon 7. Rupture and Repair 8. The Reno 9. Tadpoles 10. Leg Day 11. Where The Crows Fly Backwards 12. Omnipresence 13. Frogs In A Pond

PRESALE - Essa & J-Felix - Essa & J-Felix Present: The Fifth Foundation (OVN Records)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 25th September 2026

Bonding over a shared love of soul, jazz, funk and hip-hop, rapper Essa and producer / multi-instrumentalist J-Felix assembled a dream-team of top notch vocalists and players for this collective effort.

The result? Driving beats, poignant bars, soulful hooks and stirring brass.

The collective includes vocalists Avijè, Vanya Lyma, Marshall Mandiangu and Jerry Clavier, with Jack Kendon on horns and a guest appearance from your favourite drummer’s favourite drummer, Richard Spaven.

With his customary wit and masterful flow, Essa speaks on finding truth, confronting ego, eloping to the tropics and breaking generational curses. The esteemed lyricist was a key figure in UK Hip-Hop’s heralded “golden era”, alongside contemporaries and collaborators Jehst, Klashnekoff and TY, performing and recording with such luminaries as De La Soul, Wu-Tang Clan, Guru, Slum Village and Pharoahe Monch, winning praise from Nas and Mark Ronson.

J-Felix’s rich production takes in neo-soul, UK Jazz, boogie and hip-hop. His signature “J-Funk” style evokes classic samples but with all-original playing from the versatile multi- instrumentalist, who has worked with Swindle, Kojey Radical, Mahalia and Alice Russell.

The Fifth Foundation’s explosive live experience ranges from a versatile MC/DJ set-up to a full live band, with horns and multiple vocalists, mixing originals from this bold debut with inspiration from timeless soul, jazz, funk and rap classics.

TRACKLIST:

1. L.A. (feat. DJ Revolution) 2. D OGs (feat. Volume 10) 3. Welcome (feat. G-Kidd and Cashus King) 4. Westsider (feat. ICECOLDBISHOP and Cashus King) 5. Crip Blood (feat. Cashus King and Thurz) 6. Clippers (feat. Trizz, MED, and Like) 7. Sunshine (feat. Iman Omari and Propaganda) 8. LA 9. Born & Raised (feat. Cashus King) 10. Jesus

PRESALE - Blu & Sndtrak - LA (Nature Sounds)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 23rd October 2026

“The concept of this album is to pay homage to where I grew up, reintroducing the sounds of my upbringing in a unique way. It’s an idea I had for a while that fell into the right hands with Sndtrak, he is so talented and blessed me with absolute heat! Shout out to all the hometown heroes who hopped on the project and made it a truly special piece." - Blu

While West Coast hip-hop is often reduced to a narrowset of sounds and styles, the reality of California rap has always been far more expansive. Nowhere is that more evident than in Los Angeles, where the iconic G-Funk legacy exists alongside a thriving independent scene pushing hip-hop in new directions. Few artists embody this intersection as naturally as Blu. Long inspired by the signature sounds of his hometown while rooted in the lyricism and soul of L.A.'s underground, the acclaimed emcee effortlessly bridges these worlds. His new project LA is a sharp distillation of that artistic identity, paying homage to classic West Coast sonics while painting a layered portrait of life in the City of Angels. To bring that vision to life, Blu linked with Oakland producer Sndtrak, a member of 9th Wonder's Soul Council production collective known for his work with Larry June, Rapsody, and Smif-N-Wessun.

Reimagining vintage West Coast grooves through a fresh lens, Sndtrak provides the ideal backdrop for Blu's sharp writing and grounded storytelling. Featuring Volume 10, Thurz, MED, Iman Omari, Trizz, ICECOLDBISHOP, and more, LA highlights the creative evolution in one of hip-hop's most vital cities.

TRACKLIST:

1. L.A. (feat. DJ Revolution) 2. D OGs (feat. Volume 10) 3. Welcome (feat. G-Kidd and Cashus King) 4. Westsider (feat. ICECOLDBISHOP and Cashus King) 5. Crip Blood (feat. Cashus King and Thurz) 6. Clippers (feat. Trizz, MED, and Like) 7. Sunshine (feat. Iman Omari and Propaganda) 8. LA 9. Born & Raised (feat. Cashus King) 10. Jesus

PRESALE - Jpegmafia - I Lay Down My Life For You (Many Hats)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 18th September 2026

JPEGMAFIA, a trailblazing force in experimental hip hop, releases his latest solo project, I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU. This album, his first since 2021, is a complex and innovative work that showcases his meticulous production skills. Featuring collaborations with Denzel Curry, Vince Staples, and Buzzy Lee, the album explores themes like capitalism, conscription, and propaganda through some of JPEGMAFIA’s most anarchic raps to date. The release is accompanied by an extensive global tour, reinforcing his status as one of the genre’s most incendiary talents. Since his last solo release, JPEGMAFIA has continued to push boundaries in the music industry, most notably with his 2023 collaboration with Danny Brown on Scaring the Hoes, which garnered critical acclaim and chart success. With I Lay Down My Life for You, JPEGMAFIA cements his reputation as a visionary artist, delivering a powerful commentary on the world through his unique lens. The album’s release is set to make a significant impact, both in stores and on stages worldwide.

TRACKLIST:

01. i scream this in the mirror before i interact with anyone 02. SIN MIEDO 03. I'll Be Right There 04. it’s dark and hell is hot 05. New Black History (feat. Vince Staples) 06. don’t rely on other men (album) 07. vulgar display of power 08. Exmilitary 09. JIHAD JOE 10. JPEGULTRA! (feat. Denzel Curry)

PRESALE - Malcolm Catto Presents: Quartermass Studios (Strut Records)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 18th September 2026

Strut proudly presents an expansive deep dive into the world of Quatermass Sound Lab, the prolific under-the-radar East London studio founded and run by producer, engineer and The Heliocentrics co-founder Malcolm Catto.

Over the last two decades, Catto has quietly established himself as a sought-after sonic architect in contemporary music. Revered for his analogue-first approach, he has built Quatermass Sound Lab around vintage recording equipment, valve preamps and live performance, creating recordings that feel warm and timeless. Equally inspired by punk, hip-hop, psychedelic rock, jazz, funk and electronic music, Catto has developed a production style that rejects genre boundaries in favour of instinct and atmosphere.

Describing himself as "50% musician and 50% listener," Catto approaches each session as a collaborator rather than a conventional producer. That philosophy has made Quatermass Sound Lab a creative home for an extraordinary range of musicians, from established innovators to emerging voices. His remarkable discography spans collaborations with Yussef Dayes, DJ Shadow, Madlib, Quantic, Mulatu Astatke, Orlando Julius, Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids and countless others, each project using analogue wizardry to shape bold, contemporary recordings with a character all of their own.

This collection opens the Quatermass archive for the first time, gathering previously unreleased recordings, alternate versions and mixes that chart Catto's evolution as producer, drummer and sonic instigator. Tracks include the abrasive, post-punk electronics of Snapped Ankles' ‘Shopping Parade’, French rap experimentation on Wet Enough’s ‘San Pé’ and the richly textured psychedelia of Vanishing Twin's ‘Backstroke’. Catto’s work with jazz and global sounds features with Divine Earth’s visceral ‘Free Soul’ and extended pieces by Venezuelan futurists Insólito Universo and Lausanne Afrobeat collective Professor Wouassa while undiscovered artists include the brilliant UK band Toyface with their epic ‘Potter’s Wheel’.

