Gentleman's Relief Records - 90s Archival Releases

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Hip-Hop

Oldschool Hip-Hop

Underrated and not Appreciated, Cant find this Classic Album anywhere!

the debut album of Canadian hip hop production team Da Grassroots, released November 9, 1999 in the United States. It was released independently on Conception Records. The album features MCs from Toronto's underground hip hop scene. "Price of Livin'", "Thematics", and "Body Language" are singles from the album.

The album received high critical acclaim. Amazon.com gave the album a favorable review, calling the group "Masters of understated musical eloquence," also stating "This is what good music sounds like. Allmusic gave it 4 out of 5 stars, stating "All in all, this album is a great example of the talent north of the border that has often been overlooked by the mass media channels.

Da Grassroots - Living Underwater (Ft Elemental)

An overdue vinyl re-issue of Young Zee's classic debut album 'Musical Meltdown'. Originally scheduled for release in 1996, the album features Young Zee's trademark unique flow over top-notch production from Ski, Q-Tip and KRS-One, accompanied by guest appearances from Busta Rhymes, KRS-One and the entire Outsidaz crew (Pace Won, Rah Diggah, etc.) This essential release comes (for the first time) in a picture cover in an edition of 200 black copies and 200 color (green vinyl) copies. Released in association with Dope Folks Records. 

Drops August 2025, pre-order now from quality retailers!

Tracklist:
1. Toxic Waste
2. Don't Fuck With New Jersey
3. Problems
4. Tonsil Check
5. W-Outz
6. Nerve Plucker
7. Stay Gold
8. Crazy
9. Eazy Widaz
10. Juice
11. Milk
12. Jack Mode
13. Baby L
14. Electric Chair
15. Hello
16. Everybody Get
17. Everybody Get (Remix)
18. Rain Or Shine (Bonus Track)

Young Zee - Musical Meltdown (2LP Reissue) Snippets

Despite releasing a well received debut album ('Birth of the Ghetto Child') in 1995, Bronx native Main One never released a follow-up... until now. 'Forgotten Child' is an incredible collection of demos, rare tracks and remixes recorded between 1995 and 1999, mostly produced by Nick Wiz and Main One's long-term producer Tic, and includes guest appearances from O.C., Chino XL, Smoothe Da Hustler and Trigger Tha Gambler. This essential release comes in a picture cover in an edition of 300 black copies and 200 color (orange vinyl) copies. Vinyl is dropping September 2025, pre-order now! 

The expanded 2xCD including a host of bonus tracks is available now via: https://gentlemansrelief.bigcartel.com

Vinyl Tracklist:
1. Things Done Changed [Nick Wiz Version]
2. It's On [Tic Version]
3. Hit The Streets [Nick Wiz Version]
4. Out For The Better [Tic Version]
5. Fallen Soldiers
6. Life Of Lavish
7. Big City [Bigga Version]
8. One Life To Live [Nick Wiz Version]
9. Cross Examination [Nick Wiz Version]
10. Whip Appeal 2
11. It's On [Nick Wiz Version]
12. Things Done Changed [Original Version]
13. Droppin' Gramma [Alternate Nick Wiz remix]
14. Everyday Struggle
15. Asking For Forgiveness
16. Big City [Nick Wiz Remix]
17. Carlito's Way
18. Hit The Streets [Tic Version]
19. Bring The Drama
20. First Born

The 2xCD includes a bunch more bonus tracks!

Nick Wiz Presents Main One - Forgotten Child (1995-1999) - Vinyl 2LP/2xCD Snippets

20 more recently unearthed gems from Nick Wiz's archives featuring Darc Mind, Pudgee, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Emskee and many more. All on CD for the first time, limited to 400 copies!
Available now from: gentlemansrelief.bigcartel.com

Tracklist:
1. Phantasm - 'Still Gettin' Down' (1999) 
2. Emskee - 'Sucker' (1992) 
3. APB - 'No More Games' (1993) 
4. Pudgee - 'Stayin' Alive' (1997) 
5. Triip - 'No Tricks In 96' [Alternative Version] (1996) 
6. Emskee - 'Organize' (1992) 
7. Darc Mind - 'Outside Looking In' [Alternative Version] (1996)
8. APB - 'Hardenuff' (1992)
9. F.O.D. - 'Shuwado' (1997) 
10. Shabaam Sahdeeq - 'Pump Ya Fist' (2000)
11. Pudgee - 'History' (1997) 
12. APB - 'Put Out an A.P.B' [2nd Remix] (1993)
13. Fat Kat Kareem - 'Nothin' Fugazi' [Nick Wiz Remix] (1998)
14. Madhouse - 'Low Life Bastards' (1993) 
15. Ran Reed and F.O.D. - 'Squeeze Off' (1997) 
16. APB - 'Pillow ana Blanket' (1993) 
17. Alias Dundee - 'Keep Steppin' (2000) 
18. Emskee and Kayzee - 'Dog MC' (1992) 
19. U.G. - 'Spot Blower' (1998) 
20. Shabaam Sahdeeq - 'Hoodlum Thing' [Alternate Version] (1993) 

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Nick Wiz - Cellar Extras 3 (CD) Snippets

The underrated trio of Nastee, Grapevine and M.O.L. return with a compilation of rare and unreleased tracks spanning from their 1992 demo tape through to their final vinyl single in 1998. Including guest appearances from Lord Finesse, Channel Live, Pudgee and more, limited to 400 copies on CD and 300 copies on black 2LP! 

