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| AIM | Coldwater Music | |
| BROTHERHOOD | Elementalz,
XXII
The classic first album and long awaited second LP
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| CREATORS |
The Weight, The Weight instrumentals
Highly acclaimed album from highly original UK production duo featuring a host of top notch US (& some UK) emcees Evidence, Out Da Ville, Tribel, El Da Sensei Lootpack, Mike Zoot, Mos Def and Talib Kweli and many more. Also Mr Thing and DJ Babu guesting on the Technics. Unbeatable formula. Instrumental version also available.
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| DIVINE STYLER |
Word Power
Evolutionary UK hip-hop on a futuristic tip; takes a few listens but is worth the effort.
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| DJ VADIM |
all the USSR series
From the experimental minimalism of USSR Reconstruction to the sheer head nodding brilliance of USSR Life from the Other Side, there is something here for everyone.
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| ENCORE |
Self-Preservation
Another acclaimed UK production outfit.
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| FINGATHING |
The Main Event
Bass guitars, Peter Parker on turntable duties banging, funking instrumental based hip-hop- play loud!
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| FUNKY DL |
Classic was the Day, Heartfelt Integrity, One Another
Jazzy beats and ATCQ style flow
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| GAMMA |
Permanent
Darkside hip-hop beamed back from the future...
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| GUNSHOT |
International Rescue, The Singles, Twilight Last Gleaming, Patriot Games
Albums spanning the decade of the original UK badbwoys... reh reh. JUMP UP.
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| HAYCH |
The Selah
First LP from Chorley’s finest, reppin dem mans up north.
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| KRISPY |
From the Country
Sheffield veteran with that distinctive funky twang.
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| LEWIS PARKER |
Masquerades and Silhouettes
Cloud stepping, sky walking brilliance... Play this album as you fall asleep and then when you wake up. Utterly utterly essential.
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| LOST ISLAND |
Forbidden Ground
Debut LP from Nottingham duo Stylee Cee and Frisco. Solid.
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| MAJOR FORCE |
West 93-97
On import from Germany.
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| MARK B & BLADE | The
Unknown, The Unknown instrumentals
You’ve heard the hype... It’s all true. Buy this album if you have any trace of self-respect.
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| NEXTMEN |
Amongst the Madness
Fat’n’funky beats laced with numerous high quality emcees Ty, Red Cloud, Ken Boogaloo, Soulson, Grap Luva, Asheru, Velcro and Penultimate, and cut up by Mr Thing and Harry Love. Obviously its very good.
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| NUMSKULLZ |
Episode 3, Ad Infinitum
The Bristol b-boys finally reached full maturity with latest LP Ad Infinitum. Excellent.
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| PARLOUR TALK |
Padlocked Tonic
UK hip-hop on acid anyone?... Try this
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| PHI-LIFE CYPHER | Heavyweighter,
Millenium Metaphors
Millenium metaphors. Superb beats. Unflawed high speed delivery. Astonishing lyrical aptitude. This is sophisticated stuff for all discerning hedz.
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| QUAKES |
Quakes
OK so this is French really, but it is very good. Out now on Son Records.
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| ROOTS MANUVA |
Brand New Second Hand
Reggae infused hip-hop from the UK’s most successful emcee. Unique, original and essential.
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SKITZ
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Countryman
Ronin’s beat maestro comes up with the goods. All yer favourite British emcees are here Task Force, Rodney P, Phi Life Cypher and loads more. Wicked mate... Rah rah, innit...
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| AMON TOBIN | Bricolage,
Permutation, Supermodified, Piranha Breaks, Slowly
Ninja Tune beat freak’s expanse of rare and imported instrumental based hip-hop.
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TY
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Awkward
Friendly, funny, funky and melodic. Ty’s supersmooth delivery finally stretched to an LP.
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| UNSUNG HEROES |
Unleashed
Another UK production/ US emcee formula J-Live, Mr Complex, L-Fudge, Siah, Karime Kendra, Killa Kela, Ty. Prime Cuts and Tony Vegas scratching the shiznitz. The stuff that dreams are made of.
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| VILLAINS |
Welcome to Wolftown
Solid, head nodding, car-bouncing Wolverhampton hip-hop.
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COMPILATIONS |
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| RAW MATERIALS |
1 & 2 Stonegroove
Both of these are essential round ups of the UK scene over the last few years Task Force, Braintax, Karl Hinds, Lee Ramsay, Planets, Last Men Standing... To name but a few.
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| WORDLAB |
Wordplay Deservedly applauded as best UK compilation... Ever!
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