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LP | 2015 | EU | Reissue (Radio Juicy / Urban Waves / HHV)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Blue Sky Black Death is a production duo based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It consists of Ryan Maguire, better known by his stage name Kingston, and Ian Taggart, better known by his stage name Young God.

Deniro Farrar, is an American rapper from Charlotte, North Carolina. He has collaborated with other artists such as Ryan Hemsworth, Shady Blaze and Flosstradamus.

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Bluestaeb

1991 Extraterrestrial

18,99 €*

Everything Is Always A Process

Release: 2015 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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We teamed up with Radio Juicy & Urban Waves again to make Bluestaeb's out of print title "1991 Extraterrestrial" available again on vinyl. This is one hell of a producer album that shouldn't be missed by any beat conaisseur. Lyrical features are provided by Teknical Development of Obba Supa & Man Of Boom fame as well as Eloquent & NaNo. Bonus remix provided by Antitune, cuts provided by Grizzly Adams of the Beat Evolutioners and the mastering was made by Figub Brazlevic.

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Bluestaeb

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Jakarta)

21,99 €*

LP | 2015 | EU | Original (Jakarta)

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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Bluestaeb

Rodalquilar

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Inner Tribe)

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Bluestaeb hooks up with Jakarta for the all new "Rodaquilar" album. Produced, recorded and mixed by Blue, features Blameful Isles on one track.

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Blurum13 & Inkswel

Hypersonic

LP | 2023 | DE | Original (Red Bull)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Hypersonic is the interstellar meeting of like-minded funky people. A conceptual album puzzled together by the creativity of BluRum13's introspective yet cadence-driven rhymes and Inkswel's forward-thinking yet reminiscent boom bap production. The two originally met back in 2007 at a One Self gig in Adelaide at the now defunct Crown & Sceptre Venue, a young Inkswel was captivated by the dope beats and rhymes and funnily stayed around after the show to enjoy cake and chai tea a fan had made lovingly for the One Self crew. Years later Blu and Inks reconnected over admiration of each other's music and work ethic and dropped a small EP, with talks for years later to build more - Hypersonic is that present destination. The album blasts off with a classic inspired hip-hop scratch introduction, featuring international turntablist DMC champion-legend DJ Woody waxing on the 1's and 2's manipulating the listening instructions for the aural journey ahead. The title track, Hypersonic sparks interest with ear-grabbing drum roll and brass hits bringing attention to Blu's opening bar, "My mind state to rhyme great" Enlisting rising Folk-Soul singer Georgia Oatley for the luscious chorus and call and response gives us a good grasp of the album's tone, as we cruise its universe. 'Can U' drops next, as a clever ode to A tribe called Quest, you can feel the pull of planet Native Tongue as you fall into the gravity of the tracks feel good, jazzy, nature. The track is rounded off masterfully with DJ Woody's refined and experimental pitch-based scratching. A few guest stars drop science throughout the album but it flows back to solo adventures, not relying on these stellar collaborations - With an emotional note to self on Rum13, funky moments on 'Set It Out' and 'Hustle' and deep thinking cuts like 'Love To The People' & 'Yes'. The album is closed out with an ode to NYC Hip Hop graffiti legend Fab 5 Freddy 'Collect All Coins'- Blu's most lyrically fierce moment on the record brings us home with the same enthusiasm and sense of adventure as when we left.

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Blxst

Before You Go

22,99 €*

Release: 2023 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Red Bull)

Blxst

Ill Always Come Find You

37,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Just For Clarity 2 Black Friday Record Store Day 2023 Vinyl Edition

Blxst

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Red Bull)

14,24 €* 18,99 € -25%

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Bomba Dischi)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Quantity: 1200
Release type: 'RSD First' Release

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Bnkr44

Fuoristrada

40,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2022 | EU | Original (ShowUp)

Bob Flaps

On The Move

Humble As The Sun Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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"On the Move" is a continuous, atmospheric instrumental album, packed with organic grooves and samples, warm spacey sounds, which merge mosaic-like and seamlessly into each other. Flaps' signature drum grooves and sounds are unmistakably, originating from his own collection of well over 5000 drum loops! All the beats sound deep, dope and are lovingly arranged down to the smallest detail and provide for continuous head nodding...

"On the Move" is full of soundtrack & jazz melancholy, paired with a fresh breeze of Golden-Era-HipHop, spiced with the finest herbs of all music genres. Bob Flaps takes us on a journey into the endless expanses of his Groove-galaxy and we glide and slide to an undiscovered planet that seems mystical, but is full of beauty and surprise! Newfangled phenomena like autotune or trapbeats are not part of this sound tapestry, which is woven consequently, providing us over 30 minutes with tension and drama!