More than a producer retrospective, Quatermass Sound Lab is a portrait of an artist whose fingerprints can be found across some of the most adventurous records of the last twenty years, presented on standard edition Black Vinyl LP or CD. TRACKLIST:

CD:
1. Snapped Ankles - Shopping Parade (Malcolm Catto Mix) 2. Cyril Cyril - Les Gens (Malcolm Catto Mix) 3. Little Barrie & Malcolm Catto - Rest In Blue (Early Version) 4. Divine Earth - Free Soul (Malcolm Catto Mix) 5. Hannah Williams & The Affirmations - Late Nights & Heartbreak 6. Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids - Beginning Roots 7. Insólito Universo - Tonada Del Guante (Malcolm Catto Mix) 8. Professor Wouassa - Bande De Kokos (Malcolm Catto Mix) 9. J.J. Whitefield - Chilli Chicken (Malcolm Catto Mix) 10. Vanishing Twin - Backstroke (Malcolm Catto Edit) 11. Wet Enough - San Pé (Malcolm Catto Mix) 12. D.O.K. - Valediction 13. Chris Ward - Spinning Out 14. Toyface - Potter ’s Wheel

VINYL:
A Side:
A1. Snapped Ankles - Shopping Parade (Malcolm Catto Mix) A2. Cyril Cyril - Les Gens (Malcolm Catto Mix) A3. Little Barrie & Malcolm Catto - Rest In Blue (Early Version) A4. Toyface - Potter’s Wheel
B Side:
B1. Hannah Williams & The Affirmations - Late Nights & Heartbreak B2. Wet Enough - San Pé (Malcolm Catto Mix) B3. Divine Earth - Free Soul (Malcolm Catto Mix) B4. D.O.K. - Valediction B5. Vanishing Twin - Backstroke (Malcolm Catto Edit)

PRESALE - Pan Amsterdam - Panarama (Def Pressé)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 16th October 2026

Written as a response to contemporary life and the endless cycle of information, conflict and distraction that defines modern culture, ‘Panarama’ unfolds as a stream of consciousness journey through hyper-normalised realities. Across sixteen tracks, Thomas navigates social commentary, personal reflection, absurdist humour, and cultural critique, delivering his observations with the same spontaneity and freedom that have become central to the Pan Amsterdam project. Lead single ‘Szechuan Beef’, produced by acclaimed collaborator 1FS, serves as one of the album’s defining statements. Built around Thomas’ signature free-flowing delivery, the track explores the overwhelming nature of contemporary life, where domestic conflict, social division, entertainment scandals and political discourse become flattened into a constant stream of content.
In Thomas’ own words: “My stream of consciousness style comes quite naturally to me due to the conditioning of scroll down culture where everything, no matter how minor or extreme, is hyper normalised.” Elsewhere, the track ‘Vanilla Ice’ was written in response to widely publicised ICE killings and the speed at which tragedy is absorbed and forgotten within online culture. Thomas channels the anxiety and emotional disorientation of endlessly consuming information, allowing his thoughts to unfold in real time as social commentary collides with everyday digital noise. The result is both deeply personal and sharply observational, reflecting the fragmented reality of modern life. Other album highlights include the cinematic, Interpol-esque opener - ‘Old Friend’ complete with shimmering guitar lines and an far-reaching introspective, no-filter vocal as Thomas teams up with Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and Brad Truax (Interpol) across multiple tracks, often the production traverses left-field indie territory, but always maintaining Pan Amsterdam’s unique musical identity throughout. For the hip hop purists and beats lovers there are plenty of riches to discover from the clever nostalgic sample flips of ‘Cutlery’, the sleepy lofi of ‘Shuriken’ and the wonky LA beat scene / early Flying Lotus era beats of ‘Drunken Noodles’ - all boasting quick witted lyricism. ‘Deep Fried Shiney Things’ explores early electro and industrial sonics while album finisher is an upbeat new wave / indie band cut which sees Thomas take a break from rapping, but of course never letting up on the sharp observations nonetheless.

Tracklist:
SIDE A 1. Old Friend (Feat. Nick Zinner, Brad Truax, and Leron Thomas) 2. Cutlery (Feat. Spice Programmers) 3. Hot Potato (Feat. Spice Programmers) 4. Vanilla Ice (Feat. 1FS) 5. Szechuan Beef (Feat. 1FS) 6. Pan Out (Feat. 1FS) 7. Itchy Cashews (Feat. AnOtter) 8. Impossible Meat (Feat. Mr.Shn)
SIDE B 1. Shuriken (Feat. AnOtter) 2. Unseasoned (Feat. AnOtter) 3. Drunken Noodles (Feat. Mr.Shn) 4. Plantain De Negro (Feat. Spice Programmers) 5. Blushing (Feat. Leron Thomas) 6. Stingray (Feat. Leron Thomas) 7. Deep Fried Shiney Things (Feat. Leron Thomas) 8. This Coverband Rules (Feat. Nick Zinner, Brad Truax, and Leron Thomas)

PRESALE - Ghostface Killah - Ironman (Sony)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 18th September 2026

Ironman is the explosive debut solo album from Ghostface Killah, released at the height of the Wu-Tang Clan’s creative peak. Featuring heavy soul-sample production from RZA, razor-sharp lyricism, and appearances from Raekwon and Cappadonna, the album blends gritty street narratives with Ghostface’s unmistakable emotional intensity. Home to classics like “Daytona 500”, “All That I Got Is You”, “Winter Warz”, and “Iron Maiden”, this is widely regarded as one of the strongest Wu-Tang solo releases. This Music On Vinyl pressing delivers excellent depth, punch and warmth across two heavyweight LPs.

Tracklist:
SIDE A 1. Iron Maiden 2. Wildflower 3. The Faster Blade (feat. Raekwon) 4. 260 (feat. Raekwon)
SIDE B 1. Assassination Day (feat. Raekwon, RZA & Inspectah Deck) 2. Poisonous Darts 3. Winter Warz 4. Box In Hand (feat. Method Man & Street)
SIDE C 1. Fish (feat. Raekwon & Cappadonna) 2. Camay (feat. Raekwon & Cappadonna) 3. Daytona 500 (feat. Raekwon & Cappadonna) 4. Motherless Child (feat. Raekwon)
SIDE D 1. Black Jesus (feat. Raekwon & U-God) 2. After The Smoke Is Clear 3. All That I Got Is You (feat. Mary J. Blige) 4. The Soul Controlle

PRESALE - Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx (Sony)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 18th September 2026

The cultural phenomenon that is the Wu-Tang cannot accurately be described without referencing one of the pillars in the Clan's discography; Chef Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx remains firmly planted as one of the defining triumphs in their artistic legacy. The oft referred "Purple Tape", has been cited and debated by many as the greatest Wu-Tang solo project to date and a remains a bullet point in any discussion involving the greatest "Cocaine Rap" or "Street Hop" albums of all time. Raekwon's narrative, plays out like a movie script from the violent, drug fueled, underbelly of New York City's criminal landscape, intricately woven over instrumentals from the legendary mastermind behind the Wu-Tang Clan, The RZA. Even the album's main feature "Tony Starks aka Ghostface Killer", referred to as such rather described as a "guest star" appearing on 12 of the albums 18 tracks.

Tracklist:
1. Striving For Perfection 2. Knuckleheadz Featuring – Golden Arms 3. Knowledge God 4. Criminology 5. Incarcerated Scarfaces 6. Rainy Dayz 7. Guillotine (Swordz) Featuring – Rollie Fingers, The Genius 8. Can It All Be So Simple (Remix) 9. Shark Niggas (Biters) 10. Ice Water Featuring – Cappachino 11. Glaciers Of Ice 12. Verbal Intercourse Featuring – Nas 13. Wisdom Body 14. Spot Rusherz 15. Ice Cream Featuring – Cappachino, Johnny Blaze 16. Wu-Gambinos 17. Heaven & Hell 18. North Star (Jewels)

PRESALE - Xzibit - 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz (Sony)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 18th September 2026

Xzibit shifted to a much more aggressive mode on 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz. Throughout the album he seems locked in and ready to command respect. Which isn’t to say that the album is devoid of the humor that was frequently associated with Likwit Crew releases, but this time around the Big Bad Insane Black John McLain is completely focused. Intent on establishing that he’s “more than an image and a press-kit,” he serves as a survival guide throughout the album, steering the listeners through the streets and corners of his adopted home.

