Push Button Objects "Fly (You Ain't) $6.00

Fly (You Ain't), Fly (Part 2)

New 12-inch from Chocolate Industries (the label that brought you the El-P & Aesop Rock joint), this one features Vast Aire, Akrobatik, and Maintain (of Rec Center).

Cee-Knowledge "Space is the Place" $5.50

Space is the Place, Life... Rhythm... Continuum, Ego / Sci Darb

Where is Digable Planets? the question has been asked for about six years now that has yet to be fully answered. Cee-Knowledge, known to most as Doodlebug, returns to the music world almost as abruptly as he left, releasing his new 12-inch on Counterflow Recordings.

Panda One "The Essence" $5.50

The Essence, Take it to the Corner of a Block, Elaborate, The Real Battle '99

Another solid release from Counterflow, arguably one of the underground's top 2-3 labels.

Emanon/ Anon & On $12.00

What You Live For, 8 trx

After dropping the much loved "What You Live For" 12-inch, the duo of Emanon are back with the third installment of Ill Boogie's Earplug series. Vinyl version includes all instrumentals. (2LP)

HUG "Fuckin wit HUG" $5.50

Fuckin wit Hug, Rebel Radio

Another J-Zone produced 12-inch from J's left-hand man, HUG. You really should check out the Al-Shid 12-inch and this one, the beats are dope, the rhymes are hot-- if you like J-Zone, you will like these too.

Non-Phixion/ The Future is Now $15.00

Strange Universe, Suicide Bomb, 16 trx

It took us a while to get this, but here it is. One of the most anticipated albums of the year prior to its release, it has since become one of the most highly acclaimed. Includes "Strange Universe" featuring MF Doom, and "Suicide Bomb" with Al-Tariq, the Beatnuts, and more. [PIC]

Mr. Dibbs/ Sucker Punch Breaks $12.00

Audio coming soon

Presented by Rhymesayers, comes this new breakbeat record from the legendary Mr. Dibbs!

Madlib "Invasion" 7-inch $4.00

Audio coming soon

New 7-inch from Madlib!

Ultramagnetic MCs/ Critical Beatdown $11.00

Audio coming soon

Classic debut of Kool Keith and crew, one of the most groundbreaking albums in the history of hip hop.

A Tribe Called Quest/ The Low End Theory $15.00

Check the Rhime, Scenario, 14 trx

Considered by most to be Tribe's crowning achievement, and one of the best album's ever recorded. It ranked #4 on HHI's Top 50 of the 90's. [PIC]

The Alchemist/ The Chemistry Files: Action/ Drama $10.00

Audio coming soon

Instrumental LP from the Alchemist.

Brass Munk "Push Up" $5.50

Audio coming soon

Also includes the b-sides, "Get Right" and "Subterranean."

Sub-Conscious "Irreconcilable" $5.50

Audio coming soon

New 12-inch from Sub-Con. Includes the b-side, "Lyric Luvers Deluxe."

Afu Ra "D&D Soundclash" $5.50

Audio coming soon

Also includes the b-side, "Mic Stance."

Peanut Butter Wolf/ Peanut Butter Breaks $12.00

Audio coming soon

Critically acclaimed instrumental album from Stones Throw godfather, Peanut Butter Wolf!

Yesterday's New Quintet/ Angles Without Edges $15.00

Uno Esta, Sun Goddess

Groundbreaking album from Madlib and associates, now available on vinyl! [More Info]

Pluto Faction "Future Pop" $5.00

Future Pop, Urban Triptych

7-inch pressed on green vinyl, from Red Tide affiliate Lazy and BC. Dope, El-P-esque production on both tracks. Also features Red Tide emcee, Skoolz on both tracks, and Surreal on the a-side.

Nova Cain "R.U. Ready For Nova" $6.00

R.U. Ready For Nova, Seven Steps

New 12-inch from the Chi-Town up and comer, Nova Cain, pressed on the illest colored wax I've ever seen (the color is indescribable). Also includes the b-side, "Seven Steps." Both songs feature radio, instrumental, and 'Acapulco' versions.

Jugga the Bully "Sucka MCz" $5.00

Sucka MCz, Elbow Room, Treeze

Jugga the Bully is back! This 12-inch features three party-type battle joints that made the Bully HHI's top selling artist back in '99.

