Hip Hop 264 Items

12" | 1979 | US | Original (Salsoul)

Release: 1988 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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produced by Spyder-D

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Joe Bataan

Rap-O Clap-O

12" | 1987 | US | Original (Pow Wow)

Release: 1979 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

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Emanon

Susie

Release: 1987 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 1984 | US | Original (Mercury)

Break Machine

Break Dance Party

Wait Stop Start The Clock

Release: 1984 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

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Sha-Rock & Inf

12" | 1987 | US | Original (Young's Recording Co.)

Release: 1987 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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Sade

Paradise

12" | 1988 | US (Epic)

12" | 1982 | US (Elektra)

Release: 1988 / US

Genre: Hip Hop

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/ super bien

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Pieces Of A Dream

MT. Airy Groove

Release: 1982 / US

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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12" | 1989 | US (Def Jam)

Slick Rick

Children's story

We Had Enough (Straight From The Street) / We're Gonna Get'Em (Rock The Beat)

Release: 1989 / US

Genre: Hip Hop

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/ teacher, teacher

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Velore & Double-O

12" | 1988 | US | Original (Invasion)

Release: 1988 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 1985 | EU | Original (Cotillion)

Stacy Lattisaw

I'm Not The Same Girl

12" | 1989 | US | Original (Z Rock)

Release: 1985 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Green Hornet

Fuck All Them Ho's

Release: 1989 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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Carver Area High School Seniors

Get Live '83: The Senior Rap

12" | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

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My Part Of Town / Mountains World Record Store Day 2022 Vinyl Edition

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Absolutely stunning very rare old school party disco rap 12" performed by members of the Chicago public highschool Carver High. Originally released in 1982 on their own private-press Challenger Records. The track is the opening highlight of Soul Jazz Records" recent Yo! Boombox collection and is featured here in its full glorious seven and a half minutes and comes complete with exact-replica of the striking original hand-drawn artwork.

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Tuff Crew

7" | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Warlock)

13,29 €* 13,99 € -5%

CD | 1988 | EU | Original (Jive)

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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True club dancefloor Hip Hop from '89 that inspired many a hit there after. Legendary double hitter from the cult Philly crew that have never been on 45 together before. Black Vinyl in Picture sleeve Exclusive for RSD 22.

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Too Short

Life Is Too Short

Release: 1988 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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To The Max / It's My Turn

Stezo

7" | 1989 | UK | Reissue (Sleeping Bag)

Calm Down Record Store Day 2022 Vinyl Edition

Release: 1989 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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This hip hop dancefloor gem from 1989 has been lovingly remastered and reissued in Tribute to Stezo's sad and far too early passing last year! The original '89 copies, backed with the equally strong "It's My Turn" are changing hands for £100+ and the iconic label Sleeping Bag Records can't have that! This isn't Antiques Roadshow, music is for all...but this is a rare find! Original '89 designed Sleeping Bag Sleeve. Often played by Steve Lamaq on 6 Music which surprises us too.

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Most Wanted

7" | 1989 | UK | Reissue (The Fever)

Straight Out Of The Jungle / Black Is Black Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Release: 1989 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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This was THE crossover uptempo hip hop/breaks dancefloor jam in 1989. Played in many many clubs and rave scenes, this genre-busting, "The Commodores" sampling one-off is finally available on 7" for the first time ever using the original 12" artwork, on the original NYC label.

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Jungle Brothers

7" | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Idlers)

Because I Got It Like That Record Store Day 2020 Edition

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Record Store Day 2021 Release. Following on from last years successful RSD 7 Inch, Idlers are proud to release the title track from the JBs 1988 debut album 'Straight Out The Jungle' that has never had a full release on 45 before. Backed with the more relevant than ever 'Black is Black'. More golden era hip hop on 7! With a Picture sleeve.

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Jungle Brothers

7" | 1988 | US | Reissue (Idlers)

12" | 1984 | US (Emergency)

Release: 1988 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Record Store Day 2020 Release.

