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Terrace Martin Gives Drake’s From Time The Electro-Jazz Treatment (Audio)

Los Angeles-based Terrace Martin has been stepping out since Snoop Dogg's Ego Trippin' album. The Locke High alum has many styles, which are evident from his dynamic works with Kendrick Lamar, Kurupt, or Snoop. With his horn, keys, and synths, Terrace can make anything his own, while sharing it with... Read more

October 15, 2013 Audio, Fresh

U-God Speaks On Drake & Wu-Tang Clan Collaboration (Video)

The rumors can finally be put to rest, a Wu-Tang Clan and Drake collaboration is officially going down. MTV News recently caught up with Wu's own U-God to discuss the collaboration among other topics. U-God also drops some knowledge on Cappadonna's relationship with Drizzy, "Cappadonna did a song with Drake... Read more

October 5, 2013 Fresh, Video

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of September 2013 (Audio Playlist)

Summer brought the official start of Fall but the heat kept coming, musically. Here's a playlist of the best Hip-Hop to drop in September, including Pusha T, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Jay Z, The Lox, Cam'ron, AZ, Rapsody, Juvenile, Freddie Gibbs, Common and Organized Konfusion. And even though it's not Hip-Hop,... Read more

October 2, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage

Drake Named Toronto Raptors Global Ambassador (Video)

Kanye West's Louis Vuitton internship. Jay-Z Blue at Chrysler-Jeep. 9th Wonder becoming a Duke University professor. The places Hip-Hop is going continues to wow me. Today proved to be no exception, as Drake was formally announced the Toronto Raptors' Global Ambassador. A frequent court-side guest at games in recent years,... Read more

September 30, 2013 Fresh, Video

AFH: The Week in Video (9/29/13) (Video Playlist)

This week brought new music videos from Pusha T, A$AP Rocky, Drake and Talib Kweli, as well as performances from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and J. Cole and a freestyle from Slaughterhouse. And, of course, a one of a kind interview from Kanye West. You can watch it all in the video... Read more

September 29, 2013 Featured-homepage, Video

Kendrick Lamar Controls The 2013 BET Hip-Hop Awards Cypher

Hot off the presses from Atlanta, Kendrick Lamar "killed" this year's BET Hip-Hop Awards Cypher, and we were there to witness it. Symbolic of what Kendrick's Control verse did to the industry in August, the entire TDE family (Kendrick, Ab-Soul, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock and new member Isaiah Rashad) spit... Read more

September 28, 2013 Fresh

Drake – CRWN Interview Pt. 3 (Video)

In the final 25-minutes of Drake's sit-down interview/conversation with Elliott Wilson for MySpace Video, Universal's superstar took questions from the crowd. With Drake's propensity to dodge most interviews, this is a (witty), unpredictable moment with one of Rap's most guarded acts. You get: - Drake's take on the memes (Dada... Read more

September 27, 2013 Fresh

Drake – CRWN Interview Pt. 2 (Video)

As promised, Drake & Elliott Wilson's filmed conversation/interview gets a part deux. - Drake breaks down the behind-the-scenes picture at OVO (October's Very Own). - Drake discusses his relationship with Jay Z, in light of the Nothing Was The Same collaboration. - Drake also talks about his family, and their... Read more

September 26, 2013 Fresh

Drake CRWN Interview Pt. 1 (Video)

Elliott Wilson moderates the long-form Drake CRWN interview that took place this week at New York University's Skirball Center. MySpace got the video, and is rolling out portions this week. In Part 1, you'll get: - Drake explains the unique creative process and outlining of Nothing Was The Same. -... Read more

September 25, 2013 Fresh, Video

Drake – Hold On (Video)

Whether it's inspired by the famous "In The Air Tonight" sequence on "Miami Vice," Scarface or Grand Theft Auto: Miami, Drake channels 1985 on South Beach in his visual narrative for "Hold On (We're Going Home)." This big-budget video featuring some acting from A$AP Rocky begins in a lookalike to Tony Montana's... Read more

September 24, 2013 Fresh, Video

Drake Discusses Nothing Was The Same With Ryan Seacrest (Video)

Today's official release of Drake's Nothing Was The Same is most likely going to be the most-discussed topic in Hip-Hop. Fresh off the stage of his performance at the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas this past weekend, Drizzy had a chance to sit with Ryan Seacrest and discuss his album, performing at... Read more

