The Deli - Spacetime (Cold Busted)

Austin’s acclaimed hip-hop beatrepreneur The Deli embraces the celestial on his latest album, Spacetime. After the massive success of his album Vibes 3, its follow-up Jazz Cat, and the infectious track “Flowers” (over 50-million plays on Spotify so far), there’s been anticipation for his next long-player for Cold Busted. Look to the skies — Spacetime arrives like a cosmic gravity wave, sonic transmissions soundtracking happenings out among the stars. Load these tunes up for the next space mission and prepare to cruise.

Spacetime opens with “welcome2space,” bringing a sense of weightlessness with gentle piano chords and a sparse rhythm. “paracausalzone” lightly boosts the thrusters, with shimmering pads and unidentified percussion objects. There’s a perilous journey through the “astroidbelt” accompanied by jazzy, muted horns and languid beats; and a visit to the “spacecafe” where sub-bass with a side of vibes is on the menu. Spacetime is a 17-track mission, closing with the imaginative “goodbyelullabye.” On this final cut, bouncing bass blips, smooth synth lines, and stereo glimmers welcome our spacefaring listener back to Earth. But these galactic beats make a repeated returns to orbit quite inviting.

Anatoly Ice (Icebound) – “Very cool fusion of chill and dubby J Dilla kind of swing.”
Al Patterson (Vinyl Athletes) – “The Deli always delivers the heat.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “This is sensational. The Deli never fails to bring the goods, and this is up there with his best work.”
Andy Wilson (Ibiza Sonica) – “Top quality head nodding beats. This is dope.”
Aja Allsop (Ketch A Vibe Radio Show) – “This is just our bag. We love it!”
Matt Sonzala (Radio KAOS) – “This dude is amazing. Been a fan for a while now and always happy to hear new jams from him. Excellent!”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.

The Deli, Es-K, & Jansport J - Amparo (Cold Busted)

Reinforcing the global nature of the hip hop community, Cold Busted fam The Deli, Es-K, and Jansport J met in Madrid, Spain, to record an ambitious new project. Convening for the occasion of a Spanish release party for the Es-K album ReCollection, a studio and temporary home was constructed, the ‘Beat Embassy’ brand was formed, and the work began. Inspiration was rampant — collaborations with local MCs and curious visitors added weight to the project as creatives from around the world unified to create shared art. The result is the album Amparo.

The crew spent their days exploring Madrid, making new friends, setting up shows and appearances, and recording the sounds of the city. At night, work commenced in the makeshift studio as Amparo came together. Guests were invited to visit and join in the process, and they came from all over the world. Appearing on the album are Ødyssee (France), Maple Syrup (Russia), Gadget (UK), saib. (Morocco / Germany), Slim Jeff (USA), Wezt MAAD (Spain), and Jay BNDCKS (USA). And the city of Madrid is a featured guest, as well. Every song contains sounds and energy from Spain.

The combination of the creative environment and all this talent yielded a fascinating and immersive album. The spirit of experimentation is palpable, found on tracks like the cosmic jazz workout “Inner Space Travel,” the expressive sample-constructions of “Caña,” and the wistful sonic time travel of “Madrid3am.” Amparo is chock-full of vibes, and the collective journey of The Deli, Es-K, and Jansport J rings true. And it sets the table for future international excursions — the Beat Embassy plans to assemble for another recording session in parts unknown.

Morphosis (Hong Kong Ping Pong Club) – “Super chill, great atmospherics, swung drums. I like it.”
Shantisan (Salted Soul) – “Very relaxed and groovy.”
Rory Hoy (Howlin’ Records) – “Wonderful Hip-Hop beats!”
Jon Fugler (XLNT radio show) – “Cracking selection. Some real gems with a lovely vibe to the whole package.”
Mr. Bristow (Subtek) – “Real nice dusty digging in the crate vibes on this. Great stuff.”
Dr. Best (Radio Z, Nuremberg) – “A relaxed downtempo journey. Nice!”
Rusty / AGFA (Funk Weapons) – “Nice. Laid back and funky, digging this.”
Rolf Aeschimann (Openbroadcast Radio) – “Cool album. Lazy, funky, laidback grooves.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “The Beat Embassy! I like the spirit of this release, and I for sure love the beats.”
Floored Capri (Kane FM) – “What a fantastic story. The world needs more of this kind of global collaboration between Hip-Hop headz.”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.

The Deli - Jazz Cat (Cold Busted)

Austin hip hop beatrepreneur The Deli made serious waves with his previous Cold Busted album Vibes 3, featuring the song “Flowers.” This track shook up the Spotify world with over 14 million plays and inclusion on at least 500 playlists. Anticipation is strong for a follow-up from The Deli and, with his new album Jazz Cat, he delivers with gusto. Filled with the smoked-out, laid-back cut-and-paste rhythm-ology that The Deli is known for, Jazz Cat contains 15 enticing beat compositions. The title cut shows where he’s at, transmitting an old-is-new-again feel through scratchy snare snaps, loping piano chords, and faraway — both in time and place — city sounds. Other highlights include the dreamy lounge pressure of “Virgo Flip,” “Fractals” and its shimmering vibraphone atmospheres, the ‘hip hop party happening down the street’ vibe of “Spring,” and the crucial, jazzy beat construction of “Going Home.” Dig in … wIth Jazz Cat, The Deli trips the night fantastic.

Mr. Bristow (Subtek / Tru:Funk) – “Lovely jazzy vibes, great work.”
Pepe Link (Pacha Mallorca) – “Love it! I will play this during the summer nights.”
DJ Rahdu (BamaLoveSoul) – “Aces all around on this one!”
DJ Wash (Butter Music / Funk the System) – “I dig these jazz vibes.”
Rory Hoy (Super Hi-Fi Recordings) – “This is FANTASTIC! So reminds me of Pete Rock, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, J Dilla, Primo and the like, and is in the name league as those guys. Absolutely amazing.”
Aja Allsop (Ketch A Vibe Radio Show) – “An exciting blend of beats and grooves, strictly in a jazz groove.”
Germo Robra (Copasetic) – “These tunes bring me into a perfect summer mood. A fantastic combination of relaxed beats and loungy jazz, with a hint of West Coast hip hop.”
Floored Capri (Kane FM) – “Dusty, laid back vibes. More pizzazz than Cameron Diaz … This is what I'm talkin’ about!”
MadameFLY - (mmRadio) – “A head-noddin' treat … sprinkle liberally over your next hot set to punch-up the flavor a little for the cats in the back.”
Clairvo (Tilos Radio FM 90.3) – “I wanna play all 15 of the tracks out. So tasty, catchy and proper they are. Right in the correct mood and vibe.”

Available Now From: Juno Download, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.