OutKast/ Aquemini $12.00

Rosa Parks, Return of the G, 16 trx

Classic(?) third album from the Decatur duo of OutKast, this one features the extra dope "Rosa Parks" and "Spotieotiedopalicious" among others. Definitely a must-have, and a great buy at only $12 on TRIPLE vinyl. Full color cover and the whole shebang. (3LP) [PIC]

Outkast/ ATLiens $13.50

Elevators, Decatur Psalm, 15 trx

Double vinyl of what most consider to be OutKast's greatest effort to date, the spiritual yet funky ATLiens. #40 on HHI's Top 50 Albums of the 90's. Full color cover, looks dope. (2LP) [PIC]

A Tribe Called Quest/ Midnight Marauders $15.00

Electric Relaxation, We Can Get Down, 14 trx

My personal pick as Tribe's best, one of the best produced albums of all time! #10 on HHI's Top 50 Albums of the 90's. Full color cover of one of the dopest hip hop album jackets ever, too. [PIC]

A Tribe Called Quest/ People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm $15.00

I Left My Wallet in El Segundo, Bonita Applebum, 14 trx

The album that started it all! Tribe's first foray, when the group consisted not only of Tip, Phife and Ali, but also the elusive Jarobi! Full color jacket like all the rest. (2LP) [PIC]

Wu-Tang Clan/ Enter the Wu-Tang $12.00

CREAM, The Mystery of Chess Boxin, 14 trx

Revisit the rawest hip hop album to ever receive major recognition, one of the most exhilarating records ever made. The nine Wu-Bangers (with no satelites) combine over Rza's extra-extra-rugged production to create a bona fide hip hop classic; #8 on HHI's Top 50 Albums of the 90's list. Full color cover. [PIC]

Raekwon/ Only Built For Cuban Linx $13.50

Ice Cream, Criminology, 17 trx

The Wu's finest release ever? Quite possibly; this album definitely revolutionized hip hop. #11 on HHI's Top 50 Albums of the 90's. Full color cover. (2LP) [PIC]

Divine Mind f/ MF Doom "Front Page" $6.00

Audio coming soon

"Front Page" features Rubix, Scienz of Life, and Mikcheck; "Centerstage" features MF Doom, Supremacy, and Felix. Both sides have instrumentals.

El-P/ Fantastic Damage $16.00

Dr. Hellno, Deep Space 9mm, 16 trx

Includes the previously released "Deep Space 9mm," "Tuned Mass Damper," "Dr. Hellno & the Praying Mantis," and "Stepfather Factory;" plus twelve brand new, exclusive joints. One of the most anticipated albums in hip hop history, it's finally here. (3LP) [PIC]

Mars ILL/ The Blue Collar Sessions {O/S}

The Siren Song, Badlands, 7 trx

soulheir the manCHILD and DJ Dust release the long-awaited follow-up to Raw Material, with The Blue Collar Sessions, a seven track EP from Ill Boogie (part four in the Earplug Seriese). The double-vinyl also includes all seven instrumentals. (2LP) [PIC]

Tes "Sound Investments" $6.00

Sound Investments, remix, Change, Even Odds

Maxi-single from the man who brought you Take Home Tes! This vinyl-only release features "Sound Investments" original and remix with both instrumentals on side-a, plus "Change" and "Even Odds" with both instros and "High Post Sirmx" on the b-side.

Sleep (of Oldominion) "Man in a Box" $6.00

Man in a Box, Cats Like Y'all

Oldominion rep, Sleep strikes out on his solo career with this new 12-inch, but has plenty of help, nonetheless. "Man in a Box" features Pale Soul, Smoke, Onry Ozzborne, and Toni Hill; "Cats Like Y'all" features Anaxgorus and Snydel. The a-side features album version, instrumental and acapella; the b-side, album version, radio edit, and instrumental.

Sage Francis/ Personal Journals $15.00

Inherited Scars, Personal Journalist, 18 trx

At long last, Sage is no longer just "the best emcee to not have an album," but simply "the best emcee... period!" One of hip hop's most introspective pieces of art ever recorded, Personal Journals matches Sage unparalleled poetic gifts with the beat artistry of Anticon's producers-- Jel, Sixtoo, Odd Nosdam, Mayo, Alias, and more-- and they all give Sage some of their most ambitious works to date. Packaged with a twenty-six page booklet this early standout for album of the year is a definite must-have. (2LP) [More Info]



Mr. Lif "Home of the Brave" $5.00

Home Of The Brave, The Unorthodox

Mr. Lif is at it again, as he drops the lead 12-inch from his upcoming Emergency Rations EP. "Home of the Brave" (radio, street, instrumental) graces the a-side, with "The Unorthodox" (all three versions) on the flip.



