Best Music Gifts For Hip-Hop Fans This Christmas
Find the ultimate holiday gifts for hip-hop lovers with our handpicked Christmas shopping guide.
Celebrate the holidays with the beats and rhythms of hip-hop! Our Christmas gift guide is the perfect place to shop for albums, merch, and more inspired by the culture and creativity of the genre. Gift the hip-hop fan in your life a holiday they’ll never forget.
DMX – Let Us Pray: Chapter X
Hip-hop legend DMX has always been vocal about his faith. Across his first six studio albums are profound prayers which blend confessions, supplications, and meditations on life, death, and beyond. GRAMMY award-winning songwriter and producer Warryn Campbell sets DMX’s prayers to music for the first time on this groundbreaking project that marries hip-hop and gospel with features from Killer Mike, Snoop Dogg, LeCrae, MC Lyte and more. Available on a 1LP standard vinyl.
Juvenile – 400 Degreez
400 Degreez is the third studio album by NOLA native rapper Juvenile. The album was released on November 3, 1998 and remains Juvenile’s best-selling album of his solo career. According to fans and critics alike, 400 Degreez didn’t just impact the hip-hop scene; it reinvented it. Now available on limited edition 2LP Orange Crush vinyl.
Beastie Boys – Ill Communication
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Beastie Boys’ multi-platinum Ill Communication album, this limited-edition deluxe reissue is a rare version of the album that was originally released as a limited run in 2009. Long out-of-print and sought after by fans and collectors, it features lenticular cover art and includes a bonus LP with 12 bonus tracks (remixes, B-sides and rarities), all housed in a rigid slipcase and pressed on 180g vinyl.
Rihanna vinyl
Can’t wait for Rihanna’s next music? We’ve got you covered with our extensive vinyl reissue campaign of her greatest hits thus far, including special colored vinyl editions of her iconic albums.
Akon – Trouble
Akon released his studio debut album, Trouble, in 2004. This award-winning platinum album includes popular singles “Lonely,” “Bananza (Belly Dancer),” and “Locked Up.” Achieving the top spot on the UK album charts, the album sold 1.6 million copies in the United States, propelling Akon to fame and earning him a Guinness Book of World Records title as the top-selling artist for master ringtones worldwide.
Jhené Aiko – Souled Out
Jhene Aiko’s debut studio album, Souled Out, was released on September 9, 2014. The album delves into themes of enlightenment during heartbreak, relationships, and personal obstacles. Influenced by old-school R&B, hip-hop, and psychedelic sounds, the music is driven by Aiko’s uniquely soulful and smooth vocals. Now available on an Opaque Blue Lagoon 2LP with the original tracklist.
Logic – Under Pressure
Logic’s debut studio album Under Pressure was released on October 21, 2014 on Def Jam. The album pays close attention to Logic’s keen lyricism, his candid storytelling, and production that resembles 90s hip-hop. Under Pressure has been named one of the best albums of 2014 by a number of publications. The album features singles like “Under Pressure”, “Buried Alive”, and more.
Big K.R.I.T. – Cadillictica
Big K.R.I.T’s sophomore studio album, Cadillactica, debuted on November 10, 2014, on Def Jam. This album includes popular tracks such as “Pay Attention,” “Cadillactica,” and “Soul Food,” along with the bonus track “Let It Show.” It’s available on a Violet 2LP vinyl pressing.
3rd Bass – Cactus Album
3rd Bass debut studio album, The Cactus Album was released on September 23, 1989, through Def Jam Recordings. This album blends old-school 80s hip-hop with a fresh sound. It features tracks like “The Gas Face”, “Step Into The Area” and more. The critically acclaimed album not only showcased 3rd Bass’s lyrical genius but also solidified their status as a significant influence in the history of hip-hop. It’s available on an Emerald 2LP.
Ludacris – Red Light District
Red Light District is Ludacris’s fifth studio album released under Def Jam Recordings. Ludacris blends beats deeply rooted in the Atlanta sound with his playful lyrical style, creating a unique rhythm that is distinctly his own. It boasts production from notable names like Timbaland, Craig King, Salaam Remi, and others. The album includes tracks “Blueberry Yum Yum,” “Get Back,” and “Number One Spot.”
