Video Archives

Rockie Fresh – God is Great (Video)

Rockie Fresh combines slick visuals, a tight flow and an extra tough beat in the video for God is Great. No MMG features on this one. The Chicago MC stands on his own. Check it out below. Related: Rockie Fresh – Life Long ft Rick Ross & Nipsey Hussle (Video)... Read more

June 4, 2013 Video

Cyhi the Prynce – Round Da Corner ft Trae Tha Truth (Video)

Cyhi The Prynce and Trae Tha Truth weaves stories about the streets with no posturing or glorification on Cyhi's Round Da Corner. Here's the video. Related: Cyhi The Prynce – Ivy League: Kick Back (Mixtape)... Read more

June 3, 2013 Video

Curren$y – Sunroof ft Corner Boy (Video)

Here's Curren$y's latest video from The Stoned Immaculate album. Check out Sunroof featuring Corner Boy. Related: Curren$y – Mary (Video)... Read more

June 3, 2013 Video

Lil Dickey – Ex-Boyfriend (Video)

This is genius...If you like the Andy Samberg/Justin Timberlake SNL skits, this should be right up your alley. Lil Dickey (the name will resonate even more after the video) makes a hilarious song and video about a guy's worst nightmare. Check out Ex-Boyfriend. This one is not safe for work.... Read more

June 3, 2013 Video

Large Professor Gives the Inside Story on Jay-Z’s Takeover (Video)

You heard Large Professor give the behind the scenes story on Ether...Now, check out what he has to say about Jay-Z's Takeover. According to Extra P, Jay was not exaggerating about showing Nas that Tec-9. For real, for real...Check out the video. Related: Large Professor Discusses the Making of Ether... Read more

June 1, 2013 Video

Masta Ace – I Did It (Video)

Now THIS IS OFFICIAL. Masta Ace flows over an MF DOOM production in his latest release. The video features classic footage of Masta Ace, as well as visuals of his influences (hip-hop, sports and otherwise). Check out the video for I Did It. Related: Masta Ace – Slow Down (prod.... Read more

June 1, 2013 Video

Raekwon Discusses Participating on Fat Joe’s John Blaze Track (Video)

When Fat Joe released John Blaze back in 1998, it instantly became one of the best posse cuts of all-time (back when posse cuts mattered). The track also featured Raekwon, Big Pun, Jadakiss and Nas, and each stepped his game up to a different level. Here's a video of Raekwon... Read more

June 1, 2013 Video

Pro Era – Like Water (Video)

Pro Era handle the absence of Capital STEEZ with grace and respect in the new video for Like Water, which features Joey Bada$$, CJ Fly and STEEZ. RIP Captial STEEZ. Related: Pro Era – Overseas (Video)... Read more

June 1, 2013 Video

Vic Mensa – Orange Soda (Video)

If you know Vic Mensa from Kids These Day, you know dude has skills. If not, now's the time to get familiar. You can hear a hint of The Pharcyde in his flow + a whole lotta originality. Check out his new video for Orange Soda. Related: Kids These Days... Read more

May 31, 2013 Video

TiRon & Ayomari – PRTY N BLSHT (Video)

TiRon & Ayomari borrow a classic title from Biggie for their track PRTY N BLSHT. Not to worry. It's not a remake. In fact, there are only 2 similarities: 1. the timeless refrain, and 2. the sh*t is freaking fresh!! Ill video too...Check it out. Related: TiRon & Ayomari –... Read more

May 30, 2013 Video

J. Cole Discusses Fighting His Way Out of Depression (Video)

If this interview does nothing else, it will at the very least show you that J. Cole has guts. It will likely also give you good insight into the fact that depression is real and can affect anyone. Cole discusses his bout with depression with candor and courage. Check out... Read more

May 30, 2013 Video

RapFix Live Tribute to Menace II Society (Video)

RapFix Live paid homage to Menace II Society yesterday, as the film celebrates the 20th anniversary of its release. They showed vintage footage of the Hughes Brothers discussing their film back in 1993, chopped it up with Tyrin Turner and Larenz Tate, fielded questions about the film from Kendrick Lamar... Read more

May 30, 2013 Video

Large Professor Discusses the Making of Ether on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Wow. Would you believe the version of Ether that Nas released was actually the "watered down" version?? Large Professor breaks down the inside story on the making of one of the most epic diss records ever made. Check out the video. Related: Large Professor discusses meeting Rakim and Big Daddy... Read more

May 30, 2013 Video

Jason Dean – Bring It Hardcore ft M.O.P. (Video)

Is it possible to listen to an M.O.P. track and NOT get hyped? Hip-hop's hardest duo joins producer Jason Dean on his Bring It Hardcore track. Check out the video. Related: P-Money – The Hardest ft M.O.P. (Audio)... Read more

May 30, 2013 Video

MC Melodee – Think Twice (Video)

Here's a video from MC Melodee that dropped last week but slipped through the cracks...The song is called Think Twice and it's worth checking out if you're into MCs who kick dope lyrics about relatable topics (as opposed to fake gangsterism, materialism and hyper-sexuality) over incredible beats. Related: Chuuwee -... Read more

