Hip Hop Vinyl 2969 Items

Faith Evans & The Notorious B.I.G.

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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50 Cent is one of the most polarizing figures in hip-hop. With the aid of Eminem and Dr. Dre he became one of the world's bestselling rappers and rose to prominence. During his career 50 Cent has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and won several awards, including a Grammy Award, thirteen Billboard Music Awards, six World Music Awards, three American Music Awards and four BET Awards. This compilation is made up of 18 of 50's biggest songs ever.

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The King & I

2LP | 2017 | US | Original (Rhino)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2016 | EU | Original (Republic)

Drake

Views

2LP | 2015 | EU | Original (Aftermath)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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“Views” is the fourth studio album by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records. Recording sessions took place between 2014 and 2016, with the production that was primarily handled by his longtime and frequent collaborator 40, alongside with each of these several producers, including Nineteen85, Maneesh Bidaye, Kanye West and Jordan Ullman, among others. The album was supported by the five singles: "Hotline Bling", "One Dance" featuring Wizkid and Kyla, "Pop Style" featuring The Throne, "Controlla" and "Too Good" featuring Rihanna.

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Kendrick Lamar

To Pimp A Butterfly

Mansion 38 Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Awesome album by Compton's Kendrick Lamar called "To Pimp A Butterfly" with guest spots by Flying Lotus, George Clinton, Knxwledge, Snoop Dogg, Taz of Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Rapsody and more!

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Jam Baxter

2LP | 2017 | UK | Reissue (High Focus)

Black Up Gold Vinyl Edition

Release: 2017 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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After over a year spent in a slight creative slump in a crumbling terraced house in Tottenham, Jam Baxter rang his label boss while heavily intoxicated to request they fly him to Bangkok forthwith, to rejoin forces with '...so we ate them whole' producer and engineer, Chemo. After an initial period of understandable hesitancy, the flights were booked and Baxter found himself suddenly regurgitated from the belly of a Jet Airliner into the magical and surreal surroundings of ‘Mansion 38’.

The album features Dirty Dike, Dabbla, Lee Scott & Trellion and comes shrink wrapped with a full colour 8 page booklet containing photos and Jam Baxter's 'Morning Revelation Elixir' recipe.

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Shabazz Palaces

LP | 2011 | US | Reissue (ADA)

Release: 2011 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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What Has Been Blessed Can Not Be Cursed Picture Disc Vinyl Edition

Conway The Machine

LP | 2022 | EU | Reissue (De Rap Winkel)

Release: 2022 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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No Vi$Ible Means Of Income 2 Picture Disc Vinyl Edition

Sonnyjim X Giallo Point

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Self Lxve 2 Yellow / Clear Vinyl Edition

7xvethegenius

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Cole World: The Sideline Story

J. Cole

2LP | 2011 | EU | Reissue (Interscope)

2LP | 2018 | EU | Reissue (Rrc Music)

Release: 2011 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Finally available on wax.

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Crimeapple

Aguardiente

Release: 2018 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Giant In The Mental Burgundy Vinyl Edition

A.G.

LP | 2022 | CA | Original (MEGATRON BRONX)

Release: 2022 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Fly Anakin & Big Kahuna OG

Holly Water Clear / Blue Vinyl Edition

LP | 2019 | CA | Original (Mutant Academy)

Release: 2019 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Feature Magnetic Tri-Color Canary Cake Vinyl Edition

Kool Keith

LP | 2016 | US | Reissue (Mello Music Group)

38,94 €* 40,99 € -5%

OST Teenage Mutant Ninja: Shredder's Revenge

Release: 2016 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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In a world full of cheesecake rappers, one man has assembled a phenomenal team to bring you madness. The original originator, ultramanetic, high-wire rap legend Kool Keith brings a star studded album to the fore. "Feature Magnetic" highlights MF Doom, SLug of Atmpshere, Mac Mall, Necro, Craig G, Dirt Nasty, Ras Kass and more. This special edition 24 for '24 Artist Series Vinyl also features original oil painting art by KipDaFog for this oen time pressing on tri-color canary cake vinyl.

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Tee Lopes

2LP | 2022 | US | Original (Kid Katana)

38,69 €* 42,99 € -10%

Reject 2 Picture Disc Vinyl Edition

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Soundtracks

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Inspired by the music of one of the most iconic pop culture licenses of all time, main composition was assigned to Tee Lopes, the talent behind the music of Sonic Mania and Streets of Rage 4: Mr X’s Nightmare. His musical vision echoes the spirit of the turtles and this specific game specificities: tributes to classic Tmnt tunes with a good dose of fun and switching fluidly between 80s/90s electro, funk, rock, and jazzy tunes with chiptune vibes.

