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!
CDs (83) new/used, Vinyl (478) new/used, LPs (171) new/used, 12-inch (303) new/used, 7-inch (4) new/used, Books (1), All (562)
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Run-DMC —
Tougher Than Leather ... LP 
Profile, 1988. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A once underappreciated later effort from the mighty Run DMC – with slightly harder hitting beats, and an overall tougher style – and it's ultimately the crew's last solid beginning-to-end LP! A worthy set that includes "Mary, Mary", "Beats To The Rhyme", "Run's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cut corner.)
Epic/36 Chambers, 2000. New Copy ... $12.99 15.98
A fantastic meeting of the minds – as director Jim Jarmusch makes a film that's a nod to the old martial arts films of the 70s that inspired the Wu-Tang Clan in their music – and RZA gets a chance to contribute to the soundtrack, with help from the Clan as well! The music is maybe the ... read more CD
Also available Ghost Dog – The Way Of The Samurai ... LP 34.99
Epic/36 Chambers, 2000. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic meeting of the minds – as director Jim Jarmusch makes a film that's a nod to the old martial arts films of the 70s that inspired the Wu-Tang Clan in their music – and RZA gets a chance to contribute to the soundtrack, with help from the Clan as well! The music is maybe the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ghost Dog – The Way Of The Samurai ... CD 12.99
Ghost Dog – The Way Of The Samurai ... LP 34.99
RZA & Others —
Ghost Dog – The Way Of The Samurai ... LP Epic/36 Chambers, 2000. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A fantastic meeting of the minds – as director Jim Jarmusch makes a film that's a nod to the old martial arts films of the 70s that inspired the Wu-Tang Clan in their music – and RZA gets a chance to contribute to the soundtrack, with help from the Clan as well! The music is maybe the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ghost Dog – The Way Of The Samurai ... CD 12.99(Limited red vinyl pressing from 2020.)
Rhymesayers, 2020. New Copy ... $12.99
A smoking Rhymesayers debut from Sa-Roc – one of the most inventive female MCs of the past decade, and an artist who just continues to explode with fresh energy on each new release! The album's mostly produced by Sol Messiah – Sa-Roc's longtime musical partner, and a talent who really ... read more CD
Also available Sharecropper's Daughter ... CD 9.99(Nice package – gold-laminated sleeve, and 16 page booklet!)
Rhymesayers, 2020. Used ... $9.99
A smoking Rhymesayers debut from Sa-Roc – one of the most inventive female MCs of the past decade, and an artist who just continues to explode with fresh energy on each new release! The album's mostly produced by Sol Messiah – Sa-Roc's longtime musical partner, and a talent who really ... read more CD
Also available Sharecropper's Daughter ... CD 12.99(Nice package – gold-laminated sleeve, and 16 page booklet!)
Wrap/Dope Folks, 1998. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99
Just a few short years after Saafir's debut as a solo act – and a set that marks a really strong maturation in his sound! There's a sense of layering in both the production and the vocals that packs a punch from the very first track, and which holds strong throughout – with studio work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl – limited to 400 copies!)
Animal House Productions, 2002. Very Good ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Louder Than Life, 2021. New Copy 3LP ... $66.99 69.99
Salaam Remi's usually a key talent in the background for others – but here, he acts more like the leader in the spotlight – opening the door to a great array of talents, and really finding a way to express a powerful message over the course of the album! Remi's always had a great ear ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(3LP colored vinyl – and limited edition!)
GIA, 2003. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Deaf In The Family, 2004. Sealed ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Schoolly D —
Jive Collections Series Vol 3 – Schoolly D ... CD Jive, Late 80s. Used ... $8.99
Tracks include "PSK- What Does It Mean?", "Gucci Time", "Put Your Filas On", "Saturday Night", "Dedication To All B-Boys", "Fat Gold Chain", "Parkside 5-2", "B-Boy Rhyme & Riddle", "Smoke Some Kill", " ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Hydra, 2001. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Featuring MOP on "Torture". 12-inch, Vinyl record
MCA, 1999. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Sooper, 2020. New Copy ... $12.99
A fantastic second album from Chicago's Sen Morimoto – and, like the first, a set that really moves beyond simple definition! Sen's got years of experience in jazz and rock – and those elements come into play with his hip hop production, in ways that make for a real genre-crossing ... read more CD
Also available Sen Morimoto (mystery colored vinyl pressing – with download) ... LP 24.99
Sooper, 2020. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
A fantastic second album from Chicago's Sen Morimoto – and, like the first, a set that really moves beyond simple definition! Sen's got years of experience in jazz and rock – and those elements come into play with his hip hop production, in ways that make for a real genre-crossing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Sen Morimoto ... CD 12.99(Limited edition "Mystery" colored vinyl – includes download!)
