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 ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
Def Squad —
El Nino ... CD Def Jam, 1998. Used 2 CDs ...
$4.99
12 tracks, and 4 skits, with E Double's newer hot sound in the beats, and Keith Murray and the Funk Doctor Spock joining him on the mic, including "Countdown", "Full Cooperation", "Rhymin Wit Biz", "The Game (Freestyle)", "Can You Dig It?", "No ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
23 tracks total – with a freestyle and a remix of "Change The Game" by Jay-Z, "Who's Next" by DMX, "What The Beat" by Eminem, Method Man, and Royce The 5'9", "F**k A B***h" by Snoop Dogg and Kurupt, "Live From The Bridge" by Nas, "The ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo sticker and light ring impressions.)
One of the most distinctively gruff, gritty and unabashedly emotional voices in hip hop – a rhyme legend from Yonkers – and this is a really solid retrospective! This Def Jam compilation comes about soon after DMX's return to the label and they take care to put together a ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
DMX —
Exodus ... CD Def Jam, 2021. New Copy ...
$7.9914.99
A posthumous album from the mighty DMX – mirroring his career in way, from rugged and raging street anthems to soulful confessions and pleas to family. Exodus is heavy on guests appearances – and under the circumstances that feels right and fitting, to give this legendary voice the ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
DMX —
Exodus ... LP Def Jam, 2021. New Copy ...
Out Of Stock
A posthumous album from the mighty DMX – mirroring his career in way, from rugged and raging street anthems to soulful confessions and pleas to family. Exodus is heavy on guests appearances – and under the circumstances that feels right and fitting, to give this legendary voice the ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A not-so-surprisingly (given the pedigree!) later EPMD effort, and a smartly-titled one to boot – here they are, living up to their substantial legacy with a pretty strong, and these days underappreciated set – still going strong in the latter half of the 90s! Quite a few cuts on here ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
The final LP of the first round of EPMD, and the hardest to get on vinyl since it's not been made available in multiple pressings or reissues. 11 tracks of the LI hardcore boom bap with Eric and Parrish reppin' the East coast in fine style over their patented bass heavy trunk rattling beats. Non ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
(In a Def Jam sleeve, with a bent corner, heavy wear at the spine, and an index label. Vinyl has small stickers on the deadwax.)
Funkmaster Flex & Big Kap —
Tunnel ... LP Def Jam, 1999. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
$19.99
Includes the Biggie/Tupac freestyle, "If I Get Locked Up" by Dr Dre and Eminem, "Real Gs" by Snoop Dogg, "True" by Method Man, "QBG" by Kool G Rap and Progidy, "Dem Want War" by Raekwon, "Millenium Thug" by Nas, and more. (Hip Hop) LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE: White label test pressing in a plain white sleeve.)
Tracks include "Murder Reigns", "Thug Lovin" feat. Bobby Brown, "Warning", "Emerica", "Last Temptation" feat. Charli Baltimore, "Murder Me" feat Caddillac Tah and Alexi, "Rock Star" and more. (Hip Hop) LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – This copy no longer has the cover, and comes in a plain sleeve.)
Ja Rule —
Rule 3:36 ... LP Def Jam, 2000. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
16 tracks, including "Between Me and You", "6 feet Underground", "Watching Me", "Love Me, Hate Me", "Put It On Me", "One Of Us", "I Cry", and "It's Your Life". (Hip Hop) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo sticker & a light ring impression.)
Jay-Z —
Blueprint ... LP Def Jam, 2001. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)...
