Kenautis Smith Presents Fortune 5000 - 2023

 

LP - 2023 - F5 Records 

F5 Records are back with material recorded between 1996 and 1998 by Fortune 5000 a.k.a Fortune 5G, a crew which was comprised of Deep Six (Jerry G, VRB KNT, Jah Safe, Dink Scrill & NorfStar), Usual Suspects (Hi-Fidel, Ess Jones, J-Crew, Smoke, Rahsaan & Big Ben), Kenautis Smith & DJ Crucial.

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Artifacts - Jersey Endurance 7" - 2022

7" - 2022 - F5 Records  

Brand new Artifacts 's track entitled "Jersey Endurance" released on 7″ by F5 Records. The joint is produced by DJ Crucial and  a remix version produced by Kenaustis Smith features on the B-side.

250 copies only...

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El Da Sensei - Signature Funk / DJ Crucial Remix - 2022

7" - 2022 - Jim's Pool Room Records  

Saint Louis, Missouri-based record label named Jim's Pool Room Records drops El Da Sensei's new joint on 7inch, "Signature Funk" produced by Capo and "Signature Funk Remix" produced by DJ Crucial (F5 Records).

A - Signature Funk

B - Signature Funk Remix

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AG of D.I.T.C. - The 5th Beattle (DJ Spinna Remix) - 2021

 

7" - 2021 - F5 Records 

"This 7″ is DJ Spinna’s Remix to the “The 5th Beattle” By AG of D.I.T.C. Spinna takes this track to the next level as only he can. The original version is on the B-Side produced by DJ Crucial. Both tracks have bonus beat instrumentals." - courtesy of F5 Records 

300 copies only ...

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ALPS CRU - Loudmouths 7" - 2020

7" - 2020 - F5 Records  

DJ Alejan and P Smooth Da Wicked aka the legendary Alps Cru from St Louis are back with a re-issue on 7" of their classic single "Loudmouths" originally released in 1996. 

A - Loudmouths 

B - Check The Status

300 copies only (First 100 copies are in clear aqua color)

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Tha Chamba - Sayahlilsumthin’ 7" - 2019

7" - 2019 - F5 Records 

Originally released on Coroner Records in 1995 , Tha Chamba's debut single "Sayahlilsumthin’" is now reissued on limited 7" vinyl with the help of F5 Records. It also includes the track "Da Lit" and a bonus "Sayahlilsumthin" Remix edit on the B Side. 

A - Sayahlilsumthin’ Edit

B1 - Da Lit

B2 - Sayahlilsumthin’ Remix Edit

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Alps Cru - The Classics Collection - 2019

2xCD - 2019 - F5 Records 

 The Alps Cru Double CD is now available with the help of F5 Records. All the tracks from "The Classics Collection" come from the original DAT files. For those who don't know or don't remember this crew, it was founded in 1992 and consisted of P da Wicked, Shorty Live, and DJ Alejan, hailing from St. Louis, Atlanta, & NY. 

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Alps Cru - All Alone / Just Can't Explain 7" - 2018

7" - 2018 - F5 Records 

F5 Records is back with a brand new 7" composed of 2 tracks from the third EP of the Alps Cru, originally released on Blue Concept Records in 1996. It is pressed on limited edition silver colored 7" (stickered sleeve). Both tracks are produced  by Dj Alejan. 

A - All Alone 

B - Just Can't Explain

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The Nonce - The Nonce “Mix Tapes” 7″

7" - 2018 - F5 Records 

A1 - Mix Tapes OG

B1 - Keep it On

B2 - Mix Tapes 1926 Remix (Bonus Verse)

F5 Records are back with this true underground classic released in 1994 by Yusef Afloat (RIP) and Nouka a.k.a The Nonce.  

 "The Nonce Mix Tapes on 45 for the first time ever. The B side includes “Keep it On” and Mix Tapes 1926 Remix (Bonus Verse) Definitely a sure shot for any 45 set." - F5 Records

100 Limited Baby blue vinyl and 200 black vinyl.

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New Batch of 7" dropped by F5 Records :

7" - 2018 - F5 Records

Here is a re-issue on 7" of two tracks "L.I. Groove" and "A Lil Sumething" featuring Artifacts from the Long Island based group Hard 2 Obtain, originally dropped in 1993 and produced by SD50. 

