{"title":"Continued Sound","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-grudge","title":"The Grudge","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst time released on Vinyl. Unheard since 2007. Artwork by Maliq Griffin aka DJ Porno (Tame’s long-time collaborator and friend.) An unreleased Stretch Armstrong HOT 97 freestyle ft. Redman and Rah Digga. Remastered production by Shape, Mishap, and others. We’re honoured to reissue an album by a truly unique voice in hip hop and dearly missed friend, Tame One. The year is 2007, Fresh off collaborations with the likes of El-P, Cage, and The Weathermen, Tame One - one half of the Newark duo The Artifacts, was approached by a Montclair skateboard shop Division East, as he personified their East Coast new school culture of skating, graffiti, and MCing. This relationship gave way to Division East Records and their first full length release entitled \"The Grudge.\" Despite its merits and the efforts of those involved, the album went largely unheard outside of NJ hip-hop circles. Call it a casualty of the post-CD\/pre- streaming musical landscape of the early 00’s. Now, 17 years later and almost 2 years after his heartbreaking transition, issued for the time on purple vinyl, Tame One’s The Grudge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Continued Sound","offers":[{"title":"Purple LP","offer_id":50445317833035,"sku":"2197604","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/1200x1200bb_1_d5109bbf_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727036285"},{"product_id":"thats-enough-for-me","title":"That's Enough For Me","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery rare, highly sought-after 7\" single, remastered for the first time. 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His music, often accompanied by his band The New Frontier, reflects an era where genres overlapped freely, creating a sound both timeless and uniquely his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough not a mainstream household name, \u003cstrong\u003eKip Carmen\u003c\/strong\u003e developed a dedicated following, particularly among fans of northern soul and roots-driven music. His recordings showcase a keen sense of melody, heartfelt lyricism, and rich instrumentation. \"\u003cem\u003eLoving in the Morning\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eThat’s Enough for Me\u003c\/em\u003e\" highlight his ability to craft emotionally resonant tracks that speak to love, life’s simple pleasures, and heartfelt reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond his studio recordings, \u003cstrong\u003eKip Carmen\u003c\/strong\u003e's career was defined by his dynamic live performances. Whether fronting a full band or delivering an intimate set, he brought an undeniable passion to the stage, captivating audiences with his smooth delivery and authentic presence. His ability to bridge musical styles allowed him to appeal to a diverse audience, from soul enthusiasts to country traditionalists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis single serves as a snapshot. A definitive moment in the eclectic career of a journeyman songwriter. It’s our pleasure to share this moment with you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Continued Sound","offers":[{"title":"7\" - Black","offer_id":51375400419659,"sku":"R3739-4519","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/CS1074730-01A-BIG_f1e2aaf9-9d0c-438d-a495-ae4bc2d97d97.jpg?v=1752286876"},{"product_id":"the-shadow","title":"The Shadow","description":"\u003cp\u003eContinued Sound is proud to present The Shadow by Ojiji. In 1979, Rupert “Ojiji” Harvey put out one of the most distinctly original albums of a generation. Combining progressive jazz-fusion arrangements with soul, funk, and reggae from his native Jamaica, Ojiji’s The Shadow is an album only he could create. Ojiji, along with his brother Carl, were performing in nightclubs before they were old enough to legally enter. At just 15, Ojiji was tapped by reggae keyboard legend Jackie Mittoo to join his band The Cougars. Not long after, the Harvey brothers teamed up with other Cougars members to form the funk band Crack of Dawn. This union proved to be groundbreaking, not just in the soul\/funk genre, but for Canadian music as a whole. In 1975, they were signed to a major label, Columbia Records, the first Black Canadian band in history to do so. Tracks like “It’s Alright” and “Keep the Faith” still echo in the halls of Canadian funk history. Personal and industry differences caused Crack of Dawn to break up in 1977, and a young Rupert Harvey was without a band for the first time. However, the creative mind never rests. Outside of the band, Ojiji had been writing and composing his own personal songs since age 17. These songs were a fusion of the sounds and styles he’d soaked up during his time with his musical mentors mixed with new emerging musical influences he was hearing every day. With the help of his brother Carl and some Crack of Dawn bandmates, he began recording his debut solo album The Shadow. The band's tightness heard in the intricate arrangements are a testament to their interwoven musicianship at the time. Many tracks were recorded in only one-take. Each song in The Shadow’s eclectic glory paints a picture of a young man's singular lived experience through music. Regaling us with where he’s been. 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