The instrumental edition of Rawkus’s Lyricist Lounge 2 puts the production at the center of the listening experience. With beats associated with producers including DJ Premier, Rockwilder and Nottz, it offers a window into the underground and major-label intersections of turn-of-the-millennium hip-hop. Useful for beat study, DJ sets and freestyle sessions. Instrumental release, not the vocal album. Vinyl: Near Mint (NM). Original pressing. Black stickered die-cut sleeve has pronounced creases, edge tears and areas of surface loss; see photo.