HHV Exclusives 337 Items

Limited to 400 copies, exclusively available at HHV.
Comes with gatefold cover and the album on vinyl and additionally a Digipak CD.

All songs written by Oddisee.
Appearances written by respective feature guests.

All songs produced by Oddisee.
"Bartenders" co-produced by Dunc.
Additional instrumentation by
Ralph Real (keys), Dennis Turner (bass),
Olivier St. Louis & Saint Ezekiel (guitar)
Jon Laine (drums)
Fredeka, Felix Herbst, Johan Lenox & Don Carn (strings)

Mixed by Oddisee
Mastered by Hans-Philipp Graf, HP Mastering
Artwork & Design by Arthur Banach
Outer Note Label 2023

McKinley Dixon calls the late Toni Morrison the greatest rapper of all time; and the way he tackles topics like survival, violence, and religion within the expansive landscape of the Black experience, evokes her novels. It is from the title of Morrison’s Beloved trilogy where he finds the title of his new album with City Slang Records out June 2: Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? Musically, his household was defined by “artists whose first name was Mary,” including Mary J. Blige and gospel duo Mary Mary. Discovering Outkast was formative for Dixon, deepening his love for hip-hop while he also grew curious about the more theatrical rock of groups of the day, bands like My Chemical Romance and Panic! At The Disco that his Maryland friends introduced him to. “Those groups also helped me with my sense of longing, since their music reflected a sense of longing,” he says. Eventually, he channeled these competing influences into a debut EP he released in 2013. With time, his music became his primary means of self-expression, whether discussing Blackness or his own relationship with healing. Across his next releases, his style evolved, and his confidence grew, especially when it came to live instrumentation. His 2021 debut album For My Mama and Anyone Who Look Like Her was a game changer, as Dixon set his sights on heartache and grief. “I was making these really dense and chaotic songs, stuffing whatever thought I had into five and a half minutes,” Dixon says of that project. Beloved! Paradise! Jazz?! is an attempt at channeling different impulses. Sometimes rough and other times delicate, this record is a journey into is a journey into the psyche of McKinley Dixon, with all the attendant peaks and valleys.

Limited to 200 copies.

British-German jazz rap super group Syrup returns with their second album “The Questions” on Melting Pot Music. Syrup are Twit One (beats), Turt of Summers Sons (rap) and C.Tappin (vocals & keys). Twit One is from Cologne and a true universal artist: producer, DJ, curator and record store-owner are some of the many hats Twit is wearing. Turt is one half of South London duo Summers Sons (the other half is his brother Slim) and best friend with C.Tappin with whom he and Slim form the Lightworks crew. Twit, Turt and Tappin share a friendship and musical partnership based on similar musical tastes and live values since they met in Bristol in 2015. Their first album “Rosy Lee” was released in 2021 on Melting Pot Music.

All tracks produced and mixed by Twit One at The Dojo, Cologne. All lyrics written and performed by Turt and C.Tappin. Vocals recorded at Studio 18 Artists, London. Photo (front) by Twit One. Photo (back) & artwork by Robert Winter.

Limited edition of 500 copies on black vinyl in gatefold cover of Haiyti's latest work "Ich Lach Mich Tot". 21 tracks with features from Crackaveli, King Blade and none other than Chilly Gonzales!

Limited to 300 copies. - HHV exclusive

From The Trenches to the Penthouse, A Mid-West Rap Opus from Ohio's Stalley & Legendary Detroit producer Apollo Brown

Limited edition of 300 copies on CD in jewel case.

For us, the Canadian undergound scene of the mid-to-late 90's has something very special about it and delivered a few magic releases. Combining progressive beats with thoughtful rhymes, "Rush Of The Planet" of Toronto's legendary Brass Tacks crew from 1997 is one of those nuggets with a massive impact not only to us. Step into the realm of Battle Cat and Diamond Eye's and let your mind blow.

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 1LP, CD in jewel case, cassette and digitally on all major platforms.

Limited edition of 500 copies on black vinyl 1LP with printed inner sleeve.

For us, the Canadian undergound scene of the mid-to-late 90's has something very special about it and delivered a few magic releases. Combining progressive beats with thoughtful rhymes, "Rush Of The Planet" of Toronto's legendary Brass Tacks crew from 1997 is one of those nuggets with a massive impact not only to us. Step into the realm of Battle Cat and Diamond Eye's and let your mind blow.