On top of that, prestigious guests were added to the line-up. Kid Katana Records are proud to host legends such as Raekwon The Chef and Ghostface Killah from the legendary rap band Wu-Tang Clan, and Mike Patton, frontman of Faith No More and Mr Bungle. They all performed exclusive tracks recorded specifically for the game and the OST.

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Conway

LP | 2016 | EU | Reissue (SCMD Music)

38,69 €* 42,99 € -10%

Release: 2016 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Parassiti / Occasioni Colored Vinyl Edition

DJ Fede & Primo Brown

10" | 2018 | EU | Original (New Rapform)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Sg8* Limited Swirl Vinyl Edition

Duckwrth

LP | 2022 | Original (Supergood)

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Diggers Factory)

Release: 2022 / Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Originally only available via a US chain, now available for our HHV customers in very limited quantities.
LA-based recording artist, musician and designer, Duckwrth, released his newest project Sg8*, aptly named after the SuperGood brand he created and the evolution to his 2020 album of the same name. Featuring production by WaveIQ (Jaden Smith, Goldlink) and Loshendrix (sza, Brent Faiyaz, Kehlani), Sg8* is an ode to post-pandemic joy and rising above the inherent anxiety associated with the era. Duckwrth just wrapped up a sold out headline tour supporting the project hitting venues in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Boston, Oakland, and Chicago. Around the release of the vinyl he will be back on tour as direct support for Billie Eilish’s 2022 “Happier Than Ever, The World Tour,” Duckwrth continues the lineage of soul and dives deeper into melodic R&B, with this new project layered with vocals and soothing lyrical reminders that we’re all going to be alright.

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Swum

Yakuza

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Bobby Digital And The Pit Of Snakes

RZA

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Ruffnation)

Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon & Twit One

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2nd installment in RZA's brandnew 2022 Bobby Digital Trilogy on Electric Blue vinyl!Rza returns with the second of his three record Bobby Digital Trilogy, coming on the heels of his critically acclaimed first installment "Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theatre Rza vs Bobby Digital, Produced by DJ Scratch!The album is also the soundtrack and addition to the new Bobby Digital comic of the same name."Dating back to the 1990's RZA has been using Bobby Digital as a pseudonym for various solo projects. These are not strictly outside of the Wu-Tang Clan diaspora as various members make cameos or co-produce, but they've allowed Diggs to explore musical and lyrical ideas that fight better with his alter ego. Bobby Digital can be considered a comic book superhero, fighting evil in both the physical realm and the virtual world of cyberspace, achieving a "meta" reality long before Facebook thought to trademark the term." - rap revies 20222022 release. The founding member of the multimedia supergroup, The Wu-Tang Clan, introduced the world to his alter-ego in his 1998 album Bobby Digital in Stereo. With lush digital orchestral sounds and inventive beats, he was putting the love of comic books on full display through it's concept and execution. Now, exactly 23 years since it's original release, RZA announces a partnership with Z2 Comics to give the character a story in the medium which inspired his creation! Bobby Digital: Pit Full of Snake pairs RZA with White Noise Studios member Ryan O'Sullivan, whose last collaboration with Poppy was widely celebrated by fans and critics alike, with Sound & Fury artist Vasilis Lolos rounding out the team to bring the world of Bobby Digital to life.

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Golden Globe Awards Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (FXCK RXP)

37,99 €* 39,99 € -5%

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Epic)

Fabri Fibra

Caos Black Vinyl Edtion

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Pop

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2LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Epic)

Fabri Fibra

Caos Red Vinyl Edtion

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Pop

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2LP | 2022 | EU | Original (BMG)

J Ax

Di Sana Pianta

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Virgin)

Gianni Bismark

Bravi Ragazzi

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Magic Black Vinyl Edition

Nas

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Mass Appeal)

For All Intents & Purposes

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Black Edition with Obi-Strip. Produced by Nas' longtime collaborator Hit-Boy, Nas shares Magic, the transcendent 9 track album including Wave Gods ft. A$AP Rocky and DJ Premier. Magic follows the August 2021 release of Grammy nominated album, King's Disease II.

