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Prefuse 73

New Strategies For Modern Crime Vol. 1 & 2

    Pioneering electronic musician, composer and producer: Prefuse 73 aka Guillermo Scott Herren releases his new album, New Strategies for Modern Crime Vol 1 and 2. His first new album since 2018's Sacrifices, New Strategies for Modern Crime sees Herren delving further into his ground breaking take on experimental hip- hop through orchestrated arrangements via the optic of the media's sensationalism of crime, blended with influences from lost soundtracks, musique concrete, jazz and beat-tape music to create something wholly unique.

    Herren's musical journey began in the mid-1990s when he emerged on the underground scene under various aliases, experimenting with different styles and genres. However, it was with the creation of Prefuse 73 when he truly found his unique voice. In 2001, Herren released his groundbreaking debut album, Vocal Studies + Uprock Narratives, which immediately garnered attention for its avantgarde sound. The album skillfully combined glitchy electronic beats, intricate samples, and fragmented vocals, establishing Prefuse 73 as a trailblazer in the burgeoning genre of electronic hip-hop.

    Prefuse 73 continued to push boundaries with subsequent releases, including One Word Extinguisher and Surrounded by Silence , showcasing his ability to seamlessly fuse disparate elements and create his own distinctive style. Characterized by intricate production and unconventional time signatures, Herren's releases have gone on to influence an entire generation of electronic musicians.

    Throughout his career, Prefuse 73 has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, including MF Doom, Ghostface Killah, GZA, El-P, Sam Prekop, Helado Negro, and more. His work reflects a constant evolution, with each album offering a new perspective on the intersection of electronic and hip-hop music.

    Prefuse 73's impact on the electronic music scene extends beyond his discography; he has inspired a generation of producers to embrace experimentation and challenge conventional norms. Guillermo Scott Herren's artistic journey continues to evolve, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of contemporary electronic music.

    TRACK LISTING

    Forever Chase (Scene 1)
    A Lord Without Jewels
    Clean UP Scene Apprentice
    The End Of Air
    She Needs No Introduction
    Onboard, Overboard
    Fare La Corna (full Scene)
    Full Recollection
    Lullabies & Awakenings
    Empath Lords
    Desperate Demise
    Wrong Suspect
    Lion Chorus
    Vast Wildlife Poison
    Canine Chorus
    Fare Le Corna
    Complete Rejection
    245 Wagon Talk
    Weather Systems
    Il Calibro
    Python Print
    New Crime Rising Reflection
    Canine Chorus (scene Two)
    La Parte Centrale
    Lion Chorus (scene Two)
    Vast Wildlife Poison (Scene Two)
    Canine Farewell
    244 Sedan Decay

    Prefuse 73

    New Strategies For Modern Crime Vol. 2

      Pioneering electronic musician, composer and producer: Prefuse 73 aka Guillermo Scott Herren releases his new album, New Strategies for Modern Crime Vol 1 and 2. His first new album since 2018's Sacrifices, New Strategies for Modern Crime sees Herren delving further into his ground breaking take on experimental hip- hop through orchestrated arrangements via the optic of the media's sensationalism of crime, blended with influences from lost soundtracks, musique concrete, jazz and beat-tape music to create something wholly unique. This CD is Volume 2 of the LP.

      Herren's musical journey began in the mid-1990s when he emerged on the underground scene under various aliases, experimenting with different styles and genres. However, it was with the creation of Prefuse 73 when he truly found his unique voice. In 2001, Herren released his groundbreaking debut album, Vocal Studies + Uprock Narratives, which immediately garnered attention for its avantgarde sound. The album skillfully combined glitchy electronic beats, intricate samples, and fragmented vocals, establishing Prefuse 73 as a trailblazer in the burgeoning genre of electronic hip-hop.

      Prefuse 73 continued to push boundaries with subsequent releases, including One Word Extinguisher and Surrounded by Silence , showcasing his ability to seamlessly fuse disparate elements and create his own distinctive style. Characterized by intricate production and unconventional time signatures, Herren's releases have gone on to influence an entire generation of electronic musicians.

