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 (20) new/used, Vinyl (47) new/used, LPs (19) new/used, 12-inch (27 used), 7-inch (1 new), All (67)
Items added February 17 - 21
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Kiefer —
Superbloom ... LP 
Stones Throw, 2019. New Copy ... $16.99 17.99
Kiefer bringing the funky hip hop instrumentals and keyboard jazz realms together as brilliantly as ever! What stands out so strongly here as how well it works as both hip hop and jazz – with thick bass-lined headnodding beatcraft, to standout piano and analog synth solos, he shows a deft ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Superbloom ... CD 9.99
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
Run-DMC —
Raising Hell (expanded edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD 
Profile, 1986. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The massive third album from Run DMC – a set that was done at a time when the duo were totally at the top of their game – and broke out big to a much wider audience than the usual hip hop crowd! Part of the album's strength is its guitar-heavy sound on some of the grooves – ... read more CD
(Digipack pressing in the green cover.)
Various —
Vinyl Make Me Funky – 70 Minutes Of Dopeness – Mixed By DJ Koco aka Shimokita ... CD Octave (Japan), 1980s. Used ... $22.99
A very cool trip through the world of 80s hip hop – particularly the hippest tracks from labels that include Fresh, Sleeping Bag, Warlock, B-Boy, and Idlers Records – all laid out here in a non-stop mix that's almost 70 minutes long! The package pulls together classics from the mid 80s ... (Funky Compilations, Hip Hop) read more CD
Also available Vinyl Make Me Funky – 70 Minutes Of Dopeness – Mixed By DJ Koco aka Shimokita ... CD 28.99(Includes obi.)
Special Ed —
Revelations ... CD Profile, 1995. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The third and last album from Special Ed, not as much of a stand out as his first two, but still a great slice of mid 90s hip hop. Guest spots from Bounty Killer and Nine, beats by Special Ed, Akshun, Mark Sparks and Howie Tee. 14 tracks in all, including "Lyrics", "Neva Go ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Beastie Boys —
In Sound From Way Out! ... CD Grand Royal/Capitol, 1996. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The Beasties' peak-era, retro-style instrumentals LP! Even at their weakest vocal moments, we've always dug the Beastie Boys' firm commitment to funky instrumental backing – their albums are filled with lots of nice interludes, instrumentals, and backing grooves – but they often seemed ... read more CD
Also available In Sound From Way Out! ... LP 22.99(Out of print, digipack has some wear.)
Raekwon, Action Bronson & Others —
Closed Sessions 10 Years (2 x 7 inch) – Keep It Politics (main, acapella)/
Closed Sessions, 2020. New Copy 2 x 7 inch ... $20.99
A killer anniversary release for Chicago-based, though far reaching in scope hip hop creative engine Closed Sessions – celebrating 10 Years with double 7 inch headlined by worldwide hip hop heavies Raekwon & Action Bronson on "Keep It Politics" and "Blackbird"– ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to just 100 copies!)
Black Milk —
DiVE ... CD 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
Beastie Boys —
Ill Communication (180 gram colored vinyl pressing) ... LP Grand Royal, 1994. New Copy (reissue)... $31.99 35.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Indie exclusive colored vinyl pressing. Limited edition!)
Beastie Boys —
Paul's Boutique (180 gram colored vinyl pressing) ... LP Capitol, 1989. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $31.99 35.99
The Beasties' masterpiece – and one of the original nightmares for sampling opponents everywhere – the cut & paste hip hop classic Paul's Boutique! The Dust Brothers unapologetic way of weaving very famous samples with soul, funk and film score obscurities would steal the show if ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(30th Anniversary Edition idie exclusive colored vinyl pressing. Limited edition!)
Mary J Blige —
What's The 411? (25th anniversary edition) ... LP Uptown/MCA, 1992. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
The landmark debut of Mary J Blige – a record that not only did a great job of blending underground hip hop and mainstream soul sensibilities – but maybe also opened the door for the Neo Soul revolution to come! Mary comes on here with a fresh new vision in female soul – one that' ... (Soul, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(25th Anniversary pressing – first time as a 2LP set!)
Kankick & DJ Choku —
Beat Life – Kankick Vs DJ Choku ... CD Octave (Japan), 1990s/2000s. Used ... $16.99
A compilation of hazy, headnodding material from Lootpack veteran and all around Cali indie allstar Kan Kick – put together by Jazzy Sport veteran DJ Choku for Japan's Octave label! It's a largely instrumental set, with a crackly, smoked out vibe reminiscient of some of Madlib's Beat ... read more CD
(Includes obi!)
