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 (79) new/used, Vinyl (527) new/used, LPs (178) new/used, 12-inch (342 used), 7-inch (7) new/used, Books (1), All (607)
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ADOR —
Shock Frequency/
Tru Reign, 1997. Near Mint- ... $4.99
"Let It All Hang Out" produced by Pete Rock. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve, with a promo stamp, and bent corners.)
Afrika Bambaataa & The Jazzy 5/
Tommy Boy, Early/Mid 80s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Classic early Tommy Boy twelves!!! Jazzy Sensation features the great Gwen McCrae sample from "Funky Sensation", and an excellent performance by Bam and the Jazzy 5. Lessons takes a different approach as Double Dee & Steinski mix together dozens of samples of everything from JFK ... read more CD
(In the original stickered case – in nice shape!)
White, 2000. Near Mint- ... $6.99
As you'd guess from the title, "D & D Soundclash" has a nice reggae touch, plus verses from the Cocoa Brovaz. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Blank label promo, with title written in marker.)
Fat Beats, 2000. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Features Ky-mani Marley on "Equality" with production by DJ Premier. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Fat Beats sleeve.)
Crane City, 2021. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A split album – featuring work from Seattle up-and-comer AJ Suede, and longstanding resident artist Specswizard! There's a strong sense of history that runs through the AJ Suede titles – vintage soul snippets and historical recordings – laced together carefully to accompany AJ's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition #266/500. Includes the insert.)
Vinyl Digital/Postpartum (Germany), 2015. Near Mint- ... $28.99 39.99
Nice EP of laid back sample based instrumentals from German beatmaker AK420. LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited blue splatter vinyl pressing from 2017, #39/250, with obi.)
EMI, 1993. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve, with light wear and a promo stamp.)
EMI, 1992. Near Mint- ... $6.99 9.99
With Kool G Rap on "Bring It On". 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Test pressing – SPRO-56258.)
Columbia, 2000. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
MCA, 1998. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Production by DJ Premier and Pete Rock. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a plain sleeve.)
Epic, 1996. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Good Vibe, 2000. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Featuring Aceyalone, Spontaneous and DJ Drez. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Apathy, 2000. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Chrysalis/Capitol, 1993. Used ... $1.99 3.99
Unplugged and doing their thing – a classic TV performance from Arrested Development, and one that captures the group back when they still had something going on! Titles include "The Getting", "Fishin 4 Religion", and "People Everyday" – also including ... read more CD
Matador, 1999. Near Mint- 2LP ... $33.99 39.99
With "Backdraft", "Pyromaniax", "Blaze", "Venom", "Session", "Rhyme Time Travel", "Seed", "Worlds Collide", "Halloween" and "Geembo's Theme". 21 tracks in all. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has a cut corner.)
Matador/Arsonists, 2001. Near Mint- 2LP ... $19.99
Tracks include "Date Of Birth", "Stay Lo", "We Be About", "Language Arts", "Respect The Unexpected", "His Hate, Her Love", "Burn It Out", "Whatever, Whenever", "Bleep", "Wordplay", "Alive", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has marker through the barcode.)
Righteous, 1992. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Select, 1992. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Early 90s Trakmasterz production. 14 tracks in all, counting the interludes. Includes "A Hero Ain't Nuttin' But A Sandwich", "Yeah", "Come On Baby Let's Swing It", "Get It On" original and remix, "One Two, U Don't Stop", "All Of That", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – This copy no longer has the cover and comes in a plain sleeve.)
Full Clip, 2003. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Featuring Nas on the Essence remix. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Blank label promo in a plain sleeve, with one-sheet attached to the front. Labels have side notations in marker.)
Quiet Money, 2006. Near Mint- 2LP ... $24.99
AZ returns with his straight up approach on Format – featuring production by Fizzy Womack, Emile, DJ Premier, and others – and appearances by Little Brother, MOP and others. Nice work from one of the true school's finest! Tracks include "I Am The Truth", "Sit 'Em Back ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue on split green and yellow vinyl.)
B Real —
Gunslinger 3 – For A Few Dollars More ... CD West Coast Madness, 2007. Used ... $9.99
... CD
Baby Cham, 2003. Near Mint- ... $3.99 5.99
Buckshot, 1994. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Game, 1998. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Sean Baker —
Foolish Man/White Label, Early 2000s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Blackstar Entertainment, 1998. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Capitol, 2004. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A tight single off the 5 Boroughs LP! The cut rocks nicely in a new school fashion with a nod to the old – stabs and breaks strung together in a nice funky fashion, plus a remix by Just Blaze! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve. Side A label is a bit wrinkly.)
Dicey (Sweden), 2005. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print, promotional release.)
Junkyard/Pit Fight, 2002. Near Mint- ... $2.99 4.99
From the Originators set, with Chris Chandler on "Buying Out The Bar" and Large Professor on "Originate". 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve.)
Loud, 1990s. Near Mint- 2LP ... $33.99 39.99
Greatest hits package spanning material from their self-titled debut up until the big hits off of "Musical Massacre" – with "World Famous", "Watch Out Now", "No Escapin'", "Off The Books", "However Whenever", "We Got The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a cut corner.)
