Throwback Archives

Pete Rock Confirms “Mecca & The Soul Brother” Live Re-Make (Video)

A true Hip Hop classic is getting re-consideration. Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth's 1992 full-length debut is getting re-made, with a live band. The on-again, off-again duo from money-earnin' Mount Vernon is going to back to their Elektra Records gem (which featured "T.R.O.Y." and others), which the Chocolate Boy Wonder... Read more

July 19, 2013 Fresh, Throwback

Tech N9ne Hardknock TV Interview Pt. 1 (Video)

Tech N9ne is gearing up for his Something Else album, which has appearances from Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B., ¡Mayday! and more. On a couch in Venice Beach, California Tech broke down some frustrations he has with critics with Hard Knock TV's Nick Huff. Tech also discusses his recent flood of album... Read more

July 19, 2013 Fresh, Throwback, Video

The Illest Drum Machine Collection Ever (Video)

Boston-based Get On Down Records has done crazy re-issues like Raekwon's Only Built 4 Linx... purple tape edition, Nas' Illmatic gold CD, and The Fat Boys' pizza box album. In their Beantown offices, the owners have an amazing collection of drum machines. Rob @ Unkut hit up the offices and... Read more

July 18, 2013 Fresh, Throwback

Redman Performs Time 4 Sum Aksion, I’ll Bee Dat and Da Rockwilder at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (Video)

Redman performed at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival this past weekend and he took it ALL THE WAY back. Check out his performances of Time 4 Sum Aksion, I'll Bee Dat and Da Rockwilder below. Related: Mathematics – Notorious ft Redman, Eyes Low & Mr. Cream (Video)... Read more

July 18, 2013 Throwback

3rd Bass Reunion in Brooklyn (Video)

3rd Bass recently hit the stage in Brooklyn for a reunion show. Here's some footage of them performing Gas Face and more. Check it out.... Read more

July 16, 2013 Throwback

Capital STEEZ – KING STEELO

Salute to Capital STEEZ who would have been 20 years old today. Here's a track off his forthcoming posthumous project, King Capital. Check out KING STEELO. Related: Pro Era – Like Water (Video)... Read more

July 7, 2013 Audio, Throwback

CJ Fly – tug-at-war

If you need some underground hip-hop in your life after the Jay-Z takeover weekend, Pro Era member CJ Fly has you covered. Check out his dope new song tug-at-war. Related: CJ Fly – The Error (Audio)... Read more

July 7, 2013 Audio, Throwback

D-Dot Compares Biggie’s Work Style To Jay-Z’s (Video)

When you're blessed to work with two of the greatest MC's that have ever graced this industry, you can't help but pay attention to the process that goes into recording classic material. Check out this clip of D-Dot speaking on the difference between Biggie and Jay-Z's recording habits. Related: DJ Premier... Read more

July 6, 2013 Fresh, Throwback

RIP Jim Kelly

Rest in peace to Jim Kelly, one of the first black super heroes. The actor and martial arts expert died over the weekend at the age of 67 after a battle with cancer. Here's some footage showing why he was one bad mutha...Related: RZA - Baddest Man Alive ft The... Read more

July 1, 2013 Throwback

Curren$y – Showroom 2

Curren$y stays rocking on soulful tracks and producer Cardo seems to have an endless supply. Check out their latest collaboration, Showroom 2. Related: Curren$y – Grizzly ft Young Roddy (Audio)... Read more

June 29, 2013 Throwback

Nas Performs in 1993 (Video)

Here's another incredible gem from the vault of Tony Touch. Witness footage from 1993 of Nas performing One Love (to the beat of All Night Long), NY State of Mind and Life's a Bitch (with AZ). Get this hip-hop goodness! Related: The Beatnuts & Big Pun Perform Off The Books... Read more

June 25, 2013 Throwback

Snoop Dogg, Warren G & Nate Dogg – It Ain’t No Fun (Original Version) ft Kurupt

Now THIS IS CRAZY!!! Here's the ORIGINAL version of Snoop, Warren G, Nate Dogg and Kurupt's classic It Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None) before the good Doctor touched it. This is so OG it was ripped from a cassette!! Get this goodness. Related: Warren G -... Read more

