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Left Eye in One of Her Earliest Interviews (Video)

Rest in peace to Left Eye who passed away 11 years ago today. To celebrate her life, here's a look at a rare interview of her from 1989 when she was just starting her career. It's an amazing and sweet look at the bright light that would soon be seen... Read more

April 25, 2013 Video

Buckshot – The Backroom Freestyle (Video)

Buckshot is the latest go to work and drop a verse in The Backroom on 106 & Park. Check out the video. Related: 9th Wonder & Buckshot – Crazy (Video)... Read more

April 25, 2013 Video

Styles P – Lean (Video)

Here's the latest video from Styles P. Check out Lean. Related: Styles P – I Need Weed (Video)... Read more

April 24, 2013 Video

Black Thought on The Combat Jack Show Pt. 2 (Video)

Here's part 2 of Black Thought's interview on The Combat Jack Show. In this episode, he talks about the posse cuts he did back in the day with Questlove, getting props with Rakim, his Cypher with Mos Def and Eminem, and more. In the end, he drops a verse. Check... Read more

April 24, 2013 Video

DECODED: Camp Lo – Coolie High

Decoded goes retro in the latest edition. Check out the video of Camp Lo breaking down Coolie High. Related: Pete Rock & Camp Lo - Mic Check (Video)... Read more

April 24, 2013 Video

Talib Kweli – High Life ft Rubix Cube & Bajah (Video)

Talib Kweli's latest video was directed by him and features footage from his trip to South Africa. Check out High Life featuring Rubix Cube and Bajah. Talib's album Prisoner of Conscious is in stores on 5/7. Related: Talib Kweli – Come Here ft Miguel (Audio)... Read more

April 23, 2013 Video

Logic-Nasty (Video)

This kid is on fire right now! After storming onto everyone's ipod following his spot on the XXL Freshman cover, Logic drops a new joint entitled Nasty, produced by Don Cannon off of his upcoming project “Welcome To Forever” dropping May 7th. Related: XXL Announces Freshman Class 2013 Cover... Read more

April 23, 2013 Fresh, Video

Alicia Keys – Fire We Make ft Maxwell (Video)

Alicia Keys drops a video for her sultry ballad with Maxwell. Check out Fire We Make. Related: Pro Era – Maxwell (Audio)... Read more

April 23, 2013 Video

Redman cyphers with Street Life, Eyes Low, Ready Rock and Mr. Cream (Video)

Redman drops a verse in a good old fashioned cypher with Street Life, Eyes Low, Ready Rock and Mr. Cream . Check out the video.... Read more

April 23, 2013 Video

AFH Presents Big K.R.I.T. – REWIND: Rich Dad Poor Dad (Video)

Big K.R.I.T.'s Rich Dad Poor Dad is a deeply personal record. In the song, K.R.I.T. shares some of the many jewels his father dropped on him as a kid and how that shaped him as a man. For the video to the song, K.R.I.T. went even deeper. He took us... Read more

April 23, 2013 Featured-homepage, Video

Black Thought on The Comback Jack Show (Video)

Can you believe Black Thought was ready to scrap with Nas at one point? He talks about this, how he met Questlove and much more on The Combat Jack Show. Check out the interview. Related: Statik Selektah – Bird’s Eye View ft Raekwon, Joey Bada$$ & Black Thought (Audio)... Read more

April 22, 2013 Video

T.I. – Memories Back Then ft. Kendrick Lamar, B.O.B & Kris Stephens (video)

After running into some clearance issues for the original version of this song, T.I. decides to drop the visuals for his Memories Back Then cut featuring K. Dot, Bob and the beautiful Kris Stephens as he gears up for the release of his Hustle Gang mixtape entitled, Get Dough Or... Read more

April 22, 2013 Fresh, Video

Joey Bada$$, Ab-Soul, Action Bronson & Travis Scott – XXL Freshmen Cypher Pt. 1 (Video)

Here's a cypher featuring some of the best of this year's XXL Freshmen. Check out the video featuring Joey Bada$$, Ab-Soul, Action Bronson and Travis Scott blistering the mic. Related: Ab-Soul XXL Freshman Freestyle (Video)... Read more

April 22, 2013 Video

Scarface – The HardKnock TV Interview (Video)

The OG Scarface sat down with HardKnock TV recently. He spoke about how he crafts his rhymes, the importance of expressing vulnerability in your art, not liking his own work, the change in his life perspective when his son was born and more. This is Face at his most unguarded.... Read more

April 22, 2013 Video

Styles P – I Need Weed (Video)

420 is definitely inspiring to Styles P, as well. He goes hard over a Scram Jones track in his new video. Check out I Need Weed. Related: Styles P – Reckless ft Raekwon... Read more

April 20, 2013 Video

Raekwon – Hip-Hop: Yesterday, Today, Forever (Video)

Here's a cool short video on Raekwon. It includes and impassioned performance of C.R.E.A.M. by The Chef as well as an interview where he discusses the current state of hip-hop, including his respect for Kendrick Lamar. Check out the video. Related: Statik Selektah – Bird’s Eye View ft Raekwon, Joey... Read more

