Hip Hop — In Stock — CDs 
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 (410) new/used, Vinyl (393) new/used, LPs (192) new/used, 12-inch (189) new/used, 7-inch (12) new/used, Books (2), All (805)
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Ground Control, 2000. Used ... $2.99
Tracks include "Rappers Rappers Rappers", "Five Feet", "Alive", "Hardship", "I Never Knew", "I Got To Have It Too", "Accepted Eclectic", "Golden Mic", "B-Boy Real McCoy" featuring Abstract Rude, "Down ... read more CD
RCA/Loud, 1997. Used ... $4.99
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(Promotional release.)
Dirty Version, 2012. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
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Arrested Development —
Zingalamaduni ... CD Chrysalis, 1994. Used ... $2.99
Tracks include "United Minds", "Africa's Inside Me", "Pride", "In The Sunshine", "Ease My Mind", "Ache'n For Acres", "Mister Landlord", "Kneelin' At My Altar", "Praisin U", "Warm Sentiments", and ... read more CD
(BMG Direct pressing.)
ZTT (UK), 1983. Used ... $5.99
A brilliant collection of work from the earliest and greatest years of Art Of Noise – sessions recorded during 1983, at a time when Trevor Horn and Paul Morley were still key members of the group – and when AON was working in a groundbreaking use of sound samples, beats, and other bits ... (Soul, Hip Hop) read more CD
Rhymesayers, 2014. Used ... $5.99
The eighth album (!!!) from MN hip hop lifers Atmosphere – one of the most consistent, reliable duos in the game – and Southsiders is another honest, moody gem. Hip hop music in general doesn't get enough props as songwriter's genre, but Slug is hell of a good writer, with a compelling ... read more CD
(In the original clear, printed sleeve with inserts.)
Shady, 2011. Used ... $4.99
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Grand Royal, 1995. Used ... $7.99
Not hip hop! This is a return to hardcore for the Beastie Boys, and it's proof that the group can still play loud and fast like the best of them. The record has 8 tracks, and a total of 11 minutes of music. (That's fast!) Titles include "Square Wave In Unison", "Brand New", ... read more CD
(Out of print. Packaged in a slim paper sleeve.)
Grand Royal, 1994. Used ... $1.99
What can we say? The Beasties continue with the live jazz/funk/garage (as in rock, not house) sound and keyboards by Money Mark. With the classic "Get It Together" featuring Q-Tip. And you can't go wrong with any LP that samples Ramelzee and K-Rob's "Beat Bop." Other tracks ... read more CD
Def Jam/Columbia, 1986. Used ... $2.99
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 ... CD 2.99(Out of print.)
Def Jam, 1986. Used ... $2.99
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 ... CD 2.99
Stones Throw, 2005. Used ... $7.99
The epic CD compilation of the ever prolific, ever satisfying Madlib's first 2 LPs as Beat Konducta – a instrumental song suite of beats for films that do not exist anywhere but the fevered mind of the genius beatcrafter! 'Lib's production work has always had a bit of a filmic groove, and ... read more CD
Epic, 1991. Used (pic cover)... $3.99
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(Out of print.)
Rawkus, 2000. Used ... $4.99
Tracks include "Ebonics", "Size Em Up", "Deadly Combination" featuring Tupac Shakur, "98 Freestyle", "The Heist", "The Enemy" featuring Fat Joe, "Fall Back" featuring Kool G Rap, "Flamboyant", "Casualties Of A Dice ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rawkus, 1999. Used ... $3.99
Two nice ones from the late great Big L, one of the 90's most unfairly slept-on MC's – with straight-ahead production from Mike Heron of the Ghetto Pros and Roc Raida, and a Big L bio in the liner notes on the back. CD
(Out of print, and still sealed.)
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
Big Pooh (Little Brother) —
Sleepers ... CD 6 Hole, 2005. Used ... $5.99
Little Brother's Big Pooh comes out swinging on his solo album debut Sleepers – a track-by-track clinic on how to make a successful hip hop longplayer – featuring timeless production by 9th Wonder and fellow Justus League all-star Khrysis! Big Pooh emerges here as the rougher of the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Third Earth, 2003. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print.)
