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10th Anniversary Box Compilation

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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Project: Mooncircle, as the name reveals, has been on a journey to the moon since day one, exploring the frontiers of music and art, always looking for new discoveries and giving a different perspective to look at the earth. In it’s 10 year history the label has published roughly 100 releases by equally as many artists from all corners of this globe and, therefore, the selection of sounds on this compilation represents the development of the label from the past, present and going into the future.

Some of the artists featured on this compilation have been a part of the label from its very beginning, like CYNE, Manuvers and Jahbitat, whose song will be the last one he produced and published under this moniker, while others, like Robot Koch, fLako and Long Arm, are outstanding examples of its growing popularity and success. Furthermore, the box also features an exceptional selection of close musical friends and inspirational artists like Jehst, Dday One, Kwala and Ichiro_, just to name a few.

The logo and artwork represent someone who was very close to the label, especially in the early years but unfortunately passed on and whom this box is dedicated to. Featured on the compilation are artists such as Mike Slott x Diane Badié, CYNE, Sweatson Klank aka Take, Jahbitat, Robot Koch, fLako, Jehst, Beat Butcha, Long Arm, Kelpe, Pavel Dovgal, Blossom, Daisuke Tanabe, Dday One, Inner Science, Substantial, Arts The Beatdoctor, Rain Dog, Kidkanevil + Microkorg by Dorian Concept, John Robinson, Sorrow, Rumpistol, The Red Baron, Christoph El’ Truento, 40 Winks, Sina., 1000Names, DZA, Ichiro_, EAN, Tom Dicicco, Headshotboyz, Graciela Maria, Gards From KC, Sekuoia of Kilimanjaro, Sense of The Q4, Sneaky, I.V.A., Empt, John LaMonica, Mike Gao, Bambooman, Manuvers, Krts, Kwala, Soosh, Memotone, Sun Glitters, Called Understandable Souls & Szenario.
The limited box includes 2 white & 2 black vinyl LP’s with 32 tracks, 13 additional digital bonus tracks, a T-shirt (only at HHV) and a poster (with digital download code) all in a specially designed box that features a special light-reflecting varnish, which makes this truly a collectors and music lovers item.

Berlin-based label Project: Mooncircle and it’s two sublabels Project Squared and Finest Ego is an official label from HHV. It was founded in 2002 and is specializing in the conjunction between electronic and organic music. The label, at first envisaged as a compilation project only, soon released the first instrumental and vocal solo releases by such artists as The Q4, CYNE, Mr Cooper, Robot Koch, fLako, 40 Winks, John Robinson & MF Doom, DZA, Krts, Sina., Graciela Maria, Manuvers, Lambent, Lewis Parker, Non of Shadowhuntaz, Strand, Ta-Ku, Mika Gao, Onra, Obba Supa, Asusu, Furesshu, AnD. Kowton or Glen Porter. The work of illustrators and graphic designers such as Bioniq, Dan May, Iain McArthur, Ima One, LNY, Gordon, 44 Flavours, La Mano Fria, and The Binh create images that accompany the acoustic spaces.
Project: Mooncircle with its various producers & vocalist shall be an interesting experience for anyone looking for the extraordinary.

A&R: Laurent Fintoni, Jinna Morocha, Karolina Kaczor, Gordon Gieseking and Malte Tarnow. Mastering by Sven Friederichs. Artwork and original paintings by Gordon, LNY & Bioniq. Webdesign 2006 – 2012 by Thimo Hörster & Hendrik Stein. Animation trailer by Sebastian Muñoz.

Release date: March, 23rd.

10th Anniversary Showcase with Mike Slott, Robot Koch, fLako, Long Arm, Jehst, Arts The Beatdoctor, Sekuoia of Kilimanjaro, & Graciela Maria @ Club Gretchen in Berlin, Kreuzberg – March, 17th!

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Project: Mooncircle

4LP | 2012 | EU | Original (Project: Mooncircle / HHV)

Ruff Draft Beats / Instrumentals Full Color Sleeve Edition

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance

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Project: Mooncircle, as the name reveals, has been on a journey to the moon since day one, exploring the frontiers of music and art, always looking for new discoveries and giving a different perspective to look at the earth. In it’s 10 year history the label has published roughly 100 releases by equally as many artists from all corners of this globe and, therefore, the selection of sounds on this compilation represents the development of the label from the past, present and going into the future.

Some of the artists featured on this compilation have been a part of the label from its very beginning, like CYNE, Manuvers and Jahbitat, whose song will be the last one he produced and published under this moniker, while others, like Robot Koch, fLako and Long Arm, are outstanding examples of its growing popularity and success. Furthermore, the box also features an exceptional selection of close musical friends and inspirational artists like Jehst, Dday One, Kwala and Ichiro_, just to name a few.

The logo and artwork represent someone who was very close to the label, especially in the early years but unfortunately passed on and whom this box is dedicated to. Featured on the compilation are artists such as Mike Slott x Diane Badié, CYNE, Sweatson Klank aka Take, Jahbitat, Robot Koch, fLako, Jehst, Beat Butcha, Long Arm, Kelpe, Pavel Dovgal, Blossom, Daisuke Tanabe, Dday One, Inner Science, Substantial, Arts The Beatdoctor, Rain Dog, Kidkanevil + Microkorg by Dorian Concept, John Robinson, Sorrow, Rumpistol, The Red Baron, Christoph El’ Truento, 40 Winks, Sina., 1000Names, DZA, Ichiro_, EAN, Tom Dicicco, Headshotboyz, Graciela Maria, Gards From KC, Sekuoia of Kilimanjaro, Sense of The Q4, Sneaky, I.V.A., Empt, John LaMonica, Mike Gao, Bambooman, Manuvers, Krts, Kwala, Soosh, Memotone, Sun Glitters, Called Understandable Souls & Szenario.
The limited box includes 4 white vinyls LP’s with 32 tracks, 13 additional digital bonus tracks, and a poster (with digital download code) all in a specially designed box that features a special light-reflecting varnish, which makes this truly a collectors and music lovers item.