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Bob Vylan

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Ghost Theatre)

38,94 €* 40,99 € -5%

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Humble As The Sun Blue & White Marbled Vinyl Edition

Bob Vylan

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Ghost Theatre)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2022 | US | Original (Def Jam)

Bobbu Sessions

Manifest

37,99 €*

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Do It Fluid / Another Dimension

Boca 45

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (B Block Music)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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I'm talkin' about Beatmasters, but not the late 80s crew that saw collaborations with the Cookie Crew etc, I'm talking about the legendary Bristol beatmaster Boca 45 who has mastered, honed and polished his creative techniques and his distillation of beat making over the last 25+ years. Born out of hip hop and rooted firmly in the Bristol scene of Massive, Wild Bunch, and Portishead, Boca 45 aka Scott Hendy has successfully navigated an ever changing musical landscape with an unwavering connection and honest adherence to those very roots and ethics. It's what makes Bristol such a special place for art of all forms in the city, a DIY, earthy and passionate sound and vision that runs through all the artists that call Bristol home. And so it continues with Boca's only 45 release this year in ‘22. It’s strictly Limited to 300 copies on High Quality Yellow wax with each copy stamped & numbered. On this Bomb Donut he teams up with NYC Native Tongue OG Bam of The Jungle Brothers on hype vocals duties for 2 dancefloor burners. The A side '(Do It) Fluid' goes straight for the jugular with an immediate phat rubbery bassline that precedes a beat that charges and swings between 4 to the floor and wild breaks. Everything else within the track is supporting that drum & bass, heaping bucket loads of flavour into the mix. And to make it even more tasty, the arrangement is a clear 'DJs Choice', eminently cut-able, mixable, and double up-able! The intention of this (and the flip) is most definitely to stick 'nasty faces' on everyone on the dancefloor. So if you weren't already bleeding from a torn jugular from the A side, then the B side is going to do some serious damage to what is left of your vascular system. Picking up the tempo with a heavy-duty breakbeat that drives ever forward, 'Another Dimension' is peppered with fuzzed up riffs, Bam's hype vocals, and spacy flourishes. The result is a blistering dancefloor nugget heavily laden with urgency and vigour that DJs, dancers and breakdancers alike will be seriously wigging and poppin' out to. Ultimately these are classic Boca productions, full of the energy and verve we all know and love, honest, funky, raw, they have it all. Both tracks are a step up from cut-and-paste, yet that ethic is loud and proud throughout (and has been a trademark of Boca's beats over the years). It's perfectly reasonable to predict that this 45 will be going straight into the play crates of DJs across the world. And you can quote me on that.

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Boca 45

Toolz Volume 2

7" | 2024 | UK (Boca 45)

Release: 2024 / UK

Genre: Hip Hop

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Bang Ya Head / Uptown Party People

Boca's 45 Tools

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Cold Beer Music)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Farsi)

Bodikhuu

Tokyo

24,99 €*

Integrity 2 Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Mongolian producer Bodikhuu takes a sonic journey through Japan in the form of 13 instrumental hip-hop vignettes. A rich collage of cast-off sounds and razor sharp interpolations of city pop, obscure Japanese jazz, and 80s J-pop, all expertly chopped up on one of the few MPC-1000s in Ulaanbaatar.

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Body Bag Ben & Eto

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Body Bag Productions)

28,49 €* 29,99 € -5%

Integrity 2 HHV Exclusive Splatter Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The long awaited second installment, “Integrity 2”, from Oxnard native Body Bag Ben and Rochester's finest Eto, has arrived!! After first connecting in 2018 for the “Integrity” EP, the two joined forces again in 2023 for “Integrity 2”. The duo showcases that vintage hardcore Hip-Hop sound with relentless rhymes over masterful production. “Integrity 2” is a boom bap masterclass for listeners who want to hear a lyrical killing spree over neck breaking beats! “We kept the format the same, It’s still Ben & Eto but we elevated it”, Ben explains, as he pays homage to the late great Guru (Gangstarr). For those who have been following the two over the years “Integrity 2” is exactly what you would expect out of the deadly combination as they make this a statement piece to the culture.

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Body Bag Ben & Eto

LP | 2023 | US | Original

32,99 €*

Body Bag Ben & J. Scienide

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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HHV exclusive vinyl edition on splatter vinyl, limited to 100 copies.

The long awaited second installment, “Integrity 2”, from Oxnard native Body Bag Ben and Rochester's finest Eto, has arrived!! After first connecting in 2018 for the “Integrity” EP, the two joined forces again in 2023 for “Integrity 2”. The duo showcases that vintage hardcore Hip-Hop sound with relentless rhymes over masterful production. “Integrity 2” is a boom bap masterclass for listeners who want to hear a lyrical killing spree over neck breaking beats! “We kept the format the same, It’s still Ben & Eto, but we elevated it”, Ben explains, as he pays homage to the late great Guru (Gangstarr). For those who have been following the two over the years, “Integrity 2” is exactly what you would expect out of the deadly combination as they make this a statement piece to the culture.

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Enough To Plague A Saint

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Static King)

32,99 €*

The Original Nothing But Kung Fu LP

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The inspired pairing of Oxnard, CA producer/emcee/DJ Body Bag Ben and DC-based emcee/producer J Scienide resulted in this stellar, dark joint, ‘Enough To Plague a Saint.’ “To me, the soundscape of the album has a nostalgic feel to it… like it was crafted in the ‘90s in a basement somewhere,” says Ben. “This was the sound I was going for, lots of low ends and filtered drums. I knew J was the perfect candidate for this.” Longtime friends going back to Scienide’s work on Body Bag Ben’s first album (‘The Season’), here we see J on mic duties with Ben on production, joined by guests Rome Streetz, Napoleon Da Legend, Rasheed Chappell, and Wordsworth.

