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Ruthless/Epic, 1990. Used ... $4.99
Ruthless Cali group gangsta from Above the Law – the first and probably their best LP! A benchmark – one of the planks on the bridge between the earlier efforts from NWA, Eazy E and the click and the later Dre & Snoop heyday. Livin' Like Hustlers has a few tracks produced by Dr ... read more CD
ATA (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $14.99
A really great take on the music of Madvillain – that famous collaboration between Madlib & MF Doom – served up here in a mostly instrumental mode that's heavy on funk and jazz! You'll definitely recognize the tunes in the set, but the presentation is very different – almost ... (Deep Funk, Hip Hop) read more CD
Ground Control, 2000. Used ... $0.99
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 ... $1.99
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
Chrysalis, 1992. Used ... $1.99
The debut of Arrested Development – a worthy critical favorite early in it's release cycle the went on the dismissed by lot of hip hop heads after it became a hit – and a solid, spiritually resonant effort well worth a reappraisal after all these years! They really was no other hip hop ... read more CD
(Columbia House pressing.)
Chrysalis, 1994. Used ... $1.99
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.)
Art Of Noise —
Who's Afraid Of The Art Of Noise (UK pressing) ... CD ZTT (UK), 1984. Used ... $5.99
An incredibly wonderful record from The Art of Noise – their first full length, following off of the ep Into Battle With – and a much more open-ended array of beats, sounds, and that wonderful chunky Trevor Horn production! The album's got versions of some of the older singles – ... (Soul, Hip Hop) read more CD
BEC, 1990s/2000s. Used ... $6.99
Classic b-sides and previous unreleased material from the might AZ! Titles include "Nothing Changed" feat Trav, "Never Change, "Grammy" (rmx) & "Serious" feat Nas, "City Of Gods", "I Am AZ", "Sit 'Em Back Slow" feat MOP, "No ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
A&M (Canada), 1995. Used ... $2.99
Grand Royal, 1994. Used ... $1.99
What can we say? The Beasties rise to an even higher level with their manic trio hip hop style mixed with the live jazz/funk/garage rock sounds and keyboards by Money Mark – featuring a bunch of their classic hits and underappreciated album cuts alike. They could really do no wrong at this ... read more CD
Def Jam, 1986. Used ... $1.99
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
Grand Royal/Capitol, 1995. New Copy ... $11.99
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
Beat Konducta (Madlib) —
Beat Konducta Vol 1 & 2 – Movie Scenes/Stones Throw, 2005. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
Melting Pot (Germany), 2013. Used ... $8.99
A timeless, crackling soul and west coast funk-inspired hip hop instrumentals set from Melting Pot Music supergroup Betty Ford Boys – the triple threat production trio of Suff Daddy, Dexter and Brenk Sinatra! Each one manages to serve up what we've dug to date from their earlier, separate ... read more CD
Epic, 1991. Used (pic cover)... $0.99
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(Out of print.)
Def Jam, 2010. Used CD&DVD ... $1.99
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, 1999. Used ... $2.99
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
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
Black Juniors —
Black Juniors ... CD RGE/Discobertas (Brazil), 1984. Used ... $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/Decon, 2010. Used ... $5.99
Album Of The Year from Detroit producer/MC Black Milk – with guests Royce Da 5'9 & Elzhi, AB, Mr Porter, Melanie Rutherford, Monica Blaire and Danny Brown. Includes "365", "Welcome (Gotta Go)", "Keep Going", "Oh Girl" feat AB, "Deadly ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Fat Beats, 2013. Used Gatefold ... $5.99
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 ... $0.99
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(Out of print.)
MCA, 2002. Used ... $1.99
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 ... $4.99
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
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 ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
B-Boy, 1986. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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 a 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
Jive, 1990. New Copy ... $4.99 6.99
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
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
Hiphop Is Music, 2009. Used ... $4.99
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(Digipack has some light edgewear & appears to be signed by Braille.)
Perfecto, 2000. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
J Records, 2001. Used ... $1.99
Now that he's seemingly over the apocalypse thing, Busta sounds completely re-energized on Genesis, and even if it's about a half hour longer than it needs to be, some of Busta's dopest work ever can be found here. Hell, even Diddy can't ruin the mega-bouncing "Pass The Courvoisier"! ... read more CD
(Out of print. Case has a cutout hole.)
