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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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Def Jux, 2005. Used ... $2.99
A tight EP set from Aesop – a stronger, more focused listen than Bazooka Tooth – plus a great booklet! The book is a comprehensive collection of Aesop's lyrics from throughout his young career – more than 80 pages, with illustrations, art and photos – a really cool little ... read more CD
(Includes original slipcase and book.)
Duck Down, 2016. Used ... $5.99
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(In a slim, gatefold sleeve.)
Alaskan Fishermen (Thirstin Howl II, Father Time & Godforbid) —
Fire & Ice ... CD Skillionaire, 2003. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
Infra Red, 2003. Used ... $14.99
Alchemist mix set with MOP/Kool G Rap "Street Team", Havoc "Friday Night Flavas", Lil' Dap "Deep Meditation", "Freeway "Still In Effect", Dilated Peoples "Thieves" and lots more! CD
(Out of print.)
ALC, 2006. Used ... $4.99
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Decon, 2010. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Gritty, grainy, heavy hip hop from the duo of Alchemist & Oh No – working nicely together as Gangrene – in a timeless, no BS, but still mind-alteringly creative duo hip hop mode! As you might guess from the moniker and title, there's something of a dark humor vibe floating over the ... read more CD
RCA/Loud, 1997. Used ... $8.99
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(Promotional release.)
12T/Aftermath, 2018. New Copy ... $12.99 13.98
Cinematic hip hop soul from Anderson .Paak named after a seaside city west of Los Angeles, CA – but it's not Malibu, it's the stunning follow up Oxnard – a little looser, more diverse, and ultimately just as impressive set from this still rising talent! The uber-impressive guest list ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more CD
Also available Oxnard (with bonus tracks) ... LP 26.99
Anderson Paak —
Ventura ... CD 12T/Aftermath, 2019. New Copy ... $12.99 13.98
Anderson.Paak heads to Ventura for this one – and something about that sunny coastal city brings out his soul influences after the primarily hip hop-leaning Oxnard! Paak leads on his raspy sung style for this one, an easygoing hip hop soul sound that's built to last, and again bringing in a ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more CD
Good Vibe, 1998. Used ... $4.99
The tracks have an on-beat/off-beat production style, with odd samples floating in and out of nowhere. "Green and Gold" features a funny crime-spree verse from Eminem. One side is a 13-minute suite called "Dr. EZ's Cool Fantastic Part I and II", featuring over 15 MC's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Thirsty Ear, 2003. Used ... $4.99
Jazz pianist Matthew Shipp meets the late experimental hip hop crew for a unique long player – sort of a sequel to Shipp's earlier collaboration with DJ Spooky – this being the far superior of the two! The group's approaches couldn't be more different, and the contrast is what really ... read more CD
Rhymesayers, 2008. Used CD&DVD ... $2.99
The indefatigable Atmosphere returns with its sixth proper album (and 198th if you include their always worthwhile vinyl only, web only, and otherwise underground releases – what's in that lemonade, anyway?) – and the dynamic duo is as hard hitting and cathartic as ever! Beatmaker Ant ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Loose Cannon/Island, 1995. Used ... $4.99
Grand Royal/Capitol, 1993. Used ... $2.99
If Paul's Boutique was the Beasties heavily mind-blown Dust Brothers dusted psychedelic hip hop Sgt Peppers, then Check Your Head is their down and dirty back to basics raw funk run at something like Never Mind The Bollocks. Their first outing without the guidance of an outside producer, though ... read more CD
Def Jam, 2010. Used CD&DVD ... $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
(There is no indication, but we are assuming the DVD is NTSC format, Region 1.)
Brick, 2012. Used ... $9.99
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(Packaged in a nice CD sized hard book case with a 37 page booklet.)
A&M/Interscope, 2003. Used ... $0.99
A helluva unpretentious funky party album from the Black Eyed Peas! We won't lie to you, we were prepared to despise the new album, thanks to that hideous Dr. Pepper commercial – but Elephunk is the kind of happy surprise we live for around here. There's just no denying how strong the ... read more CD
RGE/Discobertas (Brazil), 1984. New Copy ... $9.99
A real obscurity from the Brazilian scene of the 80s – an album by a group who must have been one of the first hip hop acts to cut a record down there – working in a tight mix of old school styles and electro funk modes! There's more of a street soul approach overall – as ... (Brazil, Hip Hop) read more CD
Fat Beats, 2007. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
Rhymes and production from Detroit's Black Milk! The best cuts have solid, unpredictable and funky beats – rollicking, anthem style backdrops from the rhymes of Black Milk and guests such as Phat Kat, Guilty Simpson, Ty & Kory and others. Titles include "Popular Demand", ... read more CD
(Out of print, bonus CD includes Broken Wax instrumentals & 3 non album tracks!)