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 1LP, CD in jewel case, cassette and digitally on all major platforms.

Strictly limited edition of 500 copies in funky textile cover plus printed innersleeve.

Expect 16 classic cuts from producer/MC Diggy Mac Dirt repping his lively neighborhood on KEATS drop number 14. Available on limited vinyl as well as digitally on all platforms.

Limited edition of 300 copies on CD in jewel case.

O.C.'s sophomore album "Jewelz" dropped in 1997 with an all-star cast of guests and producers. The line-up included the likes of Big L, DJ Premier, Buckwild, Organized Konfusion, The Beatminerz, Freddie Foxx and others and "Jewelz" became a worthy successor to "Word...Life".

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 2LP+7", CD in jewel case and cassette.

Limited edition of 300 copies on CD in jewel case.

Originally released in 1994, the debut release of O.C. is one of those highlights in a year full of classics in rap. "Word...Life" includes productions by D.I.T.C.'s Buckwild and Lord Finesse, Organized Konfusion and DJ Ogee as well as features by Pharoahe Monch and Prince Po on the mic.

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 2LP+7", CD in jewel case and cassette.

Limited edition of 300 copies in gatefold sleeve incl. all instrumentals.

Producers Es-K and Type.Raw team up for a collaborative drop laying the instrumental foundation for a creme de la creme of Jazz-infected MC's by the likes of K. Sparks, Kid Abstrakt, Ill Conscious, A-F-R-O, General Steele of Smif-N-Wessun, Napoleon Da Legend and many more. 12 vocal tracks paired with the respective instrumentals bundled on a 2LP as well as digitally available on all major platforms.

Limited edition of 300 copies on black vinyl of EllMatic & JoDu's collabo effort "Train Of Thought".

Bringing pure Hip-Hop in the classic MC/producer constellation, Ell & Jo invited illustrious guests like Upfront, BlabberMouf, SQB and Astro. Artwork design by Rob Worst.

Available on vinyl as well as digitally on all major platforms.

Limited edition of 300 copies incl. bonus 7" ("Connected" b/w "Connected Mecca:83 Remix") rocket cut-out inlay.

"Aspects" was born into a pandemic, and created throughout covid; it is essentially a panegyric to the importance of interconnection, with Vice Beats charting his own journey, from the wait for the birth of his son, Eben, to navigating the loss of connection through Covid restrictions. It took two years to complete. As the album launches into the universe it delves into the personal worlds of a host of talented live musicians and artists such as Pseudo Slang, Mac Lloyd, Tommy Evans and many more, we get to explore an emotional journey through time and space. As such, "Aspects" is a highly relatable album that needs to be truly heard.

Artwork provided by Nearsky.

HHV exclusive vinyl edition on clear with smoke vinyl - limited to 200 copies

Strictly limited edition of 500 copies in funky textile cover plus printed innersleeve.

DJ Buzz is repping his Vienna hood with the next episode in the KEATS series. The original Waxolutionist drops 16 beats based on slices of Jazz, Funk and Soul with the typical loop digger approach. Available on limited vinyl as well as digitally on all platforms.

The vinyl edition is limited to 300 copies and comes in a cardboard sleeve.

Give it up for Cologne's talented producer Midan who is dropping his "Lost & Found" project, a sweet collection of tracks deeply rooted in Jazz in all its variations. 15 tracks in total, incl. a guest feature by Flitz&Suppe.

Available on vinyl and all digital platforms.

Limited edition of 300 copies on CD in jewel case.

Originally known as 3'Da Hard Way, the Hard Knocks dropped their only full-length release "School Of Hard Knocks" in 1992. Comprised of MC Hardhead and DJ Stoneface, the duo's debut is a critical reflection of our society that stands the test of time.

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 2LP+7", CD in jewel case and cassette.

This version of this all-time classic album is clear with yellow and purple splatters. For the countries Germany, Austria and Switzerland this album is distributed by Universal to HHV exclusively.

Limited edition of 300 copies of AlphaMob's all new album "Pop Da Weasel". 11 tracks with features by Brenk Sinatra, Roland Jones, Lord Sesshomaru and others. Make a stang!

Limited edition of 100 copies of the vocal version on cassette.

