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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

DJ Premier – Guru Tribute Mix

Today marks the third anniversary of our loss of Guru. To celebrate his life, here's the mix that his Gang Starr partner DJ Premier did as a tribute. Since Guru was also one of the finest MCs to ever come out of Boston, we dedicate this to all those affected... Read more

April 19, 2013 Audio

DJ Scratch in the Mix on the Sway in the Morning Show (Mix)

The legendary DJ Scratch (producer of countless EPMD classics and DJ extraordinaire) dropped an unbelievable mix on the Sway in the Morning show today. He dropped everything from Mantronix to LL Cool J to Art of Noise to EPMD to vintage Busta Rhymes and more break beats than you can... Read more

April 4, 2013 Throwback

Mister Cee – Nate Dogg Tribute Mix

We're keeping the love for Nate Dogg going. Here's a tribute mix Mister Cee did dedicated to him today. You can listen to and download it below. Related: AFH: Nate Dogg Tribute (Playlist)... Read more

March 15, 2013 Audio

Mister Cee – Best of TLC & Total Mix

Mister Cee focused this week's "Best Of" mix on the sexy sounds of TLC and Total. If you like that 90's R&B, you do not want to miss this... Listen to and download the mix below. Related: Mister Cee – The Best of EPMD Mix... Read more

March 12, 2013 Audio, Throwback

Mister Cee – The Best of EPMD Mix

This week, Mister Cee dedicated his "Best Of" mix to the music of the one and only EPMD. You can listen to the entire mix below. Press play and "relax your mind, let your conscience be free..." Related: EPMD – Unsung (Video)... Read more

March 5, 2013 Throwback

Peter Rosenberg – #DillaPun Mix

Since yesterday marked the anniversary of both J Dilla's birthday and Big Pun's passing, Peter Rosenberg celebrated both legends with a mix dedicated to their music. You can listen to and download the #DillaPun mix below. Related: Big Dilla (Big Pun and J Dilla Tribute Mixtape)... Read more

February 8, 2013 Audio

AFH: J Dilla Tribute

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February 7, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Video

Mister Cee – Big Pun Tribute Mix

Today is the 13th anniversary of Big Pun's untimely passing. As has become tradition, Mister Cee did a mix celebrating Pun's life and music. You can listen to and download the mix below. Related: Mister Cee's 2012 Big Pun Tribute Mix (Audio)... Read more

February 7, 2013 Audio

DJ Petey Cologne & J-Smoke present Nastalgia (Mix)

Here's a new mix of rarer Nas joints that was done by DJs Petey Cologne & J-Smoke, and presented by Classic Material NY and 2DBZ. The mix includes B-sides, demos, non-album cuts, alternate versions and other rare joints. Check out Nastalgia below. Related: Nas interview with Angie Martinez (Video) NASTALGIA... Read more

February 5, 2013 Audio

Mister Cee – The Best of Ghostface Killah & Raekwon (Mix)

Mister Cee's Best of Tuesdays mix featured the music of Ghostface Killah & Raekwon today. You can listen to and download the entire mix below. Props: 2DBZ Related: Mister Cee – The Best of Redman and Method Man Mix... Read more

January 29, 2013 Audio, Throwback

Mister Cee – The Best of Redman and Method Man Mix

Mister Cee's Best of Tuesday mixes return with a BANG. First off in 2013? The best of Method Man and Redman. You can listen to the entire mix below. Related: Redman – White People Are Rioting (Prod. Erick Sermon) (Video)... Read more

January 8, 2013 Audio, Throwback

A birthday salute to Jay-Z: Mister Cee Mix (Audio) & Where I’m From Documentary (Video)

Salute to Jay-Z who turned 43 today. Here's a Mister Cee Jay-Z birthday mix as well as a documentary that gives a behind the scenes look at the creation of Jay-Z's recent 8-night stand in Brooklyn at the Barclays Center. Related: Jay-Z – From Marcy to Barclays (Video) Props: 2DBZ... Read more

December 4, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Video

Mister Cee’s ODB Tribute Mix (Mixtape)

Today is the 8th anniversary of the day we lost Ol' Dirty Bastard and Thursday 11/15 would have been his birthday. Here's Mister Cee's tribute mix celebrating the life of ODB. Props: 2DBZ Related: Raekwon performs Shimmy Shimmy Ya + C.R.E.A.M. Live (Video)... Read more

November 13, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Happy Birthday Big Pun

Salute to Big Pun who would have turned 41 today. Below is the tribute mix Mister Cee did earlier in the year to celebrate the life of the big man. Related: A look at the legacy of Loud Records... Read more

