International Hip Hop 170 Items

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 'Perfections', Koralle's new EP, now available on Little Beat More!

Koralle, aKa Lorenzo Nada, musician, beatmaker and producer, formerly an underground legend under the moniker Godblesscomputers, returns to put his 'hands in the dough' a few months after the release of his third album 'Insomnia', fusing jazz vibes with the elements that characterise the deep roots of hip-hop in four stylish pearls that capture body and soul in an increasingly intimate dimension.

Listening begins with the EP's title track, "Perfections," a perfect chill awakening, accompanied by fleeting piano notes and a bass drum and snare rhythm in the tradition of the beatmaking masters.
The second track, "Leaf," hints at melancholic and mysterious nostalgic undertones, to be followed by the single "From the Heart," which features the extraordinary participation of Brooklyn lyricist Awon, a mainstay of American jazzrap, who fits in perfectly with Koralle's eclectic sound world.
Finally, the fourth track, 'Come Back to Me Baby,' is a homage to the blues and black music roots of the 1950s, an invitation to rewind the tape and listen to the album all over again.

The EP is enriched by the art of Bernardo "Beerbo" Raspanti: a brightly coloured and variegated coral that tells of the different influences that come together in the artist's work and of a profound and engaging musical experience that will enchant connoisseurs and fans of the noble art of beatmaking.

Black vinyl edition! I am thrilled to share with you the upcoming release of Live Life and Tell Stories, the new album by Figub Brazlevic & John Robinson set to release in the spring of 2023. This album is a celebration of John Robinson's love for storytelling, which has been evident since he was a young child, and his passion for hearing epic storytelling from many of his favorite emcees of the golden era of hip hop.

The connection between Figub Brazlevic and John Robinson is far from a fly-by-night or simply another international internet collaboration. The two met in 2009 during Robinson’s first time touring in Germany, and shortly after, Figub remixed J.R.’s group Scienz Of Life’s Leviathan album for the love and respect of the music. The remixes, which have yet to be released, impressed J.R. and his SOL crew, and he knew he would work together in the future with Figub. That time has come, and the message is clear: Live Life and Tell Stories is a seamless blend of Robinson’s thought-provoking narratives and Brazlevic’s abstract jazzy boombap soundscapes.

This album promises to take listeners on a sonic journey of dope grooves and ill storytelling, where Robinson's unique storytelling abilities are masterfully interwoven with Brazlevic's jazzy, boombap beats. From start to finish, Live Life and Tell Stories is sure to captivate audiences and keep them grooving to its infectious beats.

In an era where the music industry is dominated by short-lived trends, it is refreshing to see two seasoned artists come together to create music that is both timeless and meaningful. This album is a perfect example of what can happen when artists come together to create something truly unique, and I can't wait for its release in the spring of 2023.

So mark your calendars, because Live Life and Tell Stories is set to release in the spring of 2023. This is an album you won't want to miss, so be sure to push play and let Figub Brazlevic & John Robinson take you on a sonic journey of dope grooves and ill storytelling. Let's go!

A classic in Japanese hip-hop history, released in 2001, is now available on analogue for the first time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its debut!

The first major full-length album from Kumamoto, Kyushu's land of fire, which suddenly swept the scene and made a name for itself in the national arena, is now available on 2LP!

The first major full-length album "upper Jam" was released in 2001 by the core of the Japanese hip-hop world, Gakki Ranger, and received high acclaim from all quarters. The album features 21 thrilling tracks, with the 2 MCs Potemkin & Yoshi using the skills they have cultivated in their live shows to deliver unpredictable lyrical raps, and GP & DJ High Switch a.k.a. HIRO's ear-piercing, thick-boned backing tracks. Guest artists include Ken-1-raw from Volcano Posse, M.O.S.A.D. from Nagoya, Rappagaria, Fukuoka Yutaka from Pink, RYO the Skywalker from the reggae world and many more. It is a timeless classic with an uplifting feel brought about by the combination of unexpected and irregular rapping and the exquisite pauses that are meticulously orchestrated!

Edition of 300 copies

Standing tall against his best work, the record is a potent reminder of how Dizzee’s legendary status came to be, capturing him in incendiary form as he flows effortlessly through a collection of distinctly UK genres with unrivalled ease.

Centred by swaggering flows and formidable wordplay, Dizzee’s latest body of work is yet another victory lap on what is one of the defining rap music legacies, and as the bars continue to rain down, just remember - it’s nothing personal.

Standing tall against his best work, the record is a potent reminder of how Dizzee’s legendary status came to be, capturing him in incendiary form as he flows effortlessly through a collection of distinctly UK genres with unrivalled ease.

Centred by swaggering flows and formidable wordplay, Dizzee’s latest body of work is yet another victory lap on what is one of the defining rap music legacies, and as the bars continue to rain down, just remember - it’s nothing personal.

Standing tall against his best work, the record is a potent reminder of how Dizzee’s legendary status came to be, capturing him in incendiary form as he flows effortlessly through a collection of distinctly UK genres with unrivalled ease.

Centred by swaggering flows and formidable wordplay, Dizzee’s latest body of work is yet another victory lap on what is one of the defining rap music legacies, and as the bars continue to rain down, just remember - it’s nothing personal.

After two EPs with his punk-jazz duo La Récré, a recent solo album on Born Bad Records and two soundtracks for Monia Chokri films "Babysitter" and "Simple Comme Sylvain", Forever Pavot is everywhere yet never where you expect him to be. He now returns to BMM with a new rap album titled "Forever XP". On the other side of the globe, LA-based rapper and street activist XP The Marxman received a beat with a nice sample from one of his producers. XP traced the sample back to Forever Pavot, and decided to reach out to him to collaborate. That's how the atypical Forever XP album was born. Pavot's first time working with a rapper was also XP's first time working with a composer, yet they managed to blend both their universes in such a flawless way that it's like they were meant to create music together.

