Browse by Label: CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES

Artist:	FUNKSTÖRUNG
Title:	Post.Art
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$9.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 002 CD

"CD issue of the 12" only EP of the same name from mssrs. Fakesch/De Luca (originally issued mid-'98 and unavailable since), containing an untitled bonus track exclusive to this edition (starts @ the 15:31 mark on track 4, runs clear through 21:15). Funkstörung have been one the few IDM acts to readily accept a linear path of progression throughout their active recording career (multiple EP/LP's on the Hotmix, Acid Planet, Compost, Musik Aus Strom, Mask, and Studio !K7 labels, not to mention Fakesch & De Luca's solo output...) and produce such consistently headscratch-brilliant mini-epics referencing everything from classic-era stereo minimalism, 70's synth-musik exploits, electro-space, early hip hop, and various points between. The stuff of legend (and hours & hours of pure EFFORT) from a duo of blokes poised on the ledge of something greater." -- Hrvatski

Artist:	KO-WRECK TECHNIQUE
Title:	Ko-Wrecktion
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$9.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 007 CD

"Ko-Wreck is a collaboration between world DMC and ITF champion DJ Craze (Bomb Hip Hop label) and Cuban porn-star/beatmaker Push Button Objects (previous releases on Schematic, Chocolate Industries, Skam). The Ko-Wreck EP is by far the most original display of abstract hip hop beats and raw doggy cuts and scratches. After listening to this EP you will understand why Craze has been crowned one of the world's best DJs. This EP has an assortment of beats, from downtempo tracks like 'Behavior', perfect for chilling out @ the crib or thumping tracks like 'Metro Dada' which are sure to rock any party from Miami to Japan. Besides all that, this record comes with a delicious remix by Warp's Plaid. If that's not enough for your listening pleasure we added a solo track from DJ Craze called 'Take Me Away' for all the pure turntable junkies." Jewel box packaging with a beautiful 6-color kraft paper sleeve.

Artist:	WHILE
Title:	Lock
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 008 CD

Second release from this MD-based artist, previous 12" EP on Musik Aus Strom. "Not much information can be given out about While at the moment. He is currently busy in the studio trying to complete production on his upcoming EP and album which will be simultaneously released on Chocolate Industries later in the year 2000. For now we give you the Lock double 12" EP and full length CD. These tracks are a basic idea of While's past, present, and future. His music is reminiscent of early Boogie Down Productions and Marley Marl Beats with Coil and Disjecta sounds which is no doubt an infectious mix of raw beats and abstract sounds. The Lock EP will be released on 2x12" set that has one exclusive track (a Push Button Objects mix of 'Lock'). The CD will have 10 tracks with three exclusive tracks ('Mirror', 'Cell', 'Sieve')." Limited remaining stock of this now deleted release.

Artist:	WHILE
Title:	Haze
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$9.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 009 CD

While's s follow up to the now deleted Lock EP from early 2000. "From the underbelly of the nations capital, While has once again resurfaced with a new EP (Haze) of more future hip ghetto hop apocalyptic sketchiness to get any computer geek to wannabee rocksteady breaker on the dancefloor screaming auuuuuuhhh yeeeeeaaaaaaahhhhh. you know the deal -- choco industries keeps yo head bopping." CD version contains 6 tracks, four from the 2 vinyl releases and two exclusive tracks ("Set" & "Last"). Track Listing: haze // haze 02 //relay // slate // set // last

Artist:	KO-WRECK TECHNIQUE
Title:	Ko-Wrecktion Remixes
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$9.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 011 CD

"The one they call DJ Craze (three time DMC World Champ) and the one they call Push-Button Objects are back again as Ko-Wreck Technique. After a critically acclaimed EP (Ko-wrecktion, CHLT 007 CD & 12" ). The world renowned beat makers are back via 4 new remixes from Chocolate Industries label mates while and Pre-fuse 73, UK legend Luke Vibert (Plug, Wagon Christ etc) and El-P from Company Flow. Once again the Chocolate Industries crew brings you another future fresh concept and more of the high quality beats you've come to expect. It's time for activation//activate now..not now but right now. World-wide exclusive release on Chocolate Industries."

