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Freddie Gibbs tells a stark story about the consequences of growing up too fast in Way 2 Fast.

Freddie Gibbs tells a stark story about the consequences of growing up too fast in Way 2 Fast.

It's a serious tone for a serious subject. Check it out. Click here to download.  Below is what Gangsta Gibbs had to say about Way 2 Fast, and if you want to hear more storytelling raps, check out this playlist.  From Freddie Gibbs: “The song is basically a true story.... Read more
May 6, 2011 Audio
Here’s a mix to take you into your weekend and beyond…You’ll find new music featuring Curren$y, Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar, Jean Grae, Talib Kweli, Styles P, DJ Quik, Wiz Khalifa, Rapper Big Pooh, Stalley, Wale, Devin the Dude, J. Cole, Mobb Deep, EDO.G, Eminem, Royce Da 5’9″ and more.

Here’s a mix to take you into your weekend and beyond…You’ll find new music featuring Curren$y, Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar, Jean Grae, Talib Kweli, Styles P, DJ Quik, Wiz Khalifa, Rapper Big Pooh, Stalley, Wale, Devin the Dude, J. Cole, Mobb Deep, EDO.G, Eminem, Royce Da 5’9″ and more.

There's been a lot of good music released in the last few weeks. Here's just a taste.  It starts off laid back and soulful and finishes with that boom bap. Check it out. Ambrosia For Heads LONS Mix by Parfit... Read more
May 6, 2011 Audio
Fresh off his incredible album Returnof4eva, Big K.R.I.T. is still dropping hot new music.

Fresh off his incredible album Returnof4eva, Big K.R.I.T. is still dropping hot new music.

This is more uptempo than most of the cuts on Returnof4eva. Check out Pop A Bottle ft $upaMane. Click here to download. And, click here to download Returnof4eva, arguably the best rap album to drop so far this year.... Read more
May 5, 2011 Audio
Remember the magic DMX and Swizz Beatz used to make together? Here’s a new one to add to their discography.

Remember the magic DMX and Swizz Beatz used to make together? Here’s a new one to add to their discography.

I'm not saying it's where they used to be, but DMX is GOING HARD like he hasn't in a looong time. Check out Get Your Money Up. Click here to download. And, in case you forgot how hard they used to go, check these out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThlhSnRk21E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMRXGnGrHak... Read more
May 4, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Mobb Deep is back with a solid new track. Check out Must Go Hard.

Mobb Deep is back with a solid new track. Check out Must Go Hard.

Click here to download.  Also, click here for an incredible article on the making of Mobb Deep's The Infamous album.... Read more
May 4, 2011 Audio
Here’s a new joint from Chuuwee’s upcoming album. Check out It Was Great Here.

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
May 4, 2011 Audio
New J. Cole…from the ALBUM. Nuff said. Check out Disgusting.

New J. Cole…from the ALBUM. Nuff said. Check out Disgusting.

Listen to the song and see what Cole had to say about the album (via Twitter) below.  It's about to be a Cole Summer. Click here to download. Here's what J. Cole had to say about the album.... Read more
May 4, 2011 Audio
Here’s Freddie Gibbs’ first effort on Young Jeezy’s label and naturally it’s a collabo with the man, himself.

Here’s Freddie Gibbs’ first effort on Young Jeezy’s label and naturally it’s a collabo with the man, himself.

Check out Stripes (Run-D.M.C.).  What do you think of the recent spate of indie cats (Stalley, Wale, Gangsta Gibbs, to name a few...) linking up with major labels and artists? Click here to download.... Read more
May 3, 2011 Audio
Here’s a simple but stylish video from Versis called Slow Down.

Here’s a simple but stylish video from Versis called Slow Down.

Watch the video and and listen to Versis' whole album, illcandescent, below. http://vimeo.com/23167095 Here's the album: iLLCANDESCENT by Versis... Read more
May 3, 2011 Audio, Video
What’s better than a new song from Phonte? A new song and a new video from Phonte…

What’s better than a new song from Phonte? A new song and a new video from Phonte…

Check out Focus' song Uh! ft Phonte and the latest video from The Foreign Exchange's Authenticity album, The Last Fall. Here's Uh! UH! feat. Phonte by Focus... And, here's the video for The Last Fall: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PanDa2DZ3g&feature=player_embedded... Read more
May 2, 2011 Audio, Video
It’s been a minute since Mickey Factz dropped something new. He’s back with a new series called May-Hem.

