9th wonder Archives

9th Wonder & Buckshot – Stop Rapping

Here's a hot new joint from 9th Wonder and Buckshot off their forthcoming album, The Solution. The message is pretty clear to wack rappers...Check out Stop Rapping. Also, if you missed it, you can also watch our new interview with 9th Wonder below. Related: 9th Wonder & Murs - It's... Read more

October 26, 2012 Audio, Video

9th Wonder talks owning his own label, creating beats and more with AFH (Video)

The legendary 9th Wonder has been extremely busy lately...well, always. He recently released an incredible album by his protege Rapsody and is preparing to release albums with both Buckshot and Murs next month. We caught up with him to discuss owning his own label, what he looks for in an... Read more

October 26, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Rapsody discusses the Idea of Beautiful, culture over everything and more with AFH (Video)

Rapsody released her debut album, The Idea of Beautiful, in August (click here to buy it), on 9th Wonder's Jamla Records. For those who have been fortunate enough to hear it, it has been widely regarded as one of the best albums of the year. We had the opportunity to... Read more

October 24, 2012 Video

Murs & 9th Wonder – It’s Over

More dopeness from 9th Wonder. Here's a new track from his upcoming project from Murs. Check out It's Over. Related: Buckshot & 9th Wonder - The Change Up (Video)... Read more

October 16, 2012 Audio

Buckshot & 9th Wonder – The Change Up (Video)

Buckshot and 9th Wonder have an album dropping next month called The Solution. Here's the first video from the project. Check out The Change Up. Related: Naledge - Project Blowed ft Buckshot (Audio)... Read more

October 16, 2012 Video

Terrace Martin – It’s Real ft Punch (Prod. 9th Wonder)

Terrace Martin is a talented up and coming producer who has worked with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Kendrick Lamar and more. He's nice behind the boards...and the mic. For his latest, he grabs a hot beat from 9th Wonder. Check out It's Real featuring Punch. Related: Terrace... Read more

October 13, 2012 Audio

Robert Glasper – Letter to Hermione ft Bilal & Black Milk + Afro Blue ft Erykah Badu & Phonte

Here are 2 more dope tracks from Robert Glasper's Black Radio Rediscovered EP. First is Letter to Hermione featuring Bilal and Black Milk. Next is Afro Blue featuring Erykah Badu and Phonte (Prod. 9th Wonder. Check out both below. Related: Robert Glasper - Black Radio (Remix) ft Yasiin Bey (Prod.... Read more

October 5, 2012 Audio

9th Wonder to release collabo albums with both Murs and Buckshot on 11/13 (Video)

The mighty 9th Wonder is handling all the production on not 1 but 2 albums that will be released on November 13th. The will include The Final Adventure, his 5th and final collabo album with Murs and The Solution, his 3rd album with Buckshot. Check out a video featuring the... Read more

October 4, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Skyzoo – Jansport Strings (Video)

Here's the video for Skyzoo's 9th Wonder-produced Jansport Strings. Check it out. Related: Skyzoo – Theo vs JJ (Dreams vs Reality) (Mixtape)... Read more

September 6, 2012 Video

Rapsody – Kind Of Love ft. Nomsa Mazwai (Video)

Raapsody's The Idea of Beautiful is in stores today (listen to and download the album here). It is one of the best hip-hop albums to drop this year. Here's the video for Kind of Love, another 9th Wonder-produced track from the album. The video was filmed in Soweto, South Africa... Read more

August 28, 2012 Video

Rapsody – Round Table Discussion ft Mac Miller & The Cool Kids

Here's another dope new song from Rapsody that was produced by 9th Wonder. The soulful track is called Round Table Discussion and features Mac Miller & The Cool Kids. Everybody's in the pocket on this one. Rapsody's album, The Idea of Beautiful, drops on 8/28. Related: Rapsody - Believe Me... Read more

August 25, 2012 Audio

Talib Kweli – To the Music ft Maino (Prod. 9th Wonder)

Wow. 9th Wonder chopped up an 80's R&B classic LOVELY (more on that below) for Talib Kweli's new song. Check out Talib's To the Music featuring Maino. Be on the lookout for Talib's new mixtape Attack the Block. Related: Talib Kweli - Push Thru featuring Kendrick Lamar & Curren$y (Video)... Read more

August 13, 2012 Audio, The Bridge

Skyzoo – Jansport Strings (One Time for Chi Ali) (Prod. 9th Wonder)

