Grand Puba - 2000

2000, the second solo studio album from Grand Puba, showcases the legendary Brand Nubian emcee at his charismatic best.

Originally released in 1995, this album climbed to #5 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and earned an impressive 4-mic review from The Source, cementing Puba’s place in East Coast hip-hop history. The record spawned two standout singles: the smooth hit “I Like It (I Wanna Be Where You Are)”, famously featured in Tony Hawk's Underground 2, and “A Little of This”, featuring backing vocals from Kid of Kid ‘n Play.

Across 2000, Grand Puba blends tough, punchy drums and basslines with lush soul samples and interpolations from legends like DeBarge, Barry White, The Delfonics, Rose Royce, and The Stylistics. The result is a warm, groove-driven soundscape paired with Puba’s witty lyricism and laid-back delivery. This vinyl LP pressing is an essential addition for fans of golden era hip-hop and smooth soul-infused rap classics.