US Hip Hop Vinyl 2034 Items

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2020 | US | Original (RCA)

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib

Bandana Beats

Automatic Gain Control 12.5

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The instrumentals to the acclaimed 2019 collaborative album from Freddie Gibbs & Madlib, now available on vinyl.

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V.A.

LP | 2019 | US | Original (Culture Power 45)

LP | 2019 | US | Original (GGBR)

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Hip Hop started out with some spray cans and break beats with brothers and sisters getting down on cardboard boxes. Culture Power45 is true to the essence of this tradition and with the help of several creative sound providers we introduce to you Automatic Gain Control 12

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38 Spesh

5 Shots Deluxe Edition

Beerbongs & Bentleys Clear Vinyl Edition

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Deluxe Edition of Rochester’s own 38 Spesh’s “5 Shots” EP. Includes 2 bonus songs and instrumentals. Special guests include Elcamino, Eto & Che Noir.

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Post Malone

2LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Republic)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Faith Evans & The Notorious B.I.G.

The King & I

2LP | 2017 | US | Original (Rhino)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2016 | EU | Original (Republic)

Drake

Views

2LP | 2015 | EU | Original (Aftermath)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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“Views” is the fourth studio album by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records. Recording sessions took place between 2014 and 2016, with the production that was primarily handled by his longtime and frequent collaborator 40, alongside with each of these several producers, including Nineteen85, Maneesh Bidaye, Kanye West and Jordan Ullman, among others. The album was supported by the five singles: "Hotline Bling", "One Dance" featuring Wizkid and Kyla, "Pop Style" featuring The Throne, "Controlla" and "Too Good" featuring Rihanna.

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Kendrick Lamar

To Pimp A Butterfly

2LP | 2013 | EU | Original (Republic)

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Awesome album by Compton's Kendrick Lamar called "To Pimp A Butterfly" with guest spots by Flying Lotus, George Clinton, Knxwledge, Snoop Dogg, Taz of Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Rapsody and more!

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The Weeknd

Kiss Land

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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OST Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained

V.A.

2LP | 2013 | EU | Original (Republic)

Black Up Gold Vinyl Edition

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Soundtracks

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The official soundtrack to Christoph Waltz', ehm, Tarantino's "Django Unchained" with tracks by Ennio Morricone, James Brown, John Legend and more. Tip!

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Shabazz Palaces

LP | 2011 | US | Reissue (ADA)

Release: 2011 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Piece Maker 3: Return Of The 50 Mc's Colored Vinyl Edition

Tony Touch

2LP | 2013 | EU | Reissue (Tuff Kong)

Release: 2013 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Skanless Summer: 80z Babyz (Re-Rock Edition) Orange / Black Vinyl Edition

T.F X Local Astronauts

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Tuff Kong)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2023 | US | Original (Near Mint)

Boldy James

1lb Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2013 | Reissue (Seeker Music Group)

Run The Jewels

Release: 2013 / Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Only Built For Infinity Links Limited Silver Vinyl Edition

Quavo & Takeoff

LP | 2023 (Universal)

Release: 2023

Genre: Hip Hop

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Cole World: The Sideline Story

J. Cole

2LP | 2011 | EU | Reissue (Interscope)

Indiana Jones Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2011 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Finally available on wax.

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Boldy James & Rich Gains

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Rrc Music)

2LP | 2018 | EU | Reissue (Rrc Music)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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To start off 2023 and coming off a
very strong streak of collaboration
with the likes of Real Bad Man,
Nicholas Craven and Futurewave,
Boldy James
has come up with a
surprise collaboration with producer
RichGains on collaboration full-length
"Indiana Jones", literally weeks after
getting involved in a very serious car
accident, showing that his work ethic
is unmatched in today's game. For
this album he gets all the way out of
his comfort zone, with RichGains
providing a rock-ish, hazy and
psychedelic atmosphere for
the Bo
Jack to deliver his seamless wordplay,
showcasing he's capable to rap on
literally anything that comes his way. One of the best in the game right now, unbreakable and
always hungry for more!

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Crimeapple

Aguardiente

Release: 2018 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Integrated Tech Solutions

Aesop Rock

2LP | 2023 | US | Original (Rhymesayers)

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Atlantic)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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12" matte gatefold jacket, white color double vinyl & embossed reverse board record sleeves.