September 24, 2013 Fresh, Video

Drake Confirms Wu-Tang Clan Collaboration

Fresh off of releasing "Wu-Tang Forever," Drake confirmed to Rap Radar's Elliott Wilson that a remix is coming—during their sit-down interview (complete with audience). A person close to Drake also confirmed this on Twitter. For those playing at home, the Wu don't do a lot of guest appearances as a... Read more

September 23, 2013 Fresh

Drake – Pound Cake ft Jay Z/Paris Morton Music 2

Drake's collabo with Jay Z has hit the internets and its a certified banger. Jay Z GOES IN talking about how he's made more millionaires than the lotto did--Lyor Cohen, Dame Dash, Cam'ron, Beanie Sigel, Kanye...Check out Pound Cake/Paris Morton Music 2." Related: Drake Premieres Too Much on Late Night... Read more

September 16, 2013 Audio

AFH: The Week in Video (9/14/13) (Video Playlist)

This was an exceptionally strong week in video. We got new music videos from Eminem, Eddie Murphy, 50 Cent, Macklemore & Schoolboy Q, Wiz Khalifa, The Weeknd and The Foreign Exchange, as well as performances from Drake (after he tries to holler at Scarlett Johansson), Kanye West and Nas. Check... Read more

September 14, 2013 Featured-homepage, Playlists, Video

Drake Premieres Too Much on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (Video)

For any Drake fans waiting for him to stop singing and start spitting, this one's for you. Drizzy premiered a new song on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night and he went back to that pre-Started From the Bottom killer flow. Check out Too Much. Related: Drake – Nothing... Read more

September 14, 2013 Video

The Weeknd – Live For ft Drake (Video)

The Weeknd releases the video for his duet with Drake off The Weeknd's new Kiss Land album. Here's Live For. Related: The Weeknd – Love in the Sky (Audio)... Read more

September 11, 2013 Video

Drake – Nothing Was The Same (Album Artwork + Tracklist)

It's worthy Thursday morning conversation to see what Drake is working with on his third studio album, Nothing Was The Same. Drizzy went to his OVO site to unveil the tracklist to September 24's LP. Longtime Young Money producer/artist Detail's making quite a rise this year, and the debates years... Read more

September 5, 2013 Fresh

AZ – Jodeci Back ft Farrah Burns

AZ Tha Visualiza gives a nod to Drake on "Jodeci Back." A glittery AZ verse about fast cars, sex, and lost friends—pretty much what you expect from this man for the last 20 years, a product of "the Jodeci era." This one's from Last Of A Dying Breed II, a... Read more

September 3, 2013 Audio, Fresh

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of August 2013 (Audio Playlist)

August may well go down as the hottest month of the year (literally and musically) when all is said and done. It will no doubt be remembered as the month Kendrick Lamar set the Hip-Hop world aflame with 1 verse and woke up the Hip-Hop Nation. In addition to Big... Read more

September 2, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

Drake Speaks on Kendrick Lamar’s Control Verse (Food for Thought)

Drake broke his silence on Kendrick Lamar's Control verse and has provided the best response yet (IMHO), calm, to the point and brimming with confidence. The way it should be. Check out what he had to say to Billboard below. “I didn’t really have anything to say about it,” Drake... Read more

August 30, 2013 Food for Thought

Drake & Kanye West Perform at the 2013 VMAs in Brooklyn (Video)

Drake and Kanye West each took the stage at the first ever VMAs in Brooklyn. Drake performed Hold On, We're Going Home and Started From the Bottom and Kanye performed Blood on the Leaves. You can check out both performances below. Related: Kanye West Says He and Jay-Z Made Watch... Read more

August 26, 2013 Video

Drake Says He Won His Battle With Common

Drake and Common’s beef (if we can call it that?) might seem like a pillow fight compared to the atom bomb Kendrick dropped on Hip Hop this week, but in an interview for next month’s XXL, Drizzy claims he came out the victor. In the new issue (which hits stores... Read more

August 14, 2013 Food for Thought

Diddy & Ma$e Hit the Stage Together for the First Time in 9 Years (Video)

