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REWIND: What’s the First Music You Bought with Your Own Money? (Video)

REWIND: What’s the First Music You Bought with Your Own Money? (Video)

What's the first music you bought with your own money? We asked Big Daddy Kane, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kendrick Lamar, 9th Wonder, Rapsody, Fashawn, Stic Man, Skillz, Murs and more. Their answers might surprise you...Watch what they had to say and weigh in with what music you first bought. Related:... Read more
April 11, 2014 Video
Rapsody Paints Her Numbers On The Boards With Some Attitude (Audio)

Rapsody Paints Her Numbers On The Boards With Some Attitude (Audio)

This month, Pusha T's "Numbers On The Boards" has its first birthday. That doesn't mean that the grimy instrumental created by DJ Don Cannon and Kanye West doesn't still attract MCs from elsewhere to mold it to them. Such is the case with Rapsody. She barely stops for air as... Read more
April 8, 2014 Audio, Fresh
UNITY: A Salute to the Women in Hip-Hop Vol. 2 (Video Playlist)

UNITY: A Salute to the Women in Hip-Hop Vol. 2 (Video Playlist)

As we continue our celebration of the women in Hip-Hop, here's Vol. 2 of our UNITY video playlist series. You'll see videos from MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, Roxanne Shante, Salt-n-Pepa, Rapsody, Sweet Tee, JJ Fad, Heather B, Eve, Foxy Brown, Lil Kim, Lauryn Hill and more. Check it out. And,... Read more
March 1, 2014 Video
9th Wonder, Rapsody & Add-2 Stop By Juan Epstein To Show That Jamla Is The Squad (Audio)

9th Wonder, Rapsody & Add-2 Stop By Juan Epstein To Show That Jamla Is The Squad (Audio)

Peter Rosenberg & Cipha Sounds Juan Epstein interviews are quickly ramping up in 2014. From 3rd Bass' MC Serch and A&R extraordinaire Dante Ross already (with conflicting views in some places), the radio duo hones in on 9th Wonder and two of his Jamla Records stand-outs, Rapsody and newer addition,... Read more
February 3, 2014 Audio, Fresh
25 Tracks From Stars & Emerging Voices Affirm That Jamla Most Definitely Is The Squad (Album Stream)

25 Tracks From Stars & Emerging Voices Affirm That Jamla Most Definitely Is The Squad (Album Stream)

Just in the last five years, 9th Wonder's Jamla Records has released critically-acclaimed and commercially-dominant albums from the likes of Skyzoo, Rapsody, and Murs, among a host of others. The North Carolina-based label is ramping up for its latest wave, with a blossoming expanded roster, which includes TP, Add-2, and... Read more
January 28, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Pete Rock, Rapsody & Lecrae Find The Good In Things, On A Khrysis Beat (Audio)

Pete Rock, Rapsody & Lecrae Find The Good In Things, On A Khrysis Beat (Audio)

Jamla most definitely Is The Squad, especially this week. 9th Wonder's imprint has set the week ablaze with leaks from the upcoming project, mixed by Statik Selektah. If you thought Rapsody's She Got Game was impressive with its vocal and production chemistry with other artists, you'll enjoy "Be Inspired." In... Read more
January 23, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Rapsody Catches A Moment In Time With Jay Z

Rapsody Catches A Moment In Time With Jay Z

When Rapsody crossed paths with DJ Premier in 2013, Ambrosia For Heads thought it was powerful, important. This past weekend, the Jamla Records artist who dazzled us with She Got Game in 2013, and The Idea Of Beautiful in 2012, stood alongside Jay Z backstage at the Magna Carta Holy... Read more
January 6, 2014 Fresh
Here’s New Music From Rapsody. Check Out Illuminaughty Produced by 9th Wonder (Audio)

Here’s New Music From Rapsody. Check Out Illuminaughty Produced by 9th Wonder (Audio)

Rapsody is staying on her grind and finishing the year like she started...STRONG. Here's another new track from her off the forthcoming Jamla is the Squad compilation. The beat is courtesy of 9th Wonder. Check out Illuminaughty. Related: New Music From Rapsody to Wind Down the Year? Why not…Here’s Betty... Read more
December 30, 2013 Audio
Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Mixtapes of 2013. Stream and Download More Than 45 Mixtapes Here (Mixtapes)

Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Mixtapes of 2013. Stream and Download More Than 45 Mixtapes Here (Mixtapes)