French producers Alcynoos & Parental team up with Norwegian beatsmith Type.Raw and the Loop.Holes crew to lay a jazz-infected groundation for an all-star cast of MC's like Mathematik, Ill Conscious, Verbz, Kid Abstrakt, Illa J & Frank Nitt, Kev Brown & J Scienide and many more.

Available in a limited run on colored 2LP (vocal version), black 2LP vinyl (instrumental version), CD in digipak (vocal version), cassette (vocal version) and digitally (vocal & instrumental version).

Limited edition of 300 copies of the vocal version on CD in digipak.

French producers Alcynoos & Parental team up with Norwegian beatsmith Type.Raw and the Loop.Holes crew to lay a jazz-infected groundation for an all-star cast of MC's like Mathematik, Ill Conscious, Verbz, Kid Abstrakt, Illa J & Frank Nitt, Kev Brown & J Scienide and many more.

Available in a limited run on colored 2LP (vocal version), black 2LP vinyl (instrumental version), CD in digipak (vocal version), cassette (vocal version) and digitally (vocal & instrumental version).

Limited edition of 300 copies of the instrumental version on regular black vinyl.

French producers Alcynoos & Parental team up with Norwegian beatsmith Type.Raw and the Loop.Holes crew to lay a jazz-infected groundation for an all-star cast of MC's like Mathematik, Ill Conscious, Verbz, Kid Abstrakt, Illa J & Frank Nitt, Kev Brown & J Scienide and many more.

Available in a limited run on colored 2LP (vocal version), black 2LP vinyl (instrumental version), CD in digipak (vocal version), cassette (vocal version) and digitally (vocal & instrumental version).

Limited edition of 300 copies of the vocal version on red vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

French producers Alcynoos & Parental team up with Norwegian beatsmith Type.Raw and the Loop.Holes crew to lay a jazz-infected groundation for an all-star cast of MC's like Mathematik, Ill Conscious, Verbz, Kid Abstrakt, Illa J & Frank Nitt, Kev Brown & J Scienide and many more.

Available in a limited run on colored 2LP (vocal version), black 2LP vinyl (instrumental version), CD in digipak (vocal version), cassette (vocal version) and digitally (vocal & instrumental version).

Deichkind and HHV once again go into the next round and offer you this album in a special edition limited to 2000 pieces in müritz blue. Deichkind's new single "In Der Natur" is the first harbinger of the eighth album called "Neues vom Dauerzustand", which will be released in spring 2023.

The band around Sebastian Dürre aka Porky, Henning Besser aka La Perla as well as Philipp Grütering aka Kryptik Joe had started working on the new album during the pandemic and the general mood and atmosphere of that early pandemic phase has inscribed itself quite automatically into lyrics and music of the new songs. So Deichkind are back - at exactly the right time.

The first single release from the album, the ambiguous song "In Der Natur", combines cryptic yodeling art with abstract criticism of civilization and shows: Deichkind's social criticism works so well because it doesn't come from the bleachers and certainly not from the ivory tower. Deichkind always mean themselves, too, when they mock the impositions of the present - and in the process, as if in passing, dress up even the supposedly most unwieldy topics in potential hits that you want to sing along to right away.

Deichkind are getting better and better, more precise, more biting. So it's good that it's finally starting again. With the eighth Deichkind album and a tour in summer 2023.

HHV exclusive vinyl edition on silver vinyl, limited to 100 copies.

Limited edition of 300 copies on CD in jewel case.

The Oakland duo The B.U.M.S. dropped their debut album "Lyfe'N'Tyme" in 1995 with the help of Bay Area legends Sway and King Tech. The production was mostly handled by Joe Quixx plus one track each produced by Fred Wreck and the Baka Boyz.

To quote Billboard magazine from early January 1995, the Brothas Unda Madness »build verbal puzzles stacked with crafty metaphors and allusions to pop culture. Over spare, jazzy grooves that swing and spring, they endeavor to expose their souls. Using plain-spoken poetics, the duo takes listeners on a ghettocentric ride from their innocence into sense.«

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 2LP+7", CD in jewel case and cassette.

Limited to 500 copies for Germany, Austria and Switzerland territory. Exclusively available at HHV.

"The Russell Exchange", where east meets west. Danish beat afficiando Sofa T takes you on a vivid trip, pairing dusted sounds from India with crackling productions in the vein of masterminds like Madlib or Onra. A big one for the heads!