Berlin-based label Project: Mooncircle and it’s two sublabels Project Squared and Finest Ego is an official label from HHV. It was founded in 2002 and is specializing in the conjunction between electronic and organic music. The label, at first envisaged as a compilation project only, soon released the first instrumental and vocal solo releases by such artists as The Q4, CYNE, Mr Cooper, Robot Koch, fLako, 40 Winks, John Robinson & MF Doom, DZA, Krts, Sina., Graciela Maria, Manuvers, Lambent, Lewis Parker, Non of Shadowhuntaz, Strand, Ta-Ku, Mika Gao, Onra, Obba Supa, Asusu, Furesshu, AnD. Kowton or Glen Porter. The work of illustrators and graphic designers such as Bioniq, Dan May, Iain McArthur, Ima One, LNY, Gordon, 44 Flavours, La Mano Fria, and The Binh create images that accompany the acoustic spaces.
Project: Mooncircle with its various producers & vocalist shall be an interesting experience for anyone looking for the extraordinary.

A&R: Laurent Fintoni, Jinna Morocha, Karolina Kaczor, Gordon Gieseking and Malte Tarnow. Mastering by Sven Friederichs. Artwork and original paintings by Gordon, LNY & Bioniq. Webdesign 2006 – 2012 by Thimo Hörster & Hendrik Stein. Animation trailer by Sebastian Muñoz.

Release date: March, 23rd.

10th Anniversary Showcase with Mike Slott, Robot Koch, fLako, Long Arm, Jehst, Arts The Beatdoctor, Sekuoia of Kilimanjaro, & Graciela Maria @ Club Gretchen in Berlin, Kreuzberg – March, 17th!

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J Dilla

LP | 2012 | US | Original (Stones Throw)

21,99 €*

7" | 2012 | US | Original (Funk Night)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Previously available only in a plain sleeve, is given the proper treatment of a full color jacket.

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Dopehead

Airbags

10,99 €*

CD | 2012 | US | Original (Green Streets)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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You gotta love it. Smoked out Detroit local with his vinyl debut!

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Moka Only & Ayatollah

Bridges

Madvillain (MF DOOM & Madlib)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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An unexpected but surprisingly effective combination straight out of hip-hop fans' fantasies.

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Madvillainy: The Madlib Remixes Picture Sleeve Edition

2LP | 2012 | US | Original (Stones Throw)

28,99 €*

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Madlib's very own remixes of "Madvillainy" now with full color artwork sleeve!

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2012

CD | 2012 | US | Original (Brick)

17,99 €*

LP | 2012 | EU | Original (Favorite)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2012 was a crazy year and album, that’s how hip-hop heads worldwide will remember it. Following in the footsteps of great DJ/Producer and MC duos like Eric B. & Rakim and GangStarr, Statik Selektah & Termanology once again combine to form the powerhouse group
1982. The formula is perfected and flawless as Statik crafts the perfect sonic landscapes for Term’s more mature and sophisticated delivery - see the uplifting first single “Shining.”
Holding Term down on the microphone side of things are great guest spots from some of the hottest new talent in the game, Mac Miller, Roc Marciano and Freddie Gibbs blend nicely with iconoclasts Bun B., Havoc of Mobb Deep and Lil Fame of M.O.P and Shawn Stockman
from Boyz 2 Men. 2012 has already garnered high praise as this month’s Source Magazine has given the full length it’s coveted “Independent’s Day” column and XXL has a great review ready for it’s May 22nd issue.

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The Real Fake MC

Rock It Up

LP | 2012 | MX | Original (Epic)

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Produced by Patchworks aKa Mr President aKa Uptown Funk Empire and more…

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Death Grips

Money Store

35,99 €*

CD | 2012 | US | Original (High Times)

Release: 2012 / MX – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Death Grips' 2nd Album ... now on Epic!

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Smoke DZA

Substance Abuse

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2012 | US | Original (High Times)

Smoke DZA x Harry Fraud

Rugby Thompson

12" | 2012 | UK | Original (Big M)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Produced entirely by Harry Fraud (who produced French Montana's "Shot Caller"), Smoke DZA's upcoming LP will feature appearances from the likes of Action Bronson, Domo Genesis, and his Jet Life labelmate Curren$y, among others. Harlem's own Smoke DZA has seen his career skyrocket lately, as acclaimed projects like George Kush Da Button and Rolling Stoned have introduced the public to Smoke's irresitible laid-back flow. DZA has also been collaborating with a who's who of young hip-hop stars (Asher Roth, A$AP Rocky, Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar, Cory Gunz, Mickey Factz, Dom Kennedy, and more), firmly establishing himself as a leader of the next generation of rhyme spitters. The proud stoner is now joining forces with High Times for Rugby Thompson, a brand new album produced entirely by Harry Fraud. With Fraud's pounding drums providing the backdrop and appearances from Action Bronson, Curren$y, Sean Price, Schoolboy Q, and Domo Genesis of Odd Future, Rugby Thompson is among DZA's most impressive work to date. Also available: Substance Abuse, the hit mixatpe now re-mastered for retail with six bonus tracks (features Devin The Dude, Nipsey Hussle, Curren$y, Cory Gunz, Curtains, and more).

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The Gemini Bros

Trump Skyscrapers

7,99 €*

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded

Nicki Minaj

2LP | 2012 | US | Original (Republic)

49,99 €*

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version

Ol' Dirty Bastard

2LP | 2012 | US | Reissue (Get On Down)

2LP | 2012 | US | Original (Ingrooves)

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Official reissue without the deluxe stuff gimmicks, just beats and rhymes. Classic!

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Mac Miller

Blue Slide Park

37,99 €*

Tape | 2012 | DE | Original

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Produced by Clams Casino, IDLabs, Mansions On The Moon & Ritz Reynold!

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DJ BK

Tape 50

9,99 €*

Release: 2012 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2012 | EU | Original (Def Jam)

Frank Ocean

Channel Orange

Superhand's Mantra (Fuck Us All) Feat. Aesop Rock

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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OFWGKTA's own Frank Ocean releases his 1st album on Def Jam. Looks like Andre 3000, John Mayer and Earl Sweatshirt are with him!