The Sly Stone sampling, scene smashing hip hop track 'Because I Got it Like That' that launched the Jungle Brother's to the world in 1988, housed on their groundbeaking debut album 'Straight Out The Jungle'. Original copies of the single now change hands for £50 if you’re lucky so a fully remastered, official reissue is exactly what the doctor ordered! Backed with the rare Ultimatum mix (aka The Stereo MC's).

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Shannon

Let The Music Play

Release: 1984 / US

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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/ dub version

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Chaka Khan

I'm Every Woman / Clouds

12" | 1978 | US (Warner)

Release: 1978 / US

Genre: Hip Hop

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12" | 1980 | US (Mercury)

Kurtis Blow

The breaks

The Headhunters / The Counts

Release: 1980 / US

Genre: Hip Hop

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/ instrumental

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God Make Me Funky / Motor City

7" | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Breaks & Beats)

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 1987 | US | Original (RCA Victor)

Theresa

Broken Puzzle

7" | 1983 | US | Reissue (Fraternity / Specific)

Release: 1987 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

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Fantasy Three

It's Your Rock

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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12" | 1983 | US (Fantasy)

Cybotron

Clear

12" | 1984 | US (Jus Born)

Release: 1983 / US

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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/ industrial lies

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Strafe

Set It Off

Rockberry Jam With Funky Fresh

Release: 1984 / US

Genre: Hip Hop

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Classic Electro from 1984!

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L.A. Dream Team

12" | 1988 | US | Reissue (Dream Team)

LP | 1989 | US | Original (Next Plateau Records Inc.)

Release: 1988 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

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Sybil

Release: 1989 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves, Pop

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7" | 1989 | US | Reissue (Chrysalis)

Me, Myself & I

LP | 1980 | US (Sugarhill)

Release: 1989 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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If De la Soul is one of the greatest hip-hop bands in the world and 'Me Myself & I' one of their greatest singles, then that makes this 7" a pretty essential one. It is an indie exclusive via Chrysalis and comes as much of the American pioneers back catalogue has been made available for the first time digitally and via several vinyl reissues. It is one of the daisy age power group's most feel good, happy and poppy singles with plenty of samples, not least of Funkadelic's 'Knee Deep.' All these years later it is still an injection of good times direct into the veins.

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Funky 4+1

That's The Joint

Release: 1980 / US

Genre: Hip Hop

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Grand Wizard Theodore / The Fantastic Romantic 5

Can I Get A Soul Clap / Fresh Out Of The Pack Record Store Day 2022 Vinyl Edition

12" | 1984 | UK | Reissue (Soul-O-Wax Inc)

7" | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Release: 1984 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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When you get the chance to re-release a piece of Hip-Hop history, then it would be churlish of us not to surely? So, when we stumbled into Grand Wizard Theodore again, we thought it would be nice to get an affordable, mint 12 inch reissue out there of this early Hip-Hop classic.

This is the guy who invented scratching no less. Two cuts that any music head needs in their collection, "Can I Get A Soul Clap 'Fresh Out Of The Pack" and "Hey What's Your Sign, What's Your Name, What's On Your Mind" Instrumental. This version hasn’t been reissued since 1982 and sells for up to £300, with the cheapest original at present clocking in at £200, over 10 times more than this “mint” remastered reissue. This is a crucial slice of musical culture right here - a double sided Hip Hop belter, with original Soul-O-Wax imprint labels.

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EPMD

Strictly Business

7" | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Few groups arrive as fully formed as Epmd did. This dropped as the third single from the album of the same name, and further cemented their distinctive aesthetic: Slow rhyming, trading lines rather than the rappers being confined to their own verses, and backings that were ruthlessly funky and simple at the same time.

They’d go on to be labelmates with Public Enemy when Def Jam picked up their contract in 1990, and to compare and contrast the two is illuminating. While PE at that time were making waves with the Bomb Squad’s breathless, kitchen sink approach to production, Epmd were equally adored for taking the opposite approach.

