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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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ATA (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $14.99
A really great take on the music of Madvillain – that famous collaboration between Madlib & MF Doom – served up here in a mostly instrumental mode that's heavy on funk and jazz! You'll definitely recognize the tunes in the set, but the presentation is very different – almost ... (Deep Funk, Hip Hop) read more CD
Abstract Orchestra —
Madvillain Vol 2 (with bonus download) ... LP 
ATA (UK), 2019. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
A really great take on the music of Madvillain – that famous collaboration between Madlib & MF Doom – served up here in a mostly instrumental mode that's heavy on funk and jazz! You'll definitely recognize the tunes in the set, but the presentation is very different – almost ... (Deep Funk, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Madvillain Vol 2 ... CD 14.99(Includes download.)
Decon, 2010. Used ... $2.99
Gritty, grainy, heavy hip hop from the duo of Alchemist & Oh No – working nicely together as Gangrene – in a timeless, no BS, but still mind-alteringly creative duo hip hop mode! As you might guess from the moniker and title, there's something of a dark humor vibe floating over the ... read more CD
Nia, 1984. Very Good+ ... $19.99
RCA/Loud, 1997. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Promotional release.)
RCA/HHV (Germany), 1997. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A late 90s classic from the 'Liks – with track or skit appearances by Xzibit, Whoridas, Nas, King Tee, ODB, Keith Murray, LL Cool J, and Lootpack – star-studded to say the least and a vital snapshot of a later year in the golden age of hip hop! All credit to the core Alkaholiks trio of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Alkaholiks —
Likwit (radio, album, inst, acappella) ... CD RCA/Loud, 1997. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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. CD
(4-track CD maxi single.)
Cash Money, 2005. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Roc-A-Fella, 2000. Very Good+ 2LP ... $3.99
Tracks include "Smile 4 Me", "Ya'll Dead Wrong", "Heard It All", Girlfriend", "That's Right", "All Money Is Legal", "Raw", "Anyday", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves.)
Anderson Paak —
Ventura ... LP 12T/Aftermath, 2019. New Copy Gatefold ... $23.99 25.98
Anderson.Paak heads to Ventura for this one – and something about that sunny coastal city brings out his soul influences after the primarily hip hop-leaning Oxnard! Paak leads on his raspy sung style for this one, an easygoing hip hop soul sound that's built to last, and again bringing in a ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Big Beat/Atlantic, 1996. Near Mint- ... $9.99
"Art of Facts" from the Artifacts second LP, featuring nice, mellow production from Shawn J. Period. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Profile, 1988. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Labels have a name in marker.)
Rhymesayers, 2008. Near Mint- ... $4.99
The first single from When Life Gives You Lemons! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve.)
Atmosphere —
Southsiders ... CD Rhymesayers, 2014. Used ... $5.99
The eighth album (!!!) from MN hip hop lifers Atmosphere – one of the most consistent, reliable duos in the game – and Southsiders is another honest, moody gem. Hip hop music in general doesn't get enough props as songwriter's genre, but Slug is hell of a good writer, with a compelling ... read more CD
(In the original clear, printed sleeve with inserts.)
MCA, 2002. Near Mint- ... $1.99
White Label, 1998. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Big Beat, 1991. Very Good- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Koch, 2005. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo with stickered titles.)
Loose Cannon/Island, 1995. Used ... $2.99
Massive B, 1995. Used ... $9.99
Grand Royal, 2000. Used (pic cover)... $3.99
... CD
(Enhanced CD includes Start video.)
Beastie Boys —
Ch–Check It Out (clean, acapella) ... CD Capitol, 2004. Used ... $0.99
... CD
(Promotional copy.)