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BoFaatBeatz

12" | 2019 | Original (Chopped Herring)

Yurika Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2019 / Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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German beatmaker BoFaatBeatz is mad prolific on the boards. Dude has hundreds if not thousands of instrumentals. I hit him up when I saw he’d just recorded features with Recognize Ali and Kwest who’s projects I released earlier this year. We had a good chat and he kindly allowed Herring to have free reign over selecting tracks for an album project on Herring. There were loads to choose from and dude sent us a constant flow of newly recorded joints as well as some stuff from the Hannover archives!! He then remixed a load of those joints and dropped the remixes on digi and limited cd leaving the “original” unheard versions for this “The Original Nothing But Kung Fu LP” on Chopped Herring Records. In some ways similar to the well-received AJ Munson LP we dropped from late 2018, Kung Fu includes verses from a bunch of low key and new mc’s from all over the States. As well as the heavy hitters mentioned above, there is also an ill jawn by Nine & Smoothe The Hustler. What’s not to like?? Check it out y’all!!!

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Bokoya & FloFilz

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Melting Pot Music)

Yurika HHV Exclusive Clear Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Acclaimed Jazzbeat-Producer FloFilz teams up with experimental HipHop/Jazz quartet Bokoya for collabo album Yurika on Melting Pot Music. What happens when a four-headed human drum computer meets a classical trained vilonist turned beatmaker to spend time in the studio? A beautiful lily blossoms. At least this was the case when Bokoya and FloFilz entered Atelier 21 in Aachen (a Produzentengalerie für globale Kunst) for a musical encounter with no goals set. The music that was born out of these sessions is simply amazing and we are more than happy to release them as an album under the name “Yurika” - which is a Japanese name that means “beautiful lily”. The artwork was created by Jens Roth & Jeremias Diekmann who are responsible for almost all Bokoya artworks yet. The 19-track strong instrumental album includes one vocal track featuring Japanese singer Kan Sano. FloFilz is one of Europe's most acclaimed Jazzbeat-producers with four albums on MPM under his belt. His last album “Close Distance” came out in 2022 an featured artists Alfa Mist, Blue Lab Beats, Jerome Thomas and Summers Sons. FloFilz is a classical trained musician who not only plays the SP 404 but also violin. Bokoya describe themselves as a four-headed human drum machine that play improvised beat music. You can call it jazz if you like (all four members are graduated jazz musicians ) but be ready to stumble over some Dilla, Kraut Rock, Ambient or Dub in the mix. In 2022 Bokoya released their second album Hausensession on MPM , followed by a collabo album with Cologne-based producer Ginanni Brezzo (Jakarta Records) called „Minari“.

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Bokoya & FloFilz

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Melting Pot Music)

26,99 €*

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Melting Pot Music)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited to 300 copies. Only available at HHV in clear vinyl.

Acclaimed Jazzbeat-Producer FloFilz teams up with experimental HipHop/Jazz quartet Bokoya for collabo album Yurika on Melting Pot Music.

What happens when a four-headed human drum computer meets a classical trained vilonist turned beatmaker to spend time in the studio? A beautiful lily blossoms. At least this was the case when Bokoya and FloFilz entered Atelier 21 in Aachen (a Produzentengalerie für globale Kunst) for a musical encounter with no goals set. The music that was born out of these sessions is simply amazing, and we are more than happy to release them as an album under the name “Yurika” - which is a Japanese name that means “beautiful lily”. The artwork was created by Jens Roth & Jeremias Diekmann who are responsible for almost all Bokoya artworks yet. The 19-track strong instrumental album includes one vocal track featuring Japanese singer Kan Sano. FloFilz is one of Europe's most acclaimed Jazzbeat-producers with four albums on MPM under his belt. His last album “Close Distance” came out in 2022 and featured artists Alfa Mist, Blue Lab Beats, Jerome Thomas and Summers Sons. FloFilz is a classical-trained musician who not only plays the SP 404 but also violin. Bokoya describe themselves as a four-headed human drum machine that play improvised beat music. You can call it jazz if you like (all four members are graduated jazz musicians) but be ready to stumble over some Dilla, Kraut Rock, Ambient or Dub in the mix. In 2022 Bokoya released their second album Hausensession on MPM, followed by a collabo album with Cologne-based producer Ginanni Brezzo (Jakarta Records) called „Minari“.

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Bokoya & Gianni Brezzo

Minari

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2022 | EU (Melting Pot Music)

Bokoya

Hausensession

31,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU

Genre: Hip Hop

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Unreleased Tracks '88-'90

Bolaji

LP | 2016 | US | Original (Dope Folks)

27,99 €*

Bold (High Ku & Supa-Jay)

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 300 copies!

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Bold

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Chinese Man)

24,99 €*

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Near Mint)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Bold is the new collaboration between High Ku (Chinese Man) and Supa-Jay (Scratch Bandits Crew). Born in 2021 in the Chinese Man Records labs, this new project synthesizes the passion for the forgotten samples of one and the melodic and compositional talents of the other. Their eponymous debut album, scheduled for January 2022, develops a universe where old school Hip Hop and Trip Hop collide, subtly sprinkled with more modern rhythms borrowing from Trap and Electro.

