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RELEASE DATE: 6/5/2026
Rhythm is the first language. A pulse that starts somewhere in a machine, in hands, as a thought. Mincka exists in the creative process that sprouts from there: a dialogue between structure and chaos. Born as an idea between a drummer and a producer, they now call on producers, musicians, and creatives alike to give shape to Mincka as a continuously evolving project. Everything starts as a sketch: a fragment or a cadence that seems to lead nowhere until the live drums take over and the groove leads the way. Sometimes locked in with relentless beats; at other times, dreamy and elusive. Like the soundtrack to a fever dream with echoes of both Mo' Wax and International Anthem. From there, an open space emerges, where musicians freely respond to what already exists. Sounds are then cut up and reshaped, like film scenes that only find their meaning in the editing process. It's a fitting analogy for the background of Bosnian-Dutch drummer Sergej Kreso, who is also an acclaimed documentary filmmaker. Together with Dutch producer Subp Yao, he initiated Mincka. But through their approach, one thing becomes clear: Mincka is not a duo. Instead of a singular vision, different musicians and collaborators (from Seattle, Beijing, Maastricht, Essex, Amsterdam, Heerlen, and Uden) were invited to go into dialogue with the music. Their responses and sonic detours steered the sound from the get-go. Collaboration lies at the essence of Mincka. And so does contrast: human and machine. Organic and electronic. Free improvisation and meticulous precision. High appreciation for low-end theories. It's a continuously evolving sound that refuses to be put into a box. Instead, it kicks the box to pieces, rips up the remains, and reconstructs whatever's left into an entirely new collage. Featuring Blabbermouf and Princess Bangura. Also available with alternate artwork (RSRECS 020X-LP).
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RSRECS 020X-LP
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$32.00
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RELEASE DATE: 6/5/2026
Limited alternate artwork version. Rhythm is the first language. A pulse that starts somewhere in a machine, in hands, as a thought. Mincka exists in the creative process that sprouts from there: a dialogue between structure and chaos. Born as an idea between a drummer and a producer, they now call on producers, musicians, and creatives alike to give shape to Mincka as a continuously evolving project. Everything starts as a sketch: a fragment or a cadence that seems to lead nowhere until the live drums take over and the groove leads the way. Sometimes locked in with relentless beats; at other times, dreamy and elusive. Like the soundtrack to a fever dream with echoes of both Mo' Wax and International Anthem. From there, an open space emerges, where musicians freely respond to what already exists. Sounds are then cut up and reshaped, like film scenes that only find their meaning in the editing process. It's a fitting analogy for the background of Bosnian-Dutch drummer Sergej Kreso, who is also an acclaimed documentary filmmaker. Together with Dutch producer Subp Yao, he initiated Mincka. But through their approach, one thing becomes clear: Mincka is not a duo. Instead of a singular vision, different musicians and collaborators (from Seattle, Beijing, Maastricht, Essex, Amsterdam, Heerlen, and Uden) were invited to go into dialogue with the music. Their responses and sonic detours steered the sound from the get-go. Collaboration lies at the essence of Mincka. And so does contrast: human and machine. Organic and electronic. Free improvisation and meticulous precision. High appreciation for low-end theories. It's a continuously evolving sound that refuses to be put into a box. Instead, it kicks the box to pieces, rips up the remains, and reconstructs whatever's left into an entirely new collage. Featuring Blabbermouf and Princess Bangura.
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$34.00
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RELEASE DATE: 5/29/2026
Emerging from Montevideo's fast-evolving underground scene, Davus built his career by fusing irony, emotional honesty, and street-level storytelling with a sound rooted in trap and its subgenres -- plug, Detroit, and sexy drill. From early independent releases to major collaborations with leading figures of the Latin American urban movement, his work has consistently pushed beyond trends while remaining deeply connected to the pulse of his generation. This vinyl brings together key moments from across his catalog -- songs that trace his evolution from underground innovator to a defining voice of contemporary South American urban music. More than a collection, it stands as a cultural snapshot of a generation that found its sound, its language, and its attitude through Davus's ever-evolving artistry -- while simultaneously opening the door to a new chapter shaped by bold collaborations and cross-border creative exchange.
