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J. Cole absolutely MURDERED that Meek Mill I’m A Boss beat in a freestyle on the Cosmic Kev radio show. He also goes in on the Otis track (with some bars from his cut Heavy). This is THAT J. Cole you remember. Warm Up. Friday Night Lights. Cole World is comin’…check out the video.

And, click here to download Heavy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfBTMZ1tyCA&feature=player_embedded... Read more

September 12, 2011 Video

Rapper Big Pooh – Medicine Man (Video)

The audio for Rapper Big Pooh's Medicine Man dropped a couple of weeks ago. Here's the video. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKBexKaapTc&feature=player_embedded... Read more

September 12, 2011 Video

Common Interviewed by GoWhereHipHop (Video)

Here's an interview of Common while in Chicago for the North Coast Music Festival. It also includes some well shot footage of some of his performances. Check it out. http://vimeo.com/28868024... Read more

September 12, 2011 Video

Here’s a new cut from Drake. It’s on a smoothed out tip, kinda like Fireworks. If you’re a fan, you’ll really feel this. If you’re not, you won’t. Nuff said. Check out Club Paradise.

Here's a new cut from Drake. It's on a smoothed out tip, kinda like Fireworks. If you're a fan, you'll really feel this. If you're not, you won't. Nuff said. Check out Club Paradise. Click here to download. Here's what Drake had to say about Club Paradise: "Dropping this for... Read more

September 10, 2011 Audio

Chuuwee – Wildstyle Promo (Video)

If this promo is any indication, Chuuwee's upcoming Wildstyle album is about to be special. We've been saying for several months that you could hear the 90's influences in his music and he has decided to make his entire new album steeped in the sounds of hip-hop from that decade.... Read more

September 10, 2011 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

Wow. Sha Stimuli just dropped one of the illest songs to come out in a while. He kicks intelligent and insightful lyrics over a track that goes. And, he truly does keep it 100% REAL. Check out The Realist.

The Realist by Sha Stimuli If you like this, you might also feel Gerald Walker's Please Shut the F*ck Up, which has a similar theme.... Read more

September 9, 2011 Audio

Planet Asia – The Last Air Benders (Video)

Here's a new video from Planet Asia. Check out The Last Air Benders. http://vimeo.com/28767607... Read more

September 9, 2011 Video

Evidence & Fashawn – Hip-Hop Nation Freestyle (Video)

Evidence has been going IN on DJ Premier beats lately. Most recently was his new single You (click here for the video) and now he and Fashawn trade hot verse after hot verse over 2 Primo classics (A Million & One Questions and Kick in the Door) on Sirius' Hip-Hop... Read more

September 9, 2011 Video

Kendrick Lamar – The Well Versed Interviews (Video)

Here's a really solid 3-part interview of Kendrick Lamar from The Well Versed. Check out all 3 parts below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_ubQIOH4qs&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnwwWUqcHNw&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYlxcvCDgTc&feature=player_embedded... Read more

September 9, 2011 Video

Kyle Rapps – Universe Traveler (Air Redux) ft Talib Kweli (Video)

Here's a cool song from an artist named Kyle Rapps featuring Talib Kweli. Talib gets extra busy on his verse. Check out the video for Universe Traveler (Air Redux). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iml8CeRMt6k&feature=player_embedded... Read more

September 8, 2011 Video

The future of hip-hop is in good hands: In studio with Smoke DZA, Dom Kennedy, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and Big K.R.I.T.

I had the privilege of spending some time in the studio the other night with Smoke DZA, Dom Kennedy, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and Big K.R.I.T. Part of that time included hearing a number of cuts from Big K.R.I.T.'s upcoming album. I can't give details but, in short, the album... Read more

September 8, 2011 Food for Thought

Showbiz & AG – Here and Now

Here's a new track from Showbiz & AG of the legendary Diggin' In the Crates crew. They have a new album that features most of DITC dropping soon. Check out Here and Now. Click here to download. And, here's a gem from back in the day by Show & AG... Read more

September 7, 2011 Audio, The Bridge

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

XV – The Kick

After a few months hiatus, XV is coming back strong. Here's the 2nd joint from him in 2 nights. Check out The Kick. Click here to download.... Read more

September 7, 2011 Audio

RapFix Live – Freddie Gibbs, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock

MTV.com's RapFix live is on right now. This week's guests are Freddie Gibbs, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock. Press play below to tune in until 6pm.... Read more

September 7, 2011 Video

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

Peter Rosenberg – What’s Poppin’ Vol. 1 (Mixtape)

Here's a new mixtape presented by Peter Rosenberg which features songs by Kendrick Lamar, Action Bronson, Skyzoo, The Kid Daytona, Asher Roth, Homeboy Sandman, J. Cole, Smiff N Wessun and more. Click here to download What's Poppin Vol. 1.... Read more

September 7, 2011 Audio, Mixes

Murs & Ski Beatz – Love & Rockets v. 1 Ep. 4 (Video)

Murs & Ski Beatz have collaborated on an entire album and shot a web video series as a lead up to the release of the album. Here's the 4th installment of the series, Love & Rockets v. 1, which features behind the scenes footage and new music from the album.... Read more

