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Mello Music Group, 2016. New Copy ... $13.99 20.98
Nice joint effort from a couple of diverse figures – Texas producer Gensu Dean and Detroit producer/MC Denmark Vessey! Denmark is on the vocals here and Gensu is on the beats, with just a couple guest appearances, and pretty solid sound throughout! Strong stuff for sure. Includes "The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Splatter colored vinyl – with download.)
Mello Music Group, 2018. New Copy ... $13.99 19.98
Nice one from top notch producer/rhymer duo of Gensu Dean, one of the finer producers on the ever-strong Mello Music Group label, and MC Wise Intelligent of the legendary Poor Righteous Teachers! After the crackling soul beats & keys w/ spoken word intro, this one hits a gritty groove on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition – on "Egyptian" gold vinyl!)
Tommy Boy, 1983. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Tommy Boy, 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Tommy Boy sleeve.)
LaFace, 1995. Used ... $4.99
Their first LP, foretelling the shape of things to come out of Atlanta, alongside Southernplayalistic. . .with "Cell Therapy", "Blood", "The Coming", "Free", "Dirty South", "Thought Process", "Soul Food" and "Goodie Bag" ... CD
(CRC pressing.)
Sugar Hill, 1983. Very Good ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a promo Sugar Hill sleeve, with a sticker and some pen. Label has some marker.)
Sugar Hill, 1982. New Copy (reissue)... $14.99
The classic debut album by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five – one of the pioneering groups in hip hop -history- not that we didn't need to tell you that! With prototypical party jams and the original conscious rap landmark "The Message", all over old school grooves laid ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Message ... LP 11.99
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five —
Message ... LP Sugar Hill, 1982. Near Mint- ... $11.99
The classic debut album by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five – one of the pioneering groups in hip hop -history- not that we didn't need to tell you that! With prototypical party jams and the original conscious rap landmark "The Message", all over old school grooves laid ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Message ... LP 14.99(Recent reissue.)
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five —
Message (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Sugar Hill, 1982. Very Good ... $5.99
The original message rhyme, or at least the biggest one of its day, a track that would spawn a lot of imitiations, including more than a handful of followups from the Furious 5 and Melle Mel. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Sugar Hill sleeve.)
Sugar Hill, 1984. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a grey Sugar Hill sleeve.)
Stones Throw, 2018. New Copy ... $16.99 17.99
Soulful and moody Long Island duo hip hop on Stones Throw – Grandmilly on the mic and Shozae on the beats! There's a kind of eerie mood to it, with some really great use of vocal samples throughout, and an approach to the beatcraft that's atmospheric but never too murky – always in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tashamba, 1982. Very Good ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. A label has a spot of sticker residue and an ink stamp.)
HHV (Germany), 1998. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $30.99 31.98
Grouch steps up his game! As you might expect from the title, Grouch was in no mood to suffer fools at this point, but the record isn't about angry rants, it's more thoughtful and measured in approach than that by far, and he's at his most versatile on the mic on this one. Titles Includes "I'm ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First ever 2LP pressing – on orange colored vinyl.)
HHV (Germany), 1997. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $22.99 31.98
A strong early effort from one of the founders ofBay Area indie hip hop heavies Living Legends! Grouch has a focused, clearly-enunciating approach that's always helped hip standout in a group setting but gives the solo records all the more solid firmament. Largely self-produced, too, with a handful ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First ever 2LP pressing – on yellow colored vinyl.)
Low Budget, 2000. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve.)