A - L.I. Groove

B - A Lil Sumething feat Artifacts

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7" - 2018 - F5 Records 

  "Before linking up with the Alps Cru in the mid-90s Shorty Live (aka Brank Napp) had been recording demos with UNF, his crew in his native Brooklyn. On the Alps classic “Just Can’t Explain” Shorty name checks his hometown crew in the line, “Droppin’ science, headin’ into 5th gear with my alliance/The Dime Squad, Alps, UNF so save your breath.” F5 Records proudly presents a 7” of new material from UNF (Unity Never Fails). This double A-sided banger features "Corner House Politics" and "The Story of Willie Bosket" produced by DJ Crucial. Both tracks are top-notch true school hip-hop with countless quotable lines from these BK vets. DJs be sure to cop doubles. This is some serious heat." - F5 Records

A - Corner House Politics 

B -  The Story of Willie Bosket

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7" - 2018 - F5 Records

"Ray West and DJ Crucial collaborate on this limited 45 with O.C. of D.I.T.C and MC Eiht. Starting with the A Side, Ray West’s killer remix of “Life I Choose” by Mc Eiht and DJ Crucial’s short edit of the original track. The B Side has A Crucial Remix of “Legacy Flag” by O.C. from Ray West’s Luv NY Lp followed with the classic original version" - F5 Records

A: Live I Choose (Ray West Remix) 

A: Live I Choose (OG Crucial Edit) 

B: Legacy Flag (Crucial Remix) 

B: Legacy Flag (OG Ray West)

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Alps Cru - Time Machine EP - 2017

EP - 2017 - F5 Records

"Newly recorded boom-bap goodness from international cult-favorites Alps Cru has arrived! The latest limited-edition vinyl release of Alps material from F5 Records features two never-before-heard beats made by DJ Alejan (aka DJ Al Bass) on the ASR-10 in 1996. Shorty Live and P Da Wicked's effortless chemistry is on full display on the first half of the EP. El Da Sensei joins them as they travel back to the golden age over a vintage DJ Alejan beat on "Time Machine." The second half of the EP features Shorty Live (aka Brank Napp) on the solo tip. As Brank Napp says on the DJ Crucial-produced banger "Facts"

F5 Records

350 copies only

Shipping Date : October 24th 2017

Pre-Orders : UGHH / HHV

Limited Signed Version (50 Signed Copies) also available Here 

A.G. & DJ Crucial - The 5th Beatle / The Struggle - 2017

12" - 2017 - F5 Records 

"A.G. and DJ Crucial team up for "The 5th Beatle" and "The Struggle" on the latest 12" single from F5 Records. Also included is the Grap Luva remix of "The Struggle." In classic hip-hop 12" fashion the record has instrumental versions of all three tracks. DJ Crucial brings the neck-snapping, boom-bap goodness, with beats composed entirely on the iconic SP-1200 sampler."

F5 Records

Shipping October 24th 2017

Pre-Orders : UGHH / HHV   

Limited Black and White Splatter also available Here 

Alps Cru - Alps 2×7″ (Limited Signed Copies) Vinyl Set

2x7" - 2016 - F5 Records 

Record 1:
A - Feelin' Satisfaction
B - Feelin' Satisfaction Instrumental

Record 2:
A- Bloodwork
B - Bloodwork Instrumental

" From the Unknown EP  'Feelin Satisfaction' (1993-1994) and 
a brand new track 'Bloodwork' (2016) now on a special 2x7" vinyl set. 
Including a picture sleeve with classic photos , 
and tracks taken straight from the original DAT master. "
F5 Records 


450 Copies Only 

Release Date: July 5th 2016 

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Props to my man Jerry Parsons for the Info !

Alps Cru - Unknown 7″ EP (Signed) - 2015

7" - 2015 - F5 Records 

A1 - Pitstop 

A2 - The Wait ft. Mizz (R.I.P.)

B1 - Pick Up The Crossfader

B2 - Pick Up The Crossfader Bonus Beats  

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Real Live - 7″ Re Issue - 2015

7"- Re Issue - 2015 - F5 Records 

A1 Real Live Sh_t - Original 7" Version

A2 Real Live Sh_t - Bonus Beats

B1 Pop the Trunk

B2 Crime is Money - 7" edit

400 Copies Only 

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Alps Cru - Intensity b/w No Question - 7" - 2015

Limited 7" Re Issue - 2015 - F5 Records 

400 Copies Only !

Out June 2nd 

Pre-Order Soon on F5 Records , Stay Tuned !

Grap Luva & Black Spade - EP - 2015

EP - 2015 - F5 Records 

Already Sold Out on UGHH and F5 Records ...
Still available on Fat Beats or HHV

Don't Sleep !! 

DJ Crucial - Retro Active (Double Cassette) - 2015

Tape - 2015 - Thrash Flow & F5 Records 

 Limited edition of 200 double cassettes. 
Tape one is the full "Retro Active" album on a black cassette and tape two includes all instrumentals on a white cassette. Each order includes a digital download to both tapes.

Out on February 24th 2015

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