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The "radio" and "instrumental" mixes are by Pete Rock, the "babanzi" mixes by Willie Gunz.... read more

This is the Aesop album on MUSH records before he got signed to Def Jux. It is a piece of raw, dark, poetic artistry that describes his hometown of NYC and the trials and tribulations in it beautifully. This album is a little rougher and his lyrical style is just a little more advanced on his... read more

One of the cuts that made the Streetfighter soundtrack worthwhile.... read more

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Title track from the "Likwidation" LP. Leans toward the funk side of the 'Liks sound, with some freestyle-type back and forth verses, and, of course, more rhymes about their signature topic.... read more

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The game-changing Def Jam classic from the mid 80s – and still possibly the greatest album by the Beastie Boys – even though they'd grow up a whole lot after this! The Beasties later distanced themselves from much of the attitude of this album, and you can't fault the Boys for maturing.... read more

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The full 9-minute version of the posse cut from the "Panther" soundtrack, plus remixes. Includes verses from Notorious Big, Redman, Doodlebug of Digable Planets, Busta Rhymes, Buckshot, Helter Skelter, Ill All Scratch, Jamal, Coolio, Menace Clan, Bone Thugs N Harmony.... read more

Promo 12" single of this track from Lifestylez Ov Da Poor And Dangerous, Lord Finesse produced.... read more

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Early pre-crunk production by Lil Jon on the Dynamik Duo Remix.... read more

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Includes "Treat 'Em Right", "Just The Two Of Us", "The Chubbster" & "The Five Deadly Venoms". 12 tracks in all.... read more

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Rhymes by II Unorthodox and Juice.... read more

Produced by Marley Marl.... read more

With Redman.... read more

Here you get the radio edit and instrumental versions of three tracks: DMX "Stop Being Greedy", Onyx "React", Def Squad "Full Cooperation"... read more

This promo 12" of tracks off Diamond's first LP, was issued at the time of the Hatred, Passions & Infidelities album.... read more

We're not always the biggest Digital Underground fans, but Shock G/Humpty comes close to the funky goofiness of their earlier hits – with a definite Parliafunkadelicment edge (it samples "Aqua Boogie", but without the heavy sound that drowns a lot of the later west coast hip hop... read more

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The second album of heavy east coast funk and slow rolling rhymes from the brothers from Brentwood. Nice, fat trunk rattling production and Eric and Parrish's trademark back and forth rhymes keep this set fresh,even today. Loaded with classics: "So What Cha Sayin'", "Get the... read more

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Instrumental hip hop tracks from Frankie Feliciano, taking a break from his work as a house producer.... read more

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Production by RZA.... read more

The remix of "Little Of This" improves the LP version (from the "2000" LP) with more of a late night/jazzy feel using Bobbi Humphrey's "Just a Love Child" that works better with Puba's vocals. Plus another remix from Stud Doogie.... read more

A massive early 80s electro club groove, with great syn drum beats and some nice soulful vocals over top!... read more

"Dig On That" features production by Lord Finesse.... read more

One of Heather B's finest, with production by Kenny Parker.... read more

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Promo only issue of this track off the Sun Rises. . .LP, with the dope Primo track served up instrumentally on the flip, which is what we're checking for.... read more

Follow up to the classic "The Sun Rises in the East" LP with more genius production from Premier and Jeru taking on everyone from Puffy to ... With "One Day", "Me or the Papes", "The Frustrated Nigga", "Scientifical Madness", "Revenge of the... read more

The last good Jungle Brothers LP? Depending on our mood, we might go as far as to say that. In any case, a solid early 90s hip hop album, from the waning years of the Native Tongues. They're peddling a little less knowledge this go 'round, and their sound doesn't come across as quite as... read more

Nice laid-back production from the Beatnuts on this personal reminiscence on the history of hip hop, name-checking a lot of the early old school pioneers. And who can argue with doing a dedication to Afrika Bambaataa.... read more

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A wicked groover from Klein & MBO – bubbling over with the sweet electro touches we love in their work! The track's a percolated drum machine riffer – with whispered breathy vocals over the beats, and electric keys that come in nicely and take the tune over.... read more

