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A.Dd+ studied Outkast. You can hear it in their flow, their musical choices and their adventurousness.

A.Dd+ studied Outkast. You can hear it in their flow, their musical choices and their adventurousness.

But, they didn't jack Outkast.  Instead, they drew from those elements and injected their own style and sensibilities into the music.  It paid off.  They have produced When Pigs Fly, an incredibly solid album that takes chances and rises above the mediocrity.  Listen to the whole album and download below.... Read more
March 28, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Sir Michael Rocks and GLC combine to make some country cool on You Know the Rules. Check out the video.

Sir Michael Rocks and GLC combine to make some country cool on You Know the Rules. Check out the video.

This is from an upcoming mixtape called The Goodoctors Present: The Duff. If you haven't gotten that Sir Michael Rocks mixtape, The Rocks Report, click here to download it. It's a winner. Here's the video for You Know the Rules: http://vimeo.com/21606199... Read more
March 28, 2011 Video
Big K.R.I.T. dropped a classic mixtape last year with K.R.I.T. Wuz Here. Here’s his follow up, Returnof4eva along with a behind the scenes video from the listening party.

Big K.R.I.T. dropped a classic mixtape last year with K.R.I.T. Wuz Here. Here’s his follow up, Returnof4eva along with a behind the scenes video from the listening party.

Click here to listen to previews and download the album. It's free and you can donate to the big homie if you want to support good music.  If you missed it, click here for the video to the single, Dreamin'. Here's the video: http://vimeo.com/21657177... Read more
March 28, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Ab-Soul and Kendrick Lamar deliver some of that new Cali goodness with Rapper Sh*t.

Ab-Soul and Kendrick Lamar deliver some of that new Cali goodness with Rapper Sh*t.

Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
March 28, 2011 Audio
It’s time for another New World (Au)der where we take hot albums and re-order the tracks for your listening pleasure. This week’s is Raekwon’s new classic Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang.

It’s time for another New World (Au)der where we take hot albums and re-order the tracks for your listening pleasure. This week’s is Raekwon’s new classic Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang.

NEW WORLD (AU)DER: RAEKWON THE CHEF "SHAOLIN VS WU-TANG Remember all the drama that select members of the WU had with the crew's 5th studio release, "8 DIAGRAMS"? Remember the rumor, that an album called "SHAOLIN VS WU-TANG" would eventually be released, (in spite of...), as a collective Wu-Tang Clan... Read more
March 27, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought
Need more basketball in your life? Check out Soul in the Hole a 90’s documentary on New York street ball. The soundtrack that accompanied it was a classic filled with some of the greatest names in hip-hop: Wu-Tang Clan, Brand Nubian, Mobb Deep, O.C., Common, M.O.P., Big Pun, Organized Konfusion…Check out the full movie and a playlist from the soundtrack below.

Need more basketball in your life? Check out Soul in the Hole a 90’s documentary on New York street ball. The soundtrack that accompanied it was a classic filled with some of the greatest names in hip-hop: Wu-Tang Clan, Brand Nubian, Mobb Deep, O.C., Common, M.O.P., Big Pun, Organized Konfusion…Check out the full movie and a playlist from the soundtrack below.

Click here to watch the trailer. Here's the movie: And, here's the playlist from the soundtrack:... Read more
March 27, 2011 Audio, Playlists, Throwback, Video
The next playlist features music that has more of a groove to it but it’s still head-nodding music. You’ll find new tracks by XV, Dom Kennedy, Sir Michael Rocks, Zion I and The Grouch, The Kid Daytona, E-40 and DJ Quik.

The next playlist features music that has more of a groove to it but it’s still head-nodding music. You’ll find new tracks by XV, Dom Kennedy, Sir Michael Rocks, Zion I and The Grouch, The Kid Daytona, E-40 and DJ Quik.

Just press play, sit back and enjoy.... Read more
March 26, 2011 Audio, Playlists
Quietly, a lot of good hip-hop has dropped (or leaked) over the last few months. Here are a couple of playlists with some of the better joints. On this one, you’ll find Pusha T, J. Cole, Kidz in the Hall, Rapper Big Pooh, Phonte, Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T., Chuuwee, Pharoahe Monch and others.

