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Strongly limited edition of 300 copies of the 4th release in our fresh established »HHV Boombap 45's« series. At the beginning we are focusing on a few quality tracks of the Golden Era that we love to spin on vinyl. This time we are happy to present Tha Alkaholiks' instant classic "Daaam!" on 7" for the very first time, backed with the very dope Buckwild (of D.I.T.C. fame) remix on the B!

Limited to 700 only. On 2007’s “Nostalgia,” a memorable track off Marco Polo’s album, Port Authority, chemistry between Polo and guest MC Masta Ace is easily heard and felt. What was a quick one-off collab was not only a reminder of Masta Ace’s timelessness, but it was also the impetus for a larger, more fleshed out concept between the Toronto beatsmith Polo and the legendary MC. The pair since formed a duo and the result is a powerfully evenhanded project, A Breukelen Story. It’s 2018 we find hip-hop’s storied journeyman, Masta Ace, at the helm of another sharp, tightly wrought project. He’s traversed hip-hop’s ever-changing landscape for nearly three decades, navigating different eras while expanding his already extensive catalogue. From his formative work with the legendary Juice Crew, to a bombastically renowned stint with Delicious Vinyl, it’s hard to find a more humble master of ceremony than Ace—even harder is finding another figure whose work is equally embraced on both coasts, East and West, as well as abroad. Despite amassing 7 solo albums, 5 collaborative projects and countless additional one-offs, Ace is still trying to show and prove, still moving the needle forward for himself, his fans, and his career. Says Ace: “My goal on A Breukelen Story was to do more lyrical stuff. I’ve done a lot of concept songs, and a lot of topical records, but I made a point to put a couple straight rhyming joints on here to remind dudes I can still do this.” “I met Masta Ace for the first time while interning at Cutting Room studios in Manhattan,” says Marco Polo, longtime Canadian producer whose exploration of samples and boom-bap aesthetics certainly suite his moniker. “Ace came in for a session in the studio years and I introduced myself and gave him a beat CD.” While Polo was a young intern on the RISE, he quickly worked the situation to his advantage, eventually producing for giants he grew up admiring— Kool G Rap, Large Professor, Scarface, Sean Price, Black Thought, Talib Kweli, to name a few. Polo is not new to forming quality collabs with others in the art form, with notable stints on the aforementioned Port Authority as well as it’s follow up, PA2, and others like 2016’s work with young MC, A-F-R-O, fittingly titled A-F-R-O Polo. Yet out of Polo’s previous collaborative efforts, this one stands out and is a bit more special, according to Polo: “Ace does not like to write random songs, its usually conceptual and topical,” he says. “But we do have some straight spitting joints on A Breukelen Story which is what makes this album possible the most diverse of all of my collaborative albums.” The random meeting and a beat CD resultantly birthed A Breukelen Story, a collaborative release between the venerable veteran and an incredibly detailed and prolific producer. 14 tracks with pronounced guests (Pharoahe Monch on “The Fight Song” for example) all strewn together through Ace’s signature skits and interludes that frame the music and while telling the story of Polo manifesting his vision of being an NY transplant via Toronto while pursuing his dream of being a renowned record producer. Other guests range from younger MCs like Marlon Craft to spry OGs like Lil Fame (of M.O.P.), to Smif ‘n’ Wessun, to Styles P (of the Lox) Polo’s pastiche style boom-bap is the drum-driven centerpiece that perfectly couches Masta Ace’s thoughtful stanzas and vivid storytelling for this effusive Brooklyn narrative. – David Ma

Das ist Geburtstag und Weihnachten zusammen. Und zwar seit 1994. Denn da sollte das Album über Geffen erscheinen. Tat es aber nicht. 2009 dann eine offizielle Version, die schnell vergriffen war und auch diese wird schnell weg sein, denn es gibt nur 500 weltweit.

De La Soul classic finally reissued. Limited to 300. Must have. Nuff said.Check our De La Merchandise as well. Wear what you hear.Buhloone Mindstate is the third studio album by American Hip Hop group De La Soul, released on September 21, 1993. Buhloone Mindstate, delivered a jazzier palette than their two previous albums and has ended up an unduly underrated gem in not only De La’s catalog, but in the story of ‘90s rap in general. It’s soulful, features biting critiques of other rap music of the time and includes collaborations with jazz greats like Maceo Parker. Buhloone Mindstate is a testament to the lyrical greatness and vocal interplay of Posdnuos, Dave and Maseo and no self-respecting rap fan’s collection is complete without it. "Musically, Buhloone Mind State raises the stakes; it gets to something rap seldom achieves — a truly gorgeous groove." - Rolling Stone critic Paul Evans AllMusic - 3.5/5 stars Chicago Sun-Times - 4/4 stars Chicago Tribune - 3.5/4 stars Christgau's Consumer Guide - A Entertainment Weekly - A+ NME - 8/10 Pitchfork - 9.1/10 The Rolling Stone Album Guide - 4.5/5 stars The Source - 4.5/5 Spin Alternative Record Guide - 8/10creditsreleased September 21, 1993 Produced by De La Soul & Prince Paul

Limited edition of 500 black vinyl copies worldwide. The vinyl comes in a UV-finished artwork sleeve with black poly-lined innersleeve.Atlanta's Tha God Fahim delivers another instant classic with "Dump Gawd: Dream Killer". Production is handled by Fahim himself, JLVSN and Preservation plus a guest feature by JuJu Gotti.

Die Story zum neuen Cypress Hill-Album Elephants On Acid begann mit einem irren Traum von DJ Muggs. In diesem lief er, aus dem Tiefschlaf gerissen, einem Mann mit einem Elefantenkopf nach. Als sie zur Haustüre hinausgingen, tauchte mitten auf der Straße plötzlich eine Tür auf. Durch diese Tür gelangten sie direkt in eine Wüste. Muggs folgte weiter dem Elefantenmann und Raum und Zeit begannen allmählich zu verschwimmen alles schien wie in Salvador Dalis Gemälde in der Wüste zu schmelzen. Dieser Szenerie entfachte ein Feuer und eine Horde Elefanten rannte auf ihn zu. Der mystische Elefantenmann öffnete abermals eine Türe: Herzlich Willkommen im Cypress Hill-Wunderland Elephants On Acid !Mit diesem Traum im Hinterkopf baute DJ Muggs zusammen mit den Rappern B-Real und Sen Dog einen Klangkosmos, der die HipHop-Legende 27 Jahre nach ihrem Debüt noch einmal in eine komplett andere Welt katapultiert. Elephants On Acid ist ein psychedelischer Trip. Eine Platte, die einerseits alle Trademarks der Band bietet: die dunklen Beats, die schrägen Effekte, die unverkennbare hohe Rap-Stimme von B-Real, den bassigen Gegenpart von Sen Dog. Doch geht Elephants On Acid weiter: Es gibt Momente, da denkt man an Pink Floyd und die Doors, an Jazz-Avantgarde und dunkelsten TripHop.

