Diabolic & Vanderslice - Collusion (Autographed Test Press)

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Welcome to our auction for an autographed test press of Diabolic & Vanderslice's collaborative LP, 'Collusion.' There's only five test presses in existence, and this is one of only two autographed copies. The other test press is part of our 'Collusion Giveaway Contest' which you can enter by clicking the 'Contest' highlight via Diabolic's Instagram profile.
Diabolic's autograph appears on the A-Side, and Vanderslice's autograph appears on the B-Side. The test press is contained within a white paper sleeve, and standard white jacket, and placed within a sealable protective plastic sleeve. For more information on the album, please refer to the press release below...good luck!
*The record will be carefully mailed with six insert pads to ensure protection. Please note that the image of the gold coin is not included...

Since the early aughts, rapper Diabolic and producer Vanderslice have moved in similar circles, so it was only a matter of time that they would join forces for a collaborative record. With the release of Collusion, that time is now, and it couldn’t have arrived at a more perfect moment. The project eschews every trend and flash-in-the-pan style to create a record that’s a must-listen for anyone who truly appreciates sharp lyricism and neck snapping production.

“We’re two artists with 18 years of friendship, colluding to form a cohesive monster,” Diabolic says of working with Vanderslice. “The chemistry is automatic,“ he adds. “At first, we tested the waters to see if the chemistry was there, and if we could actually make a cohesive record, that we were both passionate about, and we did,” echoes Slice.

It’s apparent that Collusion is an absolute force when you hear opening track “Think of That,” a blistering banger featuring shots at his rivals, over Slice’s hypnotic production. And the remainder of the album hits just as hard, with tracks like the chest-thumping “Normalize,” the Nems featured heater, “See the Light,” the DJ Revolution-assisted “Simon Phoenix,” and the B-Side opener, “The Other Side,” which Vanderslice claims to be one of his toughest beats in years. 

In addition to battle-ready bars and neck-breaking production, the lyrics and album title of course reference the nation’s current political climate. But the thing is, that wasn’t intentional for either collaborator. “The ‘political’ topics I touch on are just hints of what’s on my mind at the time” Diabolic explains. Adding to that, Vanderslice states: “You let the artist write and record whatever they want. It's my job to trim the fat and present it in it's absolute best light.” With the fat trimmed and everything in place, we're left with one of the most noteworthy rapper-producer collaborations of the year. 

Collusion is available now for pre-order in both digital and CD formats, and becomes available on Friday, April 12 through Coalmine Records. The LP is set to drop on two vinyl configurations as an official Record Store Day title, through participating RSD outlets on April 13. Cassettes will also be available following the initial release, equipped with the instrumental passes. Be sure to check out our various merchandise (click the 'Merch' highlight via Diabolic's Instagram profile).

Tracklist:

01. Collusion (Intro)

02. Think of That

03. Jitterbug (feat. Jade Gritty)

04. Normalize

05. See the Light (feat. Nems)

06. Who We Are (feat. Tre Mark Star, Coast & John Jigg$) 

07. Other Side

08. Once Again

09. Simon Phoenix (feat. DJ Revolution)

10. Last Day (feat. Coast)

11. Collusion (Outro)