BIS => 2025 08 22
1LP - NEW FUNK ACADEMY
2023

IN STOCK
1LP - COALMINE RECORDS
2023

IN STOCK
1LP - THE MADLIB INVAZION MUSIC LIBRARY SERIES
2023

IN STOCK
COLOR = CLEAR / SPLATTER
1LP - FLY CASUAL CREATIVE
2023

IN STOCK
1LP - TCF MUSIC GROUP
2023

IN STOCK
RSD ESSENTIAL INDIE COLORWAY - RED
1LP - HHC
2009 => 2023

BIS => 2025 06 06
RSD ESSENTIAL INDIE COLORWAY - SILVER
1LP - HHC
2011 => 2023

SOLD OUT
1LP - BLACK BUFFALO RECORDS
2023

BIS => 2025 07 04
1LP - TRU SOUL RECORDS
2019

BIS => 2025 08 01
1LP - GET ON DOWN
COLOR = PURPLE
1971 => 2022

BIS => 2025 07 04
1LP - GET ON DOWN
COLOR = OPAQUE METALIC SILVER
1974 => 2022

BIS => 2025 08 15
1LP - GET ON DOWN
RSD 2022 - DROP 1
2007 => 2022

BIS => 2025 06 06
1LP - GET ON DOWN
1994 => 2012

IN STOCK
COLOR RED VINYL
1LP - GET ON DOWN
1991 => 2016

BIS => 2025 08 01
COLOR = PURPLE COLORED
2LP - GET ON DOWN
1995 => 2012

IN STOCK
1LP - NATURE SOUNDS
RSD 2020 09 26
1966 => 2020

BIS => 2025 08 22
1LP - SESSIONS SOUNDS
2018 => 2024

SOLD OUT
EP - GRILCHY PARTY
2024

BIS => 2025 08 08
RSD 2023
1LP - LUV N' HAIGHT RECORDS
1977 => 2023

SOLD OUT
1LP - DYMOND MINE RECORDS
2021

SOLD OUT
1LP - DITC STUDIOS
TRANSPARANT
2019

SOLD OUT
1LP - MIXTO MUSIC
2020 => 2025

- MACROCOSM is BALTHVS' first LP, originally released in 2020.
- BALTHVS offers a unique fusion of psychedelic grooves, hypnotic funk, and diverse musical influences.
- With performances across three continents and significant festival appearances (including SXSW and Electric Forest), BALTHVS has established themselves as a prominent act in the global music scene.
- Limited edition deluxe repress in black and translucent galaxy variants, limited to 500 each. 

TRACKLIST
Le Cœurs En Peine (Almas Que Se Van)
Johanna's Dream 
Siente 
Hooked (Hazy Nights) 
Colombian Girl 
Breathin' 
I Just Want To Go Out 
Free Yourself 
Heat Keeps on Risin' 
The Midnight Song 

DESCRIPTION
MACROCOSM is BALTHVS' first LP. The name implies the diverse nature of the music, the substantial genre blending throughout, and the general psychedelic vibe of the songs. It's a cross-continental trip across time, styles, languages, and rhythms. In just five years, BALTHVS has carved out a unique space in the global music scene, emerging as Colombia’s most prominent alternative international act. Blending psychedelic grooves with hypnotic funk, the band has captivated audiences across three continents, performing in 56 cities throughout 19 countries. Their ever-expanding reach is backed by over 45 million streams, 10,000 vinyl records sold, and a relentless touring schedule that has seen them grace stages at premier festivals such as Austin City Limits, Outside Lands, Electric Forest, and SXSW Sydney. As three-time SXSW alumni, they’ve cemented their presence in Austin’s thriving music circuit while remaining a staple at Colombia’s top festivals, including Rock al Parque and Estéreo Picnic. With critically acclaimed releases and appearances on influential platforms like KEXP, Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Café, and the BBC, BALTHVS continues to redefine modern psychedelic music with a sound that is both immersive and irresistibly groovy.

BIS => 2 / 3 WEEKS
1LP - URBNET
2025

- Featured artists include Fly Anakin, J Scienide, Brainorchestra, SonnyJim and more.
- Music video for Rebel Vanguard featuring Fly Anakin out now.
- Radio promotions by URBNET targeting NPR, CBC Music, SiriusXM, BBC, College, Non-commercial. 
- Online advertising on Fader, HipHopDX, Stereogum, Complex, Earmilk.