The second in a series of all-time Clasic hip-hop anthems from the Nervous vaults, pressed for the first time onto high quality dinked 45's. Remastered from the original source material and featuring the unedited 'dirty' version on the A-side, and the full instrumental on the B-side, these 45's are for the heads who know what time it really is!

Limitiert auf 500 Stück! »The Shining« war das erste posthum veröffentlichte Album von J Dilla. Es wurde am 22.8.2006 bei BBE Records veröffentlicht. J Dilla wähnte es zu 75% fertig. Andere sagen, es hätte nur noch das Mastering gefehlt. Karriem Riggins hat es schließlich fertiggestellt. Darauf befinden sich 12 Tracks, entstanden mit langjährigen Wegbegleitern, mit Freunden. Neben Karriem Riggins sind hier Common, Black Thought, Pharoahe Monch, D'Angelo, Busta Rhymes, Guilty Simpson, Dwele, J. Rocc und Madlib zu hören. Man kriegt Soul, man kriegt Funk, man kriegt das vertrackte Zeug, wegen dem über J Dilla gesagt wurde, er habe mehr für die Renaissance von Jazz getan als die meisten Jazzer (die einfach nur alte Stücke spielen würden). Natürlich kriegt man auch rohes Rap-Material. Man bekommt die unendlichen Ausdrucksformen, die J Dilla beherrschte. Es ist ein wahrer Klassiker.Wir freuen uns daher in Zusammenarbeit mit BBE Records diese Schallplatte in einer auf 500 Stück limitierten HHV Gold Vinyl Edition präsentieren zu können. Inklusive zweisprachigem 40-seitigem Booklet mit einem ausführlichen Essay zur Platte und einem Interview mit Peter Adarkwah von BBE Records.

Includes newly mixed versions of the vocal and instrumental versions!

The first in a series of all-time classic hip-hop anthems from the Nervous vaults, pressed onto high quality dinked 45's. Remastered from the original source material and featuring the unedited 'dirty' version on the A-side, and the full instrumental on the B-side, these 45's are for the heads who know what time it really is! Black Moon's 'Who Got The Props' needs no introduction, it's place in hip-hop history is fully solidified. The combination of vintage Beatminerz SP1200 beats paired with the legendary MC's Buckshot and the 5 Ft. Accelerator's streetwise NYC raps is a heady mixture indeed. Often speaking of street life in New York in the 1990's, Black Moon gained cult status via their 1993 debut LP 'Enta Da Stage', one of the most celebrated hip-hop debut albums of all time. The Beatminerz production changed the game, their deep knowledge and understanding of samples, records and digging in the crates gave their sound a real style and edge. 'Who Got Da Props' is the perfect example of this, one of those timeless rap records that appeals to the hardcore and can ignite the party. Truly essential. Every home should have one (or 2!).

- Nach 6 jähriger Abstinez nach seinem letzten Projekt (Life Is Good), meldet sich Nas diesen Sommer mit seinem neuen Album NASIR zurück. Das Album entstammt aus der Produzentenschmiede von Kanye West und ist ein Produkt aus der vom Produzenten ins Leben gerufenen "Wyoming Sessions". NASIR ist das vierte Werk aus den genannten Sessions und enthält ebenso wie die Vorgänger ("Daytona" Pusha T, "Ye" Kanye West, "KIDSSEEGHOSTS" Kanye West & Kid Cudi) sieben Titel. Das Album ist mit hochkarätigen Gastauftritten von Puff Daddy, 070 Shake, Kanye West, Tony Williams und The-Dream bestückt. Am 5. Oktober ist NASIR auf CD erhältlich und am 30.11. folgt die Vinyl-Version.

First ever vinyl reissue of Tha Alkaholiks' sophomore album "Coast II Coast" from 1995, limited to 500 copies worldwide on colored vinyl. Features productions and guest rhymes by the likes of Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest), Madlib & The Lootpack, Declaime, Xzibit, King Tee and Diamond D (D.I.T.C.).

Only 1 per customer! Limited edition 350 copies, black vinyl 7" 45rpm. 'Status' first appeared on a highly sought after test pressing 12" in 1997, the version on this 7" is the original demo from Don's vaults, paired up with a brand new remix by the highly talented Jazz Spastiks.

On 2007’s “Nostalgia,” a memorable track off Marco Polo’s album, Port Authority, chemistry between Polo and guest MC Masta Ace is easily heard and felt. What was a quick one-off collab was not only a reminder of Masta Ace’s timelessness, but it was also the impetus for a larger, more fleshed out concept between the Toronto beatsmith Polo and the legendary MC. The pair since formed a duo and the result is a powerfully evenhanded project, A Breukelen Story. In 2018 we find hip-hop’s storied journeyman, Masta Ace, at the helm of another sharp, tightly wrought project. He’s traversed hip-hop’s ever-changing landscape for nearly three decades, navigating different eras while expanding his already extensive catalogue. From his formative work with the legendary Juice Crew, to a bombastically renowned stint with Delicious Vinyl, it’s hard to find a more humble master of ceremony than Ace—even harder is finding another figure whose work is equally embraced on both coasts, East and West, as well as abroad. Despite amassing 7 solo albums, 5 collaborative projects and countless additional one-offs, Ace is still trying to show and prove, still moving the needle forward for himself, his fans, and his career. Says Ace: “My goal on A Breukelen Story was to do more lyrical stuff. I’ve done a lot of concept songs, and a lot of topical records, but I made a point to put a couple straight rhyming joints on here to remind dudes I can still do this.” “I met Masta Ace for the first time while interning at Cutting Room studios in Manhattan,” says Marco Polo, longtime Canadian producer whose exploration of samples and boom-bap aesthetics certainly suite his moniker. “Ace came in for a session in the studio years and I introduced myself and gave him a beat CD.” While Polo was a young intern on the rise, he quickly worked the situation to his advantage, eventually producing for giants he grew up admiring— Kool G Rap, Large Professor, Scarface, Sean Price, Black Thought, Talib Kweli, to name a few. Polo is not new to forming quality collabs with others in the art form, with notable stints on the aforementioned Port Authority as well as it’s follow up, PA2, and others like 2016’s work with young MC, A-F-R-O, fittingly titled A-F-R-O Polo. Yet out of Polo’s previous collaborative efforts, this one stands out and is a bit more special, according to Polo: “Ace does not like to write random songs, its usually conceptual and topical,” he says. “But we do have some straight spitting joints on A Breukelen Story which is what makes this album possibly the most diverse of all of my collaborative albums.” The random meeting and a beat CD resultantly birthed A Breukelen Story, a collaborative release between the venerable veteran and an incredibly detailed and prolific producer. 14 tracks with pronounced guests (Pharoahe Monch on “The Fight Song” for example) all strewn together through Ace’s signature skits and interludes that frame the music and while telling the story of Polo manifesting his vision of being an NY transplant via Toronto while pursuing his dream of being a renowned record producer. Other guests range from younger MCs like Marlon Craft to spry OGs like Lil Fame (of M.O.P.), to Smif ‘n’ Wessun, to Styles P (of the Lox) Polo’s pastiche style boom-bap is the drum-driven centerpiece that perfectly couches Masta Ace’s thoughtful stanzas and vivid storytelling for this effusive Brooklyn narrative. – David Ma

