XV – Hoop Dreams
Here's another solid new song from XV. Check out Hoop Dreams. Click here to download.... Read more
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LaVish – Crush on You ft Casey Veggies
Here's a cool, laid-back joint with that underground Southern Cali feel to it. Check out Crush on You by LaVish featuring Casey Veggies. Click here to download.... Read more
Back in the Day: Eminem, Dilated Peoples & Aristotle Wake Up Show Freestyle
Here's a vintage freestyle from the classic Wake Up Show featuring Eminem, Dilated Peoples and Aristotle. Eminem has that Bad Meets Evil (the song not the group) flow, so it sounds like this one is from the late 90's. This is a gem courtesy of Ruby Hornet. It's 11 minutes... Read more
Gerald Walker – It’s All Real
Here's another tight song from Gerald Walker. It's a slow, g-funk joint in the vein of some of the more laid back productions you would hear from producers like Daz or DJ Quik, and it features a flow reminiscent of old Freestyle Fellowship. Check out It's All Real. Click here... Read more
Mac Miller – Face The Facts
Here's a new track by Mac Miller produced by none other than the legendary DJ Premier. Check out Face the Facts. Click here to download.... Read more
J. Cole – Can’t Get Enough ft Trey Songz (Video)
Here's the video for J. Cole's collabo with Trey Songz. Check it out.... Read more
Curren$y – N.O. Sh*t
Here's an incredibly soulful joint from Curren$y. Check out N.O. Sh*t. Click here to download.... Read more
J. Cole – Mr. Nice Watch ft Jay-Z
Here's J. Cole's collabo with Jay-Z from the forthcoming Cole World: The Sideline Story. What do you think? Click here to download. Here's what VIBE had to say about the making of the track: "Although, this wasn’t the original track young Jermaine hoped Jay would lay vocals on. At the... Read more
Asher Roth – Last Man Standing ft Akon (Video)
Here's a really ill video from Asher Roth. The effects on the film make it look like a live action graphic novel (think Sin City). Not lovin' the hook but the verses are tight and the visuals are crazy. Check out Last Man Standing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu5mD9Pvrls&feature=player_embedded... Read more
The Doppelgangaz – Nexium (Video)
Here's another song with a 90's feel to it. This is our first post from these cats but likely not the last. Check out Nexium. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZLFhlSJH0E&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Lord Quest & ELMNT – Show $#*t/Thank But Me (Video)
Here are 2 separate songs combined in 1 video by Lord Quest & ELMNT. The first, Show $#*t by Lord Quest is solid, but the second half by ELMNT, Thank But Me, GOES. It's set to a jazzy, 90's throwback track and ELMNT goes in on the verse. It starts... Read more
A.Dd+ – Can’t Come Down
Here's a clever new song from A.Dd+ about a valiant (though futile) attempt to keep a weed habit in check while on the job. It comes complete with a nod to Britney Spears' Toxic in the hook. Check out Can't Come Down.... Read more
TiRon & Ayomari – A Sucker For Pumps (Album)
TiRon & Ayomari continue coming with their own brand of progressive hip-hop on their new album, A Sucker For Pumps. Their music is different lyrically and sonically than a lot of stuff out there. It starts with their use of live instruments (which gives the tracks that extra pop) and... Read more
Murs – Remember 2 Forget (Video)
Here's a new video from Murs. Check out Remember 2 Forget from his upcoming Love & Rockets Vol. 1 album, which drops on 10/11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4_99LQsZGo Click here to download.... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. speaks on why his album is being delayed.
There's been a lot of anticipation around Big K.R.I.T.'s forthcoming album and there was considerable disappointment when it was announced last week that the album was delayed. I've heard many tracks from the album and imho believe it will be more than worth the wait. Check out what K.R.I.T. himself... Read more
Evidence – Late for the Sky ft Slug and Aesop Rock
Evidence's album Cats and Dogs is in stores in 2 weeks. Until then, here's some brand new heat from the album. Check out Late for the Sky featuring Slug and Aesop Rock. Click the arrow on the right side of the player to download.... Read more
Rockie Fresh – No Fear (Video)
Here's a meditative new joint from Rockie Fresh. Check out the video for No Fear. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19FYAyEgCW4&feature=player_embedded... Read more
XV – Wichita (Video)
Here's a video from XV's mixtape Zero Heroes (click here to download). Check out Wichita, produced by Just Blaze. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo6XWe4itPI&feature=player_embedded... Read more
J. Cole absolutely MURDERED that Meek Mill I’m A Boss beat in a freestyle on the Cosmic Kev radio show. He also goes in on the Otis track (with some bars from his cut Heavy). This is THAT J. Cole you remember. Warm Up. Friday Night Lights. Cole World is comin’…check out the video.