Here, there’s a sprinkle of drums from Kool & The Gang’s oft-sampled ‘Jungle Boogie’, paired with a very recognisable portion of Eric Clapton’s ‘I Shot the Sheriff’. And that’s pretty much it – the two samples are linked, looped and left to their own devices. Such was Erick and Parrish’s confidence in their own rhyming ability and strong voices, no further embellishment was needed.

That confidence extends to the subject matter. While their debut album and later projects were heavy with concepts – the ‘Jane’ series – and notable guest verses, this was the third straight single of pure brag rap. Two MC’s, one beat, a whole heap of lyrics about how good they were. It’s something you can’t do unless you truly are special, and this duo most certainly were.

Paired with the classic instrumental version, which didn’t make it to the US 7” releases – it’s only on a hard-to-track-down French 7” pressing from 1989 – this this is a timely reminder of how breathtakingly perfect hip-hop can be.

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EPMD

You Gots To Chill

Computer Love Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Endlessly sampled, covered, quoted and requoted, this may well be one of the most influential hip-hop singles ever released. But, in many ways, its importance goes beyond its sheer classic status as a single in its own right. In retrospect, it shows the duo of Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith as pioneers in production, creating a funk-based sound that helped to provide a blueprint for artists on the other side of the country. In 1987/88, most West Coast rap still adhered to an East Coast audio blueprint. By 1989, they were leaning as heavily on Zapp and Roger Troutman samples as Epmd were on this single. The foundations of the track are interesting, with a snatch of Juice’s much-plundered ‘Catch a Groove’ (which has popped up everywhere from The Beastie Boys to Kings of Pressure) overlaid with big chunks of Kool & The Gang’s ‘Jungle Boogie’ and Zapp’s irrepressible ‘More Bounce to the Ounce’. Vocodered funk was a rarity in New York hip-hop until this song, but it’s the West Coast G-Funk artists who really ran with it. Its popularity spanned the country (and the globe, to be fair), with Epmd performing numerous shows in California on the basis of the sound, moving away from their James Brown-obsessed peers to display their own musical tastes. That said, the flipside – here presented on 7” and, indeed, on any single, for the first time – takes it back to that JB-era. ‘(It’s Not the Express), It’s the JB’s Monaurail by The JB’s is woven with Otis Redding and Beastie Boys to create a mid-tempo headnodder par excellence. It was always too good not to be a single.

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Egyptian Lover

7" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Think / Atom Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Seminal electro-fusion / machine-funk classic. Includes previously unreleased radio edit. The genre, electro (or electro-funk), is sometimes perceived to have a separate identity to hip-hop; however, this electronic cousin was integral to the early development of the hip-hop sound. Drawing on drum machines, such as the Roland Tr-808, and influenced by funk, these two genres were intertwined and rode a parallel axis for a while, with rap, breakdance, and graffiti as pillars of the culture and community. The mechanical sound of electro would later go on to inspire a different set of producers and played its part in influencing contemporary electronic dance music. For this 7" release we are taking things back to 1984 and 1985 with a split single from The Egyptian Lover and Jamie Jupitor. First up is a track from The Egyptian Lover, AKA Greg J. Broussard, the cult Los Angeles-based producer, vocalist and DJ, who is a true hip-hop / electro-fusion pioneer. 'Computer Love (Sweet Dreams)' is a seminal electro-fusion / machine-funk classic that saw a release on the iconic label Freak Beat Records (owned by Greg himself). The original 7" release is now very sought-after by collectors. On the flip we have another electro jam from The Egyptian Lover disciple, Jamie Jupitor. 'Computer Power’ was additionally produced and arranged by The Egyptian Lover, and was released on Egyptian Empire Records (the label that evolved from Freak Beat Records). For this release we have opted for a special 7" unreleased radio edit, that has Greg kindly provided us with, which differs slightly in composition from the previously released versions. One for fans of Dãm Funk, electro and 80s funk.

