The funky and raw “All Over The World” is the debut single off Declaime & Madlib’s collaborative album, ‘In The Beginning (Vol. 1),’ which unearths and compiles tracks from the duo’s work together in the mid-’90s.

Longtime fans of both artists already know that these two go way back with a slew of collaborations, like ‘Illmindmuzik’ (1999), ‘Andsoitisaid’ (2001), ‘A Lil’ Light’ (2003) and ‘Expressions’ (2012), all under Declaime’s Dudley Perkins moniker. But with ‘In The Beginning,’ we’re hearing the roots of it all from these gifted, multi-talented artists who lived across the street from another as kids and whose fathers were friends.

“Madlib was on that musical genius stuff way back then … [but] we both moved and lost contact,” Declaime explains. It wasn’t until years later when Madlib formed The Lootpack that the two reconnected, with the end result being tracks like “All Over the World,” which features another longtime collaborator, MED, on the opening verse.

As Declaime explains, slappers like “All Over the World” existed on various mixtapes and B-sides throughout the years, but got “lost in the sauce for nearly two and a half decades.” But no more, because we’re hearing musical history with the release of this single and the remainder of In The Beginning when it drops.

“All Over the World” is available now through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms and can be purchased for instant-grat off the iTunes’ pre-order for ‘In the Beginning (Vol. 1),’ due out Friday, July 02. The 13 track LP of previously unreleased jewels will also be available on vinyl and CD via SomeOthaShip Connect in partnership with Fat Beats Records!

Declaime:
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/someothaship
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/someothaship_connect
• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/someothaship
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0IWhrIU65vvKiggTlWKDZw

Madlib: 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/madlib
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madlib
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5LhTec3c7dcqBvpLRWbMcf

Declaime & Madlib - All Over the World (feat. MED)

The UN's "For The Love" from the re-release of "UN Or U Out" available 4/15 on Fat Beats Records / Frozen Files. 

Pre-Order The Digital: http://tinyurl.com/q5jys58
Pre-Order The Vinyl: http://tinyurl.com/ofan974
Pre-Order The Cassette: http://tinyurl.com/nhzloab
Pre-Order The CD: http://tinyurl.com/pqdkvpg

Ten years after its initial & highly slept-on release, Fat Beats Records & Frozen Files are proud to present the first-ever reissue of UN Or U Out, the classic debut album from The UN.

Consisting of Roc Marciano, Dino Brave, Mike Raw, and Laku, the UN first emerged on Pete Rock’s 2001 Petestrumentals album, a primarily instrumental release including two tracks—“Nothing Lesser” and “Cake”, both featuring vocals by The UN. At the time, the group hadn’t performed live and never had major prior releases, although Roc Marciano had already made his name as a member of Busta Rhymes’ Flipmode Squad. Pete Rock fans were at first perplexed by the vocal appearance of an unknown group. Yet Pete not only had the confidence and foresight to introduce the four MCs, he also furthered the collaboration, making it full circle by lending production on “Game of Death (G.O.D.)” , “Avenue” and “Ain’t No Thang” on UN or U Out.

UN or U Out remains a timeless listen, a deeply succinct homage to New York’s bygone era of gritty boom-bap, made with tasteful nods to Queensbridge’s cold-steel aesthetic. 

The UN - For The Love (Bonus Track)

Frank Nitt's new project "Frankie Rothstein" in stores worldwide on 5/26! 

Pre-order the album on iTunes now and receive Slippin' instantly: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/frankie-rothstein/id982345931 

Frank Nitt - Slippin' feat. Illa J (Produced by J. Rocc)

In Stores 10/30/2015

A Couple Of Slices Red Apples 45's Couple Of Slices pairs the production of Ray West and the lyrics of the legendary Kool Keith. The original cover illustration by Greg Mac depicts a futuristic pizzeria set in outer space, a perfect setting for the wizard Kool Keith to serve up slices to hungry space travelers. Keith's wizardry intertwines with Ray West's melodies to create a mood of sarcastic romance at the same time setting rappers straight. Proudly recorded in the Bronx, all the writing and concepts were done together in the studio. Mixed with great detail by Phil Moffa at Butcha Sound NYC with features from AG of DITC, Cormega, 3rd Eye & Dyin Breed.

