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Skyzoo – Penny Freestyle Series #4: Take It There

Skyzoo – Penny Freestyle Series #4: Take It There

Skyzoo continues to murder tracks from Watch the Throne.  In the latest installment, of his Penny Freestyle Series, he takes the instrumental from Lift Off (#2 on Watch the Throne ft Beyonce) in a whole new direction.  It highlights the soulfulness of the track and Skyzoo's flow meshes well with... Read more
August 19, 2011 Audio
Big K.R.I.T. – Last King 2 (Mixtape). Click below to download the whole mixtape.

Big K.R.I.T. – Last King 2 (Mixtape). Click below to download the whole mixtape.

And just when you thought this mixtape madness week couldn't get any better (Click here for links to new mixtapes by The Weeknd and Wale)...Big K.R.I.T. just dropped his latest mixtape.  This is not an album like K.R.I.T. Wuz Here and Returnof4eva.  It's more like a compilation of songs of... Read more
August 19, 2011 Audio, Mixes
The Weeknd – Thursday (Mixtape). Click below to download the whole mixtape.

The Weeknd – Thursday (Mixtape). Click below to download the whole mixtape.

It's been a great week for mixtapes.  First up was Wale, and here's the latest one from The Weeknd.  Check out his Thursday mixtape. Click here to download.  And, here's the tracklist: 01 Lonely Star 02 Life Of The Party 03 Thursday 04 The Zone 05 The Birds Part 1... Read more
August 19, 2011 Mixes
Trackademicks – Chill ft Freddie Gibbs & Phonte + Eric Roberson – Picture Perfect ft Phonte

Trackademicks – Chill ft Freddie Gibbs & Phonte + Eric Roberson – Picture Perfect ft Phonte

Here are 2 smoothed out new joints each featuring the one and only Phonte rhyming (not singing).  First is Chill by Trackademicks ft Freddie Gibbs and Phonte. Click here to download Chill.  And, if you liked what you heard, you can download Trackademicks new Fresh Coastin' EP here. Next is... Read more
August 18, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Stalley – Chevys & Spaceships (Video)

Stalley – Chevys & Spaceships (Video)

Stalley dropped the audio for Chevys & Spacehips a few months ago.  Here's the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYpmsOGlrzc&feature=player_embedded Stalley rocks over a Stevie Wonder joint that Terrace Martin, Kendrick Lamar and CyHi The Prynce also killed last winter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWMnpBMCa2U&feature=player_embedded Click here to download and check out the original Stevie Wonder song.... Read more
August 18, 2011 The Bridge, Video
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah – Notorious (Remix) ft Freeway, Dosage & Tona

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah – Notorious (Remix) ft Freeway, Dosage & Tona

DJ Jazzy Jeff has had a hand in bringing a lot of greats to the world: Will Smith, Raheem Devaughn, Jill Scott and more. Ayah is his latest protege. She recently dropped a free album. Here's a remix to Notorious, one of the standout cuts, ft Freeway, Dosage & Tona.... Read more
August 18, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Can’t Hold Us ft Ray Dalton

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Can’t Hold Us ft Ray Dalton

Here's a blazing hot new joint from Seattle's Macklemore.  Hit play and buckle up.... Read more
August 17, 2011 Audio
Here’s a great interview of Nas where he recounts a lot of behind the scenes stories on the making of Illmatic. He talks about the heavy influence of DJ Premier, working with Q-Tip and his life circumstances during the making of what was to become one of the greatest albums of all time.

Here’s a great interview of Nas where he recounts a lot of behind the scenes stories on the making of Illmatic. He talks about the heavy influence of DJ Premier, working with Q-Tip and his life circumstances during the making of what was to become one of the greatest albums of all time.

Check it out.  Also, click here to check out the video for Ghetto Dreams by Common ft Nas.... Read more
August 17, 2011 Video
Wale – The Eleven One Eleven Theory

Wale – The Eleven One Eleven Theory

Hot off the presses, here's a new mixtape from Wale.  Check out The Eleven One Eleven Theory. Click here to download.... Read more
August 17, 2011 Mixes
CyHi Da Prynce – Feelin’ It + Mahd – Where I Live

CyHi Da Prynce – Feelin’ It + Mahd – Where I Live

Here are a couple of other new takes on classic 90's tracks. First up, is one from CyHi Da Prynce who flows on Jay-Z's Feelin' It (produced by Ski Beatz--click here for our Ski Beatz playlist). Check it out (with tags from Funkmaster Flex). Click here to download.  And, here's... Read more
August 17, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Vado – Celebration (Video)

Vado – Celebration (Video)

