Rap & Hip-Hop

Kendrick Lamar released his first album in 5 years, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Available on physical CD on
May 27, 2022.

Post Malone - Twelve Carat Toothache - Mercury Records/Republic - Post Malone (9-time Grammy nominee) says of Twelve Carat Toothache, "I think this whole record is the most honest record I've made, and I'm so pumped for people to hear it. Every song in there tells a story."

Kanye West delivers a Deluxe Edition of the record-shattering Donda, featuring 4 bonus tracks plus fan-favorite verses from Andre 3k, Kid Cudi and more. This release, from one of “the most influential pop stars of the 21st century,” was his 10th #1 album on the Billboard 200, racking up over 1 billion streams in the first 10 days. Originally previewed at 3 historic livestream events, the global phenomenon topped charts in 11 countries and set an Apple Music record of #1s in 152 countries. 4 LP.

Pusha T returns with his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, It’s Almost Dry. Picking up where his GRAMMY-nominated, #1 rap album Daytona left off, Pusha stays true to his roots with his signature snarl, razor-sharp lyrics, and menacing beats. Produced entirely by Pharrell Williams and Kanye West, It’s Almost Dry features an all-star cast including Jay-Z, Ye, Pharrell, Kid Cudi, Lil Uzi, and more. The 'Rap Album Of The Year’ has arrived!

It’s impossible to describe Action Bronson in a way he hasn’t already thought of. First and foremost though, Action Bronson is a principled MC, a Queens legend respected for his idiosyncratic pen and vivid raps, now a decade into his career and still deepening his skillset. “TRUST WHEN I SAY IT AIN’T SAFE FOR ANY OF THESE ANIMALS THE ANCIENT APEX PREDATOR IS BACK ON THE PROWL.” – ACTION BRONSON

Melt My Eyez See Your Future arrives as Denzel Curry’s most mature and ambitious album to date. Recorded over the course of the pandemic, Denzel shows his growth as both an artist and person. Born from a wealth of influences, the tracks highlight his versality and broad tastes, taking in everything from drum’n’bass to trap. To support this vision and show the breadth of his artistry, Denzel has enlisted a wide range of collaborators and firmly plants his flag in the ground as one of the most groundbreaking rappers in the game.

Global multi-hyphenate (fashion designer, DJ, producer & entrepreneur) Nigo is tapping back into his musical roots to present the new album, I Know NIGO! The album boasts features from A$AP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert, Kid Cudi, Tyler the Creator, Pop Smoke, A$AP Ferg, Pusha T and more.

A-1 Yola is the second album by rap group 11/5. It was originally released on July 23, 1996, for Dogday Records, and produced by Premiere Music (Reggie Smith, T.C. and Race). A-1 Yola did better on the charts than the group's previous album, Fiendin' 4 tha Funk, peaking at #33 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #22 on the Top Heatseekers.

2022 release. Simplicity is genius. Great artists can make the ostensibly impossible seem effortless. It's in this rarefied air where you'll find Detroit's Apollo Brown, constantly conjuring fresh innovations out of a tried-and-true formula. For the last decade, the Mello Music Group artist has singularly re-defined and expanded the foundation of what boom bap production can sound like in the 21st Century. This is the tradition that Apollo Brown triumphantly upholds: the head-nodding, screwface-inducing, soul-replenishing lineage of Primo and Pete Rock, J Dilla and Large Professor, Mobb Deep and DJ Muggs. He makes music for old and young heads-bone bruising beats that summon visceral images of back-alley brawls in '81, pool hall melees, and metropolitan griminess. An East Coast sound with a midwestern mentality, channeling the marrow-freezing chill of the wind fleeing Lake Michigan.

Take a journey through time with the Women of Def Jam. This unique and groundbreaking Def Jam Recordings collection features the female artists that dominated Hip-Hop and R&B from the ‘90s to the present day. This project celebrates timeless classics that have reshaped the culture, featuring hits from Nikki D., Foxy Brown, Ashanti, Chrisette Michelle, Teyana Taylor, Alessia Cara, Rapsody, Danileigh, 070 Shake, Kaash Paige, Jhene Aiko, and more.

Mt. Marci is the 8th studio album from legendary emcee / producer Roc Marciano. This new album is in conjunction with Josue Thomas of The Gallery Dept, and without question is a must have for the true music / Roc Marciano fan.