Mercury, 1994. Used ... $5.99
We'll admit it's not as dope as the first LP but in our opinion, it deserved more attention than it got. Not as clever as you might hope both in the production and lyrics, but this LP still has its share of jazzy beats and whimsical but memorable rhymes from Dres and Lawnge, with a little extra ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Interscope, Mid 90s. Used ... $4.99
Solid soul from the great Teddy Riley – working here with his Blackstreet group, a tight harmony quartet formed after the breakup of Guy! The sound is perhaps a bit tighter and smoother than that of Guy, but no less inspired – as Riley was one of the kings of this sound at the time, ... (Soul, Hip Hop) read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Brick, 2011. Used ... $8.99
Screwball frontman Blaq Poet returns with his Blaq Poet Society – featuring Wais P, Capone, Vinnie Paz, RA The Rugged Man, Reef The Lost Cauze, Celph Titled, Apathy, Jaysaun and Chief Kamachi. 14 tracks in all: "Power Music", "Butcher Shop" feat RA The Rugged Man, "D ... read more CD
Sound In Color, 2007. Used ... $9.99
Soulful hip hop from the duo of Blu & Exile – and one of the tightest releases yet on the Sound In Color label! Exile's production brings a heavy mood while still rolling out catchy and funky beats – while Blu's busy, reflective rhymes flow with the best of them. Solid stuff! ... read more CD
(15 track reissue – the last track, "I Am Blu" is unlisted on the cover.)
Nature Sounds, 2019. New Copy ... $10.99 11.98
A underground mic hero Blu sounding as fresh and furiously-paced brilliant as he has in years – and teaming up with SoCal production favorite Oh No on this gem for Nature Sounds! Kicks off after the intro with the masterful "Lost Angels Anthem", setting bar pretty high with with ... read more CD
Also available A Long Red Hot Los Angeles Summer Night (red vinyl pressing) ... LP 20.99
Mush, 2006. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Ropeadope, 2019. New Copy ... $9.99 13.99
An unusual set of work from the ever-changing Luke Vibert – a collaboration with MC BlueRum13 – whose lyrics provide a great mix with Luke's beats and instrumentation on the album! All those crisp, creative elements that we love from older Vibert records are still very much in the mix ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more CD
Atlantic, 2012. Used 2CD ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Boogie Down Productions —
Criminal Minded ... CD B-Boy, 1986. Used ... $4.99
One of the best debuts in the history of hip hop – and one of the most important albums the genre ever produced! Criminal Minded is landmark for a number of reasons. Among the biggest is, of course, that it was recorded with the late great DJ Scott La Rock – and he was soon to fall ... read more CD
(Canadian pressing. Cover art varies slightly.)
Jive/Zomba, 1991. Used ... $3.99
A bit of a rarity for hip hop albums – how many live sets can you name? With 19 live versions of classic KRS tracks, including "Lick A Shot", "Jack Of Spades", "My Philosophy", "Still #1 (freestyle)", "Poetry", "Criminal Minded", ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Boogie Down Productions —
Man & His Music ... CD B-Boy, 1987. Used ... $3.99
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
(Out of print.)
Jive, 1992. Used ... $3.99
BDP is still going strong here in the early 90s, after busting all kinds of boundries and paving the way for just about every other hip hop crews and solo acts to balance strident lyricism and realatively strong commercial success. 16 tracks in all: "We In There", "Duck Down", ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rhymesayers, 2000/2004. Used ... $49.99
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(Out of print 2004 CD pressing in a stickered jewel case – limited to just 300 copies!!!)
Elektra, 1996. Used ... $0.99
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(Promotional copy.)