2013 was a stellar year for mixtapes. In fact, with strong releases from Big K.R.I.T., Pusha T, Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, Rapsody, Raekwon, Slum Village, Curren$y, Cam'ron, Lloyd Banks, Pete Rock & Camp Lo, Problem, Nipsey Hussle, Action Bronson, Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes and more, it can be argued... Read more
December 24, 2013 Audio, Mixes
New Music From Rapsody to Wind Down the Year? Why not…Here’s Betty Shabazz (Audio)

New Music From Rapsody to Wind Down the Year? Why not…Here’s Betty Shabazz (Audio)

Rapsody goes HAM on a knocking 9th Wonder track. Check out Betty Shabazz from the upcoming Jamla is the Squad compilation from 9th Wonder's label. Related: 9th Wonder talks owning his own label, creating beats and more with AFH (Video)... Read more
December 23, 2013 Audio
This Week’s Hip-Hop Round Up is Strictly About the Music Videos…Kendrick, Eminem, K.R.I.T., Rapsody and More (Video Playlist)

This Week’s Hip-Hop Round Up is Strictly About the Music Videos…Kendrick, Eminem, K.R.I.T., Rapsody and More (Video Playlist)

This week in Hip-Hop video was highlighted by several visually-compelling music videos. Rapsody transformed into The Joker, Kendrick Lamar had an artist create a piece for Sing About Me, Eminem sought out Dr. Dre and Rihanna for therapy and more. Check out the video playlist below. Related: Last Week in... Read more
December 22, 2013 Playlists, Video
Rapsody Transforms Into the Joker in the Video for Dark Knights (Video)

Rapsody Transforms Into the Joker in the Video for Dark Knights (Video)

Though she did not have an "album" in 2013, Rapsody had her strongest year ever with She Got Game. One of the many standout tracks from the project was Dark Knights which uses Batman metaphors throughout. Rapsody takes it one step further in the video by transforming into the Joker... Read more
December 20, 2013 Video
AFH: Best Hip-Hop of October 2013 (Playlist)

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of October 2013 (Playlist)

Here's a look back at some of the Hip-Hop highlights from October. You'll hear new music from Eminem & Kendrick Lamar, Scarface, Jadakiss, Meek Mill, J. Cole, Dead Prez, Tha Dogg Pound, Common, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, Large Professor, Childish Gambino, Rapsody, Crooked I, Jean Grae, Game and many, many more.... Read more
November 5, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists
AFH: The Week in Video (10/20/13) (Video Playlist)

AFH: The Week in Video (10/20/13) (Video Playlist)

This week in video brought Cyphers from TDE, Slaughterhouse, Action Bronson, Jon Connor, Rapsody, Rittz and more as well as new videos from Method Man, Jill Scott, Chance the Rapper, Yelawolf & Paul Wall, Joey Bada$$ and more. Check it all out below. The BET Hip Hop Awards Cyphers The... Read more
October 20, 2013 Playlists, Video
Exclusive: Rapsody & 9th Wonder Are In Our Area, Causing Mass Hysteria (Audio)

Exclusive: Rapsody & 9th Wonder Are In Our Area, Causing Mass Hysteria (Audio)

As Rapsody pulled from Nas' famous entrance phrase on "Halftime," 9th Wonder channeled Large Professor's echoey reverb and thumbing percussion for "Mass Hysteria"—which we are proud to premiere at AFH. Rap gives some of her finest wordplay on this cut which is mostly about being dope, but veers into some... Read more
October 16, 2013 Audio, Fresh
AFH: Best Hip-Hop of September 2013 (Audio Playlist)

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
Rapsody – Kingship (Video)

Rapsody – Kingship (Video)

She Got Game continues to slam dunk its way onto iPods, CD-Rs, and playlists everywhere. Rapsody made a video for standout single "Kingship," produced by the almighty DJ Premier. Shot in HeadCourterz Studios in Midtown Manhattan, two masters at work, where one master has been working for 20 years and... Read more
September 20, 2013 Fresh, Video
Rapsody – Lonely Thoughts ft Big K.R.I.T. & Chance The Rapper

Rapsody – Lonely Thoughts ft Big K.R.I.T. & Chance The Rapper

As if "Jedi Code" wasn't enough, Rapsody hits us off with another show-stopping collaboration from She Got Game. That project is going retail on September 17, as Rap leads off, then passing the mic from Mississippi to Chi-town, courtesy of Big K.R.I.T. and Chance The Rapper. I heard "Mixtape Of... Read more
September 9, 2013 Audio, Fresh
AFH: Best Hip-Hop of August 2013 (Audio Playlist)

