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Brooklyn Movements / Instrumental

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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At Tuff Kong Records they like to keep an eye out for up and coming artists, that hidden gem that can fit their catalog and blow your mind, and this is just the case. Nicolò Pandolfo aka Icon Curties is a young Italian beatmaker from Cagliari, Sardinia who started making some noise in 2012 with his first release "Quarti Marziali" as well as several collaborations with Italian MC's, and as 1/2 of the group Miles Dailies. Some time ago he started reaching out to artists overseas and gathered a proper underground hip-hop army to deliver on his productions, the result of his grind is "Modus Operandi". A quick look at the tracklist and the names featured on this album will make you understand what you've got coming your way, with appearances by Daniel Son, Pounds, Lil Eto, Hus Kingpin, SmooVth among several others. Tuff Kong Records decided to welcome him into the family and bring you this killer album on both vinyl and CD. Limited edition of 300 hand-numbered copies on electric blue vinyl.

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Da Bush Babees

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (HHV Boombap 45s)

LP | 2018 | CA | Original (Inner Ocean)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strongly limited edition of 300 copies of the very first release in our fresh established »HHV Boombap 45's« series.

At the beginning we are focusing on a few quality tracks of the Golden Era that we love to spin on vinyl, and the opening release might be a nugget for all like-minded 45 DJ's. We are very excited to kick-off with the Salaam Remi-produced Bush Babees anthem »Brooklyn Movements« backed with the instrumental version on the B. The track can be found on the soundtrack to "Blue In The Face", released on CD through Luaka Bop in 1995. There's a also a seldom seen promo 12" floating around.

If you want the original 94/95 sound on your decks make sure to check out this rather unknown tracks from one of our favorite crews from the 90's.

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Michele Manzo

Lonely Horizon

25,99 €*

The Mutappers Mixes Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Lonely Horizon is the 1st full length solo album by the talented funk musician and composer Michele Manzo. Drifting along a crest of lush chords, rhythmically driving vintage drum machines and rich, piercing bass lines Manzo has created a work which puts the mind at ease and compels the body to move.

Manzo’s Lonely Horizon was produced in his Italian studio and mastered by the legendary Dave Cooley of Elysian Masters in Los Angeles. With brilliant features from long respected Brooklyn MC J-Live and Mo’Funk Records resident boogie queen Moniquea, This 8 track vinyl is a must have for groove hounds, dance floor junkies and perpetual chillers alike.

In mid march of 2018 Manzo will be touring with UK soul staple Omar in promotion of Lonely Horizon’s record store day release. Two additional Italian vocal edits are included on the cassette recording and both cassette and vinyl are complete with exciting artwork which fits the sounds so closely that the lines between your visual and audio experience may feel blurred. Don't stress though, you’re just drunk on the funk.

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Latyrx

2LP | 2018 | US | Original (Real People)

2-2-4 (2 Bad 2 Be 4 Real)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Bonus cuts feature production by DJ
Shadow, DJ Z Trip, and The Herbaliser.
Includes DL card for the entire album,
plus a brand new track from Lyrics
Born’s upcoming album ‘Quite A Life’
More than 20 years after its initial release, Latyrx “The
Muzapper Mixes” has stood the test of time and with
this reissue is sure to enter the pantheon of certified
Bay Area classics.
Latyrx, the duo consisting of lyricists Lyrics Born
and Lateef The Truthspeaker initially partnered
while at UC Davis in the early 90s driven by
brothers-in-beats-and-rhymes Blackalicious and DJ
Shadow. This was the earliest incarnation of the
Solesides collective. Partially by design, and partially
out of necessity, Latyrx—and the Solesides crew as a
whole—became trailblazers.
Lyrics Born Remembers, “We really wanted to
explore. New styles, new subject matter, new textures,
new vocabulary. It came down to even wanting to do
words in the English language that you had never
heard in a rap song before. It was all about pushing.”
This double LP edition features the entire A and B side
from the original Muzappers Mixes vinyl release along
with a second LP containing material not found on the
original issue including the cuts “Storm Warning”, “The
Wreckoning”, “Watch Out” and “Ocho Puntos.” As an
extra special feature, the D side rounding things out
with an untitled and unreleased bonus cut.
PRESSED ON DOUBLE-COLORED VINYL
(DISC ONE IN PURPLE / DISC TWO IN YELLOW)

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Psycho Les Presents

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Dope Folks)

21,24 €* 24,99 € -15%

Songs in the Key of Solitude

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Dope Folks’ 90th release comes from the vaults of The Beatnuts' own PSYCHO LES! Formed in 1988, 2*2*4 (2 BAD 2 BE 4 REAL) consisted of Psycho Les, JMD, Universal and cuts by Rob Swift. 2*2*4 only released one single back in 1988 ("ILL Tempo" b/w "I Don't Play") and that was it... until now!
Psycho Les has gone through his DATS to find the demos that would've made up their full-length album. This 12" features both tracks from their only official release, and 6 previously unreleased tracks! Straight from the DATS of Psycho Les, these are the only existing tracks of the group! Dope Folks did their best to clean up these raw demos to compile an 8-song historic document that kicked off the careers of Psycho Les, and Rob Swift! Limited to 350 copies (50 colored vinyl, 300 standard black) and never to be repressed. This is the BLACK VINYL version.

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Rosehardt

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Styles Upon Styles)

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Back 2 Da Source)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Rosehardt cut his teeth as an actor at SUNY Purchase and as one half of the NYC duo Quincy Vidal before mining his past, present, and future for themes on his introspective (and ultimately defiant) solo debut. He winds his way between genres and styles with ease, sounding equally at home in setting the stage with R&B for album opener Sunday as he does weaving synth-pop choruses into Boot Camp Clik indebted hip hop on Play and Bad Song. The albums emotional and musical centerpieces bookend the record: Fall Into You is a devastating embrace of loneliness, a raw meditation on a broken heart that transitions through the stages of attachment, manipulation, emotional burden and, ultimately, blissful detachment; Goddamn concludes the LP with a searing depiction of Rosehardts religious upbringing that documents his family, his faith and his frustration with the worlds expectations that have shaped his identity as an artist, and as a man

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The Speedknotz

Remember Me EP

27,54 €* 28,99 € -5%

10" | 2018 | EU | Original (Back 2 Da Source)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Back 2 Da Source is back with another mad bomb from New York from The Speedknotz!!! Speedknotz is the collaborative hip hop project from War Bixby and Edygoldoe. This release is a hard to find record from 1998. The “Remember EP” is nothing but a classic indie 12inch containing ill tracks from start to finish. This reissue also contains the instrumentals versions as the original pressing. This release contains 9 tracks, including a bonus unreleased track from 1999!!!

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Sham & The Professor

The Warrior EP

Clear Blue Skies / I'm Leaving Feat. Gudtyme

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Back 2 Da Source presents another dope drop from the Source with Sham & The Professor – “The Warrior EP”, consisting of 3 unreleased tracks. Those ill tracks were secretly kept hidden by Sham and The Professor for years and those are their only 90s unreleased track. Back 2 Da Source thought it was time to put them on wax for the Hip Hop sake . If you liked “Split Personalities” LP, you gonna dig this! RIP Brotha Scratch!!

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Juggaknots / Rob Swift

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (HHV Boombap 45s)

LP+7" | 2018 | US | Original (Mello Music Group)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strongly limited edition of 300 copies of the second release in our fresh established »HHV Boombap 45's« series.

At the beginning we are focusing on a few quality tracks of the Golden Era that we love to spin on vinyl. We are very excited to come with a split single featuring the Juggaknots underground uber-hit "Clear Blue Skies" backed with one of our favorite late 90's cuts called "I'm Leaving", produced by the almighty DJ Rob Swift.

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MC Paul Barman

(((Echo Chamber)))

Marlowe (L'Orange & Solemn Brigham)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP comes with 16 page lyric book and 7inch. Produced by Prince Paul, MF DOOM, Mark Ronson, ?uestlove and Memory Man!!
Featuring Open Mike Eagle and Masta Ace.
"If you work with words, like I do, there are a few achievements that we secretly fantasize about. Winning a Nobel Prize in literature. Having a #1 best-seller. College professors teaching our writing in their courses. But one achievement that most of us don’t even fantasize about is having an “original citation” in the Oxford English Dictionary.
The unabridged OED is the compendium of the history of English. Every time a word in common parlance was used for the first time, or in a new way, that usage and its author are recorded in the OED’s endless pages. Shakespeare’s got a bunch. Milton, too. These days, getting an original citation is like hearing the voice of God. It doesn’t happen much. But Paul Barman has one.
This is relevant to (((echo chamber))) only because it indicates the level that MC Paul Barman writes at. His rhymes are original in the sense of “no one has ever used that word like that before… but we will now.” Bring your brains. You’re gonna need them.
Not that (((echo chamber))) is hard work. It is perfectly pleasurable to bop your head along to great tracks laid down by ?uestlove and DOOM and Prince Paul, while MCPB says, “Meat keeps an enemy as a bone-deep identity. It’s the hardened shell that starts to smell. At one time, it might have guarded you well. But maladaptive strengths turn to captive feints and you become your own warden in hell.” And then in the next breath, “Would it blasphemy to ask you to shake that assphemy?”
If your ears are open, MCPB is gonna plug your brain in at voltages to which you are unaccustomed. He’s a social critic with a searing conscience that makes (“my”) comfortable bourgeois house of lies tremble with each jagged line on the PB Richter scale. Comfortable notions of being a “good” white person, blow up in the first two tracks, (((Echo Chamber))) and “YOUNGMAN Speaks on (((Race)))”. It takes MCPB just shy of three minutes to make this semi-observant Jew feel skeptical about the Ten Commandments. In ((((((Antennas)))))) he says, “we feel conflicting agendas rise and fall / what we call our identity tries to synthesize them all.” But he offers a solution, too. You’ll have to listen to the song to hear it. And at the end of the anthemic “Age War,” you’re ready to stand up, cheer, and then go join children in battle against the calcified bankrupt status quo. After all, it’s “already dead. Mentally a baby step from a deli spread.”
But, like any great poet (and MCPB is), he gets personal, too. I am certainly “a self in sheep’s clothing, a wealth of cheap loathing…” Aren’t you?
MC Paul Barman tells us, “Rest assured I’m the crested bird of nested words,” and that is no empty boast. In poetry, to rhyme both at the end of line and internally, in the middle of a line, is showing off. Which makes MCPB a crested bird indeed. There are songs, like (((Believe That))), where your eyes just go wide and you can’t believe the number of rhymes in a row that tell the truth. That much truth all placed in a row—you don’t see that anywhere. And it rhymes, on three levels at once.
MC Paul Barman is the most ambitious type of rapper. He is rhyming art. Why bother? It seems hard, and indeed the long hiatus between his albums tells us that it is. Well, MCPB has a reason: “art is the answer, the be end all... art, art and only art give solace to all this chaos and lonely hearts.”

So take some solace. (((Echo Chamber))) by MC Paul Barman is here. It’ll make your brain spin. And make you check your guts."
--- Adam Gidwitz, New York Times Bestselling & Newbery Award Winning Author

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Marlowe Colored Vinyl Edition

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Mello Music Group)

Pawz One & Robin Da Landlord

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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L'Orange & Solemn Brigham are Marlowe

"An artist afraid to overreach himself is as useless as a general who is afraid to be wrong.”

Over a half-century later, the axiom remains true for hyper-kinetic hip-hop innovators, North Carolina’s L’Orange and Solemn Brigham—the hard-boiled duo behind the fun house fever dream, Marlowe.

Released on Mello Music Group, Marlowe is a triumph of ambition, a rap bricolage blending prohibition and civil rights-era samples with Asian psychedelic rock flourishes. Solemn Brigham controls the microphone like a general who can’t help but be right. His flow is a blitzkrieg. It’s an Olympian sprint, gliding over snares and kick-drums like hurdles. He’s a showman seeking revolution—resolute in his desire to strike equilibrium between awareness and entertainment.

Solemn applies the fictional protagonist’s search for the truth towards different ends. His crimes are existential yet specific, rooted in the injustices of the past and the attempt to redress them in the present. He’s an artist perennially seeking something to fight for, channeling energy from the music of the civic rights era, stealing timeless rhythms and inflection from classic funk and soul. An old soul with original ideas, tapping into the eternal reservoir of Sam Cooke to Ice Cube, Otis Redding to Chuck D, Curtis Mayfield to KRS-One.

