Rap & Hip-Hop

Multiplatinum-selling, GRAMMY-nominated rapper/producer VIC MENSA has announced his long-awaited sophomore album, Victor. “This album is a story of redemption; trial and triumph, pain and glory,” states MENSA. Executive produced by BongoByTheWay and largely self-produced, the album delves deeply into this quest, with VIC taking stock of his trials and detailing the work he’s done inwardly and outwardly to try to affect positive change; through social work, sobriety and delving into his cultural roots traveling to and working in Ghana. 2 LP set on bone colored vinyl.

Split-coloured vinyl & printed lyrics. "Run the Jewels - Hip-hop's preeminent collaboration between veteran rhyme-slayers El-P and Killer Mike have gone from a whim-driven underground rap project to a worldwide sensation since the release of their 2013 debut Run The Jewels. Mixing the industrial grime of New York City with the vibrant bounce of the dirty South, they forge hip-hop's future while adhering to the core tenets of it's bedrock: gymnastic displays of skills, incendiary political rhetoric, merciless braggadocio, battle-honed assholery, R-rated punchlines and a back-and-forth that brings the interplay of the shell-toe Adidas era screaming into our contemporary nightmare.Tearing up the music industry rulebook, their self-titled 2013 debut was originally released through a series of website-crashing free album downloads. Featuring Outkast's Big Boi on Banana Clipper and Prince Paul on Twin Hype Back, it's a "rough and rabid ride"; a "swaggering victory lap for two artists at the peak of their creativity"; and been dubbed "one of the best hip-hop records of 2013"." Now available in a special 10th anniversary edition with the original and instrumental album, packaged in a double gatefold sleeve with split-coloured vinyl.

Quavo released his highly anticipated sophomore album, Rocket Power, dedicated to his late nephew Takeoff. The new 18-track project includes a posthumous verse from Takeoff on the song “Patty Cake'' along with features from Young Thug, HUNXHO and more, plus previously released

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)

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)

10 years ago, A$AP Ferg burst onto the scene with Trap Lord - an album that embodied the energy of Harlem and showcased Ferg's magnetic street showmanship. From anthems like the jubilant “Shabba”, to “Dump Dump” and the star-studded “Work (Remix)”, this album brought a youth-fueled fire. To top it off, Ferg enlisted rap icons Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Onyx to contribute their own masterful touches. The perfect marriage of old and new.

Mac Miller's Swimming marked a pivotal point in the late artist's career. His devotion to constant sonic exploration and artistic reinvention had already been well-documented prior to the album's release -- the quantum leap from his Billboard chart-topping debut Blue Slide Park to his sophomore album Watching Movies with the Sound Off, his tour de force as a producer on his 2014 mixtape Faces and ability to direct a full band on 2016's The Divine Feminine were evidence of his steadfast commitment to growth in his craft. Yet upon its release, Swimming was immediately understood by both his fans and critics alike as the high water mark of his career: an album that perfectly showcased the musical chops he had developed vocally and instrumentally over the course of a decade. The album has stood the test of time as one of his greatest musical statements and is available as a 2-disc vinyl box set that includes milky clear/hot pink/sky blue marble LPs in custom clear printed sleeves, eight 12” x 12” lyric cards, one 24” x 24” silver print poster printed on Lumina Platinum colored paper all house in a tri-fold jacket and packaged in a double-walled slipcase with rainbow foil and embossed detail in celebration of the album's 5 year anniversary.

Mac Miller's Swimming marked a pivotal point in the late artist's career. His devotion to constant sonic exploration and artistic reinvention had already been well-documented prior to the album's release -- the quantum leap from his Billboard chart-topping debut Blue Slide Park to his sophomore album Watching Movies with the Sound Off, his tour de force as a producer on his 2014 mixtape Faces and ability to direct a full band on 2016's The Divine Feminine were evidence of his steadfast commitment to growth in his craft. Yet upon its release, Swimming was immediately understood by both his fans and critics alike as the high water mark of his career: an album that perfectly showcased the musical chops he had developed vocally and instrumentally over the course of a decade. This understanding was reinforced when, just 3 days after the album's release, NPR Music published a Tiny Desk Concert where Miller and band performed album cuts "Small Worlds," "What's The Use?" featuring regular collaborator Thundercat and "2009" with a full band. The now-iconic performance remains one of the highest streamed performances in the history of NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series and is now available on vinyl for the first time.

NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert vinyl, featuring the live recording of the 2018 performance from NPR Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Named after one of her signature catchphrases, Like..? is the best showcase yet for 23-year-old rapper Ice Spice’s defiant charm. Packed with Instagram caption-worthy lyrics and inventive instrumentals from Ice and her frequent collaborator and executive producer RIOTUSA, the Bronx Baddie's new project features the hits "Munch (Feelin U)," "Bikini Bottom," and "In Ha Mood." Deluxe Edition LP is pressed on BABY PINK vinyl and contains 5 bonus tracks, including the single “Deli,” and a new version of “Princess Diana” featuring Nicki Minaj.

After creating some of the most memorable mixtapes - such as his 50 MC's series - hip hop DJ, producer and rapper Joseph Anthony Hernandez (aka Tony Touch) is back with a soundtrack unlike any other! The famed Brooklyn DJ was able to solicit hip hop icons far and wide to collaborate for an in-depth look into hip hop's golden era in a film called, The Mixtape, which features classic tracks remixed by Def Jam stars such as Jeezy, Dave East, Teyana Taylor, Jadakiss, Fredo Bang and more!

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Beastie Boys’ multiplatinum Hello Nasty album, this deluxe vinyl reissue is a rare version of the album that was released as a limited run in 2009. It includes two additional LPs with 21 bonus tracks (remixes, B-sides, rarities) and features the singles “Intergalactic” (certified platinum), “Body Movin’” and “The Negotiation Limerick File.” Co-produced by Beastie Boys and Mario Caldato Jr., it’s a record that embraces a kaleidoscope of musical influences, with hat-tips to Latin psych-rock, Brazilian samba, jazz-funk, dub, post-punk and an impressive collection of collaborators ranging from reggae vagabond Lee “Scratch” Perry to Cibo Matto’s Miho Hatori. Pressed on 180g vinyl, this Deluxe 4 LP boxset is housed in a hardcover slipcase and includes a removable sew-on patch. Limited Edition.

Trippie Redd releases his highly anticipated album, A Love Letter To You 5. Red/Black Swirl 2 LP.

With over 30.5B streams to date, Grammy-nominated Diamond-Selling Rap Superstar Lil Uzi Vert flaunts a vision and fashion sense just as loud as his futuristic sound. Igniting the scene with their own fire, they have exploded into a hip-hop rockstar and become one of today’s biggest and most influential artists. 

Following the ‘Red & White’ EP (2022), Uzi has made an explosive return last fall with the Jersey club inspired anthem ‘Just Wanna Rock’, leading to his highly-anticipated new album ‘Pink Tape’. 

Over the years, the rap superstar has also collaborated with the likes of Justin Bieber, Tyler The Creator, Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, Kanye West, Metro Boomin, 21 Savage, Gunna, Lil Durk, Meek Mill, Pharell Williams, The Weekend and many more. 

On 'Pink Tape' Lil Uzi Vert fuses his rock and hip-hop influences, stretching their sound in new directions.
The project includes the global hit ‘Just Wanna Rock', fan- favorites 'Flooded The Face', 'Aye' ft Travis Scott, 'Suicide Doors', along with ‘Endless Fashion’ ft Nicki Minaj, and additional features from Bring Me The Horizon, Don Toliver, and Babymetal.

10th anniversary deluxe edition of Mac Miller's second studio album Watching Movies with the Sound Off on heavyweight galaxy vinyl. Includes a bonus 10" zoetrope picture disc with bonus track "The Star Room (OG Version)" and a never before released vinyl exclusive track "The Quest."