Originally released in 1995, the Aglio e Olio EP by the Beastie Boys showcases a return to their hardcore punk roots. This new reissue includes 2 bonus tracks, "Soba Violence" and a cover of the Doors classic "Light My Fire" featuring Miho Hatori from Cibo Matto. Pressed on 180-gram heavy vinyl.

Never released on Vinyl, 2 disc seminal underground hip-hop group DJ Too Tuff & Tuff Crew, known for their hits "My Part of Town"and "Danger zone"

Vinyl LP pressing. Filthy America... It's Beautiful is the third studio album by American hip hop group The LOX. The album was originally released in 2016.

Kanye West delivers a Deluxe Edition of the record-shattering Donda, featuring 4 bonus tracks plus fan-favorite verses from Andre 3k, Kid Cudi and more. This release, from one of “the most influential pop stars of the 21st century,” was his 10th #1 album on the Billboard 200, racking up over 1 billion streams in the first 10 days. Originally previewed at 3 historic livestream events, the global phenomenon topped charts in 11 countries and set an Apple Music record of #1s in 152 countries. 2 CD.

Having quickly risen to the top of the New York hip-hop scene, the mercurial Brooklyn-based drill rapper, Dusty Locane, drops his debut album, UNTAMED. At twenty tracks, the album showcases Dusty's lyrical chops as an emcee and star power & versatility that makes him a unique artist. Working with fellow New York artists Rah Swish, KG MORE BREESH, 8ANDITT & 3Kizzy, as well as rising labelmates OBN Jay & Yung Bleu, Dusty speaks on how he became king of the streets and looks to prove why he deserves to stay on top for years to come. The world is closely watching Dusty, and he's ready to deliver.

Independent hip hop artist Pouya releases his fourth studio album, Blood Was Never Thick As Water. Lyrical Lemonade says, "He's one of the most creative minds in music right now. His songs are always versatile and complex, considering he fills them with a plethora of true stories and experiences, and his music videos never disappoint."

Liimted smoke yellow vinyl LP pressing in gatefold jacket. Smoke DZA's eighth studio album, Homegrown, features an all-star lineup including Wiz Khalifa, Cam'ron, Jack Harlow, Curren$y, Jadakiss, Flipp Dinero, Jim Jones, Big K.R.I.T., Dom Kennedy and more. This album is the true definition of New York hip hop. As a staple in NYC and the weed community, the release celebrates both and speaks to the correlation that exists between DZA and your neighborhood grocer.

Limited double black and yellow colored vinyl LP pressing. With Meek Mill and the DreamChasers team backing him, Vory released his self-titled album in winter 2020. Boasting features from Meek, Landstrip Chip, BEAM and others, the 15-track body of work showcases his relatable lyrics and his genre-bending versatility.

Wiz Khalifa's classic mixtape, Kush & Orange Juice, became a viral sensation and garnered critical acclaim when it was originally released in 2010. Now available on standard black vinyl in a gatefold jacket.

Soundtrack to the Netflix film featuring the title track from Koffee, "Guns Go Bang" from Kid Cudi/JAY-Z, "Better Than Gold" from Barrington Levy, "Blackskin Mile" from CeeLo Green, and more!

'NOW That's What I Call Music: 2000's Hip-Hop' presents an iconic 18-track lineup of memorable hits, including Nelly "Hot In Herre", Outkast "Ms. Jackson," Snoop Dogg "Drop It Like It's Hot" and many more!

Building on his already impressive resume, DJ Kay Slay returns to set the streets ablaze with his latest offering, Accolades. Featuring the next installment in the highly-acclaimed posse cut series, Rolling Deep, DJ Kay Slay blesses listeners with the ultimate version, Rolling 110 Deep, containing over 40 minutes of pure bars from some of hip-hop royalty, including Sheek Louch, Styles P, Dave East, Crooked I, Black Thought, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah and many more. Other standouts include 72 Bar Assasin (feat. The Game), Extravagant Lifestyle (feat. Raekwon, Sheek Louch, Ghostface Killag & Tragedy Khadafi), & Harlem Block Money (feat. Dave East, Vado, Jim Jones, Shoota 93 & Talkit Trigga)

Double vinyl LP pressing. TOP - which marks the highly anticipated third album from the still rising YoungBoy, follows the release of a superstar collaboration with Snoop Dogg on "Callin," the record which hit #1 on YouTube and amassed over 7 million views in one week. In addition, the album features recent singles as "All In," "Sticks With Me," and "Kacey Talk." The booming, energetic album solidified YoungBoy as one to watch as a rising superstar in the rap game.

