Below System Records

04/05/2026

The remastered version of emcee Rashad and producer Confidence's "The Element Of Surprise" album, is now available on 2xLP vinyl and digital stores.

Listen/Purchase here: https://bsr.ffm.to/teos

Though originally released in 2011, the melange of soul samples, classic breaks and favoring of lyrical storytelling / conceptual joints could easily have been released in the 90’s. The new version includes 3 bonus tracks which of 2 are unreleased.

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27/03/2026

Rashad & Confidence released their new single titled "Feel It" today. The track was originally recorded in 2011 as part of "The Element Of Surprise" album sessions. Listen here: https://bsr.ffm.to/feelit

23/01/2026

Emcee Rashad and producer Confidence announce the vinyl reissue of their 2011 debut album “The Element Of Surprise”. The 2026 double vinyl version comes with 3 bonus tracks, 2 of them “Non Stop” and “Feel It” are unreleased!

Emcee Rashad and producer Confidence's 2011 album "The Element Of Surprise", gets a 2026 vinyl reissue on a 2xLP version.

20/12/2025

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Hip-Hop Record Label from Almelo, The Netherlands. Mix of new and reissue projects.

10/12/2025

Out now and shipping! Never released on vinyl before, the 2xLP version of the "Empire State" album by Mighty Joseph.
Available for purchase at www.belowsystem.com or bsr.ffm.to/empirestate
Mighty Joseph is the combination of emcees Vast Aire (of Cannibal Ox) and Karniege. The duo’s sole album "Empire State" (2008) was released during the tail-end of the last great non-commercial Hip-Hop period. Rooted in the concrete streets but lyrically abstract, features and beats are provided by equal musical foils including Madlib, Murs, Camu Tao, Vordul Mega (of Cannibal Ox), Poison Pen, J-Zone and more.

31/10/2025

"LEATHERFACE III" is the new album of Trizz, produced entirely by MIKE SUMMERS. Trizz delivers a dark, cinematic storytelling with a twisted fusion of West Coast gangster rap and horror-inspired soundscapes. MIKE SUMMERS' haunting production, the album feels like a slasher film on wax - raw, eerie and ruthless. Notable features are Brotha Lynch Hung, X-Raided and Twisted Insane.
The album is now available at https://bsr.ffm.to/leatherface3

24/09/2025

Vast Aire (of Cannibal Ox) & Karniege are Mighty Joseph. Released in 2008, their "Empire State" album will be available soon on a 2xLP vinyl edition. Pre-orders are available at https://belowsystem.com/products/mighty-joseph-empire-state-2xlp. Features and beats by Murs, Poison Pen, Vordul Mega, Madlib, Camu Tao, J-Zone & more.

27/06/2025

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Boston emcee M-Dot and producer Confidence bring you “Library of Sound,” a gritty, soulful album built upon a raw unapologetic East Coast soundscape. The album is now available on all digital stores and vinyl. Guest features are from Big Shug (Gang Starr Foundation) and Royal Flush. "Library of Sound" delivers fervent beats and sharp, unfiltered, authentic rhymes, an ode to Hip Hop’s roots.

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16/05/2025

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Emcee Big Dese and producer Confidence combine forces for "Kool Moe Dese". The eight-track long project is out now digitally as well as in a limited vinyl edition of 100 yellow copies and 200 black.

Propelled by singles "Strike Back" and "Melt" listeners get an example of the duo’s punchline heavy bars and sample-based soundscapes. Guest features on the album are Oak Lonetree, Just Pete and King Author.

09/05/2025

Out now, vinyl version of Pawz One and Robin Da Landlord's “Flowstalgia: Sell Me A Dream” album. Limited to 200 black and 100 orange copies. Guest features are from Prince Po (of Organized Konfusion), MED and VegaMonster. See more in the comments.