TRACKLIST 
Live From Van Cortlandt Park
Rebel Vanguard (feat. Fly Anakin)
Phantom Riders (feat. Sean Born)
Trouble Kings (feat. J Scienide)
Imperial Ones (feat. Tesla's Ghost)
Dynamite City (feat. Brainorchestra)
Supreme Nomads (feat. YL)
Midnight Outlaws (feat. SonnyJim)
Young Javelins (feat. Anwar HighSign)
Royal Skulls (feat. Cavalier)
Savage Immortals (feat. Hassaan Mackey)
Return To Stillwell Station

DESCRIPTION
Veteran MC and producer Mighty Theodore's album, "Set Out In The Dark," offers a poignant meditation on trauma, survival, and redemption. Drawing inspiration from the gritty New York City of the 1970s, the album paints a vivid picture of a time marked by violence and uncertainty. Theodore's lyrical prowess and the album's evocative production create a powerful listening experience. The album's standout tracks include "Trouble Kings," a breezy, horn-driven anthem that captures the album's uplifting spirit. "Royal Skulls" offers a more introspective vibe with its dreamy sitar samples and understated production. "Phantom Riders," featuring Sean Born, is a particularly memorable track, with its sweeping strings and Born's vivid verses. Theodore's guest collaborators, including Fly Anakin, J Scienide, and Tesla's Ghost, add depth and diversity to the album.Their performances complement Theodore's own style and contribute to the overall cohesiveness of the project. Ultimately, "Set Out In The Dark" is a testament to the power of music to heal and inspire. Theodore's heartfelt lyrics and the album's soulful production offer a message of hope and perseverance.

SOLD OUT
1LP - CUSS RECORDS
2024

- Innovative blend of hip-hop, jazz fusion, and psychedelia.
- Ultra deluxe case-wrapped tip-on, gold foil jackets with a single 140g black vinyl in a poly-lined inner sleeve. 
- Only 500 LP's worldwide.

TRACKLIST 
Intro
Chaos in the Brain
Mystic Memories
Cartoons
Eternal Souls
Ring Fingers
Hiccups
Chaos in the Brain (Club Edit)
Outro

DESCRIPTION
A wild and mind-bending fusion of hip-hop, cinematic jazz, and psychedelic soundscapes awaits you. Celestial shards of cosmic dust linger in the atmosphere, enveloped by an onslaught of irresistible bass lines and meticulously crafted beats. Picture the likes of Stanley Clarke, David Axelrod, and Aphex Twin all reimagined as twenty-somethings, jamming together under the influence of heroic doses. The result is nothing short of exhilarating, an absolute frenzy that melts your face away.

BIS => 2 / 3 WEEKS
1LP - GOD MODE RECORDS
2024

- First time being released on vinyl.
- Digital album has 7 million streams.
- New cover art and pressed on red vinyl.

TRACKLIST 
INTRO-Spection
SunBEAM$
WOO-SAH
Shawn and Marlon’s Gem$
Push Forward
Ignorance Is Bliss 
Black Petenuia
S.AFE.TY
Momma’s Praying Hands 
On and On (Bonus Track)

DESCRIPTION
GROWING PAINS is my first attempt ever at a somewhat conceptual and full project . It’s my first sonic art piece. I did three versions of the demos before coming to something I was happy with. The cover art and its distortion is to represent the confusion, fear, anxiety, depression and mess it is of me finding myself on this new music/life journey and the death of an older version of me. In the music there’s a lot of references to spirituality, my frustration with the youth and my people, & self empowerment lines/verses. GROWING PAINS is an extension of me and if you’re a thinker who lives life through questions and concerns...this poetry is for you. Thanks to johnboybeats for engineering the bulk of the tape and producing “Black Petunia” and Sean for his little contribution on songs like “Woo-SAH”. Jbeezy did the original photography, givencash is the genius behind the art, and ice.eys did the track listing art.

