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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis vs. Nardwaur (Video)

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are the latest to take on Nardwaur. They talk Immortal Technique, Hieroglyphics, Sir Mix-A-Lot and much more. Check out the video. Related: Macklemore – The Backroom Freestyle (Video)... Read more

March 20, 2013 Video

Havoc – Gone (Video)

Here's a new video from Havoc. Check out Gone. Related: Havoc – Converse: Oh, Hello Interview (Video)... Read more

March 20, 2013 Video

A behind the scenes look at D’Angelo’s return to music through the eyes of ?uestlove (Video)

Last year, D'Angelo rocked the music world with an unannounced return to the stage, after more than 10 years, at the Bonnaroo festival. Here's a behind the scenes look at the rehearsals and preparation of D's return, through the eyes of ?uestlove. Check out the video. Related: D’Angelo performs She... Read more

March 20, 2013 Video

Crate Diggers: J. Dilla (Video)

Here's a special edition of Fuse's Crate Diggers series. This episode takes a look at the massive vinyl collection of J. Dilla through the eyes of Talib Kweli, J. Rocc, DJ Spinna, Dilla's mom and more. It plays more like a Dilla documentary than a Crate Diggers installment. Check out... Read more

March 20, 2013 Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 6 (Video)

From DJ Jazzy Jeff: "In this week's episode, the tour continues in Qatar and Bahrain or as Skillz calls it "Boo-rain". After taking us on a picturesque and musically fulfilling journey through the ins and outs of Asia, the crew heads to the Middle East. The team gets off to... Read more

March 19, 2013 Video

Souls of Mischief Freestyle on Sway in the Morning (Video)

Here's another freestyle from the SXSW edition of Sway in the Morning. This time the rhymes are courtesy of Souls of Mischief. Check out the video. Related: Oh No – Controlled Riots ft Souls of Mischief (Audio)... Read more

March 19, 2013 Video

Killer Mike Performs Untitled on Late Show with David Letterman (Video)

Jimmy Fallon is not the only Late Night show stepping up its hip-hop game. Last night, Killer Mike hit the stage on David Letterman. Check out his performance of "Untitled" with a full band. Related: Killer Mike - Ready Set Go (Remix) ft T.I. & Big Boi (Video)... Read more

March 19, 2013 Video

Snoop Dogg & Hit-Boy Freestyle on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Here's a true cypher from Big Snoop Dogg and Hit-Boy on the Sway in the Morning show. Each goes off the top over DJ Premier's classic "Mass Appeal" beat. Check out the video. Related: Snoop Dogg’s GGN with Talib Kweli (Video)... Read more

March 18, 2013 Video

Joey Bada$$ vs. Nardwaur (Video)

Joey Bada$$ gets the Nardwaur treatment. Check out the comedic and offbeat interview of him and Pro Era. Related: DJ Premier and Joey Bada$$ in the Studio (Video)... Read more

March 18, 2013 Video

Curren$y – These B*tches ft French Montana (Video)

Here's a new video from Curren$y and French Montana. Unfortunate title... Related: Curren$y – Livin’ for the City (Video)... Read more

March 18, 2013 Video

N.O.R.E. – Built Pyramids ft Large Professor (Video)

N.O.R.E. gets busy over a TOUGH Large Professor track. Check out the video for Built Pyramids. Related: Big Noyd, Large Professor & Kool G Rap – Naturally Born (Audio)... Read more

March 17, 2013 Video

A Tribe Called Quest & Prince Perform at SXSW 2013 (Video)

What do these artists have in common? Two things: 1. they are some of the most transcendent artists in music, and 2. they shared the same stage at SXSW last night... Check out the videos of Tribe performing "Can I Kick It" and Prince performing bits of "Something in the... Read more

March 17, 2013 Video

Justin Timberlake Performs the History of Rap Pt. 4 and More on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Justin Timberlake capped off his week of performances on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon by going back to the well. He performed some of his older joints like Like I Love You and Cry Me a River and did a fourth installment of the History of Rap with Jimmy Fallon... Read more

