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 (106) new/used, Vinyl (458) new/used, LPs (143) new/used, 12-inch (310) new/used, 7-inch (5) new/used, All (564)
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JAM Squad, Late 90s. Sealed ... $16.99
ShotCallas, 2000. Sealed ... $2.99
Featuring DJ S&S. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Still sealed with hype sticker.)
Loma Vista, 2020. New Copy Gatefold ... $21.99 22.99
A dolphin welcomes the listener to the record – a sign that you're clearly in for something different than usual – and that sense of whimsy returns throughout, in a mix of rhythms, sound samples, and other elements that all stand as a nice contrast to the more straightforward rhymes in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rhymesayers, 2020. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
One of the most sonically intense albums to date from Aesop Rock – a set that matches his ever-sharp rhymes with the sorts of musical settings that really live up to the spirit of the title! The vocals come on with this really crispy sort of edge – partly the production, partly the ... read more CD
(Blue colored polycarbonate CD pressing and with stickers!)
EMI, 1988. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, and lightly bent corners.)
Tommy Boy, 1982. Very Good ... $9.99
The classic from Afrika Bamaaataa & The Soul Sonic Force – one of the most revolutionary pieces of formative hip hop history! "Planet Rock" is straight up legendary for a number of reasons. It's one of those early hip hop hits to bring the genre to greater popularity, the deft ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange label pressing with marker and ink stamps on both sides.)
Small Talk, 2000. Used ... $19.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Akinyele —
Do You Wanna? (clean, dirty, inst)/Koch, 2001. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Natural Bridge, 1996. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Natural Bridge, 1996. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Company Called W, 1991. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has some waviness, staining and peeling along the bottom half due to moisture.)
Company Called W, 1991. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Test pressing in a plain sleeve.)
6 Hole, 2004. Sealed (pic cover)... $7.99
Featuring J-Live, Wordsworth, and Cassidy on "Standing Room Only". 12-inch, Vinyl record
Ashanti —
Only U (clean, inst, acapella)/The Inc, 2004. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Bentley/blocGLOBAL, 1989. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 27.99
A great indie set from the early years of the gangsta scene – a record that was maybe overlooked a bit at the time, and which maybe was trying a bit too hard with its posed cover image – but which, after the passage of years, has this great sort of upfront, earnest approach to the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red vinyl pressing!)
Capitol/Bust It, 1991. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Rhymefest Ent, 2000. Sealed ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Priority, 2001. Near Mint- ... $0.99
Featuring Snoop Dogg, Kokane, and Lil 1/2 Dead. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Black 5 Entertainment (Canada), Early 2000s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Capitol, 1980s/1990s/2000s. New Copy ... $13.99 14.98
A career-spanning set of work from the Beastie Boys – one that features tracks from both their Def Jam and Capitol/Grand Royal years – in a way that really shows the continuing evolution of their sound! The tracklist is great – classics from every generation, and the kind of cuts ... read more CD
Beastie Boys —
Ill Communication (180 gram colored vinyl pressing) ... LP Grand Royal, 1994. New Copy (reissue)... $31.99 35.99
What can we say? The Beasties rise to an even higher level with their manic trio hip hop style mixed with the live jazz/funk/garage rock sounds and keyboards by Money Mark – featuring a bunch of their classic hits and underappreciated album cuts alike. They could really do no wrong at this ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Indie exclusive colored vinyl pressing. Limited edition!)
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
Beastie Boys —
Licensed To Ill ... CD Def Jam, 1986. Used ... $3.99
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
Also available Licensed To Ill (180 gram pressing) ... LP 22.99(Still sealed. Cutout hole through rear case and tray card.)
Def Jam, 1986. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $22.99 24.98
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Licensed To Ill ... CD 3.99(30th Anniversary 180 gram pressing.)
Capitol, 1989. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
The Beasties' masterpiece – and one of the original nightmares for sampling opponents everywhere – the cut & paste hip hop classic Paul's Boutique! The Dust Brothers unapologetic way of weaving very famous samples with soul, funk and film score obscurities would steal the show if ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(30th Anniversary Edition idie exclusive colored vinyl pressing. Limited edition!)
Grand Royal/Capitol, 1995. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 29.99
The funky Root Down EP by the Beastie Boys – riding high on a mid 90s creative peak! Root Down featuring a trio of versions of the title track and Ill Communication album standout, based on the Jimmy Smith's classic of the same name – and in hindsight, you really have to hand it to the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Indie exclusive colored vinyl pressing. Limited edition!)
