Hip Hop Vinyl 3773 Items

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Redefinition)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strictly limited edition vinyl!
Only one copy per customer!
Dope Folks’ 90th release comes from the vaults of The Beatnuts' own PSYCHO LES! Formed in 1988, 2*2*4 (2 BAD 2 BE 4 REAL) consisted of Psycho Les, JMD, Universal and cuts by Rob Swift. 2*2*4 only released one single back in 1988 ("ILL Tempo" b/w "I Don't Play") and that was it... until now!
Psycho Les has gone through his DATS to find the demos that would've made up their full-length album. This 12" features both tracks from their only official release, and 6 previously unreleased tracks! Straight from the DATS of Psycho Les, these are the only existing tracks of the group! Dope Folks did their best to clean up these raw demos to compile an 8-song historic document that kicked off the careers of Psycho Les, and Rob Swift! Limited to 350 copies (50 colored vinyl, 300 standard black) and never to be repressed. This is the BLACK VINYL version.

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DJ Spinna

Unpicked Treats Volume 2

The Mutappers Mixes Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Following up his now sold out Redef debut (1996 Beat Tape, Vol 1), veteran producer DJ Spinna returns with another wave of hard hitting instrumentals. Entitled, Unpicked Treats Volume 2, the “Jigmasta” Spinna has prepared the second of an ongoing series of beats that all have a similar story. Making tracks for well over 2 decades, this latest project features a small collection of beats that were created with the intention of backing MC’s and vocalists, but were never officially used. Rather than archiving the material, DJ Spinna realized his fan base would appreciate these compositions in instrumental form. After all, he is the same producer who has garnered respect from the likes of J Dilla, Pete Rock, Jazzy Jeff and yes, the one & only Stevie Wonder himself. Without giving too much of his process away, Spinna challenged himself using a mix at the latest cutting edge software in tandem with some of his favorite gear from over the years. The end result is a glimpse into the spontaneous execution of top notch creativity. Listeners will have an unobstructed view into the ears and mind of the artist. Employing several different approaches, Unpicked Treats Volume 2 maintains a consistent vibe throughout its songs. Whether, you love beat tapes, instrumental music or are entertained by the art of sampling, this record is a commodity.

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Latyrx

2LP | 2018 | US | Original (Real People)

30,99 €*

Ruff Draft: The Dilla Mix Instrumentals

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Bonus cuts feature production by DJ
Shadow, DJ Z Trip, and The Herbaliser.
Includes DL card for the entire album,
plus a brand new track from Lyrics
Born’s upcoming album ‘Quite A Life’
More than 20 years after its initial release, Latyrx “The
Muzapper Mixes” has stood the test of time and with
this reissue is sure to enter the pantheon of certified
Bay Area classics.
Latyrx, the duo consisting of lyricists Lyrics Born
and Lateef The Truthspeaker initially partnered
while at UC Davis in the early 90s driven by
brothers-in-beats-and-rhymes Blackalicious and DJ
Shadow. This was the earliest incarnation of the
Solesides collective. Partially by design, and partially
out of necessity, Latyrx—and the Solesides crew as a
whole—became trailblazers.
Lyrics Born Remembers, “We really wanted to
explore. New styles, new subject matter, new textures,
new vocabulary. It came down to even wanting to do
words in the English language that you had never
heard in a rap song before. It was all about pushing.”
This double LP edition features the entire A and B side
from the original Muzappers Mixes vinyl release along
with a second LP containing material not found on the
original issue including the cuts “Storm Warning”, “The
Wreckoning”, “Watch Out” and “Ocho Puntos.” As an
extra special feature, the D side rounding things out
with an untitled and unreleased bonus cut.
PRESSED ON DOUBLE-COLORED VINYL
(DISC ONE IN PURPLE / DISC TWO IN YELLOW)

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J Dilla

2LP | 2018 | US | Original (Pay Jay)

Life2 Cherry Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The producer’s own mixes – recently rediscovered – of his seminal EP, expanded with bonus tracks and now available in a special instrumental edition.

When Ruff Draft saw its initial release in 2003, J Dilla possessed production skills on par with anyone in hip-hop – technically and creatively. “At the top of his game,” says longtime friend and collaborator, Karriem Riggins. After years of building while modestly deferring to others of both greater and lesser notoriety, Dilla finally completed the first solo endeavor on his own label, entirely on his own terms. The significance of such an autonomous success often gets overlooked, and partly accounts for why Ruff Draft is one of the lesser-referenced entries in Dilla’s oeuvre. “It’s a mysterious little project,” says his mother, Maureen Yancey. “But out of his entire career, that was the happiest time.”
Prior to recording the EP, Dilla found himself at a crossroads. Estranged from his label, MCA, and separated from the mother of his youngest daughter, frustration abounded both personally and professionally. Dilla spent parts of 2002 and 2003 working on an album for MCA that featured his rapping over contributions from other producers with whom he had connected and whose music he respected. At the time, he was known primarily for his beats, yet reviled for his MCing by most anyone not from his hometown of Detroit. The project was to be an intentional freak of the industry.
The project would go on to spur his collaborative album with Madlib, Jaylib, and would first showcase the template that he would take to his greatest heights with 2006’s Donuts. The Stones Throw reissue of Ruff Draft from 2008 featured remixes of the songs from the album, done without Dilla’s involvement. This version of the album takes Dilla’s recently discovered mixes of the album and restores his vision for the project.

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Ahwlee

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (UKNOWY)

LP | 2018 | CA | Original (Inner Ocean)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Great instrumental hip-hop rap beats by Ahwlee, finally pressed on viynl.

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Michele Manzo

Lonely Horizon

7" | 2018 | US | Original (Treasure)

Release: 2018 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Lonely Horizon is the 1st full length solo album by the talented funk musician and composer Michele Manzo. Drifting along a crest of lush chords, rhythmically driving vintage drum machines and rich, piercing bass lines Manzo has created a work which puts the mind at ease and compels the body to move.

Manzo’s Lonely Horizon was produced in his Italian studio and mastered by the legendary Dave Cooley of Elysian Masters in Los Angeles. With brilliant features from long respected Brooklyn MC J-Live and Mo’Funk Records resident boogie queen Moniquea, This 8 track vinyl is a must have for groove hounds, dance floor junkies and perpetual chillers alike.

In mid march of 2018 Manzo will be touring with UK soul staple Omar in promotion of Lonely Horizon’s record store day release. Two additional Italian vocal edits are included on the cassette recording and both cassette and vinyl are complete with exciting artwork which fits the sounds so closely that the lines between your visual and audio experience may feel blurred. Don't stress though, you’re just drunk on the funk.

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Prophet

Right on Time

7,49 €* 14,99 € -50%

Little Man, You've Had A Busy Day

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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"Right on Time" b/w "Tonight" - recorded in 1983, Treasure Records.

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S.al

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Ruby Yacht)

2LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Last Gang)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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A message reads: huge things are still sham. So easily understood, and so overwhelmingly so. If this is life at face value, the transmissions within S.AL’s debut are the counter agents. There is nurturing within Little Man, You’ve Had A Busy Day; awakened by nutriments and medicines.

Largely self-produced, Little Man, You’ve Had a Busy Day finds s.al kneading out the knotty burdens of a sun cycle. As a producer, s.al supplies vignettes of tape loop meditations, each an ornate anteroom or alcove in the happy home of the album. As a vocalist he is softly riding the forms, a provisionist of encouraging poems. From the outset of “Winner + Raps” he’s your friendly voyager with undeterrable empathy, bouncing effortlessly over a funky session. The refrain is simple: “easily distressed / excellent at managing distress.” Deeper into Little Man, s.al turns the guitar loops on “Phones” into a serene backdrop to ruminate on the absence of distraction. Much can be gleaned from Little Man - wonder, purpose, compassion, dexterity - but when s.al sings “there never was much else but the work / busying myself since birth,” it leaves a lasting impression that the album is consumed by simple pleasures and purposes. And so, a mistakenly broken loop on “King Size” is work flow, the steady rhythm of carpentry. The triumvirate of the “Idea 5” series seems littered at first, an exercise in revisiting a template anew, but intention is clear as s.al croons “I never make it through” as he reflects on a folkloric place called “the agate door.”