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$47.00
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RELEASE DATE: 5/22/2026
"After breaking through with a gold selling debut in the late 1990s, Harlem emcee Cam'ron quickly emerged as a leading figure in hip-hop, just as the genre was reaching mass audiences for the first time. A platinum-selling classic on Roc-A-Fella Records came a few years later, followed by the founding of the iconic collective Dipset and the release of three more seismic solo albums over the course of the 2000s. The last chapter in his historic run was 2009's Crime Pays, which drew praise from critics while also lighting up the Billboard Charts, showcasing Cam's sonic evolution while proving his pen game remained unmatched. More than 15 years after its release, this vital collection is now receiving an official vinyl pressing for the first time ever. A perpetually underrated lyricist with transcendent rhyme mechanics embedded in his leisurely flow, Cam'ron is in peak form on Crime Pays, effortlessly walking listeners through the details of his fascinating life and times. With surprisingly modern production supplied by AraabMuzik, I.N.F.O., Skitzo, and more, this memorable album is an important chapter in the story of a truly essential artist."
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1332 138CD
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$30.00
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RELEASE DATE: 5/22/2026
"Rakim is an American rapper best known as one half of the legendary rap duo Eric B. & Rakim. Rakim is considered a transformative figure in hip hop for raising the bar for MC technique higher than it had ever been. Rakim helped to pioneer the use of internal rhymes and multisyllabic rhymes, and he was among the first to demonstrate the possibilities of sitting down to write intricately crafted lyrics packed with clever word choices and metaphors rather than the more improvisational styles and simpler rhyme patterns that predominated before him. Big Ghost is an anonymous online personality, hip hop writer and blogger, and music producer. He was once best known for his witty writing style and satirical humor on his earlier hip hop album reviews and blog posts. Big Ghost began as a parody of Wu Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah, which many believed to be Ghostface himself. In late 2015, Big Ghost branched out into music production, releasing a free project with production being credited solely to Big Ghost Ltd."
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1332 144LP
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$37.00
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RELEASE DATE: 5/22/2026
"Stu Bangas and Wordsworth connect on Chemistry with the kind of seasoned interplay that turns a collaboration into something greater than its parts. This release follows their well-received 2024 project Two Kings, building on that foundation while introducing subtle refinements. Wordsworth enters as one of the underground's most reliable technicians. A Brooklyn product from the eMC days with Masta Ace, Punchline, and Stricklin, and half of Punchline & Words, he has long mastered the art of packing complex internals into coherent stories. Chemistry is a masterclass in partnership, raw boom-bap refined for the long haul. A must-listen that honors the tradition while quietly advancing it."
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1332 139LP
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$36.00
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RELEASE DATE: 5/8/2026
"Cappadonna, is an American rapper. He is a member of the hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan and is a member of the hip hop group Theodore Unit together with Ghostface Killah. Cappadonna's status as a Wu-Tang member or as a featured artist has varied throughout the years, while long referred to by both the group and fans as the 'Unofficial Tenth Member'. Cappadonna's first solo effort was 1998's The Pillage which debuted and peaked at number 3 on the charts and certified Gold. His follow-up -- 2001's The Yin and The Yang -- debuted at number 51 on the charts. Staying vigilant in his support of The Clan, he then featured on over 25 releases including classics from Raekwon, Method Man, and Ghostface."
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"Until We Are Free is the debut album from fabric, a collective of musicians from diverse backgrounds united by a shared goal: to fuse irresistible rhythms and grooves with a direct, socially conscious message that draws vital attention to the contradictions of modern life. The project's name itself evokes the idea of a living, dynamic ensemble -- a creative intertwining of different threads, from musical genres to founding musicians and guest collaborators, all actively woven into the social fabric. The record blends funk, soul, and Afrobeat with a sharp, contemporary urban attitude, resulting in a sound that functions simultaneously as sonic resistance and an invitation to the dancefloor. It finds its place in a lineage that runs from Fela Kuti and ESG to The Comet Is Coming, Sault and Jungle. At its core is the conviction that music and civic engagement can coexist seamlessly without being didactic. While the lyrics -- entirely in English -- tackle themes of rights, equality, and freedom, the groove remains the heartbeat: constant, pulsing, and relentless. Mixed by Tom Campbell (whose credits include Sault, Little Simz, Adele, Michael Kiwanuka, and Jungle) and featuring art direction by Raissa Pardini, Until We Are Free is a soundtrack for complex times. It is an invitation to refuse neutrality and isolation, and to imagine -- together -- new possibilities for movement, resistance, and the future."
