B4.Da.$$ (2LP)

A landmark debut from Brooklyn rapper Joey Bada$$, this release blends sharp lyricism, soulful production, and classic New York hip-hop energy. Originally released in 2015, the album captures Joey at his most reflective and ambitious, balancing introspective storytelling with hard-hitting boom bap production and jazz-inspired instrumentation.

Featuring standout tracks including “Paper Trail$,” “Christ Conscious,” “Big Dusty,” and “Like Me,” the project bridges golden-era hip-hop influences with a fresh contemporary sound. Guest appearances from Action Bronson, Chronixx, BJ The Chicago Kid, Kiesza, Raury, and Maverick Sabre add depth across its rich and cinematic production.

Widely regarded as one of the strongest hip-hop debuts of the 2010s, this is an essential addition for fans of lyrical East Coast rap and modern hip-hop on vinyl.