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Busdriver

7" | 2012 | US | Original (Fake Four Inc.)

11,99 €*

King Of The Beats: Anthology 1985-1988

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition 7" release of the dream collab between Bus x Rock!

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Mantronix

2LP | 2012 | US | Original (Traffic)

25,99 €*

CD | 2012 | US | Original (Gracie Productions)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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How do you define the music of Mantronix? Is it Hip Hop? Electro? Funk? House? Maybe the answer is all of the above (or is it none of the above?). It is true that Mantronix will be remembered for their multi-faceted sound as well as their ability to bend and blend genres flawlessly into a cohesive musical tapestry, but also most importantly they will be remembered as musical innovators and sub-genre pioneers.

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Reks

Rebelutionary

CD | 2012 | US | Original (Mello Music Group)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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A critic and cult favorite in Hip Hop circles, Reks is back with an instant classic!

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J Bizness

Flight Plan

7,14 €* 12,99 € -45%

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2012 | US | Original (High Times)

Smoke DZA x Harry Fraud

Rugby Thompson

City Of God Feat. Reks / Transmitting Live Feat. Blacastan

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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DJ Doom

10" | 2012 | UK | Original (Blunted Astronaut)

22,99 €*

CD | 2012 | US | Original (Live:Up)

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Born and raised in Brooklyn N.Y., Doom has been into the culture since the early 80's from being a Graff writer, a B-Boy, a DJ and a Hip Hop producer. He has been in the studio with numerous artists all over the globe. His latest album "Temple of Doom" was a great success and received positive reviews worldwide. It featured many veteran MC's, including Craig G, Large Professor, Prince Po, Krumbsnatcha, Blaq Poet, and Grand Daddy I.U. to name a few.

It was last year, when talks about this record started. Doom invited Reks and Blacastan to create what was originally planned a 7" single. After a few months of brainstorming, and organizing the content, together with Doom we decided to extend it to an EP format.

Though again, produced using the mighty SP1200, we present to you a completely different record than all of our previous releases, our first 10" vinyl.

'City Of God' featuring Reks is a powerful narrative about the violent state of affairs in many of America's cities. Inspired by the movie 'Cidade De Dios' by Fernando Meirelles, Reks gives the listener an in-depth descriptive about everyday events one has to experience in order to survive in a tough, concrete jungle. Doom's precisely chopped piano stabs complement his lyrics, adding further gloominess to the track.
There are two versions of 'City Of God' on this record, the original on Side A, and the "Park Bench Mix" featured on Side B.

On 'Transmitting Live', Blacastan schools all wanna-be rappers on what it takes to be a true, hard to the bone MC. The charismatic poet, Blac brings us right to the centre of action in a crime-filled neighborhood, where gang violence is omnipresent. His explosive delivery and gripping storytelling blends perfectly with Doom's grimey, head-nodding instrumental.

The last track on the EP is a bonus beat called "SP Madness". Like in all of the instrumentals on the 10", here Doom also utilized only 10 seconds of sampling time.

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Zion I

ShadowBoxing

17,99 €*

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2012 | US | Original (Stones Throw)

Homeboy Sandman

First Of A Living Breed

CD | 2012 | US | Original (Interscope)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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"First of a Living Breed" follows a string of great singles, EPs and videos dropped throughout the year! Booooomb.

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Machine Gun Kelly

Lace Up

20,99 €*

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2012 | US | Original (Interscope)

Machine Gun Kelly

Lace Up Deluxe Version

24,99 €*

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2012 | US | Original (Young One)

Main Attrakionz

Bossalinis & Fooliyones

22,99 €*

Drum-Break Hip-Hop Volume 3

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Even more 808s & Dark Grape flavors!

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TomC3 (Project Polaroid)

LP | 2012 | US | Original (Threshold)

27,99 €*

CD | 2012 | US | Original (Lasalle)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Only 115 hand numbered copies pressed on Clear Gold Vinyl.

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Travis Barker & Yelawolf

Psycho White EP

10,99 €*

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Broken Sunlight Series #6

DJ Nu-Mark

10" | 2012 | US | Original (Hot Plate)

16,99 €*

CD | 2012 | US | Original (Nature Sounds)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Aloe Blacc & Charles Bradley are joining the Nu on this one!

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Masta Killa

Selling My Soul

Classic Albums HHV Bundle

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Masta Killa may not be the most high-profile member of the Wu-Tang Clan, but he's undoubtedly among the most consistent. The last original member to go solo, Killa has released two critically acclaimed albums in No Said Date and Made In Brooklyn, and has repeatedly stolen the show on recent Wu classics like Ghostface's Fishscale, Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. 2 and RZA's Man With The Iron Fists soundtrack. Now, more than six years after the release of his last studio album, Masta Killa is back with Selling My Soul!

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A Tribe Called Quest

4xLP | 2012 | US | Reissue (Jive)

129,99 €*

A Tribe Called Quest Vs. The Pharcyde

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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The ultimate nice price ATCQ bundle, consisting of the band's first 4 albums: 1990's "People's Instinctive Travels And The Paths Of Rhythm", 1991's "The Low End Theory", 1993's "Midnight Marauders" and 1996's "Beats, Rhymes And Life".

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Bizarre Tribe: A Quest To The Pharcyde

2LP | 2012 | US

Hip Hop Reggae Series Volume 5

Release: 2012 / US

Genre: Hip Hop

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The latest mash-up album from Amerigo Gazaway, the brainchild behind "Fela Soul". On his latest effort, ATCQ productions are re-orchestrated by using the original jazz, soul, and funk recordings sampled in their works paired with vocals from The Pharcyde.

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Taggy Matcher

CD | 2012 | EU | Original (Stix)

7" | 2012 | US | Original (Ill Adrenaline)

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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The King of “Reggae vs Hip-Hop” remixes is back with a new and last LP collecting all his 7inches released over the past few months and a bunch of unreleased new Rocksteady remixes, done for the occasion. Yaaaayyyyy!