May 30, 2013 Video

Public Enemy – Rebels Without A Pause Trailer (Video)

Centric is premiering a film on Public Enemy that serves as part documentary and part concert, celebrating the historic group's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The film airs on Saturday night and features hip-hop pioneers like Russell Simmons, DMC, Kool Moe Dee, Ecstasy (from Whodini) and... Read more

May 29, 2013 Video

Zo! – Count to Five ft Phonte & Gwen Bunn (Video)

Here's some soul music from an artist named Zo! who gets some vocals from Phonte (in Foreign Exchange mode). Check out the video for Count to Five, also featuring Gwen Bunn. Related: The Foreign Exchange – So What If It Is (Audio)... Read more

May 29, 2013 Video

AZ – We Movin’ (Video)

Here's the new video for AZ's We Movin', one of his strongest songs in years. Check it out below. Related: AZ - Thank You (Video)... Read more

May 29, 2013 Video

De La Soul – Get Away ft “The Spirit of Wu-Tang” (Video)

And speaking of the Wu, here's a visually-arresting video from De La Soul for their song Get Away featuring "The Spirit of Wu-Tang." The video is easily one of the best of the year. I would expect nothing less from De La for their first video in nearly 9 years.... Read more

May 29, 2013 Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 11 (Video)

Here's the latest episode of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination series. In this week's episode, Jeff and the crew say farewell to Europe with stops in Bristol, Rotterdam, Minehead, and Southport. He also spends some quality time with three of his closest friends, Jill Scott, Kenny Dope, and DJ Terry... Read more

May 28, 2013 Video

Talib Kweli – Come Here ft Miguel (Video)

Here's the video for Come Here, Talib Kweli's collabo with Miguel. Neither artist appears in the video. Instead, the visuals feature what looks like animated versions of Isis and Osiris. Check it out below. Related: Talib Kweli – The Backroom Freestyle (Video)... Read more

May 28, 2013 Video

They Die By Dawn – The Bullits ft Yasiin Bey, Jay Electronica & Lucy Liu (Video)

The video for They Die By Dawn, the collabo between Yasiin Bey, Jay Electronica, Lucy Liu and The Bullits, plays like an extended trailer for the eponymous film which looks pretty epic. The movie is a virtual who's who, with appearances from Giancarlo Esposito, Michael Kenneth Williams, Rosario Dawson, Erykah... Read more

May 28, 2013 Video

Nicki Minaj & Peter Rosenberg Discuss Their Differences Face to Face (Video)

Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg infamously dissed Nicki Minaj's music last year at Summer Jam...right before she was to hit the main stage. The comments lead to an avalanche, starting with Nicki's leaving without performing, a Young Money boycott of Hot 97, allegations of sexism and more. Ms. Minaj and Rosenberg... Read more

May 28, 2013 Video

Saigon – Rap vs. Real (Video)

Saigon continues his hip-hop activism in his latest video. He takes fake gangsterism, materialism and misogyny in rap music to task. Check out Rap vs. Real. Related: Saigon – Our Babies 2 (It’s a Crazy World) (Video)... Read more

May 27, 2013 Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Fresh Prince, Jaden Smith and Alfonso Ribiero on The Graham Norton Show (Video)

Will Smith, Jazzy Jeff, Jaden Smith and Alfonso Ribiero put on what could be described as a Fresh Prince Fest. Check this video out that starts with Jaden freestyling with his dad on the beat box, Will and Jeff performing the theme from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air and... Read more

May 25, 2013 Video

Kanye West Freestyles on the Tim Westwood Show in 2005 (Video)

Here's a 13+ minute freestyle session Kanye West did on the Tim Westwood Show back in 2005. Check out the video. Related: Kanye West Performs Black Skinhead & New Slaves on SNL (Video)... Read more

May 24, 2013 Video

Kendrick Lamar Speaks Out Against Molly (Video)

This interview shows exactly why Kendrick Lamar has been able to separate himself from the pack as a great artist. He addresses why he buried "Molly" in his video for Don't Kill My Vibe and speaks on "pushing away [corny trends] and keeping hip-hop original." Check out the video. Related:... Read more

May 23, 2013 Video

Ice Cube – The Big Show (Lyric Video)

Here's a lyric video for a new Ice Cube track. Check out The Big Show. Related: Ice Cube – Crowded (Audio)... Read more

May 23, 2013 Video

Talib Kweli – The Backroom Freestyle (Video)

Talib Kweli is the latest to get busy in The Backroom on 106 & Park. Check out the video of him dropping his verse below. Related: Talib Kweli on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)... Read more

May 23, 2013 Video

T.I. – Hello ft Cee-Lo (Video)

Here's T.I.'s video for Hello, his Pharrell-produced collabo with Cee-Lo. Check it out. Related: Hustle Gang – G.D.O.D (Mixtape)... Read more

May 22, 2013 Video

Loaded Lux – Rite ft Redman & Method Man (Video)

Loaded Lux lays down one of his best verses over a beat on Rite. It's no wonder the battle MC extraordinaire stepped his game up since he's joined by the legendary Method Man and Redman. Check out the video and prepare to get served. Related: Redman – Lookn’ Fly Too... Read more