David Kiledjian is the creator behind a number of projects (Fowatile, Hila, the successful Dowdelin...), producer of albums by Armenian pianist Tigran Hamasyan and Malian band BKO,and collaborator with Talib Kweli, Piers Faccini, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Vaudou Game…Lyon-based musician and producer, David Kiledjian is now releasing « The Otium Mixtape », his first opus under his own name. Built around the idea of active idleness cherished by the citizens of ancient Rome, these 10 tracks build bridges between languages and folklore from the 4 corners of the world, jazz, hip-hop and electronic avant-garde.

Edition of 300 copies

There will be no objection to the fact that Mantle is the producer/DJ who makes, plays, and fills the air with the ”blackest” music here in Japan. The ”blackness” of his music has steadily takes root deep underground in the northern Kanto and Tokyo areas, spreading throughout the country. So, what exactly is "black"? Could it be the smells that ingrained in a place, the arts painted on the record or notebook, the world in which words live, or the experiences and history that come and go between places? Mantle appears in the art pieces created by Buddah Mafia, Tetrad THE Gang OF Four, the team of Jackson2 by Sperb&nipps, and Monju, or in lives told by BES, Nipps, B.D., SAW and A-THUG…covering his face in black. Did you know that this music, which celebrates and beats each other up with weird elegance, is called HIP HOP? Yes, you guessed it, the very existence of this album, like a spider waiting for your offspring in a record store 100 years from now, is called ”hip Hop”. The birth of a new masterpiece!

"Sapporo City Hard Core RaggaMuffin JazzHiphop" ACE a.k.a DangerousRagaaMaffin", representing his hometown of Sapporo ChocolateFactory, will release "Foundation (S.A.P.P.O.R.O.)" on 7" with Beni Zakura as a guest performer! Mr. Freaky Flow, who adds Jazz to RAP and Reggae, ACE a.k.a DangerousRagaaMaffin, who represents ChocolateFactory in his hometown of Sapporo, is going to release a 7" including "foundation (S.A.P.P.O.R.O.)" featuring the legendary rapper from Okayama Beni Zakura, and "DangerousRaggaMuffin"" which he also produced the track, both are from his first album "slippin' Into Concrete Jungle"!! Mixing & Mastering is by Japan's world-class legend dj honda, a powerful lineup!!

The reputation of the Japanese hip-hop production team Grey October Sound is spreading both in Japan and abroad. While they have released quality albums such as "Timeless" and "The Cave," their two lo-fi hip-hop cover albums, "Lo-Fi Ghibli" and "Lo-Fi City Pop," have become hits in record stores around the world. For the third installment of this series, they have set their sights on Japan's world-famous anime songs!

They will be covering songs from "Bleach", "Saint Seiya", "Puella Magi Madoka Magica", "k-on! and "Dragon Ball", all of which are lo-fi arrangements of theme songs and insert songs of high quality, while still showing respect for the originals. The cover of this album was designed by Rika Hase, an illustrator who also created the artwork for "Lo-Fi Ghibli" and "Lo-Fi City Pop".

" From the pulsating streets of Detroit to the rhythmic alleys of Verona, immerse yourself in "V-troit", a sonic gem crafted by Italian rapper Capstan and Detroit's very own Dankery Harv of Frank-N-Dank, well known for their collaborations with J Dilla and Madlib. Born from an electrifying encounter in Verona, this EP is a testament to international collaboration at its finest. Journey through raw beats, compelling verses, and a gritty ambiance that transcends borders. Ready to vibe with the V-boys? Press play and dive into the essence of "V-troit”."

Limited edition of 200 copies, only available at HHV

1994 Le Sarcophage. Retro-futurist Rap concept album, living anthology of the Swiss Hip-Hop scene of the late 90's. First volume of a trilogy mixing Hip-Hop, egyptology and the conquest of space.“In 1994 a group of young people built a sarcophagus and sent it into space. After 29 years and a rotation around the moon, the sarcophagus returned to earth. Recovered in the greatest secrecy by its builders, its contents were then excavated, listed and restored. In 2023 the contents of the space sarcophagus will finally be revealed to the world.

HF International is a unit of DJ/beatmaker KH (Magic Ways) and multi-instrumentalist Seiki Fukuda. The long-awaited reissue of the Lovers Rock cover of Taeko Onuki's "Tokai" released in 2013! The B-side features a jazzy rework by Nautilus, which has never been released before!! This one-of-a-kind killer cover, with its carefully crafted rock steady groove and silky Shiho.C's vocals gently enveloping the floor, deserves your attention now more than ever. The flip side features a jazzy reworking by Nautilus, a new generation rare groove band well-known for their Urban Discos releases. A double-sider 7inch that will be favored by many in the scene!

Da Steez Brothaz are back!! "Beat At Mind" their previous release on HHE has been sold out for quite a while now. That EP blew everyone's mind and solidified their position in the boom bap underground.



Now we are back with "Pragmatic", a brand new 12 track LP with features from the Artifacts, Ill Conscious, Ness One and G Roc Gayle among others. Production by some of the finest boom bap producers in the game... Chief Rock, DJ Eagle, Truskull Zerokappa, Raw Mentalitee, Hico a.k.a. Da Funkylooper, Franz Branntwein, MaxOne, Skillz Flav, and more!



Limited to only 250 copies and the album will only be available on vinyl!

Limited edition of 200 copies, only available at HHV!