Here's a new one from Skyzoo that was produced by 9th Wonder. Check out Jansport Strings (One Time for Chi Ali) and Skyzoo's description of the song below. Related: Skyzoo discusses Chi-Ali being his first favorite rapper (Video) Here's what Skyzoo had to say about Jansport Strings (One Time For... Read more

August 7, 2012 Audio

Rapsody – Non-Fiction ft Raheem DeVaughn & Ab-Soul (Prod. 9th Wonder)

Rapsody drops another hot 9th Wonder-produced joint. This one features Raheem DeVaughn and Ab-Soul. Check out Non-Fiction. Related: Rapsody - Believe Me... Read more

July 25, 2012 Audio

Phonte – Eternally ft Median (Video)

New Tigallo, new Tigallo, new Tigallo. Here's a new video from Phonte's Charity Starts at Home album. Check out Eternally featuring Median and produced by 9th Wonder. Related: Phonte - The Life of Kings featuring Big K.R.I.T. & Evidence (Video)... Read more

July 23, 2012 Video

Buckshot & Sean Price – Black Dynamite (Video)

Adult Swim premiered a new animated series called Black Dynamite last night that was based on the 2009 film. Buckshot & Sean Price did a song for the film that was produced by 9th Wonder & Dan the Man. Check out the trailer for the movie (accompanied by the Buckshot... Read more

July 16, 2012 Video

Rapsody – Believe Me

9th Wonder blessed Rapsody with a beautiful track in Believe Me and Rapsody provided her typical clever wordplay. Check it out below. Props: 2DBZ Related: Rapsody - For Everything (Mixtape)... Read more

June 30, 2012 Video

9th Wonder and Phonte perform Lovin’ It in Brazil (Video)

Wow. This is beautiful on a few levels. Check out the love the fans in Brazil gave 9th Wonder & Phonte while they performed Lovin' It. The video quality is pretty "turrible" but it's beautiful to see the fellas together on stage again and hearing the crowd sing the chorus... Read more

June 24, 2012 Video

9th Wonder – The Wonder Year documentary sneak preview (Video)

Here's a look at the first 8 minutes of The Wonder Year, the documentary chronicling a year in the life of 9th Wonder. The Wonder Year is now available on DVD. Check out the video below. Related: 9th Wonder - The Harvard Fellow documentary preview (Video)... Read more

June 13, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

9th Wonder – The Harvard Fellow (Video)

9th Wonder has been getting his professor game on for some time. Recently, he took his talents to Harvard. Here's a sneak preview of The Harvard Fellow, an upcoming documentary that shows 9th's experience lecturing and doing research at Harvard over the course of a year. Related: 9th Wonder speaks... Read more

May 25, 2012 Video

9th Wonder Interview (Video)

Here's some food for your dome. The mighty 9th Wonder speaks on several topics including the importance of knowing hip-hop history, working with Murs on several projects, mainstream vs underground, working with Wale and Lil B and more. Check out the video below. Related: Phonte and 9th Wonder Interview (Audio)... Read more

May 22, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

9th Wonder – Tutankhamen (Album) + He and Cyhi The Prynce collaborate for the first time (Video)

Here's a double dose of 9th Wonder. He released a 40-song album of instrumentals called Tutankhamen, which you can download here. Also, he and Cyhi The Prynce recently worked together for the first time. Check out the video of them together in the studio below. Related: Phonte - The Life... Read more

May 7, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Video

Phonte – The Life of Kings ft Big K.R.I.T. & Evidence (Video)

I needed this in my life today. New Tigallo, New Tigallo, New Tigallo. Well...not exactly a new song but it is a new video from Phonte. Check out The Life of Kings featuring Big K.R.I.T. and Evidence, with 9th Wonder on the boards. Phonte's super slept on Charity Starts at... Read more

April 25, 2012 Video

Phonte and 9th Wonder interview on The Come Up Show (Audio)

Here's an interview of 9th Wonder and Phonte by The Come Up Show. 9th talks about being a professor, his legacy and more. Phonte talks about not selling out, his moral compass and more. Real talk from some real legends. Listen to the whole interview below. Related: Playlist of music... Read more

April 23, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought

9th Wonder discusses reuniting with Phonte (Video)

Here's a dope interview of 9th Wonder by 2DBZ where he discusses his reunion with Phonte and how their split allowed them to grow as artists and men. Check it out below. Previously: Phonte - The Good Fight (Video) (Prod. 9th Wonder) http://vimeo.com/38956473... Read more

