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Planet Asia has been putting in work for more than a decade but dude has never gotten his deserved props.

He, Zion I and Rascoe have always repped hard for the Cali underground. He's back with another banger--the soulful Boiler Makers. Respect. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWYfsCt6nic&feature=player_embedded Planet Asia was also featured on one of my favorite joints of 2000, Critical. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l3EHv6r38k... Read more

Speaking of Ghostface, here’s a New World (Au)der for his album Apollo Kids where we re-arrange the tracks for your listening pleasure.

NEW WORLD (AU)DER: GHOSTFACE KILLAH "APOLLO KIDS" If this cat doesn't go down as one of the all time greats when its all said and done, then all future hip hop folklore will indeed be flawed. Ghostface's Apollo Kids is full of SURPRISING features, which I've seen leave a bad... Read more

Action Bronson reminds me a lot of Ghostface Killah…in a good way.

The song is called Barry Horowitz.  Peep his voice, flow and subject matter.  The resemblance is kinda bugged, but the track is hot. Click here to download.... Read more

Phil Ade was a big oversight on the 2011 XXL Freshman list. Check out his video for Break Me Off.

This is the latest installment of #philadefriday.  The track is a monster too. It chops up N.E.R.D.'s Love Bomb quite nicely.  Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BOKgUBr6Ik&feature=player_embedded#at=169 Here's N.E.R.D.'s Love Bomb. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XshKOJHr1yE... Read more

Complex has been killing the game with their compilations, lately. This week it’s their ranking of The 50 Greatest Hip-Hop magazine covers of all time.

In the past, it was the 25 best Kanye West verses of 2010 and DJ Premier's breakdown of 38 of his classic cuts.  Whether you agree or not with their picks and rankings, it's great food  for thought and a cool stroll down memory lane.   Here's an example of... Read more

XV’s All For Me ft Cyhi Da Prynce, Vado & Erin Christine is a good way to bounce into your weekend.

Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNffdPRbKkU... Read more

Pusha T jumps on the Put It Down track. His version is Cook It Down.

Boi-1da can't be mad at having Bun B, Drake and Pusha spit on his track. Click here to download.... Read more

Here’s a nice track from a producer named Side Effekt. No words, just cool beats.

If you spit, you might wanna get on this.  It's called The Essence. Click here to download.... Read more

Lil Wayne’s 6’7′ video riffs on the movie Inception. It’s pretty cool visually.

Also, if you missed it, here's a pretty cool interpretation of the movie.... Read more

Reks has been MURDERING new tracks by legends like DJ Premier, Pete Rock, The Alchemist and more lately.

His new album also features tracks from other hot cats like Statik Selektah, Hi-Tek and Nottz. Now you can preview the whole album.  Click here to buy Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme. Reks 'Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme' by Brick Records... Read more

Pharoahe Monch, Styles P and Phonte…get ready for Black Hand Side.

This is vintage--hot track #2 from Pharoahe Monch's upcoming W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) album. Don't get TOO excited about Phonte though. He's singing, not rapping but he sounds good. Click here to download.... Read more

Didn’t mean to leave Dom Kennedy off that list of new West Coast G’s…

Check out this behind the scenes video of him at the Key Club in LA.  It's worth it just for the James Brown soundtrack accompanying it. http://vimeo.com/20543445 Speaking of the Godfather of Soul, here are some more classics of his that have shaped the sound of hip-hop. At 55 seconds:... Read more

Kendrick Lamar is definitely one of my favorites of the 2011 Freshmen.

He, Terrace Martin, TiRon and Chuwee are part of a new generation of West Coast MCs that are worthy of taking the torch from the OGs. Check out this video from XXL where Kendrick spits some a capella fire.... Read more

Lil Wayne kinda kills his verse on Kelly Rowland’s new song Motivation.

The vibe has a sexy "Lollipop" feel to it. The verse starts at 2:58, but the track is worth a listen. Click here to download.... Read more

Sir Michael Rocks drops a heat rock. This one is the remix to BatPhone ft Smoke DZA.

