New Kendrick Lamar. Nuff said. Check out Sex With Society.
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New CyHi Da Prynce too…Check out Emotional.
This is from CyHi's upcoming Royal Flush 2 mixtape. Click here to watch the new video CyHi just dropped for Can't Wait, off the first Royal Flush mixtape. Click here to download.... Read more
Here’s a new joint from Wale ft Stalley, Black Cobain and Tone P. Check out Cookup.
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Can’t wait till June 13 to hear Eminem and Royce Da 5’9″‘s Bad Meets Evil album? Check out samples of every song.
Click here to hear 30 second snippets via Amazon.com. Tracklist is below. If you missed Fast Lane, the first single, click here. Here's the tracklist: 1. Welcome 2 Hell [Explicit] 2. Fast Lane [Explicit] 3. The Reunion [Explicit] 4. Above The Law [Explicit] 5. I'm On Everything [Explicit] 6. A... Read more
Here’s some new J. Cole. This is one of the hottest joints he’s been on in a while.
You might recognize the beat from this sick Side Effekt beat we posted a while ago, called The Essence. We actually asked who you thought would rock the hardest on the track...Looks like Cole answered that....Check out How High. Click here to download.... Read more
This week’s Soul Cooking mix features newer soul…but let’s not call it Neo.
If you dig artists like Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, Maxwell, Jill Scott, India.Arie and Lauryn Hill, this one is for you. Put this one on with the BBQ and let it marinate.... Read more
New Eminem and Royce Da 5’9″ (Bad Meets Evil) ft Mike Epps. Nuff said…
Check out I'm on Everything. Click here to download.... Read more
Here’s the last installment of #PhilAdeFridays. This has been one of the better of these series and he ends on a solid note.
Next week, Phil will drop a mixtape with all the previous joints. Check out Cloud 9 ft GLC. Click here to download.... Read more
Kris Kasanova goes in on Frank Ocean’s Novacane track. Check out Kane.
Click here to download. If you don't have Frank Ocean's Nostalgia, Ultra mixtape yet, click here to download it. It's special.... Read more
Action Bronson and Statik Selektah bring some heat for the long weekend.
Check out Time for Some ft Lil Fame of M.O.P. Click here to download.... Read more
Here’s a dope remix of Miguel’s Sure Thing which features a verse from Pusha T. Check it out.
We published the original of this song well over a year ago when we looked like this...A lot has changed for both Miguel and us. Salute to Miguel for all of his success. >... Read more
Da Brat shows she can still spit fire on Get It Get It ft Jadakiss.
Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
Wu is in the building!! Check out these 2 new joints from Raekwon and The RZA.
Here's Raekwon's remix to Rock N Roll ft DJ Khaled, The Game, Pharrell and Busta Rhymes: Click here to download. And, here's RZA's Only the Rugged Survive: Click here to download.... Read more
The 90’s will always be considered the Golden Age of hip-hop. Click below to listen to all 250 songs that XXL named the best of the 1990’s.
That's not to say that decade will always be the best, nor that it contains the best year in hip-hop (in fact, read this if you REALLY want a debate) but, just as the 70's will always be considered Classic Rock (Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, etc.--note other great... Read more
Stalley is one of my favorite MCs of the last 12 months. Aside from just being plain dope, he has 2 incredibly rare distinctions in today’s hip-hop landscape.
1. He does not curse, and 2. The vast majority of his music does not contain samples. No judgements against either cursing or sampling (some of the greatest to ever do it do both to the fullest) but it's hard to find a credible rapper post 1987 who does this.... Read more
In the late 80’s and early 90’s there was an incredible British soul invasion. The music was called Acid Jazz, but make no mistake–it was SOUL music.
This week's Soul Cooking installment is dedicated to that movement. If names like Loose Ends, Soul II Soul, The Brand New Heavies and Jamiroquai mean anything to you, get ready for a ride down memory lane. If those names are new to you and you appreciate good soul music, this... Read more
Here’s some new Mood Muzik from Joe Budden. Like most of the other Mood Muzik, it’s dark and brooding. Check out Dreamerz.
Mood Muzik 4.5 - The Worst Is Yet to Come drops soon. Click here to download.... Read more
It’s kinda cool to see the recent resurgence of rappers from the 90’s. Kool G. Rap is the latest to join the pack.