May 21, 2013 Video

Daz Dillinger – Late Nite ft WC (Video)

Daz Dillinger and WC are still repping the Left Coast heavy. Check out the new video for their collabo, Late Nite. Related: Daz Dillinger – Once Again (Video)... Read more

May 21, 2013 Video

Busta Rhymes and Ol Dirty Bastard Freestyle in 1994 (Video)

Tony Touch is releasing a project called 50 MCs reunion. As a lead up to the release, he is releasing webisodes of rare footage for the next 50 days. First up is a freestyle session between Busta Rhymes and Ol Dirty Bastard. Crazy. It kicks in around the 2:50 mark.... Read more

May 20, 2013 Video

Kurupt – Caviar & Champagne ft Dr. Zodiak & King Lil G (Video)

Here's a new video from Kurupt for Caviar & Champagne. He's not talking about fish eggs...Check it out below. Related: Kurupt joins Snoop on GGN (Video)... Read more

May 20, 2013 Video

Kanye West Performs Black Skinhead & New Slaves on SNL (Video)

Kanye West's new Yeezus album seems like it is going to be even darker than My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. After premiering his song New Slaves on Friday night, Kanye debuted another incendiary new track from the album on SNL Saturday night. You can watch his performances of Black Skinhead... Read more

May 19, 2013 Video

De La Soul Performs Jenifa Taught Me With The Roots (Video)

2 of the greatest groups in hip-hop history hit the stage together on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. Check out the video of De La Soul and The Roots crushing Jenifa Taught Me. Related: A Playlist Celebrating the Legendary Career of De La Soul (Audio)... Read more

May 18, 2013 Video

Kanye West – New Slaves (Video)

Mr. West has shaken up the industry, yet again. After sending out a tweet last night that read "NEW SONG AND VISUAL FROM MY NEW ALBUM BEING PROJECTED TONIGHT ACROSS THE GLOBE ON 66 BUILDINGS, LOCATIONS @ http://KANYEWEST.COM" his team began to roll out the visuals for his "New Slaves".... Read more

May 18, 2013 Fresh, Video

Snoop Speaks With Charles Ramsey on GGN (Video)

Snoop is straight up hilarious. The big Boss Dogg decided to call Charles Ramsey on a whim and ended up chopping it up with the new found hero/celeb for a few minutes. Of course, the entire conversation was caught on tape. You can imagine what that conversation would be like...but... Read more

May 17, 2013 Video

Curren$y – Mary (Video)

Curren$y's song Mary from his New Jet City mixtape is laid-back, meditate music. The energy for the new video for the track lies in sharp contrast to the music, with its frenetic footage of Curren$y in concert. The black and white treatment strikes a balance between the competing tones. If... Read more

May 16, 2013 Video

Astro Kid – The Backroom Freestyle (Video)

Whoa. Astro Kid straight up DESTROYED The Backroom on 106 & Park. The kid stepped up to the blue mic and flipped complex lyrics filled with double entendres and clever punch lines that harken back to some of the 90's greats he admires--all without a single curse. Some may think... Read more

May 16, 2013 Video

Scarface on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Scarface is the latest guest on The Combat Jack Show. He spoke about his friendship with 2Pac, the genesis of his classic Mind Playing Tricks on Me and more. Check out the video below. Related: Scarface - The HardKnock TV Interview (Video) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3... Read more

May 16, 2013 Video

The Kid Daytona – Bass Leanin’ (Video)

The Kid Daytona returns with a new video for his funky track, Bass Leanin'. Check it out below. Related: The Kid Daytona rhymes in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)... Read more

May 15, 2013 Video

Styles P – Red Eye ft Jadakiss (Video)

Here's the video for Styles P's burner with Jadakiss. Check out Red Eye. Related: Styles P – Lean (Video)... Read more

May 15, 2013 Video

PMD – Bang Out ft Smoothe The Hustler & N.O. The God (Video)

Here's a new video from PMD, Parish Smith, featuring Smoothe The Hustler and N.O. The God. Check out Bang Out. Related: EPMD – Unsung (Video)... Read more

May 15, 2013 Video

Talib Kweli on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Talib Kweli stopped by the Sway in the Morning show to chop it up about his Prisoner of Conscious album, what he would do if he had a radio show, how he gets down on social media and more. He also did a performance of his timeless joint, Get By.... Read more

May 14, 2013 Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination, Ep. 10 (Video)

Here's part 10 of Vinyl Destination, the adventures of DJ Jazzy Jeff and Skillz as they travel the world. It's chock full of footage of them in Europe and, of course, Jeff rocking the crowd. Check out the video. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 9 (Video) ... Read more

May 14, 2013 Video

Murs & Fashawn Perform on Standing Room Only (Video & Audio)

Here's something dope for the Murs & Fashawn fans out there. They performed 3 tracks from their ridiculously slept on Lost Generation album with a live band on a new web show called Standing Room Only. You can check out the video for The Other Side and listen to live... Read more

May 14, 2013 Audio, Video

Realm Reality – The Realness ft Prodigy (Video)