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$31.00
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RELEASE DATE: 5/8/2026
"Tha God Fahim's timeless creative instincts have been evident from the moment his art began to circulate, as the Atlanta emcee quickly distinguished himself with sharp wordplay and atmospheric production. With just a few projects to his name, Tha God Fahim was still a hungry young talent on the rise when he unleashed Tha Dark Shogunn Saga in late 2016. Among his most memorable early releases, the album kicked off an unprecedented creative explosion, as Fahim cemented his status with more than 50 projects released over the next two years. Evoking shadowy street corners and smoke-filled hallways, Tha Dark Shogunn Saga showcases the power of a true rhyme assassin, with commanding lyricism melding into ethereal instrumentation. Followed by an equally compelling sequel released just a few months later, the overall saga became an important moment in Tha God Fahim's rise, containing some of his earliest collaborations with Mach-Hommy along with beats from Nicholas Craven, Camouflage Monk, Denmark Vessey, and more. Nearly a decade later, Fahim is expanding this series into a full trilogy with Tha Dark Shogunn Saga, Vol. 3. Reviving the unmistakable vibe of the original projects, the new collection finds our hero back in warrior mode, sharpening his lyrical blade over rich production from Cookin Soul, Nicholas Craven, Fortes, and Fahim himself. All three chapters in Tha Dark Shogunn Saga are now available in this double disc CD collection."
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"Tha God Fahim's timeless creative instincts have been evident from the moment his art began to circulate, as the Atlanta emcee quickly distinguished himself with sharp wordplay and atmospheric production. With just a few projects to his name, Tha God Fahim was still a hungry young talent on the rise when he unleashed Tha Dark Shogunn Saga in late 2016. Among his most memorable early releases, the album kicked off an unprecedented creative explosion, as Fahim cemented his status with more than 50 projects released over the next two years. Evoking shadowy street corners and smoke-filled hallways, Tha Dark Shogunn Saga showcases the power of a true rhyme assassin, with commanding lyricism melding into ethereal instrumentation. Followed by an equally compelling sequel released just a few months later, the overall saga became an important moment in Tha God Fahim's rise, containing some of his earliest collaborations with Mach-Hommy along with beats from Nicholas Craven, Camouflage Monk, Denmark Vessey, and more. Nearly a decade later, Fahim is expanding this series into a full trilogy with Tha Dark Shogunn Saga, Vol. 3. Reviving the unmistakable vibe of the original projects, the new collection finds this hero back in warrior mode, sharpening his lyrical blade over rich production from Cookin Soul, Nicholas Craven, Fortes, and Fahim himself. While supplies last, all three chapters in Tha Dark Shogunn Saga are now available in this limited-edition trifold 3LP set, with a Japanese OBI and distinct colored vinyl mixes for each volume."
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"A good fun record, the new album from Lipphead -- aka the collaborative NYC duo consisting of the producer Tony Simon (Blockhead) and Eliot Lipp -- is the group's third official full-length, having released the first two records via Detroit's Young Heavy Soul label. Lipphead's music occupies the sweet spot between Blockhead's groovy, sample-based hip- hop and Eliot Lipp's upbeat electronic funk. The internationally renowned NYC producer Tony Simon -- aka Blockhead -- has released 15 albums over the past 15 years, including four acclaimed records for Ninja Tune and numerous production jobs including notable works with Aesop Rock. He is regarded as one of the modern masters of instrumental hip-hop and has more recently been releasing music on other platforms like Future Archive Recordings and Backwoodz Studios. Eliot Lipp is an electronic musician based in Brooklyn, New York. His work was picked up by Scott Herren of Prefuse 73 (Warp Records) after Herren heard him working the club circuit."
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"Originally released in 2012, Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away captures a defining early chapter in Freddie Gibbs' rise, pairing his unfiltered street narratives with Statik Selektah's raw, boom-bap-driven production. Stripped of excess and heavy on realism, the project reflects an era where Gibbs' sharp lyricism and moral tension took center stage. The original seven-track lineup features a strong cast of underground heavyweights including Slaine, Daz Dillinger, Reks, PUSH! Montana, Termanology, Fred The Godson, Trae Tha Truth, Smoke DZA, and Chace Infinite -- anchoring the album firmly in the early 2010s hip-hop underground. This limited-edition vinyl reissue expands the original release with three bonus tracks: 'Carry On' featuring Joey Bada$$, 'Serve Or Get Served' (available on vinyl for the first time ever), and 'Crushin' Feelings.' Featuring brand new artwork by Alejandro Torrecilla and mastered for vinyl by Davide 'Bassi Maestro' Bassi, this edition stands as an essential archival release for fans of Freddie Gibbs, Statik Selektah, and uncompromising hip-hop."