This has been quite the week for reunions. Jay-Z and Dame Dash got together for the first time in years, and earlier in the week, Diddy and Ma$e hit the stage together for the first time in 9 years at Drake's show in Toronto. Here's a video of the Bad... Read more

August 9, 2013 Video

Kanye West Says He and Jay-Z Made Watch The Throne to Compete With Drake (Video)

Drake had his homecoming in Toronto last night and brought out Diddy, Ma$e, TLC, J. Cole, Wale, Lil Wayne and Kanye West. While on stage, Kanye proclaimed that the only reason he and Jay-Z made Watch the Throne is because they felt they needed to compete with Drake. Check out... Read more

August 6, 2013 Video

Drake & Ma$e Photo: What Does It All Mean?

Whether it’s the early '90s silk fashions or returning to the studio vocal, Ma$e has always been unpredictable since the Children Of Da Corn days. In a recent interview on Hot 97 with Funkmaster Flex, Ma$e stated that every time he feels he’s done with the game, it keeps coming... Read more

August 5, 2013 Fresh

Drake – All Me ft 2 Chainz & Big Sean

Drake gets 2 Chainz and Big Sean on his latest single. Here's All Me. Related: Drake Releases 4 New Songs to Kick Off the Launch of his New Album Nothing Was the Same (Audio)... Read more

August 1, 2013 Audio

DJ Premier Speaks on His Favorite Current MCs and More (Video)

Here's one that might be a scratcher for some Heads...The legendary DJ Premier, the stalwart of hip-hop credibility, named Drake as the current MC with whom he wants to work and praises 2 Chainz rhyming ability. Check out the video of him on The Combat Jack Show below to learn... Read more

July 8, 2013 Video

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of June 2013 (Audio Playlist)

As we ease into July 4th weekend, here's a look back at the best hip-hop that dropped in June. You'll hear music from J. Cole, Nas, Curren$y, Mac Miller, Kanye West, Wu-Tang Clan, Rick Ross, Jadakiss, Posdnuos, Kid Tsunami, Drake, LL Cool J, Slum Village, Wale, Lupe Fiasco, Joey Bada$$,... Read more

July 3, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

Drake – Girls Love Beyonce ft. James Fauntleroy

Here the Toronto MC samples Destiny Child's Say My Name and delivers an oddly soulful track. Check out Girls Love Beyonce ft. James Fauntleroy. Related: Dj Khaled- No New Friends ft. Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne... Read more

April 16, 2013 Audio, Fresh

DJ Khaled- No New Friends ft. Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne

Drake mentioned releasing 2 new songs this week during his trip to Elliot Wilson's radio show last week and delivers as promised. Here's the first of two new song releases. This was the track that was supposed to be the SFTB remix but it "took on a life of it's... Read more

April 16, 2013 Audio, Fresh

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of March 2013 Playlist (Audio)

As we ease into April, here's a look back at some of the best hip-hop to drop in March. You'll hear music from Kendrick Lamar & Jay-Z, Big K.R.I.T., Big Daddy Kane, Raekwon, AZ, Drake, Ghostface Killah, Schoolboy Q, Kanye West, Jay Electronica, Yasiin Bey, Rapsody, Yelawolf, Stalley & Scarface,... Read more

April 6, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

Snoop Lion Ft. Drake & Cori B- No Guns Allowed (Video)

Snoop Lion continues promotion for his upcoming film, Reincarnated. You can pre order the film here. When speaking on the project, he stated that he's "trying to bring awareness and push love and peace.” Check out the video for his 'No Guns Allowed' featuring Drake & his daughter Cori B. Related: Snoop Lion vs.... Read more

April 2, 2013 Fresh, Video

Drake – 5am In Toronto (Video)

Drake continues to ride the momentum that his "Started From The Bottom" has created as he releases the visuals to support his subliminal "5am In Toronto." Do you think the track is aimed at Pusha T or The Weeknd? Related: Kendrick Lamar – Poetic Justice ft Drake (Video) ... Read more

April 2, 2013 Fresh, Video

Drake – 5AM in Toronto

Drake has a message for all his haters in his latest release. Here's 5AM in Toronto. Related: Drake – Started From the Bottom (Video)... Read more

March 7, 2013 Audio

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of February 2013 Playlist (Audio)