March 22, 2012 Video

Actual Proof – All The Way ft Raheem DeVaughn

Both Actual Proof and producer E. Jones hail from 9th Wonder's camp and you can hear the influence in a GREAT way. Check out Actual Proof's new song All The Way featuring Raheem DeVaughn on the hook and E. Jones behind the boards.... Read more

March 20, 2012 Audio

9th Wonder – A Wonderful Professor (Video)

CBSnews.com did a video profile on 9th Wonder last week, not just as a producer but also as a professor. The piece takes a look at him in the studio and the class room, and also discusses the role music by Black artists has played in American history. If you... Read more

March 6, 2012 Video

Raekwon – Unexpected Victory (Mixtape)

Chef Raekwon brings in the New Year with a new mixtape. You can listen to and download Unexpected Victory below. It features Mobb Deep, Busta Rhymes, LEP Bogus Boys, Styles P, Capone N Norega and more. Download Mixtape... Read more

January 1, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Who was your first favorite rapper? We asked Big Daddy Kane, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kendrick Lamar, Murs, Statik Selektah, Freddie Gibbs, 9th Wonder, Stic Man, Skyzoo, Chuuwee, Skillz, tabi Bonney and more. The answers ranged from EPMD to 2Pac and everything in between. Check out who was you favorite rapper’s favorite rapper.

Where It All Began (Part 3) - Who Was Your First Favorite Rapper? Click here for parts 1 and 2 of Where It Began where many of the same stars discuss the first piece of music they ever bought and who first exposed them to hip-hop.... Read more

December 21, 2011 Video

What’s the first piece of music you ever bought with your own money? We asked that same question to Big Daddy Kane, DJ Jazzy Jeff, 9th Wonder, Murs, Kendrick Lamar, XV, Statik Selektah, Fashawn, tabi Bonney, Serius Jones, Rapsody, Skillz and Stic Man. Watch below to see what they had to say. Many of their answers will surprise you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr9U_LKvko0 Also, if you missed it, check out Part 1 of Where It All Began where Stic Man, Murs, Skyzoo, DJ Jazz Jeff, Kendrick Lamar and more talk about who first turned them on to hip-hop. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztoUtSAtz74... Read more

December 13, 2011 Food for Thought, Video

Here’s a sneak preview for our new documentary Where It All Began which takes a look at the journey to hip-hop by Big Daddy Kane, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kendrick Lamar, Freddie Gibbs, Stic Man (from Dead Prez), Skillz, XV, Statik Selektah, Termanology, Murs, J-Live, The Kid Daytona, Termanology, Chuuwee, 9th Wonder and many more.

Every journey has a beginning. Ambrosia For Heads' documentary Where It All Began is a look at the journey to hip-hop by many of its current stars, rising stars and reigning legends. For the next several weeks, starting next week, Ambrosia For Heads will show you where the love for... Read more

December 2, 2011 Trending Stories, Video

Rapsody – For Everything (Mixtape)

A lot of hot joints have dropped from Rapsody's For Everything project, including many produced by 9th Wonder. It also has features from Kendrick Lamar, Freeway and more. You can listen to and download the whole thing below. Download Mixtape... Read more

November 15, 2011 Mixes

Rapsody – A Crush Groove (Video)

9th Wonder blessed Rapsody with an incredible track on her new song A Crush Groove. The chords are incredible and the drum pattern is different from what you might expect to hear from 9th. When you combine that with Rapsody's silky smooth flow and incredibly stylish visuals, you have a... Read more

November 8, 2011 Audio, Video

The Kid Daytona – Fly Lullaby (Video)

9th Wonder chopped up a Billy Joel sample something lovely for The Kid Daytona's Fly Lullaby. Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2oODg09svQ&feature=player_embedded Here's the Billy Joel track used on the sample. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5hPp2cRd9I... Read more

October 18, 2011 The Bridge, Video

9th Wonder – A Day With 9th Wonder (Video Interview)

Here's a great interview of 9th Wonder. Whether you're a fan of his or a fan of hip-hop, generally, you should watch this just for the knowledge dude drops. He's been in the business for quite some time and is a student of the game AND a teacher (literally...he's a... Read more

October 5, 2011 Video

Super Tuesday is here. New albums from J. Cole, Evidence, Phonte and 9th Wonder are in stores now.

