Hip Hop — In Stock
Old school, true school, golden age, random rap, west coast, east coast, independent, southern, and midwestern hip hop -- as well as some commercial classics!
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Pussycat Dolls —
PCD ... LP 
A&M, 2005. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Atlantic, 1996. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a plain sleeve.)
Quasimoto —
Further Adventures Of Lord Quas ... CD 
Stones Throw, 2005. Used ... $4.99
Lord Quas returns for another batch of booming, mad-blunted hip hop – an even more sprawling, surreal ride than the Unseen LP! Quasimoto was and still is Madlib's outlet for his most cartoonishly eccentric tendencies – and he really lets 'em fly on this set! The Unseen LP had more ... read more CD
Tommy Boy, 1991. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Queen Latifah's second album – still very much in the prime of her early hip hop career! Latifah's got some great help here – and is working with beats by the 45 King, Naughty By Nature, K Cut of Main Source, and an incorrectly credited Louie Vega – all of whom bring some sharper ... read more CD
(Tommy Boy pressing.)
Tommy Boy, 1988. Very Good ... $8.99
Latifah's first single (back before she became Queen Latifah!). Released in the summer of 1988 around the same time as the first De La single, it still stands as one of the classics from Tommy Boy's glory days. Both tracks feature nice raw production by Mark The 45 King. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Labels have a name in marker.)
Greenstreets, 1990s/2000s. Used CD & DVD ... $7.99
... CD
(Cover has a small, half inch tear at the spine.)
Trad Vibe (France), 2019. New Copy ... $19.99
There's definitely a lot of soul power going on here – a deep current of classic inspiration that makes most of the tracks resonate with a vintage soul quality, even though the music is hip hop! Yet Raashan Ahmad also states that the "soul power" he refers to in the title is that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Culture Power 45, 2018. New Copy (pic cover)... $6.99 15.00
Timeless, soulful hip hop from The Culture Power 45 collective – classic-reared post-millennium Chicago hip hop from Black Koala (Raashan Ahmad & Rita J), The Know (Fat Nice & Kush Shalimar, Iomos Marad, Rashid Hadee & Radius Inc and ILLsugi! Much like the the other excellent ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition! Includes button.)
Loud, 1995. Very Good ... $9.99
Classic Wu-Tang production. Reakwon's first solo single, and the first Wu-associated 'love song' of sorts – to Earths of all flavors – "French Vanilla, Butter Pecan, Choclate Deluxe" that inpired those t-shirts that were out for a minute a few years ago. With additional ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Loud, 1999. Near Mint- 2LP ... $19.99
Instrumentals to the second LP of Wu-bangerz from the Chef, including "Yae Yo", "Casablanca", "Sneakers", "Raw", "Pop S**t", "Forecast", "Yae Yo", "Casablanca", "100 Rounds", "Real Life", "Power& ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a Loud sleeve.)
Universal, 2003. Used ... $4.99
Raekwon's third album, with production by Mizza (we think that's Method Man) and a gaggle of others, featuring appearances by Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, Ghostface, Havoc, Capone, Sheek Louch and others. Tracks include "Pit Bull Fights", "King Of Kings", "Smith Bros." ... read more CD
Raekwon —
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx ... LP Loud/RCA, 1995. Very Good 2LP ... $49.99
Chef Raekwon cooks up one of finest hip hop albums in history – a standout moment in the Wu Tang canon and the 90s in general! Given Ghostface's presence throughout, the prime RZA production and other top shelf guests, you could almost call this one a Wu Tang Clan album, if not for Raekwon's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with DMM etch. PLEASE NOTE – Cover has wrinkled corners and a large peeled spot on the back.)
