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Hustlin Pays Tha Bills Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1996 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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NBN Archives is proud to debut a forthcoming series of Hip-Hop and R’n’B reissues with a little known Californian project from "108" a short lived Bay Area group which consisted of rappers Encore (Shaya Bekele) and Grand The Visitor (Everett Aknowledge) along with composer-producer Sedric Edwards. Originally released in 1996 in a very limited quantity of one hundred CD's, the album "Mission Infinite" never really got the attention it deserved until now.

By the mid 90s Encore and Grand had already been gravitating around the San Jose Hip-Hop scene, releasing music in connection with Bay Area Hip- Hop Icon Peanut Butter Wolf - both featuring on one of Wolf’s first 12’s “Step On Our Ego's?” (1996, South Paw Records). In the same year, Grand released his first solo single “The Visitor” on Blind Side Recordings produced by PB Wolf and Encore's first single was one of the very first releases on Stones Throw in 1997. Sedric Edwards was a sound engineer working locally when he met Chris Cut (aka PB Wolf). They set up a studio together where he met the two MC’s. According to Encore: "One day, Sedric was playing some of his Jazz-infused instrumentals in between sessions, and we were like: ‘We should try something with this!’”

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211

LP | 1996 | EU | Reissue (Most wanted)

Hustlin Pays Tha Bills Splatter Vinyl Edition

Release: 1996 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Most Wanted Records presents for the first time on wax 211 - Hustlin Pays Tha Bills!!

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211

LP | 1996 | EU | Reissue (Most wanted)

Release: 1996 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Most Wanted Records presents for the first time on wax 211 - Hustlin Pays Tha Bills!!

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2LP | 1991 | EU | Reissue (Interscope)

2Pacalypse Now

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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In commemoration of its 25th anniversary Interscope presents the reissue of “2Pacalypse Now”. “2Pacalypse Now” is the debut studio album by American rapper 2Pac. It was released on November 1991, by Interscope Records and EastWest Records America. Less polished than it later proceed with his studio album, “2Pacalypse Now”, which is 2Pac's commentary on contemporary social issues facing American society such as racism, police brutality, poverty, black on black crime, and teenage pregnancy, some issues giving a lyrical glimpse into the world of a young black man on the urban streets of the United States. It featured three singles; "Brenda's Got a Baby", "Trapped", and "If My Homie Calls". 2Pacalypse Now was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) 1995 for sales of 500,000 copies in the United States.

The album generated significant controversy stemming from then-U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle's public criticism after Ronald Ray Howard murdered a Texas state trooper and his defense attorney claimed he was influenced by “2Pacalypse Now” and its strong theme of police brutality. Quayle made the statement, "There's no reason for a record like this to be released. It has no place in our society."

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2LP | 1991 | US | Reissue (Interscope)

2Pacalypse Now

Release: 1991 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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2Pacalypse Now is the debut studio album by 2Pac. The album is 2Pac's commentary on contemporary social issues facing American society such as racism, police brutality, poverty, black on black crime, and teenage pregnancy. It featured three singles; "Brenda's Got a Baby", "Trapped", and "If My Homie Calls".

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4LP | 1996 | EU | Reissue (Interscope)

All Eyez On Me

58,99 €*

California Love / Jackin' For Beats Clear Vinyl Edition

Release: 1996 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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All Eyez on Me is the fourth studio album by 2Pac and the last to be released during his lifetime. Released on 13th February, 1996, by Death Row and Interscope Records, the album features guest appearances from Dr. Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Redman, Method Man, Nate Dogg, Kurupt, Daz Dillinger, E-40, K-Ci & JoJo, and the Outlawz, among others.

The album features productions by Shakur alongside a variety of producers including DJ Quik, Johnny “J”, Dr. Dre, DJ Bobcat, Dat Nigga Daz, DJ Pooh, DeVante Swing, among others.

The album includes the number-one singles “How Do U Want It” (featuring K-Ci and JoJo) and “California Love” (with Dr. Dre, featuring Roger Troutman) and the hip-hop ballad “I Ain’t Mad at Cha”, along with the Snoop Dogg collaboration “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted” as a promotional single. It featured four singles in all, the most of any of Shakur’s albums. Moreover, All Eyez on Me made history as the first ever double-full-length hip-hop solo studio album released for mass consumption globally.

All Eyez on Me was the second album by 2Pac to chart at number one on both the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, selling 566,000 copies in the first week.

Upon release, All Eyez on Me received instant critical acclaim, and it has been ranked by critics as one of the greatest hip hop albums, as well as one of the greatest albums of all time. In 2020 the album was ranked 436th on Rolling Stone‘s updated list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

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2Pac / Ice Cube

7" | 1996 | UK (Pimpala)

12,99 €*

Release: 1996 / UK

Genre: Hip Hop

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California Love / Jackin' For Beats Clear Vinyl Edition

2Pac / Ice Cube

7" | 1996 | UK (Pimpala)

12,99 €*

Release: 1996 / UK

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2004 | US | Original (Interscope)

Loyal To The Game

Release: 2004 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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14 tracks feat. Eminem, Nate Dogg, Jadakiss ...

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Makaveli The Don Killuminati The 7 Day Theory

2LP | 1997 | EU | Reissue (Interscope)

Release: 1997 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (commonly shortened to Makaveli) is the fifth studio album by Tupac Shakur, his first posthumous record and the last released with his creative input. Recorded in seven days in August 1996, it was released on 5th November, 1996, almost two months after his death, under the stage name of Makaveli, through Death Row Records, Makaveli Records and Interscope Records.