Over the course of 17 tracks, Solemn hurls sharp darts at counterfeits trying to crack his religion, the onslaught of time, and prevaricating rappers—all while paying homage to those who paved the road for him. He bounces off the beats like a trampoline placed in a speakeasy, doubling up on the vocals, burrowing into dense cryptic tangles of slang and then stretching them out with melodic ease.

With dazzling cinematic mise en scene, L’Orange crafts a world that sounds like an old-time medicine show dropped into 90s Brooklyn, with Solemn summoning the holy spirit of Big L. Cymbals crash, drums pound, fuzzy guitars ride out, a bronze rain of horns cascade. This is gorgeous celestial dust, high-powered fuel with every syllable meticulously ordained. Marlowe cracked the case, but how they did it can only become clear under deeper investigation.

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Sell Me A Dream: Flowstalgia

CD | 2018 | EU | Original (Below System)

10,99 €*

Blu & Shafiq Husayn of Sa-Ra Creative Partners

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Los Angeles emcee Pawz One teams up with Dutch producer Robin Da Landlord to release their new album “Sell Me A Dream: Flowstalgia”. With a collaborative mix of sharp rhymes schemes and gritty drums, Pawz One and Robin Da Landlord are here to counter the trends on "Sell Me A Dream".
After meeting on tour in Europe, Pawz One and Robin Da Landlord began working on their first single “It’s Like That”. Both the single and video were well received and the two went back to work on a full project. Their efforts blend creating a sound reminiscent of an era when style and substance were supreme.
The album is entirely produced by Robin Da Landlord and includes guest features by Prince Po of Organized Konfusion, MED and VegaMonster.
Pawz One worked with seasoned artists and producers such as Ras Kass, Termanology, Masta Ace, Domingo, DJ Rhettmatic, Madchild, Talib Kweli and more.
With a magnetic stage presence cultivated through hundreds of live performances, Pawz One has been able to tour nationally and overseas with Sean Price, Necro, El Da Sensei (Artifacts) & AG (D.I.T.C) as well various independent tours.

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The Blueprint

CD | 2018 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

Blu & Shafiq Husayn of Sa-Ra Creative Partners

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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In recent years, Los Angeles rapper Blu has become one of hip hop’s most prolific artists, releasing more than a dozen acclaimed projects and building a worldwide fanbase. The gifted lyricist often joins forces with a single producer for an entire collection, leading to classic collaborative releases with Exile, Nottz, Madlib, and more. Now, Blu is back with The Blueprint, a new mixtape produced by Shafiq Husayn. Known as one third of visionary production team Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Shafiq has produced for the likes of Erykah Badu, Kanye West, Andre 3000, John Legend, Anderson Paak, Thundercat, Bilal, Ty Dolla $ign, Ice T, and many more. Dedicated to the gang culture that permeates the city they both call home, The Blueprint reflects Blu’s eternal L.A. state of mind, with Shafiq’s eclectic soundscapes providing the perfect backdrop.

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The Blueprint

2LP | 2018 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

Save Them Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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AZ / Raekwon / Prodigy

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Tuff Kong)

Karate Practice Feat. Daniel Son Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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In an interview released to Billboard in 2017, east coast veteran AZ explains how this collaboration with legendary DITC producer Buckwild came along:
"The sound was shifting. A lot of brothers in the street were telling me "You got to save us." And I'm like, "Save y'all from what?" So I took that title to save the people, then Buckwild played a joint in the studio called "Save Them," and I was like, "This is it."
The two don't really need no introduction: with the Brooklyn lyricist gracing the mic since the mid 90's beginning with one of his first appearances alongside Nas on "Life's A Bitch" and dropping legendary classics such as "Doe Or Die", and the Bronx producer providing beats to artists that range from old school acts such as The Notorious B.I.G., Jay Z, Kool G Rap, Big Pun, modern day legends such as Vinnie Paz, Meyhem Lauren, Termanology and, last but not least, legendary DITC members Big L, Fat Joe, Diamond D and the list goes on and on.
AZ had to recruit "some brothers who I know respect the craft" and found them in Wu-Tang Clan's own Raekwon alongside the late great Prodigy of Mobb Deep. The song was released in April 2017 and brought a breath of fresh air with its classic vibe, together with a video being released just days before Prodigy's untimely passing in June 2017. The rest, you already know, is straight up hip-hop history.
Tuff Kong Records teamed up with Mr. Anthony Best aka Buckwild to bring this legendary track on wax as a limited edition of 1000 hand-numbered copies. The first 200 are pressed on bronze marbled vinyl and come with a limited edition patch and die-cut sticker, 300 on clear red vinyl and the remaining 500 on black vinyl.

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Bozack Morris

7" | 2018 | CA | Original (GGBR)

25,99 €*

2LP | 2018 | US | Original (Hit & Run)

Release: 2018 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strictly limited edition of 350 hand-numbered black vinyl copies!
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Bozack Morris x Daniel Son hit it hard with their collabo "Karate Practice". This limited 7inch also includes exclusive vinyl only remix on the flip. TIP!!!

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Jeremiah Jae

DAFFI

To Take Hip Hop Back: The Global Alliance

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Jeremiah Jae (aka Black Daffi) is an experimental hip-hop artist born and raised on the south side of Chicago. He is a visual artist, producer, emcee and founding member of Black Jungle Squad, a music collective consisting of close friends and family. Early works by Jae dating back to 2007, display his unique style and approach to crafting his own version of “hip-hop”. The genre is one of many foundations the artist uses to communicate his range of styles as shown on previous self-released albums, compilations and collaborations (Holy Smoke, Oliver The 2nd, L’Orange, CohenBeats, PBDY), as well as praiseworthy offerings on Brainfeeder and Warp Records. With his newest solo album DAFFI, Jae expands on his production and speaks in the persona of his alter ego to express a darker side. The 16-track self-produced album was recorded in both Chicago and his Los Angeles home studio The Black Light. Contributions by fellow Black Jungle Squad brethren Oliver The 2nd (“Backpacks”), The Koreatown Oddity (“Figure Skating”), Busdriver (“In Da Zone”), Karenbe (“All Me”), and his legendary band leader and musician father Robert Irving III (“Nefertiti”) help carry the album to exalted heights and somber lows. It is with much merit for anyone to experience such a wide range of emotions, yet return to an even heightened state of artistry with such artistic beauty and grace. Jeremiah Jae’s DAFFI will be released with Los Angeles artist crew HIT+RUN assisting with the glorious double vinyl offering (plus 16-page full-color art book featuring stunning supplementary graphic work by Jae) with collectible one-of-a-kind screenprinted jackets. All of the double 12” vinyl of this modern classic include five bonus tracks (“Bells”, “Field”, “Harpoon”, “Know You” ft. Trent Truce, and a Jae remix of “Streetwatchers”) not available on the digital release.

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Da Great Deity Dah

CD | 2018 | US | Original (Royal Alchemist)

Music 4 Alternative Souls

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited CD edition!
Da Great Deity Dah returns! 20 years ago he put out to “Take Hip-Hop back” to great fanfare. It was the 3rd vinyl release and it got press around the world and was able to chart on college radio with Indecent Proposal produced by Dominic Painter. Slim the 78er also produced Penetrate the Soul, Jamel Jones added verses and hooks and DJ Eskimo tore it up on the wheels of steel.
The release was a masterpiece. Now the project gets re-released with new remixes and new songs in collaboration with artist from around the world. The Global Alliance will span several continents with the goal of preserving that boom bap essence of hip-hop. No mumbling just dope Hip-Hop, DJ-ing and production. Moods and Vibrations, Slim the 78er, Da Great Deity Dah himself, Noel the daughter of Moods and Vibrations and other producers from around the world are lacing the production.

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DJ Simon S

2LP | 2018 | US | Original (Fusion)

To Take Hip Hop Back: The Global Alliance Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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SIMON S' debut album of sonic soul & dusty hip hop. "MUSIC 4 ALTERNATIVE SOULS" features DEBORAH JORDAN , MC JACK JONES & NICOLA KRAMER. GEORGIE SWEET, J MCFYSIAN & NATHAN THOMAS also deliver stunning soulful soundscapes . Remixes by K15, SIMON S, MARC RAPSON & MECCA:83

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Da Great Deity Dah

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Royal Alchemist)

Vic Spencer X Truskull / Sonnyjim X il Torsolo

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Da Great Deity Dah returns! 20 years ago he put out to “Take Hip-Hop back” to great fanfare. It was the 3rd vinyl release and it got press around the world and was able to chart on college radio with Indecent Proposal produced by Dominic Painter. Slim the 78er also produced Penetrate the Soul, Jamel Jones added verses and hooks and DJ Eskimo tore it up on the wheels of steel.
The release was a masterpiece. Now the project gets re-released with new remixes and new songs in collaboration with artist from around the world. The Global Alliance will span several continents with the goal of preserving that boom bap essence of hip-hop. No mumbling just dope Hip-Hop, DJ-ing and production. Moods and Vibrations, Slim the 78er, Da Great Deity Dah himself, Noel the daughter of Moods and Vibrations and other producers from around the world are lacing the production.

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Pornofunk Double Split No.1

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Pornofunk Oscuro)

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Item)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Pornofunk Oscuro presents the 1st release of the new Double Split Series. This is a double A-side record and features 2 of the most extraordinaire, raw lyricists in the game.
Chicago's own Vic Spencer on a beat provided by Truskull Zerokappa, his s950 and a stack of mood records. On the other side EatGood's ambassador Sonnyjiim on an obscure Indian loop produced by il Torsolo. Grab this fat double joint at the price of one. TIP!!

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Spnda & Grubby Pawz

Steel Sharpens Steel

CD | 2018 | US | Original (Mello Music Group)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Reppin’ the Boston hip hop scene, rapper SPNDA and producer Grubby Pawz joined forces to make their first banger named Steel Sharpens Steel. Originally released on digital format only this album is finally available on vinyl. Featuring Hus Kingpin, Estee Nack, Al.Divino, Paranom, to name a few.

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Jean Grae & Quelle Chris

Everything's Fine

12" | 2018 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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When you hear the phrase, “everything’s fine,” we immediately understand it as emotional shorthand. In daily life, we depend on those perfunctory clichés (hope all is well, good to hear from you, etc.) to spare ourselves from the psychological unpacking that the truth requires. For that, there’s art. For that, there’s Everything’s Fine from Jean Grae and Quelle Chris, a jagged, acerbic odyssey that brilliantly riffs on this dystopian zeitgeist.
The thing is, anyone without a lobotomy and a toxic red hat understands that things are definitely not fine. The crush of modern anxiety, the late capitalist scramble to survive, and the brain warp rot of social media has left most of us half crazy.
“We have a dickhead for a president, and before our eyes, racial, religious, and sexual identity rights are moving backwards,” says New York’s (by way of Detroit) Quelle Chris. “Money is still a thing (I’m waiting for Star Trek life to start). There’s war, your kids may be sick, but if someone randomly asks ""how's it going?"" most people will say ""fine.""
Released on Mello Music Group, this album replaces that reflexive cliché with honest and eloquent tangents. It’s specific and subtle in its execution, achieving equilibrium between lackadaisical detours to smell the flowers and the frantic acknowledgement that there’s an inferno raging outside.
If the great political albums are often grim polemics, Everything’s Fine achieves its goals partially through withering satire. See the opening skit, a Prince Paul-style game show in which three contestants (including a futuristic robot) numbly croak that everyone’s fine despite flying high on every imaginable drug, crying themselves to sleep at night and being unemployed for a decade and a half despite having a Master’s in Fine Arts. I promise it’s much funnier than it reads off a screen.
“We’re both perfectionists in different ways,” Jean Grae describes their working relationship. “We both see huge pictures and concepts. So while listening, pay attention to the subtleties, the nuances, the dissonance and the harmony. The conversations and pieces of ourselves in the words, the flows, the beats. All of the open spaces. .Be uncomfortable and be okay with that. Be layered and be okay with that. Be angry and be okay.”
It’s rare to find a record where two rappers are so seamlessly intertwined. Yes, that’s partially a by-product of the teamwork that goes into being in any normal relationship where you wake, sleep, and dream together. But the album also bears the hallmarks of two singular creative geniuses trading bars, collaborating on beats, and combining fun with internal therapy and external observations. It features indelible cameos from Denmark Vessey, Grammy Award winner Anna Wise, Your Old Droog and Big Tone, as well as comics Ashok “Dap” Kondabolu, Michael Che, Nick Offerman, and Hannibal Burress.
In the streaming era, we tend to naturally overlook albums that require multiple listens. This is a record that will grab you on first listen, but it’s greatness only reveals itself through its careful construction, slick wordplay, and esoteric allusions.
On “Zero,” Jean artfully references Rachmaninoff and The Donner Party in the first two bars. With “Scoop A Dirt,” she name-drops the Babadook alongside the truth bomb that Friends was little more than a whitewashed rip off off Living Single. Meanwhile, Quelle balances boasts about bags of cash the size of Chris Christie with poignant existential laments. Somewhere in between, Jean will stealthily slip in jewels like, “it took me until my 30s just to put my finger on it, once you accept the knowledge/solace doesn’t follow/honest.”
It’s a record with only a couple antecedents: De La Soul is Dead, Organized Konfusion’s Stress: The Extinction Agenda, Blackstar, and maybe Cannibal Ox’s Cold Vein. Yet it doesn't sound remotely like any of them. It’s spontaneous and free, yet refined and meticulous. Even if everything is abject, it’s a reminder that music can transcend.
“This album is full of our minds. Our hearts. Our love for production, and words. flow and a lot of musicality,” Jeans says. “We don’t approach topics, issues, writing, or making beats in the same way. I’m harsh, blunt, quick, technical, I arrange classically and play more than I sample. I make joints with 80 tracks. I’m layers upon layers upon layers. Quelle is patient, he’s kinder. More loose and minimalistic. He makes sounds work together that shouldn’t fucking work. How? I have no idea. These are dreams within dreams.”