November 9, 2012 Audio

Who would you say is the best hip-hop group of the 90’s? Mister Cee tackles that question with his latest “Best of” mix. You can listen to and download his Best 90’s Hip-Hop Group Mix below (Mixtape)

Related: Back in the day 90's playlist (Video)... Read more

October 19, 2012 Audio

Mister Cee’s Best of Black Star Mix (Mixtape) + Talib Kweli – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle (Video)

Here's something (actually 2 things) for the Black Star lovers out there. First is Mister Cee's Best of Black Star Mix. Also, Talib Kweli kicks a rhyme off the top on Toca Tuesdays Freestyle and has fun with it. Check out the mixtape and the video below. Related: Talib Kweli... Read more

October 16, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Video

Mister Cee – Best Of Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh (Mixtape)

Mister Cee goes way back on his latest Best Of mix. This week, he tackles the music of Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh. You can listen to and download the entire mix below. And it goes a little somethin' like this...Related: Mister Cee - The Best of Bad Boy... Read more

October 2, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Mister Cee – The Best of LL Cool J (Mix)

The latest in Mister Cee's Best of Tuesday mixes celebrates the music of James Todd Smith. Check out the Best of LL Cool J mix below. Related: Mister Cee – Biggie, Jay-Z or Nas Mix (Mixtape)... Read more

September 25, 2012 Audio

Who’s the best MC between Biggie, Jay-Z and Nas? Mister Cee attempts to answer that very question with his latest mix that pits each MC against the other, record for record. Listen and download below and tell us who you think takes the title (Mixtape)

Related: Rakim vs. Big Daddy Kane: The Playlist (Audio)... Read more

September 21, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Mister Cee’s 2Pac Tribute Mix (Mixtape)

16 years. That's how long it's been since we lost 2Pac on that terrible Friday the 13th. As has become his custom on these days, Mister Cee dropped a mix on NYC's Hot 97 to celebrate Pac's LIFE. You can listen to the entire mix below. Related: 2Pac video playlist... Read more

September 13, 2012 Audio

Happy Birthday Michael Jackson – Mister Cee Tribute Mix (Mixtape)

Happy birthday to the King of Pop. As has become his custom on meaningful dates for fallen legends, Mister Cee did a tribute mix. You can listen to the whole thing below. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff's Micheal Jackson Tribute (Mixtape)... Read more

August 29, 2012 Audio

Here’s an incredible mix of mashups of music by Nas and Amy Winehouse from DJ Terry Urban (Audio)

The mix is courtesy of OkayPlayer and celebrates the bittersweet elements of life (Nas' Life is Good drops on 7/17 and 7/23 marks the 1-year anniversary of when we lost Amy Winehouse). You can listen to the entire Me & Mr. Jones mix below. Related: Nas - Life is Good... Read more

July 3, 2012 Audio

Michael Jackson – Mister Cee Tribute Mix

Here's some more Michael Jackson love on the anniversary of his death. As has become customary on these dates for fallen legends, Mister Cee celebrates MJ's life with a tribute mix. You can listen to the whole thing below. Related: Michael Jackson Video Playlist and DJ Jazzy Jeff Tribute Mix... Read more

June 25, 2012 Audio

The Beastie Boys – Mister Cee Tribute Mix (Mixtape) + Chappelle Show Performance (Video)

The love for The Beastie Boys' MCA continues to flow. Like Mick Boogie, Mister Cee also did a mix honoring The Beasties when they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and he has released. You can listen to and download it below. Also, The Beastie Boys... Read more

May 7, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Video

NYC’s legendary KISS FM went off the air on 4/30. Here’s DJ Red Alert’s final mix for the station. Thanks for the memories, KISS FM.

If you live in the New York metropolitan area, no doubt you know the legendary KISS FM went off the air early this morning after 30 years in the game. If you never had the opportunity to hear KISS, without a question you felt its impact. It was one of... Read more

April 30, 2012 Audio, Mixes

DJ Premier GURU tribute mix (Playlist)

Today marks the 2-year anniversary of the day we lost Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal (better known as GURU from Gang Starr). As we do on these days, rather than mourn the loss, we celebrate the LIFE through the music. No better way to do that than through the tribute playlist... Read more

April 19, 2012 Audio, Playlists

Here are two tributes to Eazy-E to celebrate his music and life on the 17th anniversary of his passing.

