{"product_id":"dr-octagon-blue-flowers-6-track-promo","title":"Dr. Octagon: Blue Flowers 6-Track Promo","description":"Dr. Octagon: Blue Flowers 6-Track PROMO MUSIC AUDIO CD experimental hip hop 1997 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Bulla Recordings \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1997 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eDR. OCTAGON: BLUE FLOWERS 6-TRACK PROMO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eDr. Octagon: Blue Flowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eBulla Recordings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003ePRO-CD-5030\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eHip-Hop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eAlternative \/ Experimental Hip-Hop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Octagon is the avant-garde alter ego of rapper Kool Keith, introduced on the cult classic Dr. Octagonecologyst project. The persona blends surreal science-fiction imagery, absurdist humor, and dense, off-kilter wordplay. Musically the project is notable for experimental production choices, cinematic beats, and unconventional song structures that set it apart from mainstream rap of the period. Collaborations with producers such as Dan the Automator and Prince Paul helped define a futuristic, atmospheric sound that remains influential in underground hip-hop. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis single release of \"Blue Flowers\" collects the LP version alongside several remixes and instrumental takes that highlight the production approaches behind the song. Remixes credited to Automator and Prince Paul provide contrasting interpretations, from stripped instrumentals to fuller cinematic mixes, making the single a small compendium of the track's versatility. The packaging references the original DreamWorks appearance on DR. OCTAGONECOLOGYST and carries the catalog number PRO-CD-5030, placing it in the late 1990s timeframe. For fans of experimental and alternative hip-hop, these alternate versions reveal production details and showcase how different producers rework the central arrangement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal version appears on the DreamWorks cassette and compact disc DR. OCTAGONECOLOGYST (DRMC\/D-50021). Catalog: PRO-CD-5030. Made in USA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eLP Version\u003cbr\u003e3:18\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003ePrince Paul's \"So Beautiful\" Mix\u003cbr\u003e4:06\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eAutomator's Remake\u003cbr\u003e4:14\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eInstrumentalyst Version\u003cbr\u003e3:15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003ePrince Paul's \"So Beautiful\" Instrumental\u003cbr\u003e4:14\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eRemake Instrumental\u003cbr\u003e4:34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bulla Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51499871764758,"sku":"134807","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202607041817399419a45b9785fe.jpg?v=1783214406","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/dr-octagon-blue-flowers-6-track-promo","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}