Name: Heavy Heavy
Brand: Young Fathers

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ZEN285RTAY

Colour

Pink

Colour details

Solid Pink vinyl.

Discogs ID

[r29095294]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

With Fold Out Poster.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-11-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Ninja Tune Ltd.

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5054429178159

Total Cap

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

LP+++ - 140 Gram Vinyl with 12 Panel Fold-Out Poster.

2023-02-03

PIAS

5054429157994

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / red

ZENCD285

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Extended format: No

Housed in a Heavyweight Digipak with 24 Panel Fold-Out Poster. 

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

ZEN285

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Black

140 Gram Vinyl with 12 Panel Fold-Out Poster.

5054429157055

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Young Fathers

Genre GB

Hip Hop

Label GB

Ninja Tune

Young Fathers is a psychedelic hip hop trio formed in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2008. With their unique blend of rap and singing, their music defies classification, drawing influences from genres such as hip hop, soul, folk, indie, trip hop and African music.

Contact: youngfathers@gmail.com

Booking Agent: serena@primarytalent.com

Ninja Tune is an independent record label based in London, England. Established in 1990 by the duo known as Coldcut, Ninja Tune was created as a platform to release underground music free from the constraints of major labels. Inspired by a visit to Japan, Coldcut sought to pioneer the emerging hip-hop/electro scene of the eighties.

The label's success can be attributed to its constantly growing roster of diverse artists and their innovative approach to music and multimedia. With the combined expertise of Black and More, along with the graphic vision of Openmind and sound business practices, Ninja Tune has become known for producing quality music while providing unparalleled support to its artists.

Notable releases include DJ Food's 'Jazz Brakes' series, which showcased instrumental hip-hop cuts produced by Coldcut. Through their dedication to musical excellence and artist empowerment, Ninja Tune has solidified its position as a leading force in the independent music industry.

See the full list of our favourite albums from the first half of 2023 here.

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Rough Trade Albums of the Year 2023 (UK)

Rank: #5 (<a href="https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/collection/albums-of-the-year-2023">See full list here</a>).

Mercury Prize winning Edinburgh trio Young Fathers are back following 2018’s standout Cocoa Sugar. Made up of Alloysious Massaquoi, Graham ‘G’ Hastings and Kayus Bankole, Young Fathers have long been recognised as one of Britain’s most vital and distinguished bands - merging incendiary and thought provoking lyrics with cutting edge visuals and an undeniable propulsive live show.

Written and recorded over the course of three years, the longest time taken on a Young Fathers album, Heavy Heavy is a tour de force from the Edinburgh trio. An overarching theme of being human can be felt throughout the ten track album, exploring the feelings of euphoria and rush of emotion experienced at the end of a struggle, a sense of fulfilment as a result of the toil and hard graft that life throws at everyone. An unashamedly soulful and heartfelt album, where the drums set the scene throughout to transport the listener to a place of celebration and awakening.

Heavy Heavy

Music GB

Discover Heavy Heavy by Young Fathers. Limited Edition LP, CD, and Tape formats available. Soulful and heartfelt album from the Mercury Prize winning trio. Released on Ninja Tune label.