Today marks the 17th anniversary of the untimely passing of Eazy-E. As has become customary for anniversaries of the passing of hip-hop legends, Mister Cee did a tribute mix that was radio-friendly. Given how "colorful" Eazy's lyrics tended to be, we decided to do a playlist of his raps that... Read more

March 26, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Playlists

Nate Dogg Tributes: Warren G – This Is Dedicated To You ft Latoia Williams (Video) + Mister Cee’s Nate Dogg Tribute Mix

As promised, the love for Nate Dogg continues. Below are a new video from Warren G called This Is Dedicated to You featuring Latoia Williams, as well as Mister Cee's Nate Dogg Tribute Mix. Check out both below. Previously: AFH Nate Dogg Tribute Playlist and DJ Skee Nate Dogg Tribute... Read more

March 16, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Video

Mister Cee 3-hour Biggie Tribute Mix (Mixtape)

True to his nickname of The Finisher, Mister Cee shut down a day of Biggie tributes with a 3-hour mix (yes, 3 hours) of music by The Notorious Big on the 15th anniversary of the date of his passing. You can listen to the whole thing and download it below.... Read more

March 10, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Throwback

DJ Premier Black Fist Friday Mix (Mixtape)

New York's Hot 97 is bringing in guest DJs each week for its Black Fist Fridays series. Last week was ?uestlove. This week, DJ Premier gets busy. Listen to his mix and download it below. Also, click here to check out our playlist of DJ Premier-produced music.... Read more

February 18, 2012 Audio

Big Pun – Mister Cee’s Tribute Mix (Mixtape)

Today marks the 12th anniversary of Big Pun's untimely passing. To celebrate his LIFE, Mister Cee put together this tribute mix. Listen to it and download it below.... Read more

February 7, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Here’s a tribute mix to Jam Master Jay by Funkmaster Flex (Mixtape)

The late, great Jam Master Jay would have been 47 years old yesterday. In celebration of his birthday, Funkmaster Flex did a tribute mix filled with Run-D.M.C. classics. You can listen to the mix and download it below. When asked who's best, y'all should say....Also, click here to listen to... Read more

January 22, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Throwback

Here’s an incredible video mix of 80’s R&B and Hip-Hop classics from M*Knight. You’ll hear music from Heavy D, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Shelia E, Bobby Brown, Guy, Rene & Angela, De La Soul, Cherrelle and Alexander O’Neal, Cameo, Klymaxx, Michael Jackson…If this was just an audio mix it would be crazy. The fact that it’s a video mix too makes it straight bananas.

Here's a really incredible 80's video mix that was done by M*Knight. It's a great way to get the weekend going. It was done some time ago, but the music is timeless. You'll hear music from Heavy D, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Shelia E, Bobby Brown, Guy,... Read more

October 28, 2011 Audio, Video

Here’s an end of Summer mix of some of the better music that dropped over the last few months. And, similar to the season, the heat builds and it cools down to a chill finish. You’ll find songs from J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T., Dom Kennedy, Erick Sermon, Redman and Method Man, The Game, Macklemore, Jay Rock, 9th Wonder & Phonte, XV, Asher Roth, Sha Stimuli, Evidence and more.

Check it out. Ambrosia For Heads End of Summer Mix by Parfit on Mixcloud... Read more

September 10, 2011 Audio

Here’s a mix dedicated to the women who helped lay the foundation of hip-hop and those who continue to build the culture. You’ll hear Missy, Yo-Yo, Lauryn Hill, Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Conscious Daughters, Lady of Rage, Left Eye, Ladybug Mecca, Da Brat, Bahamadia, Jean Grae, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Salt N Pepa, Nicki Minaj and more. Check it out.

Seeing Lauryn Hill speak about The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was a reminder of how important women have been to hip-hop. Ambrosia For Heads Ladies First Mix by Parfit. Also, if you missed BET's My Mic Sounds Nice, which documents the story of women in hip-hop, click here to watch... Read more

August 24, 2011 Audio

Here’s a mix featuring the best double threats in the game: those who can hold down the mic and the MPC. You’ll hear music from Black Milk, Kanye West, MF Doom, Big K.R.I.T., Count Bass D, Pharrell, Q-Tip, Large Professor, Erick Sermon, Warren G, Daz, Prodigy, J. Cole, RZA, Evidence, Pete Rock, DJ Quik and the mighty J. Dilla.

Oh...and don't think we forgot about Dre. Who did we miss though? Who do you think is the best double threat in the game? Check out the mix below and hit us back. Ambrosia For Heads Double Threat Mix by Parfit .... Read more

August 14, 2011 Audio

Here is a mix of the most underrated MCs of all time, according to YOU. You’ll find music from Black Thought, Phonte, Lauryn Hill, J-Live, Big Daddy Kane, Pharoahe Monch, Ras Kass, Big Pun, AZ, Devin the Dude, Big L, MF Doom, Guru, Blu, Kool G. Rap, Elzhi, Jean Grae, Ghostface Killah, Mos Def, Redman, Talib Kweli, MC Lyte, Common and more.

