Audiopile Review: Quite chuffed to finally see an attainable pressing of Pink Siifu’s 2019 collab with Yungmorpheus arrive in the shop, an album that was initially issued as one of those expensive Bandcamp-only-releases-that-sells-out-in-5-minutes releases that have been plaguing underground hip-hop releases the past few years. Sour grapes aside, we’re just happy to finally have a key piece of both the Siifu and Yungmorpheus catalog on our shelves, an album that marked the start of an incredible run for both artists that continues to this day. Indeed, Bag Talk dropped at the start of both their wildly fruitful solo careers—Siifu quickly going on to issue instant classics like Ensley, Negro, Gumbo! And FlySiifu’s, while Yungmorpheus would go on an unstoppable tear, releasing a dozen+ albums for top shelf labels like de Rap Winkel, Lex, Tuff Kong and RRC. Much of what has made both Siifu and Yungmorpheous’ trajectories so endlessly satisfying can be traced right back to Bag Talk, their faded rhymes delivered with half-shut eyes and a mutual penchant for smoked out production style is on full display here. And the latter is really where the album truly stands out. The beats are an immaculate collection of the post-Madlib, lo-fi style, the producers sourcing tight, earworm-y loops and bathing the tracks in a crackled, hazy atmosphere that dovetails perfectly with Siifu and Yungmorpheus’ blunted angle. Loaded with now sought after producers like Ohbliv, Ahwlee, Fitz Ambro$e, as well as both Yungmorpheus and Siifu (under his iiye producer guise), Bag Talk is the perfect primer for both of these prolific artists and an essential piece of contemporary hip-hop that’s been out of reach for us until now. Don’t sleep.

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This brand new deluxe edition of “Bag Talk”, the acclaimed 2019 collaborative album by Pink Siifu and Yungmorpheus, is a masterful expansion of the duo’s underground classic. Originally celebrated for its gritty beats, sharp lyricism, and boundary-pushing creativity, the album saw a first deluxe release in 2022, but with this one the duo is taking the original project to new heights, featuring six brand-new, unreleased bonus tracks that deepen its raw, introspective vibe.

From soulful loops to hard-knocking drums, the chemistry between Siifu and Yungmorpheus shines even brighter on these exclusive tracks, offering fans a deeper dive into their rich sonic world.

This brand new release features 6 brand new bonus tracks, new artwork by artist Alina, and has been mastered for vinyl by Davide “Bassi Maestro” Bassi for enhanced listening experience!