A tech company's "senior spirit guide" finally comes to the defense of the "financially unsuccessful" Vincent van Gogh; wonders of the natural world are reimagined as "muster points for brainstorming innovators"; the "artificial char lines" on fast-food burgers are cited as if signs of the apocalypse. For the better part of three decades, Aesop Rock has used the syntax of the moment to pinpoint the fault lines in that moment's supposedly solid foundation. With his tenth album, Integrated Tech Solutions, Aes wields insidious corporatespeak as a tool to pry that parasitic worldview away from the parts of life that truly matter. A concept album about an organization offering "lifestyle- and industry-specific applications designed to curate a desired multi-experience," Integrated Tech Solutions picks apart the charlatan language that hears app inventors put themselves on continuums starting with cavemen and continuing through da Vinci. On "Mindful Solutionism," the wheel evolves seamlessly into modern agriculture - and then into atomic bombs, Agent Orange, cigarettes, and surveillance cameras. In a rare moment of transparency, the engineers Aes give voice to sum up this spiral in just a few words: "We cannot be trusted with the stuff that we come up with." Appropriately, the album sounds like the past and future at once. Largely self-produced, Integrated Tech Solutions catches Aes at his leanest and most innovative, leveraging "SolutionismÖs careening bounce against the wistful "By the River" or the slow creep of "Salt and Pepper Squid." The effect is a record that sounds itself like an organism growing, mutating, hurtling toward profitability - and then destruction. As fans have come to expect, Aes is cuttingly funny and slyly profound at once, whether recounting a childhood restaurant run-in with Mr. T ("100 Feet Tall") or quipping, on "Pigeonometry," that "white dove is a pigeon - you motherfuckers is bigots." At the same time, Integrated Tech Solutions is working on another parallel project: tracing the sprawl of modernity and cutting directly to its core. "I've been doing laps of the lost worlds," he raps on "All City Nerve Map," sounding at once wearied and reinvigorated. "I can draw a map to the raw nerve."

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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

Me Vs. Myself

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest

Forever Indie Exclusive Neon Orange Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2023 | US | Original (Smokin' Needles)

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Atlantic)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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R.I.P. Phife Dawg

The Estate for the legendary MC and A Tribe Called Quest founding member Phife Dawg is excited to unveil the vinyl for his posthumous album "Forever". The title track of the album "Forever" was the last single recorded by Phife on March 19, 2016, days before he transitioned. The "Forever" digital album released on the 6 year anniversary of his passing - March 22, 2022. Before his untimely passing in 2016, the four-time Grammy® Award-nominated multiplatinum New York-born MC spent time working on this album, partnering with trusted collaborators, and assembling a catalog of songs representative of his art. He carefully assembled a collection of songs earmarked by his signature verbal fireworks, hilarious adlibs, incisive social commentary, and unexpectedly introspective confessions. With the blessing of his family and his most trusted collaborator and business partner, Dion Liverpool (Executive Producer) the "Forever" album was released with features Rapsody, Renee Neufville, Busta Rhymes, Redman, V. Rich, Q Tip, Maseo, Lyric Jones, Dwele, Illa J, Little Brother, Pos, Darien Brockington, Cheryl Boyce Taylor (His Mother), and Angela Winbush

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Don Toliver

Heaven Or Hell

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Born Sinner HHV Germany Exclusive Translucent Red Vinyl Edition

J. Cole

2LP | 2013 | EU | Reissue (Interscope)

Austin Dark Green Vinyl Edition

Release: 2013 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited Edition, in Germany only available to HHV customers.
For the first time on vinyl.

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Post Malone

2LP | 2023 | CZ | Original (Republic)

Release: 2023 / CZ – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Fly Anakin & Big Kahuna OG

Holly Water Clear / Blue Vinyl Edition

LP | 2019 | CA | Original (Mutant Academy)

Release: 2019 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Michael HHV GSA Exclusive Amber Vinyl Edition

Killer Mike

2LP | 2023 | DE | Original (Concord)

Michael Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited to 300 copies available for Germany, Austria and Switzerland only at HHV.

Killer Mike, known for Run The Jewels, releases with Michael his most personal solo album so far.

Michael is to Killer Mike what Logan is to Wolverine. This album tells the story of Michael Santiago Render, giving us a very personal glimpse into his life, refracted through the black culture of the South. You feel the catharsis of a Sunday morning in church where young Mike first heard a B3 Hammond and gospel singers live. You hear the fast-paced shit-talking that goes on at a backyard BBQ in Adamsville on a hot Friday night. You feel the rattle of an 808 while eating a plate of lemon pepper wings on a Wednesday afternoon at Blue Flame. We've known Killer Mike for his long career as a thought-provoking rapper, but on Michael he tells his story for the first time.

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Killer Mike

2LP | 2023 | DE | Original (Concord)

Release: 2023 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2023 | US | Original (No Cure)

Endemic Emerald

Terminal Illness Part 2

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Feature Magnetic Tri-Color Canary Cake Vinyl Edition

Kool Keith

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

38,94 €* 40,99 € -5%

Reject 2 Picture Disc Vinyl Edition

Release: 2016 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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In a world full of cheesecake rappers, one man has assembled a phenomenal team to bring you madness. The original originator, ultramanetic, high-wire rap legend Kool Keith brings a star studded album to the fore. "Feature Magnetic" highlights MF Doom, SLug of Atmpshere, Mac Mall, Necro, Craig G, Dirt Nasty, Ras Kass and more. This special edition 24 for '24 Artist Series Vinyl also features original oil painting art by KipDaFog for this oen time pressing on tri-color canary cake vinyl.

