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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B-Boy/Octave (Japan), 1988. New Copy ... $11.99
Maybe not the first full length album by a female MC, but a really well-remembered set from the early days – and one that hardly tries to go for any crossover modes at all! Instead, Sparky-D really keeps it live and close to the streets – beginning the set with an acapella track that ... read more CD
(Part of the Golden Age Hip Hop Masterpiece series!)
Nia, 1985. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Nia sleeve.)
Capitol (Japan), 1990. Used (pic cover)... $9.99
Rappers Rapp Disco Co, 1985. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Statik Selektah & Termanology —
1982 ... CD Brick, 2010. Used ... $6.99
MC Termanology rhymes and Statik Selektah brings the production – with guest appearances by Bun B, MOP, Saigon, Freeway, Xzibit, Inspectah Deck and others. Titles include "The World Renown", "People Are Running", "Things I Dream" feat Lil Fame of MOP, "Weddi ... read more CD
Success N Effect —
Ultimate Drive-By (drive-by version, radio, inst)/Wrap/Umoja, 1992. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has light wear.)
Fat Beats, 2018. New Copy ... $18.99 19.98
Berlin beatmaker Suff Daddy's entry in Fat Beats's Baker's Dozen hip hop instrumentals series, showcasing showcasing inventive producers from all over the world – and one of our favorites so far! Suff Daddy has a seamless way of melding head-nodding hip hop with progressive soul and jazz ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes a bonus flexidisc single.)
Sugar Hill Gang —
Sugar Hill Gang ... LP Sugar Hill, 1979. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $12.99
The eponymous LP by the Sugar Hill Gang – with some of the most infectious late 70s/early 80s grooves ever laid to wax! This is one of the first-ever full-length hip hop albums – cut on the success of the massive "Rapper's Delight" single! The record purports to feature ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original gatefold pressing.)
Sugar Hill/Rhino, Early 80s. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Melting Pot (Germany), 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99 26.98
The keyboards of C Tappin are a fantastic element here – used to create warmth and flow throughout this album of understated majesty! The set draws equal inspiration from a journey to Kilimanjaro, and a recent live set by D'Angelo – produced and mixed by Slim in his studio, with lyrics ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition two record set, includes instrumental edits of all songs – with more nice keys!)
Super Cat, Nicodemus, Junior Demus, Junior Cat —
Good, The Bad, The Ugly, & The Crazy ... LP Columbia, 1994. Very Good ... $2.99
Polydor, 1987. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Super Lover Cee & Casanova's one and only single on Polydor, recorded not long after the classic "Super Casanova" single. Their tribute to the hardest working man in show business, using loads of JB samples, about a new dance called the "James Brown". Mix and arangement by ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Polygram sleeve.)
Elektra, 1988. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Production credits go to Super Lover Cee & Casanova Rud, but this track was mixed and arranged by Paul C. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered Elektra sleeve.)
Epic, 1991. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Produced by Paul C. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain white sleeve.)
Nia, 1986. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Nia sleeve.)
Eigth Dimension, 2000. Sealed ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Sway & King Tech —
Concrete Jungle ... LP Giant, 1991. Near Mint- ... $14.99
The kings of west coast rap radio, in the days before the Wake Up show blew up coast to coast. Rhymes by Sway, beats by King Tech. 10 tracks plus the intro: "Concrete Jungle", "Devastating", "Baddest Mutha On 2 Turntables (rmx)", "Rock Steady", "Let ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
West End, 1981. Very Good ... $1.99
The old school classic, recorded around the same time as Tanya Gardner's "Heartbeat", for the same label, with that track as the basis to the whole groove. Very similar to the original, but with a rap track over the top. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a West End sleeve.)
Brownswood (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
British producer Swindle is at the top of his game here – effortlessly moving between contemporary genres that put the London scene in its very best light – as bits of funk, hip hop, dubstep, jazz, and other modes come together with an amazingly fresh sound! Most tracks have vocals, ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more CD
Reality, 1985. Very Good+ ... $0.99
"No Show" is a goofy answer record to "The Show" with added vocals by Mikey D. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Reality sleeve.)
