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

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

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

US reissue from 2016 on clear vinyl.

Note: INCOMPLETE!
Side A & B is missing:
Side C & D only.

Ships in a brand new plain sleeve.

Historically Casablanca has been known as a global melting pot; a place where cultures mingle and fuse. This quality is evident in the dazzling music of Casablanca-based beat-maker and guitarist saib., who has revealed his debut long-player, the appropriately titled Around The World album for Cold Busted. These tunes showcase saib.’s worldly vibe, tied together with his intricate guitar playing which deftly keeps up with all the styles represented on the album. Hip hop beats form the backbone as saib.’s musical palette skips from jazz flavors to lounge experiments to Asian textures … and sometimes within a single track. Around The World is indeed a non-stop flight, touching down on all of saib.’s influences and predilections, creating a memorable album along the way.

Historically Casablanca has been known as a global melting pot; a place where cultures mingle and fuse. This quality is evident in the dazzling music of Casablanca-based beat-maker and guitarist saib., who has revealed his debut long-player, the appropriately titled Around The World album for Cold Busted. These tunes showcase saib.’s worldly vibe, tied together with his intricate guitar playing which deftly keeps up with all the styles represented on the album. Hip hop beats form the backbone as saib.’s musical palette skips from jazz flavors to lounge experiments to Asian textures … and sometimes within a single track. Around The World is indeed a non-stop flight, touching down on all of saib.’s influences and predilections, creating a memorable album along the way.

Damaged cover!

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.

Still sealed

tiny wear

Vinyl close to NM

Clear / purple splatter edition.

Compilation featuring Emilio Rojas, Tragedy, Jukstapose, Blaq Poet, Percee P, King Magnetic, Edo G, Fatlip, Saigon, Sadat X, Ruste Juxx, Baby Blak, Celph Titled, Copywrite, Vast Aire, Realio Sparkzwell & Born Talent.

2023 pressing coming soon
Knxwledge landed on Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly" ("Momma") after the Aftermath MC heard one of his beats on Knx's Bandcamp-culling Anthology release. And it was NxWorries' first single, the unforgettable "Suede", that got Dr. Dre's attention, earning .Paak's no fewer than eight appearances on the "Compton" album and, ultimately, a deal with Aftermath. Now here's the Stones Throw full-length debut by one of the two most promising talents in the biz.

Opaque Gold Vinyl Edition. US reissue from 2022. Vinyl seems unplayed. Seam splits. With inserts.

King of Memphis is the debut studio album from Young Dolph. The self-proclaimed “King of Memphis” and Paper Route Empire founder defined the independent hustle and set the industry and streets ablaze throughout his career. The album features the massive single, “Get Paid,” and standout hits such as “Fuck It,” & “Royalty.” Free of any features, King of Memphis puts the full spotlight on Dolph and features production from heavyweight producers such as Mike Will Made It, Tm88, Zaytoven, Nard & B, and Drumma Boy, among others. While his life was ultimately cut short, the influence and impact of Dolph’s legacy will live on forever. Long Live Dolph.

Cover with beginning of seam splits on top spine

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!

Red Cover Edition. 6 years after the first release of Conway’s classic debut album “Reject 2”, Scmd Music (Taha and Jtlm Records) brings the official reissue with the OG art cover to the world. Straight up classic material! The masterpiece features underground heroes such as Westside Gunn, Roc Marciano, Mach Hommy, Benny The Butcher, Skyzoo, etc. Productions by DJ Daringer. Buffalo in full effect…

6 years after the first release of Conway’s classic debut album “Reject 2”, Scmd Music (Taha and Jtlm Records) brings the official reissue with the OG art cover to the world. Straight up classic material! The masterpiece features underground heroes such as Westside Gunn, Roc Marciano, Mach Hommy, Benny The Butcher, Skyzoo, etc. Productions by DJ Daringer. Buffalo in full effect…

Record Store Day 2023 first time on vinyl release incl. a download card. Pressed on 180g.

Game's eighth proper studio album came out during an active 2016. Earlier in the year, he released soundtracks for a documentary, Streets of Compton, and a mobile app game, Block Wars. On a personal level, he and 50 Cent made amends following a prolonged period of mutual antagonism, and then he went after Meek Mill, as documented on the forceful but controlled "92 Bars," included here. Although it's titled 1992 and is heavily nostalgic (even by Game's standard), stacked with references to the state of hip-hop circa the early '90s, it's inspired by the era more than it is a period piece.