Fat Beats, 2011. Used ... $5.99
Ascendant Detroit hip hop forces Black Milk & Danny Brown team up for Black And Brown! Smart, yet profane rhymes from Danny Brown, forcefully spit out for the most part – and Black Milk beats and production that are hard-hitting and insistent at the core, with layers you'll still be ... read more CD
Quannum/Epitaph, 2005. Used ... $1.99
Chief Xcel and Gift Of Gab move it over to Anti- for the long-awaited follow up to Blazing Arrow! The Craft is a much more streamlined effort – so if the stylistic sprawl and sidesteps into the pop realm that characterized the major label album rubbed you the wrong way, this may be the ... read more CD
Body Bag/Virgin, 2000. Used ... $14.99
Produced by Premier. CD
(Out of print three track maxi-single.)
Blakroc, 2009. Used ... $6.99
The Black Keys with ODB, Mos Def, RZA, Raekwon, Q Tip & a few more. CD
(Out of print.)
Mastergrip, 2005. Used CD & DVD ... $3.99
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(Out of print.)
Ruthless, 1993. Used ... $6.99
Tracks include "Southern Comfort", "Stick To Your Own Kind", "That Ol' Dupree Sh!t", "I'm Not The Man", "Devils Get No Dap", "3-2-1 Contact", "Stabbed By The Steeple", "Another Nail In The Coffin", and "Life". CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Nature Sounds, 2019. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
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
Mush, 2006. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
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(Out of print.)
Atlantic, 2012. Used 2CD ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
B-Boy, 1987. Used ... $5.99
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 ... $4.99
righteous but still righteous KRS way, without ever compromising the beats. 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 ... read more CD
(Out of print, BMG Direct pressing.)
Rhymesayers, 2004. Used ... $2.99
Tougher, angrier stuff than we remember from the Shadows On The Sun LP – with the usual strong production from the Ant, approximating rock and roll breaks and mood as well as anyone since earlier Cypress Hill. The album track "Champion" is remixed here for a dub reggae style. ... read more CD
Rhymesayers, 2009. Used CD & DVD ... $2.99
Previously unreleased material and a few brand new tracks from Rhymesayers mainstay Brother Ali – including a DVD featuring a live homecoming performance from the Undisputed Truth Tour at First Avenue in Minneapolis, videos and more! Tracks include "Real As Can Be", "Philisti ... read more CD
Goon Squad, Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print, CDr release)
Epitaph/Anti, 2009. Used ... $1.99
A wild set of boundlessly spraying lyrics from Busdriver – who can pack 3 minutes with more wordplay than just about any MC we can think of – the man is phenomenally talented in this area, which you have to acknowledge whether unfiltered, surrealistic indie hip hop is your cup of tea or ... read more CD
(Advance promotional copy in a slim sleeve.)
Rap-A-Lot, 1992. Used ... $6.99
With "Little Big Man", "Stop Lying", "Call Me Crazy", "Chuckwick", "Don't Come To Big", "Ever So Clear", "Copper To Cash", "Dollars & Sense","Letter From KKK", "Take Em' Off" and "Skitso" ... CD
(Out of print.)
J Records, 2002. Used ... $2.99
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 ... $3.99
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.)
Eastern Conference, 2002. Used ... $4.99
Tracks include "(Down) The Left Hand Path", "Escape To 88", "Teen Age Death", "Too Much", "Agent Orange", "A Suicidal Failure", "The Right Out", "In Stoney Lodge", "Among The Sleep", "A Crowd Killer" ... read more CD
Penalty, 1997. Used ... $6.99
The first LP from before Nore went completely thugged out, before Capone was unavailable, before they had beef with Tragedy. Nice production throughout from Buckwild, Charlemagne, Marl Marl, EZ Elpee, Clark Kent and more. Tragedy-Khadafi appears on about half the tracks. Stand out tracks include ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Endless, Late 90s/Early 2000s. Used 4 CDs ... $14.99
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(Out of print.)
Champ MC —
Keep It On The Real (radio, Pete Rock rmx, E-A-Ski/East West, 1994. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the better female MC's from the class of '94. If we remember right, Champ MC was of those mid-90's MC's (like Supernatural) who was an underground favorite, did some mixtape appearances, put out some nice material on EastWest/Atlantic and then just disappeared. CD
(Promotional release.)
Capital Punishment, 1995. Used ... $11.99
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.)
First Word (UK), 2018. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99
Beautifully bottom-heavy sounds from Children of Zeus – a British duo who effortlessly blend together elements from hip hop and contemporary soul – very much in the spirit of the London sounds that first pricked up our ears at the start of the 90s, even if the approach here is much more ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more CD
(Includes the bonus CD!)
