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The Easy Truth Silver & Black Splash Vinyl Edition

Release: 2016 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Indie Exclusive - Coalmine Records digs into their storied discography to unveil their ten-year anniversary reissue of Highway Robbery, the collaborative concept album from Detroit’s heavyweight emcee Guilty Simpson and Philly beat smith Small Professor. Weighing in at 11 tracks, the project places the listener in a seemingly post-apocalyptic Detroit where the mentality is feast or famine. Highway Robbery plays as one long narrative of Guilty’s day-to-day survival in Detroit’s concrete jungle, all set to the tone of Small Professor’s foreboding, percussion heavy production. Featuring guest appearances from Detroit’s Boldy James, A.G. (of D.I.T.C.), Elucid and Castle, the album is further highlighted with the meticulous turntablism of both Statik Selektah and DJ Revolution. This reissue also boasts the Zilla Rocca remix of “Go” which features Audible Doctor on the cuts. A decade removed from its original release, Highway Robbery remains a gratifying listen and strong addition to anyone’s hiphop record collection with its high-level lyricism, avant-garde production value and overall creativity.

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Apollo Brown & Skyzoo

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

36,99 €*

Release: 2016 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Frisco Disco / It's Real With Sleeve

Eastside Connection

7" | 2016 | US | Reissue (Fraternity)

Release: 2016 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Jim Sharp / Naughty NMX & Runex

Dusty Donuts Volume 8

7" | 2016 | UK | Reissue (Dusty Donuts)

The Diary Vinyl Me, Please Edition

Release: 2016 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Repress 2024. On “Breakin’ My Heart”, Jim Sharp finds a way to bridge the summery goodness of ATCQ with the original instrumentation sampled by Dilla. The iconic vocal lead of Bebel Gilberto floats over the boom bap drums to make it a sure shot. The flip side, “Check Minnie's Love” once again shows that Naughty NMX and Runex are on point. The product is horns, beefed up beats, fat bass and silky smooth vocals to make you think it’s ’92 again (without the Rhime). Minnie rips the lovely
vocals into a dance floor banger.

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J Dilla

2LP | 2016 | US | Reissue (Vinyl Me, Please)

44,99 €*

CD | 2017 | DE | Original (360 Grad)

Release: 2016 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Why you'll love it...
The Diary, the legendary lost album and instrumentals from J Dilla, released posthumously in 2016, is the VMP Hip-Hop Record of the Month for November 2022. It's here on exclusive 2LP Purple & Orange Marble vinyl, with lacquers cut by...

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Torch

Blauer Samt Re-Edition

Release: 2017 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Watching Movies With The Sounds Off

Mac Miller

2LP | 2017 | IT | Original (Rostrum)

37,99 €*

Release: 2017 / IT – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Repress 2023
After the release of his 2011 debut ‘Blue Slide Park’, Mac Miller started using promethazine to cope with the album’s negative reviews and subsequent stress of his Macadelic tour.
Maybe that’s why his second LP proper, ‘Watching Movies With The Sound Off’, is hazy and somewhat introspective. “You was Easy Mac with the cheesy raps / Who the f*ck is Mac Miller?” a male voice asks midway through the 70-minute recording.
He doesn’t get too personal; instead, Miller spits disoriented rhymes atop an equally disjointed soundtrack. He glorifies his drug habit one moment while atoning for it the next. “Halleluah, thank God I have a future,” Miller raps on ‘The Star Room’; “Praying I don’t waste it getting faded.”
With ‘Movies’, Miller channels his past addiction into an impressive set of stoner rap, far beyond the carefree ‘Blue Slide Park.’ These sounds are heavier and Miller flows naturally in this element. He still likes a good time, but he’s giving us more of himself in the process. Looks like he’s growing up after all. - clashmusic.com

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Enoq

Zu Schön Um Klar Zu Sein

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Anarchie Und Alltag Deluxe Edition

Antilopen Gang

2CD | 2017 | EU | Original (JKP)

23,99 €*

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2017 | EU | Original (JKP)

Antilopen Gang

Anarchie Und Alltag

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Super Bad Disco / HHV)

Berlin Zoo

Super Bad Disco

Eine Hand Bricht Die Andere

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Berlin Zoo’s debut LP "Super Bad Disco" is the result of a chance encounter between three Danish beatheads (I Kicked A Cloud Once, Shatter Hands, and Fou Fou) in the German capital. The record is steeped in Soul and Jazz, with an uncanny view to both the past and future of instrumental Hip Hop, and a deliciously obscure sample selection. Straight killer, no filler, carefully sequenced and arranged. Highly recommended!

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Waving The Guns

LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Audiolith)

24,99 €*

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Kreismusik)

Lemur

Die Rache Der Tiere

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Tape | 2017 | EU | Original

DJ BK

Tape 57

9,99 €*

2CD | 2017 | EU | Original

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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DJ BK is back in full effect with tracks by Ras Kass, Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman, Emanon, Bumpy Knuckles, General Steele, Vinnie Paz and many others. Tip!

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DJ BK

Tape 57

9,99 €*

LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Caroline)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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DJ BK is back in full effect with tracks by Ras Kass, Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman, Emanon, Bumpy Knuckles, General Steele, Vinnie Paz and many others. Tip!

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Loyle Carner

Yesterday's Gone

LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Caroline)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Stellar debut south-londons rising star Loyle Carner! No exaggerations, no fakin', just pure UK flavor. Tip!

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Denzel Curry

Imperial

20,99 €*

Beautiful: Opus Of Love Deeper Than Flesh Volume 1 & 2

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Denzel Rae Don Curry (born February 16, 1995) is an American Hip Hop recording artist from Carol City, Florida. He released his debut full-length album, titled “Nostalgic 64” in 2013. His second full-length album is titled “Imperial”.