Black Friday Record Store Day 2022 Reissue. Color: Limitation: 2000. 1st time on vinyl. Pressed on 140g.

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.

“If You're Reading This It's Too Late” is the fourth mixtape by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released through the iTunes Store without prior announcement on February 2015, by Cash Money Records. There is a debate upon whether this project is a mixtape or a studio album; although it was released commercially through his record label, Drake himself referred to the project as a mixtape.
The mixtape received generally positive reviews and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, with three-day sales of 495,000 copies and 40,000 for online streaming credits, making this Drake's fourth time at the top of the chart.

This was the first release from Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge as Nxworries: "Suede" and "Link Up" were their first two tracks. "Droogs" is a Knx remake of an Anderson .Paak single. Instrumentals and bonus beats around out the EP.

6 years after the first release of Conway’s classic debut album “Reject 2”, Scmd Music (Taha and Jtlm Records) brings the official reissue with the OG art cover to the world. Straight up classic material! The masterpiece features underground heroes such as Westside Gunn, Roc Marciano, Mach Hommy, Benny The Butcher, Skyzoo, etc. Productions by DJ Daringer. Buffalo in full effect…

"hear TO Heal" full-length Double LP on Black vinyl. Full color labels, full color glossy jacket in tamper proof poly-wrapped sleeves. 33 1/3 RPM.

*limited RUN OF 50 Copies*

"Hear To Heal" full-length Double LP on Black vinyl. Full color labels, full color glossy jacket in tamper proof poly-wrapped sleeves. 33 1/3 RPM.

*limited RUN OF 50 Copies*

Limited edition of 150 cassette tape for CSD2016. An amazing musical tapestry created by AMERIGO GAZAWAY, an 8 song journey into the world of afrobeat rhythms, funky horn riffs, and classic hip hop gems. More than a mash up, it's new and original. Side A vocals, Side B instrumentals.

Info coming soon.

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

Producer album featuring some of the greatest ever to touch the mic. We are happy we could get our hands on some copies of this 2016 release we all slept on. Featuring Fatlip, Blaq Poet, Edo.G, Sadat X, King Magnetic, Ruste Juxx, Blaqastan, Illa Ghee, Born Talent, Percee P and many more.

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.

Ultimate Breaks & Beats was a series of highly DJ-friendly edit compilation LPs that came out 1986-1991, becoming the foundation of sample-based hip-hop, and influencing pop and dance music up through the present day.

The series was created by Lenny Roberts, a Bronx-based record collector, and studio editing partner "Breakbeat" Lou Flores, who began releasing the compilations on the Street Beat label just as the art of hip-hop sampling was beginning to take shape. DJ records, which soon became ready-made sample sources, had been around since the 70s, but none matched the quality of UBB.

“The selections were absurdly democratic, aggressively ironic, (and) smartly remixed all the best aspects of hip-hop,” wrote Charles Aaron in a 1995 review of the entire series. “Dweebs like me could wander into Music Factory in Times Square and bump into Eric B or Jam Master Jay buying multiple copies of Ultimate Breaks & Beats ... the sound of hip-hop was never the same again.”

“Breakbeat” Lou Flores is reviving Ultimate Breaks & Beats with a producer series, debuting with an album by Oh No in January 2017. Oh No's 17-track collection was made entirely with sources from the original UBB series.

A Tribe Called Quest - Q-Tip, Phife Dawg (who passed away on March 22nd, 2016), Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Jarobi White - the groundbreaking 90's group that forever transformed the urban music landscape reunited on their first and last studio album together in eighteen years. Guests on ''We got it from Here...Thank You 4 Your Service'' include, Kendrick Lamar, Elton John, Jack White, Andre 3000, Busta Rhymes, Consequence, Anderson.Paak, and Talib Kweli.

Dope Folks 81st release comes from New Jersey's Soul King Productions aka Soul Kingz, best known for their highly sought after Soul Kingz "Catch Wreck/Trace Ya Steps" 1994 12inch single.
All the tracks on this 12inch are from their impossible to find cassette only release! Nine tracks that have never been released on wax. Limited to 300 copies only. Grab your copy now!

Here's the final ATCQ joint feat. Andre 3000, Kendrick Lamar, Elton John, Jack White and Busta Rhymes!