Kendrick Lamar —
Untitled Unmastered ... LP Interscope, 2016. New Copy ... $24.99 25.99
Untitled Unmastered, though masterful material from Kendrick Lamar – another great stride in his astonishing mid teens creative win streak– a low key and low stakes release compared to the huge platform for To Pimp A Butterfly, but damn, it sure does resonate with a similar haze of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kendrick Lamar —
Good Kid, M.A.Ad City (with bonus tracks) ... LP Aftermath, 2012. New Copy 2 LP Gatefold ... $18.99 21.98
The much-hailed major league debut of Kendrick Lamar! Includes "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe", "The Art Of Peer Pressure", "Money Trees" with Jay Rock, "Poetic Justice" with Drake, "m.A.A.d City" with MC Eiht, "Singing About Me, I'm Dying Of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Original Concept —
Straight From The Basement Of Kooley High ... CD Def Jam, 1988. Used ... $26.99
Debut LP following two dope singles. Most of the tracks have that harder 80s Def Jam feel, and of course the early Dr. Dre & T-Money (of Yo! MTV raps fame) appearances. Includes "Charlie Sez", "Runnin Yo Mouth", "Pump That Bass (Live)", "Here Comes The 5-Oh&q ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bounty Killer —
My Xperience Sampler – Change Like The Weather/Blunt/TVT, 1996. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Big L —
Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous ... CD 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
DJ Krush & Toshinori Kondo —
Ki-Oku ... LP Apollo (UK), 1998. Very Good+ 2LP ... $99.99
While most collaborations between hip hop producers and jazz players have been mediocre at best, neither really being able to get invloved enough in each other's music, this collaboration between Kondo and Krush is almost entirely successful. Kondo's played in just about every style from all out ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chicago Bears Shufflin' Crew —
Super Bowl Shuffle (vocal, ext vocal, inst) ... 12-inch Red Label, 1985. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $4.99
Spice 1 —
Murda Show (ext street rmx, album version, street rmx, radio, radio rmx, smooth @ss getaway) ... 12-inch Jive, 1993. Very Good ... $2.99
Duet with MC Eiht. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve, with heavy wear at the opening.)
Boogie Down Productions —
Love's Gonna Get'cha (voc, inst)/Jive, 1997. Very Good ... $4.99
Jive classics reissue of 4 great BDP tracks – now all hard to find on vinyl. "100 Guns" is a bit goofy, but the rest are all pretty great, and "Love's Gonna Get'cha" has an instrumental as well. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a stickered Jive Classic 12" series sleeve,.)
2Pac —
Until The End Of Time ... LP Death Row, 2001. Very Good 4LP Gatefold ... $39.99
Yet another posthumous 2pac release. 29 tracks in all spread out over 4 LPs, recorded during Pac's Makaveli period. Tracks include "Letter 2 My Unborn", "Ballad Of A Dead Soulja", "Lil Homies", "Let Em Have It", "Good Life", "Breathin", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
2Pac —
How Do U Want It (LP)/Death Row, 1996. Very Good (pic cover)... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover is worn at the opening.)
Geto Boys —
Resurrection ... LP Rap-A-Lot, 1996. Very Good ... $14.99
8 tracks: "Still", "Open Minded", "Hold It Down", "First Light Of Day", "Geto Boys & Girls", "Geto Fantasy", "Niggas & Flies" and "Point Of No Return". LP, Vinyl record album
Luniz —
I Got 5 On It (clean, inst)/Noo Trybe, 1995. Very Good ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Nas —
Stillmatic ... LP Columbia, 2002. Very Good 2LP ... $29.99
15 tracks including "Stillmatic", "Got Ur Self A...", "2nd Childhood", "One Mic", "You're Da Man", "The Flyest" featuring AZ, "Rule" featuring Amerie, "Ether", "What Goes Around", "Every Ghetto", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Stillmatic ... LP 26.99(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has a small cutout hole and wear at the opening.)
Notorious BIG —
Big Poppa (club, inst, radio edit)/Bad Boy, 1994/1995. Very Good (pic cover)... $7.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Outkast —
Elevators (Me & You) (Crazy C trunk rattlin' rmx, ONP 86 rmx, acapella, Crazy C trunk rattlin' inst, ONP 86 inst, album) ... 12-inch LaFace, 1996. Very Good (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
The big single off Atliens, which would've been a standout track any day! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Heltah Skeltah —
Operation Lockdown (radio, dirty, inst)/Priority, 1996. Very Good (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
Production by E-Swift of the 'Liks and Mr. Walt of the Beatminerz. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Method Man —
Riddler (LP, LP inst, hide-out rmx, hide-out rmx inst) ... 12-inch Atlantic, 1995. Very Good (pic cover)... Just Sold Out!
