Representing SoCal’s Oxnard—home to Madlib- Anderson Paak MED Blu and other—skilled beatsmith Premethius shows and proves on his produder compilation Excavation that he’s worthy of being mentioned among his cities key players. His soulful chops hard drums and unrelenting work ethic are among just a few of the reasons as to why he’s the latest signee of MED’s Bang Ya Head imprint. The 17 track effort is a stunning body of work abound with star-studded guest appearances. Homeboy Sandman floats over a soulful piano on “The Times” which boasts razor sharp cuts by J Rocc (Beat Junkies). Bad Neighbor (BLU MED) appear on the blunted “You Know What’s Up” while Guilty Simpson and Oh-No get things popping with a banger on”Better Living.” Excavation also boasts appearances from Choosey Ruste Juxx Dex Casino Biggs and more. The album is due out this June via Bang Ya Head in partnership with Fat Beats. - - Key Selling Points: - - -Debut producer compilation from the fast-rising Oxnard-baed producer Premethius with a stand out line-up of guest features. - -Latest full length release from Bang Ya Head which falls on the heels of their noteable LMD album (LMNO MED Declaime) produced entirely by Madlib. - -Pressed on gold vinyl with album artwork designed by accliamed illustrator Ivan Merlin. - - Tracklist: - - Alright - BamBam - Listen - Better Living (feat. OhNo MED Guilty Simpson) - SMBR - You Know What’s Up (feat. Blu MED) - Black - No Glitch (feat. Blu MED Choosey) - Midnight - Awaken - Last - Pound4Pound - Urtu - The Times (feat. MED J Rocc Homeboy Sandman) - TD - Lost - Lost x Found - -