März 31, 2020

lastnamedavid - kinnor (2020)



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lojii & Swarvy - DUE RENT [Blends] (2020)





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lojii & Swarvy revisit their 2017 underground classic with a full re-imagining of the original double album, now remixed in full by Swarvy in the signature style of his white label 'Blends' series

the original version of 'DUE RENT' is still available here: freshselects.bandcamp.com/album/due-rent


original raps + new adlibs by lojii
original beats + new blends by Swarvy


März 29, 2020

Organized Konfusion - The Demos (2020)





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Organized Konfusion - The Demos
30th Anniversary on limited 500x Vinyl Deluxe Edition!


Tracklist:

A1 Intro 0:57
A2 Prisoners Of War 4:30
A3 Mind Over Matter 5:29

B1 Cooling One Day 1:55
B2 International Arrival 3:28
B3 Audience Pleasers 3:31


Matatabi - Bon Voyage (2020)




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März 26, 2020

Rascalz - Really Livin' (1992 / 2020)





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Smoke On Records presents Finally for the 1st time on Vinyl "Really Livin".
Limited color and black version special edition.

Tracklist:

A1 Really Livin'4:39
A2 Sticky Fingers 3:44
A3 Slapstick 2:28
A4 The Pager (Interlude) 0:30
A5 The Story Goes 2:18
A6 Quest For Rhyme 3:53

B1 B1 Funky Migraine 5:01
B2 Frankly Speakin' 2:53
B3 Kingz Of The Castle 2:34
B4 Funky Needs 3:47
B5 One For The Road (Funky Migraine Reprise) 2:50
B6 Really Living (OG RaggaMuffin Version) 2:47



März 25, 2020

Ryler Smith & Mz Boom Bap – Vers Libre (2020)





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Limited Edition of 300 copies including instrumentals!

For many fans "Wakilisha" by rapper Ryler Smith and producer Mz Boom Bap is nothing less than an underground classic of the modern jazz rap and boombap scene. Accordingly, they were excited about the successor "Vers Libre" and will not be disappointed. The Portuguese boombap hero Mz Boom Bap provides the perfect base for the diverse flows of the English-speaking MC Ryler Smith from Zurich. The songs are beaming you directly back to the Queensbridge of the early 90s with a modern update from 2020.


Spectacular Diagnostics - RAW UNKNOWN (2020)





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Produced By Spectacular Diagnostics. Featuring General Back Pain, Quelle Chris, Mak P, Sadhugold, Billy Woods, Teller Bank$, Wiardon, Rome Streetz, Maverick Montana, Vic Spencer, Jah-Monte Ogbon, Koncept Jack$on. 

März 24, 2020

EllMatic & MpDrees24 - Practice Makes Perfect (2020)



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Strictly limited edition of 300 copies on black vinyl of the collaborative effort "Practice Makes Perfect" by dutch Ellmatic & MpDrees24.

Expect nothing but sixteen original 90's-infected boombap rap tracks by MC Ellmatic and beatsmith MpDrees24 with guest spots by the likes of BlabberMouf, Christmaz, Ntan, Malev Da Shinobi and other like-minded artists. Dope!




März 23, 2020

Tru Comers - Classic Remixes (2020)






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Swiss production duo Tru Comers have been steadily making a name for themselves since bombing the world with first remix EP’s back in 2009 and 2010. Doing a great remix is an art, many try but only few manage to pull it off right and if it works it's a piece of work that can can stand on its own.

The Tru Comers are known for their superb boom bap style as their sound is inspired by the early to mid 90’s and the result is greatness that is pure, grimey, menacing and hard hitting.

HHE has now teamed up with Sperrow and X-Pert to bring you a 13 track CD compilation with remixes they have done from 2009 up to 2018. Reimagined classics from Finsta, La Base, Lord Finesse, Dysfunkshunal Familee, Dutchmin, INI, Alps Cru, and more. Be prepared for a journey of pure fresh boom bap that will leave you wanting more!

Tracklist:

01 Finsta - All They Know (Tru Comers Remix) (2016)
02 La Base - L'Ame Son (Tru Comers Underground Mix) (2015)
03 Lord Finesse - Soul Plan (Tru Comers Remix) (2010)
04 Dysfunkshunal Familee - Separate Ways (Tru Comers Remix) (2012)
05 Dysfunkshunal Familee - Work It Out (Tru Comers Remix) (2009)
06 Lou Fresco & La Base - Vida Baja (Tru Comers Stadium Mix) (2018)
07 Dutchmin - Surrounded (Tru Comers Remix) (2010)
08 INI - Fakin Jax (Tru Comers Remix) (2011)
09 Alps Cru - No Question (Tru Comers Remix) (2009)
10 Chosen Few - Raw Beauty (Tru Comers Remix) (2010)
11 La Base - Interrogation (Tru Comers Disco Mix) (2014)
12 Us Plus One - Murder Me (Tru Comers Remix) (2010)
13 Double L - Peeps In Da Ground (Tru Comers Remix) (2010)

März 20, 2020

Adagio! - New York To Philly (1997 / 2020)





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Strongly limited edition of 300 copies on beige vinyl, 100 copies on cassette and 300 copies on CD.