Das niederländische Label betritt das nächste Level und holt Conway an den Start für eine exklusive 12". Produziert von Kyo Itachi. Für Euch als transparent-rote Vinyl Edition. Nur bei HHV. Nur 60 Stück! Haut rein.

Limited edition of 300 copies on khaki colored vinyl in gatefold sleeve.This is part 2 of the epic "The Big Butter" sessions that started in 2014. Expect scratches, wordcuts, instrumental banger and rare grooves with guests like ITF World Champion DJ Flip, Plastic Juggaknots, Chrisfader and DJ Crum.The album opener says it all: "It's automatic rhythm revolution. The Waxolutionists: the answer, the solution. Multiply that shit by the power of 3 - let's make it crystal clear: listen here!".

Limited edition of "Re:verse", a stunning collection of reinterpretations by FloFilz of some classic cuts. Includes the vocal versions on one record as well as the mellow instrumental versions on the other. Better be quick here!

Limited deluxe edition (300 copies) incl. all instrumentals of Devaloop's official debut album on Radio Juicy in collab with Urban Waves and HHV. 12 mellow tracks with vocal features by Hex One of Epidemic, Teknical Development, Pete Flux, Debonair P, Kids Of The Stoned Age and more.With no less than 16 featuring artists from all over the world the album is a detailed exploration of the international underground hip hop/rap scene. Devaloop plays his cards like a mastermind. With a laidback yet upbeat and positive vibe he can make everything work. His music is soulful, jazzy, modern but still with a vintage feel. The album plays out in a graceful way and leaves you wanting for more!

It’s a different place than it was two years ago, when Atmosphere released their last record, Fishing Blues. Their seventh album, Mi Vida Local, reflects the ways in which the world–and their place in it–has changed. The idyllic domesticity of the past few records has morphed into anxiety over keeping loved ones safe during turbulent times. The easygoing collaboration between Ant and Slug has started to feel more like the life-or-death intimacy of two men trapped together on a lifeboat. At times, Mi Vida Local is a heavy album, (“I might be the last generation of grandparents,” goes a key line from “Virgo”), but it’s far from grim.As the name implies, Mi Vida Local is intensely focused on the place it was created–the southside of Minneapolis–where Slug and Ant work tirelessly in their “beautiful basements”, refining their sound without interruption, save for a handful of Minneapolis friends that showed up to contribute. The album pairs complex subject matter with equally deep beats–ones that show a clear lineage back to the psychedelic funk landmarks from an earlier era where America was going through a post-utopian hangover, and prove that there won’t ever be a time where boom-bap beats don’t sound perfectly of the moment.Mi Vida Local might be the best album Atmosphere’s ever made. It’s definitely the one they needed to make right now, and one listeners need to hear just as urgently. If it’s sometimes an album about how the fight to find happiness never really ends–even after you get the house and the kids and the artistic freedom to make dad-rap records–it’s also about discovering that there’s happiness to be found just in fighting.

West Coast Berkeley grad, battle rapper and musician Locksmith has hammered out a reputation as one of Hiphop's most enlightened no punch pulling emcees. From his early appearances on MTV's Freestyle Championship to his frequent Shade 45 appearances, Locksmith always brings cutting lyricism that not only questions the status quo but offers deep truths for reflection. Meanwhile Detroit's Apollo Brown has built his illustrious career on emotive production that draws the best out of already legendary mic kings. From his work with Ras Kass and OC, Skyzoo to Ghostface Killah, Apollo repeatedly creates eyes shut, head nodding, soul stirring perfection for our greatest storytellers to lay their truth bare. So when Richmond & Detroit came together in the studio the answer was "No Question" - a new project that finds Locksmith ruminating on everything from advice to his younger self to his continued drive to rise without following in anyones footsteps. Apollo Brown is back June 15th with yet another of the best emcees to ever do it.

1994’s “Flava In Ya Ear” captures one of those moments in Hip Hop that canbe called career defining for nearly all involved. Of course this was CraigMack’s biggest selling single, landing at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100and hitting Platinum status.Issued as a 12” – the Remix Dirty version of the song is easily one of themost famous posse cuts, with notable contributions from Busta Rhymes andNotorious B.I.G. And to bring even more fire - the cut also features Rampageand LL Cool J. This was also one of the first releases from Sean Combs andthe Bad Boy imprint, setting the stage for years of success to follow.Get On Down presents this special collectible 7” edition in loving memory ofone of Craig Mack’s greatest achievements as an artist.

Proud to present to you Volume 1 in Cosmic Compositions' "Messenger Series" (a series of releases showcasing up and coming MC's from around the globe that are projecting a conscious message that radiates with Cosmic Compsitions). Volume 1 showcases the intellectual poetry of Danny Watts, a recording artist out of Houston, Texas & a member of the New Thought Movement. "These songs were made in a crucial moment in my life. I'm at a transition where I'm becoming more comfortable and accepting of the music I naturally make. These songs are mainly verses and compositions describing intricate details of my life and mind in a way that only I can describe them. Thank you to Addison and the whole Cosmic Compositions community for providing me the outlet to become One with myself. - Danny Watts, NWTHGHTMVMNT " The album includes 7 tracks produced by KVZE, Ohbliv, Tony Douglas, Noah B, PoptartPete & Jublet. In addition, the vinyl includes the exclusive bonus track "Hideaway" with production by Ghost McGrady.