Check out American Nightmare ft Havoc. It's like G. Rap never left... Click here to download.... Read more
After 20 years, Bumpy Knuckles aka Freddie Foxx is still murdering MCs.
He and Noreaga go IN on this vintage Statik Selektah track. Check out Lyrical Workout. Click here to download. And, if you forgot (or never knew) how Freddie Foxx/Bumpie Knuckles used to kill 'em, check out this classic from him and KRS-One (stream only--click here to buy it).... Read more
No I.D. blessed Big Sean with a couple of tracks for his album. Here’s one called I Don’t Think They Want It.
Check it out. Click here to download. If you're feeling that, here's the other track, What Goes Around.... Read more
Here’s a brand new joint from Drake. Sounds like a new album may be coming relatively soon.
Check out Dreams Money Can Buy. Click here to download.... Read more
Erick Sermon just dropped a new song and it inspired us to take a look back at his career. The latest Producer Series installment is dedicated to the Green Eyed Bandit.
When he first unleashed his sonic imprint in 1988 as part of EPMD, Erick Sermon was one of the first producers to bring P-Funk to hip-hop. Over the better part of the next 2 decades, he went on to give classic tracks to some of the most legendary names in... Read more
Elzhi, Trick Trick and Ketchphrase put it DOWN for their hometown, with a big assist from a Black Milk track.
Check out My Detroit. Click here to download.... Read more
Skeme just dropped a solid new free album* called The Statement.
*This is another one that blurs the line between mixtape and album. Tracks 1, 2, 8, 9 (ft Dom Kennedy), 10, 12 and 13 are standout tracks, but judge for yourself. You can listen to the whole thing and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more
Here’s a funky new joint from STS. Check out Pimpin’ and Preachin’.
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Pete Rock teams with Smiff-N-Wessun, Sean Price and Styles P to bring some new heat from some familiar names.
Check out That's Hard. The Pete Rock/Smiff-N-Wessun album, Monumental, drops on 6/28.... Read more
Termanology ft Joell Ortiz, Bun B, Saigon and Freeway…Nuff said.
Check out the remix to Say It. Click here to download.... Read more
Diz Gibran has been dropping some burners lately.
His last joint, The Return, was so tight, it was the lead off on our latest mix. This latest song is called Slick. Diz's flow on the track is reminiscent of the late, great Big L. Check it out. Click here to download. Peep the Big L comparison: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHnT1WSfVf0... Read more
Here’s the latest installment of New World (Au)der where we re-order the tracks of great albums for your listening pleasure.
This edition takes on Joell Ortiz's Free Agent album. I've had this (Au)der sitting around, waiting to get flipped for a minute. Don't ask me why, but "BIG PUN'S BACK" (NOT on FREE AGENT) feels like the perfect time to do it. Marinate on that, then blow the dust off... Read more
“I’d like to know. Are you really ready for some super dynamite soul?” This week’s Soul Cooking playlist (where we explore soul, funk and other music that has influenced hip-hop) is dedicated to the one and only James Brown.
No discussion about Soul and hip-hop is complete without mentioning James Brown. He has been sampled more than any other artist and his impact cannot be overstated. He really needs no introduction (other than the one above). This playlist starts out with a groove and just gets funkier and funkier... Read more
Here’s a hot new Summer joint from DJ Khaled ft Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne.
Check out I'm On One. Get ready to hear this one for a long time.... 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
Rapper Big Pooh and WarrenJae spit some flame on a track with a funked up riff on the Herb Alpert bass line featured on Biggie’s Hypnotize.
Check out Live. Click here to download Live. This is from WarrenJae's solid mixtape, titled The Dreamcatcher, which you can listen to and download here. Here's the Biggie joint: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypP8sMHo74Y And, here's Herb Alpert's original, Rise (the sample kicks in around 3:15): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ennMD1fPtXA... Read more
Here’s a hot previously unreleased joint from Prodigy called P Against the World.