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Boldy James

1lb Black Vinyl Edition

38,99 €*

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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1lb HHV Exclusive Clear Vinyl Edition

Boldy James

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Near Mint)

Be That As It May Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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HHV exclusive vinyl edition on clear vinyl, limited to 200 copies.

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Boldy James & Cuns

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Tuff Kong)

33,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Be That As It May Clear W/ Smoke HHV Exclusive Vinyl Edition

Boldy James & Cuns

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Tuff Kong)

34,99 €*

Penalty Of Leadership Milky Clear Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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HHV exclusive vinyl edition on clear with smoke vinyl - limited to 200 copies

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Boldy James

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Near Mint)

42,99 €*

Boldy James & Real Bad Man

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Boldy James "Penalty Of Leadership" is the follow up to Nicholas Craven produced "Fair Exchange No Robbery". Released digitally January 2024, this time around they've both sharpened their unique approach to Detroit-meets-Montreal soul sample inspired drug raps and further solidify their lightning in a bottle chemistry. "Penatly of Leadership" received a 7.9/10 review from Pitchfork, "The pair's chemistry is still potent enough to chill the blood running through your veins, and Boldy's brush with death [2023 car accident] makes Penalty of Leadership a heavier and more reflective listen than their previous joint album".

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Killing Nothing

2LP | 2022 | EU | Reissue (Rrc Music)

34,99 €*

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Rrc Music)

Release: 2022 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Following their 2020 collaboration on "Real Bad Boldy", prolific Detroit rapper Boldy James and LA producer Real Bad Man are back at it with their new album "Killing Nothing". Picking up right where they left off, the two are creating a music score to a gritty, grimy and filthy street tale, bringing on board Crimeapple, Knowledge The Pirate, Rome Streetz and Stove God Cooks as their accomplices.

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Boldy James & Rich Gains

Indiana Jones

38,99 €*

Boldy James X Conductor Williams

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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To start off 2023 and coming off a
very strong streak of collaboration
with the likes of Real Bad Man,
Nicholas Craven and Futurewave,
Boldy James
has come up with a
surprise collaboration with producer
RichGains on collaboration full-length
"Indiana Jones", literally weeks after
getting involved in a very serious car
accident, showing that his work ethic
is unmatched in today's game. For
this album he gets all the way out of
his comfort zone, with RichGains
providing a rock-ish, hazy and
psychedelic atmosphere for
the Bo
Jack to deliver his seamless wordplay,
showcasing he's capable to rap on
literally anything that comes his way. One of the best in the game right now, unbreakable and
always hungry for more!

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Across The Tracks HHV Exclusive Clear Vinyl Edition

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Near Mint)

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Tape Kingz)

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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HHV exclusive vinyl edition on clear vinyl, limited to 200 copies.

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Boldy James X M. Stacks

Live At The Roxy

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2019 | US | Original (Chopped Herring)

Bomb Shelta Association

Rebirth

30,99 €*

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (New Rapform)

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Oh shiiii – monster rarity here – the 1997-1998, previously CDR-only “release”,by dope Canadian crew Bomb Shelta Association. This release follows on from the excellent Shylow “Please Listen To My Demos” LP from the end of 2017. We were fortunate enough to get access to the original studio DAT files, so this one sounds stoopid nice people. Peep a short interview with Shylow from the crew, to get some background info on this incredible and generally slept-on project…..

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Bonnot

Intergalactic Arena

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Intergalactic Arena Colored Vinyl Edition

Bonnot

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (New Rapform)

33,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Poetry / 9 Mm Goes Bang Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Boogie Down Productions

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (B-Boy)

15,99 €*

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Boogie Mason)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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KRS-One and his original band Boogie down Productions are amongst a small collective of genre-making, scene building pioneers of this thing we call Hip Hop, and Poetry and 9mm are amongst 2 of their early works of wonder. The 1987 jam 'Poetry' famously became the beat basis and was sampled (twice!) in MF Doom's 'Doomsday', of which original copies change hands for £200+. It’s flipped by the earlier monster 'My 9mm Goes Bang', which along with tracks by Schooly D and Ice T, can be seen as an early foray into gangster rap, albeit it, from that NYC angle. Original mixes are remastered for 2024, all housed the legendary B-Boy labels and sleeves.

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Boogie Mason

Bonsai

23,19 €* 28,99 € -20%

2LP | 2023 | US | Original (Atlantic)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Japanese producer Boogie Mason pays homage to the LA Beat Scene with slooped samples, swung grooves, and MPC cuts that will make head-nodders out of rhythm skeptics. These 10 instrumental tracks weave a tale of reverence for the no rules, unquantized ethos that took Los Angeles beatmakers by storm in the early 2010s. Geared toward the inquisitive listener, Bonsai is the perfect companion to a smoked-out sunrise or a solo walk through Tokyo’s back alleyways.

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Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

Me Vs Myself

41,99 €*

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Volume 5: Dopest Verse / Da Whole Kit & Kaboodle

Boom Bap Classics

7" | 2024 | UK (BBC)

15,99 €*

LP | 2018 | IT | Original (Soulmatical)

Release: 2024 / UK

Genre: Hip Hop

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Another dope 90s classic on 45 for the first time. Madkap dropped only 1 album back in 1992, but what a killer album - here are just 2 highlights from it. Limited to only 300 copies!

