Chicago-meets-Philly when Vic Spencer and Small Professor connect on Mudslide- the incredible new album from this pairing of raw talents. Coalmine Records is proud to share this project with the world and it marks Small Pro’s third collaborative release on the label after he previously linked with Guilty Simpson and the late Sean Price. For the producer it was an exciting new opportunity to team up with an emcee who’s gruff-voiced hilarious and can out-rap anyone on the planet. “Plus my past Coalmine projects have their own neo/prog-boom-bap vibe and ‘Mudslide’ continues that particular sonic blueprint” Small Pro said. And for fans of that sound you’re not going to find a better example of that sound than this album. It’s just as experimental as it is steeped in the traditions of rap thanks to Vic’s boundary-pushing rhymes and Small Pro’s immensely satisfying instrumentals. “One of the most important rapper characteristics for me is vocal distinctiveness” Small Pro explained. “Vic's grimy-ass voice goes great with gutter thunderous drums slightly off-key basslines and horror film strings.” Tracks like “Lil Jon’s Weed Stash” “Ew McNasty’s Revenge” and “Selfcare Welfare” marry psychedelic vibes with grounded and clever lyricism. Another immediate standout is the lead focus track “Pitfall Music” which features a mean-mugging guest verse from Flee Lord with cuts supplied by acclaimed turntablist DJ Revolution. Mudslide is set to drop on June 17th where it’ll be available digitally as well as on CD cassette and vinyl including this Fat Beats Exclusive pressed on a Ghostly Brown vinyl configurations and limited to just 100 copies. - - Key Selling Points: - - -Vic Spencer is one of the most prolific underground emcees with a deep discography that includes full length collaborations with the likes of Tree Chris Crack and Big Ghost Ltd among others. - -Mudslide marks Philly producer Small Professor’s third collaborative release with Coalmine Records which previously include projects with Guilty Simpson (Highway Robbery) and the late Sean Price (86 Witness). - -Artwork for Mudslide is designed Atlanta-raised illustrator FRKO (Action Bronson Gucci Mane Reebok Redbull) who also designed a limited skateboard wheel to accompany the release modeled after the classic Slime Balls by Santa Cruz. - - Tracklist: - - Main in the Zone Radio - Pitfall Music (feat. Flee Lord & DJ Revolution) - Lil Jon’s Weed Stash - WAVEZ micro - Ew McNasty’s Revenge - That Gas (Interlude) - Selfcare - Cherry Red Elephant (feat. Stevie Crooks) - Disobey Your Thirst - Pitfall Music (Reprise) feat. Flee Lord & Recognize Ali