Relativity, 1994. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $3.99 5.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(00's reissue pressing. Cover has a spot of wear on the opening.)
Loud, 2001. Near Mint- 2LP ... $24.99 29.99
The Beatnuts didn't have a whole heckuva of a lot in the way of lyrical ideas by '01, but this underrated LP for Loud is well worth your time, thanks to the 'nut's continued mastery of beats and samples. They virtually ignore perfunctory trends and stay firmly rooted in the blueprint. Meth's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Beatnuts —
Take It Or Squeeze It – Clean Version ... LP Loud, 2001. Near Mint- 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
The Beatnuts didn't have a whole heckuva of a lot in the way of lyrical ideas by '01, but this underrated LP for Loud is well worth your time, thanks to the 'nut's continued mastery of beats and samples. They virtually ignore perfunctory trends and stay firmly rooted in the blueprint. Meth's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Edited promo in a stickered Loud sleeve.)
Landspeed, 2002. Very Good+ ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Blackground, 2000. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
AV8, 2004. Very Good+ ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Big Boi —
Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors ... CD Def Jam, 2012. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Big Boi's got plenty of help this time around – a huge array of guest talents that includes Sleepy Brown, Phantogram, TI, Ludacris, Kelly Rowland, Killer Mike, Bosko, and many others – but there's still a nicely unified feel to the set – a strength of vision that holds on even in ... read more CD
Interscope, 1998. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $12.99 28.99
Pre-pop takeover era hip hop from a younger, hungry Black Eyed Peas! Tracks include "Joints & Jam", "Fallin Up", "Karma", "Movement", "The Way U Make Me Feel", "Positivity", "Que Dices?", "Communication", "Be ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Interscope, 2000. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Featuring Macy Gray. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Duck Down, 2003. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has minimal wear.)
Priority, 1999. Near Mint- ... $1.99 3.99
Remix of "Worldwind (This Is What It Sounds Like)" from the "War Zone" LP, with slow-tempo production from the Beatminerz and laid back guntalk lyrics reminding us of their early days. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Bad Boy, 2000. Near Mint- ... $1.99
With Lil Kim on "Espacio" and Cee Lo on "Lookin' At Us". 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Bad Boy sleeve. Label has a beat sticker.)
White Label, 1999. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Clean edited freestyles over "Looking At The Front Door", "Who Got Da Props", "Warm It Up Kane", and "Children's Story" – essentially remakes of the original tracks from Black Rob's perspective! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has small stickers on the deadwax.)
Blackalicious —
Blazing Arrow ... CD MCA, 2002. Used ... $2.99
A huge moment for Blackalicious – a group who'd been gaining plenty of cred on the underground, and who reached out to a much bigger set of ears with this major label debut! The whole thing's top-shelf through and through – superb production from Chief Xcel next to the words from Gift ... read more CD
Dreamworks, 2002. Near Mint- ... $0.99
New Realm Records, 1999. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
New Realm Records, 1999. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has unglued seams.)
Crane City, 2021. Near Mint- 2LP ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow & black vinyl presing – marked Promo/500.)
Loud, 1999. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Nature Sounds, 2021. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
There's a lot of blue on the cover, and plenty of blue in the titles of the songs – but the set itself is as crisp and contemporary as any of the best recent releases on Nature Sounds – very upfront and layered in terms of the rhymes, and mixed with a fair bit of straightup samples, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Heavenly Sweetness (France), 2020. Used ... $4.99
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
Capitol, 1987. Near Mint- ... $6.99
With a great Phase 2 cover! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
B-Boy/Landspeed, Late 80s/Early 90s. Used ... $3.99
The mad defiant genius of KRS One's rhymes over Scott La Rock's beats. 15 tracks in all, including "The Bridge Is Over", "South Bronx", "Criminal Minded", "P Is Free" in original and remix versions, "9mm Goes Bang" "Poetry", "Word ... read more CD
(Booklet has a name and a few notes in pen.)
B-Boy/Traffic, 1987. New Copy ... $6.99 14.98
The instrumental/dub versions of all the tracks from the Criminal Minded LP – 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 ... read more CD
B-Boy/Traffic, 1988. New Copy ... $6.99 15.98
The classic Scott La Rock tribute album – with BDP classics and remixes – originally issued as a 2LP set that was put together following the South Bronx-repping hip hop pioneer's shooting death. Alternate versions, remixes and BDP medley's from their most classic late 80s period. 15 ... read more CD
Jive, 1988. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
The "Live From The Caucus Mountains" versions have the same lyrics recorded "live" over the Grandmaster Flash "Freedom" beat. "And You Don't Stop" features D-Nice. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Blunt/TVT, 1996. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Soul Jazz (UK), 2021. New Copy ... $38.99 49.95
A fantastic book of images from the early 80s hip hop scene in New York – put together by a photographer who was right on the scene for a number of key years – and snapped hundreds of images of performers, clubs, street scenes, graffiti artists, and all the other forces that made hip ... (Books, Hip Hop) read more Book
Rush/Tommy Boy, 1992. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $30.99 32.99
Early 90s greatness from Brand Nubian – and proof that the group had a lot of life in them, even after Grand Puba set out on his solo career! Sadat X and Lord Jamar acquit themselves nicely on the mic, and the beats are head-noddingly satisfying too – work from DJ Sincere this time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(30th Anniversary remastered reissue – with bonus 7 inch!)
