24 Hr Sports

24 Hr Sports marks a conceptual evolution for Leon Michels and his ensemble, moving away from the direct Wu-Tang interpretations of their early career toward a more abstract, 'library music' inspired framework. Released in late 2025, the album utilizes the motif of a fictional sports broadcast to string together sixteen tracks of varying lengths, from 20-second stings to full-length soul compositions. Sonically, the record is a masterclass in analog production, utilizing vintage consoles and tape machines to achieve a 'dusty' fidelity that is the hallmark of the Big Crown Records aesthetic. The album balances the grit of 1990s boom-bap production with the sophisticated arrangements of 1970s Italian film scores. Critics have noted the album's ability to feel like a cohesive narrative despite its fragmented structure, praising Michels' ability to evoke specific cinematic moods through minimal instrumentation and heavy saturation.