RAP / HIP-HOP

Although Beyond Belief was completed in only a handful of all-night sessions, 38 Spesh and Harry Fraud took their time crafting this high level Hip-Hop music. Harry didn’t simply send Spesh a folder of beats to rap to, Spesh made the trip to Harry’s lab, and all the beats and lyrics were...

AMG (whom The Source called “more foul mouthed than a late 70s Richard Pryor concert film”), was a part of Courtney Branch and Tracy Kendrick's Total Trak Production crew which developed DJ Quik, 2nd II None, Sylk Smoov, Hi-C and Boss. He made his first appearances on DJ Quik's debut album Quik...

Long Live DJ Shay is a celebration of the legacy & impact of DJ Shay, not only for B$F and Griselda, but for his lasting impact on the culture. Shay met Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, and Westside Gunn in the 2000s, and began a bountiful collaboration of producing, recording, and managing...

In listing the greatest albums in hip-hop history, one title never seems to stray from the upper echelons, no matter how many years pass: Boogie Down Productions’ undisputed classic from 1986, Criminal Minded.Released amidst a battle between BDP and MC Shan that would redefine the New York rap...

FINALLY, the wait is over! Curren$y and Harry Fraud's new joint effort is here. The rapper-producer duo unloaded The Marina EP, an eight-track project featuring guest appearances from Wiz Khalifa, French Montana, Action Bronson, Smoke DZA and Street Wiz as a digital release at the end of May, and...

This vinyl contains the full set of Cypress Hill live at Woodstock in 1994, the gig that officially made percussionist Eric Bobo a member of the group and the year critics and readers of Rolling Stone Magazine named them Best Rap Group. The pioneering hip-hop sensation left an indelible mark on the...

Pressed on CLEAR TEAL WAVE colored vinyl. Limited to 500 Hand-Numbered copies Worldwide!APT 6E by Dave East x Mike & Keys is now available on vinyl! The 15-track album was produced entirely by frequent East collaborators Mike & Keys and features Shaggy, Buddy, Kurupt, and Stacy Barthe. East...

In the last five years ElCamino has gone from up-n-coming Griselda affiliate to fan-favorite B$F member. He released two volumes of his self-titled album series in that time and left heads eagerly awaiting the third instalment. Then, last summer he served up ElCamino 3 and showed what he was really...

When Ruff Draft saw its initial release in 2003, J Dilla possessed production skills on par with anyone in hip-hop - technically and creatively. “At the top of his game,” says longtime friend and collaborator, Karriem Riggins. After years of building while modestly deferring to others of both...

Lyrically gifted, socially aware, and politically insightful, Talib Kweli is one of the most influential hip-hop artists of the last 25 years. His early collaborative albums with Mos Def and Hi-Tek were among the most important releases in the genesis of modern rap, forging a future for...

Latex and Sholo are two classics from Madrid's underground scene who broke into a duet under the Uglyworkz label with their classic album “PLAN B”. With a sound that goes against the current and is unique in Spain with hints of G-Funk, Talkbox and melodic choruses, they caught the attention of...

As the first decade of the 21st century came to a close, a new generation of hip-hop artists began to emerge, leveraging the power of digital mixtapes to capture the attention of listeners around the globe. With deceptively intricate flows bringing smoke-filled visions to life, two of the leading...

Tras innumerables peticiones de colaboración entre Czarface y Dr. Octagon, el supergrupo inspirado en cómics Czarface se lanza a lo cósmico, creando una aventura funky de larga duración con el cosmonauta Kool Keith. Cuando suena el disco, se convierten en un personaje secundario que incluso...

Teflon’s much-anticipated new album, 2 Sides to Every Story, is a celebratory moment for the Brooklyn native, who burst onto the scene as part of M.O.P.’s First Family during the late ‘90s New York rap scene. Following contractual headaches and some time away from the game, the acclaimed...