      Throughout his career, Prefuse 73 has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, including MF Doom, Ghostface Killah, GZA, El-P, Sam Prekop, Helado Negro, and more. His work reflects a constant evolution, with each album offering a new perspective on the intersection of electronic and hip-hop music.

      Prefuse 73's impact on the electronic music scene extends beyond his discography; he has inspired a generation of producers to embrace experimentation and challenge conventional norms. Guillermo Scott Herren's artistic journey continues to evolve, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of contemporary electronic music.

      TRACK LISTING

      Lion Chorus
      Vast Wildlife Poison
      Canine Chorus
      Fare Le Corna
      Complete Rejection
      245 Wagon Talk
      Weather Systems
      Il Calibro
      Python Print
      New Crime Rising Reflection
      Canine Chorus (scene Two)
      La Parte Centrale
      Lion Chorus (scene Two)
      Vast Wildlife Poison (Scene Two)
      Canine Farewell
      244 Sedan Decay

      Prefuse 73

      New Strategies For Modern Crime Vol. 1

        Pioneering electronic musician, composer and producer: Prefuse 73 aka Guillermo Scott Herren releases his new album, New Strategies for Modern Crime Vol 1 and 2. His first new album since 2018's Sacrifices, New Strategies for Modern Crime sees Herren delving further into his ground breaking take on experimental hip- hop through orchestrated arrangements via the optic of the media's sensationalism of crime, blended with influences from lost soundtracks, musique concrete, jazz and beat-tape music to create something wholly unique. This CD is volume 1 of the LP.

        Herren's musical journey began in the mid-1990s when he emerged on the underground scene under various aliases, experimenting with different styles and genres. However, it was with the creation of Prefuse 73 when he truly found his unique voice. In 2001, Herren released his groundbreaking debut album, Vocal Studies + Uprock Narratives, which immediately garnered attention for its avantgarde sound. The album skillfully combined glitchy electronic beats, intricate samples, and fragmented vocals, establishing Prefuse 73 as a trailblazer in the burgeoning genre of electronic hip-hop.

        Prefuse 73 continued to push boundaries with subsequent releases, including One Word Extinguisher and Surrounded by Silence , showcasing his ability to seamlessly fuse disparate elements and create his own distinctive style. Characterized by intricate production and unconventional time signatures, Herren's releases have gone on to influence an entire generation of electronic musicians.

        Throughout his career, Prefuse 73 has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, including MF Doom, Ghostface Killah, GZA, El-P, Sam Prekop, Helado Negro, and more. His work reflects a constant evolution, with each album offering a new perspective on the intersection of electronic and hip-hop music.

        Prefuse 73's impact on the electronic music scene extends beyond his discography; he has inspired a generation of producers to embrace experimentation and challenge conventional norms. Guillermo Scott Herren's artistic journey continues to evolve, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of contemporary electronic music.

        TRACK LISTING

        Forever Chase (Scene 1)
        A Lord Without Jewels
        Clean UP Scene Apprentice
        The End Of Air
        She Needs No Introduction
        Onboard, Overboard
        Fare La Corna (full Scene)
        Full Recollection
        Lullabies & Awakenings
        Empath Lords
        Desperate Demise
        Wrong Suspect

        Dangerdoom

        The Mouse & The Mask - 2024 Repress

          Previously only available in Europe in limited quantities, this is the first time many fans will be able to get their hands on a double vinyl copy of "The Mouse and the Mask".

          Lex has a history of lavish packaging but this remains one of the lushest sleeves in the catalogue. Design by EHQuestionmark, the outer sleeve is made from thick translucent textured plastic with DOOM's mask printed on cover, and mouse ears on each side of the mask forming a pattern that looks like a Rorschach test (a technique reused in another Danger Mouse project six months later). The inner sleeves, visible through the outer at first glance pattern based on an Ishihara test, but inside the circles in the pattern are tiny icons depicting a different disasters - climate change, acid rain, holy war, nuclear leaks.

          "The Mouse and the Mask" was produced by Lex super-producer Danger Mouse and masked supervillain MF DOOM. The album features Cee-Lo Green (also of Gnarls Barkley), Talib Kweli, Ghostface Killah, Money Mark and the cast of cult cartoon show Aqua Teen Hunger Force and ten years on remains DOOM's best selling album to date.