Limited to 100 units and exclusive to Fat Beats, the Pizza Boxset of A Couple Of Slices features a shirt, 7", LP and "Secret Cassette", all enclosed in a custom screenprinted "A Couple of Slices" pizza box.

Pre-Order the Boxset/CD/Vinyl: http://tinyurl.com/non5opd 
Pre-Order on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ray-west-kool-keith/id1035013869

Ray West & Kool Keith - Runnin' The Field (feat. Cormega)

Fat Beats Records is proud to present Baker’s Dozen, an exclusive vinyl series that shines a light on the best minds of instrumental hip-hop, ambient, and electronic music. Each installment gives one artist carte blanche to capture their signature sound.

Volume One highlights Los Angeles born / Sacramento based beat maker Dibiase, whose style is best described in his own words:

“It’s crazy to think that my equipment collection and beat making process started back in high school with just an 8 second Gemini sampler and a Sony Walkman. It was a super basic set up. Back then I used whatever I could get my hands on. Finding different samples, looping them up, running the layers back through the Walkman. Adding more layers and repeating that process until I had a beat. It worked.

My process is a lot different now but in some ways it’s the same. I still do a lot of layering. I use a combination of hardware and software. Sometimes I start with a sample. Sometime I start with drums. It depends on my mood and the genre. Sometime I use a kit. Other times I will sample and layer drums, run them through another piece of equipment like the SP-12 or 404 to dirty them up, then dump them back into Ableton.

I really don’t have a set way of doing things musically. I like to experiment with different technics and styles. I like my music to have a certain sound. Most of the time I let the process happen naturally.”

Dibia$e - One4jax

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Ohbliv - GiveMeh

Fat Beats Records is proud to present Baker’s Dozen, an exclusive vinyl series that shines a light on the best minds of instrumental hiphop, ambient, and electronic music. Each installment gives one artist carte blanche to capture their signature sound.

Every volume’s 500-unit, strictly limited vinyl pressing features one artist and twelve tracks, but only 250 units will contain the thirteenth track -- the eponymous “baker’s dozen bonus” -- on a flexi disc. The LPs also come equipped with a 5x7” postcard insert that features a photo of the artist’s workspace along with the equipment used in their music-making process. Visually cohesive and packaged with the utmost attention to detail, Baker’s Dozen is a series that speaks up for artists whose craft renders voices superfluous, whose instrumentals alone suffice to make a statement.


Ohbliv - Dreamcatcher

Ohbliv - NorthGate

Pre order: http://www.fatbeats.com/collections/union-analogtronics-blu-cheetah-in-the-city

Blu x Union Analogtronics - City Dreams feat. Olivier DaySoul

"In The Cut Like Whaat" - Diamond Ortiz w/ Reality Jonez, John Payne

Premiere of @DiamondOrtiz 's new super size joint "In The Cut Like Whaat".  Featuring vocals from Mofunk family member Reality Jonez, and  Diamond's OG Bay Area Funk Mentor John Payne (of P-Funk fame and the current guitarist for [Prince's] The Revolution). 

Available Nov 18 2016 on Diamond's upcoming debut album "Loveline" on 12in LP, CD & Digital. Visit www.MofunkRecords.com now to pre-order

This is 6900mg of pure funk, uncut. True West Coast flavor from the Bay to LA. Smooth harmonies, monster groove, synth bass buzzin', claps cracking the glass-paks, extra'd out synths and gurped Talkbox will keep you fresh on the scene with a gangsta lean

All instruments and production by Diamond Ortiz. Hook sung by Reality Jonez. Additional vocals by John Payne.  Written by Crystal Jackson, Reality Jonez, and Diamond Ortiz, . 

Recorded in Hollywood at Bronson Chula Vista Studios.

Diamond Ortiz w/ Reality Jones, John Payne - In the Cut Like Whaat

Marco Polo - Str8 Spittin

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Marco Polo - Storm Comin

Pre-order here: smarturl.it/BluExile

10 years after Blu and Exile released their magnum opus Below the Heavens, the California duo have reunited to release 14 tracks from the original 2007 sessions. In the Beginning: Before the Heavens contains previously heard songs and unreleased gems – the best of the best chosen from over 40 songs in the vault. Their third collaboration follows 2012’s Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them, and is slated for an October release. 

