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CHLT 040CD
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"The Bangers are back. The saga continues -- the Urban Renewal Program is reloaded in the form of an EP with new tracks & remixes from Atmosphere, Mos Def, Diverse, Kutmasta Kurt, Aesop Rock, Caural and Prefuse-73. As we all know by now, the Urban Renewal Program has gained international acclaim as a ground breaking compilation for its forward thinking music & artwork and this limited edition EP meets and exceeds all expectations."
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CHLT 046 EP
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"Vast Aire, remember him? After conquering the world w/ Cannibal Ox on the Cold Vein album. Vast Aire has taken a brief hiatus from Ox's crazy schedule to kick things off proper on the solo tip with his new 12" Look Mom No Hands the wait is over, Vast Aire has hooked up w Madlib (Quasimoto, Yesterdays New Quintet) to bring you the one of the most anticipated singles of the year. Look Mom No Hands is Vast's ill lyrics, locked over Madlib's ill production, this track will be one of the highlights of the year. The b-side is a whole other story, long time associate Cryptic laces Vast w/ a soon to be classic 'Why Is The Sky Blue' which takes you back to the days 'when videos games were 8 bit', a gritty atmospheric track w/ Vast laying out the details of his up bringing in Harlem."
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CHLT 045 CD
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"Chocolate Industries is pleased to announce its new addition to the roster -- The Timeout Drawer, a noisy guitar and synth driven rock band coming from the north side of Chicago. Long before linking up w/ Chocolate Ind., TTD have toured the country and have released two critically acclaimed albums on their own label, Someoddpilot. Now they have joined forces with the Choco crew, and Mr. Caural himself has contributed an amazing re-work of the title track to help celebrate a new direction for the label."
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CHLT 042 EP
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2 tracks from the CD on 7", including the Caural mix.
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CHLT 039 CD
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"This is one of the sure shots of this year, Diverse steps out and w/ production from Madlib, Prefuse-73 & RJD2 and guest appearances from Vast Aire of Cannibal Ox, Jean Grae & Lyrics born this album is packed w/ non-stop action. After blazing tracks with the likes of Mos Def, Prefuse-73, RJD2 & countless others on critically acclaimed records like the Urban Renewal Program compilation, Prefuse-73's One Word Extinguisher, as well as his own EP Move and his bangin 12" Certified -- it's been 3 years of laying the groundwork for international recognition -- its quite likely that you've been waiting for this relentless artist to step out on his own and deliver his full-length testimony. Dropping on heads everywhere like a late-night wake-up call, One A.M walks the line of black psych-rock, hip-hop and tru school B-boying. It's quite simply something you have never heard before. With Jeff Parker of Tortoise, Rob Mazurek and K-Kruz (all of whom appear on One A.M.), Diverse embraces the town and the scene that has helped shape him as an artist. Reaching beyond the city of Chicago, the album features production with long-time collaborators RJD2 (who produced half the album) and Prefuse-73, as well as legendary hip-hop beat scientist Madlib. Joining Diverse on the MC tip on One A.M. is Lyrics Born (Latyrx), Jean Grae, Vast Aire (Cannibal Ox), and a rare vocal cameo by Prefuse-73 (SAY WHAT?? Prefuse doing back up vocals?). It's an album that fuses amazing talents, perspectives and energies. The results are next level."
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CHLT 043 EP
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CHLT 043 CD
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"Via Tania is back after releasing her critically acclaimed album Under a Different Sky earlier in the spring. Tania & company are back w/ a new batch of genre blurring goodies. The Boltanski EP picks up where Under a Different Sky left off, mixing up the unique musical structures which have won her a steadily growing base of followers, with the addition of two new tracks -- 'March' & 'Dark Music for Dark Times.' Oh! And lets not forget the blazing remix of 'In the deep' by John Herndon Of Tortoise. Ah, that's better."
