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Shawn J. Period's impact is undeniable plus the origins of Black Star - check the full Behind The Counter Episode 2 on our YouTube and Spotify

Che Noir & The Other Guys - ‘No Validation’ (LP) - Che Noir & acclaimed production duo, The Other Guys, release their collaborative project, ‘No Validation,’ via HiPNOTT Records. The album features Skyzoo, Smoke DZA, 38 Spesh, Ransom, Von Pea, Jae Skeese, and Jack Davey.

lasting legacy through collaborations with artists like Madlib, Flying Lotus, Aloe Blacc, & Georgia Anne Muldrow. Now he returns with ‘Flatulent’ prod. by Der Brxwnsxn - a hypnotic showcase of Declaime’s signature rhythms, haunting soundscapes, & forward-thinking artistry.

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Declaime - ‘Flatuant’ (LP) - Dudley Perkins, aka Declaime, has been a vital voice in underground hip-hop since the mid-’90s, known for his introspective lyricism, intricate flows, & genre-pushing sound. Blending soulful samples, jazzy textures, & raw emotion, he’s built a lasting

Conway The Machine & Wun Two - ‘Palermo’ - Buffalo's Conway the Machine unites with Wun Two for ‘Palermo’ with features from KNDRX & Goosebytheway. Italian-laden samples permeate the album, accentuating its thematic essence. Pressed on glow in the dark vinyl.

Watch the video now on FatBeats’ YouTube channel: eldasensei.lnk.to/theunusualmv El Da Sensei - ‘The Unusual’ 20th Anniversary Out Now! fatbeatsstore.lnk.to/EDSTheUnusual

'The Unusual' run continues with the title track "The Unusual" with visuals shot in London by Reemofilmedit while on a euro tour. We upped the tempo and hit the streets at night to bring that grimey feel to the song....a whole different energy when the lights go down!

"Man they get to fly on JETS?!" FatBeats: Behind The Counter Podcast Episodes 1 & 2 are live NOW on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts: fatbeatsstore.lnk.to/BehindTheCount…

Instrumental versions of Masta Ace & Marco Polo’s album, ‘Richmond Hill’ - including four deluxe bonus tracks - deliver a cinematic, soul-sampled journey inspired by Marco’s Ontario upbringing with guest appearances spanning multiple eras of hip-hop. fatbeatsstore.lnk.to/MAMPRHI

Happy birthday to @IAMQUEENLATIFAH. Take a look back at her interview on the British-French music program, Rapido, in 1989 where she discusses how she got her name and how all Black women hold the title of “Queen.”

Peeling back the ego & letting the pain speak, the album marks a shift into deeper, darker R&B & closes the chapter first cracked open with ‘KAASHMYCHECKS.’ ‘2 LATE TO BE TOXIC’ vinyl & official tee available for pre-order now. fatbeatsstore.lnk.to/kp2ltbt

.@KAASHMYCHECKS’s ‘2 LATE TO BE TOXIC’ is a hazy R&B heartbreak story told in real time. Anchored by the focus track “What Happened 2 Us,” the project captures the aftermath of broken love with Kaash’s signature slow-burn cadence & a voice full of ache.

Join us at VinylCon! LA this Saturday & Sunday to celebrate collecting culture. We’ll be on site with some fresh records for your collection you won’t want to miss. See you there! Location: California Market Center

famed for her anti-Mafia activism. Italian-laden samples permeate the record, accentuating its thematic essence. Pre-order now at fatbeats.com: fatbeatsstore.lnk.to/ctmwtp

‘Palermo’ unites Buffalo lyricist Conway the Machine & German lo-fi producer Wun Two for a 10-track, album focused on truth & resistance. All beats by Wun Two & features from KNDRX & Goosebytheway. The cover showcases the work of Letizia Battaglia, a renowned Italian photographer