Links to buy each album are below, as well as a mini-playlist featuring songs from each album. Click here for J. Cole's Cole World: The Sideline Story. Click here for Evidence's Cats & Dogs. Click here for Phonte's Charity Starts at Home. Click here for 9th Wonder's The Wonder Years.... Read more

September 27, 2011 Audio, Playlists

9th Wonder – Enjoy ft Warren G, Murs & Kendrick Lamar

New 9th Wonder featuring Warren G, Murs & Kendrick Lamre. Check out Enjoy (stream only). Let's go!! 9th's album, The Wonder Years, drops on Tuesday.... Read more

September 22, 2011 Audio

Here’s a new 9th Wonder joint that brings some of that 80s funk, along with a vocoder (not to be confused with autotune), and features by Terrace Martin and Phonte. You’ll also find a link to a 9th Wonder-inspired playlist. Check out One Night.

Need more 9th Wonder in your life? Here's a joint that brings some of that 80s funk, along with a vocoder (not to be confused with autotune). Oh, and it features Terrace Martin and Phonte. Check out One Night. If you missed 9th Wonder's No Pretending featuring Raekwon and Big... Read more

September 7, 2011 Audio, The Bridge

9th Wonder – No Pretending ft Raekwon & Big Remo

Here's another new song from 9th Wonder's forthcoming The Wonder Years album. Check out No Pretending featuring Raekwon and Big Remo. Click here to download.... Read more

September 7, 2011 Audio

New 9th Wonder featuring Phonte and Median. Nuff said. Check out Band Practice Pt. II below.

9th Wonder has a new album, The Wonder Years, dropping on 9/27. Until then, here's a new song from him featuring Phonte and Median. Check out Band Practice Pt. II. Click here to download.... Read more

September 1, 2011 Audio

New Phonte featuring Elzhi and produced by 9th Wonder…Nuff said.. Check out Not Here Anymore.

Click here to download.... Read more

August 24, 2011 Audio

Rapsody – I Do Belong

Here's another 1,2 punch from Rapsody and 9th Wonder: ill lyrics, hot track. Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more

July 30, 2011 Audio

3 Little Digs – 9th Wonder (Video)

A lot of new 9th Wonder tracks have been dropping recently (including the ones featured on this Actual Proof mixtape). Here are some words from the man himself. Check out this video where he breaks down 3 of his passions to 3 Little Digs. Lovin' it... http://vimeo.com/26794127 If you're like... Read more

July 26, 2011 The Bridge, Video

Median is another cat holding it down for North Carolina.

He has a new track called The Sender which features a track from one of NC's finest--9th Wonder. Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more

July 20, 2011 Audio

Rapsody + Big K.R.I.T. + 9th Wonder on the track = a good look.

Check out So Be It. Click here to download.... Read more

June 22, 2011 Audio

You can hear 9th Wonder’s influence in Khrysis’ beats…That’s a good thing.

It's in the boom BAP and dark chords. Khrysis laced King Mez with a banger called From the South. Check out the video ft Thee Tom Hardy and Sean Boog. http://vimeo.com/24473359... Read more

May 31, 2011 Video

Here’s a cool video of 9th Wonder interviewing Big K.R.I.T.

9th talks to K.R.I.T. about his influences, the XXL Freshman experience, Returnof4eva and more. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whg_V8Lz3OI&feature=player_embedded Speaking of Big K.R.I.T.'s musical influences, click here for some songs from his soul influences.... Read more

April 27, 2011 Audio

The upcoming 9th Wonder documentary is looking really STRONG. Check out this preview of The Wonder Year.

http://vimeo.com/21497226 Also, if you missed it, check out this interview of Phonte from the film.... Read more

April 20, 2011 Video

It’s a great day for Little Brother fans. Here’s an incredible interview of Phonte sharing his thoughts on 9th Wonder and a new joint from Rapper Big Pooh.

The interview is from a forthcoming documentary on 9th Wonder called The Wonder Year. Phonte talks about their friendship, 9th Wonder's ear for music, their future in music and much more. Check it out. http://vimeo.com/21349706 Click here for the new joint from Rapper Big Pooh ft Kendrick Lamar and Ab-Soul.... Read more

April 4, 2011 Video

Dee Goodz does justice to this 9th Wonder beat. And that’s saying something because the beat is TOUGH.

This is winning. Check out The 10th Wonder of the World.... Read more

March 10, 2011 Audio