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
Rapsody – Jedi Code ft Phonte & Jay Electronica

Rapsody – Jedi Code ft Phonte & Jay Electronica

I had to sit down for this one. Seriously. It's not knee-jerk early-edition hyperbole for me to deem this my favorite collaboration of 2013. In the order of appearance, Phonte calls back to Minstrel Show Phonte, not to say that he hasn't had lethal bars since then, but this cocky... Read more
August 20, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Rapsody – Kingship (Prod. DJ Premier)

Rapsody – Kingship (Prod. DJ Premier)

I attended a small listening session for Rapsody's upcoming mixtape She Got Game last night. It is hands down one of the best projects of the year so far (album or mixtape) with production from 9th Wonder, Khrysis, Terrace Martin and more, as well as guest verses from Ab-Soul, Raekwon,... Read more
August 14, 2013 Audio
Rapsody – Never Know ft. Ab-Soul, Nipsey Hussle & Terrace Martin

Rapsody – Never Know ft. Ab-Soul, Nipsey Hussle & Terrace Martin

I really love the Jamla/TDE/Nipsey Hussle connection. What 9th Wonder did so seamlessly with Brooklyn in the mid-'00s (Smif N' Wessun, Sean Price, Buckshot and Jean Grae) now seems to work with South Central, Los Angeles and C-Arson. "Never Know" is a truly versatile joint produced by the professor himself.... Read more
August 7, 2013 Audio, Fresh
AFH: Best Hip-Hop of July 2013 (Audio Playlist)

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

Jay-Z dominated the headlines in July, but there was a LOT of good music from other artists last month, as well. Here's a playlist of the best hip-hop to drop in July. You'll hear music from MC Lyte, Q-Tip, J. Cole, Rapsody, Pete Rock & Camp Lo, Daz Dillinger, Nipsey... Read more
August 4, 2013 Featured-homepage, Playlists
Rapsody – Generation ft Mac Miller & Jared Evan (Prod. 9th Wonder)

Rapsody – Generation ft Mac Miller & Jared Evan (Prod. 9th Wonder)

Rapsody drops another hot collaboration with Mac Miller over a deep 9th Wonder track. Check out Generation also featuring Jared Evan. Related: Rapsody – Dark Knights ft Wale (Audio)... Read more
July 24, 2013 Audio
Rapsody – Dark Knights ft Wale

Rapsody – Dark Knights ft Wale

Rapsody is back with a dope new track and she gets a guest verse from Wale. Check out Dark Knights. Related: Rapsody discusses the Idea of Beautiful, culture over everything and more with AFH (Video)... Read more
July 15, 2013 Audio
AFH: Best Hip-Hop of March 2013 Playlist (Audio)

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
Rapsody – Everlasting

Rapsody – Everlasting

Rapsody is gearing up for the release of her collaborative effort with Atlanta's own DJ Drama, She Got Game. Check out "Everlasting," which is the lead single off the project. Related: UNITY: A salute to the women of hip-hop (Video Playlist)... Read more
March 29, 2013 Audio, Fresh
UNITY: A Salute to the Women of Hip-Hop (Video Playlist)

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 – 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
Big K.R.I.T. – Gettin’ Mine ft Rapsody & Heather Victoria (Prod. 9th Wonder)

Big K.R.I.T. – Gettin’ Mine ft Rapsody & Heather Victoria (Prod. 9th Wonder)

Big K.R.I.T. flows over a 9th Wonder track with that trunk funk and CRUSHES it. The song also features some goodness from Rapsody. Check out Gettin' Mine. Also, see Big K.R.I.T. and 9th Wonder discuss the political impact of hip-hop below. Related: Big K.R.I.T. – Rich Dad Poor Dad (Video)... Read more
January 26, 2013 Audio
Rapsody – Non Fiction ft Raheem DeVaughn (Video)

Rapsody – Non Fiction ft Raheem DeVaughn (Video)

Rapsody drops a video for "Non Fiction," one of the dopest (and grimiest) tracks on The Idea of Beautiful. 9th Wonder provides the beat, and the hook is courtesy of Raheem DeVaughn (plus an ill Mobb Deep sample). The visual is the perfect accompaniment for the boom bap she brings... Read more
January 4, 2013 Video
Rapsody – Most Poetical

