Blu & Sndtrak - LA [LP]

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: NSD270LP
Barcode: 0822720727018
Release Date: 23 Oct 2026
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

Blu has collaborated with prominent artists like The Roots, Logic, Miguel, Madlib, Roc Marciano, Alchemist, MF DOOM, Anderson .Paak, Kota The Friend, Aloe Blacc, Slum Village, Evidence, Flying Lotus, Kurupt, Asher Roth, and more.
Entirely produced by Oakland beatsmith Sndtrak, a member of 9th Wonder's collective The Soul Council who has worked with Larry June, Rapsody, Smif-N-Wessun, and more. Sndtrak has also released acclaimed instrumental albums on House Shoes’ label Street Corner Music and 9th Wonder’s Jamla Records.
LA features guest appearances by Volume 10, Thurz, MED, Iman Omari, Trizz, ICECOLDBISHOP, Cashus King, and more.

“The concept of this album is to pay homage to where I grew up, reintroducing the sounds of my upbringing in a unique way. It’s an idea I had for a while that fell into the right hands with Sndtrak, he is so talented and blessed me with absolute heat! Shout out to all the hometown heroes who hopped on the project and made it a truly special piece." - Blu

While West Coast hip-hop is often reduced to a narrowset of sounds and styles, the reality of California rap has always been far more expansive. Nowhere is that more evident than in Los Angeles, where the iconic G-Funk legacy exists alongside a thriving independent scene pushing hip-hop in new directions. Few artists embody this intersection as naturally as Blu. Long inspired by the signature sounds of his hometown while rooted in the lyricism and soul of L.A.'s underground, the acclaimed emcee effortlessly bridges these worlds.
His new project LA is a sharp distillation of that artistic identity, paying homage to classic West Coast sonics while painting a layered portrait of life in the City of Angels. To bring that vision to life, Blu linked with Oakland producer Sndtrak, a member of 9th Wonder's Soul Council production collective known for his work with Larry June, Rapsody, and Smif-N-Wessun.
Reimagining vintage West Coast grooves through a fresh lens, Sndtrak provides the ideal backdrop for Blu's sharp writing and grounded storytelling. Featuring Volume 10, Thurz, MED, Iman Omari, Trizz, ICECOLDBISHOP, and more, LA highlights the creative evolution in one of hip-hop's most vital cities.

Tracklisting:
1. L.A. (feat. DJ Revolution)
2. D OGs (feat. Volume 10)
3. Welcome (feat. G-Kidd and Cashus King)
4. Westsider (feat. ICECOLDBISHOP and Cashus King)
5. Crip Blood (feat. Cashus King and Thurz)
6. Clippers (feat. Trizz, MED, and Like)
7. Sunshine (feat. Iman Omari and Propaganda)
8. LA
9. Born & Raised (feat. Cashus King)
10. Jesus