Rubel: Casas (Indie Exclusive Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP

"Brazilian artist Rubel isn't one to be pigeonholed and typecast into staying in one sound. Casas, the follow-up to his debut album Pearl from 2015, brought a bigger, more epic, and richer production quality to the table. Fusing the worlds of MPB and hip hop, Rubel's sophomore LP built on the momentum of it's predecessor, gaining a Latin-Grammy nomination along the way. Mr Bongo is proud to be giving Casas it's first worldwide release on vinyl outside of Brazil and Japan. Conceived after Rubel spent six months living in Los Angeles, Casas is MPB-leaning at it's core but is also driven by a hip hop inspired pulse. There is a clear influence from hip hop's aesthetic across the 2010s woven subtly but fundamentally throughout. Nods to Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, The Creator can be heard across an album full of playful edge and personality. Luscious string-led arrangements and tracks that explore the rich folkloric rhythms of Brazil, sit next to songs with low-fi drum machines and features from acclaimed Brazilian rappers. Casas cemented Rubel's status as one of Brazil's leading contemporary talents and a key figure enriching the country's already effervescent scene." - Mr Bongo

• light blue colored vinyl (please note: actual pressing color and packaging may differ from mock-up photo)
• indie exclusive
• limited edition
• original release year: 2018
• music label: Mr Bongo 2026