The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory debuted at number one. It is his only album released under the new alternative stage name and features guest appearances from his rap group Outlawz and rapper Bad Azz, as well as R&B singers Aaron Hall, Danny Boy, K-Ci and JoJo, Val Young and Tyrone Wrice, along with uncredited vocal contributions from reggae musician Prince Ital Joe.

Originally intended as an underground release and preceded by the release of “Toss It Up” as the lead single, the album peaked at number one. “To Live & Die in L.A.” and “Hail Mary” were released later as singles and both garnered praise as standout tracks from the album. All singles charted within the top twenty of the UK Singles chart.

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CD | 1998 | US | Reissue (Interscope)

Me Against The World

20,99 €*

Release: 1998 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Me Against The World 25th Anniversary Edition

2LP | 1995 | EU | Reissue (Interscope)

Release: 1995 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2003 | EU (Interscope)

OST Resurrection

Release: 2003 / EU

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 1999 | EU | Reissue (Interscope)

2Pac & Outlawz

Still I Rise

Release: 1999 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Best Of 2Pac Part 1: Thug

CD | 2007 | EU | Original (Interscope)

Release: 2007 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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11 tracks 1991-2007 feat. Snoop Dogg, Dr.Dre, K-Ci & Jojo, ...

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The Best Of 2Pac Part 2: Life

CD | 2007 | EU | Original (Interscope)

Release: 2007 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Rose That Grew From Concrete (A 2Pac Tribute)

CD | 2000 | EU | Original (Interscope)

Release: 2000 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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4LP | 2001 | EU | Reissue (Interscope)

Until The End Of Time

58,99 €*

Release: 2001 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Until the End of Time is the seventh studio album, and third posthumous album by 2Pac. It follows his previous posthumous albums R U Still Down? (Remember Me) and Still I Rise. The album consists of material recorded while the rapper was on Death Row Records from 1995–1996. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.

A majority of the music compositions were remixed from their original state. Highly anticipated, Until the End of Time was ultimately one of the best selling hip hop albums of 2001. There were only three times references to Death Row Records were not censored (“Until the End of Time” (both versions), “U Don’t Have 2 Worry”, and “All Out”). The core vocal tracks and some instrumentation was recorded during and after the All Eyez On Me and Makaveli: The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory sessions.

This will be a 180 gram 4LP 20th anniversary reissue of the long out-of-print, 4x platinum, posthumous album.

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2CD | 2001 | EU | Original (Interscope)

Until The End Of Time

15,99 €*

Release: 2001 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 1995 | EU | Reissue (Northcyde Vinyl)

4 Tray Block & Da Drifta

Up In Tha Pocket

19,99 €*

Up In Tha Pocket Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1995 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Sacramento, CA Banger by Nico 43rd & Da Drifta from Unknown Records. Originally released in 1995 on Tape only. Another underground classic and hidden gem from the West Coast. For the 1st time ever on pro pressed CD.

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4 Tray Block & Da Drifta

LP | 1995 | EU | Reissue (Northcyde Vinyl)

Up In Tha Pocket Clear Yellow Vinyl Edition

Release: 1995 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP - Limited to 200 Copies [100 black / 100 clear yellow]

Sacramento, CA Banger by Nico 43rd & Da Drifta from Unknown Records. Originally released in 1995 on Tape only. Another underground classic and hidden gem from the West Coast.

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4 Tray Block & Da Drifta

LP | 1995 | EU | Reissue (Northcyde Vinyl)

31,99 €* 39,99 € -20%

CD | 1999 | EU | Reissue (Most Wanted)

Release: 1995 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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5 Ela

5-E Pt. 3

21,99 €*

5-E Pt. 3 Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1999 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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5 Ela (also known as 5 Elementz) is a Detroit-based rap group consisting of Proof, Thyme and Mudd.

"5-e Pt. 3" was originally released in 1999 on tape in a very limited quantity (500 copies) 21 years later, this classic has been remastered and released on CD!

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5 Ela

LP | 1999 | EU | Reissue (Most wanted)

Release: 1999 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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5-E Pt. 3 Splatter Vinyl Edition

5 Ela

LP | 1999 | EU | Reissue (Most wanted)

Release: 1999 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2003 | EU | Original (Interscope)

50 Cent

Get Rich Or Die Tryin'

10,99 €*

Release: 2003 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2003 | US | Reissue (Aftermath)

50 Cent

Get Rich Or Die Tryin'

46,99 €*

Release: 2003 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2003 | CZ | Reissue (Aftermath)

50 Cent

Get Rich Or Die Tryin'

Release: 2003 / CZ – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 1996 | EU | Reissue (Armabillion)

811 & Ph.D

One Shot One Kill

47,99 €*

Release: 1996 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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We Are The South Greatest Hits Black Friday Record Store Day 2022 Silver & Blue Edition

8Ball & MJG

2LP | 2008 | US | Reissue (Mnrk Urban)

46,54 €* 48,99 € -5%

Corto Circuito Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 2008 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Black Friday Record Store Day 2022 Reissue. Color: Silver & Blue. Limitation: 2000. 1st time on vinyl.