Capitol, 2004. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $31.99 35.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Indie exclusive colored vinyl pressing. Limited edition!)
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
Miri Ben-Ari —
You Can Get It From Me (radio, main, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch Universal, 2004. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Featuring Joe Buddens & Mr Maygreen. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Def Jam, 2010. Used ... $4.99
A solo set from once and hopefully future half of Outkast Big Boi – and he delivers big here for Def Jam – classic Outkast level excellence from Sir Lucious Leftfoot! Production by Organized Noize, Scott Storch, J Beattzz, DJ Cutmasta Swiff and others, many songs with co-production ... read more CD
Columbia, 1993. Near Mint- ... $69.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Original promo pressing in the stickered sleeve.)
Big L —
Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous ... CD Columbia, 1995. New Copy ... $4.99 8.99
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
Fully Blown, 2000. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Big Waad, 2002. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Cold Chillin, 1988. Near Mint- ... $29.99
One of numerous 12" iterations of "Vapors", the mellow Biz classic off his first full-length LP, and probably the best use of the "Papa Don't Take No Mess" sample. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Motown, 2019. New Copy ... $18.99 21.98
BJ The Chicago Kid's second full length for Motown! BJ has a way of recalling classic Chicago soul in the earnest, emotional realness of his lyricism and relatively mellow style, which is a nicely grounding anchor given the modern overall aesthetic. It's a contemporary sound with a timeless soul ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Blac Monks —
Hot Club Wax EP ... 12-inch Rap-A-Lot, 1998. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Rap-A-Lot sleeve.)
Interscope, 2010. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $16.99 28.98
Titles include "Fashion Beats", "Don't Stop The Party", "Love You Long Time", "Time (Dirty Bit)", "Someday", "Whenever", "Best One Yet", "Just Can't Get Enough", "Play It Loud", "Do It Like This", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
BEP, 2000. Very Good+ 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
A very strong second LP by BEP – and one that does a surprisingly great job of mixing soul-based production with more hip-hop oriented modes! Tracks include the Premier-produced "Bep Empire" (is it just us, or are most of the NuHoppers nearly always at their best when they rely on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Priority, 1999. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Next Plateau, 1987. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Skanless, 1997. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Test pressing.)
Hit & Run, 1999. Near Mint- ... $6.99
MCA, 1999. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Mary J Blige —
My Love (hip hop with rap, TR & Mary mix, acapella) ... 12-inch Uptown, 1994. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Dirty Science, 2020. New Copy 2CD ... $13.99 14.99
Maybe the most ambitious set so far from the duo of Blu & Exile – an expansive double-length set, delivered after a hiatus of new material for a number of years – and a record that really shows just how much the pair have grown during that time! Hip hop is still at the core of the ... read more CD
Blu & Exile —
Miles – From an Interlude Called Life (3LP set) ... LP Dirty Science, 2020. New Copy 3LP ... Just Sold Out!
Maybe the most ambitious set so far from the duo of Blu & Exile – an expansive double-length set, delivered after a hiatus of new material for a number of years – and a record that really shows just how much the pair have grown during that time! Hip hop is still at the core of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Miles – From an Interlude Called Life ... CD 13.99
Heavenly Sweetness (France), 2020. New Copy ... $16.99
The title might seem familiar – given that Blundetto's first album was called Bad Bad Things – but this record really shows a strong evolution of his sound over the ten years since that release – the shifting sense of sound between hip hop, global roots, and more dynamic elements ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more CD
Priority, 1990. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl plays with a short click on "Hair Or Weave".)
Invada (Australia), 2006. Used ... $2.99
A blend of break beat and hip hop production prowess with a love of funky drums running through and through – an inspired batch from Scott Hendy, aka Boca 45! Boca 45 demonstrates a pretty broad palette of far-reaching funk and moodier rare grooves, kitschy psychedelic pop and soundtrack ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more CD
Rhythm King/Torso, 1988. Used ... $4.99
... CD
B-Boy, 1986. Used ... $8.99
One of the most important albums in the history of hip hop – the first full LP from KRS One, and a landmark batch of tracks recorded with the late Scott La Rock! The track list alone is a full chapter in the hip hop book of legends – with tunes like "Poetry", "Elementary& ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jive, 1990. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Nice mid period effort from the blast master. Includes "Blackman In Effect", "Ya Know The Rules", "Beef", "House Niggas", "100 Guns", "Ya Strugglin", "Breath Control II", "Edutainment", "The Homeless", "O ... read more CD
(CLEAN!)
