Nature Sounds HHV Records 111 Items

Afrika Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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An independent hip-hop fixture for more than 15 years, famed Los Angeles emcee Blu has mastered the lost art of the album, imbuing each project with unique themes and often recruiting a single producer to craft a cohesive sonic experience. This has lead to full-length collaborations with the likes of Exile, Madlib, Shafiq Husayn, Oh No, Damu The Fudgemunk, and more, along with the 2018 classic Gods In The Spirit, Titans In The Flesh, produced by Virginia beatsmith Nottz. With major credits dating back to the late 1990s, Nottz is a production icon who has worked with Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, Scarface, The Game, Pusha T, Ghostface Killah, Slaughterhouse, Rapsody, Asher Roth, Little Brother, Talib Kweli, and more. Now, Blu and Nottz are reuniting for the new album Afrika, a celebration of the rich history and culture of their ancestral homeland. With Swahili song titles and thunderous beats from Nottz, the collection finds Blu proudly embracing his roots, connecting black struggles in the U.S. to those of African peoples worldwide. This powerful message is reinforced by a legion of talented guests, as Afrika features appearances by Quelle Chris, Mickey Factz, Shad, Ill Camille, Scienze, Cashus King, and more.

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Blu & Nottz

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

27,99 €*

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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An independent hip-hop fixture for more than 15 years, famed Los Angeles emcee Blu has mastered the lost art of the album, imbuing each new project with unique themes and often recruiting a single producer to craft a cohesive sonic experience. This has lead to full-length collaborations with the likes of Exile, Madlib, Shafiq Husayn, Oh No, Damu The Fudgemunk, and more, along with the 2018 classic Gods In The Spirit, Titans In The Flesh, produced by Virginia beatsmith Nottz. With major credits dating back to the late 1990s, Nottz is a production icon who has worked with Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Scarface, The Game, Pusha T, Slaughterhouse, Ghostface Killah, Rapsody, Asher Roth, Little Brother, Talib Kweli, and many more. Now, Blu and Nottz are reuniting for the new album Afrika, a celebration of the rich history and culture of their ancestral homeland. With Swahili song titles and thunderous beats from Nottz, the collection finds Blu proudly embracing his roots, connecting black struggles in the U.S. to those of African peoples worldwide. "I hope this project inspires many others to speak on the father and home of humanity, Afrika,” Blu explains. This powerful message is reinforced by a legion of talented guests, as Afrika features appearances by Quelle Chris, Mickey Factz, Shad, Ill Camille, Scienze, Cashus King, and more.

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No York 10th Anniversary Edition

2LP | 2011 | US | Reissue (Nature Sounds)

34,99 €*

Release: 2011 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Experience an experiment turned masterpiece…"York". Originally titled "NoYork" and slated to be the major label debut from acclaimed Los Angeles emcee Blu, this much-discussed collection was eventually renamed and (finally) released through Nature Sounds in 2013. The result was a certified classic that remains one of Blu’s most ambitious projects to date.

Infused with the electronic experimentation of the early 2000s L.A. beat scene, "York" covers a wide spectrum of sound, displaying the production of beat icons like Flying Lotus, Madlib, Exile, Dibia$e, Shafiq Husayn, Daedalus, Knxwledge, and Samiyam. Melding world-class lyricism with sonic textures encompassing psych rock, dub, broken beats, and jazz, the album strikes a unique balance between golden era hip-hop and eclectic futurism. Several guest artists helped Blu realize this vision, including U-God of Wu-Tang Clan, Edan, Sa-Ra, Pac Div, Suzi Analogue, U-n-i, J*Davey, and more.

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CD | 2011 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

Jesus

Release: 2011 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Recently, a mysterious album titled Jesus turned up on the popular music site Bandcamp, uploaded by an artist calling himself “b”. Soon, the LP was discovered to be the latest work from enigmatic L.A. rapper Blu, and within hours, it was the talk of the blogosphere. The album was soon removed, but now it’s back, this time in physical form. New World Color is proud to present the latest lo-fi masterpiece from one of hip-hop’s most intriguing figures. Officially the debut for alter-ego “b”, Jesus is sure to satisfy the cult-like fanbase that’s been steadily growing around the artist most famously known as Blu ... feat. Madlib, Planet Asia, Alchemist, Hezekiah!

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LP | 2011 | CA | Original (Nature Sounds)

27,99 €*

Release: 2011 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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A beloved gem from the early days of the hip-hop blogosphere, "Her Favorite Colo(u)r" drew widespread acclaim after a lo-fi MP3 version hit the digital airwaves. The classic collection from L.A. rap savant Blu was eventually mixed, mastered, and released to the masses, but physical copies have often remained scarce.

