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The Weeknd – The Knowing (Video)

The Weeknd's House of Balloons album (click here to download it for free) is the gift that keeps on giving. Check out the video for The Knowing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W_nDYKsexo&feature=player_embedded... Read more

November 25, 2011 Video

Chuuwee – Reign (Long Live the King) (Video)

Here's a soulful track from Chuuwee's Watching The Throne project. Check out the video for Reign (Long Live the King). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GmKKZdaZiw&feature=player_embedded... Read more

November 25, 2011 Video

Rawkus and Loud were the 20th and 19th most important hip-hop record labels, respectively. Numbers 18 and 17 are…

Select Records and Fresh Records How can Select Records and Fresh Records be ahead of Rawkus AND Loud??? 2 words: historical context. Without a doubt, both Rawkus and Loud released records by some of the greatest MCs to ever bless the mic, but each of those record labels was building... Read more

November 25, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback

Black Star – Fix Up

Here's a brand new joint from Black Star, produced by Madlib. Check out Fix Up.... Read more

November 25, 2011 Audio

The Fat Boys – All You Can Eat (Video)

Happy Thanksgiving. We hope you get your grub on and enjoy the day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu-s-SeigWs... Read more

November 24, 2011 Throwback, Video

The 19th most important hip-hop record label of all time is…

#19 Loud Records Steve Rifkin may not be a household name like Suge Knight, Sean "Puffy" Combs or Baby aka The Birdman, but his impact on hip-hop is enduring just the same. In the 90's, his Loud Records put out some of the grimiest hip-hop that had ever been heard.... Read more

November 23, 2011 Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback, Video

J-Live – The Authentic (Video)

J-Live was one of my favorite rappers in the late 90's/early00's. Dude always brought something fresh to the game whether it was ill metaphors, intricate stories or just plain spittin' flames. 10 years later, nothing has changed. He's still one of the dopest (and most underrated) MCs in hip-hop (click... Read more

November 23, 2011 Video

Here’s a look at the 20 most important hip-hop record labels of all time, starting with #20: Rawkus Records.

Before record labels were considered "the enemy" their brands actually meant something. Artists dreamed of being on the same label as the MCs they grew up idolizing and some labels had such credibility fans would buy the record just because it was on that label. Over the next several days... Read more

November 22, 2011 Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback, Video

Terrace Martin – On Some Other Sh*t ft Problem and TayF 3rd (Video)

Terrace Martin is holding it down for that new West Coast sound. Here's the new video for his song On Some Other Sh*t featuring Problem and TayF 3rd. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=42Q99Sgas5w... Read more

November 22, 2011 Video

Freddie Gibbs & Statik Selektah – Keep It Warm For Ya ft Smoke DZA & Chace Infinite (Video)

Here's another soulful joint from Freddie Gibbs & Statik Selektah. This time, Smoke DZA and Chace Infinite join Gangsta Gibbs on the track. Check out the video for Keep It Warm For Ya.... Read more

November 22, 2011 Video

Kendrick Lamar – Rigamortus ft Busta Rhymes (Remix)

FINALLY! The full CD quality version of Kendrick Lamar's remix of Rigamortus featuring Busta Rhymes is here. There have been a few videos of K. Dot playing this in concert with a taste of Busta's rhyme. Now, here's Busta's whole verse and it is FIRE. Salute to Busta Rhymes. After... Read more

November 22, 2011 Audio

The Roots – The Undun Videos (Parts 1-4)

Over the last few weeks, The Roots have been dropping videos as a lead up to the release of their album, undun, on December 6. This week, they've released Sleep, which is part 4 of 4 videos. Like the album, the videos tell the story of Redford Stephens, a fictional... Read more

November 22, 2011 Playlists, Video

JIM-E-O – I’m On featuring Bluu Suede

Here's another hot record from Austin's JIM-E-O. It's about grinding hard in pursuit of your dreams. Check out I'm On featuring Bluu Suede.... Read more

November 22, 2011 Audio

Yelawolf’s In This World is a bonus cut from the iTunes release of Radioactive, which is in stores now. Check it out below.

Yelawolf's Radioactive is in stores now. If you haven't scooped it, you can buy it here. Below is one of the bonus cuts from the iTunes release. Check out In This World.... Read more

November 21, 2011 Audio

T.I. – Pyro

Pyro is the latest from T.I. Click here to download.... Read more

November 21, 2011 Audio

Common – Celebrate

After going HARD with Sweet, Common smooths it out on Celebrate. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2sX22KEkkE&feature=player_embedded... Read more

November 21, 2011 Audio

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Thuggin’

Here's another ill collabo. Check out Madlib and Freddie Gibbs' Thuggin'. Gangsta Gibbs sounds good on Madlib's stripped down, introspective production. If you like this, be on the look out for a full album from them early next year. Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - Thuggin' by Rappcats... Read more

November 21, 2011 Audio

Statik Selektah & Action Bronson – Not Enough Words (Video)

Here's another tough Statik Selektah/Action Bronson collabo. Check out the video for Not Enough Words. Their joint album, Well Done, drops tomorrow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8APYF0kkas&feature=player_embedded... Read more

November 21, 2011 Video

You’re All I Need–the prequel. Before Mary J. Blige blessed the track, Method Man held it down solo. Check out this demo version of his classic.

