Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LEX010LPRT

Colour

Gold

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5060121300934

Total Cap

9999

Gold LP | Rough Trade Exclusive

LEXR10.1

Black

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format: No

878390009671

Black LP

Artist

Danger Mouse

Genre US

Hip Hop

Label US

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

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.

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Ghetto Pop Life 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-issed to coincide with the release of Born Again. Featureing 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 US

Discover Ghetto Pop Life by Danger Mouse on vinyl from Lex Records. A critically acclaimed album featuring collaborations with top artists.