[Machine Translation] Manchester-based producer Mecca:83's long-awaited new album is now available on vinyl. The 12 tracks are a dramatic, deep hip-hop journey that embraces his roots in jazz, soul, and golden era boom-bap, but with a contemporary feel. The first cut, "Don't Stop," features Detroit heavyweights Phat Kat & Guilty Simpson dropping a mighty verse, while UK turntablist Jabba Tha Kut's sharp scratching adds an extra intensity to the track. The boombop style sound reminiscent of the golden age of the 90s is one that gives the song a thick core, which can be said to be Mecca:83's starting point. The album also includes "Elevation," a futuristic jazz hip-hop track featuring jazz keyboardist Jonny Tobin; "Proof of Life," featuring New York poetic lyricist Nardo Says; and "Sober," a mellow soul track with Ella Mae Sueref, whose delicate voice is deeply moving. The mellow soul of "Sober" with New York lyricist Nardo Says, and "Midnight Run" with Lex (de Kalhex), a member of the French group Kalhex, add color to each track. Produced, mixed, and arranged by Mecca:83, the album is filled with detailed craftsmanship and warmth. Live elements such as Luman Child's bass ("Silent Arrival"), Donald Malloy's trumpet ("Sober"), and Markita on Flute's flute ("The Light Inside") are also incorporated throughout the album to create a deep groove. The artwork is a graphic novel-like work of art. The artwork was drawn by Joel van der Knaap ( Roam Comics ), who is known for his graphic novel aesthetic. The label is rockwell product shop, which also released the 7-inch "Let's Get It" featuring InI member Grap Luva and "Life Sketches Vol. 3" featuring the same song in 2017. The album has a profound sound image that resonates even with analog listeners, and melodies and words that quietly shake the heart. At the intersection of hip-hop and jazz, Mecca:83 has created a soundtrack for the future.