June 19, 2013 Audio, Throwback

Celebrate Father’s Day With A Tribute To Some Of The Men Who Raised Hip-Hop

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there from AFH. Here's an old school playlist from some of the fathers of hip-hop. You'll hear music from artists like Run-D.M.C., Kurtis Blow, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, Whodini, LL Cool J, The Fat Boys, Doug E. Fresh & Slick... Read more

June 16, 2013 Audio, Throwback

The Making of Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth’s They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (Video)

Here is a truly phenomenal documentary on the making of one of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time: Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth's They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.). If you are a Head, take the time to watch this video. It will be 10 of the best minutes you've... Read more

June 10, 2013 Throwback

Mac Miller – Suplexes Inside of Complexes & Duplexes ft Jay Electronica

Mac Miller gets a verse from the elusive Mr. Electronica. Check out Suplexes Inside of Complexes & Duplexes. Related: Ab-Soul – The End is Near ft Mac Miller (Audio)... Read more

June 8, 2013 Throwback

Tony Touch – It’s a Queens Thing ft Action Bronson & Kool G. Rap

After getting the best verse from LL Cool J in years, Action Bronson lays down a track with another legend. He and Kool G. Rap represent their borough on this new track from Tony Touch. Check out It's a Queens Thing. Related: Action Bronson – Strictly 4 My Jeeps (Remix)... Read more

June 6, 2013 Throwback

Daz Dillinger & WC – Wha’cha Gon Do

Daz Dillinger & WC revisit the Luniz classic "I Got 5 On It" beat in their latest release. Check out Wha Cha Gon' Do. Related: Daz Dillinger – Late Nite ft WC (Video)... Read more

June 1, 2013 Throwback

Living Legends: Queen Latifah (Video Playlist)

All hail the Queen...Latifah, that is. As one of the first ladies of hip-hop, she blazed the trail not only for women MCs but also for positivity and self-respect in hip-hop. After nearly 25 years in the game, her reign continues as an artist, actress and overall luminary. Today, we... Read more

May 31, 2013 Throwback

Bobbito Garcia (aka DJ Cucumber Slice) Guest DJs on the Sway in the Morning Show (Mix)

Legendary hip-hop personality Bobbito Garcia put on nothing short of a HIP-HOP CLINIC on the Sway in the Morning show. As a guest DJ, Bobbito (aka DJ Cucumber Slice) played a treasure trove of break beats and original songs that have been sampled on various hip-hop classics (all vinyl...). You... Read more

May 29, 2013 Throwback

Wu-Tang Clan Performs at the Fever Club in 1993 (Video)

Here's some vintage footage of Wu-Tang Clan performing in 1993, courtesy of DJ Tony Touch. The performance footage kicks in at about the 4 minute mark. Check it out below. Related: The Beatnuts & Big Pun Perform Off The Books in 1997 (Video)... Read more

May 29, 2013 Throwback

Large Professor on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Large Professor is the latest guest on The Combat Jack Show. The legendary producer/MC talked about working with Nas, meeting Rakim and Big Daddy Kane for the first time and more. Dude is full of historical gems. Check out the video (part 1 of 3). Related: Yu Mamiya & Large... Read more

May 28, 2013 Throwback

The Beatnuts & Big Pun Perform Off The Books in 1997 (Video)

Here's another unbelievable gem from the vault of Tony Touch as part of his #50daysto50MCs series. This episode is a video of The Beatnuts and Big Pun performing Off the Books at the 20th Anniversary celebration of the Rocksteady Crew back in 1997. It also features some footage of the... Read more

May 24, 2013 Throwback

AFH: Salute to the Mother’s of Hip-Hop (Playlist)

