Hip Hop — New Arrivals 
Old school, true school, golden age, random rap, west coast, east coast, independent, southern, and midwestern hip hop -- as well as some commercial classics!
CDs (72) new/used, Vinyl (73) new/used, LPs (35) new/used, 12-inch (37) new/used, 7-inch (1 new), All (145)
Items added June 11 - 15
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Leschea —
How We Stay (dirty, accapella, radio, instrumental) ... 12-inch 
INC, 1997. Very Good ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Various —
Down South Representers Vol 1 ... 12-inch Kitwana, 1997. Near Mint- ... $39.99
Including selections from Veterena, Rhythm Seekers, Instant Replay, 211, and Sharee. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Rah Digga —
On The Move (clean, dirty) ... 12-inch White Label, 2004. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Featuring Mary J Blige. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small sticker.)
Blahzay Blahzay —
We Connected (clean, dirty) ... 12-inch Blahzay Music, 2000s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Featuring Lil Fame of MOP. 12-inch, Vinyl record
T Pain —
I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper) (clean, main, inst, dancer main, acapella) ... 12-inch Jive, 2005. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Lil Troy —
We Gon' Lean (radio, inst, tv, acapella) ... 12-inch Short Stop/Koch, 2001. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Various —
Preemptive Hype Vol 4 ... 12-inch Hip Hop Site, 2004. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Includes "En Vogue" by Planet Asia, "F*ck A Hook" by Royce 5'9", "Key Master" by High & Mighty, "Like This" by Hangar 18, "This Is Dedicated" by Wale Oyejide and MF Doom, plus a freestyle from Cyrus The Great and Little Brother. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Mobb Deep —
Juvenile Hell ... CD 
4th & Broadway, 1993. Used ... $11.99
The oft-overlooked full length debut of Mobb Deep – a raw formative effort cut for 4th & Broadway that deserved better both then and now! As the title promises, this is a younger, but already streets-hardened Havoc & Prodigy – spitting unapologetically raw lyrics over benchmark ... read more CD
Also available Juvenile Hell ... LP 16.99(Out of print.)
Eastsidaz —
Duces' N Trayz – The Old Fashioned Way ... CD TVT, 2001. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Jake One & Others —
White Van Music (plus bonus instrumentals CD) ... CD Rhymesayers, 2008. Used 2CDs ... $4.99
Northwest underground hip hop production titan Jake One puts together a tight LP for Rhymesayers – full of heavy hip hop with a who's who of MCs – including MOP, Pos of De La Soul, Freeway, Brother Ali, Young Buck, MF Doom, Little Brother, Blueprint, Casual, Elzhi of Slum Village, ... read more CD
DJ Muggs Vs GZA —
All In Together Now (clean, album, inst)/Up Above, 2005. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Here's a fine couple of tracks from a duo we wouldn't have anticipated – but it's make perfect sense when you think about it! The earliest, starkest and most hip hop Cypress Hill productions that DJ Muggs cooked up would have worked pretty well behind the Wu Tang wordsmiths, and GZA's turns ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve.)
Twilight 22 —
Street Love (voc, dub) ... 12-inch Vanguard, 1984. Very Good ... $4.99
Time Zone —
Wildstyle (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Celluloid, 1984. Very Good- ... $1.99
Produced by Afrika Bambaataa with vocals by Beeside and Motivator. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Various —
Menace II Society – Original Soundtrack (with bonus track) ... CD Jive, 1993. Used ... $3.99
The gritty soundtrack to early 90s hood drama classic – heavy with some of biggest and best names in hop of the era –including Too Short, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Too Short. Boogie Down Production, Brand Nubian, DJ Quik and more! 16 tracks on the CD version, including Too Short " ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
King Sun —
Strictly Ghetto ... CD Cold Chillin, 1994. Used ... Just Sold Out!
