Setting Standards Iv

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Cat No: MTGLP004

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Format Details: Yellow, Red & Black LP + CD

Release Date: 08 May 2026

Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 198004321228

Genres: Rap & Hip-Hop Rap & Hip-Hop

Description

Tha 4orce is widely respected as one of the key producers and voices in UK underground hip-hop, known for his sharp lyricism, hard hitting beats and commitment to preserving the culture of real hip-hop. As a founding member of the influential collective Ronin Inc, Tha 4orce has spent decades contributing to the growth and credibility of independent British rap.
His work bridges generations of hip-hop fans while remaining grounded in the principles that define the genre: skill, integrity, and authenticity. With Setting Standards 4, Tha 4orce brings the Setting Standards series to its powerful conclusion.
Serving as the closing chapter of the series, this album remixes, reworks, and reimagines key material from the Setting Standards catalogue, presenting the music through fresh production, new arrangements, and creative reinterpretations.
Featuring: Confucius MC, Jae Mann, Ray Vendetta, Artcha, Cyclonious, Gee Bag, Wan-Cee, Arise King David, and Jae Mann.
Setting Standards 4 is a culmination project that celebrates the journey of the series while pushing the music into new sonic territory.
- Innovative remixes
- Reconstructed beats and arrangements
- Creative reinterpretations of standout tracks
- Premium full-colour sleeve artwork by Pritt Kalsi
- High-quality vinyl mastering for optimal sound
This approach allows listeners to experience the music in an entirely new light, while still honoring the lyrical foundations that define the series.
The album blends classic hip-hop sensibilities with modern reinterpretations, offering:
- Boom-bap remixes
- Alternative production styles
- Beat reinterpretations
- Expanded sonic texture
- DJ-friendly arrangements
Each track provides a fresh take on the Setting Standards catalogue, making this release both a retrospective and a reinvention.
"Setting Standards 4 brings the influential series to a powerful close, reimagining the catalogue through bold remixes and new sonic perspectives."
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