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We have a signed and ultra-limited test pressing of Why Lawd? by @nxworries (@knxwledge & @anderson._paak) to give away to one winner. To enter, comment on the post below and sign up to our newsletter via the link in bio. The competition closes on June 13th. No purchase necessary to enter. The winner will be informed by DM. Why Lawd? is releasing physically on @stonesthrow on June 7th – one full week before it’s out on streaming. Featuring H.E.R., Snoop Dogg, Earl Sweatshirt, Rae Khalil, and many more. Vinyl available for preorder now.

19 year old Kanye West freestyle at the grand opening of #fatbeats NY 6th Ave in 1996 - from the archives.

@elmichelsaffair @wutangclan performing “Bring Da Ruckus” in 2008. The soul group played several concerts backing @raekwon with other members of the Clan, and the shows led to the recording of two smash 7” singles featuring instrumental reinterpretations of” C.R.E.A.M.” and “Bring Da Ruckus.” The success led to a contract with #fatbeats records to record an entire album of Wu interpolations, the now cult classic Enter the 37th Chamber.

Happy Birthday @xplargepro, footage from a headlining set for #fatbeats back in 2000. Stay tuned for upcoming represses from his catalog coming soon.

New video from @marcopolobeats @mastaacepics dropping tomorrow for “P.P.E.” (Poor People Everywhere) the third single off ‘Richmond Hill’ out now. Directed by @ezrugonzalez

@mastaacepics @marcopolobeats Richmond Hill, the highly anticipated follow-up to the acclaimed 2018 album ‘A Breukelen Story’ out now on all platforms digitally and available on vinyl via #fatbeats.

Masta Ace & Marco Polo - Richmond Hill, the highly anticipated follow-up to the acclaimed 2018 album ‘A Breukelen Story’ out now on all platforms digitally and available on vinyl via #fatbeats. Stream & Buy ‘Richmond Hill’ on vinyl now: fatbeats.lnk.to/richmond-hill

@marcopolobeats @mastaacepics music video for “Jordan Theory” coming soon from the new album ‘Richmond Hill’ out now. Directed by @andersfromnyc

Masta Ace & Marco Polo Richmond Hill

Masta Ace & Marco Polo ‘Richmond Hill’ - their latest collaborative album is out now on all platforms digitally and on vinyl via #fatbeats. Following up their acclaimed 2018 album A Bruekelen Story, Richmond Hill explores how the past echoes through the present. With guest appearances from Inspectah Deck, Coast Contra, Blu, Che Noir, Speech of Arrested Development, Masta Ace's longtime collaborators Stricklin and Wordsworth, and many more. Stream & Buy ‘Richmond Hill’ on vinyl now: fatbeats.lnk.to/richmond-hill

@marcopolobeats @mastaacepics new single and music video for “Life Music” out now from the forthcoming album ‘Richmond Hill’ the highly anticipated follow-up to the acclaimed 2018 album ‘A Breukelen Story’. With appearances from Inspectah Deck, Blu, Coast Contra, Che Noir, and more! Coming to you via #fatbeats, Richmond Hill is available on vinyl and all digital platforms on January 26th, and is currently available for pre-order. Director: Parris Stewart Cinematographer: Parris Stewart Editor: Chima 1st A: Mike Kniazev Gaffer/Swing: Vladimir Dabovic Colorist: Jon Dobson @ wash Runner: Jevaughn Fahie

Fat Beats is proud to present Benny Reid and Havoc Of Mobb Deep re-imagining of Mobb Deep's iconic 1995 opus 'The Infamous' with the release of 'The Infamous Live' - 100% sample free and recorded with all live instrumentation, composed and performed entirely by the NYC multi-instrumentalist auteur. Out today on 180g black vinyl, limited edition Blue Moon vinyl, compact disc, and streaming platforms everywhere. Sponsored by the leading manufacturer of reeds, mouthpieces, and woodwind accessories since 1905, Vandoren USA, Reid is a forward-thinking jazz musician with a bent toward mixing expansive post-bop improvisation with atmospheric contemporary styles. He released his first two albums on the prestigious Concord label and has been working with Fat Beats to create intriguing, progressive tributes to the hip-hop albums that defined his youth. linktr.ee/officialbennyreid