Activate, 2006. Used ... $6.99
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(Traycard artwork lists it as the 2 disc edition but it's the single disc version.)
Virgin, 2002. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Do Right (Canada), 2004. Used ... $3.99
A nice little batch of groovy Toronto-based hip hop from Circle Research and their extended family of rhymers! CR shows a really strong reverence for mid school Cali, particularly prime era Del. The beats and basslines have a nice and live feel, with some trippy keys and guitar laid over in spots. ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Half Life (Canada), 2005. Used ... $14.99
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(Out of print.)
Ol' Skool Flava/Tuff City, Early 80s. Used ... $11.99
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
Universal, 1999. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
Atlantic, 1990. Used ... $9.99
Take a Philly hip hop history lesson with the 2nd LP from this member of Steady B's Hilltop Hustler crew. Includes "Life In The Ghetto", "Back N Forth", "Mind Ya Bizness", Watch Your Back", "Star Of The Show", "Ya Felling Alright", "For ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bad Magic (UK), 2000. Used ... $3.99
The Uk production team the Creators gets help on the mic from El Da Sensei, Evidence, Craig G, Mos Def & Talib Kweli and Lootpack, and on the 1s and 2s by Mr Thing and Babu. 15 tracks and a boatload of skits, including "The Music", "Hoe's & Dough", "(Another) ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Warner, 2006. Used ... $3.99
Cut Chemist brings his deep digging style out of the world of legendary mix sets and behind-the-scenes hip hop wizardry – finally out front with (can you believe this?) his first ever solo album! Sadly, you have to worry when a great hip hop DJ/producer gets a major label solo album in this ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
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
(Punch through barcode.)
Silver Age, 2018. Used ... $9.99
The Czarface team of Wu-Tang veteran Inspectah Deck and Boston underground hip hop heavyweights 7L & Esoteric are joined by the one-and-only MF Doom – a bonafide supergroup – and one of the finest comic book/sci-fi rap records since Madvillainy! Each one of these characters is so ... read more CD
BMG, 1990. Used ... $6.99
Boogie Down Productions DJ D-Nice steps out masterfully on Call Me D-Nice – his first solo album and solid dawn of the 90s hip hop album that stands up strongly today! D-Nice doesn't attempt to carry the socio-political tone of BDP or KRS-One for the most part – "Glory" being ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
East West, 1992. Used ... $4.99
Includes "Buck Tha Devil", "All On My Nut Sac", "Guerillas In The Mist", "Freedom Got An AK", "Inside Tha Head of a Black Man" & 8 more. CD
(Booklet has a small tear from sticker removal.)
Lex, 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Beat architect Danger Mouse and MC Jemini pair off for Ghetto Pop Life – a pretty solid full length that's actually getting the notice it deserves, thanks to DM's much celebrated Grey Album. Prince Po, Cee Lo, Alkaholiks, J-Zone and Pharcyde (who's Delicious Vinyl sound is a clear influence ... read more CD
East West, 1992. Used ... $4.99
Their classic first LP with all the early hits including "They Want EFX", "Mic Checka", "Straight Out The Sewer" and seven more. CD
Declaime —
Andsoitisaid ... CD Groove Attack, 2001. Used ... $6.99
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.)
Diamond D —
Grown Man Talk ... CD Diamond Mine, 2003. Used ... $24.99
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(Out of print later CDr pressing – released without a tray card, but still hard to find.)
Tommy Boy, 2001. Used ... $2.99
Includes rare remixes of "The Humpty Dance", "Doowuthyalike", "Return Of The Crazy One", "Packet Man" and more. CD
Also available No Nose Job – The Legend Of Digital Underground ... LP 19.99(Out of print.)
Tommy Boy/Rhino, Late 80s/Early 90s. Used ... $5.99
Not the first "best of" set devoted to Humpty, Shock G & co., but certainly the best one. It's a 14 track anthology of the best sounds laid down by the Underground, with nice notes and a rarity or two. Includes "Same Song (edit)", "The Way We Swing", "Underwa ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode & promotional stamp inside booklet.)
Rhymesayers, 2014. Used ... $2.99
Dilated Peoples return after a fairly long hiatus – emerging from the overlooked margins at Capitol Records with a supportive new home at indie powerhouse Rhymesayers! Directors Of Photography features guest appearances by Gangrene, Aloe Blacc, Krondon and others – plus a mighty ... read more CD
(Clean version.)
Tommy Boy, 1999. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Beats by Primo, rhymes by AG, Diamond, Big L & OC. CD
(Out of print.)
Giant, 1992. Used ... $2.99
Off the trully bizarre Spiral Walls album, Divine Styler's second. CD
(Out of print, digipack case has some edgewear.)
