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Chuuwee Looks At His Own Wonder Years With Enthusiasm (Video)

In the last month, Sacramento, California artist Chuuwee released his Paradiso album. The 10-track, 40-minute project finds the veteran breaking the ice on 2017 with his first video. The "Enthusiasm" visual recreates the 8mm home-video effect from the 1960s and 1970s. In a statement to Ambrosia For Heads, the MC... Read more

Chuuwee Returns to Remind Us It Isn’t All About the Benjamins (Video)

Sacramento, California's Chuuwee is an MC whose stylistic flavor belies the places he's been. His sound is deftly delivered in the lane of his now-native NorCal, but the 25-year-old spent considerable time in Texas, where he was born and lived the first third of his life. Having also lived in Oakland, he has... Read more

Rome Clientel & DJ Concept Bask In Life’s Pleasures With Chuuwee & Rick Gonzalez (Audio Premiere)

After making considerable noise in recent years, the Dirt Disciples (Rome Clientel and DJ Concept) are poised to release an EP this week. On October 9, the pair of New Yorkers (Elmira and Long Island, respectively) will drop The Ambition EP on Soulspazm Records (Torae, Pumpkinhead, Marco Polo). "Life Is... Read more

Tune In With Chuuwee & The Chuuwee Channel (Album Stream)

Chuuwee answers some questions about his career since signing a record deal with Amalgam Digital, his reasons for moving away from Sacramento, and more about his life throughout his latest album, The Chuuwee Channel. Instead of dedicating the album to the musicality of the decade a la his Wild Style... Read more

Consequence – Scared of Commitment ft Chuuwee & Killer Mike

Consequence brings Killer Mike and Chuuwee in over a chopped up jazz loop on his latest track. Check out Scared of Commitment. Related: Consequence - Movies on Demand 2 (Mixtape)... Read more

Chuuwee – Float

Sacramento spitter Chuuwee drops his mixtape Wild Style tomorrow. Here's a taste of what you can expect from the project. Check out Float. Props: 2DBZ Related: See why we named Chuuwee one of our 2012 Torch Bearers -- MCs to watch... Read more

Chuuwee – Wildstyle Promos (Video)

Chuuwee's Wildstyle project drops later this month. It's an ode to the vintage hip-hop from the 90's, which many consider to be the Golden Age. Here are a couple of promos where he spits verses chock full of references to some classic lines from that era. One dropped in September... Read more

Chuuwee – Le Pere Du Peuple (Video)

Here's another hot new joint from Sacramento MC Chuuwee. Check out the video for Le Pere Du Peuple. Chuuwee continues to show why he's one to watch in 2012 and beyond. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn63aPR5gM4&feature=player_embedded... Read more

Chuuwee – West Francia (Video)

Here's a new video from Chuuwee. Be on the lookout for his debut Wild Style in June. He will revisit sounds, themes and lyricism from the 90's and apply them to today's situations. This latest video is from his mixtape Crown Me King which drops on 4/24. Check out West... Read more

Here’s an interview of Chuuwee one of the best up and coming MCs where he talks about his earliest musical influences (Video)

Chuuwee hails from Sacramento and is one of the dopest up and coming MCs. We caught up with him to talk about his earliest musical influences. He talked about folks ranging from Kurtis Blow to The Neptunes, showing that he is a student of the game (one of the reasons... Read more

Here is our list of the underground MCs who had the biggest come up in the last year: The AFH Torch Bearers list. These MCs include Ab-Soul, Action Bronson, A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, Chuuwee, Dom Kennedy, The Jets (Tradeamark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy, Sir Michael Rocks), The Kid Daytona, Rittz, Schoolboy Q, Smoke DZA, Stalley and XV. Click here to see why we chose these MCs and to hear some of their music.

There have been a lot of lists declaring top MCs lately; some for the mainstream and some for the underground. In our opinion (and each list is just that--opinions) each list left some things to be desired. So...we decided to take matters in our own hands. Partly in response to... Read more

Who was your first favorite rapper? We asked Big Daddy Kane, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kendrick Lamar, Murs, Statik Selektah, Freddie Gibbs, 9th Wonder, Stic Man, Skyzoo, Chuuwee, Skillz, tabi Bonney and more. The answers ranged from EPMD to 2Pac and everything in between. Check out who was you favorite rapper’s favorite rapper.

Where It All Began (Part 3) - Who Was Your First Favorite Rapper? Click here for parts 1 and 2 of Where It Began where many of the same stars discuss the first piece of music they ever bought and who first exposed them to hip-hop.... Read more

Every journey has a beginning. Our new documentary, Where It All Began, takes a look at the musical journey of many hip-hop luminaries. In part 1 (of 5), we asked them who first introduced them to hip-hop. You’ll hear from DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kendrick Lamar, Termanology, Ski Beatz, The Kid Daytona, Chuuwee, Serius Jones, Skyzoo, and Stic Man (from Dead Prez). Check it out below.