Salute to all the mother's out there from AFH. Here's a playlist of some of the first generation of women rappers--the mother's of hip-hop--dedicated to you. You'll hear music from MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, Roxanne Shante, Ms. Melodie, Monie Love, The Sequence, Sha Rock, Salt-N-Pepa, Yo-Yo and more. You can... Read more

May 12, 2013 Audio, Throwback

DJ Wonder – Kris Kross Tribute Mix

DJ Wonder did an awesome Kris Kross mix in honor of Chris Kelly who passed away on Wednesday. You can listen to and download the entire mix below (it takes a while to load but it's worth the wait). Related: RIP Chris Kelly of Kris Kross... Read more

May 3, 2013 Throwback

Living Legends: MC Lyte (Playlist)

Having been in the game 25 years strong, there is still no MC (male or female) who rhymes harder than MC Lyte. She is the latest hip-hop Living Legend who's contribution to the culture we celebrate. Check out the (mostly) video playlist of some of Lyte's toughest joints below. Related:... Read more

April 26, 2013 Playlists, Throwback

Nas – Pre-Illmatic (Mixtape)

This. Is. Kinda. Bananas. Here's a rare demo album from Nas that is PRE-ILLMATIC. It features verses from Biz Markie, AZ, Cormega, Kool G. Rap and more. Nas' skills were already razor sharp. You can listen to and download the entire project below. Ill. Related: DJ Petey Cologne & J-Smoke... Read more

April 25, 2013 Audio, Throwback

Living Legends: Lauryn Hill (Playlist)

Although she is arguably THE GREATEST DOUBLE THREAT OF ALL TIME (MC and singer--and let's not forget actor...), people still sometimes forget just how incredible an artist Lauryn Hill is. Not here, not today. Here's a playlist celebrating the illustrious career of Living Legend Lauryn Hill. Listen to the playlist... Read more

April 11, 2013 Audio, Throwback

DJ Scratch in the Mix on the Sway in the Morning Show (Mix)

The legendary DJ Scratch (producer of countless EPMD classics and DJ extraordinaire) dropped an unbelievable mix on the Sway in the Morning show today. He dropped everything from Mantronix to LL Cool J to Art of Noise to EPMD to vintage Busta Rhymes and more break beats than you can... Read more

April 4, 2013 Throwback

AFH: The Sweet 16 Playlist (Audio)

As you gear up for the NCAA Sweet 16, here's another type of sweet 16. Check out 16 of the best hip-hop songs from 16 years ago--1997 to be exact. You'll hear music from Biggie, Jay-Z, 2Pac, Scarface, Mos Def, Busta Rhymes, Tha Dogg Pound, KRS-One, Camp Lo, The Firm,... Read more

March 28, 2013 Audio, Playlists, Throwback

Living Legends: Ice Cube (Playlist)

After more than 25 years in the game, there is no question the OG Ice Cube is a living legend. Before acting, producing and becoming a media mogul, Cube was one of the most powerful and political voices in hip-hop. During a time of raging gang wars, police brutality and... Read more

March 27, 2013 Audio, Throwback

Back in the Day for the B-Boys & B-Girls (Playlist)

Here's one for the former (or current) B-Boys and B-Girls out there. If you dig that back in the day (pre-G-Funk) popping and locking music that influenced the Cali breakin' scene, this one's for you. You'll hear music from artists like Malcolm McLaren, Timex Social Club, The L.A. Dream Team,... Read more

March 22, 2013 Playlists, Throwback

AFH: Nate Dogg Tribute (Playlist)

SXSW is always bitter sweet for me now. On the one hand, there is really no better experience on earth for a music lover. No matter what genre of music you like and no matter what type of artist (mainstream or cutting-edge underground) there is more than you could consume... Read more

March 15, 2013 Audio, Throwback

Mister Cee – Best of TLC & Total Mix

Mister Cee focused this week's "Best Of" mix on the sexy sounds of TLC and Total. If you like that 90's R&B, you do not want to miss this... Listen to and download the mix below. Related: Mister Cee – The Best of EPMD Mix... Read more