Oddjobs "Blue Collar Holler" $5.50

Blue Collar Holler, Shore, Wolves in Wool

The Minneosta boys have made it big; well, sort of. This is their debut 12-inch off of Third Earth Music, and it features three songs (the title cut plus "Shore" and "Wolves in Wool"), with the instrumentals on the b-side. Dope, full-color jacket as well.

2 For 5 "Playin' the Strip" $5.50

Playin' The Strip, Whatz Ya Naim?!, Thah Fowndation

The group of Ace Lover, Oktober, and Spier 1200 combine for three joints (the title cut plus "Whatz Ya Naim?!" and "Thah Fowndation") with all three instros on the b-side. If you were a fan of Ok's work on The Zero EP or Freshchest Prose, you'll definitely be feeling this 12-inch as well.

Fat Jon/ Wave Motion {O/S}

Audio coming soon, 12 trx

The latest from Mush features one of the underground's best, yet slept-on producers, Fat Jon (of Five Deez). (2LP) [PIC]

Five Deez "Sexual For Elizabeth" $5.50

Audio coming soon

"Sexual For Elizabeth" appears in original and remixed (by Tortoise) form, along with the instrumental and acapella. "Time is Night" also appears as the b-side bonus cut.

Emanon "What You Live For" $5.50

What You Live For, Do You Know, For What You Live

12-inch appetizer for the upcoming Earplus Series EP, this vinyl features three cuts ("What You Live For," "Do You Know," and "For What You Live") with all three instrumentals on the b-side along with the title cut's acapella.

Illin' P "Bolero" $5.50

Audio coming soon

Includes the b-side cut, "All We Know" featuring Edo G, Rip Shop, and Crush One. Both tracks feature street, radio, instrumental, and acapella versions.

Edan/ Primitive Plus $15.00

Sing It Shitface, Rapperfection, 17 trx

Over fifteen tracks from one of the underground's most cherished, yet slept on stars. The man who brought you "Rapperfection," "Mic Manipulator," "Primitive Plus," and "Sing It, Shitface," finally strikes with this professional CD debut. (2LP [More Info]

Slug & El-P "RPM 2.1" $6.00

RPM 2.1, remix, Afterburner

Includes the Slug/El-P combination "RPM 2.1" plus the remix; and the b-side featuring Serum and Induce with "Afterburner." All three instrumentals are also included.

CunninLynguists/ Will Rap For Food $9.00

Family Ties, Missing Children, 8 trx

Eight track EP version of Will Rap For Food includes the following cuts: "Lynguistics," "Mic Like Memory," "Fuckinwichu," "Ain't No Way," "Missing Children," "Halfanimal," "Family Ties" and "Mind State." Full color jacket of adi's ill artwork! [More Info]



Atmosphere "Modern Man's Hustle" $6.00

Modern Man's Hustle, Onemosphere, Twomosphere, Threemosphere

The latest from arguably hip hop's most gifted poet, this 12-inch includes "Modern Man's Hustle" and the triple b-side "Onemosphere," "Twomosphere," and "Threemosphere."



mcenroe/ The Convenience EP $7.00

Corner Store, Convenience, 7 trx

Nine brand new joints from mcenroe, this easily represents his finest work to date. In fact, The Convenience EP represents one of the most cohesive concept albums ever, as the emcee formerly known as Roddy Rod picks apart modern life with precision, over his own typically excellent production. If you're a P&C fan, this is obviously a must-have. [More Info]

Dudley Perkins (Declaime) "Flowers" $4.00

Audio coming soon

Another hot release in the Stones Throw 7-inch series, this one is the most popular title yet. It sold out of its original pressing, and is now back-- but who knows for how long. (7-INCH)



Illogic/ Got Lyrics? $13.50

Killing Time, Stop Lyin, 12 trx

Includes bonus track featuring Aesop Rock, "Killing Time." (2LP) [More Info]

El-P "Deep Space 9mm" $6.00

Deep Space 9mm, Tuned Mass Dumper

First single from the upcoming sure to be mega hit from Co Flow front-man, El-P. Also boasts b-side winner, "Tuned Mass Damper." [PIC]

El-P & Aesop Rock "Dead Light" $6.00

Dead Light, Train Buffer

El-P and Aesop combine on this 12-inch, featuring "Dead Light" and "Train Buffer." Two of the underground's biggest and best!

