Comes with Download Card.

A SIDE

1. The Soviet Tape (Intro)
2. Moscow Nightlife
3. You Know (feat. DistantStarr)
4. Liberation March (Skit)
5. Vendetta
6. Imperialist Monsters
7. Tbilisi Sunset (Skit)
8. All Equal

B SIDE

1. From Lithuania With Love (feat Blu & Open Mike Eagle)
2. The Spy
3. Moldavian Fall (Skit)
4. Glorious Times
5. Youth Brigade
6. Lost In Tyumen
7. Rubber Kalinka
8. Birds In Love (Skit)
9. Katerina
10. Outro

Info:
The Soviet Tape is a new collaboration between Fulgeance & DJ Scientist. Their debut single 'Moscow Nightlife' is the perfect introduction to their sound: heavy instrumental hip hop culled exclusively from Scientist's un-rivalled collection of vintage Soviet-era records. Scientist, one of Germany's most prolific record collectors (check out his incredible 'Soviet Grooves' mix for Solid Steel) dug out a slew of samples from his archives, enlisting Fulgeance (MPC virtuoso and one half of Souleance) who transformed the source material into a truly unique and original album.

Taking forgotten records from Russia to Moldavia, The Ukraine, Georgia, Lithuania, Latvia and beyond, the duo have interspersed the largely instrumental album with skits culled from 60s CIA documentaries as well as vocal cuts featuring Blu, Open Mike Eagle and DistantStarr. This all adds up to a release that is both a throwback to the uncertain times of the Cold War and a tribute to the great depth of music that the former Union was responsible for. Standout tracks include the aforementioned 'Moscow Nightlife', the synth-heavy menace of 'Vendetta', and DistantStarr's laid-back rhymes on 'You Know'. With high-concept artwork from Emile Sacre, taking it's cue from original Soviet records, the album is in turns jazzy, psychedelic and soulful, but with hip hop at it's core.

A follow up is already in the works - keep 'em peeled comrades!

First Word Records delivers some late summer heat with the first release by newly formed duo of French producer Fulgeance and DJ Scientist from Berlin.

Scientist is renowned as one of Germany’s most prolific record collectors, as anyone who heard his 2013 mix of 70s Soviet Grooves for Ninja Tune’s Solid Steel will testify. Trawling through his extensive collection he dug out a haul of rare samples for Fulgeance, MPC virtuoso and one half of Souleance, who transformed the source material into one of the most exciting projects on our label so far: 'The Soviet Tape'.

'Moscow Nightlife' is the first single from the album, paired with two other tracks aimed squarely at the DJs and the diggers. Built on an incredibly catchy sample it is a definite winner on the dance floor. 'Imperialist Monsters' delivers even more heat and is based on a jazzy Latvian Pop Rock recording. Spiced with thrilling vocals from an old anti-Russian CIA documentary it blends light and dark with an ease that is a trademark of the full album.
Finally, on the flip side (and exclusive to this EP) 'Caucasian Wolf Dance' is another DJ-friendly funky Hip-Hop track that mixes traditional Georgian vocal flavours with Fulgeance’s fat beats.

On the album, you can expect more fire from Fulgeance and DJ Scientists' beat arsenal as well as some dope features by the likes of Blu, Open Mike Eagle, Distant Starr and more! Stay tuned for ‘The Soviet Tape’!

Counter Future is the third release of the Sound Exposure compilation series. This album also marks the 50th release on the label and acts as the 10th anniversary compilation, making it a truly special and momentous affair. Composed almost entirely of exclusive tracks from the label's roster and its extended, worldwide family it is a coherent and unique album that showcases the broad spectrum and various facets of today's electronic and beat scenes. Across 21 tracks from 17 different artists Counter Future is the most extensive and complete release on our label yet: you'll find acclaimed French producer Fulgeance alongside long term Equinox artists such as 2econd Class Citizen and Deckard as well as close affiliates and friends including Los Angeles' Dday One and Glen Porter. Also features Geste from France, Italy's Godblesscomputers, Greek producer Andreikelos, Germany's Skyence, the Finest Ego Beat Championship winner Playpad Circus, as well as Anthony Drawn of Sichtexot who teams up with Graciellita from L.A.. Next there are Gone Beyond, Bit-Tuner, Kopfklang, J. Baracuz, David Vangel and more. Each artist contribute their own unique musical mark to this anniversary release.