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Poor Boy Rappers

Low Rider Rap

1 time mirage loser edition

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Originally released on Raina Records out of Phoenix, Arizona. Vocal + killer dubbed out instrumental arranged and conducted by the legendary Rich Cason. Recently sold for over £1000 on Discogs! Very limited one-off pressing of 500 copies worldwide on Soul Jazz Records.

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Knife Knights

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Sub Pop)

23,99 €*

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Einstein's Guide To Losing Friends & Alienating People

Stranger Danger presents

LP | 2018 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

12" | 2018 | US | Original (Chopped Herring)

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition vinyl!
Chopped Herring presents the CD version of Stranger Danger’s debut project “How to Lose Friends and Alienating People”. If you expect nothing but grimy underground hip hop from LA on this one, you got it all right!
From the producer of the amazing “Tha Roach Killaz LP” from last year on Herring comes Stranger Danger's debut solo album produced entirely by the LA native himself. Incredible sample choices mixed up with drug laced experimentalism makes this, along with his previous production outing, one of the nicest debuts in a minute. Also included among the variety of guest MC's is the kid A.F.R.O.
The CD title pays obviously contribution to the 2001 book by Toby Young. In 1995 high-flying British journalist Toby Young left London for New York to become a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. But things didn't quite go according to plan. “How to Lose Friends and Alienate People” is Toby Young's hilarious account of the five years he spent looking for love in all the wrong places and steadily working his way down the New York food chain, from glossy magazine editor to crash-test dummy for interactive sex toys.

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Intrepid Styles

Junior Criminalz E.P.

25,99 €*

That's Them: Lost Files 1989-1992

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Dope unreleased material from 1996-1997 out of Toronto, Canada by way of the UK. Intrepid Stylez dropped one 12″ in 1998 and a cd only album in 1999. That was it. These tracks are previously unheard/unreleased demos from before their 2 releases dropped.

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Artifacts

CD | 2018 | EU | Original (Smoke On)

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Def Jam)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Smoke On Records brings us another collection of lost gems and recordings by legendary New Jersey rap duo The Artifacts consisting of Tame One and El Da Sensei. “That's Them: Lost Files 1989-1992” takes you straight back to the beginning of the Golden Era.

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Nas

Nasir

24,99 €*

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Hip-Hop Enterprise)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Nas returns with Kanye West produced Nasir.

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Soul Kid Klik

Invisible Army

Rahsheed Aka Maylay Sparks

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Soul Kid Klik are a New York based crew that was formed by producer/rapper/Jazz musician/legend G-Clef Da Mad Komposa in the mid 90's and were one-time Wu-Tang affiliated. The crew hailing from different boroughs of NY delivered classic track after another and in 2001 the album finally dropped but only on CD leaving vinyl heads hungry for this gem. The wait is over and the elpee is now finally here! Limited to only 300 copies, don't sleep!

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Wasabi

CD | 2018 | EU | Original (Hip-Hop Enterprise)

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Top Dawg Ent.)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Rahsheed (now known as Maylay Sparks) dropped one of the most slept on debut albums of 1997 with Wasabi. The album was only released in Japan and came out on a very limited basis so it pretty much stayed under the radar in Europe and the US. Now the CD will be back available on a limited basis with revisited artwork and obi as well!

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Jay Rock

Redemption

37,99 €*

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP+7" | 2018 | US | Original (Rhymesayers)

Atmosphere

Mi Vida Local

CD | 2018 | US | Original (Cold Busted)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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It’s a different place than it was two years ago, when Atmosphere released their last record, Fishing Blues. Their seventh album, Mi Vida Local, reflects the ways in which the world–and their place in it–has changed. The idyllic domesticity of the past few records has morphed into anxiety over keeping loved ones safe during turbulent times. The easygoing collaboration between Ant and Slug has started to feel more like the life-or-death intimacy of two men trapped together on a lifeboat. At times, Mi Vida Local is a heavy album, (“I might be the last generation of grandparents,” goes a key line from “Virgo”), but it’s far from grim.

As the name implies, Mi Vida Local is intensely focused on the place it was created–the southside of Minneapolis–where Slug and Ant work tirelessly in their “beautiful basements”, refining their sound without interruption, save for a handful of Minneapolis friends that showed up to contribute. The album pairs complex subject matter with equally deep beats–ones that show a clear lineage back to the psychedelic funk landmarks from an earlier era where America was going through a post-utopian hangover, and prove that there won’t ever be a time where boom-bap beats don’t sound perfectly of the moment.

Mi Vida Local might be the best album Atmosphere’s ever made. It’s definitely the one they needed to make right now, and one listeners need to hear just as urgently. If it’s sometimes an album about how the fight to find happiness never really ends–even after you get the house and the kids and the artistic freedom to make dad-rap records–it’s also about discovering that there’s happiness to be found just in fighting.

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Poldoore

The Day Off

Jorun PMC (Jorun Bombay & Phill Most Chill)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Cold Busted returns to familiar label artist Poldoore to release the Belgium-based producer’s album, The Day Off. Poldoore’s sound is about good vibes, creating warm atmospheres that blend funk, soul, lounge, and reggae with punchy drum breaks. The Day Off also features some talented guests, including the mysterious Maverick, distinguished emcee Awon and DMC 2012 Team World Champion turntablist DJ Damented (of The Mixfitz), emcee duo The 49ers, American blues singer Bodhilynn, and trumpeter Will Magid. There’s plenty of highlights on the release: “Morning Glory” with its rocksteady beat, “Natural High” and its psychedelic vibe, “Unconditional” with its beefed up Motown-like feel, “Call It A Day”’s dreamy funk affair, and the reminiscing rhymes of Awon, a figure in the new emerging ‘jazz hop’ scene, flow rhythmically while DJ Damented’s scratch skills add a next level vocal chop to the beat on “Sweet Memories”. Deciding to include this one in the crate should be easy, much like the cut’s vibe. The Day Off is full of sonic sunshine, exactly the kind of weather fit for enjoying what little time there is for leisure and much appreciated in today’s music climate. Give this one a spin.

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Check Out This

12" | 2018 | UK | Original (AE Productions)

11,24 €* 14,99 € -25%

RAST & 7L (The Czar Keys)

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Back in 2013 Jorun-P.M.C graced us with the phenominal Magic Disco Machine EP. Since then Jorun Bombay has released a host of singles and edits becoming the world’s foremost remixer/editer. Phill Most Chill has lent his vocal talents to too many projects to name but most importantly the staggering Fabreeze Brothers album alongside Paul Nice back in 2015 – one of the most successful and acclaimed truly independent Hip Hop records in the last decade.
Now they’re back as Jorun-P.M.C with a full album project due early 2019 and the lead off 12” single offers 2 tracks from the album plus an exclusive bonus track not to be issued elsewhere. The new material stays close to the block party Funk that they infused on the Magic Disco Machine EP with raw drums, Jorun’s expert turntable skills and Phill’s superior microphone techiniques that we’ve come to expect.

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I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

CD | 2018 | US | Original (Boston George)

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Mello Music Group)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Over the last decade RAST has made a name for himself as one of the undergrounds most original voices. RAST has released a handful of albums, freestyles and a slew of online singles (including collaborations with Czarface, Hus Kingpin and Your Old Droog). But before all this, RAST held down the 90’s as part of the New York Graffiti crew RFC. It was
during this time that many of the tracks on “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” draw from. The album has no features and was produced entirely by The Czar-Keys (7L & Jeremy Page) - and this was done by design. 7L and RAST worked together on the vision and the direction they wanted to go with for the
album. As 7L points out “I wanted to really take it back to a time when the rapper was the main focus. This is also why we didn’t go with a group name or a RAST & 7L title. For me it was really all about RAST, and his
story is so personal that it just made sense for him to be the only voice you hear”. From the albums start, “Base” sets things off with organs that sound
straight off old Surf footage accompanied by a pounding break beat. RAST’s signature gruff voice goes from rugged raps to melodic singing and back. On “The Devils Playground” RAST delivers some of his most honest lines recalling his youth and battles with depression. On “I Lost My Mind and Found God” RAST states plainly in the hook “I ain’t gonna see no doctor unless I die". RAST delivers these lines with the maturity of a seasoned blues man. "Runaway Slave" is another great example of this, as the track roars with a powerful hook as if he were exorcising his demons over what sounds like a dusted church organ.
Other stand out gems like "Children of Attica", “The Little Boy Who Lived in a Tree” and “The Remarkable Story of the Silent Machine Gun” show that RAST is cut from a different cloth. “I Know Why the Caged Bird
Sings” is an album where, as pointed out in the albums intro "Caged", is RAST at his most honest and vulnerable.

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Calvin Valentine

Keep Summer Safe

20,99 €* 27,99 € -25%

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2018 | US | Original (Def Jam)

Nas

Nasir

I Want To Die In New Orleans Red / Black Split Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Nas returns with Kanye West produced Nasir.

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$uicideboy$

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Caroline)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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RAST & 7L (The Czar Keys)

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Dope Folks)

Come Over When You're Sober Part 2

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Lil Peep

CD | 2018 | US | Original (Columbia)

Crusader For Justice White Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Come Over When You're Sober Pt. 2 is Lil Peep's second album, and the first posthumous long form album from the prolific artist The New York Times has described as "at the forefront of bridging hip-hop, emo, pop-punk, and one of the most promising musicians in any genre." - Come Over When You're Sober Pt. 2 was produced and guided by Peep's friends and collaborators, Smokeasac and George Astasio of IIVI. "Gus was my best friend. Finishing COWYS2 without him is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. At times I didn't want to finish it, some days it was just too hard to hear his voice and not have him right there beside me but when I got out of my own head, I could feel him there and that and his incredible fans are what got me through it. I really had no choice, it had to be done and I am proud of what George and I have done for Gus and his fans," stated Smokeasac.

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The Grouch

2LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Legendary Music / HHV Records)

Hell Up In Queens Orange Colored Edition

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 500 copies on white colored 2LP vinyl.

The Grouch's sixth album from 2003, "Crusader For Justice", gets its first ever vinyl edition. Being a founding member of the Living Legends crew, The Grouch has made his name from the mid-90's on as one of the leading artists out of the flourishing Westcoast Underground scene. All independently, all DIY. We at HHV are very excited to finally get his full back catalogue out on vinyl, for the first time ever!

