Browse by Label: TRAFFIC

Artist:	PLANET PATROL
Title:	Planet Patrol
Label:	TRAFFIC
Format:	CD
Price:	$18.00
Catalog #:	TEG 75516CD

"Considered one of the most choice gems of the electro movement, Planet Patrol's 1983 debut release is back in effect. Their first 12" was pulled together from material that did not get included in Afrika Bambaataa's break dance national anthem, 'Planet Rock'. After the success of the resulting single, 'Play At Your Own Risk', Tommy Silverman paired the group with Arthur Baker to work up this full length classic. The group which consisted of Rodney Butler, Melvin B Franklin, Herbert J. Jackson, Michael Anthony Jones & Joseph Lites may have only turned out one complete long player, but fortunately for us it's a benchmark in the electro sub-genre. Anchored by 'Play At Your Own Risk (Remix)' this album features more of what Electro fans crave; heavy 808s and more analog synths than you could possible fit into one room not to mention an electric sitar on the track 'It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference.' Traffic Entertainment Group is proud to announce the re-release of the seminal hip-hop/electro classic. Fully licensed and remastered from the original analog source material, Planet Patrol's self-titled effort sounds better than ever and comes packed in a handsome digipak to keep collectors smiling."

Artist:	MANTRONIX
Title:	King Of The Beats (Anthology 1985-1988)
Label:	TRAFFIC
Format:	2CD
Price:	$21.00
Catalog #:	TEG 76536CD

"How do you define the music of Mantronix? Is it Hip hop? Electro? Funk? House? Maybe the answer is all of the above (or is it none of the above?). It is true that Mantronix will be remembered for their multi-faceted sound as well as their ability to bend and blend genres flawlessly into a cohesive musical tapestry, but they will also most importantly they will be remembered as musical innovators and sub- genre pioneers. Now available for the first time ever, Traffic Entertainment Group in conjunction with Sleeping Bag Records and Warlock Entertainment present: Mantronix: King of the Beats The Anthology 1985-1988, . This two disc carefully curated compilation combines the best of Mantronix's work from the early, and arguably, best era of their career into one amazing listening experience. Whether you are an avid Mantronix fan or are looking for a place to start - this is the collection to wrap your ears around."

Artist:	UNIQUE AND DASHAN
Title:	Black To The Future
Label:	TRAFFIC
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	TEG 76537CD

"'This is protected by the red, the black and the green.' With this now infamous phrase, X-Clan's Professor X introduced the world to Unique and Dashan on Black to the Future, a record thought forever long lost to hip-hop history, now resurrected for the first time ever on CD. Originally released only on LP and cassette, this extremely rare 1989 album captures the urgent, forceful political and spiritual message of Unique and Dashan, two rappers associated with the legendary X-Clan and part of the Blackwatch Movement. Their natural chemistry, vital lyrics and hard-hitting beats (including 'Double Trouble,' produced by New York house legend Todd Terry) make this an essential addition to any hip hop fan's collection. After being out of print for over 20 years, Traffic Entertainment Group, in partnership with Warlock Records, is proud to present Unique and Dashan's lost classic for a new generation of listeners. Remastered from the original analog tapes, this extended edition of Black to the Future includes four rare tracks originally included on a German-only 12" single and is packaged in a handsome four-panel digipak featuring artwork and design based on the original LP picture sleeve."

Artist:	BOOGIE DOWN PRODUCTIONS
Title:	Criminal Minded
Label:	TRAFFIC
Format:	2LP
Price:	$21.00
Catalog #:	TEG 76538LP

"In listing the greatest albums in hip-hop history, one title never seems to stray from the upper echelons, no matter how many years pass: Boogie Down Productions' undisputed classic from 1986, Criminal Minded. Released amidst a battle between BDP and MC Shan that would redefine the New York rap landscape as it was then known, the album, which features the songs 'South Bronx,' 'Criminal Minded' and 'The Bridge is Over,' captures the excitement, urgency and raw power that embodies hip-hop culture as we know it, with KRS-One's aggressive yet intelligent lyricism backed by Scott La Rock's hard-hitting, stripped-down beats. Traffic Entertainment Group and B-Boy Records are proud to present Criminal Minded, presented for the first time ever in a double-LP pressing with a new digital transfer from the original analog master tapes. The album is packaged in a gatefold 'paste-on style' jacket, featuring extensive liner notes from journalist Brian Coleman and KRS-One, full color printed dust sleeves with vintage B-Boy Records graffiti artwork, full-color 24" x 36" poster and the bonus track 'P is Free (Original 12" Version).'"

Artist:	JUST ICE
Title:	Masterpiece
Label:	TRAFFIC
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	TEG 76539CD

"As the final release of his storied tenure on iconic New York rap label Fresh/Sleeping Bag Records, Just-Ice's Masterpiece brings the rapper full-circle with an album that lives up to its title. Having shocked the hip-hop world with the release of his landmark debut Back to the Old School in 1986, the Bronx-based rapper shot to fame with an aggressive, tough-talking style and high-profile co-signs from KRS-One, Chuck D and Kurtis Mantronik, among others. By 1990, Just-Ice was a veteran of the rap game, having survived clashes with the police and fellow rappers (Run-DMC), and he poured all of his experiences into Masterpiece. With production duties handled exclusively by the legendary Grandmaster Flash, Just-Ice crafts an album that brings his brash style and rugged street stories to life with flawless precision. Now, for the first time ever on CD, Just-Ice's Masterpiece is presented with a new, high-quality digital transfer from the original analog tapes, packaged in a digipak based on the original LP sleeve design."

