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1. HANIF READS TONI
2. SUN, I RISE
3. MEZZANINE TIPPIN'
4. RUN, RUN, RUN
5. LIVE! FROM THE KITCHEN TABLE
6. TYLER, FOREVER
7. DEDICATED TO TAR FEATHER
8. THE STORY SO FAR (INTERLUDE)
9. THE STORY SO FAR
10. BELOVED! PARADISE! JAZZ!? |
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| | Description: | Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? by Mckinley Dixon, released 2 June 2023, includes the following tracks: "Mezzanine Tippin' ", "Live! From The Kitchen Table ", "Dedicated To Tar Feather", "The Story So Far" and more.
This version of Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? comes as a 1xCD. - RECYCLEDEach record was pressed on recycled, colored vinyl, resulting in a unique color mix for every individual copy.
A subset of 100 units included an additional 12x12-inch cover artwork print, personally autographed by McKinley Dixon. The limited-edition autographed copies were available through City Slang and Rough Trade UK (Catalogue Number: SLANG50514LPPRINT).
"CITY SLANG", "McKINLEY DIXON BELOVED! PARADISE! JAZZ!?", "SLANG50514LP" printed on spine.
© &? CITY SLANG. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
LC 06853"Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?" is a deeply conceptual LP by Richmond-born rapper and writer McKinley Dixon, released on the independent label City Slang. Across the album, Dixon weaves jazz-inflected hip-hop, soulful instrumentation and storytelling that feels more like a novel than a typical rap record. Warm horns, live-band arrangements, intricate drum patterns and poetic lyricism build a cinematic atmosphere that moves between vulnerability, anger, remembrance and cautious hope. The LP flows like a suite: recurring motifs, interludes and seamless transitions connect personal narratives about grief, community, Black life, and healing into a coherent whole. It's a record that invites attentive listening, rewarding those who spend time with its layers of metaphor, production details and emotional arcs.
Thematically, "Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?" circles around the idea of paradise as something fragile and contested: Dixon contrasts moments of joy, friendship and family with experiences of loss, structural violence and generational trauma. Jazz elements are used not just as a stylistic reference, but as a language of resistance and memory, echoing a long tradition of Black musical innovation. The production balances organic warmth with subtle experimental touches, placing Dixon's voice at the center while letting backing vocals, samples and live instruments expand the emotional palette. On vinyl, the dynamic arrangements and rich low-end really come alive, making this LP an ideal format for fully immersing yourself in its sound world.
City Slang, the label behind this release, is a long-standing independent powerhouse in the alternative and indie sector, known for carefully curated signings and a strong artist-first philosophy. Since the early 1990s, City Slang has built a reputation for championing distinctive, boundary-pushing voices across genres--from indie rock and experimental pop to modern jazz and adventurous hip-hop. Their catalog reflects a clear curatorial vision: albums are chosen for their artistic depth and longevity rather than quick trends, and releases are handled with attention to detail in mastering, packaging and presentation. With "Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?", City Slang once again underlines its commitment to releasing records that matter on a narrative, musical and cultural level.
McKinley Dixon has emerged as one of the most thoughtful and literary voices in contemporary rap, blending the urgency of hip-hop with the improvisational spirit of jazz and the narrative density of fiction. Known for conceptually cohesive projects that explore trauma, identity, and community, he often treats albums as interconnected chapters of a larger story rather than isolated collections of tracks. His work has attracted critical attention for its emotional honesty, narrative ambition and inventive use of live instrumentation, positioning him as a vital figure in the current wave of jazz-oriented rap. "Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?" continues this trajectory, cementing his reputation as an artist who uses hip-hop not just for self-expression, but as a medium for complex storytelling and collective memory. | | | Edition: |
Ltd Edition |
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Recycled Col. LP |
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SLANG50514LP |
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