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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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442 Records, 2010. Used ... $7.99
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Rhymesayers/Epitaph, 2003. Used ... $1.99
Atmosphere returns wielding their signature sound full force! What they've come out with this round is by far their most experimental – definitely fresher and more distinct than the "safety" of God Loves Ugly. Slug bounces along melodically, tortured and true to his nature, yet he ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Buju Banton —
Til Shiloh ... CD Loose Cannon/Island, 1995. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Grand Royal, 1998. Used ... $2.99
The 5th album by the Beastie Boys – and a prime example of a modern classic we didn't appreciate enough the first time time around – the wholly excellent Hello Nasty! We'll admit we were suffering a little Beasties fatigue by the time Hello Nasty came out in '98, but it sounds nothing ... read more CD
Grand Royal (UK), 1998. Used ... $1.99
The first single off Hello Nasty. Following the "Intergalactic" theme, they make good use of old school synth and vocoder effects, and lots of references to The Whop dance! To our ears, the remixes seem to be pretty funny paradies of assorted club music styles. The "Prisoners of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Beastie Boys —
Paul's Boutique ... CD Capitol/Grand Royal, 1989. Used ... $3.99
The Beasties' masterpiece – and one of the original nightmares for sampling opponents everywhere. Tracks include "Hey Ladies", "Shake Your Rump", "High Plains Drifter", and "Shadrach". CD
Grand Royal/Capitol, 1995. New Copy ... $7.99 11.98
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 CD
Also available Root Down EP (180 gram colored vinyl pressing) ... LP 24.99
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
Hall Of Justus, 2009. Used ... $4.99
Rapper Big Pooh drops another tight underground set – sharp, rugged and raw, with production by past, present, and future collaborators Khrysis & 9th Wonder, plus Jake One, Ill Mind, Dae One, Young RJ, Phonix, Mickey Free and others. Guests include Torae, Ab Soul, Jozeemo, Chaundon, Joe ... read more CD
Motown, 2019. New Copy ... $6.99 12.98
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 CD
Brick, 2010. Used ... $14.99
A set of Blacastan tracks mixed by 7L of the Bladerunners – gritty and raw underground hip hop that was to be a promo mix for the Japanese market and tour support product – one that actually turned out to be pretty solid set with a tight mix of material and cuts produced by Khrysis, 7L, ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi.)
Mass Appeal, 2019. New Copy ... $9.99 10.99
Black Milk has been one of the more soul reverent voices and producers in independent hip hop for quite while in the run up to DiVE (billed as an EP, but a generously lengthy one to say the least, with 11 tracks in all) – and really takes a head first dive even further into hip hop soul here! ... read more CD
Also available DiVE ... LP 18.99
Mass Appeal, 2019. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Black Milk has been one of the more soul reverent voices and producers in independent hip hop for quite while in the run up to DiVE (billed as an EP, but a generously lengthy one to say the least, with 11 tracks in all) – and really takes a head first dive even further into hip hop soul here! ... read more CD
Also available (Packaged in a slim paper sleeve.)
DiVE ... LP 18.99
DiVE ... CD 9.99
Black Rock & Ron —
Stop The World ... CD RCA/Get On Down, 1989. New Copy ... $6.99 14.98
The rare, late 80s gem from Black Rock & Ron – dedicated to and featuring production by the late, great Paul C McKasty – along with some production by Jazzy Jay and Skeff Anselm. You can hear Paul C's influence in the edits, the tightness of the beats and the layering and chopping ... read more CD
Blockhead —
Interludes After Midnight ... CD Ninja Tune (UK), 2012. Used ... $2.99
Nocturnal boombap from Blockhead – a sleepless, samples and electic-beats heavy survey of an after hours metropolis – finding Blockhead as insistently inventive and timeless in approach as ever! We love that Blockhead's work kind of exists in it's own world, yet clearly shows love for ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more CD
(Promotional copy packaged in a slim sleeve.)
Blockhead —
Music Scene ... CD Ninja Tune (UK), 2010. Used ... $2.99
A survey of The Music Scene through the eyes, mind and fingers of longstanding hip hop and spacey beatcraft guru Blockhead! Blockhead's way with a sample has been one of the reasons we've been on board so long, and it's as unpretentiously hypnotic as ever here – staying defiantly headnodding ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more CD
(Promotional copy packaged in a slim sleeve.)