Artist:	SPARKY D
Title:	This Is Sparky D's World
Label:	TRAFFIC
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	TEG 76540CD

"In the 1980s, as hip hop caught fire around New York, Sparky D was coming up in the Van Dyke Projects in Brownsville Brooklyn. She would go on to be one of the first recorded solo female rappers and rise to hip hop stardom. Early in her career she was a pivotal player in what came to be known as 'The Roxanne Wars.' It all kicked off with UTFO's 'Roxanne Roxxane' followed by Roxanne Shante's debut Roxanne's Revenge and then a salvo back at Shante' with UTFO and a female MC known as 'The Real Roxanne.' Sparky D then started a trend that ran for what some say was over a hundred assorted answer records and nearly the rest of the decade by jumping into the Roxanne trend with 'Sparky's Turn (Roxanne, You're Through).' Massive spins and sales throughout the city followed. The success of the cut lead to another handful of 12" releases, and this release, her proper full length debut This Is Sparky D's World, produced by her boyfriend and old school legend Spyder D. Though the record didn't take off to the extent that her label mates Boogie Down Productions found with Criminal Minded...well, what ever did take off like Criminal Minded. To this day the release serves as a testament to the power of one of Hip Hop's first female MC's, after all, This IS Sparky D's World. Traffic Entertainment Group in partnership with B-Boy records is proud to release this extended version of the album, out of print in any format for over 14 years. Housed in a handsome 6 panel digipak featuring extended artwork and audio including all the 12" cuts, mixes and instrumentals from Sparky's classic 'Throwdown' and 'I Can't Stop' vinyl singles."

Artist:	DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN
Title:	I Wish My Brother George Was Here
Label:	TRAFFIC
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	TEG 77502CD

"One can't talk about classic '90s hip-hop without talking about Del the Funky Homosapien, one of the genre's more eccentric figures. Though he's primarily famous today for his guest appearances with Gorillaz and Handsome Boy Modeling School, Del has inspired new generations of alternative hip-hop artists with his humorous lyrics, and eclectically funky production values. It all began here with his 1991 album, I Wish My Brother George Was Here. Del's debut has been heralded as a benchmark album for alternative hip-hop, bolstered by P-Funkinspired beats produced by Ice Cube, (Del's cousin) and featuring the underground hits 'Dr. Bombay' and 'Mistadobalina.' (#9 on the 1992 Hot Rap Tracks chart.) Equal parts clever, thought-provoking, and goofy, I Wish My Brother George Was Here has been credited with injecting some humor and irreverence into the otherwise dour West Coast hip-hop culture of the 90s. Traffic Entertainment Group is proud to reissue this classic album from a classic era, so that new generations may be exposed to Del The Funky Homosapien's witty and innovative rhymes." Includes fold out poster of original artwork and a classic "parental advisory" sticker.

Artist:	CAMP LO
Title:	Uptown Saturday Night
Label:	TRAFFIC
Format:	2LP
Price:	$20.00
Catalog #:	TEG 78503LP

2010 release. "Camp Lo's first record, which did not disappoint. It struck the perfect balance between club tracks and underground bangers for the mixtape crowd. Critically acclaimed and fan approved, this late '90s album must-have was complimented by the incredible cover art illustrated by legendary NYC graffiti artist Dr. Revolt that paid homage to Marvin Gaye's 1976 classic I Want You. It's hard to believe in the time of Puffy's heyday, Camp Lo had developed and delivered a style of hip hop that was not only fresh and creative, but also straight up dope. Flipping intricate rhyme styles over some of Rap's finer beats, the fact that Camp Lo got main stream radio play and love from big time club DJ's is a testament to the essence of what hip hop was once about: raw talent and originality! Remastered from the original tapes and pressed on loud double vinyl." Includes a fold-out poster insert.

Artist:	SOULS OF MISCHIEF
Title:	93 'Til Infinity
Label:	TRAFFIC
Format:	2LP
Price:	$21.00
Catalog #:	TEG 78504LP

2010 release. "There are very few albums across any genre that stand the test of time better than 93 'Til Infinity, the classic debut record from the Hieroglyphics crew's very own Souls of Mischief. In an era where gangsta rap and G-Funk dominated the West Coast rap scene, Souls broke ground on a completely unique and thoroughly west coast sound. While the Dr. Dre's and the Snoop Doggs were garnering much of the mainstream attention, Souls were quietly forging a charismatic, critically acclaimed, and cohesively shaped record that when categorized, sounded much closer to A Tribe Called Quest than N.W.A. The sound of their debut is characteristic of the distinct style explored by the collective, including a rhyme scheme based on internal rhyme and beats centered around a live bass and obscure jazz and funk samples."