"Outta Here" is a history of KRS/BDP's early days combined with the story of what happens to performers after fame and fortune has passed, "$5,000 love seat – outta here!" With production by Premier. "I Can't Wake Up" is one of those bizarre rhymes that only... read more

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The debut from Mad Skillz, with production by The Beatnuts on "The Nod Factor" and Large Professor on "Skillz In 95".... read more

The first release in the Madlib Medicine Show series of releases from the prolific genius that is Madlib – this one a full scale collaboration with no nonsense rapper Guilty Simpson – sort of a prelude to Guilty's OJ Simpson LP with Madlib in the production booth! The set is a pretty... read more

Funky b-boy classic! Sure, Malcolm was a blood-sucking vampire who was hungry enough to exploit any trend he could get his hands on – but in this case, he did all right, and came up with an album that stands the test of time in the breakdance crates. Includes the classics "Buffalo... read more

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Timbaland comes correct again, with a solid beat that has his trademark funky syncopation but with a nod towards the old school, and while no ones going to give Missy any awards for her rhymes, she's still better than the half a dozen soft porn on the mic of the moment female MCs out there.... read more

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Mos Def's first for Downtown after a weird few years on Geffen that saw many a bumped street date, the hit & miss New Danger, and finally, the semi aborted release of the controversial True Magic – back with a top shelf, excellent album in 2009's The Ecstatic! It may not be Black Star or... read more

Using both Kurtis Blow's "If I Ruled The World" and Whodini's "Friends" may have been too obvious, but it's still the Nas style we knew and loved before he discovered Cristal. Lauryn Hill provides backing vocals.... read more

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Was it this one or Atliens that got 5 mics from the Source? An instant classic either way, but we don't need to tell you that. Includes "Player's Ball", "Crumblin Erb", "Git Up, Git Out", "Claimin' True", "Funky Ride", "Soouthernplayalisticadi... read more

Probably the most hyped hip hop album by rock critics of the last decade – but don't hold that against Stankonia, because these ghetto grooves from planet P-Funk were exactly what world needed in 2000! The millenium blowout party jam feel throughout is surely a nice change of pace from all... read more

The Flavor Flav Meets Spike Lee version is a 4-minute skit where, of course, Flavor Flav meets Spike Lee in Brooklyn on his way to the studio.... read more

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The best work yet from Myone, Myth and Symbolyc (S1) – moving to the higher profile Om Records – and delivering their signature bright, Rhodes-steeped, and rollicking underground hip hop sound with fine results! SFP have been spinning on our turntables for years – and they've... read more

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Tracks include "Young Black Male", "Trapped", "Soulja's Story", "I Don't Give a Fuck", "Violent", "Words Of Wisdom", "Something Wicked...", "Crooked Ass Nigga", "If My Homie Calls", "Brenda's Got A... read more

Pac's breakout LP, if you ask us. Just before he got too hot for Jive and jumped to Death Row, this is the album where Pac moves above the Thug Life image he worked so hard to craft and delivered the lyrical goods with both his street stories and more introspective rhymes. Includes "If I Die... read more

Includes "Holler If Ya Hear Me", "Keep Ya Head Up", "I Get Around", "Strictly 4 My NIGGAZ", "Point The Finga", "Last Wordz", "Souljah's Revenge", "Peep Game", "Strugglin", "Guess Who's Back", "Re... read more

Marc Mac takes it back, way back – with some great 70s styled sounds mixed in with Marc's 21st Century vibe – a timeless mix of tightly grooving soul jazz with a live hip hop backdrop! In his work with 4 Hero, Marc could proudly pay tribute to his influences while innovating with... read more

The classic first LP with Method Man, Ghost Face Killer, Raekwon, Ol' Dirty Bastard, and The Genius. The start of a generation, and of the hip hop enterprise that overshadowed a lot of the mid 90s! 12 tracks, including "Can It All Be So Simple", "Method Man", "Da Mystery... read more

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Includes "Funkorama" by Redman, "Beez Like That (Sometimes)" by Jamal & Calif, "It's That Hit" by Keith Murray, "Ferar" by Tommy Gunn "Up Jump The Boogie" by the Wixtons and "Reign" by Erick Sermon. 11 tracks plus 2 interludes.... read more