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After more than a decade away, D’Angelo is poised to make a major comeback. GQ got the first in-depth interview with one of this generation’s greatest soul singers. Check out the article below.

click here to read the whole thing. Related: D'Angelo - Live (Mixtape) Here's the intro: "He was once hailed as the next Marvin Gaye. Then, after his ripped body threatened to overshadow his music, he vanished into addiction. So what the hell was he doing recently singing his heart out... Read more

May 29, 2012 Food for Thought

Big K.R.I.T. – Live From The Underground (Full Album Stream)

Ready to hear Big K.R.I.T.'s full Live from the Underground album? You can stream the entire album here. Live from the Underground is in stores on 6/5 (tracklist below). Props: NPR Related: Big K.R.I.T. talks about what it takes to succeed (Video) Here's the tracklist: 1. "LFU300MA (Intro)" 2.... Read more

May 28, 2012 Audio

Freddie Gibbs – Pull Up ft Young Jeezy & T.I.

Here's a new one from Freddie Gibbs featuring Young Jeezy & T.I. Check out Pull Up. Related: Freddie Gibbs breaks down the lyrics to his song Thuggin' (Video) Click here to download... Read more

May 27, 2012 Audio

Joey Bada$$ – Hardknock (Video)

Here's a new video from Joey Bada$$. If you don't know this kid yet, get familiar. He's super-talented and, at 17, he's just getting started. You will hear the Nas influence on him in this song. Check out the video for Hardknock. Related: Joey Bada$$ - Waves... Read more

May 27, 2012 Video

Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Birthday Tribute (Playlist)

Happy Birthday to Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. We miss you. Here's a playlist celebrating her life. Related: Aaliyah Tribute Video Playlist Birthday by Parfit on Grooveshark... Read more

May 27, 2012 Audio, Playlists

Nas – Daughters (Video)

Here's the video for Nas' Daughters. Check it out below. Related: Nas performs a medley of hits in Los Angeles (Video) ... Read more

May 27, 2012 Video

Rapper Big Pooh Interview (Video)

The folks over at 2DBZ sat down with Rapper Big Pooh. He talked extensively about working with Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock as well as about what's it's like to now be an "OG" in hip-hop. Check out the video below. Related: Rapper Big Pooh performs Nobody Like Me... Read more

May 26, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Black Thought and Prodigy Perform at the Lyricist Lounge 20-Year Reunion Party (Video)

The folks at Lyricist Lounge recently had a 20-year reunion party. Black Thought, Prodigy and more graced the stage. Below are performances from both. Props: NahRight Related: Official 2012 Roots Picnic Mixtape (Audio) Black Thought Prodigy... Read more

May 26, 2012 Video

Childish Gambino – Black Faces ft Nipsey Hu$$le

Here's the latest from Childish Gambino. He goes in on a Boi 1da beat with Nipsey Hu$$le. Check out Black Faces. Related: Childish Gambino - Tell Me featuring Heems of Das Rascist http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccDm0R5MGDw Click here to download... Read more

May 26, 2012 Audio

Pharrell Williams interview (Video)

Here's a heady interview of Pharrell by Hypetrak TV. He talks about composing music for The Oscar's, the different ways people perceive music, the essence of music, what he looks for in talent and more. Check it out below. Related: Buddy & Kendrick Lamar - Staircases (Prod. Pharrell) http://vimeo.com/42616676... Read more

May 26, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Slaughterhouse interview on the Tim Westwood Show (Video)

Slaughterhouse recently smashed the Tim Westwood Show with some blazing hot verses over the tracks for Stay Schemin' and I'm a Boss. Here's a video of the extended interview of Slaughterhouse by Tim Westwood that also took place that day. Check it out below. Related: Slaughterhouse Freestyle on the Tim... Read more

May 26, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Official 2012 Roots Picnic Mixtape

Here's the official mixtape for the upcoming 2012 Roots Picnic, just in time for your Memorial Day weekend BBQs. It features music from Eric B & Rakim, De La Soul, Childish Gambino, Danny Brown, The Legendary Roots Crew and much more. You can listen to the whole mixtape below. Related: ... Read more

May 26, 2012 Audio

Mac Miller – DJ Semtex Freestyle (Video)

Mac Miller kicks some verses, including some true freestyles, over classic beats produced by DJ Premier, Pete Rock and more. Check out the video below. Related: Mac Miller - Cold featuring Curren$y... Read more

May 26, 2012 Video

J. Cole interview with DJ Drama (Video)

Here's an extended interview of J. Cole by DJ Drama. He talks about the Diggy issue (there is none), his album with Kendrick Lamar, his new solo album, the pros and cons of putting out free music and more. Related: J. Cole - Grew Up Fast... Read more

May 25, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Tech N9ne & ¡Mayday! – The Noose (Video)

As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, here's a video dedicated to our troops from Tech N9ne and ¡Mayday! Check out The Noose. Related: ¡Mayday! - TNT (Remix) featuring Black Thought, Jon Connor & Jay Rock... Read more

May 25, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Terrace Martin – We Fly ft Snoop Dogg & Teedra Moses

