Name: Last Year Was Weird Vol. 2
Brand: Tkay Maidza

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4AD0296T

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Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-05-07

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

191400029613

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Total Cap

1 / 12" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Tkay Maidza

Genre GB

Hip Hop

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The influential 4AD label was started in 1980 by music enthusiasts Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent with financial help from Beggars Banquet, whose record store chain the pair worked for. Originally called Axis, they released an initial series of four 7" singles before finding out that the name Axis was already being used by another label. They quickly came up with a new name, 4AD, inspired by typography on a flyer announcing their releases. Under Ivo Watts-Russell's guidance, drawing influence from other UK indie labels such as Beggars Banquet, Postcard Records and Factory, 4AD quickly established a unique identity thanks to both the cover designs of Vaughan Oliver/v23 and the label's unique numbering system.

In 1992, 4AD entered a highly publicized Stateside distribution deal with Warner Bros. Records, opening offices in New York headed up by Robin Hurley. The label was largely run from California for most of the decade after Ivo Watts-Russell moved to Los Angeles in the mid-90s. In November 1999 it was announced that Martin Mills had taken over as chairman and relocated its HQ to London.

Decoding their unique numbering system reveals various formats like mail-order only releases (4AD), LPs (CAD), MP3 downloads (EAD), posters (FAD), videos (VAD) and more. The numeric portion of their catalog numbers

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

Tkay Maidza is an Australian artist known for her unique blend of hip-hop, pop, and electronic music. With her infectious energy and captivating stage presence, she has quickly gained a loyal fanbase and critical acclaim. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in Australia, Tkay's diverse background influences her music, resulting in a sound that is both refreshing and boundary-pushing. Her powerful lyrics and catchy hooks have earned her collaborations with artists such as Troye Sivan and Killer Mike. Whether she's performing on stage or creating new music in the studio, Tkay continues to push the boundaries of what it means to be an artist.

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Tkay Maidza is a tour de force on her new EP Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2. Her sonic versatility takes centre stage on eight tracks that include spitfire summer anthem and lead single ‘Shook’, smooth boy-bye manifesto ‘Don’t Call Again (feat. Kari Faux)’ and trap-infused ‘Awake (feat. JPEGMAFIA)’, which was nominated for a 2019 ARIA award and earned a best of the decade nod from The Needle Drop, as well as praise from Pitchfork, The Fader, Dazed, Complex, and others. The EP follows 2018’s Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 1, which established her as an exciting voice in the new guard of hip-hop.

Last Year Was Weird Vol. 2

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Discover Last Year Was Weird Vol. 2 by Tkay Maidza on vinyl. Limited edition 12" format, exclusive to Rough Trade. Label: 4AD. A tour de force EP showcasing Maidza's sonic versatility and acclaimed tracks like 'Shook' and 'Don't Call Again'.