In the darker corners and closets like “Jeremiah (The Weeping Prophet)” and “Home Alone” the loops of anxiety are subdued by s.al’s mantra of “relax, make me slow.” Again, consider purpose. There are depths that must not be overlooked. S.al cannot divert attention. Little Man, You’ve Had A Busy Day has to go to nervous places, places of botheration, in order to bask in the glimmer of closer “$150 of your mmoney.”

Yes, it was a busy day. But upon reflection, it was without sham.

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Sango

In The Comfort Of

31,99 €*

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Everything Is Always A Process

Bluestaeb

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Jakarta)

18,99 €*

LP | 2018 | US | Original

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Bluestaeb's evolution from a beatmaker to a producer is his sophmore album “Everything is Always a Process”.

He is one of the key figures of a new generation of up and coming HipHop beatmakers, who have emancipated from genre thinking and instead merge old school aesthetics with a new school attitude and organic instrumentation.

Everything Is Always A Process re-iterates Bluestaeb's overall approach to life (and thinking), but also has direct reference to the making of the album itself, which began with moving from Berlin to Paris in 2015 in the search of new influences and a new creative environment.
Created between 2015 and early 2018, EIAAP embodies the process of this transition - as well as collaboration with instrumentalists and vocalists from all over the world and recording in different studios in Paris, London & Berlin.

"Meeting all those musicians and trying out new ways of producing by using real analogue synths, Rhodes, drums and percussion etc. made it possible to overcome the creative boundaries of a home studio with just a midi keyboard" / Bluestaeb

Influenced by Madlib's "Shades Of Blue" and trained in African drum techniques such as Djembé and Daruka, Bluestaeb had been crafting his own beats since his teenage years and gradually found his sound identity through experimenting with HipHop and Jazz – first to be heard by a broader music community in 2013, when he released his debut album "1991 Extraterrestrial" (Radio Juicy). Since then the prolific young artist has released numerous solo and collaboration projects ("B.L.U.E. Friday" in 2015 and „Sidekicks“ with S. Fidelity in 2016). In 2016, he produced collaborative album "LIT - Lost In Translation“ with rapper JuJu Rogers, a keen manifesto against racism, xenophobia and the rise of anti-heroes such as Donald Trump.
Today, Bluestaeb lives and works in Paris and Berlin and is set to release his third solo album “Everything Is Always a Process”, a smooth Neo Soul-induced epic featuring artists such as Noah Slee, Harleighblu and Melodiesinfonie.

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Dreamcast

The Lost Tape

Falco - Sterben Um Zu Leben

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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Traded for promotional use only at Dreamcast's live venues. THIS IS NOT A CD, label just looks like the original demo CD-R. This album celebrates all of the gems that i've released in the past and taken down from soundcloud.. Dreamcast vol. 2+3. To everyone who has ever told me to keep going...this is for you... Davon Dreamcast

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V.A.

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (SME)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2018 | DE | Original (Press Play)

Amar

Erst Straße Dann Rap

Release: 2018 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Modus Operandi Electric Blue Vinyl Edition

Icon Curties

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Tuff Kong)

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Dirty Immigrant)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strictly limited vinyl edition!
Only one copy per customer!
At Tuff Kong Records they like to keep an eye out for up and coming artists, that hidden gem that can fit their catalog and blow your mind, and this is just the case. Nicolò Pandolfo aka Icon Curties is a young Italian beatmaker from Cagliari, Sardinia who started making some noise in 2012 with his first release "Quarti Marziali" as well as several collaborations with Italian MC's, and as 1/2 of the group Miles Dailies. Some time ago he started reaching out to artists overseas and gathered a proper underground hip-hop army to deliver on his productions, the result of his grind is "Modus Operandi". A quick look at the tracklist and the names featured on this album will make you understand what you've got coming your way, with appearances by Daniel Son, Pounds, Lil Eto, Hus Kingpin, SmooVth among several others. Tuff Kong Records decided to welcome him into the family and bring you this killer album on both vinyl and CD. Limited edition of 300 hand-numbered copies on electric blue vinyl.

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Shaby

Eternal

11,89 €* 16,99 € -30%

3,665 feat. Phill Most Chill

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Eternal is a piece of the best underground rap in Bogota. Shaby had already recorded songs that were classics not only in the rapper neighborhoods of the south of the city, but in all Colombia.

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Truck

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (AE Productions)

6,59 €* 10,99 € -40%

When It Rains It Pours EP Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Original AE co-founder Truck is back with a new album coming soon and delivers a taster with this lead off 7” single featuring fellow AE Productions recording artist and Hip Hop legend Phill Most Chill. 3,665 refers to the distance between Truck and Phill Most Chill’s home cities and the pair duel brilliantly over a heavy beat by Sir Beans OBE (The Aroma/Parlour Talk/Ruztik Records). No chorus hook nonsense here but Mr Fantastic supplies some sharp cuts to complement the MC’s.
The B-side is the ‘Raw Skeleton Version’ of Right or Wrong – a special stripped back version of a track from the forthcoming album produced by Mr Fantastic which will not to be released elsewhere. Truck flows effortlessly over the DJ friendly obscure Funk groove.
Available on black vinyl 7” in a run of 350 retail copies in full colour sleeve designed by Mr Krum.

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Lewis Parker

12" | 2018 | UK | Original (KingUnderground)

2LP | 2018 | CZ | Original (Interscope)

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition vinyl!
The EP contains three songs plus instrumentals, including an exclusive remix, drum links, beat underscores and an acapella. The title track “When It Rains It Pours” features British rapper Verbz.

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Eminem

Revival

LP | 2018 | DE | Original (Estro Collective)

Release: 2018 / CZ – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Production for the album took place during 2016 to 2017 at various recording studios. In addition to Eminem himself, music production was handled by various record producers, including Rick Rubin, Skylar Grey, Alex da Kid, and executive producer Dr. Dre. Revival features guest appearances from artists Beyoncé, Phresher, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, X Ambassadors, Skylar Grey, Kehlani, and Pink. Includes the singles "Walk on Water" (featuring Beyoncé), "Untouchable", "River" (featuring Ed Sheeran) and "Framed".

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Lux

Ikigai

Release: 2018 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Atlantic)

The Notorious B.I.G.

Greatest Hits

30,99 €*

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Success Is Destiny Yellow Vinyl Edition

The Grouch

2LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Legendary Music / HHV)

2LP | 2018 | US | Original (Aftermath)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 500 copies on yellow colored 2LP vinyl.

The Grouch's third album from 1997, "Success Is Destiny", gets its first ever 2LP vinyl edition. Being a founding member of the Living Legends crew, The Grouch has made his name from the mid-90's on as one of the leading artists out of the flourishing Westcoast Underground scene. All independently, all DIY. We at HHV are very excited to finally get his full back catalogue out on vinyl, for the first time ever!

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Eminem

Revival

33,99 €*

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Backwoodz Studioz)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Henry Canyons

Cool Side Of The Pillow

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Yellow Flower)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Backwoodz Studioz is proud to announce the upcoming release of Henry Canyons’ first full-length LP exclusively
under the Backwoodz umbrella. Cool Side of the Pillow is entirely produced by Henry’s longtime collaborator, Matt
“Bones” Bowen, with guest features from billy woods and Homeboy Sandman. It’s a project that finds Henry putting
his effortless flows to the test over Bones’ rangy production, flipping new styles with every changeup and beat switch.
“Cool Side didn’t start as an album,” Henry explains, “Bones and I started making random joints that were almost all
jazz/funk samples; I’d send him sample ideas and he would send me back a beat the next day”. It was a fun thing that
they talked about making into an EP, but was briefly shelved when Henry accepted an artists’ residency in Biarritz,
France in the fall of 2016. After the residency was completed, Henry returned to the project with new perspective. “I
was still in France, and in a different place mentally, physically and emotionally. Also Bones’ production had taken a
darker, more pensive turn. What came out were reactions to being abroad and isolated during a time of upheaval at
home. This duality frames The Cool Side both artistically, and in it’s presentation. Side A and Side B reflects not just
the sides of the vinyl, but the tensions between past and present, between the ideal and the real.