L'Orange & Solemn Brigham are Marlowe "An artist afraid to overreach himself is as useless as a general who is afraid to be wrong.” Over a half-century later, the axiom remains true for hyper-kinetic hip-hop innovators, North Carolina’s L’Orange and Solemn Brigham—the hard-boiled duo behind the fun house fever dream, Marlowe. Released on Mello Music Group, Marlowe is a triumph of ambition, a rap bricolage blending prohibition and civil rights-era samples with Asian psychedelic rock flourishes. Solemn Brigham controls the microphone like a general who can’t help but be right. His flow is a blitzkrieg. It’s an Olympian sprint, gliding over snares and kick-drums like hurdles. He’s a showman seeking revolution—resolute in his desire to strike equilibrium between awareness and entertainment. Solemn applies the fictional protagonist’s search for the truth towards different ends. His crimes are existential yet specific, rooted in the injustices of the past and the attempt to redress them in the present. He’s an artist perennially seeking something to fight for, channeling energy from the music of the civic rights era, stealing timeless rhythms and inflection from classic funk and soul. An old soul with original ideas, tapping into the eternal reservoir of Sam Cooke to Ice Cube, Otis Redding to Chuck D, Curtis Mayfield to KRS-One. Over the course of 17 tracks, Solemn hurls sharp darts at counterfeits trying to crack his religion, the onslaught of time, and prevaricating rappers—all while paying homage to those who paved the road for him. He bounces off the beats like a trampoline placed in a speakeasy, doubling up on the vocals, burrowing into dense cryptic tangles of slang and then stretching them out with melodic ease. With dazzling cinematic mise en scene, L’Orange crafts a world that sounds like an old-time medicine show dropped into 90s Brooklyn, with Solemn summoning the holy spirit of Big L. Cymbals crash, drums pound, fuzzy guitars ride out, a bronze rain of horns cascade. This is gorgeous celestial dust, high-powered fuel with every syllable meticulously ordained. Marlowe cracked the case, but how they did it can only become clear under deeper investigation.

Produziert von Pete Rock, DJ Premier, Large Professor ... true classic!

The instant classic "A Long Hot Summer" from 2004 finally gets a proper vinyl reissue on orange colored wax.Includes features and productions by the likes of 9th Wonder, Big Noyd, Marco Polo, Ed O.G., DJ Spinna, Rahzel of The Roots, The Beatnuts and many more. One of the essential Rap albums of the 2000 era that shouldn't be missed in any serious Hip Hop vinyl collection!

Beautifully packed double lp reissue of another great debut hip hop classic with the first rhyme of "Put It On"! Production by D.I.T.C.'s Lord Finesse, Buckwild and Showbiz plus L on the mic let this one be the ultimate must have for any hip hop library.

The 12-track project Behold A Dark Horse features guest verses from Black Thought, Knowledge The Pirate and Busta Rhymes, whose Conglomerate label, then known as Flipmode, signed Marciano to his first record deal. The Alchemist and Q-Tip, among others, contribute production, while six of the beats come from Roc himself.

Led by Saxophonist Rob Mitchell, Abstract Orchestra have been a consistent presence on the u.k. music scene, touring constantly in promotion of their debut LP "Dilla" and follow up 45 "New Day feat. Illa J", steadily building a loyal and supportive fanbase.Inspired by the legendary live performances of The Roots with Jay-Z and the 40 piece orchestral arrangements by Miguel-Atwood Ferguson of the work of J Dilla, classic arranging techniques underpin modern loop-based structures, breathing new life into familiar material.The band itself is based on the classic jazz big band instrumentation of saxes, trumpets and trombones and features the cream of the north of England's jazz scene who collectively have played with Jamiroquai, Corinne Bailey Rae, Mark Ronson, Martha Reeves, John Legend & the Roots, Roots Manuva and Amy Winehouse."Madvillain Vol. 1" takes the template of their debut LP "Dilla" and applies the same approach to the collaboration of MF Doom and Madlib, aka MADVILLAIN and their albums MADVILLAINY and MADVILLAIN 2. Sampling the likes of Sun Ra, Bill Evans, Freddie Hubbard, George Duke, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Quincy Jones and Stevie Wonder gave the albums a jazz oriented feel and ethos which in turn lend themselves perfectly to the deconstruction and re-imagining of Abstract Orchestra. As with their debut, all the tracks were recorded live in the studio with very few overdubs.Abstract Orchestra's MADVILLAIN Volume 1 explores the jazz, TV soundtrack and film score aspect of the original work, combining it with classic big band writing and a focus on improvisation. There is a strong influence ofQuincy Jones, Lalo SchifrinandDavid Shire(Composer of the soundtrack toThe Taking of Pelham 123) on the album, and the arranger Rob Mitchell crafts his own sound that inhabits the space between Madlib's production and Quincy Jones' writing. Bandleader and arranger Rob Mitchell says of the record: "'MADVILLAINY' is a jazz album as much as it is a hip-hop album and I wanted to explore this reciprocal territory there has always been between jazz and hip-hop. 70's cop show soundtracks have always captured my interest and imagination, and I discovered so much amazing music through TV themes, Quincy Jones and Lalo Schifrin in particular. They explored sounds that were menacing, angular, dissonant, frantic and yet captivating. They were also able to write music that was the flip side of all that dark chaos, and write lush and beautiful music. Arranging and scoring up MADVILLAIN Volume 1. Has allowed me to explore these sounds that I've always loved, yet keeping a strong hip-hop identity as the core of its sound."

"FIRST TIME ON WAX! PRESSED ON WHITE VINYL! Originally released on July 9th, 2012, onlyvia Soundcloud, Cigarette Boats is NOWavailable on wax! When Curren$y (akaSpitta Andretti) & Harry Fraud collab, theycreate classics, something which is mostdefinitely evidenced on ‘Cigarette Boats’.The merger of Harry’s signatureproduction and Spitta’s deadly flow showwhy XXL Magazine named it the ""2012EP of the Year."" The duo decided it wastime to make Cigarette Boats available inall formats, releasing the instrumentalsexclusively on vinyl.Fraud recalled his audition for Curren$y,after meeting him while working on aSmoke DZA project: ""I had met Curren$ybriefly for one second at a radio station,but that was the first time we really kickedit. He just asked me to play some beats,and I played like five beats, and he wasjust like, 'Yo, I need all of those. We gottado a little EP with those.'” Those samefive beats became the entire sound bedfor the ‘Cigarette Boats’."