King Sun's solid, yet often hard-to-find Cold Chillin' album from the mid 90s – with raw production by Sudhama Ranganathan on a good deal of it that stands the test of time nicely! Includes the Ice Cube beef track "Suck No D**k" – produced by King Sun himself, whose on point ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ill Bill —
What's Wrong With Bill? ... CD Psycho+Logical, 2004. Used ... $16.99
The underground classic from the twisted prophet of drug-addled, porn-soaked, paranoid doom and gloom wordplay backed by irresistibly gritty, no-BS beatcraft – and the first proper solo album from Non Phixion CEO Ill Bill! Dark, dark, DARK social satire and mayhem that makes Slim Shady look ... read more CD
Also available What's Wrong With Bill? ... LP 39.99(Out of print.)
Evidence & Others —
Another Sound Mission ... CD Expansion Team, 2005. Used ... $24.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
King Tee —
At Your Own Risk ... CD Capitol, 1990. Used ... $16.99
King Tee's second LP, with the Likwit posse beginning to come together. Production by Bilal Bashir (who'd later work with Styles Of Beyond and Divine Styler) and DJ Pooh showcasing a different side to the southern California West Coast beats, and guest appearances by E-Swift, Breeze and Cube. ... read more CD
(Out of print. Columbia House pressing.)
Jazz Liberatorz —
Fruit Of The Past ... CD Kif (France), 2000s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A timeless mix of jazzy beatcraft by the Jazz Liberatorz – from breezy, laidback soul jazz soundscapes to more of a funky boom bap on the more MC oriented tracks – with stellar roster of vocal guests including Aloe Blacc, Fat Lip, Wildchild, Mos Def and others! The French beatmaking ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ill Bill & Vinnie Paz —
Heavy Metal Kings ... CD Enemy Soul, 2011. Used ... $24.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Jazz Liberatorz —
Clin D'Oeil ... CD Kif (France), 2007. Used ... $24.99
One of the hippest French albums we've heard in years – a laidback blend of hip hop and jazz that really lives up to the cover's homage to the legendary Black Jazz label! The Jazz Liberatorz have a great way with a groove – a style that's openly flowing and instrumentally jazzy – ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Juice – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ... CD MCA, 1991. Used ... $3.99
The sharp Bomb Squad-spearhead soundtrack to Juice – standing the test of time very well over the years, thanks to the genuine dopeness of prime early 90s tracks by Cypress Hill, Brand New Heavies, Eric B & Rakim, EPMD and more! Some of the nicest includes Naughty By Nature's "Uptown ... read more CD
Masta Ace —
Best Of Cold Chillin' ... CD Cold Chillin/Landspeed, Late 80s/Early 90s. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
15 Years On Death Row – The Definitive Collection ... CD Death Row, 1990s/Early 2000s. Used 2CD & DVD ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Rakim —
Book Of Life – Eric B & Rakim's Greatest Hits ... LP Universal, 1997. Near Mint- 2LP ... $19.99
All the hits from the first three Eric B & Rakim LP's plus "Know The Ledge" from the Juice soundtrack: "I Know You Got Soul", "Eric B Is President", "My Melody", "Move The Crowd", "I Ain't No Joke, "Paid In Full", "Follow ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In a stickered sleeve, with center split in the bottom seam, some wear, and a cut corner.)
DJ JS-1 & Dub L —
Claimstake ... CD Echelon/Ground Original, 2003. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Tommy Tee —
Bonds, Beats & Beliefs ... CD Tee Prod (Norway), 1998. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
City High —
City High ... CD Interscope, 2001. Used ... $3.99
Jigmastas —
Grass Roots Lyrical Fluctuation ... CD Landspeed, 2000. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Outkast —
Speakerboxxx/LaFace, 2003. Used 2 CDs ... $2.99
Pick any 10 words out of any Outkast album description on our pages at random, and you'll see how dearly we've loved these boys throughout the years – but truth be told, deep down we didn't think that they would be able to pull off the double album/solo album project(s). We were seriously ... read more CD
(Slipcover is not included.)