Grand Royal/Capitol, 1993. Used ... $1.99
If Paul's Boutique was the Beasties heavily mind-blown Dust Brothers dusted psychedelic hip hop Sgt Peppers, then Check Your Head is their down and dirty back to basics raw funk run at something like Never Mind The Bollocks. Their first outing without the guidance of an outside producer, though ... read more CD
Grand Royal, 1994. Used ... $2.99
What can we say? The Beasties continue with the live jazz/funk/garage (as in rock, not house) sound and keyboards by Money Mark. With the classic "Get It Together" featuring Q-Tip. And you can't go wrong with any LP that samples Ramelzee and K-Rob's "Beat Bop." Other tracks ... read more CD
Grand Royal/Universal, 1996/1998. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.98
The Beasties' peak-era, retro-style instrumentals LP! Even at their weakest vocal moments, we've always dug the Beastie Boys' firm commitment to funky instrumental backing – their albums are filled with lots of nice interludes, instrumentals, and backing grooves – but they often seemed ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Def Jam, 1986. Used ... $2.99
The game changing Def Jam classic – and possibly the greatest album by the Beastie Boys – even though they'd grow up a whole lot after this! Profane party anthems galore, and the Beasties would distance themselves from much of the attitude of this album, making their career arc from ... read more CD
Beastie Boys —
To The 5 Boroughs ... CD Capitol, 2004. Used ... $2.99
A masterful later album by the Beastie Boys – who always preferred to put out a great record every five or six years, than a sub par album every 2 or 3! All these years after Paul's Boutique, when the world of difficult, expensive sample clearance could've kill the layers of pop pastiche ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes slipcase.)
Beat Junkie Sound, 2019. New Copy ... $23.99 24.98
A practice tool LP for DJs or turntablists looking to learn the tools of the trade or sharpen their skills – produced by turntable icons The World Famous Beat Junkies! Made specifically by this legendary crew to help you take your mixing, scratching and beat arranging prowess to higher ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stones Throw, 2005. Used ... $7.99
The epic CD compilation of the ever prolific, ever satisfying Madlib's first 2 LPs as Beat Konducta – a instrumental song suite of beats for films that do not exist anywhere but the fevered mind of the genius beatcrafter! 'Lib's production work has always had a bit of a filmic groove, and ... read more CD
Beat Konducta (Madlib) —
Beat Konducta Vol 3 – Beat Konducta In India ... LP Stones Throw, 2007. New Copy ... $16.99 17.98
Hazy beatcraft steeped in Indian soundtrack style funk, strings and percussion from the indefatigable Madlib – Volume 3 in the increasingly adventurous and conceptual outings of the Beat Konducta! This time out Madlib, er, Beat Konducta is conducting beats, strings & things from India ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Beat Konducta (Madlib) —
Beat Konducta Vol 4 – Beat Konducta In India ... LP Stones Throw, 2007. New Copy ... $16.99 17.98
The long awaited sides C & D in Madlib's incredible blend of Bombay soundtrack-styled funk, blunted Eastern beats, and all round stunning Middle Eastern accented hip hop instros! This time out Madlib, er, Beat Konducta is conducting beats, strings & things from India and/or otherwise East ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Relativity, 1997. Used ... $1.99
The Beatnuts, minus Al Tariq this time, come back with "Do You Believe?" a nice one that reminds us of the hits from their glory days. The production on "Gimme Tha Ass", with the classic Philly sound "Forget Me Nots" sample. CD
(Out of print.)
Loud, 2001. Near Mint- 2LP ... $6.99
The Beatnuts didn't have a whole heckuva of a lot in the way of lyrical ideas by '01, but this underrated LP for Loud is well worth the purchase price anyway, thanks to the 'nut's continued mastery of beats and samples. They virtually ignore perfunctory trends and stay firmly rooted in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo in a stickered Loud sleeve.)
Epic, 1991. Used (pic cover)... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Tommy Boy, 1995. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover is wavy from moisture with some flaking on the bottom half, with an unglued bottom seam.)
Big L —
Big Picture (clean version) ... CD Rawkus, 2000. Used ... $4.99
Tracks include "Ebonics", "Size Em Up", "Deadly Combination" featuring Tupac Shakur, "98 Freestyle", "The Heist", "The Enemy" featuring Fat Joe, "Fall Back" featuring Kool G Rap, "Flamboyant", "Casualties Of A Dice ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Big L —
Flamboyant (voc, inst)/Rawkus, 1999. Used ... $3.99
Two nice ones from the late great Big L, one of the 90's most unfairly slept-on MC's – with straight-ahead production from Mike Heron of the Ghetto Pros and Roc Raida, and a Big L bio in the liner notes on the back. CD
(Out of print, and still sealed.)