Der Produzent aus Detroit, Apollo Brown, veröffentlicht sein neues Album "Mona Lisa" in zusammen arbeit mit Joell Ortiz. Produzent Apollo Brown hat sich einen Namen als einer der legendärsten neuen Produzenten des Hip-Hop gemacht, während er dem Sound der goldenen Ära des Rap treu blieb. Er produzierte bereits für das Who is Who der Hip-Hop-Szene, von Danny Brown über Ghostface Killah, Ras Kass bis Westside Gunn. Sogar Chance the Rapper verwendete ein paar Apollo-Beats auf seinen Debüt-Mixtapes. Apollo ist dafür bekannt, das Beste aus Musikern zu machen, und hat das Talent, zeitlose Klassiker zu schaffen.Brooklyns Joell Ortiz startete mit niemand Geringerem als Dr. Dre auf dessen Label Aftermath und sorgte für großes Aufsehen in der Branche. Er arbeitete unter anderem mit Legenden wie Just Blaze. Er unterschrieb dann bei Shady Records als ¼ der Supergroup Slaughterhouse. Er arbeitete mit den Hip-Hop-Titanen Eminem, Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, Akon und Big Daddy Kane zusammen.Jetzt veröffentlichen die beiden Hip-Hop-Koryphäen ihr erstes gemeinsames Album bei Mello Music Group. Es ist nichts weniger als ein Meisterwerk: Mona Lisa.

On Donald Glover’s latest project as Childish Gambino, he ditches rap for lovingly produced funk worship, resulting in his most enjoyable project yet.

Elcamino's "Walking On Water" album on limited edition black vinyl, featuring guest appearances by Benny, El Carnicero & Meyhem Lauren, and production by Bozack Morris, Nicholas Craven, Shay, Boodeini, Rick Hyde & Lucky. Limited to 500 pressed.

THE classic west coast rap LP!

It's a sensation that we could get very very very few copies, since The Alchemist didn't want to sell this to any retailer. Strictly one per customer! So if you are one of the happy collectors to get one of these, congratulations! Limited Edition vinyl release from The Alchemist featuring Roc Marciano, Westside Gunn, Conway, Action Bronson, Styles P & Benny The Butcher.

It's a sensation that we could get very very very few copies, since The Alchemist didn't want to sell this to any retailer. Strictly one per customer! So if you are one of the happy collectors to get one of these, congratulations! French Brends Parts 1 and 2 on limited edition clear vinyl LP.

Another Fahim release on limited vinyl (300 copies worldwide), this time with productions by Ichiban Hashface, Grand Am, C-Lance, Jlvsn, Camoflauge Monk and Fahim himself.

Another milestone of Hip Hop's Golden Era gets an all official vinyl re-release through HHV. Smif-N-Wessun's debut album "Dah' Shinin" is an early Boot Camp Clikk release with features by Black Moon, Heltah Skeltah and the Originoo Gunn Clappaz and entirely produced by Da Beatminerz. Essential pick!

2nd full album by Anderson .Paak with features by Schoolboy Q, Talib Kweli, The Game, BJ The Chicago Kid and more.

We are very pleased to present the long overdue black vinyl reissue of The Juggaknots' debut album housed in gatefold sleeve with all lyrics on printed innersleeves. One of the illest underground albums out of NYC, originally released on Bobbito's legendary Fondle 'Em Records, finally gets a proper re-release with 3 bonus mixes and a remix to "Clear Blue Skies". This is history that shouldn't be missed in any serious Hip Hop record collection!

Limited edition of 300 copies on red vinyl!McKinley Dixon's debut album finally gets a proper vinyl release. 11 beautiful tracks with features by the late Sean Price, Guilty Simpson, Sha Stimuli, Gold Midas, Phoniks and more.

Pressed on limited edition yellow & orange vinyl, includes an autograph postcard, poster & sticker!

Retrogott (D) und Motion Man (USA) haben eine Platte zusammen gemacht.Retrogott & Motion Man am Mic / Retrogott am Beat / Retrogott & Hulk Hodn, sowie Kutmasta Kurt an den cuts / Barto (I love you) am artwork.Die Platte ist gut!

Limited edition of 300 copies on black vinyl!Radio Juicy in collab with Urban Waves and HHV presents the definite edition of "Sexy Galaxy" released on 2LP Vinyl including all tracks from the mixtape version and adding all the instrumentals making this release the complete edition of the album. Comes on double LP: first LP includes the original album and second LP all the instrumental tracks.

Originally released in 1995, Brothas Doobie is the second album by the Los Angeles-based Latino rap group Funkdoobiest. The album contains all the original members Son Doobie (Jason Vasquez), DJ Ralph M (Ralph Medrano) and Tomahawk Funk (Tyrone Pacheco) and contains the famous and controversial track "Superhoes".

Maybe the illest hip-hop record of the 21st century (so far). Vintage Madlib beats meet The Villain on top of his lyrical power. If you don't like this one you don't like hip hop. Period!

Strictly limited edition of 300 copies only!Only one copy per customer!The incredible Cellar Selections saga continues, with Volume 9 featuring a grip of 20 more dope tracks produced by NJ legend Nick Wiz. Featuring Nick's trademark percussion-heavy beats and guest appearances from underground stalwarts such as Cella Dwellas, Ran Reed, DMX, Pudgee, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Emskee and many more. The release comes on 2LP black vinyl housed in a picture cover. TIP!

Strictly limited edition of 150 clear vinyl copies exclusively available at HHV!Only one copy per customer! Roc Marciano’s “Warm Hennessy” EP is a compilation of previously released singles produced by Arch Druids featuring Dino Brave (of The UN), Hus Kingpin & Sean Smoov of Tha Connection.This is also the first time the highly sought-after J-Force, Nuance and Bankrupt European remixes are available on vinyl, in both the original and instrumental version. Limited run of 650 copies (150 HHV exclusive clear LPs / 200 label exclusive yellow LPs / 300 regular black LPs).

DJ Soopasoul puts his magic glove on Peter Piper by Run DMC - another Soopastole 7" which should not be slept on too long!

Another Fahim release on limited vinyl (300 copies worldwide), this time with productions by Dani, Zain, Jlvsn, Camoflauge Monk and Fahim himself.

