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Fresh hip-hop collaborations have appeared this week, all the way from Vilnius to Magadan. What connects them, oddly enough, is a desire to escape the grand scale of their enterprise. Lyricism and gratitude come to the fore.

"Renegades of Bump" is an increasingly important organization within Lithuanian hip-hop. Aiming to brand the output of multiple beatmakers from around the nation, "RoB" publishes regular compilation albums. We examine the last two.

Yesterday saw the release of our double album, "Antique/Astral," dedicated to the work of thirty young beatmakers. Here we offer a little context to their careers and current efforts.

A second compilation has appeared from Renegades of Bump, showcasing new Lithuanian hip-hop. These nineteen performers, centered in Vilnius, collectively define the role of some performing arts in a rather unwelcoming environment

This week, Error Broadcast announces the publication of nineteen remixes, all based upon Dza's 2010 release "Five-Finger Discount." A limited number of copies will appear on cassette - for locally specific reasons

In the early 1980s, a electro/funk single was released by Afrika Bambaataa (and colleagues) called "Renegades of Funk." Thanks to the bold production work of Arthur Baker, it would go on to become not only a major dancefloor hit, but also an enduring social statement. The track, in short, suggests...