BIS => 2 / 3 WEEKS
1LP - 80 EMPIRE GLADIATOR RECORDS
2025

- Doodlebug of the legendary Digable Planets and 80 Empire, showcases a rich history of collaboration and artistic growth.
- The album blends modern sounds with nostalgic influences from Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Soul, creating a refreshing yet familiar listening experience.
- Featuring musical guests from actress/singer Michole White, Butterfly (Digable Planets), Bone Crusher, Kxng Crooked, among many others. 

TRACKLIST 
A Galactic Intro (feat. Saladin Allah)
Outtaspace Connection (feat. The Brassaholics)
Breathe (feat. DJ Skillspinz)
Mother Earth is Dying (feat. Michole White & DJ Skillspinz)
Spread Love (communicate)
Deliveries (feat. Butterfly)
Amore
Time Keeps Slipping (feat. Nejma Nefertiti)
Intergalactic Love Supreme (feat. YaH-Ra)
I Am (feat. Skrew Tape, Emma Lee M.C & DJ Skillspinz)
Nothing Lasts Forever (feat. Bonecrusher, Kxng Crooked & Saladin Allah)

DESCRIPTION
A Galactic Love Supreme is a soulfully provocative body of musical escapism. In a world where everyone strives to sound the same, Love Supreme authentically stands out while creating a truly innovative yet nostalgic 11-song collection. 15 years ago, at a coffee shop on College Street in the heart of Toronto's Little Italy, DoodleBug of the legendary Digable Planets got together with two brothers, Lucas and Adrian, aka 80 Empire. The three talked about doing a song. The song was cut; sadly, it never saw the light of day. Fast forward to the pandemic, the three had managed to keep in touch over the years and casually spoke about making music. Those casual conversations evolved into the musical journey that is "A Galactic Love Supreme." Every song a different painting, the canvas at its core is hip-hop; however, the album is meticulously textured with so many other influences from jazz to soul music. It is a healthy marriage of analog and digital; nostalgia meets contemporary. Boom bap cuts and soulified melodies, lyrically thoughtful and sincere in the production, interspersed with musical guests from actress/singer Michole White to Doodlebug's partner in rhyme, Butterfly, and the Empire's friends, Bone Crusher and Kxng Crooked, among many others. A Galactic Love Supreme is reminiscent of a time when music's sole obligation was to make you feel good and think critically! DoodleBug and 80 Empire team up with legendary Fat Beats to bring you this latest offering! 

BIS => 2 / 3 WEEKS
1LP - MIXTO MUSIC
2020 => 2025

- MACROCOSM is BALTHVS' first LP, originally released in 2020.
- BALTHVS offers a unique fusion of psychedelic grooves, hypnotic funk, and diverse musical influences.
- With performances across three continents and significant festival appearances (including SXSW and Electric Forest), BALTHVS has established themselves as a prominent act in the global music scene.
- Limited edition deluxe repress in black and translucent galaxy variants, limited to 500 each. 

TRACKLIST
Le Cœurs En Peine (Almas Que Se Van)
Johanna's Dream 
Siente 
Hooked (Hazy Nights) 
Colombian Girl 
Breathin' 
I Just Want To Go Out 
Free Yourself 
Heat Keeps on Risin' 
The Midnight Song 

DESCRIPTION
MACROCOSM is BALTHVS' first LP. The name implies the diverse nature of the music, the substantial genre blending throughout, and the general psychedelic vibe of the songs. It's a cross-continental trip across time, styles, languages, and rhythms. In just five years, BALTHVS has carved out a unique space in the global music scene, emerging as Colombia’s most prominent alternative international act. Blending psychedelic grooves with hypnotic funk, the band has captivated audiences across three continents, performing in 56 cities throughout 19 countries. Their ever-expanding reach is backed by over 45 million streams, 10,000 vinyl records sold, and a relentless touring schedule that has seen them grace stages at premier festivals such as Austin City Limits, Outside Lands, Electric Forest, and SXSW Sydney. As three-time SXSW alumni, they’ve cemented their presence in Austin’s thriving music circuit while remaining a staple at Colombia’s top festivals, including Rock al Parque and Estéreo Picnic. With critically acclaimed releases and appearances on influential platforms like KEXP, Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Café, and the BBC, BALTHVS continues to redefine modern psychedelic music with a sound that is both immersive and irresistibly groovy.

