NOV-001: SIXPRESS - TAPE 22
Three years before switching his moniker to Adé Hakim and making beats for Earl Sweatshirt, sixpress dropped this artistry-defining beat tape on Bandcamp in the first chapter of a budding underground hip hop revolution known as [sLums]. Released the summer before the debut of his subsequent rap records and considered to be the beat tape which established the sound of sixpress, TAPE 22 has now been given the official release it has long deserved. TAPE 22 has been remastered for premium sound and pressed on 180 gram vinyl with an etched b-side. Included in the package is a custom phenakistoscope slipmat designed by Helena Reed and J. Park, elevating the listening experience by providing a fitting and unique visual aspect to the record.
The coke bottle clear variant comes with a limited flexi disc featuring an unreleased track by sixpress, exclusive to the flexi only.
PRESSING INFORMATION
COKE BOTTLE CLEAR (w/ flexi) /100
CLEAR /200
NOV-002: AKAI SOLO - ELEVENTH WIND
Following a hot streak of incredible LP’s and collaborative efforts throughout 2019 and early 2020, Eleventh Wind makes its mark as AKAI SOLO’s fourth solo album. It is a record for late-night introspection, as SOLO guides you through a path of bitter truths, sincerity, unsureness, and deeply rooted nostalgia.
With bars laid out over production from Argov, DJ Blackpower, $hay Buttah, Edan, Roper Williams, Wavy Bagels, Twenty Fifth Night, and bori, AKAI SOLO crafts a meditative album, reflecting on himself and the world around him. The production is often quiet yet dynamic, providing a distinctive fullness that compliments every line delivered.
The black variant of this record comes with an exclusive, unreleased EP from AKAI SOLO that was crafted specially for this record. All variants are single-sided 180g wax with a gorgeous etching of the album arts' flower on the b-side. The music has been remastered for vinyl for premium sound.
PRESSING INFORMATION
Black (w/ flexi) /100
Opaque Pink /150
Smoothie /150
NOV-003: ANKHLEJOHN - MAHAMUDRA
Originally released in March 2020 as the first jump into a steadily prolific run of albums and EP's, MAHAMUDRA is now presented on vinyl. Armed with beats by Keyed, HNIC, DJ Mastamind, Theravada, and Kvrse, ANKHLEJOHN brings the witty, fast, consciously braggadocio raps he's come to be known for.
The black variant of this record comes with a flexi featuring an exclusive, unreleased ANKHLEJOHN track. All variants are single-sided 180g wax with an etching of Buddha Vajradhara designed by J. Park. The music has been remastered for vinyl by Tyler Bisson of Audio Geography. Obi strip designed by ChaseTrav of AllCeven.
PRESSING INFORMATION
Black (w/ flexi) /50
Black (w/ obi + flexi) /50
Auburn marble /100
Clear /150
NOV-004: AKAI SOLO - RIDE ALONE, FLY TOGETHER
The world through the eyes of AKAI SOLO has always provided for a unique perspective. Ride Alone, Fly Together, often referred to simply as RAFT, is a one-sided conversation with AKAI on how he sees the multiple landscapes arranged by the world in which we live in, the world we experience every day as inhabitants, told through raps over hazy and dreamy production lent by common collaborators such as iblss, Roper Williams, and iiye, with more arrangements provided by Ahwlee, rbchmbrs, David Earle, and FlowClark. Fellow rappers Lungs and Pink Siifu also lay their voices on a couple of the tracks here, working with AKAI SOLO to craft an hour-long display of raw skill and talented pen.
Of course nobody can describe the music and perspectives of AKAI SOLO better than the man himself, who seemingly always has an esque-level summary up his sleeve, which you can read below.
"The progression of enduring struggle and pursuing a pure freedom has led us here. This one is the culmination of everything awkward in the world and people that I have observed. Death to naïveté. The ideal does not always align in reality. How does one reconcile that? It varies with every person I figure but the core concept present in my opinion is adaptability. Harnessing that fluidity is imperative to make it to the climax of this chaos. It will change you. If you weren't meant to you'd have withstood the initial conflict in the first place. Once an impression has been made, you've been breached. What's happening inside? The status of those wounds? Hmmm... yeah. Onwards towards sharpening to maximize utility in all realms by any means necessary. Hyper peace and love to everyone involved for enduring this storm. Y'all helped find this a centered conclusion in the end. I just transcribed. Only forward. Peace and power to Tase Grip for better or worse." - AKAI SOLO
This record is pressed on two 140g disks which are housed in a wide-spine jacket. The music has been remastered for vinyl by Geng PTP. Front and back artwork crafted by Rob Gibsun and Reem Unknown, respectively. Obi strip design by J. Park.