Strictly limited edition of 300 copies only!Only one copy per customer!Straight from the streets of New Jersey, Mytee G Poetic dropped 3 of the nicest independent 12inches of the mid-90s. Tracks like 'Com'n Wit Nuff Ruffness' and 'Listen to the Lyrics' showcased a formidable combination of lyrical prowess and classic head-nodding production. GRR is proud to present the long-awaited 'Com'n Wit Nuff Ruffness' album - featuring the 5 tracks from Mytee's hard-to-obtain singles, plus 10 amazing unreleased tracks (mostly from '93-'95) sourced straight from DAT! This is an essential release for all 90s hip hop heads. The release comes on 2LP black vinyl housed in a picture cover. Better don’t sleep on this one!!!!

Limited colored vinyl edition in custom tri-fold jacket including 12-page photo booklet!The people’s voice of Venice Beach, Evidence, has returned to deliver his third solo album, “Weather or Not”. Since the Grammy Award-winning artist’s last solo release, “Cats & Dogs”, he’s delivered some remarkable group projects, including Step Brothers’ “Lord Steppington” with close ally Alchemist, and Directors of Photography with seminal supergroup Dilated Peoples. He’s also immersed himself into his studio, producing beats for a wide range of artists that includes Vince Staples, Fashawn, Roc Marciano, Madchild, Defari and more. By now, it should be clear the seasoned veteran has no plans of slowing, and no hopes of satiating his hunger. “Weather or Not” represents the fourth and final chapter in Ev’s Weatherman series before beginning the next saga, but this chapter will be remembered as the finest. The album features an all-star lineup of guests and friends, including Slug (Atmosphere), Rakaa (Dilated Peoples), Alchemist, Styles P, Rapsody, Jonwayne, Defari, Krondon, Khrysis, Mach Hommy and Catero. While Evidence holds his own on the boards, he’s also tapped a stellar cast of producers to share duties with, including Alchemist, DJ Premier, Nottz, DJ Babu, Twiz The Beat Pro, Sam I Yam and Budgie. As Evidence modestly suggests, quoting a MC Lyte classic, this new album is even “better than before, as if that was possible.” LP Packaging includes a custom-built tri-fold jacket including blue colored 2LP vinyl, 12-page photo booklet containing work from famed photographer Stephen Vanasco, metallic printed pockets and free digital download card.

After the acclaimed and long sold out 3LP edition, we are now pleased to offer the regular 2LP edition of Kankick's debut "From Artz Unknown" from 2001. The original LGB5 artwork has been reinterpreted by themselves to give the regular pressing a unique look and feel.Responsible for the beats on the album, the instrumentals between tracks work magically, creating a good mix between beats and lyrics for an album intended to showcase Kanzulu's production skills. Lots of jazzy compositions here, complete with trumpets, classical guitars, flutes, organs, rolling basslines, and some classy MCs. The Visionaries, Krondon, Planet Asia, Declaime, Phil da Agony, Dr. Oop, and Wildchild from Lootpack all drop verses. Overall, this album was well thought out and put together, an enticing combination.Kan Kick is a hip-hop producer from Oxnard, CA. He was once a member of Lootpack, but has gone on to work with Declaime, Tha Alkaholiks, and DJ Babu, among others.

One of the most original albums in hip hop history. This is West coast to the fullest and still fresh today!

We teamed up with Radio Juicy & Urban Waves again to make Bluestaeb's out of print title "1991 Extraterrestrial" available again on vinyl. This is one hell of a producer album that shouldn't be missed by any beat conaisseur. Lyrical features are provided by Teknical Development of Obba Supa & Man Of Boom fame as well as Eloquent & NaNo. Bonus remix provided by Antitune, cuts provided by Grizzly Adams of the Beat Evolutioners and the mastering was made by Figub Brazlevic.

The modern day classic "Lone Sharks" gets the all official reissue treatment!

Finally, repressed!Evidence is a Grammy award winning producer and one-third of Hip Hop icons Dilated Peoples, The album “Cats & Dogs” was his highly anticipated third solo album and Rhymesayers debut. The album features production from Evidence's own hand as well as legendary Hip Hop producer DJ Premier, long time collaborators The Alchemist and Sid Roams, and up and coming producers Twiz the Beat Pro, Rahki and Charli Brown as well as features from Slug, Raekwon, Ras Kass, Aloe Blacc & others!

Strongly limited edition of 300 copies of the second release in our fresh established »HHV Boombap 45's« series. At the beginning we are focusing on a few quality tracks of the Golden Era that we love to spin on vinyl. We are very excited to come with a split single featuring the Juggaknots underground uber-hit "Clear Blue Skies" backed with one of our favorite late 90's cuts called "I'm Leaving", produced by the almighty DJ Rob Swift.

“2001” is the second studio album by American rapper and producer Dr. Dre. It was released 1999, by Interscope Records as the follow-up to his 1992 debut album “The Chronic”. The record was produced primarily by Dr. Dre and Mel-Man, as well as Lord Finesse, and features several guest contributions from fellow American rappers such as The D.O.C., Hittman, Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Xzibit, Nate Dogg, and Eminem. 2001 exhibits an expansion on his debut's G-funk sound and contains gangsta rap themes such as violence, promiscuity, drug use, street gangs, and crime.

Here it is! The Nonces Mix Tapes or the first time ever on 45. This is a true underground classic from 1994. The B side includes "Keep It On" and "Mix Tapes 1926 Remix (Bonus Verse)". Definitely a sure shot for any 45 set. Don't miss out on this limited release.

One of the most anticipated underground hip hop albums of the year is now available on pre-order. This stunning full length project by Californian MC, Veks and Danish producer Mike B includes features by Epidemic’s Hex One, One Be Lo, Storykid, Blame One, Main Flow, Still Waters & Ric Scales. Peep it – this is prolly going to be one of the Albums of 2018!!!!

