US Hip Hop 261 Items

Sealed copy with a bent corner!

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

Pounds released his latest studio effort "Heavy Lies The Crown" in 2016. Anticipated by stand-out singles such as "Tributes", "Kill You" and "Coroner's Office", the Rochester, NY emcee unleashes a full-on verbal assault featuring top tier guests such as Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine, Chris Rivers, Clifton Haston, and productions by Fith, Spittzwell and Pounds himself.

After touring with Drizzy Wright, Jackie Chain and Chris Webby and being crowned Rochester 103.9's "Battle Rap Champion", he can be considered a young vet in the game. Tuff Kong Records couldn't let this banger go without a vinyl release, so they're proud to bring you a selection of tracks from with the "Heavy Lies The Crown" EP.
Featuring Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine, Chris Rivers, Clifton Haston, Jarren Benton & DJ Hoppa.

Initially released in 2016 as a free direct download, followed by an extremely limited vinyl pressing sold exclusively on tour, Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman's Lice Two: Still Buggin' is finally available to fans everywhere. The second in a series of EP releases, Lice Two: Still Buggin' featured production from Dan Hayden, Mondee, Aesop Rock, SoberMindedMusiC and Mono En Stereo. The original cover art was designed by renowned illustrator Jeremy Fish.



Both Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman are regarded as top tier lyricists known for pushing the envelope of creativity in their writing, while covering a wide range of topics and moods. However, sometimes things are inherently simple. Take for example, the origin of their collaboration, born from a mutual appreciation for each other as artists Which became fully realized when Aesop Rock invited Homeboy Sandman to join him on tour in 2015. Traveling the country together, they built a connection beyond the music, resulting in a friendship that led to recording a few songs together, and before they knew it, there was an infestation...Lice.

After two Polyrhythm Addicts albums, four solo albums, a mixtape, collaboration album and an EP, Mr. Complex drops his best work yet: “Forever New”. Grown man rap music that has that Boom Bap sound with the late great 90's feel. One producer Mortal 1 for the entire album. Mr. Complex directed five music videos for the album.

The album has the Complex you are accustomed to with a bit of growth, wordplay, storytelling and humor. A very well rounded MC and a pronounced song writer. This album is loaded with high caliber singers Maya Azucena, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Cole Williams, Anna Simpson and others. Guest bars from Emcee's OC, Sadat X, General DV, Prince Po, Tiye Phoenix and Truth Enola.

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

Limited to 250 copies pressed on green colored vinyl with 3D glasses!

“Born Yesterday” is the long anticipated 3rd album from Queens, NY native MC WhiteOwl.
WhiteOwl has been creating Hip-Hop music since 1988 as an MC and DJ and used to hang out with his friends such as DJ Notaro and DJ Eclipse.
Production by Statik Selektah, DJ Fred Ones, DJ Mondee, Jakk Wonders, FatCatHayze156 and Wann Sklobi!

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

10 tracks feat. Blacastan & Del The Funky Homosapien!

The son of Legendary Hip Hop Lyricist Big Pun is now releasing his debut album thru ThatsHipHopMusic.com also known as That’s Hip Hop LLC owned and curated by legendary Hip hop Producer Domingo, who also was one of the producer’s on the double platinum debut album from Big Pun “Capital Punishment”. Chris Rivers album features some well-known Hip Hop stars such as - Lil Fame, Styles P, Sheek Louch.

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.

Cover with beginning of seam splits on top spine

After a 3 year break Shuko & F. Of Audiotreats are finally back with a new Cookies & Cream Edition. This is the Soundtrack for your summer jams, pool sessions and late night rides. A full length Album full with good vibes by the producers behind a lot tunes from acts like Talib Kweli, Big Pooh of Little Brothers, Kev Brown, B-Real of Cypress Hill, C.L. Smooth, Evidence, Fashawn and more. Cookies & Cream 4 is the first release on Shuko´s own music label „For the love of it“ and the start for a lot upcoming jams this year.