Ropeadope, 2019. New Copy ... $1.99 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
Jive, 1990. Used ... $3.99
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
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
Also available Man & His Music ... CD 3.99
B-Boy/Traffic, 1988. 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
Also available Man & His Music ... CD 6.99(Digipack pressing – still sealed.)
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
Also available South Bronx Teachings – A Collection Of Boogie Down Productions ... CD 3.99
Traffic/B-Boy, Late 80s. Used ... $3.99
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
Also available South Bronx Teachings – A Collection Of Boogie Down Productions ... CD 6.99
Fool's Gold, 2013. Used ... $2.99
Danny Brown steps up his game on Old – delivering on all the promise of his much-hailed previous Fool's Gold LP – and actually topping it! Danny's XXX was a mix of next-level smarts and production, balanced with knowlingly gutter dwelling rhymes – but this one is knowingly more ... read more CD
Mello Music Group, 2014. Used ... $4.99
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Kajmere, 2006. Used ... $4.99
A nice set from the duo Channel Two – aka LA's Terence Yoshiaki and Hamburg's Andreas Bingel – melding bouncing soul beats, hip hop and an overall sultry approach! On top of impressively combining club soul, hip hop and nice instrumentals, Channel Two is unafraid of bringing a sunny ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Psycho+Logical, 2005. Used ... $19.99
A Necro project with a metal edge – also featuring Ill bill, Goretex, and Mr Hyde – and guest work from members of Sepultura, Black Sabbath, Testament, and Exhumed! CD
(Out of print.)
Common —
Resurrection (2CD deluxe edition – with box and poster) ... CD Relativity/Get On Down, 1994. New Copy 2CD ... $9.99 20.98
One of the best hip hop albums of all time – given the remastered, deluxe edition treatment! In 1994 when everyone seemed to be turning hardcore, Common Sense wasn't having it. Introspective tales of growing up and living on the South Side that fit perfectly with No ID's mellow production ... read more CD
(A beautiful box set edition of one of greatest hip hop albums of the past 20 years!)
Copperpot —
Chapter 7 ... CD EV Productions, 2004. Used ... $4.99
Another batch of tight home grown hip hop from the midwest, all self produced cuts by Copperpot. He brings in local flavor from Iomos Marad, Diverse and Longshot, as well as guest rhymes by Earatik Statik, Pace Won, Mr Complex, Edo G, Profound and others. 18 tracks counting the intro, outro and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
A Stable Sound, 2004. Used ... $4.99
A mega megamix of the hip hop production wizardry of the mighty Cut Chemist – a 28-minute set that claims to hold a piece of every single production he's ever done, as this set's appearance in '04! That's the Jurassic 5 numbers, remixes he's done for Quanuum MCs, the Lessons, stuff everyone ... read more CD
(Still sealed.)
Columbia/Get On Down, 1991. New Copy ... $32.99 75.98
Cypress Hill's debut masterpiece – one of the biggest and best first albums in 90s hip hop – in cased here in skull for its 25th Anniversary! There's little we can add to the canon when it comes to describing this album's impact, but it's still pretty revelatory. Like other west coast ... read more CD
(Note: Outside box has some very very light wear – but otherwise everything else is in great shape!)
Silver Age, 2019. New Copy ... $9.99 15.98
A thematic rap triumph from the hip hop superhero team of Czarface – already a veritable supergroup featuring Boston underground veterans 7L & Esoteric with the Wu Tang's Inspectah Deck – bringing in Wu MVP Ghostface Killah for the unsurprisingly massive Czarface Meets Ghostface! ... read more CD
Ghostly International, 2006. Used ... $4.99
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.)