Artist:	PUSH BUTTON OBJECTS
Title:	Dirty Dozen
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 014 CD

"As the title suggests, this is a twelve song compact disc. it contains the critically acclaimed Cash EP, the more recent Half-Dozen EP and two previously unreleased songs. Push Button Objects is producer Edgar Farinas known to the world for his new breed of Queens-style beats fused with catchy melodies and challenging sound manipulation. The Dirty Dozen CD is what you'd get if you combined A Tribe Called Quest's fat beats, Autechre's mechanics, DJ Premiere's dark hooks, and Herbie Hancock's funkadelics. This CD captures the essence of Farinas' music as a conceptual artist and his diversity in displaying emotions in his songs."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Rapid Transit
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 015 CD

"With the arrival of the Rapid Transit compilation, what has come to be called 'electronic music' has definitively left behind that still-dominant era, identified so long ago by Antonio Gramsci as: 'an interregnum in which the old is dying and new cannot yet be born.' With this thoughtfully assembled compilation, the new is finally born. But it is not designed to put anyone at ease or leaves its listeners complacent. Instead, the listener is simply forced to examine their own musical tastes and discover the blind spots that are always to be found there. Once so easily lumped in with the 'Miami sound,' Seven 3.6's Chocolate Industries has moved not only geographically but also aesthetically. When the label moved northward to Chicago, a city with an extraordinary Black musical history, it began to incorporate the disparate influences to be found there. Rapid Transit, while dominated by new tracks, returns to tracks that are etched in the mind of those willing to take those daring first steps from electronic music to hip-hop and vice-versa. Thus, Spencer Bellamy's 'Tried By 12' by East Flatbush Project is the second track here. It is worth recalling the Chocolate Industries broke down, once and for all, the long held yet laughable distinction between hip-hop and what the media are fond of calling 'electronica,' when they released the path-breaking East Flatbush Project compilation which brought the two antagonistic camps together, and no one looked back. Squarepusher and Autechre, among others, added their two cents to this obscure Brooklyn hip-hop gem. Now, Chocolate Industries has taken the tired, long-held conventions about electronic music and hip-hop and once again rearranged the musical palette. Just when you thought: 'Ahh, electronics and hip-hop: brilliant idea,' Rapid Transit takes on board another dimension of contemporary musical cross-pollination. Whoever though that free and improvisational jazz had nothing to do with hip-hop and electronics just hadn't read their liner notes or heard the anecdotes. As one of African-America's founding art forms, it was inseparable from the get go. Thus when the label's artist encountered the fecundity of the Chicago underground jazz scene, artists like Doug Scharin, Rob Maranek, Chicago Underground Trio, Isotope 217 and numerous others, there was hesitation. What Rapid Transit represents then, is where Mr. Lif meets the ghost of Alice Coltrane and Push Button Objects (Edgar Farinas) encounters the jazz coronet between two turntables and a mixer. It is also a compilation that fills the listener with suspense and anticipation because it is the place where local US musical movements, (Miami, Atlanta, and Chicago, to name only three) previously separated both by geography and musical aesthetic come together to produce a hybrid, the full results of which will still be unfolding a decade from now. This is a true state-of-the-art manifesto for the US electronic underground, in every one of its variegated aspects." -- Tim Haslett. Track listing: Prefuse-72: "7th Message"; Roots Manuva: "Juggle Tings Proper"; East Flatbush Project: "Tried by 12 f/des"; Push Button Objects: "Non Existant"; Sluta Leta: "Whispers Special"; Ko-Wreck Tecnhique: "Metro Dade"; Prefuse-73: "Livin Life"; Communications Project: "Do Tell"; Ko-Wreck Technique: "Behavior"; Rec Center (DJ Emmaculate): "Mind, Body & Soul"; Push Button Objects: "Tooth Picks and Horses"; While: "Slate".

Artist:	PUSH BUTTON OBJECTS W/ DEL, MR LIF & DJ CRAZE
Title:	360 Degrees Remixes
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 016 CD

"Ask and you shall receive,the Chocolate Industries camp is finally ready to release the highly anticipated remixes of "360 degreeS" (CHLT 012) by Push Button Objects w/ Del the Funky Homosapien, Mr.Lif and DJ Craze. The saga continues with new translations by El-p (Company flow), Kutmasta Kurt, DJ Spinna, The Herbaliser and Prefuse-73. Each remix offers its own original blend of neck snapping beats and ill samples set forth by each of these cutting edge producers..An outstanding package to satisfy all. The remixes are in one package laced over a 2 part 12" and one CD. Artwork by Evan Hecox. Keep an eye out for the new Push-Button objects full length features gust appearances by Del, John McEntire and Doug Mc combs of Tortoise, Dose One, Vast Air of Cannibal Ox, and many others. The CD has a total of 8 tracks: "360 degrees" (original), "Breackers delight", 5 remixes & PBO'sters "360 Beatapella". The Prefuse 73 mix is exclusive to the CD.