Limited edition of 500 copies on vinyl. After "Alpine Metropolis" (2014), "Swiss Banks" (2015) and "The Jacob Theology" (2015), SWC-Records (Lausanne, CH) is proud to introduce its 4th project in collaboration with Six2six Records (Baltimore, USA). This is a selection of 8 exclusive tracks recorded @Ghetto Stud (SWC-Records studio) between 2013 and 2014. Theses tracks combine most of MC's and beatmakers of the two labels (MI of Constant Deviants, FlaFla of Sparrow the Movement, Supreme, Rome / Steve Colossal, Dj Eagle, Starshit, Switchflow, Dreem / Mr Mat / Big C of EXP, Mono SickHop, L'Expert & Bab2 of L'Affaire). The „Convergence“ is in the lyrics, productions and fire on stage. Explosive rap, authentic and melodious. Sober and sincere.

“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.

Save Yourself is the debut solo album from rapper/producer ELUCID, New York’s best-kept secret. He’s worked with some of indie hip-hop’s most celebrated artists, like Open Mike Eagle, Tanya Morgan, billy woods, Beans from Antipop, milo, J*Davey, Busdriver, Small Professor and Rob Sonic. ELUCID has released critically-acclaimed collaborative projects as Armand Hammer with billy woods, and as Cult Favorite, with A.M Breakups, but Save Yourself represents a new chamber from a breakthrough artist. The album is largely self produced with additional production by Willie Green, A.M. Breakups, Messiah Musik and more.

The label Play With Records and DJ Tito JuanPe presents an excellent collection which contains selected cuts, effects, etnics sounds, voices and percussions based in Jazz / Hip Hop / Flamenco / Reggae / Dancehall / Funk and Soul.This LP is a is both, a battle LP and a turntable vinyl that configurate an useful and wanted tool for DJs who are demanding new, experimental and elegant sounds to express their creativity through scratching, looping and sampling.This edition is transparent green vinyl!

What happens when you bring together a space hop juggernaut with a spacey electro-soul outfit? The Hue collective, hailing from Space City, is the aftermath of combining the critically acclaimed groups H.I.S.D. (Hueston Independent Spit District) with their cosmic kinsmen and rising sensation Radio Galaxy. Their mission is to explore the creation of music with no boundaries. Features Grammy Award winning drummer Chris Daddy Dave (D'Angelo and the Vanguard), Grammy Award winning bassist Derrick Hodge (Robert Glasper Experiment) and Grammy Award winning rapper Ladybug Mecca (Digable Planets).

This is a limited run of 350 copies!
"Operation Clam Dust", an unheard masterpiece, was created between late 2005 & early 2008 - following-on from the much-loved 2004 "Three Sinister Syllables" mix. It is a next level exploration into digging, sampling and audio animation. All manner of world breaks, private press LP's, obscure soundtracks, Bolivian polka jawns are up in that piece. Eight years after it was made, there has been nothing that even comes close to the complexity of this project - just check it - This Is Nobel Prize Winning Breaks Shit, For Reel!!!

Since he first appeared on the scene, ElCamino has been steadily building his resume and reputation within hip-hop. Now, there is no debate, he is here to stay.
Although the youngest member of the acclaimed Griselda group, ElCamino has no problem holding his own alongside Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine and Benny the Butcher. Hailing from Buffalo, New York, ElCamino is no stranger to the struggle. His music pays homage to his upbringing and brings an element of realism that has been noticeably absent from rap and hip-hop music in recent years. In fact, his first four projects were recorded while ElCamino was on house arrest for a prior run in with the law.
ElCamino’s eight track, self-titled debut album ElCamino dropped in late 2017, but it still represents some of his best work to date, receiving praise and acclaim from hip-hop critics. A fan-favorite, ElCamino includes features from the legendary Prodigy and Griselda bosses Westside Gunn and Conway the Machine. With Boodeini, Rowland and Lucky Seven each bringing their signature production, ElCamino’s dark and gritty lyrics jump off the track to paint a vivid picture of his struggle on his road to success.

Run The Jewels, Bun B, Ghostface Killah, Tunde Adebimpe, Mr. Muthaf*kin eXquire, Boldy James, Cuz Lightyear, Ka, and others contribute!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Limited edition of 300 copies only!

