Name: Ghetto Pop Life
Brand: Danger Mouse, Jemini

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Default:19

Supplier EU

Rough Trade UK

Total Cap

9999

Format detail

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r30779883]

Limited edition

Colour

Gold

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Download code

Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2024-05-24

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

LEX010LPRT

UPC / Barcode

5060121300934

Gold LP | Rough Trade Exclusive

Black

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

LEX010LPX

878390009671

Black LP

Artist

Danger Mouse

Jemini

Label EU

Genre EU

Hip Hop

Lex Records is an innovative independent record label that was founded in 2001 by Tom Brown. Based in London and New York, Lex Records straddles the diverse worlds of alternative music, collaboration, and hip hop. &nbsp;

Originally a hip-hop focused imprint of Warp Records, Lex quickly expanded its scope to encompass a diverse range of genres and artists. Its roster boasts releases by some of the most influential artists in experimental and hip-hop music, including Danger Mouse, Eyedress, and the late rap legend MF DOOM,&nbsp;who the label collaborated with for a decade. The label helped shape the soundscape of early 2000s indie and experimental music and continues to push boundaries. In addition to its work with established artists, Lex Records is known for its commitment to nurturing and discovering emerging talent.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The label is renowned not only for its sound but also for its distinctive visual aesthetic. Collaborating with cutting-edge visual artists, producing uniquely packaged vinyl records, compelling music videos, and has ventured into film, music, and audiobook projects with Alan Moore. &nbsp;

With values rooted in creativity, quality, and authenticity, Lex Records celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2021, with its rich history and a continually evolving roster, it remains a beacon for fans of innovative and boundary-pushing music.

Vinyl variants, bonus material and signed editions exclusively available from Rough Trade.

<i>Ghetto Pop Life</i> is a collaborative studio album by Danger Mouse and Jemini The Gifted One.

 Originally released on Lex Records in 2003 it has been out of print for a number of years and is now being re-issued to coincide with the release of <i>Born Again</i>. Featuring guest appearances from tha Liks , J- Zone , Prince Po , and the Pharcyde. 

AllMusic gave the album **** "Evocative without being pointlessly nostalgic and fun without being goofy, Ghetto Pop Life is a convincingly strong debut. Dom Passantino of Stylus Magazine gave the album a grade of "A", calling it "not only one of the best albums of the year, but also possibly the strangest.

 Pitchfork placed it at number 37 on the "Top 50 Albums of 2003" list. The Guardian named it the 19th best album of 2003. In 2017, ThoughtCo included it on the "100 Best Hip-Hop Albums of the 2000s" list.

Ghetto Pop Life

Music EU

Discover Ghetto Pop Life by Danger Mouse on Lex Records. A critically acclaimed album with exclusive guest appearances, now re-issued. Vinyl records available.