WonkaBeats is Redefinition Records

What’s new at www.redefinitionrecords.com? New music by...

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:17:03 -0400

What’s new at www.redefinitionrecords.com? New music by Divine Scienze, Blu, K-Def, Roc Marc, J Dilla, International Breaks. Now shipping.

Spur Momento, Spare Time/Overtime & HISS remastered vinyl...

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:55:20 -0400

Spur Momento, Spare Time/Overtime & HISS remastered vinyl this summer through years end.

I’m starting to wonder if K-Def (@djkdef) ever sleeps. New...

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:35:23 -0400

I’m starting to wonder if K-Def (@djkdef) ever sleeps. New rapid-fire breakbeat mix coming soon (on vinyl). There’s a lot of stuff you prob never heard on here.

Closed. Records stores are a dying breed but this one was...

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:30:15 -0400

Closed.

Records stores are a dying breed but this one was special because it technically never existed.

“HPRS” was essentially an invite-only / word of mouth, New Jersey vinyl speakeasy. The founder, Gregorious, opened its doors once every month or so to a welcoming cast of music junkies including some familiar (to you) names like Damu the Fudgemunk and Young Guru, but mainly, to an awesome and unique cast of regulars (more on that later).

When you got an email from founder Greg about an HPRS opening, you made plans to attend. And if you couldn’t make it, you definitely felt like you we’re missing out. Because you were missing out… Not only on great records at below market value prices, but much more.

Originally located in a Highland Park NJ garage, in 2011(ish) it was relocated to actual retail location complete with a parking lot and lounge. Despite the move to a new town, the “HP” moniker remained. The new location was at first planned to be a short stay of 3 months … however; things changed, and ‘3 months’ somehow stretched to a period of about 2.5 years, thankfully (best landlord ever).

Besides records, HPRS, was a community. There was always something worthwhile waiting just behind it’s red & white striped awnings and blacked out windows. We drank beers and ate good food in there (Dosa Express ftw). Damu performed some of his upcoming Spur Momento project live on his MPC on one occasion. You learned about art and people in there as ideas and stories were continuously exchanged.

The characters that passed through its doors were as diverse as the records on its shelves. On my first visit I remember encountering an OG that was affectionately nicknamed ‘Mr Capitol,’ because, as you may have guessed, he was always looking for vinyl released by his favorite label, Capitol Records. Guys like Mr Capitol made up the DNA of HPRS.

For better or worse, Greg closed its doors for the last time this past Sunday (the building is being sold).

I’m thankful for the time spent at HPRS for the people it allowed us to meet.

Still going. Didn’t realize Damu was fearless to point...

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:54:53 -0400

Still going. Didn’t realize Damu was fearless to point he’d casually scale 20 ft+ rock walls and jump over rivers. In sneakers.

Sneak preview of @djkdef’s FUNDAMENTALS REMIX ft...

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:10:02 -0400

Sneak preview of @djkdef’s FUNDAMENTALS REMIX ft @thequartermaine & @herfavcolor. Those chops are crazy.

Big up to K-Def. I see you in the current issue of XXLMag for...

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:59:33 -0400

Big up to K-Def. I see you in the current issue of XXLMag for the One Man Band LP

Spotted: Damu The WildernessMonk.

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:15:39 -0400

Spotted: Damu The WildernessMonk.

The Fundamentals ft Blu & Quartermaine (Alt /Direct...

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:04:00 -0400

The Fundamentals ft Blu & Quartermaine (Alt /Direct Link)

Did K-Def just drop two new 12”s, back to back for March and April?!

THE EXHIBIT IS OUT NOW ON VINYL, CD & DIGITAL FORMATS.

BUY DIRECT / SHOP K-DEF AT REDEF: www.redefinitionrecords.com/collections/k-def
VINYL: ughh.com/k-def-the-exhibit-bl…een-vinyl/RDF037BLP/
CD: www.fatbeats.com/products/k-def-the-exhibit-cd
ITUNES: itunes.apple.com/us/artist/k-def/id65045138
HHV (German Retail Partner): www.hhv.de/shop/en/catalog/all…r=24&term=K-Def

CONNECT
www.twitter.com/djKDEF
www.twitter.com/REDEFrecords
www.twitter.com/HerFavColor
www.twitter.com/TheQuartermaine
www.facebook.com/redefinitionrecords

LOOK
www.instagram.com/REDEFrecords
www.instagram.com/djkdef

LISTEN
@kdef
@redef

“THE EXHIBIT” TRACKLIST

01 Exhibit 2A featuring Seven Shawn of World Renown
02 The Fundamentals featuring Blu & Quartermaine
03 Improvs From The Brain (Instrumental)
04 Mind Boggled (Instrumental)
05 Get Your Mustard (Instrumental)
06 Relay The Piece (Instrumental)
07 Lost My Thought Part 1 (Instrumental Intermission)
08 Stay Thinking About Music (Instrumental)
09 Belly Pots (Instrumental)
10 Sitting At The Crib Pondering [Times Change Part 2] (Instrumental)
11 Chord Tester (Instrumental)
12 Rock It (Instrumental)
13 Lost My Thought Part 2 (Instrumental Outro)

ALL SONGS PRODUCED, MIXED AND MASTERED BY K-DEF
ARTWORK BY MATT ANDRES

**ALSO AVAILABLE**