September 7, 2011 Video

Big Sean – Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay ft Kanye West & Roscoe Dash (Video)

Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay is another big record from Big Sean. Check out the video. He's come a long way in his year and change as a member of G.O.O.D. Music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1anxnA7Zwc&feature=player_embedded... Read more

September 7, 2011 Video

XV – BITSU

XV has been on the road for a minute and now he is back in the studio. Hence, the title of his new joint. Check out BITSU. Click here to download.... Read more

September 7, 2011 Audio

Evidence – You (Video)

The audio for Evidence's DJ Premier-produced heat rock drop a couple of days ago. Here's the video. Check out You.... Read more

September 7, 2011 Video

Statik Selektah – Labor Day ft Action Bronson, Chace Infinite, Wais P, Termanology, Scram Jones, Push! Montana, & Freddie Gibbs

Somehow, Statik Selektah fits 7 heads on a 2-minute track. Check out Labor Day ft Action Bronson, Chace Infinite, Wais P, Termanology, Scram Jones, Push! Montana, & Freddie Gibbs. Here's some footage of the recording session. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rycA83mHJp0&feature=player_embedded Click here to download.... Read more

September 6, 2011 Audio

Rapper Big Pooh – Medicine Man

Here's some new Rapper Big Pooh. Check out Medicine Man. If you need more Little Brother in your life, click here for Band Practice Pt. II be 9th Wonder featuring Phonte & Median. Click here to download.... Read more

September 6, 2011 Audio

Here are 2 new joints from Evidence’s forthcoming Cats & Dogs album. First up is You produced by DJ Premier and next is Where You Come From, produced by Alchemist and featuring Rakaa, Lil Fame and Termanology. Check out both cuts below.

Like J. Cole's album, Evidence's Cats and Dogs also hits stores on 9/27. Click here for a sampler of the album. You Click here to download via AmazonMP3. Where You Come From ft Rakaa, Lil' Fame & Termanology Click here to download.... Read more

September 5, 2011 Audio

J. Cole – Any Given Sunday Vol. 5: Neverland and Heavy

J. Cole drops 2 new joints (not from the album) in this week's installment of Any Given Sunday. Check out Neverland and Heavy. J. Cole's album Cole World: The Sideline Story is in stores on 9/27. Neverland Click here to download. Heavy Click here to download.... Read more

September 5, 2011 Audio

Nas headlined Rock The Bells in NYC. Here’s a video playlist that gives a taste of his performance. You’ll see Represent, Made You Look, It Ain’t Hard to Tell, The World Is Mine, If I Ruled the World, Live at the BBQ, Nas is Like and more.

Rock the Bells touched down in NYC on Saturday. Several iconic artists blessed the stage including Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Mobb Deep, Black Star, Black Moon, Raekwon & Ghostface and more. Nasty Nas had the headlining spot. Here's a playlist of many of his performances. You'll see Represent, Made You... Read more

September 4, 2011 Playlists, Video

Kendrick Lamar – Live at S.O.B.’s (Video)

We gave you our thoughts on the special performance Kendrick Lamar put on Wednesday night in NYC at S.O.B.'s. Now hear what Kendrick had to say about it. Here are 2 professionally-produced videos featuring highlights from the night and reflections from the man, himself. Check them out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk1yUMCfITw&feature=player_embedded http://vimeo.com/28553015... Read more

September 4, 2011 Video

Pharrell – Tokyo Rising Documentary (Video)

Here's a documentary Pharrell did, in partnership with Palladium, exploring the impact of the earthquake in Tokyo on 3/11/11. Given his strong connections with Tokyo, he speaks to many friends and you can feel how personal the piece is to him. Check out all 5 parts below.... Read more

September 2, 2011 Video

Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun – Roses ft Freeway (Video)

Here's a new video from Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun's dope Monumental album. Check out Roses featuring Freeway.... Read more

September 2, 2011 Video

Common speaks on the making of his classic album Be including working with the legendary J. Dilla for the last time. Check it out.

Common's installment of the Classic Albums by Classic Artists series may be the best one yet. He gives a lot of behind the scenes details on the making of Be. He discusses tracks like The Food and The Corner in depth and speaks about the last time he ever worked... Read more

September 1, 2011 Video

Stalley – Sound of Silence (Video)

Here's a new video for another really solid cut off Stalley's Lincoln Way Nights. Stalley goes back to nature for this one. Check out Sound of Silence. If you don't have Lincoln Way Nights yet, you can get it for free here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G_eDUYe848... Read more

September 1, 2011 Video

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

Meek Mill – I’m A Boss ft Rick Ross (Video)

Here's the video for one of the hottest joints to drop this Summer. Check out Meek Mill's I'm A Boss ft Rick Ross. This is from Meek Mill's Dream Chasers mixtape which you can download here.... Read more

September 1, 2011 Video

Kendrick Lamar – Live From New York (Review)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LdhQyL6m74U Kendrick Lamar just BLEW UP New York's legendary SOB's venue. The crowd was as live as any crowd I've ever seen there (and I've seen a few...). I also don't recall any artist from the West Coast getting more love there than what Kendrick received tonight. The audience knew... Read more

September 1, 2011 Food for Thought

Here’s a video playlist inspired by the Rock The Bells festival. You’ll find videos from Nas, Raekwon, Ghostface, Black Star, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Cypress Hill, Souls of Mischief, Common and more. Check it out.