J Records, 2002. Used ... $0.99
Busta turns in what is essentially a mix of all his styles from the last several years for his hit-and-miss sixth solo album. Ghetto party bumpers, paranoid Extinction Level Event style rants, and sexual braggadocio abound, with great electric beats by the Neptunes saving the day as usual. 18 ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Elektra, 1997. Used ... $0.99
Tracks include "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See", "Dangerous", "The Whole World Lookin' At Me", "One" featuring Erykah Badu, "We Could Take It Outside" featuring Flipmode Squad, Rah Digga & others, "The Body Rock" featuring ... read more CD
(BMG music club pressing.)
Universal, 1998. Used ... $0.99
After all the early hype, mixtape appearances, etc, we expected more from Canibus. Mostly produced by Wyclef, with a couple of beats by Clark Kent, A Kid Called Roots and Salaam Remi, and a few nice cuts like "Second Round KO", one of the tracks in his battle with LL, that has stood up ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Hiero Imperium, 2003. Used ... $9.99
The busy Hiero helmer Casual rocks a solo set – a nice, harder hitting companion to the more laidback Full Circle LP that the family just dropped. Features appearances by Del, Tajai, Pep Love, Planet Asia, Phil Da Agony and others – but this is Casual's show. Tracks include "Do ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Endless, Late 90s/Early 2000s. Used 4 CDs ... $12.99
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(Out of print.)
Cesar Comanche —
Wooden Nickels Revisited – 1998 to 1999 ... CD Beathut LTD, Late 90s. Used ... $5.99
Late 90s work from Justus League MC Cesar Comanche – mostly produced by 9th Wonder! Tracks include "The Beginning", "J-Villyrical", "Villianry", "Ode To Love", "WJLR", "Postponed", "Strange", "Trust", "No ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Capital Punishment, 1995. Used ... $7.99
Produced by KRS-One and Salaam Remi. 15 tracks counting interludes, including "Station Identification", "Lock It Up", "Mad Izm", "Reprogram", "Sex For The Sport", "Down Goes The Devil", "Build & Destroy", "Alpha & ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Chuck D —
Autobiography Of Mistachuck ... CD Mercury, 1996. Used ... $1.99
The solo lp, with conscious lyrics and production by Chuck D and a handful of others. Contains the tracks "No", "Generation Wrekkked", "Free Big Willie", "Talk Show Created The Fool", "Endonesia", "Horizontal Heroin", "Underdog" ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode & promotional stamp on booklet cover.)
Interscope, 2001. Used ... $1.99
Ol' Skool Flava/Tuff City, Early 80s. Used ... $9.99
An essential! Worth the price of admission alone for their classics "Fresh, Wild, Fly, & Bold (mega mix)" and "Punk Rock Rap (mega mix)" – the song Dougie Fresh sampled on "The Show", bu tin these days when everybody and their brother seems to be ready to ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
GOOD/Geffen, 2005. Used CD/DVD ... $6.99
"I rap with the Passion of Christ, Ni**a, cross me!" BE isn't exactly a back-to-basics LP in the vein of his classic work for Relativity – but it is indeed a return to a focused, genuinely soulful, no BS approach – and it's a very welcome one at that! It seems like Com was a ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
MCA, 2002. Used CD & DVD ... $6.99
NuHop? Common newcomers who buy Electric Circus for the single with Mary J Blige are going to be left with some head scratching – but if you like the spiritual/psychedelic Com that was hinted at on Like Water For Chocolate, this may be the follow up you were waiting for! This is still hip ... read more CD
(Out of print, limited edition with bonus DVD.)
Geffen, 2007. Used ... $1.99
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 CD
(Out of print.)
MCA, 2000. Used ... $3.99
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 CD
(Columbia House pressing.)
Relativity, 1997. Used ... $3.99
3rd album by the man who put Chicago on the map as a hip hop center. 2 albums strong, and with a lot of guest appearances by folks like De La Soul, Q-Tip, Chantay Savage, Erykah Badu, and Cee-Lo. No I.D. produced most of this, and a few tracks were done by Doug Infinite. Includes "1 '2 ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Relativity, 1994. Used ... $18.99
One of our favorite Common tracks, the title song to the classic "Resurrection" album, with the extra nasty Extra P mix. CD
(Out of print.)