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99 Posse

2LP | 1998 | EU | Reissue (RCA)

31,99 €*

Release: 1998 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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La Vida Que Vendrà Green Vinyl Edition

99 Posse

2LP | 2000 | EU | Reissue (RCA)

34,99 €*

Release: 2000 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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Takin' It To The Streets / Dailey Routine

A.P.G. Crew

7" | 1991 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

18,69 €* 21,99 € -15%

Release: 1991 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Action Packed Gangsters, also known as A.P.G. Crew was a hip-hop group from Oakland, California, made up of Marlon “M.C. Mello Mar” Blackwell, Jimmy “J-Cutt” Robinson, Cold Comin' Up (Professor T & DJ Pause), MC Red & DJ Red Slice (The Red Connection). Their second album Oaktown's Finest, known as a 90s Hip-Hop / Random Rap masterpiece, was released in 1991 on YO Records and the songs "Takin' It To The Streets" and "Daily Routine" on the album were considered classics of 90s random rap, sampling sources are "Party Time" and "Panama" from Roy Porter's classic album "Inner Feelings", respectively. Both tunes are highly regarded not only by rare groove freaks, but also by hip-hop fans. P-vine is pleased to announce this 7" featuring these two classics released in one-time limited pressing which might be one that rare groove collectors will be desperate to find decades from now!

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CD | 1996 | EU | Reissue (Music On CD)

Beats, Rhymes & Life

15,99 €*

Release: 1996 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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A Tribe Called Quest are widely hailed as one of the greatest rap acts of all time. This trio (2-mic pioneers, Phife Dawg & Q-Tip, along with their DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad) was one of the most lyrically gifted in the music genre of Hip-Hop. The blends of jazz ‘n bass-heavy beats (East Coast “muddy bass”) was truly and still is truly innovative. Instead of being a great rap album like the one before it, “Beats, Rhymes & Life” is a great Tribe album. It takes time to understand it but it fits perfectly in its place in the Tribe canon and in the mid- 90s. It has their trademark smooth style and flow with a much darker theme and subject matter than their previous album. It’s a real work of art and still fresh so many years after its release.

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2LP | 2003 | US | Original (Jive)

Hits, Rarities & Remixes

36,99 €*

Release: 2003 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Contains their hits plus hard to find rarities and the previously unreleased tracks 'Mr. Incognito', 'The night he got caught'

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CD | 1993 | EU | Original (Jive)

12,99 €*

Release: 1993 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 1993 | EU | Reissue (Sony)

26,99 €*

Release: 1993 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 1993 | EU | Reissue (Jive)

28,99 €*

Release: 1993 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The album Tribe Called Quest wanted to make from the very beginning. It's their most even, consistent album of the original trilogy that also includes People's Instinctive Travels... and the Low End Theory. But in spite of this, or maybe because of it, it's also their most uninteresting. With so many competent tracks, there's no chance for something to stand out above the pack, like "Scenario" did on Low End Theory or "Can I Kick It" did on People's Instinctive Travels. The celebration is there ("Stir It Up"), the jazz drums kick ("Oh My God"), and the stand-up bass dribbles, keeping perfect pace with Q-Tip's unmistakable mic-touch ("Electric Relaxation"). There's even a Native Tongues armistice/reunion with de la Soul ("Awards Tour"). Although it comes together like a seamless tutorial in jazz hip-hop style, it comes together so damn well that it's hard for any one track to excel, cursing the album with consistent quality.

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CD | 1993 | EU | Original (Jive)

Release: 1993 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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People's Instinctive Travels And The Paths Of Rhythm

CD | 1991 | EU | Reissue (Jive)

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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7" | 1992 | EU | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Scenario

15,99 €*

Release: 1992 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Official Mr Bongo reissue /// All-time classic hip-hop of the highest possible grade from A Tribe Called Quest, featuring that verse from Busta Rhymes. Replica reissue of the prized, Germany-only 7” from 1992, cut loud.

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2LP | 1999 | US | Original (Jive)

The Anthology

35,99 €*

Release: 1999 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 1999 | EU | Reissue (Sony Music)

The Anthology

Release: 1999 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 1998 | US | Reissue (Sbme)

The Love Movement

16,99 €*

Release: 1998 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Love Movement Black Vinyl Edition

3LP | 1998 | EU | Reissue (Jive)

31,99 €*

Release: 1998 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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It's really true, finally this album is back on vinyl. A Tribe Called Quest's fifth album was released a month after they announced their break-up in 1998.

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CD | 1991 | EU | Original (Jive)

The Low End Theory

Release: 1991 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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instant classic folks, a must have for all hip hop connaisseurs!

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2LP | 1991 | EU | Reissue (Sony Music Catalog)

The Low End Theory

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Ab Flex HHV Exclusive Turquoise Marbled w/ Yellow Vinyl Edition

Abdominal

2LP | 1998 | EU | Reissue (Hip Hop Enterprise)

2LP | 1992 | EU | Reissue (SCMD Music)

Release: 1998 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Back in 1998 Abdominal released his debut album "Ab Flex" on tape only. He sold most of his tapes out of his knapsack back then as you did in the 90's, true backpack rap! This was where it all started for Ab, who became known as one of the best rappers and freestylers ever to come out of Canada and often collaborated with DJ Format in the years to come.

A while ago Ab found 63 original tapes in his dad's basement and headz jumped on those like crazy. Now HHE is extremely proud to announce our collabo with Ab to bring you this amazing piece of work on both CD and Vinyl as well.

Not only will you get the original 9 tracks, no... we will add 6 more previously unreleased bonus tracks from these sessions! To make it even more special we have included an insert with extra info AND we hooked up with known local Toronto illustrator and artist Kagan McLeod (a personal friend of Abdominal) who updated the front cover entirely making this not only an album but a limited piece of art as well!

All tracks remastered by Justin Perkins and the vinyl will be limited to 300 copies total in 3 versions.