March 12, 2013 Audio, Throwback

AFH: Notorious B.I.G Tribute

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March 9, 2013 Throwback

Mister Cee – The Best of EPMD Mix

This week, Mister Cee dedicated his "Best Of" mix to the music of the one and only EPMD. You can listen to the entire mix below. Press play and "relax your mind, let your conscience be free..." Related: EPMD – Unsung (Video)... Read more

March 5, 2013 Throwback

9th Wonder and Big K.R.I.T. in the Studio (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. and 9th Wonder have been making some magic together, lately. Here's a super dope behind the scenes video of the two of them in the studio. 9th Wonder talks extensively about the first time he met K.R.I.T. and the two share insights about the rap game. Get this... Read more

March 4, 2013 Throwback

Fabolous – B.I.T.E. (Video)

Here's the latest video from Fabolous. Check out B.I.T.E. from his Soul Tape 2 mixtape. Related: Fabolous – The Soul Tape 2 (Mixtape)... Read more

March 4, 2013 Throwback

Living Legends: De La Soul (Playlist)

As we approach the 24th anniversary of the release of De La Soul's game-changing 3 Feet High and Rising album (released in March 1989), it's just plain ridiculous how little recognition they get as one of the greatest hip-hop groups of all time. Not only did De La revolutionize the... Read more

February 23, 2013 Audio, Playlists, Throwback

Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito reunite on WKCR for One Night Only (Audio)

Legendary underground radio icons Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito reunited for 1 show on their longtime home WKCR. If you're a fan of 90's hip-hop, particularly underground, you know few had the impact of Bobbito and Stretch who provided one of the rare regular outlets for the genre (shout out to... Read more

February 22, 2013 Throwback

Joey Bada$$ and Pete Rock in the Studio (Video)

Joey Bada$$ dropped some heat with DJ Premier in January. Now, it seems the young gun is back in the lab cooking up something special with Pete Rock. Check out the behind the scenes footage of the two of them in the studio together. Related: Joey Bada$$ – Unorthodox (Prod.... Read more

February 20, 2013 Throwback

Common Freestyles on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Common returned to the Sway in the Morning show and dropped another verse off the top of the dome. Check out the video. MCs act like they don't know... Related: Common – The Next Chapter (Still Love H.E.R.)... Read more

February 19, 2013 Throwback

Living Legends: Grand Puba (Playlist)

There are few MCs that are more overlooked in discussions of the great ones than Grand Puba. Whether solo or as part of Brand Nubian, Puba's buttery and distinctive flow always leaps out and makes an incredible impression. Here's a (mostly video) playlist celebrating the one and only Grand Puba... Read more

February 13, 2013 Playlists, Throwback

Runt Dawg – East Coast ft Redman

Redman jumps on a track with an artist named Runt Dawg to rep his region. Check out East Coast. Related: Redman – Lookn Fly Too ft Method Man & Ready Roc (Video Teaser)... Read more

February 11, 2013 Throwback

The Legacy of Donald Byrd

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February 9, 2013 Audio, Throwback

50 Cent – Financial Freedom (Video)

50 Cent's latest video was inspired by the 10th year anniversary of Get Rich or Die Tryin'. Check out Financial Freedom. Related: 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’ turns 10 years old (Video) Here's what 50 had to say about the video: "This was inspired by 10years anniversary of... Read more

February 8, 2013 Throwback

EPMD – Unsung (Video)

The latest installment of TV One's Unsung documentary series chronicles the story of the one and only EPMD. You can watch the entire episode below. Related: EPMD Perform Headbanger With K-Solo and Redman (Video)... Read more

February 7, 2013 Throwback

Common – The Next Chapter (Still Love H.E.R.)

It's hard to believe, but after more than 20 years in the game, Common is about to release his first ever mixtape. To set it off properly, his first track from the project is a sequel to his classic "I Used to Love H.E.R.," produced by J. Period. Check out... Read more

February 1, 2013 Throwback

Mister Cee – The Best of Ghostface Killah & Raekwon (Mix)