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Conway

LP | 2016 | EU | Reissue (SCMD Music)

38,69 €* 42,99 € -10%

Release: 2016 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme White Vinyl Edition

Reks

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Smoke On)

38,69 €* 42,99 € -10%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2023 | US | Original (Mobile Home)

Lyrics Born

Vision Board

LP | 2023 | US | Original (C-Lance Productions)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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“This is me at my most imaginative, freakiest, and yet still most grounded and introspective,” says Japanese American rapper/actor Lyrics Born not only about his new album Vision Board, but also his “self” and his existence. “I feel like a new man! I’m healthier physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.” The lead single and video “Diamond Door” is a pop/rap banger that lands you with an infectious barb and keeps you hooked for days, and is a thinly-veiled tribute to a particular style of female appreciation, but it can also be taken as a welcome mat to the new era of Lyrics Born. The accompanying video which shows Lyrics Born in his current physical form - svelte, stylish and with a confident swagger - reinforces this next chapter in his life. 60 pounds lighter, he lost the weight during the pandemic when he knew he needed to make a change. “Touring was becoming harder, and I was having all these weird health problems, but nothing that anybody could put their finger on,” he explains “My anxiety was high. I was not sleeping well. I was on the verge of really bad health.” And this improvement brought more confidence which shows in his new album. Vision Board is a focused affair that found him stretching his creativity farther and challenging himself to write in a way he’s never written before. Recorded primarily in New Orleans and produced by Rob Mercurio of Galactic (who also produced 2015’s Real People and 2018’s Quite a Life), it posited him in a new environment that helped his creative juices flow even more fluidly. “There’s nothing like recording in the Crescent City. It just gets in your blood, and the results are always funky and wild.” “This is about as psychedelic as I’ve ever been,” LB says. “I’m so proud of this album. I’m in a different space. The world is in a different space, and I wanted to celebrate that, loosen up and really create some imagery and share some emotion that I never have. I was listening to a lot of Shuggie Otis; a lot of obscure psychedelic soul and later Temptations,” he explained. “This is like if Alice in Wonderland was Japanese.” Vision Board was also inspired by another Bay Area rap luminary, although one who’s no longer with us - Gift of Gab. The dexterous Blackalicious MC and fellow Quannum Projects alum had a profound effect on Lyrics Born’s life, both creatively and philosophically. “I asked myself on some of these songs: ‘How would Gab approach them?’” he said. “I’d play with certain cadences, certain styles; I tried to stretch stylistically, lyrically and vocally on every single song. None of the patterns are the same.” Lyrics Born’s vulnerability shines through on the nine-track effort, something he’s not ashamed to admit (nor should he be). At one point during the pandemic, he was losing one friend, peer or family member every other week - from Zumbi of Zion I to Gift of Gab to Digital Underground’s Shock G. While many of the songs are deeply introspective, he had to “write some fun shit,” too. Celebratory horns, uptempo rhythms and fiery bars pepper the project from start to finish, and truly encapsulate Lyrics Born’s evolution of not just a groundbreaking Asian-American MC but also a human being. As the only Asian-American MC to release 10 studio albums, the first Asian-American to play major music festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza and the first Asian-American to release a greatest hits compilation, Lyrics Born has been breaking barriers his entire life - and he’s not going to stop anytime soon. From the bombastic and tribal “I’m the Best Rapper in the World” with its self-winking boastfulness to the playful scat of “Bang Bang Bang” that slinks like an outtake from West Side Story, to the smooth and seductive “Who's The Best? (Dear Young LB)," to the psychedelic and swoony ”Alligator Boots” with it dreamy “Walk on the Wildside”-esque reverby sway, Vision Board sees Lyrics Born tackling different tones, textures and genres without fear and making them completely his own. It's an eclectic body of work that boasts more synths, more psychedelia and is generally more abstract.

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C-Lance

The Undying Flame

When The Black Hand Touches You

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Undying Flame is the debut compilation album from underground heavyweight producer, C-Lance of Enemy Soil fame (Jedi Mind Tricks, Vinnie Paz). Weighing in at 18 tracks, the album boasts appearances by the most notable names in the underground hip-hop scene. From Vinnie Paz & Stoupe (of Jmt), R.A. The Rugged Man, Evidence, ILL Bill, Evidence, Slaine, Merkules, Snak The Ripper, Murs, Apathy, Blaq Poet and many more, The Undying Flame showcases C-Lance’s signature sound, abound with adrenalin-inducing drums, ominous synths, dexterous sample chops and foreboding instrumentation.

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LUKAH

LP | 2020 | EU | Reissue (FXCK RXP)

Release: 2020 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Garbology HHV Exclusive Slipmat Bundle Vinyl Edition

Aesop Rock X Blockhead

2LP | 2021 | US | Original (Rhymesayers)

LP | 2021 | CA | Original (The Winners)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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HHV exclusive variant including the double lp and a slipmat.