Here's the video for Vado's banger, Celebration. Check it out. http://vimeo.com/27650440... Read more
August 17, 2011 Video
Oddisee – The Carter Barron

Oddisee – The Carter Barron

Here's a new track from Oddisee. There are no lyrics, just a super soulful production featuring live instruments. Live drums in hip-hop really make tracks come alive (check out the Elzhi ElMatic project for more proof). Check it out. The Carter Barron by Oddisee... Read more
August 17, 2011 Audio
Statik Selektah on AZ (Video)

Statik Selektah on AZ (Video)

Statik Selektah breaks down his thoughts on why AZ is one of the most slept on MCs.  During his analysis, he reminds folks that at one time AZ, Nas, Jay-Z and Biggie were considered peers.  Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvFhm4_gfwU&feature=player_embedded Here's the video Statik Selektah referenced as proof of AZ's status... Read more
August 17, 2011 The Bridge, Video
Murs – Love & Rockets Pt. 1 (Video)

Murs – Love & Rockets Pt. 1 (Video)

Murs has a new project called Love & Rockets coming out on October 11th. Here's a sneak preview of what's to come, set to the soundtrack of a hot new Murs joint produced by Ski Beatz.  Also, if you missed our Ski Beatz playlist, click here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SSZ_WkJIUc&feature=player_embedded... Read more
August 17, 2011 Video
J-Live – A Day in the Life

J-Live – A Day in the Life

J-Live jumps on Diamond D's classic track with Brand Nubian. He lays down hot lyrics and does them in the original flow of each of Diamond D, Sadat X and Lord Jamar. Dude has skills (that's why you named him one of the most underrated MCs of all time--click here... Read more
August 16, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Pac Div – The Series Ep. 2 (Video)

Pac Div – The Series Ep. 2 (Video)

Here's the second installment of Pac Div's web series.  These episodes are really dope, if you're a fan of theirs.  They give real insight into who the group is.  Ep. 2 is another journey with them on the road, and their travels bring them into contact with the likes of... Read more
August 16, 2011 Video
B.o.B. – High Life (Video)

B.o.B. – High Life (Video)

B.o.B. flexes on this new joint. He hasn't spit like this in a minute. Check out the video for High Life (haters beware). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GymOXu4m7os&feature=player_embedded Kinda reminds me of this B.o.B.... Read more
August 15, 2011 Audio, Mixes, Video
Affion Crockett – In the Flow Ep. 1 (Video)

Affion Crockett – In the Flow Ep. 1 (Video)

Affion Crockett put out a great spoof of Jay-Z, Kanye West, Cory Gunz and Lil Wayne to promote his new show, In the Flow. Here's the premiere episode.... Read more
August 15, 2011 Video
Action Bronson – Jar of Drugs

Action Bronson – Jar of Drugs

Here's another burner from Action Bronson. Check out Jar of Drugs. Click here to download.... Read more
August 15, 2011 Audio
J. Cole – Work Out (Video)

J. Cole – Work Out (Video)

Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PN78PS_QsM&feature=player_embedded... Read more
August 15, 2011 Video
Kendrick Lamar & Jay Rock – My People

Kendrick Lamar & Jay Rock – My People

Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar come with some more of that new West Coast heat on My People. It's more music with a message.  Check it out (with tags). Click here to download.... Read more
August 15, 2011 Audio
Pusha T – Amen ft Young Jeezy & Kanye West

Pusha T – Amen ft Young Jeezy & Kanye West

Pusha T brings out Young Jeezy and Kanye West on his new single from the upcoming Fear of God: Let Us Pray EP. Check out Amen (with tags from Funkmaster Flex). Click here to download.... Read more
August 15, 2011 Audio
Jeezy & Freddie Gibbs – Cosmic Kev Show Freestyle (Video)

Jeezy & Freddie Gibbs – Cosmic Kev Show Freestyle (Video)

Jeezy & Freddy Gibbs traded verses on the Cosmic Kev Show (Gangsta Gibbs killed it). The audio surfaced last week. Here's the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WdGn2ccJ6A&feature=player_embedded Click here to download.... Read more
August 15, 2011 Audio, Video
The Kid Daytona – Summertime in the City (Video)

The Kid Daytona – Summertime in the City (Video)

Here's the video for The Kid Daytona's take on DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince's classic BBQ anthem.  Check out Summertime in the City. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DFqw77y12u8... Read more
August 15, 2011 Video
Omar Aura – 1,000 Palm Trees ft Fashawn (Video)

Omar Aura – 1,000 Palm Trees ft Fashawn (Video)

The audio for this hot joint from Omar Aura dropped last week. Here's the video. Check out 1,000 Palm Trees. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrvlz-Szmyg&feature=player_embedded... Read more
August 15, 2011 Video
Here’s a mix featuring the best double threats in the game: those who can hold down the mic and the MPC. You’ll hear music from Black Milk, Kanye West, MF Doom, Big K.R.I.T., Count Bass D, Pharrell, Q-Tip, Large Professor, Erick Sermon, Warren G, Daz, Prodigy, J. Cole, RZA, Evidence, Pete Rock, DJ Quik and the mighty J. Dilla.