Vinyl LP pressing. 38 Baby 2- which marks the long awaited sequel to YoungBoy's 2016 breakthrough mixtape, 38 BABY-proved an even greater triumph, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 as well on the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" and "Top Rap Albums" tallies. Indeed, the release's phenomenal success made history, affirming YoungBoy as only the third artist to ever have three Top 5 albums on the Billboard 200 in a 12-month period.

2022 release. AI Youngboy 2 - which marks the long awaited follow-up to 2017's RIAA gold certified AI Youngboy - includes the hit singles, "Self Control" and "Slime Mentality," both of which earned critical acclaim upon their releases, with Hypebeast praising the former for "(showcasing) the rapper's more introspective and reflective side. Throughout 'Self Control,' the Baton Rouge superstar uses his melodic flows to reveal how he dealt with loved ones losing their lives, the temptations of substance abuse and more." Meanwhile, HotNewHipHop hailed "Slime Mentality" as "a gritty cut that falls directly in line with the sort of vibes NBA YoungBoy has been dropping for the last twelve months. There is something about this kid that just screams consistency and it's what has his fans going crazy whenever he decides to grace us with new music."

Originally released in 1996, Come Find Yourself is the debut album by New York's finest, Fun Lovin' Criminals. Spending nearly 4 years in the UK album chart, it's packed with instant classics such as "The Fun Lovin' Criminal", "King Of New York", an inspired cover of the Hal David/ John Barry Bond movie theme "We Have All the Time In the World", not forgetting the Tarantino infused smash "Scooby Snacks". This 25th anniversary edition is presented as heavyweight coloured double vinyl for the first time and features 4 bonus tracks.

After 10 years, Finally Famous is still a cultural phenomenon in the superstar’s career. Rolling Stone described the album as “a choice summertime rap record, complete with bright, breezy synth beats.” Boasting features from Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Wiz Khalifa, The-Dream, and many others. Big Sean delivers “Instagram caption” worthy bars throughout these 16 tracks. While a decade has passed since its release, it continues to be relevant, club-certified, and hard hitting. Remixed & Remastered.

After making waves and receiving coverage from a wide range of outlets such as Complex and Coindesk for being the first artist in history to accept a $1M advance in Bitcoin, Money Man drops off the aptly titled crypto-inspired album, Blockchain. The album coincides with the release of his first NFT which saw fans clamoring to snatch up the limited amount of tokens available to mint within a matter of days. Money Man flexes his knowledge of cryptocurrency and financial gains across 13 tracks, enlisting help from Moneybagg Yo, Jackboy, & Yung Bleu as we see his star power headed to the moon.

Harlem native Smoke DZA pairs up with one of NOLA’s finest, Curren$y, to release a joint project called Prestige Worldwide. The album features production from MonstaBeatz, Girl Talk, 183rd, Buda Da Future and Grandz Muzik. Available for the first time at retail. Limited Edition Cerulean Marble LP. 150-gram vinyl.

2021 release. No Love Lost is an expansive and emotive collection of music, inspired by past relationships and Blxst's hometown of Los Angeles.

EPMD's initial success in 1987 seemed to take a lot of people by surprise. Without build-up or fanfare, they launched this stunning debut 12" and, so ill-prepared were people for it, that the label was still misspelling their name.Those early 12" copies of 'It's My Thing' - and the hard to find UK 7" that followed shortly after - have them billed as EPEE MD. Before they were signed, they were going by EEPMD, but they decided to drop an E due to the success of the west coast's Eazy E. The one person not surprised by their success, however, was hip-hop pioneer and producer Kurtis Mantronik, who actually signed them to Fresh Records.It's fitting that he's the man that saw their promise, as he himself was one to go against the grain. His electro-influenced productions for Mantronix and Just Ice were ahead of their time, and perhaps in EPMD he saw kindred spirits. Because, at the time this dropped, hip-hop was going up tempo, taking it's cue from James Brown samples and picking up the pace.On both 'It's My Thing' - underpinned by the languorous 'Seven Minutes of Funk' by The Whole Darn Family - and 'You're a Customer', with it's combination of ZZ Top and Steve Miller Band - Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith slow things right down. It gives their vocals time to breathe and allows us to enjoy the interplay of their metaphor and simile-heavy lyrics. As calling cards go, they don't come any better than this.