Quietly, a lot of good hip-hop has dropped (or leaked) over the last few months. Here are a couple of playlists with some of the better joints. On this one, you’ll find Pusha T, J. Cole, Kidz in the Hall, Rapper Big Pooh, Phonte, Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T., Chuuwee, Pharoahe Monch and others.

It has more meditative, darker beats--think 9th Wonder-type music. Click here for the second playlist.... Read more
March 26, 2011 Audio, Playlists
Here’s some new GhostWrida ft Freeway. Check out Window Cracked.

Here’s some new GhostWrida ft Freeway. Check out Window Cracked.

Here's a video teaser and you can listen to and download the full song below: http://vimeo.com/21500751  ... Read more
March 26, 2011 Audio
OK…so I was a little late on Nardwaur but better late…

OK…so I was a little late on Nardwaur but better late…

For anyone else who missed these or who wants to be entertained (again) check out the best of Nardwaur vs. Hip-Hop. It's cool to see him consistently engage some very respectable minds in hip-hop with deeply researched questions. Warning: These interviews are like Lays...No one can have just one. Nardwaur... Read more
March 26, 2011 Food for Thought, Video
Here’s an incredibly entertaining interview with Big K.R.I.T.

Here’s an incredibly entertaining interview with Big K.R.I.T.

Nardwuar, the interviewer, is a character, but dude is amazingly well-researched.  You can see the respect for each question on K.R.I.T.'s face. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93zbaLjsLh0&feature=player_embedded... Read more
March 25, 2011 Video
There have been a lot of hot leaks from Trademark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy and Curren$y lately. Check out the mixtape.

There have been a lot of hot leaks from Trademark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy and Curren$y lately. Check out the mixtape.

Listen to all of Jet Life to the Next Life and download it below. Props to 2DopeBoyz for putting this together. Download Mixtape... Read more
March 25, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Can’t wait for Pete Rock’s new album with Camp Lo next week? Check out this week’s playlist dedicated to some of his best joints.

Can’t wait for Pete Rock’s new album with Camp Lo next week? Check out this week’s playlist dedicated to some of his best joints.

Pete Rock is a DJ AND a Producer AND and an MC.  As a triple threat, he's one of the nicest to do it.   Here are some of his best productions (and co-productions) and turns on the mic.   80 Blocks From Tiffany's, his new album, drops Tuesday.  Until... Read more
March 24, 2011 Audio, Playlists
Here’s some more soulful ish from Trademark Da Skydiver and Young Roddy. This track speaks for itself.

Here’s some more soulful ish from Trademark Da Skydiver and Young Roddy. This track speaks for itself.

Check out Nothin' Lesser.  Click here for more from these cats. Click here to download.... Read more
March 24, 2011 Audio
Wow. Zion I & The Grouch chopped up a classic Earth, Wind & Fire track really nicely on Victorious People.

Wow. Zion I & The Grouch chopped up a classic Earth, Wind & Fire track really nicely on Victorious People.

It features Freeway & The R.O.D. Project.  Check it out. Click here to download.  Here's the Earth, Wind & Fire original: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTQJ2QiK4QU... Read more
March 24, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Skewby drops some knowledge on his new song Don’t Understand. Dude comes with substantive lyrics but keeps it entertaining…

Skewby drops some knowledge on his new song Don’t Understand. Dude comes with substantive lyrics but keeps it entertaining…

...the beat is cool too. Support good music. Thematically, the first verse kinda reminds me of this gem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0WMSovOboY... Read more
March 23, 2011 Audio, The Bridge, Video
Kendrick Lamar is another one of the XXL Freshmen on the Honor Roll. Check out his 2 new joints.

Kendrick Lamar is another one of the XXL Freshmen on the Honor Roll. Check out his 2 new joints.

First up is Don't Understand: Click here to download. Next is Outrageous: Click here to download.... Read more
March 23, 2011 Audio
Big K.R.I.T. is without a doubt one of the strongest of the 2011 XXL Freshmen. He’s done a stylish and introspective video for Dreamin’.

Big K.R.I.T. is without a doubt one of the strongest of the 2011 XXL Freshmen. He’s done a stylish and introspective video for Dreamin’.