Cannibal Ox "The F-Word" $6.00

The F-Word, remix, Life's Ill, Metal Gear

Now available on CD as well as vinyl! Includes three tracks not found on The Cold Vein: "The F-Word" remix, "Life's Ill," and "Metal Gear;" plus the album version of "The F-Word." [More Info]

Qwazaar "Desert Eagle" $6.00

Desert Eagle, I Tried, TTGP

Debut 12-inch from Typical Cat, Qwazaar. Features street, clean, and instrumental versions for both the title cut and "I Tried," plus the street version of "TTGP" featuring JUICE and O Type Star. Dope full-color cover art too!



Stigg of the Dump feat. Sebutones/ Still Alive at the Veglia Lounge $8.00

Five Dollar Jesus, Garbage Rain, Pointing Fingers, Short Strings

Who is Stigg of the Dump? A producer. You never heard of him? Well maybe you know his friends-- BUCK 65 and SIXTOO, aka THE SEBUTONES! Side A features the Buck 65 solo "Five Dollar Jesus" and the Sixtoo solo "Garbage Rain." Side B features "Pointing Fingers" by the Sebutones (along with electric bass by Erik M.O. of Sonic Sum), the instrumental, plus another Sixtoo solo cut "Short Strings." All this, plus a cover with ill artwork for only $8? It's those guys from Endemik Music-- the label who brought you Buck 65's Synesthesia-- providing the quality hip hop for a quality price, once again. Check the audio (scroll down!) (10-INCH)

Offwhyte "Hi-Fidelity" $6.00

Hi-Fidelity, Text, Compliments and Novelties

Finally, the man who started the G4 bumrush is back! Offwhyte returns with a three-song 12-inch (three brand new cuts!), featuring production from Meaty Ogre and Metrognome.

Anticon "We Ain't Fessin" {O/S}

We Ain't Fessin, More From June

Now available on 10-inch vinyl! "More From June" is a unheard Deep Puddle Dynamics song featuring Eyedea and production from Tortoise's John Herndon. "We Ain't Fessin" sports a brand new remix and new lyrics. [More Info]

Anti-Pop Consortium/ Arrythmia $15.00

Ping Pong, Conspiracy of Myth, 17 trx

Seventeen tracks from the group that's been supplying you with the avant-garde for years, most recently with their acclaimed The Ends Against the Middle EP. Arrythmia is not for the casual listener, but you knew that already. (2LP) [More Info]



Al-Shid "Ign'ant" $5.00

Ign'ant, Fight Club

J-Zone's right hand man, Al-Shid, finally gets his solo shine on. Well, sort of-- the b-side ("Fight Club") features Zone's left hand man, Huggy Bear, and both joints are produced by Mr. Zone himself.



Almyghty Myghty Pythons "AMP" $6.00

Audio coming soon

Collaborative effort of Souls of Mischief and The Pharcyde finally sees the light of day! Features two additional cuts, "Curb Your Nerve," and "Contact," as well.

J-Live "Satisfied" $6.00

Satisfied, A Charmed Life

First single from All of the Above. Features production from DJ Spinna and A Touch of Jazz's P Smoova. Both songs feature radio, instrumental, and acapella versions.

All Natural "Queens Get the Money" $6.00

Queens Get The Money, remix, Family

Broads get the boot. One of the better tracks from their critically acclaimed Second Nature album, also features the non-album remix, and another non-album joint, "Family." All three instrumentals on the b-side.

The High & Mighty/ Air Force One EP

$8.00

Nowhere To Hide At, More In Outs, 10 trx

Ten song EP from the Eastern Conference pioneers! "Nowhere To Hide" features an inspired guest spot by Copywrite, "You Don't Wanna Fuck Wit" features Havoc (Mobb Deep) and RA the Rugged Man, "More In-Outs" features Cage, and "Mighty Mi in the Land of Deadstock" features an ILL beat. Definitely worth peeping! [More Info]

Just-Ice "Gangstas Don't Cry" $5.00

Audio coming soon

"Welfare, welfare, welfare checks; everybody come and get your welfare checks!" Ice is a true OG, and he's still coming strong-- particularly when getting an assist from DJ Premier on the title cut, AND "Just Rhyming With Kane," featuring (you guessed it) Big Daddy Kane.

Iomos Marad f/ Capital D "Deep Rooted" $6.00

Deep Rooted, The Mic

All Natural/Family Tree affiliate Iomos Marad combines with Cap D on "Deep Rooted," and goes the solo route on "The Mic." Both sides have instrumentals, plus bonus drum breaks.