Artist:	WHODINI
Title:	Escape
Label:	TRAFFIC
Format:	CD BOX
Price:	$18.00
Catalog #:	TEG 78507CD

"Whodini's reign on top of the rap world may have been short-lived, but no other group captured the spontaneity, creativity and showmanship of hip-hop's early years like this New York trio, and never as powerfully as on their 1984 sophomore album Escape. Having introduced their funky, danceable aesthetic the year prior on their self-titled debut, Escape built upon that foundation by expanding their sound with bigger arrangements and sharper performances from rappers Jalil Hutchins and John 'Ecstasy' Fletcher. The result is not just Whodini's best album, but one of the defining works of the era. Led by the monster single 'Friends' (which Nas sampled for his biggest hit 'If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)' over a decade later), the album produced the smashes 'Five Minutes of Funk' and 'Freaks Come Out at Night,' songs that helped establish hip-hop as more than just a passing fad and a commercial force on the radio. Having been out of print for years, Traffic Entertainment Group is proud to present Whodini's landmark album in a special edition, packaged in a deluxe slip case box, featuring audio remastered from the original analog tapes and additional instrumentals, a capellas and 12"-only mixes never before released on CD, plus poster with artwork based on the original 12" single design."

Artist:	BEATNUTS, THE
Title:	The Beatnuts (Street Level Deluxe)
Label:	TRAFFIC
Format:	2LP
Price:	$22.00
Catalog #:	TEG 78508LP

"The self titled record called The Beatnuts, or more affectionately referred to as Street Level, is the full length debut album by the Queens trio. It was released on June 21, 1994 by Relativity Records just a year after their impressive debut EP, Intoxicated Demons had turned the Hip Hop world on its ear. The cutting edge production is supplied by Juju and Psycho Les themselves, with contributions from V.I.C. and Lucien (A Tribe Called Quest). It features guest appearances by Grand Puba (Brand Nubian), Miss Jones and DJ Sinister (The X-Exutioners) amongst others. It is with great pride that Sony Music and Traffic Entertainment Group team up to present The Beatnuts' self titled LP available for the first time remastered on double vinyl and housed in a deluxe 'Tip On' style vintage gatefold sleeve featuring extended artwork and liner notes written by hip hop historian Noah Uman (WFMU)."

Artist:	KOOL MOE DEE
Title:	Kool Moe Dee
Label:	TRAFFIC
Format:	CD
Price:	$18.00
Catalog #:	TEG 78511CD

"With his impeccable sense of style, slick rhymes and signature wrap-around sunglasses, Kool Moe Dee was one of hip-hop's first bonafide superstars. Though many now know him mainly for his long-running battle with LL Cool J, Moe Dee, who's career started as a member of The Treacherous Three in the late 70s, helped establish a new benchmark for rappers in the 1980s: moving away from the roots of the party-rocking emcee and opening the door for experimental flows and complex lyricism to become part of the hip-hop lexicon, he also became the first rapper to perform at the Grammy Awards. His debut album Kool Moe Dee shows all sides of the artist; the storyteller with an eye for detail ('Little John'), the socially conscious poet ('Monster Crack,' 'Go See the Doctor') and the songwriter capable of penning a smash hit record like 'Do You Know What Time It Is?' With the assistance of producer Teddy Riley (Guy, Michael Jackson), Kool Moe Dee crafts an unforgettable, timeless debut which Traffic Entertainment Group, in partnership with Sony Music, is proud to present in this special reissue, featuring audio remastered from the original analog tapes, a bonus track previously only available on 12" vinyl and packaged in a six-panel digi-pak case."

Artist:	MOORE, RUDY RAY
Title:	The Human Tornado
Label:	TRAFFIC
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	TEG 9915CD

"Available for the first time ever on any format! The Human Tornado original motion picture soundtrack transferred from the original master tapes and packaged in a beautiful thick stock vintage 'paste-on' style sleeve with obi strip. Produced by T. Toney and Rudy Ray Moore himself. Once again the name Rudy Ray Moore means action! In this sequel to the cult smash Dolemite, we find our hero on the run from a redneck sheriff who has caught Dolemite messin' with his woman. He and his posse (including a young Ernie Hudson) dodge the sheriff and his bullets in a high-speed chase that takes them to L.A. Upon Dolemite's arrival, he learns that Queen Bee (Lady Reed) and her Kung Fu Girls have been pushed out of the nightclub business by a ruthless competitor who has ties to the Mob. With two of the girls held hostage, the Queen and her bees are forced into slavery for their nemesis. Enter Dolemite! Following a scene described by Rudy Ray himself as 'sensational and sexsational,' Dolemite gets the lowdown on the gang's hideout. It's highspeed kung fu Dolemite-style as the rat soup eatin' motherfuckers get their collective ass kicked. But the redneck sheriff is still hot on Dolemite's trail -- can even a Human Tornado fight two battles at once? Known as the 'King of the Party Records,' Rudy Ray Moore is famous for his special brand of 'blue' humor based largely on traditional ghetto folklore that has been passed down through several generations. His character Dolemite made the transition to motion pictures in the hugely successful film of the same name."

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