Check it out. Click here to download. If you're feeling this, you might also enjoy these, courtesy of the mighty NahRight.... Read more
Just Blaze is known but he does not often get his props as being 1 of the all time great producers. He is the subject of the latest installment of our Producer Series playlists. You’ll hear Joe Budden, Beanie Sigel, Cam’ron, Freeway, Kanye, Jay Electronica, The Game, Nas, Scarface, Saigon and of course lots of Jay-Z.
Just Blaze's first producer credits were in 1999 but he really caught people's attention in 2000 when he laced Jay-Z with his classic Streets is Talking track. A year later, Just Blaze and another promising young producer named Kanye West combined to produce 9 out of the 15 tracks on... Read more
Kidz in the Hall have been giving out Brain Candy for the last several weeks. Here’s their new Semester Abroad mixtape which features all of the Brain Candy songs and some other treats.
You'll find songs featuring Curren$y, Tabi Bonney, Smoke DZA, The Kid Daytona and more. Listen to the whole mixtape and download it below. SEMESTER ABROAD "INSPIRED BY THE BRAIN CANDY SERIES" by double_0 Click here to download.... Read more
Focus’ free album is here. With songs featuring Phonte, Rapper Big Pooh, Nottz and more, what’s not to like?
Listen to the whole album, Music of the Misinterpreted, and download it below. Music of the Misinterpreted by Focus...... Read more
Talib Kweli blesses Clyde Carson with a verse on U & I. The track has a funky laid back West Coast feel to it.
Check it out. Click here to download. Talib sounds good on these West Coast tracks. Remember this one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEkHSPgySuM... Read more
Need lyricism? Look no further than ScienZe’s new EP titled Simply Aesthetic.
Clever lyrics, cool flow, quality message. Nuff said. Listen to the whole EP and download it below. Simply Aesthetic EP by ScienZe... Read more
Would you believe it to be possible to have someone remake Illmatic and have it be INCREDIBLE?
That's exactly what Elzhi has done with ELmatic. Let's be clear. Illmatic is a one of a kind classic. BUT, Elzhi has written new rhymes for the songs and producer Will Sessions has updated the tracks, often with live instruments, and it is shockingly good (especially since I was fully... Read more
Curren$y and newcomer Celeb Forever jump on one of Lenny Kravitz’s most psychadelic soulful tracks.
Check out Alive. Click here to download. Here's the Lenny Kravitz track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StF5rMCrV3w... Read more
Pac Div comes with some of that new G-Funk on Rollin’. This one BUMPS.
Check out the video. http://vimeo.com/23463398 This joint is off Pac Div's Don't Mention It mixtape which DEFINITELY deserves mentioning. If you don't have it already, listen to the whole thing and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more
Prodigy jumps on a grimy joint with Ox, a fellow Queens MC. The track is very fitting for a Mobb Deep vocal.
Check out Killer Squad. Click here to download.... Read more
There was a long video clip of Kanye West’s Coachella performance floating around a few weeks ago. Here’s the audio for the full performance.
Check it out. Click here to download. The full video is rumored to be dropping soon. Check out this 48 minute clip in the meantime, if you missed it.... Read more
Here’s the last installment of Kidz in the Hall’s Brain Candy series. The mixtape drops on Thursday.
Check out the video tease and full song for Playground. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpCw3nuJfyg Click here to download.... Read more
EDO.G’s album is sounding like it’s going to be really strong.
His first single, Fast Lane, was a vintage cut produced by DJ Premier. This follow up, produced by Statik Selektah, is another banger. Check out Speak Ur Mind ft M-1. Ed's album, A Face in the Crowd, drops on 5/17. Click here to download.... Read more
Big Sean makes the most of this No I.D. beat. Check out I Do It.
This one comes by way of Whoo Kid's mix show. Click here to download.... Read more
Ready for Summer? This week’s Soul Cooking playlist features the kind of soul and funk music you might hear at a Summer BBQ in the early 80′s. You’ll find songs like Cutie Pie, Rock Creek Park, Watching You, Single Life, Rumors, Double Dutch Bus and more.
Just press play, sit back and here it is, the groove, slightly transformed...... Read more
Phil Ade has been paying tribute to a lot of artists from the 90’s in his PhilAdeFridays series. This week he jumps on De La Soul’s classic Breakadawn track.
Check it out. Click here to download. And, here's De La's version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udSjNOZ26o8... Read more