PRESSING INFORMATION
Black (w/ obi) /100
Light blue / Hot pink /200
NOV-005: AKAI SOLO & PINK SIIFU - BLACK SAND
Black Sand is the 2019 collaborative effort between AKAI SOLO & Pink Siifu, two of hip hops most exciting artists working today. Pink Siifu, under the moniker iiye, lays down a gorgeous and dusty soundscape, also lending his voice alongside AKAI SOLO's, as they explore the concept of blackness and the intricacies of living in America and being in touch with one’s self. With help from Maassai, Nelson Bandela, King Carter, and Adam Intrator, AKAI & Siifu craft a beautiful, thought-provoking record that demands attention and acknowledgement.
All variants are pressed on 180g vinyl housed in 24pt, reverse board jackets. The back cover and 11x22" inserts were designed by Cliff Fields exclusively for the vinyl release. The music was remastered for vinyl by Geng PTP.
PRESSING INFORMATION
Black /100
Silver/Black ice w/ white splatter /200
Milky clear w/ black & pink splatter /200
NOV-006: DEMAHJIAE - AND, SUCH IS LIFE.
Originally released back in 2020, Demahjiae has teamed up with Novelty to bring And, Such is Life., his debut full-length record, to vinyl. ASIL is a deeply personal record that explores the nuances of growing up, dealing with mental health struggles and loss of friends and family. The music, though, is light-hearted and jovial, providing a nice contrast to this masterpiece of a coming-of-age story.
And, Such is Life. is entirely produced by Demahjiae, with co-production from Chris Keys and Mejiwahn, and his eccentric use of samples crafts an exciting and thick audio landscape that is ever-changing and throws the listener left and right through quick beat shifts and melodic interludes, constantly keeping you on your toes and anxiously awaiting the next move.
The black variant of this record comes with a limited flexi of unreleased material crafted by Demahjiae exclusively for this record. Both variants are pressed on 180g vinyl, with phenakistoscope center labels designed by J. Park. The music has been remastered for vinyl by Tyler Bisson of Audio Geography.
PRESSING INFORMATION
Black (w/ flexi) /100
Transparent green /100
NOV-007: STARKER - U.S.A.
Starker's debut full-length, originally released in 2012, is now available on vinyl! Right out the gate, that signature Starker flow creates an ear-worm over some Golden Age reminiscent boom-bap beats. U.S.A. is violently New York, borrowing elements from the dusty 90's hip-hop beginnings and incorporating them into a more modern sound, much like Starker has done on his more recent work. His voice is more relaxed, his flow handles both the slow and fast beats with ease, while he effectively crafts fifteen tracks that are guaranteed to make your head rock while you rep a stank face. This is the beginning of the prolific output from one of NY's finest.
The black variant of this record comes with a flexi featuring two long-lost Starker tracks, one of which being the very first joint record with frequent collaborator, YL.
PRESSING INFORMATION
Black (w/ flexi) /50
Black (w/ obi + flexi) /50
Yousa /200
NOV-008: AL.DIVINO X MR. ROSE - HAMMERABI
HAMMERABI is the latest effort from the most vicious duo in underground hip hop. This time, Estee Nack takes the boards as Mr. Rose, crafting some dusty but knocking beats for al.divino to rap on (as well as lending a couple verses himself). The product is a gritty and dark record with the classic abstract sound that Nack & Divino came to be known for, with help from close associates Fly Anakin, Starker, Jay Ness, and Sully Nomad.
The black variant of this record comes with a flexi featuring an exclusive al.divino and Estee Nack track, featuring Wst. Taylor. All records are pressed on 140g vinyl with three different artwork designs that fit accordingly to the variant. The music has been remastered for vinyl by Tyler Bisson of Audio Geography. Album artwork designed by dmt.taxicab. Obi strip design by J. Park.
PRESSING INFORMATION
Black (w/ obi + flexi) /100
Milky clear w/ purple/magenta/yellow splatter /250
Eye for an Eye /250
nov-009: D-TRACK & NICHOLAS CRAVEN - HULL
Hull is the beautiful amalgamation of one of hip hop’s most prolific producers and French rap’s brightest shining star. Nicholas Craven lays down the luxurious soundscape for D-Track to rap about his home life on, painting a vivid picture of the pair’s hometown of Hull, Quebec, as well as touching on existentialism and French politics. The record features French-Canadian artists Robert Nelson and Kiki, as well as Che Noir and one of French rap’s most prominent rappers, Akhenaton.
