DK Presents Atlantic Rap Vol. 1 LP - 2024

Originally released digitally in November 2023, the first volume of the Atlantic Rap Series dropped by the Nova Scotian-based producer DK is now available on vinyl with the help of De Rap Winckel Records. 

"Atlantic Rap Vol.1 is the first volume of DK’s forthcoming compilation, a three-volume showcase of brilliant lyricists from North America’s underground that bumps to the sounds of DK’s knocking and imaginative boom-bap. Enlisting MCs from rap capitals like New York (UFO Fev, Wais P), Detroit (Frank Nitt, Phat Kat, E-Fav), and Canada (Ghettosocks, Saukrates), DK scores their vivid verses with his fusion of crackling samples, analog synths, and progressive instrumentation. Each beat flattens time, conjuring the warmth and grit of ’90s production while moving into the future with lush musicality. DK pairs every suite with the perfect narrator, established and rising rappers who deliver grimy street memoirs and intricate verbal assaults. Atlantic Rap Vol. 1 is a highlight reel from the long-celebrated and the next to blow up."

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DK Presents Atlantic Rap Vol. 1 - 2023

Nova Scotian-based producer DK releases the first volume of his Atlantic Rap Series.

"Atlantic Rap Vol.1 is the first volume of DK’s forthcoming compilation, a three-volume showcase of brilliant lyricists from North America’s underground that bumps to the sounds of DK’s knocking and imaginative boom-bap. Enlisting MCs from rap capitals like New York (UFO Fev, Wais P), Detroit (Frank Nitt, Phat Kat, E-Fav), and Canada (Ghettosocks, Saukrates), DK scores their vivid verses with his fusion of crackling samples, analog synths, and progressive instrumentation. Each beat flattens time, conjuring the warmth and grit of ’90s production while moving into the future with lush musicality. DK pairs every suite with the perfect narrator, established and rising rappers who deliver grimy street memoirs and intricate verbal assaults. Atlantic Rap Vol. 1 is a highlight reel from the long-celebrated and the next to blow up."

Phat Kat - Dedication To The Suckers & Re​-​Dedication To The Suckers - 2023 .

LP - 2023 - Below System Records 

For the info, a Phat Kat's LP is dropped by Below System Records with 6 tracks on the A-side, all produced by J Dilla and recorded between the late 90s and early 00s. On the B-side "Re-Dedication To The Suckers (U.S. Version)" which was originally released in 2015. 7 tracks all produced by Agor.

300 copies only ...

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Mellow T - Keep It Real - 1993

12" - 1993 - Columbia  

When you look at the cover of this 12" for the first time, with this cat with curly hair and his leather jacket, you could think it could be some smooth RnB shit... but in fact, not at all !

"Keep It Real" is the first single released by Anthony Brownlee a.k.a Mellow T originally from Hartford Connecticut, then moved to New Jersey after being signed by Columbia in 1993. Mellow-T was discovered by Raymond Pouncey, the executive producer, in a talent show that he held. Mellow T was in an original group that he put together named The Little Rapscals. 

"Keep It Real" is available on the wax in its LP & Remix versions, both produced by Greg Nice from Nice & Smooth. In terms of productions, the LP version contains samples from "Jamilah" performed Houston Person and from "I know You Got Soul" performed by Bobby Byrd. 

"Keep It Real" was supposed to be part of Mellow-T's album entitled "The Best Kept Secret" produced by Greg Nice, Phat Kat and Tony Dofat, but it never came out unfortunately. Phat Kat in a recent chat, declared that the connection happened thru Greg Nice when he was working on "Paranoia" for Nice & Smooth, Ray Pouncey was looking for tracks for Mellow T's album. Phat Kat was surprised the album was shelved... Another interesting unreleased album I'd like to see coming out one day... fingers crossed !

After that, Mellow-T released the single entitled "Pressure" on Rugged Route Records in 1995... It was his last single before disappearing from the music scene ...

George Fields - Tomorrow's Sun - 2020

LP - 2020 - UTS Records  

The English beatmaker George Fields dropped last night his long awaited project titled "Tomorrow's Sun" on UTS Records. 

I wish I could have blogged this on time ...but unfortunately everything is already sold out everywhere. It was available on Splattered vinyl (100 copies), Black vinyl (500 copies) & Cassette (30 copies) ... I hope you had enough time to buy your copy fellas !!

George Fields - Tomorrow’s Sun - 2020

EP - 2020 - Under The Sun Records 

George Fields is back with a brand new LP titled "Tomorrow’s Sun" featuring Rasheed Chappell, Phat Kat, Ill Conscious, Edo G, Eze Jackson and Last Jazz Club. 

A1 - Reminisce Feat Rasheed Chappell

A2 - Revelations Feat Phat Kat

A3 - Tabernacle Feat Ill Conscious

A4 - Worldwide 2 Feat Ed O.G

A5 - My Light Feat Eze Jackson

A6 -  Over Feat Last jazz Club

B1 - Reminisce (Instrumental)

B2 - Revelations (Instrumental)

B3 - Tabernacle (Instrumental)

B4 - Worldwide 2 (Instrumental)

B5 - My Light (Instrumental)
B6 - Over (Instrumental)

The album will be released on July 1st 2020 and will be available on Vinyl & Cassettes. 
Stay Tuned !

Mellow T - Pressure - 1995

12" - 1995 - Rugged Route Records 

Here is a 12" still in my wantlist... I think there is no chance to find it in a record store and it seems this record hasn't been for sale online for a long time...

To do a quick recap, Anthony Brownlee a.k.a Mellow T from Hartford Connecticut was signed by Columbia and released his first single "Keep It Real" produced by Greg Nice (from Nice & Smooth) in 1993. 

Mellow-T was discovered by Raymond Pouncey, the executive producer, in a talent show that he held. Mellow T was in an original group that he put together named The Little Rapscals.

This single "Keep It Real" was supposed to be part of Mellow-T's album entitled "The Best Kept Secret" produced by Greg Nice, Phat Kat and Tony Dofat, but unfortunately it was shelved...

The connection with Phat Kat happened with the help of Greg Nice and the connection with Tony Dofat happened with the help of Faith Newman who signed Nas at the same time and introduced Raymond Pouncey to Tony. 

In 1995, Mellow T was back with a brand new single titled "Pressure" which came out on Rugged Route Records. The 3 tracks of the wax were produced by Greg Jenkins a.k.a DJ Bizzy G and Boo Bass Bottom. I've never listened to the other tracks but I have to admit that "Pressure" is dope ... check the video !!!

Video : Phat Kat & DJ Dister - S.O.S. (So Old School) - 2017

Music video for ''S.O.S. (So Old School)'' by Phat Kat & DJ Dister, taken from the album ''The S.O.S. Project'' and produced by DJ Dister.

1ST DOWN (Jay Dee & Phat Kat) - Detroit's Finest (Unreleased Demos 96-97) EP

EP - 2014 - Sergent Records 

250 copies Only - Shipping 16th July.

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Sure Shot Singles : Masta Ace Inc - The Ride - 1995

12" - 1995 - Delicious Vinyl 

From The Source Magazine - April 1995