BIS => 2025 04 18
1LP - SUPERTASTE
2025

- Debut album released digitally on October 9, 2024, accompanied by a NYC Takeover tour from October 10-13, featuring shows at Pete's Candy Store, Million Goods, Mews, and Razor-N-Tape.
- Headlining shows in NY and LA (200-350 cap) slated for early 2025, plus direct support for Chromeo on the main stage at Mustache Bash SD 2025.
- Previous performances include a live set in Times Square on September 20 and a DJ set debut at The Lot Radio on September 22, 2024.
- Upcoming soccer kit collaboration with Full Kit Wankers.
- Nominated for Best Soul/R&B Track of 2024 at The Production Music Awards.
- Available on standard black and a limited Indie Exclusive Edition pressed on translucent purple vinyl.

TRACKLIST
T-90
Protostar
Supernova
Proximity
Drift
Nothing Good Happens After Midnight
All This Time
Play2Lose
In Orbit
Beacon
Right Place / Right Time
Staying At Home
Re-Entry (Back Again)
Parachute
Eclipse

DESCRIPTION

Supertaste’s debut album is some of the most disco-forward sonics from the band to date - with a heavy emphasis on layered strings and group vocals. The broader album pulls you on a cosmic flight path from takeoff, to deep space flight, to a breakthrough back into the earth’s atmosphere. The Brooklyn-based outfit has had a mammoth 2024 with the release of their debut album, a headline performance in Times Square, support shows with Disclosure and Cosmo's Midnight, and their debut DJ set on The Lot Radio. Through yearly retreats to a cabin in Tennessee to hone their sound, Supertaste has developed a colossal atmosphere of sparkling synths, Chic-inspired guitar riffs, and unforgettable hooks. Whether you run into them late night at a bodega ordering sandwiches or on-stage performing, you’ll always be met with a smile. The Supertaste Cinematic Universe only continues to expand. Expect some big moments and bigger jams.

PRE ORDER => 2025 02 28
1LP - JAKARTA
2025

Producers S. Fidelity, Bluestaeb, and Melodiesinfonie form a powerhouse trio known for their innovative blend of RnB, House, and 2-Step sounds.

TRACKLIST

01. Just Give Me The Aux
02. TTT feat. Douniah

03. Summertime In ’92
04. 365 P (Tre Posti)
05. Slow Me Down feat. Douniah


DESCRIPTION

Their collaborative magic often unfolds in unique settings, such as a picturesque studio in the South of France, where they crafted their long awaited EP "365 P". The trio's ability to capture the essence of live sessions and translate it into vibrant, downtempo grooves has earned them a reputation already. As a result the group created these most vibey tracks between RnB, House & 2-Step to their catalogue ever - catching the vibe of this beautiful sessions together with douniah.
“Being Stuck in a loop with someone. repeating the same conversations over n over while nothing changes.” - douniah
"We started working on a joint project in Paris at Bluestaeb’s flat in 2017 already. Over the course of the years following, we tried to continue working on the project remotely from Berlin, Paris and Zurich. With only one conclusion: we need to be in the room together to make this a record that feels exciting to us. This May we finally closed ourselves in for a week and created what has become this beautiful EP with tons of live recordings." - S. Fidelity

SOLD OUT
1LP - NEXT RECORDS
2025

PRESSED ON SILVER SMOKE COLORED VINYL!
LIMITED TO 500 HAND-NUMBERED COPIES!

TRACKLIST

A1 One Verse Butch 2:11
A2 The Most 3:04
A3 Sundress & Sandle Season (Interlude) 0:54
A4 Knightfall 2:29
A5 Summer '24 (Ed Lover Mix) 1:58
B1 Kitchen Table 2:12
B2 Peachtree (Interlude) 0:51
B3 The Blue Building 2:48
B4 The Warehouse 3 3:36
B5 Higher 4:23


DESCRIPTION

After a prolific 2024 Benny The Butcher isn’t slowing down in 2025 and kicks off the new year with the release of Summertime Butch on vinyl. Originally released through Benny’s Black Soprano Family imprint in August 2024, the 10-track album features BSF artists ElCamino, Rick Hyde and Fuego Base plus Ed Lover.

