Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Nick Wiz - Cellar Selections vol. 1 - Vinyl 2LP Reissue

Nearly impossible to obtain since its original release 15 years ago, Cellar Selections 1 finally gets a much-demanded reissue. This classic compilation of Nick Wiz productions features the likes of Cella Dwellas, Shadowz in da Dark, Ran Reed, Shabaam Sahdeeq and many more, all recorded between 1994 and 1997. This reissue comes in a new picture cover in an edition of 500 black copies and 200 color (clear red) copies. 

Ships late January 2025, pre-order now from:
HHV
Vinylism
Vinyl-Digital
Hip Hop Enterprise
Disk Union and Spot Records will also have copies.

Tracklist:
1. Cella Dwellas - It's Time (1997)
2. LSD - Parkside Madness (1994)
3. Shadowz In Da Dark - Bright Lights (1994)
4. Pudgee feat. Hostile - Get Down (1995)
5. Shabaam Sahdeeq - Can'T Be Ya Lover (1994)
6. Miilkbone feat. K-Banger - Dirty Delaney (1994)
7. Ran Reed - Black Book Interlude (1994)
8. Ran Reed feat. Cella Dwellas - The Definition (1997)
9. Nautilus - Untitled (1994)
10. Red Hot Lover Tone - 4 My Peeps (Remix) (1994)
11. Chubb Rock - Verse (1996)
12. Shadowz In Da Dark - Break Fool (1994)
13. Chubb Rock, Ran Reed & Cella Dwellas - Lyricist Lounge Freestyle (1995)
14. Nautilus - Contact (1994)
15. Shabaam Sahdeeq Feat. Black Sun - When The Shit Hits the Fan (1995)
16. Dark Mind - We In This (1996)
17. Shabaam Sahdeeq feat. Maybe - Sexy (1994)
18. Hitman - Real Niggas (1994)

Omniscence - The Lost Tapes (1994-1998) - Vinyl 2LP

 
Following on from the success of the recent CD version, this 2LP edition compiles super rare and unreleased tracks that were scrapped from the Raw Factor as well as joints recorded before and after the Raw Factor sessions. Please note the sound quality on a couple of these demos was a bit rough, but we have restored and remastered everything as good as possible. Limited to 400 copies (all on black vinyl), don't sleep! Ships in late January 2025, pre-order now from:

HHV
Vinylism
Vinyl-Digital
Hip Hop Enterprise
Disk Union and Spot Records will also have copies.

Vinyl tracklist:

1. Intro
2. The Flav's About To Drop
3. Set It Off
4. This Year (Original Version)
5. Down South
6. We Do It Like This
7. Mind Games
8. Everybody Got An Ego
9. Take Another Hit
10. Keep Giving Me Love
11. The Glamorous Life
12. Causin' Terror
13. Halfway
14. Bunkbedz
15. Tail
16. Testin' The Waters
17. Outro
18. Bonus Track: Church Vs State (Remix)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

4 new CD releases!

 

 
I'm pleased to announce a grip of new CD releases on GRR.

All CDs are pressed and shipping now, available here: https://gentlemansrelief.bigcartel.com/

(Note: All titles should also be available from the usual retailers soon too.)

1. Nick Wiz - Cellar Sounds Vol. 6 [1992-2000] 2xCD
An unbelievable new 2CD compilation of music produced by the one and only Nick Wiz. Featuring 20+ previously unreleased 90s recordings plus a slew of tracks that were previously only available on vinyl or tape and have been freshly transferred from DATs and reels for this release. Featuring Shabaam Sahdeeq, Pudgee, Ran Reed, Shadowz In Da Dark and many more! Limited to 400 copies.

2. Omniscence - The Lost Tapes [1994-1998] CD
An incredible collection of 20 rare and previously unheard recordings from the Funky One Liner from North Carolina. Includes tracks that were scrapped from the Raw Factor as well as joints recorded before and after the Raw Factor sessions. Note: the sound quality on a couple of these demos was a bit rough, but we have restored and remastered everything as good as possible - check out the snippets. Limited to 400 copies.