100 copies on Yellow Opaque Vinyl Marbled W/ Light Green

100 copies on Turqoise Opaque Vinyl Marbled W/ Yellow (HHV Exclusive)

100 copies on Black Vinyl

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Above The Law

Black Mafia Life

Release: 1992 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Black Mafia Life Black Vinyl Edition

Above The Law

2LP | 1992 | EU | Reissue (West World)

43,69 €* 45,99 € -5%

Black Mafia Life Splatter Vinyl Edition

Release: 1992 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The 1992 sophomore album of the legendary Pomona, CA group Above the Law. This album is by many considered as the foundation of G-Funk due to tracks like "4 The Funk Of It" and "Call It What U Want" that featured 2Pac. Also the last album that featured DJ Go Mack who left the group after completion. Now back on vinyl courtesy of SCMD Records.

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Above The Law

2LP | 1992 | EU | Reissue (West World)

Arts & Entertainment Seaglass Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 1992 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Ace & Edo

2LP | 2001 | US | Reissue (M3 Macmil Music)

36,99 €*

12" | 2000 | US | Original (Project Blowed)

Release: 2001 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited to 500 copies worldwide. Pressed on Seaglass Blue Vinyl!

Limited to 500 Copies Worldwide!

When asked at the time about what to expect from this collaboration with Edo G, the legend Masta Ace fired back without hesitation: “People are gonna be surprised when they hear the mixture of styles. We both have a different approach. It’s like the old Reeses commercial... Ya got peanut butter walking down the street. Coming from the other direction is chocolate. Someone trips and blam, a peanut butter cup was born. Something new and amazing was created that no one had ever thought of!” When one thinks of Boston and New York, the first thing that comes to mind is the infamous Red Sox/Yankees rivalry. But this time when Boston met New York, it was a collaborative effort to bring the world one of the tightest Hip Hop efforts of 2009. Two of the game’s most exceptionally creative and well-rounded artists, Edo. G and Masta Ace brought the two cities together with Arts & Entertainment. Like their home cities, these artists have a long history and have influenced the world.

Hailing from Brownsville, Brooklyn, Masta Ace got his proper introduction setting off the quintessential Juice Crew posse cut, “The Symphony.” Not long after, Edo G’s debut Life Of A Kid In The Ghetto and it’s lead single “I Got To Have It” went to the top of the Billboard Rap Singles chart with heavy rotation on Yo! MTV Raps. Both Ace and Edo have continued to stay relevant, drop albums, tour the globe, and influence up and coming artists everywhere. Joining the duo on Arts & Entertainment was a notable list of prominent artists from NYC and the Bean including Posdanus of De La Soul, Large Professor, DJ Spinna, KRS-One, Marsha Ambrosius, Mr. Lif, Akrobatik, Chester French, Double O of Kidz in the Hall, M Phases, and more. The album continues to be a fan favorite to this day, especially the never-gets-old cuts “Little Young” and “Dancin’ Like A White Girl,” and this re-issue is sure to be well received once again.

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Aceyalone

Accepted Eclectic

2LP | 2000 | US | Original (Ground Control)

Release: 2000 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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/ B-Boy The Real McCoy

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Aceyalone

Accepted Eclectic

LP | 1999 | EU | Reissue (Back 2 Da Source)

Release: 2000 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Adant Foundation

Spiritual Revolution

Release: 1999 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2003 | US | Reissue (Rhymesayers)

Bazooka Tooth

Release: 2003 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Originally released in 2003, Bazooka Tooth was the fourth studio album by Aesop Rock. It features production by Blockhead, El-P (Run The Jewels), and Aesop Rock himself. Guest features include El-P (Run The Jewels), Camp Lo, Mr. Lif, and Party Fun Action Committee. On Bazooka Tooth, Aesop's dizzying delivery and oscillating growl paired well with the production, delivering more apocalyptic angst and future-funk flavor than its predecessors. Buried within these sawtooth grooves, listeners have discovered a plethora of Aesop's keen observations on the state of the industry, the state of the world and the state of humanity.

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CD | 2001 | US | Reissue (Rhymesayers)

Daylight

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Release: 2001 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Daylight Orange / Blue Vinyl Edition

LP | 2001 | US | Reissue (Rhymesayers)

23,99 €*

Release: 2001 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Labor Days Copper Nugget Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2001 | EU | Reissue (Block Block Chop)

32,99 €*

Release: 2001 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Labor Days Metallic Copper Vinyl Edition

LP | 2001 | US | Reissue (Rhymesayers)

27,99 €*

Release: 2001 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Labor Days was Aesop Rock's fourth release and his third full-length studio album. The project was originally released in 2001 as his first album on Definitive Jux. The album includes popular songs "Daylight" and "9-5ers Anthem", and guest features from Illogic and C-Rayz Walz, as well as production from Aesop Rock, Blockhead, and Omega One.

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2LP | 2007 | US | Reissue (Rhymesayers)

None Shall Pass

2LP | 2006 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

Release: 2007 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Originally released in 2007, None Shall Pass was the fifth studio album by Aesop Rock. It features production by Blockhead, El-P (Run The Jewels), Rob Sonic (Hail Mary Mallon), and Aesop Rock himself. Guest features include El-P (Run The Jewels), Cage, Breeze Brewin (Juggaknots), Rob Sonic (Hail Mary Mallon), and John Darnielle (The Mountain Goats). Created over a two year period following the release of his Fast Cars, Danger, Fire & Knives EP, the album would prove to be Aesop's final release on the now defunct Def Jux label. The critically acclaimed album debuted at #50 on Billboard's Top 200 chart and #35 on their Hip-Hop and R&B charts, and includes the title track "None Shall Pass" which has proven to be one of Aesop's most popular songs to date. None Shall Pass documents the vast amounts of personal change Aesop had been experiencing at this time while still deftly depicting scenes and stories relative to all ages of life.

