Track 4 off of Jack Barone & Robohands' collaborative EP 'R.F.I.'

Under Under Under

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AUDIO CREDITS:
Produced, written & performed by Aesop Rock.
Keys by Asher Fulero.
Additional vocals by the Miranda family, Bavitz family & Labine family.
Artwork by Justin “Coro” Kaufman.
Mixed by Joey Raia.
Mastered by Joe LaPorta at Sterling Sound, NYC.

LYRICS:
Construction vehicles they move that dirt around
Build a road where there isn’t a road
Construction vehicles they move that dirt around
Dig a hole where there isn’t a hole

Big Boss Bulldozer
Told that pile of debris to move over
Push around rocks you can push around weight
You should call a bulldozer if there's something in the way
Front loader cousin of the dozer
Bucket on the front dumping rubble on the shoulder
Of the road or sand for a highway off ramp
Tow a couple tree trunks free up a log jam
Back of the front loader a glorious backhoe
The long arm stretch out and pull the earth back home
Dig a trench for the plumbing and electric
Or a dig yourself a pond and put some fishy little friends in
Or skip the pond and start thinking major
That homemade lake that excavator
Add a concrete mixer and a dump truck
That’s a worksite thumbs up

Construction vehicles they move that dirt around
Build a road where there isn’t a road
Construction vehicles they move that dirt around
Dig a hole where there isn’t a hole

A crane will get a worker to the top of any building
A double drum roller pave the parking lot for shredding
I seen my buddy Louie send  a wave out to the driver
The driver honked the horn it made his day a little brighter
Most people think it’s noisy but you ain’t find us complaining
When those mechanisms roar it means the makers have been making
The graders have been grading and that map is slowly figured
Plus orange cones delivering what orange cones deliver
The sign says caution but the vibe says awesome
It’s both a safe distance is the wisest approach
It’s cool to see that heavy machinery live and up close
Just hit the deck when they start revving up or widening a road
I like a hole in the ground I like a wrecking ball in motion
For the crystal clear intention destruction is the motive
I also like a bird up from the ashes
Especially as a vehicle carrying something massive

Construction vehicles they move that dirt around
Build a road where there isn’t a road
Construction vehicles they move that dirt around
Dig a hole where there isn’t a hole

I love a good detour
Folk drive around I pullover “Give me more”
Flashing amber hazard lights sure to set the mood
For a forklift all the way to the moon stay tuned
I welcome any symphony of back-up beepers beeping
It’s music to my ears I rather it to sleeping
A welcoming cacophony of drills and demolition
The crashing and the clanging the decibels of engine
That articulated hauler want the center of attention
Though it’s more a gentle giant running extra heavy errands
Hauling garbage off the site and looking handsome in that yellow
Truck so long in the center it has an elbow
I love roadwork
I almost love it more than when the road works
Nothing hit the spot
Quite like waking up to Monday morning roadwork on my block

Construction vehicles they move that dirt around
Build a road where there isn’t a road
Construction vehicles they move that dirt around
Dig a hole where there isn’t a hole

Aesop Rock - Roadwork Rappin'

​STREAM / DL Fliptrix's new Single 'Transform' - https://bfan.link/fliptrix-transform
Fliptrix returns with fresh insight on ‘Transform’, single #03 in a 🌊 of new music from the prolific lyricist.

Guided by deeply atmospheric production courtesy of Forest DLG and with guest vocals from Calvin Harris’ collaborator Ayah Marar, ‘Transform’ invites the listener on a journey of self-discovery; Fliptrix facing life’s challenges head on and transforming darkness to light as he goes.

🎤  - Additional vocals by Ayah Marar
🎹 - Produced by Forest DLG

Transform

Transform Feat. Ayah Marar (Prod. Forest DLG)

Cyborg

Better Tomorrow

This is a recording of the mix I played at Pulse, a Celebration of Drum & Bass, in Harrisburg, PA on 9/27/2025

curiousG @ Pulse - Harrisburg, PA 9/27/2025

KALI - ????? (forthcoming)

STREAM / DOWNLOAD ‘Absorbing Imagery' by Verb T - https://bfan.link/verb-t-absorbing-imagery

UK rap legend Verb T returns with another razor sharp offering in the shape of ‘Absorbing Imagery’

Rubbing shoulders with his finest works and fortifying his legacy as one of the leading voices in the UK rap renaissance, Verb T shines a powerful light on the human condition in an age of chaos, confusion and unlimited (mis) information on stunning new single ‘Absorbing Imagery’.

Following hot in the footsteps of comeback single ‘Anti-Stress’ and a stunning second single from his soon-to-be-announced new album with producer Vic Grimes, ‘Absorbing Imagery’ showcases Verb T at his thought-provoking best; searching out pockets of calm among the noise as he aims to remain present among UNRELENTING distraction.

As Verb T explains…

“It’s about how we are absorbing more than ever and the destabilising effects this can (and does) have…”

Absorbing Imagery

Absorbing Imagery (Prod. Vic Grimes)

J:Kenzo & Rider Shafique – Dark & Heavy

A1. Dark & Heavy (Vocal Mix)
A2. Dark & Heavy (Dub Mix)

B1. Dark & Heavy (Sound Control Vocal Mix)
B2. Dark & Heavy (Sound Control Dub Mix)

A powerful meeting of minds between dubstep pioneer J:Kenzo and lyrical heavyweight Rider Shafique, Dark & Heavy delivers exactly what the title promises — a meditative, sub-driven journey built for the sound system.

On the flip, Sound Control steps in with a UK steppers-style remix, injecting militant energy and deep dub aesthetics that pay homage to roots traditions.

Mastered directly to 1/2" tape @ Stardelta Mastering.

This release marks the first-ever collaboration between Artikal Music and Lion Charge, two labels at the forefront of bass-heavy, dub music.

➤ Vinyl + digital available from 7th November 2025 
➤ Distributed via all major platforms

cat no: ARTKLION001

releases November 7, 2025

Written, Produced and Engineered by J.Fairbrass @ Holocron Studios, Folkestone, UK.

Vocals Written & Performed by R.Hunt @ Poor Man's Friend Studio, Bristol, UK.

Mastered by Stardelta.

Artwork and Design by The Burma Shave Construction Co.

Vinyl manufacted by Seabass Vinyl, Scotland.

Distributed by Sequence.

Vinyl & Digital

Dark & Heavy w/ Rider Shafique - Showreel

♥️ to all the artists involved in this 🔥 compilation and of course Roving Dread from https://soundcloud.com/deeptempo140 on the mix and blend.

Preferably support the album through our Bandcamp or all other platforms here: https://snd.click/DEEPHDUB004

Check out more from Deep Tempo here: www.deeptempo.co.uk ♥️

Download // Stream 

Deep Heads Dubstep Vol.4 Deep Tempo Mix

Matriarchy

Glow (feat. Greentea Peng)

High Focus Records was established in 2010 to offer a platform for a new generation of rappers and producers in the UK. 

Twelve years on and nearly 200 releases later, our mission statement remains the same; to champion the most forward-thinking artists, with a key focus on strengthening the pillars that continue to unify the scene to this day (and beyond).


~HFR