          TRACK LISTING

          A1. El Chupa Nibre
          A2. Sofa King
          A3. The Mask
          A4. Perfect Hair
          B1. Benzie Box
          B2. Old School
          B3. ATHF
          C1. Basket Case
          C2. No Names
          C3. Crosshairs
          C4. Mince Meat
          D1. Vats Of Urine
          D2. Space Ho's
          D3. Bada Bing

          Andrew Hung

          Dilverance

            Hung's third album Deliverance follows the critically-acclaimed Devastations. Deliverance is the aftermath of celestial collisions, where life sparks and shadows roam

            His deeply emotive voice is cocooned by whirlpools of soaring electronics, distorted guitars and driving rhythms sounding like the last bastion of hope crying through waves of technicolour noise. Deliverance sees Hung pushing what has been an overarching facet in all his music to the fore: hope. Rhythm, melody, voice and noise all serve to amplify hope like a lighthouse at the edge of an ocean. This is Hung's most sublime creation to date; a colossal statement given the extent of his past iconic work.

            "Andrew Hung brings the noise. It's what he does best."- DIY.

            "The music is as grand and wrought as the title implies."- DJ Mag.

            "The cumulative effect makes for an often irresistible record of pure pop joy, which demands wider attention while broadening an already sprawling creative palette."- Electronic Sound.

            TRACK LISTING

            Ocean Mouth
            Find Out
            Too Much
            Changes
            Soldier
            Never Be The Same
            Don't Believe It Now / Love Is

            Fly Anakin

            Frank

              Fly Anakin's debut studio album 'Frank' draws influence from the classic R&B and Soul his dad played him as a child, showcasing a gift for songwriting alongside the breathless raps he's become known for

              Recorded at the same time as 'FlySiifu's', it features Pink Siifu on the DJ Harrison produced 'Black Be The Source', as well as link ups with another Richmond hero and Anakin mentor Nickelus F, and fellow Mutant Academy members Big Kahuna OG and Henny L.O..

              Beats by Madlib, Evidence, Jay Versace, DJ Harrison, Ohbliv, Foisey, Graymatter and Like of Pac Div.

              "A perfect display of Anakin's captivating lyricism and delivery... flexes the New York-tinged ruggedness in his breakneck raps as he reflects on his past, present and future." Paste.

              Fly Anakin is a rapper from Richmond, Virginia, who was described by Madlib as "one of the illest MCs", and has previously collaborated with Freddie Gibbs. He's co-founder of the Richmond rap collective Mutant Academy.

              "Anakin's detail isn't a skill that could just be picked up from studying the legends of the genre, it's a gift." Pitchfork

              TRACK LISTING

              Love Song (Come Back)
              Dontbeafraid Feat. Henny L.O.
              Sean Price
              Underdog Theme
              Kenneth Cole Collections (Skit)
              WaxPoetic
              Black Be The Source Feat. Pink Siifu & Billz Egypt
              Ghost Feat. Nickelus F
              Class Clown (Interlude)
              Bread (Skit)
              No Dough
              Grammy Snubnose
              Bad Business (Killswitch)
              Poisonous Primates
              Fly Away (Skit)
              Telepathic Feat. Big Kahuna OG
              Bag Man
              Du Rag

              Fly Anakin & Pink Siifu

              FlySiifu

                FlySiifu is a new collaborative project by Pink Siifu & Fly Anakin. Their debut album, ‘FlySiifu’s’, unites two prolific rappers with infectious chemistry. The album mirrors their musical community, as they welcome guests into FlySiifu’s record store, with appearances from Liv.e, Foushe , $ILKMONEY, and producers Madlib, Jay Versace, Ohbliv, Awhlee, Budgie, Playa Haze, Animoss and more

                TRACK LISTING

                Kin’tro
                Suitcase Special
                Runthafade
                Foisey’s Interlude Feat. $ilk Money
                Richard Pryor
                Open Up Shop Feat. B. Cool-Aid
                Mind Right Feat. Liv.e
                Shloww
                Rick James
                Spades’
                Clean Feat. Liv.e
                Creme’s Interlude Feat. Foushe
                Waiting To Get Shot
                Time Up
                Razberry
                Dollar Dr. Dream
                Morphs Interlude
                Blame

