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With an unwavering commitment to quality and authenticity, Uncle Howie Records continues to shape the future of hip hop.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-future-is-now-2mwelz","title":"The Future Is Now - 20th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn celebration of the 20th anniversary of Non Phixion’s seminal LP, \u003ci\u003eThe Future Is Now\u003c\/i\u003e, Uncle Howie Records is pleased to announce the release of a special anniversary edition reissue. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComprised of group members ILL BILL, Lord Goat (f\/k\/a Goretex), Sabac Red and DJ Eclipse, The Future Is Now remains the group’s sole full length effort, garnering much acclaim among both critics and fans alike. Considered by many as an underground classic, TFIN boasts a production dream team that includes DJ Premier, Pete Rock and Large Professor, who had yet to appear credited together on the same album since the release of Nas’ Illmatic. 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Howie B has produced \/ worked with everyone from U2, Bjork, Brian Eno, Annie Lennox, Unkle, Robbie Robertson and Placebo, to name a few, and was also one of the early creators of Trip Hop. As well as running and releasing on his Pussyfoot label he's released a string of very successful solo albums on Polydor. His latest album is the first release on his new HB Recordings label. Deep, dark, low-slung house music... string laden modern classical... pitched down, heady beats... trip hop... soundtrack... Howie B's new album is a masterclass in electronica. Nothing short of what you'd expect from an artist that has always been ahead of the curve, with over 25 years in the industry under his belt. 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As well as running and releasing on his Pussyfoot label he's released a string of very successful solo albums on Polydor. His latest album is the first release on his new HB Recordings label. Deep, dark, low-slung house music on the A-side - 'Frankie's City' features Joe Hirst (producer of everyone from Bloc Party to Roll Deep) - the kind of music Howie plays when DJing at the likes of London's Fabric et al. The B-side, 'Authentication', goes in for a completely different vibe, taking in an 8 minute string laden, modern classical piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"12\"","offer_id":50491928805707,"sku":"370202","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/2f8ecd87-b5b4-4e91-9aed-54fbcf11b530_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727689914"},{"product_id":"la-bella-medusa","title":"La Bella Medusa","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a hardcore mind \u0026amp; explicit tongue, prolific NY rapper \/ producer ILL BILL keeps the spirit of underground hip-hop alive with an affinity for dusty sampling \u0026amp; a lyrical spectrum that ranges from vulgar \u0026amp; horrific to deeply insightful \u0026amp; pained. Bill was influenced by the violent \u0026amp; profane, employing dark subject matter to convey messages that often had more depth beneath the surface shock factor. Emerging in the early '90s, he joined MC Serch (3rd Bass), Sabac, Goretex \u0026amp; DJ Eclipse to form seminal rap crew Non Phixion. Signing with both Geffen Records \u0026amp; Matador Records (and then parting ways with both), while issuing acclaimed 12\" singles like \u003ci\u003eI Shot Reagan\u003c\/i\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ci\u003eBlack Helicopters\u003c\/i\u003e, Non Phixion caused no shortage of controversy, pushing Bill to start Uncle Howie Records for the Brooklyn-based crew to finally unleash its debut LP, \u003ci\u003eThe Future Is Now\u003c\/i\u003e, in 2002. In 2007, ILL BILL co-founded La Coka Nostra with rap legends House Of Pain \u0026amp; Slaine. Bill also makes up half of the super duo, Heavy Metal Kings, trading verses with the legendary Vinnie Paz.Now as we approach the end of 2020, Bill unleashes his new solo album \u003ci\u003eLa Bella Medusa\u003c\/i\u003e. LBM delivers some of Bill's best work to date, boasting incredible features from Tech N9ne, Pharoahe Monch, Conway, Kool G Rap, Vinnie Paz \u0026amp; many more. Bill is constantly evolving as an artist \u0026amp; with LBM he shows diversity \u0026amp; shines alongside his guests all the whilst giving you exactly what you want to hear from the Cult Leader. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Howie Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50501791220043,"sku":"1107604","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/f3218de8-b3cc-4ba9-b6e4-b73ee6f127f4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727786746"},{"product_id":"strange-universe-feat-mf-doom","title":"Strange Universe","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst time released on 7\" vinyl. 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This album captured Ill Bill at his most urgent, most aggressive and most alert to the madness around him. For the first time in two decades, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's Wrong With Bill?\u003c\/em\u003e is being reissued on 2LP vinyl, a complete capsule including an alternate variant cover, 20th anniversary commemorative OBI strip, and, for the first time ever, a cassette edition, alongside a remastered limited edition CD. This is more than nostalgia, it’s encapsulated arcana, proudly representative of an era when Hip Hop was dangerous, fearless and alive. 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