When Aesop Rock debuted in the late 90s with Music For Earthworms and Appleseed, Blockhead was also a part of the process, not only as a producer, but also helping coordinate sales of the CDRs to hungry Hip Hop fans. Blockhead and Aesop continued to collaborate, creating an impressive list of songs along the way, including two of Aesop's most popular songs to date; "Daylight" and "None Shall Pass". In recent years, Blockhead has contributed production, as well as remixes, to manyof Aesop's solo releases and group projects, and Aesop has made a handful of guest features on Blockhead's solo projects, but in all that time, Aesop and Block have never done a full album together, until now! Garbology came together over the course of the pandemic, as well as in the midst of Aesop processing the loss of a close friend in January of 2020, resulting in a period of time of feeling uncreative. Looking back on that time that feels both like yesterday and forever-ago, Aesop recalls, "Theworld got real weird during those months. I knew at some point I had to get back to making something. Make a beat. Draw a picture. Write. Just go. But the idea of making a beat felt like math homework, and drawing is just so hard. Writing is hard too, but at some point I had to pick one." With writing as the chosen path, Aesop hit up Blockhead to send over some beats. At the beginning there wasn't a plan for an album, or any particular plan beyond creating some songs. However, it wasn't long before one song became a few, and then a handful, until finally an album was born. Garbology encapsulates the soundtrack of current times, capturing a snapshot of Aes and Block expressing a means of entertaining themselves in the midst of less social interactions than usual, "anchored on a goulash of cabin fever, fear, anger and boredom", as Aesop describes it. As for the album title, Aesop explains, "Garbology is defined as the study of the material discarded by a society to learn what it reveals about social or cultural patterns. I find a lot of parallels between that and the idea of picking up the pieces after a loss or period of intense unrest, and seeing what's really there. It's information that speaks to who I am, who we are, and how we move forward. Furthermore - the idea of digging through old, often neglected music from another time with an ear tuned for taking in that data in a different way than your average listener would is exactly what Tony does. Go through the information and see what you find."

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Hus Kingpin

Portishus Gold Vinyl

2LP | 2016 | CZ | Reissue (Rhymesayers)

Release: 2021 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Hus Kingpin is an underground fixture whose evocative, understated music fits firmly within the lane that fellow Long Island native Roc Marciano blazed a decade ago. Hus released a album called Portishus, which he says is “inspired by” Portishead's music now available in physical formats for the first time.

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Aesop Rock

The Impossible Kid

Release: 2016 / CZ – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Dmc 4 Life Splatter White Blue Vinyl Edition

Black Mophia Clan

2LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Smoke On)

12" | 2020 | JP | Original (Hydeout Productions)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Smoke On Records presents for the 1st time on Vinyl the underground classic Black Mophia Clan – BMC 4 life - 14 Chapters - The Revealing.

Including Credit sheet Strongly Limited! Each record is numbered.

Pre-order now and safe your copy shipping delivery aprox. 8th March current situation causes longer waiting time because of covid 19 and i seriously don't think January - February is going to be better.

Tracklist: A1 Intro 2:17 A2 BMC 4 Life 3:54 A3 Reality 2:59 A4 Lock Down (Street) 3:22

B1 Ghetto Soldier 3:42 B2 Gangsta Vibe 6:34 B3 Rags On Locs 4:50

C1 Mass Murder'n MC 2:57 C2 Lock Down (Radio) 4:15 C3 Beautifully Done 2:48 C4 Lyrical Joyride 3:58

D1 BMC 'G' (Commercial) 4:37 D2 Reality (Radio) 4:28 D3 Showdown 3:51 D4 outro 1:14

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Marcus D

Blinding Light

Release: 2020 / JP – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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New Realm Featuring The Dunat Crew

Blank Fasiz

2LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Back 2 Da Source)

2LP | 2020 | EU | Original (X-Ray)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Sup y'all ?! Back2DaSource is back with another Heat ! We are proud to announce you, we got the Blank Fasiz featuring The Dunat crew in the house ! Hailling from Providence, Rhode Island, those Emcees are Spiritual Warriors , please pay attention to their Lyrics ! KWE (Knowledge Wisdom Equality) MAF and the crew wanted to bring you those Positive messages ! Aftamaf (Emcee & Beatmaker) produced all the beats and he has that Magic touch to elevate the Souls thru the musical vibes; can't forget the Dunat crew ill flows and deep contents, know your Self, Knowledge is King, use your 3rd I . This New Realm compilation is a Must Have. Very phat prods. Conscious Boom Bap at its best. Add to that some mad flows filled with conscious contents and you got this 12 tracks projects. You will get all the tracks from the New Realm Records 12"s with the exclusive street mix versions. Limited to 300 copies only. Don't Sleep on this Gem ! One Love.

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Afu-Ra

Urban Chemistry

Best Day Ever Remastered Edition

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Hailing from the New-York underground Hip-Hop scene, AFU-RA has sold more than 700,000 copies of its first 4 albums. Through these projects, he has collaborated with many artists such as Guru and DJ Premier but also Wu-Tang s RZA and GZA, Ky-Mani Marley, Saïan Supa Crew... to name a few. Over the years, the former member of the Gang Starr Foundation has created a style of his own: striking flows on militant and conscious lyrics and a visual universe inspired by martial arts. AFU-RA comes back with the project Urban Chemistry ; mixing Hip-Hop, Reggae and Soul, produced by Digital Cut, to be released in February 2020 on X-Ray Production. On this new album, AFU-RA has invited one or more guests on each of the 18 tracks such as Sizzla, Jah Mason, Keny Arkana, Lord Kossity, Big Shug or Mann... Thanks to an exclusive collaboration with the brand Canna, all songs have been filmed as music videos in 15 cities of 8 different countries.

