The Coup's third and arguably their best album – the late 90s classic Steal This Album! STA is much funkier than some of the later work from Boots and the Funkstress, but with just as sharp of a political vision. Now paired down to a duo, it's a tighter vision, and Boots vivid storytelling ... read moreCD
What can we say... As if the original wasn't dope enough, Craig Mack came back with the classic, classic remix, featuring added dope verses from Biggie, Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J, and Rampage and starts out with Puffy quoting the "Come out and plaaaayyy" line from "The Warriors" ... read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Cypress Hill's debut masterpiece – one of the biggest and best first albums in 90s hip hop! There's little we can add to the canon when it comes to describing this album's impact, but it's still pretty revelatory. Like other west coast rap heavies of the time, Cypress Hill documents real ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, waviness from moisture, creased corners, and a peeled patch on back.)
Radio version of "Throw Your Set In the Air", the hit from the third album, "Temples of Boom." Mellow production by Redman, who also does one verse. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Another lost piece from the harder side of the Chicago underground scene, produced by The Legendary Traxster. The acapella has the main sample underneath the vocals, without the drum track. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Boogie Down Productions DJ D-Nice steps out masterfully on Call Me D-Nice – his first solo album and solid dawn of the 90s hip hop album that stands up strongly today! D-Nice doesn't attempt to carry the socio-political tone of BDP or KRS-One for the most part – "Glory" being ... read moreCD
Damu The Fudgemunk —
Public Assembly ... CD Redefinition, 2014. New Copy ...
$10.9911.98
As fine of a batch of raw, funky hip hop instrumentals from Damu The Fudgemunk as we've heard! Damu's style is reminiscent of the blueprint soul and funk samples era that we all cherish – with moody, murky head nodding instros, and some more thickly-layered jams too. Solid stuff! Public ... read moreCD
Dana Dane —
4 Ever ... LP Profile, 1990. Very Good+ ...
$3.99
His last LP for Profile produced by Herby Luv Bug. 12 cuts in all, including "Dana Dane To It", "A Little Bit Of Dane Tonight" and "Tales FromThe Dane Side". LP, Vinyl record album
You guessed it. Danger Mouse and MF Doom! The Doom team up albums are bound to fall flat at some point, but it doesn't happen on this one. The album is also a collaboration with the writers and voice talent of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block of programming, so the dangerous duo makes room for ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Instrumental version of the 2008 mixtape that launched modern rap icon Danny Brown – given the deluxe treatment here for this 2014 edition – which is the first time it's ever been pressed on vinyl! Features production by Nick Speed, Quelle Chris & Danny Brown himself – and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Strong independent hip hop from heretofore unknown Brooklyn emcee DAP – with live instrumentation by The Nomads – the first single on the upstart Stay The Course label, and here's hoping they do just that! This is solid stuff – rooted in raw 90s east coast boom bap, inspiration-wi ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
The fourth and last LP from the bliggety riggety guys. Fourteen tracks counting interludes, with "Raw Breed", "Shine", "Rap Scholar", "Whut Goes Around" and "Make Noize". LP, Vinyl record album
Their most consistent batch in years! It's been a little difficult to tell at times over the past few years if De La Soul has been trying harder to please their critics, or simply finally being true to themselves by expelling all traces of the perceived hippy-isms of their earlier work. The ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Picture sleeve copy of this one from Buhloone Mind State. Lots of extra goodies, in keeping with the usual De La 12" format! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Cover has a promo stamp.)
De La Soul —
Grind Date ... CD Sanctuary, 2004. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
The first post-Tommy Boy De La Soul album – and it's a winner! We've been on board with De La throughout their long career – anyone with open ears must know that even their spottiest records (and this is NOT one of those) feature at least a handful of treasure tracks. Grind Date is ... read moreCD
Female rap group featuring Finesse, formerly of Finesse & Synquis, N-Tyce & Champ MC (with J-Boo). Sort of styling themselves as a female Wu Tang, and loosely associated with them. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Female rap group featuring Finesse, formerly of Finesse & Synquis, N-Tyce & Champ MC (with J-Boo). Sort of styling themselves as a female Wu Tang, and loosely associated with them. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Female rap group featuring Finesse, formerly of Finesse & Synquis, N-Tyce & Champ MC (with J-Boo). Sort of styling themselves as a female Wu Tang, and loosely associated with them. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Defari's underground hit that proved that LA MC's don't have to fall into the trap of Death Row-type gangsta on one side and the we're-boring-but-at least-we're-underground sound on the other. 12-inch, Vinyl record
The loopy West Coast classic! Heavily steeped in the P-Funk party vibe, Del's first LP is still a hip hop holy grail. Ice Cube's production is a nice snapshot of west coast hip hop circa '89, and Del's style is inimitable. Standouts Mistadobolina" and "Ahonetwo, Ahonetwo" are ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Del The Funky Homosapien —
No Need For Alarm ... LP Elektra/Traffic, 1993. New Copy 2LP (reissue)...
$18.9919.98
The incredible follow-up to I Wish My Brother George Was Here – and a record that was initally underappreciated, mostly because it was such a radical departure from the George – but it's one that we loved from day one and we're thrilled is getting some love all these years later! ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Hard to find 12" from the album No Need For Alarm. Includes a Casual remix of the main track, plus the non-LP cut "Undisputed Champs", which features Q-Tip and Peplove. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, Kid Koala, and Dan The Automator pool their skills for this dawn of the 2000s sci-fi hip hop classic – the masterful Deltron 3030! The guest list is almost too long to get into, but Money Mark, Prince Paul, PB Wolf and Mr. Lif are all here, along with many others. ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Detroit rapper Denmark Vessey teams up with Chicago-native producer Scud One – on a record that truly delivers the goods – and could easily end up with a repuation akin to the album's title! Includes appearances by Guilty Simpson, Exile and Quelle Chris. Titles include "Intro To ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics —
Stunts, Blunts, & Hip Hop ... LP Mercury/Get On Down, 1992. New Copy 2LP (reissue)...