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The Truth

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Animal Military)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2022 | US | Original (Sic)

Mf Khaos

111% Black Vinyl Edition

When The Black Hand Touches You

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Always Give Everything 111% . . . MF Khaos releases his 11 track playa soundtrack, including production from Professor Creepshow, Funk Finger, Tracisgrey

Now available on 12" Vinyl Records, Cassette Tape, Compact Disc

vinyl record includes exclusive instrumental version on side B, instrumentals will not be seen in any daylight of digital streaming media

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LUKAH

LP | 2020 | EU | Reissue (FXCK RXP)

37,99 €* 39,99 € -5%

Release: 2020 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Professor Creepshow & Isaiah Deshon

Mac God Chronicles Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Sic)

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Mayday Music)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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saiah Deshon & Professor Creepshow team up to extend the Mac God's prophecy. Tymg

Mac God Chronicles is now available on digital streaming, vinyl records, cassette tapes & compact discs

vinyl record includes exclusive instrumental version on side B, instrumentals will not be seen in any daylight of digital streaming media

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¡Mayday!

Stuck On An Island

2LP | 2016 | CZ | Reissue (Rhymesayers)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Rock & Indie

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Following the 2006 release of break-out hit “Groundhog Day,” this Miami-based hip-hop collective continued to make waves in the underground with successful EPs, such as 2009's Technology. But fans longed for another proper record from Mayday. And in 2010, they got just that with Stuck on an Island. The 19-track album, which features the Money Making Jam Boys and several others, represents this group's efforts to escape Miami. As told to website Music Remedy, producer-guitarist Plex Luthor said Stuck on an Island displays Mayday's intentions “to make sure the world knows musicians from this city can compete culturally with the best of them.”

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Aesop Rock

The Impossible Kid

Release: 2016 / CZ – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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32 Bit Breaks Black Vinyl Edition

Lil Creepshow

LP | 2020 | US | Original (Sic)

2LP | 2020 | UK | Original (Real Life Drama)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Edition of 150 Copies.

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Babylon Dead

Book Of The Dead

12" | 2020 | JP | Original (Hydeout Productions)

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Babylon Dead consists of J Man & Illinformed

The 18 track album features Badness, Daddy Freddy, Devilman, Irah, Jamalski, Killa P, Rider Shafique & Warrior Queen

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Marcus D

Blinding Light

Release: 2020 / JP – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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New Realm Featuring The Dunat Crew

Blank Fasiz

2LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Back 2 Da Source)

2LP | 2020 | EU | Original (X-Ray)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Sup y'all ?! Back2DaSource is back with another Heat ! We are proud to announce you, we got the Blank Fasiz featuring The Dunat crew in the house ! Hailling from Providence, Rhode Island, those Emcees are Spiritual Warriors , please pay attention to their Lyrics ! KWE (Knowledge Wisdom Equality) MAF and the crew wanted to bring you those Positive messages ! Aftamaf (Emcee & Beatmaker) produced all the beats and he has that Magic touch to elevate the Souls thru the musical vibes; can't forget the Dunat crew ill flows and deep contents, know your Self, Knowledge is King, use your 3rd I . This New Realm compilation is a Must Have. Very phat prods. Conscious Boom Bap at its best. Add to that some mad flows filled with conscious contents and you got this 12 tracks projects. You will get all the tracks from the New Realm Records 12"s with the exclusive street mix versions. Limited to 300 copies only. Don't Sleep on this Gem ! One Love.

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Afu-Ra

Urban Chemistry

Best Day Ever Remastered Edition

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Hailing from the New-York underground Hip-Hop scene, AFU-RA has sold more than 700,000 copies of its first 4 albums. Through these projects, he has collaborated with many artists such as Guru and DJ Premier but also Wu-Tang s RZA and GZA, Ky-Mani Marley, Saïan Supa Crew... to name a few. Over the years, the former member of the Gang Starr Foundation has created a style of his own: striking flows on militant and conscious lyrics and a visual universe inspired by martial arts. AFU-RA comes back with the project Urban Chemistry ; mixing Hip-Hop, Reggae and Soul, produced by Digital Cut, to be released in February 2020 on X-Ray Production. On this new album, AFU-RA has invited one or more guests on each of the 18 tracks such as Sizzla, Jah Mason, Keny Arkana, Lord Kossity, Big Shug or Mann... Thanks to an exclusive collaboration with the brand Canna, all songs have been filmed as music videos in 15 cities of 8 different countries.