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Kankick

2LP | 2017 | EU | Reissue (HHV)

Release: 2017 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Kanzulu's acclaimed "Beautiful: Opus Of Love Deeper Than Flesh" finally gets a proper reissue treatment in gatefold sleeve. Originally released on 2 seperate EP's, the reissue comes as a 2LP vinyl set with an updated artwork by LGB5. Sureshot!

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Olivier St. Louis

Ever Since The Fall

LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Olivier St.Louis (the artist formerly known as Olivier Daysoul) releases his 2nd EP to start 2017 with some melancholic vibes.

After releasing a collaborative EP with Warp's Bibio, who is also featured as a producer on “Ever since the fall”, this 2nd solo release by the Olivier St.Louis marks the starting point of worldwide liveshow efforts for Olivier 2017. After a successful UK Tour with Laura Mvula, Olivier is getting ready to join AnnenMayKantereit for another Tour in spring 2017 to support his upcoming release “Ever since the fall EP”, out on Jakarta Records in February 2017. Six tracks somewhere in between lo-fi soul, drum computer sounds, warm basslines and funk trenched live compositions. Olivier will also join his partner in crime Oddisee for his “The Iceberg” Wolrd Tour until summer.

Olivier St.Louis went on to receive significant international attention for his work as a featured singer/songwriter back then still under the name Olivier Daysoul. He worked and toured worldwide with various artists including Oddisee, C2C, Onra, Bibio and Hudson Mohawke as such as other producers from the Warp Records family. Despite all of this, Olivier felt something was missing...A true reflection of his own voice and sound. Less bass music, more organic soul, less producer features and more independent unique compositions all by himself.

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Thirstin Howl III

Vintage Lyrics EP

32,99 €*

Steampunx (Abroo, Pawcut & Headtrick)

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Brooklyn, New York City based MC Thirstin Howl III is known for his unique style and sometimes comical and humorous rhymes. He is of Puerto Rican descent and raps in both Spanish and English. In 1997 he won the Source's Unsigned Hype award. He also owns and operates his own label, Skillionaire Enterprises.
Now, one of the illest MC's in the game blesses Chopped Herring with some previously never pressed on vinyl classics from the 1999 debut release "Skillionaire. Peep these joints from "Skillionaire" on wax for the very first time plus the bonus "Prostitute joint" featuring an early Meyhem Lauren. You won’t regret it!

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Steampunx

LP | 2017 | DE | Original (New Def)

15,99 €* 19,99 € -20%

Release: 2017 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Torb The Roach & Floppy McSpace

Tape Echo - Gold Floppies

LP | 2017 | UK | Original (KingUnderground)

20,99 €*

2LP+CD | 2017 | DE | Original (Kopfticker)

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Inspired by Ultraman and Norwegian nature, Torb the Roach and Floppy McSpace joined forces and cooked up their instrumental debut. The result, Tape Echo Gold Floppies. It tickles your senses with low fidelity rhythms, time warping space echo, rare world spices and psychedelic field recordings.
The album is a combination of beats from the SP1200/S950 combo as well as dubs & ef-fects from the Roland 201 Space Echo. Torb collects rare, obscure, world funk and rare groove records from India, Thailand, China & Japan. There are a bunch of dusty loops on the record made from his digs.

The cover design is a mix of hand drawn illustrations, pictures of equipment and a picture of Floppy McSpace by Ocht & Torb.

This instrumental debut LP with download card is limited to 300 copies!

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Der Plusmacher

Kush Hunter

Release: 2017 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2017 | US | Original (Doomtree)

P.O.S.

Chill Dummy

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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7" | 2017 | UK | Original (Dinked)

Chris Read & Pugs Atomz

Baby Don’t Go / You

10,99 €*

2LP | 2017 | US | Original (1st & 15th Prod.)

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Taken from the forthcoming BBE digital LP, Colo(u)rs Of The World, Hip Hop production man of substance, Chris Read hooks up Chicago’s Pugs Atomz to bring us these two jazzy hip hop choons bringing back memories of early Pharcyde vibes.

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Lupe Fiasco

Drogas Light

LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Radio Juicy / Urban Waves / HHV)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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After recently declaring his retirement from music, Lupe Fiasco has announced a new album Drogas Light. ‘Drogas Light’ is the first of a trilogy of albums (‘Drogas Light’, ‘Drogas’ and ‘Skulls’) that Lupe Fiasco is planning to release on his own label, 1st & 15th/Thirty Tigers, after parting ways with Atlantic Records.

In addition to Gizzle, ‘Drogas Light’ features collaborations with Ty Dolla $ign, Rick Ross and BIG K.R.I.T, among others.

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2LATE

Waves

English Tapas Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Radio Juicy proudly presents (in collaboration with Urban Waves and HHV) "Waves", the debut solo album by very talented young producer from London 2LATE. Thorough the entire album tone is set on killer beats and mesmerizing melodies. Each track comes out as decisive and precise as katana strikes from a Samurai. 2LATE simply does it right, he's successfully captivating our attention with his mind stimulating music. As the album expands you'll notice the change as one side is old school and the other is new school. Showcasing the potential of 2LATE's production skills. Not much is left untouched, from Jazzy melodies to Reggae, from gangsta to trap, everything is flowing naturally. "Waves" is one hell of an album.

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Sleaford Mods

LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Rough Trade)

Ayatollah & Drasar Monumental

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Rock & Indie

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Returning with their first full length record for Rough Trade, it will be fascinating to find out what Sleaford Mods made of 2016.