                Becoming Real

                Mist Face

                  Becoming Real is a UK electronic producer based in Copenhagen. ‘Mist Face’ finds him further exploring the influence of grime, vapour wave, cyberpunk and ambient dream music, paired with detailed and engrossing sound design that conjures fragmented ghostly scenes in empty future cities. It should appeal to fans of Arca, Burial, Four Tet, Varg, HKE, Murlo, Dream Catalogue and Actress. Since his first release in 2010 he’s dropped several well-received EPs and an album on Transgressive Records. His early promise earned him inclusion in The Guardian’s ‘New Band Of The Week’ and NME’s ‘Radar’ features, and saw him pick up radio support from Lauren Laverne, Huw Stevens, Mistajam, Rinse and Mary Ann Hobbs. Following the release of his debut album ‘Pure Apparition’, he took some time out of music to focus on the visual arts. ‘Mist Face’ is his most fully realised project yet.

                  TRACK LISTING

                  Shader
                  12 Masks
                  Halo
                  A.I. Gear Solid
                  Shy Boi
                  True Angel
                  Yokia

                  Gila

                  Trench Tones

                    Gila is an electronic producer from Denver, Colorado. His four track EP "Trench Tones", showcases the diversity of his sound. His signature, hard-edged productions should appeal to fans of Flying Lotus, Nosaj Thing, Hudson Mohawke, Jacques Greene, Lunice, Telefon Tel Aviv & Suicideyear. Born Kyle Reid, he was a talented jazz drummer and percussionist until diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis forced him to give up his sticks at age 17. Turning to his laptop, he channeled his frustrated musicality into beat making. Gila, (pronounced hee-la) is named for the gila monster, the only venomous lizard native to the United States. Often slow, full of texture, and deadly, the gila monster possesses many of the same qualities in Reid's music. making it more than an apt pseudonym for the producer.

                    TRACK LISTING

                    I Lose
                    Throw This Away
                    Tons
                    Shoulder

                    Andrew Hung

                    Realisationship Instrumentals

                      Andrew Hung is co-founder of the highly-influential electronic duo Fuck Buttons. His production work has included Zun Zun Egui’s “Shackles Gift” and co-writing/ co-producing the critically acclaimed “Kidsticks” by Beth Orton. In 2016 he soundtracked the multiple-award winning film “The Greasy Strangler”, and was nominated for Best Soundtrack at the Empire Awards. In 2018 he soundtracked director Jim Hoskins’ follow up, “An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn” starring Aubrey Plaza and Jermaine Clement. His debut solo album, ‘Realisationship’ was released via Lex Records in 2017.

                      TRACK LISTING

                      Say What You Want - Instrumental
                      Elbow - Instrumental
                      No I Won’t - Instrumental
                      Private Commercial - Instrumental
                      Whispers - Instrumental
                      Shadow - Instrumental
                      Sugar Pops - Instrumental
                      Animal - Instrumental
                      Open Your Eyes - Instrumental

                      Andrew Hung

                      An Evening With Bevery Luff

                        As co-founder of Fuck Buttons, the highly-influential noise-electronic duo, Andrew Hung has toured extensively with headline shows at the Kentish Town Forum, Glastonbury and Greenman Festivals, been featured on the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony and all three albums have featured as Best New Music on Pitchfork Media. His production work has included Zun Zun Egui's "Shackles Gift" and co-writing/co-producing the critically acclaimed "Kidsticks" by Beth Orton. In 2016 he soundtracked the multiple-award winning film "The Greasy Strangler ", and was nominated for Best Soundtrack at the Empire Awards. His debut solo album, Realisationship was released via Lex records in October 2017.

                        An Evening With Beverly Luff Linn is the soundtrack to Jim Hosking's directorial follow up to The Greasy Strangler and stars Aubrey Plaza, Jemaine Clement, Emile Hirsch, Craig Robinson and Matt Berry . The film will be released in cinemas on the 18th October 2018. With AN EVENINGWITH BEVERLY LUFF LINN, Hosking makes a triumphant return, bringing his innate talent for outrageous absurdity to this hilariously offbeat romantic comedy.