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Mac Miller

2LP | 2019 | CZ | Original (Rostrum)

Release: 2019 / CZ – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Mugshots Volume 2 Colored Vinyl Version

Othorized Fam

12" | 2017 | US | Original (Heavy Jewelz)

37,99 €* 39,99 € -5%

2LP | 2015 | EU | Original (Sony)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Here's another volume of treats from the Othorized archives. Unreleased tracks include the studio version of “Mugshots” (demo version #2), “Kwue's Body Shop”, and “Krakow”. “Bring It On” gets its first vinyl treatment after initially appearing on the group's 1st “Amendment” CDr in 2001. “Flamboyant Rap” you likely know from their 1995 12" and “Money Getters” from their 1994 debut single.
All tracks written and produced by Othorized Fam. Cover art by Spek The Architek, logo design by Othorized, labels by Debonair P.

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The Internet

Ego Death

2LP | 2014 | US | Original (Red Ink)

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Includes download code! Janelle Monae, Vic Mensa, James Fauntleroy, Kaytranada and Tyler, the Creator are aboard!

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G-Eazy

These Things Happen

Release: 2014 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2011 | US | Original (XL)

Tyler The Creator

Goblin

Petestrumentals 2 Metallic Gold Vinyl Edition

Release: 2011 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Wolfgang or Odd Future or OFWGKTA or whateveryoumightcallem come up with their first proper release: Tyler, The Creator's Goblin on XL Recordings … includes the 4 million-youtube-surprise 'Yonkers'!

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Pete Rock

LP | 2015 | US | Reissue (Mello Music Group)

Joell Ortiz & Kxng Crooked

Release: 2015 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Pete Rock is the man who J Dilla told, “I wanted to be like you.” Kanye once called himself the “new Pete Rock.” But the original Pete Rock remains permanently vital. The evidence bangs in his latest opus, Petestrumentals 2, the sequel to the 2001 classic that helped define the hip-hop instrumental record. It marks the legend’s first album on Mello Music Group, a fitting union between the author of the boom-bap blueprint and the label that’s expanded upon his legacy. Petestrumentals 2 conjures memories of BBQ cookouts and 70s Blaxploitation scores, rattling summer jeep cruises and blunted Jamaican vacations. There’s a gorgeous requiem to Dilla (“Dilla Bounce (R.I.P),” where the originator pays tribute to the prodigy. You see the full range of Rock’s gifts on display: the meticulously chopped horns, unquantized drums, and air raid sirens. It contains the emotion of a thousand eulogies. An even 20 slaps and rhythmic levitations. It’s Pete Rock at his best, accelerating and kicking cosmic slop, extending wishes, hope, love, gritty drums and eternal wonder. This special 24 for '24 Artist Series Edition is a one time pressing on metallic gold vinyl w/ original KipDaFog oil painted cover art.

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H.A.R.D. Red & Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 2020 | US | Reissue (Mello Music Group)

Salvatore Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2020 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Joell Ortiz & Kxng Crooked met the year they both won XXL's coveted Freshmen of the Year Award. The two's careers are as legendary as any in the rap game. Joell Ortiz started by signing to Dr. Dre's Aftermath label, then moving to Shady records as part of the Super group Slaughterhouse with Joe Budden, Royce Da 5'9 and Kxng Crooked. Add to that a fresh feature on Eminem's newest album "Music To Be Murdered By." Meanwhile, Kxng Crooked was signed to Virgin Records at just 17 before joining Death Row Records. He's had a flourishing solo career including collaborations along the way with TechN9ne, 2Pac, Benny The Butcher, Raekwon, Akon, Ray J and more. The West Coast LBC representer Kxng Crooked and Brooklyn's Joell Ortiz have finally come together for the the joint project "H.A.R.D." on Mello Music Group. Album produced by Heatmakerz, Erick Sermon, Boogeyman, Illmind, Apollo Brown, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League This special edition vinyl features the 24 for '24 Artist Series painting by KipDaFog.

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Paky

2LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Island)

37,39 €* 43,99 € -15%

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Universal)

Drake

Scorpion

37,04 €* 38,99 € -5%

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Table For One White Vinyl Edition

Eto X Michaelangelo

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Breakfast In Hradec Pink Vinyl Edition

Crimeapple X DJ Skizz

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Death At The Derby - Season 2 Clear Vinyl Edition

Cousin Feo & Lord Juco

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2014 | CZ | Reissue (Glassnote Music)

Childish Gambino

Kauai

Marlowe 2 Blue / White Color in Color Vinyl Edition

Release: 2014 / CZ – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Pressed at GZ Media, CZ.

