Real Ibiza volume 4 - Balearic Bliss (2001)

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The Ibiza serie is my favorite chill-down ambient work ever. Pure tranquilty canalized trough this ambient vibes of love and peace. If you are looking for a good time to relax Baearic Bliss is just blissfull.
In memory of Robban who gave me this CD some years ago. Rest in Peace my friend.

Dela - Changes of Atmosphere EP (2009)

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Five tracks from the album (plus instrumentals) now on vinyl! From France, Dela actually got a following and his start in Japan, where eventually several successful releases were exclusive to the country before finally getting a US version of his latest release Changes of Atmosphere. Now missing only one track from the original release, it has at least been replaced with an all new one featuring Elzhi. Soulful hip hop with a classic feel, no wonder he's gained fans and guest appearances from the likes of J-Live, Blu, Talib Kweli, Large Pro and more, all with an extra push from Fat Beats! Limited!

Cyne - Water for Mars (2009)

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CYNE's one of my absolu favorite hip-hop artists that's been known for their unique, innovative beats, courtesy of members Spock and Enoch. At the same time, they're also known for their political, conscious bars, courtesy of MCs Akin and Cise Star. They continue their reign with 2009's Water For Mars (unfortunately another Japan-only release...). Some CYNE fans believed that their '08 album, Pretty Dark Things, was a feeble attempt that drifted away from their roots. Clearly rethinking their path, CYNE appears to have looked to their first album, Time Being, for inspiration. This becomes apparent in several ways - the structure of the album, with several instrumental interludes interspersed between clever songs is there. Their beats are still wildly cosmic, yet aren't as radical as they were on their other albums as of late, as they've returned to relatively more simple beats. Yet, although not truly innovative in the face of CYNE's career, their work is so carefully crafted and artfully done that this cannot be overlooked. Content ranges from uplifting, positive outlooks on life ("This Year"), to stories of love with their music ("Boombox Pimp"), and storytelling ("The Jux"). Personal opinion? Album of '09 right here.

Fabio Musta - Passport (2009)

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Babygrande Records is pleased to announce the signing of Italian producer Fabio Musta, for his debut album "Passport," due out on May 12th, 2009. Fabio is a veteran of the hip-hop scene in Italy, and has spent years working with MCs from all over the globe. A truly international effort "Passport" features guest appearances from Jeru The Damaja Termanology, T3 of Slum Village, Guilty Simpson, Reks Strong Arm Steady, Mainflow & many many more. "With this release, Babygrande will have released projects with artists and producers from France, Germany and Italy. This project is a natural extension of the international partnerships that Babygrande has been exploring over the last 5 years and Fabio is a perfect candidate for such a partnership," says Chuck Wilson, Babygrande's CEO. With his finger on the pulse of the local Italian scene, and never more than a few "clicks" away from the U.S. indie hip-hop scene, Fabio Musta is perfectly positioned to push the borders and boundaries of hip-hop, with "Passport."

Equipto - Selections from the Vintage Collection (2009)

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San Francisco’s Equipto has been doing it for years, whether as part of Bored Stiff, alongside rapper and pimp-strolling legend Andre Nickatina or Mr Smokathon Berner, and the price that his Vintage Volume 2 goes for is more than enough to warrant further investigation into one of the Bay’s unsung heroes. Featuring alot of chillers like Murs and The Grouch.

Mr. Green - Classic Beats Vol. 1 (Re-release) (2009)

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A re-mastered, rearranged version of Mr. Green's 2006 release: "Classic Beats Volume 1" This is the CD that got Pacewon and Raw Poetix records attention and ultimately led to creation of "The Only Color That Matters Is Green". 21 classic Hip Hop Instrumentals.