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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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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
Project Blowed, 2003. Used ... $2.99
A profane, urbane Aceyalone is back in the indies with this effort for Project Blowed – featuring some of the cream of indie hop land including Casual and Goapele from the Heiros, EL-P, Abstract Rude, and others. Tracks include the RJD2-produced "Lost Your Mind", "In ... read more CD
RCA/Loud, 1997. Used ... $1.99
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(Promotional release.)
Rap-A-Lot, 1996. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print. Promo sticker over barcode and promo stamp on disc.)
Dirty Version, 2012. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
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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.)
Caroline, 2003. Used ... $11.99
A nice compilation of joints from 96-2000 by the Unspoken Heard duo. Production is handled by Spinna, Bedroom Wizard, Djini Brown, 88 Keys, and others. Tracks include "Better", "SoulJamboree", "Dream Birth", "It's About Time", "The Music", "Tr ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rhymesayers, 2014. Used ... $3.99
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.)
Atoms Family —
Prequel ... CD Centrifugal Phorce, 2000. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
Shady, 2011. Used ... $4.99
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Beastie Boys —
Ill Communication ... CD Grand Royal, 1994. Used ... $2.99
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.)
Beastie Boys —
Licensed To Ill ... CD 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 ... $5.99
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
Loud, 1990s/2002. Used ... $3.99
A greatest hits package with ""World Famous", "Watch Out Now", "No Escapin'", "Off The Books", "However Whenever", "We Got The Funk", "Reign Of The Tec", "Props Over Here", "Beatnuts', "Get Funky" ... read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Epic, 1991. Used (pic cover)... $1.99
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(Out of print.)
Def Jam, 2010. Used CD&DVD ... $3.99
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.)
Rawkus, 2000. Used ... $2.99
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
Also available Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous ... LP 25.99
Motown, 2019. New Copy ... $11.99 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
Fat Beats, 2013. Used Gatefold ... $7.99
Black Milk's greatest to date – working with a stellar guest roster that incldues Black Thought of the Roots, contemporary jazzy soul great Robert Glasper, Dwele, Will Sessions, AB, Tone Treasure, Quelle Chris and more! Titles include "Interpert Sabotage" feat Mel, "Codes And ... read more CD
Third Earth, 2003. Used ... $3.99
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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.)
MCA, 2002. Used ... $2.99
The first major label release by the Gift of Gab and Chief Excel finds the duo expanding outward and experimenting with their signature sound, bringing in a host of guests including Quannum mainmasts Lyrics Born, Lateef, and Joyo, as well as Dilated People's Raka and Babu, J5's Cut Chemist and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
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
Bloods & Crips —
Steady Dippin' (radio, inst, explicit)/Dangerous, 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
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
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.)
B-Boy, 1987. Used ... $5.99
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
Traffic/B-Boy, Late 80s. Used ... $4.99
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
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!!!)
Goon Squad, Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print, CDr release)
Perfecto, 2000. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
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.)
Hiero Imperium, 2003. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
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.)
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 ... $0.99
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.)
Common —
Electric Circus ... CD MCA, 2002. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
Also available Electric Circus – Limited Edition ... CD 6.99
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.)
Relativity, 1994. Used ... $14.99
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.)
RCA, 1992. Used ... $1.99
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(Promotional release.)
Count Bass D —
L7 – Mid Life Crisis ... CD 1320 Records, 2008. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print, paqckaged in a slim sleeve.)
Wild Pitch, 1994. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print, booklet has some wear.)
Craig Mack —
Project: Funk Da World ... CD Bad Boy, 1994. Used ... $5.99
A nice mid 90s hip hop album that seems to have become a bit of a bench warmer, though we'd say it deserves starting status for the class of '94. One of Easy Mo Bee's best set of tracks, and nice rhymes from Craig Mack! Includes the classic "Flava In Ya Ear", the cautionary "When ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
East West, 1992. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print. Booklet and barcode have cutout holes.)
Redefinition, 2013. Used ... $14.99
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 ... $9.99
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
Counterflow, 2005. Used ... $3.99
The best set yet from New Jersey's Dave Ghetto – and it's also one of the best records ever on the hungry Counterflow label – featuring a bevy of guests that includes Cee-Lo, and members of Little Brother and Plantlife! The production is filled with warm, sparklingly soulful touches ... read more CD
Groove Attack, 2001. Used ... $2.99
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.)
East West (Japan), 1999. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print, includes obi.)
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 ... $14.99
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(Out of print later CDr pressing – released without a tray card, but still hard to find.)
Pendulum, 1992. Used ... $1.99
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(3 track CD single.)
BBE/Rapster (UK), 2007. Used ... $5.99
DJ Jazzy Jeff returns – with a top shelf roster or MCs doing justice to his Philly soul reared, bedrock beatcraft – including Big Daddy Kane, Method Man, Rhymefest, Jean Grae, Kardinall Offishall, CL Smooth, Pos of De La Soul and more – underground spitters and mic icons alike! ... read more CD
Red Ink/Sony, 2000. Used ... $4.99
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.)