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DJ Squarewave

Rotary Timing

10,99 €*

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2018 | DE | Original (Flavour Gang / HHV)

Jace

Vorschuss

Release: 2018 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2018 | US | Original (Stones Throw)

Prophet & Mndsgn

Wanna Be Your Man

28,99 €*

Fingerprints Volume Two Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Prophet is an underground funk musician from the San Francisco Bay Area, who, until this year, had only put his name to one record: an obscure private-press LP called “Right On Time” (1984, Treasure Records). Full of mind-blowing no-BS boogie, it now has a dedicated cult following, with original copies are still changing hands.
Now he has a new album, his first in 34 years, and it still sounds '84. “Wanna Be Your Man”, produced with Mndsgn, will be released May 2018.

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Isaac Haze

LP | 2018 | Original

13,99 €*

Co-Op Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 250 black copies!
Fingerprints Vol.2 is inspired by & dedicated to: Ghostface Killah, Freddie Gibbs, Pharoahe Monch, Slum Village, Big-L, Jay-Z, Sean Price, MF Doom.
HipHop Instrumental Album Listen, Feel, Groove, Bounce!
The sound quality of vinyl records is highly dependent on the quality of the master. That's why we chose a full dynamic, high resolution, analog master which is running on 12 Inch/45rpm for better sound-quality.

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Guilty Simpson

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Tuff Kong)

Depth Perception Coke Clear Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strictly limited vinyl edition!
Only one copy per customer!
On his endless quest for the perfect joint, Tuff Kong’s main man Cuns, joined on this project by fellow Roman producer Sine One, has linked up with Detroit's legendary Guilty Simpson to bring you one killer collaboration on wax.
Tuff Kong are proud to bring you this 7" that features the title-track, aptly entitled "CO-OP", featuring Queens natives Meyhem Lauren and Starvin B, and the second one, entitled "REVENGE", which features Maffew Ragazino.
Tuff Kong are proudly presents this killer ROMA-DETROIT-NYC co-operation in a limited run of 500 copies (200 copies colored vinyl / 300 copies black vinyl).

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Parallax

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Ill Adrenaline)

18,89 €* 20,99 € -10%

Kiss The Sky (Melinda Camille, John Robinson & Pat Van Dyke)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strictly limited edition of 150 copies on coke clear vinyl!
Only one copy per customer!
Parallax is a conscious rapper/producer from Winchester, UK. Being an East London native since a teenager he has been immersed and driven to push the art form, focusing on powerful lyrical content and hard-hitting beats with a jazzy and soulful touch. He has already received credit from legendary artists such as Raekwon, Afu-Ra, La Coka Nostra and Lewis Parker as well as supporting artists such as Rodney P & Skitz, Skinnyman, Split Prophets, and many more.
"Depth Perception" is Parallax's debut EP. The talented MC explains: "It's been a long time in the making and Depth Perception displays a benchmark for my lyricism, production & engineering. This body of work represents my independence as a solo artist. I see it as an introduction into the years of hard work that I've put in to develop my craft and deliver a quality boom bap release. Depth Perception embodies my vision and determination to represent real hip-hop from the UK on an international scale. Big shouts to all the fans who've been supporting my movement!"
Self-released on CD-only back in 2014, Ill Adrenaline Records is proud and grateful for the chance to give this little underground gem a proper vinyl treatment. Stay tuned for Parallax's follow-up full length coming later this year.

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Sugar Pie / Glory Opaque Blue Vinyl Edition

Kiss The Sky (Melinda Camille, John Robinson & Pat Van Dyke)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strictly limited edition of 150 copies on opaque blue vinyl!
Only one copy per customer!
"Kiss The Sky" is Melinda Camille, John Robinson, and Pat Van Dyke; a collective of soulful singer/songwriter, veteran MC, and multi-instrumentalist. Funky organic production, intelligent wordplay, and soulful songwriting define the group's sound.
"Kiss The Sky" is Melinda Camille, John Robinson, and Pat Van Dyke; a collective of soulful singer/songwriter, veteran MC, and multi-instrumentalist which first came to fruition in 2012 on the B-Side of the Cotter Records' release "Miles & Trane" from John Robinson & PVD. The organic chemistry between the 3 artists continued to flourish on the "Modern Vintage" LP as Camille lent her vocals and songwriting skills to 3 tracks from JR & PVD's full length debut.
Here with "Sugar Pie" b/w "Glory", we witness the formal debut of the project from the 3 artists now known as "Kiss The Sky".
Recorded in Jersey City off and on over the course of the past few years, these two tracks introduce the world to what's to come from "Kiss The Sky". Funky organic production, intelligent wordplay, and soulful songwriting define the group's sound.

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Sugar Pie / Glory Black Vinyl Edition

13,99 €*

2LP+CD | 2018 | DE | Original (Green Berlin)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition vinyl!
"Kiss The Sky" is Melinda Camille, John Robinson, and Pat Van Dyke; a collective of soulful singer/songwriter, veteran MC, and multi-instrumentalist. Funky organic production, intelligent wordplay, and soulful songwriting define the group's sound.
"Kiss The Sky" is Melinda Camille, John Robinson, and Pat Van Dyke; a collective of soulful singer/songwriter, veteran MC, and multi-instrumentalist which first came to fruition in 2012 on the B-Side of the Cotter Records' release "Miles & Trane" from John Robinson & PVD. The organic chemistry between the 3 artists continued to flourish on the "Modern Vintage" LP as Camille lent her vocals and songwriting skills to 3 tracks from JR & PVD's full length debut.
Here with "Sugar Pie" b/w "Glory", we witness the formal debut of the project from the 3 artists now known as "Kiss The Sky".
Recorded in Jersey City off and on over the course of the past few years, these two tracks introduce the world to what's to come from "Kiss The Sky". Funky organic production, intelligent wordplay, and soulful songwriting define the group's sound.

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Marsimoto

Verde

Release: 2018 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Classic Der Dicke & Soulmade

Body Mass Index Instrumentals

LP | 2018 | DE | Original (Vinylism / Daily Concept)

Release: 2018 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Smoke On)

Nine

The 9 Commandments

The Saga Instrumentals Yellow Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited vinyl edition!
Only one copy per customer!
Smoke On Records presents us another banger release by legendary MC Nine.

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Wu-Tang Clan

LP | 2018 | UK | Original (Death Row)

Lullaby Renditions Of Beastie Boys Clear Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition for Record Store Day 2018!

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Rockabye Baby!

LP | 2018 | CZ | Original (Rockabye Baby!)

32,99 €*

2LP+CD | 2018 | EU | Original (Code Black)

Release: 2018 / CZ – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition for Record Store Day 2018!

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Akua Naru

The Blackest Joy

34,99 €*

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2018 | US | Original (Mello Music Group)

Calvin Valentine

Plush Seats

22,94 €* 26,99 € -15%

LP | 2018 | DE | Original (HHV)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Plush Seats. Recline for a minute, spark a spliff, and savor the cozy luxury. Enjoy the foggy velvet majesty summoned by the new beat tape from the LA-by-way of Oregon singer, rapper, and producer known as Calvin Valentine.

Making his Mello Music debut, Plush Seats heralds Valentine’s arrival as one of the most formidable and versatile producers of his generation. Of course, this isn’t his first rodeo. By his mid-20s, the precocious producer had already racked up a resume that could pass any certification exam, featuring collaborations with De La Soul, Nas, Bun B, Boogie, Juicy J, Illa J, Planet Asia, Fat Tony, and Devin The Dude.

