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J Dilla is widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop producers of all time, having supplied timeless soundbeds for the likes of A Tribe Called Quest, Slum Village, The Pharcyde, Busta Rhymes, Common, De La Soul, The Roots, D'Angelo, Erykah Babu, Madlib, and many more. In 2005, rumors began circulating about an album called "Jay Love Japan", a J Dilla solo project inspired by one of Jay Dee's favorite locations to visit on tour. After Dilla's untimely death in early 2006, the album became a lost classic shrouded in mystery, with only unofficial bootlegs and promo versions available. An official CD version was eventually released in 2008, but quickly went out of print.

Now, the album is finally receiving the official release it always deserved. J Dilla's mother Ma Dukes and her label Vintage Vibez Music Group are proud to present official Vinyl and CD versions of "Jay Love Japan". With six soulful Dilla instrumentals and vocal appearances from Blu, Miguel, J*Davey, Ta'Raach, Exile, Baatin, and more, this 11-track collection is a perfect snapshot of late-period J Dilla brilliance.

-Limited to 300 copies
-180g Vinyl
-Printed inner Sleeve with lyrics translated in English and German
-Inside-Out Cover print
-Handdrawn Cover Art by Hakim Norbert

This was THE crossover uptempo hip hop/breaks dancefloor jam in 1989. Played in many many clubs and rave scenes, this genre-busting, "The Commodores" sampling one-off is finally available on 7" for the first time ever using the original 12" artwork, on the original NYC label.

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

2UGLi’s new album, My Day Begins When Your Ends, is more than just his second full-length release; it’s an entirely new starting point for the rapper who hails from Chula Vista, Calif. He spent nearly two decades in the game by the time he released his debut, 2017’s Leaving My Mark, and then stepped away due to industry BS. But he knew his time as an artist wasn’t over yet—not by a longshot—and he immediately started working again with his favorite producer, The Premonist. And with the help of some other producers, 2UGLi crafted one of 2022’s best albums of the year so far with Mdbwye. For longtime fans of 2UGLi, you may be surprised by the material you hear on this record. The emcee purposely avoided more personal stories on this record and instead focused on having fun with the writing process. As he told us, “Many of my supporters will be able to hear the growth and versatility in my writing, but I still stuck to the roots of grimy hip-hop.” And to say he nailed that approach would be a massive understatement, a sentiment that’s clear as soon as the murky intro, “I Am Chicano,” emerges from your speakers. Mdbwye blends a modern and throwback sound masterfully through both 2UGLi’s approach to the mic and his team of producers. While The Premonist handled the bulk of the production, he also worked with the likes of Snowgoons, Zentna, and a few others who stayed true to the emcee’s vision. Not only that, but 2UGLi enlisted prominent like-minded emcees to bless the album, including Raekwon on the dust-covered “The Code,” Cage on the snarling “Eye For An Eye,” and Chino XL on the cinematic “Start to Finish.” The result is a cohesive, engaging look into 2UGLi’s creativity as not just a lyricist, but an artist with a clear concept in mind. That’s what makes Mdbwye such a successful project, and why we’re excited to know 2UGLi isn’t done yet. The 20 track LP becomes available on April 22 via UGLi Business in partnership with Fat Beats.

This "blood splatter" vinyl record is primarily a tool for turntablists and beatmakers who love horror movies. It clearly refers to the Scream saga of the 90s. Side A (aka the blood side) is composed of 12 skipless loops at 133 bpm. You will find screams of terror, sound effects and other voices from the film. The B side (called the ghost side) is a sound bank (also at 133 bpm) with orchestral music, brass, distressing violin, dark piano, choirs, voices, sounds & effects. As a bonus: a download card with the contents of the disc but also 10 instrumentals composed by Kooltrasher, Mister Modo, Ugly Mac Beer, Dj Troubl' and A_n_d_b_n_d. a 60x30 poster 2 x Stickers Limited to 500 hand numbered copies.

The Field (later on known as the Killin' Field) were a duo out of Roxbury, Boston (also the home of Ed O.G.). They started out in the early 90's but didn't release their first release until 1996, the tape-only "Official Heavyweights" EP. In 1997 they dropped another tape-only release with "Big East Vol. 1" which is pretty impossible to find these days.



Out now on CD for the first time ever are those 1996-1997 sessions, limited to only 250 copies and fully remastered by Jee Van Cleef. The vinyl edition will become available in a few months.

Da Buze Bruvaz have created a modern Blaxploitation epic in hip-hop form. Known for their raw and unapologetic over the top lyrics, they have built a strong cult following. They now present Ni$&@tivity, their official follow up to 2017’s Adebesi Hat LP. This project is even more over the top and sounds like Richard Pryor having a hardcore battle with Redd Foxx. The Philadelphia duo have taken it up a degree and should offend pretty much any and everyone fairly. Aside from rhymes they are also longtime members of the legendary NY posse the LoLifes, founded by Thirstin Howl 3rd and are heavily regarded in that movement.

While Eto’s concept album Eto Brigante is definitely one of the highlights of his discography, one wonders what the project would have sounded like if the whole album was produced by a single beatmaker. Well, as good as the original is, listeners now have the chance to hear the lyrics buoyed by the singular vision of German producer TrickyTrippz. More than a remix album, this body of work aims to intensify Eto’s rap retelling of the classic gangster film Carlitos Way.

Af Ter Being Out Of Print For Years, Atmosphere's Fif Th Studioalbum, You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having, Returns On Vinyl. Following The Breakthrough Success Of Their Fourth Album, Seven's Travels, The Group Returned In 2005, Showing Impressive Growth And Inventiveness In Their New Compositions. Citing Inspirations From A List Of Less-Than Expected Sources, Including Tom Waits, Mark Lanegan, Shawn Phillips, Spoon, The Mars Volta, Alopecia, Public Enemy, Boogie Down Productions, The Beauty Pill, Infected Wisdom Teeth, Craig Finn, Tv On The Radio, Australia And I-94 East, Among Others, The Album Pushed Boundaries Without Overreaching. "[Atmosphere] Has Never Sounded As Pointed And Focused As It Does Here On Its Fifth Album." -Billboard [8 Oct 2005]"Both A Return To Form And A Major Step Forward." -Urb Magazine[Dec 2005, P.94]"Ant Has Never Captured Slug`S Pen Strokes Quite Like This, And As An Emcee And A Songwriter, Slug Has Never Sounded This Good Over The Course Of An Lp. [You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having] Is Absolutely Their Zenith, In Every Sense." -Hiphopdx [4 Oct 2005]

Bang Ya Head Entertainment is built off a solid foundation… friends who share the same love for music. No wonder Drums Of The Jungle Instrumental LP enlist Legendary production from Madlib, Nottz, Black Milk, Karriem Riggins, Exile , Apollo Brown and BYH new signee Premethius plus more. Every MC’s dream production team is now all ganged up to deliver one of Hip Hops best instrumental releases… Dotj. Support this so we can deliver more quality music to share with you… Respect. Bang!

High John releases at the moment a series of EPs which will be packed together as "High Jazz" a vinyl with roughly 40minutes of playtime consisting of finest beats and modern jazz vibes.

It's a Gatefold and the Coverart is by Robert Winter and Jeremias Diekman! Don't sleep on this one - limited to 250 copies.