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Alchemy Goods Pike Bag - Coffee / Turquoise

small messenger bag constructed from recycled materials

lab price:
$125.00
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Alchemy Goods' Pike bag is a smaller, streamlined messenger bag for those who don't have the need to haul large loads regularly. It features a separate compartment for holding papers or a notebook computer, as well as an easy access external ...   expand review  zipper pocket. The inside also features several small organizational pockets, as well as a clip for your keys. As with all of Alchemy Goods' products, this one is waterproof and made from recycled inner tubes and seat belts, making it a great eco-friendly way to carry your stuff.

- Durable strap made from a recycled seat belt
- 100% waterproof exterior constructed from recycled inner tubes
- Waterproof zippered flap pocket for easy access to phone or MP3 player
- Recycled bicycle Presta valve zipper pull
- Separate internal, secured compartment for files or laptop
- Multiple internal pockets for books, packages and other items
- High quality reflective tape for added safety
- Internal clip for your keys
- Accommodates laptops up to 14.5” wide
- 14.5 x 4.5 x 9 inches (and vertically expandable)
- Recycled Content: 67% -Hires

Alchemy Goods Pike Bag - Aqua / Grass

small messenger bag constructed from recycled materials

lab price:
$125.00
free domestic us shipping
available:
yes
item #:
bag-815
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laptop bags + cases / laptop bags / bags / alchemy goods
Alchemy Goods' Pike bag is a smaller, streamlined messenger bag for those who don't have the need to haul large loads regularly. It features a separate compartment for holding papers or a notebook computer, as well as an easy access external ...   expand review  zipper pocket. The inside also features several small organizational pockets, as well as a clip for your keys. As with all of Alchemy Goods' products, this one is waterproof and made from recycled inner tubes and seat belts, making it a great eco-friendly way to carry your stuff.

- Durable strap made from a recycled seat belt
- 100% waterproof exterior constructed from recycled inner tubes
- Waterproof zippered flap pocket for easy access to phone or MP3 player
- Recycled bicycle Presta valve zipper pull
- Separate internal, secured compartment for files or laptop
- Multiple internal pockets for books, packages and other items
- High quality reflective tape for added safety
- Internal clip for your keys
- Accommodates laptops up to 14.5” wide
- 14.5 x 4.5 x 9 inches (and vertically expandable)
- Recycled Content: 67% -Hires

Alchemy Goods Messenger Bag - Aqua / Grass

messenger bag constructed from recycled materials

lab price:
$165.00
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bag-813
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Alchemy's bags are made from recycled bicycle innertubes and car seatbelts, making them an awesome, waterproof and environmentally friendly way to carry your stuff around. The main compartment features several pouches and pockets for holding smaller items, and there's a small ...   expand review  pocket on the side as well. The outside also features reflective tape, so you can stay visible while riding your bike at night. Closes via velcro, or adjustable plastic buckles.

* Durable strap made from two recycled seatbelt straps sewn together
* 100% waterproof exterior constructed from recycled inner tubes
* Multiple internal pockets for books, packages and other items
* Internal cell phone pocket sits inside the bag, so it’s easy to hear and totally accessible
* T-strap stabilizes load while cycling
* Zippered front pocket for wallet or MP3 player
* High quality reflective tape for added safety
* Internal key clip for bike lock keys or house keys
* 13 x 8 x 11 inches (and expandable) -Hires

Alchemy Goods Messenger Bag - Coffee / Turquoise

messenger bag constructed from recycled materials

lab price:
$165.00
free domestic us shipping
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bag-812
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Alchemy's bags are made from recycled bicycle innertubes and car seatbelts, making them an awesome, waterproof and environmentally friendly way to carry your stuff around. The main compartment features several pouches and pockets for holding smaller items, and there's a small ...   expand review  pocket on the side as well. The outside also features reflective tape, so you can stay visible while riding your bike at night. Closes via velcro, or adjustable plastic buckles.