Traffic/B-Boy, Late 80s. New Copy ... $6.99 14.98
A selection of late 80s South Bronx Teachings – classic Boogie Down Productions circa Criminal Minded! South Bronx Teachings focuses soundly on the class of '87 – so you get fistful of the Criminal Minded cuts and a few other blasts from KRS-One & Scott La Rock, nicely paced over ... read more CD
Rock Well, 1988. Sealed ... $24.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Still sealed in a Hot sleeve.)
Chaos, 1993. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Massive B, 1998. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Rush/Elektra, 1992. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $19.99 24.98
Early 90s greatness from Brand Nubian! Once Puba left the group, we were all ready for this sophomore effort to just fall flat. But Sadat X and Lord Jamar aquit themselves nicely on the mic, and the beats are head-noddingly satisfying too, no doubt due to Dante Ross's guidance. And they don't ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Elektra/Tommy Boy, 1990. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
One of those records that maybe snuck in a bit under the wire at the time of release – but a set that instantly went on to become a classic, and one of the greatest debuts of the early 90s! Not only is the production great – full of sophisticated samples and ways of putting them ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(One album is neon purple, the other is neon green – and the package comes with a bonus neon orange 7" single – with radio edits of "All For One", both voc and inst.)
Breakestra —
Live Mix Part 1 ... CD Breakestra/Rootdown, 2004. Used ... $9.99
A much-needed new pressing of the first "live mix" by Breakestra – with some bonus material! It's a non-stop funk party that's a perfect summation of the way the group take an older funky 45 style of work, and filter it through a hip hop live mix approach, layering funky tunes on ... (Deep Funk, Hip Hop) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Breakestra —
Live Mix Part 2 ... CD Stones Throw, 2001. Used ... $5.99
Funky madness! This one's exactly what is says – a live mix, recorded by this hip funky combo, sort of a mixtape of classic funky tunes, all slammed together in one massive performance! Breakestra run through some of the biggest funky 45s of the 60s and 70s, jamming hard in one live to tape ... (Deep Funk, Hip Hop) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rhymesayers, 2007. Used CD & DVD ... $5.99
Minnesota's own Rhymesayers camp continue their tradition of heartfelt Mid-West boombap. This time around Ali draws inspiration from within, sharing his innermost feelings and personal struggles without coming off preachy or emo, while at the same time celebrating the elements that nurtured him up ... read more CD
(Comes with a limited edition DVD that includes interviews, live footage & more.)
Attitude/Down Payment, Early/Mid 90s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Beat Club, Early 2000s. Near Mint- 10 x 12" Box Set ... $11.99
Promo only boxset with unreleased material from Bubba Sparxxx and crew. This set includes double copies of five 12" singles, all with clean, dirty, and instrumental versions. Titles included are: "Tell Me Ya Wit It" by Additude, "Tell Me Bout The South" by Bubba Sparxxx ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – This is a complete set with all 10 discs in the printed sleeves, but is missing the outer box.)
Busta Rhymes —
Big Bang (Exclusive Edited Promo) ... LP Aftermath/Flipmode, 2006. Very Good+ 2LP ... $4.99
Busta Rhymes delivers the debut full length release for Dr Dre's Aftermath imprint – after a few records for old Clive Davis and J Records – and like most Busta Rhymes albums, it features at least one sure-to-be classic track! Busta is not only one of the most reliable generators for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Busta Rhymes —
Party Is Goin' On Over Here (clean, dirty, inst)/Elektra, 1998. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Hyperdisc, 1997. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Cam'ron —
Horse & Carriage (clean, TV track, inst, acapella, dirty)/Epic, 1998. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Featuring Mase. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve.)
Renaissance, Late 90s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Good Music, 1996. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes insert.)
Dope Folks, Early 90s. New Copy ... $20.99
Rare demo work from Heiroglyphics legend Casual – done before the release of his classic album Fear Itself, and presented here as a great prequel to that much-loved record! The tracks have a great edge – spare samples that work perfectly with the straightforward beats – as the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 400 copies!)
Ce'den, Mid 90s. Sealed ... $49.99
Independent gangster rap out of Chicago, with a west coast lean. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Easy Eye Sound/BMG, 2020. New Copy ... $22.99
A fantastic new chapter in the career of Cee-Lo Green – reemerging here as an old school southern soul singer, with a vibe that's in the best legacy of Al Green and some of the underground talents of his generation! The set was recorded in Nashville, produced by Dan Auerbach, and has a ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
East West, 1994. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
45 King, Mid 90s. Near Mint- ... $36.99
Includes "Da Name Cham" and "Broadz From Da Hood". 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Beyond Real, Late 90s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo, with blank labels, Side A noted in marker.)
