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Chuck Chan + Squeegee Oblong drop album sampler for Upset Antagonists LP

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Staten Island wordsmith Squeegie Oblong teams with  prolific beatsmith/emcee Chuck Chan (Hometeam) for forthcoming LP, Upset Antagonists.  To drop on October 9th the project is fourteen tracks deep of witty spit and sample alchemy.  A snippet sampler of the album (assembled by DJ Shoe) is available for your ears to give you a taste of what’s to come.

Speaking on the project Squeegie revealed “Chuck sent over a beat-pack and the original intention was to use one or two, but his production vibe couldn’t be ignored.  I was coming off my Tanface LP (2023) which was deep and also going through some personal things, so I just wanted to have fun.  Not ready to express those deeper emotions, I used that energy to create something fun over chuck’s beats to get through a dark time in my life.”

Even the album title Upset Antagonists (a play on Madvillain) and track titles that nod to 80’s cartoon villains “Dr. Claws Journal” and “Beebop’s Seed” give an impression of what to expect.  Album guests include Lex Nyre, P. Genz, Zagnif Nori, Primo Jab, Doza The Drum Dealer, Supreme Cerebral, The Bad Seed, Jamil Honesty and Indigo Phoenyx.

The album will also be released on vinyl courtesy of Apple Dizzle Records and cd format via DITC Dot Com.

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Ervin Munir Drops Second Studio Album, “Pure and Simple”

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Returning with his second studio album, “Pure and Simple”, Norfolk-based singer-songwriter Ervin Munir impresses! Following his first album, “Broken Compass”, Ervin does not fail to enthral with a sound which is uniquely his own. Moreover, he emphasises love, grief and loss in this album which will take you on a trip to remember.

One of the highlights of “Pure and Simple” is its many collaborations with a versatile list of musicians, which give the album depth and edge. Tina Blaber’s vocals on “King and Doors” add extra dimension to the album and Aeron Z Jones’s contributions on bass, electric, and slide guitar bring newfound energy.

“Pure and Simple” finds the perfect mix between grandeur and intimacy right from beginning to end. ‘Felixstowe”, is one of the album’s best and it captures its emotional depth and employs a strong drum solo to accentuate its poignant delivery. It is stripped-back but very touching and it is a magnificent distillation of Ervin’s musical vision. “Doors” highlights Munir’s adaptability as his delicate piano playing accentuates Blaber’s harmonies and it produces a very personal feeling.

“Pure and Simple” is evidence of Ervin Munir’s musicianship, honest candour, and engaging songwriting. For everyone who values sincere narrative via song, this album is a must-listener providing times of contemplation and pure musical enjoyment.

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