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Main Source

7" | 1989 | EU | Original (Mr Bongo)

Travelling At The Speed Of Thought / M.C.'s Ultra (Part II Edit)

Release: 1989 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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A year before Wild Pitch Records properly introduced us to the trio of Queens native Large Professor and Toronto’s Sir Scratch and K-Cut, the soon-to-be-legendary group self-released their own debut single. Dropping on Actual Records, the 12” of ‘Think’ and ‘Atom’ was soon a sought after rarity, with scarce originals still fetching upwards of three figures. On it, they only hint at the greatness to come, while simultaneously showing that they’d already mastered the three-minute rap single – this is concise brilliance with no flab whatsoever. Engineered by the late, esteemed Paul C, ‘Think’ is a study in how to turn well-worn samples into something new. The combination of several James Brown snatches, along with bits lifted from Lyn Collins and Jimmy Castor Bunch, could have been tired and almost parodic by 1989, but instead the group weave something interesting from old fabric. ‘Atom’ is arguably even better, built around a brace of elements from Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s 1967 duet ‘Little Ole Boy, Little Ole Girl’. On it, Large Pro gives the first real hints that he’ll not just be a super-producer, but a committed MC to watch. Mixing threats with humour, positivity with braggadocio, it’s a calling card performance on a track that could have still sat comfortably on 1991’s ‘Breaking Atoms’ album.

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Ultramagnetic MC's

7" | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Dangerous / Change Your Wicked Ways

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Let’s be honest – the first time many of us heard the otherworldly talents of the Ultramagnetic MC’s was on a compilation. A smattering of singles in 1986 had barely registered beyond a small circle in New York, but the inclusion of the 1987 single ‘Travelling at the Speed of Thought’ on Street Sounds’ ‘Hip Hop Electro 16’ set, sandwiched between classics from MC Shy D and Just-Ice, was a watershed moment.
In a way, it’s their most atypical release. The deceptively simple combination of drums ‘borrowed’ from The Rolling Stones and a scratched hook from The Kingsmen’s definitive version of Richard Berry’s ‘Louie Louie’ is one thing. The simple by their standards vocals, however, render it into a loveable pastiche of rock-rap, a more esoteric equivalent of Run DMC’s ‘Walk This Way’.
The flip is more in keeping with their style both on their earlier ‘Ego Tripping’ single and the soon-to-arrive landmark classic album ‘Critical Beatdown’. Over some heavily chopped drums from erstwhile breakbeat classic ‘Apache’ by the Incredible Bongo Band, Ced Gee and Kool Keith showcase flows that were different from anything out there at the time.
‘M.C.’s Ultra (Part II Edit)’ is part brag-rap, part baffling science lecture. Leaning heavily on the thesaurus, it’s a slang heavy manifesto that elevated the boast rap to the next level. While Kool Keith would go on to be the group’s breakout star, this is a showcase for the whole collective, right down to DJ Moe Love’s slithery scratching sliding from one channel to the next.
Only previously released in the UK as a 7” that’s now very hard to source, this is a chance to re-embrace this breakthrough from a legendary group.

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Penny Ford

12" | 1985 | DE | Original (Total Experience)

7" | 1984 | JP | Original (Planet)

Release: 1985 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

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Price tag.

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Pointer Sisters

Neutron Dance

Release: 1984 / JP – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

CD | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Chrysalis)

3 Feet High And Rising

16,19 €* 17,99 € -10%

The Big Payback Transparent Orange Vinyl Edition

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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R.I.P. Trugoy the Dove