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The Legion

Keep Your Eyes Open

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Legion is back with some more BX rawness for your ears! Following the success of their "Straight Flow / Automatic Systematic" 7-inch from earlier this year, the Bronx trio (Chucky Smash, Molecules and Cee-Low) hits you with two more unreleased tracks before they bless the hip-hop world with a brand new album. "Keep Your Eyes Open" and "Street Truth" are two certified bangers recorded back in 1995 at the infamous D&D Studios, NYC.

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2LP | 2012 | CA | Reissue (Aftermath)

Good Kid: M.a.a.d City

41,99 €*

LP | 2012 | US | Reissue (Def Jam)

Release: 2012 / CA – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Here we go with Kendrick's major label debut on Dre's Aftermath. Features by Dr. Dre himself, Mary J. Blige, Drake, MC Eiht and others. Well, and of course Jay Rock!

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The Roots

Undun

37,99 €*

King Of The Beats: Anthology 1985-1988 Red & White Vinyl Edition

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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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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Mantronix

2LP | 2012 | US | Reissue (Traffic)

25,99 €*

Gangrene (The Alchemist & Oh No)

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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"PRESSED ON LIMITED EDITION RED & WHITE VINYL! How do you define the music of Mantronix? Is it Hip Hop? Electro? Funk? House? Maybe the answer is all of the above (or is it none of the above?). It is true that Mantronix will be remembered for their multi-faceted sound as well as their ability to bend and blend genres flawlessly into a cohesive musical tapestry, but they will also most importantly they will be remembered as musical innovators and sub- genre pioneers. Kurtis Mantronik and MC Tee formed the group Mantronix In the early 80s. Their Sleeping Bag Records debut: Mantronix: The Album shot to commercial success on the strength of their debut single, ""Fresh Is The Word"". The influence of this groundbreaking debut is still felt in popular music today, having been sampled by the likes of Beastie Boys, Beck, The Prodigy and more. Kurtis Mantronik was also as dangerous behind the desk as he was behind the boards. Working as A&R for Sleeping Bag while signed to the label, Mantronik also helped recruit, sign, and produce for artists such as T La Rock and Just-Ice. Notable records from this era include, Just Ice's ""Cold Gettin' Dumb"" and ""Back to the Old School"" as well as T La Rock's ""Breaking Bells (12"" Version)"". Traffic Entertainment Group in conjunction with Sleeping Bag Records and Warlock Entertainment now presents; Mantronix: King of the Beats, The Anthology 1985-1988. This carefully curated double LP compilation combines the best of Mantronix's work from the early, and arguably, best era of their career into one amazing listening experience. Whether you are an avid Mantronix fan or are looking for a place to start - this is the collection to wrap your ears around."

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The Odditorium Picture Disc Edition

12" | 2012 | EU | Reissue (Decon)

Release: 2012 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2012 | US | Reissue (Rhymesayers)

Aesop Rock

Skelethon

16,99 €*

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Rugby Thompson Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Smoke DZA

2LP | 2012 | Reissue (High Times)

JJ DOOM (Jneiro Jarel & MF DOOM)

Release: 2012 / Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Record Store Day 2021 Release.

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Key To The Kuffs

2LP | 2012 | UK | Reissue (Lex)

24,99 €*

R.A.P.Music w/ Instrumentals Green Vinyl Edition

Release: 2012 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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R.I.P. MF DOOM

2021 Repress. All beats by Jneiro, guest spots by Damon Albarn, Beth Gibbons & Khujo Goodie! Includes download card!

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Killer Mike

2LP | 2012 | US | Reissue (WaterTower Music)

27,99 €*

R.A.P.Music Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited to 1 copy per customer.

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Killer Mike

LP | 2012 | US | Reissue (WaterTower Music)

25,99 €*

LP | 2012 | EU | Reissue (Mello Music Group)

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited to 1 copy per customer.

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V.A.

Self Sacrifice

Release: 2012 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2012 | US | Reissue (Rhymesayers)

Aesop Rock

Skelethon

27,99 €*

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Good Kid M.A.A.D City Japan Import Edition

2CD | 2012 | JP | Reissue (Universal Music Japan)

32,99 €*

Release: 2012 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2012 | US | Reissue (Fat Possum)

El-P

Cancer 4 Cure

38,94 €* 40,99 € -5%

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Received an 8.5 Best New Music rating from Pitchfork. Independent rap icon EL-P's incredible solo album Cancer 4 Cure. Cancer For Cure takes another huge leap forward with a bombastic collision of synths, bottomless bass tones, live instrumentation, ear-worming melody, and tightly coiled drum patterns, setting the standard for hip hop production higher than ever. The obvious diversion from the previous album is the presence of El-P’s ever-developing vocal style, continuing to raise the bar on his already highly verbose flow that swiftly and muscularly navigates a rapidfire explosion of syllabic conundrums and quick-witted elocutions full of heart, purpose, style and grit. Rounded out by feature appearances by a host of high profile guests including Killer Mike, Danny Brown, MR. Muthafuckin’ Exquire, Paul Banks (interpol), and others.

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Good Kid, M.A.A.D City 10th Anniversary Opaque Red Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2012 | EU | Reissue (Interscope)

The Giants Of Dropped Science Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 2012 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Zum 10. Jubiläum erscheint am 21. Oktober das Album „good kid, m.A.A.d city“ von Kendrick Lamar erneut.

Das Album enthält Gastauftritte von Drake, Dr. Dre, Jay Rock, Anna Wise und MC Echt und erzählt die Geschichte von Lamars Erfahrungen als Teenager in den drogenverseuchten Straßen und dem Bandenleben seiner Heimatstadt Compton.

Das Album wurde 2014 für vier Grammys nominiert, darunter für das Album des Jahres. Zudem enthält „good kid, m.A.A.d city“ die erfolgreichen Singles "The Recipe", "Swimming Pools (Drank)", "Backseat Freestyle", "Poetic Justice" und "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe".