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CHLT 041 LP
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CHLT 041 CD
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"Right now the gate is open for new ideas, that's the first thing you hear upon dropping the needle to Ghislain Poirier mini epic Beats as Politics. Ghislain Poirier new offering walks the line of sparse boombastic hip hop Ragga and minimal techno along the lines of Theo Parrish and Basic channel. While exploring the worlds socio political plateau with the help of up and coming rapper Diverse (last seen guesting on this years Prefuse-73 album) & Canadian rapper Seba who both drop polyrhythmic rhymes complementing Ghislain's disjointed headbangers, after experiencing Beats as Politics there is no doubt about it, Ghislain's music holds you hostage."
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CHLT 034 EP
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3 track 12" only release, featuring a Kutmasta Kurt remix (original remix, instrumental, clean edit). "Ha ha hotter than most dudes. One of the biggest bangers of 2002 is back! This time around RJD2 and Prefuse-73 pass the torch to Kutmasta Kurt. The result is sheer mayhem, a veritable three car pileup of sonic jigginess. This record is large. Don't sleep. Artwork by Struggle Inc. Original version on Urban Renewal Program."
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CHLT 017 EP
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Three track remix EP of the PBO classic (featuring Del tha Funkee Homosapien & Mr. Lif). Tracks are: Prefuse-72 original remix, instrumental remix and clean edit remix. "The long lost Prefuse-73 remix of "360 Degrees" is finally being put to wax for all the beat junkies. This is a limited edition type stylo, so speak your clout. Don't sleep."
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CHLT 035 EP
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Six track 12-only remix EP, featuring remixes by RJD2 and Edan (original remix, dirty and instrumental versions of each remix are included). "The 12" version of the 'Spark' remixes have arrived and as we always say, get 'em while supplies last. Deadly label artwork by Struggle Inc. Stock up & educate."
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CHLT 032 EP
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CHLT 032 CD
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"Following the Paint EP & his debut full-length for Chocolate Industries, Stars On My Ceiling, Zachary Mastoon aka Caural brings you the third installment in the series: the Blurred July EP. Inspired by the events of his bizarre summer month and Haruki Murakami's novel The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Caural comes correct with two brand new instrumentals and a collaboration with the up & coming Chicago emcee Diverse. Coupled with a hauntingly beautiful remix by Savath & Savalas (aka Prefuse-73) and UK graf artist Kid Acne's imagery bringing it all together, Blurred July is an embarkation on an exciting era for this Chicago artist.
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CHLT 026 LP
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CHLT 026 CD
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Long awaited 2nd full length from PBO. "It's... the return... of tha Gangsta. The mighty O.G. Edgar Farinas (aka Push Button Objects) rocks the box once again with his long-awaited second Long Playa Ghetto Blaster. The Masta of Distasta brings nasty beats, electro zaps and fluttered samples to drop science on your tweeters. After popping breaks on 2000's Dirty Dozen and slow-burning bins with the '360 Degrees' 12", PBO steps in your area to dominate. Dynamix II meets Pete Rock, Cybotron dueling Bambaataa in Queensbridge, Prince Paul blunted in Berlin. Dope-flexed Interludes buffer the hott jointz with the flyest MCs in the land: Lif, Vast Aire, Del, Akrobatik, Anticon, Aesop Rock... yeah. 1nce again, Struggle's artwork is off tha heezy. Ya-ya-ya ya heard? Features the cutting-edge cadence of Mr. Lif, Akrobatik, Aesop Rock, Vast Aire [Cannibal Ox], Del Tha' Funkee Homosapien and Anticon. With kuts from world champion DJ Craze."
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CHLT 038 LP
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LP version, full color sleeve (& innersleeve).
