debut album

incl 2 unreleased bonus tracks

rock

hiphop / rap international

2018 re-issue of the legendary 1979 greatest hits album (#1 us billboard charts, double platin). pressing on coloured double vinyl (1x pink, 1x lavender), housed in a gatefold sleeve

following on from david morales appearance on the label earlier this year, rekids tap up shed and ryan elliott for a pair of percussive reimaginations. well known for remixes of the thompson twins, shawn christopher, clive griffin and the pet shop boys, morales red zone moniker was conceived during the def mix legends formative years at the renowned club sharing the same name. 50 weapons and monkeytowns shed adopts his head high alter ego for a remix that draws the originals vocals into the spotlight before planting thunderous kick drums beneath whilst dusty pads operate above. meanwhile, ostgut ton affiliate ryan elliott crafts a reimagination that incorporates breaky percussion, a rumbling low end and sweeping astral synths.

this november will see def mix join forces with sosure music to release boyz! from the late frankie knuckles, accompanied by remixes from david morales and farley & heller.

after debuting on rebirth with their new alias easy to remember (inspired by the famous song from st germain of the same name) niro and elia perrone release now on their own unclear label. the ep contains two originals backed by three remixes.royal rumbles obscure synth melody and obsessive pitch changes pave the way to sinister background noises and beats, whereas jazz cowboys free style drumming, syncopated rhythm and xylophones blur the line between house music and free improvisation. minimonos remix of royal rumble brings the kick drum to the fore and adds a staccato bass line coupled with some stop & gos that spice up the vibe of the track. giulio etiopes rendition of jazz cowboys adds some deep pads, flute sounds and a trumpet sample leading into a dreamy break, with def safaris dark rework turning it instead into a galloping percussive tool.

another 1985 classic on def jam!!

beat to def ep is the debut on tirk for nyc based dj / producers drilla and doug gomez, aka drrtyhaze. their previous release was the >voodoo ep< on acclaimed german label gomma (headman, whomadewho, tomboy etc). the sound of the ep combines influences from drrtyhazes hometown of new york - from disco to liquid liquid-esque punk-funk to bobby o style hi-nrg. a welcome debut for drrtyhaze on tirk, the new label from the people behind classic 90s imprint nuphonic - appealing to disco purists as much as trendy art-school kids.

a great package of remixes for grand def audios elle on the wonderful hot to trot label funky breaks action here as you would always expect on this fine label

12inch vinyl with hand stamped sleeve

2018 remastered reissue.

just a masterpiece

repress of volumes 5 & 6 in this series of instrumental albums by underground hip hop veteran mf doom. mf doom is the man in the iron mask. the most mysterious figure in hip-hop has also become one of the most popular, supplying beats and rhymes for gorillaz, de la soul, madlib, danger mouse, and wu-tang clan, and drawing praise from heavyweights like just blaze, nas, and mos def. since 2002, doom has released numerous volumes of special herbs, one of the longest-running instrumental series in hip-hop history. now, the fifth and sixth volumes in the acclaimed series are available on vinyl for the first time in years. with obscure loops and dusty samples galore, special herbs vol. 5 & 6 is a must-have for any doom fan or hip-hop head.