The track that saved Batman Forever from total ruin. We'll be the first to admit that some of the Wu soundtrack cuts are not always up to par, but this one is an exception. Somehow, Method Man and RZA let one of their better tracks go for the soundtrack, that never appeared on any other LP. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has lightly bent corners.)
Group Home —
Livin' Proof ... LP Payday, 1995. Very Good 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
Classic debut of Group Home from the height of the Gang Starr foundation, when Primo just couldn't miss on the production front – always a rock solid backdrop from on point rhymes, which is just what you get from Lil' Dap & Melachi The Nutcracker. Strong work that stands up strongly these ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
EPMD —
Strictly Business (club mix, radio mix, dub, acapella) ... 12-inch Fresh, 1988. Very Good (pic cover)... $6.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Reissue pressing. Cover has a partially unglued bottom seam.)
Deli —
Vibes 3 ... CD Cold Busted, 2016. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Neo classic jazzy hip hop instrumentals from Austin producer The Deli – an earlier batch heavy on crackling dusty vinyl haze, snapping jazz bass and breezy bits of piano and vintage cinematic atmosphere floating over unshakable beatcraft. It's the kind of thing that'll sound fresh as long as ... read more CD
One Love —
Night Riders (clean, no rap, dirty, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch Game, 1998. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Cutty Ranks —
Six Million Ways To Die ... CD Priority, 1996. Used ... $6.99
Bounty Killer —
My Xperience – Chapter 1 ... CD Blunt/TVT, 1996. Used ... $2.99
Various —
Big Fun In The Big Town – Music That Inspired The Film – 1986 Hip Hop Classics ... CD Five Day Weekend, Mid 80s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Classics from the mid 80s east coast hip hop master class – BDP, Just-Ice, T La Rock, Skinny Boys, Tricky Tee and Mantronix – benchmark singles, circa '86! This compilation was put together by Five Day Weekend as a soundtrack inspired by Big Fun In The Big Town – the little seen ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Masta Killa —
Selling My Soul ... CD Nature Sounds, 2012. Used ... $6.99
The first new solo effort from Wu Tang gamer Masta Killa in a few years – and a timeless bit of raw, soul sample-based hip hop from one the more underappreciated Wu MCs! It's thankfully light on guest rappers – save for an appearance by Kurpupt and a vault verse from ODB, Masta Killa ... read more CD
Eyedea & Abilities —
By The Throat (colored vinyl pressing) ... LP Rhymesayers, 2009. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99 26.98
An appropriately titled effort from indie rap veterans Eyedea & Abilities – with their trademark battle ready, ferocious rap and hard hitting beats and production that leans on moody, fuzzed out rock breaks, but this is hop hop all the way, transcending period rap rock on all fronts. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(10th Anniversary pressing on watercolor swirl colored vinyl! Includes download.)
Fugees —
Bootleg Versions (with download) ... LP Ruffhouse/Sony, 1996. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 20.98
Mid 90s classic Fugees tracks get the remix treatment on Bootleg Versions – with worthy alternate mixes of some of the highpoints from their back-to-back milestones The Score and Blunted On Reality – seriously among the greatest successive album efforts in late 20th century popular ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Outkast —
ATLiens (2LP 180 gram picture disc) ... LP LaFace, 1996. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $34.99
The huge creative leap forward for Outkast – and one of the greatest hip hop albums ever! The duo laid some incredible groundwork with the debut Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, but this one is really their first (and stunningly, not their last) masterpiece. Timeless and soulful outer space ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Really nice 20th anniversary double picture disc pressing!)
Nas —
Illmatic XX (180 gram vinyl – plus download with 10 bonus tracks) ... LP Columbia, 1994. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 25.99
20th anniversary edition of Nas's masterpiece Illmatic – which will probably stand forever as one of the greatest hip hop full lengths of its time – maybe even for all time. Nas has had some creative ups-and-downs over the years, but nothing can take away the impact of this damn near ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(20th anniversary edition – 180 gram remastered vinyl, and includes a download for the full album – plus 10 rare remixes, demos and freestyles.)
AZ —
Anthology – B-Sides & Unreleased ... CD BEC, 1990s/2000s. Used ... $7.99
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.)
Rage Against The Machine —
Rage Against The Machine (20th Anniversary picture disc edition) ... LP Legacy/Epic, 1992. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
The classic agit-rap-rock debut of Rage Against The Machine – with the most fiery political lyricism and imagery of any massively popular record of its time – and as great of a pairing of revolutionary rap and heavy guitars as there ever was! It's hard to imagine now, but there were ... (Rock, Hip Hop) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(20th anniversary picture disc vinyl. Limited numbered edition!)