White Label, 1998. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Concrete, 1999. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $4.99
With Thirstin Howl III. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Green Shoes, 1996. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Gasoline Alley, 1992. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Gasoline Alley, 1992. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Republic, Late 60s/Early 70s/2022. New Copy ... $25.99 27.99
The funky genius of James Brown, given a whole new spin for the 21st Century by Stro Elliot of The Roots! Stro clearly loves James' music, and never tries to dominate it too much – as his mixes here are mostly faithful to the funky structure of the originals, and almost work more in an " ... (Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Double Down, 1997. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, 2005. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Produced by Kanye West. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Vinyl has a small sticker on the deadwax.)
Temporary Whatever, 2002. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Elektra, 1997. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $38.99 39.99
A record that really has Busta Rhymes coming into his own – taking all those charms that had been bubbling in the underground through years of guest appearances, and finding a way to really shine in the light of the mainstream! The album's not Busta's first solo effort, but has a sense of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Concord, 2022. New Copy ... $9.99 13.99
An unusual project from Butcher Brown – a set that was originally written as a hip hop project for MC Tennishu, and which only gets plenty of instrumentation from the Butcher Brown combo, in their best funky jazz mode – but also has an added large ensemble really bumping up the sound! ... (Deep Funk, Hip Hop) read more CD
Also available Butcher Brown Presents – Triple Trey (with bonus 7 inch) ... LP 21.99
Concord, 2022. New Copy ... $21.99 24.99
An unusual project from Butcher Brown – a set that was originally written as a hip hop project for MC Tennishu, and which only gets plenty of instrumentation from the Butcher Brown combo, in their best funky jazz mode – but also has an added large ensemble really bumping up the sound! ... (Deep Funk, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Butcher Brown Presents – Triple Trey ... CD 9.99
Cam'ron —
Girls (clean, main, inst) ... 12-inch Roc-A-Fella, 2004. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Profile, 1997. Near Mint- ... $9.99 13.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Camp Lo —
Glow (radio, inst)/Dymond Crook, 2002. Very Good ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a beat sticker in the deadwax.)
Universal, 2000. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Motown, 2000. Near Mint- 2LP ... $1.99 3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Explicit promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Saturn, 1983. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Later yellow label pressing in a green Saturn sleeve. Sleeve has a small sticker with BPM and a name in marker. Labels have a name in marker.)
Captain Rock —
Return Of Captain Rock (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Nia, 1983. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Produced by the Fantastic Aleems. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Green label pressing.)
Sleeping Bag/Traffic, 1988. New Copy ... $6.99 14.98
Maybe the crowning achievement of DJ Cash Money – a sharp DJ from the early Philly scene – and a talent who was every bit as great at the time on as Jazzy Jeff on the wheels of steel! Cash is paired here with Marvelous, an MC whose sense of wit really matches the sharpness of the ... read more CD
Manhood, Early 2000s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
No Label, Early 2000s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Glass House/Warlock, 2000. Near Mint- ... $0.99
With Jayo Felony and LA Nash. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
CDLD —
I'm The Man (voc, clean)/Planet Rock, 1993. Very Good ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Easy Eye Sound/BMG, 2020. Used Gatefold ... $9.99
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 CD
Traffic, 2007. Sealed ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Glassnote, 2014. New Copy (reissue)... $28.99 29.99
Mighty nice work, and the kind of set that continues to cement the role of Donald Glover as maybe one of the strongest soul singers of our generation – a role that was initially a bit of a surprise away from his work on the screen – but which is more than confirmed with the strength of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bronx, 1998. Near Mint- ... $0.99 4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Mercury, 1996. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered sleeve.)
Washington Hit Makers, 1989. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging, slightly wavy corners, and some light stains at the edges.)
Clipse —
Got Caught Dealin (radio edit, lp, inst, acappella) ... 12-inch Elektra, 1998. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Mush, 2004. Near Mint- ... $5.99 7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
MCA, 1992. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a promo stamp, light wear, and a lightly bent corner.)
Loma Vista, 2021. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $39.99 44.99
A beautiful revolution from Common – a set that's maybe got more of a message than most of his music of the past decade – but which also comes across with a more interesting musical palette as well! Part of the album's sound comes from heavy contributions from PJ – singer Paris ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Scarface, 1994. Near Mint- ... $0.99 3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Scarface sleeve.)
Koch, 2004. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve. Vinyl has a small sticker on the deadwax.)
Anansi, Late 90s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Criminal, 1987. Very Good+ ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a blue sleeve, with name and title written in marker. Labels have a name written in marker.)
