{"title":"Genesis Owusu Vinyl Records Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenesis Owusu is a Ghanaian-Australian artist known for a genre-defying sound that moves between hip hop, funk, soul, post-punk, alternative rock and experimental pop. Born Kofi Owusu-Ansah in Ghana and raised in Canberra, he emerged through Australia's independent music scene before gaining wider recognition with his ambitious debut album \u003cem\u003eSmiling with No Teeth\u003c\/em\u003e. His music combines adventurous production, sharp storytelling and theatrical performances, making his catalogue one of the most distinctive in contemporary Australian music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Heathen Records, we stock a growing selection of \u003cstrong\u003eGenesis Owusu vinyl records in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e, spanning his eclectic and constantly evolving catalogue. Whether you're drawn to alternative hip hop, funk, punk or experimental soul, explore \u003cstrong\u003eGenesis Owusu LPs available on vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e from our independent Australian record store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGenesis Owusu's catalogue includes \u003cem\u003eSmiling with No Teeth\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSTRUGGLER\u003c\/em\u003e and 2026's \u003cem\u003eREDSTAR WU \u0026amp; THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE\u003c\/em\u003e. Tracks including \u003cem\u003eDon't Need You\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Other Black Dog\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGold Chains\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLeaving the Light\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePIRATE RADIO\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSTAMPEDE\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrate his ability to move freely between hip hop, R\u0026amp;B, funk, post-punk and alternative music while maintaining a distinctive artistic identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEssential Genesis Owusu Albums on Vinyl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmiling with No Teeth (2021)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Owusu's debut studio album blends experimental hip hop, R\u0026amp;B, funk, punk and rock across an ambitious 15-track set. Featuring \u003cem\u003eDon't Need You\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Other Black Dog\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGold Chains\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWhip Cracker\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eI Don't See Colour\u003c\/em\u003e, the album won Album of the Year at the 2021 ARIA Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTRUGGLER (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e – The second Genesis Owusu album develops his genre-crossing approach through post-punk, funk, hip hop and R\u0026amp;B. Featuring \u003cem\u003eLeaving the Light\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Roach\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTied Up!\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStay Blessed\u003c\/em\u003e, the record explores survival and perseverance through the recurring image of a struggler attempting to endure an overwhelming world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREDSTAR WU \u0026amp; THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE (2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Owusu's third studio album expands his sound through neo-soul, alternative pop, synth-punk and funk while reflecting on contemporary political, social and economic pressures. Featuring \u003cem\u003ePIRATE RADIO\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSTAMPEDE\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDEATH CULT ZOMBIE\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLIFE KEEPS GOING\u003c\/em\u003e, the album also includes collaborations with Duckwrth and Ladyhawke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse by Genre\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hip-hop\"\u003eHip Hop Vinyl Records\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFans of Genesis Owusu May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kendrick-lamar\"\u003eKendrick Lamar Vinyl Records\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gorillaz\"\u003eGorillaz Vinyl Records\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are packed carefully and shipped quickly from our independent Australian record store. \u003cstrong\u003eHeathen Records specialises in collectible vinyl, rare pressings, and new releases with fast shipping across Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"genesis-owusu-redstar-wu-and-the-worldwide-scourge-fluorescent-yellow-vinyl-2lp","title":"Genesis Owusu – Redstar Wu And The Worldwide Scourge (Fluorescent Yellow Vinyl 2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREDSTAR WU \u0026amp; THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE\u003c\/strong\u003e is the third studio album from Ghanaian-Australian artist \u003cstrong\u003eGenesis Owusu\u003c\/strong\u003e, released in 2026. Direct, urgent and musically adventurous, the album reflects on the political, social and economic turmoil of contemporary life while exploring resistance, community and the search for hope amid uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album features \u003cstrong\u003ePIRATE RADIO\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSTAMPEDE\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDEATH CULT ZOMBIE\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eLIFE KEEPS GOING\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside \u003cstrong\u003eHELLSTAR\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring Duckwrth and \u003cstrong\u003eFALLING BOTH WAYS\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring Ladyhawke. Across 14 tracks, Owusu moves between neo-soul, alternative pop, synth-punk, funk, hip-hop and rock without settling comfortably into any single genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eREDSTAR WU \u0026amp; THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE\u003c\/em\u003e was recorded in South Wales with executive producer \u003cstrong\u003eDann Hume\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the pair working through free-flowing sessions where different sounds and genres could develop without restriction. Rather than the more fantastical storytelling of Owusu's earlier albums, the record places its focus firmly on the present, with Redstar Wu serving as an alias through which Owusu confronts the world around him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eFluorescent Yellow Vinyl 2LP\u003c\/strong\u003e edition is pressed on \u003cstrong\u003etransparent fluoro-yellow vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e and housed in a \u003cstrong\u003egatefold sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e. The complete 14-track album is spread across four sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied \u003cstrong\u003ebrand new and sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable now from \u003cstrong\u003eHeathen Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genesis Owusu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e REDSTAR WU \u0026amp; THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl 2LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternative \/ Hip-Hop \/ Neo-Soul \/ Electronic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studio Album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 May 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent Fluorescent Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gatefold Sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Tracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e OURNESS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e OURLP3005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3618028419963\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand new \u0026amp; sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTrack List:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+Pirate+Radio\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePIRATE RADIO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+Stampede\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSTAMPEDE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA3 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+Hellstar+Duckwrth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHELLSTAR (feat. Duckwrth)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eB1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+Falling+Both+Ways+Ladyhawke\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFALLING BOTH WAYS (feat. Ladyhawke)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eB2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+The+Worldwide+Scourge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTHE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eB3 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+Blessed+Are+The+Meek\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBLESSED ARE THE MEEK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eC1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+Life+Keeps+Going\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLIFE KEEPS GOING\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eC2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+Most+Normal+American+Voter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMOST NORMAL AMERICAN VOTER:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eC3 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+Death+Cult+Zombie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDEATH CULT ZOMBIE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eC4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+Situations\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSITUATIONS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eD1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+4Life\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4LIFE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eD2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+Runnin+Outta+Time\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRUNNIN OUTTA TIME\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eD3 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+Big+Dog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBIG DOG\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eD4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+One4All\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eONE4ALL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genesis Owusu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53663551553825,"sku":"3618028419963","price":62.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5310\/7489\/files\/5695492_1000.jpg?v=1790897128"},{"product_id":"genesis-owusu-struggler-clear-vinyl-lp","title":"Genesis Owusu – Struggler (Clear Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTRUGGLER\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second studio album from Ghanaian-Australian artist \u003cstrong\u003eGenesis Owusu\u003c\/strong\u003e, released in 2023. Following his acclaimed debut \u003cem\u003eSmiling With No Teeth\u003c\/em\u003e, Owusu turns his attention to survival, perseverance and the absurdity of life, creating a restless album that moves freely between hip-hop, punk, funk, alternative rock and experimental pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with the urgent \u003cstrong\u003eLeaving The Light\u003c\/strong\u003e and features \u003cstrong\u003eThe Roach\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFreak Boy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTied Up!\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eStay Blessed\u003c\/strong\u003e. Across 11 tracks, Owusu explores what it means to keep moving when there are no obvious answers, using the image of the seemingly indestructible roach as a recurring symbol of resilience and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSTRUGGLER\u003c\/em\u003e was recorded between Australia and the United States with a diverse group of producers and collaborators including \u003cstrong\u003eJason Evigan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMikey Freedom Hart\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSol Was\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Klippel\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDave Hammer\u003c\/strong\u003e. Literary influences including Samuel Beckett's \u003cem\u003eWaiting for Godot\u003c\/em\u003e and Franz Kafka's \u003cem\u003eThe Metamorphosis\u003c\/em\u003e helped shape the album's exploration of chaos, endurance and finding meaning within the struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eClear Vinyl LP\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eIndie Exclusive\u003c\/strong\u003e coloured vinyl edition of the album, featuring the complete 11-track running order on a single LP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied \u003cstrong\u003ebrand new and sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable now from \u003cstrong\u003eHeathen Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genesis Owusu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e STRUGGLER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternative \/ Hip-Hop \/ Funk \/ Experimental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studio Album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 August 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indie Exclusive Clear Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Tracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e OURNESS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e OURLP2002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5056167177227\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand new \u0026amp; sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTrack List:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+Leaving+The+Light\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLeaving The Light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+The+Roach\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Roach\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA3 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+The+Old+Man\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Old Man\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+See+Ya+There\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee Ya There\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+Freak+Boy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFreak Boy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA6 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+Tied+Up\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTied Up!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eB1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+Thats+Life+A+Swamp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThat's Life (A Swamp)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eB2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+Balthazar\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBalthazar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eB3 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+Stay+Blessed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStay Blessed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eB4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+What+Comes+Will+Come\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat Comes Will Come\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eB5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Genesis+Owusu+Stuck+To+The+Fan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStuck To The Fan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genesis Owusu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53663564661025,"sku":"5056167177227","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5310\/7489\/files\/5452417_1000.jpg?v=1790898341"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5310\/7489\/collections\/5695492_1000.jpg?v=1790897428","url":"https:\/\/heathenrecords.com.au\/collections\/genesis-owusu.oembed","provider":"Heathen Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}