Finally back on vinyl. Now also back on CD, officially reissued. Must have! 3 Feet High and Rising is the debut studio album by hip hop trio De La Soul and was released on March 3, 1989 It marked the first of three full- length collaborations with producer Prince Paul, which would become the critical and commercial peak of both parties. Critically, as well as commercially, the album was a success. It contains the singles, "Me Myself and I", "The Magic Number", "Buddy", and "Eye Know". The album title came from the Johnny Cash song "Five Feet High and Rising". It is listed on Rolling Stone's 200 Essential Rock Records and The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums. When Village Voice held its annual Pazz & Jop Critics Poll for 1989, 3 Feet High and Rising was ranked #1. It was also listed on the Rolling Stone's The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Released amid the 1989 boom in gangsta rap, which gravitated towards hardcore, confrontational, violent lyrics, De La Soul's uniquely positive style made them an oddity beginning with the first single, "Me, Myself and I". Their positivity meant many observers labeled them a 'hippie' group, based on their declaration of the 'D.A.I.S.Y. Age' (Da. Inner. Soul. Yall). Sampling artists as diverse as Hall & Oates, Steely Dan and The Turtles, 3 Feet High and Rising is often viewed as the stylistic beginning of 1990s alternative hip hop (and especially jazz rap).

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EPMD

7" | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 1987 | US | Original (Elektra)

Keith Sweat

Make It Last Forever

CD | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Hip Hop Enterprise)

Release: 1987 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Bass Way International

Gangster Feelin'

Computer Love - Neon Green Vinyl Edition

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Jubwa is an American hip-hop persona from Mountain View, CA first created by Jonathan Brown in 1981. He is widely regarded as one of the pioneers in the Bay Area and one of the first radio hip-hop DJ’s of the early 80’s that already highlighted the importance of live freestyling, mixing and scratching.

As a part of “The Members Only Crew” he released an Electro classic in 1985 called “You’re Not Down”, which was the first hip-hop record ever produced at Stanford University. Jubwa followed up with the instant classic and often imitated “Bass Creator” track later that year in 1985. Due to a packed schedule the full album, “Bass Creator!!”, wasn’t released until 1988 under his moniker Nation Def Grooves. “Bass Way 1988” was also released that year, the first release on his own Bass Way Records label.

In 1989 Jubwa took his talents across the whole West Coast and South West with the release of “Gangster Feelin”. After a concert in Tulsa, OK that also featured Salt-N-Pepa, Slick Rick and LL Cool J, Jubwa passed off his “Def Cars” tape single he released back in 1987 to the shuttle driver and everybody started jamming and praising the track. The next year LL releases “The Boomin’ System” on the “Mama Said Knock You Out” album copying Def Cars’ flow, beat concept and even some lyrics.

More than 30 years after Gangster Feelin’ was released on tape and LP, Hip-Hop Enterprise has worked along with Jubwa to bring you a very limited CD edition of “Gangster Feelin”. The artwork was entirely handled by Spek the Architek and the mastering was done by our dear friend Jee Van Cleef. To make it extra special we will include the infamous “Def Cars” track as a bonus. Enjoy!

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Egyptian Lover

7" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Beat- Bop Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Rammellzee & K-Rob

12" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Streetwave - The First Three Years (Vol. 1)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Much about ‘Beat Bop’ is shrouded in mystery. Who really produced it? Why was Jean-Michel Basquiat relegated from rapper on the track to drawing the cover and labels? What are they actually rapping about for most of the ten-minute length? These questions, however, are all part of the enigma and rich legend surrounding a song that is an undisputed piece of true hip-hop genius. The combination of graffiti artist Rammellzee and rapper K-Rob is a potent one, with each MC adopting a persona - hustler and B-Boy respectively - that they maintain against an unusual swirling backdrop that must be one of the best instrumentals ever committed to wax. The original Tartown Record pressing was limited to 500 copies, a mere test pressing in the eyes of the assembled artists, with scarcity further driven by Basquiat’s rising rep in the art world. Those few hundred copies – and a subsequent re-release on Profile Records (the same label where K-Rob played out the rest of his brief career) – punched well above their weight in terms of lasting influence. Consider the early vocal tones of the Beastie Boys (who also sampled the track), or the huge part it played in the sound of Cypress Hill and B-Real. His voice is almost homage to Rammellzee’s on ‘Beat Bop’, while they also lifted the chorus of ‘Shoot ‘Em Up’ and even a sample of ‘Cypress Hill’ from the track too. It’s unsurprising – this is a multi-layered, complex song that reveals a little more of itself each time you play it but remains damn funky. This reissue boasts the vocal and instrumental versions in full, as well as both the full cover and label artwork from the original Tartown Release.