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Mac Miller

2LP | 2019 | CZ | Original (Rostrum)

Release: 2019 / CZ – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Mugshots Volume 2 Colored Vinyl Version

Othorized Fam

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

2LP | 2015 | EU | Original (Sony)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Here's another volume of treats from the Othorized archives. Unreleased tracks include the studio version of “Mugshots” (demo version #2), “Kwue's Body Shop”, and “Krakow”. “Bring It On” gets its first vinyl treatment after initially appearing on the group's 1st “Amendment” CDr in 2001. “Flamboyant Rap” you likely know from their 1995 12" and “Money Getters” from their 1994 debut single.
All tracks written and produced by Othorized Fam. Cover art by Spek The Architek, logo design by Othorized, labels by Debonair P.

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The Internet

Ego Death

2LP | 2011 | US | Original (XL)

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Includes download code! Janelle Monae, Vic Mensa, James Fauntleroy, Kaytranada and Tyler, the Creator are aboard!

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Tyler The Creator

Goblin

Last Of A Dying Breed Red Marbled Vinyl Edition

Release: 2011 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Wolfgang or Odd Future or OFWGKTA or whateveryoumightcallem come up with their first proper release: Tyler, The Creator's Goblin on XL Recordings … includes the 4 million-youtube-surprise 'Yonkers'!

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Kool G Rap

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Rrc Music)

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (De Rap Winkel)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Hip Hop’s golden era constituent, Queens’ native, the godfather of Ma fi oso rap, legendary and in fl uential emcee, Kool G Rap, broke out in the late 80s and early 90s as one half of the duo with DJ Polo. Together, Kool G Rap and DJ Polo released three undisputed classic albums; beginning with their debut album, Road To The Riches (1989), Wanted: Dead or Alive (1990) and Live and Let Die (1992). Simultaneously, G Rap and DJ Polo gained notoriety as members of the Juice Crew, whose noteworthy membership includes DJ Marley Marl, Big Daddy Kane, Masta Ace and Roxanne Shante At the height of hip-hop’s golden age, The Juice Crew was the de fi nition of innovative and not only in fl uenced the culture as a whole (style, lyricism, creativity), but also impressed the importance of style, substance and technique upon the next wave of street ambassadors. Now, the recent National Hip-Hop Museum inductee returns with his fi rst solo-album in fi ve-years with Last Of A Dying Breed, entirely produced by Domingo, which features collaborations with AZ, Nems, Vado, 38 Spesh, Royal Flush and Big Daddy Kane; with production supplied by Domingo. Kool G Rap’s "Last Of A Dying Breed" is now available on limited edition vinyl, digipack CD and cassette.

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Kev Brown & J Scienide

Stray From The Pack

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Petestrumentals 2 Metallic Gold Vinyl Edition

Pete Rock

LP | 2015 | US | Reissue (Mello Music Group)

Mike Flips, Nord1kone & Seize

Release: 2015 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Pete Rock is the man who J Dilla told, “I wanted to be like you.” Kanye once called himself the “new Pete Rock.” But the original Pete Rock remains permanently vital. The evidence bangs in his latest opus, Petestrumentals 2, the sequel to the 2001 classic that helped define the hip-hop instrumental record. It marks the legend’s first album on Mello Music Group, a fitting union between the author of the boom-bap blueprint and the label that’s expanded upon his legacy. Petestrumentals 2 conjures memories of BBQ cookouts and 70s Blaxploitation scores, rattling summer jeep cruises and blunted Jamaican vacations. There’s a gorgeous requiem to Dilla (“Dilla Bounce (R.I.P),” where the originator pays tribute to the prodigy. You see the full range of Rock’s gifts on display: the meticulously chopped horns, unquantized drums, and air raid sirens. It contains the emotion of a thousand eulogies. An even 20 slaps and rhythmic levitations. It’s Pete Rock at his best, accelerating and kicking cosmic slop, extending wishes, hope, love, gritty drums and eternal wonder. This special 24 for '24 Artist Series Edition is a one time pressing on metallic gold vinyl w/ original KipDaFog oil painted cover art.

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Life Cycles

LP | 2023 | US | Original (The Spitslam Record Label Group)

Joell Ortiz & Kxng Crooked

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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An introspective look at the cycle of life with beats that feel like it's 1993 again. Producers Mike Flips and Seize come together to provide classic boom bap sounds for the dexterous rhymes of Outsiders Syndicate emcee Nord1kone. Life Cycles is a sonic, introspective lyrical odyssey that feels like the past as it looks toward the future. Featuring guest spots from El Da Sensei of the legendary Artifacts and fellow Outsiders Syndicate emcee The I.M.F.

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H.A.R.D. Red & Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 2020 | US | Reissue (Mello Music Group)

Respectfully, Eff Yoo Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 2020 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Joell Ortiz & Kxng Crooked met the year they both won XXL's coveted Freshmen of the Year Award. The two's careers are as legendary as any in the rap game. Joell Ortiz started by signing to Dr. Dre's Aftermath label, then moving to Shady records as part of the Super group Slaughterhouse with Joe Budden, Royce Da 5'9 and Kxng Crooked. Add to that a fresh feature on Eminem's newest album "Music To Be Murdered By." Meanwhile, Kxng Crooked was signed to Virgin Records at just 17 before joining Death Row Records. He's had a flourishing solo career including collaborations along the way with TechN9ne, 2Pac, Benny The Butcher, Raekwon, Akon, Ray J and more. The West Coast LBC representer Kxng Crooked and Brooklyn's Joell Ortiz have finally come together for the the joint project "H.A.R.D." on Mello Music Group. Album produced by Heatmakerz, Erick Sermon, Boogeyman, Illmind, Apollo Brown, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League This special edition vinyl features the 24 for '24 Artist Series painting by KipDaFog.