In upcoming installments, you'll hear about other important moments in their journey to hip-hop. In addition to the above personalities, you'll also hear from Big Daddy Kane, Murs, Freddie Gibbs, XV, 9th Wonder, J-Live, Skillz, tabi Bonney, Statik Selektah, Fashawn and Rapsody in parts 2 -5. Stay tuned each week... Read more

Here’s a sneak preview for our new documentary Where It All Began which takes a look at the journey to hip-hop by Big Daddy Kane, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kendrick Lamar, Freddie Gibbs, Stic Man (from Dead Prez), Skillz, XV, Statik Selektah, Termanology, Murs, J-Live, The Kid Daytona, Termanology, Chuuwee, 9th Wonder and many more.

Every journey has a beginning. Ambrosia For Heads' documentary Where It All Began is a look at the journey to hip-hop by many of its current stars, rising stars and reigning legends.  For the next several weeks, starting next week, Ambrosia For Heads will show you where the love for... Read more

Chuuwee – Reign (Long Live the King) (Video)

Here's a soulful track from Chuuwee's Watching The Throne project. Check out the video for Reign (Long Live the King). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GmKKZdaZiw&feature=player_embedded... Read more

Chuuwee – Watching The Throne (Free Album)

Here's Chuuwee's debut album, Watching The Throne, and it's free. Listen to the whole album and download it here. The tracklist is below. Here's the tracklist: http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/chuuwee-watching-the-throne/#listen... Read more

Chuuwee – Joe Jackson (A Tyrant’s Rage)

Chuuwee is working on a project called Watching the Throne. Here's the second song to drop from the album. Check out Joe Jackson (A Tyrant's Rage). Click here to download.  ... Read more

Chuuwee – Dolla Bill Cosby

Here's another strong effort from Chuuwee. In the vein of many others before him (Wu-Tang Clan and Zion I to name a couple), he gives his take on the power of the $$. Check out Dolla Bill Cosby. Click here to download. Wu-Tang Clan's C.R.E.A.M. is probably the best known... Read more

Chuuwee – Wildstyle Promo (Video)

If this promo is any indication, Chuuwee's upcoming Wildstyle album is about to be special. We've been saying for several months that you could hear the 90's influences in his music and he has decided to make his entire new album steeped in the sounds of hip-hop from that decade.... Read more

Chuuwee – Be Cool (Mixtape)

Here's the latest mixtape from Chuuwee. Check out the promo video for the mixtape, then download it below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTsMAt6-KY4&feature=player_embedded# Click here to download the mixtape, and here's the tracklist:... Read more

Chuuwee continues to show his 90’s influences on The Livest One.

The song features a vintage Chuck D sample and jazzy keys.  Check it out. Click here to download. Something about the chords on the keys reminds me of this joint (Side Note: Questlove spun this the first time I saw The Roots perform live back in '95): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFAkSI9lSD8... Read more

Here’s a Summer Heat mix for you. You’ll find new music from the last few months, including Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, CyHi Da Prynce, Big Sean, Jay Rock, UGK, Chuuwee, Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun, Big K.R.I.T., Bumpy Knuckles, Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson, Termanology, Common, Nas, Yelawolf and many more.

You'll find music from Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, CyHi Da Prynce, Big Sean, Jay Rock, UGK, Chuuwee, Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun, Big K.R.I.T., Bumpy Knuckles, Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson, Termanology, Common, Nas, Yelawolf and many more.  Enjoy. Ambrosia For Heads Summer Heat Mix... Read more

Chuuwee is a student of the game. You can hear it in his rhymes and the beats he chooses.

He made it clear in JJ Evans, his open letter to DJ Premier, and his new track, Get Yours, is no exception. There's a Nas sample on the hook and the track is reminiscent of early Reflection Eternal. Check it out. Click here to download.  Here's the Reflection Eternal track... Read more

Here’s a super low-budget but engaging video from Chuuwee…all done in one take.

Check out This One is for You. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5vEQBVeBMk&feature=player_embedded... Read more

The tributes to Gil Scott Heron continue to roll in. Here’s one by Chuuwee.

The lyrics are potent and talk about the continuing struggle, but the visuals don't quite match...Good song though.  Check out Scott Heron. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN4Z1sRbOZ0&feature=player_embedded... Read more

Chuuwee continues to impress. Star Fox is another lush track with quality lyrics.

Check it out. Click here to download.  Click here for more Chuuwee.... Read more

Here’s a new joint from Chuuwee’s upcoming album. Check out It Was Great Here.

Chuuwee has established himself as one of the better up and coming artists.  He has a distinct ability to sound fresh and current while still incorporating elements of classic 90's hip-hop in his sound. He's released several solid cuts in the last few months.  Look out for the new album... Read more

Chuuwee is back with a new song with a throwback sound. Check out Stuck in ’92.

Chuuwee has put out a lot of solid music over the last few months.  He's quickly becoming one of my favorite up and coming artists. Click here to download.  For more Chuuwee, click here.... Read more

This dude Chuuwee is FOR REAL. Sounds like he did this track JJ Evans as an open audition for DJ Premier and he MURDERED it.