Universal, 1999. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
RCA, 1992. Used ... $3.99
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(Promotional release.)
Wild Pitch, 1994. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print, booklet has some wear.)
Columbia, 2000. Used 2 CDs ... $1.99
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(CLEAN VERSION.)
Columbia, 2001. Used ... $1.99
14 tracks in all, including "trouble", "Southland Killers", "Amplified", "It Ain't Easy", "Psychodelic Vision", 'Red, Meth & B", "Lowrider" and "Here Is Something You Can't Understand". CD
Ruffhouse, 1995. Used ... $2.99
Maybe this one doesn't have as many hits as their first LP, but the production by Muggs still holds up. With "Throw Your Set In The Air", "No Rest For The Wicked" (their dis to Ice Cube), "Killa Hill" (with production by RZA), "Stricktly Hip Hop", and 11 ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
East West, 1992. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print. Booklet and barcode have cutout holes.)
Redefinition, 2013. Used ... $19.99
Newly recorded, re-sequenced and retitled versions of cuts from Damu's Spare Time and Overtime sets. Includes "Our Presentation", "Pulsating (Pulse Remix 2012 Update)", "Live On Because (LB 2012 Update), "Ego Trouble (Troopin' 2012 Update), "Leo The Gemini 1 (Leo ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Redefinition, 2017. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
The ever-ambitious and creative Damu The Fudgemunk delivers a sprawling, double dose of hypnotic instrumental Vignettes – more than 2 hours of it in a 2 CD set! The first set features a batch of distinctive, cleverly titled cuts including "Dial Up, Dial Down", "The High Light ... read more CD
Virgin, 1999. Used ... $2.99
Epitaph, 2005. Used ... Just Sold Out!
You guessed it. Danger Mouse and MF Doom together – and also a collaboration with the writers and voice talent of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block of programming circa the mid 00s – so the dangerous duo make room for appearances by Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Space Ghost, Brak, Zorak, ... read more CD
Groove Attack, 2001. Used ... $4.99
From the Lootpack posse, with beats by Madlib and Kan Kick, and guest spots by Rasco, Medaphoar, Quasimoto, Lootpack and Kazi. Includes "Caliwayz", "The Movement", "West Coast Wildstyle" and "Roll Em Right". CD
(Out of print.)
Drink Water Music/Fat Beats, 2009. Used ... $14.99
Parisian beatmaker Dela attracts some of best MCs in underground hip hop for his long awaited US releases Changes Of Atmoshere – a steady mix of soulful and jazzy beatcraft and headnodding funk boombap – including Talib Kweli, Elzhi of Slum Village, J-Live and many more! Titles include ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Diamond Mine, 2003. Used ... $19.99
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(Out of print later CDr pressing – released without a tray card, but still hard to find.)
Digable Planets —
Blowout Comb ... CD Pendulum, 1994. Used ... $5.99
The laidback classic! The Digables certainly weren't the first or the most innovative hip hop group to rely upon cooled out jazzy grooves for the backbone of their sound, but they really brought it home with a hugely endearing and long enduring vibe – and this is their masterpiece! All ... read more CD
Pendulum, 1992. Used ... $2.99
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(3 track CD single.)
RJRTC, 2003. Used ... $0.99
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(Out of print.)
Mo Wax/London, 1997. Used ... $7.99
Tracks include "Shin-Sekai" featuring Rino, "Supanova" featuring Finsta Bundy, "Skin Against Skin" featuring Deborah Anderson, "Jikan No Hashi 2", "Le Temps" featuring DJ Kam, and "Shinjiro" featuring Mos Def! 28 tracks in all! CD
(Out of print.)
Ropeadope, 1999. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print, promotional stamp on booklet cover.)
