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His dedication to his craft is evident in every song he releases, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what he will do next. As one of the most promising talents in hip-hop today, 38 Spesh is undoubtedly someone to watch out for.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"art-of-words","title":"Art Of Words","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrafh is one of only a handful of rappers from the early 2000s NYC scene to successfully transition into the new underground movement. After releasing two solo LPs and collab albums with Flee Lord and DJ Shay (RIP) in the last four years, he recently dropped his highest profile project to date, Art of Words, entirely produced by the top emcee\/producer in the game, 38 Spesh. The 10-track offering reaffirms Grafh is a force to be reckoned with on the mic. 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The soundbeds for the illustrious affair are provided by Spesh himself with the help of a producer he has championed for years, Jimmy Dukes. Instead of continuing to mine the '90s like their contemporaries, the duo bring a sound that calls back to early '00s Hip-Hop. On top of verses that will etch themselves in your mind courtesy of Spesh and Conway, the project includes standout bars and hooks by the likes Lloyd Banks, Pharoahe Monch, Benny The Butcher, Che Noir, ElCamino, and Emanny.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TCF Music Group","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50405637357899,"sku":"2167264","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tape","offer_id":50405638439243,"sku":"2167274","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50405640077643,"sku":"2167276","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/photo-output-1-1200x1200_3a43a3d3_thumbnail_4096.webp?v=1726580466"},{"product_id":"gunsmoke-3","title":"Gunsmoke","description":"\u003cp\u003eTCF Music Group founder and Rochester's own 38 Spesh is back with his brand new offering, \u003ci\u003eGunsmoke\u003c\/i\u003e, featuring 9 bangers with guest appearances by the late great Fred The Godson (RIP), Ransom, Flee Lord, Che Noir and Klass Murda, as well as productions by Harry Fraud, Rain 910, Tricky Trippz and 38 Spesh himself, all topped up with outstanding artwork by Laz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RRC Music Co","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50438503039307,"sku":"2223574","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Gunsmoke_65fb6981_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726943993"},{"product_id":"stash-box","title":"Stash Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn the heels of Spesh’s Interstate 38 album, Benny’s The Plugs I Met 2, and their joint drop of Trust The Sopranos, 38 Spesh is giving fans what they’ve been demanding, a new single with his day-one Benny The Butcher, \u003ci\u003eStash Box\u003c\/i\u003e. Spesh handles production duties here and utilizes a sped-up vocal sample that gives the track an early 2000s vibe that is reminiscent of classic joints by Kanye and Dipset. Both emcees wax nostalgic about their come-ups and assert that they're still in the streets to this day. On the B-side of this 12\" single is a non-album exclusive titled “Better Music”. This cut is only available on vinyl and cannot be found on digital or streaming sites. Benny and Spesh continue their historic run with this limited 12”. 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The name is a homage to Doom’s classic instrumental series, \u003ci\u003eSpecial Blends\u003c\/i\u003e. The album art also references Doom's beat collection, but instead of playing on the Zig-Zag motif, the \u003ci\u003eSpeshal Blends\u003c\/i\u003e covers riff off the logos of cigar brands that are commonly used for rolling blunts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Air Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50500268654923,"sku":"1129147","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/39862afc-f1b1-483e-a19b-ee6a6050357d_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727776231"},{"product_id":"six-shots-overkill","title":"Six Shots: Overkill","description":"\u003cp\u003e38 Spesh had a big 2018 having dropped albums with Kool G Rap and Benny The Butcher. He had an even bigger 2019 with projects with Flee Lord and Big Ghost Ltd., as well as two solo releases. 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The lead single from 6 Shots is also a sequel as Eto and 38 reunite for \u003ci\u003eFlour City 2\u003c\/i\u003e. Spesh employs a dramatic loop on the song that is ideal for these two Rochester kingpins to black out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Air Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50504450474315,"sku":"1122479","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/b1df0b07-f2a3-42bd-9bed-868828956b8a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727805568"},{"product_id":"beyond-belief-2","title":"Beyond Belief","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough Beyond Belief was completed in only a handful of all-night sessions, 38 Spesh and Harry Fraud took their time crafting this high level Hip-Hop music. 10 Harry didn’t simply send Spesh a folder of beats to rap to, Spesh made the trip to Harry’s lab, and all the beats and lyrics were created on the spot. 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In fact, the project is so packed with heat, almost every song was released as a single. Joints like “Checking Traps,” “Crumble Cake,” and “Inertia” have had listeners eagerly anticipating this LP since last year. Guests include Klass Murda, Tristate, The Musalini, and A Plus Tha Kid.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TCF Music Group","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50532213653835,"sku":"2221046","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/PLANET_ASIA_x_38_SPESH_Trust_The_Chain_II_LP_9a4ce034_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728116654"},{"product_id":"stabbed-and-shot-2","title":"Stabbed and Shot 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eBenny The Butcher and 38 Spesh helped put Upstate New York rap on the map when they released Stabbed and Shot, their now classic collaborative album. Since then each rapper has reached new levels of commercial and critical success while cementing their legendary status in the rap game. 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