The Content Label, Los Angeles’s ‘experiential’ hip hop imprint, rarely signs an artist based on a demo, but an impressive delivery from Japan recently broke the trend. Recorded by Salty – AKA Tokyo-based producer / videographer Naoya Ninomiya – the demo arrived as a nearly complete object, ready for dissemination to the global hip-hop headz-space. The songs have been mastered by legendary Japanese hip-hop studio engineer ‘The Anticipation Illicit’ Tsuboi and, with Dday One acting as executive producer it is now ready to be unveiled as the thirteen track album Camera. It’s a fantastic audio journey that gives a glimpse into Japanese beat-making prowess while sitting proudly within the instrumental hip hop echelon.

Gathered Between is Dday One’s fifth studio album in ten years, a lost chapter from his discography unearthed through an exercise in memory.

The tracks on Gathered Between were originally recorded after Dday One’s second album, Heavy Migration. But a hard drive failure took the album away, leaving only a handful of tracks that were released on rare and now out-of-print compilations. In early 2015, while listening to a rough demo of the album, Dday decided to reconstruct Gathered Between using memory as his only guide.

Dday dug through his crates to relocated samples and, using classic samplers and various other technology, reprogrammed the album beat by beat like an audio archaeologist. As a result, Gathered Between expands the language of classic hip-hop production in the same spirit as the greats of the genre.

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Dday One – Gathered Between – CNT1026
Release Dates:
*02/03/2016 – Japan (CD/Digital)  – P-Vine
*03/25/2016 The World (LTD 12″,CD,Digital) – The Content Label
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 Gathered Between is Dday One’s fifth studio album in ten years, a lost chapter from his discography unearthed through an exercise in memory.The tracks on Gathered Between were originally recorded after Dday One’s second album, Heavy Migration. But a hard drive failure took the album away, leaving only a handful of tracks that were released on rare and now out-of-print compilations. In early 2015, while listening to a rough demo of the album, Dday decided to reconstruct Gathered Between using memory as his only guide.Dday dug through his crates to relocated samples and, using classic samplers and various other technology, reprogrammed the album beat by beat like an audio archaeologist. As a result, Gathered Between expands the language of classic hip-hop production in the same spirit as the greats of the genre.

Gathered Between offers a captivating instrumental hip-hop journey across ten tracks. As with previous releases, the crackle of vinyl sits next to melancholic horn melodies and piano licks, fingered bass dances across breaks, and disembodied voices give the slightest hint of the author’s opinions. Built from hundreds of samples, the music is a tapestry of pasts on which the listener is invited to write their own memories and hopes for the future. Starting off with a bang, ‘One Another’, a tune of unification, brings to mind hints of classic Pete Rock production, the crunchy drums and bubbling stabs of ‘Alchemy Loop’ are reminiscent of golden era aesthetics but move beyond. The album is held together by the same attention to detail and intricate sample layering that has defined Dday One’s work to date.

Originally released in 2006 by the influential New York label and blog Grandgood, “Relentless Disillusion” represents Bay Area based producer Dextah’s debut official full length. Consider a left-field instrumental hip-hop classic by many, The Content (L)abel is excited to reissue this long out of print sought after gem.

In collaboration with the artist we have created “Relentless Disillusion Redux”, an updated version that includes modified cover artwork , exclusive DVD and download card with access to two exclusive bonus tracks, “All I Have Is Salvation” and “Lovers Spat” .

The vinyl is limited to 200 copies worldwide and this is the first time it will be available digitally. The project was mastered by Canadian beat-smith Sixtoo (Ninjatune) during the Bully Records era. The Bonus DVD features unique music videos created by System D128 who is best known for his work with The Wu Tang Clan, Bigg Jus, Diplo, Blockhead, Madvillain and Daft Punk.