Columbia, 1984. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A much-neglected side of Mr T's career – with such gems as "Don't Talk To Strangers", "Mr T Mr T (He Was Made For Love)", "No Dope No Drugs", and "The Toughest Man In The World". Nice electro so, produced and written by Patrick Henderson. (Soul, Hip Hop) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner and some peeling in the top right)
Tab & Da Villon —
Same O Thang (radio, album, 12" full, 12" inst)/Ruthless, 1995. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Javotti Media, 2018. New Copy ... $14.99 16.98
Rhyme legends Talib Kweli and Styles P team up for a rock solid EP – and it's an allstar effort all with the way, with appearances by Common, Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, Nikois and Little Vic and production by Nottz, Ohno, Marco Polo, 88 Keys & Khrysis! A-Games are brought all around, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Splatter colored vinyl pressing.)
Te'Amir & Professor H —
Circle ... LP Common Good, 2019. New Copy ... $17.99 19.98
Warm electric work from the mighty Te'Amir Sweeney – a digital hero, finally winning over the world of wax – working here with studio help from Henry "Professor H" D'Ambrosio – and lyrics from a host of guests who include Jimetta Rose, Hugh Augustine, Godfrey At Large, ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jazzy Sport (Japan), 2008. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Rubbery cosmic soul from Tettory BLK, aka Grooveman Spot and Masaya Fantasista, with a little help from Bembe Segue – plus spacey hip hop grooves from DJ Kiyo – a great little sampler from the Pound For Pound compilation on Jazzy Sport! "International Institution" by Tettory ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, 2004. Very Good+ 2LP ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Sire, 1981. Very Good+ ... $19.99
The first album by The Tom Tom Club – a group that started out as a side project by Talking Heads members Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz – but which went onto have a surprising life of its own! Like the Talking Heads at the start of the 80s, Tom Tom Club were very open to pulling ... (Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing! Includes obi, but only the front of the strip – and cover has a sticker in one corner.)
G Unit/Interscope, 2005. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Tracks include "Homicide", "It Is What It Is" feat Spider Loc, "Tattle Teller", "So Seductive" feat 50 Cent, "Eastside Westside", "Drama Setter" feat Eminem & Obie Trice, "We Don't Give A F***" feat 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Marker through barcode.)
BMG, 1989. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $13.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Jive, 1990. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Too Short —
I Ain't Trippin' (extended rmx, radio edit, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch Jive, 1989. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a stickered Jive sleeve.)
Jive/Get On Down, 1992. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 24.98
Too Short still going strong in the early 90s! This one holds up better than we gave it credit for back in the day, with Too Short showing love for Blaxploitation era pimp flick lore, as paired with his already legendary underground rap style of purposefully profane lyrics and distinctive approach ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
TQ —
They Never Saw Me Coming ... LP Clockwork/Epic, 1998. Near Mint- 2LP ... $1.99
TRDMRK (DJ Nu-Mark & Slimkid3) —
TRDMRK EP ... LP Hot Plate, 2019. New Copy ... $13.99 15.98
DJ Numark & Slimkid3's TRDMRK project does an amazing job of defying just about every expectation you might have if you're expecting a rehash of their most popular past works with Jurassic 5 and The Pharcyde – but are right on target if you expect the unexpected (and you may very well be ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mad Sounds, 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The one and only full length by early 90s trio Trends Of Culture – who may have not been trendy enough to bust out in a big way at the time – but this slept on gem is a buried treasure! Largely a self-contained unit here, with production by the group's MOL – with an remix assist ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Street Corner, 2017. Sealed ... $4.99
Gospel soul steeped instrumentals from Tuamie! Lots of soaring, choir vocal samples floating over this one, giving it a spiritually resonant vibe just on face value, but it doesn't take too long of a listen to realize Tuamie is geniunely inspired by soul searching possibilities here, given it a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Interscope, 2003. Near Mint- ... $0.99
From the posthumous Tupac Resurrection LP, with production by Eminem and featuring the Outlawz. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve.)