Tracklist:
1. Intro (The Last Night) 2. Chamber Music 3. 3 Card Molly 4. What You See Is What You Get 5. Handle Your Business 6. Nobody Sound Like Me 7. Pu**y Pop 8. Chronic Keeping 101 (Interlude) 9. Shroomz 10. Focus 11. Jason (48 Months Interlude) 12. Deeper 13. Los Angeles Times 14. Inside Job 15. Let It Rain 16. Recycled Assassins 17. Outro

PRESALE - Héctor Lavoe - ¡Que Sentimiento! (CONCORD)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 2nd October 2026

Que Sentimiento! is Héctor Lavoe’s sixth solo album, released in 1981 on Fania Records and his only self-produced recording. This 45th anniversary reissue features eight timeless salsa tracks, with standout cuts “El Son,” “No Hay Quien Te Aguante,” penned by Lavoe and Ramon Rodríguez, and “Soy Vagabundo” written by Cuban composer Enildo “Chino” Padrón. This remastered reissue is pressed on 180-gram vinyl, with (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes for a quality listening experience.

Tracklist:
Side A 1. Amor soñando 2. Lo deje llorando 3. Juventud 4. Yo ‘ta cansa

Side B 1. Soy Vagabundo 2. El són 3. Seguire mi viaje 4. No hay quien te aguante

PRESALE - Anderson .Paak - K-POPS! The Album (Interscope)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 21st August 2026

Anderson .Paak returns with K-POPS! (Music from and Inspired by K-POPS! Motion Picture), a bold cross-cultural soundtrack accompanying his Netflix directorial debut. Featuring an all-star lineup including G-DRAGON, aespa, JID, DEAN, NMIXX, and members of SEVENTEEN, ATEEZ, and i-dle, the 17-track project blends K-pop, R&B, hip-hop, and soul into a vibrant celebration of music and storytelling. More than a soundtrack, K-POPS! captures the spirit of collaboration, connection, and global creativity at the heart of the film.

Tracklist:
Side A 1. Flashing Lights - Crush and Anderson .Paak 2. Caution - NMIXX and Anderson .Paak 3. Aftertaste - DEAN and Anderson .Paak 4. PITC (Party In The Corner) - Jay Park, HONGJOONG of ATEEZ and Anderson .Paak 5. Fire With Fire - LNGSHOT
Side B 6. Can’t Get Enough – ALISSIA and Anderson .Paak 7. Bet - CHUNG HA and Anderson .Paak 8. International - SOYEON (of i-dle) and Anderson .Paak 9. What About Us - JID and Anderson .Paak 10. Wanna Buy A Plant + Cost Me - JO1 and Anderson .Paak
Side C 11. Keychain - aespa and Anderson .Paak 12. One More Dance - JOSHUA of SEVENTEEN and Corbyn Besson 13. Wildcard - KEVIN WOO 14. Just One Bite - KEVIN WOO
Side D 15. Too Bad - G-DRAGON and Anderson .Paak 16. Love Is Everywhere - Soul Rasheed 17. The Last - Anderson .Paak

PRESALE - Blu & Exile - Time Heals Everything (Dirty Science)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 11th September 2026

Time Heals Everything is the fifth studio album from Blu and Exile, a duo that first connected in 2007 and has spent nearly two decades refining a chemistry that continues to evolve. The ten-track LP follows 2024’s Love (the) Ominous World and leans deeper into their core strengths: soul-forward production, incisive writing, and left-field choices that feel instinctive rather than experimental. The album opens with “Soul Unusual,” a mission statement that builds on the lineage of “Soul Provider” and “Soul Amazing,” reframed through Blu’s present- day perspective. “The word special comes to mind,” Blu explains. “This is my perspective of those songs now.” Exile adds that the record went through multiple iterations before landing in its final form. “Once I changed the beat, it really came together for me, and his words hit differently,” he says, setting the tone for a project rooted in refinement and intention.

“Crumbs” pairs Blu with Rome Streetz and ICECOLDBISHOP on a golden era-inspired backdrop, taking aim at the ‘crumbs’ people are expected to accept from corrupt systems of power. The track underscores one of the album’s central themes: clarity through experience, and the perspective that comes with time. Time Heals Everything finds Blu and Exile honoring their foundation while continuing to push forward, proving once again that soul and risk-taking can coexist without compromise. “We took a different approach with the direction while still staying true to the culture our music has built with our fan base,” Blu says. In 2026, that culture remains alive, evolving, and resonant as ever.

Tracklist:
1. Soul Unusual 2. Shoe Laces (feat. Ahmad Anwar) 3. Crumbs (feat. Rome Streetz, ICECOLDBISHOP) 4. The Bag 5. Hard Times (feat. Fashawn) 6. I Don't Rhyme 7. Lazy Afternoon (feat. Ahmad Anwar) 8. In My Window (feat. Tobi) 9. T.S.O.D (feat. Black Thought, Mach-Hommy) 10. Time Heals Everything (feat. Saba, Voices Of Creation)

PRESALE - Paul Ngozi - Heavy = Metal (Live! Nairobi International Casino!) (NOW-AGAIN RECORDS)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 11th September 2026

“Zambia's Zamrock movement that exploded in the 1970s ... provided young musicians access to European and American music, and created a unique sound. At its root, Zamrock melded fuzz-toned psychedelia, chugging garage rock and roiling funk with a broad mix of African cadences and beats.... enlivening a scene that included bands like Musi O Tunya, Amanaz and the Ngozi Family.” — The New York Times. Zamrock was a bona-fide rock scene, with albums released through independent labels based in Zambia. This music scene was complete, encompassing the genres of rock, acid folk, fusion, Afrobeat, South African jazz and traditional Zambian melodies. It quickly became a uniquely Zambian movement, befitting of its name. WITCH, Paul Ngozi and Amanaz sound nothing like other rock music from the African continent or elsewhere. Now-Again has been reissuing the essential records from the Zamrock scene since 2010. This is the first commercial release of this Ngozi Family album that only ever made it to the test-press stage - it is part of an extensive campaign centered around Paul Ngozi and his band; all releases are licensed directly from the Estates of Paul Ngozi and Chrissy Zebby Tembo.

Tracklist:
A1. A Samuel Part 2 A2. Thandiza Banja A3. Live Up Yourselves A4. Dangerous Woman A5. Love Thy Neighbour B1. Tiziganiza B2. Disco Man B3. Chipali Nicoyipa B4. HEAVY METAL

PRESALE - DJ Shadow - The Mountain Will Fall (10th Anniversary) (Mass Appeal)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 21st August 2026

Celebrate a decade of a modern masterpiece. Originally released to critical acclaim, DJ Shadow’s The Mountain Will Fall gets a definitive reissue for its 10th Anniversary. Featuring the explosive, Gold-certified hit "Nobody Speak" featuring Run The Jewels, this album remains a towering achievement in instrumental hip-hop and experimental electronic production. This special anniversary edition is pressed on 2 x 140g classic black vinyl, delivering the rich, warm analog sound the album deserves. The release is housed in a stunning gatefold jacket showcasing brand-new artwork by the renowned artist Paul Insect, complete with premium spot gloss hits that make the visual design pop.

Tracklist:
Disc: 1 1. The Mountain Will Fall 2. Bergschrund 3. The Sideshow 4. Nobody Speak 5. Three Ralphs 6. Depth Charge

Disc: 2 1. Mambo 2. California 3. Ghost Town 4. Ashes to Oceans 5. Suicide Pact 6. Pitter Patter

PRESALE - Larry June - “Who Coppin'“ (The Freeminded Records / EMPIRE)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 2nd October 2026

Larry June has built a career on making hard work look effortless, and his album Who Coppin’ stands as a masterclass in smooth, lifestyle-driven West Coast hip-hop. The album delivers a high-grade mix of Bay Area luxury, entrepreneurial motivation, and unbothered charismatic flows. Spanning a laid-back audio palette designed for early-morning juice runs and late-night freeway cruises alike, Uncle Larry balances the discipline of a hustle-first mindset with warm, sun-drenched production anchored by crisp organic instrumentation and heavy-knocking bass.

The album features a tightly curated roster of collaborators who align seamlessly with Larry's signature aesthetic. Spoken-word encouragement from Wallo267 sets an intentional tone on the opener "Go Outside Intro," framing the record around execution and focus. Soulful contributions from Jhené Aiko on "California Dream" and Musiq Soulchild on "Pretty Green Eyes" provide lush R&B textures, while NorCal legend B-Legit and longtime partner DJ.Fresh reinforce June’s deep West Coast roots. Meanwhile, Swizz Beatz injects high-energy bounce into "Flex," offering a vibrant contrast to Larry’s understated, cool-headed cadence.