It’s been a minute since Mickey Factz dropped something new. He’s back with a new series called May-Hem.

The first entry is called Fearless. You can read what Mickey had to say about the series and hear Fearless below. Fearless by Mickey Factz Click the arrow button on the player to download Fearless. Here's what Mickey had to say about the May-Hem series and Fearless  (click here to... Read more
May 2, 2011 Audio
Curren$y and Stalley jump on a nice soulful track with Nesby Phips.

Curren$y and Stalley jump on a nice soulful track with Nesby Phips.

Check out Magic. Click here to download.... Read more
May 2, 2011 Audio
Chuuwee is back with a new song with a throwback sound. Check out Stuck in ’92.

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
April 30, 2011 Audio
If you like that West Coast G-Funk sound, this week’s Soul Cooking playlist is for you.

If you like that West Coast G-Funk sound, this week’s Soul Cooking playlist is for you.

It's no secret legendary beat makers like Dr. Dre and DJ Quik were heavily influenced by the likes of Parliament/Funkadelic, Slave, Cameo, Zapp and Rick James, to name a few...You'll find lots of that classic funk sound on this playlist.  Just press play, sit back and prepare to get funked... Read more
April 30, 2011 Audio, Playlists
EDO.G is back with on a vintage track from DJ Premier…it’s a perfect opportunity for a new installment of PREEM-EAR.

EDO.G is back with on a vintage track from DJ Premier…it’s a perfect opportunity for a new installment of PREEM-EAR.

PREEM-EAR: EDO G "FAST LANE" It's been a minute, so if you don't recall or your new to AFH, PREEM-EAR is the column in which I break down DJ Premier tracks--many of which may not have gotten the shine they deserved.  Fast Lane is an exception because it's new AND... Read more
April 29, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
All the recent heat around The Beastie Boys has gotten me thinking about Def Jam of old. You can’t talk about the original Def Jam sound without mentioning Rick Rubin. He is the subject of our latest Producer Series playlist.

All the recent heat around The Beastie Boys has gotten me thinking about Def Jam of old. You can’t talk about the original Def Jam sound without mentioning Rick Rubin. He is the subject of our latest Producer Series playlist.

Rick Rubin was a purist. He liked BIG thumping 808 drums, hard snares, hard rhymes and not much else on his songs. At the time, when rap was still being recorded mostly over disco and R&B covers, his sound was revolutionary. He was among the first to capture the rawness... Read more
April 29, 2011 Audio, Playlists, Throwback
Eminem and Royce Da 5’9″‘s collabo on Bad Meets Evil was one of the dopest songs on The Slim Shady LP.

Eminem and Royce Da 5’9″‘s collabo on Bad Meets Evil was one of the dopest songs on The Slim Shady LP.

They traded hot bar after hot bar. The have flirted with making a full album together called Bad Meets Evil for some time. It looks like it will finally happen and the first single is here. Check out Fast Lane. Here's Bad Meets Evil if you haven't heard it in... Read more
April 28, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Emilio Rojas kicks some true lyrics of fury on Breaking Point. Check out the video.

Emilio Rojas kicks some true lyrics of fury on Breaking Point. Check out the video.

... Read more
April 28, 2011 Audio, Video
Consequence just dropped a new joint on a Kanye West track. Check out Everybody Told Me.

Consequence just dropped a new joint on a Kanye West track. Check out Everybody Told Me.

Click here to download.... Read more
April 27, 2011 Audio
Here’s a cool video of 9th Wonder interviewing Big K.R.I.T.

Here’s a cool video of 9th Wonder interviewing Big K.R.I.T.

9th talks to K.R.I.T. about his influences, the XXL Freshman experience, Returnof4eva and more.  Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whg_V8Lz3OI&feature=player_embedded Speaking of Big K.R.I.T.'s musical influences, click here for some songs from his soul influences.... Read more
April 27, 2011 Audio
It’s been 25 years since the release of Licensed to Ill and The Beastie Boys continue to innovate.

It’s been 25 years since the release of Licensed to Ill and The Beastie Boys continue to innovate.