Limited to 500 copies.

Young Fathers - Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole and G. Hastings - announce details of their brand new album Heavy Heavy. Set for release on February 3rd 2023 via Ninja Tune, it’s the group’s fourth album and their first since 2018’s album Cocoa Sugar. The 10-track project signals a renewed back-to-basics approach, just the three of them in their basement studio, some equipment and microphones: everything always plugged in, everything always in reach.

Alongside the announcement ‘Heavy Heavy’, Young Fathers will make their much anticipated return to stages across the UK and Europe beginning February 2023 - known for their electrifying performances, their shows are a blur of ritualistic frenzy, marking them as one of the most must-see acts operating today. The tour will include shows at the Roundhouse in London, Elysee Montmartre in Paris, Paradiso in Amsterdam, O2 Academy in Leeds and Glasgow, Olympia in Dublin, Astra in Berlin, Albert Hall in Manchester, Trix in Antwerp, Mojo Club in Hamburg and more (full dates below)

To mark news of the album and the tour, Young Fathers today release a brand new single, “I Saw”. It’s the second track to be released from the album (following standalone single “Geronimo” in July) and brims with everything fans have come to love from a group known for their multi-genre versatility - kinetic rhythms, controlled chaos and unbridled soul. Accompanied by a video created by 23 year old Austrian-Nigerian artist and filmmaker David Uzochukwu, the track demonstrates the ambitious ideas that lay at the heart of this highly-anticipated record.

Speaking about the title, the band write that Heavy Heavy could be a mood, or it could describe the smoothed granite of bass that supports the sound… or it could be a nod to the natural progression of boys to grown men and the inevitable toll of living, a joyous burden, relationships, family, the natural momentum of a group that has been around long enough to witness massive changes. “You let the demons out and deal with it,” reckons Kayus of the album. “Make sense of it after.”

For Young Fathers, there’s no dress code required. Dancing, not moshing. Hips jerking, feet slipping, brain firing in Catherine Wheel sparks of joy and empathy. Underground but never dark. Still young, after some years, even as the heavy, heavy weight of the world seems to grow day by day.

Limited edition of 300 copies on CD in jewel case.

Here's the solo debut of former Beatnuts member Al' Tariq, "God Connections". Originally released in 1996, the album includes a heavy cast of producers and collaborators like The Beatnuts, No I.D., Mighty V.I.C., The Rawcotiks, Problemz, Black Attack and more.

To quote "The Source", the majority of the tracks on "God Connections" are hardcore bangers for the authentic b-boy/underground head, providing the fan with straight to the core Hip-Hop.

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 2LP+7", CD in jewel case, cassette and digitally on all major platforms.

Limited edition of 150 copies on CD in digipak.

"I'll Make U Famous" marked the 4th album by Philadelphia's own Da Youngsta's. Originally released in 1995 on the Goodman's operated Pop Art Records, the album remains still a classic with hits like the title track "I'll Make U Famous", "Everyman 4 Theyself" or "Bloodshed And War" featuring the infamous Mobb Deep.

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 2LP+7", CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus digitally on all major platforms.

Strictly limited edition of 500 copies in funky textile cover plus printed innersleeve.

Delicious Chrischuzz shines a light on his Hildesheim area with 18 beats full of jazzy loops and dusty drums. One for the headnodders out there!

After years in the making, last year we released our The Low End Theory 7" Box Set for the 30th Anniversary. It was a labor of love and a work of art. We know there are DJs out there asking and vinyl purists that aren't interested in colored vinyl so we have pressed up the collection on all black 7" vinyl.

Originally released 32 years ago on September 24, 1991, A Tribe Called Quest's second studio album is regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. From Check The Rhime to the posse cut Scenario, the trio of Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, and Ali Shaheed Muhammad deliver jazzy hip-hop beats and rhymes like butter.

Limited Edition Box Set Includes:

-The full album is presented on eight black 7" records with 2 bonus tracks.

-Five of the 7" records are housed in custom picture sleeves that form the iconic album cover along with 3 replicas of the original 12-inch singles that were released.

-The 7" collection is housed in a deluxe, fabric-wrapped 45 singles carrying case, with 360-degree original album art and custom inner wrapped ATCQ logo graphics and group photo.

These copies have a damaged cover (seamsplit).