Limited edition vinyl!“All art is magic,” Raymond Chandler once wrote. But not all magic is art. Sometimes, it’s a matter of trite card tricks, petty illusions, and fast twitch graft. But when the legerdemain of the unreal combines with the tangible and heartfelt, it can lift a veil that allows you to see the esoteric beauty and profound mystery of life. This amalgam of art and magic looms at the spiritual core of L’Orange’s The Ordinary Man­—a record vaguely reminiscent of RJD2’s Deadringer if it actually contained the power to reanimate the dead. It asserts L’Orange in a league with instrumental hip-hop legends like the aforementioned Ohio great, DJ Shadow, Wax Tailor, Blockhead, and the Avalanches. Yet it’s a singularly necromantic work that could only come from the Nashville-by-way-of-North Carolina producer.On his third album, L’Orange builds upon his previous catalogue’s cinematic film noir and cabaret jazz fixations, but adds a thematic focus, whimsy, and feverish urgency. It arrives after a tumultuous two-year saga in which a series of tumors grew in L’Orange’s right ear, which eventually led to almost total deafness on that side. Surgeries left him off-balance and dizzy. A natural fear gripped him, causing self-doubt about whether he’d regain the totality of his gift. But as it does quite often, turmoil spurred the producer to create his most poignant body of work.Released on Mello Music Group, The Ordinary Man chronicles the narrative of a magician who discovered late in life that his peers weren’t actually pulling rabbits from hats. Crestfallen and disillusioned, he digs deeper to push his own show into uncharted territory, demonstrating ostensibly impossible feats for crowds too terrified to ask for the reveal.As the audience gradually realizes that his practice of the dark arts isn’t fraudulent, people from all around the world flock to him. Unfortunately, this loyalty to what he was rather than what he did becomes patronizing and dull—engendering a bitterness and disenchantment that leads him to finally disappear in front of millions of stunned onlookers. Following L’Orange’s previous full-length opuses with Kool Keith, Mr. Lif and Jeremiah Jae, this show finds a cast of guest stars that includes Del the Funkee Homosapien, Blu, Elzhi, The Koreatown Oddity, and Chuwee. The solo sorcery amounts to a work of orphic shadowy power. Interstitial clips describe the magician’s large bulging eyes, high domed forehead and thin slit of a mouth; houses that have seen too many strange happenings, messages trickling through from other dimensions, grotesque monsters with five legs and six years. Samples are chopped like friendly spirits, blending and elegantly haunting the guest rappers.Behind the boards, L’Orange shows a master’s precision, playing with pace and tempo, telling a fully- fleshed out narrative with few words. This is The Sorcerer’s Apprentice but far more soulful. If Harry Houdini was a hip-hop head this is what he’d bump. It’s mournful blues with pianos that sparkle like a Tiffany Lamp—smooth as a pickpocket stealing a wallet.Tune in for archaic old-time glamour interspersed with insight into the timeless oracular mystery at the center of our existence. You spy bizarre astrological charts and hear acts of levitation. This is the Aleister Crowley material: stuff that defies explanation, what Ripley went looking for. Harry Potter meeting the hellhound on your trail. Nothing ordinary about it.

Produced by Apollo Brown faturing vocals by Planet Asia, Willie The Kid, TriState and Guilty Simpson!Anchovies aren’t for everybody. They’re greasy, smelly, salty and oily. Some people love them. Some people hate them. Apollo Brown & Planet Asia’s new collaboration album took inspiration from these polarizing fish and created a project that takes a certain palette to enjoy.Classic Hiphop meets minimalism and dusty vinyl on Anchovies. Cali Agents alum Planet Asia is as sharp as ever with his lyrical smithing. Apollo Brown’s style is evident behind the dust and grime of these smoky samples. The Detroit producer approached this album like a director would a movie. Apollo painstakingly laid out every detail of the project and knew what he wanted from the finished product. He knew that only one rapper could execute his vision. Enter Planet Asia. The West Coast legend was able to fit directly into the plan and bring his talents to the album, creating a perfect match.“This shit be so dirty. If you threw water at it, it’d turn to mud.”-Planet Asia

Check out this limited edition 12-inch vinyl featuring etched B-side and artwork by longtime Snoop Dogg collaborator Joe Cool.A-Side plays “Lavender (Nightfall Remix)” feat. Kaytranada & Snoop Dogg, “Lavender (Original Version)” feat. Kaytranada and “Lavender (Nightfall Acappella)” feat. Snoop Dogg.

Next one on the menu is Necro's 2001 classic "Gory Days", 14 psychooooooological tracks entirely produced by the man himself with features by Goretex, Ill Bill, Mr. Hyde and others.

Endlich eine Neuauflage des zweiten DJ Shadow Albums! Mit UNKLE, Roots Manuva, Mos Def, DJ Krush und anderen Gästen.

Classic

Strictly limited vinyl edition exclusively available at Redefinition Records and HHV!Berlin's boom bap specialist returns with an all-new album designed to shake up global soundwaves. Following up his experimental instrumental concept-album, "Society Collapse" and his "Abstractions" EP with rapper K.A.A.N. (Aftermath Entertainment), Klaus Layer's latest effort is his sixth album on Redef, but his first solo project to feature all vocals over his acclaimed productions.Entitled Lost Track, Klaus assembled an international team of top notch MCs to grace his legendary sounds. Amazingly, the album features the Artifacts, Hex One, Simple One and most prominently Blu (Blu & Exile) on no less than four of the albums nine tracks. Musically it wouldn't be complete without scratches so long time collaborators Educut & Mr Nylson showed up to lace the producer previously known as Captain Crook with razor sharp cuts. Since his 2013 debut, he's built a strong reputation and loyal fanbase by doing one thing over and over: releasing great records. Lost Track is a pure rap album, and while it may be slightly less experimental than Klaus' recent output, it has a sound unlike anyone else in the genre and is deserving of any accolades headed its way. Rumor has it that KL has already completed another album ready to drop later his year. There's no doubt that Klaus is a true original with a passion for his craft that ensures that his supporters will always have something unique to explore. Conceptually, his latest record is a bit of a hybrid as it contains a mix of previously released loosies alongside new joints that are just now being unveiled to the delight his core following. The album title refers to the rarity of this particular material and a nod to the bespoke graff burner ("Crook") which graces the album cover. Mastered by Klaus's good friend Figub Brazlevič, a successful German producer in his own right, Lost Track will sonically appeal to beat fiends yearning for the raw samples and smacking drums as well as pure rap fans who wanna hear more than mumbles. It's safe to say that the album doesn't fall short of any of his previous work so make it a point to add this to your collection before the end of the line. Limited color vinyl version exclusive to Redef and HHV.

Fresh new repress on Legacy! One of the greatest albums ever, ever, ever!

formerly known for being a member of The UN & Flipmode Squad ... now on the solo tip! Great Album!

Hell Yeah! Action Bronson duzzit with Meyhem Lauren & Lil Fame!

Deluxe one LP version of "Return To The Golden Era". Released to commemorate the 5-year anniversary of our debut album. Pressed on ultra clear with gold splatter vinyl! Courtesy of Don't Sleep Records.Note: Tracklist is slightly modified from original LP. Interludes have been removed and 'Rule Of The Gun' original version is replaced by the remix. Also includes the 'Get Yours' remix for the first time ever on vinyl, replacing the 'Move Back' remix from the original LP. Certain changes were made to in order to cut the record down from a 2x LP to 1.