Here’s a mix featuring the best double threats in the game: those who can hold down the mic and the MPC. You’ll hear music from Black Milk, Kanye West, MF Doom, Big K.R.I.T., Count Bass D, Pharrell, Q-Tip, Large Professor, Erick Sermon, Warren G, Daz, Prodigy, J. Cole, RZA, Evidence, Pete Rock, DJ Quik and the mighty J. Dilla.

Oh...and don't think we forgot about Dre. Who did we miss though? Who do you think is the best double threat in the game? Check out the mix below and hit us back. Ambrosia For Heads Double Threat Mix by Parfit .... Read more
August 14, 2011 Audio
E-40 – Rear View Mirror ft B-Legit & Stressmatic (Video)

E-40 – Rear View Mirror ft B-Legit & Stressmatic (Video)

Here's E-40's latest video. You know what it is. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnnYRe5IwQ4&feature=player_embedded#... Read more
August 13, 2011 Video
DJ Premier laced Game with a blazing hot track on Born in the Trap. It’s got dark, meditative chords that bring out the best in Game. Check it out.

DJ Premier laced Game with a blazing hot track on Born in the Trap. It’s got dark, meditative chords that bring out the best in Game. Check it out.

Click here to download.... Read more
August 13, 2011 Audio
Lil Wayne – She Will (Remix) ft Drake & Rick Ross

Lil Wayne – She Will (Remix) ft Drake & Rick Ross

Here's the latest drop from The Carter IV.... Read more
August 13, 2011 Audio
Asher Roth – In the Kitchen

Asher Roth – In the Kitchen

Asher Roth kicks a laid-back slinky flow to match Chunk Inglish's funky beat.  Check out In the Kitchen. Click here to download.... Read more
August 12, 2011 Audio
“Ghostface Killah” – Watch the Throne Review

“Ghostface Killah” – Watch the Throne Review

You've had your time to marinate on Watch the Throne. Now check out this review of the album in the voice of "Ghostface Killah."  Hate it or love it, you probably have never read a review quite like this before. Also, if you missed it, check out the video to... Read more
August 12, 2011 Food for Thought, Video
Meek Mill – Dream Chasers (Mixtape)

Meek Mill – Dream Chasers (Mixtape)

You can listen to the whole thing and download it below. Check it out. Download Mixtape |... Read more
August 11, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Peter Gunz Confronts Affion Crockett (Video)

Peter Gunz Confronts Affion Crockett (Video)

You saw Affion Crocket's hysterical parody of Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Cory Gunz. Last night, Peter Gunz confronted Affion Crockett about the video on Sway's show for Shade 45. You might be surprised at how tense it got... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsuwWykUB5A&feature=player_embedded... Read more
August 11, 2011 Video
Rapsody – Lampin’ (Video)

Rapsody – Lampin’ (Video)

Rapsody keeps holding it down for the new ladies of rap. Check out her latest video, Lampin'. http://vimeo.com/26854938... Read more
August 11, 2011 Video
ASAP Rocky – Peso (Video)

ASAP Rocky – Peso (Video)

There's no real message to this one, but the track and flow are dope. Chalk it up to the "guilty pleasures" section. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ob3ktDxAjWI... Read more
August 11, 2011 Video
Here’s the new video for Common’s Ghetto Dreams ft Nas. Nuff said…Check it out.

Here’s the new video for Common’s Ghetto Dreams ft Nas. Nuff said…Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Qiudw2Rg2v4... Read more
August 11, 2011 Video
Von Pea – Thanks for Your Children ft Euclid & Che Grand (Video)

Von Pea – Thanks for Your Children ft Euclid & Che Grand (Video)

Here's a strong one from Von Pea's solo effort. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=njZNzCpZfu4... Read more
August 10, 2011 Video
Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun – Nighttime ft Buckshot

Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun – Nighttime ft Buckshot

Here's a new video from the dope Monumental project that Pete Rock and Smiff N Wessun did together. Check out Nighttime ft Buckshot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TRC0XOCuuoU... Read more
August 10, 2011 Video
Saigon – Married to the Game (Video)

Saigon – Married to the Game (Video)

The audio for Saigon's Married to the Game dropped about a month ago. Here's the video. There's no happily ever after in this one... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pTbO2R_IWQ&feature=player_embedded Click here to download.... Read more
August 9, 2011 Video
GhostWridah – The American Dream (Video)