March 16, 2013 Video

Big K.R.I.T. Performs at SXSW 2013 (Video)

Here's another jewel from this year's SXSW festival. You can watch a high quality version of Big K.R.I.T.'s entire set at Def Jam's showcase below. Related: Big K.R.I.T. – R.E.M. (Video)... Read more

March 16, 2013 Video

Justin Timberlake Performs Strawberry Bubblegum on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Here's another performance of a new song from Justin Timberlake. This one is called "Strawberry Bubblegum" and has a chilled out vibe that sounds inspired by of Prince, Pharrell and The Weeknd. Fresh. Check out the video. Related: Justin Timberlake performs Let the Groove Get In with The Roots (Video)... Read more

March 15, 2013 Video

Justin Timberlake performs Let the Groove Get In with The Roots (Video)

Justin Timberlake stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night and performed a funky new song with The Roots (and a whole bunch of other people). The breakdown at the end of this joint is off the chain. Check out Let the Groove Get In. Related: Justin Timberlake –... Read more

March 14, 2013 Video

Casey Veggies – Faces (Video)

In January, Casey Veggies dropped Life Changes, one of the best mixtapes so far this year. Here's a video for one of the many strong songs off the project. Check out Faces. Related: Casey Veggies – Life Changes (Mixtape)... Read more

March 14, 2013 Video

Murs & 9th Wonder – Whatuptho? (Video)

Murs serves as the primary target in a pretty intense food fight in the latest video from his collabo album with 9th Wonder. Check out Whatuptho. Related: Murs interviews DJ Quik (Video)... Read more

March 13, 2013 Video

Snoop Dogg’s GGN with Talib Kweli (Video)

Wow. Here's a really dope episode of Snoop Dogg's GGN featuring Talib Kweli. It's starts off with Kweli and the big Boss Dogg freestyling off the top over a soulful instrumental. Then, the two legends chop it up about parenthood, top five Brooklyn MCs, young MCs in the game they... Read more

March 12, 2013 Video

Big Boi & B.o.B. – Double or Nothing (Video)

Here's a new video from Big Boi and B.o.B. Their song Double or Nothing is the official theme for the new Army of TWO video game and the video is a mix of video and video game footage. Check it out below. Related: Big Boi performs CPU ft Phantogram on... Read more

March 12, 2013 Video

Hot 97 Biggie Tribute: Mister Cee, Lil Cease, Joell Ortiz, Maino, Joey Bada$$, Uncle Murda & Fred the Godson (Video)

Hot 97 and Mister Cee put together a Cypher in the style of The Backroom as a tribute to B.I.G. It features Lil Cease, Joell Ortiz, Maino, Joey Bada$$, Uncle Murda and Fred the Godson going in over the Who Shot Ya track, with Mister Cee on the wheels. Check... Read more

March 12, 2013 Video

Big K.R.I.T. – R.E.M. (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. stays kicking that realness. Here's a new song that is one of his finest efforts to date and it's accompanied by a beautiful video that was shot in NYC by the same director who filmed K.R.I.T.'s arresting Rich Dad, Poor Dad video. In this new video K.R.I.T. is... Read more

March 11, 2013 Video

Blu & Exile – Ease Your Mind (Video)

Here's a new video from Blu & Exile from their Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them album. Check out Ease Your Mind. Related: MED, blu & Madlib – Burgandy Whip (Video)... Read more

March 11, 2013 Video

Public Enemy – Get Up Stand Up ft Brother Ali (Video)

Here's the video for Public Enemy's joint call to action with Brother Ali. Check out Get Up Stand Up. The revolution will be televised. Related: Ice Cube vs. Public Enemy (Playlist)... Read more

March 11, 2013 Video

The Notorious BIG and Puff Daddy Perform in London (Video)