XXL raved about its trippy psychedelia. Uproxx called it the “smooth groove that your summer needs.” Okayplayer said that with Calvin Valentine, “the future of music is in good hands.” With Plush Seats, the future is now. It’s a work of supreme virtuosity, a stoned immaculate saga ideal for blunt cruises, impromptu cyphers, and meditative late night head nods.

Plush Seats is nothing but strong ideas and a smooth ride. Grimy but opulent. Smoked out but clear-headed. A vibe like no other.

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Timmey Funk

Barbara Jackpot

16,99 €*

Release: 2018 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Warner)

Left Boy

Ferdinand

31,99 €*

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2018 | UK | Original (Village Live)

Kuartz

Kuartz FM

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Melting Pot Music)

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Following his critically acclaimed 2017 releases ‘Shurikens’ & ‘Koishiteru’ Kuartz returns with his new LP ‘KuartzFM’

A full-length LP of souful instrumental hiphop with call ins, radio jingles and skits throughout to add to the radio station theme

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Cap Kendricks

Keepsakes

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2018 | US | Original (Fake Four Inc.)

Factor Chandelier

Wisdom Teeth

Loss Prevention EP (Prod. Bozack Morris)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Saskatoon-based producer Graham Murawsky (aka Factor Chandelier) is known for his timeless track record of underground rap collaborations. His new full-length album, "Wisdom Teeth," is the follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2016 album Factoria. This new album combines live instrumentation, huge horn sections and lush synthesizers, meticulously chopped drums, and captivating features from underground raps nest players including Astronautalis, Ceschi, 3.0 (Living Legends), Myka 9 (Freestyle Fellowship), Paranoid Castle, Kay The Aquanaut, D-Sisive, Taylor Jade.

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Heem Stogied

LP | 2018 | US | Original (GGBR)

43,99 €*

Prhyme (Royce Da 5'9 & DJ Premier)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strictly limited edition vinyl!
Only one copy per customer!
Heem Stogied x Bozack Morris' "Loss Prevention EP" finally on wax. Limited to 300 copies on black vinyl. Also Includes the instrumentals and bonus Futurewave remix of "Even Thugz Cry".

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PRhyme 2

2LP | 2018 | US | Original (Prhyme)

32,99 €*

LP | 2018 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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PRhyme 2 is the second official full-length collaboration from two of HipHop’s most respected artists. PRhyme marks the first time that DJ Premier has been part of a group since being ½ of the legendary Gang Starr. The PRhyme 2 album exclusively samples the work of composer and producer AntMan Wonder, produced by the legendary DJ Premier. Featuring Dave East, Yelawolf, CeeLo Green, 2 Chainz, Big K.R.I.T., Curren$y, and Rapsody.

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Big Sha aka Poetry

Poet's Ambition EP

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Czarface Meets Metal Face Black Vinyl Edition

Czarface & MF DOOM

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Silver Age)

7" | 2018 | US | Original (Loveturl)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Rising from the wreckage of a war torn planet, Czarface joins forces with MF Doom in the epic Czarface Meets Metal Face!
Blending Doom's trademark abstractions and Czarface's in-your-face lyrical attack, this album is ripe with cartoon violence, societal observations and pop culture musings. Over banging beats provided by The Czar-Keys, the armored team give you the witty unpredictable treats any hip-hop fan can sink their fangs into.
Expect beats, rhymes, and metal as Czarface controlled by Wu-Tang Clan powerhouse Inspectah Deck and 7L & Esoteric team up with everyone's favorite villain, MF Doom. With track titles like "Nautical Depth","Meddle With Metal", "Astral Traveling"
to "Madness of Badness" this album packs a punch with 16 brand new tracks. Add that with features from Open Mike Eagle and Jedi Mind Tricks' Vinnie Paz, we promise you mind-bending metaphors and brain-melting beats as this powerful pairing sounds off in
March 2018!

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V.A.

The Unseen Breaks

11,99 €*

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Dope Folks)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Unseen Breaks is a Limited press, 7 inch vinyl experience of Gus Sutherland's "The Unseen - A Detroit Beat Tape", chopped and edited into a classic Detroit break record. Includes bonus production from the producers featured on the soundtrack and in the documentary (Amp Fiddler, Quelle Chris, J Dilla, Dakim, House Shoes, Slautah, Ahk, Hugh Whitaker, & Rafael Statin) curated by TaRaach. From the 1st clip of "Start Recording" to the blaring of the J Dilla Anthem "Ghetto Wish", this 7 inch serves its purpose for any DJ needing to improve their collection.

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Sim-E / Adum7

Strong Island Monstas EP

Droppin' Smooth Lyrics EP

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strictly limited edition vinyl!
Only one copy per customer!
Featuring Rock (Heltah Skeltah), Torae, Tenacity, Quelle Chris, Denmark Vessey, Sean Price and Majesty!!!
Dope Folks’ 89th release is another split EP featuring SIM-E from the LASTRAWZE on one side, and ADUM7 aka MeccaGodZilla on the flip side entitled "The Strong Island Monstas EP." SIM-E previously released 3 tracks with Dope Folks on "Killed By Def Vol. 3" in 2014.
Adum7 is an MC, producer born in Brooklyn and raised in Long Island, NY. As MeccaGodZilla he helped to produce the music for NIKE's "Air Troupe" sneaker battle website and collaborated with Eric Bobo of Cypress Hill. In 2005 and 2014 he released two albums on CD.
The EP features Rock (Heltah Skeltah), Torae, Tenacity, Quelle Chris, Denmark Vessey, Sean Price & Majesty. The STRONG ISLAND MONSTAS EP is limited to 300 copies, but only 150 copies available on the label’s site! Once it's gone, it's gone!!! Don't sleep and grab your copy of STRONG ISLAND MONSTAS!!!

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D-Smooth

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Dope Folks)

2LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Hector Macello / HHV)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Dope Folks’ 88th release is from Providence, Rhode Island... D-SMOOTH! Growing up on the south side of Providence, Danny "D-Smooth" Sykes formed the group The FEROCIOUS TWO. As a solo MC, he released the single "Droppin' Smooth Lyrics" in 1990. Although he recorded more material, this was his only release.
The 12" EP contains the “Droppin' Smooth Lyrics EP”, AND 4 previously unreleased tracks! 8 tracks in all, this EP also features legendary MC's ED O.G, and STEZO!!!
D-Smooth's "Droppin' Smooth Lyrics" EP is limited to 300 vinyl copies (50 colored vinyl, 250 on standard black) never to be repressed. Grab your piece of Golden Era Hip Hop History now!!

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Jamin & Fid Mella

CIVIC Deluxe Edition

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Hector Macello / HHV)

Jamin & Fid Mella

Augenring Deluxe Edition

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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1980 Something / Heard We Quit Opaque Red Vinyl

The Legion

1980 Something / Heard We Quit Black Vinyl

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strictly limited edition of 100 copies on coke clear vinyl!
Only one copy per customer!
The Legion (Molecules, Chucky Smash & Cee-Low) is back with some more Bronx rawness for your ears! Following the success of their "Lost Tapes" album from 2014, the re-release of the underground classic "Theme + Echo = Krill" LP, plus the Molecules & Showbiz "A Bronx Tale" EP from last year, the D.I.T.C. affiliates continue to keep the buzz going surrounding their upcoming full-length album entitled "Three The Bronx Way". "1980 Something" and "Heard We Quit" are two certified bangers recorded at the infamous D.I.T.C. Studios.

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The Legion

13,99 €*

Odweeyne / Conway / Nolan The Ninja

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition vinyl!
The Legion (Molecules, Chucky Smash & Cee-Low) is back with some more Bronx rawness for your ears! Following the success of their "Lost Tapes" album from 2014, the re-release of the underground classic "Theme + Echo = Krill" LP, plus the Molecules & Showbiz "A Bronx Tale" EP from last year, the D.I.T.C. affiliates continue to keep the buzz going surrounding their upcoming full-length album entitled "Three The Bronx Way". "1980 Something" and "Heard We Quit" are two certified bangers recorded at the infamous D.I.T.C. Studios.