Next up on "90's Tapes" is another grail from the Eastcoast, this time we are more than excited to present the first ever anthology of Adagio!'s classic cuts from the golden era.
Adagio! (pronounced "A-dee-gee-o") stands for "A Definition of Ambition, Goals, Interest and Organization!". The Juggaknots-affiliated New York and Philadelphia based underground hip-hop duo consisting of Rayme Supreme (Raymond Fogle) and Big Cousin also known as The Obvious Wonder (Brian Pritchett aka Carta' P.) had a few 12" releases from 1996 on that still appear on many wantlists. 22 tracks in total on a UV-finished gatefold 3LP incl. download card.

Bugseed - Couch Lock Beats




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DJ Spinna - 1998 Beat Tape (2020)




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Another batch of raw unearthed boom bap bangers resurrected from old dusty floppy discs and DAT tapes straight out of the lost golden era of New York Underground Hip Hop. It was a prime year for the movement and these instrumentals are a direct lens into the essence of that period in time. Be sure to check out the 1996 and 1997 Beat Tape albums.


Knxwledge. - WT15​.​8_ (2020)





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Knxwledge. - HX​.​PRT14_ (2020)




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Ohbliv - Spirit Medicine (2020)




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März 18, 2020

Various Artists - Solidarity in Sound (2020)





Music. Music has always provided solace for many. Music has rested the mind In the toughest of times, and always been at the forefront for some of the greatest. Times are strange right now. there are feeling of uncertainty, sadness, and anxiety roaming in the air. No one really knows what is going on, and what is to come. But we here at Common and Normal are sure of one thing. That is that music heals, music eases a weary mind and soul, and music brings people together from all over the world. Inspired by the Italian people uniting from their balconies to sing songs of hope and to ease restless minds, we wanted to share some music that we have lovingly created during our time on this planet. Our hope is that during times of crisis and uncertainty, you may find some solace in this music. We sincerely hope you enjoy, kick back, relax and can rest your mind, even if just for a brief moment in time. We as humans will prevail, the sun will shine, and the music will continue to play.

Ahwlee - coolist (2020)




Stream/Digital: bumps.bandcamp.com

BennyBen - Fresh Out The Box - Beat Batch 3 (2020)




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Mr. Käfer - Lost Reflections / Orientation (2020)





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“Lost Reflections / Orientation” is a split album by Austrian beatmaker and producer Mr.Käfer. The LP consists of two EP’s: “Lost Reflections” (January 2019) and “Orientation” (May 2020).

Austrian producer Mr. Käfer reflects on his North-African roots with new EP “Orientation”.

One year ago we released “Lost Reflections”, a nine track mini-album by Mr. Käfer and Californian saxophonist Gavin Lord on tape and digital. Since then Mr. Käfer finished his music studies in Salzburg (Austria) and moved to Cologne (Germany) where he did an internship at Melting Pot Music. He has released two solo albums / EPs on Tape Invader and Chillhop Music and a collabo project with Flitz&Suppe and DDob.

With his new EP “Orientation” Mr. Käfer is stepping into new directions. Throughout five songs Mr. Käfer reflects on his North-African roots (he is half Austrian, half Algerian) and adds new sounds, vibes and tempi to his music. To orchestrate his vision Mr. Käfer has assembled a full band consisting of Makkako (guitar), Ruff I (double bass) and Christian Höll (Saxophone). Christian Höll has also co-written and co-produced the EP together with Mr. Käfer.

The visuals for “Orientation” have been created by UK artist Tilly Mint – best known for her artworks for Yazmin Lacey and C.Tappin.

“Orientation” will be available as digital EP and on vinyl LP as split album with Mr. Käfer‘s “Lost Reflections” EP.

Manny - Change (2020)





Belgian producer Manny is back with a very chill and spacey album called "Change" that takes us on a trip to the moon and back. This EP is inspired by the change of seasons and the change that everything goes through. People, nature and space itself are in a constant state of change and Manny wanted to express this feeling with this album. As usual he combines elements of joy and melancholy to provide us with a unique experience. Manny always brings us chill beats that are just perfect to focus, vibe and nod your head to.

März 12, 2020

Godfather Don & Parental (de Kalhex) - Osmosis (2020)





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Stream/Digital: djparental.bandcamp.com

Strictly limited edition of 500 copies on colored vinyl incl. all instrumentals.