1999 is the debut mixtape by Joey Bada$$ and features production by Chuck Strangers, Lewis Parker, Lord Finesse, MF Doom and J Dilla, among others. The perfect match for a Golden-Era-Sound.

Limited edition of 500 copies on yellow colored 2LP vinyl.The Grouch's fourth album from 1998, "Fuck The Dumb", gets its first ever vinyl edition. Being a founding member of the Living Legends crew, The Grouch has made his name from the mid-90's on as one of the leading artists out of the flourishing Westcoast Underground scene. All independently, all DIY. We at HHV are very excited to finally get his full back catalogue out on vinyl, for the first time ever!

Limited edition vinyl!Waxnerds presents this double A-side 45 with remixes of Nas’ “Made You Look” featuring The Realmatics this on the A-side and DJ Mark-One’s Remix of Eric B & Rakim’s “I Know You Got Soul” on the flip.

Berlin's boom bap specialist returns with an all-new album designed to shake up global soundwaves. Following up his experimental instrumental concept-album, "Society Collapse" and his "Abstractions" EP with rapper K.A.A.N. (Aftermath Entertainment), Klaus Layer's latest effort is his sixth album on Redef, but his first solo project to feature all vocals over his acclaimed productions.Entitled Lost Track, Klaus assembled an international team of top notch MCs to grace his legendary sounds. Amazingly, the album features the Artifacts, Hex One, Simple One and most prominently Blu (Blu & Exile) on no less than four of the albums nine tracks. Musically it wouldn't be complete without scratches so long time collaborators Educut & Mr Nylson showed up to lace the producer previously known as Captain Crook with razor sharp cuts. Since his 2013 debut, he's built a strong reputation and loyal fanbase by doing one thing over and over: releasing great records. Lost Track is a pure rap album, and while it may be slightly less experimental than Klaus' recent output, it has a sound unlike anyone else in the genre and is deserving of any accolades headed its way. Rumor has it that KL has already completed another album ready to drop later his year. There's no doubt that Klaus is a true original with a passion for his craft that ensures that his supporters will always have something unique to explore. Conceptually, his latest record is a bit of a hybrid as it contains a mix of previously released loosies alongside new joints that are just now being unveiled to the delight his core following. The album title refers to the rarity of this particular material and a nod to the bespoke graff burner ("Crook") which graces the album cover. Mastered by Klaus's good friend Figub Brazlevič, a successful German producer in his own right, Lost Track will sonically appeal to beat fiends yearning for the raw samples and smacking drums as well as pure rap fans who wanna hear more than mumbles. It's safe to say that the album doesn't fall short of any of his previous work so make it a point to add this to your collection before the end of the line.

5 Borough Breaks do it again with another larger than large hip hop classic on one side, on 45 for the first time ever and the original sample source on the flip. As usual, limited to only 300 copies, so don't snooze.

Limited edition vinyl!Only one copy per customer!DXA Records presents “Live From The Bunker”, producer IceRocks’ follow up to “Bunker Beats”. Unlike the instrumental beat tape, “Live From The Bunker” features lyrics. There are the usual suspects, Meyhem Lauren, DXA, and AG Da Corner (among others), as well as first time collaborators Blabbermouf, PF CUTTIN, and DJ M-Tri. The “Live From The Bunker” release invites listeners to IceRocks inner circle of artists, presenting a diversity of styles. The experience can be accessed through cassettes, vinyl, graphics and merch. Inside the vinyl sleeves find a comic by artist Sabin Cauldron that illustrates the story of “Live From The Bunker”. Sabin’s black and white graphics further adds to the album’s post-apocalyptic feel. “Live From The Bunker” is a statement piece. It showcases an impressive selection of artists that IceRocks works with. There are live instrumentations from musicians, as well as samples which weave together the fabric of the album and the rappers enrich with their lyrics, content and flow. Between tracks are audio snippets that instruct the listener what to do if they need to bunker up for a period of time. The album intends to act as a survival guide.

For the first time on tape. Only 50 made. Worldwide. Again: Only 50! And we only got a few to make our Cassette Store Day even more special, so be quick.

Jedi Mind Tricks frontman, Vinnie Paz, returns with his fourth, full-length solo album. For over twenty years, Vinnie Paz's dedication to the craft of emceeing has helped cement his reputation as one of the most respected emcees in the indie hip-hop scene. Since launching his own independent label in 2010, Paz has released a barrage of albums that also include his work with Jedi Mind Tricks, Army of the Pharaohs, and Heavy Metal Kings.

Sensation! Blahzay Blahzay are back with a brandnew album. Their debut single, "Danger", released in 1995, is a classic joint on every Golgen Age/ Real Hip Hop Party, every Best of 90s Rap Mixtape (When the East is in the House, oh my God, Danger!"). The debut album "Blah Blah Blah" had many more bangers to offer. Later PF Cuttin did a lot of mixtapes, but the MC, Outloud took a step back and only had some appeareances here and there. In Germany, Blahzay Blahzay were featured on a successful single by Massive Töne ("Rapgame") in 1999. The German label Smoke On Records - which also brought back legendary MC Nine and released unheard jointy by him - now signed Blahzay Blahzay for their sophomore album. And it continues where the debut left many wanting more. ENYthyng is Possible, that's proven with this great album.

Jetzt kommt J. Cole's aktuelles Album „K.O.D.“ auch auf Vinyl"K.O.D." ist der fünfte Longplayer des 33-jährigen US-Rappers, der dieses Jahrzehnt schon vier Mal die Spitze der US-Albumcharts eroberte.Bevor er das provokative Cover-Artwork und die komplette Tracklist von „K.O.D.“über seine eigenen Kanäle verbreitete, fand die eigentliche Albumankündigung bei einem wiederum nur wenige Stunden vorher angekündigten Spontan-Konzert in NYC statt, in dessen Rahmen J. Cole die Buchstabenfolge des Titels wahlweise als „Kidz On Drugz“, „King OverDose“ oder auch „Kill Our Demonz“ interpretierte. Dass Laster, Drogen, Dämonen & Co. eine zentrale Rolle spielen, verrät dabei schon ein flüchtiger Blick aufs Cover.

Limited edition of 500 copies on black vinyl of yet another instant classic by the Groggy Pack. Them Gangaz continue to produce that heavy boombap sound on their own which should please every Shark around!