Coalmine, 2013/2016. New Copy (reissue)... $15.99 17.98
Detroit's Guilty Simpson teams up with Philly producer Small Professor – with appearances by Boldy James, Statik Selektah, AG, Castle & Euclid – plus remixes by DJ Revolution & Zilla Rocca. Production wise, it's got a lotta dense beats and off-kilter, though walloping percussion ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chrysalis, 1993. New Copy 3LP (reissue)... $72.99 79.99
A groundbreaking meeting of musical icons – with veteran jazz greats, a couple of then-young guns, and one of the MCs who helped bring jazz into hip hop in the first place! Jazzmatazz bridges both stylistic and generational boundaries in incredible ways, not only an earnest effort by Guru to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Virgin, 2000. Very Good+ ... $6.99
The a-side features Angie Stone and the b-side the Roots. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Heavenly Sweetness (Netherlands), 2017. New Copy ... $16.99
Maybe the best work so far from one of the hippest beatmaking collectives on the European scene – on a record that definitely has some of the righteous power you'd guess from the title! As before, the approach is rooted in hip hop, but also has a lot more going on too – lots of musical ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more CD
Handsome Boy Modeling School —
White People ... CD Atlantic, 2004. Used ... $3.99
Just when you thought Prince Paul and Cat Power would never make a record together PRESTO – it's the new Handsome Boy album! HBMS takes a bit more of a chillout tack with this long overdue second opus – with lots of laidback beats and samples, and a surprising amount of live ... read more CD
House N Effect, 1988. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Easy Street, 1984. Near Mint- ... $1.99
One of those singles that straddles the line between early rap, roller disco and commercial soul, with mixing (and scratching?) by Jazzy Jay and production by George Kerr. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Heavy D & The Boyz —
Big Tyme (radio rmx, ext rmx, album)/Uptown, 1990. Very Good ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Pendulum, 1991. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $3.99
B-side remixes by KRS One. 12-inch, Vinyl record
BBE (UK), 2018. New Copy ... $9.99 19.99
It'd been a few years since we heard the head nodding hip hop funk sound of The Herbaliser, but their back in full force! The cover a lot of stylistic terrain here, from the neo-classic boombap with scratches and cinematic samples of the opener, to the noirish hip hop soul of the standout "Seiz ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more CD
Also available Bring Out The Sound ... LP 24.99
Herbaliser —
Bring Out The Sound ... LP BBE (UK), 2018. Sealed 2LP ... $24.99
It'd been a few years since we heard the head nodding hip hop funk sound of The Herbaliser, but their back in full force! The cover a lot of stylistic terrain here, from the neo-classic boombap with scratches and cinematic samples of the opener, to the noirish hip hop soul of the standout "Seiz ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Bring Out The Sound ... CD 9.99
Hiero Imperium, 1997. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
A great picture disc single celebrating the 20th Anniverary of the Third Eye LP – with "Who" and "After Dark". 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition!)
Cutting, 1985. Very Good ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Red label pressing.)
Stones Throw, 2018. New Copy ... $16.99 17.99
A tight EP from indie rap dream duo Homeboy Sandman & Edan – and one we're happy to see out on Stones Throw, too, as it's strongly in the spirit of the label's leftfield hip hop roots! Edan's production here is cool balance of psychedelic synth funk and straightforward compelling ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rainbow Bridge, 1985. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve appears to have been signed by the artist!)
Don Giovanni, 2018. New Copy ... $16.99 17.99
A nice solo spotlight for Hprizm, formerly known as High Priest of legendary leftfield rap crew Anti-Pop Consortium – on a pretty sharp set that deftly blends timeless rhyme-centric hip hop, creative use of samples and a little it of the cosmic synth atmosphere that helped Antipop stand so ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download.)
Profile, 1982. Near Mint- ... $13.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a Profile sleeve.)
Lorem Ipsum (France), Mid 80s. New Copy ... $24.99
A set that's maybe a bit different than other Nigerian grooves you might know from the early 80s – as Hycento Junior has a strong influence from American hip hop, and also a bit of reggae as well! Side one of the album feels almost as if it was lifted from the same scene as Grandmaster Flash ... (Global Grooves, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Uni, 1989. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Produced by Jazzy Jay. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a stickered Strong City sleeve.)
Ice Cube —
Hello (radio, main, inst, acapella)/Priority, 2000. Used ... Just Sold Out!
With Dre & Ren. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Purple vinyl promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Atomic Pop, Late 80s/Early 90s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Ice T at his best – long before his years on TV, or his stumbling on cliches – at a point when he was maybe the first fresh hip hop voice to come from the west coast scene! Tracks include the classics "Power", "6 In The Mornin", "I'm Your Pusher, "You ... read more CD
RJ's Electrical Connections, 2011. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
A nice duo project from the never predictable RJD2 and fellow Philly denizen, and similarly genre-defying figure Aaron Livingston on vocals – mixing hip hop and raw funk into distinctive style all their own. It's good stuff, and it's good to still hear RJD2 ducking convention and hitting ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange vinyl pressing, including the download card.)