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A heck of a comeback for Jay-Z – and a record that definitely stands as the blueprint promised in the title – not just for Jay-Z's career in years to come, but also for that of Kanye West and Just Blaze – who both contribute key work here on the production tip! The set's a long ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Jay Z's second LP, the one right before he adopted the "hot"/Swizz Beats sound. Like the first LP, there's a good mix of more hip hop tracks like "Streets Is Watching", "Friend Or Foe '98", "Rap Game/Crack Game" and even the more radio friendly are still ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Not the Let's Get It record, but instead a Thug Motivation collection of classics – a package that's overflowing with hits – including "Trap Star", "And Then What", "Soul Survivor", "My Hood", "Go Getta", "I Luv It", "Lose ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
We loved the debut as much as the rest of the world did, but this one's an easier listen from beginning to end. The production is tight, the guests earn their spots, and the whole thing's furiously soulful. Much is being made of LA hipster/orch pop troubadour Jon Brion's co-production, but this ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
Time will tell whether the sophomore LP Late Registration will prove to be as revolutionary of a commercial force as College Dropout turned out to be – but it's a better album! We loved the debut as much as the rest of the world did, but this one's an easier listen from beginning to end. ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The drama master of hip hop and pretty much all of contemporary pop music returns with his Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy – a full length hip hop rumination on being hated and the struggle of needing that hate to be creatively fruitful. It's not always an easy listening experience, but it's ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Limited 3LP premium vinyl version comes with deluxe frameable art and collector's poster.)
Three tracks off the classic first Public Enemy LP featuring the Bomb Squad's legendary wall-of-sound production. Plus an instrumental mix of "Prophets of Rage" called the "Power Version." (Hip Hop) 12-inch, Vinyl record
The massive second album by PE – and the one where where the hit their full creative stride, and their politics and philosphy hit at full force – moving Public Enemy from an imposing threat to both the hip hop and pop music status quo to a straight up cultural phenomenon! There's ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Public Enemy at the height of their power – all the best cuts from their early years on Def Jam Records – from a time when they were really helping expand the scope and political power of hip hop! The group were essential in taking the music from the parties in the streets to the ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl in the US – indie exclusive!)
Public Enemy gave us plenty of knowledge and power back in the day – and we maybe need their message more than ever in 2020 – a year that marks their return to their original home at Def Jam! The group have help from plenty of guests here – maybe more so than they would have had ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A fierce 10th album from the Roots – hard hitting and straight up angry, without sacrificing the musicality that makes them the most unique crew in hip hop of the past 15 years! We'll do our best to recommend this vital LP without tagging it with the dreaded "concept album" tag ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
The elder statesman of southern rap drops one of his finest to date. Includes "My Block", "Guess Who's Back" featuring Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel, "In Between Us" featuring Nas, "In Cold Blood", "Keep Me Down", "What Can I Do?", "Someda ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A Def Jam classic from Tashan – and a record that really helped bridge the gap between male soul and hip hop in the 80s! The style's still as warm and soulful as most of Tashan's contemporaries, but the record definitely shows a bit of street soul in the rhythms too – often just a bit ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed original copy, with a hype sticker and cutout hole.)
A late 80s masterpiece on Def Jam by MC Serch and Pete Nice – mixing bitingly satirical rhymes and densely-layered, sample-heavy production. While the Bomb Squad-produced "Steppin To The A.M." and the Prince Paul-produced "The Gas Face" featuring an early appearance by Zev ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
A late 80s masterpiece on Def Jam by MC Serch and Pete Nice – mixing bitingly satirical rhymes and densely-layered, sample-heavy production. While the Bomb Squad-produced "Steppin To The A.M." and the Prince Paul-produced "The Gas Face" featuring an early appearance by Zev ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – includes a promo packet with folded cover, stapled bio, and two 8"x10" glossy photos, plus the original inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout hole and appears to have been signed by MC Serch and Pete Nice!)
The great parting shot from Serch and Pete Nice with Daddy Rich, before they called it quits. With the hits "Pop Goes the Weasel" to Hammer, Van. Ice, etc., "Derelicts Of Dialect", "3 Strikes 5000", "Portrait Of The Artist As A Hood", "Kick 'Em In The ... (Hip Hop) read moreCD
Includes "Act A Fool" by Ludacris, "Represent" by Trick Daddy, "Hands In The Air" by Eightball, "Block Reincarnated" by Shawnna, "Hell Yeah" by Dead Prez, and more. (Hip Hop) CD
Music from Onyx, Slick Rick, 2Pac, Suga, Method Man, Dr Dre, Mary J Blige, Domino, Treach, LL Cool J, A Tribe Called Quest, the Dove Shack & more. (Hip Hop) CD