Rap & Hip-Hop

Smoke DZA’s 2020 album boasts features from WestSide Gunn, Wale, T-Pain, Flipp Dinero and more. Available for the first time at retail. Limited Edition Gold LP.

Vinyl LP pressing. Manifest was created over 10 days during lockdown and recorded at Westlake Studios where Michael Jackson recorded the Thriller album. It covers the story of his growth, mental health and spirituality. He is the epitome of manifesting your dreams; he's envisioned, written and voiced the life he wants. This album takes you through a journey of gaining material wealth, then challenging you to look within for more meaningful happiness and purpose. Manifest is a self-help audiobook in hip-hop form.

Brand new reissue of the superb 2007 album from the Kings of SoCal hip hop, Kottonmouth Kings!This was the band's 8th studio album that not only cracked the Top 50 on Billboard's album charts but also is widely regarded as one of their best and most adventurous albums!Features special guest appearances by Insane Clown Posse, Tech N9ne, Krizz Kalico, and both B-Real and Sen Dog of Cypress Hill!Available for the first time on digipak CD and glorious vinyl in a special limited edition gatefold jacket with 2 GOLD vinyl!

Taking a sharp detour from synthesizer-heavy, uptempo modern funk tracks, XL Middleton teams up with mysterious producer Delmar Xavier VII to rap over a deftly curated selection of Japanese city pop flips on their self-titled duo debut. Lyrically, the album is a collection of vignettes in which XL details LA life over the last year, living in the corona era.

After 10 years, one of the greatest trilogies in hip-hop gets its final chapter. Kid Cudi unveils his anxiously awaited 7th full-length studio album and the 3rd installment of his legendary Man On The Moon series, Man On The Moon III: The Chosen out on Republic Records. Cudi has returned with 18 new songs, such as “Show Out” feat. Pop Smoke and Skepta, “Lovin’ Me” feat. Phoebe Bridgers, and “Rockstar Knights” feat. Trippie Redd. 2 LP.

Originally released digitally in celebration of the 5th anniversary of his first Bobby Tarantino mixtape, GRAMMY-nominated, multiplatinum artist Logic brings a new chapter on BOBBY TARANTINO III, releasing on CD on December 17, 2021. Consisting of a 5-week campaign of Friday advance track releases including "Vaccine," "Get Up," "My Way," and "Call Me." The original Bobby Tarantino mixtape, released in July 2016, rose to #2 on both the Billboard Top Rap Albums and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.

The 16-track album opens with "War & Wonders' as Smoke begins his journey foreshadowing an upcoming battle featuring impassioned flows and rhymes describing the violent challenges of urban living. The track opens with a storyline of Smoke getting knocked down from his ongoing battles and a woman calling his name to wake up. The narrative then progresses with latest singles "Shame On You" and "Common Sense" featuring SiR commenting on humanity's unique simplicity and embracing our differences. At the core of the album, "Stay True" featuring John Legend accentuates the meaning of living your best life by staying true to your authentic self regardless of what life throws your way and the hardships you may face. Then "Good Thing" featuring Ty Dolla $ign offers an upbeat, positive track bringing light to companionship and finding joy in life through many avenues. Smoke wraps the project with rhythmic, jazz infused "Free Write" reflecting on the crusade of each track leading to the end of his battles, and bringing awareness to the grieving of his city from politics to systemic racism and his influence on making the situation better for future generations. War & Wonders spotlights poignant themes, necessary social commentary, and the hurdles we overcome in order to appreciate what we have in this life. For Smoke, he showcases Inglewood's war on losing love, being in love, and battling himself as he is always being led in different directions. It is a continuous journey of learning, growing, self-discovery, and reinventing a better version of himself.

Lil Baby and Lil Durk have unleashed their long-awaited, highly anticipated album The Voice Of The Heroes, with the Atlanta and Chicago rap giants teaming up for a supercharged project that features the likes of Travis Scott, Meek Mill, Young Thug, and Rod Wave.

"Sniper Gang Presents: Nightmare Babies is the sophomore album by Kodak Black's label, Sniper Gang, following the release of Baptized N Blood in 2017. The album highlights the talent of emerging rappers, Syko Bob and Snapkatt. And features Kodak's hit single "Super Gremlin". " TRACKLISTING: 1. Nightmare Stories (Feat. Kodak Black, Syko Bob & SnapKatt) 2. Face Down (Feat. Syko Bob) 3. Dirt On My Boots (Feat. Syko Bob) 4. Super Gremlin 5. Bussin' Anything (Feat. Kodak Black & Syko Bob) 6. Killing The Rats 7. Halloween Bill Kill 8. Let's Stop (Feat. Kodak Black, Syko Bob & NoCap) 9. Peggy Sue (Feat. Kodak Black & Petey Pablo) 10. In The Field (Feat. Kodak Black, Nuely & Yo Baby) 11. Sniper Girl (Feat. Ballgreezy & Syko Bob).

Yellow Tape 2 is the follow-up to Key Glock's 2020 debut album, Yellow Tape, and like it's predecessor, remains distinctly featureless. The album showcases Glock, at times alongside his alterego, Glizock, floating over trap-heavy production with the authentic tone his fans have come to know. Featuring the singles, "Toolie," "Ambition for Cash," & "Da Truth," the album sees production from Tay Keith, Juicy J, Sosa 808, Budda Bless and more.

It has been more than 2 years since the Chicago staple who changed Hip-Hop forever, Chief Keef, has released a full length project. Sosa has returned with his new project "4NEM", a Christmas gift to his fans. With this project, Keef looks to end an eventful 2021 on a high note, as he ramps up for more new music to come in 2022.