PRE ORDER => 2025 02 28
1LP - 1332 RECORDS
2025

TRACKLIST
A1 Hocaine
A2 Do Not Disturb
A3 Q-Tip
A4 Black Man Brunch
A5 Heaven
B6 Testimony
B7 Rafer Alston
B8 Another Bag
B9 Pray To The Pimp Gods

DESCRIPTION

Wais P(pronounced Wise P) has established his own lane of pimp infused east coast lyricism dubbed “pimp-hop". Wais's history dates back to appearing on Jay-Z’s Hard Knock Life album as a teen and securing a record contract with Def Jam.

This album features Termanology, Geechi Suede, Solene, Nickelus F, Paul Wall, and Prayah.

The album is produced by Khrysis.

BIS => 2025 06 06
1LP - PLYGRND
2022 => 2025

Signed Transparent Red Edition

TRACKLIST
SIDE A

01 For James

02 Donny In Valdez

03 Dos Uvas

04 Shameful Game

05 Under The Magnolia Tree
06 Donny In Valdez - PJ's Flip (feat. Erick The Architect)

SIDE B

07 For James (Instrumental)
08 Donny In Valdez (Instrumental)

09 Dos Uvas (Instrumental)
10 Shameful Game (Instrumental)

11 Under The Magnolia Tree (Instrumental)

12 Donny In Valdez - PJ's Flip (Instrumental)


DESCRIPTION
Limited edition including hand signed inner sleeve of Pale Jay's debut EP 'The Celestial Suite' with a special transparent/red vinyl design.

Features the track 'Donny In Valdez (PJ's Flip) featuring Erick The Architect including previously unreleased instrumental version of the song.

’The Celestial Suite’: a body of work rooted in the unconscious, displaying a deep connection between Pale Jay and his musical guides such as Donny Hathaway, J Dilla and Khruangbin. Pale Jay’s self-produced debut EP ‘The Celestial Suite’ showcases his fragile falsetto floating over dusty beats and serene strings glued together by ageless arrangements.

BIS => 2025 03 28
1LP - NOW-AGAIN RECORDS
1976 => 2024

BIS => 2025 07 04
LACQUERS CUT FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES
LISTENING NOTES BOOKLET
1LP - VMP
1969 => 2023

BIS => 2025 07 04
TIP-ON; GATEFOLD
1LP - VMP / IMPULSE!
1971 => 2022

BIS => 2025 08 01
1LP - GET ON DOWN
1974 => 2024

BIS => 2025 06 06
PRESSED ON CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY SPLASH COLORED VINYL
LIMITED TO 300 HAND-NUMBERED COPIES
EP - POETIC RECORDS
2024