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







März 11, 2020

Dyl Thomas & Saint Surly - ¥100 (2020)





Order Vinyl/CD: pangproductions.com.au

Tracklist:

SIDE A

01 Aura Drip
02 5K
03 Amazed
04 Glowed Up
05 Dressed to Kill (ft. Nelson Dialect)
06 Reset
07 Deals

SIDE B

08 Stunna
09 That’s On You
10 Pang Cap (ft. Adam Koots)
11 Clipped Roots (ft. Joe Snow)
12 Astro City
13 Boiling Point

Vanilla - Into the Dream (2020)




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März 09, 2020

Bomb Shelta Association – Rebirth Vol 2 (1998 / 2020)





The first 120 copies on Turquoise & White Vinyl
The remaining 230 copies on trad Black Wax

And yes, it’s the Volume 2 of the superb Bomb Shelta Association LP outta Canada from 1998 – first time on wax!!!!

Tracklist:

A1 Tekniq – Redrum
A2 Tyranny – Jokes On You
A3 Melicious D-Emperor – Fuck ‘Em All
A4 Shylow – More Than Life

B1 Pillosnatchaz – Lost Artic
B2 Pillosnatchaz – Reflections
B3 Bomb Shelta – Seven Deadly Ciphers
B4 Gynx – Outro

Djar One & Kesta - Beats House Remixes #2 (2020)





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Tracklist:

Naughty by Nature, Djar One - It's on (Djar One Remix)
Jurassic 5, Kesta - In the House (Kesta Remix)

Naughty by Nature, Djar One - It's on (Djar One Remix) Instrumental
Jurassic 5, Kesta - In the House (Kesta Remix) Instrumental

BROCKBEATS - New Life (2020)




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März 06, 2020

Concrete Click ‎– Authentic Left Overs The EP (1993 / 2020)



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Smoke On Records presents Concrete Click from Boston The UNRELEASED EP Authentic Left Overs on numbered limited Vinyl!
Tracks was recorded from 1993-1995.

Limited to 350 copys

Tracklist:

A1 No Place Like Home 4:35
A2 Can't Do It 3:53
A3 Get It Got It 4:19

B1 Empty The Clip 3:19
B2 It's The Concrete Click 4:36





The Alchemist - Yacht Rock 2 Instrumentals (2020)

März 05, 2020

Count Bass D - CBD (2020)





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Veteran MC, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Count Bass D’s life has been a musical miracle from the very beginning.
At age four he stepped up to the drum kit at his father’s church and kept a beat. By fourth grade the adolescent musician taught himself triads, inversions, and multiple progressions in all twelve keys on the organ.
After turning 21, Count Bass dropped his 1995 debut Pre-Life Crisis—a self-produced album that features him playing multiple instruments and minimal sampling. From there he laced Vitamin C’s self-titled platinum debut with a verse and produced a “Hey Ladies” remix for the Beastie Boys’ Criterion Collection DVD Video Anthology.
Not satisfied to merely play instruments, the ever-evolving creator immersed himself in sample-based production. 2002 saw the release of his Rolling Stone-reviewed Dwight Spitz and in 2004 he was the only artist besides MF DOOM to rap and produce on DOOM’s concept album Mm.. Food.
Count Bass then began an extended and prolific release schedule in 2009 that includes five full-length records with fellow MC/producer DJ Pocket, a slew of solo albums, and his 2017 Snoop Dogg collaboration “Too Much Pressure,” which was praised by the New York Times for its, “luscious, velvety, soothing, slow funk.”
After 25 years in the game Count Bass D is busier than ever, releasing the instrumental album Edibles in late 2019, the sequel Edibles 2 in early 2020, and his 10th vocal solo album CBD. 

Born-God ‎– Who's That On The Track? (1994 / 2020)




The first 120 copies on White Gold Vinyl
The remaining 230 copies on trad Black Wax

This is a real low key one, but a helladope one. Cats will know Born-God from NY mid 90’s crew Now Born Click. His cousin, producer and mentor you will know from the previous release on Herring, Russ Prez – and he is responsible for the dope production on this flavasome EP. This project only had a limited cassette release back in 1994 and is extremely hard to find. So we had to bring it on wax for the headz. All joints transferred from the original studio DATs and included is a previously unreleased banger!! R.I.P. Born-God. Shout out to Thomas Stephansen!

Tracklist:

A1 Who’s That On The Track?
A2 68 & I Owe-U-1
A3 Blowin’ Em Up

B1 Life Ain’t Fair
B2 My Baby’s Mother
B3 Real Niggaz (Previously Unreleased)

All tracks produced by Russ Prez.