“It is difficult to peg him as an artist from any one region. The multifaceted topics and style he uses keeps the listener interested.”-Okayplayer
Oakland, California’s mighty Hieroglyphics Crew has announced the release of a new Pep Love album (through their own Hiero Imperium label). Acres Of Diamonds, to drop on 11/21 (via link below), will be a solely physical release (on vinyl and cassette format) for the collectors and the connoisseurs. Speaking on the physical only decision for this album, Pep relayed “this album is meant for the collectors and music connoisseurs, the enthusiasts willing to buy it, play for their friends and spread through their own tight-knit community. People who need to be spoon-fed new music may miss out, and I am completely okay with that.”
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