Produced by Colin “Chapter” Thrpe, who worked on A Guy Called Gerald’s “Voodoo Ray.” A sensational masterpiece unique to Chapter & The Verse—a group that, even within the acid jazz scene at the time, was at the forefront of releases and remixes that actively embraced techno, house, downtempo floor sounds, and dance music!! A track that remains as f ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)resh as ever, with a sharp, jazzy edge! An aggressively avant-garde UK acid jazz-hip-hop masterpiece. The precarious B-side “Stealth” (sample 2)—a track from the dawn of electronic hypnotic house and techno-jazz in the vein of “Voodoo Ray”—is also fantastic. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Featuring seven tracks in total, including two powerful UKG-meets-future-soul R&B remixes by UK grime/2-step heavyweight producer Zed Bias: A2. “Vibrations (Zed Bias Remix)” (sample 2) and A3. “Slow Down (Zed Bias Remix)” (sample 3). A melancholic, somewhat serene and introspective masterpiece of New Soul R&B hip-hop. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Jazz reconstructs hip-hop... the stunning single-take instrumental album CREAM is here! No edits, no overdubs — an otherworldly session that captures razor-sharp, in-the-moment groove from start to finish.
Paying tribute to the two passions at his origin — hip-hop and legendary jazz drummer Elvin Jones — he takes hip-hop classics by The Notoriou ...Read mores B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan, Dr. Dre, A Tribe Called Quest, OutKast, Digable Planets, and Juvenile, and flips the usual formula of hip-hop sampling jazz on its head, approaching hip-hop from the jazz side and, with a wildly adventurous rhythmic sensibility, rebuilding them into deft and at times sublime jazz standards.
"CREAM isn't just a covers record — it's a complete reconstruction of hip-hop through jazz, digging deep into the guts and soul of both genres. It's less a collision of genres than an expression of a dialogue that's been maturing since the '90s." - Kassa Overall

On New Year's Eve 2020 (it was officially announced on New Year's Day...), MF DOOM, an intelligent masked rapper/producer, passed away. MADVILLAIN is a unit of MF DOOM, an intelligence masked rapper/producer, and MADLIB, a collector and vinyl junkie who creates cinematic, dusty, bizarre, fresh, and cool tracks with sample choices based on his rich ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)knowledge. MADVILLAIN's first album. If you have the impression that they are too stoic, too strange, too hardcore, please start with melodic sample tracks such as A5 (sample_2) and "Great Day" with label mates M.E.D. and Medaphoar. We recommend them for life. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

The original is a cover of "L'Anthropofemme," the only single left by the unknown French band Syntaxe in 1981 (sample_1), and it has a drama that was inspired by an exchange with Tyler The Creator. The song is a drama that originated from the exchange with Tyler The Creator, and is inspired by Jeff Lorber Fusion's "The Rain Dance. Sweet Sticky Thin ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)g" (sample_3), "Together" by Ohio Players, and "Pling" by Shuggie Otis. Peanut Butter Wolf aka Chris Manak, who presides over Stones Throw, and others participate in the album, and he also sings on a few songs. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

On New Year's Eve 2020 (it was officially announced on New Year's Day...), MF DOOM, an intelligent masked rapper/producer, passed away. MADVILLAIN is a unit of MF DOOM, an intelligent masked rapper/producer, and MADLIB, a collector and vinyl junkie who creates cinematic, dusty, bizarre, fresh, and cool tracks with sample choices based on his rich k ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)nowledge. MADVILLAIN's first album. If you have the impression that they are too stoic, too strange, too hardcore, please start with "Raid" and "Great Day" (sample_3) with label mates M.E.D. and Medaphoar. For Iron Mask lovers, we recommend you to listen and compare. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