* Durable strap made from two recycled seatbelt straps sewn together
* 100% waterproof exterior constructed from recycled inner tubes
* Multiple internal pockets for books, packages and other items
* Internal cell phone pocket sits inside the bag, so it’s easy to hear and totally accessible
* T-strap stabilizes load while cycling
* Zippered front pocket for wallet or MP3 player
* High quality reflective tape for added safety
* Internal key clip for bike lock keys or house keys
* 13 x 8 x 11 inches (and expandable) -Hires
lab price:
$35.00
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This belt looks like it's made from black leather, but it's actually constructed from old recycled bicycle inner tubes! Features a removable buckle on the front, and fits waists sized from 30 inches to 36 inches. -Hires
lab price:
$25.00
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yes
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bags / alchemy goods
Alchemy Goods' Georgetown is an all purpose carrier for smaller things like your keys, wallet, phone, mp3 player, etc. The inside liner features a small pocket, designed to hold a phone or small wallet. As with all of Alchemy Goods' ...   expand review  products, this one is constructed from recycled bicycle tubes, and the zipper pull is a recycled tire valve! -Hires
lab price:
$30.00
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yes
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Lab Family member Sabo is gettin pretty official with these fancy new duds! These are the official Sol Selectas (Sabo's label, if you didn't know) logo shirts. Get em while they're here cause I know they won't be around ...   expand review  long. These shirts are printed on extra soft "burnout" style slim-fit tees, and are made to look distressed and aged. -Hires

Dub Echoes: Sonic Excursions In Dub And Beyond DVD

  • lab staple item

documentary on the history and development of Jamaican dub music

lab price:
$20.00
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vd-520
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Dub Echoes is a documentary that marks the 40th anniversary of Jamaican dub music. This film explores the origins of the genre with key interviews and footage of originators such as King Jammy, Bullwackie, Lee Perry, Mad Professor, U-Roy, Bill Laswell, Sly ...   expand review  & Robbie, and others. It also traces dub's influence in today's electronic music scene with interviews with a super diverse list of all-star producers, including 2manydjs, Beat Junkies, Howie B, LTJ Bukem, Mario Caldato Jr, Switch, Thievery Corporation, and many others.

- 75 minutes + bonus features
- bonus features include shorts on: analog vs digital, dancehall vibes, dub recognition, dub love, dubplates and mp3s, and the theatrical trailer
- All region DVD

-the mgmnt
lab price:
$9.50
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ob-657
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rhodia graph pads
The Rhodia graph pad is design perfection. The iconic orange pad (now available in black too) has become the choice of designers, architects, and creative types because of its simplicity, functionality, and affordable price. Although its features will not jump out at ...   expand review  you, users will profess their love for the perfect shade grid print (pale violet if you're keeping track), the scored cover that neatly folds to the back cover, and its deceptive durability.

- 8.3" x 11.7"
- 80 pages
- 80g acid free, pH neutral paper
- microperforated on top for easy and clean removal
-the mgmnt
lab price:
$6.00
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ob-654
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rhodia graph pads
The Rhodia graph pad is design perfection. The iconic orange pad (now available in black too) has become the choice of designers, architects, and creative types because of its simplicity, functionality, and affordable price. Although its features will not jump out at ...   expand review  you, users will profess their love for the perfect shade grid print (pale violet if you're keeping track), the scored cover that neatly folds to the back cover, and its deceptive durability.

- 5.8" x 8.3"
- 80 pages
- 80g acid free, pH neutral paper
- microperforated on top for easy and clean removal
-the mgmnt
lab price:
$3.50
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ob-648
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rhodia graph pads
The Rhodia graph pad is design perfection. The iconic orange pad (now available in black too) has become the choice of designers, architects, and creative types because of its simplicity, functionality, and affordable price. Although its features will not jump out at ...   expand review  you, users will profess their love for the perfect shade grid print (pale violet if you're keeping track), the scored cover that neatly folds to the back cover, and its deceptive durability.

- 4.1" x 5.8"
- 80 pages
- 80g acid free, pH neutral paper
- microperforated on top for easy and clean removal
-the mgmnt
lab price:
$6.00
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ob-655
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rhodia graph pads
The Rhodia graph pad is design perfection. The iconic orange pad (now available in black too) has become the choice of designers, architects, and creative types because of its simplicity, functionality, and affordable price. Although its features will not jump out at ...   expand review  you, users will profess their love for the perfect shade grid print (pale violet if you're keeping track), the scored cover that neatly folds to the back cover, and its deceptive durability.