$22.99
The early 90s hip hop masterpiece from Diamond D! Along with Showbiz and AG's first EP, and Lord Finesse's first couple releases, this record helped introduce the world to one of the most solid crews in hip hop, DITC – who reigned supreme for years, making top quality records one after ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Oddisee, yU, and Uptown XO are back as Diamond District – strongly representing DC on the underground hip hop supergroup tip – with the tracks "March On", "First Step", "Purveyors Of Truth", "Ain't Over", "Erything", "You Had To Be ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Includes "Shoot Em Up", 'True Players", "Street Life", "Hood Thing", "Buck, Buck, Buck", "Lock Up", "So Now You Know" and "Good Smoke". LP, Vinyl record album
The laidback classic! The Digables certainly weren't the first or the most innovative hip hop group to rely upon cooled out jazzy grooves for the backbone of their sound, but they really brought it home with a hugely endearing and long enduring vibe – and this is their masterpiece! All ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing including the printed inner sleeves. Cover has a cutout hole & a few lightly bumped corners.)
An early 90s classic that set a new standard for post-Daisy Age jazzy hip hop. Includes "Where I'm From", "It's Good To Be Here", "What Cool Breezes Do", "Time & Space (A New Refutation Of)", "Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat)", "Escapism ... read moreCD
Tracks include "Same Song", "Tie The Knot", "The Way We Swing (remix)", "Nuttin Nis Funky", "Packet Man (Worth A Packet remix)", and "Arguin On The Funk". CD
Lyrical combat from Baltimore duo Dirt Platoon – with gritty production by producer Kyo Itachi! The vocals are raw and uncompromising and Itachi wisely lays down hard-hitting beats and spare bits of piano strings and other fairly delicate textures –which are fine foil for the lyrical ... read moreCD
Pretty much the same LP that came out as "The Official Version" on Fat Beats, with a few extra tracks and some slightly different mixes on a couple of numbers. Beats by Primo, Buckwild, Rockwilder and Lord Finesse, with vocals by Finesse, OC, Show & AG, Fat Joe and some of the last ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Divine Styler returns for him album in years and years – working the synths-stoked, lyrically-barbed, dystopian future funky sound he helped invent – and it's strong stuff! There's a cinematic vibe at play, with kind of a dark sci fi feel. Lyrically, he's doing solid job of getting ... read moreCD
Divine Styler returns for him album in years and years – working the synths-stoked, lyrically-barbed, dystopian future funky sound he helped invent – and it's strong stuff! There's a cinematic vibe at play, with kind of a dark sci fi feel. Lyrically, he's doing solid job of getting ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Includes the tracks "Live At Union Square", "DJ On The Wheels", "My Buddy", "Rhythm Trax House Party Style", "He's The DJ I'm The Rapper", "Hip Hop Dancers Theme", "Jazzy's In The House" and "Human Video Game". LP, Vinyl record album
You've tried the rest, now try the best! DJ Science delivers the goods hot and fresh, so grab a slice and get ready to cut. 19 battle breaks and bits for you to get busy with, including "Open Late", "Extra Cheese", "2 Pepsi" and loads more. . . LP, Vinyl record album
Shadow's first single off his second LP, and believe it or not, it's as much of a pop/rock record as the UNKLE LP was! We're not complaining though, because this one's got a great new wave twist to it, and on the third track of this single, Shadow's back in battle mode, with vocal cut-ups over a ... read more12-inch, Vinyl record
The long-overdue third volume in Spinna's series of instrumental EPs! The set ranges from uptempo, heel thumping funk beats, to some more mellow, keys-laded work – all with Spinna's trademark melodic funk groove! It's that dedication to progressive melodicism that has always endeared us to ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Concept album/compilation from label co-founder DJ White Lightning features rappers forgoing their "MC" personalities to take on the persona of "criminals" in today's society. The characters personified range from Ted Turner/Jesus to an art dealer taking advantage of young ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The late 90s debut of DMX – a huge hit for Def Jam, the Ruff Ryders camp and especially DMX himself – whose next few albums would top the charts! Rough, raw and hardcore lyrical imagery, and top notch Ruff Ryder production from Swizz Beats and PK, plus Dame Grease on a number of cuts. ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Very nicely done, heavy duty gold vinyl pressing for the albums 15th Anniversary!)
While we still love those early NWA singles, this album by the DOC earns top honors from the glory days of Ruthless. Nice mic skills paired with tight, funky production from Dr. Dre before he got bogged down in the G-funk sound are the winning formula here. 13 tracks in all, including "The ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has some edge wear and a couple of light stains.)
10 tracks in all, including "Diggady Domino", "Getto jam", "AFD", "Do You Qualify", "Jam", "Money Is Everything", "Sweet Potatoe Pie", "Raincoat", "Long Beach Thang" and "That's Real". LP, Vinyl record album
Includes "Fast Talk Man" which was co-produced by a young Grand Puba, plus "Funky Reggae", "DJ Imitators", "Spanish Fly", "Let's Dance", "Young, Gifted & Black", "Mike Chanter", "Western Style", "The Girl's ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Craig Mack —
Flava In Ya Ear (club, dirty rmx, Easy Mo rmx, radio edit inst, rmx inst, NashMack inst) ... 12-inch 