Unbelievably, it was 16 years ago today that we lost Biggie Smalls. To celebrate his LIFE, here's some rare concert footage of Biggie and performing in London, now bumping at the best gym london has for hours on end in the weight room. It looks like it was filmed for... Read more

March 9, 2013 Video

Kendrick Lamar is Named the Hottest MC in the Game by MTV (Video)

Salute to Kendrick Lamar who took the #1 spot on MTV's Hottest MCs in the Game list for 2013. No matter what you think of the list, it's been a banner year for King Kendrick Lamar and it's great to see him recognized across the board. Check out the videos... Read more

March 8, 2013 Video

UNITY: A Salute to the Women of Hip-Hop (Video Playlist)

March is women's history month. Here's a video playlist celebrating the many contributions to hip-hop by women. You'll find music from MC Lyte, The Lady of Rage, Jean Grae, Rapsody, Lil Kim, Bahamadia, Da Brat, Eve, Foxy Brown, Nicky Minaj, Rah Digga, Queen Latifah, Salt N Pepa, Left Eye, Lauryn... Read more

March 8, 2013 Featured-homepage, Video

Rapsody – In the Town ft Nomsa Mazwai (Video)

Rapsody weaves a dark tale of a young girl caught up in a vicious cycle. Check out the video for In the Town. Related: Rapsody discusses the Idea of Beautiful, culture over everything and more with AFH (Video)... Read more

March 8, 2013 Video

Juicy J – Show Out ft Big Sean & Young Jeezy (Video)

Here's Juicy J's video for his collabo with Big Sean and Young Jeezy. Lear jets and poppin' bottles... You know the routine. Check out "Show Out." Related: Juicy J – One of Those Nights ft The Weeknd (Audio)... Read more

March 7, 2013 Video

Terrace Martin – Something Else ft Problem (Video)

Terrace Martin, the multidimensional artist, producer and musician, adds director to his impressive list of credits. Here's a short film he directed along with APlus that serves as the visual for "Something Else," Terrace's co-production with 9th Wonder. The video features Ab-Soul and a couple of nods to Kendrick Lamar... Read more

March 7, 2013 Video

DJ Premier and Joey Bada$$ in the Studio (Video)

A shorter version dropped before, and now here's a great extended look at the studio session where Joey Bada$$ and DJ Premier made Unorthodox. It gives an up close and personal look at Primo's studio and shows him passing invaluable knowledge of the game to Joey. Check out the video.... Read more

March 7, 2013 Video

Yelawolf – F.A.S.T. Ride (Video)

Here's the latest video from Yelawolf. Check out "F.A.S.T. Ride." Related: Yelawolf – Way Out (Video)... Read more

March 6, 2013 Video

Nas is #4 on MTV’s Hottest MCs in the Game List (Video)

Heads were outraged about the MTV Hottest MCs in the Game list, earlier. I think most would agree that Nas certainly deserves a spot on the list, and he comes in at #4 (Rick Ross was #3). Check out the video. Related: Nastalgia - A Mix of Rare Music from... Read more

March 6, 2013 Video

Joey Bada$$ – Unorthodox (Video)

Here's a super dope new video from Joey Bada$$ for Unorthodox, his DJ Premier-produced heat rock. The video is hybrid of anime and live action — and, yes, Primo does make an appearance. Check it out below. Related: JayOhVee (aka Joey Bada$$) – 20 Miles Freestyle... Read more

March 6, 2013 Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destinations (Episodes 4 &5) (Video)

Here are parts 4 and 5 of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination series, which chronicles the travels of Jeff and Skillz on their world tour. Check out the videos and DJ Jazzy Jeff's descriptions below. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destinations Ep. 3 (Video) Episode 4 Episode 5 In... Read more

March 5, 2013 Video

D’Angelo and ?uestlove Perform in Brooklyn (Video)

Soulquarian brothers D'Angelo and ?uestlove performed an eclectic set in Brooklyn last night that consisted of covers of music by The Ohio Players, The S.O.S. Band, Funkadelic, Prince, Sly & The Family Stone, as well as some of D'Angelo's classics. Check out some video footage of the performance below. Props:... Read more