Rapsody – Most Poetical

Here's a dope new track from Rapsody. Check out Most Poetical below. Related: Rapsody – The Drums ft Heather Victoria and The Soul Council (Video)... Read more
December 3, 2012 Audio
Rapsody – The Drums ft Heather Victoria and The Soul Council (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
Rapsody: GRIT (Video)

Rapsody: GRIT (Video)

Here's part 2 of our interview with Rapsody. In this installment she goes deep about what it's taken to get to this point in her career. Though she may seem like a relative newcomer, she's actually been working on her craft for more than 7 years and had over 100... Read more
October 26, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Rapsody discusses the Idea of Beautiful, culture over everything and more with AFH (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
Rapsody rhymes in The Backroom (Video)

Rapsody rhymes in The Backroom (Video)

Rapsody is the first woman to bless The Backroom on 106 & Park with a dope verse. While she is the first lady to rock the blue mic, don't call her a femcee or a female mc--just an ill lyricist. Check out the video below. Rapsody's The Idea of Beautiful,... Read more
October 10, 2012 Video
Rah Digga – And Another One ft Rapsody

Rah Digga – And Another One ft Rapsody

2 generations of true female spitters on a grimy track with that BOOM BAP. Check out Rah Digga's And Another One featuring Rapsody. Related: Rapsody – Beautiful Music ft Childish Gambino & GQ (Audio) And Another One f. Rapsody by Rah Digga... Read more
October 3, 2012 Audio
Here’s a playlist of some of the best new (mostly) hip-hop in August. You’ll hear songs from Nas & Scarface, Slaughterhouse, Kendrick Lamar, Talib Kweli, Rapsody, Xzibit, Ras Kass, ATCQ & The Pharcyde, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, Asher Roth, Childish Gambino, Murs & Fashawn, Stalley, Dwele and many more (Audio Playlist)

Here’s a playlist of some of the best new (mostly) hip-hop in August. You’ll hear songs from Nas & Scarface, Slaughterhouse, Kendrick Lamar, Talib Kweli, Rapsody, Xzibit, Ras Kass, ATCQ & The Pharcyde, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, Asher Roth, Childish Gambino, Murs & Fashawn, Stalley, Dwele and many more (Audio Playlist)

It picks up in the middle, but mostly this is music to vibe to. Check it out. Related: Best of July 2012 (Audio Playlist)... Read more
September 1, 2012 Audio, Playlists
Rapsody – Kind Of Love ft. Nomsa Mazwai (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 – Beautiful Music ft Childish Gambino & GQ

Rapsody – Beautiful Music ft Childish Gambino & GQ

Here's another banger from Rapsody. This one features Childish Gambino & GQ. Check out Beautiful Music. Rapsody's album The Idea of Beautiful is in stores tomorrow. The whole album is solid from front to back and definitely worth the chips. Related: Rapsody - Round Table Discussion featuring Mac Miller &... Read more
August 27, 2012 Audio
Rapsody – Round Table Discussion ft Mac Miller & The Cool Kids

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
Rapsody – Believe Me (Video)

Rapsody – Believe Me (Video)

Here's the video for Rapsody's 9th Wonder-produced Believe Me. Check it out. Related: Rapsody - Non-Fiction featuring Raheem DeVaughn & Ab-Soul... Read more
August 6, 2012 Video
Rapsody – Non-Fiction ft Raheem DeVaughn & Ab-Soul (Prod. 9th Wonder)

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
Rapsody – Believe Me

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
When did you first experience hip-hop in person? Check out what Big Daddy Kane, Kendrick Lamar, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Skillz, XV, Stic Man, Rapsody, The Kid Daytona, Murs and Statik Selektah had to say about the first time they experienced hip-hop live and direct.

When did you first experience hip-hop in person? Check out what Big Daddy Kane, Kendrick Lamar, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Skillz, XV, Stic Man, Rapsody, The Kid Daytona, Murs and Statik Selektah had to say about the first time they experienced hip-hop live and direct.

Click here to see Kendrick Lamar, Big Daddy Kane, Murs, XV, Skillz, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Statik Selektah and more talk about their first favorite rappers.... Read more
January 5, 2012 Food for Thought, 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.

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.

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)

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)

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
Rapsody – Lampin’ (Video)

Rapsody – Lampin’ (Video)

Rapsody keeps holding it down for the new ladies of rap. Check out her latest video, Lampin'. http://vimeo.com/26854938... Read more
August 11, 2011 Video
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