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altJ announce REDUXER, a set of 11 incredible reinterpretations of songs from their award winning third album RELAXER, reimagined by a host of fans, friends and peers, including a globestraddling crosssection of some of the worldrsquos most influential and prolific hip hop artists and producers.Putting their own indelible vocals on the songs are, amongst others, Grammynominated US hip hop high flyer GoldLink, platinumcertified Parisian rapper Lomepal, Berlin powerhouse Kontra K, Dublinborn breakthrough rapper Rejjie Snow, Australian auteur Tuka, Puerto Rican rapper PJ Sin Suela and Londonrsquos acclaimed Little Simz.The project was first hinted at last month when Virginia Beach hip hop superstar Pusha T and LA synth pop polymath Twin Shadow both joined altJ for a surprise performance of In Cold Blood on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, before swiftly releasing the studio version of the collaboration. ldquoIts no secret that we love and are influenced by hiphop, and its always been a dream of ours to work with hiphop artists in reimagining our music,rdquo the band explained. ldquoWith REDUXER that dream has come true. We couldnt be happier with the results. This album is truly global, featuring rappers and producers from all over the world. After a very long time in the making, we are stoked to share it with you all.rdquo Alt-J CD is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £12