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Watch out fi dis! Major Lazer is back to free the universe! For their sophomore full length, Diplo comes through as solo executive producer to drop heaters all over the place to shake up the sound system. The Major Lazer sound is constantly evolving, but here it’s still rooted in heavy dancehall, fused with electro, trap, bounce, and all manner of EDM to mash up the place something proper. They went all out for the limited edition vinyl release of Free The Universe and pressed it on red and yellow vinyl in a gatefold sleeve with fold out mini poster and download card! Be sure to sign up for a restock email notification on the right hand side of the Free The Universe page to be the first to know when it comes in.
In addition to the vinyl release of Free The Universe, Major Lazer has teamed up with Kid Robot for an official vinyl figure! All the awesomeness of the lazer-totin’, universe-saving soldier known as Major Lazer is captured in this badass vinyl toy that sports his signature prosthetic lazer arm, commando beret, bandolier (filled with mics), and extra shiny shades. Kid Robot definitely got his renegade eighties commando style down! Sign up for that restock notification email so you can get yours.
By now you’ve probably had your fill of the hype surrounding Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories and are wondering how the album stacks up. Well TTL’s Von Bee has done the hard work and written up an in-depth review, including audio samples. We’ll be getting a limited number of copies of the 180 gram double LP, so be sure to sign up for a restock email notification on the right hand side of the Random Access Memories page.
Scientific Dub is a Clocktower classic! The Scientist at his best, dubbing out roots tracks with precision and skill. One of the standouts is the Dub Chemist’s run through of The Tamlins’ “Baltimore.” Check out the OG and the Scientists version below. Then head over to Turntable Lab to cop the triple colored (red, green and gold, no less) 10″ vinyl boxset of Scientific Dub.
Originally released in 2004 The World Of Arthur Russell, Soul Jazz Records’ comprehensive 3LP compilation of Arthur Russell tracks, helped to reintroduce the work of the storied cellist and avant-disco pioneer to the world. We were lucky to get our hands on a few of the 2009 repress and recommend that you get yours before they’re gone for good. The compilation includes classics like Loose Joints’ “Is It All Over My Face” and Dinosaur L’s “Go Bang,” along side harder to find cuts such as Russell’s amazing “In The Light Of The Miracle” and “A Little Lost.” It’s the perfect introduction to Russell’s work and includes plenty of tracks that will cost plenty of coin if you can find them in their original 12″ form.
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Thanks to the homie Peter, we have a pair of tickets to giveaway for Onra’s upcoming show at Le Poisson Rouge. The line up looks crazy good with Dj Spinna, Maximillion Dunbar, Terekke, and Thanksgiving Brown. I mean HOLY SH*T.
Here are the rules:
1. You must live in New York
2. Instagram a photo of your Onra records and tag our East Village store @turntablelabNYC with #TTLONRA. We will choose our favorite picture.
3. Don’t be a herb
10 Deep Spring III Drop is now available at Turntable Lab. More incredible patterns and prints from New York tastemakers. As usual, click on the image to get pointed in the right direction.
10 Deep Ironsides Navigator Hat – Black
10 Deep Local Native Hat – Tribal Deco
10 Deep Tribes Tank – Black Native
10 Deep Tribes Tank – Tribal Deco
10 Deep Civilizations Shirt – Black
10 Deep Sangoma Shirt – Black Native
10 Deep Sangoma Shirt – Tribal Deco
10 Deep Spring III Drop is now available at Turntable Lab. And check out the latest Only Spring drop for more updated 90s stylee.
The last remaining Record Store Day titles are still holding their own on the music chart. However, things are shaking up as a few edit 12″s seem to be making their way to the top. On The Prowl’s OTP Party Breaks #7 featuring former TTL store dude Woohoo has been on a steady climb and is joined this week by Tim Zawada’s Tugboat Edits Vol. 1 which includes a proper house rework of Bernard Wright’s funk classic “Spinnin.” Here are some other notables:
Check out the full charts here:
Lab Box Score: Music Chart
Lab Box Score: Other Chart
Prisoner Of Conscious is the Brooklyn Talib Kweli’s 5th solo effort, and is a slight departure from his previous works in terms of style. Taking the title as a hint, it seems Kweli is breaking out of the “conscious rap” umbrella. Featuring some radio friendly rappers, no not Weezy or Breezy, but Kendrick Lamar, Busta, and NY crooner Miguel all make appearances that fit the album perfectly and don’t strain Kweli’s staccato flow whatsoever. Rap royalty, future leaders, and producers extraordinaire Oh No, RZA, Sean C & LV make Prisoner of Conscious the most palatable Kweli album in years. Recommended.
Talib Kweli Prisoner of Conscious 2LP is now available at Turntable Lab.
DEADSTOCK find! These promo posters were unearthed in the lab warehouse just about 7 years after the release of Daft Punk’s 2006 cult classic film Electroma. Super limited quantities and keep in mind they have been stored for quite some time and there is slight wear to each piece… don’t expect your average spencer gifts pristine condition here.
Daft Punk Electroma Poster – Deadstock is now available at Turntable Lab.