Stones Throw, 2015. Used ... $8.99
Dam Funk does it again – really blowing us away with his crispy fresh version of funk – one that's a perfect fusion of old school modes from the 70s and 80s, and some of the more cosmic touches of the current century! The approach uses lots of splash on the keyboards and beats – ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more CD
Elektra/Traffic, 1993. New Copy ... $6.99
The incredible follow-up to I Wish My Brother George Was Here – and a record that was initally underappreciated, mostly because it was such a radical departure from the George – but it's one that we loved from day one and we're thrilled is getting some love all these years later! ... read more CD
Traffic, 2000. New Copy ... $6.99 15.98
Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, Kid Koala, and Dan The Automator pool their skills for this dawn of the 2000s sci-fi hip hop classic – the masterful Deltron 3030! The guest list is almost too long to get into, but Money Mark, Prince Paul, PB Wolf and Mr. Lif are all here, along with many others. ... read more CD
Also available Deltron 3030 ... LP 15.99(Reissue version with bonus tracks.)
Dexter —
Trip ... CD Melting Pot (Germany), 2013. Used ... $4.99
Funky hip hop beatcraft laced with far out psychedelic samples from German producer Dexter – and it's a trip, alright – a far out funky one at that! Dexter lays down a thick layer of hypnotic beats underneath a sprawling batch of sampled sounds from the psychedelic area and beyond, but ... read more CD
Melting Pot (Germany), 2010. Used ... $13.99
Volumes 3 & 4 in the Hi Hat Club series of Melting Pot hip hop instrumentals – the profoundly jazz centered Jazz Files set from Dexter and the Chop Shop from Brenk X Fid Mella – on a single CD! The artist at the center of the first 18 tracks on the CD is German producer & MC ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy —
Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury ... CD 4th & Broadway, 1992. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print.)
Octave (Japan), Late 90s/Early 2000s. Used ... $9.99
A nice compilation of hard-hitting hip hop from the Queens-based Hydra Entertainment roster – with Mobb Deep, Screwball, DJ Fusion, Godfather Don, E-Boogie, Dennis Kellman, Big Meal, Ghetto Professionals, The Unsociables, Nick Wiz and more! It's a very strong selection of some greatest Hydra ... read more CD
(Out of print – and still sealed with obi.)
String Note, 2010. Used ... $8.99
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(CDr release.)
DJ Rels —
Theme For A Broken Soul ... CD Stones Throw, 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Stones Throw changes up their underground hip hop and deep funk groove to introduce the world to a new star in the broken beat universe, DJ Rels. Jazz fusion influenced tracks ride pulsating waves of multidimensional rhythms with rippling electronic tones and smooth melodies bubbling up nicely on ... read more CD
London, 1997. Used ... $2.99
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
DJ Spooky —
Necropolis – The Dialogic Project ... CD Shadow, 2004. Used ... $6.99
Mother Grain, 2007. Used ... $6.99
One long continous mix. CD
(Out of print, sealed digipack pressing.)
BBE (UK), 2007. Used ... $4.99
It's been quite some time since we've heard a proper album from DJ Vadim, though he's been busy with a variety of projects in the intervening years since The Art Of Listening. He's wrapped himself around a new sound, but just as inventive as the creaky, atmospheric trip hop and left field hip hop ... read more CD
(Sealed digipack pressing.)
Sound Of Dissent, Early 90s. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
Lewis, 2005. New Copy ... $6.99 15.98
Edan returns with a new set of his sample heavy wizardry – this time out steeped heavily in late 60s pysch out flourishes, yet still sporting the thickest breakbeats available. His rhyme style is both ridiculous and genius – with tongue twists that pay homage and blast forward ... read more CD
Also available Beauty & The Beat ... CD 3.99
Beauty & The Beat (red vinyl pressing) ... LP 24.99
Edan —
Beauty & The Beat ... CD Lewis, 2005. Used ... $3.99
Edan returns with a new set of his sample heavy wizardry – this time out steeped heavily in late 60s pysch out flourishes, yet still sporting the thickest breakbeats available. His rhyme style is both ridiculous and genius – with tongue twists that pay homage and blast forward ... read more CD
Also available Beauty & The Beat ... CD 6.99
Beauty & The Beat (red vinyl pressing) ... LP 24.99
Mr Bongo/Beyongolia (UK), 1982. Used ... $7.99
Fantastic stuff! Mr. Bongo's gone and reissued this classic lost hip hop soundtrack – and they've added a whole bunch of extra tracks and spread the whole thing out over an extended CD. Amongst the original and extra tracks, the record includes live and studio performances by the likes of ... read more CD
Also available Wild Style – Original Soundtrack ... LP 12.99(Still sealed.)