Check out the video and 2 new joints (Man On Fire and Now Or Neva rmx ft. Slim Thug)  from K.R.I.T. below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqYgfX6dfxc&feature=player_embedded#at=217 Here's Man On Fire (from the XXL Freshman Mixtape): Click here to download. And here's the Now Or Neva Remix: Click here to download.... Read more
March 23, 2011 Audio, Video
The 2011 XXL Freshmen put on a show at NYC’s BB King’s last night and dropped a mixtape today.

The 2011 XXL Freshmen put on a show at NYC’s BB King’s last night and dropped a mixtape today.

Watch a recap of the show and listen to and download the whole mixtape below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuLlIsCAWqI&feature=player_embedded#at=22 Here's the mixtape: Download Mixtape... Read more
March 23, 2011 Audio, Mixes, Video
The 80 Blocks to Tiffany’s Reference from the last post inspired some video crate digging. Check out this 20/20 clip on hip-hop from 1981.

The 80 Blocks to Tiffany’s Reference from the last post inspired some video crate digging. Check out this 20/20 clip on hip-hop from 1981.

It is reported to be the first nationally-televised news story on hip-hop...ever. Though in some respects the verbiage almost sounds like an SNL skit because it's so rudimentary, it is also incredibly deep on some levels: 1. it's fascinating to see footage on the beginnings of the culture, 2. it's... Read more
March 23, 2011 Food for Thought, Video
If you are down with hip-hop from the 90’s, get ready. Pete Rock and Camp Lo are about to release a project together.

If you are down with hip-hop from the 90’s, get ready. Pete Rock and Camp Lo are about to release a project together.

It's called 80 Blocks From Tiffany's and below are the intro and a song called Mic Check to whet your appetite for that good cookin'. In addition to the reference to the South Bronx, an interesting tidbit about the title of the album is it's a reference to the title... Read more
March 22, 2011 Audio
The Jets appreciate soulful tracks. It’s evident from the beats selected by Curren$y, Trademark Da Skydiver and Young Roddy.

The Jets appreciate soulful tracks. It’s evident from the beats selected by Curren$y, Trademark Da Skydiver and Young Roddy.

Pilots, the newest record from Trademark Da Skydiver and Young Roddy, is no exception. Props to 2DopeBoyz for putting this project together. Check it out. Click here to download.  Not convinced about the soulful selections?  Check these out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x8MGapyqhc&feature=player_embedded#at=24 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS1m_Pa_0vA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9EuIRsXoL8&feature=player_embedded#at=33... Read more
March 22, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
We posted a dope track by Focus ft Kida last week. Now Rapper Big Pooh and Chaundon lay down some verses on it.

We posted a dope track by Focus ft Kida last week. Now Rapper Big Pooh and Chaundon lay down some verses on it.

Dope rappers + Dope track (still) = dope record. Check out Idols & Role Models (Perspective #2). Click here to download.  If you missed it, here's Perspective #1 ft Kida.... Read more
March 22, 2011 Audio
2 days, 2 dope freestyles. First up is Young Chris and then Pusha T.

2 days, 2 dope freestyles. First up is Young Chris and then Pusha T.

Young Chris laced Toca Tuesdays and Pusha T dropped bombs with Funk Flex.  Check 'em out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxFoKuC5Phw&feature=player_embedded Click here to download.... Read more
March 22, 2011 Audio, Video
Speaking of legends, here’s an unreleased track from Common.

Speaking of legends, here’s an unreleased track from Common.

It's got a reggae flavor to it. Check out Follow Me. Click here to download.... Read more
March 22, 2011 Audio
Keeping it on the West Coast tip, here’s some new E-40 ft Bun B and Slim Thug.

Keeping it on the West Coast tip, here’s some new E-40 ft Bun B and Slim Thug.

3 legends holding it down on a funky beat. This is some OG ish.  Check out That Candy Paint. Click here to download and click here to buy the album. It's cool to hear Bun B on a verse and on the hook as a sample. Here's where E-40 got... Read more
March 22, 2011 Audio, The Bridge, Video
Here’s a cool interview where Pharoahe Monch reflects on working with Nate Dogg to create the classic Oh No.

Here’s a cool interview where Pharoahe Monch reflects on working with Nate Dogg to create the classic Oh No.

This was one of the few East Coast joints that Nate Dogg blessed. Sucker Free Here's Oh No: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYrmop7g2cU... Read more
March 22, 2011 The Bridge, Throwback, Video
Wiz Khalifa teams with Curren$y his favorite partner in rhyme on Rooftops.