Behind the boards, top-tier producers like Cardo, Teeko, Beat Butcha, Jay Versace, and June Santana craft a nostalgic yet modern backdrop filled with warm sample flips, smooth G-funk synthesizers, and relaxed soul grooves. The project builds to an emotionally grounded conclusion on "God Got Us (Ain't Too Many)," where June strips away the flexes to offer direct encouragement to his audience, proving once again that consistency, self-belief, and steady progress remain the ultimate luxuries.

Tracklist:

A1/1. Go Outside Intro (feat. Wallo) A2/2. The Machinist A3/3. Casual Monday A4/4. Better Decisions

B1/5. Everything Liquid B2/6. Organic Motion (feat. DJ.Fresh) B3/7. The Smooth Kind B4/8. California Dream (feat. Jhené Aiko)

C1/9. Pretty Green Eyes (feat. Musiq Soulchild) C2/10. Win or Lose (feat. B-Legit) C3/11. 3 Calculators C4/12. Flex (feat. Swizz Beatz)

D1/13. Who Coppin D2/14. Organically Slidin’ D3/15. Larry's Diner Pt. 2 D4/16. God Got Us (Ain't Too Many)

PRESALE - DE LA SOUL - STAKES IS HIGH (30th ANNIVERSARY) (Chrysalis)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 23rd October 2026

Released in 1996, the album marked their fourth full- length and their fi rst without Prince Paul, opening the door to a tougher, more stripped-back sound led in part by a young J Dilla on the title track. That lead single became one of De La's signature statements, peaking at No. 53 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, while the album reached No. 4 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. But numbers only tell part of the story, Stakes Is High remains such a vital listen because it hears De La Soul confronting the mid-'90s head-on, with wit, frustration, and a deep sense of artistic confidence. From "The Bizness" to "Itzsoweezee (HOT)," the album balances soulful production and clear-eyed commentary in a way that still feels fresh decades later. It's one of those records that may not have shouted the loudest on arrival, but its influence and reputation have only grown with time.

Tracklist:
A1. INTRO A2. SUPA EMCEES A3. THE BIZNESS (FEAT. COMMON) A4. YUNONSTOP A5. WONCE AGAIN LONG ISLAND
B1. DINNINIT B2. BRAKES B3. DOG EAT DOG B4. BABY, BABY, BABY, BABY, OOH BABY (FEAT. JAZZYFATNASTEES) B5. LONG ISLAND DEGREES
C1. BETTA LISTEN C2. ITZSOWEEZEE (HOT) C3. 4 MORE (FEAT. ZHANE) C4. BIG BROTHER BEAT (FEAT. MOS DEF)
D1. DOWN SYNDROME D2. PONY RIDE (FEAT. TRUTH ENOLA) D3. STAKES IS HIGH D4. SUNSHINE

PRESALE - Tyler, The Creator - Don't Tap The Glass (Columbia)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 24th July 2026

TRACKLISTING:

Big Poe | Sugar On My Tongue | Sucka Free | Mommanem | Stop Playing With Me | Ring Ring Ring | Don't Tap That Glass / Tweakin' | Don't You Worry Baby | I'll Take Care Of You | Tell Me What It Is

PRESALE - The Womack Sisters - The Womack Sisters (SRD)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 14th August 2026

The Womack Sisters – Kucha, Zeimani, and BG Womack – were singing before they could walk. Their 2026 self-titled debut album, The Womack Sisters, is the musical culmination of the Sisters’ long and winding journey to find themselves. Over an intensely soulful collection of tunes that harkens back to when pop music had substance, vibe and purpose, each of their distinct voices have their moments in the spotlight.

The Sisters grew up on the road. Their schools were stages and studios all over the world, where they sang behind their parents, Zekkariyas & Zeriiya (fka Womack & Womack), alongside their four siblings. Nowhere was home for long. No matter where they lived—London, Thailand, Amsterdam, Kenya, Paris, Sydney, Zurich, Vienna, Tanzania, New York, Miami, West Virginia, the Bahamas—they were always surrounded by music and family.

Tracklist:
1. Chauffeur | 2. If You Want Me | 3. Monster | 4. If I Let You | 5. I Just Don't Want You | 6. Laughter & Tears | 7. Didn't Mean Much to Me | 8. You Went Away Too Long | 9. I am Your Season | 10. All Around | 11. My Sisters and Me

PRESALE - Tha God Fahim - TGIF (Nature Sounds)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 21st August 2026

Tha God Fahim looms large in hip-hop’s resurgent underground movement, continually fueling a thriving subset of rap artistry alongside frequent collaborators like Mach-Hommy, Your Old Droog, Nicholas Craven, and more. With a catalog of releases stretching well into triple digits, the prolific rapper/producer has ascended to rarefied air, working with the likes of Earl Sweatshirt, Westside Gunn, Evidence, Knxwledge, Vinnie Paz, DJ Muggs, Onyx, R.A. The Rugged Man, Oh No, Cormega, and more. Back in 2016, Tha God Fahim had yet to reach these heights, as early projects with producers Camoflauge Monk and Giallo Point had just started to catch the attention of listeners. The Atlanta wordsmith had a major breakthrough that summer, as TGIF began to circulate more than any of his previous releases. Executive produced by Mach-Hommy and featuring the first ever Mach/Fahim collaborations, the album introduced one of the most rewarding long-term partnerships in hip-hop history. With sparse soundscapes anchored in Fahim’s raw sample mastery, TGIF is equal parts ominous and meditative, with a spiritual mindstate underpinning lethal battle rhymes. Capturing a gifted young artist striving to transcend an unforgiving world, the entirely self-produced collection remains an inspired act of lyrical myth-making. Now, TGIF is finally receiving a proper physical release.

TRACKLISTING:

1. Today’s Light Tomorrow’s Darkness 2. 5x A Day 3. Silver Samurai 4. Slow Motion 5. Lately 6. Yellow 5 7. Blackwater (feat. Mach-Hommy) 8. Fort Knox 9. Flat Earth 10. Rap’s Mahdi 11. Drumroll Plz 12. Magnum Moonlight (feat. Kungg Fuu) 13. Thug’s Mansion 14. Sun & The Moon 15. Beef Ramen (feat. Mach-Hommy) 16. Misty Fog (feat. Kungg Fuu) (Bonus) 17. Tha Cycle (Bonus) 18. Sharp Sense (Bonus) 19. I’d Rather Be (Bonus)

PRESALE - Organized Konfusion - Stress: The Extinction Agenda (OK Records)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 21st August 2026

In an era where flexing original styles was mandatory to gain respect, few Hip Hop groups were more respected than Organized Konfusion. The Queens-based duo of Pharoahe Monch and Prince Po shined brightest on their 1994 sophomore LP “Stress: The Extinction Agenda,” which is receiving its first ever 2XLP reissue. Backed by dark, bass-heavy, and jazzy production, “Stress” showcased Pharoahe and Po’s dynamic and ever-shifting rhyme styles and electric chemistry from start to finish, creating an album that is an undisputed classic among hardcore Hip Hop fans.

TRACKLISTING:

1. Intro 2. Stress 3. The Extinction Agenda 4. Thirteen 5. Black Sunday 6. Drop Bombs 7. Bring It On 8. Why 9. Let's Organize (feat. O.C. & Q-Tip) 10. 3-2-1 11. Keep It Koming 12. Stray Bullet 13. Maintain 14. Stress (Remix) 15. Bring It On (Remix) 16. Why (Remix) 17. Bounce

PRESALE - Dillon & Paten Locke - Food Chain (Full Plate)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 21st August 2026

Underground Hip Hop vets, Dillon & Paten Locke aroused appetites with their 2016 standout release, 'Food Chain', the follow-up to 2009's cult classic,'Studies in Hunger' and prequel to 2025's 'Rations'. The flagship release of their fledgling label, FULL PLATE, 'Food Chain' opened many doors (and ears) for the Atlanta, GA /Jacksonville, FL based crew, setting the table for their sprawling catalog today. Produced entirely by Paten Locke (the Boston-bred triple threat who cut his teeth with Mr. Lif, Akrobatik, Edan and his groups: Asamov + The Smile Rays), Food Chain's recipe starts with rugged chops of impossibly rare samples from Paten's world-renowned vinyl collection. Once that's simmering, just add Dillon's razor sharp rhymes; ranging from aggressively self-sure to deeply self-reflective, then finish with their signature seasoning - comedic relief! Food Chain also boasts an impressive list of guest features including Count Bass D, Homeboy Sandman, Supa Dave West, J-Live, Von Pea of Tanya Morgan, Phill Most Chill, Boog Brown, Malkovich, Tone Tank and their FULL PLATE FAM, Willie Evans Jr.