Cop the CD now from: gentlemansrelief.bigcartel.com
Cop the 2LP Vinyl from quality retailers including HHV, Vinylism, Vinyl-Digital, Hip-Hop Enterprise, Disk Union, Spot Records, etc. 

1. Off & On (Original MOL Mix)
2. Valley of the Skinz (Demo Tape Version)
3. Yes Yes Y'all
4. Going Out For Crotch (Test My Manhood)
5. Off & On (Freestylin' Mix) (Feat. Lord Finesse & Indigo)
6. You Don't Gotta Clue (Remix)
7. Valley of the Skinz (Jesse Wes Remix)
8. Comin' From the Underground (Feat. Da King & I, Pudgee & Rugratz)
9. What I'm Feeling (12" Remix)
10. Creativity (Feat. Channel Live)
11. Do U Hear What I Hear
12. I Wish
13. Trendmen (Raw Shit)
14. You Don't Gotta Clue (Original)
15. Y'all All Fail
16. Live By The Gun (Bonus Track)

Trends of Culture - The Trend Files (1992-1998) (Vinyl/CD) - Snippets

One of the finest MCs of his generation, G.Dep's debut single 'Head Over Wheels' is a stone-cold classic of the independent era. This new compilation gathers G.Dep's early work including 'Head Over Wheels' alongside 8 other rare and obscure cuts recorded between 1996 and 1998, all restored and remastered for your listening pleasure. Limited to 400 copies on CD and 500 copies on vinyl (300 black/200 sky blue)! 

Cop the CD now from: gentlemansrelief.bigcartel.com
Cop the vinyl from quality retailers including HHV, Vinylism, Vinyl-Digital, Hip-Hop Enterprise, Disk Union, Spot Records, etc. 

Tracklist:
1. Blak Nigga
2. How
3. Head Over Wheels
4. Blow More Spots
5. Automatic
6. Reflections
7. Don't Really Wanna Stop
8. You Ain't Nobody Baby
9. Dollar Bill (Bonus Track)

G-Dep - Head Over Wheels (1996-1998) Vinyl/CD - Snippets

Funky Fresh Few Ft. Afu-Ra - Runnin' Through These Veins  (1997)

Da Grassroots - Eternal feat K-Os and Thrust

Fall

One of the beats from the "Technical Knowledge" cassette. I was featured on that tape, together with Benny Ben Beats from Finland. The tape is already sold out, but you can still bump the full album here:
https://drtybeauty.bandcamp.com/album/technical-knowledge

Peace to the Dirty Beauty label for making it happen!
Beat was made with the SP12/S950 combo!

To The Sky

This compilation gathers all the tracks from Stezo's mid-90s vinyl releases together with 3 recently unearthed tracks from the early '90s. As a bonus, 6 instrumental/dub versions are also included. Limited edition of 250 CDs and 50 tapes - ships now.

Tracklist:
Here To School Ya
Police Story
I Have A Dream
Shining Star
Bop Ya Headz
Bonus
Figure It Out
Where's The Funk At
Time Ta Blow Ya Mine
Tension Off The Chest
Funky For Ya
Mr S

Bonus tracks (not included in the snippets)
Shining Star (Dub)
Bop Ya Headz (Dub)
Figure It Out (Dub)
Where's The Funk At (Dub)
Time Ta Blow Ya Mine (Dub)
Tension Off The Chest (Dub)

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Stezo - Bop Ya Headz (CD/Tape) - Snippets

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ok (Auditive Release - Physical Compilation No. 1)

part 2 of 4 of some of my unreleased beats all made in 2017. :)
check part 1 here: https://soundcloud.com/snares1998/short-stories-part-1-tape

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0:00 - 1:00 recollected
1:00 - 2:00 round a bout
2:00 - 3:00 quotas
3:00 - 4:00 pakett
4:00 - 5:00 regenschirm
5:00 - 6:00 recognize
6:00 - 7:00 sanft
7:00 - 8:00 mpcforum #2

Short Stories part #2 [tape] :)

go get into your car,
go drive somewhere sick,
roll up a fatty,
sit back, relax and get dumb nice to this new bump from @stxn_x 

more bumps coming soon!!!

Stxn.x - HotBoxxx

Melbourne-based DJ, producer, engineer and label owner.

Stezo - Bop Ya Headz (CD/Tape) - Snippets

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