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Black and Pink vinyl are Pre-orders, shipping out on or around December 6th, 2024. Check this release page for updates. Cassettes and test pressing ship now.

Vinyl
12" Pink Colored Vinyl -or- 12" Black Vinyl (180g)
Full Color Labels
Polyethylene Inner Sleeve
12" Premium 3mm Spined Sleeves 350gsm
12" Square Insert with Sleeve Artwork
Sealed in a Polywrap (Permanent/Tamper Proof) Sleeve
Hype Sticker on Polywrap
500 Copies

Cassette
Premium Ferric Tape
Solid Blue Shell
4-Panel J-Card - Printed Full Color Both Sides
Full Colour Off set Printed Cassette Labels - Gloss
Clear Norelco Cases
Shrink Wrapped
100 Copies

Test Pressing
Black Vinyl
Printed Test Pressing Labels
Black Jacket with no Hole
Sticker on Front (cover will be one of two designs, see photos)
Numbered on Back
Numbered on Vinyl
Includes 4" Round Cold Busted 'Stereo At Its Best...' Sticker
All inside a Clear Resealable Record Bag
10 Copies

Records are packed between the Sleeve and the Insert, inside the Polywrap, to avoid Seam Splits. 

Mastered & Lacquers Cut by Misjah@24Mastering
Metal Processing by RTI
Pressed at Mobineko

Oilix’s latest album, Dissolved, is a mesmerizing journey through the vibe of ’90s trip hop and downtempo, updated and realized in an exciting new way. Released on Cold Busted, this 13-track odyssey follows up on the Kazakhstan-born producer’s previous EP, Nothing But Summer, and showcases his unique “sunhop” style, blending bright melodies with undeniable grooves.

From the opening track, “Pioggia Della Sera,” listeners are transported to a world of slow-motion bliss, floating above plush sofas as spaced-out tones, gentle guitar, and horn melodies intertwine. This is followed by “Surrealist,” which glides in an addictive slow motion, splashed with rhythm change-ups, eerie synth pads, and haunted murmurings. Another highlight is the title track, “Dissolved,” which immerses one in a pool of swirling synth pads and vibrating sub-bass, creating a sleek and sexy atmosphere that’s impossible to resist. 

Oilix’s love for melody shines through in “Return To The Classics,” a cosmic b-boy maneuver that layers deliriously chiming instrumentation and haunting vocal drops over tasty turntable scratches. And the album’s first collaboration with Hirokee on “Dummy” is a stand-out, offering a melancholy trip-hop journey filled with accomplished keyboard riffs and a horn solo that radiates coolness. 

Drawing inspiration from downtempo music of the ’90s, Oilix’s music strays from stereotypical styles, instead embracing lounge, trip-hop, and electronic influences that lay the foundation for his head-nod-inducing tracks. Dissolved showcases his ability to craft memorable melodies that linger long after the final note has faded. 

With appearances on popular playlists like Jazz Vibes and releases on labels such as Vinyl Digital, Hip Dozer, and Bluewerks, Oilix is poised for even greater success. Dissolved is an essential addition to any downtempo lover’s collection, offering a refreshing and captivating take on the trip-hop genre. 

1. Oilix - Pioggia Della Sera (2:34)
2. Oilix - Surrealist (4:28)
3. Oilix & Hirokee - Dummy (3:41)
4. Oilix - Fireflies In A Mystical Forest (1:21)
5. Oilix & Hirokee - Let It Grow (3:25)
6. Oilix - Nothing To Inspect (2:46)
7. Oilix - Dissolved (2:45)
8. Oilix - October 1998 (2:24)
9. Oilix - Across Brazil (2:19)
10. Oilix - Journey To Patagonia (3:06)
11. Oilix - Return To The Classics (2:32)
12. Oilix - Ninetyrlude (1:48)
13. Oilix - 90's Magic (2:33)