We asked. You answered. Check it out.... Read more

July 30, 2011 Audio

Here’s a mix of a lot of the music that inspired the G-Funk sound. You’ll find music from Bootsy Collins, Parliament, Funkadelic, Cameo, The Gap Band, Slave, Teena Marie, Rick James, Zapp and many more.

Also, if you missed our G-Funk mix, click here. The funk mix is below. Ambrosia For Heads Funknology Mix by Parfit... Read more

July 23, 2011 Audio

Back in the Day: West Coast Style. Here’s a mix dedicated to the G-Funk era.

You'll find music from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound, The Luniz, The Lady of Rage, Sam Sneed, Spice 1, Ice Cube, Warren G, 2Pac, DJ Quik and more. Check it out. Ambrosia For Heads G-Funk Mix by Parfit... Read more

July 21, 2011 Audio

Beats, Rhymes & Mixes: This week’s mix was inspired by the A Tribe Called Quest documentary. You’ll here lots of Tribe from the Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders years, as well as other artists who were doing it at that time: Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Diamond D, The Beatnuts, Showbiz & AG, De La Soul, Black Sheep, The Pharcyde, Main Source, Brand Nubian and more.

And, if you haven't seen Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest, it is a MUST for any ATCQ fan or student of hip-hop. Enjoy. Ambrosia For Heads Tribal Inspirations Mix... Read more

July 14, 2011 Audio

Tyler the Creator put together a pretty ill Summer Mix.

As you might expect, it's pretty heavily Pharrell-influenced, but there are some cool surprises, as well. Here's what Tyler had to say about it: Hi. I’m On A Big Tour In Europe Right Now, Pretty New To This. I’m Used To Spending Summers Not Doing Anything Productive With My Friends.... Read more

July 5, 2011 Audio

Here’s a mix of back in the day joints for your listening pleasure. You’ll find music from BDP, Slick Rick, MC Lyte, Eric B. & Rakim, Ice Cube, NWA, Public Enemy, Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Digital Underground, Main Source, Special Ed and many more. Check it out.

June 24, 2011 Audio, Throwback

It’s been 17 years since No I.D. laced Common with the track for the classic I Used to Love H.E.R. Nearly 2 decades later, the Chicago legend that Kanye West cites as his mentor is still going strong. The latest installment of our Producer Series is dedicated to the music of No I.D. Click below to hear the mix.

Nearly 2 decades later, the Chicago legend that Kanye West cites as his mentor is still going strong. The latest installment of our Producer Series is dedicated to the music of No I.D. It's always interesting to listen to a producer's body of work over an extended period of time. ... Read more

June 17, 2011 Audio

Here’s a mix of some of the better new hip-hop to drop over the last few months. You’ll find tracks from Big K.R.I.T., Elzhi, Chuuwee, Dom Kennedy, Pac Div, Ghost Wridah, Strong Arm Steady, EDO.G, XV, Rapper Big Pooh and others, including some double plays. Enjoy.

June 11, 2011 Audio

This week’s Soul Cooking mix features newer soul…but let’s not call it Neo.

If you dig artists like Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, Maxwell, Jill Scott, India.Arie and Lauryn Hill, this one is for you. Put this one on with the BBQ and let it marinate.... Read more

May 29, 2011 Audio

There have been a lot of great tributes to Nate Dogg but who better to show love than Warren G, Snoop and Tha Dogg Pound.

Check out their performance at SXSW. Also, below are 2 Nate Dogg mixes from DJ Premier and DJ Skee. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWjlqjhpw6o DJ Premier Tribute Click here to download. DJ Skee Tribute Click here to download.... Read more

March 20, 2011 Audio, Video

DJ Premier Guru Tribute Mix

Here's the Guru tribute from the legendary DJ Premier (one of the greats--producer, DJ and person): Keith "Guru" Elam Tribute Mix by Dj Premier Blog Radio on Mixcloud... Read more

June 13, 2010 Audio, Playlists

AFH: J Dilla Tribute

James Yancey, aka Jay Dee, aka J Dilla, one of the greatest producers in hip-hop history, was born 39 years ago on February 7, 1974 and unfortunately passed away on February 10, 2006. We're celebrating his life and incredible impact with a number of the great tributes that have been... Read more

February 7, 2010 Audio, Video