Benny The Butcher blazed a trail as an elite voice in rap’s underground to become a top artist in all of music. The prolific Buffalo, New Yorker has established two legendary (and concurrent) album series, broken bread with industry leaders, and twice reached the Billboard Top 40 albums chart as an independent. Now Benny sets the table for a definitive 2022. Soon, he will unveil his highly-anticipated Tana Talk 4. By 2004, Benny combined these experiences to launch the Tana Talk series while on house arrest. As TT3 promised, Benny delivered two volumes of The Plugs I Met, in 2019 and 2021, on his Black Soprano Family imprint. In between, Benny inked with Roc Nation management and made songs with Drake, Lil Wayne, Black Thought, and Freddie Gibbs. He also partnered with Grammy-winning producer Hit-Boy to flaunt his range on 2020’s acclaimed Burden Of Proof. If the third installment of Tana Talk made Benny a formidable presence in Rap, Volume 4 propels him to stardom. Debut single “Johnny P’s Caddy” partners The Butcher with J. Cole over The Alchemist production. Al’ and Daringer handle the album’s music, just as they seamlessly did on TT3. Conway, Westside Gunn, 38 Spesh and more guest on TT4, as does Stove God Cooks. Benny’s skills and authenticity have cemented his place in the game. However, in a career defined by will and perseverance, The Butcher’s blade keeps getting sharper.

Limited to 500 copies.

Benny The Butcher blazed a trail as an elite voice in rap’s underground to become a top artist in all of music. The prolific Buffalo, New Yorker has established two legendary (and concurrent) album series, broken bread with industry leaders, and twice reached the Billboard Top 40 albums chart as an independent. Now Benny sets the table for a definitive 2022. Soon, he will unveil his highly-anticipated Tana Talk 4. By 2004, Benny combined these experiences to launch the Tana Talk series while on house arrest. As TT3 promised, Benny delivered two volumes of The Plugs I Met, in 2019 and 2021, on his Black Soprano Family imprint. In between, Benny inked with Roc Nation management and made songs with Drake, Lil Wayne, Black Thought, and Freddie Gibbs. He also partnered with Grammy-winning producer Hit-Boy to flaunt his range on 2020’s acclaimed Burden Of Proof. If the third installment of Tana Talk made Benny a formidable presence in Rap, Volume 4 propels him to stardom. Debut single “Johnny P’s Caddy” partners The Butcher with J. Cole over The Alchemist production. Al’ and Daringer handle the album’s music, just as they seamlessly did on TT3. Conway, Westside Gunn, 38 Spesh and more guest on TT4, as does Stove God Cooks. Benny’s skills and authenticity have cemented his place in the game. However, in a career defined by will and perseverance, The Butcher’s blade keeps getting sharper.

Limited edition of 300 copies on black vinyl of Soulmade's new instrumental full-length "Divergenz" in collaboration with Daily Concept.

15 all new tracks with features by Shubangi and Hubert&Mehmet. The beautiful artwork is again provided by Giza with the help of Julian Kramer and Pims.

Limited edition of 300 copies on black vinyl.

"A Bigger Picture" is a selection of unreleased, raw and uncut joints from 2010-2011 from the vaults of Lex. At that time his first solo project "Perfect Picture" was in the making, with a bunch of tunes that didn't make it to the album. 20 choice cuts are selected for this release to present the timeless outtakes more than a decade later.

SAFE was released in January 2021 on Bandcamp, SPACE followed a year later also in January. Now both releases are available together on record with funky artwork by Felix Plien in gatefold sleeve including printed inner sleeves. The 2LP additionally contains exclusively all instrumentals.

Mix and master are done by the gifted B-Side, who also did the majority of the production besides beats by Soulmade, dédé and L Gonzz. Guests on the mic are Yustus Malick, Herr König, Milli Dance from Waving The Guns as well as Partner in Rhyme Dennis Real. The cuts come from DJ Robert Smith.

Strictly limited edition of 300 copies on black vinyl of Juju Rogers' "Buffalo Soldier Tape" including all instrumental versions.
Features come from Mick Jenkins, DAO & Jesse Royal and the productions is handled by Dhanya, HTN, Baby Drama & others.
Tip!

Limited edition of 150 copies on CD in jewel case.

