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The Iceberg Theory (2022)

The Iceberg Theory is a collaborative project from Blah Records’ CLBRKS and Scottish producer Vagrant Real Estate, pairing distinctive flow and vivid imagery with lush soul samples and icy, gothic textures.

Crafted remotely between London and Aberdeen, the project spans seven tracks where CLBRKS weaves stark confession with booze-soaked braggadocio. Following the concept of American writer Ernest Hemingway’s Iceberg Theory, he drops allusions to surface elements and allows the listener to interpret as he oscillates between cashmere vests, Greek mythology and The Chappelle Show, always leaving his underlying themes unspoken. 

The project features appearances from UK Hip Hop heavyweight Ramson Badbonez (High Focus Records) rising London-based stars Renelle 893 and Kish!, as well as Scottish MC Jackill, highlighting the cross-country collaboration of the album. Building on the wealth of references in the lyrics, renowned British visual artist & illustrator Emily Catherine (Your Old Droog, Mach Hommy) provided the painted artwork, pairing CLBRKS’ varied allusions with nods to Bosch’s The Garden of Earthly Delights and The Ambassadors by Holbein. The Iceberg Theory was released on limited edition sky blue vinyl, with all 100 copies selling out two weeks ahead of the full project’s release.

The Iceberg Theory Press:

“Nothing short of outstanding” - Resonate Scotland

“A showcase of immaculate production” - Eclectic Magazine, 9/10

“Erudite and enthralling from start to finish” - The Pit LDN

Out now on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, Google Play, and more - listen here