Sugar Hill, 1979. Very Good+ ... $7.99
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
(Promo. Label has some pen.)
Fake Four Inc, 2020. New Copy (pic cover)... $10.99 12.98
Oddball, brilliant, slyly concept-driven hip hop from Serengeti in his Kenny Dennis alter ego! The story behind the 1979 Kenny Dennis Demos is that the working class Chicago every man Kenny got signed and cut a couple demos in the style of the times in the late 70s – an opportunity to hear ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition – with download!)
Macola, 1987. Sealed (pic cover)... $14.99
Their first single on the independent Macola label, featuring early production by DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Shrinkwrap has a small hole in front.)
Cutting, Late 80s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Jazzy J cuts it up nicely on the 1's and 2's, while Shameek rides the mic over the Cavern/White Lines bassline. The b-side's not much more than a booming 808 with some rhymes over top, but that's nothing to complain about. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have a name in marker.)
Rednad Records, 2001. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Jawz, 2000. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Featuring Jo Jo Pelligrino on "Country Club". 12-inch, Vinyl record
Iced Out Entertainment, 1999. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
RCA, 1996. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $0.99
Elektra, 1993. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Elektra, 1993. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has an index label.)
Bad Boy, 2000. Near Mint- ... $2.99
With Barrington Levy on "Bonnie & Shyne". 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Bad Boy sleeve.)
Deepthinka, 2004. Sealed ... $1.99
Featuring Heiku on "Cyanide". 12-inch, Vinyl record
Simon Harris —
Bass (How Low Can You Go) (bomb the house, inst, bass below zero)/FFRR/London, 1988. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a short click on the Bomb The House Mix.)
Nastymix, 1986. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Black label with white text.)
Nastymix, 1989. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cut corner and a name in marker on front and back. Labels have a name in marker.)
Hip Rock, 1993. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Tommy Boy, 2001. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
DBR, 2004. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Features TI and Bun B. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Ne'Astra, 2020. New Copy ... $13.99 16.98
Slum Village teams up with the hip hop-reared jazz funk collective Abstract Orchestra for this worthy revisit/live band rework of the legendary Fantastic Vol 2 – a soulful Detroit hip hop classic and a vital piece of the late great J Dilla's legacy! A few cuts have prominent vocals, others ... read more CD
Ne'Astra, 2020. New Copy ... $19.99 24.98
Slum Village teams up with the hip hop-reared jazz funk collective Abstract Orchestra for this worthy revisit/live band rework of the legendary Fantastic Vol 2 – a soulful Detroit hip hop classic and a vital piece of the late great J Dilla's legacy! A few cuts have prominent vocals, others ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tru Thoughts (UK), 2017. New Copy ... $9.99 11.99
An orchestral homage to Dr Dre spearheaded by Brooklyn's Sylvester Onyejiaka, aka Sly5thAve – fleshing out hooks and melodies from throughout Dre's career, from classic singles to deep cuts, into large scale jazzy soul – with a stellar roster of guests including Mark De Clive-Lowe, DJ ... (Deep Funk, Hip Hop) read more CD
Smif-N-Wessun —
Dah Shinin' (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD Wreck/P-Vine (Japan), 1995. New Copy ... $29.99
Classic Boot Camp hip hop from the Clik's peak era – with timeless production by Da Beatminerz. Stark, hard hitting beats of forthright rhymes from the heart of the mid 90s – such a classic era for hip hop in general, and this one strands strong even in such impeccable company! It might ... read more CD
No Limit, 1999. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Featuring Dr Dre and Jewell. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a plain sleeve. Vinyl has a small sticker on the deadwax.)
RCA, 2013. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Featuring Mavado and Popcaan. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Sleeve appears to have been signed by the artist.)
Royal, 1993. Very Good+ ... $24.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
House Jam, 1989. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Cultural, 2002. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Spontaneous —
Spur Of The Moment Musik ... LP Good Vibe, 2000. Very Good+ 3LP ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light staining and waviness on the bottom half.)
Stas Thee Boss —
On The Quarner (red vinyl pressing) ... LP Crane City, 2021. New Copy ... $25.99 28.99
Striking sounds from Seattle female rapper/producer Stas Thee Boss – a record that has a core of sounds inspired by the Miles Davis album On The Corner – referenced here in the title and cover graphic – with a shifting array of sounds and rhymes that the trumpeter would have been ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Hand-numbered limited edition of 500!)
AV8, 1996. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Produced by DJ AP and DJ Sizzahandz. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve, with light wear. Labels have some pen and discoloration from age.)