Endless, Late 90s/Early 2000s. Used 4 CDs ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Beathut LTD, Late 90s. Used ... $3.99
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.)
Brick, 2013. Used ... $8.99
Substantive underground hip hop from Buffalo's Chaotik Stylez – with dexterous flowing rhymes by CS and top shelf production by Oh No! Guests include MED, Roc C, Georgia Anne Muldrow & Declaime – and they bring their games, but ultimately, this is Chaotik Stylez show all the way ... read more CD
Glassnote, 2014. Used ... $12.99
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(In a cool fold out lenticular cover!)
Half Life (Canada), 2005. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print.)
Orpheus, 1990. Used ... $19.99
Pivotal west coast rap from Compton's Most Wanted! NWA cast such a long shadow in the late 80s, especially in the nascent gangsta rap and G Funk scenes, it was tough for top shelf peers and followers to get their due, but CMW deliver the goods and this record stands the test of time! Production ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RCA, 1992. Used ... $0.99
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(Promotional release.)
Body Shop, 2002. Used ... $3.99
Tracks include "Three", "Piece Maker Interlude", "Da Bridge 2001", "La Familia", "Usual Suspects", and so many more! 28 tracks total! CD
(Out of print.)
Cormega —
Realness ... CD Landspeed, 2001. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print, cutout notch through spine.)
Aura, 1990s/2000s/2011. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
Queensbridge-bred veteran MC Cormega returns with an ambitious twist on the "Best Of" formula, to say the least – one disc featuring classic Cormega, and disc 2 featuring contemporary live funk & R&B crew The Revelations backing Cormega! The Best Of Cormega disc includes ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Count Bass D —
Begborrowsteel ... CD Ramp Recordings, 2005. Used ... $9.99
The Count's long-awaited follow up to the Dwight Spitz LP! Tracks include "Bullets In His Brain", "Doxology", "The Mingus Sextet", "Gimme A Gig", "Drug Abusage", "Kumbuka Watu Penda Pesa (Parts 1 & 2)", "Dollar Bill", "D ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Cut Chemist —
Litmus Test ... CD A Stable Sound, 2004. Used ... $3.99
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
Fantasy/Decision, 1983. Used ... $6.99
A mindblowing debut from Cybotron – one of the most unusual groups to ever hail from Detroit – and that's saying a hell of a lot, given the musical legacy of the city! Cybotron have a sound that's starkly electronic, and a huge influence on later electro, hip hop, techno, and house ... (Soul, Hip Hop) read more CD
Ruffhouse/Columbia, 1993. Used ... $3.99
The second LP from Cypress Hill, and as far as we're concerned, the last good one. Muggs' beats get a bit darker on this album, but are still sharp enough to cut through even the thickest clouds of smoke. 14 tracks in all, including "I Wanna Get High", "I Ain't Goin' Out Like ... read more CD
Pop Art, 1995. Used ... $24.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode)
Duck Down, 2012. Used ... $9.99
A surprisingly nice concept album from Posdnous and Dave of De La Soul – a tight batch of tracks that takes us back to the Long Island Scene of the mid 90s, with beats and rhymes to match! Production is by the French duo Chokolate and Khalid – who have a great ear for the way tunes of ... 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 ... $3.99
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(Out of print, includes obi.)
Elektra/Traffic, 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
Parallel Thought, 2012. Used ... $6.99
The collaborative effort of legendary left coast/leftfield wordsmith Del The Funky Homosapien & east coast production duo Drum & Knowledge, aka Parallel Thought – and it's a solid one! Del sounds pretty focused on this one, and the beats are paired well with his flow – heavy ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Drink Water Music/Fat Beats, 2009. Used ... $9.99
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.)
75 Ark, 2000. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
(Out of print, slipcover has some light edgewear.)
Melting Pot (Germany), 2013. Used ... $8.99
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
Masters On Broadway/Groove Attack (Germany), 2003. Used CD & DVD ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
BBE/Rapster (UK), 2007. Used ... $3.99
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
Octave (Japan), Late 90s/Early 2000s. Used ... $14.99
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, includes obi.)