"The Produce Aisle" marked the full-length debut of Burnt Batch in 1999 and is one of those nuggets from the flourishing Westcoast underground scene around that time. The trio from Stockton, CA, was formed by Rukus, Pause and Pismo who mostly handled the production as well as the writing & raps. 15 tracks with that special blend of laid-back rhymes and Jazz-infected beats.

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 2LP, CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus digitally on all major platforms.

Limited edition of 150 copies on CD in digipak.

"The Produce Aisle" marked the full-length debut of Burnt Batch in 1999 and is one of those nuggets from the flourishing Westcoast underground scene around that time. The trio from Stockton, CA, was formed by Rukus, Pause and Pismo who mostly handled the production as well as the writing & raps. 15 tracks with that special blend of laid-back rhymes and Jazz-infected beats.

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 2LP, CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus digitally on all major platforms.

Limited edition of 500 copies on black vinyl.

"The Produce Aisle" marked the full-length debut of Burnt Batch in 1999 and is one of those nuggets from the flourishing Westcoast underground scene around that time. The trio from Stockton, CA, was formed by Rukus, Pause and Pismo who mostly handled the production as well as the writing & raps. 15 tracks with that special blend of laid-back rhymes and Jazz-infected beats.

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 2LP, CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus digitally on all major platforms.

US rapper Russ releases the follow-up to his critically acclaimed Chomp EP (2020): Chomp 2 is considered his most explosive release to date, joining an array of rap artists and acclaimed producers as a candidate for best rap album of the year. The gang of his cohorts includes The Game, Ransom, Papoose, Big Krit, Westside Gunn, Styles P, Jadakiss, Lloyd Banks, Cyhi Tha Prince, Jay Electronica, Ghostface Killah, Conway The Machine, Mozzy, Snoop Dogg, Big Sean, Wale and Royce Da 5'9, joined by stars like 9th Wonder, Statik Selektah, Hi-Tek, The Alchemist, DJ Premier, Jake One, Hit-Boy, Bink! Boi-1DA, Harry Fraud and Mr. Porter, who are featured alongside him on Chomp 2.

Limited edition of 150 copies on CD in digipak.

"These Never Dropped" is a selection of unreleased music from 1993 to 1997 from the crates of Adagio! and contains 10 vocal tracks as well as 5 instrumentals.

Adagio! (pronounced "A-dee-gee-o") stands for "A Definition of Ambition, Goals, Interest and Organization!". The Juggaknots-affiliated New York and Philadelphia based underground hip-hop duo consisting of Rayme Supreme (Raymond Fogle) and Big Cousin also known as The Obvious Wonder (Brian Pritchett aka Carta' P.) made some buzz with their highly respected underground 12" releases and "These Never Dropped" marks their second release on 90's Tapes.

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 2LP, CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus digitally on all major platforms.

Limited edition of 150 copies on CD in jewel case.

Hailing from Elgin, Illinois, the Rec Center is a collective composed of six MC’s with impeccable gifts of gab and a DJ blessed with the art of spinning. From the humbled beginnings of countless basement ciphers in the early 90’s a niche was crafted, a mission was charted and a journey to Reveal Eternal Creation was embarked upon. Originally consisting of nine MC’s, Rec Center released their first full-length album "Lonely People" on CD only in the fall of 1999 which made them a household name in the Chicago underground scene.

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 2LP in gatefold sleeve, CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus digitally on all major platforms.

Limited edition of 150 copies on CD in digipak.

Hailing from Elgin, Illinois, the Rec Center is a collective composed of six MC’s with impeccable gifts of gab and a DJ blessed with the art of spinning. From the humbled beginnings of countless basement ciphers in the early 90’s a niche was crafted, a mission was charted and a journey to Reveal Eternal Creation was embarked upon. Originally consisting of nine MC’s, Rec Center released their first full-length album "Lonely People" on CD only in the fall of 1999 which made them a household name in the Chicago underground scene.

Available in a limited run on black vinyl 2LP in gatefold sleeve, CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus digitally on all major platforms.

Black Edition with Obi-Strip. Produced by Nas' longtime collaborator Hit-Boy, Nas shares Magic, the transcendent 9 track album including Wave Gods ft. A$AP Rocky and DJ Premier. Magic follows the August 2021 release of Grammy nominated album, King's Disease II.

Limited edition of 150 copies on CD in digipak.