Mercury, 1996. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Jakarta, 2018. New Copy ... $19.99 21.98
Illa J titles this one to his real name, so of course you'd expect it be a creative reflection of the man himself, and it's not only that, it's the most uplifting and soulful sounding effort to date! Illa does a lot of singing on John Yancey, which along with the personal storytelling that roots ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lowtech/Joe Left Hand (Austria), 2017. New Copy ... $9.99
Thoughtful rhymes, forcefully delivered by Infinito 2017 on this tight EP! Infinito has the classic school MC quality of delivering his rhymes in such raw, off the cuff, direct vibe that it feels like freestyles, but they lines hit with such pinpoint precision, you just don't know – whether ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 500 copies.)
Culture Power 45, 2000s/2010s. New Copy ... $22.99
A concise and crucial compilation of standout tracks by the tireless Infinito 2017 – the Chicago-born underground hip hop phenom who's been prolific and on target for a solid couple of decades! Infinito rhymes and records as he lives and breathes, hundreds of tracks over the years, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition – and comes with a short printed zine, button & stickers.)
Nastymix, 1992. Used (pic cover)... $19.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Hypesound, 1988. Very Good- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
IRT (Interboro Rhythm Team) —
Watch The Closing Doors (original, dub, radio) ... 12-inch Harlem, 1983. Very Good (pic cover)... $1.99
Classic old school trip through the NY subway system, moving through Manhattan in a swingin', socially conscious way. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Pay Jay, Early 2000s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $7.99 14.98
J Dilla at his grittiest, most rugged & raw – in both the production and rhyme realms – with all beats and rhymes by the Dilla himself! This set originally opened our ears to a different side of Dilla, a harder hitting aesthetic, with beats and grooves from out of leftfield that ... read more CD
J Dilla —
Ruff Draft – Dilla's Mix (with bonus instrumentals CD) ... CD Pay Jay, Early 2000s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
J Dilla at his grittiest, most rugged & raw – in both the production and rhyme realms – with all beats and rhymes by the Dilla himself! This set originally opened our ears to a different side of Dilla, a harder hitting aesthetic, with beats and grooves from out of leftfield that ... read more CD
Also available Ruff Draft – Dilla's Mix (with bonus instrumentals CD) ... CD 7.99(Sleeve has some light wear.)
J-Live —
Best Part (colored vinyl pressing) ... LP Mortier, 2000. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $23.99
The first full length by underground favorite J-Live! The Best Part had legendarily long gestation period, but for all the time it took to see a proper release – begun as early as '97 and finally seeing release at the dawn of the new millennium – but for all the stops and starts behind ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red colored vinyl pressing.)
Nature Sounds, 2018. New Item USB ... $58.99 59.99
A USB producer kit featuring a collection fantastic sounds from the original recordings the late great producer Jay Dee made for Slum Village – put together by sample service Splice, the Nature Sounds label and Slum Village! This is the blueprint production materials for an important piece of ... read more Misc
Jay Dee featuring Frank N' Dank —
Off Ya Chest (street, radio, inst)/ABB, 2002. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Beats by the almighty Jay Dee. Rhymes by Frank-N-Dank. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Jay-Z —
Black Album – Acapella ... LP Roc-A-Fella, 2004. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
"This here is the victory lap," raps Hov midway through The Black Album, as you'll hear loud and clear on these acapellas! We may still have to lean towards Blueprint as his late masterpiece, but this is way up there. "December 4th", "What More Can I Say?", "Enco ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mello Music Group, 2018. New Copy ... $11.99 12.98
Everything's more than fine on this record – it's one of the finest, most focused projects we've heard from Jean & Quelle – and it's as mesmerizing on the production side as it is dexterous in the rhyme department! The overriding theme is keeping things on an even keel in these ... read more CD
Hit & Run, 2018. New Copy 2LP ... $23.99 24.98
Multi-talented producer, rhymer and all around artist Jeremiah Jae delivering a win for the Hit & Run label and another excellent example of the depth and distinctiveness bubbling underground in the Chicago scene! Raw and abstract on the production tip and clear and direct on the rhymes front, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jive, 2002. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Def Jam, 2003. Near Mint- 2LP ... $2.99
14 tracks including "#1", "Pump it Up", "Pusha Man", "Walk With Me", "Fire" featuring Busta Rhymes, "Give Me Reason", and more. 2 bonus tracks on the vinyl – "Real Life In Rap" and "Porno Star". LP, Vinyl record album
(In a Def Jam Advance sleeve.)