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Neek The Exotic

Tape | 2018 | US | Original (Hustle Don't Stop Entertainment)

Undun Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Queens, New York M.C. Neek The Exotic returns with a dope new album "Hell Up In Queens". This album is pure Hip Hop at it's finest featuring stellar production by Q-Tip from A Tribe Called Quest on the title track "Hell Up In Queens", Large Professor produced the very hypnotic track "Bax N Nex", Kwame produced the super catchy track "O.G. Season" that features Hip Hop heavy weight Bumpy Knuckles. Additional production handled by new up & coming producers Kapital who blazed tracks like "Chronic Bars" & "What U Want Me To Be" and others. The hard hitting "Still Fakin' The Funk" features Fredro Starr from ONYX which will be the first music video. Neek also brought along some young new talented artists such as Stoxx, Fame Feddi & Merc The Big Body Benz who are also featured on this album.
This is a well thought out and put together album from Neek, who has continued to stay relevant in Hip Hop since day one when he was featured on MAIN SOURCE's 1992 "Fakin' The Funk" from the White Men Can't Jump Motion Picture Soundtrack. He has had a slew of releases since then such as his groundbreaking first 12" single "Exotic's Raw" in 1997 and the 1999 "Backs N Necks" EP featuring & produced by his long time childhood friend and collaborator Large Professor. The Queens Hip Hop duo also released 2010's "Exotic Species" & the 2011's "Still On The Hustle". Neek The Exotic makes a statement on his new album letting the world know that he is still not Fakin' The Funk. The Red Mamba is back and it's gonna be Hell Up In Queens!

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The Roots

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Def Jam)

22,99 €*

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Hip Hop Enterprise)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Official and limited reissue on Def Jam. Previously released as a 2LP set, this version has now been converted to 1LP, in addition to a limited edition CE color vinyl version.

Undun is the tenth studio album by The Roots, released on December 6, 2011. It is a concept album that tells the tragic, reverse-chronological story of a fictional character named Redford Stephens, a young man who becomes involved in a life of crime and meets an untimely death. The album explores the themes of fate, choice, and the socio-economic pressures that lead individuals into cycles of poverty, crime, and existential struggle.

Undun is told in reverse order, beginning with Redford’s death and slowly moving back through the key moments of his life that led to his demise. This structure provides a reflective, somber narrative, examining the forces that shaped his decisions and eventual downfall.
The album’s narrative structure emphasizes the sense of inevitability and regret, making it a powerful meditation on the fragility of life and the consequences of choices.
The character of Redford Stephens was inspired by a piece of music by composer Sufjan Stevens, titled "Redford (For Yia-Yia and Pappou)." This instrumental track is reinterpreted and appears toward the end of the album, underscoring its emotional weight.

Musically, Undun is a mix of hip-hop, neo-soul, orchestral elements, and art rock. The production is lush yet sparse, with haunting melodies, complex arrangements, and The Roots' trademark live instrumentation.
Questlove’s drumming and Black Thought’s lyricism are central to the album, with the music often using minimalist beats and atmospheric soundscapes to complement the lyrical themes of existential despair and reflection.
The album also features moments of instrumental interludes, which add to the cinematic and conceptual feel of the project.

Key Tracks and Highlights:
"Sleep" – The album’s opening track (which depicts the final moment of Redford’s life) is introspective and haunting. Black Thought raps about the moments before death, with lyrics like "I’ve lost a lot of sleep to dreams" capturing the sense of hopelessness and inevitability.
"Make My" (featuring Big K.R.I.T.) – This single features a melancholic beat and lyrics that delve into regret and introspection, with Big K.R.I.T.'s verse complementing Black Thought’s meditations on life and death.
"One Time" (featuring Phonte and Dice Raw) – A standout track that focuses on the idea of seizing moments and making choices, set to a gritty, understated beat. Black Thought and guest rapper Phonte trade verses, exploring themes of existential crisis and fleeting opportunities.
"Kool On" (featuring Greg Porn and Truck North) – One of the lighter, more groove-driven tracks on the album, yet still reflective, with lyrics addressing Redford’s attempts to navigate the temptations and pressures of street life.
"The Otherside" – A soul-stirring track that looks at the crossroads between life and death, with deeply philosophical lyrics. Black Thought’s introspective verse, combined with Dice Raw’s somber chorus, reflects the haunting struggle between moral choices and survival.
"Tip the Scale" – A reflection on the difficulty of breaking free from the cyclical patterns of poverty and crime, with Black Thought delivering some of the most emotionally raw and philosophical verses on the album.
"Redford" (the instrumental suite) – A moving four-part instrumental conclusion, drawing from Sufjan Stevens' original composition. This suite, made up of piano, strings, and drums, evokes the emotional depth of Redford’s life and his ultimate fate.

Existentialism and Free Will: The album continually questions the role of fate versus choice. Redford’s life is portrayed as a series of decisions that, while influenced by his environment, ultimately lead to his downfall, raising questions about whether he had any real control over his fate.
Social Injustice and Poverty: Many of the lyrics explore how systemic injustice, poverty, and lack of opportunity can push individuals into lives of crime. The album highlights the harsh realities faced by young Black men in America, grappling with the intersections of race, class, and violence.
Regret and Reflection: Much of the album has a reflective, mournful tone as Black Thought and other guest vocalists deliver verses that look back at life’s moments, filled with what-ifs and regrets, exploring the loss of potential and the weight of past decisions.
Production and Collaborations:
The album is largely produced by The Roots themselves, with Questlove overseeing much of the production. The minimalist yet atmospheric production style mirrors the album’s darker themes, with an emphasis on live instruments.
Undun includes collaborations with Big K.R.I.T., Phonte, Dice Raw, Truck North, and Greg Porn, all of whom contribute to the narrative through their verses and vocal contributions.

Undun received widespread critical acclaim for its ambitious concept, narrative depth, and emotional resonance. Critics praised the album for its cohesive storytelling, complex themes, and innovative production.
Many hailed it as one of The Roots' best albums, with its conceptual depth and musical sophistication setting it apart from conventional hip-hop albums.
The album was noted for its maturity and introspective tone, marking a departure from The Roots’ earlier, more outwardly political works, and instead focusing on the internal struggles of the individual within a broken system.

Undun is often regarded as one of the best concept albums in hip-hop, comparable to works like Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city for its narrative depth and thematic richness.
The album’s reverse chronology and philosophical musings influenced other artists looking to explore more experimental and narrative-driven albums.
Undun reinforced The Roots' reputation as one of the most innovative and thoughtful acts in hip-hop, further blurring the lines between rap, live instrumentation, and high-concept artistry.

Undun is a deeply reflective and philosophical album, focusing on the life and fate of a character caught between the societal pressures and personal choices that ultimately lead to his demise. With its reverse storytelling, live instrumentation, and poignant lyricism, the album stands as one of The Roots’ most emotionally complex and musically innovative works. It challenges listeners to think deeply about the forces that shape lives and the fine line between survival and destruction.

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Maylay Sparks

Hood Thrill Hunters

23,99 €*

The Opiate Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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This newly formed trio composed of Philly Hip Hop Legend ”Rahsheed aka Maylay Sparks”, newcomer “Chukk Rukkuz” and rapper/producer “K-Sluggah” from the squad known as Muddy Fatique, have joined forces to form the “Hood Thrill Hunters”. This 10 track urban reprise was entirely produced by Karl “K-Sluggah” Frigyes and is a must have!

K-Sluggah, an MC and beatmaker whose origins lie in the city of Malmö in Sweden, is part of the Muddy Fatique collective that’s revered in Sweden for sharp rhymes over rugged beats. In 2007 K-Sluggah started taking his beat-making craft more serious. His preferred weapons of choice are the classic beat machines ASR-10 and MPC 2500 and of course some dusty old records to go along. The result is a production style which is sample based, soulful, rugged and raw. He has released numerous projects with his ”Muddy Fatique” partners both behind the mic and behind the boards. On this particular project K-Sluggah exibits his talents by composing some of the illest breaks, tripped out bass lines and synth tones with the help of Jack Winge, studio aficianado and bass player, who also contributed to the 2013 release ”Spit On It”.

Last year he released the LP “Twin Cannons“ with NY rapper John Jiggs which was very well received in the underground circuit. He also has notable past work with Hus kingpin, Maylay Sparks, Granddaddy I.U, Mykill Miers, Tha God Fahim, Mach Hommy, Rozewood, Monsta Mook and Shady Records signees Westside Gunn & Conway.

Maylay Sparks delivers as usual, with his trademark dynamic, swift, and descriptive delivery over broken melodies, accompanied by riffs ranging from Balkan jazz clips to 70’s Vietnamese soul. His counterpart Chukk Rukkuz, whose fierce and aggressive flow with a hint of the golden era style cadence, is the perfect match for every selection. Features include John Jiggs, Rucker P.A.W.K, and Rocc Spotz (now known as Rocc Boogie) who is yet another heavy hitter from the Muddy Fatique team. The music is accompanied by the precise turntable assistance from Italy’s finest and most respected DJ, Bassi Maestro.

The artwork is a very personal touch, it's the Avenue Maylay Sparks grew up on as a kid during the 70's in Philly and it’s actually a cartoon of an actual picture.

As an added bonus the elpee will include an extra track, an insane posse cut that will feature Conway the Machine to close off the project. Limited to only 300 copies!

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V Don

2LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Tuff Kong)

Reks, Masta Ace, Rakaa Iriscience

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Debut producer full-length by Harlem beatmaker V Don, including all instrumentals on C and D side. Featuring guest appearances by Dave East, A$AP ANT, A$AP Nast, Smoke DZA, Westside Gunn, Conway, Retch, D Polo, Eto, Willie The Kind and many others. Limited edition vinyl of 500 hand-numbered copies, 200 pressed on blue vinyl with black splatter, and the remaining 300 on black vinyl. V Don has taken his talent as a producer and his long established relationships and executed his musical vision through his debut album "The Opiate", released back in 2016. This record is made of a series of collaborations with some of rap’s top young artists in the game today. “You are the sum total of everything you’ve ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot – it’s all there. Everything influences each of us…” as told by the incomparable Maya Angelou. Harlem has had one of the most prolific influences on music since the Harlem Renaissance and its reach extends today with artists like V Don grinding to leave their marks in history.

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To The Fullest

12" | 2018 | EU | Original (Becauseweliveit / My45)

Time Being Deluxe Edition

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Becauseweliveit are dropping their debut release. And they're doin' it the right way. A classic black 180 gr 33,3 rpm 12" maxi-single including 3 versions plus the respective instrumentals of the smasher track “To The Fullest”.

On 12 Finger Dan's original version they got REKS, Masta Ace, and Rakaa Iriscience [of Dilated Peoples] droppin' powerful verses – that's Hamburg, Boston, New York, and Los Angeles united for the cause of that boom-bappin' true Hip Hop.

For the cuts Stevie Drumz from Munich joined 12 Finger Dan of Soulbrotha, and they went crazy. The spherical Dilla-esc Rekless remix does not only feature an extra Roger Rekless verse and him plus his companion Boshi San singin' the hook. But also some extra keys by Ningu Strom of Tribes of Jizu, and scratches by Al Rock who is one of Roger's 4zu1 crew members.

Version #3 is on a beat by Munich Boom Bap producer Roccwell. Besides REKS, Ace, and Rakaa another LA legend stepped up to the mic. Mykill Miers the Hitchcock of Hip Hop! DJ Aspect, former IDA/ITF champion, also from Munich, did what a dj gotta do.

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Cyne

3LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Project: Mooncircle)

24,99 €*

CD | 2018 | US | Original (Chamber Musik)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Deluxe 3LP edition on regular black vinyl.

“Time Being”, originally released in 2003, was the first full-length CYNE LP, following a series of 12” singles for Beta Bodega’s imprint Botanica Del Jibaro. This Project Mooncircle reissue marks the first time that this long out-of-print album has been released on vinyl. This deluxe edition includes a remaster of the original “Time Being” album, previously released singles, instrumentals, and two previously unreleased bonus tracks (“Plain English” and “The Word”), both recorded during the “Time Being” sessions.

CYNE’s “Time Being” lineup consisted of MC’s Cise Star and Akin Yai, and producers Speck and Enoch. The four teamed up in Gainesville, Florida in 2001 and recorded “African Elephants”, which was quickly released as a 12” and set the trajectory for the group’s course. “Time Being” was created over the next year and reflects the musical and political environment of the time. Sonically the album showcases a synthesis of obscure samples filtered through the eclectic influences of Speck and Enoch, while Cise Star and Akin Yai’s lyrics cover a wide range, from conceptual, introspective, and spiritual ideas to the anxieties of post-9/11 xenophobia and being a black youth in America.

