Video Archives

Freeway + Talib Kweli perform P.A. and Outstanding on Showoff Radio (Video)

Freeway and Talib Kweli did impromptu performances of a couple of songs on Statik Selektah's Showoff Radio show. Check out the video of Freeway dropping some bars of P.A. and Kweli kicking a verse from Outstanding. Related: Talib Kweli on No Reservations (Video)... Read more

November 15, 2012 Video

Jon Connor – Don’t Wanna Be ft Lia Mack (Video)

Another week, another video for some hot bars from Jon Connor. Check out Don't Wanna Be featuring Lia Mack. Related: Jon Connor – Dubby ft Mickey Wallace (Video)... Read more

November 15, 2012 Video

Zion I – Trapped Out ft D.U.S.T. & Codany Holiday (Video)

Here's a new video from Zion I. Check out Trapped Out featuring D.U.S.T. & Codany Holiday. Related: Zion I – We Don’t ft Grouch & Eligh (Audio)... Read more

November 15, 2012 Video

Ab-Soul drops a verse in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)

Ab-Soul is the latest to grace The Backroom on 106 & Park. Check out his verse below. Related: Joey Bada$$ – Enter the Void ft Ab-Soul (Audio)... Read more

November 14, 2012 Video

Andre 3000 inteview with Fuse (Video)

Here's a great interview of Andre 3000. He talks about Sorry (his song with TI), Big Boi's new album, the inevitable OutKast reunion question, raising awareness for prostate cancer and more. Check out the video. Related: A playlist celebrating the 18+ year career of OutKast (Audio)... Read more

November 14, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Jay-Z performs Dead Presidents & Can I Live at the Barclays Center (Video)

Here's some official footage of Jay-Z taking it back to the Reasonable Doubt era at his recent shows opening Brooklyn's Barclays Center. Check out his performances of Dead Presidents and Can I Live. Related: What makes a classic album? (Food for Thought)... Read more

November 14, 2012 Video

RZA – Coffee with RZA Interview (Video) + Alternate version of Kanye West’s White Dress (Audio)

Here are a couple of new treats from RZA. First up is an interview where he discusses how working with Wu-Tang taught him about working with other artists in all genres of entertainment. Next, he let's loose an alternate mix of Kanye West's White Dress. The instrumentation in the mix... Read more

November 14, 2012 Audio, Video

Big Boi talks to Hot 97 (Video)

Here's an extended interview of Big Boi on Hot 97. He talks about his new album, Andre 3000's apology to him on Sorry, his collab with T.I. and more. Check out the video. Related: Big Boi - Lines ft A$AP Rocky (Audio)... Read more

November 14, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

9th Wonder breaks down the making of a beat from The Solution (Video)

9th Wonder's album The Solution with Buckshot dropped earlier today. Here's a video of 9th breaking down how the beat for What I Gotta Say off the album was made. Check it out below. Related: 9th Wonder & Buckshot - The Solution (Full Album Stream)... Read more

November 13, 2012 Video

Saigon says he wants to punch Rick Ross & 2 Chainz in the face (Video)

The headline is "Saigon says 'I want to punch Rick Ross & 2 Chainz in the face.'" What follows is an interview where he very eloquently makes a case for identifying content as being for mature audiences, where appropriate. Check out the video for some food for thought from Saigon.... Read more

November 13, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Devin the Dude – We Get High ft Coughee Brothaz (Video)

Here's a brand new video from Devin the Dude. Check out We Get High featuring Coughee Brothaz. Related: Devin The Dude – Seriously Trippin’ (Full EP Stream)... Read more

November 13, 2012 Video

Freddie Gibbs – BFK (Video)

The visuals for Freddie Gibbs' BFK (Baby Face Killa) look like a 2012 Gary, Indiana version of the video for Ain't Nuthin' But a "G" Thang. You can watch the video below. Related: Freddie Gibbs – Baby Face Killa (Mixtape) Peep the reference.... Read more

November 12, 2012 The Bridge, Video

KRS-One – Disaster Kit (Video)

KRS-One drops a new video for his survival 101 rap. Check out Disaster Kit. Still teachin'. Related: A playlist celebrating the career of the legendary blastmaster KRS-One (Audio)... Read more

November 12, 2012 Video

Too Hard to Swallow: An All-Star Documentary Tribute to UGK (Video)

Yesterday marked the 20th Anniversary of the release of UGK's Too Hard to Swallow. To celebrate the album's release and UGK, generally, here's a dope documentary featuring Big Boi, Freddie Gibbs, Talib Kweli, Rapsody, Killer Mike, Lupe Fiasco, People Under the Stairs, Waka Flocka Flame, A$AP Rocky, Brother Ali, Yasiin... Read more

November 11, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Lil Wayne interviews Randy Moss for ESPN NFL Countdown (Video)

Lil Wayne recently interviewed Randy Moss for ESPN NFL Countdown. Wayne posed some thought-provoking questions to Moss regarding his recent return to the game, his relationship with Chris Carter and more. Check out the video. Related: Lil Wayne – Dedication 4 (Mixtape)... Read more