Uptown/MCA, 1990. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print, booklet has a light stain.)
Tommy Boy, 1990. Used ... $4.99
Digi Pop/Delicious Vinyl, 2003. New Copy 2CDs ... $7.99 17.98
The timeless sounding underground classic debut of Frank-N-Dank – which is a strong first full length statement for the duo – and a significant milestone in the J Dilla production canon! It has more of a straight up, street ready rhyme style than was typical for Dilla productions at ... read more CD
Tokyo Sex Whale, 2009. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
Salvation, 2014. Used ... $6.99
A really stunning set from Ghostface Killah – a record that has the Wu-Tang legend teaming up with soul group The Revelations – who produce the set, participate, and bring in a really wonderful old school vibe! The album's still hip hop at the core – with guest appearances from ... read more CD
(Still sealed with hype sticker.)
Ubiquity, 1979. New Copy 2CD ... $13.99 19.99
Chrysalis, 1993. Used ... $4.99
A groundbreaking meeting of musical icons – with veteran jazz greats, a couple of then-young guns, and one of the MCs who helped bring jazz into hip hop in the first place! Jazzmatazz bridges both stylistic and generational boundaries in incredible ways, not only an earnest effort by Guru to ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Virus Independent (UK), 2000. Used ... $19.99
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(Out of print, CDr release.)
Capitol (Japan), 1992. Used ... $0.99
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(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1984. Used ... $3.99
The follow up to Herbie's groundbreaking hit album Future Shock. There's some rehashing of themes here, with the remake of "Rockit" called "Hardrock" here – basically the same number with some heavy guitar added and a few different solos – plus similar numbers that ... (Jazz, Hip Hop) read more CD
(Out of print)
Ninja Tune (Canada), 1999. Used ... $0.99
Rowdy, 1993. Used ... $4.99
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Isolationist —
Isolationist ... CD Jazz Fudge (UK), 1999. Used ... $7.99
A few years before the hip hop scene opened wide, abstract beatmaker DJ Vadim got together with abstract rhymers Beans and Priest of Anti Pop for this collaboration. CD
(Out of print.)
J Dilla —
King Of Beats Vols 1 & 2 (plus Lost Scrolls EP) ... CD Pay Jay, 1990s/2000s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $8.99
Formative Dilla beats – raw SP-1200 and Akai MPC material created and cataloged by the legendary producer over the years and served as blueprint/building blocks for some of his most revered productions throughout his career! This being the work of master, it doesn't play like a mere beat ... read more CD
BBE (UK), 2006. New Copy ... $7.99
A glorious send off from J Dilla – with some of the most soulful productions Dilla's ever laid down – and appearances by Common, D'Angelo, Pharoahe Monch, Madlib, MED, Black Thought and others! It's impossible to listen to The Shining without considering the sad circumstances ... read more CD
Ruff Draft, 2012. Used ... $14.99
Dilla beats and an allstar roster of guest Detroit MCs – and a strong debut full length from Ruff Draft Records! Posthumous releases by favorite departed figures can be a dicey proposition – and much to our relief, Rebirth Of Detroit delivers – with both high quality beats & ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
BBE (UK), 2001. Used ... $6.99
The first of BBE's forays into current hip hop – and a wonderful debut in the series! The album started as a breakbeat project from Detroit's Jay Dee, but soon morphed into a full-on hip hop album – complete with real instrumentation on Fender Rhodes, trumpet, keyboards, and drums, ... read more CD
(Original pressing with partial slipcase, digipack has light wear.)