CYNE has continued to release music for more than 15 years, including projects for domestic and international labels such as Project: Mooncircle, Botanica Del Jibaro, P-Vine, Home Tapes, and City Centre Offices. Although the group’s lineup has changed for recent projects, all four members continue to work together, creating a reputation as artists that stay true to the lyrical power and gritty cut and paste aesthetic of classic Hip Hop while managing to explore new sonic territory.

Both CYNE and Akin Yai released new material in 2017; CYNE recently announced the second volume of their “Wasteland” beat tape series, while Akin Yai’s new album “Romantica”, primarily produced by Speck and Enoch, was released in April of 2017.

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Realio Sparkwell

One

2CD | 2018 | US | Original (5th & Union)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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“One” is a compilation of the best early work from Thrice Great
artist/emcee Realio Sparkzwell (formerly IRealz) of Vast Aire’s
Crimson Gods crew. This anthology will please Tru-Skool Hip-Hop
fans with some of the heaviest raw boom bap music of the new
millennium, by an artist who is established, yet a buzz that is still
growing, as he has most recently become part of the Poison Ring
Regime (Planet Asia). “One” focuses primarily on tracks where
Realio has more than held his own alongside legends such as Planet
Asia, Sean Price, Baby Blak, Trife Diesel (TMF), Copywrite, Jean
Grae, Big Noyd (Mobb Deep), El Da Sensei (Artifacts), and Vast Aire
(Cannibal Ox). Production includes Realio himself, Tone Spliff, Street
Scrolls, Kyo Itachi, & Al Tarba.

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Jaysaun

Kill Ya Boss

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Hustle Don't Stop Entertainment)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The long awaited & highly anticipated solo LP from one of Boston's most Legendary MCs and DMS crew member Jaysaun has finally arrived. Kill Ya Boss, The new album is a powerful and sometimes autobiographical look inside the life and mind of the of what many consider Boston's top lyricist. The new full-length features Edo G., Slaine, Reks, Craig G, Reef the Lost Cauze, Freddy Madball & others. With production by Statik Selektah, Marco Polo, Teddy Roxpin, Audible Doctor, Confidence & more.
Kill Ya Boss is a rare insight into the diabolical mind of one of Boston most recognizable voices. The album has a consistency from beginning to end not heard by hip-hop audiences in a long time. Jaysaun has been a fixture in the Boston hip-hop scene for many years but this is definitely his best work yet. From the intro song ANYTHING feat. Slaine we are reintroduced to the classic hip-hop head nod many of us have forgotten about, to the title track KILL YA BOSS, the lyrics and beats are infectious. Jaysaun's verses hopscotch between being arrogant, violent, and sometimes suicidal all at the same time. The Statik Selektah produced KINGS is a homage/respect paid to the world’s most famous rappers, singers, actors passed away but never forgotten RIP. While STRAWBERRY is a cautionary street tale for young girls to take heed of, before risking their childhood for a life of misery and prostitution. It is almost a more gritty version of Edo G.s hit Be A Father to Your Child. Jay also lets us into his own life & times on the Audible Doctor produced banger DIVORCED. The super group Special Teamz reunites with partners Edo G. & Slaine (La Coka Nostra) to form like VOLTRON. If u like classic and timeless hip-hop THIS is it period.
Jaysaun explains "this album is a direct reflection of what has transpired in my life the last few years, from my struggles with depression, drug use, and divorce as well. I couldn't find a better way to deal with my own demons than to put it on record. Kill Ya Boss represents my way of shining a light on some of the darker corners of my mind and taking the fans along with me for the ride."

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Neek The Exotic

Hell Up In Queens

CD | 2018 | UK | Original (Aura)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Cormega

Mega

2LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Radio Juicy)

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Cormega (Mega) brings you a secret project entirely produced by STREETRUNNER with Co-Production by Tariq Azzouz. Mega describes this as art, culture and vibes. This project has only one feature by Havoc of Mobb Deep on the song “Live Your Best Life”. All Instrumentals are also featured on this release. Lyrics to all the songs are printed on the back of the vinyl record jacket and in CD and Cassette artwork. This is Cormega’s first solo release since his 2014 Large Professor produced “Mega Philosophy”.

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Mike Nasa & B-Side

No Love Lost

22,99 €*

Kill Ya Boss Transparent Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Radio Juicy proudly presents "No Love Lost" the debut album by Mike Nasa. Together with B-Side on the production they brought us an incredible hour long album that will most definitely take you away. Mike explores a lot of pertinent subjects with style and grace. No Love Lost is one incredible journey of words & beats that will make you get up your chair and make you wanna get a piece of the action! It comes on this amazing deluxe edition gatefolder 2LP vinyl set that comes in limited quantity and will shine in your collection!

All tracks written and recorded by Mike Nasa
All tracks produced by B-side
Additional credits featuring artists Naomi Olive, Chuuwee, Tesla Aslet and Bobby Witt.
Mastering by B-Side
Photography by Felix Schöppner
Typography by Eddy Dessaso
Graphic design by Invention_
Layout by Alex Brade
Published, manufactured and distributed by Urban Waves

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Jaysaun

LP | 2018 | US | Original (5th & Union)

32,99 €*

Tha God Fahim X Il Torsolo / Kung Fuu X Vizio

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited to 500 copies worldwide. The long awaited & highly anticipated solo LP from one of Boston's most Legendary MCs and DMS crew member Jaysaun has finally arrived. Kill Ya Boss, The new album is a powerful and sometimes autobiographical look inside the life and mind of the of what many consider Boston's top lyricist. The new full-length features Edo G., Slaine, Reks, Craig G, Reef the Lost Cauze, Freddy Madball & others. With production by Statik Selektah, Marco Polo, Teddy Roxpin, Audible Doctor, Confidence & more.
Kill Ya Boss is a rare insight into the diabolical mind of one of Boston most recognizable voices. The album has a consistency from beginning to end not heard by hip-hop audiences in a long time. Jaysaun has been a fixture in the Boston hip-hop scene for many years but this is definitely his best work yet. From the intro song ANYTHING feat. Slaine we are reintroduced to the classic hip-hop head nod many of us have forgotten about, to the title track KILL YA BOSS, the lyrics and beats are infectious. Jaysaun's verses hopscotch between being arrogant, violent, and sometimes suicidal all at the same time. The Statik Selektah produced KINGS is a homage/respect paid to the world’s most famous rappers, singers, actors passed away but never forgotten RIP. While STRAWBERRY is a cautionary street tale for young girls to take heed of, before risking their childhood for a life of misery and prostitution. It is almost a more gritty version of Edo G.s hit Be A Father to Your Child. Jay also lets us into his own life & times on the Audible Doctor produced banger DIVORCED. The super group Special Teamz reunites with partners Edo G. & Slaine (La Coka Nostra) to form like VOLTRON. If u like classic and timeless hip-hop THIS is it period.
Jaysaun explains "this album is a direct reflection of what has transpired in my life the last few years, from my struggles with depression, drug use, and divorce as well. I couldn't find a better way to deal with my own demons than to put it on record. Kill Ya Boss represents my way of shining a light on some of the darker corners of my mind and taking the fans along with me for the ride."

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Pornofunk Double Split No. 2 (Dump Gawd Edition)

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Pornofunk Oscuro)

CD | 2018 | EU | Original (Doggy Style)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strictly limited edition of 300 copies only!
Only one copy per customer!
Pornofunk Oscuro is back again with the second release of the "Double Split Serie". Dump Gawd himself aka Tha God Fahim, the prolific lyrical genius that earn the title of "50 tapes legend" spitting his trademark bars on a spooky Arabic loop made by il Torsolo on the first side.
Turning the 7" we find another heavy member of the Dump Gawdz Crew, Fahim's partner in rhyme Kungg Fuu, spreading his dangerous knowledge on a shogun assassin type beat made by Vizio.
This is another double dosage of uncut raw hip-hop that can't be missed! TIP!!

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Snoop Dogg

220

The Breadwinner Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Snoop Dogg is a legendary personality. He burst on to the scene in the early 90’s and stole the show with his appearances on Dr. Dre’s classic album, The Chronic which cemented him as a prominent figure within the halls of hip hop. Since then he has gone on to release multiple platinum albums, star in major motion pictures, and even host a TV show with the one and only, Martha Stewart! 220 was an EP that was released by Snoop in 2018 as a follow up to Neva Left.

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KVBeats

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Ill Adrenaline)

The Breadwinner Opaque Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited to 500 copies. Hailing from Copenhagen, Denmark, producer KVBeats returns with a banging album, coming off the success of his critically acclaimed debut album "The Résumé" (2010). His dope collaborations with some of the best veteran spitters around (Royce Da 5'9", Slum Village, Mic Geronimo, Pacewon, Oddisee, Prince Po, Smooth Da Hustler etc.) gained the passionate vinyl enthusiast airplay on prestigious radio shows like DJ Premier's "Live From HeadQCourterz" and "Late Night With Peter Rosenberg". Referring to his real life as a father and husband, KV brings a stellar line up of guest appearances on his brand new LP entitled "The Breadwinner", including lyrical heavyweights like Royce Da 5'9", AG (of D.I.T.C.), Torae, Percee P, Reks, Beneficence, Little Vic, Pacewon, Chaundon, Phantasm (of Cella Dwellas), Rashad (of Rashad & Confidence) and hardworking Ghanaian newcomer Recognize Ali. KV's raw and dusty true school sound, crafted with the help of soulful samples and hard-hitting drums, gives hip-hop listeners the essence of traditional boom bap while also bringing a contemporary flavor to it.

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KVBeats

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Ill Adrenaline)

Loyalty Or Death: Lord Talk Volume 2 HHV EU Exclusive Smokey Clear Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited to 100 copies. Hailing from Copenhagen, Denmark, producer KVBeats returns with a banging album, coming off the success of his critically acclaimed debut album "The Résumé" (2010). His dope collaborations with some of the best veteran spitters around (Royce Da 5'9", Slum Village, Mic Geronimo, Pacewon, Oddisee, Prince Po, Smooth Da Hustler etc.) gained the passionate vinyl enthusiast airplay on prestigious radio shows like DJ Premier's "Live From HeadQCourterz" and "Late Night With Peter Rosenberg". Referring to his real life as a father and husband, KV brings a stellar line up of guest appearances on his brand new LP entitled "The Breadwinner", including lyrical heavyweights like Royce Da 5'9", AG (of D.I.T.C.), Torae, Percee P, Reks, Beneficence, Little Vic, Pacewon, Chaundon, Phantasm (of Cella Dwellas), Rashad (of Rashad & Confidence) and hardworking Ghanaian newcomer Recognize Ali. KV's raw and dusty true school sound, crafted with the help of soulful samples and hard-hitting drums, gives hip-hop listeners the essence of traditional boom bap while also bringing a contemporary flavor to it.

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Flee Lord

LP | 2018 | US | Reissue (Get On Down)

Kiss The Sky (Melinda Camille, John Robinson & Pat Van Dyke)

Release: 2018 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of this gem that Get On Down shares with us for to make things easier for heads over here. In Europe only available at HHV

Flee Lord is a proven force to be reckoned with and he continues his hot streak with this Lord Talk, Volume 2 limited edition vinyl drop. Originally released in 2018, the 8-track project also features guest appearances from Conway the Machine, Westside Gunn, Crimeapple, Meyhem Lauren, Termanology and Scott Cane. The project is fully produced by godBLESSbeatz and remains a favorite among Flee Lord’s growing fanbase. In 2020, Flee Lord pledged to release a full length album for every month of the year. Not one to let his fans down, Flee kept his promise and released 12 high quality projects in 2020, culminating with the release of the acclaimed In The Name of Prodigy album. An ode to the legacy of the late Prodigy, Flee Lord tapped in with Havoc (of Mobb Deep) to handle all of the production. Looking to keep up his momentum, Flee teamed up with Roc Marciano earlier this year and the duo dropped their collaborative Delgado album to rave reviews. With another album in the works to close out 2021, Flee Lord isn’t slowing down anytime soon, stay tuned! Lord Lord!

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Sugar Pie / Glory

7" | 2018 | US | Original (Ill Adrenaline)

Skins Splatter Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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"Kiss The Sky" is Melinda Camille, John Robinson, and Pat Van Dyke; a collective of soulful singer/songwriter, veteran MC, and multi-instrumentalist. Funky organic production, intelligent wordplay, and soulful songwriting define the group's sound.