Frederick (MC Count) Linton —
I'm Somebody Else's Guy (voc, dub) ... 12-inch Vinyl Dreams, 1984. Sealed ... $9.99
In the tradition of "Heartbeat", which was also cut in a straight vocal club and a hip hop version by the West End label, Frederick Linton does a rap version of Jocelyn Brown's classic "Somebody Else's Guy" for the Vinyl Dreams label, handling the song in a bouncy old school way ... read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Various —
Longplay ... CD Nettwerk, 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Music from Red-One & Checkmate, Solitair, Concise, Saukrates & Kardinal Offishall, Thrust & Frankenstein, Defenders Of The Faith, Marvel, Swollen Members, Sazon & Don Primo, Red Life, G-Knight, Choclair & Wheela. CD
(Out of print.)
Ice Cube, Ice T, King Tee & Others —
Prime Kuts Vol 2 ... CD Charly/Instant (UK), 1989. Used ... $7.99
10 tracks in all, including "The Coolest" by King Tee, "It's About Time" by Kool Rock Jay & DJ Slice, "Ya Don't Quit" & "Dog'N the Wax" by Ice T, "Gangster Boogie" by Toddy Tee, Let It Go" by The Mistress & DJ Madame E, "7A3 ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Rap Essentials – The Rebirth ... CD Ariola (Canada), Late 90s. Used ... $2.99
Music from Infinite, A Tribe Called Quest, Kardinal Offishall, Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep, Ghetto Concept, Big Punisher, Muzion, OutKast, Too Short, Run DMC, Madlocks & more. CD
(Out of print.)
Ill Featuring Al Skratch —
Where My Homiez? (come around my way radio, come around my way inst, come around my way ext mix, come around my way dub mix) ... 12-inch Mercury, 1991. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock —
It Takes Two (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Profile, 1987. Near Mint- ... $7.99
One of the first hip hop singles that really made the crossover to dancefloor play. By this point, everyone's heard the sample three million times, but it's still holds up better than most of the uptempo cuts from that era. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Profile sleeve.)
Bahamadia —
UKNOWHOWWEDU (album, radio, inst, acapella)/Chrysalis, 1995. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A-side produced by Ski, b-side by Premier. CD
(Out of print.)
Ras G —
Baker's Dozen – Ras G ... LP Fat Beats, 2016. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Ras G's entry in the Baker's Dozen series from Fat Beats – an effort we had high hopes for, knowing how strong the series has been to date, and what Ras G is capable of production wise – and sure enough, it's a real win! This isthe fourth LP in the series to date, in which Fat Beats ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert.)
Earl Sweatshirt —
Some Rap Songs (with download) ... LP Columbia, 2019. New Copy ... $26.99
Earl Sweatshirt's first new album in a few years, and right up there with his best ever! Some Rap Songs is a purposely underwhelming title, but it's fitting in that he's doing his wholly distinctive thing over kind of low key dusty soul sample production backdrop – and what a high it is for ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Childish Gambino —
Awaken My Love (with download) ... LP Glassnote, 2017. New Copy ... $16.99 19.99
Childish Gambino once again transcends anything you might be expecting from an actor/musician – this is not some vain star trip at all, but a worthy, boundary-busting effort – and a pretty sizable step away from idiosyncratic, yet accessible hip hop into spacey pop funk! Strong stuff, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Big Break Rapper Party – Sounds Of New York Vol 1 (expanded version) ... CD Queen Constance, Early 80s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Skaters, disco freaks and hip hoppers unite on this monster compilation featuring killer old school rap and boogie cuts – all produced by the legendary Peter Brown! The set reissues some of the legendary Big Break Rapper party LP originally issued on Brown's Queen Constance imprint, but ... read more CD
Malcolm McLaren & The World Famous Supreme Team —
Buffalo Gals – Back to Skool ... CD Virgin/Priority, Early 80s. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Roots Of Rap – Celluloid – The 12 Inch Singles ... CD Celluloid, Early 80s. Used ... $6.99
The label may be long-gone now, but back in the day, Celluloid had an incredible influence on early hip hop – crafting some of the first records that helped the medium cross over to the post-punk underground, by artists who equally embraced the soul/funk tradition, and changes that were ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Quasimoto —
Further Adventures Of Lord Quas ... CD Stones Throw, 2005. Used ... $4.99
Lord Quas returns for another batch of booming, mad-blunted hip hop – an even more sprawling, surreal ride than the Unseen LP! Quasimoto was and still is Madlib's outlet for his most cartoonishly eccentric tendencies – and he really lets 'em fly on this set! The Unseen LP had more ... read more CD
Daedelus —
Of Snowdonia & Something Bells ... LP Magical Properties, 2004. Near Mint- 2LP ... $19.99
A beautiful blend of beats, electronics, and well-chosen acoustic sources – including a bit of bassoon, and some acoustic guitar in unexpected places! These sorts of mixes are maybe a bit more familiar now – but back at the start, this album was a bit of a groundbreaker – maybe a ... (New Grooves, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Pressed on clear green vinyl.)