Tommy Boy, 1988. Very Good+ ... $24.99
The second Stet LP, with the group repping BK in fine style. There's a fair share of Prince Paul niceness here, and Daddy-O's beats are no slouch either, in case the matching sweatsuits aren't enough to get you open. In the time of rappers cobbling together LPs with mix and match producers, it's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch, a bent corner, and light surface wear.)
Arista, 1999. Near Mint- ... $7.99
SPP Waxworks, 2005. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Hypadelic, Late 90s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Suga Free —
On My Way (clean, inst)/Island, 1997. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Sugar Hill, 1981. Very Good ... $8.99
One of the first full albums from the Sugarhill Gang – and a good sampling of their early tracks for Sugarhill! Includes the group's classic remake of "Apache" – complete with breaks stolen from the Incredible Bongo Band – plus the cuts "Funk Box" and "On ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a large stain at the top right corner, with some flaking on front, and a peeled patch on back.)
Sugar Hill/Friday Music, Early 80s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $48.99
A mighty look at one of the first great groups in hip hop – maybe not the originators of the style, but certainly the one to get some of the biggest exposure – thanks to the work of Sugar Hill Records, and some very catchy tunes! The Sugarhill Gang were one of the key groups involved ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sulu & Excelsior, 2019. New Copy ... $4.99
A sweet set from Sulu & Excelsior – essentially the solo project of singer, rapper and trumpet player Steven "Sulu" Mallorca despite the sprawling sound and stylistic breadth – with influences that stretch from classic Motown, to late 60s funk, to live horn-backed hip hop ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more CD
Poisoned Ivy, 1997. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Super Smoky Soul —
Cycling ... CD Circulations (Japan), 2007. Used ... $9.99
The beats have Super Smoky Soul all right – but they're also loaded with atmospheric instrumental hip hop and headnodding funk! The Tokyo based production duo of Super Smoky Soul blend a solidly funky beat with off kilter samples, cosmic keys and layers of off kilter elements around the ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Sway & King Tech —
This Or That (Clean Album) ... LP Interscope, 1999. Near Mint- 2LP ... $7.99
Features DJ Revolution on the mix. Tracks include "The Anthem" featuring RZA, Eminem, Xzibit, Pharoahe Monch, Kool G Rap, KRS-One, "Rework The Angles" by Dilated Peoples, "Above The Clouds" feat Gang Starr and Inspectah Deck, "Improvise" feat Jurassic 5, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Clean edited promo in a stickered sleeve, with lightly bent corners.)
Dreamworks, 2002. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Razmataz, 1988. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Includes "Gangster Of Love", "Ruff", "Symphonic House", "Jaded Lady", "Live/Young Ladies", "Paranoid", "Around The Axis", "Hardcore", "1/4 To 12" and "Release My Guitar". And in case you were ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed! Cover has some light wear along the bottom seam, where the shrink is open very slightly.)
Fresh, 1989. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Shrinkwrap has a hole on the front and a hype sticker.)
Ruthless, 1995. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and unglued top seam.)
Rawkus, 2000. Sealed (pic cover)... $6.99
A classic early single – issued right before their landmark Reflection Eternal album! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Interdependent, 2009. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $23.99 24.98
Tanya Morgan's second proper album – the duo's Moonlighting was one of the freshest, most soulful and resonant hip hop albums of the mid 00s in our humble opinions, and Brooklynati is even better! It's tough to describe Tanya Morgan – the trio of Von Pea, Ilyas and Donwill – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2019 pressing – on vinyl for the first time for its 10th Anniversary!)
G Records, 2002. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Depth Charge, 2004. Sealed ... $1.99
Off the Yo! TD Raps album. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Alexia, 1993. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(PLEASE NOTE: Comes in blank sleeve, not the cover pictured.)
White Label, Early 2000s. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a stickered sleeve.)
ESL, 2017. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $22.99 24.99
Maybe one of the most sharp-edged albums in years from Thievery Corporation – if not ever – thanks to the presence of a fair bit of hip hop guest stars, in a large roster of talent that includes Mr Lif, Raquel Jones, Zee, Notch, Lou Lou Ghelichkhani, Shana Halligan, Elin Melgarejo, and ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Third Root Music, 2020. New Copy ... $21.99
Knowledge-heavy hip hop from the Texas trio of Easy Lee, MexStep, and DJ Chicken George – working here with some heavy help from a lineup of guests that includes Black Pumas and Grupo Fantasma! Producer Adrian Quesada, the powerhouse between those two acts, is on hand as producer for a fair ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
CCL, 1984. Very Good+ ... $36.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo pressing.)
Relativity, 1998. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a plain sleeve.)
Rhythm King (UK), 1988. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print, booklet has some very light staining, noting major.)
Atlantic, 2004. Near Mint- 2LP ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Clean edited promo in a stickered Atlantic sleeve.)
