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Hip Hop at Fifty

Hip Hop at Fifty


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Ne-Yo’s double-platinum debut album, In My Own Words, topped the Billboard 200 chart when it was released in 2006. It features the hit singles “So Sick,” “When You’re Mad,” and “Sexy Love.” Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary Edition 2 LP on Fruit Punch vinyl. Indie Exclusive. Limited Edition. (Def Jam Recordings)
Ne-Yo - In My Own Words [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Fruit Punch 2 LP]
$37.99
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Public Enemy’s influential debut album, Yo! Bum Rush The Show, was one of hip hop’s fastest-selling records when it was released in 1987. Produced by the Bomb Squad and executive producer Rick Rubin, each track is comprised of kicking heavy guitars toward the front, honing the loops, rhythms and samples into a roar with as much in common with rock as rap. Featuring the singles “Public Enemy No. 1” and “You’re Gonna Get Yours.” Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary Edition LP on Fruit Punch vinyl. Indie Exclusive. Limited Edition. (Def Jam Recordings)
Public Enemy - Yo! Bum Rush The Show [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Fruit Punch LP]
$29.99
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Port Of Miami is the platinum-certified debut album from Rick Ross, which topped the Billboard 200 chart when it was released in 2006. Featuring the Top 10 rap hits “Hustlin’” and “Push It.” Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary Edition 2 LP on Fruit Punch vinyl. Indie Exclusive. Limited Edition. (Def Jam Recordings)

Rick Ross - Port Of Miami [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Fruit Punch 2 LP]
$37.99
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Double 180gm audiophile vinyl LP pressing. 2Pacalypse Now is the 1991 debut studio album by 2Pac. The album is 2Pac's commentary on contemporary social issues facing American society such as racism, police brutality, poverty, black on black crime, and teenage pregnancy. It featured three singles; "Brenda's Got a Baby", "Trapped", and "If My Homie Calls". The album was initially released on T.N.T. Recordings and Interscope Records, which at the time was distributed through Eastwest Records America and Atlantic Records. Following Shakur's death, Amaru Entertainment (established by his mother Afeni Shakur) obtained the rights to this album. The album generated significant controversy stemming from then-U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle's public criticism after Ronald Ray Howard murdered a Texas state trooper and his defense attorney claimed he was influenced by 2Pacalypse Now and it's strong theme of police brutality. Quayle made the statement, "There's no reason for a record like this to be released. It has no place in our society."
2pac - 2pacalypse Now [Vinyl]
$37.99
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Limited vinyl LP pressing. 2016 release from the R&B sensation. Having treated fans with new music during various TV performances over the past year, Top Dawg Entertainment alongside Aftermath Ent/Interscope Records release untitled unmastered. By Kendrick Lamar. An eight song project which features studio versions of the untitled songs Kendrick performed on The Colbert Report, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and his performance at the 58th annual Grammy Awards show. The album's tracks are previously unreleased demos that originated during the recording of Lamar's album To Pimp a Butterfly (2015), continuing that work's exploration of politically-charged and psychological themes, as well as it's experimentation with free jazz, soul, avant-garde, and funk styles.
Kendrick Lamar - Untitled Unmastered.
$29.99
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Beneath the Surface is the third solo studio album from Wu-Tang Clan member, GZA. The album was released on June 29, 1999. Beneath the Surface is a worthy continuation and development of the Wu-Tang Clan conglomeration. Quintessential tracks like 'Amplified Sample' and 'Crash Your Crew,' prove GZA's one the most innovative and talented vocalist Wu-Tang had to offer. Continuing with its Respect The Classics campaign, UMe will be reissuing this classic back on standard weight black vinyl.
Gza - Beneath The Surface [2 LP]
$32.99
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YG’s debut album, My Krazy Life, was an instant classic when it was released in 2014. Featuring the massive hit singles “Who Do You Love?” and “My N*gga,” the album solidified the partnership between YG and super producer DJ Mustard, establishing the duo as one of the most important artists in West Coast hip hop. Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary Edition 2 LP on Fruit Punch vinyl. Indie Exclusive. Limited Edition. (Def Jam Recordings)