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Akon

Konvicted

28,99 €*

Release: 2006 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2004 | Reissue (Republic)

Akon

Trouble 20th Anniversary

Release: 2004 / Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Songs In A Minor: 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

Alicia Keys

2LP | 2001 | US | Reissue (Sony)

Release: 2001 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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All City Records presents

7 x 7 Beat CD

CD | 2009 | EU | Original (All City Dublin)

Simple Et Funky Édition Vinyle Noir

Release: 2009 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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the fantastic 7" series now on compact disc ... essential!

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Alliance Ethnik

2LP | 1995 | EU | Reissue (Warner Music International)

Release: 1995 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2007 | UK | Original (Antidote)

Apathy & Celph Titled

No Place Like Chrome

19,99 €*

It's The Bootleg, Muthafuckas! Volume 1

Release: 2007 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Described at one point as "the new Eminem", Apathy has gone on to carve out a unique niche all his own. Apathy laid down “No Place Like Chrome” with producer Celph Titled for the UK label Antidote just after signing to Atlantic. Collaborations between the two Army of The Pharaohs and Demigodz members continue to this day. Hot off his first all instrumental outing, “Dive Medicine”, it’s a great time to head back towards the beginning of Apathy’s now storied career with this reissue of “No Place Like Chrome.

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Apathy

2CD | 2003 | US | Reissue (Demigodz)

20,99 €*

CD | 1997 | EU | Reissue (Most Wanted)

Release: 2003 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Features guest vocals from: Celph Titled, Vinnie Paz, C-Rayz Walz, Louis Logic, Esoteric, Lexicon, Rise, Open Mic, Alius, Punchline, Wordsworth and many many many more...A founding member and unofficial leader of the Demigodz crew, one part of the super-group Army of the Pharaohs and down with the Connecticut crew Doe$Rakers, Apathy is a highly skilled and versatile lyricist able to spit verses on nearly any topic from girls, to battling, to chess. He is also known for his freestyle ability which is often the highlight of his live performances. This double CD collection of Apathy tracks has 45 tracks and is a full 160 minutes long. That’s just under 3 hours! All the songs are from the original masters and everything has been digitally remastered to professional standards, including the old classics like “Compatible”, “Smackdown”, “Ain’t Nuthin’ Nice”, and “Just Begun”. You’ll never find a collection of all these songs in perfect quality anywhere else. A lot of tracks have never before been released on CD, and many are super rare. Every track is the full length version, nothing has been cut or faded out early. There’s even three new, previously unreleased heaters: “Y’All Ain’t Good Enough”, “Public Execution (Demigodz Mix)” and “Don’t Talk To Me”. A must for any Apathy, Demigodz, Army of the Pharaohs or Doe$rakers fan!

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Architects Entertainment

The Foundation Vol. 1

21,99 €*

The Foundation Vol 1 Golden Vinyl Edition

Release: 1997 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Architects Entertainment - The Foundation Vol. 1 was originally released in 1997 on tape in a very limited quantity.

24 years later, this classic has been remastered and released on CD!

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Architects Entertainment

LP | 1997 | EU | Reissue (Most Wanted)

Release: 1997 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Tape | 1996 | US | Original (The Funk Emporium)

Arthemus

Trust

34,99 €*

Release: 1996 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Dallas, TX / Brand new & sealed!

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Cosi Com'e Splattered Vinyl Edition

2LP | 1996 | EU | Reissue (RCA)

62,99 €*

Release: 1996 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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È Natale (Ma Io Non Ci Sto Dentro)

LP | 1993 | EU | Reissue (BMG)

Release: 1993 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Nessuno Black Vinyl Edition

2LP | 1998 | EU | Reissue (RCA)

39,89 €* 41,99 € -5%

Release: 1998 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Pop

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Strade Di Citta Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 1993 | EU | Reissue (RCA)

34,99 €*

Release: 1993 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Pop

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Xche Si! Black Vinyl Edition

2LP | 1999 | EU | Reissue (Best Sound)

Release: 1999 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Pop

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Lucy Ford: The Atmosphere EP's

2LP | 2000 | US | Reissue (Rhymesayers)

Release: 2000 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Following the release of their debut album, Overcast!, Atmosphere was already making waves in the underground Hip-Hop scene, attracting attention for their unique combination of content, styles and sounds. Although the group was suddenly smaller due to the departure of one member, Spawn, the buzz continued to grow, as did the creative output of remaining members Slug and Ant. Over the next 3 years, the duo recorded and released a flurry of unofficial Atmosphere CD's, tapes, songs and side projects, along with pressing and distributing a string of vinyl EP's, titled "Ford One", "Ford Two", and "The Lucy EP". These vinyl EP's were ultimately consolidated onto one CD as well, for the purpose of selling on tour and distributing to retail, becoming what most considered to be Atmosphere's official sophomore album, Lucy Ford: The Atmosphere EP's, more commonly referred to as simply Lucy Ford. Lucy Ford was packed with the kind of nimble wordplay found on Atmosphere's debut, but it was paired with more self-reflective and introspective rhymes than their previous album. Tracks like "The Woman With the Tattooed Hands" and "Nothing But Sunshine" showed Slug was equally as talented at poignant storytelling as he was at conveying a deeper message for the greater good of humanity, while songs like "Don't Ever Fucking Question That" and "Like Today" stripped away at the character facade, allowing listeners to know the rapper on a more intimate level. The album wasn't entirely devoid of ego though. Slug reminds listeners of his competitive roots on "Guns & Cigarettes" over a truly inspired bluesy beat by Ant, who handled the lion's share of the album's production. And while Ant knows how to bring the emotional essence out of a beat, from the idyllic to the incensed, there were a few notable contributions from outside producers as well, including the dub-inspired "Free or Dead" by Jel, and the darkly optimistic "Nothing But Sunshine" by Moodswing9, among others. Now, in celebration of its 20th anniversary, the entire Lucy Ford album is finally available on 2xLP vinyl, for the first time in history! At last, fans and collectors everywhere can finally own this integral part of Atmosphere's legacy on vinyl, complete with the original artwork and a redesigned layout.

