Member Since: 5/11/2005
Band Website: fatbeats.com/fatbeats_records/
Band Members:Akrobatik , Black Milk ,Ill Insanity , El Da Sensei, Glue,louis logic ,Pseudo Slang ,Ugly Duckling
Influences: James Brown (RIP)
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ABSOLUTE VALUE
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After years of building a rep on his own and as a member of the Perceptionists, Boston’s own Akrobatik drops his long-awaited sophmore album, the follow-up to 2003’s Balance. With beats by J-Dilla, 9th Wonder, Illmind, Da Beatminerz, J-Zone, and more, it’s obvious Ak is serious this time around. Everyone from Little Brother to Talib Kweli to Chuck D stops by to certify the "value" of Akro’s latest underground opus.
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BLACK MILK
POPULAR DEMAND
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After laying beats for Pharoahe Monch, Slum Village, Mr. Porter, Proof, J. Dilla, and others, Black Milk is already considered one of the hottest young producers in hip hop. What many don’t know is that he is equally capable of ripping a mic, as heard on his brand new album Popular Demand, featuring guest appearances from Guilty Simpson, Slum Village, Phat Kat, and more. The future of Detroit hip hop starts now.
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COUNT BASS D
ACT YOUR WAIST SIZE
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Count Bass D is the rare hip hop artist who manages to break new ground on each release, and his already-rich catalog gets plenty richer with his first full-length since "Dwight Spitz" in 2002. Count raps, Count composes instrumentals, Count sings, and Count does plenty more on "Act Your Waist Size." Get your potholders.
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GLUE
CATCH AS CATCH CAN
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Buy: FatBeats.com / ITunes Each member has an accomplished resume on their own--Maker with acclaimed instrumental albums, and Adeem and djdq with MC and DJ championships, respectively--but they’re primed to reach new heights as the trio Glue. Their new album "Catch As Catch Can" features all of the finely-crafted beats, lyrics, and cuts that have made them a crowd favorite on their lengthy tours, including a 51-city (!) tour this fall. Includes full album instrumentals and live concert footage
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LOUIS LOGIC
MISERY LOVES COMEDY
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One of hip hop’s most eccentric and original emcees, Louis Logic returns with his long-awaited sophomore effort, again entirely produced by JJ Brown. Louis has grown up plenty since "Sin-A-Matic," and while his lyrics are more frank and explicit than ever, his crafted stories and ambitious topics make him a true original
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UGLY DUCKLING
BANG FOR THE BUCK
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Coming off of their last release (the cult-famous concept album "Taste the Secret") the boys needed to get back to basics. BANG FOR THE BUCK is just that. 12 relentless tracks with slamming breaks, funky basslines, huge horn sections and tight, aggressive rapping. Inspired by the energy and excitement or live performance, the group sought to translate the on-stage feeling to the recording process. The result is an album that is almost combustible.
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EL DA SENSEI
THE UNUSUAL
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After more than a decade of consistently solid releases, El Da Sensei raises the bar even higher with his long-awaited sophomore solo release "The Unusual." Backed with serious production from rising stars like Jake One, Illmind and Fusion Unltd, plus vets J.Rawls, DJ Revolution, and Saukrates.
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ROB SWIFT
SOULFUL FRUIT
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Originally released in 1997 by the pre-Madlib upstart label Stones Throw, "Soulful Fruit" gained a big buzz based on the fact that it was the first officially released turntablist album. Re-released in 2005 by Fat Beats Records, so you suckers don’t have to spend all your money on eBay.
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ONE BE LO
S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M
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It’s on Fat Beats Records, so you know we like it, but don’t take our word for it. Check out rave reviews in countless magazines, an endorsement from Okayplayer, and this quote from Chairman Mao (XXL, EgoTrip): "An effort as thoughtful and well-rounded as any the independent circuit may well produce this year."
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ALSO IN STORES NOW:
EDO.G. & Pete Rock - "My Own Worst Enemy"
Roc Raida- "The Adventures of Grandmaster Roc Raida Part 3"
J-Zone - "A Job Ain’t Nuthin But Work"
Starving Artists Crew - "Up Pops The Sac"
Lord Finesse - "From The Crates To The Files.. The Lost Sessions"
Soul Position (RJD2 & Blueprint)- "8 million Stories"
Atmosphere - "God Loves Ugly"
Triple Threat DJ’s- "Many Styles"
Fat Beats Volume 3
Fat Beats Volume 2
Fat Beats Volume 1
Record Label: FB Distribution & Koch Distribution
Type of Label: Indie