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Boomdabash

Radio Revolution

21,99 €*

Release: 2018 / IT – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2024 | US | Original (Funk Night)

Boora & Prince Igor

Zero G

21,99 €*

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Quintessence Picture Disc Edition

Borknagar

LP | 2023 | EU | Original

22,39 €* 27,99 € -20%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Archaic Course Picture Disc Edition

Borknagar

LP | 2023 | EU | Original

20,99 €* 27,99 € -25%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Karate Practice Feat. Daniel Son Black Vinyl Edition

7" | 2018 | CA | Original (GGBR)

Release: 2018 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strictly limited edition of 350 hand-numbered black vinyl copies!
Only one copy per customer!
Bozack Morris x Daniel Son hit it hard with their collabo "Karate Practice". This limited 7inch also includes exclusive vinyl only remix on the flip. TIP!!!

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Loose Cannons 002 Feat. Meyhem Lauren

7" | 2017 | CA | Original (GGBR)

27,99 €*

Release: 2017 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Only 1 per customer!

Limited edition of 400 copies pressed on Gun Smoke Clear vinyl.

Part 2 of the “Loose Cannons” 45 vinyl series featuring joints produced by Bozack Morris with the illest rappers out there. This limited release features Meyhem Lauren with “Reality Rap” on the A-side and Tut with “'03 Infiniti” on the B-side.

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The Toronto Tape Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 2024 | CA | Original (GGBR)

36,09 €* 37,99 € -5%

Release: 2024 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Standard black vinyl edition of "The Toronto Tape" by Bozack Morris, featuring the illest emcees from Toronto.

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The Toronto Tape Iceberg Deluxe Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2024 | CA | Original (GGBR)

55,99 €*

Release: 2024 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Deluxe double vinyl edition of "The Toronto Tape" by Bozack Morris on Iceberg vinyl. Includes second black vinyl disc with bonus tracks.

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The Toronto Tape Snowball Deluxe Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2024 | CA | Original (GGBR)

59,99 €*

2LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Def Jam Germany)

Release: 2024 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Deluxe double vinyl edition of "The Toronto Tape" by Bozack Morris on Iceberg vinyl. Includes second black vinyl disc with bonus tracks.

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Bozza

Glücklich Unzufrieden

23,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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EP | 2023 | US | Original (BRAINORCHESTRA)

Brainorchestra

It Means A Lot

LP | 2022 | US | Original

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Brainorchestra has found plenty of DIY success through Bandcamp with over a dozen albums released selling well to a fervent fanbase. All physical iterations are either sold out or nearly sold out.
-Recent praise clocked at Pitchfork Media, Complex, and Bandcamp Daily.

New Jersey-based emcee/producer Brainorchestra returns with his latest effort, It Means A Lot. The eight track EP takes a look into his new perspective on life following the success of his previous release, Big Brain, which has made a major impact on his career. Pieced together by unapologetic honesty, new experiences and growth, Brainorchestra is joined by a supporting cast that includes both Butch Dawson and Kenn Starr, we are witnessing the start of practice paying off. The record is produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by the fast-rising artist, and comes equipped with the b-side instrumentals. It Means A Lot is set to be released through his recent partnership with Fat Beats.

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Brainorchestra

Live And Direct

13,49 €* 17,99 € -25%

The Rise And Fall Of Brainwash Projects

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Live & Direct' is a 12 track instrumental tape further showing the experimentation Brainorchestra has been taking while using the MPC almost exclusively. The sonic expression of the heavy break beats & sample layering along with Stoney Creation created a polished listening experience for users

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Brainwash Projects

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

34,99 €*

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 500 copies on black vinyl 2LP in gatefold sleeve.

Brainwash Projects is a duo comprised of legendary L.A. Symphony members Pigeon John and bTwice. Their one and only album "The Rise And Fall Of Brainwash Projects" was originally released on cassette and CD in 1998 and immediately created a certain buzz amongst Westcoast Underground diggers worldwide. The diverse production paired with hungry MC'ing make the album a timeless piece of music.

Available in a limited run on 2LP in gatefold sleeve, CD in jewel case, cassette and digitally on all major platforms.

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Brass Tacks

Rush Of The Planet

LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Someothaship)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 500 copies on black vinyl 1LP with printed inner sleeve.

For us, the Canadian undergound scene of the mid-to-late 90's has something very special about it and delivered a few magic releases. Combining progressive beats with thoughtful rhymes, "Rush Of The Planet" of Toronto's legendary Brass Tacks crew from 1997 is one of those nuggets with a massive impact not only to us. Step into the realm of Battle Cat and Diamond Eye's and let your mind blow.

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 1LP, CD in jewel case, cassette and digitally on all major platforms.

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Bread Of Kaliwild

A Breath Of Fresh Air

12" | 2022 | UK | Original (Revorg)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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A Breath of Fresh Air is the triumphant, inspiring new album from Bread of Kaliwild, a longtime staple of the underground rap scene who continues to grow and shine as an emcee. And while he certainly made waves with the release of his solo debut, Daily Bread in 2019, Bread is on another level with the ten tracks on this project. It’s all part of his plan to capture the sound he loves and holds so dearly, all while pushing himself as a lyricist.