See what I mean about The Cool Kids being on their grind?   Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more

Kidz in the Hall drop their latest Brain Candy edition. The song is called Dream On ft Smoke DZA and Curt@!n$.

As usual, it's solid. Click here to download and here for the video teaser.... Read more

Trademark Da Skydiver and Young Roddy riff on Erykah Badu’s Window Seat track with Pilot Seats.

It's a good look, especially if you like Ms. Badu's version. Curren$y's JETS crew is starting to come up. Click here to download.  The original and remix versions of Window Seat were 2 of the doper videos from last year: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hVp47f5YZg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmIOSRmplsc... Read more

Terrace Martin and Big Snoop Dogg come with that West Coast G-Funk–2011 style.

This is the best #puffpuffpasstuesdays release...BY FAR. Check out Keep Going. Click here to download.  Everybody knows Snoop's classics from the 90's but he's quietly had some bangers in the 00's too...like this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzh4dnjk0R4... Read more

Need some more Sir Michael Rocks? Check him out with Curren$y and Tabi Bonney.

The track is called Fly Out (pt. tres).  Pure flame. Click here to download.... Read more

Speaking of solo joints, here’s some new heat from Rapper Big Pooh.

Phonte and 9th Wonder have been getting a fair amount of shine as of late.  It's good to see the big man back in the game too.  The song is called Freebasin'. Click here to download.  If you missed this early Phonte and 9th Wonder jam (their first) it is... Read more

Here’s another Cool Kids side project. This time it’s Sir Michael Rocks on the solo tip.

Check out the video for Coochie Crook: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrZy9KXLrZQ&feature=player_embedded#at=115 If you missed them, here are some of those other projects.... Read more

Chuwee has been super solid in 2011. My Place is no exception.

He kicks dope rhymes over a vintage Teddy Pendergrass track.  What's not to like? Click here to download.  And if you missed them, click here for those other Chuwee joints.  Here's the Teddy track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDkcpQJZbik... Read more

My Hu$$le by Dee Goodz is a cool hybrid. He spits over one of Aaliyah’s best tracks using Jay-Z’s flow from Can’t Knock The Hustle.

The track also features Casey Veggies and Young Scolla.  Check it out. Click here to download.  Here are the Aaliyah and Jay-Z joints: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5AAcgtMjUI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96sFW-3vGv4... Read more

New Bun B video for his song Gladiator off Trill O.G. Nuff said…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn5pbLR9gKU&feature=player_embedded... Read more

DaVinci took Kanye’s Blame Game beat and made it his own.

It's a very different take on the track but very cool. Check out the video. http://vimeo.com/20461421 Here's the original. The sample starts at 1:40. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBFXJw7n-fU&feature=player_embedded... Read more

Sha Stimuli keeps it on the conscious tip with Wake Up & Go, his tribute to the natural beauty of black women.

Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqrmBByBapo&feature=player_embedded The spirit of this song kinda reminds me of these: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzDMHcxFGbE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTR-9VuwVjo And on the neosoul tip... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq86e4Fhja0... Read more

9th Wonder’s new group Actual Proof dropped a really dope project called The Talented Tenth on MLK’s birthday.

Here's a video from the project called The X Factor.  It's good to hear diversity in hip-hop again. http://vimeo.com/20426709 If you missed the album, click here.... Read more

The life and times of Shawn Carter…flow-wise. Check out this video of Jay-Z breaking down the evolution of his rhyme-style.

Jay-Z fans have no doubt heard the evolution of his style over the years.  While he would often display several styles over the course of an album, he tended to have dominant styles that manifested themselves more than others over certain eras. When he started he primarily had the same... Read more

Big K.R.I.T. was definitely deserving of the XXL Freshman look. He’s just beginning.