Mr. Complex is truly a veteran MC from NYC, a memberof The Polyrhythm Addicts and released many classic records since 1995. His new 7-inch “I’m Ready” features Dres, from Black Sheep and El Fudge from the Rawkus era b/w “Commercial Rap. Production comes from the talented though undiscovered producer Mortal 1.

“I’m Ready” is a high energy track with sharp lyrics redefining why their presence is still needed. The B-side “Commercial Rap” is a vintage Mr. Complex song where he references classic TV commercials with top notch wordplay. Mr. Complex and Mortal 1 recorded a whole album "Forever new" that is coming up soon.

“Live From The First”, the debut album by Pearl Gates is a sonic evolutionary process, chronicling his journey from the streets to the rap game.

The stage is set in the trenches and as it gradually shifts to a more elevated space and state of consciousness, the common thread revealing itself throughout the process is growth. The music is engaging; from gritty and ruthless sounds on “Rocks Right Now” to a virtuous and energizing vibe on “Elevate”, Gates delivers a welcoming, well balanced musical experience. “Live From The First” is brash, honest, thought provoking and highly conceptual while providing insight on everyday life in one of NYC's more bustling and enterprising communities, Washington Heights.

The first in the album title refers to the nick-name for 181st street in upper Manhattan where Pearl Gates comes from. “Most of the tracks on the album revolve around stories and experiences from the block” he reveals. That doesn’t necessarily mean all of the stories are about street life however. Gates, who is also an accomplished singer, also manages to incorporate his soulful hooks into the songs without sacrificing the Hip-Hop elements of each track. Gates says “my father was a singer and I inherited his talent of perfect pitch. I use it to flesh out my music but lately I’ve been asked to contribute hooks by Kool G Rap, Masta Ace, Wordsworth and other artists, which is flattering”.

Some notable features who appear on “Live From The First” include Torae, Geechi Suede (of Camp Lo) and Cassidy. Speaking on the latter Pearl Gates revealed “I didn’t expect Cassidy to be on the album. We have a mutual friend who is a producer and one night he brought him through just to hang out. Cassidy heard the track and said, you want me to get on this? That was all love”. Other up and coming artists will appear on the album as well.

In the last few years Pearl Gates has been making notable music and appearances. His "Diamond Mind" EP (2015) was praised by media outlets including The Source, HipHopDX, 2DopeBoyz and Respect Magazine. The "Play This" EP (2016) with fellow Washington Heights rapper Syll also received likes from media and DJs/radio shows including DJ Premier and Drake’s OVO Sound Radio. Gates also completed tours of Europe and North America with eMC and PRhyme.

Limited color vinyl edition!

Colorado Springs MC Black Pegasus teams up with Madchild and Mr Biscuit for the new track “Idolatry”. Produced by Cheff Premier, cuts by Dj Lazy Eyez. The single will be featured on Black Pegasus‘ forthcoming LP “Robert Houston”. The single comes with instrumental on the B-side. TIP!!!

Tyler The Creator remains controversial, handles the producttion of Flower Boy entirely by himself, and features guest vocals from a range of artists, including Frank Ocean, ASAP Rocky, Anna of the North, Lil Wayne, Kali Uchis, Steve Lacy, Estelle, Jaden Smith and Rex Orange County.

Limited to 1000 copies on black / blue vinyl.

Limited to 300 copies. Almagest is the 6th official album from True Masterz, featuring Graveyard Shifter and a guest appearance by June Marx.

Initially released in 2017 as a free direct download, followed by an extremely limited vinyl pressing sold exclusively on tour, Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman's Triple Fat Lice is finally available to fans everywhere. The third in a series of EP releases, Triple Fat Lice featured production from Cohen Beats, Oh No, Ben Boogz (of 2 Hungry Brothers), Quelle Chris and M Slago. The original cover art was designed by renowned illustrator Jeremy Fish.



Both Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman are regarded as top tier lyricists known for pushing the envelope of creativity in their writing, while covering a wide range of topics and moods. However, sometimes things are inherently simple. Take for example, the origin of their collaboration, born from a mutual appreciation for each other as artists Which became fully realized when Aesop Rock invited Homeboy Sandman to join him on tour in 2015. Traveling the country together, they built a connection beyond the music, resulting in a friendship that led to recording a few songs together, and before they knew it, there was an infestation...Lice.