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The Ultimate Hip Music Lover’s Gift Guide

10 Presents that are as Hot as Lil Yachty

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The eccentric Norwegian electronic musician behind the ubiquitous “Inspector Norse” adorns his name on some fab and colorful underwear. £25, or about $31.
Named the year's No. 1 album by Pitchfork and SPIN, Solange’s <em>A Seat at the Table</em> is an understated, beautiful record. This package comes with a 2-LP version of the album, digital download, and limited edition art book. $74.98.
This clever sweatshirt will keep you warm all season long.
The cover of every issue of <emThe Fader</em> is an original, impeccably shot and composed piece of photography, highlighting the best acts in under-the-radar hip-hop, electronic, and indie rock every two months. Their stunning covers are for sale in their online shop. Currently on sale for $24.
This vintage-inspired tee boasts Sade, one of the best and most glamorous singers of all time. Show people you know your lovers rock. $49.
<em>Boys Don’t Cry</em> is the coffee table book to go alongside Frank’s two albums from this year, <em>Endless</em> and <em>Blonde</em>. A giant tome, it features poems by Kanye West, an interview with Oakland rapper Lil B, and a short story by Tyler, the Creator. Also includes a CD of Frank’s <em>fantastic Blonde</em>. $80.
Take home an ugly sweater from 2 Chainz that isn’t so ugly with Santa hitting the dab—also available with Santa doing the hit dem folks, and juju on the beat. On sale for $20.
Lil Yachty was one of hip-hop’s breakout stars this year, mixing clever, enigmatic rhymes with youthful candor and awkwardness. His limited run of jerseys celebrate his Sailing Team crew and come in hockey and baseball versions, with the two-toned baseball jersey the cleaner of the duo. $228.
This made-to-order record player from U-Turn Audio boasts every top-of-the-line feature you’d want from a record player at half the cost. While the basic, entry-level player is enough on its own, upgrade your platter (acrylic is the way to go), and spring for a preamp so you don’t have to buy a receiver, a pre-amp, and passive speakers. Starting at $179.
If you’re going to get a record player, spring for some studio-quality active monitors (active means you don’t need to buy a separate receiver, granted your record players comes with a built-in preamp or you buy a stand-alone preamp). Audiophiles will argue all day over what’s better, but the Yamaha HS8’s are a standard for a reason. You'll notice Yamaha’s distinctive white cones in the background of every studio photo from every famous musician. One monitor starts at $349.

Editor’s note: PaperCity’s counting down to the holidays with ultra-curated and distinctive gift guides. Today, music guru Matthew Ramirez presents 11 presents sure to satisfy the forward-thinking music lover on your Christmas gift-giving list. Give them to loved ones — or keep the good ones for yourself.

It was a great year for music, which naturally means you’ll want to outfit yourself (literally) in the best 2016 had to offer. Don a Lil Yachty jersey, or listen to Solange‘s terrific A Seat at the Table on your new made-to-order record player. If you think of yourself as a progressive, hip music fan (or know someone in your life who fits the description), these are the can’t-miss gifts of the holidays.

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