November 11, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Curren$y – Chandelier (Video)

Curren$y drops another video from The Stoned Immaculate. Here's Chandelier. Related: Curren$y – Priest Andretti (Mixtape)... Read more

November 11, 2012 Video

Styles P – I Know (Video)

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

November 11, 2012 Video

Game – Cough Up a Lung (Video)

Game drops an a capella going straight at Shyne because of Shyne's disparaging remarks against Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d city album. Here's the video for Cough Up a Lung. Related: Game – Holy Water (Audio) ... Read more

November 10, 2012 Video

Slaughterhouse – Goodbye (Video)

Here's the video for Slaughterhouse's song for lost loved ones. Check out Goodbye. Related: Slaughterhouse, Pharoahe Monch, Freeway and more perform in NYC (Video)... Read more

November 9, 2012 Video

Nitty Scott, MC – Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Video)

Here's a new video from Nitty Scott, MC. It features footage of her travels from London to Oslo. The beat is right too. Check out Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Related: Nitty Scott, MC – Flower Child ft Kendrick Lamar (Audio)... Read more

November 9, 2012 Video

King Mez is the latest to step into The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)

Related: Big Sant – Rap Ni**a ft King Mez, Tito Lopez & Phonte (Audio)... Read more

November 8, 2012 Video

A mix and video playlist to celebrate the life of Heavy D (Mixtape & Video Playlist)

Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the day we lost Heavy D. As has become customary on the anniversary of these losses, Mister Cee did a tribute mix celebrating the life and music of the Overweight Lover. You can listen to and download the mix (props to 2DBZ) and also... Read more

November 8, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Playlists, Throwback, Video

The Weeknd – The Zone ft Drake (Video)

The Weeknd drops off a (another) psychedelic visual experience for his music video for The Zone featuring Drake. The video, which was directed by The Weeknd, continues his balloon theme. Check it out below. Related: The Weeknd – Rolling Stone (Video)... Read more

November 8, 2012 Video

T.I. gives the behind the scenes story on the recording of Sorry with Andre 3000 (Video)

T.I. has an incredible collabo with Andre 3000 called Sorry on his forthcoming album, Trouble Man. I've heard the song and it's one of T.I.'s finest. It's grown man rap, similar to works on Nas' Life is Good like Daughters and Bye Baby, that is fitting of both T.I. and... Read more

November 8, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Kendrick Lamar – B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Lady Gaga Version) (Video)

Lady Gaga leaks the version of B*tch, Don't Kill My Vibe she originally recorded for Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city. It's a pretty significant change in the feel of the record. Check it out below. Which version do you prefer? Related: Kendrick Lamar discusses the 9 years of grinding... Read more

November 8, 2012 Audio, Video

Young Jeezy – We Done It Again (Video)

A day after releasing the song, Jeezy premieres the video for his ode to President re-elect Obama. Check out We Done It Again. Related: 9th Wonder, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Stalley & Big KRIT discuss the impact hip-hop has had on the political landscape (Video)... Read more

November 7, 2012 Video

4 more years for 44 (Video)

November 6, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Kid Cudi – Just What I Am ft King Chip (Video)

Kid Cudi releases some tripped out visuals for Just What I Am featuring King Chip. It's amazing what a difference a gold frame makes...Check out the video. Related: KiD CuDi – King Wizard (Audio)... Read more

November 6, 2012 Video

9th Wonder: Politics As Usual (Video)

9th Wonder is a legendary producer AND a Harvard professor. Who better to discuss the nexus between hip-hop and socio-political commentary? We sat down with the icon and he talked about the role music plays in change, how hip-hop has bridged the races, the importance of social media and more...and... Read more

November 6, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Stalley – Politics As Usual (Video)

Stalley was raised around music from artists like Boogie Down Productions, which no doubt inspired him to craft his brand of Intelligent Trunk Music. We sat down with him to discuss the impact hip-hop has as social commentary. He spoke on his duty to say something positive and substantive in... Read more

November 5, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

T.I. – Behind the Music Sneak Preview (Video)

T.I.'s Behind the Music premieres tonight on Vh1. Here's a 12-minute sneak preview. Good story. Related: T.I. – Go Get It (Video)... Read more

November 5, 2012 Video

Saigon – Blown Away (Video)

Saigon kicks some political knowledge in his latest video. He speaks of revolutionaries from all eras. One more day...Check out Blown Away. Related: Saigon – Relafriendship (Video)... Read more

November 5, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

RZA – Sweat the World Interview (Video)

The Man with the Iron Fists is in theaters now and is highly entertaining. Here's an interview of RZA where he talks about the film, scoring Ghost Dog, learning from Tarantino, working with Kanye West, losing a bunch of beats he thought were his best, the making of the Wu... Read more

November 3, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Talib Kweli on No Reservations (Video)