IHR/EMI, 2009. Used ... $5.99
The long awaited Cuban Linx Pt 2 from Raekwon – and one of those late model Wu Tang efforts that reminds us of how vital the Wu Tang were in their prime, as well as how sharp the still are when the moons align and the pieces fall into place! OBFCL Pt 2 is indeed one of those rare newer Wu ... read more CD
Ice Water Inc/EMI, 2011. Used ... $4.99
Following the relative creative triumph of Cuban Linx 2 Pt 2, Raekwon once again keeps one boot fully trenched in a classic era Wu Tang styled approach. Guests include Method Man, Ghostface, Inspectah Deck, Raheem Devaughn, Black Thought, Rick Ross and Nas. Tracks include "Shaolin Vs Wu ... read more CD
Elektra, 2000. Used ... $3.99
Sixteen tracks in all, from the Flipmode's female MC. Guest spots by Busta Rhymes, the Flipmode Squad and a few others, and beats by Primo, Rockwilder, Pete Rock, the Nottz and others. Includes "Do The Ladies Run This. . .", "Tight", "Harriet Thugman", "What ... read more CD
Rah Digga —
On The Move (clean, dirty) ... 12-inch White Label, 2004. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Featuring Mary J Blige. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small sticker.)
J Records, 2003. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Sure Shot/AV8, 2003. Very Good+ ... $2.99 6.98
Nice stuff from the former Roots human beat box, featuring Keith Murray and Lord Tariq. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Universal, 1997. Near Mint- 2LP ... $19.99
It's been a long time.... The return of the 18th letter, still up to par with "New York (Ya Out There)", "The Mystery (Who Is God?)", "When I'm Flowin'", "Guess Who's Back", "The Saga Begins" and 8 more on 2 LP's. LP, Vinyl record album
(In a stickered sleeve, with light wear and a cut corner.)
Rakim —
Book Of Life – Eric B & Rakim's Greatest Hits ... LP Universal, 1997. Near Mint- 2LP ... $19.99
All the hits from the first three Eric B & Rakim LP's plus "Know The Ledge" from the Juice soundtrack: "I Know You Got Soul", "Eric B Is President", "My Melody", "Move The Crowd", "I Ain't No Joke, "Paid In Full", "Follow ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In a stickered sleeve, with center split in the bottom seam, some wear, and a cut corner.)
SMC, 2009. Used ... $7.99
Here it is after an arduous, nearly decade long wait – Rakim's epically long in the making Seventh Seal – released on his own label after the much discussed departure from Dr Dre! Rakim's authority and gravity on the mic is still second to none, and Seventh Seal's best tracks stark and ... read more CD
Also available Seventh Seal ... LP 16.99
SMC, 2009. Near Mint- 2LP ... $16.99
Here it is after an arduous, nearly decade long wait – Rakim's epically long in the making Seventh Seal – released on his own label after the much discussed departure from Dr Dre! Rakim's authority and gravity on the mic is still second to none, and Seventh Seal's best tracks stark and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Seventh Seal ... CD 7.99
Duck Down, 2011. Used ... $8.99
Black Milk, Sean Prince and Guilty Simpson swingin' it as Random Axe! A solid underground hip hop supergroup that's notable for bridging Detroit to Brooklyn – but more than that, it's simply solid, worthwhile modern hip hop from cats who care about the quality. Includes "Zoo ... read more CD
Hiero Imperium, 2019. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99 16.98
Soulful Bay Area hip hop from scene legendary Herio Imperium team – with Souls Of Mischief veteran Tajai on the mic with producer Unjust! Tajai's methodical approach to the rhymes is a breath of fresh air this far into the post-millennium, as opposed to coming off as nostalgic, and Unjust's ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
("Animated" phototronic artwork. Limited edition!)
Profile, 1986. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Produced by Duke Bootee. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Profile sleeve.)
A&M, 1991. Used ... $4.99
Produced by Easy Mo Bee. CD
(Disc has a promotional stamp.)
Ras G —
Baker's Dozen – Ras G ... LP Fat Beats, 2016. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Ras G's entry in the Baker's Dozen series from Fat Beats – an effort we had high hopes for, knowing how strong the series has been to date, and what Ras G is capable of production wise – and sure enough, it's a real win! This isthe fourth LP in the series to date, in which Fat Beats ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert.)