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The Blacklist #3 / The Blacklist #4 Clear Red Vinyl Edition

16,99 €*

Odweeyne / Conway / Nolan The Ninja

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strictly limited edition of 200 copies on clear red vinyl!
Only one copy per customer!
French beatmaker Odweeyne is back with #3 and #4 of his grimey Blacklist series, this time teaming up with Conway (The Machine), one of the dopest newcomers and latest signees on Eminem's Shady Records, as well as Detroit's own Nolan The Ninja. Dope SP1200 production on both tracks.
Hailing from Paris, France, Odweeyne is a passionate DJ, producer, crate-digger, hip-hop enthusiast and vinyl lover.
After years of turntablism including DJing for various artists and witnessing countless studio sessions, Odweeyne decided to put all his energy into sample based production. As a self-described "child of the 90's" Odweeyne's weapons of choice are classic production tools such as the SP1200, S950, E6400 Ultra, and MPC 2000XL. With musical influences ranging from K-Def and Lord Finesse to DJ Muggs and Madlib, Odweeyne's musical outcome is all about creating hard-hitting, warm, dusty, and hypnotic sounding bangers constructed with the help of dope samples and rare breaks.
After collaborating with a long list of artists (Awon, Unknown Mizery, Reak, Don Streat, etc.) and putting out the first two installments of his Blacklist series (featuring Sadat X and AG of D.I.T.C.) on his own indie label So Cracked Lab, the French beatmaker is back with #3 and #4 of his grimey series, this time teaming up with Conway (The Machine), one of the dopest newcomers and latest signees on Eminem's Shady Records, as well as Detroit's own Nolan The Ninja.

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The Blacklist #3 / The Blacklist #4 Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Mecca)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition vinyl!
French beatmaker Odweeyne is back with #3 and #4 of his grimey Blacklist series, this time teaming up with Conway (The Machine), one of the dopest newcomers and latest signees on Eminem's Shady Records, as well as Detroit's own Nolan The Ninja. Dope SP1200 production on both tracks.
Hailing from Paris, France, Odweeyne is a passionate DJ, producer, crate-digger, hip-hop enthusiast and vinyl lover.
After years of turntablism including DJing for various artists and witnessing countless studio sessions, Odweeyne decided to put all his energy into sample based production. As a self-described "child of the 90's" Odweeyne's weapons of choice are classic production tools such as the SP1200, S950, E6400 Ultra, and MPC 2000XL. With musical influences ranging from K-Def and Lord Finesse to DJ Muggs and Madlib, Odweeyne's musical outcome is all about creating hard-hitting, warm, dusty, and hypnotic sounding bangers constructed with the help of dope samples and rare breaks.
After collaborating with a long list of artists (Awon, Unknown Mizery, Reak, Don Streat, etc.) and putting out the first two installments of his Blacklist series (featuring Sadat X and AG of D.I.T.C.) on his own indie label So Cracked Lab, the French beatmaker is back with #3 and #4 of his grimey series, this time teaming up with Conway (The Machine), one of the dopest newcomers and latest signees on Eminem's Shady Records, as well as Detroit's own Nolan The Ninja.

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Kooley High

Never Come Down

Three/Three Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Kooley High has seen many acts come and go since their inception in 2008. This perseverance has led to several acclaimed releases, and the opportunity to craft their newest album with the assistance of Grammy award winning producer 9th Wonder.

'Never Come Down’ is a testament to Kooley’s growth sonically and serves as their most complete work to date. MC's Charlie Smarts and Tab-One have elevated their wordplay along with DJ Ill Digitz' scratch work. In house producers, Sinopsis and Foolery also show inspired progression on 'Never Come Down', which showcases production from 9th Wonder's production team, the Soul Council as well. Features on the album include Jamla Record’s own Rapsody, along with long time collaborators Median and Carlitta Durand.

Ten years after starting their journey in music, Kooley High comes full circle. This new album serves as a reminder to the world that even despite the current climate you should evolve, stay true to yourself, and Never Come Down.

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Dabrye

2LP | 2018 | US | Original (Ghostly International)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2018 | US | Original (Bang Ya Head)

MED & Guilty Simpson

Loyalty EP

BWL / Bordsteinwirtschaftslehre

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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J Dilla’s protege Guilty Simpson first collaborated with Madlib’s protege MED on the hard hitting ‘Jungle Love’ track off J Dillas ‘The Shining’ LP. They continued to reunite on several tracks after and now offer us the Loyalty EP. With beats by Black Milk, MNDSGN, Exile and Preme, the duo have no choice but to come correct with the lyrics and they do.

From Cali to Detroit, MED and Guilty Simpson deliver a 10 track EP to get you ready for the album dropping later this year on Bang Ya Head Entertainment.

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Der Plusmacher

2LP | 2013 | DE | Reissue (OFDM / HHV)

Release: 2013 / DE – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2018 | US | Original (Doomtree)

Dessa

Chime

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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A Common Wonder Instrumentals

Common vs. Stevie Wonder

2LP | 2018 | US | Original (Common Wonder)

28,99 €*

Pöbel MC & Milli Dance von Waving The Guns

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Instrumental version now available. AMERIGO GAZAWAY, the man behind BIZARRE TRIBE, YASIIN GAYE & FELA SOUL, brings to life an imagined studio session between Chicago's crowned prince of hip hop COMMON and Motown soul legend STEVIE WONDER. Double vinyl in full picture sleeve, limited to 500 copies.

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Soli-Inkasso

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Audiolith)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Below System)

Verbal Kent & Superior

Half My Life

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Third Man)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Chicago wordsmith Verbal Kent (Ugly Heroes) and Spanish-German beat maker Superior have joined forces. The resulting full-length album “Half My Life” is set for release via Below System Records. Known for his mixture of verbal gymnastics with humor and everyday pathos, Verbal Kent delivers what might be among his most personal rhymes.
Speaking on the significance of the album title Kent said “Half My Life signifies the amount of time I’ve been at this. I started rhyme writing seriously at 18/19 years old and never looked back. I’ve always felt grounded in my expectations, fame and fortune was never a factor for me. I love making music enough to do it seriously for 20 years now, and I doubt I’ll ever be able to stop.”
Superior’s creative use of psychedelic, rock, soul and funk samples create an eclectic yet cohesive musical backdrop. Some examples of the chemistry include the first single “The Little Things” which is Kent’s version of the love joint (see Common’s “The Light”) but
more in Seinfeld territory. Sample lyric “Dr. Kirschenbaum’s my dentist and now he’s your dentist and that goes for any practitioner of medicines.”
Tracks like “Classic Shit” and “For The Love” are deeply biographical tracks while there is also straight quality emceeing tracks including “Go Get The Dank” and “Steven Hawking Walking”. Guests that get it in on the album include Vic Spencer, Sonnyjim, Recognize Ali and Lance Ambu.
Initially linking up on a track on Superior’s album “The Journey” (released early 2017) the duo realized that they were a good combination. Speaking on the album process Kent said “when Superior started sending me beats I started realizing his beats are emotional, so I let them lead the way as a result a lot of the content is reflective.”
The budding of a serious team for boom bap lovers, Superior and Verbal Kent were able to link up in person this summer and perform at Hip Hop Kemp, one of Europe’s biggest festivals. “More on the way” Kent adds."