The title here refers to cuisine in a pub the pair visited that consisted of "half a scotch egg, cup of chips, pickle and a mini pork pie" - a menu that sums up the useless state of England, as viewed through the lens of lead ranter Jason Williamson.

Featuring all new songs recorded with Steve Mackey (Pulp), this is sure to be one of 2017's most-anticipated releases.

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Box Cutter Brothers Volume 4

LP | 2017 | US | Original (Vendetta Vinyl)

29,99 €*

LP | 2017 | DE | Original (Styler Berg)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Vendetta Vinyl presents with “Box Cutter Brothers Volume 4” the next chapter in this series by Ayatollah & Drasar Monumental.
Instead of strictly rocking instrumentals like the first three releases, they both decided to get in the booth and go for broke. Yeah, both of them rhyme, produce, and DJ! “Box Cutter Brothers Volume 4” is truly a highly explosive piece of artwork. No frills, no tinker bell beats, no copping pleas, no bozo bars – Just serious wreck by two serious brothers!!

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FreDoE & Nicki Samt

Fat And Proud

Release: 2017 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Mugshots Volume 2 Black Vinyl Version

Othorized Fam

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

36,99 €*

Mugshots Volume 2 Colored Vinyl Version

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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Othorized Fam

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

35,99 €* 39,99 € -10%

Undercover Blues Instrumentals

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Slowy & 12Vince

2LP | 2017 | DE | Original (Akai47)

24,99 €*

Release: 2017 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP+CD | 2017 | EU | Original (Four Music)

Mädness & Döll

Ich Und Mein Bruder

29,99 €*

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Raw Tapes)

Live Beat Tapes

The Singles

Loose Cannons 002 Feat. Meyhem Lauren

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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L.B.T (Live Beat Tapes) are a collective formed of hip hop producers, jazz musicians, rappers and singers. This album is a compilation of singles, an overview of a year's work and of 10 digitally released episodes. This 12-members collective of Florentine-based artists / hippies is a dynamic, ever-evolving musical experiment, in search of the perfect vibe.

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Bozack Morris

7" | 2017 | CA | Original (GGBR)

CD | 2017 | DE | Original (Buback)

Release: 2017 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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

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

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Sookee

Mortem & Makeup

8,99 €* 11,99 € -25%

Release: 2017 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Kool Keith & Kutmasta Kurt

Your Mom Is My Wife (The 1996 - 1997 Archives) Test Pressing

LP | 2017 | US | Original (Threshold)

98,99 €*

The Elephant In the Room LP

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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This is a very limited edition of only a few test pressings made of Kutmasta Kurt & Kool Keith's collaborative 1997 EP, “Your Mom Is My Wife”.

KutMasta Kurt Digs deep into his archives to put together this compelling 6 track EP of previously unreleased recordings he and Keith recorded in 1996-1997. This Post “Sex Style” and Pre “Dr. Dooom” material helps further illustrate why they are one of Hip-Hop's favorite collaborators from the 90’s and beyond.

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Sense MC & V.A.

LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Diffrent Music)

Smooth Hardcore Remix Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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I admit I wasn't familiar with this album, so many just pass us by, but as I sat back and listened, I slowly realised that this isn't just any soul LP, its a masterpiece, full of passion and tenderness, it was like a huge hug from long lost lover... Beautiful... Enjoy it.

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Beneficence

12" | 2017 | US | Original (Ill Adrenaline)

LP | 2017 | EU | Original (KEATS / HHV)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Ill Adrenaline Records camp continues to push forward with pure unapologetic boom bap hip-hop. In 2012 Beneficence and AG (of D.I.T.C.) released the now classic collabo track/video for “All Real”, the strongest cut off Benef's much sought after underground smash album "Concrete Soul". The duo veterans are back at it once again with visuals and a limited edition 12” for the Jazz Spastiks produced track “Smooth Hardcore”, taken off the critically acclaimed LP "Basement Chemistry” (2016). The single contains the original album version plus a 90’s ultra-jazzy remix from legendary producer K-Def (Real Live, LL Cool J, Tragedy, Lords of the Underground, Ghostface Killah, etc.), and a Latin flavor remix from up-and-coming beatsmith Brous One.

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Jay Spaten

KEATS 10: Schnitzelwood

15,99 €*

CD | 2017 | DE | Original (Akai47)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Slowy & 12Vince

Undercover Blues

15,99 €*

Release: 2017 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Turtle Reign, Krüml No.03

Khaderbai

7" | 2017 | CH | Original (Ish)

12,99 €*

Dive Medicine: Chapter One

Release: 2017 / CH – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The beat-ish series goes into the second round with Haus und Baum mastermind Khaderbai. These are fresh boom bap beats straight out of Zürich.
Check out the follow up to his tape-only release at Ish. Ish Records is proud to present his first 45. Headnodders for days!

Comes in picture cover with 5 photo variations pasted on cover.

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Apathy

LP | 2017 | US | Original (Dirty Version)

25,99 €*

Kool Keith & Kutmasta Kurt

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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From the murky depths of unexplored sea waters, Apathy takes you on a nautical journey with his first all-instrumental project. After years of producing beats for himself, Demigodz, Army of the Pharaohs, R.A. The Rugged Man, Ras Kass, Styles of Beyond and many others, Apathy has finally put together a collection of 15 all original instrumentals. Painstakingly sequenced, mixed and engineered to keep your speakers thumping, this sub-aquatic album showcases Ap's sharp skills behind the boards as he delivers his best sonic works without words. Whether you just like to vibe out to hip hop beats or practice your own MC skills over chunky production, this project is a welcomed refreshment in the instrumental hip hop genre.