2Pac —
Strictly For My Ni**az ... LP Interscope, 1993. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A masterful second album from 2Pac – and a breakout that helped lay the groundwork for his brief but ever rising repuation and legacy! Kicking off with the thumping "Holler If Ya Hear Me" with the frenetic, almost Bomb Squad level wall of sound production by Live Squad that's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(25th Anniversary edition!)
Jazz Refreshed (UK), 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
Nice one from Brit hip hop mainstay Ty – living up to the title with personal lyricism from the heart, but soulful a broader, universal sense too – with appearances by John Robinson, Deborah Jordan, N'fa Jones, Julie Dexter, Umar Bin Hassan and more! Ty is hands on with the production ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tyler The Creator —
Goblin ... LP XL, 2011. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves.)
Tyler The Creator —
Scum F*ck Flower Boy ... LP Columbia, 2017. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $79.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Clear yellow vinyl pressing, including insert but without stickers.)
Tyler The Creator —
Wolf ... LP Odd Future, 2014. Used 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Wolf sounds almost pretty from the first few seconds of the intro, but soon after the soft opening, the gritty beat drops, the gravely/growling vocals kick in, and the wild mix of comical and caustic rhymes let you know good and well that Tyler The Creator's back. Guests include Hodgy Beats, Frank ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Pink vinyl pressing, including the printed inner sleeves and bonus CD.)
Wild Pitch, 1994. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Departing from the niceness of the first LP, UMC's try to go hardcore with a vocal style sounding alot like Das EFX from the mid 80s. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Undadawg, Late 90s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo with info written in marker.)
Mo Wax/Global Underground, 2003. Used 4 CDs ... $19.99
Surrender All, 2004. Used 2CD Gatefold ... $11.99
Veteranz —
Da Medicine (party version, regular version, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch Tape Kingz, 1997. Very Good+ ... $0.99
The Veteranz are Lovebug Starski, DJ Hollywood, and Brucie B. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Test pressing, with track names written in marker.)
Wascals —
Greatest Hits (2CD version – unreleased album & more) ... CD Delicious Vinyl, 1993. Used 2CD ... $12.99
The previously unreleased early 90s effort from Delicious Vinyl maestros The Wascals – the complete original album, plus bonus tracks, instrumentals and more – produced by J-Swift! This is one of those records that brings new meaning to the word "rare" as applied to a musical ... read more CD
Priority/Universal (Japan), 1991. Used ... $19.99
The first of a couple underrated albums from WC & The Madd Circle – a couple years before group founder WC jumped ship to join Ice Cube in Westside Connection, and fellow Madd Circle rhymer Coolio made a bigger name for himself as solo rapper. Ain't A Damn Thang Changed still sounds ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Wee Bee Foolish —
Brighton Beach Memoirs ... CD Head Bop, 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Tracks include "Whatcha Need", "Energy", "Funk Keeps B", "This Kid", "Envelope Pusherz" featuring Siah, "PimpFloMein", "Chedda Chasers" featuring J-Hon, "Turn It Out", "Main Attraction", "Properly ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
West Street Mob —
Sing A Simple Song/Sugar Hill, 1982. Sealed ... $5.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Sugar Hill sleeve.)
Sugar Hill, 1981. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $4.99
One of Sugar Hill's more electro oriented groups – more famous for their breakdance cuts than their hip hop ones. We never gave these guys much credit at the time, but over the years, they've really grown on us – thanks to insistence by some of their vocal fans! Titles include "Le ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a large name in marker and some pen. Labels have some pen.)
Nature Sounds, 2018. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
One of kind rhymer Westside Gunn, with a flow as unique as his tone, produced in gritty full by Mr Green! The rawness and the hazy vibe of Mr Green's work here is a fine foil for WG's off the cuff sounding style, the vocals echoing back for emphasis on the vocal side and Green's brilliant ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Select, 1985. Very Good+ ... $3.99
It's hard to place these mid-80's singles on Select – the production and rhyming definitely sound ancient, and they're not timeless in the way the early 80's singles on Enjoy are – but that doesn't mean they weren't kind of fresh at the time. This one, Whistle's best cut, is a good ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Select sleeve.)
