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-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