                        TRACK LISTING

                        1. Magical Evening
                        2. Cinnamon Swirly
                        3. Shane Danger - Manager
                        4. Laurence's Lobby
                        5. Delicious Feeling
                        6. 5 Dollars For Fun
                        7. You Should Eat All Of It
                        8. Palominos
                        9. The Show's Over
                        10. Grains Of Paradise
                        11. Platonic Union
                        12. Beverley Is A Man's Name
                        13. Lulu Danger
                        14. Rum And A Ramble
                        15. 14 Pieces Of Candy
                        16. Who The ... Is Beverley Luff Linn
                        17. Embroidery
                        18. Flat Headed Birds
                        19. Your Pelvis Is Kinked
                        20. Choking On Breast Milk
                        21. Colin Colin Colin, Selfish Selfish Selfish
                        22. Lamb & Lily
                        23. Earring
                        24. Magical Evening (Snares)
                        25. Edwin
                        26. I Love Cold Beer!
                        27. Feast On Snacks
                        28. Fill Me With Your Stories
                        29. Never Too Late

                        Lex lay on some of the good stuff here with the debut LP from Fudge, a killer collaboration between dope MC Michael Christmas and production wizz Prefuse 73. Wonky beats and wild lyricism abound as the duo take us on a trip through their out-the-box inner-thoughts. "Lady Parts" came together during several sessions in the summer and fall of 2015 at Nick Hook’s Green Point studio. Ever-ready and perma-prepared like any good boy scout, Prefuse 73 brought along a hard drive full of beats. Christmas wrote to the instrumentals in the studio, and recorded the vocals the same day, as friends swung by to check it out. Some of the drop-ins at the studio ended up joining in the recording, not least D.R.A.M. who brings lifted soul vocals on “All Points South”. Though the wacky-factor is high (check out the rude, nude and lewd cover), "Lady Parts" is a subtle story, bestowed with musical intricacies and lyrical themes which only reveal themselves on multiple listens. Let this one into your life, y'all.




                        TRACK LISTING

                        Crash
                        Young Vet
                        Circuit Breaker
                        In My Shoes
                        Kids Kill
                        These Saturdays
                        All Points Feat D.R.A.M
                        Popstar Shit
                        Every Off Key Interlude
                        Showstopper
                        I Think Imma
                        Japanese Mall
                        Nothing Good
                        No Vibes
                        I Got The Good 

                        BadBadNotGood & Ghostface Killah

                        Sour Soul

                          'Sour Soul' is the collaborative album from Toronto jazz / hip-hop band BadBadNotGood and Staten Island rap champ Ghostface Killah. Inspired by and taking inspiration from 1960s and 70s music and the recording techniques and production of that era, and eschewing sampling in favour of live instrumentation, BBNG with producer Frank Dukes have created a dramatic, cinematic musical staging for Ghostface’s vivid storytelling. 'Sour Soul' also features guest spots from MF DOOM, Elzhi (Slum Village / J Dilla), Danny Brown and prodigal new rapper Tree (Project mayhem).

                          NEHRUVIANDOOM

                          NEHRUVIANDOOM

                            'NEHRUVIANDOOM' is Bishop Nehru’s debut album. Produced by Metal Fingers and featuring MF DOOM vocals on several tracks, it’s a compact nine track, 30 minute long player.

                            Bishop Nehru’s breakthrough mixtapes, released from the age of 15 saw him rhyming over DOOM produced instrumentals. DOOM joined the line of MCs who co-signed the young rapper including heavyweight lyricists Kendrick Lamar and Nas, who introduced him on stage during his set at SXSW as “The future of music”.

                            Still only 17, Bishop has wrapped up his debut album for Lex, a collaborative project with MF DOOM.

                            Artwork by GHOSTSHRIMP, best know for Cartoon Networks hit show Adventure Time.

                            TRACK LISTING

                            1. First Day Of Class
                            2. Om
                            3. Mean The Most
                            4. So Alone
                            5. Darkness (Hbu)
                            6. Coming For You
                            7. Caskets
                            8. Great Things
                            9. Disastrous


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