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LP | 1997 | US | Reissue (Rhymesayers)

Overcast!

Release: 1997 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Originally Released In The Summer Of 1997, Overcast! Markedthe Start Of A Storied Career That Still Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down. While Slug And Original Co-Member Spawn's Rhymepatterns And Passion For Wordplay May Have Hinted At Someof Their Influences, Their Creative Songwriting And Inventiveconcepts, Paired With Ant's Brooding And Melodic Production,Made The Album Stand Apart From Its Predecessors And Peers.Overcast! Covers A Range Of Topics And Moods, From Thedramatic Storytelling On "Wnd", To The Sobering Reflections On"Caved In", To The Meticulous Imagery And Cultural Dissectionon "Clay", All Joined By A Wealth Of Clever Punchlines Andmetaphors Coming Together To Form A Well-Balanced And Diversecollection Of Lyricism. Of Course, There's Also "Scapegoat", With Its Beautifully Ominous Musical Backdrop And Slug's Perfectly Scripted Satirical Rant, Which Took The Underground By Storm And Played A Significant Role In Opening Ears Around The World To Give A Listen To What Atmosphere And Rhymesayers Had To Say. Although Widely Considered An Underground Classic, The Full Length Overcast! Album Was Never Pressed On Vinyl Until Alimited Edition Run Hit Stores In 2017, In Celebration Of Thealbum's 20th Anniversary. Now Re-Packaged And Produced Forwider Distribution, Fans Everywhere Can Add This Re-Masteredmasterpiece To Their Collection. Celebrate Atmosphere'slegacy Of Creative Expression With The Album That Started It All!

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LP | 2000 | US | Reissue (Rhymesayers)

Sad Clown Bad Dub 2

Release: 2000 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Sad Clown Bad Dub series first started as a stringof limited cassette tapes and CD-R's for Atmosphere tosell exclusively on tour. Since its inception in 1999, theSad Clown series has seen over a dozen iterations innumerous formats, including rare 4-track demos, liverecordings, a DVD of behind-the-scenes tour footage, amixtape, 7" vinyl singles and more. To this day, one ofthe earliest volumes - Sad Clown Bad Dub 2 - stillremains one of the most celebrated and covetedinstallments from the series.Originally released in 2000, Sad Clown Bad Dub 2 wasa rather stripped-down DIY release - a simple CDtucked behind an illustrated cover with handwrittentracklist and liner notes. The recordings were equally asrough, consisting of a dozen raw 4-track demos thathadn't been treated to any sort of mixing or mastering.Although Atmosphere initially produced only 500 copiesof these CD's to sell on the road for extra cash, the buzzand the subsequent demand from fans eventually ledthe group to pressing more of the CD's, this time stampingthe cover art with the phrase "Authorized Bootleg" asa sly nod to those who'd been ripping and sharing thefiles. The unpolished nature of Sad Clown Bad Dub 2was no deterrent from the appeal of its contents though.Generally considered an underground classic in hip-hopcircles, Sad Clown Bad Dub 2 is often mentioned as oneof the standout releases in Atmosphere's extensivediscography. It is a deeply introspective project thatexplores a range of complex thoughts and emotions,counter-balanced by occasional moments of darklyhumorous sarcasm and wit. Slug's writing is sharp andinsightful with a knack for turning his personal strugglesinto universal themes that listeners can relate to. Ant'sproduction is minimalistic, moody, even eclectic innature, full of atmospheric textures and unconventionalrhythms. This release is very clearly one of the earlystepping stones in developing their unique anddistinctive sound together, helping...

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3LP | 2003 | US | Reissue (Rhymesayers)

Seven's Travels

32,99 €*

Release: 2003 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Out of print for a long time. Finally reissued. As Atmosphere's fourth official album, it included 19 tracks with lyrics by Sean Daley (Slug) and production by Anthony Davis - not the NBA star - (Ant). Seven's Travels contained two singles, "Trying To Find A Balance" and "National Disgrace." The album also included a special appearance by Brother Ali on "Cats Van Bags."

The original album will be recorded on two pieces of vinyl spanning four sides. To complete the Seven's Travels anniversary edition, a bonus third black vinyl will contain: the hidden track, "Say Shh" along with the three
bonus songs from the original vinyl pressing, plus two b-side only releases and two additional tracks recorded in 2003.