March 5, 2013 Video

ElzHi Talks About His Earliest Hip-Hop Influences and More (Video)

You clearly hear the influence Nas had on ElzHi but would you believe Ice Cube was the MC who made him want to start rapping? Here's an in-depth interview of ElzHi from HardKnock TV that talks about his earliest experiences in hip-hop and much more. Related: Elzhi performs Blue Widow... Read more

March 4, 2013 Video

Rick Ross – Ashamed (Video)

Here's the latest video from Rick Ross. Check out "Ashamed." Related: Rick Ross & Stalley – Love Sosa (Video)... Read more

March 4, 2013 Video

GZA Speaks About His Chess Game (Video)

GZA is still pursuing the mystery of chess boxing...literally. Here's an interview of the liquid swordsman discussing his love for chess, as well as a taste about his upcoming album, Dark Matter. Check out the video. Related: Wu-Tang Clan perform Six Directions of Boxing with The Roots on Late Night... Read more

March 4, 2013 Video

Method Man Performs Live in LA with RZA and Redman (Video)

Shout out to Method Man who celebrated his birthday last night by performing in Los Angeles with special guests RZA and Redman. Check out the video of performances of Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthin Ta F*ck Wit and Rockwilder below. Related: Check out new music from Method Man, Redman, Ghostface, Cappadonna... Read more

March 2, 2013 Video

Prince Performs on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Prince played something old (Bambi from his 2nd album back in 1979) and something new (Screw Driver--2013) on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Naturally, both ROCKED. And, he's one of the few artists with the chops to tell The Roots "I got this." Check out both performances below. Related: Prince... Read more

March 2, 2013 Video

Big Boi – Apple of My Eye ft Jake Troth & Sons of Thunder (Video)

Here's a brand new video from Big Boi. Check out Apple of My Eye featuring Jake Troth & Sons of Thunder. Hip-hop hipster music at its finest. Related: Big Boi speaks on the possibility of an OutKast reunion and more (Video)... Read more

March 2, 2013 Video

Kendrick Lamar Will Not Rush His Follow Up to Good Kid, m.A.A.d. City (Video)

Hot 97's Miss Info got a quick but very insightful interview from Kendrick Lamar in between his two shows in NYC. He talked about what he picked up from being on SNL, why he is not going to force starting to work on his next album, MCs that he finds... Read more

February 28, 2013 Video

TreaZon – Day One (Video)

Cleveland artist TreaZon combines a rapid-fire flow with dark, moody chords over a chilled out beat. It's lyrical vibe music. Check out the video for Day One. Props: 2DBZ Related: A.ware – Outta My Mind (Audio)... Read more

February 28, 2013 Video

Cashius Green – I Ain’t Happy ft Vince Staples (Video)

So much music. So little time. Here's a hot joint by Cashius Green. Check out the video for I Ain't Happy featuring Vince Staples. It's more of that new g-funk. Related: Tha Dogg Pound – LA Here’s 2 U ft Snoop Dogg (Audio)... Read more

February 28, 2013 Video

50 Cent on ESPN’s First Take (Video)

Here's a really good ESPN First Take with 50 Cent. 50 goes deep about his relationship with Floyd Mayweather, why Floyd did not fight Manny Pacquiao, what boxing could learn from MMA and more. Check out the video. Related: 50 Cent – We Up ft Kendrick Lamar & Kidd Kidd... Read more

February 28, 2013 Video

SPOTLIGHT: Aaron Cohen – Potential Fans (Video)

Seattle hip-hop is on the come up again. Macklemore shocked the world by debuting at #2 on the album charts as a completely independent artist. Here's another Seattle spitter (now based in NYC) by the name of Aaron Cohen. Check out his video for Potential Fans. Related: SPOTLIGHT: GrandeMarshall –... Read more

February 28, 2013 Video

The Kid Daytona Rhymes in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)