Too many chefs? We say, 'Let 'em cook!!'Now 10 years later this critically acclaimed album receives the treatment it deserves: a proper double LP pressing of the album in its entirety - including a lost bonus intro + bespoke poster insert. 2016's pressing was an abridged single LP that was missing songs, interludes & skits in order to fit the time limits of the format. With the 2xLP, you finally get to enjoy the full album, they way it was meant to be heard. What makes this 10th Anniversary reissue even heavier is that Paten Locke passed in 2019 and never got to see the full impact of his work, so this release doubles as a delicious celebration of Paten's lifelong creative pursuits & accomplishments.

TRACKLISTING:

1. Sound the Alarm 2. Previously (ft. Willie Evans Jr.) 3. Food Chain 4. Thirsty Loops 5. Nothin with Nobody 6. Bourbon (ft. Von Pea & Malkovich) 7. Eatin 8. Smog 9. Morning Meditation 10. Rollup Rollout 11. Fall Back (ft. Boog Brown) 12. Humdinger (ft. Supa Dave West & Black Sheep Dres) 13. How to Count Bars (ft. Count Bass D) 14. Modern Man's Waltz (ft. Alexa Lima) 15. Hamsammich (ft. Tone Tank & Homeboy Sandman) 16. Rap Safari (ft. Phill Most Chill & J-Live) 17. How We Do 18. Keep on Singin 19. After Hours (ft. Lobsterdamus)

PRESALE - Dillon & Paten Locke - Side Dishes (Full Plate)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 21st August 2026

10th anniversary limited edition, on vinyl for the first time! With guest features from yU (1978ers, Diamond District) and the illusive, Lobsterdamus.

Paten Locke on the beats & cuts. Dillon on the rhymes. It's the formula for their 2016 opus, 'Food Chain' and it's lesser known companion EP, 'Side Dishes' which was released that same year on a limited run of cassettes. This collection of songs was made during the 'Food Chain' sessions and they weren't leftovers - they were Side Dishes! Musical accompaniments to the already filling main course. If you love 'Food Chain' (you do) then you will certainly enjoy these scrumptious 'Side Dishes', made with the same timeless recipe by Dillon & Paten Locke.

TRACKLISTING:

1. Flying Fish (feat. Lobsterdamus) 2. Pigs in the Pen 3. Dillon Vaughan's Theme 4. Side Dishes 5. Cruisin Down Buford 6. Break from Babylon (feat. yU) 7. Lost Thoughts 8. And and And...

PRESALE - Beck - Ride Lonesome (EMI)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 18th September 2026

Beck returns with Ride Lonesome, his first album of all-new material since the GRAMMY-winning Hyperspace, arriving September 18 via Capitol Records. Harkening back to the rich, atmospheric sounds of Morning Phase and Sea Change, the album reunites Beck with musicians from those acclaimed releases. Produced by Beck and mixed by Nigel Godrich, Ride Lonesome marks a compelling return to the intimate, cinematic style that defines some of his most celebrated work.

TRACKLISTING:

1. Ride Lonesome 2. Run Away 3. In The Night 4. Failed Words 5. Bleed 6. Disappearing Act 7. For Your Love 8. Slow Canyon 9. It Ends Right Here 10. Falling Through My Hands 11. If You Don’t Know What Love Is 12. Beyond The Light

PRESALE - Leon Bridges - Happiness Anytime (Sony)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 25th September 2026

Leon Bridges presents ‘Happiness Anytime,’ his highly-anticipated fifth studio album produced by J. Lloyd and Lydia Kitto of Jungle. The album's title serves as both a mission statement and an invitation. It's music you can put on no matter how you're feeling and be immediately transported somewhere coastal and warm. In crafting the album, Leon Bridges focused on feeling, storytelling, and his vocal performance. Lydia Kitto brought melodic intuition and harmonic detail, and J. Lloyd shaped the production, arrangements, and sonic structure. The result is an album that feels unusually cohesive, like three musicians discovering a shared vision, drawing inspiration from Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat, Brazilian music, soul, disco, and South American rhythms.

TRACKLISTING:

Light the Way | Tears of Joy | Illusion | Your Love is Electric | Talk It Over | Happiness Anytime | All Day, All Night (feat. Lydia Kitto) | Fly Baby | Watch You Dance | The Way It Goes | Take My Hand | Please Don’t Say Goodbye

PRESALE - Kokoroko - Tempos Dificeis Sempre Passam EP (Brownswood)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 11th September 2026

Kokoroko today announce Tempos Difíceis Sempre Passam, a new remix EP reimagining tracks from their acclaimed album Tuff Times Never Last through the lens of some of Brazil's most exciting contemporary artists. Translating the album's title into Portuguese, Tempos Difíceis Sempre Passam reflects both the enduring message at the heart of the original record and the creative dialogue between Kokoroko's expansive musical world and Brazil's rich, genre-defying music scene. The four-track collection brings together a handpicked group of artists whose individual approaches blur the boundaries between a variety of genres and contemporary Brazilian sounds. To be released digitally and on limited vinyl, the EP also sees the return of acclaimed artist Luci Pina, whose artwork for Tuff Times Never Last is reimagined for this new chapter, creating a visual thread between the original album and its Brazilian counterpart. Leading the announcement is Never Lost (Luedji Luna Remix), available now on all digital platforms. The celebrated Brazilian singer-songwriter brings her unmistakable warmth and emotive vocal sensibility to the track, offering a beautifully understated reinterpretation that deepens the song's themes of hope, resilience and togetherness. Completing the EP are three further remixes from across Brazil's vibrant musical landscape. Onome of Kokoroko joins forces with acclaimed guitarist Nyron Higor for a richly textured rework of Da Du Dah, while producer Aleh Ferreira delivers a rhythm-driven reinterpretation of the same track. Closing the collection, Bruno Berle transforms Closer To Me with his signature blend of intimate songwriting, Brazilian groove and experimental pop sensibilities. Together, the remixes offer fresh perspectives on Tuff Times Never Last, extending the album's spirit of optimism while celebrating the creative connections between London and Brazil.

TRACKLISTING:

A1 - Kokoroko - Da Du Dah (Onome Remix Feat. Nyron Higor) A2 - Kokoroko - Never Lost (Luedji Luna Remix)

B1 - Kokoroko - Da Du Dah (Aleh Ferreira Remix) B2 - Kokoroko - Closer to Me (Bruno Berle Remix)

PRESALE - Karate Boogaloo - Access All Areas (COLEMINE RECORDS)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 9th October 2026

May it please the people of the known universe that the multi-monikered musical ensemble legally trading as Kay-Bee Funk Music Group are releasing what will alphabetically be their first album, ‘Access All Areas’. Created with Karate Boogaloo’s patented ‘Lovely Recording Technique’ these recordings let you know that everyone’s a VIP when you’re listening to KB.‘ Access’ was the one word maxim philosophically guiding The Old Kar-Boo’s this innings. If a tune became convoluted, to the bin it went. Only those that could be hummed by any and all were kept. This sieve was on hand throughout the whole process, arrangements and forms were kept watertight, bells and whistles to a minimum. If 2024’s ‘Hold Your Horses’ was an epic, ‘Access All Areas’ is a haiku. The band’s tried and true recording process was dutifully respected save for one wonderful addition, the magnificent ‘Sound Recordings’ helmed by its proprietor and engineer extraordinaire Alex Bennet. Steering the 4 track Ampex 440 off road when required and making sure the vibes were constantly correct, Alex is a bonafide Booger.