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CD | 2008 | US | Reissue (Rhymesayers Entertainment)

Strictly Leakage

16,99 €*

Release: 2008 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Often recognized as one of the most consistent and prolificduos in independent hip-hop, Atmosphere hit a stride ofextraordinary output from July 2007 to April 2008, even by theirown standards. Within those 9 months, they released afull-length album, four EP's, and a 42-minute mixtape ofexclusive material, altogether totaling 48 new songs released, allwhile they were consistently touring as well. This rapid-fire stringof releases introduced some of their most popular songs to dateand showcased their dynamic range, from moody and reflective,to upbeat and optimistic, to a boom-bap throwback style of rap,the latter of which was most prominently displayed on themixtape. Introduced on Christmas Day 2007, the mixtape was a"gift" to fans in the form of a free download, aptly titled StrictlyLeakage - a nod to both eschewing standardized industrypractices in favor of giving the music away, and to anotherprominent album title from the era that inspired them andperhaps more specifically, these recordings.Strictly Leakage surprised fans and critics alike, not justbecause the download invite appeared in their inbox withoutwarning, but also because the project sounded so uniquelydifferent from Atmosphere's typical recordings. Ant was diggingdeep into the funk & soul crates, favoring samples over liveinstrumentation, and producing tracks that sounded as if theywere birthed alongside late '80s and early '90s hip-hop classics.Slug was rapping with a renewed passion, yet somehowsounding more casual and carefree delivering endless wordplaywith more technical rhyme patterns than other Atmosphereprojects. Together, they created 13 exclusive songs that soundedas if they were just having fun making them, without thepressure of any album expectations - undoubtedly as rewardingan exercise for themselves as it was for the listeners.Early on, Strictly Leakage had been pressed on a limited run ofvinyl and CD, but it wasn't long before they sold out, and fanswere left chasin...

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LP | 2008 | US | Reissue (Rhymesayers Entertainment)

Strictly Leakage

27,99 €*

CD | 1993 | EU | Reissue (Southwest Enterprise)

Release: 2008 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Att Will

Do It Att Will

22,99 €*

2LP | 1993 | EU | Reissue (SCMD Music)

Release: 1993 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Willard Hughes (March 22, 1971 - October 5th 2017) aka Att Will was a Gangsta Rapper from Compton, CA. He was also affiliated with the Neighborhood Compton Crips, a local street gang.

He began rapping in the early 90's and recorded a few songs before his debut album in 1993 ("Where There's a Will, There's A Way", "Party's On", Nose Trouble", "Lock Up"...). He was also featured on 2 songs of Tweedy Bird Loc's first album, "187 Drive By", released in 1992, with the other members of his first group, Underground Connection.

In 1993, soon after the release of the single "Just Another Day In Compton", Att Will released his debut album, "Do It Att Will", on Big City Records. It is considered a classic by many and now SouthWest Enterprise is proud to announce the album's reissue on CD!

Limited to only 250 copies!

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Att Will

Do It Att Will

32,99 €*

Release: 1993 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2006 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

Ayatollah

Now Playing

B.H.P. (Black Hole Posse)

Release: 2006 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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14 bangin' beats from the man behind the boards of Ghostface, Rakim, Mos Def, G-Unit, Talib Kweli, Smif N Wessun, ...

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Eastbound

Tape | 1998 | US | Reissue (Mint Underground)

19,99 €*

B.H.P. (Black Hole Posse)

Release: 1998 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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B.H.P. (Black Hole Posse) is a legendary Denver, Colorado based rap group which consists of AK Love and O.G. Glide. This is there album titled, "Eastbound". The production on Eastbound is superior to most albums from the late 1990's. The "Nightfall" introduction is reminiscent of a Sade sound. Other songs like "The Block", "Scrilla", "Ride With Me" and "Niggas Be Hatin'" are solid hardcore gangster tales over laid back G-Funk Rhythms. Then there's tracks with versatile lyricism over being conveyed over dark and hard hitting gangster funk beats such as "Lyrical Twist", "Is There A Place", and "Valley Of Death". Let's not forget the mob style tale song's that even the women can get with like "Ballin'" and "Lover & Friend". There's also a club banger in "All Nite". This album is full of pure dopeness for you eardrums! We highly recommend this album to all Hip Hop enthusiasts.

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Eastbound Black Vinyl Edition

2LP | 1998 | US | Reissue (Mint Underground)

52,99 €*

B.H.P. (Black Hole Posse)

Release: 1998 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Eastbound Clear Vinyl Edition

2LP | 1998 | US | Reissue (Mint Underground)

52,99 €*

CD | 2006 | US | Original (Fith)

Release: 1998 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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B Real

The Gunslinger Volume 2

CD | 2008 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

Release: 2006 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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17 tracks feat. Son Doobie, Proof of. D12, Everlast, Defari ...

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Babu

Duck Season Volume 3

2LP | 2008 | EU | Original (Baccara)

Release: 2008 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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produced by DJ Babu (Dilated Peoples / Beat Junkies) ... feat. M.O.P., Dilated Peoples, Little Brother, MF Doom, Sean Price, Guilty Simpson, AG, Bishop Lamont, MED, Strong Arm Steady, Oh No, Cali Agents, Roc Marciano, etc. ... some super tasty duck roast!

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Baccara Records presents

Da crackhouse

Kollage HHV Exclusive Yellow Vinyl Edition

Release: 2008 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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how to survive the crack: your essential guide to the crackhead struggle

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Bahamadia

2LP | 1996 | EU | Reissue (Be With)

LP | 1995 | UK | Reissue (Chopped Herring)

Release: 1996 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 500 copies, only available hat HHV! Only 2 copies per customer!