BIS => 2025 04 04
1LP - 180G
2024

SOLD OUT
ORANGE
1LP - WESTBOUND
1970 => 2020

SOLD OUT
1LP - WESTBOUND
1974 => 1991

SOLD OUT
1LP - BGP
1973 => 2009

SOLD OUT
1LP - WESTBOUND
1970 => 2018

SOLD OUT
TRANSLUCENT BLUE VINYL
1LP - GET ON DOWN
1988 => 2021

BIS => 2025 07 04
2LP - DELTRON PARTNERS
2000 => 2011

SOLD OUT
ORANGE
1LP - WESTBOUND ‎
1971

SOLD OUT
RSD 2024
GREEN VINYL PRESSING
1LP - HARLEM SHUFFLE RECORDS
2024

BIS => 2025 08 01
1LP - GET ON DOWN
1972 => 2014

IN STOCK
1LP - MONDO GROOVE
1981 => 2022

IN STOCK
1LP - LUV N' HAIGHT RECORDS
RSD 2022 - DROP 1
1976 => 2022

IN STOCK
1LP - MAD ABOUT RECORDS
1978 => 2022

IN STOCK
1LP - MAD ABOUT RECORDS
1976 => 2021

IN STOCK
BLACK FRIDAY 2021
1LP - KINGUNDERGROUND
2021 11 26

IN STOCK
PURPLE
1LP - ESPACIAL DISCOS
1978 => 2021

IN STOCK
1LP - MAD ABOUT RECORDS
1973 => 2021

IN STOCK
SPLATTER VINYL
1LP - NATURE SOUNDS
2021

IN STOCK
DROP 1 - RSD 2021
1LP - LUV N HAIGHT
1980 => 2021

IN STOCK
LIMITED 250 COPIES
SPECIAL EDITION HOTFOIL EMBOSSED
1LP - EVERLAND PSYCH
1971 => 2019

IN STOCK
1LP - FAR OUT RECORDINGS
2021

IN STOCK
1LP - FAR OUT RECORDINGS
1986 => 2021

1LP - REDEF CONCEPT
2021 03 19

IN STOCK
CLEAR
1LP - ALOHA GOT SOUL
2021 07 09

IN STOCK
1LP - TIDAL WAVES MUSIC
2021 04 16

IN STOCK
1LP - LUV N HAIGHT
2012

IN STOCK
1LP - P-VINE
1976 => 2021

IN STOCK
1LP - SONORAMA
2020 11 27

IN STOCK
CLEAR
1LP - LIGHT IN THE ATTIC
2021 03 05

IN STOCK
1LP - INTERNATIONAL ANTHEM
2020

IN STOCK
LIMITED CLEAR - 1LP - TIDAL WAVES MUSIC
2020 11 27

IN STOCK
1LP - EVER RAP
2020 12 18

IN STOCK
1LP - EVER RAP
2020 12 18

IN STOCK
1LP - FAR OUT RECORDINGS
2021 03 26

IN STOCK
1LP - TIDAL WAVES MUSIC
2020 11 27

IN STOCK
CLEAR VINYL
1LP - DAY END RECORDS & TIDAL WAVES MUSIC
1975 => 2020

IN STOCK
1LP - GUERSSEN
1970 => 2020

IN STOCK
LIMITED HAND NUMBERED - 1LP - BROC RECORDZ
2020 11 06

IN STOCK
1LP - WISE STUDIO
2020

IN STOCK
1LP - TRANSAMERICAS
1971 => 2020

IN STOCK
1LP - NUMERO GROUP
2020

IN STOCK
1LP - PMG
2017

IN STOCK
1LP - PMG
2018

IN STOCK
1LP - CUBOP
1968 => 1995

IN STOCK
1LP - LOVEMONK
2020

IN STOCK
1LP - BBE
2020

IN STOCK
1LP - BBE
2020

IN STOCK
LIMITED - 1LP - FINYL VINYL
RSD 2020
2020

IN STOCK
DAMAGED = SMALL CRACKING ON THE TOP OF THE SLEEVE
RSD 2020
LIMITED NUMBERED - 1LP - JUMPIN’ & PUMPIN’
1993 => 2020

IN STOCK
1LP - MAD ABOUT RECORDS
1969 => 2021

IN STOCK
LIMIITED NUMBERED
1LP - MAD ABOUT RECORDS
1981 => 2020

IN STOCK
1LP - BBE
2020

SOLD OUT
1LP - BGP
1976 => 2024

SOLD OUT
1LP - NE'ASTRA MUSIC GROUP
2024 => 2025

TRACKLIST

A1. Welcome (feat. Brittney Carte)
A2. All Live (feat. Abstract Orchestra)
A3. All Live Pt. 2 (feat. Sango, Phat Kat, & Daru Jones)
A4. To The Disco (feat. Abstract Orchestra)
A5. Yeah Yeah (feat. Karriem Riggins)
A6. Just Like You (feat. Larry June & The Dramatics)
A7. F.U.N.

B1. Request (feat. Abstract Orchestra & Earlly Mac)
B2. So Superb (feat. Cordae & Earlly Mac)
B3. Keep Dreaming (feat. Karriem Riggins & Fat Ray)
B4. Factor (feat. Elijah Fox & Eric Roberson)
B5. Since 92 (feat. Robert Glasper)