Talib Kweli discusses the evolution (or gentrification, depending on how you look at it) of Brooklyn and B-boys on No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain. Check out the video. Related: Talib Kweli & Z-Trip – Attack the Block (Mixtape)... Read more

November 3, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Murs & 9th Wonder – Funeral for a Killer (Video)

Here's the first video from Murs & 9th Wonder's upcoming The Final Adventure. Murs goes in on senseless killing. Check out Funeral For a Killer. Related: 9th Wonder & Buckshot – Stop Rapping (Audio)... Read more

November 3, 2012 Video

Joey Bada$$ performs Waves with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Joey Bada$$ is definitely on the come up. Last night, he made his network TV debut performing Waves with The Legendary Roots Crew on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Just listen to how the sample from that 90's-influenced track opens up when The Roots lay into it. It literally sounds... Read more

November 3, 2012 Video

Ghostface Killah discusses a possible new Wu-Tang Clan album (Video)

RZA has made it clear he wants to do 1 last Wu album next November, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Enter the 36 Chambers. Now, Ghostface Killah share his thoughts on the potential project...It's looking like more and more of a reality. Check out the video. Related: Wu-Tang... Read more

November 2, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Rapsody – The Drums ft Heather Victoria and The Soul Council (Video)

Rapsody delivers a simple but gorgeously shot video for her lush, 9th Wonder-produced song The Drums. Check it out below. Related: Rapsody rhymes in The Backroom (Video)... Read more

November 2, 2012 Video

Onyx – Cuzo (Video)

Onyx are back with a new video. Check out Cuzo. Related: A look at why Def Jam is the most important hip-hop record label of all time (Video Playlist)... Read more

November 2, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar: Politics As Usual (Video)

Kendrick Lamar is one of the most introspective and substantive rappers of this current generation of MCs. We sat down with him to talk about the impact hip-hop culture has had on the state of the Union. Kendrick talked about the messages of everyone from Tupac and NWA to Chuck... Read more

November 2, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Bling47 breaks down J. Dilla’s Dooinit beat (Video)

Whoa! Heads may know J. Dilla's classic beat for Common's Dooinit, but did you know the track was built off a popular Rick James record that was chopped and screwed? Here's a video giving the behind the beat breakdown that showcases Dilla's genius. Hot! Check it out. Related: J Dilla... Read more

November 1, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Video

Jon Connor – Scriptures (Video)

Here's another lyrical assassination from Jon Connor. Check out the video for Scriptures. Related: Jon Connor – Missing You (Video)... Read more

November 1, 2012 Video

Pharrell – Places and Spaces I’ve Been (Video)

Here's a cool short film on Pharrell during the day of his first book signing for his book Places and Spaces I've Been. It captures Pharrell in a low key, introspective mood and he talks about the process of making the book, giving to the fans, his views on what... Read more

November 1, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Big Boi – Artwork for Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors

Big Boi drops off the artwork for his forthcoming album Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors. You can also listen to all the singles that have been released from the album below. The album is in stores on 12/11. Related: The making of Big Boi’s She Said OK video (Video)... Read more

November 1, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Video

Jay Rock: Politics As Usual (Video)

We sat down with Jay Rock and he talked about the role of hip-hop as the voice of the people. He discussed the importance of honesty in his lyrics, connecting with people through his music, his admiration of Tupac and Nas for telling real ghetto stories and more. He also... Read more

November 1, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

The Cleveland Show – Menace II Secret Society (Full Episode)

Here's the full video for the recent episode featuring ?uestlove, Nicki Minaj, Will.I.Am, Bruno Mars & Kanye West. Related: A day in the life of ?uestlove (Video) ... Read more

November 1, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar Hallooween Freestyle (Video)

It's well-established that Kendrick Lamar's skills with the pen are on a different level but you have to peep money's freestyle game too. Check out this video where K. Dot's rhymes off the top using words written on flash cards. He weaves in cues ranging from Mitt Romney to Kim... Read more

November 1, 2012 Video

Ice Cube – Everythang’s Corrupt (Video)

As the election approaches, Ice Cube releases a video for a song with his thoughts on the state of the Union...Check out Everythang's Corrupt. Related: Ice Cube vs. Public Enemy (Audio Playlist)... Read more

November 1, 2012 Video

Alchemist – 9Five x Alchemist (Free EP)

Here's a new free EP from Alchemist that features verses from Action Bronson, Blu, Roc Marciano, Oh No, Chuck Inglish and more. Check out 9Five x Alchemist here. Related: The Alchemist – Flight Confirmation ft Schoolboy Q & Danny Brown (Video)... Read more

October 31, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Video

Twista – Show N’ Off Freestyle (Video)

Twista can still come with that rapid-fire flow. Here's a verse he dropped over a Statik Selektah beat, as part of XXL's Show N' Off Freestyle series. Check out the video. Related: Supernatural freestyles on Hot 97 with Peter Rosenberg (Video)... Read more

October 31, 2012 Video