Tha 4orce – Setting Standards IV

Description

Tha 4orce is widely respected as one of the key producers and voices in UK underground hip-hop, known for his sharp lyricism, hard hitting beats and commitment to preserving the culture of real hip-hop

As a founding member of the influential collective Ronin Inc, Tha 4orce has spent decades contributing to the growth and credibility of independent British rap.

His work bridges generations of hip- hop fans while remaining grounded in the principles that define the genre: skill, integrity, and authenticity. With Setting Standards 4, Tha 4orce brings the Setting Standards series to its powerful conclusion.

Serving as the closing chapter of the series, this album remixes, reworks, and reimagines key material from the Setting Standards catalogue, presenting the music through fresh production, new arrangements, and creative reinterpretations.

Featuring: Confucius MC, Jae Mann, Ray Vendetta, Artcha, Cyclonious, Gee Bag, Wan-Cee, Arise King David, and Jae Mann. 

Setting Standards 4 is a culmination project that celebrates the journey of the series while pushing the music into new sonic territory.
Innovative remixes
Reconstructed beats and arrangements
Creative reinterpretations of standout tracks
Premium full-colour sleeve artwork by Pritt Kalsi
High-quality vinyl mastering for optimal sound

This approach allows listeners to experience the music in an entirely new light, while still honoring the lyrical foundations that define the series.

The album blends classic hip-hop sensibilities with modern reinterpretations, offering:
Boom-bap remixes
Alternative production styles
Beat reinterpretations
Expanded sonic texture
DJ-friendly arrangements
Each track provides a fresh take on the Setting Standards catalogue, making this release both a retrospective and a reinvention.
“Setting Standards 4 brings the influential series to a powerful close, reimagining the catalogue through bold remixes and new sonic perspectives.”