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Record label specializing in rare and unreleased Hip Hop
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05/11/2025

I have added a few titles to the Dope Folks shop! Original Sealed Deadstock wax from THE UNDERGROUND (1989 New York), MAHONY & CHAINSAW MASSACRE (1991 DETROIT) and a reissue of YOUNG ZEE “A Musical Meltdown” 2LP ON GENTLEMAN’S RELIEF RECORDS!! Back in 2013 we reissued Young Zee “A Musical Meltdown” in 2 parts. Gentleman’s Relief Records has made a double lp, full color reissue with Bonus tracks!!

I only have a handful of copies of all of these so DON’T SLEEP!!! dopefolksrecords.com

04/09/2025

Dope Folks turned 15 this past month!! To celebrate we’re offering 15% off your entire order when you enter the code DOPEFOLKS15 in the discount code section at checkout! Place your order now!!

27/08/2025

15 years ago this week John and I released our first 12” single MIXMASTA D’s “TURNTABLE SCIENTIST” and we’ve been releasing rare and unknown hip hop ever since. We’ve put out 107 records at Dope Folks Records and I can’t believe that John won’t be here to DJ with me for our 15th birthday. Well this Friday at in Milwaukee Wisconsin, KILLA KUTZ and myself will be playing classic Hip Hop and Rare underground bangers from the Dope Folks Catalog from 8-close on Friday 8/29 paying tribute to John aka Kid Millions. I miss my partner so much and this weekend we celebrate his life. Come hang out with us and toast to Kid Millions. Thanks for all of the support for 15 years! Love you guys
-Chris

Rest in Peace John Kuester aka Kid Millions

09/07/2025

I can’t believe I have to post this. John Kuester, aka one half of Dope Folks, passed away last night. I’m devastated and I don’t know what to think. It’s unreal. If you were on our label, John was probably who you talked to. We started Dope Folks Records 15 years ago over our shared love of unknown obscure hip hop from the golden era. I can’t tell you how excited we got when we signed artists or discovered projects. What I’m saying is, John was the driving force behind Dope Folks Records and I can’t believe he’s gone. If you knew him you know he was the real deal. Tell your friends how much you love them. This is the worst feeling. Big love to everyone that showed us support over the years. A lot of you we’ve never even met in person because we dealt with you overseas. Either way, shout out to everyone that has supported us because we had so much fun doing it. I’m gonna miss my partner so much.
Thanks for listening and sorry for the awful news.
The record community and the Hip Hop community lost a true Milwaukee Icon.
Love you
-Chris

17/04/2025

IN STOCK AND SHIPPING! The Best of Dope Folks Records Volume 2: Rare and Unreleased Tracks from the U.S. Hip Hop Underground 1992 - 2000. 10 tracks taken from our catalog of rare and unreleased hip hop 12”s from the golden era of Hip Hop. Featuring Soul King Productions, Kaotic Style, Original Ruffnecks, DJ Stitches & Rhyme Valore, Mischevious LQ & The Mad Mischief Crew, 5 Bros Wit Ugly Clothes, Reggie Capers, Omniscence, The Last Emperor, and Lord VI. 500 Press (100 colored Vinyl / 400 standard black)

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22/01/2025

We Still have both Releases in Stock from DC’S finest 5 Bros With Ugly Clothes! Grab copies today at dopefolksrecords.com

07/01/2025

Rest in peace Raymond Davis aka X-Ray. We were fortunate to release almost 10 projects over that last 14 Years & he was always a pleasure to work with. My condolences to his family, friends & fans all over the world.

29/11/2024

NOW SHIPPING! The Best of Dope Folks Volume 2!!! Rare and unreleased tracks from the U.S. Hip Hop Underground 1992 - 2000.
(100 colored copies / 400 standard black)
Volume 1 is also available!
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15/11/2024

TONIGHT at We will have copies for sale of the new LP! Music starts at 8pm!
Come hang with us!

11/11/2024

THIS FRIDAY! celebrates the release of their brand new LP “The Best of Dope Folks vol. 2” with a Classic Hip Hop spin! Golden Era classics all night spun by and Killa Kutz! 8pm - Midnight!

09/11/2024

Rest in Peace Twan. We love You 💔 Milwaukee’s is what some would consider a father figure to Milwaukee’s hip hop scene. Mack has long been involved in the city’s musical culture, developing his early sound in notable group Kali Tribe, and having an early affiliation with Todd “Speech” Thomas of Arrested Development during the legendary emcee’s younger days growing up in Milwaukee. Read our full story on Mack up now at shepherdexpress.com.⁠⠀
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