The Weekly Drop (22/08/2025)

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This Week's Releases

From timeless jazz and ambient reissues, this Friday (22/08) features standout new projects, inspired crossovers and anniversary reissues. 

Lootpack veteran Wildchild returns with Child of a Kingsman, a 17-track double LP blending hip-hopjazz, and neo-soul, out now on BBE Music. Featuring guests such as Keyon HarroldAmber NavranNottz, and more, the album showcases intricatepowerful lyricsand a diverse range of cross-genre production. A standout project from a legend who's worked with MadlibPhife Dawg, and Common.

This spirit of creative collaboration continues with a unique fusion of music and gaming. This limited-edition vinyl release brings together Lofi Girl and Assassin’s Creed Shadows in a legendary collaboration, featuring 20remixes inspired by the Original Soundtrack, where melodies like Ezio’s Family are reimagined as softer, more atmospheric tracks, ideal for unwindingstudying, or finding focus.

Continuing to explore immersive listening experiences, we revisit the classic, genre-defying LP that is Thievery Corporation’s The Cosmic Game. This LP is a 20th anniversary double vinyl release from Primary Wave, presented in a gatefold sleeve. Originally released in 2005, it features guest appearances from The Flaming LipsDavid ByrnePerry FarrellGunjan, and Notch.

Taking us even further into sonic heritage, another reissue offers a tribute to decades of Balearic sounds. Balancing the nostalgic with the timelessCafé del Mar celebrates 45 years of Balearic sunset soundtracks through a limited-edition compilation. This comp blends ambientacoustic, and downtempo tracks curated to reflect the relaxed Ibiza spirit since 1980: perfect for watching the sun dip below the horizon.

Delving into the roots of jazz, next we have two all-analogue Blue Note Classic Vinylsmastered from the original tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl. First, we have The Procrastinator, a 1967 session released in 1978, which showcases Lee Morgan with an all-star sextet on six originals featuring Wayne ShorterBobby HutchersonHerbie HancockRon Carter, and Billy Higgins

Meanwhile, Wayne Shorter’s The Soothsayer, recorded just after his classic album Speak No Evil, features a dynamic lineupFreddie HubbardJames SpauldingMcCoy TynerTony Williams, and Carter, who tackle five original compositions and a stunning interpretation of Sibelius’ “Valse Triste.”

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Coming Soon

Every week behind the scenes, we're busy ordering and listening to lots of new music to bring you a carefully curated selection of new additions to the shop.

First up, we have Delfonic’s Reworking of Roy Ayers. This EP breathes new life into gems from BBE’s Virgin Ubiquity, a collection of unreleased Roy Ayers recordings from 1976–1981. Rooted in souljazz, and groove, this EP sees Berlin’s Delfonic reimagine Ayers’ timeless sound with rhythmic depth and dancefloor energy. The producers deep remix pedigree shines throughout, offering respectful yet forward-thinking takes that honour Ayers’ legacy.

To close, we have one of instrumental hip-hop’s most expansive series, MF DOOM’s Special Herbs. Released under his Metal Fingers alias, this series compiles a rich tapestry of beats, from deep cuts to reworked classics used across his legendary catalogue. True to DOOM’s boundary-breaking styleSpecial Herbsdraws from a wide palette: '70s soul and funk'80s R&Bgolden-era rap, even children’s records and vintage TV samples. It’s a sonic cookbook from The Super Villain himself: unpredictableinfluential, and endlessly inventive.


Want to see the other amazing albums we have in store? Head to the Coming Soon page by clicking the link.