Check out the incredibly creative way they've chosen to provide a full streaming preview of their upcoming album HotSauceAlbumCommitteePartTwo. The album is sounding right too...2 decades in and still FRESH. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2XDsMU8a0M&feature=player_embedded... Read more
April 27, 2011 Audio
Camp Lo resurfaced recently with Pete Rock for the 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s Mixtape.

Camp Lo resurfaced recently with Pete Rock for the 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s Mixtape.

They have a sequel to that mixtape forthcoming that features other producers.  Check out their first leak from that project, Tall Glasses, produced by Smoking Apples. Click here to download and click here for 80 Blocks From Tiffany's, Part 1, featuring Camp Lo rhyming over classic Pete Rock tracks.... Read more
April 27, 2011 Audio
Outasight’s Figure 8 EP dropped today. It features Life or Something Like It which is one of his funkiest tracks to date.

Outasight’s Figure 8 EP dropped today. It features Life or Something Like It which is one of his funkiest tracks to date.

Listen to that track and the rest of the EP below and download it if you like what you hear.... Read more
April 27, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Curren$y has been on a tear lately. He’s released music with Alchemist, The Jets and on the solo tip in the last few months.

Curren$y has been on a tear lately. He’s released music with Alchemist, The Jets and on the solo tip in the last few months.

Here's another hot joint called #JetsGo. Check it out. Click here to download it from iTunes. Click here if you missed Curren$y Covert Coup mixtape with The Alchemist and you can download The Jets new mixtape here.... Read more
April 26, 2011 Audio
It takes BIG STONES to hop on a track that Jay-Z murdered back in the day, but that’s just what Pusha T did on Can I Live…

It takes BIG STONES to hop on a track that Jay-Z murdered back in the day, but that’s just what Pusha T did on Can I Live…

...and he kinda killed it. I'm not saying he topped or even equaled Jay, but it's hard to be mad at what Pusha did with the track. Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74niHnKDLcw&feature=player_embedded This is from Pusha T's Fear of God mixtape. If you missed it, click here to download.  And,... Read more
April 26, 2011 Audio, The Bridge, Video
Miles Jones’ Say What has got a bouncy soulful feel to it.

Miles Jones’ Say What has got a bouncy soulful feel to it.

It kinda reminds me of later stage Slum Village. Check it out. Click here to download.  Here's the Slum Village comparison: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTFEIG12UJw... Read more
April 26, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Newcomer A.V.I.U.S. drops some heat with Fashawn and Evidence from Dialated Peoples.

Newcomer A.V.I.U.S. drops some heat with Fashawn and Evidence from Dialated Peoples.

This is a tribute to GURU.  Check out Same Ol' Line. Click here to download.... Read more
April 26, 2011 Audio
Dead Prez celebrate beauty that goes beneath the skin on The Beauty Within.

Dead Prez celebrate beauty that goes beneath the skin on The Beauty Within.

This is to the tune of B.o.B.'s Nothin' On You. Check out the video. http://vimeo.com/22800990 Of course this isn't the first time they've looked past the physical to seek a connection. Remember this one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwTNOxJXMYM... Read more
April 25, 2011 Audio, The Bridge, Video
Kev Brown is one of those producers who has never gotten the proper level of recognition. He just dropped a new mixtape called Classic Joints that should help change that.

Kev Brown is one of those producers who has never gotten the proper level of recognition. He just dropped a new mixtape called Classic Joints that should help change that.

Best known for his incredible remix of Jay-Z's Black Album, The Brown Album, Kev specializes in beats with dirty funky bass lines (reminiscent of his brethren Pete Rock and 9th Wonder). Here's a playlist of some of the Joints from the new mixtape. The tracklist and download link are below.... Read more
April 25, 2011 Audio, Mixes, Playlists, The Bridge
All the recent leaks from The Beastie Boys have been pretty hot. Check out the latest–Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win ft Santigold.

All the recent leaks from The Beastie Boys have been pretty hot. Check out the latest–Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win ft Santigold.

It's got a little island flavor to it.  The album, HotSauceCommitteePartTwo, is sounding like it's going to be pretty ill...It drops Tuesday 5/3. Click here to download and click here for more from the Beasties.... Read more
April 25, 2011 Audio
Large Professor & Neek the Exotic dropped a hot single a couple of weeks ago. Here’s the video for Still on the Hustle.