Here's a laid-back, funky new track from Terrace Martin. Check out We Fly featuring Snoop Dogg and Teedra Moses. Related: Playlist celebrating the legendary Snoop Dogg (Audio & Video)... Read more

May 25, 2012 Audio

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

Here’s a playlist celebrating the career of the legendary Snoop Dogg (Playlist)

It's easy to take Snoop Dogg for granted. You don't think so? Ask yourself. When is the last time you included the Boss Dogg in your list of Top 10 MCs or even put him in the discussion? There is no question he should be in the discussion but he... Read more

May 24, 2012 Audio, Playlists

Dom Kennedy – My Type of Party

Here's a new one from Dom Kennedy. Check out My Type of Party. Related: Dom Kennedy - Why the Hell Not (Audio)... Read more

May 24, 2012 Audio

Nas & Game Perform Together in Los Angeles (Video)

Here's some footage of Nas performing in a club in LA. He rips through The World Is Mine, Hate Me Now, New York State of Mind and Made You Look. Oh...and in the middle Game spits some heat over the beat for It Ain't Hard to Tell. Check it out... Read more

May 24, 2012 Video

Pusha T – Exodus 23:1

Here's a new song from Pusha T. It's set to an ominous track and features a slow flow with some tough talk that many speculate is aimed at YMCMB. Check out Exodus 23:1. Related: Pusha T discusses a new Clipse album, religion in Malice's life and more (Video)... Read more

May 24, 2012 Audio

E-40 – What You Smokin’ ft Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt & Kokane (Video)

Here's a new video from E-40 and he brought out some West Coast All-Stars. Check out What You Smokin' featuring Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt and Kokane. Related: E-40 - Catch A Fade ft Kendrick Lamar & Droop-E (Video)... Read more

May 24, 2012 Video

Nas interview with Complex (Video)

Here's a cool interview of Nas by Complex (they are winning today). He discusses life in NYC, how he got the name Nasty Nas, the meaning behind the title of his new album Life Is Good and more. Check it out below. Related: Cocaine 80s - Chain Glow featuring Nas... Read more

May 23, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Childish Gambino – Tell Me ft Heems of Das Racist

Here's the latest drop from Childish Gambino. It features a soulful 70's-sounding sample on the track. Check out Tell Me featuring Heems from Das Racist (with tags). Related: Childish Gambino - Unnecessary ft Schoolboy Q... Read more

May 23, 2012 Audio

Large Professor Breaks Down His Classic Records

Complex has a dope series where they interview legendary producers about the stories behind their classic tracks. The latest installment is with Large Professor. Check out what Extra P had to say about producing for Main Source, Nas and more here. Also, check out our playlist of tracks produced by... Read more

May 23, 2012 Food for Thought

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – Too Long ft Ea$y Money (Video)

Statik Selektah & Termanology (1982) dropped their new album 2012 yesterday. Here's the latest video from the project. Check out Too Long featuring Ea$y Money. Click here to buy 2012. Related: Statik Selektah & Termanology discusses their earliest musical influences (Video)... Read more

May 23, 2012 Video

Yung Menace – Bam Bam (Video)

Remember how Dancehall used to set a party off? If so, this one's for you. Here's a new video from Brooklyn MC Yung Menace set to an instantly recognizable classic. The title says it all. Check out Bam Bam. The track was produced by Chuck Strangers of Pro Era. Related:... Read more

May 23, 2012 Audio, The Bridge, 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

Jill Scott – Storytellers (Full Video)

Here's the full video for Jill Scott's Vh1 Storytellers. Related: Pharoahe Monch - Still Standing featuring Jill Scott (Video)... Read more

May 22, 2012 Video

50 Cent – The Lost Tape (Mixtape)

Here's the latest mixtape from 50 Cent. Standout cuts include Murder One featuring Eminem, Remain Calm featuring Snoop and Can't Help Myself. You can listen to all of The Lost Tape and download it below. Related: Slaughterhouse performs at SXSW (Video) Download Mixtape... Read more

May 22, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Trademark Da Skydiver – Phone Home ft Curren$y & Styles P

JET Life meets D-Block. Check out Trademark Da Skydiver's Phone Home featuring Curren$y and Styles P. Related: Young Roddy - The Plot (Video)... Read more

May 22, 2012 Audio

Here’s a track from Blu that slipped through the cracks. Check out Kiss the Sky featuring Mela Machinko.

Props: NahRight Related: Scienze - Happiness Is featuring Blu and Sene Click here to buy it... Read more

May 22, 2012 Audio

Cocaine 80s – Chain Glow ft Nas

Nas drops a hot 16 bars on this track from Cocaine 80s, a loose group of artists that includes Common, No ID and more. Check out Chain Glow. Related: Cocaine 80s - Six ft Common... Read more

May 22, 2012 Audio

Lupe Fiasco – Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)

Here's a new single from Lupe Fiasco's upcoming Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1. It's set to the tune of Pete Rock & CL Smooth's classic T.R.O.Y. Check out Around My Way. Related: Game - Skate On ft Lupe Fiasco (Prod. Pharrell) Here's the Pete... Read more

May 22, 2012 Audio, The Bridge

Rick Ross – So Sophisticated ft Meek Mill

Here's the latest release from Rick Ross' upcoming God Forgives, I Don't album. Check out So Sophisticated ft Meek Mill. If this is any indication, it's going to be a long summer for Rick Ross haters. Related: Rick Ross - High Definition (Video)... Read more

May 22, 2012 Audio

It’s been a minute since we heard something new from Dwele but not much has changed…He still makes dope music. Check out What Profit.