Artist:	DIVERSE
Title:	Move
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$9.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 018 CD

"With the release of the Move EP starts a new era in abstract beat making and thought provoking lyrics. But for now this is just a sample of Diverse, 25 year old Kenny Jenkins,who makes a humble living delivering mail for a local Chicago university. In between his day job and rocking shows -- you can find Diverse perfecting his skills with his band which consist of Matt Lux (Isotope-217) and Ted Sirota. Diverse is currently working on his new album which will feature guest appearances from Jeff Parker(Tortoise)and tracks from Prefuse-73 and a few others. You have been warned. Artwork by:Evan Hecox."

Artist:	WHILE
Title:	Even
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 021 CD

"Off the heels of releasing the Haze EP, While has resurfaced from the underbelly of the nations capital with his first album entitled Even this album contains 10 tracks of lush digital paranoia in the light of Coil with a twist of Stravinsky and the moodiness of Charles Mingus. A must for fans of freeform electronics and glitchy jazz. Stay tuned for While's next release slip with remixes from Fennesz, Savath+Savalas (Prefuse-73), and John Herndon of Tortoise and Isotope-217." track listing: GATE2 // BIN // CHASE // SHAPE // ELSE TEMP // HIVE // LEVEL // FAULT // LOST MOTH

Artist:	VIA TANIA
Title:	Dream Of...
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$9.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 023 CD

"New Chocolate recruit and Australian native Tania May-Bowers better known as Sunday, brings forth her debut double EP of smooth angelic vocals, deep poetics and dreamy beats. Engineered by Casey Rice. Guest appearances by John Herndon and Jeff Parker of Isotope 217 and Tortoise. Via Tania's music is a blend of Sade, Nico of the Velvet Underground, Massive Attack and Seefeel on a slow endless roller coaster. While and Scott Herren (Prefuse 73, Savath+Savalas) have joined Sunday's roller coaster via two remixes of 'Universe City' and 'Drift Away'. Headphones are required for a full stereo performance. All this plus more from the Chocolate empire." 6-track CD only release.

Artist:	CAURAL
Title:	Paint
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$9.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 024 CD

"Chocolate Industries proudly presents Caural. Following in the Chocolate tradition of fusing musical genres-you will find that this EP will fit quite nicely in your Chocolate collection.. On the Paint EP Zach Mastoone aka Caural showcases his many talents and forward thinking approach to music. By melting head nodding beats, lush samples and dirty feed back to get just about anyone moving. Some might call this Sonic Youth meets Herbie Hancock but we call it Caural -- at the rate this kid's going, who knows what's coming next. Expect a new album next year but till then put on your headphones and get acquainted to the Paint EP. Artwork by:U.K graff writer/super human 'Kid Acne'."

Artist:	CAURAL
Title:	Stars On My Ceiling
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 025 CD

"Caural's musical journey began in the summer of 1984 with a Fisher-Price cassette recorder bumping the sounds of Thomas Dolby and the Beat Street soundtrack: the perfect backdrop for long summer days of skateboarding and break dancing. Now wrapped in nostalgia and headphones,the 24 year-old multi-instrumentalist and super human hailing from the city of wind takes you on his sophomore outing, once again delivering his unique blend of influences. The result is a potent dose of neck-snapping abstract soundscapes rooted in Hip Hop and drenched in the atmosphere of everyday life. With upcoming compilation appearances, remix work and tour plans, Caural is currently in the studio finishing up his double EP slated for the fall, featuring new instrumentals, cutting edge lyricists, and a remix by Savath and Savalas. Until then, Stars On My Ceiling gives you a look at the sky through Caural's eyes."

