Name: Romance Ain't Dead
Brand: Kid Acne

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Limited edition

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Extended format: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Signed copies: No

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Release date

2008-09-25

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LEXCD51

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878390001187

Artist

Kid Acne

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Genre EU

Electronic

Lex Records is an independent music label that was established in 2001 by Tom Brown. Originally a hip-hop focused imprint of Warp Records, Lex quickly expanded its scope and began releasing full albums from artists such as Boom Bip and Non-Prophets. Over time, Lex developed its own roster of long-term artists, including Danger Mouse, Boom Bip, Fog, and Subtle. In 2005, Lex became a fully independent label when it was sold by Warp to Tom Brown. Despite the split, Lex continues to receive support from Warp's distribution channels.

The label has gained recognition for its unique approach to music releases and its commitment to supporting emerging talent. With a diverse range of genres represented on their roster, Lex Records has become known for pushing boundaries and challenging traditional industry norms.

Through partnerships with distribution platforms like Warpmart and Bleep, Lex has been able to reach a wider audience and continue sharing groundbreaking music with the world. Their catalogue numbers have become iconic within the industry, with certain numbers remaining unused as documented in Rob Young's book 'Warp'.

Kid Acne is an artist, illustrator, and hip-hop musician. Born in Lilongwe, Malawi in 1978, he grew up in Lutterworth, Leicestershire before settling in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Kid Acne's early years were dedicated to graffiti art, fanzine creation, and producing limited edition records on his own Invisible Spies label.
His unique style has garnered comparisons to artists such as MONGRELS, Spectacular Diagnostics, King Kashmere, DJ Format, Edan, Homeboy Sandman and Task Force. With influences ranging from Raw Poetic to Dj Mk and Jehst to Dr. Syntax; Kid Acne's music showcases a diverse range of sounds.
Today Kid Acne continues to create captivating artwork while also producing innovative music that pushes the boundaries of hip-hop. His contributions have made him a respected figure within both the art and music communities.

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straight outta south yorks comes 'the rap jonnie briggs' and sheffield's one-man answer to the beastie boys; the gob-wobbling, microphone-bothering rap powerhouse known as kid acne. 'romance ain't dead' is an 11 track short, sharp shock to the ear drums that's filled with more bangers than an overstocked sausage factory and is one of the funniest yet slickest albums you'll have heard all year. out and out chatty bastard kid acne brings a refreshing attitude and ethos in his hip-hop - effortlessly combining humorous, often hilarious, unpretentious lyrics with a couldn't give a flying fuck attitude, all the while avoiding any unpleasant odors of irony or novelty. 'romance ain't dead's many highlights include: the straight up braggadocio warning shots of opener 'eddy fresh; don't pity me's autobiographical tales of acne's acid fuelled hospital trip and first exposure to nwa; the blazing, fuzzed-out '2,3 break it'; south yorkshire tourist board's worst nightmare come true in south yorks and the final rowdy jamboree of single 'sliding doors'. the brains behind the mighty and thunderous production gracing all 11 blistering tracks belong to brighton based req one and acker's fellow sheffield resident ross orton. on lex.

Romance Ain't Dead

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