Big L —
Lifestylez Of Da Poor & Dangerous ... CD Columbia, 1995. Used ... $6.99
The classic first solo album by Big L – with bedrock DITC production by Buckwild, Showbiz and Lord Finesse – perfectly framing the rhymes by Harlem's finest. Big L didn't leave a huge wealth of recordings before he was taking away from the world, but he started out strong, and this ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Rap-A-Lot, 1995. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Immortal/Epic, 1998. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Corrupt Inmate, 2002. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Street Corner, 2019. New Copy 2LP ... $23.99 24.98
Producer House Shoes and rhymer Big Tone team up as Big Shoes – one of the most fitting 2 man supergroups in independent hip hop of the late teens for sure – with a solid roster of guests including Demark Vessey, Quelle Chris, Jimetta Rose, Blu, MoSel, Ta'Raach and more! There's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Manatee, 2003. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Wreck, 1993/2017. New Copy 2LP ... $18.99 20.98
Remix versions of the legendary debut of Black Moon –a landmark indie hip hop classic from the early 90s east coast scene! Beloved by the deeper digging hip hop heads back in the day, and making a few waves commercially with the singles "Who Got Da Props?" and "I Got Cha ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Third Earth, 2003. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Blahzay Music, 2000s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Featuring Lil Fame of MOP. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Backwoodz, 2019. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Blockhead still delivering the goods after and a solid decade and a half delivering distinctive, solo producer driven independent hip hop! Free Sweatpants is a pretty straightforward (and wisely timeless in sound, even if some the track titles give away the late teens era) headnodding hip hop ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ruthless, 1993. Used ... $4.99
Tracks include "Southern Comfort", "Stick To Your Own Kind", "That Ol' Dupree Sh!t", "I'm Not The Man", "Devils Get No Dap", "3-2-1 Contact", "Stabbed By The Steeple", "Another Nail In The Coffin", and "Life". CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Dirty Science, 2019. New Copy (pic cover)... $12.99 14.98
Finally a proper reunion of Blu & Exile as a duo – more than a decade after the modern classic Before The Heavens LP! They haven't lost a step, and having learned a thing or two about crafting timeless hip hop, they wise deliver that once again here. Includes "True & Livin", ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Coalmine, Mid 2010s/2019. New Copy ... $19.99 21.99
The full length LP pair of the excellent Gods & The Spirit and Titans In Flesh EPs couldn't be a more seamless effort, and stands strong as some of the strongest classic schooled independent hip hop of its era. Invigorating, energetic, massive hip hop from a pair of modern heavyweights and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Nature Sounds, 2019. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
A underground mic hero Blu sounding as fresh and furiously-paced brilliant as he has in years – and teaming up with SoCal production favorite Oh No on this gem for Nature Sounds! Kicks off after the intro with the masterful "Lost Angels Anthem", setting bar pretty high with with ... read more CD
Also available A Long Red Hot Los Angeles Summer Night (red vinyl pressing) ... LP 20.99
Blu & Oh No —
A Long Red Hot Los Angeles Summer Night (red vinyl pressing) ... LP Nature Sounds, 2019. New Copy 2LP ... $20.99 22.98
LA underground mic hero Blu sounding as fresh and furiously-paced brilliant as he has in years – and teaming up with SoCal production favorite Oh No on this gem for Nature Sounds! Kicks off after the intro with the masterful "Lost Angels Anthem", setting bar pretty high with with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available A Long Red Hot Los Angeles Summer Night ... CD 10.99(Limited edition red vinyl pressing.)