The Rock the Bells festival inspired the Reebok Classic Albums by Classic Artists series and it has inspired this playlist. This year's festival has an insane lineup of Nas, Cypress Hill, Black Starr, Mobb Deep, Souls of Mischief, Raekwon, Ghostface, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Common and many of today's up... Read more

August 31, 2011 Video

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Otherside Remix ft Fences (Video)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis released a powerful song last year exploring the devastating effects of drug addiction. Here's a new, equally powerful video to accompany the song. Check out Otherside Remix by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Fences. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvDQy53eldY&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 31, 2011 Video

CyHi The Prynce – Jack of all Trades (Mixtape)

Here's a brand new mixtape from CyHi The Prynce called Jack of All Trades. You can listen to the whole thing and download it below. Download Mixtape |... Read more

August 31, 2011 Audio, Mixes

Gerald Walker – Please Shut the F*ck Up

Here's a song from Gerald Walker that breaks from a lot of what's out there right now. He provides a social commentary about the current state of hip-hop through a mock critique of himself. The title makes his take on things pretty clear...Check out Please Shut the F*ck Up. Click... Read more

August 30, 2011 Audio

Jay Rock – Code Red ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Here's another hot joint from Jay Rock featuring Kendrick Lamar. Check out the video for Code Red. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-IoCYdXCyos... Read more

August 30, 2011 Video

Strange Fruit Project – A Dreamer’s Journey (Album Sampler)

Strange Fruit Project dropped a really dope album a few years ago, featuring the likes of Erykah Badu and Little Brother. Sounds like they have another hot one coming...Check out this sampler of their new album, A Dreamer's Journey, which drops on 9/1. Shout out to Thought Leaks as a... Read more

August 30, 2011 Audio

Blu – j e s u s

A lot of Blu's most recent material has an old soul (d o o w h o p) feel to it. His song j e s u s continues with that sound. The track is courtesy of Madlib. Check it out. Click here to download. ... Read more

August 30, 2011 Audio

Mobb Deep – Classic Albums By Classic Artists: The Infamous (Video)

Here's another breakdown of a classic album by a classic artist. This installment features Prodigy talking about The Infamous. He speaks on the music used to create the samples on the album as well as how Havoc became the principal producer. Check it out. Again, props to Reekbok for this... Read more

August 30, 2011 Video

Nas – The Making of the Nasty Video (Video)

Nas' Nasty blew the web up earlier this Summer. The video is on the way. Before it drops, here's an entertaining behind the scenes look at the making of the video done by the folks over at Decon. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eJvkVC_KuE&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 29, 2011 Video

Talib Kweli – Uh Oh ft Jean Grae (Extended Video)

Talib Kweli and Jean Grae dropped the video for Uh Oh last week. Here's an extended version that adds more context to the Mr. and Mrs. Smith theme played out in the video. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKlh94lFlmg&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 29, 2011 Video

Pusha T – Feeling Myself ft Kevin Cossom (Video)

Here's the latest video from Pusha T. Check out Feeling Myself ft Kevin Cossom. This one is from Pusha T's upcoming Fear of God 2: Let Us Pray album and his Fear of God mixtape, which you can listen to and download here.... Read more

August 29, 2011 Video

ElZhi – Interview (Video)

Here's a cool interview of ElZhi. He discusses ElMatic and J. Dilla, among other things. It's nicely shot, as well. Check it out. And, if you don't have ElMatic, click here to download one of the best rap albums of the year, so far. http://vimeo.com/28110073... Read more

August 29, 2011 Video

Young Jeezy – Do It For You ft Freddie Gibbs (Video)

Here's the latest from Jeezy's upcoming TM 103 Hustlerz Ambition album. Check out the video for Do It For You ft Freddie Gibbs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDxpq7tKY9s&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 28, 2011 Video

Here’s an unbelievable compilation of 170 Nas tracks that were NOT featured on any of his albums. The folks at RealHipHopHead have scoured the web to find every non-album track Nas has blessed (featured vocals, leaks, collaborations, bootlegs, soundtracks, etc.) and compiled them into 6 volumes. You can check out all 6 below.

In many cases, they've also upgraded the sound quality of each track. Volumes 1-5 are "albums" put together by RealHipHopHead and Vol. 6 is a compilation of Nas greatest features. Click here to download all 6 Lost Albums and check out what RealHipHopHead had to say about the process, below. ... Read more

August 27, 2011 Audio

Jump Off TV – Watch The Throne Debate (Video)

Here's another interesting debate from the Jump Off TV crew. A while ago, they discussed whether or not J. Cole would become a superstar. This time, they tackle several perspectives on Watch The Throne (money talk, best songs, lyrical content, etc.). Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zay2zUsaEc&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 27, 2011 Food for Thought, Video