- 5.8" x 8.3"
- 80 pages
- 80g acid free, pH neutral paper
- microperforated on top for easy and clean removal
-the mgmnt
lab price:
$16.00
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ob-658
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rhodia graph pads
The Rhodia Essentials Box is smartly designed to look like a giant Rhodia pad, but open it up and you get (4) Rhodia pads in their most popular sizes and 2 Rhodia pencils. Makes a great gift for design types. About Rhodia ...   expand review  pads: The Rhodia graph pad is design perfection. The iconic orange pad (now available in black too) has become the choice of designers, architects, and creative types because of its simplicity, functionality, and affordable price. Although its features will not jump out at you, users will profess their love for the perfect shade grid print (pale violet if you're keeping track), the scored cover that neatly folds to the back cover, and its deceptive durability.

includes:
- (2) 3" x 4" graph pads
- (1) 6" x 8.25" graph pad
- (1) 8.25" x 11.75" graph pad
- (2) Rhodia pencils
- storage box
-the mgmnt
lab price:
$3.50
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item #:
ob-647
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rhodia graph pads
The Rhodia graph pad is design perfection. The iconic orange pad (now available in black too) has become the choice of designers, architects, and creative types because of its simplicity, functionality, and affordable price. Although its features will not jump out at ...   expand review  you, users will profess their love for the perfect shade grid print (pale violet if you're keeping track), the scored cover that neatly folds to the back cover, and its deceptive durability.

- 4.1" x 5.8"
- 80 pages
- 80g acid free, pH neutral paper
- microperforated on top for easy and clean removal
-the mgmnt
lab price:
$2.50
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ob-650
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rhodia graph pads
The Rhodia graph pad is design perfection. The iconic orange pad (now available in black too) has become the choice of designers, architects, and creative types because of its simplicity, functionality, and affordable price. Although its features will not jump out at ...   expand review  you, users will profess their love for the perfect shade grid print (pale violet if you're keeping track), the scored cover that neatly folds to the back cover, and its deceptive durability.

- 2.9" x 4.1"
- 80 pages
- 80g acid free, pH neutral paper
- microperforated on top for easy and clean removal
-the mgmnt
lab price:
$3.50
available:
yes
item #:
ob-651
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rhodia graph pads
The Rhodia graph pad is design perfection. The iconic orange pad (now available in black too) has become the choice of designers, architects, and creative types because of its simplicity, functionality, and affordable price. Although its features will not jump out at ...   expand review  you, users will profess their love for the perfect shade grid print (pale violet if you're keeping track), the scored cover that neatly folds to the back cover, and its deceptive durability.

- 2.9" x 8.3"
- 80 pages
- 80g acid free, pH neutral paper
- microperforated on top for easy and clean removal
-the mgmnt
lab price:
$2.50
available:
yes
item #:
ob-649
file under:
rhodia graph pads
The Rhodia graph pad is design perfection. The iconic orange pad (now available in black too) has become the choice of designers, architects, and creative types because of its simplicity, functionality, and affordable price. Although its features will not jump out at ...   expand review  you, users will profess their love for the perfect shade grid print (pale violet if you're keeping track), the scored cover that neatly folds to the back cover, and its deceptive durability.

- 2.9" x 4.1"
- 80 pages
- 80g acid free, pH neutral paper
- microperforated on top for easy and clean removal
-the mgmnt
lab price:
$6.50
available:
yes
item #:
ob-652
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rhodia graph pads
The Rhodia graph pad is design perfection.... and now its available in a mini-notebook format. The iconic orange pad (now available in black too) has become the choice of designers, architects, and creative types because of its simplicity, functionality, and affordable price. ...   expand review  Although its features will not jump out at you, users will profess their love for the perfect shade grid print and its deceptive durability.

- pack of 3 mini-notebooks
- 3" x 4.7"
- 48 graph paper sheets
- 80g acid free, pH neutral paper
- waterproof cover
-the mgmnt
lab price:
$9.50
available:
yes
item #:
ob-656
file under:
rhodia graph pads
The Rhodia graph pad is design perfection. The iconic orange pad (now available in black too) has become the choice of designers, architects, and creative types because of its simplicity, functionality, and affordable price. Although its features will not jump out at ...   expand review  you, users will profess their love for the perfect shade grid print (pale violet if you're keeping track), the scored cover that neatly folds to the back cover, and its deceptive durability.

- The Rhodia graph pad is design perfection. The iconic orange pad (now available in black too) has become the choice of designers, architects, and creative types because of its simplicity, functionality, and affordable price. Although its features will not jump out at you, users will profess their love for the perfect shade grid print (pale violet if you're keeping track), the scored cover that neatly folds to the back cover, and its deceptive durability.