Dirty Science, 2019. New Copy ... $15.99 17.98
Ras G down to Earth and in gritty boombap beats mode! As much as we love Ras when he's exploring the cosmos, there's something so impressive about his ability to keep things grounded in a straight forward headnodding hip hop instrumentals realm – classic level MPC sampler craft with insistent ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ras G —
Down 2 Earth Vol 4 ... LP Dirty Science, 2019. New Copy ... $15.99 17.98
Ras G down to Earth and in gritty boombap beats mode! As much as we love Ras when he's exploring the cosmos, there's something so impressive about his ability to keep things grounded in a straight forward hip hop instrumentals realm – classic level MPC sampler craft with insistent beats ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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Leaving, 2018. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
Perhaps the farthest reaching set of cosmic hip hop instrumentals from Ras G yet! Stargate Music takes flight from a rawly experimental beginning – static-y beats, chimes, a bit of keys and a manipulated vocal sample – but you know it's set to blast off into the blissfully funky cosmos ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Akashic, 2019. New Copy ... $16.99 18.98
Ras G's deft hand at blending cosmic dancefloor beatcraft, instrumental hip hop and African percussion grooves is as incredible as ever on this tight EP – bringing in some timeless Chicago & Detroit house inspired vibes, too! Ras matches the other players in the LA underground for jazz, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Figure IV, 2000. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Rascalz pressing with alternate track titles.)
Kay Dee, 2019. New Copy ... $12.99 14.98
Rasheed Campbell's a hell of an MC – one who pulls no punches at all when tying together his environment and the way it's shaped his outlook on life – and he works here with the mighty Kenny Dope, who produced and mixed the whole record – and really gives it a massive kick right ... read more CD
RVN Entertainment, Early 2000s. Sealed ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Continuum, 1993. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
"Flame Boiled" mix by Godfather Don. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Continuum, 1993. Near Mint- ... $1.99
"Flame Boiled" mix by Godfather Don. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve.)
Big Beat, 1997. Used ... $3.99
Featuring Mystikal and the infamous Big Lurch. Google him if you don't know! CD
(Out of print.)
Premeditated, 1995. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(In a slim paper sleeve. Cover has some wear.)
Real Deff, 2018. New Copy ... $18.99 19.98
Neo-classic Detroit hip hop standard bearer Guilty Simpson, delivering an all killer, no filler handful of tracks on this tight EP with hard hitting beats Reckonize Real. The Queens beatmaker gathers some some rock solid no nonsense productions here – and together they craft pretty much ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jungle, 1996. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve.)
Virgin, 1989. Used ... $12.99
10 tracks, including "Do The Right Thing", "Pump It Hottie", "We Rock The Mic Right" and "Speaking On Everything". CD
(Out of print.)
Rush, 1994. Used ... $3.99
Redman at an early peak – raw cosmic funk-steeped hip hop from the wildly creative, gritty-voiced man himself! Like a lot of the greatest 90s hip hop, there's a strong George Clinton influence to the beats – but the thick atmosphere is really on another level – then and now, ... read more CD
Def Jam, 1996. Used ... $2.99
Redman's third album – and a mad 90s classic – for both the Funk Doc himself, and for the Def Jam label! By this point, Redman has perfected his wylin'-out blunted rhyme style, spitted over heavy, funkified east coast beats. Much of the production is handled by Erick Sermon & ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rush/Def Jam, 1992. Used ... $3.99
The stellar full length debut from Redman – who was just then breaking out solo after honing his craft as part of the EPMD Hit Squad clique – and rose pretty quickly to the upper echelon of early 90s MCs! The masterstroke of Whut? Thee Album is the way that Redman balances a gritty, ... read more CD
Good Hands, 2005. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Motown, 1990. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and hype sticker.)
Slip N Slide/Def Jam, 2008. Used ... $4.99
Rick Ross's sophmore release for the mainstream – the hard, gleaming and bumping Trilla! Includes "All I Have In This World" feat Mannie Fresh, "The Boss" feat T-Pain, "Speedin'" feat R Kelly, "Money Make Me Come", "feat Ebonylove, "This Is ... read more CD
Neighborhood Watch, 1999. Sealed ... $39.99
Includes vocal and instrumental mix of the title track, "All Nighter", "Stop Lyin On It", and "Hideous". 12-inch, Vinyl record
Def Jux, 2002. Used ... $2.99
RJD2's debut for Def Jux – and at the time he was certainly one of the funkiest and most sample trained soundscapers in the Def Jux camp – but not without a bit of the sci fi left field slant you'd expect from that roster at the time! The set's mostly instrumental, another reason this ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ecko Unltd, 2006. Used CD & DVD ... $9.99
Soundtrack to the video game. Thematic score & in game music from RJD2 & the RZA with a few guests. Includes a Making of the game DVD. CD
(Out of print.)
Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock —
It Takes Two (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Profile, 1987. Near Mint- ... $7.99
One of the first hip hop singles that really made the crossover to dancefloor play. By this point, everyone's heard the sample three million times, but it's still holds up better than most of the uptempo cuts from that era. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Profile sleeve.)
N Effect, 1993. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Razmataz, Late 80s. Very Good+ ... $0.99
Hip hop from an age when you could say things like "Word to the mother" and "Cold took the bacon" without sounding foolish. 80s sounding beats by the Phantom, who also does a little scratching and cutting here and there, with a heavy electro and big beat influence, and back and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tape Kingz, Late 90s. Very Good ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
DGC, 1994. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Super dope promo only set of remixes of one of our all time favorite Roots tracks. As usual, new verses and tight beats abound. . . 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stamped sleeve.)
Roots —
Tipping Point ... CD Geffen, 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The Roots make kind of a return to their own roots with the Tipping Point – a loose, funky, hip hop soul opus from the legendary Philly crew! The record's got a much more streamlined and focused ambition than Phrenology or Things Fall Apart – and it's a brilliant extenuation of their ... read more CD
Star Trak/Arista, 2003. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Promotional copy packaged in a slim sleeve .)
Relativity, 1992. Used ... $18.99
10 tracks in all, a prime example of the back pack era of hip hop,with head nodding production from Tony Dofat (and Grand Puba on one cut), including "Can U Dig It?", "Take A Trip", "On The Flex", "We Come To Get Wreck", "Rough House", and "Chec ... read more CD
(Out of print, pen mark on CD .)
Koch, 2004. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $29.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition red vinyl pressing – with download!)
Game/Koch, 2002. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Photo Synthetic, 2000. Sealed (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Expertism, 2007. Used ... $3.99
... CD
Run-DMC —
30 Days (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Profile, 1984. Near Mint- ... $2.99
This has the 5:45 vocal version and the 7:20 instrumental version of the classic from their first LP. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Profile sleeve.)
Dinked/Profile, 1993. New Copy Gatefold (pic cover, reissue)... $13.99 15.98
A late period classic single from Run-DMC, produced by the mighty Pete Rock! Run-DMC worked with kind of an allstar roster of the most respected hip hop producers of the early 90s on the Down With The King album, which really paid off creatively, especially on the Pete Rock-produced title track. ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really nicely done 2019 pressing – in a gatefold picture sleeve by Paintshop Studio!)
Profile, 1985. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Run-DMC's great second album, with rock hard production by Russell Simmons and classic cuts! It's fascinating to listen to this album all these years later, with the knowledge that this hungry hip hop act from Queens was so soon to conquer the world. Great stuff from a legendary crew! This the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. PLEASE NOTE: Cover has waviness and moisture staining.)
Run-DMC —
Raising Hell ... CD Profile/Arista, 1986. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The massive third album from Run DMC – made at the top of their game – an pivotal effort that brought them to peak popularity and helped break hip hop in a huge way in the pop culture landscape! Part of the album's strength is its guitar-heavy sound on some of the grooves – ... read more CD
Profile, 1984. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Profile sleeve.)
Profile, 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Profile sleeve.)
Big Beat, 1996. Used ... $8.99
The single that launched the Wu's clothing line, that sounds like a lost track off the first Wu-Tang LP, with an early appearance by Cappadonna, formerly Cappacino. CD
(Out of print CD single.)
Koch, 2006. Used ... $7.99
The RZA's fine second phase career as a top notch soundtrack maestro continues with Afro Samurai – the music for the anime/blacksploitation hybrid starring Samuel L Jackson – and a varied batch of tracks that's really a lot more than the typical Ghost Dog/early Wu Tang style beats you ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
EMI (UK), 2003. Used ... $6.99
A unique UK LP by the RZA – one that has the brain of the Wu Tang working with a host of European MCs and talents like Diaz, Xavier Naidoo, Feven, Bams and others – plus an appearance by a usual suspect or two (helloooooo Ghostface.) Tracks include "Mesmerize", the great ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Qwest, 1999. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Featuring Kam. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Coalmine, 2005. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $10.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 500 copies – on "blood red" viyl!)
