Safe As Sound - Lazy Grey
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Rhythm's Got Soul - ft Asabi Goodman - Disco soul + Afro instrumental
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Hangmad Productions support all artists and promotion platforms, and align with this statement by the artist Bjork,

“Spotify is probably the worst thing that has happened to musicians. The streaming culture has changed an entire society and an entire generation of artists.”

In addition, the inhuman, military related Spotify profit spending is alarming, and we do not support.
These factors have contributed to Artists' releases from Hangmad.Bigcartel and Bluntedstylus.bandcamp not on being Spotify.

All our music is readily available for you on the majority of streaming platforms.

Enjoy the music, hear the message, stay true to you.

25th Anniversary of Lazy Grey's 'SAFE AS SOUND' featuring Len-One.

Hangmad Productions proudly present "SAFE AS SOUND'' the 1998 Australian underground Hip Hop classic.
Rescued from the High-Speed dubbing cassette decks at skateparks and backyard BBQs on its 25th Anniversary, and freshly mixed-down from the original tracking sessions, and re-mastered for vinyl and digital release 2023, for the first time on vinyl!

SAFE AS’ first featured on Blunted Stylus album “3” (cassette only) 1998,
Written by Lazy Grey and Len-One, the combination of their lyrical flow and broad Australian accents, combined with simplistic, witty rhymes, engrained countless catchphrases into the mind of the listener. Samples composed by Lazy Grey, tracking recorded and mixed at Jigzaw's Chop-Shop, Coopers Plains, Brisbane.

"No one can stop this rhyme-duo, from East to West…" Lazy Grey.

SAFE AS SOUND (Remix) appeared the same year on the Lazy Grey album 'ON TAP', feat' Len-One. Produced and pieced together by Blunted Stylus, solely composed of Australian Jazz/rock/funk samples, it takes the mood dynamics to a completely different soundscape.

"Now watch this unfold, as I break this down, the Australian crown, a distinctive sound…" Lazy Grey.

About the physical release:
The BLUNTED STYLUS - LIMITED EDITION 7” SINGLE SERIES just gets stronger, with another two certified classics back-to-back, professionally packaged in a striking "Safe-As" picture sleeve. Lazy Grey and Len-One are pictured on the back cover performing at "The ZOO" launch night Brisbane. (photograph by G. Boardman).

Both tracks have been respectfully mixed down from the original Hangmad Productions session recordings, then re-mastered specifically for 7" vinyl by Khesrow Rasta @ KRasta Studios Brisbane, Australia.

The soulful power of Asabi Goodman's voice is finally on vinyl!

Title: 'Rhythm's Got Soul'
Artist: Blunted Stylus ft. Asabi Goodman
Release: 2 track single - 4/5/2024

Rhythm's Got Soul is the highly anticipated collaboration between the renowned singer/ songwriter Asabi Goodman, and producer/arranger Geoff Boardman A.K.A. Blunted Stylus. The combined impact of supreme vocals and powerhouse production, brings authority and intrigue to the dance floor and has "groove and style" reminiscent of the back-to-back, wall-to-wall packed dancefloors of the fever-pitched disco era, steady spinning in at 115 BPM.

Asabi is an American born, Australian entertainer consistently performing in stage and screen productions, and touring with bands and Broadway musicals (Hairspray! The Musical, CHICAGO).
Asabi's vocal ability effortlessly elevates from 'sweet and soulful' to 'commanding and powerful', all the while showing unmistakably that her passion for the audience, and respect for the song is at the heart of every performance.

Geoff is an Australian producer, avid record collector, and co-founder of the ground breaking sample-funk group the 'RESIN DOGS' (1996-2005).
From the days of cutting his teeth in mixtapes, and volunteering at community radio at 4ZZZ in 1988 (arguably the golden era of hip hop) hosting Australia's first dedicated Hip Hop show "Just2Def" that aired for 1 year. 'Rhythm's Got Soul'  highlights Geoff's ability to blend his time proven sample ethic into a resonating dynamic disco experience.

The single release:

"Rhythm's Got Soul" bursts through the stratosphere 'all frequencies blazing, treating the listener to pitched horns, filtered drums, those sultry Asabi vocals, reinforced by the everlasting bass from Andrew 'Bigfoot' Leslie. Momentum steps up with the rhythm guitar of Dave VHS, accompanied with vamp keys and hectic percussion.
 "Rhythm's Hot" (Afro Instrumental) is a monster cut on the flip, a relentlessly persuasive percussion groove, well timed transitions spread smooth like butter.

"Thank you for supporting Australian artists, new music, and expanding the creative community".
Asabi and Geoff.

HANGMAD PRODUCTIONS Brisbane Australia copyright - 2024

https://hangmad.bigcartel.com/category/vinyl for Vinyl purchase
Digital download available now Blunted Stylus for Bandcamp Digital download

contact:
https://asabigoodman.com/ Asabi Goodman
https://hangmad@bluntedstylus.com
bluntedstylus@bigpond.com.au

BLUNTED STYLUS limited edition 7" single FIZZ-LA - Feat' Lazy Grey / RE-FIZZLA - Brothers Stoney

HMAD702 features two highly regarded classics,
both with their own place in Hip hop history...
FIZZ-LA feat' LAZY GREY, the 1st Rap on vinyl out of Queensland Australia 1997,
produced by Blunted Stylus and released on
HYDROF 01 the 1st catalogue number on Hydrofunk Records!
The 1st Hip hop label releasing vinyl out of Queensland.

The SINGLE MIX is a previously unreleased arrangement of Fizz-La,
edited and mastered for vinyl by Jigzaw for Hangmad Productions.
The early 2000s was huge For Australian Hip Hop, with RE-FIZZLA,
the BROTHERS STONEY "Heavy hitter, snare hats n' bass kicker"
appearing on the RESIN DOGS album "Grand Theft Audio".

Produced and pieced together by Jigzaw Geoff and DJ Fib

"A kaleidoscope of jazz, funk, blues, and soul exactingly pieced together, rhythmically manipulated, and interpreted through the language of hip hop"

Originally released in 1995 on cassette tape, now for its 25th year anniversary, Hempatitis has been lovingly remastered and pressed on coloured vinyl. This LP comes with a full colour cover, a colour insert - which includes production notes on each song and a history of the project. Also included is a bonus 7" single.

The name 'Blunted Stylus' refers to a worn record player needle,
as stated in a general warning on the back of 1969-70 RCA records....
“Beware the blunted stylus!”

BLUNTED STYLUS, Soul-funk-jazz breaks, Hip hop jams,
remixing & arrangements, sampling & production,
with many contributors since the early 1990's.

First release HEMPATITIS in 1995.

Historically the first 2 vinyl Hip Hop records from Queensland Australia 1997.
Released on Hydrofunk records.

Blunted Stylus: A.K.A. Jigzaw Geoff, founding member of RESIN DOGS
with Dj Katch & Dave Atkins 1996 to 2005.
Produced and/or remixed: Lazy Grey, Jungle Brothers, Brothers Stoney, Stone Fox,
Katalyst, Kerbside Collection, Groove Therapy podcast  radio theme 2SER, Koolism, + more.
Recorded with: Renee Geyer, Robert Reed of Trouble Funk, Spikey-T.
Collaborated with The Pharcyde, Koolism, Good Buddha, Toby Gee.
Hosted Jus-2-DEF Hip Hop show 1988 with Bizze-B on community radio 4ZZZ Brisbane Australia.

info@bluntedstylus.com