Name: Talk Talk EP
Brand: Atmosphere

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Bonus disc: No

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RSE373LPC1

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Pink

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-12-24

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0826257037312

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Pink LP

RSE373CD

2023-12-01

0826257037329

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Atmosphere

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Hip Hop

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Rhymesayers Entertainment

Atmosphere is an American hip hop group hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The group currently consists of Slug (Sean Daley) and A.N.T. (Anthony Davis). With their unique blend of introspective lyrics and soulful beats, Atmosphere has become a staple in the underground hip hop scene. Known for their raw and honest storytelling, their music resonates with fans on a deep level. Whether they're addressing personal struggles or societal issues, Atmosphere's music always leaves a lasting impact. Explore their catalog today and experience the power of their artistry.
Since forming in the late 1990s, Atmosphere has released numerous critically acclaimed albums that have solidified their place in hip hop history. Their discography includes iconic tracks such as "Sunshine," "Trying to Find a Balance," and "Yesterday." Each song showcases Slug's lyrical prowess and A.N.T.'s skillful production.
Over the years, Atmosphere has toured extensively, captivating audiences around the world with their energetic live performances. Their stage presence is unmatched as they effortlessly engage with fans, creating an intimate connection that transcends traditional concert experiences.

Rhymesayers Entertainment is an underground hip-hop label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded by Sean "Slug" Daley of Atmosphere and Brent "Siddiq" Sayers, the label has been a driving force in the hip-hop scene since its inception. With a focus on showcasing talented artists and pushing boundaries, Rhymesayers has become synonymous with quality music.
Known for their unique sound and thought-provoking lyrics, Rhymesayers artists have gained a loyal following worldwide. The label's releases are highly regarded within the industry and have received critical acclaim from both fans and critics alike.
With an impressive roster of artists including Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Aesop Rock, and many more, Rhymesayers continues to be at the forefront of independent hip-hop. Their dedication to authenticity and artistic integrity sets them apart from other labels in the industry.

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The title of the most recent Atmosphere album, May 2023’s So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously, evokes the multiversal storytelling that’s recently vaulted into the mainstreamcconsciousness. With their latest effort, the irrepressible Talk Talk EP, the Minneapolis legends dart across threads of space-time to grab hold of the one where Slug and Ant became titans of the electro-rap that was foundational to their youths. By evoking acts like Kraftwerk and Egyptian Lover, Atmosphere makes visions of the future from four decades ago seem new once again, the relentless forward churn of technological optimism reimagined as an endless loop with irresistible drums.

The genesis of the Talk Talk EP was the session for a song of the same name that appeared on So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously. A collaboration with Lifter Puller alum Bat Flower, the song “Talk Talk” exists alongside electro classics in an uncanny valley that’s been warped into a sweaty nightclub, at once vaguely alien and deeply human. Enamored with the song’s outcome, Slug and Ant returned for a longer exploration of the sound, to mesmeric results. The pulsing “Rotary Telephone,” where the TV antennas seem tuned to a world just slightly askew from ours, thrives on the tension between Slug’s careening vocals and the song’s taught structure—form matched perfectly with content. And on “Hear Hear,” the struggle to make human connections is revealed as a beautiful one.

For all its well-documented roots in disco and R&amp;B, rap’s connection to the electronic music of the 1970s and ‘80s is a core part of its DNA. The Talk Talk EP is one of the clearest articulations of this truth to emerge in many years, a testament to the communal power of programmed sound. For proof, look no further than “Traveling Forever,” the haunting missive that closes out the record. Images flash: of police knees on necks, of prying cameraphones, another empty hotel room indistinguishable from the last. “I never got to learn how to dance for you,” Slug raps, pointedly. “I don’t know whether or not that’s an attribute.” A chill runs down your spine but the skull at its top keeps nodding.

Talk Talk EP

Music GB

Discover Talk Talk EP by Atmosphere. A mesmerizing exploration of electro-rap, evoking the sounds of the past while embracing the future. Released by Rhymesayers Entertainment.