And, click here to download Heavy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfBTMZ1tyCA&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Rapper Big Pooh – Medicine Man (Video)
The audio for Rapper Big Pooh's Medicine Man dropped a couple of weeks ago. Here's the video. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKBexKaapTc&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Common Interviewed by GoWhereHipHop (Video)
Here's an interview of Common while in Chicago for the North Coast Music Festival. It also includes some well shot footage of some of his performances. Check it out. http://vimeo.com/28868024... Read more
Here’s a new cut from Drake. It’s on a smoothed out tip, kinda like Fireworks. If you’re a fan, you’ll really feel this. If you’re not, you won’t. Nuff said. Check out Club Paradise.
Here's a new cut from Drake. It's on a smoothed out tip, kinda like Fireworks. If you're a fan, you'll really feel this. If you're not, you won't. Nuff said. Check out Club Paradise. Click here to download. Here's what Drake had to say about Club Paradise: "Dropping this for... Read more
Chuuwee – Wildstyle Promo (Video)
If this promo is any indication, Chuuwee's upcoming Wildstyle album is about to be special. We've been saying for several months that you could hear the 90's influences in his music and he has decided to make his entire new album steeped in the sounds of hip-hop from that decade.... Read more
Here’s an end of Summer mix of some of the better music that dropped over the last few months. And, similar to the season, the heat builds and it cools down to a chill finish. You’ll find songs from J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T., Dom Kennedy, Erick Sermon, Redman and Method Man, The Game, Macklemore, Jay Rock, 9th Wonder & Phonte, XV, Asher Roth, Sha Stimuli, Evidence and more.
Check it out. Ambrosia For Heads End of Summer Mix by Parfit on Mixcloud... Read more
Wow. Sha Stimuli just dropped one of the illest songs to come out in a while. He kicks intelligent and insightful lyrics over a track that goes. And, he truly does keep it 100% REAL. Check out The Realist.
The Realist by Sha Stimuli If you like this, you might also feel Gerald Walker's Please Shut the F*ck Up, which has a similar theme.... Read more
Planet Asia – The Last Air Benders (Video)
Here's a new video from Planet Asia. Check out The Last Air Benders. http://vimeo.com/28767607... Read more
Evidence & Fashawn – Hip-Hop Nation Freestyle (Video)
Evidence has been going IN on DJ Premier beats lately. Most recently was his new single You (click here for the video) and now he and Fashawn trade hot verse after hot verse over 2 Primo classics (A Million & One Questions and Kick in the Door) on Sirius' Hip-Hop... Read more
Kendrick Lamar – The Well Versed Interviews (Video)
Here's a really solid 3-part interview of Kendrick Lamar from The Well Versed. Check out all 3 parts below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_ubQIOH4qs&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnwwWUqcHNw&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYlxcvCDgTc&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Kyle Rapps – Universe Traveler (Air Redux) ft Talib Kweli (Video)
Here's a cool song from an artist named Kyle Rapps featuring Talib Kweli. Talib gets extra busy on his verse. Check out the video for Universe Traveler (Air Redux). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iml8CeRMt6k&feature=player_embedded... Read more
The future of hip-hop is in good hands: In studio with Smoke DZA, Dom Kennedy, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and Big K.R.I.T.
I had the privilege of spending some time in the studio the other night with Smoke DZA, Dom Kennedy, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and Big K.R.I.T. Part of that time included hearing a number of cuts from Big K.R.I.T.'s upcoming album. I can't give details but, in short, the album... Read more
Showbiz & AG – Here and Now
Here's a new track from Showbiz & AG of the legendary Diggin' In the Crates crew. They have a new album that features most of DITC dropping soon. Check out Here and Now. Click here to download. And, here's a gem from back in the day by Show & AG... Read more
Here’s a new 9th Wonder joint that brings some of that 80s funk, along with a vocoder (not to be confused with autotune), and features by Terrace Martin and Phonte. You’ll also find a link to a 9th Wonder-inspired playlist. Check out One Night.
