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The Beige follows the story of Hi, I’m Chris falling from grace only to find a familiar silhouette devoid of emotion & expression in his place. Throughout the 12 tracks, Chris confronts this “doppelgänger” that took over his life—recognizing his faults & the people around him that are complicit in his cycle of self-hatred. Chris takes control of his emotions, shattering this devoid perception of the world that he had. Making it clear to the listener that no ... read more

Surge Protector is the direct response to his guttural last album, The Beige. Moving on learning how to ask for help Hi, I’m Chris is accompanied by roughpatch on the production of this album—being the first album Chris isn’t self-producing for. The chemistry between Hi, I’m Chris & roughpatch oozes through the 35 minute runtime, as they are both men who will stop at nothing to get the job done. Combing themes of self-reflection, admiration, & determination Chris ... read more

Embracing a revolutionary stance, Mike Shabb drops bombs on all 12 tracks of fight the power!—taking aim at the said powers that contribute to the disenfranchisement of his community. Rejecting praise over this self-produced project, the beatmaker pulls himself out of the mud reinforcing his individuality as the next generation of his family. Approaching the mic utilizing the knowledge of the past Mike Shabb tells a 1st person account of the position that he & his peers had to adopt ... read more

chalkscratcherforestburnermegamix, vol. 1 is the Bandcamp extended release for bea4real’s mixtape, the forest burner. Expanding on the original 12 tracks, this release adds 11 songs & beats that pushes the tracklist over an hour & 2 minutes. The additional tracks emphasize & add structure to the themes of self hatred & preservation that bea4real is expressing on this project. While these downtroddened themes are prevalent, we are met with Bea seeking growth through ... read more