Large Professor & Neek the Exotic dropped a hot single a couple of weeks ago. Here’s the video for Still on the Hustle.

It's good to see these 2 still putting in work. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uedonaXJPk&feature=player_embedded Click here to download (right click and "save link as").  Click here for more on Neek the Exotic and Large Professor.... Read more
April 25, 2011 Audio, Video
Summer can’t come soon enough for you? Here’s some Summertime Ish from Cyhi Da Prynce, Big Hud and Curren$y.

Summer can’t come soon enough for you? Here’s some Summertime Ish from Cyhi Da Prynce, Big Hud and Curren$y.

This is the remix to Big Hud's original.  Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
April 23, 2011 Audio
This week’s installment of Soul Cooking comes courtesy of Statik Selektah and Lord Sear who just did a great soul classics mixtape.

This week’s installment of Soul Cooking comes courtesy of Statik Selektah and Lord Sear who just did a great soul classics mixtape.

Listen to all of the mixtape Open Bar Classics Vol. 1: The 80′s and download it below. Click here to download. Here's the tracklist: Intro Jocelyn Brown - Somebody Else’s Guy Fatback - I Found Lovin Rene & Angela - I Love You More The Whatnauts - Help Is On... Read more
April 23, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Q-Tip is a great MC…quietly, he’s a really dope producer too. The latest installment of the Producer Series playlists features music produced by Q-Tip.

Q-Tip is a great MC…quietly, he’s a really dope producer too. The latest installment of the Producer Series playlists features music produced by Q-Tip.

Everyone knows what Q-Tip brought to the mic for A Tribe Called Quest, but his production contributions are rarely mentioned. He and Ali Shaheed Muhammad often shared those duties, with Tip producing under the name The Abstract. Q-Tip also did a fair amount of production as part of The Ummah,... Read more
April 22, 2011 Audio, Playlists
XV dropped a mixtape over the weekend and he’s already putting out new music.

XV dropped a mixtape over the weekend and he’s already putting out new music.

And, J. Cole put that flame on the track.  Check out Watch Me Go. Click here to download.  If you missed XV's Zero Heroes mixtape, click here.... Read more
April 21, 2011 Audio
Fabolous just dropped a mixtape with a lot of old soul samples.

Fabolous just dropped a mixtape with a lot of old soul samples.

I'm digging this return to vintage soul in hip-hop. You can hear it in music by Big K.R.I.T., The Jets, Curren$y and The Alchemist and others. If you missed the inaugural installment of our Soul Cooking playlist which explores soul classics, click here. You can listen to the whole Fabolous... Read more
April 21, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Rumors were swirling yesterday about Stalley joining Maybach Music Group. Today, he just dropped a remix to his Lincoln Way Nights ft Rick Ross.

Rumors were swirling yesterday about Stalley joining Maybach Music Group. Today, he just dropped a remix to his Lincoln Way Nights ft Rick Ross.

Check it out. Click here to download Lincoln Way Nights (rmx).  If you're not up on Stalley, he dropped 1 of the best albums of the year in February...and it's free.  Click here to download it.... Read more
April 20, 2011 Audio
It’s been a minute since Kidz in the Hall served up some Brain Candy but they return with another strong installment.

It’s been a minute since Kidz in the Hall served up some Brain Candy but they return with another strong installment.

Check out Sip & Ride. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlxLt6fXIEA&feature=player_embedded Click here to download.  For more Brain Candy, click here. Click below to hear the full track:... Read more
April 20, 2011 Audio, Video
Curren$y and The Alchemist have been teasing us with heat rocks over the last week. The wait is over. Here’s their mixtape, Covert Coup.

Curren$y and The Alchemist have been teasing us with heat rocks over the last week. The wait is over. Here’s their mixtape, Covert Coup.

Listen to the whole thing and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more
April 20, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Keeping it on the jazzy tip, check out the video for Can’t Shake It Easy by Donwill of Tanya Morgan.

Keeping it on the jazzy tip, check out the video for Can’t Shake It Easy by Donwill of Tanya Morgan.

http://vimeo.com/20919894 If you dig what you hear, check out the whole album, Don Cusack in High Fidelity,below: Don Cusack In High Fidelity [Bonus Remixes, Artwork & Music Video] by Donwill... Read more
April 18, 2011 Audio, Video
Mac Miller spits one of his better flows on People Under The Stairs.

