Mujo情 - Zen Spot (2020)

Stream/Digital: mujobeatz.bandcamp.com

''Zen Spot''

No sample Lo-Fi Relaxing album.

All beats made on the SP-404A and synths. :)

Handmade collage cover by me.

Just find your zen spot and take a listen!

90's Tapes - Step Up - Volume 1 (90's Hip Hop Classics & Rare 12 Inches)

More memories of the golden age and "90's Tapes" vinyl collection: instagram.com/90stapes

90's Tapes presents: Step Up - Volume 1 (90's Hip Hop Classics & Rare 12 Inches)
The mix includes: Boyz II Men, Craig Mack, Redman, Polyrhythm Addicts, Lost Boyz, Cash Money Click, Fab 5, Heltah Skeltah, Originoo Gunn Clappaz, Kamakazee, Rasco, Rezidue, Cipha, Finsta Bundy, Krumb Snatcha, MC Solaar, Artifacts, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Complete Unit, Boogiemonsters, Triip, World Renown, Street Smartz & OC.

Bahamadia - Uknowhowwedu / Spontaneity (2020)

Order Vinyl: hhv.de

Strongly limited edition of 300 copies of the 21st release in our »HHV Boombap 45's« series.

No introduction needed here. Two super heavy cuts from Bahamadia's debut album on 45 for the very first time. Only 2 copies per customer max!

dude26, Eloquent & IAMPAUL - Edles Motiv / E's Joint (2020)

Order Vinyl: hhv.de

38 Spesh x Kool G Rap - Son of G Rap: Special Edition (Reissue, 2018 / 2020)

Order Vinyl: 38speshairvinyls.bandcamp.com

In 2018, 38 Spesh partnered with Juice Crew legend and Mafioso Rap godfather Kool G Rap for the now classic album "Son of G Rap." The LP featured a who's who list of guests, while production was handled by beat gods like The Alchemist, Daringer, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and Showbiz.

The "Son of G Rap: Special Edition" vinyl reissue will come in gold and silver options with matching obi strips, and all gold copies will come signed by Spesh and G Rap!

Bxnjamin - Some Colour Us Mad (SCUM) (2020)

Stream/Digital: bxnjamin.bandcamp.com

Opening my eyes from what possibly has been the darkest, most difficult part of my life, this project has served as self therapy. A conversation with the ego, analysing self direction, and society’s construct in contrast to reality. To search for ourselves or true peace against the grain, Some Colour Us Mad©

Made with love,

Bxnjamin

Ramson Badbonez - Death Mask (2020)

Stream/Digital: highfocus.lnk.to

There are very few Mc’s in the UK rap game as engrained into the culture as Ramson Badbonez. Rising through the ranks as one of the most cut throat MC’s London had ever seen at 14, it wasn’t long before people started to take notice of the young talent, gathering London wide respect as well as getting recognition from UK Hip Hop godfathers Task Force. The rhyming machine has been a living and breathing embodiment of the culture ever since. By far one of the most prolific creators in the scene, Ramson Badbonez employs one of the strictest work ethics ever seen with over 12 full length albums to his name and showing no signs of slowing down.

On the 28th of February, Badbonez will present his latest work, a brand new album, with producer & long time collaborator Mark Fear, entitled ‘Death Mask’.

Following his previous ‘Jason Bonez’ & ‘Mic Day The 13th’ releases, Badbonez has removed the hockey mask to don the Egyptian Death Mask, as he leaves the Jason Bonez moniker behind to focus on a much broader palette of concepts and inspiration. 

With topics ranging from the mysteries of the afterlife, the energy crisis to the lasting effects of colonialism to the failings of modern language - Badbonez has left no stone unturned. Fearlessly launching himself into the deep end, covering new ground and constructing incredibly dense prose perfectly matched by Mark Fear’s diverse yet crisp sound. 

We are introducing ‘Death Mask’ to the world via hard hitting first single ‘Sarcophagus’, a song that introduces the album’s prevalent theme of the afterlife and asks the poignant question: Why is it that we only truly appreciate rappers when the they pass? A true call to arms to all Hip Hop fans worldwide to stop and smell the roses and appreciate the music and the painstaking work that goes into it.

Perhaps Ramson Badbonez’ most solid release to date, we expect ‘Death Mask’ to make a serious impact in 202 

El Jazzy Chavo - Lower Class Jazz (2020)

Order Vinyl: funkypselicave.bandcamp.com

or funkypselicave.com

Transmitting from the lower-class neighborhoods - this one is dedicated to the uprooted refugees and to all lower status people that the state chases, persecutes and leads to despair or even death.

Music produced by El Jazzy Chavo.

The text on the inside cover was written by Pinokio of Jolly Roger and was translated by Asja M.

All the photos on the inside taken by N. Kokovlis.

Ebbe Funk - Chinchillin' III (2020)

Stream/Digital: tapeinvader.bandcamp.com

The third and final episode of Ebbe Funk's album series completes the instrumental beat trilogy, which began in 2018 with Chinchillin' I. Dedicated to his pets, each EP reflects a different vibe, united by a thoroughly relaxed sound that perfectly reflects the serene lifestyle of the chinchillas. As the track titles suggest, this episode is dedicated to Dobby. The 5 tracks are very relaxed overall, peppered with mellow rhodes & organ sounds and come with the typical Ebbe Funk flavour.

Also make sure to check out the other two episodes:
tapeinvader.bandcamp.com/album/chinchillin-i
tapeinvader.bandcamp.com/album/chinchillin-ii

Quinte - Ashtray Diaries (2020)

Stream/Digital: estugarda.bandcamp.com

sunofthesol. - baby hits II. (2020)

Stream/Digital: sunofthesol.bandcamp.com

Mujo & Hakone - Singing Plants EP (2020)

Stream/Digital: mujobeatz.bandcamp.com

New Lo-Fi EP with Hakone, with some old joints. Released by Chillbeats!

Phoniks - Time Goes By (2020)

Order Vinyl/Cassette/CD: phoniksbeats.com

Coming off the heels of being highlighted in a new Netflix documentary "Underdogs" (link in sidebar) Don't Sleep Records artist Phoniks is back at work releasing his new atmospheric instrumental tape titled "Time Goes By". Phoniks weaves foreign jazz loops, soundtracks and soul b-sides together with apocalyptic movie samples, DJ cuts and vinyl drums to form a cohesive 18-track album. Phoniks continues to evolve his sound, bringing more live instruments into the mix than on any of his previous projects. The album opens with jazz chords played off a midi keyboard, using sound design techniques to make them feel like they were sampled out of a dusty attic somewhere, before homogenizing with real vinyl loops as the beat drops. Compositions such as "One Time" ft. DJ Eveready are completely sample-free. Despite the addition of more instruments, it's still the crate digging ability and ear for melodic jazz samples that drives the sound across the albums 41 minute runtime. Available on CD, Vinyl and Cassette, Phoniks continues to bring his listeners on a journey that began with his debut solo album "Down To Earth" last October. Don't Sleep.