Chapter III, 1994. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Vocab, 2004. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
"No Pressure" features Mystic. "The Remedy" features Dave Ghetto & L Dorado. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Select, 1986. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $5.99
From Chubb Rock's First LP. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Rap Session, 1989. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Clinton Sparks featuring Mobb Deep —
Bidadidat (clean, dirty, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch Get Familiar, 2005. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Re-Up Gang/Star Trak/Zomba, 2006. Used ... $0.99
The long-gestated follow up to the breakout Lord Willin' record by Clipse – announced in fall 2003 – finally released in late 2006! Hell Hath No Fury may have been on ice for 3 years, but it appeared as an instant classic, WAY up at the top of the list of greatest hip hop LPs of the ... read more CD
(CLEAN VERSION with a punch through the barcode.)
West Side/Demon (UK), 1988. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
The Cold Crush Brothers were a seminal force in New York hip hop in the mid 80s – thanks to singles on Tuff City, Profile, and B Boy – but this is the first full album the group ever issued, and really the only one until later collections of their work! The vibe here follows from the B ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Closed Sessions, 2016. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Distinctive, bedroom studio-made hip hop from Kweku Collins – doing his own thing in both style and practice – and delivering one of the best independent hip hop records of the mid teens! There's a lot of layers here you could pick apart, and find something brilliant in each one. In ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Geffen, 2007. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $23.99 26.99
Common lean, filler free late 80s Finding Forever – a set that's definitely the thematic follow up to the semi-comeback BE LP – and a solid one, with highpoints that equal Com's best work of the decade! The set is largely produced by Kanye West, with some terse, harder hitting moments, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Common —
Like Water For Chocolate ... LP MCA/Def Jam, 2000. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $31.99 35.98
A huge creative leap forward for Common! Com had been slowly moving from a Chicago street poet role into a more universally conscious hip hop soul from record to record to this point, but Like Water For Chocolate is the one that really catapulted him deep into that realm – especially given ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(High quality Def Jam reissue – with nice, heavy vinyl.)
SRFSCHL, 2020. New Copy ... $13.99 15.99
Curren$y and production partner Harry Fraud, outrunning a lot of their peers, even on relatively low key sets like Outrunners – with Curren$y's laidback flow in as fine of form as ever – and Fraud's production honestly rock solid track for track! The set is filler free and faultless, ... read more CD
Also available Outrunners ... LP 20.99
SRFSCHL, 2020. New Copy ... $20.99 25.98
Curren$y and production partner Harry Fraud, outrunning a lot of their peers, even on relatively low key sets like Outrunners – with Curren$y's laidback flow in as fine of form as ever – and Fraud's production honestly rock solid track for track! The set is filler free and faultless, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Outrunners ... CD 13.99
Warner, 2006. Near Mint- ... $7.99
2 tracks from Cut Chemist's Audience's Listening LP – one an instrumental tapestry of Brazil-influenced moods – one featuring a duo of underground MCs! "Garden" is built around an Astrud Gilberto sample, but that's just a starting point for some really great production ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Crazy Hood, 1997. Near Mint- ... $43.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Ghostly International, 2006. Used ... $0.99
Dabrye returns with more a richer, fuller set of spacey hip hop than the preceding One/Three – this one with a stellar roster of guests including Jay Dee, MF Doom, Beans, Vast Aire, Waajeed of Platinum Pied Pipers, Big Tone, Phat Kat and more! This one stood out for it's unique mix of ... read more CD
(Digipack has some edgewear.)
Hang 'Em High Ent, 1999. Sealed ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Tommy Boy, 1988. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $34.99
Beautiful 12" from the early days, featuring vocal and instrumental versions of two of the best LP cuts, plus "Skip 2 My Loop". 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Cover has a cutout notch that is torn a bit at the front.)
Def Squad —
Get Da Money (main, clean, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch Dreamworks, 1999. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Produced by Erick Sermon, featuring Ja Rule. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Mr Henry, 1990. Sealed ... $11.99
Early 90s rap group out of Houston TX, not to be confused with Erick Sermon's crew from a few years later. LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap is cracked a bit at the opening. Cover has a cut corner.)
Definition Of Sound —
Now Is Tomorrow (radio, 12 inch version, de la soul edit, de la soul 12) ... 12-inch Cardiac, 1991. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Features two mixes by De La Soul. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered Cardiac sleeve.)