GhostWridah – The American Dream (Video)

GhostWridah gives his commentary on the state of the Union on The American Dream. Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBPYHUWXOUs&feature=player_embedded... Read more
August 9, 2011 Video
The Academy – Let’s Go f. Royce Da 5′9″, Sean Price, Bronze Nazareth & K-Solo

The Academy – Let’s Go f. Royce Da 5′9″, Sean Price, Bronze Nazareth & K-Solo

Here's a burner from The Academy ft Royce Da 5′9″, Sean Price, Bronze Nazareth & K-Solo.  Check out Let's Go.... Read more
August 9, 2011 Audio
Lil B – R.I.P. the Rap Game (Video)

Lil B – R.I.P. the Rap Game (Video)

This is the second Lil B song we've posted (here's the first). Dude catches a lot of flack from "purists" but, unlike most rappers out now, he is actually truly freestyling on this record for 4 straight minutes. Props for that. Check out the video for R.I.P. the Rap Game.... Read more
August 9, 2011 Video
Here’s a parody music video called In the Flow from Affion Crockett where he’s created a fake collabo between Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Cory Gunz, and in which he plays ALL FOUR. His impersonations are scary good…Check it out.

Here’s a parody music video called In the Flow from Affion Crockett where he’s created a fake collabo between Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Cory Gunz, and in which he plays ALL FOUR. His impersonations are scary good…Check it out.

His new show premieres Sunday on FOX. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKifdd6_ZXo&feature=player_embedded In case you're not familiar with Affion (or you just want to see them again), here are 2 more classic spoofs from him. Run This Town http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTw5wZXunyU Hip-Hop Dishonors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUfQBEcW7wc... Read more
August 9, 2011 The Bridge, Video
Check In: J. Cole (Video)

Check In: J. Cole (Video)

MTV has a series featuring the family comedy duo of Eric and Jeff Rosenthal, from It's the Real, where they conduct funny and engaging interviews of their guests. The latest features J. Cole. Check it out. And, if you need more comic relief, check out this spoof of Jay-Z, Kanye,... Read more
August 9, 2011 Video
Blu – My Sunshine ft Nia Andrews (Video)

Blu – My Sunshine ft Nia Andrews (Video)

Check it out. http://vimeo.com/27476575... Read more
August 9, 2011 Video
Murs & tabi Bonney – Hip-Hop & Love (Video)

Murs & tabi Bonney – Hip-Hop & Love (Video)

Murs and tabi Bonney dropped the track for this soulful song a week ago. Here's the video. It's still soulful, and the visuals are chock full of images from back in the day hip-hop: Kangols, graffiti, Adidas track suits, b-boys and b-girls and DJing in the park. Say word. It's... Read more
August 9, 2011 Video
Evidence – Same Folks ft Fashawn (Video)

Evidence – Same Folks ft Fashawn (Video)

Here's a cool new solo joint from Evidence of Dilated Peoples. Check out the video for Same Folks ft Fashawn. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoLzPumZyrY&feature=player_embedded And here's some Dilated Peoples, in case you forgot how they put it down... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sevZEOUXpw4... Read more
August 9, 2011 The Bridge, Video
J-Live – The Live Identity (Mixtape)

J-Live – The Live Identity (Mixtape)

J-Live has a new album coming in September. In the meantime, he's dropping a trilogy of mixtapes as a lead up to the album. The Live Identity is part 1. A lot of you mentioned him as one of the most underrated MCs of all time (click here for the... Read more
August 9, 2011 Audio
Omar Aura – 1,000 Palm Trees ft Fashawn

Omar Aura – 1,000 Palm Trees ft Fashawn

Omar Aura and Fashawn jump on a classic sample from the Blackbyrds. Check out 1,000 Palm Trees. Click here to download. Kurious killed this back in the day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUQ6K91tVwk And, Horace Brown flipped it on the R&B tip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwHtWZh72eQ Here's the original by the Blackbyrds, Mysterious Vibes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ihx5zBJYSok&feature=player_embedded... Read more
August 8, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Here’s a snippet of a previously unreleased joint from the mighty Mos Def and Talib Kweli (Blackstar) that was produced my Madlib. Unfortunately, Talib’s verse is not included but Mos’ verse is so ridiculously hot you almost don’t mind. Check out this goodness.

Here’s a snippet of a previously unreleased joint from the mighty Mos Def and Talib Kweli (Blackstar) that was produced my Madlib. Unfortunately, Talib’s verse is not included but Mos’ verse is so ridiculously hot you almost don’t mind. Check out this goodness.

... Read more
August 8, 2011 Audio
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