DJ Muggs Vs Ill Bill —
Kill Devil Hills ... CD Fat Beats, 2010. Used ... $4.99
Titles include "The Assassin", "Paul Stanley", "Amputated Saint" feat B Real, "Chase Manhattan" feat Raekwon, "2013", "Kill Devil Hills" with B-Real & Vinni Paz and more. CD
Hot Plate, 2012. Used 2CD & DVD ... $11.99
Finally a strong full-length from Nu-Mark – the myriad strengths of which were amply hinted up via the epic 10" series that led up to it – and an album that packs plenty of diverse, timeless beatcraft and stellar guests on the mic! Nu-Mark's got a sharp, crisp edge with his beats ... read more CD
Arista, 1990s. Used ... $4.99
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(Punch through barcode.)
Bungalo, 2002. Used ... $4.99
Tracks include "Trouble", "Come 2nyte", "Put It On Me", "Get Loaded", "Ev'ryday", "Murda 1 Case", "Quik's Groove", "Get Tha Money", "One On 1", and "Sex Crymee", with appearances by Dr Dre, Pharoahe ... read more CD
(Out of print. Punch through barcode.)
DJ Revolution —
King Of The Decks ... CD Duck Down, 2008. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
Mo Wax, 1996. Used ... $3.99
It seems like when this came out, critics, and even DJs liked to drop the term "Trip Hop" whenever possible, and this album was held up as the watershed mark. A few years down the line and it still holds up, but as an instrumental hip hop LP, as much as a rock album (Shadow's gone on to ... read more CD
Also available Endtroducing ... LP 34.99
London, 1997. Used ... $1.99
For everyone who wasn't there the first time around, Shadow was kind enough to compile his early MoWax material, released originally as 12" singles. Unfortunately none of the really early, really hard to get stuff is here, but cuts like "Influx" and "Hindsight" are still ... read more CD
Gawd Of Math, 2013. Used ... $11.99
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(Out of print.)
Silver Back, 2003. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode. Tray card and front insert both have some rippling.)
Atlantic, 1990. Used ... $4.99
Includes the title track, "Go 2 Work", "Let The Rhythm Pump" and "Ahh Get It". CD
(Out of print.)
Mello Music Group, 2015. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print, digipack case has some edgewear.)
Eligh —
Sidewaydaze (first pressing) ... CD Caravan, 1998. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
Def Jam, 1992. Used ... $4.99
This third LP finds Erick and Parrish still repping Long Island with their signature boom bap beats and slow flow rhyme style, with guest spots from Redman and LL. 14 tracks in all, including "Gold Digger", "Rampage", "Hardcore", "Mr Bozack", and "Brothe ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Erick Sermon —
No Pressure ... CD Def Jam, 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The first post-EPMD album from either of the brothers from Brentwood LI. As you'd expect, bottom heavy beats and the classic E-Double slow rolling flow. Includes "Payback II", "Stay Real", "Imma Gitz Mine", "Hostile", "Safe Sex", "Hittin' ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Reel Life, 1990. Used ... $19.99
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(Out of print original CD pressing.)
Expansion Team, 2005. Used ... $24.99
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(Out of print.)
Think Big, 2002. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print, digipack case has some edgewear.)
Rap-A-Lot, 1990s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
Columbia, 2000. Used ... $29.99
5 tracks: "Thug Love", "I'm A Hustler", "Da Heatwave", "Your Life's On The Line" and "How To Rob". CD
(Out of print.)
Jamie Foxx —
Peep This ... CD Fox, 1994. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Fat Beats/Freddie Foxx, 1993/1994. Used 2CD ... $29.99
The long ago shelved Bumpy Knuckles album from 1994 – plus DITC produced demos – seeing official light of day for the first time ever in this 2CD set! The album only ever surfaced as a promo cassette, so this is needless to say, long overdue! Disc 1 (Jailhouse Version) features the '94 ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1993. Used ... $0.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Epic, 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The first and best batch from Son Doobie & Tomahawk Funk – produced by DJ Muggs, DJ Ralph M and T-Ray – mad blunted beats and tight, forceful rhymes – very much in the mode of early Cypress Hill and the prime Soul Assassins sound! Titles include "The Funkiest", ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