The black variant of this record comes with an exclusive flexi containing the song "Brigil." All variants are pressed on 140g vinyl housed in 24pt, reverse board jackets. The artwork was done by Geneviève L. Richard, and the music has been mastered for vinyl by Joe LaPorta at Sterling Sound. Art direction and design by Nicholas Craven, Stack Moolah, and D-Track.
PRESSING INFORMATION
Black (w/ flexi) /100
"Smoke" (clear w/ black smoke) /200
"Fire" (red/orange a-side/b-side) /200
NOV-010: JAY NICE X DOOF X SADHU GOLD - UNKiND
A lot is to be said about the late, great Mac Miller and his unique artistry and grassroots approach to hip-hop, but considering the nature of the project, Jay Nice's words work best:
"A ode to Mac Miller paying homage to a criminally underrated mixtape of his that he dropped November 1st, 2013 called DELUSIONAL THOMAS. This mixtape was a highly creative concept of his showcasing his MC skills in a different light. Delusional Thomas was a alter ego based on the voices in his head that dealt with depression, anxiety, and overall negative thoughts. He explained the voice choice saying, 'to me it was a character and I wanted to give his whole own complete, like, everything. There was part of me that wanted to do my own voice, but I just wanted it to be its own complete character. And I feel like that evil voice inside your head is always kind of in that pitch.' My project 'UNKiND' is a homage to that brilliance. I hope you all enjoy this latest offering."
This record is a collaborative effort between rapper Jay Nice, and two of hip-hop's most promising producers, Sadhu Gold and DooF. Together, the two producers craft a glitchy, noisy, and chaotic canvas for Jay Nice's lyricism, which on this project is a
fantastic callback to the horrorcore inspirations for Mac's Delusional Thomas mixtape.
All variants of this record are pressed on 140g vinyl, housed in
24pt, reverse board jackets. The picture disk variant comes in either jacket design, randomized per purchase. All artwork was designed by Chop the Head and Lord NMF, with the exception of the center labels, designed by J. Park and Needles On Wax. This record was mixed and mastered by Phil A.
PRESSING INFORMATION
Black /100
Picture disk /150
Slime green /200
Transparent red (artist exclusive) /150
NOV-011: YL & ZOOMO - SUNDAY HOLIDAY
YL and Zoomo have been a quiet force to be reckoned within the modern underground hip hop scene, together crafting some of the best hip hop to come out of New York City in the last few years. Following up their breakthrough album, Born Again, Sunday Holiday sees the pair getting more soulful, both in production and lyrical content. Alongside the usual RRR collaborators Fastlife and Mid, YL continues his signature style of mixing braggadocio with stoner introspection raps on Zoomo’s quiet, reserved production that makes this the perfect record to play in the background of a late night smoke session. Two bonus tracks, Poster Child and Friend Zone, are included on the b-side of this record.
All variants are pressed on 140g vinyl and housed in heavyweight reverse board jackets. The music has been remastered for vinyl by Tyler Bisson of Audio Geography. Art design by J. Park + RRR.
PRESSING INFORMATION
Black (w/ obi) /50
Black /50
Cream in Electric Blue /150
Cream /150
NOV-013 - RXK NEPHEW - CRACK THERAPY 3
Releasing hundreds of songs on YouTube, countless music videos, and even dozens of full-length projects, RXK Nephew is, by far, the most prolific rapper of the 2020s. One of the more present projects, Crack Therapy 3, originally released in 2020, sees Nephew exploring a massive variety of topics. On heavy-hitting trap production provided by Boss Up, Nephew deeply analyzes and critiques modern religion and Will Smith, indulges government conspiracies and late-night introspection, and even pays tribute to his Glock-wielding, lick hitting, robbery devotee girlfriend; Crack Therapy 3's lyrical content spans far more ideas in just seven songs than the average rapper's full-length project. This release also marks RXK Nephew's first solo vinyl LP, a must-have relic for any enthusiast of the most important rapper of our time.
This record is pressed on 140g vinyl, housed in matte flooded jackets with spot UV printing. The music has been remastered for vinyl by Tyler Bisson of Audio Geography. Front and back cover designed by Cinco Flare. Obi strip designed by SWAMP THUG and J. Park.
PRESSING INFORMATION
Black (w/ obi) /100
Crack Splatter /200
Melted Silver /200