Mac Miller spits one of his better flows on People Under The Stairs.

The cool jazzy track is a different look for him and it works. Check it out.... Read more
April 18, 2011 Audio
Can’t wait till DJ Quik’s album drops on Tuesday? Maybe this new joint from Quik and Ice Cube will help.

Can’t wait till DJ Quik’s album drops on Tuesday? Maybe this new joint from Quik and Ice Cube will help.

Check out Boogie Till You Conk Out from 2 West Coast OG's. Click here to download.  And, if you need more DJ Quik in your life, check out this playlist and mixtape.... Read more
April 16, 2011 Audio
Speaking of good Soul food, check out this new video from Chef Raekwon.

Speaking of good Soul food, check out this new video from Chef Raekwon.

Here's Ferry Boat Killaz from Raekwon's Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang--the gift that keeps on giving. http://vimeo.com/22087687 If you missed it, check out our re-take on Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang in New World (Au)der.... Read more
April 16, 2011 Audio
Weekends are for chilling and breaking up the daily routine, right? Welcome to Soul Cooking, where each Saturday you will find playlists featuring some of the finest soul music ever made. In this week’s inaugural edition, you can expect joints from Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Roy Ayers, Rose Royce, The Staples Singers, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, The Brothers Johnson and more.

Weekends are for chilling and breaking up the daily routine, right? Welcome to Soul Cooking, where each Saturday you will find playlists featuring some of the finest soul music ever made. In this week’s inaugural edition, you can expect joints from Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Roy Ayers, Rose Royce, The Staples Singers, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, The Brothers Johnson and more.

This playlist was inspired by a cool article by TheWellVersed on The 10 Non Hip-Hop acts to watch in 2011.  Ambrosia For Heads will always endeavor to serve you the best in hip-hop (old and new), but as with any good meal, sometimes you need a palate cleanser.  Also,  as... Read more
April 16, 2011 Audio, Playlists
XV has been releasing some great music lately. Here’s his new mixtape, Zero Heroes.

XV has been releasing some great music lately. Here’s his new mixtape, Zero Heroes.

Given his past releases, it's no surprise that Zero Heroes is incredibly solid.  It features production from Just Blaze, J. Cole, Seven and others.  You can listen to the whole mixtape and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more
April 16, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Curren$y and The Alchemist have dropped 2 dope joints together…make that 3.

Curren$y and The Alchemist have dropped 2 dope joints together…make that 3.

Here's their latest--Scottie Pippen. Oh, and they brought in Freddie Gibbs to turn up the heat. Check it out.  The Curren$y/Alchemist mixtape Covert Coup drops on 4/20.  With that and DJ Quik's Book of David, it's going to be a great week for music. Click here to download.... Read more
April 15, 2011 Audio
MED drops some music for marinating with Blu. Check out This Is Your Life.

MED drops some music for marinating with Blu. Check out This Is Your Life.

Exile laid down the track. It doesn't get much better than this. Click here to download.... Read more
April 15, 2011 Audio
DJ Quik’s new album drops next week. To support and show love, he is the subject of the latest Producer Series playlist.

DJ Quik’s new album drops next week. To support and show love, he is the subject of the latest Producer Series playlist.

Hailing from Compton, DJ Quik is one of the best producers to ever do it--on any coast--period.  He's a DJ, a musician, a producer and a rapper.  Though his sound is rooted in the P-Funk, the vast majority of his music is original.  His range is such that he can... Read more
April 14, 2011 Audio, Playlists, Throwback
STS teamed up with Black Thought last year to form Money Making Jam Boys. Now he is partnering with Freddie Gibbs on a new joint.

STS teamed up with Black Thought last year to form Money Making Jam Boys. Now he is partnering with Freddie Gibbs on a new joint.

Check out Cloud of Endo. Click here to download.... Read more
April 14, 2011 Audio
Outasight goes in on a funk/rock track. Check out So What.

Outasight goes in on a funk/rock track. Check out So What.

His new album, Figure 8, drops on 4/26. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9ligPENRdM&feature=player_embedded Click here to download.... Read more
April 14, 2011 Audio, Video
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