3. Ran Reed - Respect the Architect [1992-1998] CD Reissue
The recent vinyl reissue of this classic album from NJ's Ran Reed sold out with the quickness, so here's a CD reissue by popular demand. If you missed the original 2012 release, don't sleep this time around. Limited to 400 copies.

4. Omniscence - The God Hour CD Reissue
The original CD release of Omniscence's 2nd album sold out fast as a UGHH.com exclusive back in 2015 so we're back with a CD reissue for those who missed it the first time around. Featuring Omniscence's trademark flow and entirely produced by Debonair P. Unlike the original 2CD digipak release, this reissue is on 1 CD in a jewel case, featuring all 11 original tracks + 11 remix versions. Limited to 250 copies.

 

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Ran Reed - Respect The Architect 2LP (Reissue)

 


Tons of people have asked us about reissuing Ran Reed's classic 'Respect the Architect' on vinyl over the years, as the original pressing sold out super quick more than 10 years ago. I'm pleased to announce this is now a reality and will be dropping in mid-September! The pressing is 500 copies total: 300 on black wax and 200 on color vinyl (1 disc clear blue / 1 disc clear orange).

Pre-order now to avoid disappointment!
HHV
Vinylism
Vinyl-Digital
Other retailers will include:
Disk Union (Japan)
Spot Records (Switzerland)
Hip-Hop Enterprise (Europe)
If you're in Australia and want to buy a copy, please email me and I'll reserve one for you (no need to send any money until I get the records here).

To answer a couple of questions you might have...
What are the differences between the reissue and the original pressing?
This pressing features the same tracklist as the original vinyl release and was sourced from the same audio masters. However, it has been newly cut for vinyl by Pallas in Germany who have pressed all GRR releases since 2016 - the test pressings sound really good. Other than that, there are some very minor artwork changes and the jacket has a 5mm spine (instead of 3mm on the original version). This release also includes a color vinyl option which wasn't available on the original pressing.

Will there be a CD reissue?
Yes, this is currently in the works and will hopefully be ready in the next couple of months. I'll send out an email when it's ready.

Friday, May 31, 2024

Nick Wiz - Cellar Sounds Vol 1+2+3 CD Reissues

 

 

Originally released between 2008-2011 and now super hard-to-find, Cellar Sounds vol. 1-3 revealed Nick Wiz's incredible archives of mid-90s hip hop. Featuring well-known names like Rakim, Cella Dwellas alongside underrated artists like Ran Reed, Shadowz in da Dark, Nautilus and many more, these three 2CDs provide an amazing soundtrack to the NJ/NY hip hop scene circa 1992-98.

In collaboration with Nick Wiz and No Sleep Recordings, CD reissues of Cellar Sounds vols 1-3 are out now! Whether you want to update your old copies, fill in holes in your wantlist or are just recently discovering Nick's catalog, you may not want to sleep on this. A bundle of all three 2CDs is available featuring a bonus megamix CD of tracks taken from the whole Cellar series.

All CDs are pressed and shipping now, available here: https://gentlemansrelief.bigcartel.com/

Just a couple notes:
- These reissues feature some minor artwork updates - the audio and tracklist is the same as the original release.
- In stock and shipping now - All orders are packed in a sturdy box and come with tracking, we'll send you the tracking # when it ships.
- All prices are in USD / CDs ship from Australia.
- All CDs (including the bonus mix) are pro-pressed CDs (not CDr's).
- Limited to 500 copies.
- This release should be available soon via the usual retailers also.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Godfather Don - The Ill Tone Generator (Vinyl / CD / Digital)


I wasn't planning on doing any more releases for a while, but sometimes a great opportunity comes along. I had the pleasure of producing a new project with the legendary Godfather Don. Featuring 4 new tracks + 4 remixes, the EP will be out on February 13th on Vinyl, CD and Digital formats. 

Pre-order now from:

Get On Down (US) - pre-order should start this week

Thank you as always for your support!