Joey Bada$$ —
1999 ... LP Pro Era, 2013. Near Mint- 2LP ... $34.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Clear vinyl pressing.)
Joey Purp —
Quarterthing ... LP Joey Purp/Caroline, 2019. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
A pretty fantastic record from Chicago rapper Joey Purp – the kind of set that makes us mighty proud to share our hometown! If there's one thing that seems to come from Chicago of late, it's the sense of surprise in hip hop – that maybe the city's style is no sense of style at all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jonzun Crew —
Lost In Space ... LP Tommy Boy, 1983. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Classic 80's electro funk, with a couple tracks mixed by Jellybean Benitez. Toss on "Space Cowboy", "We Are the Jonzun Crew" or "Pack Jam" and pull out the linoleum, or if you're a low budget b-boy like some of us were back in the day, the flattened-out refrigerator ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tommy Boy, 1983. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a Tommy Boy sleeve.)
Boomnote, 2018. New Copy ... $9.99 17.98
Stylistically far-reaching hip hop from Josh One – with a fittingly diverse roster of guests to suit – including the legendary Divine Styler, Blu, Ta'Raach, Black Shakespeare, Love Jefferson and more! From stuttering beats and rhymes, to moody hip hop soul, to bassy heavy, almost dub ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jakarta (Germany), 2018. New Copy ... $19.99
Definitely cool sounds from the duo of Otis Junior and Dr Dundiff – the former a heck of a seductive singer, the latter a man with a talent for crispy, soulful beats! Together, the duo explore soul music in a way that hip hop teams previously worked – but in a mode that's nicely spare ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Big Beat/Atlantic, 1995. Near Mint- 2LP ... $24.99
You know the group, Lil Kim and a handful of other forgettable MCs, get help from Aaliyah and Biggie on the hits "Get Money" and "I Need You Tonight". Also includes "White Chalk", "Realms Of Junior MAFIA", "Player's Anthem" and "Back ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover is slightly wavy from moisture at the bottom, with a bit of flaking.)
Snowflake, 1981. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Label has some pen.)
B-Boy, 1987. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A classic from the late 80s school! "Strong Island" is a straight-up masterpiece – with laidback rhymes, incredible beats, and punchy samples – a triumph of period hip hop craft if there ever was one! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Light blue barcode label pressing in B-Boy sleeve.)
Roc-A-Fella, 2004. Used ... $2.99
Kanye West finally dropped the full length in early '04 – and it's one of the best hip hop albums of the year. Kanye is probably the hottest beats producer of the year, too, having dug through the greatest soul hooks of the past few decades for his samples, and piled on the chunkiest, ... read more CD
Aftermath/Interscope, 2017. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
DAMN!, indeed – Kendrick has yet to take even a small step down from the creative peak he's been riding for years – and takes another daring step forward with this strong, strident, no-mess-taking classic in the making! The surprise-announced DAMN! finds him taking on timely concerns ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Freeze, 1993. Near Mint- ... $13.99
14 head nodding jeep beats from the Master At Work, including "This Anna", "Gunshot (rmx)", "Bounce To Bounce", "Feels So Good (Darry James' theme)", "Boomin' In Ya Jeep", "Funky Jeep Music", "Pick It Up", "Gunshot (original ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a plain sleeve.)