Bahamadia’s 1996 debut album Kollage is rightly regarded as one of the greatest rap albums of the 1990s. For the first time ever, Be With present the definitive double LP version of this eternal hip-hop classic, including the legendary "Path To Rhythm" which never appeared on the original LP or on vinyl, anywhere. An indelible VIBE from start-to-finish, Kollage presents Bahamadia's swirling rhymes delivered with an irresistibly butter flow and razor-sharp assuredness over a steady slew of smoothed-out, jazzed-up, blunted beats. Achingly cool and effortlessly funky throughout, it's an absolute must for true 90s hip-hop fanatics.

The entire Kollage project was recorded at D&D Studios and the ties to Gang Starr are keenly felt, with DJ Premier producing five tracks in addition to the killer songs Guru had already produced with her. Working with the cream of the mid-90s East Coast sound, Kollage is, accordingly, a record that demonstrates a varied musical taste with disparate influences, as Bahamadia has previously stated: “The title Kollage was a reflection of my state of mind. I first got interested in music from playing my parents’ and grandparents’ records, as well what I heard on the radio. I wanted Kollage to reflect that diversity both lyrically and sonically."

With intelligent, poetic lyricism and a laconic verbal style bursting with both warm texture and deceptive energy, Bahamadia’s flow was as inspired by Aretha and Nancy Wilson as it was Q-Tip, Schoolly D and Lady B. Swaggering out the gate, "WordPlay" finds Bahamadia confidently showcasing her considerable old-school battle-rhyme skills over a Guru beat that utilises an infectiously bouncy bassline with splashes of sultry jazz horns and a Jeru vocal snatch for the hook. Up next, the quietly shimmering and ruggedly beautiful "Spontaneity" is one of the most alluring on the record, Da Beatminerz crafting a brilliantly soulful and jazzy soundscape for Bahamadia's effortless vocals to float across. It's followed by "Rugged Ruff", where the rapper carefully constructs a swift off-beat flow over Premier's raw jazzy fire.

With smooth spacey synth vibes overseen by former Geto Boys producer N.O. Joe, "I Confess" is, without question, a fly love song and soothing (p)-funk groove. "UKNOWHOWWEDU" is an airy, chilled tribute to her hometown. Produced by Ski Beatz & DJ Redhanded, it rides a gloriously mellow break. It's a true Philly anthem, shouting out a who’s who of the entire city’s scene. Early banger "Total Wreck" follows, presenting a murky Guru instrumental elevated by jazzy horns. Bahamadia invokes the title's suggestion, firing her brilliant bars more aggressively than we’re accustomed to. More Beatminerz-brilliance comes in the way of "Innovation", an opportunity for the MC to invoke Freestyle Fellowship in her forward-thinking and literary verses. "Da Jawn" features hometown buddies The Roots, with Black Thought gliding into a back-and-forth with Bahamadia over ?uestlove’s warm, snapping percussion. With the strut club banger "True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Sh*t)", DJ Premier provides some laidback vibrant boom bap for Bahamadia to share a wild, cautionary tale about a night out with her girl, Kia.

Fan favourite "3 Tha Hard Way" is a hypnotically sinister cut, with Bahamadia, K-Swift and Mecca Star taking star turns to coast over DJ Premier’s raw beat whilst the tender "Biggest Part Of Me" is a heartfelt stunner dedicated to her son. Incredibly, only the European and Japanese CD versions of Kollage was released with the brilliantly breezy “Path To Rhythm”, featuring Ursula Rucker. Whilst ostensibly a "bonus track", it's anything but, to our ears. Very much in sonic conversation with KRS-One's stretched-out sleeper classic "Higher Level", it's absolutely essential so we had to include it, appearing on wax for the first time here, exclusively. Quite a coup.

Somewhat predictably, whilst Kollage was released to significant critical acclaim, it suffered from disappointing sales. In the intervening years - and for far too long - it was a criminally underrated record, an increasingly hidden gem. We hope this double LP reissue - which looks and sounds amazing - will go some way to correct this. This 2024 Be With double LP re-issue has been mastered for vinyl by Simon Francis, cut by Cicely Balston and pressed at Record Industry. It's too bold and beautiful to remain overlooked and underserved.

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Basementality

Kings And Kingdoms

CD | 2006 | US | Original (Mojo Ink)

Release: 1995 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Here we have a Heavy rarity outta Philly from 1995 by MC, producer and graf artist Jon Doe aka Denske aka Culture Livingston. Check the interview below in the Product Info section for the full story, but homeboy has been part of the Philly scene since way back when. He used to write under the name Denske and heads might be aware of his excellent documentary "Tag City" which delves deep into the Philadelphia writing scene and in particular the esoteric Gangster hand style of the 60s/70s synonymous with the city. He was also featured in Roger Gastman's "History Of American Graffiti". Seriously, peep the interview below - it's full of gems.

So, to the music. There were 3 joints on the 12" that dropped in 1995 [300 copies pressed only] and 6 on the cassette version - here we have 5 of those 6 tracks, 2 of which have never been released on wax. Unfortunately the final track was busted so couldn't be used!! As he mentions in his interview, this project was recorded on an old 4-track and never got mastered before pressing so it is dusty, but that adds to the mid 90's flava!

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Beanie Sigel

Still Public Enemy #1

Anthology - Sounds Of Science

Release: 2006 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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12 tracks

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Beastie Boys

2CD | 1999 | EU | Original (Grand Royal)

CD | 1992 | US | Reissue (Grand Royal)

Release: 1999 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Best of Beastie Boys ... 42 tracks in cd case!

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Beastie Boys

Check Your Head