Artist:	PUSH BUTTON OBJECTS
Title:	Ghetto Blaster
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 026 CD

Long awaited 2nd full length from PBO. "It's... the return... of tha Gangsta. The mighty O.G. Edgar Farinas (aka Push Button Objects) rocks the box once again with his long-awaited second Long Playa Ghetto Blaster. The Masta of Distasta brings nasty beats, electro zaps and fluttered samples to drop science on your tweeters. After popping breaks on 2000's Dirty Dozen and slow-burning bins with the '360 Degrees' 12", PBO steps in your area to dominate. Dynamix II meets Pete Rock, Cybotron dueling Bambaataa in Queensbridge, Prince Paul blunted in Berlin. Dope-flexed Interludes buffer the hott jointz with the flyest MCs in the land: Lif, Vast Aire, Del, Akrobatik, Anticon, Aesop Rock... yeah. 1nce again, Struggle's artwork is off tha heezy. Ya-ya-ya ya heard? Features the cutting-edge cadence of Mr. Lif, Akrobatik, Aesop Rock, Vast Aire [Cannibal Ox], Del Tha' Funkee Homosapien and Anticon. With kuts from world champion DJ Craze."

Artist:	VA
Title:	The Urban Renewal Program
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 027 CD

"The Urban Renewal Program is the past, present and future of urban art, music and expression. This album is the first of four installments, featuring such artists as Mos Def, Diverse, Caural, DJ Food, El-P, Aesop Rock, Tortoise,Prefuse-73, and Miho Hatori of Cibo Matto and Gorillaz. The album also features artwork by Evan Hecox, and the CD will come packaged with a book of additional artwork by Kaws, Graphic Havoc, Struggle Inc, and Brent Rollins of Ego Trip. The Urban Renewal Program is a platform for the exploration and interpretation of urban life through music and art. This program strives to embody the essence of city life with themes of community, graffiti art, transit, and artistic integrity. Each artist's voice harmonizes with the chaotic roar of the city soundscape to create a dialogue that is both raw and passionate in its message. The album is full of surprises and bonus material like Aesop Rock, after his 'Train Buffer' track, rambling about a prostitute he almost caught one night while El-P laughs in the background. It also includes moments of insight into the artistic process, like Miho Hatori talking about cruising the city trying to find her rhythm, or Mos Def drawing inspiration from his neighborhood. This album is a hybrid collection of cultural references and musical disciplines. It follows the erratic, never-ending pulse of the city from the cacophony of the early morning rush hour to the edginess of night. This is the daily journey of the urban occupant."

Artist:	EL-P AND AESOP ROCK
Title:	Dead Light/Train Buffer
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	12"
Price:	$5.50
Catalog #:	CHLT 028EP

First in a series of 12"s to precede the long anticipated Urban Renewal Program full length album later in 2002 (which will include exclusive tracks from: Prefuse-73, Mos Def w/ Diverse and Planet Asia, Diverse, Mr Lif, El-P, RJD2, Miho Hatori, While, DJ Food, Tortoise, Caural, Dose-one, Souls of Mischief). "After two years of hard physical and mental labor the Chocolate Industries empire is finally ready to release its first installment of the highly anticipated and highly classified Urban Renewal program compilation..kicking things off proper is the new head banger from el-p (Company Flow) and Aesop Rock...both 'Deadlight' and 'Train Buffer' are already classic tracks and 'Deadlight' is also el-p's way of saying a big FUCK YOU! to all the no integrity having establishments crawling around like insects..this 12" is large don't sleep."

Artist:	MOS DEF, DIVERSE & PREFUSE-73
Title:	Wylin Out
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$9.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 030 CD

"The Chocolate Industries Empire is ready to release the second installment of the Urban Renewal Program 12" series and the long-awaited collaboration between Mos Def, Diverse and Prefuse-73. This is exactly what we have all been waiting for -- the Mighty Mos Def and Diverse locked over the illest Prefuse beat! This will no doubt be one of the hottest singles of the summer.... Don't sleep...by the way the b-side comes equipped with a remix from Ohio phenom RJD2..so if ya don't know, now ya know. Artwork by Evan Heck." CD version incudes: original, RJD2 remix, K-Kruz remix, original instr.

Artist:	DIVERSE
Title:	Certified/Build
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	12"
Price:	$5.50
Catalog #:	CHLT 031 EP

"Okay kids, just to set the record straight -- Diverse no longer delivers mail at a local university. He has actually been in the studio recording tracks with Prefuse-73, Mos Def, and Jeff Parker of Tortoise, just to name a few artists off his new LP dropping later this year. Diverse has released Build, a late summer head-nodding anthem with an inspirational message about moving around in his van (pictured) and building personal relationships with Chicago natives and beyond. This track embodies the camaraderie of an inner-city community. Now say it with me -- Build. Yeah, sounds good, huh. And, as always, on the B-side we come correct with more hotness. Mr. RJD2 has blessed Diverse with a certified club-banger titled simply 'Certified.' With breakers breakin' and poppers poppin', it's certified to get any party moving."