Specifically, the L.A. rap staple calls out “What Love Is” as one of his favorite lyrical moments, and it’s easy to see why when you hear it. During the third verse, he shows love to his children in a creative and heartfelt way like only he can. “What Love Is” is also one of several collaborations between Bread and living producer legend Nottz, one of the emcee’s go-to producers. The two linked for Daily Bread and kept creating magic for their tracks together on this record. Whether it’s on the politically charged “Eye 4 Eye” or on the moving Guru tribute “Nice Like That” (feat. Big Shug), Bread and Nottz are a force.

The Kaliwild rapper’s ear for production doesn’t stop there, either. His two other collaborators—beatsmiths Noah Ayala and Therealasethic—provide a wealth of warm, head-nodding instrumentals for Bread and his guests. Just listen to “Godz Return,” a funky West Coast banger produced by Ayala that also features Planet Asia. Or head to the Bay Area on “Feels So Good,” which boasts Therealasethic’s shimmering production and guest vocals from Keak da Sneak, Urg7, and Gemini.

There’s so much to love about A Breath of Fresh Air, though the most remarkable aspect may just be Bread’s passion.

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Breezy Lee

Hollow

9,99 €* 19,99 € -50%

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2011 | EU | Reissue (Wave Planet)

Brenk Sinatra

Gumbo II

24,99 €*

Release: 2011 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Wave Planet)

Brenk Sinatra

Gumbo III

26,99 €*

The Gumbo Trilogy Collectors Edition

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The instrumental album "Gumbo", released in 2008, marked the beginning of Brenk Sinatra's international career as a producer. Voted one of the top 20 best instrumental albums of all time by the German JUICE magazine, "Gumbo" made the leap out of Austria with its rough and at the same time very soulful, sample-based instrumentals and put Brenk’s producer skills in the spotlight for the first time.

The follow-up "Gumbo II" was released in 2011 via the Cologne-based label MPM, which helped ignite the growing hype around instrumental hip-hop with Brenk Sinatra and other exceptional producers on board. Brenk's uncompromising second part of the Gumbo series catapulted him into the ranks of the most sought-after beat producers in Europe. Since then, the third and final part of the Gumbo series was also in the planning stage, but the ever-increasing number of musical projects and not least the pressure to top the first two album parts prevented Brenk from completing his instrumental trilogy. The folder with the instrumentals selected for it grew to well over 100 beats, was partially deleted and constantly changed in its composition, until Brenk stopped the targeted collection of Gumbo material in 2017 for the time being. At that time, Brenk made a stylistic shift that led him away from classic, sample-based beats to those laid-back trap hybrids that are now known as his trademark sound. Also, the mindset to complete "Gumbo III" would not settle and other projects were brought forward until the album took a complete back seat. Over the years, fans and journalists were repeatedly put off by Brenk when asked about a release date and "Gumbo III" became an eagerly awaited phantom project.

Fast forward to the year 2021: for the first time in four years Brenk clicks through the folder with the interludes, musical sketches and already finished beats once produced for "Gumbo III". With a new label and publishing situation in the background (in 2021 Brenk founded the music label Wave Planet Records as well as the associated publishing company Wave Planet Publishing) he makes the decision that the time is now ripe for the completion of the Gumbo trilogy and Wave Planet Records must become the new home of this project. This is followed by weeks of painstaking restoration of the instrumentals produced between 2012 and 2016. Brenk's focus was to keep the musical spirit of the instrumentals unchanged and not to modernize the sound. From today's perspective, "Gumbo III" bursting with countless vinyl samples sounds like Brenk's earlier beats, anachronistic and refreshingly different precisely because of that. The only update allowed for the "Gumbo III" instrumentals was a new mix by Brenk and mastering by his top-notch producer colleague Dexter.

The perfect visual complement to the Gumbo sound universe is provided by the playful cover artwork, bursting with details, by Cone The Weird, who already provided the striking artwork for the "Gumbo II" album.

The completion of the trilogy will be celebrated among other things with a very special "Gumbo Trilogy Box", which will be released in November 2022 and will make the heart of every passionate collector beat faster.

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Brenk Sinatra

Box Set | 2022 | EU | Original (Wave Planet)

80,49 €* 114,99 € -30%

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Wave Planet)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Only 200 copies available!

This limited "Gumbo Trilogy Box" packaged in a high-quality paperboard slipcase contains:

- "Gumbo III – The Gorilla Diaries 2012 - 2016" vinyl, cover design by Cone The Weird
- "Gumbo II" vinyl with a brand-new, customized Pantone colorway by Cone The Weird
- "Gumbo I" double LP vinyl available in full length for the first time, cover artwork by Aro
- An exclusive photo book designed by Robert Winter and Jeremias Diekmann which lets you dive into the creation process of the Gumbo Trilogy. Includes rare photographs, cover sketches by Aro and Cone The Weird and essays by Brenk Sinatra and Stephan Kunze

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Brenk Sinatra & Wun Two

Tango & Cash

25,64 €* 26,99 € -5%

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Brian Auger's Oblivion Express

Inner City Blues / Voices Of Other Times

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Dynamite Cuts)

16,99 €*

LP | 2022 | US | Original

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Wow, we’re so happy to reissue these incredible two gems from the mighty Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express. Mr. Auger is a superb Hammond organist & pianist. Known previously for his work with Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & The Trinity in the 60s, Oblivion Express vibes kicked off in the 70s.

