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(Buy BOTH "SpreadtheWORD" and "Louder Than Fiction" and receive "Soundtrack To The Struggle" for FREE, just mention "Holiday Special" in the comments box when making your purchase)

Ise Lyfe: SpreadtheWORD (CD and DVD)

SpreadtheWORD CD and DVD features 24 Tracks including hits "Retro", "Beautiful" and "Fast Then Slow". The special limited edition bonus DVD features a full documentary of Ise Lyfe, behind the scenes, concert footage, a music video for "Beautiful" and more!

"Spread the Word isn’t merely the title of Ise Lyfe’s new album. It is his mindset towards his art. While many artists rely on the sonic value of their work to gain appeal, the heart and soul of Ise’s work is his words. Whether kicking intricate rhymes or delivering his spoken word, Ise uses his words to empower, critique, and motivate. He is an artist who has tapped into the energy of the Bay and used it to create his own very unique brand of Hip-Hop. From instant classics like the nostalgic “Retro” to “Beautiful” which explores the various image issues that women must deal with, Ise is a poet that must be heard. With Ise’s major compliant being that lack of diversity in the industry, he rides everything from jazz to turf with equal force and intelligent. <<Read More --Jason Kordich Jive Magazine


$13.98 plus s/h

Rico Pabón: Louder Than Fiction (CD)

The LP features guest performances by dead prez, Zion I, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Kimiko Joy, Destani Wolf, Inti Illimani, Binghi Ghost, and Luqman Frank, among others. Production on LTF is shared by: Rico Pabon and Headnodic of Crown City Rockers, with extra instrumentation/ production by Mike “Tiger” Auberg, keyboardist for Goapele’s band.

"Pabon's long-awaited solo joint may be the tightest rap album by a Bay Area boriqua you've ever heard (okay, it's probably the only one of its type, too) but it also delivers the musical and lyrical goods, with rapid-fire flows equally adaptable to salsa, reggaeton, or hip-hop rhythms."-- Eric K. Arnold East Bay Express


$12.98 plus s/h

Ise Lyfe : Forward Ever (Mixtape CD)

 
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Ise Lyfe: SpreadtheWORD (Original)

This is the original version of SpreadtheWORD that will be out of print soon.  Hard Knock Records will release a new version of SpreadtheWORD which will include new tracks, new artwork, and will feature a dvd with a documentary, music video and concert footage. These original copies of SpreadtheWORD will no longer be available so make sure you get your copy while they last!

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Hard Knock Records Presents: Soundtrack To The Struggle

Since being established in 2001, Hard Knock Records has developed a reputation for providing hard hitting social commentary over even harder knocking beats. “Soundtrack To The Struggle” is a follow up to the critically acclaimed releases “What About US?” and “Slam Bush”.

“Soundtrack To The Struggle” is a Limited Edition Mix CD that features 32 exclusive, rare and remixed tracks representing the real sh@# that made you fall in love with Hip Hop. No watered down tracks in fancy cups on this cd! Starring Bay Area legend Rico Pabon of Prophets of Rage and introducing the begging of a new foundation: Ise Lyfe.  Soundtrack To The Struggle also features 2Pac, Kanye West, KRS One, Saul Williams, Jennifer Johns, Immortal Technique, Nas, Goapele, Casual, Damian Marley, Wrekonize, Notorious B.I.G, Jay-Z, dead prez, Beatnuts, The Team, Zion I, Stephen Marley, Flii Stylz, Ras K’dee, Miri Ben-Ari, Styles P, Mac Mall, Mos Def, The Coup, 50 Cent, Nappy Roots, Ras Kass, Turf Talk, Mystic and Mary J Blige.


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Hard Knock Records Presents: Slam Bush The Official Mixtape

Hard Knock Records along with Slam Bush, Hard Knock Radio, The League Of Pissed Off Voters PAC, and UMA Productions bring you “SLAM BUSH: THE OFFICIAL MIXTAPE” containing twenty-nine rare and exclusive tracks that put the final nail in the coffin of the Bush Presidency. “Sending Bush home to Texas is the least the Hip Hop Nation could do, For the last 4 years, Bush’s flow has been weak!” said Nick Huff, President of Hard Knock Records, “’Slam Bush: The Ultimate Mix Tape’ is the Beef record everybody’s been waiting for!” With fourteen days to go before the election, Hip Hop Slams Bush hard in this ultimate Rhyme Battle for our future.



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Hard Knock Records Presents: What About Us?

The compilation is a critical response by the Hip Hop community to what has taken place since the tragedies of September 11th.   "The concept behind the creation of the album is in the title "What About US?" states Executive Producer Nick Huff. "The media portrays the Hip Hop generation as apathetic and materialistic but never supports artist that have something to say about what is going on in their communities."
Proceeds go to benefit KPFA's Apprenticeship Program and Youth Speaks.


$8.99 plus s/h

 


We are now also carrying the remarkable "WAR (if it feels good, do it!)" compilation put together by our good friends over at hip-hop slam. This anti-war release features the work of Public Enemy, The DJs of Mass Destruction, Boots Riley of the Coup and many more. Please check it out on our online store today!!!


WAR (if it feels good, do it!) CD
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