Artist:	CAURAL
Title:	Blurred July EP
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$9.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 032 CD

"Following the Paint EP & his debut full-length for Chocolate Industries, Stars On My Ceiling, Zachary Mastoon aka Caural brings you the third installment in the series: the Blurred July EP. Inspired by the events of his bizarre summer month and Haruki Murakami's novel The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Caural comes correct with two brand new instrumentals and a collaboration with the up & coming Chicago emcee Diverse. Coupled with a hauntingly beautiful remix by Savath & Savalas (aka Prefuse-73) and UK graf artist Kid Acne's imagery bringing it all together, Blurred July is an embarkation on an exciting era for this Chicago artist.

Artist:	SOULS OF MISCHIEF
Title:	Spark
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$9.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 033 CD

"Guess whoooooos baaaaaaaaack... yes kids it's the third installment of the Urban Renewal Program 12" series and Mr. RJD2 & Souls Of mischief have hooked up, to bless the world with 'Spark' a classic Banger which will have the whole dance floor in b-boy & b-girl stances... reminiscing of the days of 'never no more' and 'that's when you lost' this is rumored to be some of their best work since the days of 93 Till Infinity and with a sure shot connection like this you know you can't lose so 'Don't sleep,' and as always Evan hecox & Struggle Inc bring the madness with the ill art work... you know how we do SUCKA. CD includes two remixes by RJD2 & Mr Primitive Plus himself EDAN."

Artist:	MOS DEF & DIVERSE
Title:	Wylin' Out (Kutmasta Kurt Remix)
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	12"
Price:	$5.50
Catalog #:	CHLT 034 EP

3 track 12" only release, featuring a Kutmasta Kurt remix (original remix, instrumental, clean edit). "Ha ha hotter than most dudes. One of the biggest bangers of 2002 is back! This time around RJD2 and Prefuse-73 pass the torch to Kutmasta Kurt. The result is sheer mayhem, a veritable three car pileup of sonic jigginess. This record is large. Don't sleep. Artwork by Struggle Inc. Original version on Urban Renewal Program."

Artist:	VIA TANIA
Title:	Lightning & Thunder
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	12"
Price:	$5.50
Catalog #:	CHLT 036 EP

"With the release of her latest 12", Lightening & Thunder, Via Tania, whose 2002 EP Dream Of garnered rave reviews from the underground press, sets the tone for her upcoming full-length solo debut,Under A Different Sky. Lightening & Thunder is anchored by the bass-driven title track, an intricate composition bolstered by Tania's dulcet vocals. Also included: production and remix work by boundary-stretching producer, Prefuse-73 and a stunning cover of the classic New Order tune, 'Temptation'. This preview of things to come is the fruit of almost a year's worth of studio sessions. The album upcoming features production by Casey Rise and Prefuse-73, with guest appearances by John Herndon and Doug McCombs of Tortoise, Howe Gelb of Giant Sand, Chris Brokaw and others. Via Tania is an exciting new voice in the world of modern music. Lightening & Thunder is only the beginning."

Artist:	VIA TANIA
Title:	Under a Different Sky
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 038 CD

Via Tania's debut album has been completed. Album personnel features Doug McCombs (Tortoise, 11th Dream Day), John Herndon (Tortoise) and Howe Gelb of Giant Sand. Along with production by Casey Rice (Liz Phair, the Promise Ring ) Prefuse-73 adds beats and textures to via Tania's already innovative output. Via Tania's career has taken a big step forward. She's now repped by Nasty Little Man, a New York-based public relations firm who've played an instrumental role in breaking Sigur Ros, Radiohead and the Beastie Boys. Under a Different Sky is an exhilarating sound experience geared towards the forward thinking listener.