April 19, 2013 Video

Guru – Moment of Truth (Video) + Mister Cee Tribute Mix (Audio)

Here's more love for Guru on the 3rd anniversary of his passing. First up is an amazing short film that is previously unreleased. It features never before seen interview and performance footage as well as some really inspiring moments of Guru speaking to students in a school. Next, is Mister... Read more

April 19, 2013 Audio, Video

Miguel – How Many Lies (Remix) ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Here's the video for Miguel's How Many Drinks, complete with the verse from Kendrick Lamar. Check it out. Related: Miguel – Candles in the Sun (Video)... Read more

April 19, 2013 Video

Dizzy Wright – XXL Freshmen Freestyle (Video)

Dizzy Wright turns in one of the strongest of the 2013 XXL Freshmen Freestyles. Check out the video. Related: Dizzy Wright – The First Agreement ft Nikkiya and Manny Scott (Video)... Read more

April 19, 2013 Video

Yasiin Bey Performs in Paris (Video)

Yasiin Bey recently performed in Paris with the Robert Glasper Experiment. Here's some video of the event, which includes a guest appearance by Kanye West who performed Can't Tell Me Nothing. Check it out below. Related: Mos Def – The Light is not Afraid of the Dark (Prod. Kanye West)... Read more

April 18, 2013 Video

KRS-One Freestyles and Performs a Verse From Step Into a World (Video)

The Blastmaster KRS-One kicks a freestyle and drops a verse from Step Into a World, and shows that he's still FRESH for 2013...Check out the video. Related: A playlist celebrating the career of the legendary blastmaster KRS-One (Audio)... Read more

April 18, 2013 Video

Crate Diggers: DJ Babu (Video)

Fuse continues its Crate Diggers series with the legendary DJ Babu of Dilated Peoples and The World Famous Beat Junkies. Check out the video below. Related: Crate Diggers: J. Dilla (Video)... Read more

April 17, 2013 Video

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

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' song Can't Hold Us is a BIG anthem. The video is pretty EPIC too. Independent music has come a long way. Check out the video for Can't Hold Us below. Related: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis vs. Nardwaur (Video)... Read more

April 17, 2013 Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 8 (Video)

Here's episode 8 of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination series. This episode finds Jeff and Skillz in Paris, Moscow, Niznhy Novgorod (try pronouncing that) and Oslo. In addition to the usual travel stresses, Jeff has to deal with trying to get back a computer he left in an airport. Check... Read more

April 16, 2013 Video

Adrian Younge & Ghostface Killah – Rise of the Ghostface Killah (Video)

The RZA makes an appearance in the video for Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge's super dope Rise of the Ghostface Killah...but is that the real Ghostface? Take a look at the video below and weigh in. Related: Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Killah Priest & Adrian Younge perform I Declare War... Read more

April 16, 2013 Video

Pro Era – Overseas (Video)

Here's a video for one of the toughest joints on the Pro Era mixtape (and that's saying a lot). Check out Overseas. And, if you've been sleeping, you can listen to and download the Pro Era mixtape here.... Read more

April 15, 2013 Video

Jurassic 5 perform at Coachella (Video)

After several years apart, LA underground kings Jurassic 5 reunited and rocked the stage at Coachella. You can watch their entire 1-hour set below. Related: Wu-Tang Clan perform at Coachella (Video) Here's the set list: Back 4 U I Am Somebody Jayou Nu-Mark desk solo Hip-Hop History Break Monkey Bars... Read more

April 15, 2013 Video

Dizzy Wright – The First Agreement ft Nikkiya and Manny Scott (Video)

Dizzy Wright drops some serious knowledge in his song The First Agreement. The video features the 2013 Freshman Class member in a throwback X hat along with several stills of historic images. Check it out. Related: XXL Announces Freshman Class 2013 Cover... Read more

April 15, 2013 Video

Wu-Tang Clan perform at Coachella (Video)

In a preview of what may be to come in this 20th anniversary year of Enter the 36 Chambers, Wu-Tang Clan reunited on the stage in Coachella over the weekend. Check out videos of performances of Protect Ya Neck and C.R.E.A.M. below. Related: Mathematics – Face the Problemzz ft GZA,... Read more

April 15, 2013 Video

Young Roddy – Still Tryna Get It (Video)

Here's a new video from JET Life member Young Roddy. Check out Still Tryna Get It. Related: Young Roddy – Russian Roulette ft Smoke DZA (Video)... Read more

April 14, 2013 Video

Frank Ocean – Lost (Video)

Frank continues to pull out hits from his debut Channel Orange. Check out the latest, Lost, and let us know what you think. Related: Frank Ocean – Eyes Like Sky... Read more

April 12, 2013 Fresh, Video

Joey Bada$$ XXL Freshman Freestyle

XXL continues to roll out the freestyle videos from their XXL Freshman cover. Check out the Pro Era representer hold it down for his team. Related: Joey Bada$$ – Day in the Life... Read more