Our A side ‘Inner City Blues’ is a cover of the Marvin Gaye classic. A Hammond driven groove with a deep percussive backing and killer vocals, this version stands up as a banger in its own right, a must have cut!! b/w ‘Voices Of Other Times’ is one of my favorites from the Closer To It LP, a super funky, jazz-rock thang, up-tempo and includes a wonderful sample and loop. Dynamite Cuts DJs tool, and one for the collectors!

Both tracks are taken from the groundbreaking ‘Closer To It’ album from 1973 which was such a genre bending release it entered the US jazz, R&B and rock charts simultaneously. We release this amazing 45 with the permission & cooperation of Greg Boraman’s Soul Bank Music – who recently announced they have licensed Brian Augers’ full back catalogue to re-issue, including many previously unheard rarities from Brian’s personal archive.

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Brock Berrigan

Breaking Bread

27,99 €*

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Jitney Music)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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"I tried to encapsulate the feeling of hiking canyons and the desert in solitude into audio form for this album. Put over a year of my life into this project and am very happy with how it all came together. Sit back and enjoy."

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Broke/

Textures

30,99 €*

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Jitney)

Broke

Textures

Guilty Luv (Kenichiro Nishihara Remix) / Guilty Luv

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Preorder shipping from 2024-07-26

Broke/ returns to Jitney Music with the brand new "textures" LP, a mix of crucial boom bap ranging from smooth and soulful to gritty and hard-hitting. Textures is a tapestry of sound composed of fully realized tracks, unfinished ideas, and rough sketches. Full pic sleeve.

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Bron-K X Loptimist

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Urban Discos)

LP | 2019 | UK | Original (Fabyl)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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A remix of the popular song "Guilty Luv" by rare lyricist "bron-k" on the mellow side, the remix by "Kenichiro Nishihara" was a bigger hit than the original. This 7inch, which has been difficult to find for a long time, has been re-released in a new guise, coupled with the original. The melancholic and lyrical piano melody is matched beautifully with the heart-wrenching and melancholic vocals. In addition to a remix by Kenichiro Nishihara, the flip side features the original by Loptimist. It will be re-released as a 7-inch single with completely new spec.

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Bronx Slang

16,99 €*

Bronze Nazareth & Roc Marciano

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The debut album from New York rappers Bronx Slang combines hard hitting, conscious lyrics with tough beats that acknowledge their roots and hip hop their origins.

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Ekphrasis

LP | 2022 | CA | Original (Black Day In July)

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Rhymesayers)

Release: 2022 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Wu-Tang official's Bronze Nazareth and Roc Marciano combined forces to bring you "Ekphrasis". A vivid and often dramatic verbal description of visual art. The Wu-Tang official emcee provides descriptive rhymes over Roc Marciano production to paint a picture with vivid and graphic detail with assistance from the likes of Fashawn, Skyzoo, Termanology, Roc Marciano, Boldy James, Lord Jessiah, Killah Priest, and Brizz Rawsteen.

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Brother Ali

Just Fine

16,99 €*

Secrets & Escapes Picture Disc Edition

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Originally released in 2012 following unprecedented changes in the music industry, Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color found Brother Ali reborn and rejuvenated. Teaming up with famed platinum-selling producer Jake One (Drake, J. Cole, Wiz Khalifa, MF DOOM), Brother Ali was prepared to tell the American story from a very different viewpoint. Inspired by his first trip to Mecca, the 2011 uprisings in the Middle East, and the Occupy movements that were building steam worldwide, Ali linked with Jake One during a two-month sabbatical in Seattle to create this brave new phase in his remarkable discography. The album presented a scathingly honest critique of America and its many flaws while simultaneously presenting a hopeful outlook for the future and its possibilities. At a time when many felt powerless against an overreaching government with all its militarist and corporate interests, Mourning In America and Dreaming In Color provided the voice of a critical American consciousness, as well as a beacon of hope for those that hold fast to its ideals and potential.In honor of its 10th anniversary, we've pressed this limited edition 2xLP vinyl offering with redesigned packaging and layout that features a custom-built slash case with an illustrated flag, a full-color jacket housing tri-color red/white/blue galaxy effect vinyl, printed record sleeves and a 4-panel lyric booklet.As a supplement to the 10th anniversary edition of Brother Ali's Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color album, this extremely limited 7" vinyl features the tracks "Just Fine" and "Dreaming in Color" - two songs that were written and recorded during the original Mourning in America sessions, but weren't included on the album. The artwork for this packaging includes recently unearthed illustrations that were initially created for use in the original album campaign, but weren't utilized at the time. Written and performed by Brother Ali, and produced by Jake One, this is the first time these songs have ever been available in a physic...