GRAMMYr Award-nominated, 8x RIAA diamond-certified global superstar Post Malone unveiled that his anxiously awaited fifth full-length offering and one of the most anticipated albums of the year, Austin, will arrive on July 28, 2023. Available on Forest Green 2 LP.

Killer Mike’s MICHAEL marks the celebrated MC’s first solo project since 2012’s R.A.P. Music. MICHAEL introduces the world to the totality of Michael Render, a lifelong rap fiend whose consciousness is steeped in the sounds of community that raised him – multiple eras of southern rap flows, Sunday church service and barbershop discourse. A 14-track album produced by No ID featuring the likes of Future, Young Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, Curren$y, André 3000, 6LACK, EL-P, Blxst, Eryn Allen Kane and more! 2 LP set includes a 24” x 12” pull-out insert.

Hailed as the “hitmaker of tomorrow” by Variety, multiple GRAMMY-nominated rapper/actor/entrepreneur born Jackman Harlow is one of music’s brightest stars. The Louisville, KY native boasts six GRAMMY Award nominations, two #1 singles, nearly 30 RIAA platinum certifications, and over 10 billion career streams to date. Harlow released his critically acclaimed, RIAA platinum certified debut album, THATS WHAT THEY ALL SAY in December 2020, which featured the chart-topping, 8x Platinum worldwide hit, “WHATS POPPIN,” which earned him his first GRAMMY nomination for “Best Rap Performance,” along with a wide array of other award nominations.
 
The Generation Now/Atlantic Records rap superstar reached even greater heights in May 2022, with his Gold-certified sophomore album, COME HOME THE KIDS MISS YOU, highlighted by the bombastic Platinum-certified lead single “Nail Tech” and the chart topping, multiple-GRAMMY-nominated, 2X platinum single “First Class,” which made a spectacular debut at atop the Billboard “Hot 100,” marking his first solo #1 single, while earning the biggest streaming week of 2022. 
 
The Generation Now/Atlantic Records star has graced the covers of Rolling Stone, GQ, Forbes, Variety, Complex, SPIN, Footwear News and XXL’s coveted Freshman Class Issue, and brought his captivating live show to TV with performances on Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, MTV Video Music Awards, BET Awards and Kids Choice Awards, to name a few.
 
This Spring, Harlow will make his acting debut, starring in the remake of the cultural classic, “White Men Can’t Jump.”

Rae Sremmurd emerged from Tupelo as a duo with a knack for party-oriented anthems, with tracks like “No Flex Zone” propelling them to stardom. Since then, they’ve only continued to level up, releasing anthems like “Throw Sum Mo,” “Black Beatles,” “Guatemala,” and more. Now, they’re back with their highly anticipated 4th studio album, Sremm 4 Life (executive produced by Mike WiLL Made it), featuring the radio hit “Tanisha (Pump That)” and appearances by Future and Young Thug! Yellow LP.

Celebrating the 5th anniversary of Juice WRLD’s multi-platinum album, Goodbye & Good Riddance, with a Deluxe Edition featuring 2 unreleased bonus tracks!

Rap phenomenon Yeat returns with AftërLyfe, the explosive follow-up to 2022’s acclaimed project Lyfë via Field Trip/Geffen Records. Spearheaded by “Shmunk,” an undeniable collaboration with YoungBoy Never Broke Again, the 22-track project picks up where Yeat’s previous project Lyfë left off, expanding on his talent and reaching towards an even more experimental sound. Available on Translucent Black Ice 2 LP.

Sleepy Soldier finds Tanna Leone pushing the boundaries of his creative expression while embracing a certain emotional complexity in his storytelling. The core message of the album is love, humanity and endurance. He likes to describe it as “human music” – honest about the span of emotions we all go through in a single day on this planet – all the sadness, disappointment and stress, but also the joy. In a perfect counterpart to that vast scope of feeling, Sleepy Soldier offers up such sonically eclectic tracks as “Picasso” (a punk-leaning anthem that transforms frustration into pure catharsis) and “Death n’ Taxes” (a gorgeously ethereal, guitar-laced piece graced with wisdom Tanna gained during a mind-expanding trip to the ocean). Red vinyl LP.