El Gant (feat. Ras Kass) - Pageants (Official Video)

El Gant shares the slick new video for “Pageants,” his lyrically charged single featuring none other than Ras Kass as well as neck-breaking production from Marco Polo. Mo Stafford is on directorial duties, who creates a fitting setting that places artistry and lyrical content over pageantry and over-the-top BS. “Pageants” is set to appear on El Gant’s forthcoming LP, O.S.L.O., which is due out Oct. 7 via El Gant’s own Rule By Secrecy label. Keep an eye out for vinyl pre-orders going live on Sept 16th via Fat Beats!

@mighty_eye_records is proud to present it’s debut release, the self-titled debut album by 10th Street! Comprised of some of the best NYC musicians to grace the music scene in the past 20 plus years, this ode to late ’70s disco, funk and boogie is sure to be a future classic. Recorded at Soul Fire Studios over the course of two years, over two dozen musicians were involved in the making of this album, including members of El Michels Affair, Lee Fields & The Expressions, The Dap-Kings, Antibalas and more. Notable contributions on 10th Street include Horn Arrangements by @michaelleonhart and String Arrangements by @elmichelsaffair. Also including the ever talented @iamterriwalker and @camillesledge on vocals. This eight track LP was produced and engineered by @jeff_dynamite (Soul Fire Records, Truth & Soul Records, Aloe Blacc), assistant engineered by Lucas Goodman @astroraw (Lion Babe), mixed by Chris Connors @concrete.sound (Liam Bailey, Holy Hive) and mastered by @ryanschwabe_​. Available now on vinyl and CD with digital coming soon, link in bio.

New @iampure1 single "The Kooker" produced by @jamil_honesty now streaming. Off upcoming album Penta @godmoderecords

Daru Jones - “Funky Soul-Hop”

Pick up Rusic Records latest releases Kev Brown & @darujones - A Daru State of Mind (CD& Cassette) and Daru Jones - Play The Breaks (Live From Layman)(CD). fatbeats.com/collections/rusic-records

Declaime (@someothaship) & @madlib - WunTwo, the single from their upcoming album In the Beginning (Vol. 2). The long time collaborators helped usher in a new sound and style from the city of Oxnard, California. This collection includes previously unheard tracks that blend hip-hop with funk, jazz, soul, and psychedelia that laid the groundwork for so many other emcees and producers. Vinyl is now available for pre-order, link in bio.

Declaime (@someothaship) & @madlib - WunTwo, the single from their upcoming album In the Beginning (Vol. 2). The long time collaborators helped usher in a new sound and style from the city of Oxnard, California. This collection includes previously unheard tracks that blend hip-hop with funk, jazz, soul, and psychedelia that laid the groundwork for so many other emcees and producers. Vinyl is now available for pre-order, link in bio.

Body Bag Ben is back on his bully-rap sh*t with “Hiroshima,” taken from his Vulgar Display (Episode 2) LP set to drop June 3rd. The track is yet another reminder that Body Bag Ben is one of the coldest out right now, as he spits bars with reckless abandon over the self-produced track. Body Bag Ben is on an absolute tear since 2020 with solo releases and collaborative projects, and it’s looking like he’s not about to slow down…it’s up to y’all to catch up. Doomsday vibes courtesy of Meta Megatron.

Emcee/Producer J Scienide dropping new visuals for @ My Leisure tomorrow from from his album KAPUT!!! "The video is the everyday life of a musician who doesn't consider himself a star but an everyday man who's going through life as an everyday blue collar worker on the cusp of greatness. From doing laundry and grocery shopping to celebrating and popping champagne bottles." - J Scienide KAPUT!!! OUT NOW VIA STATIC KING RECORDS/FAT BEATS DIRECTED BY SPACE BOY MEDIA & VERCEDES