"Kiss The Sky" is Melinda Camille, John Robinson, and Pat Van Dyke; a collective of soulful singer/songwriter, veteran MC, and multi-instrumentalist which first came to fruition in 2012 on the B-Side of the Cotter Records' release "Miles & Trane" from John Robinson & PVD. The organic chemistry between the 3 artists continued to flourish on the "Modern Vintage" LP as Camille lent her vocals and songwriting skills to 3 tracks from JR & PVD's full length debut.

Here with "Sugar Pie" b/w "Glory", we witness the formal debut of the project from the 3 artists now known as "Kiss The Sky".

Recorded in Jersey City off and on over the course of the past few years, these two tracks introduce the world to what's to come from "Kiss The Sky". Funky organic production, intelligent wordplay, and soulful songwriting define the group's sound.

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XXXtentacion

LP | 2018 | US | Reissue (Empire)

2LP | 2018 | US | Reissue (Pay Jay Productions)

Release: 2018 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Skins is the third studio album and first posthumous release from rapper, singer and songwriter XXXTentacion. Recognized for his raw and adventurous style of music, the album touches on themes of heartbreak and mental anguish, and draws heavy influences from lo-fi, emo, punk rock, ambient, trap and acoustic. Skins include the lead single, “Bad!”, as well as appearances from Kanye West and Travis Barker (of Blink 182). The release was met with wide acclaim, debuting at number one on the US BIllboard 200, remaining on the chart for 18 weeks, further cementing Jahseh’s legacy as an icon.

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J Dilla

Ruff Draft: Dilla's Mix

Sad Clown Bad Year #9-#12 Collection

Release: 2018 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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When Ruff Draft saw its initial release in 2003, J Dilla possessed production skills on par with anyone in hip-hop - technically and creatively. “At the top of his game,” says longtime friend and collaborator, Karriem Riggins. After years of building while modestly deferring to others of both greater and lesser notoriety, Dilla finally completed the first solo endeavor on his own label, entirely on his own terms. The significance of such an autonomous success often gets overlooked, and partly accounts for why Ruff Draft is one of the lesser-referenced entries in Dilla’s oeuvre. “It’s a mysterious little project,” says his mother, Maureen Yancey. “But out of his entire career, that was the happiest time.” Prior to recording the EP, Dilla found himself at a crossroads. Estranged from his label, MCA, and separated from the mother of his youngest daughter, frustration abounded both personally and professionally. Dilla spent parts of 2002 and 2003 working on an album for MCA that featured his rapping over contributions from other producers with whom he had connected and whose music he respected. At the time, he was known primarily for his beats, yet reviled for his MCing by most anyone not from his hometown of Detroit. The project was to be an intentional freak of the industry. The project would go on to spur his collaborative album with Madlib, Jaylib, and would first showcase the template that he would take to his greatest heights with 2006’s Donuts. The Stones Throw reissue of Ruff Draft from 2008 featured remixes of the songs from the album, done without Dillaís involvement. This version of the album takes Dillaís mixes of the album and restores his vision for the project. “Straight from the mothafuckin’ cassette,” as he phrased the sound he was going for on the EP’s intro.

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Atmosphere

LP | 2018 | US | Reissue (Rhymesayers)

A Breukelen Story Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Since its incarnation as a string of tapes and CDRs for the band to sell on tour in 1999, the Sad Clown series has taken on numerous forms, including 4-track demos, live shows, a DVD, a mixtape, and 7" singles. While preparing for 2007's When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Sh*t Gold, Atmosphere launched the next phase of the series, releasing Sad Clown Bad Summer Number 9, the first of four EP's dedicated to the four seasons. These seasonal releases were the first in the Sad Clown series to receive distribution, being made available on both vinyl and CD. Showcasing Slug and Ant at their best, the four Sad Clown seasons encompassed fan favorites such as "Don't Forget," `The Rooster," "Not Another Day," "Happymess," and "Sunshine," Atmosphere's biggest song to date. These four iconic EPs are now packaged into one 2xLP vinyl release titled Sad Clown Bad Year, complete with an 8-page activity book of custom coloring pages, connect-the-dots, a word find and a maze. The entire package comes housed in a reverse board jacket featuring black & white illustrations with an uncoated finish so you can color and customize yours anyway you like!

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Masta Ace & Marco Polo

2LP | 2018 | US | Reissue (Fat Beats)

Freddie Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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On 2007’s “Nostalgia,” a memorable track off Marco Polo’s album, Port Authority, chemistry between Polo and guest MC Masta Ace is easily heard and felt. What was a quick one-off collab was not only a reminder of Masta Ace’s timelessness, but it was also the impetus for a larger, more fleshed out concept between the Toronto beatsmith Polo and the legendary MC. The pair since formed a duo and the result is a powerfully evenhanded project, A Breukelen Story.

In 2018 we find hip-hop’s storied journeyman, Masta Ace, at the helm of another sharp, tightly wrought project. He’s traversed hip-hop’s ever-changing landscape for nearly three decades, navigating different eras while expanding his already extensive catalogue. From his formative work with the legendary Juice Crew, to a bombastically renowned stint with Delicious Vinyl, it’s hard to find a more humble master of ceremony than Ace—even harder is finding another figure whose work is equally embraced on both coasts, East and West, as well as abroad.

Despite amassing 7 solo albums, 5 collaborative projects and countless additional one-offs, Ace is still trying to show and prove, still moving the needle forward for himself, his fans, and his career. Says Ace: “My goal on A Breukelen Story was to do more lyrical stuff. I’ve done a lot of concept songs, and a lot of topical records, but I made a point to put a couple straight rhyming joints on here to remind dudes I can still do this.”

“I met Masta Ace for the first time while interning at Cutting Room studios in Manhattan,” says Marco Polo, longtime Canadian producer whose exploration of samples and boom-bap aesthetics certainly suite his moniker. “Ace came in for a session in the studio years and I introduced myself and gave him a beat CD.” While Polo was a young intern on the rise, he quickly worked the situation to his advantage, eventually producing for giants he grew up admiring— Kool G Rap, Large Professor, Scarface, Sean Price, Black Thought, Talib Kweli, to name a few.

Polo is not new to forming quality collabs with others in the art form, with notable stints on the aforementioned Port Authority as well as it’s follow up, PA2, and others like 2016’s work with young MC, A-F-R-O, fittingly titled A-F-R-O Polo. Yet out of Polo’s previous collaborative efforts, this one stands out and is a bit more special, according to Polo: “Ace does not like to write random songs, its usually conceptual and topical,” he says. “But we do have some straight spitting joints on A Breukelen Story which is what makes this album possibly the most diverse of all of my collaborative albums.”

The random meeting and a beat CD resultantly birthed A Breukelen Story, a collaborative release between the venerable veteran and an incredibly detailed and prolific producer. 14 tracks with pronounced guests (Pharoahe Monch on “The Fight Song” for example) all strewn together through Ace’s signature skits and interludes that frame the music and while telling the story of Polo manifesting his vision of being an NY transplant via Toronto while pursuing his dream of being a renowned record producer. Other guests range from younger MCs like Marlon Craft to spry OGs like Lil Fame (of M.O.P.), to Smif ‘n’ Wessun, to Styles P (of the Lox) Polo’s pastiche style boom-bap is the drum-driven centerpiece that perfectly couches Masta Ace’s thoughtful stanzas and vivid storytelling for this effusive Brooklyn narrative. – David Ma

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Freddie Gibbs

LP | 2018 | US | Reissue (Empire)

CD | 2018 | US | Original (Below System)

Release: 2018 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Freddie is the fourth studio album from acclaimed rapper, Freddie Gibbs. One of the most consistent and polished artists from the blog era, Freddie Gibbs has yet to release an album that does not achieve widespread acclaim, proving that he’s able to compete in any era. At 10 tracks, the album comes at a blistering yet concise pace, showcasing his raw and energetic flow over thundering trap-influenced beats. Aside from a tasteful appearance from 03 Greedo, Freddie Gibbs mainly relies on himself to carry the album, and features production from hip-hop heavyweights such as Kenny Beats, Dupri, RichGains and more. Marking the 5 year anniversary since release, Freddie is back in print for the very first time.

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Chuuwee

Purgator

Apollo Brown & Joell Ortiz

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Released via Below System Records, “Purgator” is the second part of Chuuwee’s five part “Dystopia” series. Part
one, Paradiso, was released in March 2017. The album focuses on the ideology of what paradise is or means to us as
people, while explain the purpose of existence from an existentialist perspective.
“Purgator” takes a darkened turn for the worse, displaying a showcase of manic depressive and self-conscious viewpoints
of one’s own success and outlook toward in a nihilistic view point of the age of question that everyone has been asking,
why am I alive?
The 14 track album includes guest features by Rothstein, Roc$tedy, Looselyric, dahLak and production by Calev,
Money Montage, Ac3 Beats, EsVybe and more.
Officially released in July 2017 on digital platforms, the new limited CD edition of only 100 copies includes 3 bonus tracks.
Chuuwee, who is in his mid-20’s, already has a discography of over twenty albums and mixtapes to his name. Raised in
Sacramento California. the “South Sac Mack” had the benefit of a home studio as a child as his Mother was studying
music production. In his teens Chuuwee was already destroying local poetry slams with his rhymes.

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Mona Lisa 5th Anniversary Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 2018 | US | Reissue (Mello Music Group)

30,59 €* 35,99 € -15%

Apollo Brown & Joell Ortiz

Release: 2018 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Detroit producer Apollo Brown has made a name for himself as one of Hip-Hop’s most legendary new producers, while maintaining a golden era sound. His production credits are a who’s who of Hip-hop greats, from Danny Brown to Ghostface Killah, Ras Kass to Westside Gunn. Even Chance the Rapper used a pair of Apollo beats on his debut mixtapes. Known for bringing the best out of musicians, Apollo has a knack for making timeless classics. Brooklyn’s Joell Ortiz started on none other than Dr. Dre’s Aftermath label and built a huge buzz in the industry. He’s worked with legends like Just Blaze, among others. He then signed to Shady Records as ¼ of the supergroup Slaughterhouse. He’s worked with Hip-Hop titans Eminem, Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, Akon, and Big Daddy Kane. Now the pair of Hip-hop luminaries are celebrating the 5-year anniversary of their first collaborative album on Mello Music Group with a deluxe edition including 2 new songs. It’s nothing short of a masterpiece: Mona Lisa.

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Mona Lisa 5th Anniversary Color-In-Color Black & Red Vinyl Edition

LP | 2018 | US | Reissue (Mello Music Group)

35,99 €*

I Want To Die In New Orleans Silver Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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$uicideboy$

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Caroline)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2018 | EU | Original (JWS)

Ty Dolla $Ign& DJ Smoke

Dolla Bill

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Gods In The Spirit, Titans In The Flesh

Blu & Nottz

LP | 2018 | US | Reissue (Coalmine)

Crimeapple & Big Ghost Ltd

Release: 2018 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Blu & Nottz are pleased to offer a special edition repress of their acclaimed 2018 collab LP, Gods in the Spirit, Titans in the Flesh, in a limited clear/light blue color-in-color configuration with yellow and white splatter. This epic two-part saga combines the previously released EPs into one full length LP. There is a care and attention to detail to this project that goes well beyond a standard reissue that clumps the previous projects together. Gits, Titf is a complete upgrade from the ground up with stunning new artwork by Dan Lish, re-mixed and remastered audio, and a reimagined tracklist featuring an ethereal new closing track (“Yesterday” feat. Sene & Elisa Meri). All of these fine touches really make the project a treasure for diehard fans, newcomers, and collectors alike. “Being some of my greatest material to date and the strongest lyrical follow-up I’ve constructed since ‘Below The Heavens,’” says Blu, “I feel more than honored to have both EPs officially commemorated as an LP to stand out amongst a band of classic full lengths produced by Nottz, like Asher Roth, Kardinal Offishall, Rapper Big Pooh and so on.” For Nottz, it’s all about showcasing the hypothetical hiphop beast dwelling beneath the surface of the previously released EPs. “With both EPs now combined, it’s a wrap—the kraken has officially been released with reckless abandon,” says Nottz.