"Doom" marked the 1997 album debut by Mood, a legendary trio out of Cinicinnati, Ohio, consisting of rappers Main Flow and Donte as well as producer Jahson. The album features early productions by Hi-Tek and guest appearances by Talib Kweli. Next to cuts like "Karma" or "Secrets Of The Sand" our version includes the early classics "Verbal Stampede" plus the remix as well as "Hustle On The Side".

Available in a limited run on black gatefold 3LP, CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus the bonus tracks digitally on all major platforms.

Limited edition of 1000 copies w/ yellow artwork by Stefan Marx.

The A-side features the original version of the title track and the B-side features a version recorded by Lambert.

Limited edition of 150 copies on CD in jewel case.

Hailing from Atlanta, GA, Massinfluence has always been one of our favorite new school crews and "The Underground Science" is still one of those nuggets to recommend when someone is digging for jazz-infected boombap rap. Originally released in 1999, the trio consisting of Audessey, H2O and Cognito created a conscious classic all the way through that remains timeless. Next to the original 11 tracks the re-release contains 7 bonus tracks.

Available in a limited run on black gatefold 2LP, CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus digitally on all major platforms.

Limited edition of 150 copies on CD in digipak.

Hailing from Atlanta, GA, Massinfluence has always been one of our favorite new school crews and "The Underground Science" is still one of those nuggets to recommend when someone is digging for jazz-infected boombap rap. Originally released in 1999, the trio consisting of Audessey, H2O and Cognito created a conscious classic all the way through that remains timeless. Next to the original 11 tracks the re-release contains 7 bonus tracks.

Available in a limited run on black gatefold 2LP, CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus digitally on all major platforms.

Limited edition of 150 copies on CD in digipak.

This one has been on our want list for quite a while now and we are more than happy to finally announce the re-release of Vibetree's debut "As I Come Back". Originally released independently on Illynoise in 1995, the album is a true underground gem from front to back fully produced by Base Jase and available in more formats than CD only for the very first time.

Available in a limited run on black 2LP, CD in digipak as well as jewel case and cassette plus digitally on all major platforms.

Limited edition of 300 copies on 2LP of AlphaMobs "XI + XII" with all instrumentals.

Features come from Klapse Mane, Yung FSK18, Fruchtmax, Lugatti & 9ine, Adden, Tightill & Young Meyerlack, 102Boyz & Donvtello and Master Niggel. Hurry!

Few leftovers of the black "Bush Babees - Gravity" tee bundled with the CD in digipak.

"Gravity" features productions by the likes of The Ummah, Pos of De La Soul, Rahzel of The Roots, Shawn J. Period and others. Guest MC's include Mos Def, Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest, Rahzel and Muntcho Leo.

The trio consisting of Kaos, Y-Tee and Mr. Man grew up in the West Indies, so reggae had a strong influence on their music. Formed in 1992, the Brooklyn representatives dropped their debut "Ambushed" in 1994 followed by the sophomore album "Gravity" in 1996 with the help from a number of Native Tongue members.

Few leftovers of the black "Bush Babees - Gravity" tee bundled with the regular 2LP edition that comes with printed innersleeves instead of gatefold and without the 7".

"Gravity" features productions by the likes of The Ummah, Pos of De La Soul, Rahzel of The Roots, Shawn J. Period and others. Guest MC's include Mos Def, Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest, Rahzel and Muntcho Leo.

The trio consisting of Kaos, Y-Tee and Mr. Man grew up in the West Indies, so reggae had a strong influence on their music. Formed in 1992, the Brooklyn representatives dropped their debut "Ambushed" in 1994 followed by the sophomore album "Gravity" in 1996 with the help from a number of Native Tongue members.

Few leftovers of the black "Bush Babees - Ambushed" logo tee bundled with the CD in digipak.

"Ambushed" contains instant classics like "We Run Things" or "Remember We" and features productions by the likes of Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest, Salaam Remi, Jermaine Dupri and others.

The trio consisting of Kaos, Y-Tee and Mr. Man grew up in the West Indies, so reggae had a strong influence on their music. Formed in 1992, the Brooklyn representatives dropped their debut in 1994 followed by the sophomore album "Gravity" in 1996 with the help from a number of Native Tongue members including Q-Tip and The Ummah, Pos of De La Soul, Rahzel of The Roots as well as a young Mos Def.