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Your Mom Is My Wife Instrumentals (The 1996 - 1997 Archives)

LP | 2017 | US | Original (Threshold)

30,59 €* 35,99 € -15%

CD | 2017 | US | Original (Aftermath)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition vinyl copies of Kutmasta Kurt's instrumentals to his 1997 Kool Keith-collaborative EP, “Your Mom Is My Wife”. All copies autographed by Kutmasta Kurt himself, limited to 250 copies worldwide.

KutMasta Kurt Digs deep into his archives to put together this compelling 6 track EP of previously unreleased recordings he and Keith recorded in 1996-1997. This Post “Sex Style” and Pre “Dr. Dooom” material helps further illustrate why they are one of Hip-Hop's favorite collaborators from the 90’s and beyond.

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50 Cent

Best Of

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2017 | EU | Original (Smoke On)

Group Home

Forever

CD | 2017 | EU | Original (Smoke On)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Smoke On Records announces the album “Forever” by Group Home. The album features Sadat X, Ty Nitty Of Infamous Mobb, Martin A.k.a. Mo Bar's, Lavaughn Shanel Johnson and additional productions by Lewis Parker. The CD version contains the three bonus tracks “Code Of Silence”, “Self Esteem” and “Real Mc's”.

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Nine

1999

Group Home presents Brain Sick Mob

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Smoke On Records presents this limited CD edition of the album “1999” by Nine.

The CD version also contains additional bonus tracks.

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Unreleased Siccness

CD | 2017 | EU | Original (Smoke On)

EH4AR (Everything Happens 4 A Reason)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Only one copy per customer!

Smoke On Records announces the album "Unreleased Siccness" by Brain Sick Mob. The CD version contains the two bonus tracks "Here is the Proof" and "Strugglin".

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King Magnetic

CD | 2017 | US | Original (King Mag Music)

Da Funkee Man / Instrumental

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Truth, elite lyricism, and production that rivals some of Hip Hop's most critically acclaimed albums are the glue to King Magnetic's sophomore album.

An intoxicating blend of smooth, yet hardcore Hip Hop, is sure to leave the most hardcore fan stunned, purists with their jaws on the floor and 'Hipsters' jealous they didn't catch on sooner. "Everything Happens 4 A Reason" is a refreshing, raw, and truthful peek into the life of an artist balancing life issues and success. There's a noticeable growth in artistry without alienating the loyal base of listeners Magnetic has accumulated over the years. When everything and everyone changes on you, it might be a blessing in disguise. “Everything Happens 4 A Reason”...

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MC Gels

7" | 2017 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

10,99 €*

CD | 2017 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Only one copy per customer!
Limited edition of 350 copies only!

The main question might still be, how does a cat born in 1997 make such an authentic "mid-90's-sounding" record? Answer: Dope influences. MC Gels out of the Bronx, recorded his debut album "Wandering Souls" last year.

The final Herring drop for early 2017 is MC Gels' debut release from early in 2016 - now available on wax for the first time. Following on from last year's "Wandering Souls" LP on Chopped Herring, this heater produced by Chief Rugged had to make its way onto wax - straight out the BX, the young MC Gels - "Da Funkee Man"..

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Beneficence

Contents Under Pressure

15,99 €*

LP | 2017 | UK | Original (KingUnderground)

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited CD version!

Originally recorded in 1991, but finally released in 1994, the "Suckas Brevity/Hostile Lifestyle" 12-inch by New Jersey MC & producer Beneficence is what you would probably refer to as an "obscure record". Only 100 copies were ever pressed on indie label Big House Records, so Herring & Beneficence's label Ill Adrenaline thought it might be a good idea to bring back the 12-inch material and to add some previously unreleased Beneficence jawn from the 90's. Chopped Herring Records is proud to present "Contents Under Pressure". Peep it folks!

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Sraw (Sun Raw)

Beat Weeks

18,89 €* 20,99 € -10%

2LP | 2017 | US | Original (Aftermath)

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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KingUnderground presents the debut album - Instrumental beat tapes Volume 1-2, produced in 2008-2009 from Swedish producer Sun Raw aka SRAW.

The ”Beat Week” concept came about in 2008 when Myspace still was the main internet platform for spreading independent music. SRAW wanted to use the social media platform to his advantage and make a release that was adapted to the specific ways of posting music and maintaining an audience on Myspace. He came up with the idea to publish one song a day for the duration of a week so that it would exist as a whole in the Myspace player after the week had passed.
The beats were simply named after the day it was published, making the final beat tape hold 7 tracks. Beat Week #1 was received very well so a year later Beat Week #2 was released in the same way. Around this time Myspace had lost most users to Facebook, and Soundcloud slowly began to take over as the new platform for musicians.

“I guess this is my tribute to the (for many of us) important MySpace days!” - SRAW

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50 Cent

Best Of

49,99 €*

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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AABA: All-Amerikkkan Badass

Joey Bada$$

CD | 2017 | US | Original (Cinematic Music)

12,99 €*

Tape | 2017 | US | Original (Leaving)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Joey Badass is back as All-Amerikkkan Badass with an album that features the singles Devestated and Land Of The Free plus a bunch of more face hitting titles.

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Kiefer

Kickinit Alone

The Jay Dee Tapes Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Californian keyboardist & beatmaker Kiefer (birthname Kiefer Shackelford) drops his debut LP on Leaving Records, which has “enough jazz piano chops to transform L.A.’s Low End Theory into a smokey speak easy.”

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Frank N Dank & J Dilla

12" | 2017 | US | Original (Delicious Vinyl)

14,24 €* 14,99 € -5%

LP | 2017 | EU | Original (RCA)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition for Record Store Day 2017!

