2015 repress. Gang Starr s sixth and final album back on wax, triple vinyl to be exact. Here s what we said back when it was originally released: Why is that every two bit rapper drops an album quarterly, but Gang Starr made us wait longer than leap years? With 2003 s The Ownerz, the hiatus can…
Instrumental companion to Twelve Reasons To Die II. Sometimes you gotta let the beat breathe, and this version of the album does just that. Witness Adrian Younge s genius level composition and playing as he delivers potent RZA-style soul horror beats, all played live. Yes, you read right, they re all played and tracked by one man – no samples! Vocal…
Much-anticipated sequel to Ghost & Adrian Younge s critically acclaimed collab. Twelve Reasons To Die II picks up right where the 2013 original left off with Younge delivering potent RZA-style soul horror beats, and GFK spittin those hot bars. As with the last album, Younge impressively composed and played pretty much every note and instrument…
Corolla motorola holda. Daytona 500 was the obvious banger off Tony Starks solo debut Ironman. The way Ghost and Rae ride that Nautilus sample is just nuts (and that Speed Racer video? GTFOH!). No one could touch these dudes, definitely the illest Wu lyricists in 96. Also includes Camay on the flip. This is the…
double LP picture disc edition of 1000 clear jacket Goodie Mob was born in the Atlanta hip-hop scene in 1991 and currently consists of members Big Gipp, Khujo, Cee-Lo, and T-Mo. Their classic album Still Standing is now “legal to party” and we’re celebrating that 21st anniversary this Record Store Day. music label: Red Music…
6th album from Queens MC Homeboy Sandman! The Ivy League-educated rapper who’s also attended law school is a champion of sharp verses, and the music on Kindness For Weakness is “Sandman’s most poignantly lyrical release to date.” The beats are eclectic and or melodic with soul, funk, and jazz influences, and they remain subtle in…
After spending 3 years outside of the box, I was left with a burning desire to just fuckin rhyme. That s Veins. Homeboy Sandman is back with with his 7th album, and as always, the talented MC is all about the bars. It s funny to even point this out, as being an MC has…
Jump Around is the ultimate crossover hip-hop classic. Everyone gets down to this one (especially at happy hour or after a couple pints), but sometimes you gotta catch em of guard with the superior Pete Rock remix. Soul Brother #1 flips Lou Donaldson with some Harvey Averne Dozen and the resulting Blood Stain Mix goes down way smoother than…
Before he was hanging with Mack 10, selling malt liquor and acting in Anaconda, Ice Cube was THE shit. NWA front man (yeah I said it), Boyz in the Hood star, Jehri Curl shaver, and West Coast Public Enemy affiliate, Ice Cube kept it real before it was a catch phrase. Ice Cube albums are scandalously…
Sophomore studio album from Detroit s Illa J. The younger of the Yancey boys seems to be taking things a little slower and a little smoother on his eponymous album. The production by Potatohead People provides a mature and laid back vibe for Illa J and his guests to flow over. The meeting of the…
Injury Reserve is an Arizona Hip Hop trio formed in 2013 by rappers Stepa J. Groggs, Ritchie With a T and producer Parker Corey. They’ve released some well-received mixtapes, including 2016’s Floss, which featured a fierce guest appearance by Vic Mensa. Injury Reserve is their debut LP and offers rich lyricism, unconventional rhythms, and very…
“He didn’t come with a limited capacity, and real producers produce, produce, and produce. There are no formats for genius workers… just non-stop creations.” – Ma Dukes. J Dilla lived and breathed beats, working on his craft day and night before his untimely passing in 2006. Dillatronic collects a portion of the fruits of his…
Unheard beats from the GOAT. Just when you thought the well might run dry for fresh J Dilla material, even more joints from the vaults get unearthed (and we re definitely not mad at that!). J. Dilla s Delights Vol. 1 treats us to twelve more instrumental cuts with that signature Jay Dee bounce. Check the sound samples for a taste – and trust, all…
Another round of unheard beats from the GOAT. Just when you thought the well might run dry for fresh J Dilla material, even more joints from the vaults get unearthed (and we re definitely not mad at that!). J. Dilla s Delights Vol. 2 treats us to twelve more instrumental cuts with that signature Jay Dee bounce. Check the sound samples for a taste – and trust, all beats…
One of the best to ever do it, without a doubt! The fact that we are still discovering new music over a decade after his death is a testament to how prolific Dilla really was. The man was a genius, and Jay Dee a.k.a. King Dilla is just more proof. Features 8 unissued beats dug up from the…
Instrumentals from Dilla s lost album! You may have heard many of these beats before, but they ve never seen official release until now. The Diary was originally slated for release in the early 2000s but was shelved by MCA upon completion. The vocal version of the album features mainly Dilla as MC, but this instrumental version lets…