<p class="faq-quote">"Since 2023’s <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&amp;q=El+Michels+Affair" target="_blank">El Michels Affair</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&amp;q=black+thought" target="_blank">Black Thought</a> album <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&amp;q=Glorious+Game" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Glorious Game</a>, Michels has been busy producing records for other artists; <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&amp;q=Norah+Jones" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Norah Jones</a>’ Grammy winning Visions, <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&amp;q=Clairo" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Clairo</a>’s Grammy nominated <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&amp;q=Clairo+Charm" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Charm</a>, Kali Uchis’ 'Moonlight', as well as albums for labelmates Brainstory, Derya Yıldırım &amp; Grup Şimşek, Thee Heart Tones, and Liam Bailey. His new album 24 Hr Sports marks the highly anticipated return to recording under his own moniker, El Michels Affair. 24 Hr Sports was inspired by the fashion and graphic design of ‘80s &amp; ‘90s Sports Illustrated magazines, MF DOOM’s <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&amp;q=Special+Herbs" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Special Herbs</a> albums, the sample sources used on them, and gospel music a la <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&amp;q=Pastor+T.L.+Barrett" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Pastor T.L. Barrett</a>. The sum of those influences with Michels’ impeccable creative touch prove to be the recipe for an instant classic that will surely be one of the most heralded releases of 2025." - <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&amp;q=Big+Crown+Records" target="_blank">Big Crown Records</a></p> <ul> <li>2025 studio album ft. collaborations w/ <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&amp;q=Clairo" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Clairo</a>, <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&amp;q=Shintaro+Sakamoto" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Shintaro Sakamoto</a>, <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&amp;q=Roland+Kirk" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Rahsaan Roland Kirk</a>, <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&amp;q=Norah+Jones" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Norah Jones</a>, Rogê + more</li> <li>Turntable Lab exclusive</li> <li>'sky swirl' colored vinyl</li> <li>limited edition of 600</li> <li>music label: Big Crown Records 2025</li> <li><a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/collections/turntable-lab-exclusive-vinyl-pressings" target="_blank">TTL Editions 164</a></li> </ul> <!---PREORDER START---> <div class="preorder-module"> <h2 class="preorder"><a name="preorderpolicy">Pre-Order Policy</a></h2> <ul> <li>If you want to order additional items (<b>including other pre-orders</b>), please make separate orders. Otherwise, <u>we will hold your order until all items are in stock and ready to ship</u>.</li> <li>Scheduled ship dates are always estimates which are subject to change. If there is a substantial delay, we will contact you directly.</li> <li>All vinyl pre-orders come with Turntable Lab stickers.</li> </ul> </div> <!---PREORDER END--->