Das Album ist als 1CD und 2LP auf 180g gepresst erhältlich und als 2LP in rot

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Live Percenters

LP | 2012 | EU | Reissue (Expanded Art)

Release: 2012 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Debut LP from the Philly Group Live Percenters. Released 2012 digital only, finally on limited Edition Blue Vinyl (200 handmumbered Copies).

Beats by ProAktive. Rhymes by MDA (Lancaster, PA), I-Be4Evr (Philadelphia, PA), and Jorelle (Reading/Lancaster, PA). Cuts by Shortop.

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Good Kid: M.a.a.d City New Version

CD | 2012 | EU | Reissue (Aftermath)

Release: 2012 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Georgia Anne Muldrow & Madlib

Seeds

LP | 2012 | US | Reissue (Someothaship)

Lost Demos And Instrumentals EP

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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On Seeds, Georgia Muldrow takes a step back and leaves the beatmaking to Otis Jackson Jr., aka Madlib. As producers, Muldrow and Jackson are not worlds apart, so the switch requires no adjustment on the part of the listener. That said, this is one dense and tight set, barely over half-an-hour in length, and it's definitely in contention for Muldrow's most focused, funkiest, and (somewhat ironically) personal release to date. Throughout the record, the emphasis remains heavily fixated on her family as a unit of salvation and purpose. The most direct track of the lot is "Husfriend," where she honors her relationship with Dudley Perkins (a/k/a Declaime, who appears on “The Few”). Muldrow can't quite divorce the planetary and personal issues, heard vividly on "Best Love," which sounds just like a simple, sweet, straight-ahead love song until she starts asking her other half for money to build water wells on three continents ("We can make a difference if we try now"). Overall, Seeds is another left-field deviation in Muldrow's career: it's one of her most captivating and immediate front-to-back statements of purpose as a singer, but it's also the first album where she's handed over all the production duties to somebody else. In celebration of this album’s decenary run, Someothaship Connect is pleased to reintroduce an anniversary edition repress of this captivating release in partnership with Fat Beats.

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Natural Elements

12" | 2012 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

39,99 €*

7" | 2012 | UK | Original (KingUnderground)

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

Black and silver vinyl.

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Pings

You & Me

7,99 €*

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Near Mint

Change / Retrogression (Late Nite Remix)

Silent Someone

7" | 2012 | US | Original (GoodFelons)

4,99 €* 19,99 € -75%

MA DOOM (Masta Ace & MF Doom)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

Purple wax!

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MA_DOOM: Son Of Yvonne HHV Exclusive Orchid & Ruby Color-In-Color Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2012 | US | Reissue (Fat Beats)

Operation: Doomsday Silver Cover Edition

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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HHV Exclusive, limited to 500 copies.

Masta Ace joins forces with the metal faced MF Doom for Son of Yvonne, a highly personal concept album that celebrates the life and legacy of Ace’s recently departed Mother. Like his 2004 landmark Disposable Arts, Son of Yvonne is meticulously constructed with stories, settings, and characters that resonate with flesh and bone humanity. Interstitial vignettes provide a thematic backbone to the experience, and each track complements and completes the previous to form a narrative whole: a sometimes visceral, sometimes nostalgic slice of Ace’s young life in Brownsville, Brooklyn.

Entirely underscored by MF Doom’s iconic Special Herbs instrumentals, Son of Yvonne features the Juice Crew general Big Daddy Kane, newcomers Pav Bundy (The Bundies), Reggie B and even MF Doom on the mic. It’s Masta Ace’s no frills flow, however, that looms largest above the dusty samples and digger loops that define Doom’s production. Ace’s photo-realistic rhymes about stick-up kids, spraycan artists and wack emcees add extra gravity to his already celebrated reputation as “truly an under-appreciated rap veteran and underground luminary” (Allmusic Guide). Like Eminem recalls in his 2008 autobiography The Way I Am, “Masta Ace had amazing storytelling skills. His thoughts were so vivid.”

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MF DOOM

2LP | 2012 | US | Reissue (Rhymesayers)

35,99 €*

Macadelic Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Underneath his mysterious metal mask, MF DOOM hides the cachetunderground legends are made of. After his first group KMD's sophomorealbum Black Bastards was shelved by Elektra in 1994, and his bloodbrother Subroc _ one half of the sibling rap duo _ passed away,surviving frontman Zev Love X slowly mutated into the supervillain MCknown as MF DOOM, and the rap world is better for it.The 1999 release of Operation: Doomsday marked MF DOOM's officialdebut, reintroducing a mysterious figure who would soon become one ofunderground rap's greatest voices. Within its 19 tracks, Operation:Doomsday reveals the confluence of DOOM's tragic past, personalinterests and daring creativity. His clever rhymes and remarkableschemes stood out against the landscape, and every sound he touched _from cartoon theme songs, to `80s soul, to rap classics and more _ gotreinterpreted into something brand new and surreal.Decades later, MF DOOM is still celebrated for all facets of his work andinfluence. In the face of tragedy, DOOM re-infiltrated the rap game on hisown terms, and crafted an instant cult classic. Operation: Doomsdaystands as a testament to the power of betting on yourself against all odds.

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Mac Miller

2LP | 2012 | UK | Reissue (Rostrum)

36,99 €*

Release: 2012 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Pink Friday Roman Reloaded

Nicki Minaj

2LP | 2012 | UK | Reissue (Umr/Polydor)

54,99 €*

Release: 2012 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Based On A T.R.U. Story Fruit Punch Colored Vinyl Edition

2 Chainz

2LP | 2012 | Reissue (Def Jam)

49,99 €*

2LP | 2012 | Reissue (Epic)

Release: 2012 / Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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In celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, the iconic Def Jam Recordings brings us some of its classic repertoire on vinyl in a spectacular “fruit punch” variant – a color emblematic of its longstanding association with Def Jam. Some titles include Public Enemy’s Yo! Bum Rush the Show, Ludacris’ Word of Mouf, Method Man’s Tical, and Slick Rick’s The Great Adventures of Slick Rick.