RJRTC, 2003. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Red Ink/Sony, 2000. Used ... $5.99
Tracks include "Jingle Jangle (Mental Mix)" by Legion, "No Competition" by DJ Cam, "Coffee Talk" by Jazzanova, "Wild Drums" by DJ Fashion, and "Beataholic Reformatory" featuring Beat Knuckles! 19 tracks total! CD
(Out of print.)
Bungalo, 2002. Used ... $6.99
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.)
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
Mass Appeal, 2018. New Copy 2CD & DVD ... $11.99 12.99
An incredibly well-captured set by the legendary DJ Shadow, Live In Manchester in October of 2017 – and come to think of it, the live album format is pretty underutilized in hip hop – who better than Shadow to pull it off so well! It's impeccably recorded and sounds great, so get enough ... read more CD
Also available Live In Manchester ... LP 22.99
DJ Spinna & Others —
DJ Spinna Presents Beyond Real Experience Vol 2 ... CD Beyond Real, 2002. Used ... $4.99
Second volume of Spinna produced numbers, featuring the Jigmastas with Guru, Shadowman, Sadat X, Skam, Ha The Jet Black, Mr. Complex & El Fudge, and Akil. 18 tracks in all, including "Rap Sh*t", "Mekanism", "So What", "Dime Out", "My Style", ... read more CD
7 Heads, 2003. Used ... $2.99
A pretty nice full length from Djinji Brown! Djinji's thing is to sprinkle deep hip hop production techniques over Latin and African roots for a mostly instrumental approach, with ethereal chants and vocals, and a smattering of modern synth. The great single "Abuelita's Dance" is the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Doug E Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew —
World's Greatest Entertainer ... CD Reality, 1988. Used ... Just Sold Out!
His second album with "Keep Risin' To The Top", "On The Strength", "Cut That Zero", "Guess? Who?", "Everybody Got 2 Get Some", "DEF=Doug E Fresh", "I'm Getting' Ready", "Ev'ry Body Loves A Star" and more. CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic, 1990. Used ... $6.99
Includes the title track, "Go 2 Work", "Let The Rhythm Pump" and "Ahh Get It". CD
(Out of print.)
PH, 2018. New Copy ... $12.99
A solo shot from Dumi Right of African hip hop pioneers Zimbabwe Legit – neo-classic rap from a pivotal figure – doing right by the legacy of his groundbreaking blueprint era work! The rhyme style and production aesthetic is true thi Dumi's roots in the early 90s era, but are anything ... read more CD
Traffic, 2011. Used ... $18.99
Edo G delivers again in what has been one of the longest living careers in hip hop – from the early 90s classics with Da Bulldogs to today – and Face In The Crowd is no doubt his best work of the later years! It's got production by DJ Premier & Static Selektah – plus ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ground Control, 2001. Used ... $6.99
14 tracks in all, including a couple with beats by Pete Rock, Premier and Spinna, and bunch produced by underground beat makers. With "Understand", "On Dogz", "Sayin Somethin", "Just Because", "Situations", "Don't talk About It", "Wha ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Overlooked, 2002. Used ... $29.99
Ed OG's back on point, with some tight funky beats and a straight ahead rhyme style on this EP that includes "On Fire", "Day To Day", "Be Thankful", "Ridiculous" and "Questions". CD
(Out of print.)
Redefinition, 2000s/2018. New Copy ... $9.99 10.98
A 4 song/8 track testament to the longevity and timeless craft of 3 hip hop legends – MC Edo G and masterful producers DJ Premier & Pete Rock! It's a great little round up of old school style rap singles, pairing vocal versions with instrumentals, sequenced for the CD just as they'd be ... read more CD
Elzhi/Fat Beats, 2008. Used ... Just Sold Out!
We're not certain what this might be the preface to, but we're certain it snaps with Motor City magic from top to bottom. ELZhi steps out from the Slum Village roster for this hot solo joint, teaming up with Black Milk for a nice indie outing. 16 tracks in all, including "The Leak", ... read more CD
Def Jam/Rush, 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
Def Jam, 1990. Used ... $6.99
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(5 track maxi single. Front art work has a very small tear at the top, tray card has a light stain along the spine.)
Def Jam/Rush/Chaos, 1992. Used ... $14.99
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(Out of print 3 track CD single. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Nervous, 2004. Used ... $6.99
Erick Sermon returns for "Danger Zone", one of those rare, one-off EPMD singles! It's a nice one, too, with that timeless, ominous funky soul sample production aesthetic that helped make these guys geniuses in the first place. The under-appreciated PMD gets an A-worthy B-side with " ... read more CD
(Out of print six track maxi-single.)
