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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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