Nikki’s Videos & Records

Since being back in Cleveland, I haven’t found my ideal record store. [a tad unrealistic, but a store with tons of used CDs [and new], including local acts, priced below $ 5, of all genres, especially hip-​hop, trip-​hop, alternative rock, and soundtracks; would be it, although perhaps it’s a good thing, because I need to save money. Stores like the Corner Record shop in kalamazoo, and weirdo records and another one both in boston, have come close to the ideal state.] One of my favorite pasttimes is to go to a record store, buy some random CDs that look interesting to me and hope for the best. My budget usually imposes a limit of 4 – 5 of them, all used].
Compared to my other reviews, my ratings for stores a bit more skewed toward my bias, so, that being said;.
I had some time to kill and wanted to see what they had. So here I am now writing this. The guy behind the counter was amicable and let me browse without buying anything for 30 minutes, always a plus.
The selection consists mostly of newer [late 90s-​2000s] rap, mainly southern and the big labels — Motown, Universal, Cash Money. Nothing from rhymesayers [boo]. Some older stuff like Schooly D and Slick Rick. Format-​wise, I was disappointed to see no vinyl, only CDs, and cassettes [I now know that rap is still being released on cassette].
Their prices for albums were ok, $ 6 – 7 for used, $ 13ish for new. I asked if they had any local acts [and gave out some names] and he said they did not, recommended me to go to another place that ended up being closed.
There’s also a big CD selection of Gospel and R&B. Plus, there’s some porn. If you’re in the neighborhood, also check out Lucy’s Sweet Surrender bakery which is a couple blocks down from here.
The lower rating is due to their limited selection rap and a lack of vinyl. If you’re looking for gospel, r&b, or contemporary rap [Southern and mainstream, mainly], then Nikki’s is a good place for you.