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CHLT 036 EP
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"With the release of her latest 12", Lightening & Thunder, Via Tania, whose 2002 EP Dream Of garnered rave reviews from the underground press, sets the tone for her upcoming full-length solo debut,Under A Different Sky. Lightening & Thunder is anchored by the bass-driven title track, an intricate composition bolstered by Tania's dulcet vocals. Also included: production and remix work by boundary-stretching producer, Prefuse-73 and a stunning cover of the classic New Order tune, 'Temptation'. This preview of things to come is the fruit of almost a year's worth of studio sessions. The album upcoming features production by Casey Rise and Prefuse-73, with guest appearances by John Herndon and Doug McCombs of Tortoise, Howe Gelb of Giant Sand, Chris Brokaw and others. Via Tania is an exciting new voice in the world of modern music. Lightening & Thunder is only the beginning."
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CHLT 033 EP
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12: vinyl version (with the original, clean & instrumental versions of "Spark"); color sleeve by Evan Hecox.
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CHLT 033 CD
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"Guess whoooooos baaaaaaaaack... yes kids it's the third installment of the Urban Renewal Program 12" series and Mr. RJD2 & Souls Of mischief have hooked up, to bless the world with 'Spark' a classic Banger which will have the whole dance floor in b-boy & b-girl stances... reminiscing of the days of 'never no more' and 'that's when you lost' this is rumored to be some of their best work since the days of 93 Till Infinity and with a sure shot connection like this you know you can't lose so 'Don't sleep,' and as always Evan hecox & Struggle Inc bring the madness with the ill art work... you know how we do SUCKA. CD includes two remixes by RJD2 & Mr Primitive Plus himself EDAN."
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CHLT 031 EP
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"Okay kids, just to set the record straight -- Diverse no longer delivers mail at a local university. He has actually been in the studio recording tracks with Prefuse-73, Mos Def, and Jeff Parker of Tortoise, just to name a few artists off his new LP dropping later this year. Diverse has released Build, a late summer head-nodding anthem with an inspirational message about moving around in his van (pictured) and building personal relationships with Chicago natives and beyond. This track embodies the camaraderie of an inner-city community. Now say it with me -- Build. Yeah, sounds good, huh. And, as always, on the B-side we come correct with more hotness. Mr. RJD2 has blessed Diverse with a certified club-banger titled simply 'Certified.' With breakers breakin' and poppers poppin', it's certified to get any party moving."
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CHLT 027 CD
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"The Urban Renewal Program is the past, present and future of urban art, music and expression. This album is the first of four installments, featuring such artists as Mos Def, Diverse, Caural, DJ Food, El-P, Aesop Rock, Tortoise,Prefuse-73, and Miho Hatori of Cibo Matto and Gorillaz. The album also features artwork by Evan Hecox, and the CD will come packaged with a book of additional artwork by Kaws, Graphic Havoc, Struggle Inc, and Brent Rollins of Ego Trip. The Urban Renewal Program is a platform for the exploration and interpretation of urban life through music and art. This program strives to embody the essence of city life with themes of community, graffiti art, transit, and artistic integrity. Each artist's voice harmonizes with the chaotic roar of the city soundscape to create a dialogue that is both raw and passionate in its message. The album is full of surprises and bonus material like Aesop Rock, after his 'Train Buffer' track, rambling about a prostitute he almost caught one night while El-P laughs in the background. It also includes moments of insight into the artistic process, like Miho Hatori talking about cruising the city trying to find her rhythm, or Mos Def drawing inspiration from his neighborhood. This album is a hybrid collection of cultural references and musical disciplines. It follows the erratic, never-ending pulse of the city from the cacophony of the early morning rush hour to the edginess of night. This is the daily journey of the urban occupant."
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CHLT 030 CD
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"The Chocolate Industries Empire is ready to release the second installment of the Urban Renewal Program 12" series and the long-awaited collaboration between Mos Def, Diverse and Prefuse-73. This is exactly what we have all been waiting for -- the Mighty Mos Def and Diverse locked over the illest Prefuse beat! This will no doubt be one of the hottest singles of the summer.... Don't sleep...by the way the b-side comes equipped with a remix from Ohio phenom RJD2..so if ya don't know, now ya know. Artwork by Evan Heck." CD version incudes: original, RJD2 remix, K-Kruz remix, original instr.
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