Frank Nitt and Dankery Harv - or just Frank n Dank - knew J. Dilla before you. but don't feel bad, they knew Dilla before anyone knew Dilla. when Dilla was still in Detroit, before he was known as J. Dilla. before he'd even stepped foot in LA. From their personal vault, Frank n Dank bring you these cuts from their years working with Dilla, including complete instrumentals, presented in a nice 12-inch red vinyl pressing.

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Khalid

American Teen

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2017 | US | Original (Persia)

Camp Lo

On The Way Uptown

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Tit 4 Tat 21st Anniversary Test Pressing

World & San

12" | 2017 | US | Original (Threshold)

54,99 €*

CD | 2017 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Only 21 numbered copies made with custom Threshold test labels!

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J Dilla

Motor City

LP | 2017 | US | Original (Fake Four Inc.)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The late, great J Dilla is widely regarded as one of the greatest Hip Hop producers of all time. An innovator who pushed the genre in new sonic directions, the Detroit native born James Yancey crafted timeless soundscapes for the likes of Slum Village, Busta Rhymes, Common, Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, and many more. Since his death in 2006, Dilla's mother Maureen "Ma Dukes" Yancey has worked tirelessly to further her son's legacy, and her latest effort is the new posthumous album “Motor City”. Inspired by Dilla's beloved hometown, “Motor City” is a collection of rare and unreleased Jay Dee instrumentals, hand-selected and sequenced by Ma Dukes. Conceived as a "letter" to her son, “Motor City” is packaged in a limited-edition mailing envelope, complete with a handwritten message from Ma Dukes to J Dilla inside. Both CD and vinyl formats also include access to an exclusive mix of the album by Dilla's close friend J Rocc, a world-renown DJ and founder of the Beat Junkies.

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Sixo

The Odds Of Free Will

20,99 €*

LP | 2017 | US | Original (Ne'Astra Music Group)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The third full length from enigmatic Texas folk-hop producer, Sixo, features vocal appearances by Open Mike Eagle, Milo, Ceschi, Onry Ozzborn, Myka 9, Awol One, Gregory Pepper, Grace Park, Heir Max & Josh Martinez.

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Slum Village

Slum Village Volume 0

22,79 €* 23,99 € -5%

7" | 2017 | UK | Original (Random Rap)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The mark that the late producer J Dilla left upon hip-hop during the 90s and early-to-mid 00s is undeniable, and his work with De La Soul, Busta Rhymes, The Pharcyde, and many more has long been cemented in the annals of hip-hop history. It was during his time as a member of seminal Detroit group Slum Village however that ranks as among his greatest. His work with rappers Baatin and T3 would be a strong influence upon
modern rappers like Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar, and earn widespread critical praise, and comparisons to other legendary groups like A Tribe Called Quest. In speaking retrospectively on their most famous album ""Fan-Tas-Tic Vol. 1"", The Roots' drummer Questlove has said of the release that it "single-handedly birthed neo-soul."

J Dilla has been gone for over 10 years now, and Slum Village has moved on from their time with the legendary beatsmith, recruiting new members along the way. Despite this, new Dilla compositions are still being discovered, and his legacy continues to be shared and celebrated with a modern hip-hop audience. Ne'Astra Music Group now presents a new compilation of rare Dilla material: Vol. 0. Ten tracks featuring the classic Slum
Village lineup of Dilla on vocals and production, with Baatin & T3 also on the mic, collected by modern SV member Young RJ from unreleased material and demos recorded between 1994 and 1997. The knowledgable hip-hop head may recognize key tracks from the circulated EPHCY Sessions, while others have never seen the light of day. A piece of hip-hop history that would have otherwise wallowed in obscurity, until now.

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Rodney P

Untitled / Instrumental

11,99 €*

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition for Record Store Day 2017! Legendary London Posse MC, Rodney P, teams up with London poet Lanre Sulola for this haunting backdrop to last year’s critically acclaimed BBC4 documentary, Hip Hop World News. Co-produced by the talented record label owner Max Cyrus and recorded in the Metropolis studios with Liam Nolan (previously worked with Adele & Jess Glynne) who oversaw the whole project. Available now first the first time on vinyl, Dinked Records and Max Cyrus Music have created a very special package for the 10th Anniversary of Record Store Day, featuring the track and instrumental on pure white vinyl with picture sleeve and photo insert.

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S. Fidelity

A Safe Place To Be Naked

Strangers Of Necessity (CoryaYo & Fooch The MC)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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“A Safe Place to Be Naked” is S.Fidelity’s debut album, which will be released on May 5th via Jakarta Records. It features 12 tracks, capturing the producer’s quest for a fresh sound, which he elaborated over the last two years, locked in his tiny basement studio in Berlin. Evolving from there the he has also released an EP with Feelin Music in 2014, and “Sidekicks”, a joint project with long-term friend and collaborator Bluestaeb in 2016.
By working with artists like Tru Thoughts singer Harleighblu and label mate JuJu Rogers as well as fellow producers Bluestaeb and Shuffle Jack, his LP “A Safe Place to Be Naked” plays with sampled vocals and even his own voice – often distorted, but still present.
S. Fidelity was born in St. Gallen, Switzerland, mainly works in Berlin and currently resides in London. As a producer he developed a unique and always driving sound, combining sampling techniques and classic beat making with unusual drum patterns, modern synth and atmospheric sound effects. S. Fidelity’s laid-back eclecticism is marked by a deep knowledge and fascination for Pop culture as a whole. His idea of fresh HipHop references to various genres, including Jazz, Ambient, Disco and Electronica.
The LP contains an A2 poster & metall sticker.

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The Layover

LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Radio Juicy / Urban Waves)

LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Fruit Company)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Exclusive to HHV in Europe!

