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Algorhythms

Algorhythms is a collaborative experiment in psychedelic rap, featuring a seamless integration of thought-provoking lyrics by Thirtyseven and lush, conceptual soundscapes by Dr. Quandary. After the surprising underground success of their debut Algorhythms EP, the duo started pulling together a group of their friends & collaborators to lay the groundwork for what would eventually become World Around Records.

After years of solo work, side projects and singles, Algorhythms returned in 2014 with the self-released Algorhythms: Deluxe Edition, a fully remastered version ...

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Naturetone

Hailing from Bern, Switzerland, Naturetone started making beats in the early 90s as a producer and MC with Swiss rap group Three Tree Posse. Heavily inspired by the Native Tongue movement, the trio released two independent albums in 1993 and 1995 before they disbanded, at which point Naturetone went on a lengthy hiatus.

After nearly ten years away from the craft, he made a quiet return to the world of hip hop, focusing on remix work and building a catalog ...

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• ALUMNI ROUNDUP 2017: The Year in Review

We may have shut our doors in 2016, but 2017 was still a banner year for the World Around family. Here’s a list of all the new music released by former World Around artists.
• Farewell, World Around (2006–2016)

After a decade of delivering high-quality alternative hip hop, we’re closing our doors. To all of the artists, fans, friends & listeners who joined us on our journey, thank you. It’s been an absolute pleasure, and we’re glad we got to share it with you.
• Algorhythms - "Tulpas"

The latest cut from Algorhythms isn’t a political song — it’s a requiem for a war that was lost before any of us were born.
• FDR - Fear of Death and the Need for Reproduction

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“A gorgeous slice of Americana tinged hip hop.” - Word is Bond
• Algorhythms - "Dreams of Lisbon (Suplington Remix)"

We’ve been fans of Suplington for a long time. He’s intricate, distinctive, and omnivorous on the instrumentals. This is why we asked him to provide the jumpoff track for our last volume in the We Are World Around series. This is why we asked him to bring us something dope & unexpected for the fan favorite Algorhythms track, “Dreams of Lisbon.” He delivers the goods.
• #WAW: Algorhythms - Open Ended

World Around Wednesday #9 features a brand new cut from Thirtyseven & Dr. Quandary.
• #WAW: IV the Polymath & Thirtyseven - The Frame

World Around Wednesday #7 closes out February with another free single featuring producer IV the Polymath.
• #WAW: Big Day for the Little People

World Around Wednesday #6 is a trip into the vaults with Thirtyseven (Hump Jones/Algorhythms) and That Handsome Devil frontman Godforbid.
• #WAW: Everything, Everywhere, Always

For the fourth entry in our World Around Wednesdays single series, Louis Mackey returns with a mellow heavy funk instrumental.
• Algorhythms: The Love Supreme Tour

Four years after releasing their debut EP, Thirtyseven & Dr. Quandary are bringing the Algorhythms experience to the Eastern seaboard.
• New Music: "Funeral Groupies"

Download the latest free single from the upcoming Humpasaur Jones & Dr. Quandary album Breakup Music.
• Classic Logo Shirts Now Available!

Show your support for World Around with one of these awesome, hand-screened tees.
• SUNFEST 2011

Humpasaur Jones, Louis Mackey and Dr. Quandary invade Bennington College’s annual all-day music festival on May 7th.
• Long, Hot Summer Update

Featuring updates on damn near every single artist on the World Around roster. What have we been up to? Long story…
• Algorhythms × s.maharba

For Cinco de Mayo: “This is probably my favorite track I’ve ever been on.” — Thirtyseven
• Naturetone Goes International

Check out “Lone Wolf” — the first glimpse of his new album Japan.
• Algorhythms Remix Contest Results

Introducing Naturetone of Bern, Switzerland through four lush, jazzy remixes.
• Algorhythms - "Blowing Numbers (Dr. Quandary Remix)"

Download a new twist on a classic Algorhythms track, free via Bandcamp.
• The Algorhythms Remix Contest

Featuring four new acapellas and our first World Around remix contest.