Now, "Her Favorite Colo(u)r" is back in stock on vinyl. With love-themed movie quotes drifting in and out, heartbreak raps meld perfectly with mellow production, resulting in one of the most distinct and cohesive Blu albums to date. Entirely self-produced, this seminal project showcases Blu's undeniable talent and boundless creativity.

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CD | 2011 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

Release: 2011 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Everybody's darling Blu finally drops the long awaited full length album. Dooooooooope!

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LP | 2011 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

33,99 €*

Release: 2011 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Everybody's darling Blu finally drops the long awaited full length album. Lp includes an extra 7" for all donut lovers. Dooooooooope!

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2CD | 2010 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

13,99 €*

Big City (Psycho Les, Al' Tariq & Problemz)

Release: 2010 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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HFC is now finally mastered and commercially available for the first time, marking the first-ever proper solo releases for Blu.

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The City Never Sleeps

CD | 2007 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

CD | 2022 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

Release: 2007 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Big Cheeko

Block Barry White

18,99 €*

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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With a smooth-as-butter flow, an entrancingly deep vocal tone, and an exceptional ear for production, Big Cheeko is one of the most exciting emcees to emerge from Atlanta in recent memory. After several outstanding mixtapes and a number of high-profile collaborations, the talented artist is now unveiling his commercial debut "Block Barry White". The album is a smoked-out masterpiece, capturing the full reach of Big Cheeko’s creative firepower, and is executive produced by hip-hop folk hero Mach-Hommy. Throughout the collection, Big Cheeko's powerfully authentic rhymes are accompanied by slow-burning, soul-influenced production and hard-hitting percussion, with all beats provided by Matic Lee, an acclaimed producer who has worked with the likes of Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, Rittz, Jarren Benton, and more. Sure to blast out of trunks far and wide, "Block Barry White" features appearances by Mach-Hommy, Smoke DZA, Styles P, and Devin The Dude.

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Big Cheeko

Block Barry White

29,99 €*

Soul Drums Deluxe Edition

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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With a smooth-as-butter flow, an entrancingly deep vocal tone, and an exceptional ear for production, Big Cheeko is one of the most exciting emcees to emerge from Atlanta in recent memory.

After several outstanding mixtapes and a number of high-profile collaborations, the talented artist is now unveiling his commercial debut "Block Barry White". The album is a smoked-out masterpiece, capturing the full reach of Big Cheeko’s creative firepower, and is executive produced by hip-hop folk hero Mach-Hommy. Throughout the collection, Big Cheeko's powerfully authentic rhymes are accompanied by slow-burning, soul-influenced production and hard-hitting percussion, with all beats provided by Matic Lee, an acclaimed producer who has worked with the likes of Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, Rittz, Jarren Benton, and more. Sure to blast out of trunks far and wide, "Block Barry White" features appearances by Mach-Hommy, Smoke DZA, Styles P, and Devin

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Bernard Purdie

2LP | 2018 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

36,99 €*

CD | 2008 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Bernard Purdie is one of the most well known drummers of all time, and probably the most recorded in history. From his early days as a session player, Purdie rose to become Aretha Franklin’s musical director, did overdubs for The Beatles, and recorded with the likes of Steely Dan, Cat Stevens, Joe Cocker, Hall & Oats, Quincy Jones, Roberta Flack, and James Brown, to name a few. In 1967 he entered a studio with several friends to cut his first solo album, “Soul Drums”. The album was critically acclaimed upon its initial release, only to reach mythical proportions once being rediscovered by DJs and hip-hop producers years later, when it became one of the most sought-after drum LPs among vinyl collectors. “Soul Drums” is now available on vinyl for the first time in years, along with an entire bonus LP comprising Purdie’s long-lost follow-up LP “Alexander’s Rag Time Band”, which was never given a proper release. This deluxe gatefold re-issue also includes liner notes taken from a recent interview with Purdie, plus rare photos from the late 1960s.

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Babu

Duck Season Volume 3

CD | 2006 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

Release: 2008 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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produced by DJ Babu (Dilated Peoples / Beat Junkies) ... feat. M.O.P., Dilated Peoples, Little Brother, MF Doom, Sean Price, Guilty Simpson, AG, Bishop Lamont, MED, Strong Arm Steady, Oh No, Cali Agents, Roc Marciano, etc. ... some super tasty duck roast!

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Ayatollah

Now Playing

14,24 €* 14,99 € -5%

LP | 2023 | US | Reissue (Nature Sounds)

Release: 2006 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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14 bangin' beats from the man behind the boards of Ghostface, Rakim, Mos Def, G-Unit, Talib Kweli, Smif N Wessun, ...

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Augustus Pablo

Roots, Rockers & Dub

31,99 €*