Mo Wax/London, 1997. Used ... $5.99
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.)
Sony, 2006. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
An excellent collection of classics and retooled wonders from DJ Krush – a 2CD set that separates his work with MCs and his instrumental canon – and includes 5 brand new tracks! The Lyricism CD features appearances by Company Flow, Black Thought & Malik B of the Roots, Mos Def, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ropeadope, 1999. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print, promotional stamp on booklet cover.)
DJ Mitsu The Beats —
Word To The Wise ... CD Planet Groove (Japan), 2009. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A stunner from DJ Mitsu The Beats – the reigning spacey soul beatmaker of the Japanese scene – following up the near classic A New Awakening LP and the tight work with is group Gagle with this equally wonderful set featuring a who's who of underground MCs and spacey soul singers! Word ... read more CD
(Out of print, digipack case has some light edgewear.)
DJ Muggs & Planet Asia —
Pain Language ... CD Gold Dust, 2008. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A solid set of straight up hip hop from Cypress Hill's DJ Muggs and top shelf west coast underground MC Planet Asia – the slow rolling, gritty boom bap of Pain Language! It's a tough, gritty batch of tracks, as you'd guess from the title – with a hazy funk beat aesthetic to the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
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
Gawd Of Math, 2013. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Silver Back, 2003. Used ... $0.99
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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 ... $4.99
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(Out of print, digipack case has some edgewear.)
Edo G —
Face In The Crowd ... CD Traffic, 2011. Used ... $12.99
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.)
Edo G —
Wishful Thinking ... CD Overlooked, 2002. Used ... $22.99
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.)
EPMD —
Crossover (LP, inst, trunk mix)/Rush, 1992. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print.)
EPMD —
Head Banger (LP, radio edit, rmx radio edit) ... CD Def Jam/Rush/Chaos, 1992. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print 3 track CD single. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Reel Life, 1990. Used ... $14.99
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(Out of print original CD pressing.)
Expansion Team, 2005. Used ... $19.99
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(Out of print.)
Think Big, 2002. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print, digipack case has some edgewear.)
Counterflow, 2002. Used ... $3.99
This first full length album by Five Deez features the uptempo, very innovative production of Fat Jon, the Ample Soul Technician blending the tracks together in a good, smooth vibe, ready for your speakers. Tracks include "Latitude", "Omni", "Got Dough", "Decapitat ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RCA, 2019. New Copy ... $11.99
Maybe the best Madlib-produced LP since the highest peaks of the prime Stones Throw era, and Freddie Gibbs is on fire throughout! Each one does what he does best here and ups the ante. 'Lib is focused on crackling soul beats and hazy funk – masterfully utilizing vintage and contemporary ... read more CD
Also available Bandana ... LP 22.99
Madlib Invazion, 2014. New Copy ... $8.99 15.98
Smart , streetwise raps from Freddie Gibbs, backed by restlessly inventive production from Madlib – here on one of the best records yet on 'Lib's own Madlib Invazion imprint! If you'll forgive us a little bit of repetition – because we KNOW we've written this before – there's ... read more CD
Also available Pinata ... LP 21.99
Columbia, 1993. Used ... $0.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Fugees —
Blunted On Reality ... CD Ruffhouse/Columbia, 1994. Used ... $3.99
Tracks include "Nappy Heads", "Blunted Interlude", "Recharge", "Freestyle Interlude", "Boof Baf", "Temple", "How Hard Is It?", "Some Seek Stardom", "Refugees On The Mic", and "Living Like There Ain't No ... read more CD
(BMG music club pressing.)
Columbia, 1996. Used ... $2.99
16 tracks in all, including "How Many MC's", "Ready Or Not", "Killing Me Softly" (Lauryn Hill's amazing version of the Roberta Flack classic), "Fu-Gee-La", and "No Woman, No Cry". CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
Get Low, 2002. Used ... $2.99
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2005. Used ... $3.99
A double LP set of semi-underground material from neo gangsta superstar Game – feat Snoop, Young Buck, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg, Lil Scrappy, Rah Digga, Jay Z and others! Tracks include "Fly Like An Eagle" feat Snoop & WC, "Where I'm From" (OG version) feat Dre & Nate ... read more CD
Epic/Razor Sharp, 2000. Used ... $1.99
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Also available Cherchez La Ghost (clean, inst, LP)/(Still sealed.)
Razor Sharp/Epic, 1996. Used ... $14.99
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(Out of print 6 track CD maxi single.)
Atlantic/Downtown, 2008. Used ... $1.99
A round two knockout for Gnarls Barkley – an album we think is better than the landmark St Elsewhere LP – boisterous pop art & soul from Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo! We were slightly trepid when the Odd Couple was announced, fearing a hasty attempt to rekindle the magic that clearly ... read more CD