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Brother Ali

LP | 2019 | US | Original (Rhymesayers)

23,99 €*

Brothers G.R.Y.M. (Too Poetic, Brainstorm & E#)

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Secrets & Escapes is a compendium of Brother Ali's time with Evidence over the course of three trips to California, recording in a Venice garage with no regard for pleasing the internet or competing with the music industry. Ev chopped up records on old-school samplers and ran them through a compressor (2 track) so they couldn’t be re-arranged or mixed. Brother Ali sat with the mic and spit rhymes as they came to him, without writing or organizing them into songs. Ev smoked a lot of weed, Ali prayed a lot, and their influences on each other can be heard in the recordings. Every time they made something that reminded them of what they’ve become known for, they threw it away and started something new. Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch and CS Armstrong all came through to bless the project with contributions too. This album is two friends making rap music for no other reason than because it’s what they love to do

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Ghetto Repaired Young Minds EP (1989-1992)

LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

36,99 €*

Brothers Of The Same Mind

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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Prince Paul hit Chopped Herring up to release this dope early 90's project!!

The first incarnation of the group was formed around 1989 in Amityville, Long Island, New York, although the family grew up in Long Island. The family of four brothers (Anthony, Richard, Joel, and Edward) and one sister (Dawne), of which Anthony (Poetic) was the eldest, were born to Trinidadian parents who moved from Trinidad and Tobago in 1971, making their first residence in Queens, New York for a short time, then moving to Long Island. John Berkeley (a pastor and a local businessman) and Ela Berkeley (a homemaker, cook-nutritionist, and teacher) were both singers and artistic in general, and they encouraged artistic expression in their five children. The family was well-rounded musically, singing gospel and R&B up to their early teens all around New York, other states, and Canada as "The Berkeley Singers". Anthony (Poetic), Dawne, and Joel (Brainstorm) sang, accompanied by Richard on the drums and Eddie (E-Sharp) on the piano or keyboard.

Poetic began rhyming in his early teens in Wyandanch, and was known by many names and building a name for himself as a lyrical battle MC. He changed his name to Poetic around 1985, and in 1986 he formed the crew known as Too Poetic, who in 1988-89 released a modestly popular single called: “God Made Me Funky/Poetical Terror”, under the DNA/Tommy Boy Music imprint. The group’s relationship with Tommy Boy Records eventually panned out for various reasons, scrapping the album and making Poetic very displeased, an early casualty of the politics of the music business.

While Poetic was just beginning his formal hip hop career in 1987–89, Brainstorm was attending college at the State University of New York at Farmingdale, Long Island, where he was the roommate of Brooklyn’s own Super DJ Richie Rich (who had been in Third Base, Clark Kent’s Supermen, and the movie Juice). The university was host to many hip hop artists as visitors for parties and to do shows like Rakim, EPMD, Producer-Super DJ Clark Kent, and Biz Markie.

After Brainstorm finished his college run in 1989, he took time to learn many aspects of the music business, but in 1989 he and Poetic mutually decided to pair up with a hardcore lyrical edge, original word play, and acute metaphors, after many collaborations between them since 1985. Thus, Da Bruthas G.R.Y.M. was born shortly after Too Poetic’s deal with DNA/Tommy Boy had soured. The energy and high chemistry between these true by-blood brothers at the time was, simply put, natural.

In the first Bruthas G.R.Y.M. era (c. 1989–1992), the brothers Poetic (Brother One) and Brainstorm (Brother Two) garnered much respect on the underground hip hop scene of New York Their first official demo featured the underground bangers like “Bruthas G.R.Y.M.”, “Circle-Circle-Dot-Dot”, the politically charged “Popcorn” and “Livin’ In Hell (Had To Survive)”. The demo featured production mastering by Nate "NATO" Tinsley, their in-house producer Semi-Automatic (Pedro Sims, Mr. Semi, Gravediggaz), and the brothers themselves. After blazing underground radio and live shows around New York City, they were listed in The Source magazine as the best unsigned rap group of 1989. The crew was then managed by longtime friend Jack Pope (Jack Sprat, Starving Artists Entertainment), who later became the road manager of the Gravediggaz.

These cassette tape “dubs” floated around the New York streets in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and their demo eventually made their way to the seasoned musical ear of fellow Amityvillain Prince Paul (Stetsasonic, De La Soul, Gravediggaz) from his association with the local Long Island artists who had met the brothers and saw their raw talent. In 1990 Prince Paul decided to fund and executive produce further demos, finding various other known and up-and-coming producers for the unnamed project, as well as being the tentative DJ for the group.

Then the unfortunate happened – being disenfranchised by the politics and games of the music business and life in general, Brainstorm just quit altogether for “personal enlightenment”, before any formal deal could solidify. Poetic understood about Brainstorm’s personal path at that stage in his life, but was silently devastated because they were so close to sealing a major record deal that would have propelled them further into Hip Hop history.

Their original demo, even today, is still one of Prince Paul’s favorites. It was not until 1992 that Poetic, after Brainstorm quit in 1991, that it is said that Poetic “fell on hard times”, including a short period of homelessness.

Brainstorm would continue to write for leisure and therapeutic reasoning, but never to seriously pursue a music career, moving to Brooklyn New York and later down south to various states; in fact, Brainstorm was so “finished with Hip Hop” that he gave Poetic all of his original rhyme books to use at his own discretion – some lyrics ending up on Gravediggaz projects.

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Gotta Have Style

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Hip Hop Enterprise)