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Shirt

Pure Beauty

Tell The Truth Shame The Devil

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Third Man Records has been searching for a hip-hop artist whose multidisciplinary vision,
immovable work ethic and natural sense of aesthetic are compatible our label's mission.
The label is proud to release Pure Beauty by mysterious Queens, New York visual artist,
designer and rapper SHIRT.
SHIRT has been heavily invested in the legendary NY rap underground and praised by
various online tastemakers and critics for his vital perspective, refreshing production
choices and thoughtful lyricism. Everything about his creative output is ''classic New York
shit…melding high art with lowbrow aspiration; it's champagne and loosies, bottle service
and Metrocards'' (Pitchfork). Pure Beauty will be SHIRT's fi rst full-length album since the
release of Rap Money EP on Closed Sessions/Nike Adidas Records in 2015.
Pure Beauty is an ode to the work of artist John Baldessari and features his 1968 conceptual art
piece of the same name as the album artwork, courtesy of Baldessari and his team. The album's
central theme focuses on beauty in its simplest and rawest form-selected beats are recorded
and re-recorded, stripped down and left blaring. Verses exist as fi rst and only takes. iPhone
voice memos are dispersed throughout studio recordings; live conversations left unedited.
Pure Beauty was meant to drop as a self-released digital album in November 2017,
until Third Man Records entered the picture. In the 25th hour via Instagram DMs, SHIRT
responded to our DM slide and allowed us to listen to the record early.
With no physical version planned, Third Man offered to sign SHIRT, release Pure Beauty
digitally, and press this tour de force on vinyl at our pressing plant in Detroit.

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Stalley

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Next)

2LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Nervous / HHV)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Hailing from Massilon, Ohio, rapper Stalley has a well-deserved reputation for being a potent on-stage presence, and a force of hip-hop lyrical acumen. Throughout his career he has lent his distinctly Midwestern take on Dirty South-style rap to collaborations with veterans like Scarface, Curren$y, Ski Beatz, Paul Wall, and Rick Ross, with whom he has had a longtime association with, from his time as a signee of Ross' own Maybach Music Group label.
Now in 2018, Stalley finds himself riding solo once again, and unrestrained by a label, and creatively free. This lack of inhibitions comes out in full force on his new EP Tell The Truth Shame The Devil. Produced largely by Supah Mario (Drake, Young Thug, 2 Chainz), Tell The Truth takes an emotional detour from the familiar club anthems of his previous works, touching on issues of vulnerability, suicidal thoughts, artistic freedom, and more intense lyrical fare. (Which is not to say the album is completely free of freewheeling, boastful party rap goodness.)
Featuring guest spots from the hip-hop rapscallions of Migos, and freestyle aficionado Young Scooter, Tell The Truth Shame The Devil is uncompromising, filled equally with starkness and bare honesty as it is with revelry and ostentation.

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Smif-N-Wessun

Dah Shinin'

34,99 €*

LP | 2018 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Another milestone of Hip Hop's Golden Era gets an all official vinyl re-release through HHV. Smif-N-Wessun's debut album "Dah' Shinin" is an early Boot Camp Clikk release with features by Black Moon, Heltah Skeltah and the Originoo Gunn Clappaz and entirely produced by Da Beatminerz. Essential pick!

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Stranger Danger presents

Tha Roach Killaz

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Authors)

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition vinyl!
Check out this dope LA material!

Stranger Danger from North East LA hit Chopped Herring up with a project and it completely blew them away. Ridiculous break selection from and drug-fueled, hedonistic comedy from MC's Denzer, X-press & Stranger. What a treat this one is. There is definitely more to come from Mr Danger in 2018, no doubt!!
Stranger Danger started producing in the year 2000 and his first beat machine was a Boss SP 505, but he always collected vinyl since as early as the age of five when his parents bought him the first Fisher Price, Toys R Us record player.
Danger started freestyling and writing rhymes in 1995, but didn't actually start recording or mixing until 2001. He formed tha Roach Killaz in 2016 after his younger cousin X-Press told him that he and his homie Denzer wrote and spit ill rhymes as well.
During this time Danger was recording at a friend’s studio called The Halfway House where he met a 20-year old MC and producer named Saker, who he took under his wing as his protege to help him with production on the album.
In another studio session shortly after meeting, Saker brought his homie named Duer, and that’s when the puzzle pieces aligned perfectly and they knew they had something special. All of their influences are very similar. If it sounds dope, then it is! Greatest influences growing up were MF Doom, Kool Keith, DJ Premier, Kutmasta Kurt, RZA, Apakalypse, Necro, and DJ's like DJ Shi'iteand DJ Rob One.
The recording process is simple, let Mc's go at it until you hear something that you feel can help them sound better, whether it be vocal fluctuation, vocal tone, cadence, or energy.
Too much pride is a “no no”, it's all about doing whatever it takes to make the illest records possible. Stranger Danger digs or listens to music from all era's and over the world and studies music for at least six to eight hours a day, so what keeps him inspired daily is the opportunity to find incredible samples to flip.
It's an obsessive disposer but therapeutic at the same time. He used to have small intense spurts of creating, but now it's an all the time thing as he works on three to four albums at the same time constantly and always tries to top the album he did last.
X-Press, Denzer, and Stranger Danger are all Highland Park natives, (North East Los Angeles). Duer and Saker are originally from the San Gabriel Valley, which is in Los Angeles county as well! - Tha Roach Killaz, Killin Roaches.

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Danny Watts

Black Boy Meets World

Y Society (Insight & Damu The Fudgemunk)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Now the vinyl for Danny Watts' "Black Boy Meets World" on Jonwayne’s imprint Authors Recording Company. Beats were supplied in full by Jonwayne, creating the environments that mesh to Danny Watts’ introspective lyricism and soulful cadences on the mic. The Houston based rapper has created a body of work that details his life experiences with an honest and uncompromising lens, jumping out of the Authors Recording Company gates as the first release after the critically acclaimed Rap Album Two.

Danny Watts and Jonwayne recently captured Black Boy Meets World in the span of only a week, recording the 11-track LP at the Los Angeles recording facility Cosmic Zoo. Danny also wrote all of the lyrics to the album in this same window, finishing up to three songs per day as the Cosmic Zoo sessions occurred in an intense yet efficient form. Mixing and mastering was completed by Low End Theory’s Daddy Kev and artwork was supplied by Authors’ creative director Shane Sakanoi. With executive oversight and production on every track supplied by Jonwayne, guest contributions and features include Ray Wright of Warm Brew, DIBIA$E, Leaving Records’ Kiefer, Dr. Octagon collaborator Juan Alderete de la Pena, Zeroh, and many others. The overall effect presents the ethos of hip-hop’s many forms, pulled into the weight of classic sounding kicks, snares, hi-hats, basslines, keys, synths, and horns.

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Travel At Your Own Pace Instrumentals Picture Disc Edition

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Redefinition)

21,99 €*

Glass Bottle / A Fugue State

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition picture disc of the “Travel At Your Own Pace “instrumentals!

Redefinition brings us the long-awaited instrumental versions of ”Travel At Your Own Pace” by Y Society aka Insight & Damu in conjunction with the “Travel At Your Own Pace 10 Year Anniversary Vinyl Edition”. The album was entirely produced by the Damu The Fudgemunk. This high-quality picture disc pressing is limited to 700 units only worldwide.

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RJD2 / Insane Warrior

7" | 2018 | US | Original (RJD2)

8,99 €*

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Evidence of Dilated Peoples

Weather Or Not Blue Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2018 | US | Original (Rhymesayers)

32,99 €*

LP | 2018 | DE | Original (Muther Manufaktur x HHV)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited colored vinyl edition in custom tri-fold jacket including 12-page photo booklet!