Executive Producer / Art Director : Dday One

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2ECOND CLASS CITIZEN – A HALL OF MIRRORS – (LTD LP,CD,DIG)
FEATURES:  MYKA 9,THE HERBALISER,
GRACIELLITA, BOBBIE WATSON…PLUS MORE  

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The Content (L)abel is proud to present the anticipated new project from London based DJ/Producer 2econd Class Citizen entitled “A Hall of Mirrors”. As the title suggests this project is a sonic journey into the world of perception. Fusing the analog and digital worlds, 2CC builds on his signature blend of psych/hip-hop and amplified folk that has been keeping listeners spellbound for years.

A Hall of Mirrors” features various guests, some including singers Graciellita and Bobbie Watson, legendary Los Angeles Mc Myka 9 from the Freestyle Fellowship, The Herbaliser (Department H), Kenneth Winkler along with studio musicians recorded in Brighton, UK and Innsbruck, Austria.

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FILE UNDER: PSYCH ELECTRONIC, PROGRESSIVE INSTRUMENTAL HIP HOP
ARTWORK: ALBANE SIMON
TYPOGRAPHY: OPENMIND
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER / A & R: DDAY ONE

CNT1022 VON NEUMANN EFFECT- SCREENPLAY (DIGITAL)

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FILE UNDER:ELECTRONIC, INSTRUMENTAL BEATS, POP-FUTURISM
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER / A & R: UDEZE UKWUOMA

The Content (L)abel is proud to present the latest project from the Von Neuman Effect, a L.A based outfit named after “The Father of the Modern Computer”. The unique style of beats references common by-products of our technological age like social isolation, body-image distortion, voyeurism, the illusion of intimacy and the colonization of space.

Liquid beats oozing with energetic bursts of bass fused with classic synthesizers, drum machines plus other digital delights.

The title, Screenplay, comes from the method in which the music was produced, on screens and in a spontaneous playful manner.

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Created over several seasons, “Dialogue with Life” emerged from profound introspection and solitude. It was during this period away from external static that Dday One was able to attune to the station within. Listening inward, ideas surfaced and being guided by the whisper of inspiration, these ideas were translated into music.

The cover features a photograph that was taken from Dday One’s studio window one early morning during production. The image of clouds juxtaposed with communication wires is symbolic of the title and themes of the project. These themes include courage, gratitude, the physical world and spiritual ascension. The dreamlike imagery is further realized within the sacred geometry of two triangles which represent the duality of life.

CNT1020 GLEN PORTER- THE OPEN ROAD AND THE SMELL OF BLOOD (LP|CD|DIG)

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FILE UNDER:ELECTRONIC WESTERN |INSTRUMENTAL HIP HOP
FEATURES: YPPAH & D HORNE (LOS MYSTERIOSOS)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER / A & R: UDEZE UKWUOMA

“Drum patterns are murderous; hence the smell of blood. Can’t be mad at this album”
– Free the Robots

“…Pretty much satisfies everything I look for when listening to music.”
– Yppah, Ninja Tune

We are proud to present the latest project from California producer Glen Porter. Years in the making “The Open Road and The Smell of Blood” is a sonic “trip” that travels through various genres, including Spaghetti Western, Surf Rock, Instrumental Hip Hop and Electronic Psychedelia all meshed with Porter’s signature guitar flair and devastating breaks.

This 7-part epic plays like the soundtrack to an unearthed Sergio Leone-esque Western, but all in a modern context.

“The Open Road and The Smell of Blood” will be released worldwide on limited vinyl, Digital and limited edition CD including a bonus track. The project contains original artwork by Brent Larson in collaboration with C.J Parel.

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Due to demand for more copies, We Present the 2nd run of “Dday One’s Heavy Migration“ Photographic Ink Transfer Edition with handmade covers. Each copy was created by Dday One and hand-numbered. Only 33 copies have been made. Get it here: http://www.shop.thecontentlabel.com

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Third (L)abel Sampler featuring tracks from the Content (L)abel catalog. The comp is available Now for Download.