Limited edition triple vinyl album with extensive 6-page gatefold sleeve! Essential! Also comes with download card for all tracks.

Bundle Edition with Bonus Flexi Disc with exclusive track by French producer Geste! Only 250 flexi discs made. This Bundle Edition also comes with additional poster.

Tracklist:

A |
(01) Geste – Inhale (Spitting Concrete Intro)
(02) Godblesscomputers – Romania
(03) Andreikelos – Beautiful Mountain of Algos
(04) Skyence – Scars

B |
(05) Playpad Circus – Megalomaniac
(06) Fulgeance – Cypher
(07) Anthony Drawn – Lighthouse (feat. Graciellita)

C |
(08) 2econd Class Citizen – I That I Am
(09) Haunted Days & Witch’s Teat – Landing Strip
(10) Glen Porter – The Devil’s Chariot

D |
(11) Geste – Exhale (Intermission)
(12) Gone Beyond – Kill Ya Sound
(13) Bit-Tuner – Getaway
(14) Kopfklang – Piet Mann 4

E |
(15) Deckard – St. Ella
(16) 2econd Class Citizen – On Emptiness (Keys Re-Work)
(17) Dday One – Anechoic Chamber

F |
(18) J. Baracuz – Before The Storm
(19) Andreikelos– Roots Go Deep (feat. Bombers of Consciousness)
(20) Kopfklang – Ave Mensch
(21) David Vangel – I Heard You Sing

Tracklist Flexi Disc:

A|
(01) Geste - P.I.N.N. Electronics

Counter Future is the third release of the Sound Exposure compilation series. This album also marks the 50th release on the label and acts as the 10th anniversary compilation, making it a truly special and momentous affair. Composed almost entirely of exclusive tracks from the label's roster and its extended, worldwide family it is a coherent and unique album that showcases the broad spectrum and various facets of today's electronic and beat scenes. Across 21 tracks from 17 different artists Counter Future is the most extensive and complete release on our label yet: you'll find acclaimed French producer Fulgeance alongside long term Equinox artists such as 2econd Class Citizen and Deckard as well as close affiliates and friends including Los Angeles' Dday One and Glen Porter. Also features Geste from France, Italy's Godblesscomputers, Greek producer Andreikelos, Germany's Skyence, the Finest Ego Beat Championship winner Playpad Circus, as well as Anthony Drawn of Sichtexot who teams up with Graciellita from L.A.. Next there are Gone Beyond, Bit-Tuner, Kopfklang, J. Baracuz, David Vangel and more. Each artist contribute their own unique musical mark to this anniversary release.

Limited edition triple vinyl album with extensive 6-page gatefold sleeve! Essential! Also comes with download card for all tracks.

Tracklist:

A |
(01) Geste – Inhale (Spitting Concrete Intro)
(02) Godblesscomputers – Romania
(03) Andreikelos – Beautiful Mountain of Algos
(04) Skyence – Scars

B |
(05) Playpad Circus – Megalomaniac
(06) Fulgeance – Cypher
(07) Anthony Drawn – Lighthouse (feat. Graciellita)

C |
(08) 2econd Class Citizen – I That I Am
(09) Haunted Days & Witch’s Teat – Landing Strip
(10) Glen Porter – The Devil’s Chariot

D |
(11) Geste – Exhale (Intermission)
(12) Gone Beyond – Kill Ya Sound
(13) Bit-Tuner – Getaway
(14) Kopfklang – Piet Mann 4

E |
(15) Deckard – St. Ella
(16) 2econd Class Citizen – On Emptiness (Keys Re-Work)
(17) Dday One – Anechoic Chamber

F |
(18) J. Baracuz – Before The Storm
(19) Andreikelos– Roots Go Deep (feat. Bombers of Consciousness)
(20) Kopfklang – Ave Mensch
(21) David Vangel – I Heard You Sing