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Marlowe

LP | 2022 | CZ | Original (Mello Music Group)

Marlowe 2 Red Melting Wax Vinyl Edition

Release: 2022 / CZ – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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North Carolina-based hip-hop producer L'Orange and rapper Solemn Brigham are Marlowe. Quick-fire vocals and dusty breakbeats. With dazzling cinematic mise en scene, L’Orange crafts a world that sounds like an old-time medicine show dropped into 90s Brooklyn.

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Marlowe

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Mello Music Group)

Conway The Machine & Jae Skeese

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Pain Provided Profit HHV Exclusive Yellow Vinyl Edition

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Near Mint)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LMD (Lmno, Med, Declaime, Madlib)

Flying High Color In Color Vinyl Edition

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Bang Ya Head)

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Fake Four Inc.)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited to 300 copies on blue in white color in color vinyl.

Cali rap heavyweights Lmno, MED, and Declaime have joined forces to spit blunted tales, make wack emcees tremble, and showcase their lyrical gifts as the group LMD. And for their debut release, Flying High, they’ve called on another longtime collaborator—none other than living production legend Madlib—to produce the entire project. He provides his signature mind-bending instrumentals for his rapping cohorts, and the result is an organic, expertly crafted slice of hip-hop. Flying High is the embodiment of that smoked-out, spiritually inclined boom-bap you’d want from this trio, with a few surprises along the way. You may also catch a contact high from a few of these cuts, because you can almost smell the weed smoke on “Flying High” and “The Cypher.” There are strong hits of soulful funk on the album, too, like the DJ Romes-assisted “Super,” as well as smoothed-out burners, like “Kool,” which features raps from Fly Anakin and scratches from J Rocc. When they began to create the roots of Flying High in the mid-2010s, the three emcees hit the studio together with the shared belief that they needed to shake up the rap game by restoring the culture’s essence. And through plenty of trial and error—and bags of weed—LMD was inevitably formed in the way we get to hear them today. To say the wait was worth it would be a massive understatement, because this crew of hip-hop greats has certainly outdone themselves.

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Ockham's Blazer

Angelz And Demonz Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Ockham's Blazer is a mysterious 7 piece nomad jazz group combining the talents of PremRock, Fresh Kils, Anthony Rinaldi, Guido Spannocchi & Praq!. Hailing from NYC, Toronto, London, and Vienna, the making of this project spanned the talents of 7 musicians across 4 countries and 2 continents. Singles include "Prison of Gold," "Dirtbell," and "The Overtaxed Heart's Club Band." Released via renowned independent hip-hop label Fake Four Inc., this album fits with the label's standard of pushing the boundaries of experimental hip-hop.

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M.A.V. X Hobgoblin

LP | 2019 | US | Reissue (Da Cloth)

Angelz And Demonz Splatter Vinyl Edition

Release: 2019 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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M.A.V. and Hobgoblin connect to bring you "Angelz and Demonz" the first installment of their series to come.

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M.A.V. X Hobgoblin

LP | 2019 | US | Reissue (Da Cloth)

August Greene (Common / Robert Glasper / K.Riggins)

Release: 2019 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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M.A.V. and Hobgoblin connect to bring you "Angelz and Demonz" the first installment of their series to come.

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August Greene 20 Years HHV Colored Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2018 | US | Reissue (August Greene LLC)

One Coin Clear Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 300 copies, only available at HHV! Only 2 per customer!

20 years HHV: our team has selected an album from each of these years that is particularly relevant and precious to us. On a monthly basis we release exclusive and limited pressings of these records in collaboration with some of our favorite labels.

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Twardowski

LP | 2022 | UK | Original (U Know Me)

LP | 2022 | CA | Original (Inner Ocean)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Made in two versions - classic black and limited multicolor vinyl. Limitied Surprise Edition was pressed in 200 copies and has got an OBI.

After a six year hiatus Twardowski returns with his fourth album on U Know Me Records. The newest outing is a retrofuturistic trip to the author's two biggest influences: instrumental hip-hop and… video games. The new album eschews Twardowski's previous synth-heavy style in favor of multiple layers of chopped and mended together samples, topped off by cuts from U Know Me's own jazz guitarist/turntablist Żyńy. The album invokes video games with the track titles, the LP's title being a homage to coin-ops and via the overall sound: wonky, heavily shuffled, almost-out-of-sync rhythms sounding almost as if the tracks were done sampler in one hand gamepad in the other, over a lengthy, laid back gaming/sequencing session. Maybe if a gamepad was a sampler and instrumental hip-hop was a game, "One Coin Clear" could have been its soundtrack.