Billed as the Terrestrial Radio series, it's a stylish concept run that plays through all kinds of genres like a radio mix, and this record marks its final chapter. With intros and outros that flow into one another, plus interludes along the way, it's meant to be enjoyed like a DJ mix. Sixteen tracks of jazz-funk built around beats with a thick att ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)ack that remind you his roots are, after all, in hip hop.
The artwork — a face flanked by vivid red flowers, with what looks like pollen clinging to the nose and mouth — comes from Automatic Bastard, an enigmatic artist whose name (a play on Ol' Dirty Bastard) can't help but pique your curiosity. Apparently the album content is sometimes built around the artwork first, so which came first this time around, we wonder... (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

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『Born Jephté Mbisi in Genève, Varnish La Pisicine is a 25 year Swiss Rap author,composer & producer . After his former works under the name Pink Flamingo who maDe him work with Sébastien Tellier & Philippe Zdar, Varnish La Piscine also became a movie director and realized his first film “ Les co ...Read morentes du Cockatoo” whose Ost enhanced with bonus Tracks was released by Color Records under the name “ Metronome Pole Dance Twist Amazone”. After they met, Pedro Winter signed him on Ed Banger Record for his next works. “This Lake Is Successful” is the brand new 7 song mini-album. TRACKLIST A1. NUBIAN FARLOW A2. RING ISLAND A3. QUARTZ FREESTYLE feat. SNUBNOSE FRANKENSTEIN A4. "CEVICHE"... B1. SHOPPING, AMAURY LEFÈVRE B2. NUVOJOB B3. BYE BYE FOREVER』

A superb, elegant neo-soul remix in the style of a “re-edit,” crafted by incorporating Wurlitzer instrumentation while preserving the essence of the original track. Side A: “Falling (SWING-O a.k.a. 45 Remix)” (sample 1), Side B, “Kaeru 還 (Shin-Ski Remix)” (sample 2), is also superb—a fluid, elegant hip-hop R&B soul remix by beatmaker Shin-Ski that ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)incorporates elements of Eastern philosophy and Orientalism while staying true to the original track. Limited-edition black vinyl 7-inch “doughnut” record. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

The duo produced the album themselves, featuring past collaborators such as Grammy Award-winning artist Beat Butcha, Grammy-nominated Teo, and broken beat pioneer K15, as well as up-and-coming creators active in the underground neo-soul and beat scenes, who are listed as guest producers. The album features 90 ’s alternative R&B homage—a blend of Qu ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)iet Storm, neo-soulful street soul, hip-hop, and minimal, hypnotic, avant-garde beatmaking—captivates listeners with its magic and swaying vocals and harmonies. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

From NICKELMAN—whose album *Nihon Onsen Kikou*, released via *Oke MUSIC FACTORY* and expressing the “hot-and-cold bath groove” cultivated through 365 days of visiting public bathhouses, as well as his split 7-inch with BITOWA’s *Wind Noise Records*—both of which sold out immediately to rave reviews, leaving fans eagerly anticipating his next releas ...Read moree. Featuring his signature psychedelic undulations, lo-fi texture, mellow and tropical sounds, and sample-heavy production. Give it a listen in your car as the autumn breeze blows in, or during those exhausted after-hours moments. Includes a download code!
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The latest release from Osaka-based producer NICKELMAN, *Mangoes II*. Released on vinyl and cassette by the long-established Canadian label URBNET, this is the sequel to his 2021 release *Mangoes*.

Centered around a soulful, sweet groove, the track expands into tropical and exotica territories. Layers of melt-in-your-mouth loops intertwine with hip-hop beats, creating a pleasantly swaying, mellow texture that is overlaid with psychedelic undulations, gently enveloping the entire track.

Opening with a dubby intro and centered around a fresh, juicy beat, the album unfolds smoothly—like a movie soundtrack—ranging from dance tracks to melancholic, mellow soul.

The collages created under his own art moniker, “55555,” resonate with the sound, painting a deeper, more refined, and uniquely personal sensory world.

A sweet, atmospheric release that builds upon his previous work. A fruity instrumental album perfect for savoring as time flows leisurely, far from the sweltering heat.