Superjock/Nola Breaks, 2018. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
New Orleans funky soul and breakbeat funk remix mastery combined – with The Allergies and Professor Shorthair taking on classics by Danny White and The Meters! The Allergies bring uptempo hip hop funk into "Natural Soul Brother" and Professor Shorthair nicely mixes up a blend of ... (Funky 45's, Hip Hop) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Lime colored vinyl.)
Whodini —
Back In Black ... LP Jive, 1986. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Whodini's third LP, and probably their last good one. A little less of the electro production but still some nice cuts including the big beat production on "Funky Beat", the goofy "I'm A Ho" and the mellow hit "One Love". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Jive, 1984. Very Good+ ... $11.99
The LP with their big hits. With the full versions of "Freaks Come Out at Night", "Friends", "Five Minutes of Funk". Also includes "Escape (I Need a Break)", "Big Mouth". With the keyboards and vocoder effects, it's hard to believe that this LP ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a lightly bent corner.)
Jive/Legacy, 1980s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Whodini —
Open Sesame ... LP Jive, 1987. Very Good ... $1.99
Includes their classic "I'm Def (Jump Back & Kiss Myself)". 11 tracks in all. Also includes "Cash Money", "Rock You Again (Again & Again)", "Hooked On You" and "Remember Where You Came From". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Jive, 1983. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered Jive sleeve.)
Southpaw, 1997. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Delicious Vinyl, 1997. Near Mint- 2LP ... $2.99
The other piece of the Hobo Junction puzzle, but with a remarkably different style than Saafir the Saucy Nomad. 16 tracks in all, including "Taxin", "Shot Callin & Big Ballin", "Whoridin", "Talkin Bout Bank (funk mode mix)", 'Westbound Campaign" and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with unglued bottom seam.)
Wildchild —
Jack Of All Trades (plus bonus instrumentals) ... CD Wildchild/Fat Beats, 2007. Used 2CD ... $9.99
Likwit Crew and Lootpack MC Wildchild returns with a full length solo effort – with production by Lootpack fellow Madlib, Oh No, Black Milk, Lab Technicians, and Kev Brown – and appearances from Prince Po, Frank N Dank, Georgia Anne Muldrow, MED, Oh No and others! Tracks include "J ... read more CD
BBE (UK), 2001. Used ... $1.99
Will I Am's still fresh solo album for BBE– a mixture of hip hop beats, electric funk, and some nice production touches that span a generation of styles – in retrospect, it's pretty amazing how the seeds he planted here and on earlier Black Eyed Peas albums would grow to absolutely take ... read more CD
Jive Electro, 1984. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
Part of the Jive Beat Trax series. Instrumental electro tracks – imagine the Soul Sonic Force from the early 80's doing electro tracks with a spaghetti western soundtrack feel and you've got "Gunsmoke Breakout." 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Willie Stubz —
Industry ... CD SPKilla Muzik, 2003. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(In a slim paper sleeve.)
Jive, 1982. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Classic electro production from the Willesden Dodgers on these instrumentals released here as part of Jive's Rhythm Tracks series. Eight 4-5 minute tracks, all named after some of our favorite BPM's – "130", "114", "122", "108", "102", "1 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Wu Tang Clan —
8 Diagrams (limited edition CD & DVD combo) ... CD Universal, 2007. Used CD/DVD ... $5.99
Ayo, The Wu is back! 8 Diagrams couldn't have greater expectations to weigh it down and sink it – so cast those aside now – and just enjoy the slow rolling, moody, ominous RZA production. You'll enjoy the ride! The Asian cinema bits are quintessential Wu, but there are intricacies in ... read more CD
(Limited edition version includes bonus DVD "Enter The 8 Diagrams" with behind-the-scenes studio and live footage. No region specified – we can't guarantee that it will play in all regions.)