The people’s voice of Venice Beach, Evidence, has returned to deliver his third solo album, “Weather or Not”. Since the Grammy Award-winning artist’s last solo release, “Cats & Dogs”, he’s delivered some remarkable group projects, including Step Brothers’ “Lord Steppington” with close ally Alchemist, and Directors of Photography with seminal supergroup Dilated Peoples. He’s also immersed himself into his studio, producing beats for a wide range of artists that includes Vince Staples, Fashawn, Roc Marciano, Madchild, Defari and more. By now, it should be clear the seasoned veteran has no plans of slowing, and no hopes of satiating his hunger.
“Weather or Not” represents the fourth and final chapter in Ev’s Weatherman series before beginning the next saga, but this chapter will be remembered as the finest. The album features an all-star lineup of guests and friends, including Slug (Atmosphere), Rakaa (Dilated Peoples), Alchemist, Styles P, Rapsody, Jonwayne, Defari, Krondon, Khrysis, Mach Hommy and Catero.
While Evidence holds his own on the boards, he’s also tapped a stellar cast of producers to share duties with, including Alchemist, DJ Premier, Nottz, DJ Babu, Twiz The Beat Pro, Sam I Yam and Budgie. As Evidence modestly suggests, quoting a MC Lyte classic, this new album is even “better than before, as if that was possible.”
LP Packaging includes a custom-built tri-fold jacket including blue colored 2LP vinyl, 12-page photo booklet containing work from famed photographer Stephen Vanasco, metallic printed pockets and free digital download card.

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Pierre Sonality

Miami 420

Release: 2018 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2018 | US | Original (Brick)

Planet Asia

The Golden Buddha

2LP | 2016 | EU | Reissue (Beyond The Groove)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Planet Asia helped jump-start the West Coast independent hip-hop movement, and has solidified himself as one of the most consistent and respected MCs in the game over his 20+ year career. He dropped his debut EP with producer Fanatik in 1998, and followed up quickly with the singles "Definition of Ill" (Stones Throw) and "Place of Birth" (ABB Records). In 2001, The Source Magazine gave him the ‘First Round Draft Pick’ and ‘Independent Album of the Year’ awards for ‘How the West Was One’, which was recorded with fellow CA rapper Rasco under the group name Cali Agents. This landed him a deal with Interscope Records, where he was signed until 2003 without releasing an album.
Planet Asia was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2002 for his feature on the song "W" by Mystic, and was later signed to Avatar Records, which released his official debut album, ‘The Grand Opening,’ in 2004. It earned him another ‘Independent Album of the Year’ award from The Source. Later, he started his own imprint Gold Chain Music, on which he has churned out multiple projects. He has also collaborated on albums with the likes of DJ Muggs (‘Pain Language’), Evidence (‘The Medicine’) and Madlib (‘Cracks In The Vinyl’), among others, and released songs with artists such as Linkin Park, Bun B, Talib Kweli and Ghostface Killah.
The Fresno MC is fresh off of a strong 2017 which featured well-received collaborative albums with producers DirtyDiggs (‘Dirty Planet’) and Apollo Brown (‘Anchovies’). For 2018, Asia teamed up with Bay Area producer izznyce for this true solo project, sure to be considered the next classic in his vast catalog.
‘The Golden Buddha’ was produced entirely by izznyce (producer for Superstar Quamallah and more) and features AZ, Hus Kingpin, Turbin, Marvelous Mag, Killa Kali, TriState, Xiomara and The Architect. Speaking on the project, Planet Asia says: “This album represents the foundation of what Planet Asia is about and that is ‘balance’. Me and izznyce also took our time with the record, and had a chance to really vibe out and make the type of music we personally like that will stand the test of time!”

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Tom Misch

Beat Tape 2

Release: 2016 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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Skratch Practice Clear Vinyl Edition

DJ T-Kut

LP | 2012 | EU | Reissue (Play With)

LP | 2016 | DE | Original (360 Grad)

Release: 2012 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The master in scratch Dj T-Kut together Dj Yamal and Cut Sound Brothers have cooked this new battle vinyl ready to be to squeezed to the maximum, “Scratch Practice”. Composed by 6 instrumental tracks and 8 tracks tools, each track is inspired in the classic tracks of the turntable worldwide that converts this record an indispensable piece for the fanatics. The cover is an art of the well-known graffiti artist Mast.
Masterized in 126 Productions House. All tracks signed by Dj T-kut.

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Step

Footprint

Release: 2016 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2015 | EU | Reissue (Green Berlin)

Marsimoto

Green Juice EP

Release: 2015 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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I'm Ready Feat. Dres & El Fudge/ Commercial Rap

Mr. Complex

7" | 2016 | US | Original (Core)

12,99 €*

LP | 2016 | DE | Original (Muther Manufaktur x HHV)

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 300 copies only!

Mr. Complex is truly a veteran MC from NYC, a memberof The Polyrhythm Addicts and released many classic records since 1995. His new 7-inch “I’m Ready” features Dres, from Black Sheep and El Fudge from the Rawkus era b/w “Commercial Rap. Production comes from the talented though undiscovered producer Mortal 1.

“I’m Ready” is a high energy track with sharp lyrics redefining why their presence is still needed. The B-side “Commercial Rap” is a vintage Mr. Complex song where he references classic TV commercials with top notch wordplay. Mr. Complex and Mortal 1 recorded a whole album "Forever new" that is coming up soon.

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Pierre Sonality

Vather - Beatalbum No.1

16,99 €*

Release: 2016 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2016 | US | Original (Stones Throw)

Oh No

Ultimate Breaks & Beats

Practice Yo! Cuts Vol. 1&2 Remixed White Vinyl Edition

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Ultimate Breaks & Beats was a series of highly DJ-friendly edit compilation LPs that came out 1986-1991, becoming the foundation of sample-based hip-hop, and influencing pop and dance music up through the present day.

The series was created by Lenny Roberts, a Bronx-based record collector, and studio editing partner "Breakbeat" Lou Flores, who began releasing the compilations on the Street Beat label just as the art of hip-hop sampling was beginning to take shape. DJ records, which soon became ready-made sample sources, had been around since the 70s, but none matched the quality of UBB.

“The selections were absurdly democratic, aggressively ironic, (and) smartly remixed all the best aspects of hip-hop,” wrote Charles Aaron in a 1995 review of the entire series. “Dweebs like me could wander into Music Factory in Times Square and bump into Eric B or Jam Master Jay buying multiple copies of Ultimate Breaks & Beats ... the sound of hip-hop was never the same again.”

“Breakbeat” Lou Flores is reviving Ultimate Breaks & Beats with a producer series, debuting with an album by Oh No in January 2017. Oh No's 17-track collection was made entirely with sources from the original UBB series.

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DJ Ritchie Ruftone

7" | 2016 | UK | Reissue (Turntable Training Wax)

18,99 €*

The Marshall Mathers LP Volume 2

Release: 2016 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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A deep cut 7” non-skip ultra-pitch scratch tool with the best samples
from vol. 1 and vol. 2 remixed. The A side at 83bpm and the B side at
100bpm.
The press, cut and production is the best yet and will certainly be the
‘to go to’ 7” whilst on the move.
A new standard has been set.

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Eminem

2LP | 2013 | CZ | Original (Interscope)

LP | 2016 | US | Original (Dope Folks)

Release: 2013 / CZ – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Eminem is back on the map. Features by Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna included, executively produced by Dre & Rick Rubin.

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Soul King Productions

Guess Whooz Back

26,59 €* 27,99 € -5%

Tape Loader & Phatt Rok Ski

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Dope Folks 81st release comes from New Jersey's Soul King Productions aka Soul Kingz, best known for their highly sought after Soul Kingz "Catch Wreck/Trace Ya Steps" 1994 12inch single.
All the tracks on this 12inch are from their impossible to find cassette only release! Nine tracks that have never been released on wax. Limited to 300 copies only. Grab your copy now!

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Prime Time

12" | 2016 | EU | Original (Ground Control)

LP | 2016 | US | Original (Downtown)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Swedish Synthwave producer Tape Loader and Canadian rapper Phatt Rok Ski team up for the grand opening of the new old school Electro Funk and Bass Music label Ground Control. Featured in three DJ-friendly versions on this release, the song “Prime Time” is pure Electro Hip Hop power with funky beats, a fat bassline, a catchy vintage synth melody hook and rap delivered in early 1980s style. Fresssh!

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Tkay Maidza

Tkay

36,99 €*

Play God And Shit Happens

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Hip-hop loves to draw from its influences. Australian hip-hop artist Tkay Maidza draws from her African background in her debut record Tkay.