DJ Spinna —
Here To There ... CD Beat Generation (UK), 2003. Used ... $3.99
BBE keeps up their flawless track record, propping up yet another of hip hop's finest producers in their terrific Beat Generation series, this time spotlighting the man who's name graced every other dope underground single from the late 90s onward. And as you might hope for, he's fully in his ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
BBE (UK), 2007. Used ... $3.99
An addendum to DJ Vadim's Sound Catcher LP – featuring new tracks, remixes, live material and alternate versions – and effortlessly blending atmosheric hip hop beatcraft, tripped out reggae, and spacey soul as cohesively as the main album! DJ Vadim does a far better job with his Sound ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sound Of Dissent, Early 90s. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Atlantic, 1990. Used ... $2.99
Includes the title track, "Go 2 Work", "Let The Rhythm Pump" and "Ahh Get It". CD
(Out of print.)
Mello Music Group, 2015. Used ... $2.99
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(Digipack case has some wear.)
Ninja Tune, 1999. Used ... $3.99
A mix of instrumental and vocal hip hop – featuring the work of DJ Ollie Teeba, Mass Influence, Yeshua Da Poed, Juice Aleem, and Burak Agca. Tracks include "Ground Zero", "The Essence", "Bahian B Boy", "The Plan", "Homing In", "Dedicated& ... read more CD
Direct, Early 90s. Used 2CD ... $19.99
The blueprints of a benchmark early 90s classic from Edo (then Ed O) G and the Bulldoggs – demo version and unreleased tracks from the Life Of A Kid In The Ghetto LP! These demos and raritities were culled from the demo tapes, reels and master DATs from Joe Mansfield's original demo sessions. ... read more CD
Edo G —
Intelligence & Ignorance ... CD Envision Entertainment, 2013. Used ... $7.99
Solid work from one of the longest running players in the game – the mighty Edo G! Longtime hip hop fans surely know Edo's name, but his longevity and consistently strong output make him one of hip hop's more unsung careerists. Intelligence & Ingorance features production by Oh No, ... read more CD
Los Wunder Twins Del Record Label, 2013. Used ... $4.99
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(CDr release.)
Rush, 1992. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print.)
Plug Research, 2010. Used ... $5.99
Exile cuts from his excellent Radio LP remixed/recut/reignited and other unreleased tracks – featuring Blue, Adad, Clutchy Hopkins, Evidence, Shafiq Husayn, Aloe Blacc and many mor! Titles include "It's Coming Down (Shafiq Husayn Remix)", "Population Control (Samiyam ... read more CD
Rhino, 1982. Used ... $5.99
An excellent reissue of the Wild Style soundtrack! Besides the original 12 tracks (including "Wild Style Theme Rap 1" by Grandmaster Caz & Chris Stein, "Basketball Throwdown" by Cold Crush Bros & The Fantastic Four, "Stoop Rap" by Double Trouble & Rodney ... read more CD
Also available Wild Style – Original Soundtrack ... LP 11.99(Out of print.)
Think Big, 2002. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print, digipack case has some edgewear.)
F1 50, 2003. Used ... $4.99
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Machine Shop, 2005. Used CD & DVD ... $4.99
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(Out of print. In a die cut slipcase with the original red-tinted jewel case, which has a hairline crack.)
Digi Pop/Delicious Vinyl, 2003. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
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
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
Madlib Invazion, 2014. Used ... $6.99
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 ... CD 8.99
Freestyle, 2007. Used ... $5.99
A nearly LP length comeback EP from Freestyle Professors – with beats by Show, Branesparker & Backtrack – and a classic era approach! Vintage is a perfect title – the sound and the rhyme style are straight up golden age, if newly produced. It's not a straight up ... read more CD
Columbia, 1996. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
Koch, 2005. Used CD & DVD ... $2.99
Appearances by 50 Cent, Camron, Jim Jones, Mobb Deep, Nas, Hell Rell, Jr Writer, Elephant Man, Papoose, Maino, Xzibit, David Banner & more. CD
Game —
Untold Story – Special Edition (CD & DVD) ... CD Get Low/Fastlife, 2005. Used CD & DVD ... $2.99
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