Blackground, 2003. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Featuring Missy Elliot and Sincere. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Profile, 1993. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a Profile sleeve, with index stickers and some wear.)
Permier Capital, 2003. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Select, 1993. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
No Label, 2004. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Tone-Loc —
Wild Thing/Delicious Vinyl, 1988. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Sure, it was mis-used crazily in the Central Park case, but "Wild Thing" is still one of the greatest pop hip hop crossover tunes from the end of the 80s – a cut that still has no trouble getting a party started! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Tru Criminal, 2001. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $11.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Double J, 1993. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Jive, 1990. Very Good ... $39.99
Too Short's third album for Jive and sixth overall, still riding at a near peak level, since Born To Mack and Life Is...pretty much made a legend while still in his early 20s! A few tracks have the same dark humor as the above mentioned classics, but he takes a turn into seriousness on "The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Short Dog's In The House (edited version) ... CD 1.99(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Too Short —
Short Dog's In The House (edited version) ... CD Jive, 1990. Used ... $1.99
Too Short's third album for Jive and sixth overall, still riding at a near peak level, since Born To Mack and Life Is...pretty much made a legend while still in his early 20s! A few tracks have the same dark humor as the above mentioned classics, but he takes a turn into seriousness on "The ... read more CD
Also available Short Dog's In The House ... LP 39.99(Out of print CLEAN VERSION.)
Pandisc, 1990. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has some edge wear.)
Bystorm/Universal, 1996. Near Mint- ... $4.99
10 tracks: "Many Facez", "The Theme (It's Party Time", "Big Will", "Stars In the East", "On the Edge", "Rugged One", "Who's Crew", "The Professionals", "Keep Your Hands High" & "Clue (Who Shot LR?)&qu ... LP, Vinyl record album
(In a stickered sleeve, with a cut corner.)
Tribe Called Quest —
Anthology ... CD Jive, 1990s. Used ... $4.99
Tracks include "Check The Rhime", "Bonita Applebum", "Award Tour", "Can I Kick It?", "Scenario", "Buggin' Out", "If The Papes Come", "Electric Relaxation", "Jazz (We've Got)", "I Left My Wallet In El ... read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Jive, 1996. New Copy ... $4.99 6.99
Beats, Rhymes & Life – crucial aspects of Tribe Called Quest and hip hop in general – and the fourth album by the inimitable Tribe! After a couple or three years of down time following Midnight Marauders, the Tribe returned with this extra stripped down sound, collaborating with ... read more CD
Jive, 1998. Used ... $4.99
The last Tribe Called Quest LP – one of those "end of an era" type experiences for sure – and record that was fairly slept on it the time given the dizzying heights of their earlier record – and holds up today as an essential! The tracks are all produced by The Ummah ... read more CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Jive, 1991. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
The second album from the immortal Tribe Called Quest – one of the absolute essential hip hop LPs, and a record that should be an anyone's shortlist of the best albums in several subsections of hip hop – just a straight up masterpiece anyway you cut it. The album is so high up on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Low End Theory (2LP pressing) ... LP 39.99
Jive, 1991. Very Good+ 2LP ... $39.99
The second album from the immortal Tribe Called Quest – one of the absolute essential hip hop LPs, and a record that should be an anyone's shortlist of the best albums in several subsections of hip hop – just a straight up masterpiece anyway you cut it. The album is so high up on the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(2016 remaster with black and white labels.)
Tribe Called Quest —
Midnight Marauders ... LP Jive, 1993. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 20.98
A masterpiece from prime era Tribe Called Quest! Midnight Maurauders was Tribe's third LP, and even though there were no tracks yet credited to the Ummah, this is pretty much the beginning of Tribe's transition to that sound – with the same mellow, laid back vibe as their best early material ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Beauty & The Beat, Mid 80s. Sealed (pic cover)... $6.99
Produced by Duke Bootee. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Stones Throw, 2020. New Copy ... $9.99
A really great Stones Throw debut from Twilite Tone – a Chicago beatmaker who's been one of our local heroes for years, and who finally gets the wider exposure he's deserved for way too long! Tone's done some big name work for Common, Kanye, and others – but here, he's very much at ... read more CD
Rough Luxury, 1993. Near Mint- ... $13.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Twit One —
Objets Trouvee ... LP Melting Pot (Germany), 2021. New Copy ... $23.99 25.98
Twit One has always had a great way with taking classic sounds, stripping them down, and making them into some really sweet contemporary beats – and that quality really continues here – in a set that's lean, but which has a resonant sense of depth from its roots! Tracks are relatively ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cold Chillin, 1990. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a promo stamp. Labels have a name in marker.)
Sugarscoop, 1983. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Checker Board, 1990. Sealed ... $49.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Locomotive, 1997. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