Strangers Of Necessity consist of young upcoming producer, CoryAyo from Iowa City, IA, and veteran rhyme sayer, Fooch the MC, from Chicago,IL. The two connected by chance via twitter, after Cory saw Fooch in a 319 cypher video on youtube. They linked up offline and quickly became friends, sparking an immediate chemistry and need to make quality hip-hop music together; hence the name Strangers Of Necessity. They instantly began recording music and doing shows locally, generating a small buzz in the area. With CoryAyo's affiliation with London, UK based netlabel, Hard Jazz 7, and Fooch being an artist on Mic Hand Recordings, they knew they had the launch pad needed to release their debut EP, Tangerine Avenue.

Their sound is best described as a fresh take on that golden era of hip-hop, blending tasteful jazz and soul samples, crisp snares, boomy kicks on wonky patterns with a soulful delivery, dense schemes and potent punch-lines that hit peaks before unseen. Strangers Of Necessity now better acquainted and constantly adding shows to their calendar, are hoping to bring you retro fresh beats and rhymes that speak to right now; giving you that feeling that can only be described as ""goose bump music."

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Analog Mechanics

Film Schieben

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Jakarta)

Ill Camille

Heirloom

Käptn Peng & Die Tentakel Von Delphi

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Ill Camille, LA hip hop's female perspective.

Ill Camille has been a vital member of the LA music scene for some years. Kendrick Lamar used her vocals prominently for the “good kid, m.A.A.d city” track “Sing about me”, she has been working with other TDE artists occasionally and spend a lot of time writing for different projects Terrance Martin was involved with.

At the same time Camille was developing her own material with her fellow peers such as MNDSGN, Iman Omari, DJ Battlecat, Like (Pac Div) Georgia Anne Muldrow & SIR who are all featured on her album “Heirloom” just like TDE co-president Punch. “Heirloom” productions range from smooth, g-funk esque west coast beats to live & organic soulful beats, working as the perfect backdrop for Camille's powerful, intelligent and thought thru lyrics

The album is deeply personal revolving around the issues that mater in her life from friends and family, her role as a woman and the heirloom of her and her surrounding: “I feel like everyone are heirlooms of our mothers and fathers. An heirloom is just something that’s passed down through a family. We get heirlooms in the form of game, encouragement or wise words. I know everyone has an aunt or uncle that’s given them some bars about life in general. I have a village around me that have given me heirlooms in the form of conversations”.

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Das Nullte Kapitel

CD | 2017 | DE | Original (Kreismusik)

Release: 2017 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Käptn Peng & Die Tentakel Von Delphi

Das Nullte Kapitel

2LP | 2017 | DE | Original (Kreismusik)

25,99 €*

Release: 2017 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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7" | 2017 | EU | Reissue (Ronet)

Nicole Willis & Umo

Still Got A Way To Fall

7,99 €*

2LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Interscope)

Release: 2017 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Roof lifting new single from Nicole Willis! Pending between soul and essence of hip-hop this is the best of many worlds: warm, sexy, cool, deep, funky and powerfull. B-side with superb stripped bass-horn-vocal version. Excellent heat from Jimi Tenors new label.

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50 Cent

Best Of

28,99 €*

2LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Green Berlin)

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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Marteria

Base Ventura

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Yellow Flower)

Handbook

Clear Mind EP

8,99 €*

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Uncanny Adventures Of Watson & Holmes

Blacastan & Stu Bangas

LP | 2017 | US | Original (Brick)

22,99 €*

CD | 2017 | US | Original (Core)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Official Army Of The Pharaohs and Demigodz emcee Blacastan has been steadily staking his claim to the title of ‘savior of underground rap music’ since his debut mixtape Me Against The Radio and its key cut and video "Life Of A Tape" became an underground cult classic in 2007. The rapper turned his attention to the mic after the Hartford, CT street life, and his strong-arm style of handling business, left a then 16-year-old Blacastan serving a bid in the mid-'90s. He emerged from prison with a remarkable skill set, a throwback style, and an unrivaled drive.
His 2010 debut album Blac Sabbath boasted production & vocals from the likes of Statik Selektah, Blue Sky Black Death, Mr. Green, Esoteric and Celph Titled, and 2012’s The Master Builder Part II, which was mixed by legendary DJ Doo Wop, had features from Slaine and Reef the Lost Cauze, among others. He has since also racked up appearances on Jedi Mind Tricks Violence Begets Violence, the Army of The Pharaohs albums In Death Reborn and Heavy Lies The Crown, the Demigodz Killmatic album, Apathy’s Wanna Snuggle?, Mr Lif’s Don’t Look Down and Czarface’s A Fistful of Peril, plus toured extensively across Europe, North America, and Australia with Celph Titled and Block McCloud.
2014 saw Blac teaming up with producer and longtime AOTP and Demigodz collaborator Stu Bangas for the first installment of Watson & Holmes, which featured Esoteric, Apathy, Celph Titled and Vinnie Paz. Stu has been in the trenches since the early 2000s, producing heatrocks for Slaine, Esoteric, Tragedy Khadafi, Heltah Skeltah, Jedi Mind Tricks, Vinnie Paz, Blaq Poet, Copywrite, Chino XL, Cappadonna, AOTP and Sean Price, including the lead single “Definition of God” from Sean Price's upcoming posthumous album Imperius Rex.
The duo is back with The Uncanny Adventures of Watson & Holmes, a sophomore effort that improves on the first in every way. Stu gets completely brutal with the beats, and Blac ups the ante on the rhymes. Plus, they’ve enlisted Ill Bill (Non-Phixion, La
Coka Nostra), Nutso, Apathy (Demigodz, AOTP) 7L & Esoteric (AOTP, Czarface), and Tragedy Khadafi to lend their talents to the project.