Although it feels only a moment, the clock tells us it’s been nearly 20 years since Kay’s Bees first tried to play the songs of their musical heroes, The Meters, Booker T & The MG’s, and The JB’s to name but a few. Since then The Famous Flying Karate Boogaloo Brothers have put one foot in front of the other and distilled their own sound, one that respectfully acknowledges the history of instrumental Funk & Soul music, and reflects the time they’ve spent crafting their distinctive sound.

As bright as each member shines individually, it is a special event when all four planets in the Booger System align. ‘Access All Areas’ is one such eclipse, it is an artistic expression of equal measure by each member and it casts a shadow unique to the occasion. Every second of music was composed and produced with all hands on deck, mixing was handled by Henry Jenkins, artwork by Hudson Whitlock and Callum Riley, and Darvid Thor did things you’d have to see to believe. Music is a team sport and there’s no I in Funk. Coming out on the two greatest record labels in the galaxy ‘Colemine Records’ from Loveland, USA, and College of Knowledge from Coburg, Australia, please listen to Karate Boogaloo’s new album ‘Access All Areas’.

Tracklisting:
1. Butterfly 2. Hooks, Lines, and Sinker 3. Tremendous Fantastic 4. Wet Day Timetable 5. Head First 6. Small Business 7. Booger’s Bounce Of Joy 8. Ballroom Blitz 9. AAA 10. Down Home 11. We’ve Lost Something We Can’t Replace

PRESALE - Raphael Saadiq - The Way I See It (Get On Down)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 31st July 2026

The Way I See It puts Raphael Saadiq's love of 60s soul on full display, with Saadiq stating it was "the culmination of a lifetime of experiences informed by the music I grew up on." Recorded on vintage equipment, the set features Motown session musicians, guest appearances from neo-soul singer Joss Stone, R&B vocalist CJ Hilton, New Orleans collective The Rebirth Brass Band, a remixed bonus track from Jay-Z, and even a guest appearance by Stevie Wonder.

Throughout the recording process Saadiq immersed himself in the aesthetics and styles of the decade, watching footage of Al Green, The Four Tops, Gladys Knight & The Pops, and others for further inspiration. The end result is an upbeat collection of songs, ranging from the romantic to the mournful, but frequently beaming with hope and positivity. The Way I See It racked up Grammy nominations for Best R&B Album, Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. To this day it is considered one of the essential records of the classic soul revival, and one of Saadiq's finest career achievements.

TRACKLISTING:

Side A:
A1. Sure Hope You Mean It A2. 100 Yard Dash A3. Keep Marchin’ A4. Big Easy A5. Just One Kiss (feat. Joss Stone) A6. Love That Girl A7. Calling (feat. Rocio Mendoza)
Side B:
B1. Staying In Love B2. Oh Girl B3. Let’s Take A Walk B4. Never Give You Up (feat. Stevie Wonder & CJ Hilton) B5. Sometimes B6. Oh Girl (Remix) (Feat. Jay-Z)

PRESALE - Pratt & Moody & Cold Diamond & Mink - Lost Lost Lost (TIMMION RECORDS)

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Estimated Shipping Date: 10th October 2026

With Lost Lost Lost, Pratt & Moody gather the defining moments of their journey and package it with fresh soul gold into one cohesive, slow- burning statement. What began as a series of cult 7” vinyl releases – often mistaken online for forgotten soul classics from another era – now finds its natural home in album form. Written and recorded with Timmion’s trusted house band Cold Diamond & Mink, the record captures the duo’s unmistakable chemistry: emotionally rich songwriting wrapped in warm, analog textures that blur past and present. From the velvet sway of “Addictive Touch” to the cinematic tension of “You Bring Me Joy” and the beat ballad ache of “Hard Way To Live,” the album moves effortlessly between bedroom-soul intimacy and widescreen drama. “Hang Tight” opens with a blissful piano figure that nods to gospel-tinged 1970s soul before unfolding into a full-bodied groove, while “Hooked On Your Love” glows with golden-age group soul harmony sweetness. Across both sides, Pratt’s finely tuned vocals and Moody’s expressive guitar work anchor songs that feel timeless rather than nostalgic. At its core, Lost Lost Lost is an album steeped in atmosphere – lush downtempo moments sit alongside sweet harmony-driven soul, cinematic builds dissolve into dark restrained grooves. Analog string synthesizers, vibraphone accents, tremolo guitar, and deep-pocket rhythms create emotional tension without excess. Pratt & Moody’s strength lies in their melodic instinct: songs that feel big without being pompous or losing their human quality. The result is a record that feels cohesive, immersive, and that real thing – reaffirming the duo as key architects of the contemporary lowrider soul revival.

Tracklisting:
Side A: 1. LOST LOST LOST 2. ADDICTIVE TOUCH 3. YOU BRING ME JOY 4. HARD WAY TO LIVE 5. CHANGING TIDES PART 1
Side B:
1. HANG TIGHT 2. WORDS WORDS WORDS 3. HOOKED ON YOUR LOVE 4. CREEPING AROUND 5. WHEELS TURNING 6. CHANGING TIDES PART 2

PRESALE - Thee Sacred Souls & Victor Axelrod - One And The Same b/w Waiting (Daptone)

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The collaboration we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! Thee Sacred Souls asked him to... and Victor Axelrod delivers with two massive platters sure to usher summer in with a swing.

Thoughtfully plucked from their sophomore album, Got a Story to Tell, the Cupid struck ‘Waiting for the Right Time’ gets a soulful reggae reboot from Axelrod and session team The Inversions.

Josh Lane’s emotional delivery and impressive vocal range meld with the raw, heavy rhythms as if preordained—transforming the beloved tracks into something exciting and fresh whilst leaving its DNA intact. A testament to what a skilled producer can do with rock-solid compositions. Comes complete with respective HEAVY B SIDE DUB VERSIONS. Get into it!

Tracklisting:
Side A – Waiting on the Right Time
Side B – Waiting #2

PRESALE - Hermanos Gutierrez - Los Ojos Del Cóndor (Concord)

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Hermanos Gutiérrez presents a new world of sound on their latest album Los Ojos del Cóndor, leaving behind the cosmos for the coastal mist of Lima, Peru, where the brothers’ lineage takes root. On their third collaboration with Easy Eye Sound, Alejandro and Estevan Gutiérrez craft an odyssey through lush musical soundscapes, trading the wide-open canyons of the American West for the rhythmic pulses of South America.

Tracklisting:
1.Canto Andino 2.Los Ojos del Condor 3.Alma Mia 4.Ciudad Inca 5.Yanantin 6.La Danza del Viento 7.Tren Macho 8.Waway 9.Los Andes 10.Dios de la Paz

PRESALE - Orquesta Akokán - AMÉRICA! (Daptone Records)

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Recorded live to tape at Penrose Recorders by Gabriel Roth, AMÉRICA! expands on the classic Mambo sounds that the band has become known for — blending Latin soul, boogaloo and salsa - all while staying true to their Cuban roots.

On their fourth studio record, the band introduces an all-star line-up of new singers including Mariam Elhajli and Carolina Oliveros (of Combo Chimbita). Elhajli and Oliveros both tap into the raw energy of Celia and La Lupe, but turn the lens toward something more intimate: themes of loss, upheaval, and the weight of the immigrant experience.

Tracklisting:
1. NO ME VOY 2. MAMI QUÉ QUÉ 3. HACE TIEMPO 4. APRENDIZAJE 5. ME TIENES SIN CUIDADO 6. GIRASSOL 7. NADIE ME TOCA IGUAL 8. CHA CHA CHA OOH LA LA

PRESALE - Thee Sinseers - Love Stories (Colemine Records)

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Catching up with Thee Sinseers ahead of their new Colemine Records release, Love Stories, one thing becomes abundantly clear: this is not an LP that explores a neat and tidy love story. It isn't interested in the happy ending. It's interested in everything that comes before it, after it, and in spite of it.

On this LP, the band leaned into earthier instrumentation — standup bass, guitars run through amplifiers for a warmer sixties-adjacent tone — pulling inspiration from wherever it presented itself, even the most unlikely of places. It's that cross-genre thinking that Quiñones sees as the record's defining quality. "It didn't feel like we were making soul music at any point," he says. "It felt like we were making our music."

