Wu-Tang Clan ‎– Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

Title: Wu-Tang Clan – Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)Year/Genre: 1993, Hip-HopMatrix #: 07863 663...

Title: Wu-Tang Clan – Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)Year/Genre: 1993, Hip-HopMatrix #: 07863 66336-1Condition: New  Cultural Facts: Recorded in a cramped NYC studio with a single cheap microphone, the album’s rough sound became a defining East Coast aesthetic. RZA structured the group like a syndicate, allowing each member to sign solo deals—revolutionizing hip-hop business models. The martial arts imagery and mythology created a shared universe that made Wu-Tang one of rap’s most endu...

Nas - Illmatic (Staff Pick!)

Title: Nas – IllmaticYear/Genre: 1994, Hip-HopMatrix #: COL 475959 1Condition: NewCultural Facts:...

Title: Nas – IllmaticYear/Genre: 1994, Hip-HopMatrix #: COL 475959 1Condition: NewCultural Facts: Recorded while Nas was 20, featuring elite producers DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Large Professor, and Q-Tip. The album’s concise 10-track format redefined hip-hop’s artistic focus and authenticity in the ’90s. Added to the U.S. Library of Congress in 2021, recognized for its cultural and historical significance. 4/17/24 -1 l 12/24/24-1 8/19/25 TC 

TYLER THE CREATOR - IGOR (2xLP)

Year/Genre: 2019 Hip-Hop Matrix #: 19075965221 Condition: New Description: Released in 2019, IGOR...

Year/Genre: 2019 Hip-Hop Matrix #: 19075965221 Condition: New Description: Released in 2019, IGOR marked a major milestone for Los Angeles artist Tyler, The Creator, earning him the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. It was his first record to debut at number one on the Billboard 200, cementing his transition from underground Odd Future notoriety into a globally recognized solo artist. The album’s cultural significance lies in its bold artistic vision and its role in redefining mainstream perce...

N.W.A – Straight Outta Compton

Title: N.W.A – Straight Outta ComptonYear/Genre: 1988, Hip-HopCondition: New (repackaged at Power...

Title: N.W.A – Straight Outta ComptonYear/Genre: 1988, Hip-HopCondition: New (repackaged at Power Plant Records) Cultural Facts: N.W.A emerged from mid-1980s Compton, documenting daily life in South Central Los Angeles at a time when most mainstream media ignored those neighborhoods. Lyrics about police violence and street surveillance drew federal attention, including a warning letter from the FBI that only boosted the group’s notoriety. The album helped define gangsta rap as a nationa...