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Future

Pluto

Release: 2012 / Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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People Hear What They See

Oddisee

2LP | 2012 | US | Original (Mello Music Group)

44,99 €*

MA_DOOM: Son Of Yvonne Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Records with scuffs and slight scratches! Gtaefold cover with slight storage wear and a bent corner!

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Masta Ace

2LP | 2012 | US | Reissue (Fat Beats)

27" | 2012 | US | Original (Slice-of-Spice)

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Masta Ace joins forces with the metal faced MF Doom for Son of Yvonne, a highly personal concept album that celebrates the life and legacy of Ace’s recently departed Mother. Like his 2004 landmark Disposable Arts, Son of Yvonne is meticulously constructed with stories, settings, and characters that resonate with flesh and bone humanity. Interstitial vignettes provide a thematic backbone to the experience, and each track complements and completes the previous to form a narrative whole: a sometimes visceral, sometimes nostalgic slice of Ace’s young life in Brownsville, Brooklyn.

Entirely underscored by MF Doom’s iconic Special Herbs instrumentals, Son of Yvonne features the Juice Crew general Big Daddy Kane, new comers Pav Bundy (The Bundies), Reggie B and even MF Doom on the mic. It’s Masta Ace’s no frills flow, however, that looms largest above the dusty samples and digger loops that define Doom’s production. Ace’s photo-realistic rhymes about stick-up kids, spraycan artists and wack emcees add extra gravity to his already celebrated reputation as “truly an under-appreciated rap veteran and underground luminary” (Allmusic Guide). Like Eminem recalls in his 2008 autobiography The Way I Am, “Masta Ace had amazing storytelling skills. His thoughts were so vivid.”

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Lord Finesse

Signature Sevens Vol.2

Straight, No Chaser Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

Green transparent vinyl! Cover is close to NM!

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Reks

LP | 2012 | US | Reissue (1332)

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Straight, No Chaser Red / White Vinyl Edition

Reks

LP | 2012 | US | Reissue (1332)

31,34 €* 32,99 € -5%

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2012 | US | Original (Blu Division)

Glasses Malone

Glass House

34,99 €*

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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CD | 2012 | US | Original (Stones Throw)

Dave Dub

The Treatment

9,99 €*

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Near Mint

CD | 2012 | NZ | Reissue (Young Gifted & Broke)

Home Brew

Release: 2012 / NZ – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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2LP | 2012 | EU | Original (HHV.DE)

Dela

Atmosphere Airlines

164,99 €*

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Near Mint

Vinyl with a couple of light scuffs. Still in shrink, but opened, with hype sticker

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Good Kid, M.A.A.D City Black Ice Colored Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2012 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

35,99 €*

Release: 2012 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Bizarre Tribe: A Quest To The Pharcyde

Amerigo Gazaway

2LP | 2012 | US (Gummy Soul)

Feet Of Clay (5th Anniversary Edition) Black Friday Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Release: 2012 / US

Genre: Hip Hop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Vinyl is close to NM. Tiny corner wear.

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Earl Sweatshirt

LP | 2020 | Reissue (Warner)

42,99 €*

LP | 2020 | US | Original (Crane City Music)

Release: 2020 / Reissue

Genre: Hip Hop

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Coming Soon 2024-11-29, 12:00 CET

RSD Exclusive, Limitation: 6000

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Perry Porter

Bobby Ro$$

16,49 €* 29,99 € -45%

Get Involved / Vivrant Thing

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The seventh record in the Crane City Music collection
The 140g black vinyl pressing is limited to 250 copies and individually numbered
There is only one single pressing. Once these are sold out, they’re gone for good
Cover photography by visual artist Izzy Vibes
Specially mastered for vinyl by Adam Straney (BreakPoint Mastering)

Crane City Music is proud to release Bobby Ro$$ from accomplished Seattle rapper and visual artist Perry Porter. His first full-length, Bobby Ro$$ is a vibe-heavy hustle through the landscape of art, blackness, and self-love. On it, he inhabits the alter ego of Bobby Ro$$, the trap music avatar of the much-loved PBS painter, Porter uses snippets of interviews with cultural luminaries such as Kara Walker, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Maya Angelou as a narrative lattice to paint himself into the canon of black art.

Originally from Tacoma, Washington—by way of rural Spanaway—Porter grew up playing drums and rapping over his own beats. His first foray into hip-hop was as half of buzzy local duo Sleep Steady, who received much acclaim in the Pacific Northwest and placed two songs in major video game titles (EA Sports UFC 2 and Cyberpunk 2077). He has since released several solo mixtapes, including 2018’s critically-acclaimed Channel Surfing mixtape.

As a visual artist, Porter’s dreamlike watercolor portraits and lush murals have been shown in galleries across the country. His notable collectors include several NFL Seahawks players. He incorporates live painting into his performances and is currently planning a 30-city pop-up painting tour of record stores for Spring 2020.

Bobby Ro$$ is the seventh record in the Crane City Music collection, a library of the hottest recent hip-hop albums from the Pacific Northwest on wax. The record assembles a wide variety of Seattle- and Tacoma-area talent, including producers Chong The Nomad, Jamie Blake, and Khris P, alongside rappers Blake Anthony, Romaro Franceswa, and Jarv Dee. The Crane City “Black Excellence” edition of Bobby Ro$$ is limited to 250 copies on black vinyl and features a cover designed by visual artist Izzy Vibes and liner notes by music journalist Martin Douglas.

Perry Porter has opened for national touring artists such as Joey Badass, SuperDuperKyle, and The Flavr Blue, and performed to sold-out crowds at 2019’s Capitol Hill Block Party music festival.

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Raphael Saadiq & Q-Tip

7" | 2020 | EU | Original (45 Jams)

2LP | 2020 | US | Original (Atlantic)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Late nineties / early noughties, hip hop / R&B crossover bombs from Raphael Saadiq & Q-Tip. Straight outta New York. Limited edition.