The band sought to capture something more honest than a highlight reel — showcasing the highs and lows of romantic relationships while expanding the frame to include the familial, the complicated, and the unresolved. The band's parents appear in the album art, their own love stories folded into the record's visual identity, some of those stories still standing, others not. As Manjarrez puts it: "Every single song title directs you down a different road of love — whether you win or lose." Quiñones wanted listeners to sit with that ambiguity. "Love is never-ending," he says. "It stretches beyond lifetimes. I want people to still be confused — I want it to be left like an open book."

Yet one thing remains constant throughout: Thee Sinseers' commitment to where they come from. That East LA identity doesn't announce itself — it simply exists, woven into the fabric of the music without being worn as a badge. There's no performance of heartbreak here, just the real thing. Like an unsent love letter finally delivered, Love Stories carries the weight of everything that was felt but never quite said. The universality of that feeling is perhaps best captured in Quiñones's own words: "It's never too late to change. It's never too late to tell a person you love that you love them."

Tracklist:
1. Oh Love 2. Did Ya Know? 3. Let’s Fall In Love (Again) 4. There She Goes 5. Let ‘Em Shine 6. How Lonely Is Lonely 7. What Can I Do? 8. Cry Baby 9. Minute By Minute 10. She Was In Love 11. While You Were Sleeping

Mike D - Thank You (Fontana)

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Mike D will release his debut album Thank You on August 28, marking the first full length offering of new music from a Beastie Boys alum since 2011. Tracing its origins back to a series of zero-pressure, experimental recording sessions at Mike’s home studio, the album features a dozen servings of sonically inventive post-electronic grooves and hypnotic hooks that find Mike D’s unmistakable voice leading the listener through an aural playground that defies categorization.

Tracklisting:
1. Switch Up | 2. What We Got | 3. True Colors | 4. That’s Right | 5. Secrets Pt. I & II | 6. I Don’t Care | 7. Make It Stop | 8. Crypto | 9. Here We Are | 10. Back To Start | 11. It’s Time | 12. Thank You

Cold Diamond & Mink - Organ-ized (Timmion Records)

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Through the ages, several people from moustachioed party boat troubadours to jazz elite like Jimmy Smith/McGriff and Shirley Scott have wielded the power of the electric organ to hypnotize listeners.

Now, taking all the possible cues from these musical heavyweights, and breaking through the musical sound barrier to organ-ize your mind comes Mr. Sophisticated Fingers. Together with the ever-faithful Cold Diamond & Mink this mystical key stroker rephrases ten of the greatest hits from Emilia Sisco’s debut album “Introducing” in a unique lyrical style. In Organ-ized’s Slow Dance & Soul album these songs continue for further greatness.

You may have heard them before, now listen to them again, as now they’ve been organ-ized by the musical maestro Mr. Sophisticated Fingers, baby!

Tracklisting:
Side A:
1. Walk With Me 2. I Wish I Was Yours 3. Dreaming Of Love So Divine 4. I Can't Go On 5. When I Fall In Love
Side B:
1. It's Too Late 2. Light It Up With Your Smile 3. Let My Soul Catch Fire 4. Is It True Baby 5. I Dream That You Stay

Czarface - Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer (Integral)

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Czarface opens another portal. On ‘Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer’, the boundary between comic book canon and hip-hop reality dissolves. Frankie Pulitzer, also known in certain dimensions as FacePuller, is no ordinary collaborator, character or catalyst. He is a hybrid entity: part human, part alien force, fully embedded in the expanding Czarface universe.

Following landmark team-ups with MF DOOM and Ghostface Killah, Czarface continues its ‘Meets’ saga with a full-scale crossover event that pushes deeper into story and sound. Frankie’s presence is both lyrical and mythological, bringing a chaotic, shape-shifting energy that challenges and complements Czarface’s razor-sharp precision. Dusty drums, cinematic soundscapes and razor-edged bars bring the classic Czarface sound, yet mutated.

The universe widens with appearances from Busta Rhymes, Method Man and El-P (of Run The Jewels), each adding their own gravitational pull to the project, thus grounding it in hip-hop legacy while amplifying its larger-than-life scope. This new album project is a showcase with the mysterious Frankie Pulitzer, a shadowy MC who’s been appearing across the group’s most recent albums and on their latest single ‘Knull and Void’ with Method Man which appeared on the ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ film soundtrack. The identity of Frankie Pulitzer is unknown and has been a big focus across press outlets and amongst fans.

Tracklist:
1. Brothers Grimm 2. All It Takes Is One Bad Day 3. That's Law 4. Raw Forever (feat. Busta Rhymes) 5. Triple Helix 6. Grim-Visaged War 7. Dr. Yorgo In The Land of Acid 7.0 8. Mad Technology (feat. Method Man) 9. Gnawing At My Rhyme Like A Poisonous Rat 10. Omega Beam Dragon Cannon (feat. El-P) 11. Scrub Paul Bufano Type Beat 12. Frankie 13. Intruder... Seems Curious

Nas - It Was Written (Reissue 2026) (Sony)

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Released via Sony Legacy - After such an unprecedented debut record, expectations were understandably high for Nas' follow-up. What came next threw critics and fans for a loop, but was no less influential than 'Illmatic', and would become the most commercially successful album in the entirety of Nas' discography. The 1996 follow-up was titled 'It Was Written', and in contrast to the urban bleakness of his debut, had Nas dipping his toes into the world of mafioso rap.

Tracklist:
1. Album Intro 2. The Message 3. Street Dreams 4. I Gave You Power 5. Watch Dem Niggas 6. Take It in Blood 7. Nas Is Coming 8. Affirmative Action 9. The Set Up 10. Black Girl Lost 11. Suspect 12. Shootouts 13. Live Nigga Rap 14. If I Ruled the World (Imagine That) 15. Silent Murder

Mos Def - The Ecstatic (RHYMESAYERS)

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Originally released in June 2009, The Ecstatic stands as a defining artistic statement from Mos Def (now known as yasiin bey) — a richly textured return to form that reaffirmed his status as one of hip-hop’s most adventurous and intellectually engaged voices. Arriving a decade after his celebrated debut Black on Both Sides, the album was widely regarded as his strongest work in years, earning near-universal praise for its lyrical breadth, eclectic production, and thematic ambition.

Musically, The Ecstatic weaves a global sonic tapestry shaped by an array of forward-thinking producers including Madlib, J Dilla, Oh No, Preservation, Mr. Flash, Chad Hugo (of The Neptunes), and Georgia Anne Muldrow. The resulting soundscape is both rooted in hip-hop tradition and unbound by genre, integrating elements of jazz, soul, Middle-Eastern inflection, and experimental sample work. Tracks like “Supermagic” and “Twilite Speedball” establish a vibrant, restless energy that mirrors the album’s expansive creative scope.

Lyrically, yasiin bey traverses personal, political, and philosophical terrain with characteristic incisiveness, confronting social inequality, Western imperialism, and questions of cultural identity with poetic urgency. Embracing risk and complexity rather than nostalgia, The Ecstatic remains a mature, deeply felt body of work whose ambition, depth, and enduring resonance have solidified its place as a standout entry in Mos Def’s catalog and in modern hip-hop history.

Tracklist:
01. Supermagic | 02. Twilite Speedball | 03. Auditorium (featuring Slick Rick) | 04. Wahid | 05. Priority | 06. Quiet Dog Bite Hard | 07. Life In Marvelous Times | 08. The Embassy | 09. No Hay Nada Mas | 10. Pistola | 11. Pretty Dancer | 12. Workers Comp. | 13. Revelations | 14. Roses (featuring Georgia Anne Muldrow) | 15. History (featuring Talib Kweli) | 16. Casa Bey

Open Mike Eagle & Kenny Segal - DOOMED! (Backwoodz Studioz/Rhymesayers)

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It’s five years in a blender. It’s every troublesome misunderstanding of a half-decade relationship distorted and stretched into an absurdist black comedy mini-series on wax. It’s the sound of every fight we ever had, playing simultaneously. It’s several consecutive voice notes that you did not listen to, and instead read the transcription. It’s fifteen songs from iconoclastic rapper Mike Eagle and innovative producer Kenny Segal. It’s the world’s first half-whimsical break-up album. It’s DOOMED!