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V.A.

2LP | 1986 | UK | Original (Streetwave)

CD | 1989 | US | Original (Jive)

Release: 1986 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

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Too Short

Born To Mack

12" | 1988 | US | Original (On Top)

Release: 1989 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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classic !

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Miami Boyz

Do You Want To Party

LP | 1989 | US | Reissue (Boot Dance)

Release: 1988 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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Orangeman

Summer Madness

17,99 €*

Release: 1989 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 1989 | US | Reissue (Capitol)

Beastie Boys

Paul's Boutique

17,99 €*

Release: 1989 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 1987 | US | Original (Elektra)

Keith Sweat

Make It Last Forever

18,99 €*

CD | 1988 | JP | Reissue (Universal Music Japan)

Release: 1987 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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N.W.A.

Straight Outta Compton

Release: 1988 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 1980 | US | Reissue (Mercury)

Kurtis Blow

12" | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Mixed Signals)

Release: 1980 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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incl. The Breaks, ...

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Me & E

Rap

CD | 1988 | US | Reissue (Priority)

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Visionary “Rap” EP by precocious 18-year-old duo Eric Davis (elv) and Chuck Prater (Chuk Chu) from 1989. Imagine if Schoolly D had joined Native Tongues and made an early hiphouse EP produced by Larry Heard.

The story of Me & E took shape in Avalon Park in South Chicago, a vibrant, diverse, and politically active community with a rich musical culture. This was the fertile playground for producer Eric Davis (elv) and lyricist Chuck Prater (Chuk Chu). The park itself was adjacent to Eric’s backyard and they would hop the fence to listen to music, drink beers, and freestyle, even in the middle of the notoriously cold Chicago winters. Eric’s dad, Arlington Davis Jr., was a jazz drummer who played in the legendary spiritual jazz group The Awakening in the ‘70s. Jazz ran deep in their family with proud connections to Miles Davis. Arlington would host weekly jam sessions at his home, and Chuck & Eric were in regular attendance. On those evenings, Eric and his brothers were able to take turns on the sticks alongside the veteran players, honing their fledgling chops. These experiences gave them the confidence to take music seriously, and start a group. Channeling his drumming skills through an array of synths and drum machines, Eric produced tracks in his bedroom, inspired by artists like The Art Of Noise, Kraftwerk, and New Order. Combining their atmospheric electronic elements with his jazz background, and beat-making skills, he created a distinct sound that still sounds fresh today. Chuck was listening to Hendrix,

Joplin, Public Enemy, MC Lyte, and Big Daddy Kane and developed a unique and uplifting lyrical flow. They met up after school almost every day to make music, and quickly produced the four songs that make up their Rap EP.

The music duo never lost touch, and continued to produce throughout the 90’s, forming Rich Boys, another rap group with their crew from Avalon Park. In 1995, Chuk Chu released a solo album, Memoirs of a Blue Light Special, focussing on a more sample based production style. Eric inspired by the house scene in Chicago, produced some ethereal and otherworldly electronic music, which Mixed Signals is compiling for future release. The Rap EP is just an introduction to the ongoing story of Me & E. Mixed

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NWA

Straight Outta Compton

Release: 1988 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Paid In Full Remastered & Expanded

Eric B. & Rakim

CD | 1987 | US | Reissue (Island)

Release: 1987 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Eric B. & Rakim's 1987 debut PAID IN FULL is now released in an expanded edition. Features bonus tracks "As the Rhyme Goes On" radio mix and "Paid in Full" the coldcut remix.