April 12, 2013 Fresh, Video

J. Dilla – Center of Movement ft 5 ELA & Pierre Anthony (Video) + Proof – Keep It on the Low ft J. Dilla

Here's a double dose of J. Dilla. You can watch a video from The Rebirth of Detroit project for the song Center of Movement and listen to a previously unreleased track from Proof that features Dilla below. Related: Crate Diggers: J. Dilla (Video)... Read more

April 12, 2013 Audio, Video

RAIN – Look What I Got (Video)

Here's a cool video from North Carolina spitter, RAIN. The visuals are a first person perspective tour through RAIN's life. Check out Look What I Got. Look out for Rain's new album Live Fast Die Young dropping this summer. Related: RAIN - Good Credit (Audio)... Read more

April 11, 2013 Video

Big K.R.I.T. Speaks on King Remembered in Time (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. spoke to the fans about his King Remembered in Time mixtape. 3 Little Digs captured the conversation on video. K.R.I.T. talked about how he chose the title, how he makes beats, his favorite 2Pac song, wanting to work with Ab-Soul and Schoolboy Q, his cover art, what he... Read more

April 11, 2013 Video

Ghostface Killah – Rise of the Black Suits (Remix) (Video)

Here's a grisly video for the Apollo Brown remix of Ghostface Killah's Rise of the Black Suits. Ghost does not make an appearance in the video. Related: Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Killah Priest & Adrian Younge perform I Declare War on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (Video)... Read more

April 11, 2013 Video

Ab Soul XXL Freshman Freestyle

XXL continues to roll out their Freshman Freestyles. Check out the latest one courtesy of TDE's Ab Soul. Related: Awolnation – Sail (Remix) ft Kendrick Lamar & Ab-Soul... Read more

April 11, 2013 Fresh, Video

Casey Veggies – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle (Video)

Casey Veggies drops a quick verse on Toca Tuesday Freestyles. Check out the video. Related: Casey Veggies – Faces (Video)... Read more

April 10, 2013 Video

Shop Talk With DJ Premier (Video)

Music industry veteran Jeff Sledge sat down to talk shop with DJ Premier. Primo spoke about the early Gang Starr years, the challenges with recording back in the day, how he felt after having his first number 1 record and more. Check out the video. Related: DJ Finesse – B.I.G.... Read more

April 10, 2013 Video

De La Soul – The HardKnock TV Interview (Video)

Here are parts 2 and 3 of De La Soul's interview with HardKnock TV. In these installments, the trio talks about what has kept them together so long, their thoughts on the latest generation of MCs, the need for diverse styles in hip-hop and more. Check out both videos below.... Read more

April 10, 2013 Video

Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Killah Priest & Adrian Younge perform I Declare War on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Killah Priest and Adrian Younge perform with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Check out the video of I Declare War. Related: Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – Twelve Reasons to Die (Full Album Stream)... Read more

April 9, 2013 Video

J Cole- Power Trip ft Miguel (video)

After releasing a new release date for his upcoming Born Sinner (June 25th), J Cole took to twitter to release the visuals for his Miguel assisted Power Trip. The video takes a very different turn than you might expect. Check out his lyrics for Dreams at Rap Genius for some... Read more

April 9, 2013 Fresh, Video

TLC – The Lost “Creep” Video (Video)

Think you've seen the video for TLC's classic Creep? Think again. Here's an alternate video that was shot for the Crazy Sexy Cool single but never released. Check it out below and let us know what you think. Props: Complex Related: Mister Cee – Best of TLC & Total Mix... Read more

April 8, 2013 Video

Trinity (Sadat X, AG & DJ Jab) – Sunshine (Video)

This one slipped through the cracks in the post-SXSW haze. Here's a video from Trinity (Sadat X, AG and DJ Jab) for a song that features a J. Dilla beat. Check out Sunshine. Props: 2DBZ Related: Sadat X – This is Our Thing ft Pharoahe Monch & Phil G (Video)... Read more

April 7, 2013 Video

Capital STEEZ – Apex (Video)

Here's a previously unreleased video from the late Capital STEEZ. Check out Apex. Related: Capital STEEZ Freestyle (Video)... Read more

April 7, 2013 Video

Sean Price – Bar-Barian (Video)

Here's some griminess from Sean Price. Check out his video for "Bar-Barian." Related: Sean Price – BBQ Sauce ft Pharoahe Monch (Video)... Read more

April 5, 2013 Video

De La Soul Interview with Hardknock TV (Video)

Meenie, meenie, meenie, meenie, meenie... Here's a dope interview of De La Soul from HardKnock TV. They talk about how their classic "Buddy" came about, their motivations early in their career, friendly competition with A Tribe Called Quest, their upcoming tour with LL Cool J, Public Enemy and Ice Cube... Read more

April 5, 2013 Video

Styles P & Sheek Louch – Hater Love (Video)