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Eff Yoo & Deep

LP | 2023 | US | Original (I Had An Accident)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Apollo Brown & Planet Asia

Sardines Sardine Green Vinyl Edition

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Mello Music Group)

Period. Jameson Haze Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Detroit Beatmaker Apollo Brown and Fresno Rap veteran Planet Asia are proud to announce their new album - "Sardines" - the follow up to the duo’s beloved 2017 collaborative album “Anchovies.” Apollo and Planet Asia improve upon the minimalist, grimy Hip-Hop theme from the first collab with pristine execution. The new album promises grime just like its predecessor. Featuring Sick Jacken, Ty Farris, Marv Won, and TriState.

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Paradime

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Mello Music Group)

2LP | 2023 | US | Original (Alamo)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Detroit rising microphone star Paradime stepped away from the mic 10 years ago with a loyal following and industry respect. Now he's back for one final album with the indie stalwart label Mello Music Group. The new album is a who's who of most respected in Detroit - including Apollo Brown, Marv Won, Guilty Simpson, Denaun Porter, Ty Farris and the incredible Wayne Gerard (Guitarist alongside Bob James and Stevie Wonder to name a few). The new album is a rooted in the Motor City and runs the gamut from Boombap to Downriver, Heartfelt to Smashmouth. Paradime's new album is one of the best to come out of Detroit this year - Period.

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Lil Durk

7220

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Ill Catz)

Nyce Da Future & Havoc

Future Of The Streets

2LP | 2023 | UK | Original (BBE Music)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Entirely produced by Havoc!

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Illa J

No Traffic

37,79 €* 41,99 € -10%

Dust 2 Dust 2 Signed Edition

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Enter the realm of Illa J, the musical force shaking the foundations of the industry. His latest offering, 'No Traffic', is a testament to his boundless talent and versatility, showcasing his singing, production and rapping abilities on 19 tracks written and produced entirely by Illa J himself. This album marks his debut on BBE Music and a new chapter in his musical journey. Meet Illa J: a musical prodigy raised in a family of talented musicians. With a jazz bassist father and a gifted singer mother, it's no surprise that Illa J was destined for greatness. He's best known as the younger brother of hip-hop legend J Dilla and has made a name for himself as a former member of Detroit's iconic hip-hop group, Slum Village. With a lifetime of exposure to quality music and top-tier musicians, Illa J is a force to be reckoned with. Created amidst the chaos of the pandemic, Illa J's 'No Traffic' serves as a beacon of hope, a roadmap for creatives seeking their path. He enlists the help of Detroit legends Amp Fiddler, Frank n Dank, British soul sensation Harleighblu, and introduces the rising stars of Detroit, Serious, Joz B, Maine Soul, and more, all matching Illa J's energy and passion on the tracks. The focus track of the album, "Star Struck", is a prime example of Illa J's signature style. The astral pentatonic soundscape and precise drum programming transport you to new heights, while Illa J's beats, melodies, and bars will leave you in awe. 'No Traffic' is a musical journey that takes you to a place where Illa J's playful and versatile sound reigns supreme. The album is expertly mastered by Grammy-award nominated The Carvery Studio and is a refreshing experience of a true artist reveling in their artistry. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to delve into Illa J's musical realm."

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M.A.V.

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Copenhagen Crates)

37,39 €* 43,99 € -15%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Universal)

Drake

Scorpion

37,04 €* 38,99 € -5%

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Director's Cut Scene 4 Splatter Vinyl Edition

Ransom X Nicholas Craven

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Near Mint)

37,04 €* 38,99 € -5%

Director's Cut Scene 4 Purple Marbled Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Ransom & Nicholas Craven's 4th installment of their "Director's Cut" series.

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Ransom X Nicholas Craven

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Near Mint)

37,04 €* 38,99 € -5%

Goya 3 Splatter Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Ransom & Nicholas Craven's 4th installment of their "Director's Cut" series.

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Termanology & Shortfyuz

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Sonnyjim X Da Flyy Hooligan X Juga-Naut

Polo Palace Splatter Vinyl Edition

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Hustler's Catalog 2 Gold / Brown Vinyl Edition

Smoke DZA

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Ot The Real & Statik Selektah

Maxed Out Green Vinyl Edition

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Tuff Kong)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Good Energy Yellow Vinyl Edition

Grafh

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Hardcore Composer Red Vinyl Edition

Dom Dirtee

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Acid Teal / White Vinyl Edition

Deuce Ellis

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Realness 2 Blue Vinyl Edition

Cormega

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Tuff Kong)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Rudebwoy Yellow Vinyl Edition

Cj Fly X Statik Selektah

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Ruffnation)

