Rap writer Andrew Nosnitsky opens a record shop in California

A new record shop specialising in rap tapes opens doors.

Veteran rap journalist and Cocaine Blunts founder Andrew Nosnitsky has opened a record shop in Oakland, California. A joint venture with fellow rap fanatic 12ManRambo, Park Blvd Records & Tapes will stock a big selection of rap tapes, as well as vinyl and CDs. Judging by the Instagram photos below, it looks as if they already have a solid inventory:

A photo posted by PARK BLVD RECORDS & TAPES (@parkblvdrecords) on Jun 19, 2015 at 2:44pm PDT

A photo posted by PARK BLVD RECORDS & TAPES (@parkblvdrecords) on Jun 19, 2015 at 2:55pm PDT

A photo posted by PARK BLVD RECORDS & TAPES (@parkblvdrecords) on Jun 19, 2015 at 2:59pm PDT

The shop is located on 2014 Park Blvd and for the time being, will be open from Tuesday-Sunday from 12-7pm. An online shop is also in the pipeline. Follow the new store on Twitter here and Facebook.

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