YG - My Krazy Life [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Fruit Punch 2 LP]
$37.99
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Double vinyl LP pressing. Kendrick Lamar's highly anticipated 2015 album, To Pimp a Butterfly: "honest, fearful and unapologetic". The album is the follow-up to the rapper's critically-acclaimed 2012 Effort Good Kid, M.A.A.D City. The album was recorded in studios throughout the United States, with executive production from Dr. Dre and Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith. Boi-1da, Flying Lotus, Terrace Martin, Pharrell Williams, Knxwledge, Sounwave, Thundercat and several other hip hop producers also contributed. It's music was influenced by aspects of funk, jazz and spoken word. To Pimp A Butterfly debuted atop the Billboard 200 and received widespread acclaim from critics, who praised it's musical scope and the social relevance of Lamar's lyrics.
Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp a Butterfly
$32.99
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Niggaz4Life (also known as EFIL4ZAGGIN), is the second and final studio album by gangsta rap group N.W.A. It was their final album, as the group disbanded later the same year after the departure of Dr. Dre and songwriter The D.O.C. for Death Row Records. The album features only four members of the original line-up, as Ice Cube had already left the group in 1989. Reissued back on vinyl for the first time in years, this classic comes with a limited edition 3D lenticular cover that brings the grisly murder scene on the cover to life.
N.W.A. - Niggaz4life [Vinyl]
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2014 debut album from the Maryland-based rapper. The album was executive-produced by No I.D., with production coming from Visionary Music Group's in-house producer 6ix and Logic himself. Other producers who contributed to the album include DJ Dahi, S1, M-Phazes, Kevin Randolph, DJ Khalil, Dun Deal, Alkebulan, Arthur McArthur, Tae Beast, Terrace Martin, Skhye Hutch, Rob Knox, Swiff D.
Logic - Under Pressure [LP]
$32.99
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Mama Said Knock You Out is a certifiable hip-hop classic showcasing LL's return to form that solidified his legendary status in the rap game. The album would go on to sell over two million copies and arguably become the biggest of his career. LL took an active role even in the visuals for the project, suggesting a photo from a Vogue Italy magazine shoot that would inspire the minimalist cover design. Already a rap veteran at the young age of twenty-two, LL understood the tightrope of fame and street cred that he was walking. While lesser men would have cracked under the pressures of coming of age on wax, L was able to synthesize his growing pains into platinum records. What may have begun as teenage braggadocio on Radio had now matured to the delicate confidence of a grown man facing adversity and taking on life's challenges head-on.
LL COOL J - Mama Said Knock You Out [3D Lenticular Cover Vinyl]
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Double vinyl LP pressing. Released in March of 1994, HARD TO EARN was the fourth album from the legendary hip-hop duo Gang Starr. It includes the hit singles 'Mass Appeal', 'DWYCK' and 'Code of the Streets' and features guest appearances by Group Home, Jeru the Damaja, and Big Shug. It peaked at #25 on the Top 200 album chart and #2 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop album chart.
Gang Starr - Hard to Earn
$32.99
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Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) continues its 'Respect the Classics' tribute to many of hip-hop's finest with the vinyl re-issue of rap icon Talib Kweli's four historic Rawkus Records albums, including the underground classic, Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star, in a limited edition two-tone black on black picture disc.
Black Star - Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star [Vinyl]
$29.99
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2014 Vinyl pressing of the Los Angeles-based rapper's third album, OXYMORON. The album includes the singles 'Collard Greens,' 'Man of the Year,' and 'Break the Bank'.
ScHoolboy Q - Oxymoron [Vinyl]
$32.99
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Double vinyl LP pressing. 2012 release from the Compton-based Hip Hop artist. Currently signed to Top Dawg, Aftermath and lnterscope. Lamar is a member of Hip Hop supergroup Black Hippy, along with fellow West Coast rappers and label mates Jay Rock. Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul. He first gained major attention after being mentioned by Dr. Dre resulting in a buzz for the, then upcoming. release of his fourth mixtape. Early in his career, Lamar amassed a large internet following, and had already worked with Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Wiz Khalifa, Game, Drake, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Talib Kweli, Lady Gaga, Kid Cudi, Busta Rhymes, E-40, Warren G, Bun B, Tech N9ne and Lil Wayne among other popular artists.
Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid: M.A.A.D City [Vinyl]
$32.99
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Limited edition triple vinyl LP. The words "Kanye" and "vinyl" don't sound like they go together in the same sentence, but this triple vinyl LP pressing will prove you wrong. The 14-time Grammy-winner mixes some raw, rattling tones with brass, woodwinds and string instruments, and the 70-minute set he produces here taps into anger and naked emotion. The album famously came together with the help of 42 people, some of whom are Nikki Minaj, Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver on the single "Monster," and Pusha T on "Runaway," a single that received the "Best New Music" stamp from Pitchfork. Collectors, excite: The record comes in a die-cut double gatefold sleeve, with 5 inserts and a 24" x 24" poster of George Condo artwork.
Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy [Limited Edition Vinyl]
$72.98

        
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