- 8.3" x 11.7"
- 80 pages
- 80g acid free, pH neutral paper
- microperforated on top for easy and clean removal

- 80 pages
- 80g acid free, pH neutral paper
- microperforated on top for easy and clean removal
-the mgmnt

J. Dilla Dillanthology Vol.2 CD

  • lab recommended

collection of dilla remixes

25 off flash sale:
$10.50
lab price:
$14.00

available:
yes
item #:
cd-3194

audio picks


Second round of classic Dilla productions compiled by Rapster. The first comp was a no-brainer featuring Jay Dee's biggest and best known productions. Volume 2 digs a little deeper, focusing on his remixes, but still maintaining the same high quality selection of ...   expand review  the first (but you really can't go wrong with anything Dilla touched). Dope joints all throughout including the Jay Dee remix for Fourtet's "As Serious As Your Life(1)" (a personal fave of mine), Slum Village's "Fall In Love(2)," Busta's "Whoo Ha(3)," Spacek's "Eve(4)," De La's "Stakes Is High(5)," and the beautifully soulful "Oblighetto(6)" by Brother Jack McDuff. This is an official Dilla comp (no bootleg biz here) so the sound quality is top notch. 12 tracks total, Recommended. -snackmaster

Big Tone The Art Of Ink CD

hip hop album dedicated to ink culture

25 off flash sale:
$9.00
lab price:
$12.00

available:
yes
item #:
cd-3187

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LA's Tres Records brings us The Art Of Ink, the latest from Detroit veteran artist/producer Big Tone. Like his solo debut from '05 The Drought, the entire album is completely self-produced, but this time all the rhymes are actual poetry written by ...   expand review  Tone and not freestyles or memorized verses. This is because the entire album is literally a dedication to the art of ink, whether its MC's writing lyrics, or Tattoo artists laying down ink, and the lifestyle that surrounds it ('cuz we all know hip hop and tats go together like beer and cigarettes!). Tone gets help from a cast of very notable guest lyricists that really help flesh out the vision. Check the flavors - "Skin Deep(1)" with Detroit vocalist Monica Blaire, "Pedigree(2)" with Stones Throw's Guilty Simpson, "A Song Called Triumph(3)," The Look(4)" with Ta'raach & Phoenix, and "Broken Logos(5)" with Breeze Bruin. 12 tracks total. -snackmaster

Big Tone The Art Of Ink 2LP

hip hop album dedicated to ink culture

25 off flash sale:
$11.25
lab price:
$15.00

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yes
item #:
lp-4198

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LA's Tres Records brings us The Art Of Ink, the latest from Detroit veteran artist/producer Big Tone. Like his solo debut from '05 The Drought, the entire album is completely self-produced, but this time all the rhymes are actual poetry written by ...   expand review  Tone and not freestyles or memorized verses. This is because the entire album is literally a dedication to the art of ink, whether its MC's writing lyrics, or Tattoo artists laying down ink, and the lifestyle that surrounds it ('cuz we all know hip hop and tats go together like beer and cigarettes!). Tone gets help from a cast of very notable guest lyricists that really help flesh out the vision. Check the flavors - "Skin Deep(1)" with Detroit vocalist Monica Blaire, "Pedigree(2)" with Stones Throw's Guilty Simpson, "A Song Called Triumph(3)," The Look(4)" with Ta'raach & Phoenix, and "Broken Logos(5)" with Breeze Bruin. 12 tracks total. -snackmaster

Brand Nubian Brand Nubian / Feels So Good 12"

1989 debut, hip-hop classic

25 off flash sale:
$6.75
lab price:
$9.00

available:
yes
item #:
hh-3381
file under:
middle school hip-hop

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1989, the first Brand Nubian single. It isn't really indicative of the style that they later became famous with (these two tracks were always the ones that stuck out to me on the album), but "Brand Nubian(1)" and "Feels So Good(2)" do ...   expand review  just fine on their own. Quirky, danceable, intelligent, afro-centric. Includes instrumentals for both, nice official import pressing. -the mgmnt
  • format: 12"
25 off flash sale:
$4.88
lab price:
$6.50

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yes
item #:
hh-2152

audio picks


Dump the a-side - "You're a Hustler(1)" is one of those throwaway Nas songs that haters play for the faithful and then gleefully cackle about how bad it is. So flip straight to the B for the far superior cut "Welcome to ...   expand review  New York(2)." This is a straight keeper with its chaotic beats (classic grunts up in there, is this a Remi production) and Nas rhyming off the handle with another vivid portrait of NY life, a topic that he rarely seems to lack inspiration for. -O-Dub