Various —
Hip Hop Sessions – Classics From Hip Hop's Holy Grail ... CD Sessions/Union Square (UK), 1980s/Early 90s. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Music from Tone Loc, Just Ice, Young MC, Def Jef, the Ultramagnic MCs, West Street Mob, YZ, KRS One, Spoonie Gee, Kool Moe Dee & more. CD
(Out of print.)
Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse —
Dark Night Of The Soul ... CD Capitol, 2010. Used ... Just Sold Out!
DJ Krush, Rob Swift, Prince Paul & others —
Altered Beats – Assasin Knowledges Of The Remanipulated ... CD Axiom/Island, 1996. Used ... $5.99
Mostly instrumental tracks from hip hop djs and producers including Rob Swift, Prince Paul, DXT, Invisible Scratch Pickles, Q-Bert, DJ Krush, New Kingdom, all overseen by Bill Laswell. Much better than your average Axiom stuff. Cover art by Rammellzee. 14 tracks in all, including "Reanimati ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode & promotional stamp on booklet cover.)
Various —
Tommy Boy Presents Hip Hop Essentials 1979 to 1991 – Vol 7 ... CD Tommy Boy, 1980s. Used ... $7.99
Tommy Boy Records takes a new step into the hip hop archeology game with this series of essential hip hop hits – tracks ranging from late 70s bedrock slabs of essential old school to the 90s party movers – going well beyond Tommy Boy label staples to include pioneering tracks and hugely ... read more CD
DJ Shadow —
In Tune & On Time – Live! (CD & DVD) ... CD Geffen, 2004. Used CD/DVD ... $4.99
Once again Josh Davis raises the bar in the world of beatmaking! Not content to rest on his laurels as producer extraordinaire, Shadow weaves a non-stop tapestry of tracks from all points in his career, without dropping a beat, in tune and in time from start to finish. More than a mere mixtape, ... read more CD
(Out of print, DVD is Region 1.)
Public Enemy —
It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back ... CD Def Jam, 1988. Used ... $2.99
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 ... read more CD
Various —
Beats & Lyrics 2 ... CD Industry, 1998. Used ... $4.99
Second installment of the late 90s compilation, mostly West Coast indie hip hop, from around the time of the Hieroglyphics and Living Legends heyday. Notable tracks include: "I Feel You" by Ed OG, "The Who (Kool DJ EQ Remix)" by Hieroglyphics, "Manifest" by Pharcyde ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
DJ Shadow —
Reconstructed – The Best Of DJ Shadow ... CD Island, 1990s/2000s. Used 2 CDs ... $12.99
A pretty strong set of some of the more essential DJ Shadow – and one that smartly digs past the more obvious selections to include some great single edits, deeper mid- and later-era Shadow gems, one of the stronger Shadow-era UNKLE cuts and other leftfield choices! That said, there's some ... read more CD
Eternia —
It's Called Live ... CD Urbnet (Canada), 2005. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Notorious BIG —
Ready To Die (Remaster CD & DVD) ... CD Bad Boy, 1995. Used CD & DVD ... $7.99
Biggie's masterpiece – remastered! There's very little we could possibly say about this east coast landmark that isn't already etched in stone in the annals of hip hop history. Biggie's a master storyteller, whether he's spinning tales of violent street nihilism, his skills beneath the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Left —
Gas Mask ... CD Fat Beats/Mello Music Group, 2011. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Produced by Apollo Brown. Raps by Journalist 103. Cuts by DJ Soko. itles include "Change", "Gas Mask", "Battle Axe" feat Mu, "Frozen" feat Kool G Rapp, "The Melody" feat Guilty Simpson, "Caged Birds" feat Finale, "Get In Wher Yo Fit ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Wu-Tang Clan —