Props: 2DBZ Related: AFH Neosoul Playlist Click here to download from iTunes... Read more

May 21, 2012 Audio

Talib Kweli Performs Cold Rain Live (Video)

We hit you with a new song from Yasiin Bey earlier. Here's a video of Talib Kweli performing live. Check out Cold Rain. Related: Talib Kweli Presents Black Star Live (Video) http://vimeo.com/42441377... Read more

May 21, 2012 Video

Oh No – 3 Dollars ft MF DOOM

Here's another tough new joint from Oh No's album featuring tracks from Dolemite soundtracks. MF Doom lends some verses on this one. Check out 3 Dollars. Related: Oh No - Whoop Ass ft Sticky Fingaz... Read more

May 21, 2012 Audio

Kendrick Lamar – War Is My Love

Here's a new track from Kendrick Lamar for Ghost Recon Future Soldier. Check out War is My Love. Related: Kendrick Lamar discusses his peet peeves, his top 5 MCs, the 2Pac hologram and more (Video)... Read more

May 21, 2012 Audio

Yasiin Bey (pka Mos Def) – Bey

Here are some new verses from Yasiin Bey (pka Mos Def) over the John track in honor of the birthdays of Malcolm X and The Notorious BIG. Malcolm X was born on May 19th and Biggie would have been 40 today. Check out Bey. Related: Rare footage of Biggie performing... Read more

May 21, 2012 Audio

Here’s a cool look at a day in the life of Questlove that was produced by Hulu. Check it out below (Video)

Props: 2DBZ Related: Best of The Legendary Roots Crew (Playlist)... Read more

May 20, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Slaughterhouse perform on The Tim Westwood Show (Video)

Slaughterhouse are the latest to blaze the mic on the Tim Westwood show. Check out Joe Budden, Crooked I, Royce and Joell Ortiz ripping through verses over the Stay Schemin' and I'm a Boss tracks and more. Hotness. Related: Method Man, U-God and Masta Killa drop verses on the Tim... Read more

May 19, 2012 Video

Big K.R.I.T. – Yeah Dats Me

Here's the newest release from Big K.R.I.T.'s upcoming Live for the Underground album (in stores on 6/5). Check out Yeah Dats Me. Related: Big KRIT talks about the drive it takes to succeed (Video)... Read more

May 19, 2012 Audio

Ab-Soul – Terrorist Threats ft Danny Brown & Jhene Aiko (Video)

Ab-Soul drops off a new video to get the weekend started. Check out Terrorist Threats featuring Danny Brown and Jhene Aiko. Ab-Soul's Control System is in stores now. If you haven't heard it, you can stream it in full here. Related: Ab-Soul discusses his earliest musical influences (Video)... Read more

May 18, 2012 Video

Here’s some extremely rare footage of Biggie performing with an assist from Jay-Z. Check it out below (Video)

Courtesy of the legendary Ralph McDaniels (story below). Related: Notorious BIG Behind The Music (Full Video) Here's what Ralph McDaniels had to say about the video: “Every year, I had a birthday party,” said McDaniels. “I wanted to get B.I.G. to host [it], but really I wanted him to perform.... Read more

May 18, 2012 Video

Here’s a new track from Goodie MOB, complete with a Cee-Lo verse and some soul singing on the hook. Check out Is That You God.

Related: 5 Reasons Why Cee-Lo Will Always Be Hip-Hop... Read more

May 17, 2012 Audio

Young Roddy – The Plot (Video)

Here's a new video from Young Roddy. Check out The Plot. Related: Curren$y - Capitol featuring 2 Chainz... Read more

May 17, 2012 Video

Donna Summer Tribute Playlist

Rest in peace to the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer. While she wasn't hip-hop, her musical influence was felt in hip-hop, most notably as the underpinning to Digital Underground's Freaks of the Industry. As seems to be the case with all of our musical legends, she was taken too soon... Read more

May 17, 2012 Audio, Playlists

Curren$y – Capitol ft 2 Chainz

Here's the latest release from Curren$y's upcoming The Stoned Immaculate album. It's a funky, slinky joint that features 2 Chainz. Check out Capitol. Related: Curren$y - Fast Cars Faster Women (Video)... Read more

May 17, 2012 Audio

Childish Gambino – We Ain’t Them

Here's a dope new song from Childish Gambino. He provides his typically unique and insightful take on the world. Check out We Ain't Them. Related: Childish Gambino - Unnecessary ft Schoolboy Q... Read more

May 17, 2012 Audio