Wiz Khalifa teams with Curren$y his favorite partner in rhyme on Rooftops.

Click here to download.  Rolling Papers drops on 3/29.... Read more
March 21, 2011 Audio
How dope is stic.man from Dead Prez?? Dude did a song and video about putting in work…in the gym and with his diet game!

How dope is stic.man from Dead Prez?? Dude did a song and video about putting in work…in the gym and with his diet game!

Who does that??  Him.  That's who.  This is my ANTHEM after 5 days in Austin. Check out Back On My Regimen. http://vimeo.com/21287201 Yeah. It's still bigger than hip-hop for him and Dead Prez. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edzyY5NtAJA... Read more
March 21, 2011 The Bridge, Video
Jewels just continue to drop from SXSW. Check out this video of Black Milk performing with a full band.

Jewels just continue to drop from SXSW. Check out this video of Black Milk performing with a full band.

Both the sound and video are professionally done, and gives you a great sense of what it was all about last week. http://vimeo.com/21305178... Read more
March 21, 2011 Video
Here’s a new Ab-Soul video for Nothin’. Once again, he flips up his style to kick something very different from past releases.

Here’s a new Ab-Soul video for Nothin’. Once again, he flips up his style to kick something very different from past releases.

Still dope, though. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJxuweus8S0&feature=player_embedded#at=148 Click here to check out some of his other flows.... Read more
March 21, 2011 Video
DJ Quik rocked the house at SXSW last week. Here’s a good interview about his upcoming album, Book of David.

DJ Quik rocked the house at SXSW last week. Here’s a good interview about his upcoming album, Book of David.

The album drops on 4/20. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilCGZZBQQ-s&feature=player_embedded... Read more
March 21, 2011 Video
Pusha T’s Fear of God mixtape has arrived. Listen to the whole thing and download below.

Pusha T’s Fear of God mixtape has arrived. Listen to the whole thing and download below.

Download Mixtape Also, here's a cool interview between Miss Info and Pusha T on his thoughts on making Fear of God without Malice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GE7ZClQUZQ&feature=player_embedded... Read more
March 21, 2011 Audio, Mixes
It’s a good day for older mixtape gems. Here’s a new video from an old Freddie Gibbs mixtape.

It’s a good day for older mixtape gems. Here’s a new video from an old Freddie Gibbs mixtape.

Check out How I Feel from midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik.  You can listen to and download the mixtape below if you don't have it already. http://vimeo.com/21238144 Here's the mixtape: Download Mixtape... Read more
March 20, 2011 Audio, Mixes, Video
Here’s some “new” J. Cole. This is apparently an unreleased track from The Warm Up sessions.

Here’s some “new” J. Cole. This is apparently an unreleased track from The Warm Up sessions.

Whatever the case it's 90 seconds of typical J. Cole goodness. Check it out The Good Son Pt. 1. Click here to download.  And if there's anyway you missed The Warm Up, click here to dowload 1 of the best mixtapes to drop in the last 5 years.... Read more
March 20, 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.

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
Here are 3 new joints from Pusha T. Fear of God the mixtape drops next week. It’s about to be ree-diculous.

Here are 3 new joints from Pusha T. Fear of God the mixtape drops next week. It’s about to be ree-diculous.

You can feel the heat from Spring coming with these. First up is I Still Wanna ft Rick Ross and Ab-Liva. Click here to download. Next is Feeling Myself ft Kevin Cossom. Click here to download. Last but not least is Alone in Vegas. Props to Shade 45 for these... Read more
March 19, 2011 Audio
Here are some random musings from SXSW.

Here are some random musings from SXSW.

Hip-Hop is alive and well in Austin, TX this week.  If you're not up on South By Southwest (SXSW) it is a music festival that has been around for decades.  It is now the world's biggest music conference.  It has traditionally catered to indie rock but over the last few... Read more
March 18, 2011 Food for Thought
Some of these XXL 2011 Freshman Cyphers are pretty tight (especially parts 2 and 3). Check out all 3 below.

Some of these XXL 2011 Freshman Cyphers are pretty tight (especially parts 2 and 3). Check out all 3 below.

