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Brooklyns hip-hop duo Heltah Skeltah andtheir landmark debut album Nocturnal are back on vinyl for the first time since its original release on June 18, 1996. This latest Coalmine Reissues release under license from Universal Music Enterprises bringsNocturnals gritty soundscapes and masterful wordplay back to life, allowing fans both old and new to experience the record that helped shape the sound of 90s hip-hop.

Since its release,Nocturnal has held a significant place in the canon of East Coast hip-hop, as Heltah Skeltah (made up of Ruck and Rock) delivered a dark, hard-hitting sound that resonated with hip-hop purists and newcomers alike. Produced by a whos who of collaborators including Da Beatminerz, Shawn J.Period, E-Swift and more, Nocturnalintroduced audiences to Heltah Skeltahs raw lyricism and unique chemistry.

The album features breakout singles that have become anthems, including the classic, Laflaur Leflah Eshkoshka,” which brought a streetwise swagger that quickly captivated listeners, reaching #75 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Therapy,” with its introspective lyrics and haunting beats, and “Letha Brainz Blo,” showcasing their signature blend of dark humor and intricate rhyme schemes, further solidified Heltah Skeltahs place in hip-hop history.

This limited-edition reissue is a must-have for any vinyl collector or hip-hop enthusiast, capturing a classic era with the sound and style that only Heltah Skeltah could deliver. Dont miss out on this exclusive opportunity to add Nocturnal to your collection

Tracklist:
Side A:
A1. Intro (Here We Come)
A2. Letha Brainz Blo
A3. Undastand
A4. Who Dat?
Side B:
B1. Sean Price (feat. Illa Noyz)
B2. Clans, Posses, Crews & Cliks
B3. Therapy (feat. Vinia Mojica)
B4. Place To Be
Side C:
C1. Soldier Gone Psyco
C2. The Square (Triple R) (feat. The Representativz)
C3. Da Wiggy (feat. Da Rockness Monstas)
C4. Gettin Ass Gettin Ass
Side D:
D1. Laflaur Leflah Eshkoshka (feat. O.G.C.)
D2. Prowl (feat. Louieville Sluggah)
D3. Grate Unknown
D4. Operation Lockdown

Critical Praise:
Make no mistake: these two rip the mic like a two-headedmonster, with Rucs deep voiced flow perfectly situated as thebackbone to Rocs hard-as nails delivery. –The Source
Nocturnal is first-rate mid-’90s hip-hop. –AllMusic