Artist:	DIVERSE
Title:	One A.M.
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 039 CD

"This is one of the sure shots of this year, Diverse steps out and w/ production from Madlib, Prefuse-73 & RJD2 and guest appearances from Vast Aire of Cannibal Ox, Jean Grae & Lyrics born this album is packed w/ non-stop action. After blazing tracks with the likes of Mos Def, Prefuse-73, RJD2 & countless others on critically acclaimed records like the Urban Renewal Program compilation, Prefuse-73's One Word Extinguisher, as well as his own EP Move and his bangin 12" Certified -- it's been 3 years of laying the groundwork for international recognition -- its quite likely that you've been waiting for this relentless artist to step out on his own and deliver his full-length testimony. Dropping on heads everywhere like a late-night wake-up call, One A.M walks the line of black psych-rock, hip-hop and tru school B-boying. It's quite simply something you have never heard before. With Jeff Parker of Tortoise, Rob Mazurek and K-Kruz (all of whom appear on One A.M.), Diverse embraces the town and the scene that has helped shape him as an artist. Reaching beyond the city of Chicago, the album features production with long-time collaborators RJD2 (who produced half the album) and Prefuse-73, as well as legendary hip-hop beat scientist Madlib. Joining Diverse on the MC tip on One A.M. is Lyrics Born (Latyrx), Jean Grae, Vast Aire (Cannibal Ox), and a rare vocal cameo by Prefuse-73 (SAY WHAT?? Prefuse doing back up vocals?). It's an album that fuses amazing talents, perspectives and energies. The results are next level."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Urban Renewal Program Supplement 1.5
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 040CD

"The Bangers are back. The saga continues -- the Urban Renewal Program is reloaded in the form of an EP with new tracks & remixes from Atmosphere, Mos Def, Diverse, Kutmasta Kurt, Aesop Rock, Caural and Prefuse-73. As we all know by now, the Urban Renewal Program has gained international acclaim as a ground breaking compilation for its forward thinking music & artwork and this limited edition EP meets and exceeds all expectations."

Artist:	POIRIER, GHISLAIN
Title:	Beats As Politics
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 041 CD

"Right now the gate is open for new ideas, that's the first thing you hear upon dropping the needle to Ghislain Poirier mini epic Beats as Politics. Ghislain Poirier new offering walks the line of sparse boombastic hip hop Ragga and minimal techno along the lines of Theo Parrish and Basic channel. While exploring the worlds socio political plateau with the help of up and coming rapper Diverse (last seen guesting on this years Prefuse-73 album) & Canadian rapper Seba who both drop polyrhythmic rhymes complementing Ghislain's disjointed headbangers, after experiencing Beats as Politics there is no doubt about it, Ghislain's music holds you hostage."

Artist:	VIA TANIA
Title:	Boltanski
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$9.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 043 CD

"Via Tania is back after releasing her critically acclaimed album Under a Different Sky earlier in the spring. Tania & company are back w/ a new batch of genre blurring goodies. The Boltanski EP picks up where Under a Different Sky left off, mixing up the unique musical structures which have won her a steadily growing base of followers, with the addition of two new tracks -- 'March' & 'Dark Music for Dark Times.' Oh! And lets not forget the blazing remix of 'In the deep' by John Herndon Of Tortoise. Ah, that's better."

Artist:	TIMEOUT DRAWER, THE
Title:	Presents Left for the Living Dead
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$9.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 045 CD

"Chocolate Industries is pleased to announce its new addition to the roster -- The Timeout Drawer, a noisy guitar and synth driven rock band coming from the north side of Chicago. Long before linking up w/ Chocolate Ind., TTD have toured the country and have released two critically acclaimed albums on their own label, Someoddpilot. Now they have joined forces with the Choco crew, and Mr. Caural himself has contributed an amazing re-work of the title track to help celebrate a new direction for the label."

Artist:	VAST AIRE
Title:	Look Mom No Hands/Why Is The Sky Blue
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	12"
Price:	$5.50
Catalog #:	CHLT 046 EP

"Vast Aire, remember him? After conquering the world w/ Cannibal Ox on the Cold Vein album. Vast Aire has taken a brief hiatus from Ox's crazy schedule to kick things off proper on the solo tip with his new 12" Look Mom No Hands the wait is over, Vast Aire has hooked up w Madlib (Quasimoto, Yesterdays New Quintet) to bring you the one of the most anticipated singles of the year. Look Mom No Hands is Vast's ill lyrics, locked over Madlib's ill production, this track will be one of the highlights of the year. The b-side is a whole other story, long time associate Cryptic laces Vast w/ a soon to be classic 'Why Is The Sky Blue' which takes you back to the days 'when videos games were 8 bit', a gritty atmospheric track w/ Vast laying out the details of his up bringing in Harlem."

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Artist:	SLUTA LETA
Title:	...If You Like Champagne On Ice?
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	12"
Price:	$6.50
Catalog #:	CHLT 010

Artist:	SUNDAY
Title:	Universe City/Afternoon
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	7"
Price:	$4.50
Catalog #:	CHLT 022