EPMD's initial success in 1987 seemed to take a lot of people by surprise. Without build-up or fanfare, they launched this stunning debut 12" and, so ill-prepared were people for it, that the label was still misspelling their name.Those early 12" copies of 'It's My Thing' - and the hard to find UK 7" that followed shortly after - have them billed as EPEE MD. Before they were signed, they were going by EEPMD, but they decided to drop an E due to the success of the west coast's Eazy E. The one person not surprised by their success, however, was hip-hop pioneer and producer Kurtis Mantronik, who actually signed them to Fresh Records.It's fitting that he's the man that saw their promise, as he himself was one to go against the grain. His electro-influenced productions for Mantronix and Just Ice were ahead of their time, and perhaps in EPMD he saw kindred spirits. Because, at the time this dropped, hip-hop was going up tempo, taking it's cue from James Brown samples and picking up the pace.On both 'It's My Thing' - underpinned by the languorous 'Seven Minutes of Funk' by The Whole Darn Family - and 'You're a Customer', with it's combination of ZZ Top and Steve Miller Band - Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith slow things right down. It gives their vocals time to breathe and allows us to enjoy the interplay of their metaphor and simile-heavy lyrics. As calling cards go, they don't come any better than this.

"Ever-evolving rapper Token releases the introspective 'IOD' ft. Lil Skies today, where he touches on his struggles with addiction. Watch the music video HERE! The single follows Token's October release "High Heels," featuring fiery rapper Rico Nasty. Both tracks can be found on Token's upcoming album, Pink is Better, which will be released January 14th, 2022 on Token's label Never Too Different, in partnership with Atlantic Records. 'IOD' ft Lil Skies is deeply personal to Token, opening up about his own addiction struggles in the song. "This is the first time I've acknowledged it. Seeing my sister battling addiction scared me because I knew that could've been me. The album addresses my unhealthy habits & the things that led me there. With Lil Skies, you can always hear the pain behind the admittance. He was the perfect fit for 'IOD. ' "Token was recently co-signed by NBA superstar Damian Lillard, who was impressed with Token's freestyle paying tribute to J. Cole. 'Hi J. Cole... ' is one of Token's highest viewed on YouTube, reaching 310k views in it's first 24 hours and 1. 2M views within the first 7 days of release. Additionally, Token's 2021 single "Chit Chat," produced by Ronny J (Juice WRLD, Eminem, Kanye West, Denzel Curry), has over 4M streams since it's May release. Spanning his fast-growing music career, Token has garnered 233M global streams, 193M video views, and 2. 4M followers across all social platforms. TRACKLISTING: 1. A Little Different 2. Caught On Camera 3. High Heels (Ft. Rico Nasty) 4. HOT! 5. Not Love 6. Sip 7. Be Happy 8. WHITE TURNS RED 9. Struck Gold 10. Amsterdam (Ft. Benny The Butcher) 11. Chit Chat 12. Boom (Ft. JID) 13. ROUND OF APPLAUSE 14. Best Highs 15. I Can't Help (Ft. Digital Nas & SAINT LYOR of Van Buren Records) 16. IOD (Ft. Lil Skies & YKD Jah) 17. Pink 18. Thank God.

Endlessly sampled, covered, quoted and requoted, this may well be one of the most influential hip-hop singles ever released. But, in many ways, it's importance goes beyond it's sheer classic status as a single in it's own right.In retrospect, it shows the duo of Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith as pioneers in production, creating a funk-based sound that helped to provide a blueprint for artists on the other side of the country. In 1987/88, most West Coast rap still adhered to an East Coast audio blueprint. By 1989, they were leaning as heavily on Zapp and Roger Troutman samples as EPMD were on this single.The foundations of the track are interesting, with a snatch of Juice's much-plundered 'Catch a Groove' (which has popped up everywhere from The Beastie Boys to Kings of Pressure) overlaid with big chunks of Kool & The Gang's 'Jungle Boogie' and Zapp's irrepressible 'More Bounce to the Ounce'. Vocodered funk was a rarity in New York hip-hop until this song, but it's the West Coast G-Funk artists who really ran with it.It's popularity spanned the country (and the globe, to be fair), with EPMD performing numerous shows in California on the basis of the sound, moving away from their James Brown-obsessed peers to display their own musical tastes. That said, the flipside - here presented on 7" and, indeed, on any single, for the first time - takes it back to that JB-era. '(It's Not the Express), It's the JB's Monaurail by The JB's is woven with Otis Redding and Beastie Boys to create a mid-tempo headnodder par excellence. It was always too good not to be a single.