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Mr. Complex

I’m In My Own Lane EP

Urbs Remix EP Volume 1 (Retrogott, Brenk Sinatra, Cookin' Soul)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Production supplied by the new and undiscovered producer Mortal 1.
This EP has the vintage Mr. Complex sound featuring strong tracks with wild wordplay, bars and stories. A few features from Truth Enola from De La Soul's "Stakes is High", Distrakt and Cole Williams on the heavy soulful joint "Stormy Weather". "I’m Ready" features Dres (Black Sheep) and Rawkus alum El Fudge. “Dumb It Down” and “Fanatic” have that underground Boom Bap. Mr. Complex and Mortal 1 recorded a whole album "Forever New" that is coming up soon.

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Urbs

12" | 2017 | EU | Original (Beat Art Department)

9,99 €*

12" | 2017 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Beat Art Department releases an EP with remixes from the upcoming album of the Vienna DJ and producer Urbs by Retrogott, Brenk Sinatra and Cookin' Soul.
Retrogott aka Kurt Hustle from Cologne, who completely reshaped the track "10.000 Years Behind Me", is one of the most important representatives of
German Independent Hip Hop ever since the mid-2000s. Collectors spend a small fortune for his 2007 debut album “Jetzt Schämst Du Dich!”, which
has become the blueprint of German rap. He has remained popular, even when he changed his name.

It has been eleven long years since Urbs dropped his last album which was called “Toujours Le Meme Film”. Back then, the musician, DJ and producer created the soundtrack to a fictitious Film Noir, which was released on Kruder & Dorfmeister‘s G-Stone Label, but after touring Europe he almost completely retreated from public life. He does not consider his creativity as
being his career, but rather as a part of his life which rarely is subject to concrete planning, and that is why Urbs quite consciously took his time to create his latest –untitled- album.

Urbs: “A lot of people totally appreciated my last album “Toujours Le Meme Film”, and over the years I’ve learned that it really means a lot to some of them. Which was a burden, because, obviously, you do not want to disappoint these people. By now, I think enough water went down Danube river to perhaps surprise some of them with something completely new.
Those who know me know that I’ve always simply produced dope hip hop
tracks.”

This time, as a consequence, this is no all instrumental album but a collection of 12 soulful hip hop tunes that feature some handpicked vocalist
of the international rap, dancehall and soul scenes. On the album right next to EMC’s Wordsworth or R.A. the Rugged Man from New York, you will hear Ward 21 from Kingston, Jamaica, Voice Monet from New Orleans, One Self’s Blu Rum 13 from Washington DC, as well as long time companions like Skero from Vienna or Blabbwona from the group Abstract Art, who now lives in Munich by choice.

There also is a simple answer to the question of why the album has no title:
“This album, so to say, is my competitive exhibition in this field and owing to the endlessly long ripening process it is wonderfully and intensively boiled
down and on point. Therefore, no intros, no interludes, no title, no gimmicks, simply 12 good songs – period."

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Afiliashun

The Perfect Time EP

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

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Straight out of Baltimore, Maryland we have a crew known as Afiliashun. This monster grail has been on indy-heads wants lists for a minute. It took a few years to get hold of the original studio DAT - big up to producer Reg E Ruckus for diggin through his storage unit multiple times before finally finding the crown jewels. 45 rpm loud pressing! Peep it, don’t sleep it!!!!

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Ghetto Repaired Young Minds EP (1989-1992)

LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

36,99 €*

Faith Evans & The Notorious B.I.G.

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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The King & I

2LP | 2017 | US | Original (Rhino)

38,99 €*

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Boombox 2: Early Independent Hip Hop, Electro and Disco Rap 1979-83

V.A.

CD | 2017 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

Death Certificate 25th Anniversary Edition

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Soul Jazz Records’ new Boombox 2 is a new selection of early rap music from the period 1979-83, with barely a household name in sight. Featured here are some the earliest hip-hop records that came out of New York City following the enormous commercial success of the first ever rap record, ‘Rapper’s Delight’ by the Sugarhill Gang, in September 1979. Artists and producers alike tried to jump aboard the new commercial possibilities of hip-hop. By the end of the year there were 30 hip-hop singles, all released by independent New York labels. The following year there were over 100 more, and so on.
Boombox 2 tells the story of how hip-hop went from its evolutionary roots in the Bronx through DJs Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash and Afrika Bambaataa through to its second phase where veteran music producers – Paul Winley, Peter Brown, Joe Robinson and others – all based in Harlem, began to put rap on vinyl for the first time.
Harlem is also where the separate worlds of disco and hip-hop met through the styles and influence of earlier ‘uptown’ DJs - DJ Hollywood and Eddie Cheba. In similar fashion these veteran Harlem-based producers instinctively tapped into a long lineage of African-American rhythm and blues, soul and disco.
Boombox 2 is a triple-vinyl set (+ download code) LP and double CD pack that features extensive text, exclusive interviews and stunning photography by Jamel Shabazz, Martha Cooper and others.

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Ice Cube

CD | 2017 | US | Original (Cubevision)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2CD | 2017 | EU | Original (Jinx Music)

SXTN

Leben Am Limit

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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JJ DOOM (Jneiro Jarel & MF DOOM)

Bookhead EP

12" | 2017 | UK | Original (Lex)

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Diess Prod.)

Onra

Chinoiseries Tools

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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When Beatsqueeze offered Onra the opportunity to release a 7-inch with them, he instantly thought he should make the most out of the many chinese samples he had saved for his Chinoiseries project. This record includes many unused samples, drum breaks, sounds and other various samples on side-A and side-B is a proper DJ-tool (skipproof) made to scratch with. Make your own Chinoiseries beat and then scratch on top of it!