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Vienna

In Due Time

LP | 2022 | CA | Original (Inner Ocean)

Release: 2022 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Vienna’s 4th studio album, exploring deeper into the world of jazz and electronics. For fans of BADBADNOTGOOD:)

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Noflik & .Multibeat

Toolbox

Acrylic Snail Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2022 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Netherlands jazz beat maker teams up with jazz band .multibeat to create an album that is the sound of jazz today; ultra fun and fresh, blending electronics with beats but firmly rooted in jazz.

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Dirty Dike

2LP | 2019 | UK | Reissue (High Focus)

Tears And Pistols Pink Vinyl Edition

Release: 2019 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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‘Acrylic Snail’ is the fifth album from Dirty Dike. Following a three-year hiatus since his last solo outing ‘Sucking On Prawns In The Moonlight’ and after a ream of production work for the likes of Rag ’n’ Bone Man, Ocean Wisdom, Lee Scott (the list goes on) during that time, Acrylic Snail spans 14-tracks and is up there with his most personal releases to date. It is a body of work that shines a full-beam-floodlight on his formative years, but moreover, the dreamlike transition between then and now.

In short, ‘Acrylic Snail’ pays homage to the things Dike saw in the very farthest reaches of night that made him who he is today.

Featuring a roster of guests vocalists (Rag ’n’ Bone Man, Jam Baxter, Lee Scott, Dabbla, Leaf Dog, Eva Lazarus, J Man, Ronnie Bosh, Inja, Killa P, Foreign Beggars) and production from a team of music makers (including Dike himself) ‘Acrylic Snail’ is an AAA invitation to Dirty Dike’s playground and further cements his hard-earned status as one of UKHH's greatest torchbearers.

Album comes with a digital download upon fulfilment of your order AND an epic 16-page mixed media book inspired by photographs taken by Dirty Dike himself while on his well-documented adventures.

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Dro Kenji

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Ten Thousand Project)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Race Me To Hell Pink Vinyl Edition

Dro Kenji

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Ten Thousand Project)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Eat Your Heart Out Pink Vinyl Edition

Dro Kenji

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Ten Thousand Project)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Kaput!!! Navy/Pink Splattered Vinyl Edition

J. Scienide

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Static King)

David Thompson Sea Blue & Orange Crush Vinyl Edition

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Kaput!!! Is the latest offering from emcee/producer J Scienide. After dropping the stellar albums “Stray From the Pack” where he split production duties with Kev Brown and “Enough To Plague A Saint” with Body Bag Ben. J steps back behind the boards and mic to drop his first project of 2022. “I pretty much dug for records and wrote the majority of the album while sitting on park benches in NYC seeing the ppl walk buy, watching documentaries, and listening to whatever came up in my iTunes or the turntable. The cold, gloomy, and harshness of last winter just took my creativity to another place and I just ran with that and showcased it with this album.” I think I created something a little different not your normal but, a glimpse into my world.

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Kooley High

2LP | 2022 | US | Original (Mecca)

Champion Sound Live From Prague

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Raleigh is still on Kooley High's mind on their sophomore LP named after N.C. State royalty, David Thompson. With over 4 million streams and anthems such as “Dear Raleigh” and “Days Passed Me By,” David Thompson solidified Kooley’s status amongst their peers. Their reach has extended from local acclaims to a worldwide audience. With shout outs to Wolfpack alums Zach Galifianakis and other basketball standouts like Chris Corchiani and Rodney Monroe, Kooley High details how their hometown is much more than just the start of their story. David Thompson also explores theirSiddharthaa journey away from home where Tab-One and Charlie Smarts find their own glow. This 16 track LP features Rapsody, Homeboy Sandman, Skyzoo, Mez, and others, with guest production from DJ Prince, Napoleon Wright II & Teknowledgy. The album becomes available on June 3rd for the first time on vinyl in light of the album’s ten-year anniversary, via M.E.C.C.A. Records in partnership with Fat Beats

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Smif-N-Wessun

2LP | 2022 | US | Original (Duck Down)