In The Beginning: Before the Heavens is made of up songs that are raw and untouched, keeping the authenticity of Blu and Exile’s creativity at the time. The album has guest appearances from familiar names like Dr. Oop, Donel Smokes, Aloe Blacc, and Blame One. While “Soul Provider,” “Another Day,” and “Party of Two” appeared on Blu’s Lifted EP, the majority of these songs showcase Blu rapping at his peak, maintaining his underground attitude as he dishes on reaching star status (“Constellations”), getting radio play (“On the Radio”), or opposing views in a problem-ridden world (“You’re Gonna Die Someday”). Exile, meanwhile, builds a golden hip-hop era feel with head-nodding samples and DJ scratches. 

In addition to releasing In The Beginning: Before the Heavens for their fans, Blu and Exile are continuing their celebration of Below the Heavens with a West Coast anniversary tour. After such a huge turnout for the duo’s Below the Heavens anniversary show at the Regent Theatre in L.A. in July, they decided to take the live experience on the road with Dag Savage, Choosey, and Cashus King.

Pre-Order Now!

Blu & Exile - Constellations (feat. Lyric Jones)

Baker’s Dozen ventures to Japan to welcome our next featured
producer, Budamunk.

“I started listening to Hip Hop in the 90’s. My interest grew slowly
until it became a collection of records, CDs and taped VHS. This
then evolved into experiments, sampling and chopping WAVs on free
versions of WaveLab. In 2003 this became an MPC 2000XL. I was
living in Los Angeles at the time so I had started going to shows
and hanging out with people who shared similar interests. We all
began to gather and learn together. Records became beats which
became freestyle sessions, songs, laughter and much coughing.
After several years I returned to Tokyo and it’s been 10 years since
I have been back.

I still make beats the same way. Going off of feeling I would get when
I hear a record. The selection of sounds has changed slightly in
accordance with my current environment. Still mostly sample-based
but adding new and old tools have become part of my process. Just
continuing to create music my body and spirit needs to feel good.”

- BUDAMUNK

Pre-Order Here!

Budamunk - Zzoned

Exile - Eggsyle

New single off of the latest installment of Fat Beats' Baker's Dozen Series, featuring LA producer Exile!

Exile -  I Say It's True

Brownout - Fight The Power

Hard Times

Dibia$e - They Act Brand New

Dibia$e -  Soon

A Breukelen Story

09 - Sunken Place Feat. Pav Bundy

05 - Still Love Her Feat. Pearl Gates

04 - Get Shot

03 - Breukelen "Brooklyn" F. Smif 'n' Wessun

01 - Kings

At long last, Clear Soul Forces are back with a vengeance. Fat Beats is proud to announce their new single "They Shootin" from their forthcoming album #still coming this February. Look forward to CSF headed to a city near you in 2019.

They Shootin

Clear Soul Forces - They Shootin

Daringer - Villa

Daringer - Afet

Bonus track on 2012 Marcberg CD Reissue. Previously unreleased!

Grab the reissue here: http://www.fatbeats.com/collections/frontpage/products/rocmarciano-marcberg

Roc Marciano - Bozak

From J Dilla's "Rebirth Of Detroit Instrumentals" on Ruff Draft Records. Available on 2xLP April 23rd. Pre-order: http://tinyurl.com/c6exz4p

Following the success of 2012’s posthumous Rebirth of Detroit CD, the official estate of J Dilla is proud to present Rebirth of Detroit Instrumentals. The new album distills Rebirth of Detroit’s 21 tracks to a lean 12 beats, never before pressed to vinyl, spanning Dilla’s career from Slum Village to Donuts. Containing only carefully sequenced, cherry-picked tracks that span over a decade of work, Rebirth of Detroit Instrumentals serves both as a comprehensive overview of Dilla’s style and as a testament to its profound influence on contemporary producers. The double LP, packaged with entirely new artwork, offers a rare insight into the mind of an artist who has come to define not only Motor City rap but the entirety of hip-hop from the 90’s to today.

J Dilla - Rebirth Is Necessary (Instrumental)

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