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3 Feet High And Rising Blue Tape Edition

Tape | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Chrysalis)

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Finally back on vinyl. Now also back on tape, officially reissued. Must have! 3 Feet High and Rising is the debut studio album by hip hop trio De La Soul and was released on March 3, 1989 It marked the first of three full- length collaborations with producer Prince Paul, which would become the critical and commercial peak of both parties. Critically, as well as commercially, the album was a success. It contains the singles, "Me Myself and I", "The Magic Number", "Buddy", and "Eye Know". The album title came from the Johnny Cash song "Five Feet High and Rising". It is listed on Rolling Stone's 200 Essential Rock Records and The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums. When Village Voice held its annual Pazz & Jop Critics Poll for 1989, 3 Feet High and Rising was ranked #1. It was also listed on the Rolling Stone's The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Released amid the 1989 boom in gangsta rap, which gravitated towards hardcore, confrontational, violent lyrics, De La Soul's uniquely positive style made them an oddity beginning with the first single, "Me, Myself and I". Their positivity meant many observers labeled them a 'hippie' group, based on their declaration of the 'D.A.I.S.Y. Age' (Da. Inner. Soul. Yall). Sampling artists as diverse as Hall & Oates, Steely Dan and The Turtles, 3 Feet High and Rising is often viewed as the stylistic beginning of 1990s alternative hip hop (and especially jazz rap).

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3 Feet High And Rising Green Tape Edition

Tape | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Chrysalis)

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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3 Feet High And Rising Orange Tape Edition

Tape | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Chrysalis)

Licensed To Ill Japan Import Edition

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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R.I.P. Trugoy the Dove

Now also back on tape, officially reissued. Must have! 3 Feet High and Rising is the debut studio album by hip hop trio De La Soul and was released on March 3, 1989 It marked the first of three full- length collaborations with producer Prince Paul, which would become the critical and commercial peak of both parties. Critically, as well as commercially, the album was a success. It contains the singles, "Me Myself and I", "The Magic Number", "Buddy", and "Eye Know". The album title came from the Johnny Cash song "Five Feet High and Rising". It is listed on Rolling Stone's 200 Essential Rock Records and The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums. When Village Voice held its annual Pazz & Jop Critics Poll for 1989, 3 Feet High and Rising was ranked #1. It was also listed on the Rolling Stone's The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Released amid the 1989 boom in gangsta rap, which gravitated towards hardcore, confrontational, violent lyrics, De La Soul's uniquely positive style made them an oddity beginning with the first single, "Me, Myself and I". Their positivity meant many observers labeled them a 'hippie' group, based on their declaration of the 'D.A.I.S.Y. Age' (Da. Inner. Soul. Yall). Sampling artists as diverse as Hall & Oates, Steely Dan and The Turtles, 3 Feet High and Rising is often viewed as the stylistic beginning of 1990s alternative hip hop (and especially jazz rap).

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Beastie Boys

CD | 1986 | JP | Reissue (Psp)

Release: 1986 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Release: 1985 / EU

Genre: Hip Hop

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Release: 1984 / EU

Genre: Hip Hop

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Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five

The Message Orange Vinyl Edition

12" | 1982 | UK | Reissue (ADA)

21,99 €*

LP | 1984 | UK | Reissue (Soundway)

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The original classic Hip Hop single from Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, originally released in the summer of 1982 and still regarded as one of the all-time great rap music anthems some 40 years later! Presented here in glorious orange colour 140g vinyl, we celebrate the original in all its full-length seven minute glory with the full instrumental on the B-side. Out of print for many years we are very pleased to make this iconic and revered hip-hop classic available again for the fans to enjoy.

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Charles Amoah

Sweet Vibration

21,99 €*

12" | 1985 | US | Original (Pop Art)

Release: 1984 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

Still sealed with hype sticker. 2022 reissue.

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Roxanne Shanté

Bite This

22,99 €*

LP | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Release: 1985 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

Vinyl with a couple of light scuffs, closer to VG+

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V.A.

Wild Style

22,99 €*

Tape | 1987 | Reissue (Def Jam)

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Iconic soundtrack for an iconic film

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Public Enemy

Yo! Bum Rush The Show

23,99 €*

Release: 1987 / Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Tape | 1986 | Reissue (Def Jam)

Beastie Boys

Licensed To Ill

23,99 €*

Release: 1986 / Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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