It’s also LA. Maybe not first and foremost, but Los Angeles runs deep in this record’s present, and its lineage. The story of any big city is also one of transplants. DJ Premier in New York, Tupac in California. If you build it, they will come. Mike and Kenny both arrived in LA as young, aspiring artists who were drawn to the scene around groundbreaking rap crew Project Blowed. They have been friends—and occasional collaborators—for almost twenty years. Despite that, DOOMED! is the first time the two have put together a full body of work. But everything happens in its time, and fate worked to bring them together at the exact moment that would allow the duo to create something extraordinary. Mike, fresh off a string of multi-producer records and processing the end of a tumultuous relationship, was in need of creative catharsis. Meanwhile, Kenny had locked in on his next challenge after a recent string of critically acclaimed collaborations not only with rappers like billy woods, and K-the-I???, but also jazz trio Human Error Club and bluesy indie rocker Benjamin Booker. “In recent years, Kenny made it very clear that he wasn’t trying to keep having one or two beats on my projects; he wanted to build something,” Open Mike Eagle explains. “I was able to convince him to let me use a couple beats for Neighborhood Gods Unlimited with the caveat that we would focus on our thing next. Then my relationship fell apart right when we started working, and it was like, ‘Perfect, I have a lot to say about this.’” Here are some more particularly interesting insights from the man himself: “If DOOMED! is prestige TV, then think of “Out To Lunch” as the pilot where we meet a man who’s not all there because his head is still in yesterday, and the following as a brief synopsis.

There’s a song that starts at an argument about the color of a rental car. There’s a song about trying to write a pair of lovers’ initials in wet concrete and the stick breaking. There’s a song that’s a prayer about finding the strength not to look at my ex’s social media. There’s a song about a character from Adventure Time who’s a piece of shit that I identify with. Each vision is a crashed airplane halfway on the border of dream and nightmare, bitter and sweet, sadness and freedom. Every one of Kenny’s beats is a chunk of ore from a different comet. I used each one as a canvas to paint my impression of a dead world.

Tracklisting:
1. Out to Lunch 2. Streets of Rage: Public Arguments Edition feat Gothic Tropic 3. DOOMED! 4. Unfinished Concrete Initials feat Hemlock Ernst 5. Don’t Go Look (Battleworld Focus Prayer) 6. She Swear I’m Colorblind feat billy woods 7. Science Fiction/Fantasy 8. The Irredeemable Magic Man 9. The Many Hustles of my Lonely Time Traveling Uncle 10. Trying to Remember What I Aimed At 11. Schrödinger’s Green Room (There but Uninvited) 12. It Happens in Every Universe (interlude) 13. Sweetheart Jail 14. Infinity War Spoilers 15. Watching a Movie Called Freedom By Myself

Slick Rick - Behind Bars (Music On Vinyl)

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Slick Rick, born Ricky Martin Lloyd Walters, is a British-American hip-hop artist who rose to prominence as part of Doug E Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew in the mid 80s. Their songs "La Di Da Di" and "The Show" are widely regarded as early hip-hop classics. His debut album, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, featuring the signature track "Children's Story," was released in 1988.Behind Bars is the third studio album by Slick Rick, released in 1994 on Def Jam Recordings. It peaked at #51 on the Billboard 200 and #11 on the Billboard Top R&B/ Hip- Hop Albums chart. The album was recorded while Rick was on furlough from prison, with some tracks built around vocals recorded years earlier. Additional recording took place during a 1993 work- release period.The album produced two singles showcasing Slick Rick's classic storytelling style, "Behind Bars" and "Sittin' in My Car". Production was handled by Warren G, Greg Nice, Paul Huston, Easy Mo Bee, and Slick Rick himself. Remixes were contributed by Pete Rock for "I'm Captive," "Get a Job" and The Large Professor for "It's a Boy". Guest appearances include Nice & Smooth on "Let's All Get Down", Warren G on "Behind Bars" and hip-hop veteran Doug E. Fresh on "Sittin' In My Car". Influential hip- hop and lifestyle magazine Vibe praised the album, noting that "Rick's legendary street brilliance and sparkling, charming wit can even be distilled from behind bars."Behind Bars is available on black vinyl and includes an insert.

Tracklist:
Behind Bars / All Alone (No One To Be With) / Sittin' In My Car ft. Doug E. Fresh / A Love That's True (Part II) / Cuz It's Wrong / Let's All Get Down feat. Nice & Smooth / I'm Captive / Get A Job / A Love That's True (Part III) / It's A Boy (Remix) / Behind Bars (Dum Ditty Dum Mix)

Nicholas Payton + Butcher Brown - A Supreme Blue (CONCORD JAZZ)

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Grammy Award-winning multi-instrumentalist, producer, and arranger Nicholas Payton teams up with Virginia-bred collective Butcher Brown for A Supreme Blue, a bold and deeply considered reimagining of two of the most revered albums in recorded music, Miles Davis's Kind of Blue (1959) and John Coltrane's A Love Supreme (1965)

Tracklist:
So What / Freddie Freeloader / Blue In Green / All Blues / Flamenco Sketches / Acknowledgement / Resolution / Pursuance / Psalm

Kelly Finnigan - B-Sides, Singles & Forgotten Gems (COLEMINE RECORDS)

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There is something to be said about being both popular and prolific enough to be anthologized—it’s a space that soul music stalwart Kelly Finnigan and his latest release, B-Sides, Singles & Forgotten Gems, occupies with intent and fire. Serving as a mile marker pacing the 15 year collaboration between Finnigan and Colemine Records, B-Sides, Singles & Forgotten Gems is an easter egg moment for new and long-time fans to collect rare takes and flip sides in one spot, while unearthing Finnigan’s evolution as an artist, producer, and vocalist. From his earliest explorations to one of the first tracks cut at his new studio in Ohio, this travelogue in sound both brings the listener forward to the present while laying out Kelly Finnigan’s road ahead. “Colemine has grown so much, I've grown so much… I think [this collection is a chance to] take a little look back and share that with the people, the fans, the music lovers, the Colemine lovers,” says Finnigan.

TRACKLISTING:

1. Freedom 2. She Won't Be Gone Long 3. Trouble 4. It's Not That Easy 5. Thom's Hartbreak 6. My Love Is For You 7. It Hurts Me So Much 8. Keep Me In Mind 9. Trust In Me 10. The Hurting Truth

Asha Puthli - The Devil is Loose (MR BONGO)

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A musical pioneer who forged a path through '60s psych, free- jazz, pop, rock, disco, and more. To celebrate this golden hour in her stellar career we have repressed her legendary album, 'The Devil Is Loose'. Maybe her most well-known record, the 1976 LP features the psychedelic disco- funk- classic 'Space Talk', where Asha's soaring vocals take listeners on a journey that mirrors her eclectic career. Championed by a wide range of musical scenes and movements, over space and time it has been commandeered as their own. Casting a unique spell on its listeners, each track on the album showcases Asha's majestic, celestial style and sumptuous vocal range. Backed by breathtaking orchestral- infused, disco- enhanced instrumentation, it's cinematic and captivating throughout. From the infectious funk of 'Flying Fish', to the cosmic transcendence of 'The Devil Is Loose' and the choir- channelling 'Say Yes', this album is a true masterpiece.

TRACKLISTING:

Flying Fish / The Devil Is Loose / Hello Everyone / Wonder Why / My Buddy And Me / Say Yes / Space Talk / Our Love Is Making Me Sing / Good Night

JUST IN - Traffic - Quasimodo Coffe Beans

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Limited edition Quasimodo coffee from Montreal.

Coffee Beans: Kerinci

Kerinci coffee refers to coffee beans grown on the slopes of Mount Kerinci, an active volcano in Sumatra, Indonesia. The fertile volcanic soil and unique climate contribute to the coffee's distinctive flavor profile, often described as having notes of dark chocolate, dried red currants, and tobacco. The coffee is cultivated by the Koerintji Barokah Bersama cooperative, and is known for its sustainability and quality