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) ... CD Loud/RCA, 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The classic first album with The RZA, The GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Inspektah Deck, U-God, Ghostface... you know the rest. The start of a generation, and of the hip hop enterprise that overshadowed a lot of the mid 90s! 12 tracks, including "Can It All Be So Simple", "Method ... read more CD
Run-DMC —
Raising Hell ... CD Profile/Arista, 1986. Used ... $1.99
The massive third album from Run DMC – made at the top of their game – an pivotal effort that brought them to peak popularity and helped break hip hop in a huge way in the pop culture landscape! Part of the album's strength is its guitar-heavy sound on some of the grooves – ... read more CD
Brotherhood Creed —
Brotherhood Creed ... CD Gasoline Alley, 1992. Used ... $0.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Raekwon —
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx ... LP Loud/RCA, 1995. Very Good 2LP ... $49.99
Chef Raekwon cooks up one of finest hip hop albums in history – a standout moment in the Wu Tang canon and the 90s in general! Given Ghostface's presence throughout, the prime RZA production and other top shelf guests, you could almost call this one a Wu Tang Clan album, if not for Raekwon's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with DMM etch. PLEASE NOTE – Cover has wrinkled corners and a large peeled spot on the back.)
Pete Rock & CL Smooth —
Mecca & The Soul Brother ... LP Elektra, 1992. Very Good 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
The debut full length from Pete Rock & CL Smooth – and a bonafide hip hop classic if there ever was one – one of the best ever! Pete Rock's trademark mix of heavy soul, jazz & funk beatcraft pretty much set the bar to a level that's been impossible to top ever sense. On top of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mecca & The Soul Brother (clear vinyl pressing) ... LP 22.99(White label promo, including the insert. Cover has edge wear, light surface wear, and a promo stamp.)
De La Soul —
De La Soul Is Dead ... CD Tommy Boy/Sum (Brazil), 1991. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The epic second De La Soul album – a slightly deeper record than the upbeat 3 Feet High And Rising, but to us it's just as irrefutably classic – and among the best hip hop full lengths ever! The trio is still working with Prince Paul, so despite the cover image and declaration of the ... read more CD
(Brazilian pressing.)
Lord Tariq —
Lock In (dirty, clean)/Team Saga, 2004. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Bang 'Em Smurf & Domination —
Holla My Name (clean, dirty, acapella)/Koch, 2005. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo with stickered titles.)
Monifah —
You (lp, inst)/Uptown, 1996. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Paul Wall & Chamillionaire —
My Money Gets Jealous (clean, inst)/Paid In Full, 2003. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
LEGACY —
Project Mayhem ... CD 6 Hole, 2005. Used ... $4.99
Another '05 effort from the studious Hall Of Justus! Tracks include "Mayhem", "Too Long", "Lou's Tavern", "Pure" feat Phonte of Little Brother, "Throw Something", "Insomnia", "Pain In Life", "2 Sided Coin", "Imperf ... read more CD
Masta Ace & Edo G —
Arts & Entertainment ... CD M3/Traffic, 2009. Used ... $7.99
Blueprint era titans Masta Ace & Edo G pair up for a duo set – featuring appearance from fellow legends Large Professor, KRS-One & Pos of De La Soul – with a variety of beats to back 'em up, from soul beats & funk, to eerie synth funk, to spare and gritty backdrops. Quality ... read more CD
Dr Dre —
Chronic ... CD Death Row, 1992. Used ... Just Sold Out!