YG – Blame It On The Streets
Released in 2014, YG’s Blame It on the Streets is the official soundtrack to the short-film of the same name by the Compton rapper. The film and soundtrack highlight the rapper’s life before his rise to fame. The soundtrack features remixes of the popular tracks “BPT” and “Bicken Back Being Bool” from YG’s debut album “My Krazy Life.” It’s now available for the first time on a standard black 1LP.
Rick Ross – Hood Billionaire
Hood Billionaire is Rick Ross’s seventh studio album, released under Def Jam Recordings. It reached #2 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album showcases production from hip-hop heavyweights like Timbaland, Metro Boomin, and Beat Billionaire. Featuring singles “Keep Doin’ That (Rich Bitch),” “Hood Billionaire,” and “Movin’ Bass” featuring Jay-Z. This critically acclaimed album has been reissued in a limited edition 2LP with two exclusive bonus tracks on vinyl: “Wuzzup” and “Headache” featuring French Montana.
Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It
Montell Jordan’s This Is How We Do It stands out as one of the most iconic R&B albums of the 1990s. This platinum-selling album includes tracks like “Somethin’ 4 da Honeyz,” “This Is How We Do It,” and “Daddy’s Home,” reaching the #4 spot on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Album charts.
Method Man – Tical
Tical is Method Man’s debut studio album, released on November 15, 1994, on Def Jam Recordings. In celebration of the LP’s 30th anniversary and Def Jam’s 40th anniversary, Tical is now available on a Standard Black 2LP pressing.
Salt-N-Pepa – Very Necessary
Very Necessary is the fourth studio album by hip hop duo Salt-N-Pepa, first released in 1993. In celebration of its 30th Anniversary, this 2LP reissue is being released on black vinyl.
Smino – NØIR
NØIR is the sophomore album by Smino, originally released in 2018 on Interscope/Downtown Records. The album produced the singles, “L.M.F,” “FENTY SEX,” and “ZNL,” with guest appearances by Young Pink, Ravyn Lenae, Dreezy, and Valee. NØIR has been reissued on a 2LP Translucent Grape vinyl with an exclusive, limited edition, 36″ x 24″ poster.
Eric B. & Rakim – Paid In Full Gold Limited Edition 2LP
Eric B. & Rakim’s first release, Paid In Full, was released in 1987 on 4th & B’way Records and earned a top 10 spot on the Billboard charts. The profoundly impactful album captivated listeners both new and old. This repress of the album comes on limited edition 2LP gold vinyl.
Master P – Ice Cream Man
Ice Cream Man is Master P’s fifth studio album, released on April 16, 1996, under Priority Records. This iconic album marked the first RIAA platinum-certified album for both Master P and No Limit Records. The album features collaborations with Big Ed, Silkk The Shocker, Mia X, and others.
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Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday Roman Reloaded Deluxe 3LP
The follow-up to Nicki Minaj’s debut album, Pink Friday Roman Reloaded features the mega hits “Beez In The Trap” and “Starships.” This 3LP reissue is on standard black vinyl Trifold gatefold with matte coating, with bonus material on vinyl for the first time, including “High School.” This package is presented on standard black vinyl.
Public Enemy – It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back was named one of the 100 greatest albums of all time by Time, “the greatest rap album of all time, a landmark and a classic” by Q, and “the greatest hip-hop album ever” by New Musical Express. In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop and the album’s 35th Anniversary, it has been reissued on 4LP in standard black vinyl.
Dr. Dre – The Chronic LP
The classic album is finally back on vinyl. Hits include “Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang,” “Let Me Ride,” and more.
Ice Spice – Like..? – Limited Edition Vinyl EP
Named after one of her signature catchphrases, Like..? is a showcase 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 EP executive producer RIOTUSA.
Rakim – The 18th Letter (Limited Edition 2LP)
The 18th Letter is the debut solo album of American MC Rakim, released on November 4, 1997. In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop, it’s been reissued on limited edition 2LP grape vinyl.
The RH Factor – Hard Groove (Verve By Request Series) 2LP
With this reissue, Verve By Request celebrates the 20th anniversary of this landmark, genre-busting album, conceived, led, and produced by trumpeter Roy Hargrove, who considered it a tribute to his childhood love of hip-hop. Featuring a 10-piece band, special guests include D’Angelo, Q-Tip, Erykah Badu, and Anthony Hamilton.