Jungle Brothers

I Got U

Pyrex Picasso Green Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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First time on vinyl, expanded version of Japan-only CD album from 2006! Now a double LP with unreleased tracks on audiophile grade colored vinyl (Disc 1: Opaque Baby Blue, Disc 2: Opaque Brown)The Jungle Bros embraced of a range of styles -- including house music, Afrocentric philosophy, a James Brown fixation, and of course, the use of jazz sample , on this reissue double LP Release on Colored Audiophile grade Vinyl , the I got U album is remastered and re-released with additional tracks .Michael Small (Mike Gee), Nathaniel Hall (Afrika Baby Bam), and Sammy Burwell (DJ Sammy B). Known as the pioneers of the fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and house music, they were the first hip-hop group to collaborate with a house-music producer. The trio released their debut album, Straight out the Jungle in July 1988. Their hip-house club hit single, "I'll House You" was added to the album in late-1988 reissues. Fostered by Kool DJ Red Alert, the Jungle Brothers success would pave the way for De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, and eventually the Native Tongues collective that they founded.Hip-Hop-House with a jazzy feel including "I Got U", a re-recorded "Sunshine" and four bonus tracks/versions.-- The Jungle Bros embrace of a range of styles -- including house music, Afrocentric philosophy, a James Brown fixation, and of course, the use of jazz samples -- _John Bush, All Music

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Benny The Butcher

LP | 2021 | US | Reissue (GoodFelons)

Angelz And Demonz Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 2021 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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GoodFelons Records present Pyrex Picasso by Benny The Butcher, featuring legendary appearances from Conway, ElCamino & Rick Hyde and production handled by Rare Scrilla and Chop La Rok, this is a throwback to TT3/Plugs I Met-era Benny. Pitchfork had this to say about the album: "The Griselda rapper’s latest album accentuates many of his strengths, highlights no unknown weaknesses, and is peppered with some of the finest tracks of what will be remembered as a golden era for The Butcher....Benny sounds triumphant, tossing out a smackdown to his haters like it’s nothing at all."

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M.A.V. X Hobgoblin

LP | 2019 | US | Reissue (Da Cloth)

Angelz And Demonz Splatter Vinyl Edition

Release: 2019 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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M.A.V. and Hobgoblin connect to bring you "Angelz and Demonz" the first installment of their series to come.

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M.A.V. X Hobgoblin

LP | 2019 | US | Reissue (Da Cloth)

August Greene (Common / Robert Glasper / K.Riggins)

Release: 2019 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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M.A.V. and Hobgoblin connect to bring you "Angelz and Demonz" the first installment of their series to come.

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August Greene 20 Years HHV Colored Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2018 | US | Reissue (August Greene LLC)

A Beautiful Revolution Part 2

Release: 2018 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 300 copies, only available at HHV! Only 2 per customer!

20 years HHV: our team has selected an album from each of these years that is particularly relevant and precious to us. On a monthly basis we release exclusive and limited pressings of these records in collaboration with some of our favorite labels.

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Common

2LP | 2021 | US | Original (Concord)

LP | 2021 | US | Original (Republic)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Academy Award, Grammy and Emmy award-winning artist Common, releases the highly anticipated follow up album, A BEAUTIFUL REVOLUTION PT. 2. “A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 2 was created with hope and inspiration in mind. The spirit of the album was meant to emulate what a greater day would sound and feel like. We were in the midst of some tough political and socially challenging times. There was still hurt, anger and pain lingering, so I was thinking, “what is the next step in this revolution?” I thought about what being still in these times had brought me and that was a peace beyond understanding, a greater love for self, a closer connection with God, and more appreciation for my family, friends and the simple things in life.

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Lil Tecca

Virgo World

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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King Magnetic & Tone Spliff

Nobody's Safe

LP | 2020 | US | Original (King Mag Music)

LP | 2020 | US | Original (Quality Control)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Everything happens 4 a reason. In 2007, King Magnetic & Tone Spliff met on the Vast Air / Copywrite "Weatherproof" tour. Over the years they collaborated on a dozen songs via features and other artists while releasing various solo projects. In 2019, they shot a video for the Ruste Juxx / Tone Spliff LP and decided to do some work for King Magnetic's Weekly Vibes 2020. This began the creation of the "Nobody's Safe" LP.

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City Girls

City On Lock

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Playa Classics 5 Black Vinyl Edition

Kevinthecreep

LP | 2020 | US | Original (Sic)

Mello Music Group presents

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Hand Numbered / Autographed By Kevinthecreep Aka Lil Creepshow Edition Of 125 Copies

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Helpless Dreamer Audiophile 180g Edition

2LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Mello Music Group)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Kamikaze Olive Green Vinyl Edition

Eminem

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Aftermath)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Four Fists (P.O.S. & Astronautalis)

6666

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Doomtree)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

5 Elementz

The Album Time Forgot EP

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

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Only one copy per customer!
Produced by J Dilla aka Jay Dee!!
5-Elementz formed in Detroit in 1992. The group met while attending Osborn High School on 7 Mile. The original members consisted of Thyme, Proof, Mudd, Jay Dee & DJ Head.
These great tracks produced by Jay Dee only released on cassette later in 1998. Chopped Herring had access to the original studio DATs and presents to you this great EP. Ya better don’t sleep!

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Ghetto Repaired Young Minds EP (1989-1992)

LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

Lower Level / The Burn U.N.I.

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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Prince Paul hit Chopped Herring up to release this dope early 90's project!!