Deluxe edition. 2021 release. Planet Her is the third studio album by rapper and singer Doja Cat. The album was produced by Doja Cat's frequent collaborators such as Dr. Luke, Y2K, and Yeti Beats, and the rapper herself. Titled after the fictional planet conceived by Doja Cat, Planet Her is an amalgamation of pop, R&B, and hip hop styles. It features guest appearances from Young Thug, Ariana Grande, the Weeknd, JID, SZA, Eve and Gunna.

Common - "A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 2" - A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 2?is the continuation?of Common's movement music. Common said "something kept telling me to focus on the good and the things I wanted to see in the world. Music is one of the things that gives me hope and happiness." Pt. 1's message lead with love and positivity through difficult times: a pandemic, racial and social justice protests, and a polarizing election. Pt. 2 recognizes there is much work to be done while acknowledging progress and starting to live our dreams. Indie Exclusive Signed CD. Limited Edition

KINGUNDERGROUND TO REISSUE GOLDEN ERA HIP DUO, ERIC B. & RAKIM'S 1986 7' CLASSIC, "ERIC B. IS PRESIDENT". AN ELUSIVE RECORD FOR HIP HOP HEADS AND CRATE DIGGERS ALIKE. Eric B. and Rakim created 4 LP's together between 1987-1992 and in that 5 year period they were able to carve out their reputation as one of the greatest hip hop duos of all time. "Eric B. Is President" was the world being introduced to Rakim in his rawest form. The rap god was unknowingly laying the foundation for a career that continues on today and is consistently recognized for changing and pushing the boundaries of the hip hop genre. It has been no small feat for KU to produce it's first ever major label licensed replica reissue, but when you have the opportunity to recreate a piece of art involving "The God" Rakim, and producer/DJ, Eric B, there's no going too far to get it right. TRACKLISTING: Eric B Is President My Melody

Vinyl LP pressing. 2021 release. Infamous Mobb representative Big Twins, one of the most representatives names from the streets of Queensbridge is back with Hood Stories. Gritty and grimy street rap as his trademark, he delivers 8 new joints featuring productions by Cuns and EL ROJO and guest appearances by Beanz and Blaq Poet.

Esteemed hip-hop artist Vince Staples has released his self-titled album, produced by Kenny Beats. His first full-length release since 2018's critically acclaimed FM!, the 10-track CD delves not only into Staples' upbringing in Long Beach but his psyche as he learns to cope with his yesterdays and strides toward new tomorrows, picking others up along the way. Includes a 12-page booklet.

After heating up the anticipation to a boiling point, CLEVER unleashes his debut album, CRAZY, via Grade A/Posty Co./Republic Records. He bulldozed the way for the record with the buzzing smash “Life’s A Mess II” featuring Juice WRLD & Post Malone. Right out of the gate, it amassed 4 million and counting Spotify streams in addition to garnering critical acclaim. Repeatedly dubbed “The music industry’s best-kept secret,” CLEVER is no longer a secret in 2021.

So strong was EPMD's epochal debut album 'Strictly Business' that it spawned three all-time classic singles, providing part of the soundtrack to, arguably, the height of the original Golden Age. When discussing the landmark artists of that era - Public Enemy, Boogie Down Productions, Eric B & Rakim - the duo of Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith are certainly in the conversation. And when it comes to all-time duos, they might be at the head of the table.The original release of 'I'm Housin' came in 1989, and the only previous 7" release was confined to the UK - it now fetches sky-high prices. Hence this reissue couldn't be more timely, showcasing just how fresh E Double E and PMD sound over even the most rudimentary but feverishly catchy of beats.That was their genius - trading 'slow flow' punchlines over deceptively simple backings - and that's exactly what you get here. The loop of Aretha Franklin's indelible 1971 gem 'Rock Steady' does all the heavy lifting musically, the only adornment a brief vocal snippet taken from their own 'It's My thing' - EPMD is a world premiere.At a time when sampling was still in it's infancy, and before producers started to pride themselves on obscurity, and on chopping up samples creatively, this was the approach of many a hip-hop song, and rap was none the poorer for it. When you have voices as distinctive and strong as EPMD, less is more.

So strong was EPMD's epochal debut album 'Strictly Business' that it spawned three all-time classic singles, providing part of the soundtrack to, arguably, the height of the original Golden Age. When discussing the landmark artists of that era - Public Enemy, Boogie Down Productions, Eric B & Rakim - the duo of Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith are certainly in the conversation. And when it comes to all-time duos, they might be at the head of the table.The original release of 'I'm Housin' came in 1989, and the only previous 7" release was confined to the UK - it now fetches sky-high prices. Hence this reissue couldn't be more timely, showcasing just how fresh E Double E and PMD sound over even the most rudimentary but feverishly catchy of beats.That was their genius - trading 'slow flow' punchlines over deceptively simple backings - and that's exactly what you get here. The loop of Aretha Franklin's indelible 1971 gem 'Rock Steady' does all the heavy lifting musically, the only adornment a brief vocal snippet taken from their own 'It's My thing' - EPMD is a world premiere.At a time when sampling was still in it's infancy, and before producers started to pride themselves on obscurity, and on chopping up samples creatively, this was the approach of many a hip-hop song, and rap was none the poorer for it. When you have voices as distinctive and strong as EPMD, less is more.

2021 release, the 16th studio album by horrorcore duo Insane Clown Posse. The album is the fifth Joker Card in the second Deck of the Dark Carnival Saga. Features the single "Wretched".