2LP | 2022 | US | Original (Empire)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Boot Camp Clik’s Smif-N-Wessun performs their classic hits with the Czech Republic based band, Champion Sound, live in Prague. Tek N’ Steel first stormed the masses with hardcore rhymes and a flawless ability to trade the mic without hesitation. Produced by Evil Dee and Mr. Walt, Dah Shinin was layered with heavy bass lines, razor sharp scratching and a dungeon sound that basted through any roof. While tracks like, “Timbz N’ Hood Check,” told of the underbelly of street life, “Won Time,” discussed the results of snitching; “Cession At Da Doghillee,” previewed the soon to be Boot Camp Clik; and the jazz influenced Brooklyn anthem, ”Buck Town,” became a Duck Down trademark. In 2003, Tek and Steele moved into the driver’s seat founding, Bucktown USA Entertainment where they released several solo projects including; Tek’s, Amerikka’s Nightmare (2004), I Got This (2006); Steele’s First Famlee (2004); Smif N’ Wessun, X-Files (2006); as well as serving as an additional branch for Duck Down Enterprize affiliated projects. The duo of Tek and Steele, have shown themselves to be more than emcees. Hitting hip-hop music with a raw and un-duplicable style, business sense and survival skills, the name, Smif-N-Wessun, shines above the rest.

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Wale

More About Nothing

Bonafide Splatter Vinyl Edition

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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With help from Jerry Seinfeld himself, one of the classics from the mixtape era, Wale’s More About Nothing sees its first official release on CD & Vinyl. Originally released in 2008, the album is nothing short of a masterpiece in his celebrated catalog, and features appearances from then-budding artists Wiz Khalifa & Fat Trel, among others. True fans of the musician will undoubtedly know how crucial this project is to the culture; a Jerry Seinfeld collaboration with Wale finally available for all.

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Cookin Soul & Mc Melodee

LP | 2022 | US | Original

2LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Diggers Factory)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Cookin Soul x MC Melodee new album "bonafide" White base with Orange splatter colourway limited to 500 copies + digital download card inside. 2 exclusive bonus tracks available only on the vinyl version.

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Russ

Chomp 2

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Wax Cut Loops Black Vinyl Edition

Kevinthecreep

LP | 2019 | US | Reissue (Sic)

Release: 2019 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2022 | EU | Original (3eme Bureau / Wagram)

Orelsan

Civilisation

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Filthy America: It's Beautiful

The Lox

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Roc Nation)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2022 | JP | Original (P-Vine)

Issugi

Gemz

Release: 2022 / JP – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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

Bobbu Sessions

Manifest

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2022 | US | Original (Empire)

Key Glock

Yellow Tape 2

3LP+7" | 2022 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Yellow Tape 2 is the follow-up to Key Glock's 2020 debut album, Yellow Tape, and like it's predecessor, remains distinctly featureless. The album showcases Glock, at times alongside his alter ego, Glizock, floating over trap-heavy production with the authentic tone his fans have come to know. Featuring the singles, "Toolie," "Ambition for Cash," & "Da Truth," the album sees production from Tay Keith, Juicy J, Sosa 808, Budda Bless and more.

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Ed O.G & Da Bulldogs

Roxbury 02119

King Magnetic & Tone Spliff

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited 3LP edition of 500 copies in gatefold sleeve with bonus 7" ("Love Comes And Goes" b/w "I'm Laughin").

Widely known for the classic cut "Love Comes And Goes", Ed O.G & Da Bulldogs' sophomore album "Roxbury 02119" from 1993 has way more to offer and is another nugget from the golden era that shouldn't be missed in a 90's collection. The production was mostly handled by Diamond D of D.I.T.C. and Joe Mansfield and the re-release includes a few bonus tracks from the albums' accompanying 12" releases including a remix by RZA.

Available in a limited run on 3LP+7", CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette.

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Nobody's Safe

LP | 2020 | US | Original (King Mag Music)

2LP | 2020 | DE | Original (Capitol)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Everything happens 4 a reason. In 2007, King Magnetic & Tone Spliff met on the Vast Air / Copywrite "Weatherproof" tour. Over the years they collaborated on a dozen songs via features and other artists while releasing various solo projects. In 2019, they shot a video for the Ruste Juxx / Tone Spliff LP and decided to do some work for King Magnetic's Weekly Vibes 2020. This began the creation of the "Nobody's Safe" LP.