The essence is there, but it feels very different from the final version. His tempo is slower and more deliberate, the track is stripped down and there's a spoken exchange between some women at the end. Click here to download.... Read more

November 20, 2011 Audio

Common – When I Was 17 (Video) + DJ Drama Interview

Here are a couple of cool pieces on Common. First is his appearance on MTV's When I Was 17. Next, is an interview of him by DJ Drama where he talks about the motivation behind So Sweet, G.O.O.D. Music, his approach to his upcoming The Dreamer, The Believer album, rhyming... Read more

November 20, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought, Video

Kendrick Lamar brings Busta Rhymes onstage to play his verse from the remix to Rigamortus (Video)

We told y'all a few months ago about that remix of Kendrick Lamar's Rigamortus featuring Busta Rhymes. It still has not dropped...but K. Dot brought out Busta Bus while in LA and there's footage with the verse and more. If you missed it before, it is a MUST. Check it... Read more

November 19, 2011 Video

Rittz – Wishin’

Rittz dropped an incredible video for Wishin' a few weeks ago (click here if you missed it). It explored some of his deepest and darkest thoughts. Here's the download for the song.... Read more

November 18, 2011 Audio

Statik Selektah – Play The Game ft Big K.R.I.T. and Freddie Gibbs

Here's a great video for Statik Selektah's Play The Game featuring Big K.R.I.T. and Freddie Gibbs. It was shot A3C and also doubles as a good behind the scenes look at the energy that was in the air at that hip-hop festival. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFJbufYpxT0... Read more

November 18, 2011 Video

Young Jeezy Double Play: I Do ft Jay-Z and Andre 3000 + F.A.M.E. ft T.I. (Video)

Here's a double play from Young Jeezy. Check out his new song I Do featuring Jay-Z and Andre 3000, and the new video for F.A.M.E. featuring TI below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CiXZ23Unec Here's I Do featuring Jay-Z and Andre 3000 (with tags...for now) Click here to download.... Read more

November 18, 2011 Audio, Video

Kendrick Lamar Speaks – 2DopeBoyz Interview and Karmaloop TV Interview (Video)

Here are a couple of cool interviews of Kendrick Lamar. 2DopeBoyz caught him in Miami and posed several questions submitted by readers of the site. K. Dot discusses how he stays grounded, dealing with family pressures and what it was like being a part of the 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards... Read more

November 18, 2011 Video

Mobb Deep – Get It Forever ft Nas

Three of Queens' finest unite. Check out Mobb Deep's Get It Forever featuring Nas. Click here to download.... Read more

November 18, 2011 Audio

Naughty By Nature – Perfect Party ft Joe (Video)

Here's a new video from Naughty by Nature featuring Joe. Check out Perfect Party. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXLoPB4LHIk&feature=player_embedded... Read more

November 17, 2011 Video

Just Like That is one of the hottest joints KRS-One has put down in a minute. And, he’s still teaching. Check out the video.

This is the first single of his upcoming 20th album, and the song is produced by Mad Lion. Respect to the Blast Master. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1q_C0o9GHsw... Read more

November 17, 2011 Video

Chuuwee – Watching The Throne (Free Album)

Here's Chuuwee's debut album, Watching The Throne, and it's free. Listen to the whole album and download it here. The tracklist is below. Here's the tracklist: http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/chuuwee-watching-the-throne/#listen... Read more

November 16, 2011 Mixes

Schoolboy Q – My Hatin’ Joint

Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar have all dropped hot albums in the last year. Schoolboy Q has got next. Here's his latest song, My Hatin' Joint.... Read more

November 16, 2011 Audio

Here’s a red hot new track from Joe Budden. Check out Quality of Life.

Click here to download.... Read more

November 15, 2011 Audio

Rapsody – For Everything (Mixtape)

A lot of hot joints have dropped from Rapsody's For Everything project, including many produced by 9th Wonder. It also has features from Kendrick Lamar, Freeway and more. You can listen to and download the whole thing below. Download Mixtape... Read more

November 15, 2011 Mixes

David Dallas – Ain’t Coming Down ft Buckshot Shorty (Video)

David Dallas made some noise in the Spring with an ill collabo with Freddie Gibbs. Here's another solid song from him featuring Buckshot Shorty. Check out the video for Ain't Coming Down. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq8ecXOhCM0&feature=player_embedded Here's Caught in a Daze featuring Freddie Gibbs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0NdvQIeKFU... Read more

November 15, 2011 Video

The Roots – Stomp ft Greg Porn (Video)