The Zimbabwean born Maidza has a lot of appeal in her debut. It's not dull hip-hop we've become used to. Instead, colorful instrumentals and melodies accompany her young and refreshing voice. The album begins with the high energy, intense 'Always Been,' a big of a misleading track to open the record yet does hype it up. It's dark and dramatic, the beat strong and the delivery packed with grime influence. The bars are pretty quick fire, but there's a recognizable reference to Kanye West's 'Black Skinhead' in there that'll pique you're ear in case you can't pick up on anything else.

There are several other songs that go hard. 'Carry On,' with Run The Jewels' Killer Mike on the track, throwing down above the synthy bass between the upbeat but still urgent chorus. A darker presence envelops 'State Of Mind,' bouncy synths radiating ominous vibes on top of Maidza's gun of a mouth paired paranoid harmonies.

The majority of the record finds itself being poppier. The instrumental of 'Simulation' channels Sia almost blatantly, yet the vocals' light melodies soar high above the 'Cheap Thrills' reminiscent synth. There are thicker, dancier songs like 'Monochrome' that robotically have some groove to them. The muddy instrumental helps elevate the poppier lyrics. 'Drumsticks No Guns' is a fun-loving track, infectiously cute synths bouncing happily throughout the track. 'Castle In The Sky' is the pinnacle of the album's pop tracks, the sweet melodies pairing with the strongest and punchiest instrumental on the record, dynamic brass synths pairing with various acoustic instrumentation and electronics.

Sometimes it goes a little too far. With the pop influence, there are a few annoying tracks, like 'Tennies.' The song starts okay, but there has to be a limit as to how many times you can sing "tennies" before it gets old. The beat features some cool instrumentation, some bongos sounding with a punchy string instrumental, but even those can't save the song from its muddy tendencies. The big vibes of 'Supasonic' are interrupted by pretty annoying lyrics.

Tkay has all of the the uncertainties of a debut record, but it definitely holds its ground. It's an indicator of a new threat on the block with Tkay Maidza - she's bound to be something big in the hip-hop and pop world. It's a refreshing new sound and certainly one that won't be getting old anytime soon. - immortalreviews.com

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Knowsum

LP | 2016 | EU | Original (Money $ex)

KitschKrieg Volume 1, 2 & 3

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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Money $ex Records is the collaborative venture between Max Graef, Glenn Astro & Delfonic. The Berlin-based label’s exploits showcase a crooked blend of influence and originality, with releases from the likes of Christopher Rau, Knowsum, Gerry Franke, IMYRMIND, Alex Seidel, Hodini and Kickflip Mike, as well as its founders.

The label’s focus is on artist releases. LPs as well as EPs, exploring everything from Electronic Funk to Psychedelic Jazz and Contemporary Dance Music thrown in for good measure.

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Trettmann

2LP | 2016 | EU | Original (SoulForce / HHV)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Frida Kahlo Vs. Ezra Pound

Atmosphere

7x7" | 2016 | US | Original (Rhymesayers)

48,99 €*

A Healthy Obsession With Pétanque

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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In the months leading up the new album, Fishing Blues, Atmosphere released a total of seven digital singles. Much to the surprise of their fans, none of these singles appeared on the album, and they remained available only as digital singles… until now.

Now packaged together as Frida Kahlo vs. Ezra Pound, these singles are available for the first times as a limited edition 7” boxset and on CD. Featuring guest appearances from Aesop Rock, Blueprint, Grieves, Prof, deM atlaS & Eric Mayson.

This 7” boxset contains seven different 7” vinyl, each song featuring individualized artwork by Dave Quiggle printed on full-color vinyl jackets, surrounded by a custom printed hard slipcase including a free digital download card. Each record contains the original track b/w the accompanying instrumental. Guaranteed to be the perfect Holiday gift for any Atmosphere fan.

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Grant Phabao & RacecaR

LP | 2016 | EU | Original (Paris DJs)

LP | 2016 | DE | Original (Sichtexot)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Chicago-born MC RacecaR and producer Grant Phabao met at Paris DJs' studio in 2014, thanks to an introduction from hip hop activist Miska with whom the French label has been doing hip hop-themed compilations. Soon they decided to try something new together. Grant Phabao had never produced any hip hop artist before. And RacecaR had never tried to write and record on afro, funk or reggae music in the past. So they planned to produce new tunes together, and blend RacecaR's unmistakable flow with Phabao's unique take on deeply funky American, African and Jamaican grooves. The album features Taiwan MC on "We Do Anything" and other great French musicians.

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Negroman

18,99 €*

Release: 2016 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2016 | EU | Original (Boyoom Connective / Urban Waves / HHV)

Yzno (Jazzo)

Tonjen One

Unreleased Tracks '88-'90

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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"Tonjen One" is an explosion of tasteful sounds and imagery. Deeply setup into modern electronic it mixes ambient robotic bleeps and soulful jazz hip hop beats. It's a multi-genre composition going easily from one world to the other and playing with the contrast between the two in a very satisfying way. The album flows as a continuous stream of sonic pleasure and comes out of the mind of Swiss producer YZNO (formerly known as Jazzo) releasing his first LP complemented by Isabel Seiffert's incredible artwork and under the Swiss label Boyoom Connective in collab with Urban Waves and HHV.

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Bolaji

LP | 2016 | US | Original (Dope Folks)

LIT - Lost In Translation

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 300 copies!

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Juju Rogers & Bluestaeb

LP | 2016 | EU | Original (Jakarta)

LP | 2016 | US | Original (The Content Label)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LIT is a snapshot of Bluestaeb und JuJu Rogers' musical endeavors in Fall 2016. Both had a successful 2015 & 2016 with highly acclaimed albums and a European support tour of Oddisee for JuJu Roogers. Both musicians are working on new solo albums and both of them are not happy with having the "boom bap" stamp forced on them. Their perspective is about progression, live music, changing the formula and going new ways. This doesn’t mean that they’re blindly following trends but to question and adapt one’s own formula. In the case of lit it means adding live musicians to the equation, going for a sound that refines the direction they took on their previous releases.

With regard to content, JuJu's raps on the project deals with the important questions of our time. The trend word „lit“ becomes „LIT“, an abbreviation for "lost in translation" and a metaphor for the disconnection from trends of our society in general and hip hop especially. Racism, police brutality, gangsta rapper turning activists while still following a pattern of hate and destruction. Bluestaeb’s productions fluctuates from soulful and smooth to raw and gritty without sounding redundant or interchangeable.

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Salty

Camera

23,99 €*

LP | 2016 | EU | Original (Kreismusik)

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Content Label, Los Angeles’s ‘experiential’ hip hop imprint, rarely signs an artist based on a demo, but an impressive delivery from Japan recently broke the trend. Recorded by Salty – AKA Tokyo-based producer / videographer Naoya Ninomiya – the demo arrived as a nearly complete object, ready for dissemination to the global hip-hop headz-space. The songs have been mastered by legendary Japanese hip-hop studio engineer ‘The Anticipation Illicit’ Tsuboi and, with Dday One acting as executive producer it is now ready to be unveiled as the thirteen track album Camera. It’s a fantastic audio journey that gives a glimpse into Japanese beat-making prowess while sitting proudly within the instrumental hip hop echelon. With “Camera”, Salty showcases a diverse set of styles and an acumen for rhythmic patterns and tone, developed through his years of crate-digging and experimentation. And there are many moments to claim as highlights … “Remonoganac” with its gentle piano, atmospheric textures, and tough beats; the laid-back hip hop funk and scratches of “ADSL”; the smoky downtempo vibe of “The Sea Came At Midnight” is reminiscent of sounds of classic Dj Krush; and “Melting In The Dark” with its cinematic layers and haunting vocal. These all qualify for honors, among other possible choices. With Camera, a compelling portrait of Salty as a rising star on the beat-making scene has emerged and The Content Label is on the case.
Vinyl version is limited to 300 copies worldwide. The executive Producer is Dday One.

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Pavlidis

Identitetris

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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