FROM THE BACK [LP]

Lipphead is a production duo consisting of veteran producers Blockhead (Ninjatune, Future Archive Recordings) and Eliot Lipp (Alpha Pup) creating eclectic instrumental hip hop that dances effortlessly between Blockheads sample-based hip hop beats and Lipps evolving synth-laden swing. Illustrated by artist Maddison Chaffer, the titular character serves as the groups mascot and as a tongue-in-cheek personification of the artists fused styles. In 2022, the pair released their debut LP In the Nude via Michigan label Young Heavy Souls to critical acclaim. Building on that success, Lipphead is back with 10 new tracks and a fresh selection of singles to introduce the forthcoming record entitled From the Back. Kicking off with the irresistible disco soul of Midnight Brain to Georgia, the duo hits the ground running. The second single effortlessly guides the listener through a showcase of fluttering flute samples, jittery synthesizer flourishes, and a bassline that is sure to please even the most selective funk enthusiasts. Throughout From The Back, fans can expect an even groovier spin on their genre-blending mix of downtempo, hip-hop, and electro-funk, along with a healthy dose of the duos trademark sense of humor. Reflecting on the album, Lipp states that Lipphead really starts to perfect their stylistic fusion on this record. Plenty of oddball beats and goofy samples, but this time theres an upbeat funk vibe throughout. From The Back is basically a window to what goes on in Lippheads wild-ass brain.