We're the first to admit, we've taken a few shots at Dre over the years on these pages, but there's no denying his impact on hip hop, and that he's probably the producer with one of the longest and most solid careers. We're not pretending this album's any kind of landmark as far as mic skills are ... read more CD
(Enhanced CD.)
Murs & 9th Wonder —
Murray's Revenge ... CD Record Collection, 2006. Used ... $4.99
Murs is back – on a new label, but continuing on with 9th Wonder behind the boards! Tracks include "Murs Day", "Murray's Law", "Silly Girl" feat Joe Scudda, "Barbershop" feat Big Pooh, "Yesterday & Today", "Dreamchaser", "LA ... read more CD
Roots —
Tipping Point ... CD Geffen, 2004. Used ... $3.99
The Roots make kind of a return to their own roots with the Tipping Point – a loose, funky, hip hop soul opus from the legendary Philly crew! The record's got a much more streamlined and focused ambition than Phrenology or Things Fall Apart – and it's a brilliant extenuation of their ... read more CD
Mad Kap —
Look Ma Duke, No Hands ... CD Loud/RCA, 1993. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print, cutout hole through rear case and tray card.)
Common —
BE ... CD GOOD/Geffen, 2005. Used ... $2.99
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 bit affected by some of the criticism folks had for the ... read more CD
2Pac —
How Do U Want It (LP, clean)/Death Row, 1996. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Death Row sleeve.)
Mndsgn —
Snaxx (pink vinyl pressing) ... LP Stones Throw, 2019. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Mndsgn second delicious batch of Snaxx – not to be confused with the earlier set titled Snax, this being an xx-tra excellent follow up – cooking up heavy beats, dreamy psych atmospherics, and surprisingly deft use of tinkering bits of piano and other touches that give it just that added ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Snaxx ... CD 7.99(On pink vinyl!)
Mndsgn —
Snaxx ... CD Stones Throw, 2019. New Copy ... $7.99
Mndsgn second delicious batch of Snaxx – not to be confused with the earlier set titled Snax, this being an xx-tra excellent follow up – cooking up heavy beats, dreamy psych atmospherics, and surprisingly deft use of tinkering bits of piano and other touches that give it just that added ... read more CD
NxWorries (Anderson Paak & Knxwledge) —
Yes Lawd! (with download) ... LP Stones Throw, 2016. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $23.99 24.98
Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge's full length debut as a duo – and the most triumphant Stones Throw record in years! To this (still early) point in young .Paak's career, his voice has already proved to be a prime vessel for natural grit and mood, if not gamechanger songwriting, best paired with ... (Neo Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download.)
J Dilla (Jay Dee) —
Donuts ... LP Stones Throw, 2005. New Copy 2LP ... $22.99 23.98
The classic batch of instrumentals from J Dilla – one that strongly transcends the hip hop genre – and perhaps his rawest, and most adventurous listening experience ever! The loopy soul samples, rich synth/electro shine, and thumping bass and soul beats that Dilla largely made his name ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Madvillain (Madlib & MF Doom) —
Madvillainy ... LP Stones Throw, 2004. New Copy 2 LPs ... $21.99 22.99
A Stones Throw sci-fi masterpiece – one that was destined for greatness from conception, but we're still pretty well blown away by the final product! MC Doom and beatmaster Madlib couldn't be better suited for a collaboration. As much as we've dug the best of Doom's material of the last ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Madvillainy ... CD 8.99
Jeru The Damaja —
Da Bichez (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Payday, 1993. Very Good ... $49.99
Promo only issue of this track off the Sun Rises. . .LP, with the dope Primo track served up instrumentally on the flip! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a plain sleeve. Labels have discoloration from age.)
Jay Dee —
Rico Suave Bossa Nova (Mr Thing edit)/
Alim (UK), Early 2000s/2019. New Copy ... $11.99
2 sides of classic era Jay Dee circa Welcome 2 Detroit – including a tight Mr. Thing edit! "Rico Suave Bossa Nova" has always been a stunner in the Dilla catalog – as diverse of a beatmaker and producer as he always was, the bossa beat and jazzy piano backdrop on this one ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Various —
Big Apple Rappin' – The Early Days Of Hip Hop Culture In New York City 1979 to 1982 ... CD Soul Jazz (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. Used 2CDs ... $14.99
Another absolutely essential collection from Soul Jazz, this time out heading straight for the outer boroughs of the Bronx, Harlem, Brooklyn and Queens to document the fresh, fly, wild and bold rap tracks that rocked block parties and roller rinks from '79 on! 16 amazing tracks from the dawn of ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes original book and slipcase.)