Redefinition, 2018. New Copy ... $24.99 25.98
Kev Brown doing a lot more than merely filling in the blank, he's filling out a furiously paced release schedule with win after another – some of most rewarding and stylistically farthest reaching material in his career to date! This one follows up his solo rap return-to-form Homework and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Redefinition, 2018. New Copy ... $24.99 25.98
Kev Brown delves into the hip hop production possibilities of Robert Moog's legendary analog synthesizer – he pays earnest tribute to the man himself! With compelling, but relatively laidback beats and thick waves of exploratory Moog atmosphere, Kev is as eager to share how inspired he is by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
KB, 2004. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99
A alternate producer's take on Jay Z's still epic (though now we know not really a final statement) Black Album – and it really pays off creatively! Kev Brown brings the 70s soul and light funk groove to most of the tracks from Jigga's supposed final mission statement, and for the most part ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kids See Ghosts —
Kids See Ghosts ... CD Def Jam, 2018. New Copy ... $8.99
KKanye West's & Kid Cudi's joint debut as Kids See Ghosts! Each looks inward and tackles existential personal issues on the lyrical front, with kind of a spacey melancholy vibe to the production, and with cool synths and fuzz-steeped production with some really interesting samples in the mix ... read more CD
MCA, 1994. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Spring, 1980. Near Mint- ... $4.99
King Tim makes a living past the "Personality Jock" single – sounding pretty great here calling out the shots on a hip little Roller Boogie number! The track's got a spare bounce that's pure old school all the way – and Tim makes his calls in between female vocals on the ... (Soul, Hip Hop) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Spring sleeve with a name in marker. Labels have some pen.)
Stones Throw, 2018. New Copy (pic cover)... $8.99 9.99
A tight little EP by LA beatcraft maestro Knxwledge – showing some impressive stylistic range! The vocal track "Relapse" features Traffic on the rhymes, Knxwledge's production bringing in a laidback funky electro soul vibe for Traffic's gritty, though introspective LA streets-schoole ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Rawkus, 2002. Near Mint- ... $0.99
With Snoop Dogg and Devin The Dude, beats by Hi Tek. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Rawkus, 2001. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Produced by Buckwild. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a grey sleeve.)
Jive, Late 80s/Early 90s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Tracks include "My Philosphy", "I'm Still #1", "South Bronx", "Sound Of Da Police", "Love's Gonna Getcha", "Step Into A World", "You Must Learn", "Jack Of Spades", "The Bridge Is Over", "Jimmy", ... read more CD
(Out of print. Tray card has a cutout hole.)
Jive, 1997. Near Mint- 2LP ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Grit, 2004. Used CD & DVD ... $6.99
KRS-One's best record since he left Jive! The key is the consistency. KRS raised the bar so high with his best material with BDP, and selected solo records, that there's little chance with each new record that he's gonna blow our minds, but he makes up for the lack of any blistering new precedent ... read more CD
Mercury, 1985. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Mercury, 1986. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Mercury, 1980. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 34.98
One of the biggest major label hip hop albums of the early 80s – and easily one of the best ever full length sets from Kurtis Blow! There's a straightforward simplicity here that's totally great – a slight elevation of the Sugar Hill groove towards a more mainstream audience – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(On gold vinyl!)
Kurupt —
Streetz Iz A Mutha ... LP Antra, 1999. Sealed 2LP ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Clean edited promo in a plain black cover, still sealed with CLEAN written in marker on the shrink.)
Interscope, 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $26.99 34.99
A modern classic hip hop soundtrack to Black Panther that should make T'Challa proud! It was pretty clear early on that Black Panther might be one of the greatest modern super hero movies – and an important one for the political and cultural climate of the late teens – so the pressure ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mello Music Group, 2017. New Copy ... $11.99 21.99
Soul searching rhymes in a distinctive narrative style by Lando Chill! The Boy Who Spoke To The Wind has a farther reaching sound than his first album, though it's his unique, not so chill voice that impresses us even more. It's innovative stuff production wise, with a far-reaching global hip hop ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Matador, 2000. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Atlantic/ABB, 2005. Near Mint- 2LP ... $11.99
Little Brother transitions to the majors with their soulful underground sound intact – and deliver an effort that in the best moments improve upon the already classic Listening LP! It looks like this just isn't going to go over with the TRL crowd, despite the Atlantic logo. The soul sample ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Clean edited promo in an Atlantic sleeve.)