This one is going in heavy rotation. Dude killed this track too. I'm a fan. Click here to download.... Read more

Chicago’s Dyzzi & His DivSel Crew Have A Special Blend Of Hip-Hop Brewing

Nineteen-year-old Dyzzi has released the video for "DivSel." The single, produced by MarvyMarv and directed by Chris Peterson, also features KReal and cameos from other DivSel members. It belongs to his upcoming LP, KidsBackThen, releasing on Below System Records (Masta Ace, Chuuwee, Phat Kat). The crew, short for "Diverse Selection"... Read more

Statik Selektah Remixes Some Older Dave East That Shows The Talent Nas Saw (Audio)

Today, Dave East is an MC who is cosigned by Nas, backed by Mass Appeal, and working with a who's who of Hip-Hop. In 2014, the Harlem, New Yorker was simply talented, hungry, and looking to kick in the industry door. At that time, he released video single "Stretched Out"... Read more

Teaching Kids How to Plant Money Trees Just Got a Whole Lot Easier (Video)

Financial education is nearly entirely missing from primary and high-school curricula in the United States. While an overwhelming majority of students will never use lessons like the Pythagorean Theorem or measuring an isosceles triangle in daily life, most will likely need to manage a bank account. Yet the latter is... Read more

BrvndonP Promotes “No Fakery” In His Rhymes Or His E-40 & Lecrae Cosigns

As the Bay Area competes for a second straight NBA Championship (care of the Golden State Warriors), its Hip-Hop scene is also booming in the mid-2010s. While the veteran guard of Rap talent continues to make hits, in leading and supporting roles, a bevy of new voices emerge with a... Read more

JR & PH7 Are Beatmakers for Some of Hip-Hop’s Most Respected MCs. Hear Why (EP Stream / Video) (EP Stream / Video)

Cologne, Germany production duo JR & PH7 has amassed a career that includes an extensive list of collaborators, from Sean Price to King Mez, Phonte to Freeway. From Europe, this combined force of beat-makers has been a driving ambassador of the talent abroad. Already in 2015, JR & PH7 teamed... Read more

REWIND: What’s the First Music You Bought with Your Own Money? (Video)

What's the first music you bought with your own money? We asked Big Daddy Kane, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kendrick Lamar, 9th Wonder, Rapsody, Fashawn, Stic Man, Skillz, Murs and more. Their answers might surprise you...Watch what they had to say and weigh in with what music you first bought. Related:... Read more

MC Melodee – Think Twice (Video)

Here's a video from MC Melodee that dropped last week but slipped through the cracks...The song is called Think Twice and it's worth checking out if you're into MCs who kick dope lyrics about relatable topics (as opposed to fake gangsterism, materialism and hyper-sexuality) over incredible beats. Related: Chuuwee -... Read more

Skyzoo – Jansport Strings (One Time for Chi Ali) (Prod. 9th Wonder)

Here's a new one from Skyzoo that was produced by 9th Wonder. Check out Jansport Strings (One Time for Chi Ali) and Skyzoo's description of the song below. Related: Skyzoo discusses Chi-Ali being his first favorite rapper (Video) Here's what Skyzoo had to say about Jansport Strings (One Time For... Read more

Murs speaks on the power of independent hip-hop (Video)

Here's a really dope interview from Murs speaking about the current state of the industry for independent artists and talking about the new generation of West Coast MCs. Get this knowledge. Also, click here to hear Murs (and many others) talk about his first favorite rapper. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZOw5GQlaSg&feature=player_embedded Props to LA... Read more

Skillz – 2011 Wrap Up

Meant to post this Skillz 2011 wrap up a couple of days ago but it slipped through the cracks. It seems fitting as the last of our 2011-related posts anyway. If you missed it, this is vintage Skillz. If you heard it before, it's worth another listen. Check it out... Read more

XV – #EndOfTheWorld

Now that it's 2012, the end of the world chatter will begin. XV's not having it. He goes in on everything from conspiracy theories to stereotypes to social media...Check out #EndOfTheWorld. Also, click here to see XV and others talk about their first favorite MCs. Click here to download.  ... Read more

Action Bronson & Statik Selektah – Cirque Du Soleil (Video)

Wow. This new video from Action Bronson and Statik Selektah is HOT! The beat is tough, the rhymes are on point and the concept is ill. It's a mini-murder mystery revolving around JFK. Check out Cirque Du Soleil. The Statik Selektah/Action Bronson album is about to set 2012 off right.... Read more

XV – The Kick (Video)

XV's dope song The Kick dropped back in September. Here's the video. Also, click here to see XV's incredible story about the first time see he heard Jay-Z's The Blueprint (at the end of the video). http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=aWpC7PC7Sck... Read more

The future of hip-hop is in good hands: In studio with Smoke DZA, Dom Kennedy, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and Big K.R.I.T.

I had the privilege of spending some time in the studio the other night with Smoke DZA, Dom Kennedy, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and Big K.R.I.T. Part of that time included hearing a number of cuts from Big K.R.I.T.'s upcoming album. I can't give details but, in short, the album... Read more

It’s official. I’m a Chuwee FAN. Check out his new song Slow Down.

Listen to Slow Down below and click here for more heat from Chuwee. Click here to download.... Read more