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"Al Manfredi is the father of hip-hop producer Exile, and Blue Gold is his little-known West Coast rock masterpiece from 1973. Manfredi's dreams of securing a record deal with this album faded, but he spent the rest of his life recording music. This version of the album was overseen by Exile. Born into a musical family Al Manfredi started writing songs when he was child. As a teenager in 1965, he formed the Nuts & Bolts in the small beach town of San Clemente, California. Inspired by the Kinks, the Beatles and the Byrds, the group separated themselves from the pack by also performing original material written by Manfredi and band mate Mike Ingram. In late 1966 they changed their name to the Lost & Found and relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, where they cut a rare single, 'Don't Move Girl' b/w 'To Catch the Sun,' which now commands high coin from '60s garage collectors. When they returned to San Clemente in early 1967 their music had taken a more psychedelic direction. The Lost & Found were riding high that year, until tragedy struck. Ingram was found hanged under suspicious circumstances and soon after Lost & Found drummer Mike Ryer died of cancer at the age of 19. Heartbroken, Manfredi gave up on the band scene completely and moved to Garden Grove to teach at his family's music store. But alone, behind closed doors, he kept writing songs and working on his music, recording hours of tapes, often tracking all the instruments himself. In 1973 he chose six of his best songs, some of them written back in the Lost & Found days, and had them custom-pressed as an LP. Only a handful of copies were pressed, and most of these were sent out to various record companies in the hope of landing a deal. Despite the outstanding quality of the music, there were no takers. But decades later, collectors discovered the Al Manfredi album and hailed it a West Coast rock masterpiece. This little-known West Coast rock masterpiece was rediscovered and celebrated by Acid Archives founder Patrick Lundborg and others around the time that Manfredi died in 1995. This version of the album, overseen by Manfredi's son Exile, and with Manfredi's story told by Ugly Things' founder Mike Stax, presents the complete package of an incredible lost and found artist. Contains the album, as originally issued, on side A with unreleased music on side B."
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"Tha God Fahim's timeless creative instincts have been evident from the moment his art began to circulate. Emerging unexpectedly from the epicenter of trap music, the Atlanta emcee quickly distinguished himself with sharp wordplay and atmospheric production that couldn't be further from the monotonous sounds echoing around him. With just a few projects to his name, Tha God Fahim was still a hungry young talent on the rise when he unleashed Tha Dark Shogunn Saga in late 2016. Among his most memorable early releases, the album kicked off an unprecedented creative explosion, as Fahim cemented his status with more than 50 projects released over the next two years. Followed by an equally compelling sequel released just a few months later, the overall saga became an important moment in Tha God Fahim's rise, evoking shadowy street corners and smoke-filled hallways. Nearly a decade later, Fahim is expanding this series into a full trilogy with Tha Dark Shogunn Saga, Vol. 3. Reviving the unmistakable vibe of the original projects, the new collection finds this hero back in warrior mode, sharpening his lyrical blade over rich production from Cookin Soul, Nicholas Craven, Fortes, and Fahim himself."
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"Wiz Khalifa's fifth studio album and his third major label release, Blacc Hollywood featuring the lead single 'We Dem Boyz' debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200. The album was produced by frequent collaborator I.D. Labs with additional production by DJ Mustard, Ghost Loft, Choppa Boi, Jim Jonsin, Fanatik N Zac among others. Get On Down is proud to present a limited edition pressing of Blacc Hollywood pressed on Ghostly Blacc Ice colored vinyl, packaged in a high gloss gatefold jacket with a commemorative OBI."
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RELEASE DATE: 2/20/2026
"Mental baile future-funk. Impossibly, round two ratchets through higher gears than round one. The cutting and scratching skills are brutally imperious, by turn eviscerating in split seconds a trembling flock of far-flung musical prey. Out of the wreckage looms the apotheosis of apocalyptic Techno Scratch terror; the ebulliently vengeful prophesy of forebears like Grand Wizzard Theodore and the Knights of the Turntable. Blisteringly hot."
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"The Sugarhill Gang is an American hip hop trio, worldwide known for their massive 1979 hit 'Rapper's Delight,' which was the first rap single to become a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The track was the first exposure to hiphop for millions of people. The Sugarhill Gang were also among the very first rap acts to record a full-length LP. Sugarhill Gang includes the original 7" version of 'Rapper's Delight' as a bonus track. The album is available as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on clear and blue marble vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve."
