CURLY CASTRO, Yaphet (Backwoodz Studioz / Rhymesayers; BWZ819LP, UK 2026, Black Vinyl) LP NEW/NEW - PRE-ORDER

LP - NEW/NEW - CURLY CASTRO, Yaphet (Backwoodz Studioz / Rhymesayers; BWZ819LP, UK 2026, Black Vinyl) - 9411149C *** In Stock In Our Crouch End Shop ***RELEASE DATE: 18/09/2026 - PRE-ORDER - This title is available for pre-order and will be sent out to arrive on the release date, which may be subject to change.

Yaphet is the new album from rapper Curly Castro–also known as one half of the dynamic duo Shrapknel–out September 18, 2026, on Backwoodz Studioz. On Yaphet, Castro draws inspiration from the Blaxploitation film genre of the 1970’s; using that era’s black heroes and antiheroes as a launching pad for his cinematic lyricism. Flows switch as effortlessly as camera angles, verses are saturated with references and entendres, it’s an endlessly rewind-worthy rap masterclass. But Yaphet is also Castro’s first solo album since 2021’s Little Robert Hutton, and beneath the fireworks, this album reflects the depth of his experiences in those intervening years. Like Castro, this record marches to the beat of its drum, and make no mistake, there are drums a-plenty for the veteran MC to spar with, as only he can. Produced entirely by Milwaukee beat maker Locust, Yaphet is a bouncy, eclectic listen that nods to its influences, without ever looking backwards. Castro isjoined by a whirlwind of the genre’s finest; billy woods, PremRock, Fatboi Sharif, Brian Ennals, SKECH185, Blueprint, AJ Suede, shemar, ALASKA, Sunmundi,blackchai, & Margel the Sophant.