Ropeadope, 2019. New Copy ... $9.99 13.99
An unusual set of work from the ever-changing Luke Vibert – a collaboration with MC BlueRum13 – whose lyrics provide a great mix with Luke's beats and instrumentation on the album! All those crisp, creative elements that we love from older Vibert records are still very much in the mix ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more CD
Bodikhuu —
Rio/Farsi, 2014. New Copy ... $14.99
Crispy beats and plenty of breaks, but put together with an overall sense of sound that's really evocative – not snoozy downtempo, but more instrumental hip hop in the rhythms, mixed with this older sense of history and travel! Bodikhuu created the music during November in Mongolia, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 500 copies.)
B-Boy, 1987. Used ... $3.99
The classic Scott La Rock tribute album – with BDP classics and remixes – originally issued as a 2LP set that was put together following the South Bronx-repping hip hop pioneer's shooting death. Alternate versions, remixes and BDP medley's from their most classic late 80s period. 15 ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rock Candy, 1986. Very Good ... $43.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a bit of marker.)
Jive, 1992. Used ... $3.99
BDP is still going strong here in the early 90s, after busting all kinds of boundries and paving the way for just about every other hip hop crews and solo acts to balance strident lyricism and realatively strong commercial success. 16 tracks in all: "We In There", "Duck Down", ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Elektra, 1994. Near Mint- 2LP ... $11.99
The 3rd album, and the last one with just Lord Jamar and Sadat X, before the reunion with Puba. The Nube's are handling the production themselves for the most part, with a little help from Buckwild, and the beats are spare and slow, fitting with the seriousness of their vocal delivery on this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Edited promo. Cover has a cutout notch, some edge wear, and a bent corner.)
Arista, 1998. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
The Brand Nubian reunion LP. Some nice ones here, and still delivering some 5%er knowledge. Production from Diamond D, Lord Finesse, Premier, Puba, and Alamo. Best cuts include "Don't Let It Go To Your Head", "Maybe One Day" featuring Common, "Love Vs. Hate", "P ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and advisory sticker.)
ShotCallas, 1997. Near Mint- ... $4.99
More mellow than "Must Stay Paid." Production by DJ Fashion, making good use of the Harlem Underground's version "Ain't No Sunshine" sample. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Silver label pressing.)
Amherst, 1992. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear,)
Fool's Gold, 2013. Used ... $4.99
Danny Brown steps up his game on Old – delivering on all the promise of his much-hailed previous Fool's Gold LP – and actually topping it! Danny's XXX was a mix of next-level smarts and production, balanced with knowlingly gutter dwelling rhymes – but this one is knowingly more ... read more CD
Buckshot —
No Joke Follow Me (Funkmaster Flex video version)/Loud, 1997. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Off the Mix Tape Volume 2 LP. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Crew La Poo/Effect, 1990. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a lightly bent corner.)
Atlantic, 2005. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Goon Squad, Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print, CDr release)
Adex, 2005. Sealed ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Busta Rhymes —
Do My Thing (LP radio clean, rmx radio) ... CD Elektra, 1996. Used ... $0.99
... CD
(Promotional copy.)
J Records, 2002. Used ... $0.99
Busta turns in what is essentially a mix of all his styles from the last several years for his hit-and-miss sixth solo album. Ghetto party bumpers, paranoid Extinction Level Event style rants, and sexual braggadocio abound, with great electric beats by the Neptunes saving the day as usual. 18 ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Elektra, 1996. Very Good- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Elektra, 1997. Used ... $1.99
Tracks include "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See", "Dangerous", "The Whole World Lookin' At Me", "One" featuring Erykah Badu, "We Could Take It Outside" featuring Flipmode Squad, Rah Digga & others, "The Body Rock" featuring ... read more CD
(BMG music club pressing.)
Cam'ron —
Horse & Carriage (clean, dirty, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch Epic, 1998. Very Good ... $2.99
Featuring Mase. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Cam'ron —
Horse & Carriage Remix (clean, dirty, inst) ... 12-inch Epic, 1998. Very Good+ ... $0.99
Remix features Big Pun, Wyclef, Charli Baltimore, and Silkk the Shocker. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Universal, 1998. Used ... $1.99
After all the early hype, mixtape appearances, etc, we expected more from Canibus. Mostly produced by Wyclef, with a couple of beats by Clark Kent, A Kid Called Roots and Salaam Remi, and a few nice cuts like "Second Round KO", one of the tracks in his battle with LL, that has stood up ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
MCA, 1993. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – This copy no longer has the cover and comes in a plain sleeve.)