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"After The Kaze (Project Pat's first group) released Kamakazie Timez Up in 1998, the Memphis rap legend and Three 6 Mafia affiliate launched his solo career by dropping his major label debut album Ghetty Green in 1999 on Hypnotize Minds/Loud Records. Produced by DJ Paul and Juicy J, Project Pat raps in his signature triplet flow over southern 808-backed beats sprinkled with soulful samples alongside Three 6 Mafia members with appearances by Cash Money's Big Tymers and Hot Boyz, Noreaga, Krayzie Bone, and Crucial Conflict. Previously only released on CD and cassette, Get On Down in partnership with Sony Music's CERTIFIED now presents Ghetty Green pressed on aqua blue and mint green double-colored vinyl in a gatefold jacket."
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"Wale's third studio album, and his second for Atlantic/Maybach Music Group, The Gifted, was originally released in 2013, digitally and on CD. The album was not released on vinyl until now. Following up on the success of Ambition, Wale enlisted a new team of producers and fellow MMG artists Rick Ross and Meek Mill, with additional features by rappers Wiz Khalifa, Nicki Minaj, Yo Gotti, Juicy J, and 2 Chainz alongside R&B contemporaries Lyfe Jennings, Ne-Yo, and Sam Dew, with a special appearance by Jerry Seinfeld. Wale first dropped the single 'Bad' featuring Tiara Thomas, followed by two more singles, 'LoveHate Thing' featuring Sam Dew, and a remix of 'Bad' featuring Rihanna. After three successful singles, the album was released on June 25, 2013, and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 -- Wale's first #1 -- and would eventually be certified Gold. Get On Down is proud to present on vinyl for the first time, The Gifted. The album is pressed on splatter color-in-color vinyl and packaged in an alternate cover jacket, limited to 500 copies."
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"'Goodbye, Sticky Rice is the funniest, messiest, most honest, nastiest, non-stop going away party I can possibly throw. Everyone's invited, but bring a toothbrush. I'm gonna miss ya'll,' says rap legend Lyrics Born about releasing his final album on his own imprint, Mobile Home Recordings. Deciding to shut the door on his notable music career to explore other entertainment realms, Lyrics Born leaves a big void in his wake. Leaving behind his musical career that stretches over three decades from his start as part of the iconic Northern California hip hop collectives SoleSides and Quannum Projects in the '90s to his solo joints in the '00s and onward. Goodbye, Sticky Rice is his final musical farewell. Featuring the bass-heavy, funky focus track 'Can We Still Be Friends,' Lyrics Born describes the song as 'Dedicated to everyone caught in that messy gray area while crossfading from a relationship into a friendship.' Lyrics Born is an entrepreneur who has expanded his realms out from music to mediums like film, he also launched a cooking series 'Dinner in Place' on YouTube that has been a runaway hit. Crowned as the Silver Winner in the 'Food & Beverage -- Online' category, it is proving to be a very exciting prospect in his future. Lyrics Born began his career in the late '90s as an important part of the intensely influential Bay Area hip hop collective Quannum Projects that spawned DJ Shadow, Blackalicious, Lifesavas and Latyrx, of which he was half with Lateef the Truthspeaker, Lyrics Born broke countless 'first' barriers as the first Asian-American solo rapper to perform at Lollapalooza, Coachella, release a greatest hits record, to name a few firsts. Going out with a bang on the new album and reflecting back on his incredible music career, Lyrics Born concludes, 'I'm gonna take an indefinite hiatus from releasing albums,' he says contentedly. 'Goodbye, Sticky Rice will be my 16th. I think that's enough for now.'"
