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AFTER DARK is the latest project from French producer Onra, conceived as the soundtrack to an imagined late-night film. Entirely self-produced, the album continues the sophisticated R&B and Modern Soul direction explored since his 2010 classic Long Distance and 2018's accomplished Nobody Has To Know, focusing on late 80's / early 90's inspirations. Structured like a film unfolding between dusk and dawn, After Dark moves through themes of intimacy, urban solitude, distance, and quiet indulgence. Analog synthesizers, tight drum programming, understated basslines, and selective live saxophone textures shape a cohesive body of work that favors mood and narrative over excess. The sequencing reinforces it's cinematic intent, opening and closing with intro and outro pieces that frame the record as a cohesive night-time narrative album. Over 20 years since emerging in the mid-2000s from the beat scene, Onra has steadily evolved from sample-based Hip-Hop production toward polished, song-oriented projects rooted in contemporary R&B and Funk. With After Dark, he delivers one of his most focused and refined statements to date a mature, immersive album built for late hours, and attentive listening. The first taster of the album to drop is the slick nostalgic 'Lap of Luxury', sets the tone for the project, a blend between Instrumental Hip-Hop, late 80s R&B and 90's Smooth Jazz.

Hailing from the birthplace of Hip-Hop, this 3-Man Crew (Natural Elements) have been a Staple in the NYC Hip-Hop scene for among those who seek authentic lyricism and organic flows given off by this amazing group. On their highly anticipated NEw album InchALIGNMENTInch on the legendary Fat Beats they are continuing this tradition of sharp, thought-provoking bars and songs that their cult following (worldwide) has become accustomed to over the years. This 17 song piece of art features robust production by their longtime original producer and founder of NE Inch(The Real) CharlemagneInch, as well as UK producer InchI.G NexusInch, Harlem producer 'Le Grand Mohyay aka Bearfakts' & producer 'Real6' on the title track. As a quote from one of their previous releases goes InchFat Beats, Lyrics and Skills Natural E is coming with it.Inch

Retrogenesis marks the second full-length collaboration between Godfather Don and Paris-based producer Parental, following their 2020 album Osmosis, released during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new chapter pushes their sound further, blending raw sample-based hip-hop with a sharp sense of musical direction. The album features contributions from Alcynoos (co-productions with Parental), a track produced by Lex (de Kalhex) who also handled the album artwork and Debonair P, who adds his signature touch on scratches. The project is rounded out with remixes by Venom and Figub Brazlevic, who also handled the mastering of the album.