YG, Mac Miller, Diggy Simmons and Lil Twist Yelawolf, Kendrick Lamar, Lil B and CyHi Da Prynce Meek Mill, Big K.R.I.T. and Fred Da Godson... Read more
March 18, 2011 Video
50 Cent has been putting in work lately. Boomerang is one of his better tracks to drop in a while.

50 Cent has been putting in work lately. Boomerang is one of his better tracks to drop in a while.

Click here to download.... Read more
March 18, 2011 Audio
Here’s a cool new upbeat track from XV ft Pusha T called Awesome.

Here’s a cool new upbeat track from XV ft Pusha T called Awesome.

Feels like a summer time joint. Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
March 17, 2011 Audio
Mobb Deep wasted no time getting in the studio once Prodigy came home. Check out Love Y’all More.

Mobb Deep wasted no time getting in the studio once Prodigy came home. Check out Love Y’all More.

Alchemist is on the track.  There are tags from Funkmaster Flex, but you won't mind... Click here to download.... Read more
March 17, 2011 Audio
Here’s another solid XXL Freshman Freestyle. This one is courtesy of Big K.R.I.T.

Here’s another solid XXL Freshman Freestyle. This one is courtesy of Big K.R.I.T.

K.R.I.T. continues to spit about the everyday struggle. Click here more of the best of these XXL Freshman Freestyles.... Read more
March 16, 2011 Video
The track for Pusha T’s Cook It Down dropped last week. Here’s the video.

The track for Pusha T’s Cook It Down dropped last week. Here’s the video.

http://vimeo.com/20957311 Click here for the download.... Read more
March 16, 2011 Video
My heart is heavy. Hip-Hop has lost 1 of its most important voices. The one and only Nate Dogg. Words alone cannot commemorate Nate Dogg. Here’s a playlist that showcases just a few of his great contributions to rap music. His impact cannot be overstated.

My heart is heavy. Hip-Hop has lost 1 of its most important voices. The one and only Nate Dogg. Words alone cannot commemorate Nate Dogg. Here’s a playlist that showcases just a few of his great contributions to rap music. His impact cannot be overstated.

From his start with 213 with Warren G and a young Snoop Doggy Dogg, through his work on The Chronic, through more features than can possibly be counted on some of hip-hop's biggest records, Nate Dogg's silky-smooth gangsta flow is synonymous with the sound that put the West Coast on... Read more
March 16, 2011 Audio, Playlists, Throwback
Got lyrics? Jay Electronica does. His verses + Kanye’s beats = Blue Magic.

Got lyrics? Jay Electronica does. His verses + Kanye’s beats = Blue Magic.

Devil in a Blue Dress that is...Check out the video for Prelude to a Freestyle: http://vimeo.com/21091889 J. Cole spit on this beat too.  LOTS of fire on this track.  Check out J. Cole's version and Kanye's original Devil in a New Dress below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7E0Hy6JK00 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rULPq7XEjY... Read more
March 15, 2011 The Bridge, Video
Trademark Da Skydiver kicks some more meditative ish on Committed.

Trademark Da Skydiver kicks some more meditative ish on Committed.

Check it out. If you need some more music to meditate to, click here. Click here to  download.... Read more
March 15, 2011 Audio
It’s a great day for lyricists. Next up is Pharoahe Monch.

It’s a great day for lyricists. Next up is Pharoahe Monch.

The song is called Assassins (guess he and J. Cole are on the same wavelength these days) and features Jean Grae and Royce Da 5'9". Oh yeah...the beat is fire too! Pharoahe's album drops next week on the indie tip. Support good music.... Read more
March 15, 2011 Audio
Here’s some new J. Cole. He and Big K.R.I.T. are carrying the torch for true Southern spitters.

Here’s some new J. Cole. He and Big K.R.I.T. are carrying the torch for true Southern spitters.

The track is called Killers and there's an interesting story behind it. Here's the story: From Alex Haldi: Hello All, Unfortunately our first single leaked ahead of time but I would really appreciate if you could link the artwork and our blurb. Its for Charity and this is by far... Read more
March 15, 2011 Audio
American Rapstar is the third song to drop from Big K.R.I.T.’s upcoming album. He’s 3 for 3.

American Rapstar is the third song to drop from Big K.R.I.T.’s upcoming album. He’s 3 for 3.

Check it out. Click here to download.  Click here for more Big K.R.I.T.... Read more
March 15, 2011 Audio
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