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Aguardiente

Tape | 2018 | EU | Reissue (Rrc Music)

Ghostface Killah & Big Ghost Ltd

Release: 2018 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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This year marks the 5th anniversary of this classic collaboration by Crimeapple and BIG Ghost LTD and we couldn't let this go unnoticed! Aguardiente is undeniably one of the top 5 records of the last decade as well as a pivotal moment for both artists, a groundbreaking collaboration to say the least, featuring guest appearances by the likes of Benny The Butcher, Vic Spencer, Daniel Son, Lil Eto and Milano Constantine. We have teamed up with them to bring this back on all physical formats for this occasion, with the album being available with a brand new artwork, a new icy pendant cover as well as a revisited version of the OG artwork by Dom Dirtee, and featuring the classic Aguardiente Season Freestyle that started it all. Classic material right here!

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The Lost Tapes 5th Anniversary Edition

2LP | 2018 | US | Reissue (Coalmine)

36,99 €*

Crimeapple & Big Ghost Ltd

Release: 2018 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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In celebration of the five year anniversary of Ghostface Killah’s widely acclaimed 2018 LP, The Lost Tapes — produced entirely by Big Ghost LTD — Coalmine Records is pleased to announce their partnership with Holy Toledo Productions for a deluxe edition reissue that includes both the main and instrumental passes. Despite what the title may suggest, The Lost Tapes is not a collection of rare or unreleased tracks, but rather an album recorded with the intention of summoning an incarnation of an early Tony Starks, akin to Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Ironman, and Supreme Clientele. And this is achieved largely by the production value that Big Ghost LTD brings to the table, whose rise to fame first came by way of Twitter with his spot-on Pretty Toney parody. Armed with a cache of raw beats, Big Ghost tastefully weaves soulful samples to create a satisfying cocktail of distinctively up-to-date boom bap. This especially holds true on tracks like “Majestic Accolades” and “Watch Em’ Holla.” The former of which is among the album’s highlights, as Starky Love raps one of the more memorable hooks, talking about his experiences with girls, hustling, and life in general. Narrated by Michael Rapaport, the ’90s hip-hop aficionado, actor and comedian helps keep the pace for Ghost Deini’s 10th solo LP by reminding us that we’re in the presence of greatness. But it’s the chemistry of emcee and producer that elevates The Lost Tapes to one of the more stand-out solo releases in Wu-Tang’s discography of recent memory. Entrenched in the classic Wu sound, the 12 track LP slaps like a ‘90s record without sounding like a strained attempt to recapture lightning in a bottle. To boot, The Lost Tapes are also abound with features from hip-hop luminaries such as Snoop Dogg, Raekwon, E-40, Killah Priest, Kxng Crooked, Cappadonna, Big Daddy Kane, Ras Kass and more. All in all, The Lost Tapes is a victory lap, and one who’s purpose is to not only to create nostalgia, but to formulate a group of songs that represent who Ghostface was as a person back then, and where he stands now as one of the most exemplary emcees of all time.

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Aguardiente

CD | 2018 | EU | Reissue (Rrc Music)

LP | 2018 | US | Reissue (SRFSCHL)

Release: 2018 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Curren$y & Harry Fraud

Cigarette Boats

LP | 2018 | US | Reissue (Fat Beats)

Release: 2018 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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"FIRST TIME ON WAX!
PRESSED ON WHITE VINYL!
Originally released on July 9th, 2012, only
via Soundcloud, Cigarette Boats is NOW
available on wax! When Curren$y (aka
Spitta Andretti) & Harry Fraud collab, they
create classics, something which is most
definitely evidenced on ‘Cigarette Boats’.
The merger of Harry’s signature
production and Spitta’s deadly flow show
why XXL Magazine named it the ""2012
EP of the Year."" The duo decided it was
time to make Cigarette Boats available in
all formats, releasing the instrumentals
exclusively on vinyl.
Fraud recalled his audition for Curren$y,
after meeting him while working on a
Smoke DZA project: ""I had met Curren$y
briefly for one second at a radio station,
but that was the first time we really kicked
it. He just asked me to play some beats,
and I played like five beats, and he was
just like, 'Yo, I need all of those. We gotta
do a little EP with those.'” Those same
five beats became the entire sound bed
for the ‘Cigarette Boats’."

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Brownout

Fear Of A Brown Planet

LP | 2019 | US | Original (Mass Appeal)

Release: 2018 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Twenty-eight years ago, pissed-off twelve-year-olds around the universe discovered a new planet, a Black Planet. Public Enemy’s aggressive, Benihana beats and incendiary lyrics instilled fear among parents and teachers everywhere, even in the border town of Laredo, Texas, home of the future founders of the Latin-Funk-Soul-Breaks super group, Brownout. The band’s sixth full-length album (out May 25th) Fear of a Brown Planet is a musical manifesto inspired by Public Enemy’s music and revolutionary spirit.

Chuck D., the Bomb Squad, Flava Flav and the rest of the P.E. posse couldn’t possibly have expected that their golden-era hip hop albums would sow the seeds for countless Public Enemy sleeper cells, one that would emerge nearly three decades later in Austin, Texas. Greg Gonzalez (bass) remembers a kid back in junior high hipped him to the fact that Public Enemy’s “Bring the Noise” is built on James Brown samples, while a teenaged Beto Martinez (guitar) alternated between metal and hip-hop in his walk-man, and Adrian Quesada (guitar/keys) remembers falling in love with Public Enemy’s sound at an early age. “When I got into Hip hop, I was looking for this aggressive outlet . . . and I didn’t even understand what they were pissed off about, because I was twelve and lived in Laredo . . . but I loved it and I felt angry along with them.”

Joseph Abajian (Fat Beats’ owner) must have sensed the deep hip-hop well lying beneath the versatile band’s Latin-Funk veneer. “I thought their sound would work covering Public Enemy songs,” Abajian says, and, “it was good to know they were P.E. fans . . . We came up with a track listing and they went to work.” Despite the band’s eagerness to work on new original material (an album of original songs is slated for next year), they couldn’t pass up the opportunity to pay homage to this iconic and influential posse.

Translating sample-based music to a live band turned out to be more of a challenge than they anticipated. Adrian tried to get inside the Bomb Squad’s [Public Enemy’s producers/beat-making team] head in order to find the inspiration to reinterpret P.E.’s songs: “imagine the Bomb Squad going back in time and getting the J.B.s [James Brown’s funky backing band] in the studio and setting up a couple analog synths and then playing those songs.” While some songs closely follow the original musical blueprint, others use the source breakbeats as jumping-off points later sweetened by Trombonist Mark “Speedy” Gonzales’ horn arrangements, synth wizardry courtesy of friend-of-the-band Peter Stopschinski, and DJ Trackstar’s turntable scratches. But don’t listen expecting to hear paint-by-numbers recreations of classic Public Enemy jams. “Our approach is never in the tribute sense,” Adrian explains. “We’ve always taken it and made it our own, whether it’s the Brown Sabbath thing or this Public Enemy thing.”

Coming off numerous tours as Brown Sabbath and even a stint backing the late legend Prince, Brownout is arguably the tightest and funkiest band on the road today and they’re psyched to bring this revolutionary music to the people. For a band without an overt political agenda, they collectively couldn’t resist the opportunity to play this music live, especially now. “If there’s any way that we can use the already political and protest nature [of P.E.’s music], we would like to try,” Beto says. “The album’s title, Fear of Brown Planet is definitely a relevant idea today and we’re not afraid to put it out there, because we want to speak out.” By reinterpreting these hip hop classics in their unique style and channeling the spirit of Public Enemy that first echoed around the world and captured their imaginations all those years ago, Brownout is doing exactly that.

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N.O.R.E.

57 Feet High & Rising EP Feat. Action Bronson & Meyhem Lauren

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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One of Queens, NY most popular MC's, N.O.R.E. (aka Noreaga) returns with the new album 5E from Mass Appeal Records.

Earlier this year, Mass Appeal dropped the first single Uno Mas. The track was produced by N.O.R.E.'s long time collaborator Pharrell Williams, who is also featured on the song.

2018 is a special year for N.O.R.E.: it marks the 20th anniversary of his first, self-titled solo album that featured the hip hop anthem Superthug, produced by super production team The Neptunes.

Most recently, N.O.R.E. has developed the popular podcast Drink Champs, that also airs on Revolt TV as a video series. In addition, he is also the host of Complex TV digital series "On The Run Eating," that is currently in production for a new season.

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J57

7" | 2019 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

10,99 €*

LP | 2019 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Ahhh yeaahh – here we have the J57 featuring Meyhem Lauren & Action Bronson “Main Event” joint and remix from 2013 as well as 2 new heaters from J57 featuring Exile, Blu & Blame One and J57 feat. Finding Novyon. There will be 350 copies on ONLY and we get some of the 230 on tradtional black wax.

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A.J. Munson

Cigarettes & Coffee

CD | 2019 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Debut vinyl release and monster underground hip hop producer-project from AJ Munson. Heavy new producer-project from west coast beat maker AJ Munson. Damn, the production on this one is out of control. MC’s Include Ruste Juxx , M-Dot, Pawz One, Recognize Ali, Reks, Supreme Cerebral, El Gant, Rapper Big Pooh, Verbal Kent and more. 19 of em in total plus 3 fly dj’s. There will be 350 copies pressed only. 230 are on traditional black wax and that is the version we got here.

Plain white no-hole jacket with 20 cm x 20 cm Black & Blue colour sticker

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Supreme The Rude Boy

Supreme' Lounge EP

15,99 €*

Soul Power White Vinyl Edition

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Another crazy dope 90’s joint, this time out of Alabama, written and produced by multi-talented, mc and producer Supreme The Rude Boy. Supreme only released a limited run cassette single for “Friday Nite Live” back in 1996 as well an even rarer tape version of the album [still not on Discogs]. See below a short interview with the man himself where he discusses among other things his job at Motown and his father who penned tracks and recorded with The Blackbyrds, Taste of Honey and the Mizell Brothers who incidentally are his godfathers – wow. Just peep this project – we are starting off 2019 with a BANG!!! Produced and mixed by Supreme The Rude Boy for Soul Child Music/Unlimited Images
Entertainment 1996/7.
Remastered by Jee Van Cleef.

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Raashan Ahmad

LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Trad Vibe)

LP | 2019 | US | Original (Fat Beats)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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“After touring the United-States to promote my first solo album The Push, I discovered that I wanted to add more bangin’ songs to my live set as well as speak on some more topics that I have been dealing with.
Soul Power is the result. When I I say “Soul Power”, I’m talking about what gives my soul, my spirit power--which is music! This project was especially born out of all that I learned being on the road as well as teaming up with new friends I’ve met along the way which led to some dope collaborations! I definitely have to give thanks to the folks who have made me feel at home while away from home; who have blessed me with food, shelter, ciphers, laughter, conversation, money, memories, general nonsense, and love. Also mad thanks to the artists who blessed this project with their talent. Peace. Raashan”

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Clear Soul Forces

Still

Chong The Nomad / Stas Thee Boss

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Nearly four years and a number of solo projects later, Detroit’s Clear Soul Forces are back with their most impressive release to date. Still is what happens when four proven artists continue to hone their craft and find their collective flow. At 11 tracks deep, this album eschews trends and instead provides timeless, straight-up dope Hip-Hop.

Speaking on why Still sounds so organic and cohesively produced, group member Noveliss says, “Everyone’s growth has made the creative process easier.” He adds that CSF may have been a team before, but each member had to prove himself individually. “Now, we and the world know what’s up, and it’s all about bouncing off each other and being a unit on every song.”

That sense of true teamwork and partnership is heard and felt on each track, from the neck-snapping opening track “Blaow (feat. DJ Odilon)” through to album closer “Don’t Stop” that serves up a wild burner-to-banger beat-switch. Other instant highlights include “Hit Me Now,” which Noveless says features “all of the random things that describe CSF,” and L.A.Z.’s favorite track “They Shootin’,” which is also the album’s lead single.

Those tracks, and the majority of the album, were produced by rapper-producer Ilajide, who complements his CSF brothers with beats primed for verses bursting with clever bravado, video game references, and head-spinning wordplay. Still is golden era Boom bap for the modern age, and it’s delivered through a lens that’s wholly unique to CSF. It’s also one of integrity, because there’s no fluff or superficial window dressing here—simply some of the best hip-hop you’ll hear this year.