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LP version. "'Goodbye, Sticky Rice is the funniest, messiest, most honest, nastiest, non-stop going away party I can possibly throw. Everyone's invited, but bring a toothbrush. I'm gonna miss ya'll,' says rap legend Lyrics Born about releasing his final album on his own imprint, Mobile Home Recordings. Deciding to shut the door on his notable music career to explore other entertainment realms, Lyrics Born leaves a big void in his wake. Leaving behind his musical career that stretches over three decades from his start as part of the iconic Northern California hip hop collectives SoleSides and Quannum Projects in the '90s to his solo joints in the '00s and onward. Goodbye, Sticky Rice is his final musical farewell. Featuring the bass-heavy, funky focus track 'Can We Still Be Friends,' Lyrics Born describes the song as 'Dedicated to everyone caught in that messy gray area while crossfading from a relationship into a friendship.' Lyrics Born is an entrepreneur who has expanded his realms out from music to mediums like film, he also launched a cooking series 'Dinner in Place' on YouTube that has been a runaway hit. Crowned as the Silver Winner in the 'Food & Beverage -- Online' category, it is proving to be a very exciting prospect in his future. Lyrics Born began his career in the late '90s as an important part of the intensely influential Bay Area hip hop collective Quannum Projects that spawned DJ Shadow, Blackalicious, Lifesavas and Latyrx, of which he was half with Lateef the Truthspeaker, Lyrics Born broke countless 'first' barriers as the first Asian-American solo rapper to perform at Lollapalooza, Coachella, release a greatest hits record, to name a few firsts. Going out with a bang on the new album and reflecting back on his incredible music career, Lyrics Born concludes, 'I'm gonna take an indefinite hiatus from releasing albums,' he says contentedly. 'Goodbye, Sticky Rice will be my 16th. I think that's enough for now.'"
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"While it remains a remarkable achievement, Mavi's breakthrough debut album Let The Sun Talk was the work of an artist still coming into his own, recorded when the gifted emcee was a teenager attending Howard University. After touring with Jack Harlow and working with artists like Earl Sweatshirt and Pink Siifu, the Charlotte, North Carolina wordsmith returned three years later with the acclaimed follow-up Laughing So Hard, It Hurts, an emotional meditation on life's complex duality. Embedding his dense flows within lush instrumentation and stuttering percussion, Mavi unearthed new lyrical depth on the album, navigating through joy and sorrow, grief and hope, pain and healing. While many artists have struggled to match the heights of a beloved debut, Laughing So Hard, It Hurts proved that Mavi would only continue to elevate his virtuosic self-expression with each new release. Eloquently cascading rhymes reveal an artist searching for truth through a vast scope of thought, floating atop serene production from Monte Booker, Dlyvinci, Ovrkast, and more. After very limited initial pressings, this classic 2022 collection is now receiving its most extensive vinyl release to date."
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"Moka Only & KutMasta Kurt team up to create Tank Gawd, a '90s Throwback Pacific Northwest Trench Coat and Rolex sporting Wack Emcee Bashing type of Hero lurking in the BC Fog. We're Rhymin' features fellow BC collaborators and Castle Dwellers Rushden & Diamonds and Germany's Protagonist of Golden Age Hip-Hop -- Retrogott (Translation Retro God) dropping Funky Verses over a classic KutMasta Kurt Boom Bap track, to make your neck snap."
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"Rakim is an American rapper best known as one half of the legendary rap duo Eric B. & Rakim. Rakim is considered a transformative figure in hip hop for raising the bar for MC technique higher than it had ever been. Rakim helped to pioneer the use of internal rhymes and multisyllabic rhymes, and he was among the first to demonstrate the possibilities of sitting down to write intricately crafted lyrics packed with clever word choices and metaphors rather than the more improvisational styles and simpler rhyme patterns that predominated before him. Big Ghost is an anonymous online personality, hip hop writer and blogger, and music producer. He was once best known for his witty writing style and satirical humor on his earlier hip hop album reviews and blog posts. Big Ghost began as a parody of Wu Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah, which many believed to be Ghostface himself. In late 2015, Big Ghost branched out into music production, releasing a free project with production being credited solely to Big Ghost Ltd."
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Variant cover version. "Rakim is an American rapper best known as one half of the legendary rap duo Eric B. & Rakim. Rakim is considered a transformative figure in hip hop for raising the bar for MC technique higher than it had ever been. Rakim helped to pioneer the use of internal rhymes and multisyllabic rhymes, and he was among the first to demonstrate the possibilities of sitting down to write intricately crafted lyrics packed with clever word choices and metaphors rather than the more improvisational styles and simpler rhyme patterns that predominated before him. Big Ghost is an anonymous online personality, hip hop writer and blogger, and music producer. He was once best known for his witty writing style and satirical humor on his earlier hip hop album reviews and blog posts. Big Ghost began as a parody of Wu Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah, which many believed to be Ghostface himself. In late 2015, Big Ghost branched out into music production, releasing a free project with production being credited solely to Big Ghost Ltd."
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