Jive, 1999. Very Good ... $1.99
Two cuts off The Wood soundtrack. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Hiero Imperium, 2003. Used ... $12.99
The busy Hiero helmer Casual rocks a solo set – a nice, harder hitting companion to the more laidback Full Circle LP that the family just dropped. Features appearances by Del, Tajai, Pep Love, Planet Asia, Phil Da Agony and others – but this is Casual's show. Tracks include "Do ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Universal, 2005. Near Mint- 2LP ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(In a Universal sleeve.)
Capital Punishment, 1995. Used ... $6.99
Produced by KRS-One and Salaam Remi. 15 tracks counting interludes, including "Station Identification", "Lock It Up", "Mad Izm", "Reprogram", "Sex For The Sport", "Down Goes The Devil", "Build & Destroy", "Alpha & ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Red Label, 1985. Sealed (pic cover)... $6.99
First Word (UK), 2018. New Copy 2CD ... $8.99
Beautifully bottom-heavy sounds from Children of Zeus – a British duo who effortlessly blend together elements from hip hop and contemporary soul – very much in the spirit of the London sounds that first pricked up our ears at the start of the 90s, even if the approach here is much more ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more CD
(Includes the bonus CD!)
Capitol, 2004. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
American, 1995. Very Good+ ... $6.99
To us, there's still no one better than Chino at delivering incredibly funny, and sometimes incredibly viscious, extended punchlines. And there's enough to offend just about everyone, plus some nice social commentary thrown in on this one from the "Here To Save You All" LP. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Pressed on purple vinyl.)
Virgin, 2002. Used 2 CDs ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Dirty Science, 2019. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $23.99 24.98
The long awaited return of Choosey – celebrating his Afro-Chicano roots on this one, and doing so with top notch Exhile production. Titles include "I Did", "Black Beans", "You Got It" with Jimetta Rose", "Satisfied" with Deshawn, "Ain't ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes a lowrider insert!)
Mello Music Group, 2018. New Copy ... $13.99 24.99
Unfiltered portraits of the artist formerly known as Red Pill – delivering the goods under his own name on a solid set for the Mello Music Group! Real life, self searching and personal statement making hip hop from a voice rooted in classic 90s school craft – not so much with a neo-class ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
LaFace, 2004. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
LaFace, 2004. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
Featuring Petey Pablo, produced by Lil Jon. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Interscope, 2001. Used ... $3.99
Half Life (Canada), 2005. Used ... $11.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Common —
One Day It'll All Make Sense ... CD Relativity, 1997. Used ... Just Sold Out!
3rd album by the man who put Chicago on the map as a hip hop center. 2 albums strong, and with a lot of guest appearances by folks like De La Soul, Q-Tip, Chantay Savage, Erykah Badu, and Cee-Lo. No I.D. produced most of this, and a few tracks were done by Doug Infinite. Includes "1 '2 ... read more CD
Relativity, 1994. Used ... $18.99
One of our favorite Common tracks, the title song to the classic "Resurrection" album, with the extra nasty Extra P mix. CD
(Out of print.)
Universal, 1999. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Cooly Live —
That's What I Like (No Cream In My Coffee) (radio, jungle radio, 12 jungle mix, inst, dub) ... CD RCA, 1992. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Promotional release.)
Def Jam, 1997. Very Good+ ... $6.99
From the LP that never made it out. "Mega Funk" is a freestyle over a bunch of beats being cut up (by Funkmaster Flex), which is quite nice. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Wild Pitch, 1994. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print, booklet has some wear.)
Craig Mack —
When God Comes (radio edit, inst)/Bad Boy, 1994. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Production by Tumblin Dice and Easy Mo Bee. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Bad Boy sleeve, with index stickers.)