Need more 9th Wonder in your life? Here's a joint that brings some of that 80s funk, along with a vocoder (not to be confused with autotune). Oh, and it features Terrace Martin and Phonte. Check out One Night. If you missed 9th Wonder's No Pretending featuring Raekwon and Big... Read more
XV – The Kick
After a few months hiatus, XV is coming back strong. Here's the 2nd joint from him in 2 nights. Check out The Kick. Click here to download.... Read more
RapFix Live – Freddie Gibbs, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock
MTV.com's RapFix live is on right now. This week's guests are Freddie Gibbs, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock. Press play below to tune in until 6pm.... Read more
9th Wonder – No Pretending ft Raekwon & Big Remo
Here's another new song from 9th Wonder's forthcoming The Wonder Years album. Check out No Pretending featuring Raekwon and Big Remo. Click here to download.... Read more
Peter Rosenberg – What’s Poppin’ Vol. 1 (Mixtape)
Here's a new mixtape presented by Peter Rosenberg which features songs by Kendrick Lamar, Action Bronson, Skyzoo, The Kid Daytona, Asher Roth, Homeboy Sandman, J. Cole, Smiff N Wessun and more. Click here to download What's Poppin Vol. 1.... Read more
Murs & Ski Beatz – Love & Rockets v. 1 Ep. 4 (Video)
Murs & Ski Beatz have collaborated on an entire album and shot a web video series as a lead up to the release of the album. Here's the 4th installment of the series, Love & Rockets v. 1, which features behind the scenes footage and new music from the album.... Read more
Big Sean – Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay ft Kanye West & Roscoe Dash (Video)
Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay is another big record from Big Sean. Check out the video. He's come a long way in his year and change as a member of G.O.O.D. Music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1anxnA7Zwc&feature=player_embedded... Read more
XV – BITSU
XV has been on the road for a minute and now he is back in the studio. Hence, the title of his new joint. Check out BITSU. Click here to download.... Read more
Evidence – You (Video)
The audio for Evidence's DJ Premier-produced heat rock drop a couple of days ago. Here's the video. Check out You.... Read more
Statik Selektah – Labor Day ft Action Bronson, Chace Infinite, Wais P, Termanology, Scram Jones, Push! Montana, & Freddie Gibbs
Somehow, Statik Selektah fits 7 heads on a 2-minute track. Check out Labor Day ft Action Bronson, Chace Infinite, Wais P, Termanology, Scram Jones, Push! Montana, & Freddie Gibbs. Here's some footage of the recording session. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rycA83mHJp0&feature=player_embedded Click here to download.... Read more
Rapper Big Pooh – Medicine Man
Here's some new Rapper Big Pooh. Check out Medicine Man. If you need more Little Brother in your life, click here for Band Practice Pt. II be 9th Wonder featuring Phonte & Median. Click here to download.... Read more
Here are 2 new joints from Evidence’s forthcoming Cats & Dogs album. First up is You produced by DJ Premier and next is Where You Come From, produced by Alchemist and featuring Rakaa, Lil Fame and Termanology. Check out both cuts below.
Like J. Cole's album, Evidence's Cats and Dogs also hits stores on 9/27. Click here for a sampler of the album. You Click here to download via AmazonMP3. Where You Come From ft Rakaa, Lil' Fame & Termanology Click here to download.... Read more
J. Cole – Any Given Sunday Vol. 5: Neverland and Heavy
J. Cole drops 2 new joints (not from the album) in this week's installment of Any Given Sunday. Check out Neverland and Heavy. J. Cole's album Cole World: The Sideline Story is in stores on 9/27. Neverland Click here to download. Heavy Click here to download.... Read more
Nas headlined Rock The Bells in NYC. Here’s a video playlist that gives a taste of his performance. You’ll see Represent, Made You Look, It Ain’t Hard to Tell, The World Is Mine, If I Ruled the World, Live at the BBQ, Nas is Like and more.
Rock the Bells touched down in NYC on Saturday. Several iconic artists blessed the stage including Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Mobb Deep, Black Star, Black Moon, Raekwon & Ghostface and more. Nasty Nas had the headlining spot. Here's a playlist of many of his performances. You'll see Represent, Made You... Read more
Kendrick Lamar – Live at S.O.B.’s (Video)
We gave you our thoughts on the special performance Kendrick Lamar put on Wednesday night in NYC at S.O.B.'s. Now hear what Kendrick had to say about it. Here are 2 professionally-produced videos featuring highlights from the night and reflections from the man, himself. Check them out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk1yUMCfITw&feature=player_embedded http://vimeo.com/28553015... Read more
Pharrell – Tokyo Rising Documentary (Video)
Here's a documentary Pharrell did, in partnership with Palladium, exploring the impact of the earthquake in Tokyo on 3/11/11. Given his strong connections with Tokyo, he speaks to many friends and you can feel how personal the piece is to him. Check out all 5 parts below.... Read more
Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun – Roses ft Freeway (Video)
Here's a new video from Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun's dope Monumental album. Check out Roses featuring Freeway.... Read more
Common speaks on the making of his classic album Be including working with the legendary J. Dilla for the last time. Check it out.
Common's installment of the Classic Albums by Classic Artists series may be the best one yet. He gives a lot of behind the scenes details on the making of Be. He discusses tracks like The Food and The Corner in depth and speaks about the last time he ever worked... Read more