Loud/RCA, 1993. Used ... $3.99
The classic first album with The RZA, The GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Inspektah Deck, U-God, Ghostface... you know the rest. The start of a generation, and of the hip hop enterprise that overshadowed a lot of the mid 90s! 12 tracks, including "Can It All Be So Simple", "Method ... read more CD
Wyclef Jean —
Eclectic – 2 Sides II A Book ... LP RCA, 2000. Near Mint- 2LP ... $29.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has a promo sticker.)
Loud, 2000. Used ... $5.99
With guest appearances by Nate Dogg, Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Defari, KRS One, and more. Production is handled by Dre, Rocwilder, Soopafly, DJ Quik, Eminem, Erick Sermon, and others. 16 tracks, including "Been A Long Time", "X", "Front 2 Back", "Best Of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Y Society (Insight & Damu The Fudgemunk) —
Travel At Your Own Pace ... CD Tres, 2007. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Mercury, 1994. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a stickered sleeve.)
MCA, 2002. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Stones Throw, 2004. Used ... $6.99
One of the most legendary albums of recent years finally gets an official release – and about time, too! The set is a loving tribute to the genius of Stevie Wonder – and features a batch of instrumental readings of Stevie's 70s classics, all performed by Madlib with a sweet mix of keys ... (Deep Funk, Hip Hop) read more CD
Young Buck —
Straight Outta Cashville ... LP G Unit/Interscope, 2004. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo sticker.)
Delicious Vinyl, 1989. Sealed (pic cover)... $5.99
You must have a cold, cold heart if you don't break a smile when the needle hits this one! "Got More Rhymes" isn't as goofy or fun, really more of play for credibility that's a bit of clunker on the rhyme tip, but it's got nicely measured beat that's coproduced by the young Dust Brothers. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Young MC —
Stone Cold Rhymin ... LP Delicious Vinyl, 1989. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Crossover pop chart hip hop from the tailend of the 80s – the Delicious Vinyl classic Stone Cold Rhymin from Young MC – boisterous, funky good time rap with production by the Dust Brothers and exuberant, fun, uncomplicated, stone cold rhymes from Young MC! Includes the unforgettable ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Cold Busted, 2017. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Includes "Soul", "When I", "Venice", "Off In The Sky", "It Can Be", "Mood", "Hidden", "Window Seat", "Floating", "Street Light", "Inside", "Drift" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
Zion I —
Cheeba Cheeba (album, inst, Tex mix)/Raptivism, 2002. Sealed (pic cover)... $2.99
"Cheeba Cheeba" features Aceyalone. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Rhino, 1998. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Sampler of 6 classic early/mid 80s hip hop tracks from the Rhino 80s Underground Rap series. Includes Boogie Down Productions "You Must Learn (Live From Caucus Mountains Remix-Extended)", Chill Rob G "Wild Pitch", Masters Of Ceremony "Master Move", Original Concept ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Various —
Bass Hits From Da Bottom Vol 1 ... LP Lil Joe, 1997. Near Mint- 2LP ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Soul Jazz (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $18.99 22.99
Great cuts from the old school – pulled together from the earliest days of hip hop – at a time when the boundary lines in the music weren't so fully formed! These days, the difference between hip hop and club cuts is huge – but back in the South Bronx scene at the start, there ... (Funky Compilations, Hip Hop) read more CD
Also available Boombox – Early Independent Hip Hop, Electro, & Disco Rap 1979 to 1982 ... LP 29.99
Soul Jazz (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 3LP ... $29.99 31.99
Great cuts from the old school – pulled together from the earliest days of hip hop – at a time when the boundary lines in the music weren't so fully formed! These days, the difference between hip hop and club cuts is huge – but back in the South Bronx scene at the start, there ... (Funky Compilations, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Boombox – Early Independent Hip Hop, Electro, & Disco Rap 1979 to 1982 ... CD 18.99(Includes download!)