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Illa J

Home

2LP | 2017 | DE | Original (WSP)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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"Singing was always a big passion for me..I was always fascinated at all the acrobatic vocal runs some singers do with their voice. To me it's an athletic thing and I definitely see myself as a vocal athlete..and for that deeper understanding of my voice that I now have I have to thank my vocal coach Betty Lane. She literally helped me to push out the voice that had been waiting there for years, ready to come out, like "John use me, I'm your voice" and It was always a goal of mine to make a project that showcases my singing. I see myself as a singer songwriter first, I just grew up in the generation of rap, so the 2 styles just fused together naturally. I started writing poems around 8 or 9 years old, then songs, and then raps. I eventually put it all together…22 years later...the journey to my heart , through all the ups and downs of my career trying to discover my voice, who I am, all my travels around the globe. It all leads back to Home, in the most literal sense. The house I’m sitting in front of on the video for "Home" is the house my parents brought me home to as a baby. So for me it’s like going back to the original source, the original purpose. That purpose for me is to sing. That's why this album is so special for me...and Calvin made the perfect soundtrack for me to take you on a soulful stroll through my hometown, Detroit Michigan aka Motown. Hope you enjoy! As Dank would say.."Bless up!!!!!!!!""

Illa J

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Dexter

Haare Nice, Socken Fly

Release: 2017 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2017 | US | Original (Shula)

Hood Reishi

29,99 €*

2LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Kabul Fire)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Hood Reishi is a genre defining album produced entirely by Ruckazoid. He's released music on Kanye West's G.O.O.D music label with Hudson Mohawke, and albums with J-Dilla, Dj Shadow, a #1 iTunes single with Breakbot, and most recently featured on Machinedrum's Human Energy as a vocalist.

Ruckazoid is known to raise the bar and his new Hood Reishi moniker is no different. The concept of this album was to use analog equipment from the past to create a new sound for today. Electricity runs through each beastly machine to produce each sound, with drums from a real TR-808 and other various analog drum devices connected to create the ultimate boombox. Since the recordings are analog, the album is able to push the sonic limits, making you feel like your system is about to explode, without destroying your ears.

It's a sound that must be experienced, and a sound that cannot be produced with software. The process is similar to shooting on film, with each track composed from captured performance. Using analog gear to create this sound is no easy task, but when achieved, nothing sounds comparable.

The album starts off with arabic sounding bells from the vintage Roland Super JX, then the chorus drops the mission statement:

"Soundboy run better put on ya sneakers, when you play this sound it fi blow out ya speakers, kill all dem woofers, kill all dem tweeters, me no stress me just smoke on da reefer yeah, pushing that dope like a dealer, I got the sound that fi wake up the sleeper"

The voice then changes when the verse comes in, and the listener's face is usually 100% mashed at this point. From there it's non-stop bass designed to keep you engaged like a dog hearing a new sound for the first time, head tilted and all. It's THE NEW SOUND, with just enough vocals to keep you locked in, but not too many vocals, as this album is really all about the sounds. If you're looking to hear the next level in bass music, this is for you.

If you're a DJ ready to soundclash, this record will shut the whole thing down.

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V.A.

20Gs

Westberlin Maskulin (Taktloss & Kool Savas)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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New instrumental release on Farhot’s Kabul Fire label with contributions from a who’s who of the German producer scene including internationally known names such as DJ Desue, Suff Daddy, Brenk Sinatra, Dexter (Betty Ford Boys), Bluestaeb and others! Make beats not borders! Germany’s producer elite comes correct on this new instrumentals-only release from Kabul Fire Records.

Label honcho Farhot has assembled an all-star cast of heat providers to not only celebrate beat culture but also take a powerful stand against global exploitation and national isolationism. Expect exclusive contributions from literally everybody who’s somebody on the German hip-hop circuit, many of them proudly repping their migrant backgrounds – Bazzazian, The Krauts, Dexter, KitschKrieg, Brenk Sinatra, Ghanaian Stallion, Suff Daddy, Samy Deluxe, DJ Desue, and many more. All proceeds go to Visions for Children’s current school project in Afghanistan.

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Hoes, Flows, Moneytoes Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 2017 | DE | Reissue (Fick Die Biaaatch Rekordz / Essah / HHV)

Release: 2017 / DE – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2017 | US | Original (Leaving)

Kiefer

Kickinit Alone

Quazarz: Born On A Gangster Star

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Shabazz Palaces

LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Sub Pop)

23,99 €*

LP | 2017 | DE | Original (Bretterbude)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The storied Seattle hip-hop group Shabazz Palaces returns with a new album called Quazarz: Born On A Gangster Star, their first since 2014’s excellent Lese Majesty, and their third album including the duo’s 2011 debut Black Up.

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Forcki9ers

Feierabendschablone

Release: 2017 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Quazarz Vs The Jealous Machines Loser Edition

Shabazz Palaces

LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Sub Pop)

23,99 €*

Quazarz: Born On A Gangster Star

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Quazarz vs. The Jealous Machines is the group’s fourth album and extra-spatial twin to Quazarz: Born on a Gangster Star.
The album, featuring highlights “30 Clip Extension,” “Julian’s Dream (odeto a bad)” and “Effeminence” includes guest appearances from Fly Guy Dai of Chimurenga Renaissance, Amir Yaghamai, John Carroll Kirby, Thaddillac, Morgan Henderson, The Shogun Shot, Laz, and Purple Tape Nate.

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Shabazz Palaces

Tape | 2017 | EU | Original (Sub Pop)

12,99 €*

2LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Interscope)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Kendrick Lamar

DAMN.

42,99 €*