DJ Krush —
Milight ... CD Mo Wax/London, 1997. Used ... $7.99
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.)
Pete Rock —
Petestrumentals ... LP BBE (UK), 2001. New Copy 2LP ... $24.99 26.98
A mad bit of funk from the great Pete Rock! Pete's easily one of the best hip hop producers of the past decade – and this album's a sublime batch of instrumental tracks that focuses on his talent for remaking an older groove. The set's one of the first on BBE's groundbreaking Beat ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(This is the revised edition.)
Original Concept —
Can You Feel It/Def Jam, 1986. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Def Jam sleeve – with some wear.)
Notorious BIG —
Ready To Die (2LP version) ... LP Bad Boy, 1995. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $29.99
Biggie's masterpiece – remastered! There's very little we could possibly say about this east coast landmark that isn't already etched in stone in the annals of hip hop history. Biggie's a master storyteller, whether he's spinning tales of violent street nihilism, his skills beneath the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with CSB etch. PLEASE NOTE – Cover is entirely stained and wavy, with multiple wrinkles and large peeled spots.)
Philmore Greene —
Chicago – A Third World City ... LP Culture Power 45, 2019. New Copy ... $16.99
Neo-classic, street smart hip hop from Philmore Greene. PG's deft wordplay would've sounded right on point in the the early-to-mid 90s underground Chi scene, both stylistic and topically, and that holds true this far into the post-millennium, too. That's a blessing for the art and craft, and a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(LP is officially sold out via the label – and we got ahold of what may be the last few copies to be made available to stores. Get it while we got it!)
Various —
Chrome Children Vol 2 ... CD Stones Throw, 2007. Used ... $4.99
A second serving of shiny Chrome Children – featuring exclusive material from Stones Throw players Madlib, Percee P, J Rocc, Aloe Blacc, MED, Oh No and more – featuring production by 'Lib, Koushik, Dabrye, Fourtet and others! We're not sure how Adult Swim factors into the machine ... read more CD
Wu Tang Killa Bees —
Swarm Vol 1 ... LP Priority, 1998. Near Mint- 2LP ... $19.99
Produced entirely by the RZA. Tracks include "The Legacy", "Concrete Jungle", "On The Strength", "Cobra Clutch", "Where Was Heaven", "Never Again", "Punishment", "Bastards", And Justice For All", "SOS", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bent corner and is slightly wavy at the corners.)
Ill Bill —
What's Wrong With Bill? ... LP Psycho+Logical, 2004. Very Good 2LP ... $39.99
The underground classic from the twisted prophet of drug-addled, porn-soaked, paranoid doom and gloom wordplay backed by irresistibly gritty, no-BS beatcraft – and the first proper solo album from Non Phixion CEO Ill Bill! Dark, dark, DARK social satire and mayhem that makes Slim Shady look ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available What's Wrong With Bill? ... CD 16.99(Original pressing. Cover is wavy from moisture.)
Tony Touch —
Dimelo (clean, dirty remix, clean remix, inst)/Koch, 2004. Near Mint- ... $2.99
"Dimelo" features Doo Wop. "Non Stop" features Diddy, Black Rob, and G Dep. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Freak Nasty —
Da Dip (clean)/Triad, 1996. Very Good ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Nas —
Got Ur Self A. . . (explicit, clean, inst)/Ill Will/Columbia, 2001. Very Good (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a promo sticker and light wear.)
Funkdoobiest —
Papi Chulo (the funk es DJ Rectangle, inst, y Bosco es Bosco, acapella, sickside es Jacken y Bobo) ... 12-inch Buzz Tone, 1997. Very Good ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