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Love Memo / S'Women

LP | 2019 | US | Original (Crane City Music)

Nina Simone & Lauryn Hill

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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* Two records for the price of one: The solo debut from THEESatisfaction’s Stas Thee Boss backed with EDM star Chong The Nomad’s first EP
* Pressed on 140g spattered vinyl in multiple colors, limited to 750 individually numbered copies
* Reversible cover design by Seattle artist Jennifer Campbell
* Specially mastered for vinyl by Adam Straney / This split LP from Seattle hip-hop label Crane City Music provides two entry points into that city’s flourishing underground hip-hop scene. It’s two records for the price of one! “S’WOMEN” is the highly-anticipated solo debut from THEESatisfaction’s Stas THEE Boss, while “Love Memo” is a runaway EP success from EDM wunderkind Chong The Nomad. Both artists are producers, singers, beatmakers and queer women of color creating distinctive music that expands our very definitions of genre.

Each project has amassed a wealth of accolades and album-of-the-year nods from national and local publications such as Pitchfork, Tom Tom Magazine, Earmilk, The Seattle Times, KEXP radio, and The Stranger. Chicago’s Dusty Groove Records praises the split vinyl, citing “hypnotic, abstract hip-hop vibe, moody beatcraft, insistent beats, and vocal samples... It's solid all the way.” Seattle Weekly calls this release “a perfect pairing.”

Chong The Nomad’s “Love Memo” landed “2018 Record of The Year” acclaim from The Seattle Times, Seattle Weekly, The Stranger and radio stations KEXP and 107.7 The End. In their review, The Stranger praised Chong The Nomad’s techniques of live-sampling ukulele and beat-box harmonica, alongside “heavy funk beats, marbles-scrambling bass frequencies, and torqued distortion… Holy shit.” NYC’s Tom Tom Magazine says that “multi-instrumentalist and producer Chong the Nomad is shaping the future of dance music.”

Pitchfork called Stas Thee Boss’s “S’WOMEN” a “sharp solo debut doused in heartbreak and identity.” She subtitles the record, “an aquatic explanation of failed female companionships.” Most songs are dense 120-second pops. French chefs have a name for their tiny, tasty morsels: “amuse-bouche” or “entertaining to the mouth.” Let’s call these songs “amuse-oreille” because they greatly entertain the ears… They’re little explosions of audio delight.

The first pressing of “Love Memo & S’WOMEN” is limited to 750 individually numbered copies. Every record is a different color with spatter accents.

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The Miseducation Of Eunice Waymon Black Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2019 | US

LP | 2019 | UK | Original (Aura)

Release: 2019 / US

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves, Pop

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Latest mash up masterpiece from AMERIGO GAZAWAY, the man behind BIZARRE TRIBE, YASIIN GAYE, and FELA SOUL. On this new SOUL MATES project he brings to life an imagined studio session between the high priestess of soul NINA SIMONE and hip hop legend LAURYN HILL. 17 track two LP set in pic sleeve.

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Cormega

Mega Green Vinyl Edition

12" | 2019 | US | Original (Dope Folks)

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Casual

Demo Sessions 1991-1992

Miami Life / Goldyn Child

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Dope Folks 94th release is from Legendary Bay Area MC / Hieroglyphics member, CASUAL! Casual's "Demo Sessions" features 6 tracks from Casual's vaults recorded between 1991 -1992, all pre-dating his classic Debut LP "Fear Itself." This is the first time these tracks have officially been available on wax. Taken from the original tapes, we got the best possible existing versions of all of these tracks, and remastered them for this vinyl release. Limited to 500 copies (100 Red Colored Vinyl / 400 Standard Black Vinyl) never to be repressed. Order your copy now!

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Ras Kass

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (HHV Boombap 45s)

CD | 2019 | EU | Original (Chopped Herring)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strongly limited edition of 300 copies of the 10th release in our »HHV Boombap 45's« series.

This time we present another classic cut from the mid-90's on 7", "Miami Life" by Ras Kass from his debut album "Soul On Ice". The b-side includes "Goldyn Child" produced by DJ Premier!

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MC Gels

Wandering Souls Demos EP

15,99 €*

CD | 2019 | US | Original (Tcf Music)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Unheard dope demo joints from the now sold out Wandering Souls album on Herring.

Tracks 1, 4 & 8 produced by Spark da Izm.
Track 2 produced by C-Rxch. Track 3 produced by MC Gels.
Tracks 5 & 6 produced by Qamar. Tracks 7 & 9 produced by Chief Rugged.

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38 Spesh

The 38 Strategies Of War

LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Chopped Herring)

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Rochester, New York, February 25th, 2019 - 38 Spesh's buzz is running through the industry like a wild fire right now. While this MC/producer/entrepreneur is not some overnight success that just appeared on the scene, many music critics only became aware of him last year. In fact, Flour City recording artists like Eto, Pounds, and 38 Spesh have been out here delivering quality product for more than a decade. Being a native of Rochester, DJ Green Lantern has been attempting to shed light on the area's talent for 10 years+ as well. And he has consistently worked with Spesh since as far back as 2005.

Spesh was lured back to the streets while Trap was dominating the airwaves and Hip-Hop sales. But when he saw his homies like Benny The Butcher and Eto starting to make waves around 2017, he knew the time was right for a comeback. He made his return in grand fashion in 2018 by dropping collab projects with Mafioso rap godfather Kool G. Rap, Buffalo's most buzzing, Benny, and The Jacka's (RIP) protege, Joe Blow. Then, he sparked 2019 with two drops before February 2.

The first release was an EP titled 5 Shots, which was a warm up to get fans ready for his imminent opus. Then on February 1st he laced listeners with an album to silence the naysayers and satisfy the diehards, 38 Strategies of Raw. Spesh produced almost half this offering and he gets busy on the mic on all 11 joints. Guests include Fred The Godson, Benny The Butcher, Ransom, Klass Murda, Che Noir, and Green Double, and they all bring their A-game for this special affair. Make sure not to miss standout tracks "Soul Pain," "TrustGang," "Dark Night," "Menace," and "Family," although skipping any of the songs here would be a mistake. 38 is also the mastermind behind the TCF (Trust Comes First) Music Group, which boasts a roster that includes Spesh himself, Buffalo vet Klass Murda, and female phenom Che Noir. 2019 is all about TRUST!!

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Horror City

6th Boro

24,99 €*

A Long Red Hot Los Angeles Summer Night Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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This might be the first time we have dropped a release on Herring with brand new rhymes over unreleased and unheard early-mid 90’s beats. Here we have the extremely dope Long Island representers Horror City. We first hooked up in 2010 to release the crazy nice ‘Prince Paul presents Horror City 1995 Demos EP’ which included a bunch of joints that were later reworked for Prince Paul’s ‘Prince Among Thieves’ album.

Superstar the man behind Horror City has been recording since the 80’s and the fact dude has come up with something so fresh and so relevant almost 40 years later is a testament to his talent and commitment to the art form. This is definitely a contender for one of the albums of 2019, that was originally conceived in 1993. Includes production from the Original DJ Kaos [Artifacts].

Dope artwork by Mark 563

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Blu & Oh No

2LP | 2019 | CA | Original (Nature Sounds)

2CD | 2019 | US | Original (Ropeadope)

Release: 2019 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The work of acclaimed L.A. rapper Blu is a hip-hop time capsule perfectly embodying the vibrant culture of the City of Angels. With no signs of slowing down, the talented artist continues to supply listeners with vivid lyrical imagery over exceptional production.

The latest addition to his catalog is A Long Red Hot Los Angeles Summer Night, a new album entirely produced by Oh No. The son of singer Otis Jackson and younger brother of beat god Madlib, Oh No has been among the most consistently relevant artists on the independent hip-hop scene since the release of his influential debut album 15 years ago. Equally skilled as an emcee and producer, Oh No’s storied career has included forming the duo Gangrene with Alchemist, composing the original score for the popular video game Grand Theft Auto, and producing for De La Soul, Mos Def, Action Bronson, Talib Kweli, Danny Brown, Prodigy, and many more.

Now, these two unique and innovative artists are joining forces for an impressive full-length album. With Oh No’s dynamic, soulful production setting the stage, Blu’s effortless flows and streetwise storytelling are on full display. "It's a true honor to put it down with the legendary Jackson Brothers,” says Blu. “Oh No never fails and this project has been provided with straight heat for the streets."

Featuring guest appearances from Abstract Rude, MED, Self Jupiter, Ca$hus King, and more, "A Long Red Hot Los Angeles Summer Night" is now available worldwide on CD and vinyl.

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The Last Poets

Transcending Toxic Times

10,44 €* 18,99 € -45%

LP | 2019 | US | Original (Brick)

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Last Poets are widely credited as the godfathers of Hip-Hop. Transcending Toxic Times is the album that fully defines their careers and legacy. Artfully recorded and produced by Jamaaladeen Tacuma (Ornette Coleman), the album intertwines the groove of Black culture with The Last Poets powerful words and cadence. Special Guests Malik B, Ursula Rucker, Tim Motzer, and Wadud Ahmad. This record will finally define the correct blend of poetry, jazz, Hip-Hop, and Soul, with the full expectation that it will be emulated for years to come.
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Dope KNife

Things Got Worse

18,39 €* 22,99 € -20%

EP | 2019 | US | Original (Dirty Science)

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Dope KNife is a Liberian-American MC/producer and self-described “Rap Junkie.” Born Kedrick Mack, to a Liberian mother and American diplomat father, he spent his childhood hopping the globe before being taken by Hip-Hop and claiming Savannah, GA as home. As one of the founding members of the Dope Sandwich hip-hop collective, he gained a reputation as a formidable freestyle rapper, as well as honed his unique style of “Progressive Boom Bap.” His style was cultivated in Savannah's freestyle-heavy scene of the early 2000's, where he distinguished himself with a darker and more abrasive approach. He has officially dropped several well-received solo projects including 2017’s Strange Famous Records release NineteenEightyFour, and the EP Weekend At Brodie’s on Fake Four Inc. As he prepares a new body of work, his mantra has remained the same: “Dope raps, dope beats, dope songs, it ain’t rocket science.” After nearly two years of touring the country with the likes of Sage Francis, DJ Abilities, and Ceschi Ramos, he started to put the pieces in place for what would become Things Got Worse. A self-contained project (Dope Knife produced all of the songs as well as designed the artwork), KNife calls the album a “collection of visceral songs, crafted to serve as Rorschach that we can project or reflect meaning onto. From claustrophobic Black paranoia, to Grindhouse Hip-Hop references, Things Got Worse is whatever your mind hears it to be.”

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Blu & Exile

True & Livin EP

The Sculptor Feat. Illaspokinn / B-Boy Mix

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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After 2017’s 10 year anniversary tour of Below The Heavens and a b-sides/rarities release in In The Beginning many wondered whether or not Blu & Exile would ever reunite for a proper new release or if that year was as much a curtain call as it was a celebration. Putting those questions to rest, Dirty Science Records is proud to announce the True & Livin EP – as Blu & Exile’s undeniable chemistry is yet again put on display. “True and Livin feels like a spiritual call to all that have honor and truth in their being. It sees how present day and beyond is always trying to calculate or monetize what comes from God or what comes from an artist’s spirit, but it also recognizes the truth that is inside of Blu and Exile's music and brags about it, even in a humble way somehow. This might be the first hip hop braggadocio song that invites us all to feel the same about themselves as long as they connect to the spirit and truth that is inside this song and inside us all.” Exile says about the EP’s title track. Positivity and strength remain a theme on this EP, in Spread Sunshine and the stand out posse cut featuring most of the Dirty Science crew in Choosey, Johaz, Cashus King, Aloe Blacc, Fashawn & Blame One on Power To The People. Blu adds, ““Power To The People” is a call to the people, a call for the people to unite. Unification is power, power in numbers.

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The Rebel / Nickodemus

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Four Flies' DJ's Choice)

LP | 2019 | US | Original (Chopped Herring)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited to 500 copies. The second release in the DJ's Choice series! This time, the label meets New York City and heads back to old-school hip hop with a track featuring the amazing MC Illspokinn. The Rebel has been recording musicians to give him a fat instrumental, and the result is a tune that sounds fresh and funky! On the flip side is a B-Boy version of the track produced by Nickodemus, one of the most versatile producers in New York and a world renowned DJ. Grab your copy today!

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Kwest Tha Madd Lad

Old To The New

32,99 €*