Soul Jazz (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $18.99 22.99
The real sound of the old school, and the best beats from the streets – the kind of early underground hip hop tracks that still sound wonderful after all these years! These are tracks from the earliest years of the style – when funk was as much a part of the music as lyrics – and ... (Funky Compilations, Hip Hop) read more CD
Soul Jazz (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $18.99 22.99
A mighty tribute to the days before iPods and headphones – when the only option for portable music was the boombox – a sonic powerhouse that ruled the streets and the subways, and seemed to create an instant party whenever it arrived! The tracks here are underground gems from back in ... (Funky Compilations, Hip Hop) read more CD
Also available Boombox 3 – Early Independent Hip Hop, Electro, & Disco Rap – 1979 to 1983 (3LP set) ... LP 29.99
Soul Jazz (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 3LP ... $29.99 31.99
A mighty tribute to the days before iPods and headphones – when the only option for portable music was the boombox – a sonic powerhouse that ruled the streets and the subways, and seemed to create an instant party whenever it arrived! The tracks here are underground gems from back in ... (Funky Compilations, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Boombox 3 – Early Independent Hip Hop, Electro, & Disco Rap – 1979 to 1983 ... CD 18.99(Includes download!)
K-Tel, 1984. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Features Planet Patrol "Play At Your Own Risk", Jonzun Crew "Space Cowboy", Run DMC "Sucker MCs", Zero Hour "The Dark Side", Laid Back "White Horse", Midnight Star "Freak-A-Zoid", the Deele "Body Talk", Grandmaster Flash & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve and poster! Cover has light wear.)
Def Jux, 2000. Used ... $4.99
Tracks by Cannibal Ox, Company Flow, RJD2 & Aesop Rock. CD
Interscope, 2005. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $16.99
The G-Unit heavy (naturally) soundtrack to 50's semi-autobiographical film debut! Tracks include "Hustler's Ambition", "Window Shopper", "Talk About Me", "When It Rains It Pours" and "Best Friend" by 50 Cent, "Things Change" by Spider Loc ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has marker through the barcode.)
Hidden Beach/Sony, 2005. Used ... $3.99
The wonderful Hidden Beach groove continues – smooth, but never slick – and a great attempt at bringing instrumental work to a much younger generation! There's a really jazzy sensibility here that's moved far beyond the roots of the series – a style that completely transforms the ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more CD
Urban Underground, 1996. Sealed ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Neon Finger, 2018. New Copy ... $14.99 15.98
To folks back in the 80s, the vocoder seemed like the sound of the future – and all these many years later, it turns out it's still the sound of the present – thanks to a range of younger artists who've helped breathe new life into the old electro stalwart! The tracks here are totally ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more CD
Also available I Am A Vocoder ... LP 21.99
Neon Finger, 2018. New Copy ... $21.99 23.98
To folks back in the 80s, the vocoder seemed like the sound of the future – and all these many years later, it turns out it's still the sound of the present – thanks to a range of younger artists who've helped breathe new life into the old electro stalwart! The tracks here are totally ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available I Am A Vocoder ... CD 14.99
Nervous, 1997. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Includes "Party On The Dance Floor" by Bozo Meko, "Buddah Man" by Redrum, "You Can Even Dance" by Brooklyn Slumlordz, "Jump Around" by Queens Tag Team, and more. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Immortal, 1995. Very Good+ 2LP ... $3.99
An early attempt to cash in on the independent hip hop craze. There's more than a few decent tracks on here, though a number of these artists were never to be heard from again, but it's worth it, if only for the early West Coast underground cuts. Includes "Ain't No Thang" by Ghetto ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Cover is wavy from moisture on the bottom half, with a good amount of stuck-on paper on front and peeling on back.)
Project Blowed, 1995. Near Mint- 2LP ... $14.99
The original version of this now well known Heavyweights/Cali Underground comp, initially independently released, then picked up by Grand Royal for a minute. Put together in the interim between the breakup of the Freestyle Fellowship and the independent career of Aceyalone, this set features him, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert.)