Here's part 3 of 4 videos from The Roots' upcoming undun album. It continues the story of the album's lead character, Redford Stephens (see below for the description). This one is shorter and seems more like set up for the finale. Check out Stomp featuring Greg Porn. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxaeiAblJuA&feature=player_embedded Here are... Read more

November 15, 2011 Video

Talib Kweli – Distraction Live (Video)

Talib Kweli gets it in on the Sway & Devi Dev show. Check out his live a capella rendition of Distraction. Also, here's another performance he did of the song at the Occupy Wall Street protests. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zYidlNdRpLQ... Read more

November 15, 2011 Video

M.O.P. – Sparta

Here's the full title track from M.O.P.'s upcoming album. Check out Sparta. Also, click here to hear a sampler for the Sparta album. Click the down arrow on the right to download the track.... Read more

November 15, 2011 Audio

Common – So Sweet (Video)

Here's the video for Common's new banger, Sweet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAo6s94X2sk... Read more

November 15, 2011 Video

JIM-E-O – No GUTS, No GLORY ft The Kid Daytona

The Kid Daytona jumps on a hot new track with JIM-E-O. Check out No GUTS, No GLORY. Click here to download.... Read more

November 14, 2011 Audio

DJ Premier – Heavy D Tribute Mix

A legend pays his respects to a legend. Here's DJ Premier's Heavy D Tribute Mix. The first 10 minutes are tributes from Heavy's friends and then Premier does his thing with Heavy D's hits. Check it out. Also, click here for our Heavy D tribute video playlist. Click here to... Read more

November 13, 2011 Audio, Mixes

XV – Awesome (Video)

Here's the new video for XV's track, Awesome. It captures the playful nature of the song. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn8XU0DcMMQ&feature=player_embedded... Read more

November 13, 2011 Video

Here’s a double dose of M.O.P. Check out a sampler for their new Sparta album as well as a History of M.O.P. mixtape mixed by Statik Selektah below.

Here's an M.O.P. double feature. First up, is a sampler of M.O.P.'s upcoming album, Sparta. The album drops on 11/22 and you can hear snippets of its songs below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNiQaYMZcMw&feature=player_embedded Next, is a retrospective M.O.P. mixtape that was mixed by Statik Selektah. You can listen to and download The History... Read more

November 12, 2011 Audio, Mixes

Mick Boogie – My Adidas (Mixtape)

It's been 25 years since Run-D.M.C. dropped their landmark album, Raising Hell. As a tribute to the silver anniversary of the album, and Run-D.M.C. generally, Mick Boogie has put together a mixtape of new takes on Run-D.M.C. classics. The project features performances by Bun B, Skillz, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rapper... Read more

November 11, 2011 Audio, Mixes

Nitty Scott, MC – Doobies x Popsicle Sticks (Mixtape)

Here's a strong new mixtape from Nitty Scott, MC. You can listen to all of Doobies x Popsicle Sticks and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more

November 11, 2011 Audio, Mixes

DJ Quik – Heavy Mr. Big Stuff (Heavy D Tribute)

The outpouring of love for Heavy D continues. Here's an incredibly funky tribute song from DJ Quik, who wrote a verse that vividly describes the greatness of the Overweight Lover. Check out Heavy Mr. Big Stuff. Click here to download.... Read more

November 11, 2011 Audio

Yelawolf – Throw It Up ft Gangsta Boo & Eminem

Yelawolf's Radioactive will be in stores on 11/21. Here's another release from the album. Check out Throw it Up featuring Gangsta Boo and Eminem.... Read more

November 11, 2011 Audio

Nitty Scott, MC – Down With the King ft Tanya Morgan and 6th Sense

Here's another re-take on a Pete Rock track. Nitty Scott, MC, Tanya Morgan and 6th Sense create their own version of Down With the King. Check it out. Click here to download. Here's Run-DMC's original classic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBCq-Z08OEs... Read more

November 10, 2011 Audio, The Bridge

Heavy D – Nothin’ But Love (Statik Selektah T.R.O.Y./Blend Remix)

Statik Selektah did a ridiculously dope tribute remix to Heavy D's Nothin' But Love. He blends Hev's vocals with the track from T.R.O.Y. and a couple other classic hip-hop cuts. Check it out. Also, click here for our Heavy D tribute playlist. Click here to download.... Read more

November 10, 2011 Audio

Raekwon – Chupacabra ft Capone-N-Noreaga

Here's some new Raekwon featuring Capone-N-Noreaga. Check out Chupacabra.... Read more

November 10, 2011 Audio

?uestlove speaks on Heavy D

Here's a brilliant article by ?uestlove on his relationship with Heavy D. Read all the way to the end. The build up is long, but the payoff is worth it. People forget. In addition to his hits (click here for our Heavy D tribute playlist), Hev was one of the... Read more

November 9, 2011 Food for Thought

CyHi Da Prynce – Cold As Ice (Video)

Here's the video for CyHi Da Prynce's Cold As Ice, the song where he rocks the Foreigner sample. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xOxa61p_fRs... Read more

November 9, 2011 Video