Jungle Brothers —
Straight Out The Jungle ... CD Warlock, 1988. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Original pressing of this legendary album by the third star in the Native Tongues trinity. Pre the first De La and Tribe LPs, and a hint of all the great stuff that was to comeyou know – jazzy beats, nice rhymes, straight butter all the way through. With "On the Run", "Straigh ... read more CD
(Out of print original pressing.)
Public Enemy —
Fear Of A Black Planet ... CD Def Jam, 1990. Used ... Just Sold Out!
PE's third LP, and their last with full on Bomb Squad production. With classics like "Fight The Power", "Burn Hollywood Burn", "Welcome To The Terrordome", "Power To The People", "911 Is A Joke" and the title track. CD
Blackstreet —
No Diggity (single, acapella, inst) ... 12-inch Interscope, 1996. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Eric B & Rakim —
Eric B Is President (voc, dub)/4th & Broadway, 1986. Very Good+ ... $7.99
The amazing first single that ruled the airwaves for most of 1986, has been sampled by dozens of other MC's, and made better use of a Mountain sample than anyone could have imagined. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Pink label pressing, in 4th & Broadway sleeve.)
Royal Cash —
Radio Activity (voc, inst) ... 12-inch Sutra, 1983. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Sutra sleeve.)
Thirstin Howl III —
Skilligan's Island ... CD Landspeed, 2002. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Paul Hardcastle —
Rain Forest/Profile, 1984. Very Good+ ... $0.99
Two classic electro-jazz instrumental tracks with vocoder. "Rain Forest" bridges the gap between breaking electro beats and radio friendly smooth jazz, "Sound Chaser" has a nice, slow tempo electro feel. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Profile sleeve.)
Morcheeba —
Charango ... CD WEA, 2002. Used ... $2.99
George Kranz —
Trommeltanz (Din Daa Daa) (special mix, original, dub) ... 12-inch Personal, 1983. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $9.99
The great electro classic – and one that will make you pop so much your shoulders will get sore! The single features the long "Din Daa Daa remix" – with lots of nice parts that drop out, and have the chorus popping out with great isolated sound. Also features the dub mix, ... (Soul, Hip Hop) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
DJ Shadow —
Our Pathetic Age ... LP Mass Appeal, 2019. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99 29.99
A sprawling double album from DJ Shadow – still defying expectations and avoiding nostalgia decades into his career – covering a lot territory production wise, with a diverse roster of guests to suit! As much as his early work is heralded for its timelessness, Shadow in later years has ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
West Coast Crew —
Jail Bait (vocal, inst) ... 12-inch KMA, 1985. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a lightly bent corner.)
Ice T —
I'm Your Pusher (LP, inst, acapella)/Sire, 1988. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $7.99
Ice T's cover of the Curtis Mayfield classic. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a promo stamp and sticker spot.)
L-Burna (aka Layzie Bone) —
Connectin' The Plots (album, clean, inst, dirty acapella)/Ruthless, 2001. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Mase —
Lookin' At Me (radio, club, inst) ... 12-inch Bad Boy, 1997. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Cappadonna —
Love Is The Message (clean, album, full)/Sony, 2001. Near Mint- ... $0.99
From the 2nd LP, Yin & the Yang. Features Raekwon. B side features Jermaine Dupri & Da Brat. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Rawcotiks —
Nevertheless (radio, street, inst)/Opposition, 1997. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Fab 5 Freddy, Grandmaster Caz, Chris Stein, etc. —
Wild Style – Original Soundtrack ... LP Animal/ICA, 1981. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
An excellent reissue of the Wild Style soundtrack that exactly reproduces the original single LP format! The album's nice and lean, with 12 great tracks – including "Wild Style Theme Rap 1" by Grandmaster Caz & Chris Stein, "Basketball Throwdown" by Cold Crush Bros ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jazzy Dee —
Put It To The Test (voc, inst) ... 12-inch 3C, 1983. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(UK pressing on Laurie with plain green labels.)
Violator —
Livin In Da City (clean, inst, album)/Violator/Loud, 2001. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Featuring Da Franchise & Butch Cassidy on "Livin In Da City", and Noreaga & Styles on "Come Thru". 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Violator sleeve.)
Nubian MOB —
Farway To Go (12 inch club, 7 inch club, club dub groovestrumental, 12 inch radio, 7 inch radio, piano version)/Cold Chillin, 1992. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $1.99
Urban Mystic —
I Refuse (divine mill groove mix radio, inst, acapella, street clean, street dirty, inst, acapella) ... 12-inch SoBe, 2006. Near Mint- ... $1.99
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