A highly musical hip-hop instrumental with a soft psychedelic, spiritual jazz introspection universe that slowly and imaginatively expands its soundscape, with Alice Coltrane-like Amanda Whiting on harp, vocals, and live instrumentation that also sounds meditative. A highly musical hip-hop instrumental, beat-making, downtempo soul masterpiece. Total 7 tracks. A study of eternity. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

A1 “Mr. Duppymaker” (sample 1) is a modern dubstep track with gangsta rap and hardcore hip-hop vibes, true to the style of the genius XI; A2 “Mega ML7” (sample 2) features a wobbly sub-bass that explodes with bounce; and B2 “Disrespek” (sample 3)—a slow-motion, low-tempo jungle-dubstep-hardcore track that evokes a shoegaze-like atmosphere—this rele ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)ase features four explosive tracks guaranteed to destroy any sound system. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Featuring rapper NENE as a guest artist, this track showcases the rhythmic flows of KID FRESINO and NENE over a bold reimagining of Denki Groove’s classic “Upside Down,” crafted by KID FRESINO and Shokuhin Matsuri a.k.a. foodman. D.O.I. handled the mixing, and Colin Leonard handled the mastering. The artwork was created by photographer Fish Zhang a ...Read morend designer Sei Suzuki. The B-side of the 10-inch record features a solid instrumental version of the track (sample 2). The music video is also a must-see.

This track was recorded by a band lineup consisting of Jungo Miura (bass), Yusuke Sato (piano), Takuro Saito (guitar), and Shun Ishikawa (drums). It also features YONCE (Suchmos / Hedigan’s). Masashi Uramoto handled the mixing, and Colin Leonard handled the mastering. The artwork photograph is by Rieko Shiga (child’s play 2011), and the layout was ...Read moredesigned by Seiji Suzuki. The B-side features a superb instrumental version (sample 2) of the same track performed by this all-star lineup, woven from a blend of jazz, post-rock, mid-tempo, and reggae rhythms. Limited edition 10-inch vinyl.

Nueen, who made a strong impression on his *Hyperdub* release with Iceboy Violet, presents a new album via *3XL*, a label run by Special Guest DJ. He blends his signature humid ambient sound with elements of rap, dub, and R&B. Featuring UK drill-inspired basslines, gaseous effects, and a unique, floating soundscape. Loraine James contributes whispe ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Adachi)rs, while Space Afrika and Dawuna bring a smoky soul vibe to the mix. With Xzavier Stone adding a lustrous touch reminiscent of ’00s R&B, this album features a stellar lineup of guests who blend seamlessly into the work’s world. It expands the boundaries of ambient “experimental hip-hop” on a scale beyond “cloud rap.” (Original Japanese text by Adachi)

A1 "A New Day" (sample1), a powerful samba breakbeat with the best Latin jazz salsa funkiness, and B1 "C'est Pas Beau Ca, C'est Bossa! B1 "C'est Pas Beau Ca, C'est Bossa! The bonus track on the A side is the wonderful sample 3, and the bonus track on the B side is a bonus track of the B-side cosplay material. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

A 2016 masterpiece that represents the cutting edge of post-rock and modern jazz, seamlessly blending the improvisational skills of a unique jazz guitarist with a mellow beatmaking style reminiscent of J Dilla—all wrapped up in a “smokin’,” almost clumsy funk sensibility. This album, a miracle of balance, also marked a turning point for Jeff Parker. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Jamie Cullum, Craig Charles, Jyoty, Huey Morgan, Wordplay, and others—this is his first new EP in three years, following his acclaimed 2023 debut EP. It’s a heartfelt, mellow, and exquisite blend of contemporary, modern, and soulful sounds, brimming with love for ’90s R&B, neo-soul, and hip-hop, featuring eight tracks that gently envelop the listen ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)er in a sincere, warm, introspective, supple, and transparent sense of comfort. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)