Def Jam, 1990. Used ... $4.99
A huge moment for LL Cool J – and a set that has him balanced nicely between the sharp rhymes of his roots and the rising stardom of his role in the larger world of R&B as well! Marley Marl produced, and the whole thing's still got a nice edge – even though some of these tunes ... read more CD
Also available Mama Said Knock You Out ... LP 24.99
Def Jam, 1990. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A huge moment for LL Cool J – and a set that has him balanced nicely between the sharp rhymes of his roots and the rising stardom of his role in the larger world of R&B as well! Marley Marl produced, and the whole thing's still got a nice edge – even though some of these tunes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mama Said Knock You Out ... CD 4.99(Original pressing. Labels have stickers and a bit of pen.)
Def Jam, 1990. New Copy (reissue)... $36.99 38.99
A huge moment for LL Cool J – and a set that has him balanced nicely between the sharp rhymes of his roots and the rising stardom of his role in the larger world of R&B as well! Marley Marl produced, and the whole thing's still got a nice edge – even though some of these tunes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red vinyl pressing – in an alternate Marvel Comics cover!)
Wild Pitch, 1990. Used ... $16.99
Furious, battle-tested early 90s mastery from Lord Finesse – with pitch perfect production by DJ Premier, Diamond D, Showbiz and Mike Smooth – an east coast golden age classic! Funky Technician is mysteriously slept on in too many discussions of the best hip hop of the era, but it's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Common Good, 2018. New Copy ... $17.99
Some damn funky hip hop – thanks got a great mix of live instrumentation and backup vocals – all of which make the set a perfect fusion of beats, rhymecraft, and contemporary soul! Guests include SandFly, Kellye Hawkins, Britney Johnson, Big Tree, Damani, Uncle Chucc, Definite Mass, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Def Jam, 2005. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo, in a stickered Def Jam sleeve.)
Warner, 2011. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $26.99 29.98
Lupe Fiasco proves again why he's one of the most respected voices in early post-millennium hip hop on Lasers – running the show here, but with some guest spots by Skylar Grey, Trey Songz, MDMA and others. Lupe is that fascinating figure who is more likely to be heard plotting a route out of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rhino Start Your Ear Off Right 2019 exclusive – on translucent red vinyl!)
Quannum/Real People, 2003. New Copy ... $9.99 15.98
Lyrics Born of Latyrx fame drops a burning full length solo joint – and if we didn't recognize it as in instant classic on the early 00s it's earned that designation over time! This is pretty much entirely produced, arranged, programmed and written by LB, so if you know the style, you know ... read more CD
(Remastered 15th Anniversary deluxe edition with bonus tracks!)
Real People, 2018. New Copy ... $14.99 15.98
A milestone effort from Bay Area veteran Lyrics Born – who has been delivering rock solid funky soul-steeped hip hop solo, with his Latyrx duo, and as a producer for well over 20 years by this point – and still delivering the goods after all these years! He's been leaning more on gritty ... read more CD
Also available Quite A Life (with download) ... LP 26.99
Real People, 2018. New Copy 2LP ... $26.99
A milestone effort from Bay Area veteran Lyrics Born – who has been delivering rock solid funky soul-steeped hip hop solo, with his Latyrx duo, and as a producer for well over 20 years by this point – and still delivering the goods after all these years! He's been leaning more on gritty ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Quite A Life ... CD 14.99(Includes download.)
Raw Deal, Mid 90s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Crazy Cat, 1999. Very Good+ ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Stones Throw, 2014. New Copy ... $16.99 17.98
Madlib's funky sound cues for the excellent Stones Throw documentary My Vinyl Weighs A Ton – his first ever bonafide film soundtrack material – smartly steeped in all the elements that make the Stones Throw label and the the man himself so great! The label's ouvre over the years ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes code for digital download. Please note: the record was issued with 2 different covers, "Death Edition" & "Girls Edition", and distributed at random. Both include a removable side spine and the same tracklist.)
