Pinata (Vinyl) NoLongerAvailable New York City

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' Unknown Mortal Orchestra frontman and multi-instrumentalist Ruban Nielson reflects on relationships: airy

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Pinata (Vinyl) NoLongerAvailable New York CityFreddie Gibbs is the product of violent, drug laden streets but unlike most rappers with similar resumes, he brings the block to the booth without inhibition or an exaggerated rap persona. Piata, a 17 track collaboration with producer Madlib, is the best distillation yet of his transparent approach to making music, combining an at times stark honesty with electrifying talent as a lyricist and performer.