DESCRIPTION

F.U.N. Is Now Available In A Limited Frosted Shadow Colored Vinyl Pressing

The latest full length album from Detroit mainstays Slum Village, F.U.N., has now made its way to vinyl.
The 12-track project is their first album in nearly ten years and includes fresh collaborations with Larry June, Cordae, Eric Roberson, Robert Glasper , Karriem Riggins, Abstract Orches- tra, Sango, Phat Kat, Daru Jones, Earlly Mac, The Dramatics and more. 2015's critically acclaimed Yes! further cemented T3 and Young RJ's ability to effectively carry on the legacy of the seminal rap group, retaining its essence while evolving its sound with fresh new energy. However, with last year's sold out tour in Europe, and the release of the Larry June and The Dramat- ics-assisted "Just Like You", it was revealed that the duo was back in the lab together working on a new Slum Village album. F.U.N. finds Slum Village expanding on their signature certain sound, but still staying close to their hometown roots: Young RJ explains- “We wanted to just try something new, so we focused on making Disco-inspired music,” and T3 notes that the record- ing process all “began with collecting old Disco records.”
For fans who wonder why the sonic shift, and why the long hiatus between proper albums, T3 says “Slum is still here. We’re still relevant and we’re still trying to push the envelope. Sometimes people put too many rules on music, and without sounding cliche, we wanted to just have fun with [this album].” F.U.N., indeed.

SOLD OUT
BLACK ICE COLOR
1LP - COALMINE RECORDS
2011 => 2025

TRACKLIST

Side A:
A1. The Genesis
A2. Detroit State of Mind
A3. Halftime
A4. Memory Lane
A5. The World Is Yours

Side B:
B1. Represent
B2. Life’s a Bitch (feat. Royce Da 5’9”, Stokley Williams)
B3. One Love
B4. It Ain’t Hard To Tell
B5. Detroit State of Mind (Remix)


DESCRIPTION

Between paying his dues at Hip-Hop Shop, building a buzz from his Out of Focus EP, and enjoying more visible success after joining the renowned group Slum Village, Elzhi always had a one-of-a-kind penchant for lyrical wizardry. With multilayered rhyme schemes, uncanny metaphors, and inventive concepts, he persistently had a case as the most gifted rapper in his city — even when Eminem dominated the charts.

But even some of his most dedicated fans knew that he hadn’t crafted a legacy-defining album yet. Such records often come from pain, and in 2009, that’s exactly what he dealt with: his Slum Village groupmate Baatin suddenly died in July, longtime manager and Detroit rap impresario HexMurda suffered a nearly fatal stroke two months later, and he went through a messy public breakup with SV the following year.

In 2011, Elzhi fearlessly took on the biggest challenge of his career: remaking Nas’ GOATed debut album Illmatic in his own name. He enlisted four-piece band Will Sessions to put a live, vibrant spin to sounds originally crafted by producers like DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and Large Professor, and demonstrated lyrical wisdom about when to maintain the original spirit of a song and when to switch things up.

He conjures images of the blocks he grew up on with “Detroit State of Mind,” recounts a romance with a woman who had a traumatic childhood on “One Love,” and uses “Memory Lane” to take a nostalgic cruise through childhood connections before the pain from such reflections is too much to bear.

The technical proficiency was potent as always, but emotiveness made Elmatic blossom: the wistfulness of his mother’s flowing hair before chemotherapy took it from her, falling in love with a woman he met in the mall, the palpable pride in the peaks and valleys of his city.

It was a detailed, refined version of the introspection displayed on Out of Focus. Elmatic proved that Elzhi didn’t just have prodigious talent — he had a city to represent, and he had a story to tell. — William E. Ketchum III

IN STOCK
WHITE SPLASH COLORED VINYL
LIMITED TO 1000 COPIES
1LP - NEXT RECORDS
2024

SOLD OUT
PINK AND PURPLE MIXED COLOR PRESSING
GATEFOLD JACKET
PHOTOS OF A BALLET PERFORMANCE WITH THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
12 PAGE GRAPHIC INSERT OUTLINING THE NARRATIVE OF THE BALLET
1LP - 36 CHAMBERS
2024

BIS => 2025 08 01
180 GRAM
METALLIC MARBLE COLORED VINYL
1LP - CONCORD / VMP
2018 => 2023

IN STOCK
LIMITED TO 200 COPIES
180G SILVER
1LP - LEX RECORDS
2024

SOLD OUT
1LP - F-SPOT RECORDS
2024

IN STOCK
PURPLE COLORED VINYL
1LP - MECCA RECORDS
2024

BIS => 2025 08 08
LIMITED EDITION WHITE LP
1LP - DIVINE SCIENZE
2024

IN STOCK
1LP - HI-TEK MUSIC
2023