Y Society At My Own Pace 12"

real raps and hard beats

25 off flash sale:
$4.88
lab price:
$6.50

available:
yes
item #:
lp-4027

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Y Society is the duo of Insight (on mic duties) and Damu the Fudgemunk (oon cuts and production). The two are on a mission to bring back the realness and make us "consciously aware and proud all over again of hiphop music," ...   expand review  and this definitely is evident on "At My Own Pace(1)." With a big influence from old school fast raps, Damu's dense beat lays the foundation for Insight who literally rhymes at his own pace (sometimes fast, sometimes slow). "What's Next(2)" will guarantee a steady head bop with its ill sample and hard drums. Quality. -snackmaster

Paten Locke Break Thru 12"

indy raps and raw beats

25 off flash sale:
$5.25
lab price:
$7.00

available:
yes
item #:
lp-4264
file under:
indy hip-hop

audio picks


Debut solo release from Paten Locke on Tres. Ever since Paten Locke could remember, he always wanted to put his own spin on hip-hop culture, and with a move to Jacksonville Florida in the late 1990s he was able to do just ...   expand review  that. Armed with his record collection, rhyme books, and newly acquired turntables the Boston born Paten Locke hit the strets of Jacksonville and quickly made a name for himself. "The Triple Threat," also known as "Therapy" became one of the most sought out artist in the area, known widely for his production, rhyming and djing skills. He later formed the group Asamov and eventually ended up producing on Mr. Lif and Akrobatik's albums. Here he finally has dropped a solo effort showcasing his production AND rhyme skills. Fans of real raps and raw beats will dig "Just Me(1)," "Break Thru (2)," and "Funky Hit Record(3)." Instrumentals included for all. -snackmaster
25 off flash sale:
$5.25
lab price:
$7.00

available:
yes
item #:
lp-4263
file under:
indy hip-hop

audio picks


One more 12" from J&J"s recent full length on Tres. You know the deal here, Blu drops lyrical freshness over Mainframe's sick beats on "The Only Way(1)." On the flip things get real funky on "Half A Knot(2)." Includes instrumental for ...   expand review  "Half A Knot" and a cool bonus beat "Look (3)." Crazy pic sleeve. -the mgmnt

Mungo's Hi-Fi Sound System Champions Digi-LP

reggae vocals, diverse styles

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top albums chart / reggae
2009 full length Glasgow's reggae champs Mungo's Hi-Fi. Has there been a more rounded, modern reggae production crew? This album doesn't include Mungo's recent forays into dubstep, but rather their more traditional vocal collaborations with the likes of Ranking Joe, Kenny Knots, ...   expand review  Marina P, Mikey Murka and others. 12 tracks in all. -mgmnt
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top albums chart / reggae
2006 release from Mungo's Hi-Fi featuring vocals from Murrayman. -the mgmnt

Magic Fly 2 Planets Digi-12

funky disco meets ragga styles for the dancefloor

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320kbps mp3 / wav file
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top albums chart / dance+house / bstrd jazz
Rob Watson aka Magic Fly returns to Brooklyn's Bastard Jazz label for a funky fusion of disco and reggae styles. The original mix of "2 Planets(1)" combines a snappy disco beat with skankin' reggae guitars and Ricky Ranking adding that ragga MC ...   expand review  touch to please the crowd. Definitely one that'll get the place moving for sure (I can imagine Sabo killin' it with this). Mr. Benn gives it the Bumbaclog remix(2) on the flip that sways the disco vibes for more of a tough dancehall riddim with big bass wobbles underneath. Also includes the especially tasty instrumental for the OG. -snackmaster

Gold Panda Miyamae Digi-EP

  • lab recommended

electronica beats, similar to Prefuse

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320kbps mp3 / wav file
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dwntmpo+electronic / top albums chart / reviewer reccomended
Various Production tap buzz-producer Gold Panda for a solo single on their exclusive label (a rare occurance). Gold Panda has been hot on the rock remix circuit having done freelance work for Bloc Party and Little Boots. For this release his style ...   expand review  is similar to Prefuse 73 in that he creates textural electronica with some hip-hop beat swagger. -mgmnt