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February 05 2013

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UPCOMING: A$AP Rocky - Long.Live.A$AP 2LP (RCA)

Written By 1 - February 05 2013

Due out very soon on LP, to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz

LONG.LIVE.A$AP includes the Noah “40” Shebib produced and recently RIAA-certified Gold hit, “F**kin’ Problems,” featuring hip-hop giants Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar, as well as the new energetic single “Wild For The Night” featuring Skrillex andBirdy Nam Nam, which Rocky recently performed along with the album title track on the Late Show with David Letterman, with assistance by DJ A-Trak, AraabMuzik and DJ Clark Kent. The #1 album also includes guest appearances by ScHoolboy Q, Santigold, Joey Bada$$, Yelawolf, Danny Brown, Action Bronson and Big K.R.I.T. and is executive produced by A$AP Rocky, A$AP Yams, Bryan Leach, Chace Johnson and Geno Sims. The hands-on A$AP Rocky also serves as producer and co-producer on several tracks along with Danger Mouse, Jim Jonsin, Rico Love, Clams Casino, Skrillex, Hit-Boy and others.

With an album that stretches geographic and sonic boundaries, LONG.LIVE.A$AP has amassed fans – Lebron James amongst many – and critical acclaim including a “XL” rating from XXL magazine and an “A” rating from Entertainment Weekly. Pitchfork.com proclaims“…the album is a triumph of craft and curation, preserving Rocky's immaculate taste while smartly upgrading his sound…. He is undeniably a hit-maker and major new rap star for a city that sorely needs one…” HipHopDX.com states “One spin of ‘Long.Live.A$AP,’ and it’s clear why A$AP Rocky didn’t break a sweat when the album leaked. Debuts this good just don’t come along very often.” Rolling Stone cites “the album ups the ante without losing what made the original [LIVE.LOVE.A$AP] compelling.”

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February 05 2013

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BOOK: South Seas: New Zealand's Best Surf

Written By 1 - February 05 2013

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The most ambitious surf book to come out of New Zealand. The lavish 208-page hard cover book pools the best photographs from NZ’s leading surf photographers; essentially this is the book of the best New Zealand surf and wave photos. And that really is the concept of The South Seas; a beautifully presented collection of the best images of NZ’s waves and surf from the Far North to the Deep South.

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February 01 2013

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UPCOMING: Blu - No York! 4LP (NEW WORLD COLOR)

Written By 1 - February 01 2013

Due out Mar/Apr 2013, to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz

Limited Edition with 3 Vinyl Only Bonus Tracks.  Prod.by Flying Lotus, Samiyam, Dibiase, Daedelus, Shafiq Husayn (Sa-Ra), Exile, Madlib, etc. / feat. Edan, Jack Davey, U God (Wu-Tang Clan), Cashus King, etc. / limited edition 4LP Experience an experiment turned masterpiece…NoYork! Los Angeles emcee Blu's oft-delayed masterpiece has been the talk of the internet for years, but has never seen a proper retail release. Now, the album will be released on vinyl.  

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January 31 2013

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New From SWAMP81, ClekClekBoom & Innovative Leisure

Written By 1 - January 31 2013

Had a delivery of bits from ST Holdings as well as a few other bits.

Jean Nipon - Put It In The Trunk / Black Things On Desk / 35 Thieves 12" (CLEKCLEKBOOM)

On his first release for ClekClekBoom, the Institubes original showcases 3 tracks of hard-hitting, deftly-produced, dance-floor menace. “Put It In The Trunk” combines cascading percussion, disturbingly nonchalant vocal snippets and deep, propulsive, subs. With “Black Things On Desk” Jean Nipon employs unnervingly detuned vocal samples woven into irresistibly pulsating, punchy percussion. The final tune, “35 Thieves” sees our enigmatic wizzard drop subtle snatches of melody in amongst a grooving beat which, as ever, strikes the perfect balance between toughness and delicacy.

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Boddika - Soul What Remixes 12" (SWAMP81)

180 gram vinyl only release.  a Boddika – Soul What (Boddika Remix)  b Boddika – Soul What (Mickey Pearce Remix)

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Cluekid - Dolphin / Fossil 12" (AQUATIC LABS)

LAB014 is the third installment of Aquatic Lab’s releases from South London originator, Cluekid. Leading on from his recent ‘After The Storm’ EP (LAB012), the ‘Dolphin EP’ is another display of Clue’s well-heeled versatility and continual sonic growth, demonstrating why his extensive back catalogue of work continues to carry such high regard.As Cluekid’s most sought after dubplate in recent times, the A-side, ‘Dolphin’, is simply a masterclass in stellar meditation. Combining the bold sense of musicality of his previous releases with an expertly crafted arrangement,

a Cluekid – Dolphin  aa Cluekid – Fossil

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Rhye - The Fall - Maurice Fulton Remix 12" (INNOVATIVE LEISURE)

Rhye fortuitously came together in late 2010 with the intention of collaborating on a remix but the obvious chemistry and mutual respect between artists metamorphosed into a completely new project. Recorded in Copenhagen and Los Angeles, their sound brings together elements of their modern cultural aesthetics mixed with an homage to classic sensibilities; lush strings and melodies intertwined with simple electronic production and soft and sultry vocals – a marriage between refined decadence and modern elegance.

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January 31 2013

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UPCOMING: New Releases on Mahogani Records

Written By 1 - January 31 2013

 Two new releases on Moodymann's Mahogani Records, to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz

Nicholas (Nick Speed) - The Beat Down LP (MAHOGANI)

Brand new hip-hop / beats album from Nick Speed (UR) on Moodymann's label Mahogani Music . Think Andres meets Dilla. Limited copies! Tracklist & Sound Clips:  

Paul Hill / Nikki-O - Need Me Some U / Music 12" (MAHOGANI)

 The A-Side is an uptempo R&B track by Detroit singer/songwriter/producer, Paul Hill, who is a member of the Parliament-Funkadelic Band. This song was previously released as an R&B track. Here we have an uptempo version, that will appeal to R&B swing fans and deep house lovers. On the B-Side is a soulful garage house track from R&B/jazz singer, Nikki-O, aka Sky Covington.
 Track list & Sound Clips:
01 Paul Hill Need Me Some U clip
02 Nikki-O Music clip

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