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Beastie Boys

Beastie Boys Music

LP | 2020 | US | Original (Quality Control)

Release: 2020 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Mit Beastie Boys Music wird am 23. Oktober eine Sammlung von 20 Songs veröffentlicht, welche die mit dem GRAMMY®-Preis und mehrfach mit Platin ausgezeichnete Karriere der Beastie Boys umfasst. Die auf der Sammlung enthaltenen Beastie Boys-Klassiker aus der über 30-jährigen Karriere der Band umfassen u.a. "Fight For Your Right", "Brass Monkey" und "So What’Cha Want" von den gefeierten Alben Licensed To Ill und Check Your Head. Aber auch andere Alben, wie z.B. Ill Communication, Hello Nasty und To the 5 Boroughs sind durch Hits auf dem Album vertreten.

Die Sammlung ist ein Pendant zu dem von der Kritik gefeierten Dokumentarfilm Beastie Boys Story, der aktuell für 5 Emmys® nominiert ist.

Das Album wird digital, auf CD und als 180 Gramm Doppelvinyl-Set erhältlich sein.

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City Girls

City On Lock

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Playa Classics 5 Black Vinyl Edition

Kevinthecreep

LP | 2020 | US | Original (Sic)

Beats, Bangers & Biscuits At 535 E 55th St Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Hand Numbered / Autographed By Kevinthecreep Aka Lil Creepshow Edition Of 125 Copies

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Godfather Don

3LP | 2020 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

2LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Warner)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The black 3LP vinyl set comes with a gatefold sleeve, download, sticker and inlay card!

We at 90's Tapes are kind of speechless as another dream is becoming real for us with this release. As the title says, Don blesses us with beats, bangers and biscuits from his repertoire including "Status (Solo OG Home Demo" or "Burn (OG Home Demo)". We are super happy to finally share this gem with you and hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Here are some words from the artist himself:
"This release marks an exciting collaboration between me & 90's Tapes in which I have chosen along with the crew to release some of my favorite demos fans and collectors alike have sought after and asked me to "please make available" for years in a format like this. During the whole thing the HHV staff have been super cool from the start. They listened astutely, and invited me to offer any suggestions every step of the way, and made it a smooth, easy going affair overall - resulting in what I believe is a simply marvelous release that I sincerely hope will entertain and be enjoyed by all!"
Godfather Don, May 2020

Represent the real hip hop!

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Soprano

Puisqu'il Faut Vivre

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Warner)

Soprano

L'everest

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Mello Music Group presents

Helpless Dreamer Audiophile 180g Edition

2LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Mello Music Group)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Maestro/Antipop Deluxe Edition

T9 (Torky Tork & Doz9)

4LP | 2019 | DE | Original (New Def / HHV)

Release: 2019 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Kamikaze Olive Green Vinyl Edition

Eminem

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Aftermath)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Four Fists (P.O.S. & Astronautalis)

6666

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Doomtree)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

5 Elementz

The Album Time Forgot EP

LP | 2017 | US | Original (Dreamville)

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Only one copy per customer!
Produced by J Dilla aka Jay Dee!!
5-Elementz formed in Detroit in 1992. The group met while attending Osborn High School on 7 Mile. The original members consisted of Thyme, Proof, Mudd, Jay Dee & DJ Head.
These great tracks produced by Jay Dee only released on cassette later in 1998. Chopped Herring had access to the original studio DATs and presents to you this great EP. Ya better don’t sleep!

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J. Cole

4 Your Eyez Only

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

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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J. Cole's last album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, was both a profound personal statement about childhood, sexual insecurities, adult angst, and the follies of success, on top of being an addictive listen with smooth beats that sounded closer to Jay-Z's prime in the early 2000s. But after hints at an early retirement and a declaration in September that he was going to stop performing for "a long time," it's a real sigh of relief to get this album. Partially recorded at the famous Electric Ladyland studios, J. Cole has made this his most intimate and personal album. He even jams out on the piano and guitar along to some of the tracks.

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Ghetto Repaired Young Minds EP (1989-1992)

LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

LP | 2016 | US | Original (Downtown)

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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Tkay Maidza

Tkay

Lower Level / The Burn U.N.I.

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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The 5plit EP Series Volume 2

12" | 2016 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2016 | US | Original (Cinematic Music Group)

Mick Jenkins

The Water[s]

LP | 2015 | EU | Original (Priority)

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Release as a mixtape in 2014, this one will now be available on wax, yeah!

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NWA

Efil4zaggin

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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