As we say hello to March, here's a look back at some of the best hip-hop to drop in February. This playlist features music from Redman & Method Man, Tha Dogg Pound & Snoop Dogg, Big K.R.I.T., J. Cole, 50 Cent & Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, Ghostface, Raekwon, Action Bronson,... Read more

March 2, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

Kendrick Lamar – Poetic Justice ft Drake (Video)

Kendrick Lamar's Poetic Justice is named after John Singleton's film starring Janet Jackson and Tupac, but the video for the song plays more like a scene from Singleton's classic debut, Boyz N the Hood. Check out Kendrick's new video below. Related: Kendrick Lamar performs Swimming Pools (Drank) and Poetic Justice... Read more

February 22, 2013 Video

Drake – Started From the Bottom (Video)

Here's the video for "Started From the Bottom," Drake's first single from his upcoming album Nothing Was the Same. Check it out.... Read more

February 11, 2013 Video

Drake – Started From The Bottom

Drake is releasing a new album this year. The first single is "Started From the Bottom," which you can check out below. Related: Drake – Take Care ft Rihanna (Video) + HYFR ft Lil Wayne (Video)... Read more

February 1, 2013 Audio

AFH: Best Hip-Hop Videos of 2012

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December 17, 2012 Featured-homepage, Video

A$AP Rocky – F*ckin’ Problems ft 2 Chainz, Drake & Kendrick Lamar (Video)

A$AP Rocky drops a video for his collabo with 2 Chainz, Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Check out F*ckin' Problems. Related: A$AP Rocky – Purple Kisses (Video)... Read more

December 4, 2012 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

A$AP Rocky – F*cking Problem ft Kendrick Lamar, Drake & 2 Chainz

Here's a new track from A$AP Rocky. You can listen to F*cking Problem featuring Kendrick Lamar, Drake & 2 Chainz below. Related: A$AP Rocky – Purple Kisses (Video)... Read more

October 18, 2012 Audio

Rick Ross – Diced Pineapples ft Wale & Drake (Video)

Here's the latest video from Rick Ross. Check out Diced Pineapples featuring Wale & Drake. Related: Stalley – Fountain of Youth ft Rick Ross & Nipsey Hu$$le (Video) Click here for a breakdown of the lyrics.... Read more

October 11, 2012 Video

Aaliyah – Enough Said ft Drake

Here's a previously unreleased song from Aaliyah. Apparently, there may be an entire album in the works. Check out Enough Said featuring Drake. Related: A video playlist celebrating Aaliyah (Video)... Read more

August 5, 2012 Audio

Rick Ross – Diced Pineapples ft Wale & Drake

Here's another release from Rick Ross. Check out Diced Pineapple featuring Wale & Drake. God Forgives, I Don't is in stores on 7/31. Related: Rick Ross - Sixteen featuring Andre 3000... Read more

July 26, 2012 Audio

Meek Mill – Amen ft Drake (Video)

Here's the video for Meek Mill's Amen featuring Drake. Check it out below. Related: Rick Ross - So Sophisticated featuring Meek Mill (Video)... Read more

July 15, 2012 Video

Meek Mill – Amen ft Drake and Jeremih

Here's a new joint from Meek Mill's Dream Chasers 2 mixtape which drops on Monday. Check out Amen featuring Drake and Jeremih. Related: Meek Mill - Faded Too Long (Video)... Read more

May 4, 2012 Audio

Drake – Take Care ft Rihanna (Video) + HYFR ft Lil Wayne (Video)

Here are the latest 2 videos from Drake. Check out Take Care ft Rihanna and HYFR ft Lil Wayne. Related: Nicki Minaj - Beez in the Trap ft 2 Chainz (Video) Take Care http://vimeo.com/39762226 HYFR http://vimeo.com/39912287... Read more

April 7, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar speaks about his new album, working with Dr. Dre and more (Video)

Here's a cool interview of Kendrick Lamar by Fuse. They talked with him at SXSW about his new album, working with Dr. Dre and The Game, touring with Drake and signing with Interscope. Check it out below. Previously: Kendrick Lamar talks about his earliest musical influences and his connection with... Read more

March 18, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Joell Ortiz – The Motto

Members of the Slaughterhouse crew continue their assault on popular tracks. This time Joell Ortiz goes in on The Motto beat originally made for Drake. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7jF-Nps1C0... Read more

March 5, 2012 Audio