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Ant's latest endeavor, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection of Sounds, is a four-volume series of instrumental works showcasing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebreadth and depth of his musical expertise. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Collection of Sounds series offers a window into Ant's creative journey, reflecting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis evolution as an artist over the years. Drawing from a vast vault of unreleased \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematerial, he's exhumed cross sections of his catalog with surgical precision, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorganizing songs by sound rather than mere chronology. Volume 1 is at times so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintimate as to border on claustrophobia, like the creeping \"Bar One,\" or the haunted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwinkling of \"I Was Always a Collector,\" while other tracks are expansive enough to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efill entire venues, like the forebodinaly airy \"A-Track Beyond Beat 1996.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany of the beats on Collection of Sounds: Volume 1 have pockets that are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epractically begging for rappers to explore. 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The second installment of his instrumental series, Collection of Sounds: Vol. 2, features smooth beats, intricate sampling, and lush, jazzy layers that create an immersive atmosphere. He masterfully incorporates sly riffs and funk-laden grooves, stirring sentimentality and highlighting his ability to craft emotive, engaging music. The result is a sonically complex album where Ant blends funk, soul, classic R\u0026amp;B, and hip-hop influences, evoking a nostalgic sense of bygone eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormat \/ \u003cb\u003eLP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReleased \/ \u003cstrong\u003e11\/22\/2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCatalogue \/ \u003cstrong\u003eRYSE-379C1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarcode \/ \u003cstrong\u003e826257037916\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtist \/ \u003cstrong\u003eAnt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLabel \/ \u003cstrong\u003eRhymesayers Ent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenre \/ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHip Hop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secretly Canadian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41818814316605,"sku":"HIP-A-826257037916","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1487\/4550\/files\/4375152-3268776.jpg?v=1731776444"},{"product_id":"ant-collection-of-sounds-vol-4-blue-vinyl","title":"Ant - Collection of Sounds Vol. 4 [Blue Vinyl]","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegendary producer Ant, best known for his work with Atmosphere, proves once again how irreplaceable he is with Collection of Sounds: Vol. 4. This latest release showcases the lifetime of dedication behind his craft, blending his unparalleled skills with a fresh, expanded vision.With previous volumes in the Collection of Sounds series, Ant has traced his musical evolution, spanning hip-hop, funk, reggae and more, all influenced and inspired by extensive travel dating back to his youth. Vol. 4 deepens this exploration, introducing rock-inspired elements—guitars that wail, gnaw, and groove—while maintaining his signature sound.Despite these genre experiments, Vol. 4 is firmly grounded in hip-hop. The opening track, “Hearing In Dark Colors,” sets the tone, evoking long drives up desolate highways in the dead of night. Tracks like “Created With a Heavy Brush” and “Just Another Three A.M.” reveal a mastery of diverse soundscapes, while the triumphant “Day After 2010” takes listeners on an unexpected journey. 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