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BusCrates – Altitude (12″ EP) [Bastard Jazz Recordings BJ53]

***PRE-ORDER – Est. 21 March 2025***

Pittsburgh-based BusCrates—the Producer, Synthesist, and DJ known for seamlessly blurring the lines between boogie funk and boom bap hip-hop beats—returns to Bastard Jazz with his latest 12″ EP, “Altitude.”

Following the success of his two acclaimed albums, Blasting Off (2020) and Control Center (2023), BusCrates elevates his signature sound with this new release, blending deep, analog synth-driven grooves with crisp, head-nodding drum work. His production style has earned him credits alongside Mac Miller, Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y, and Phonte & Eric Roberson, as well as co-signs from legendary selectors like Jazzy Jeff, Francois K, Dâm Funk, Rich Medina, and Spinna.

Beyond the studio, BusCrates has toured across the U.S., sharing the stage with RJD2, DJ Epik, J Rawls, Tall Black Guy, and more. Meanwhile, his Twitch channel, where he showcases his deep vinyl knowledge and synth wizardry, has amassed over 13,500 followers, tuning in weekly for his live DJ sets.

With “Altitude,” BusCrates once again proves why he’s one of the most exciting voices in modern funk and hip-hop production. Essential for fans of forward-thinking beats and deep, cosmic grooves.

🚀 Limited 12″ vinyl available now via Bastard Jazz!