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Burna Boy

African Giant

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Intangible Colored Vinyl Edition

Endangered Species

LP | 2020 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Tape | 2020 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 300 copies on white vinyl of the third release on "90's Tapes" incl. download code. Endangered Species' “Intangible” was an underground classic released in 1999 on cassette in a very limited run, when word got out this music somehow spread from Calgary throughout Canada to Chicago, Australia, Europe & beyond. The producer / MC combo of Nohow & Infinite P produced the record on the ASR-10 in their dusty home studio using records & a Roland digital 8 track. The only guest appearances were from Agape (Isosceles) who also produced "Fortified Aorta" & DJ Vinroc (5th Platoon / Triple Threat DJ’s), a song they recorded on tour. 21 years later this record finally gets it’s proper reissue treatment on vinyl, cassette and digitally.

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Endangered Species

Intangible

The Professionals (Madlib & Oh No)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited edition of 100 copies on white cassette of the third release on "90's Tapes". Endangered Species' “Intangible” was an underground classic released in 1999 on cassette in a very limited run, when word got out this music somehow spread from Calgary throughout Canada to Chicago, Australia, Europe & beyond. The producer / MC combo of Nohow & Infinite P produced the record on the ASR-10 in their dusty home studio using records & a Roland digital 8 track. The only guest appearances were from Agape (Isosceles) who also produced "Fortified Aorta" & DJ Vinroc (5th Platoon / Triple Threat DJ’s), a song they recorded on tour. 21 years later this record finally gets it’s proper reissue treatment on vinyl, cassette and digitally.

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The Professionals

2CD | 2020 | US | Original (Madlib Invazion)

17,99 €*

Good Ol' Love / Instrumental

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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The Professionals - Beats by Madlib. Raps by Oh No. Real. Rap. Shit. Featuring Adub, Elzhi, Chino XL Double CD Issue Contains A Bonus Disc With The Madlib Instrumentals
Madlib is a highly regarded and influential hip-hop producer and occasional rapper, who has left his distinct and stylized sound on classic tracks and critically beloved albums by the likes of MF DOOM (Madvillain), J Dilla (JayLib), Talib Kweli (Liberation), Georgia Anne Muldrow (Seeds), and more. Madlib's collaborations with rapper Freddie Gibbs (Piñata & this year's Bandana) are some of the most acclaimed hip-hop records of the past decade, and his various DJ mix compilations (Madlib Medicine Show, Beat Konducta) have earned high praise from a vareity of
journalistic sources. Oh No is a rapper and producer who has left his mark across a wide swath of releases. His 2006 concept album Exodus Into Unheard Rhythms (Which exclusively sampled the works of musical theatre composer Galt MacDermot) was highly acclaimed upon its release, as well as his various crate-digging DJ mix projects (Dr. No’s Oxperiment, Dr. No’s Ethiopium). He has produced tracks for the likes of Danny Brown, Action Bronson, Aloe Blacc, Talib Kweli, and Prodigy, while contributing guest verses to tracks by Czarface, Apathy, Murs, Little Brother, and more Madlib. Oh No. The Professionals.

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Masta Ace

7" | 2020 | EU | Original (HHV Boombap 45s)

11,99 €*

3LP | 2020 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strongly limited edition of 300 copies of the 20th release in our »HHV Boombap 45's« series.

The 9th Wonder produced "Good Ol' Love" taken from "A Long Hot Summer" is one of the fan favorites in Masta Ace's discography. We as massive fans of both artists are super proud to present this cut for the very first time on a 45 plus the instrumental on the B. Enjoy!

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Finsta Bundy

101: The High

28,99 €*

Tape | 2020 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strongly limited edition of 300 copies on white vinyl.

We are so excited to finally share this gem with you as we are fans of the Bushwick crew from scratch. For the very first time all of the 12" single cuts of Finsta Bundy get an anthology release on vinyl, cassette, CD and digitally. On top we included 6 instrumentals to the vinyl to make it a 3LP gatefold outfit. The album features productions by Evil Dee and Beatminerz' affiliates Rich Blak and Chocolate Tye and will surely please any head that loves the 90's Rap underground vibes.

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Finsta Bundy

101: The High

Digipak CD | 2020 | EU | Original (90's Tapes / HHV)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strongly limited edition of 100 copies on white cassette.

We are so excited to finally share this gem with you as we are fans of the Bushwick crew from scratch. For the very first time all of the 12" single cuts of Finsta Bundy get an anthology release on vinyl, cassette and digitally. The album features productions by Evil Dee and Beatminerz' affiliates Rich Blak and Chocolate Tye and will surely please any head that loves the 90's Rap underground vibes.

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Finsta Bundy

101: The High

14,99 €*

Here Come Da Halrazzers 92-94

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Strongly limited edition of 300 copies.

We are so excited to finally share this gem with you as we are fans of the Bushwick crew from scratch. For the very first time all of the 12" single cuts of Finsta Bundy get an anthology release on vinyl, cassette, CD and digitally. The album features productions by Evil Dee and Beatminerz' affiliates Rich Blak and Chocolate Tye and will surely please any head that loves the 90's Rap underground vibes.

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Da' Halrazzers

CD | 2020 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

Where It's At - The 90's Demos

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Extremely rare 90s Florida action now on CD. Chopped Herring did the EP in 2014 and now added an extra joint for the CD version.

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Mac G (IBM Nation)

CD | 2020 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

CD | 2020 | UK | Original (Chopped Herring)

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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"And here we are – the end of another year of Herring fillets. To celebrate we have an EP of 6 unreleased joints from IBM Nation member Mac G outta Philadelphia. Hardcore collectors will know IBM Nation from their 1990 grail the Brainiac EP which dropped on small indie label Inner City Recs back in the deezy. Unfortunately Mac G had a couple of his crazy nice solo demo tapes stolen from his studio by a shady acquaintance. Those tapes appeared on Ebay shortly afterwards and sold for crazy loot [2k+]. We’re hoping that one day the new owner of those 1992 – 1994 demo tapes will hit us up to share them with the fans, on a limited vinyl Herring release. But what we do have here are his extra dope unreleased mid 90’s demos. Peep the snippets and we’ll be back 1st week of January with the final vinyl release of the Dec/Jan Cycle as well as 4 new CD releases. Props for supporting the Herring in 2019 – we have some sureshots already lined up for 2020, the 20th year of the Herring!!!" - Chopped Herring

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Custodian Of Records

The Sampler Platter

11,99 €*

2LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Sony)

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Killer production album from our man in NJ, Custodian of Records.

