Asian, Middle-Eastern and Latin Black, White, New York you make it happen. Post-9 11 album from The 5 Boroughs own! Mike D, MCA (rip), and Ad-Rock pay tribute to the city that raised them, offering commentary on the wider implications of the tragedy that shook up NY (and the world) some years prior. Gotta love the hand-drawn(?) cover…
When I was twelve, I went to hell for snuffin Jesus. The chorus samples Nas from Back to the Grill, and when Big L begins spitting his verse on Devil s Son, he would commence a subgenre of hip-hop: horrorcore. The late Harlem rapper s mic skills went far beyond the dark, transgressive bars the style…
Big Pun s debut full length back on double vinyl! Everybody knows Pun could rock a party track, but that fact kind of overshadows the more interesting truth that he was one of only a handful of MCs that should be called “gifted lyricists.” Dead in the middle of little italy, little did we know that…
2014 release from Detroit s Black Milk! The seasoned rapper produced, mixed, and mastered the 9-tracker, and for those into dusty soul samples, loose, snappy (but also loose at times!) drums, and flavorful low-end work, this album is a no brainer. The Motown aesthetic is heavy on tracks like Dirt Bells, 1 for Dam, Cold…
Now on double silver vinyl with bonus 45! Doesn t seem like too long ago we were hearing the buzz on Black Milk s Popular Demand and the inevitable next Dilla comparisons, and now Detroit s young star returns with his third album for Fat Beats. Tronic features fewer samples, more live instrumentation and almost no guest verses,…
Hollywood native blackbear is known for pop cowrites and collabs, but his solo work is a more introverted affair. He hit the ground running in the streaming era as one of the first Soundcloud Rappers to monetize his tracks, but shares a mutual respect with his elders as evidenced by recent collaborations with Cam’ron and Mike…
Truth is here the truth is here I said the truth is here the truth is here. The 10th anniversary reissue of Brother Ali s The Undisputed Truth is here. The Minnesota rapper is no stranger to woke rap, and this 2007 underground hip-hop classic, produced by Atmosphere s Ant, showcases the him in top…
I never was a rapper, mayne I m a get money n****, I do this for leisure (fun). The Program is Cam ron s first full-length project in 4 years, and the Harlemite retains his trademark style. Flashy, laidback rhymes are delivered over maximalist beats reminiscent of those that backed Cam s earlier works (Just…
For people about the craft, that thoroughness 88HIPHOP curates the most memorable freestyles—Keith Murray, J-Live, Outkast, Non Phixion, Boot Camp Clik, and more—that graced its live shows. Proper emcees only, hard lyrics & dusty beats galore. music label: 88HIPHOP 2004 2019 reviewed by singing in japanese 07 19
Now on 45 courtesy of Get On Down. We tend to throw around the word classic in our hip-hop section quite often, but have we ever been wrong? The single that put Common on the map, and quite possibly one of the most beautiful hip-hop tracks made. This 45 pressing gives us both Large Pro remixes –…
2LP + cassette tape package edition of 8000 Originally given in cassette format out as part of the B.I.G. MACK promo package from Bad Boy Entertainment in 1994. To create a buzz around the record label and new signings Craig Mack and Notorious B.I.G., Puff Daddy plotted an unforgettable marketing campaign. He distributed promo music from both artists, packaged…
25-years old and still as potent as ever. Cypress Hill teams up with Get On Down for this deluxe 25th anniversary reissue of their 1991 self-titled debut. There s really no better way to celebrate 25 years of Cypress Hill than doing a ritual listening session (preferably in a higher state of mind) of this double platinum classic, now on…
edition of 2,000 includes special edition full color Czarface comic book To Poach the Poacher illustrated by Dan McDaid (Superman, Firefly, Judge Dredd) + Chrome Doubt illustrated by Benjamin Marra cover art by Lamour Supreme feature instrumentals, remixes and performances not found on “Czarface Meets Ghostface” designed for listening while enjoying the oversized full color Czarface comic…
Does. Real. Ass. Music. D.R.A.M. might be the happiest dude EVER, and that good energy is all over his debut album, Big Baby D.R.A.M.. After Cha Cha lit the internet on fire (Beyonce s a fan, Drake jacked it for Hotline Bling), traditional outlets jumped on the wave and quickly put the Hampton, Virginia native…
Like the city it looked to for inspiration, Dabrye s sound was built to last. This is the first-ever reissue of Tadd Mullinix s 2001 album under the Dabrye moniker, and the coveted instrumentals are pressed on vinyl for the first time (remastered by Daddy Kev). Fusing Detroit hip-hop sensibilities with the minimal glitch ethos…
Ingenious, refined, daring. Tadd Mullinix started producing under the Dabrye moniker almost 20 years ago. With 2001 s One Three, which fused Detroit hip-hop aesthetics w the glitchy, rough underbelly of electronica, Mullinix would influence the beats scene that would form years later, and his innovative sounds come full circle w Three Three which completes…