The first incarnation of the group was formed around 1989 in Amityville, Long Island, New York, although the family grew up in Long Island. The family of four brothers (Anthony, Richard, Joel, and Edward) and one sister (Dawne), of which Anthony (Poetic) was the eldest, were born to Trinidadian parents who moved from Trinidad and Tobago in 1971, making their first residence in Queens, New York for a short time, then moving to Long Island. John Berkeley (a pastor and a local businessman) and Ela Berkeley (a homemaker, cook-nutritionist, and teacher) were both singers and artistic in general, and they encouraged artistic expression in their five children. The family was well-rounded musically, singing gospel and R&B up to their early teens all around New York, other states, and Canada as "The Berkeley Singers". Anthony (Poetic), Dawne, and Joel (Brainstorm) sang, accompanied by Richard on the drums and Eddie (E-Sharp) on the piano or keyboard.

Poetic began rhyming in his early teens in Wyandanch, and was known by many names and building a name for himself as a lyrical battle MC. He changed his name to Poetic around 1985, and in 1986 he formed the crew known as Too Poetic, who in 1988-89 released a modestly popular single called: “God Made Me Funky/Poetical Terror”, under the DNA/Tommy Boy Music imprint. The group’s relationship with Tommy Boy Records eventually panned out for various reasons, scrapping the album and making Poetic very displeased, an early casualty of the politics of the music business.

While Poetic was just beginning his formal hip hop career in 1987–89, Brainstorm was attending college at the State University of New York at Farmingdale, Long Island, where he was the roommate of Brooklyn’s own Super DJ Richie Rich (who had been in Third Base, Clark Kent’s Supermen, and the movie Juice). The university was host to many hip hop artists as visitors for parties and to do shows like Rakim, EPMD, Producer-Super DJ Clark Kent, and Biz Markie.

After Brainstorm finished his college run in 1989, he took time to learn many aspects of the music business, but in 1989 he and Poetic mutually decided to pair up with a hardcore lyrical edge, original word play, and acute metaphors, after many collaborations between them since 1985. Thus, Da Bruthas G.R.Y.M. was born shortly after Too Poetic’s deal with DNA/Tommy Boy had soured. The energy and high chemistry between these true by-blood brothers at the time was, simply put, natural.

In the first Bruthas G.R.Y.M. era (c. 1989–1992), the brothers Poetic (Brother One) and Brainstorm (Brother Two) garnered much respect on the underground hip hop scene of New York Their first official demo featured the underground bangers like “Bruthas G.R.Y.M.”, “Circle-Circle-Dot-Dot”, the politically charged “Popcorn” and “Livin’ In Hell (Had To Survive)”. The demo featured production mastering by Nate "NATO" Tinsley, their in-house producer Semi-Automatic (Pedro Sims, Mr. Semi, Gravediggaz), and the brothers themselves. After blazing underground radio and live shows around New York City, they were listed in The Source magazine as the best unsigned rap group of 1989. The crew was then managed by longtime friend Jack Pope (Jack Sprat, Starving Artists Entertainment), who later became the road manager of the Gravediggaz.

These cassette tape “dubs” floated around the New York streets in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and their demo eventually made their way to the seasoned musical ear of fellow Amityvillain Prince Paul (Stetsasonic, De La Soul, Gravediggaz) from his association with the local Long Island artists who had met the brothers and saw their raw talent. In 1990 Prince Paul decided to fund and executive produce further demos, finding various other known and up-and-coming producers for the unnamed project, as well as being the tentative DJ for the group.

Then the unfortunate happened – being disenfranchised by the politics and games of the music business and life in general, Brainstorm just quit altogether for “personal enlightenment”, before any formal deal could solidify. Poetic understood about Brainstorm’s personal path at that stage in his life, but was silently devastated because they were so close to sealing a major record deal that would have propelled them further into Hip Hop history.

Their original demo, even today, is still one of Prince Paul’s favorites. It was not until 1992 that Poetic, after Brainstorm quit in 1991, that it is said that Poetic “fell on hard times”, including a short period of homelessness.

Brainstorm would continue to write for leisure and therapeutic reasoning, but never to seriously pursue a music career, moving to Brooklyn New York and later down south to various states; in fact, Brainstorm was so “finished with Hip Hop” that he gave Poetic all of his original rhyme books to use at his own discretion – some lyrics ending up on Gravediggaz projects.

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The 5plit EP Series Volume 2

12" | 2016 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2016 | US | Original (Cinematic Music Group)

Mick Jenkins

The Water[s]

UFO Fev & Statik Selektah

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Release as a mixtape in 2014, this one will now be available on wax, yeah!

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Fresh Air

LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Tuff Kong)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2023 | US | Original (Perpetual Stew)

Swab

The Spy Ring

Ghostface Killah & Big Ghost Ltd

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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100% produced by Swab feat. Josiah The Gift, General Backpain, Maze Overlay, Mickey Diamond, Ty Farris, Dango Forlaine, Ronnie Alpha, Che Uno & 9th Uno, Nowaah The Flood, ethemadassassin, Guy Grams, Mental Da God, Empuls, John Jigg$, Copywrite, Substance810, Supreme Cerebral, Rim, M.A.V.

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The Lost Tapes 5th Anniversary Edition

2LP | 2018 | US | Reissue (Coalmine)