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Lil Peep

Everybody's Everything

40,99 €*

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Record Store / Fli Beat Patrol Yellow Vinyl Edition

Dragon Fli Empire

7" | 2020 | US | Original (Ill Adrenaline)

LP | 2020 | US | Original (Fake Four Inc.)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Ill Adrenaline Records is excited to announce a brand new 7" vinyl featuring the funky Canadian hip hop duo Dragon Fli Empire (Teekay & DJ Cosm), with guest appearances from J-Live and Djar One.

The A-Side, "Record Store" is an ode to the 'sacred temple for the analog enthusiast'. Teekay and legendary New York emcee J-Live take you through the dusty shelves of your average digging spot, over a smooth bossa nova-inspired banger produced by DJ Cosm and Metawon.

The B-Side, "Fli Beat Patrol" is produced by renowned French beat maker Djar One, and takes the listener through a genealogy of hip hop beats starting from the 1960s, emphasizing that you 'wouldn't have rap without funk and soul'. This uptempo track pays homage to hip hop greats like Flava Unit and Juice Crew, featuring a funky groove combined with cuts by DJ Cosm and a catchy ear worm hook that will probably get stuck in your head!

About Dragon Fli Empire: Since 2002, the dynamic duo of Teekay (MC) and DJ Cosm has been bringing their own brand of beats and rhymes, inspired by the greats like Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Gang Starr, A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, and De La Soul. The pair has toured across Canada, France, Belgium, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, Denmark, and parts of the US. DFE has released four full-length albums and several EPs as a crew in addition to numerous solo projects, and are currently working on their fifth album, "Class In Session".

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Sole & DJ Pain 1

No God Nor Country

23,99 €*

The Professionals (Madlib & Oh No)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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No God Nor Country is Sole's 8th solo studio album and a sequel to Sole and DJ Pain 1's 2016 album 'Nihilismo.' Sole is a co-founder of the legendary Anticon label, and last year as Vice noted, Sole is 'a pioneer of underground avant-garde rap.' No God Nor Country immediately follows Sole's 2019 full-length release 'Destituent' and features production by DJ Pain 1, a platinum producer known for his work with Young Jeezy, 50 Cent, Schoolboy Q, Ludacris, Lil Baby, Sarkodie, Rick Ross, and Public Enemy. Over the past few years, Sole's work has been featured in Spin, C-Span, Democracy Now, Vice, 2 DopeBoyz, The Intercept, Truthout, and countless other music and news outlets. Sole proves that you can make thoughtful music that works in the headphones, on the dance floor, and on the barricades.

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The Professionals Neon Green Edition

LP | 2020 | US | Original (Madlib Invazion)

30,39 €* 31,99 € -5%

7" | 2020 | US | Original (RJ's Electrical Connections)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited to 500 copies on Neon Green.

The Professionals - Beats by Madlib. Raps by Oh No. Real. Rap. Shit. Featuring Adub, Elzhi, Chino XL
Madlib is a highly regarded and influential hip-hop producer and occasional rapper, who has left his distinct and stylized sound on classic tracks and critically beloved albums by the likes of MF DOOM (Madvillain), J Dilla (JayLib), Talib Kweli (Liberation), Georgia Anne Muldrow (Seeds), and more. Madlib's collaborations with rapper Freddie Gibbs (Piñata & this year's Bandana) are some of the most acclaimed hip-hop records of the past decade, and his various DJ mix compilations (Madlib Medicine Show, Beat Konducta) have earned high praise from a vareity of journalistic sources. Oh No is a rapper and producer who has left his mark across a wide swath of releases. His 2006 concept album Exodus Into Unheard Rhythms (Which exclusively sampled the works of musical theatre composer Galt MacDermot) was highly acclaimed upon its release, as well as his various crate-digging DJ mix projects (Dr. No’s Oxperiment, Dr. No’s Ethiopium). He has produced tracks for the likes of Danny Brown, Action Bronson, Aloe Blacc, Talib Kweli, and Prodigy, while contributing guest verses to tracks by Czarface, Apathy, Murs, Little Brother, and more Madlib. Oh No. The Professionals.

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RJD2

No Helmet Up Indianola

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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LP | 2020 | US | Original (RCA)

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib

Bandana Beats

38,99 €*

Dilla: The Timeless Tribute

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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Vice Beats

LP | 2020 | EU | Original (HHV)

LP | 2020 | CA | Original (Thees Handz)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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This is Vice Beats’ full-length tribute to legendary Jay Dee called “Dilla: The Timeless Tribute” where he is using Miguel Atwood-Fergusson’s Mochilla tribute “Suite For Ma Dukes” as the foundation. 14 tracks full of harmonies that are connected to one of the greatest. Features Greg Blackman, Audessey (of Soundsci), J-Dubble, Brotherman and many more. Tip!

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Murs & The Grouch

Thees Handz

21,99 €*

Slum Village & Abstract Orchestra

Release: 2020 / CA – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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You know the names as individual members of the world-renowned Living Legends Crew, Murs & The Grouch – however you have never seen the two names together as a group, until now. The two legendary west coast wordsmiths who laid the blueprint for the independent game join forces for their new group, Thees Handz. Recorded at The Grouch's studio during a time when Murs was expecting a new addition to his family. The album touches on all aspects of their personalities, the gritty, thoughtful, spiritual, and energetic. The album opens with the catchy Carpe Diem that features Reverie that pushes for a sense of urgency and get-up-and-go for themselves and their listeners' dreams and aspirations.

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Fantastic 2020

2CD | 2020 | US | Original (Ne'Astra Music Group)

18,99 €*