Coalmine Records Presents – ‘Can You Dig It?’ by Diamond Music Group
To celebrate five years of releasing quality underground hip-hop music, Matt Diamond’s Coalmine records has just released a digital-only 5-year anniversary compilation collection of singles from their catalog. Instead of CD’s, Coalmine has made some tee-shirts with fly Warriors movie-inspired artwork (hit the jump to see it) for this release that come equipped with a dropcard hangtag of the album as a complimentary download. To help promote the album, they are doing a twitter-based contest. To enter for a chance to win the t-shirt/album package you must tweet the following message:
RT–> Follow @CoalmineRecords To Win A Limited Edition @ClasicMaterial Tee-Shirt & Album Dropcard!! http://twitpic.com/4k84q4 #CanYouDigIt?
Hit the jump to see the t-shirt and learn more about the album:
Coalmine Records online – website | facebook | twitter
I decided to release this project for two reasons. For starters, it’s only right to release a
compilation that best represents the quality, buzz-worthy music that we’ve released over
the greater part of the past decade. The second reason is a bit more personal; this release
is an ode to the single. For many artists and labels, the 12-inch (12”) single represents a
humble beginning. Consider Def Jam’s inaugural ‘dorm room’ release of the single “It’s
Yours” from T La Rock & Jazzy Jay. For others, it may signify a come back or fresh start,
as was the case with Pharoahe Monch’s transition into solo artist stardom with his hit
single “Simon Says” off Internal Affairs. For all of us, it represents the epitome of what we
have to offer musically.
As someone who started a label with roots as a DJ, music enthusiast & vinyl collector,
perhaps one of the most integral forces that drew me to hip-hop culture from the
perspective of a consumer, was the 12” single.
As a DJ, purchasing a 12” was like buying an instrument; unlike MP3s, records are
unique from one to the next and have characteristics unto all their own. It’s the skin to
a drum, a key to a piano, a string to a guitar. A dope single meant I was buying two
copies. When I’d get home from the record store, I’d tear off the plastic, turn the inner
sleeves out, mark up the cue points and clock the bpm, where I’d tag it on the top right
corner of the jacket. From there, I could spend hours just vibin’ off that one record as I’d
bring it back, double-up and cut up the acapella over the instrumental.
As a music enthusiast, a 12” single meant I was broadening my musical lexicon. I’d
study the rear cover and learn of the track’s details from the production credits to the
publishing info. I’d become familiar with the remix, where I’d often favor it over the
original. There’s nothing better than choppin’ it up with other ‘nerds’ and starting a
sentence to the tune of “Nah, that was the ____ remix, from the B side of his 2nd single”.
As a collector, purchasing a single also meant that I was expanding my collection;
a record is an extension of one’s style, taste, expression and possessions. A vinyl
collector is not only collecting music, but a piece of art as well. The 12” was a vehicle
for transmitting the culture. An album cover would often be designed to connect with the
commercial audience, but the single…the single spoke to the DJs—to the heads.
It was through 12” singles where I’d often first learn of an artist. Long before our blog
obsessed internet culture when vinyl reigned supreme, unknown artists pressed their
single as a means to be heard and hopefully gain a following. To a collector, these vinyl
singles are time capsules. I’d always find it amusing when most of my friends would
first hear of an artist once they signed to a major or achieved some level of mainstream
success…often months or even years after I had a white label pressing of their first 12”
stacked away in a milk crate.
Can You Dig It embodies the essence of the 12” single, bundled for consumption as a 15
track digital-only release. We invite you take a walk with us through the past five years
and familiarize yourself with our singles catalog. On behalf of Coalmine Records, I can
assure you – there’s much more to come…can YOU dig it?
Track List:
01. Dutchmaster – “The Raw” feat. Saigon, Inspectah Deck & Bekay (prod. by Street Orchestra)
02. Supernatural – “Altitude” (prod. by Marco Polo)
03. Big Noyd – “All Out” feat. Phil The Agony, Krondon & Mista Sinista (prod. by Shuko)
04. CL Smooth – “Perfect Timing” feat. Skyzoo (prod. by M-Phazes)
05. Armyfatique – “The Game Don’t Change” feat. Trife Da God (prod. by Armyfatique)
06. BURNTmd – “Microphone Doctor” (prod. by Reef Ali)
07. XL – “Violate” feat. Juganot & Dutchmaster (prod. by Shuko)
08. Heltah Skeltah – “Midnight Madness” feat. DJ Revolution (prod. by Shuko)
09. Skyzoo – “Strung Out” feat. Dutchmaster (Small Professor Remix)
10. Bekay – “I Am” feat. DJ Revolution (prod. by The Alchemist)
11. Brown Bag AllStars – “League of Intoxicated Gentlemen” (S.2 Remix)
12. Cimer Amor – “Another Classic” feat. Burke, Torae, Side Effect & DJ Waxwork (prod. by Cimer Amor)
13. El Da Sensei & The Returners – Knowledge Be The Key (feat. Rakaa Iriscience)
14. Custom Made – “Watch That” feat Mac Lucci (prod. by THX)
15. One Dae – “Play By Play” feat. Evidence & Dutchmaaster (prod. by JBL the Titan)
Order Coalmine Records presents Can You Dig It? Album via iTunes
I decided to release this project for two reasons.
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