Here's the first leak from his upcoming album Returnof4eva.  The song is called Dreamin'.  It's more everyday struggle, reality rap. Click here to download.  Here's what K.R.I.T. had to say about Dreamin': This is the 1st leak of my new Album “Returnof4eva” (artwork by Eric Bailey) The song is called... Read more

Raekwon and Nas go IN on Rich & Black.

Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang  is sounding like it's going to be the Chef's best album since Only Built For Cuban Linx (the first one...). Click here to download.... Read more

Mos Def and Kanye West freestyling over Dilla beats?! Does it get any better?

This happened at a Lupe Fiasco show at Blue Note.  Dudes just kicking real ish and rocking a party, taking hip-hop back to its essence.  7 min of dopeness. Click here to download.  I wasn't there but I imagine the energy was something like this (without the bboys): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOzd5THVKk4 Click... Read more

King Mez and Khrysis have been dropping some hot joints lately. Here’s the whole mixtape, The King’s Khrysis.

Technically, it's a FreEP...whatever you call it, it's definitely worth the space on your hard drive.  There's even a song with the mighty Phonte.  Listen to the whole album and download below: Download Mixtape... Read more

You’ve heard Wiz Khalifa’s Roll Up. Here’s a sneak preview of the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miQHEBW57bE... Read more

There’s been a lot of chatter about the XXL Freshman class of 2011 but what about the alumni?

One of the most enigmatic of those chosen by XXL as one of its 2009 freshmen is Charles Hamilton.  Omar Akil takes a look at the talented Mr. Hamilton and let's the man speak for himself (through his lyrics).  Check it out: I'm not sure what to make of the... Read more

De La Soul fans know that the Art Official Intelligence series is one of the best in hip-hop.

The talented trio have announced they´re dropping a 3rd in the series this summer.  Check out what they had to say about it: De La Soul Interview from PEDESTRIAN.TV on Vimeo. In case you haven´t heard the first 2 in a while, here is a mini-playlist with a couple of... Read more

New J. Cole. This one lives up to the hype. Check out Nothing Like It.

J. Cole has been killing his mixtapes (especially The Warm Up and Friday Night Lights)but his official singles have not generated the same heat.  If this one makes the album, he´s on the right track. Click here to download.... Read more

This week´s playlist was inspired by incredible soul made by rappers. You´ll find Outkast, The Foreign Exchange, Mos Def, Freestyle Fellowship, Andre 3000 and even Snoop Dog.

Just sit back, press play and liberate your mind. Click here for the full version as intended (some videos were not allowed to be embedded).... Read more

The audio for Dr Dre and Eminem´s I Need A Doctor dropped a few weeks ago. Here´s the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA770wpLX-Q&feature=player_embedded#at=206... Read more

The Cool Kids have been on a roll lately with side projects. Here’s an actual release from them called Bundle Up.

Click here to download.  If you missed the side projects, click here.... Read more

Gotta show love to Big K.R.I.T. Especially when he’s kicking new ish.

This is a snippet from his upcoming project Live From The Underground. Low budget video but hot as hell!! Nothing else needed but the music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3Y2OML1LWE&feature=player_embedded... Read more

The interesting collabos continue. This time Eminem and B.o.B. link up for Things Get Worse.

This sounds like a throwback to the Slim Shady/Forgot About Dre era with some B.o.B. added to the mix. Click here to download.  And, in case you forgot... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5a93wABHNM... Read more

Speaking of crazy combos, Saigon rocks an alternative rock track with a hard beat on Down The Road.

Dude's flow and lyrics are tight enough to pull it off.  This is a bonus track from his long-awaited instant classic The Greatest Story Never Told.  If you haven't scooped it yet, it's definitely worth the money.  Support good music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6owU75ZF8U... Read more

Raekwon, Ghostface Killah and Rick Ross!? Sounds crazy but it works.

Check out Molasses from Raekwon's upcoming album Shaolin vs Wu-Tang. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7d-itKbVyM... Read more