Uncle Junior, 2004. Very Good (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Island/Universal, 1980s/1990s. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout mark.)
Next Plateau/London, 1993. Used ... $0.99
Includes "Groove Me", "No One Does It Better", "Whatta Man", "Step", "Shoop", "Heaven Or Hell", "Big Shot", "Sexy Noises Turn Me On", "Somma Time Man" and "Break Of Dawn". CD
White Label, 1999. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Top Dawg Ent./Interscope, 2014. Used ... $8.99
Schoolboy Q's breakout Oxymoron – with appearances by Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz, Raekwon, Tyler The Creator and others. Includes the standout "Collard Greens" with Kendrick Lamar, "Los Awesome" feat Jay Rock, "Hoover Street", "What They Want" ... read more CD
Jive/FTG, 1987. New Copy ... $7.99 10.98
The classic by Schoolly D – his second album, and the one where he really hits his stride – with profane humor and classic drum machine and oddball sample flavored production! It's almost hard-to-believe nowadays, but the un-PC rhymes were straight up scandalous back in the day – ... read more CD
Duck Down, 2007. Sealed 2LP ... $14.99
Another stellar set from Sean Price – a follow up to the underground hit Monkey Barz – and probably just as strong! Titles include "Like You", "P-Body" feat Rock of Heltah Skeltah, "Cardiac" feat Buckshot, Ruste Juxx & Flood, "Stop", "Vio ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue, not including "Stop".)
Duck Down, 2002. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
Production by and featuring Agallah. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Sugar Hill, 1979. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Three female singers/MC's with backing by the Sugarhill Gang Band – and rhymes that sound like they might have been written by the Sugarhill Gang. Maybe it's not up to the standards of other early female MC's like Sha Rock of the Funky 4 +1, but this is more like a 1979-era slow-tempo ... (Soul, Hip Hop) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Sugar Hill sleeve.)
Heat, 1983. Near Mint- ... $29.99
An excellent 80s groove album masquerading underneath a kind of cheesy but equally 80s looking cover. There's no shortage of popping electro grooves here, with loads of great keyboards and nice funky boogie appeal. 6 tracks in all, including "I Need A Freak", "If I Gave You A ... (Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a cut corner.)
Secret City, 2018. New Copy ... $23.99 24.99
Strong, righteously motivated, sharp lyricism from Shad! A Short Story About War takes on cultural, social ills that comes off more as personal storytelling, making the title here relevent – it's not a laundry list of the worlds problem, more of an artful view. Really strong stuff! Includes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited translucent tan colored vinyl pressing, includes download.)
Interscope, 1997. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Interscope, 1996. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Wild Life, 2003. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A nice batch of Showbiz instrumentals. Tracks include "Hulk", "Screamin' Hornz", "Larry Davis", "Styx", "Army Of God", "Rebel With A Cause", "Drama III", "Streetz Play 4 Keepz", "Summer S@#t" and "UFO&quo ... LP, Vinyl record album
Shyne —
Shyne ... LP Bad Boy, 2000. Very Good+ 2LP ... $6.99
With "Watcha Gonna Do", 'Bad Boyz", "The Life", "Bonnie & Shyne", "Spread Some Cheese" and 11 more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has light wear and a bit of residue on the front.)
Ropeadope, 2018. New Copy CD & DVD ... $10.99 16.99
Really great work from this up-and-coming combo – a group who seems like they can spin together neo soul and hip hop better than most of the rest – and who also make great use of some live jazzy instrumentation as well! The set compiles live performances done around the midwest in ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more CD
Music Of Life (UK), 1988. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
11 different beats and a track of vocal stab for scratching, all produced by Simon Harris, so it has a very 80s feel to it. One of the original "DJ Tool" or battle records. Titles include "Dancefloor Justice", "Go Go Steaming & Cranking", "Rough Neck ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has waviness and wear.)
