Vinyl LP pressing. Essentials Winter 2020 marks the 20th compilation in our seasonal series. The 2xLP features 25 hip-hop instrumentals to soundtrack the cold months ahead. From lofi to jazzhop to funk and ambient, this curated selection provides over an hour of atmospheric soundscapes and cozy beats. Wherever you are in the world - whether up north experiencing snowfall or down south with a heatwave - we hope that this compilation helps to close out your year.
Release date:
May 7, 2021
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