Juiceboxxx —
It's Easy To Feel Like Nobody When You're Living In The City ... CD Dangerbird, 2020. Used Gatefold ... $4.99
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Fresh/Traffic, 1990. New Copy ... $7.99 15.98
A later set by Just Ice – produced by Grandmaster Flash – and record that sounds a lot better than we remembered! Tight, hard hitting dawn of the 90s beats from Flash and that gruff, tight rhyme delivery from Just-Ice. It might not be a masterpiece on par with Kool & Deadly, but ... read more CD
Fresh/Traffic, Late 80s/Early 90s. New Copy 2CD ... $7.99 16.98
A nicely done compilation of the some of the best of Just-Ice – culled from the legendary Fresh, Warlock and Sleeping Bag recordings – a solid entry point for hardcore hip hop pioneer if you don't already own those records! Includes some the most legendary Mantronix productions, the ... read more CD
B-Boy, 1987. Used ... $6.99
A well-remembered set from JVC Force – a group who were maybe most notable at the time as being one of the best labelmates of Boogie Down Productions on B-Boy Records – and who should have been able to give the world a lot more music than they did, thanks to the strength of this album! ... read more CD
Also available Doin' Damage (180 gram pressing) ... LP 26.99
Def Jam, 2018. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Pop culture baggage aside, pretty mesmerizing stuff from Ye! Ye the album, if his persona hasn't turned you off by now, is a compelling effort from what we'll dub Kanye's "puzzle period" – this strange era of his recorded output that's a long time since his creative and popular ... read more CD
(Still sealed, case has a small cutout hole.)
Epic, 2007. Used ... $2.99
KMD —
Black Bastards (deluxe 2CD set) ... CD Metal Face, 1994. New Copy 2 CDs ... $7.99 18.98
A legendary record from KMD – one that languished unreleased for far too long! Black Bastards has few tracks the maintain the jazzier sound of the first album, but they're mostly coming a little bit rawer, perfectly balancing their earlier style that gritty early 90s hip hop vibe. As solid as ... read more CD
Knxwledge —
1988 ... CD Stones Throw, 2020. New Copy ... $8.99 9.99
A rock solid effort from one of the finer producers on Stones Throw at this stage in the label's esteemed history! If you expect 1988 to be throwback effort by the number title, think again, but he's not as predictable as that anyway. He sets an impeccable and unpredictable mood that stays rooted ... read more CD
Also available 1988 ... LP 21.99
Activate, 2004. Used ... $1.99
Kool Keith is back, this time as Reverand Tom, with a horrorcore crew that leans on the influence of the Phantasm movies as much as it does KK's earlier weirdness. The crew includes M. Balmer, Funeral Director and Al Bury-U. Tracks include "Reverand Tom", "Party In The Morgue" ... read more CD
Elektra/Traffic, 1991. New Copy ... $6.99 15.98
The amazing debut of those most hyperactive of the Native Tongues, the short-lived, ultra fresh Leaders Of The New School! Busta & Co. splintered apart after just two albums, but this will always be a shiny trophy in the mantle with the all time freshest East Coast hip hop. It sounds great to ... read more CD
Also available Future Without A Past ... CD 4.99
Elektra/Traffic, 1991. Used ... $4.99
The amazing debut of those most hyperactive of the Native Tongues, the short-lived, ultra fresh Leaders Of The New School! Busta & Co. splintered apart after just two albums, but this will always be a shiny trophy in the mantle with the all time freshest East Coast hip hop. It sounds great to ... read more CD
Also available Future Without A Past ... CD 6.99(Digipack pressing – still sealed.)
Quality Control/Motown, 2018. Used ... $2.99
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(Still sealed, small cutout hole through case and artwork.)
Columbia, 2018. Used ... $6.99
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(Punch through barcode.)
Young Money, 2018. Used 2CD ... $2.99
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(Still sealed, small cutout hole through case.)
Atlantic, 2006. Used ... $4.99
The official full length debut from Lupe Fiasco – another wholly unique Chicago MC who's gotten the runaround from seemingly every major label in the biz – and a record that lives up to the long-building hype! Frankly, we were scared almost immediately when we heard the description ... read more CD
Madlib Invazion, 2014. New Copy ... $6.99 15.98
The restlessly inventive Madlib beats and production for Pinata, the excellent duo project with MC Freddie Gibbs! If you'll forgive us a little bit of repetition – because we KNOW we've written this before – there's just something extra riveting about Madlib's production work for ... read more CD
Also available Pinata Beats (with download) ... LP 18.99
Madlib Invazion, 2014. New Copy 2CDs ... $11.99 17.98
The full length debut of Madlib as the Rock Konducta is a doozy – and 'Lib sounds as distinctly mad as ever – utilizing prog and psych samples, along with his usual bottomless reserve of funky building blocks, to craft one of his finest hip hop instrumentals sets in quite a while! The ... read more CD
