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Redman's mixtape dropped earlier in the week. Lite 1 Witcha Boy ft Method Man and Bun B is from his upcoming album and it's got that flame on it. Check it out.

Redman's mixtape dropped earlier in the week. Lite 1 Witcha Boy ft Method Man and Bun B is from his upcoming album and it's got that flame on it. Check it out.

Redman's album Reggie drops on 12/7. Click here to download Lite 1 Witcha Boy. If you missed Redman's mixtape Pancake & Syrup click here.... Read more
December 4, 2010 Audio
Slim Thug brings some good ole southernplayalistic funk with Slim Thugga Pimpin'. Check it out.

Slim Thug brings some good ole southernplayalistic funk with Slim Thugga Pimpin'. Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9kyfu6ceUY Click here to download.... Read more
December 4, 2010 Audio
CyHi the Prynce is f*cking ridiculous. First he kicked the best verse on Kanye's So Appalled (yeah, I said it) and now this rhyme in the studio of Shade 45?! The sh*t is…

CyHi the Prynce is f*cking ridiculous. First he kicked the best verse on Kanye's So Appalled (yeah, I said it) and now this rhyme in the studio of Shade 45?! The sh*t is…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY4BAz4MlJg&feature=player_embedded... Read more
December 2, 2010 Video
Even Yelawolf wants to keep it old school right now. Check out his verses over the tracks for So Fresh, So Clean and Shook Ones.

Even Yelawolf wants to keep it old school right now. Check out his verses over the tracks for So Fresh, So Clean and Shook Ones.

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.978750&w=425&h=350&fv=fake%3D1] Here are the originals (2 of the best duos of all time): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwD4gA7F_qk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP0wsET8__Y  ... Read more
December 2, 2010 The Bridge, Video
Let's keep it O.G. for a minute. Redman dropped a new mixtape today. If you're a fan you'll dig it.

Let's keep it O.G. for a minute. Redman dropped a new mixtape today. If you're a fan you'll dig it.

This one is just a warm up before he drops his new album called Reggie. He starts the mixtape with a new addition to the Soopaman series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE9FDIvoQh8 Click here to listen to and download the mixtape Pancake & Syrup. Tracklist is below.  His new album Reggie drops on 12/6.... Read more
December 2, 2010 Mixes
Cee Lo Green's singing is dope no doubt but remember when he used to be a rapper? Here's a reminder.

Cee Lo Green's singing is dope no doubt but remember when he used to be a rapper? Here's a reminder.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuWB9Nhoypw And here's his latest (singing) video for his song called It's OK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGe3GFWEO2I&feature=player_embedded... Read more
December 2, 2010 The Bridge, Video
Sean Price is the latest to rock the Rising to the Top track on Sabado Gigante. He does it justice. Check it out.

Sean Price is the latest to rock the Rising to the Top track on Sabado Gigante. He does it justice. Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13D_7NvKdyI Click here to download.  Here's some of the hip-hop lineage for this track: This one is for the new heads: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UAAVv5e7kg Any old heads in the house? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NANIUizP18 And here's the classic original silky smooth Rising From the Top from Keni Burke: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7K7O5ziHmk... Read more
December 2, 2010 Audio, The Bridge
How could Dr. Dre's Kush add more flame? By getting The Game on the remix. West side!!! Check it out.

How could Dr. Dre's Kush add more flame? By getting The Game on the remix. West side!!! Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsYWx3Pwn7w Click here to download.... Read more
December 2, 2010 Audio
If you want to keep it on the experimental hip-hop tip, check out Dirty Money's Strobe Lights ft Lil Wayne.

If you want to keep it on the experimental hip-hop tip, check out Dirty Money's Strobe Lights ft Lil Wayne.

This is slightly sped up: Click here to download.... Read more
December 2, 2010 Audio
The Bullits are not hip-hop…but Jay Electronica is…and he kicks a verse on their track called Close Your Eyes. Check out the video.

The Bullits are not hip-hop…but Jay Electronica is…and he kicks a verse on their track called Close Your Eyes. Check out the video.

Another cool thing about The Bullits?  Lucy Liu (from Charlie's Angels) is one of the members of the group and is on the vocals.  You can learn (a tiny bit) more about them here.... Read more
December 2, 2010 Video
Not on the Nicki Minaj bandwagon yet? This MTV documentary about her may not get you there but it will give you some insight as to why so many people are riding.

Not on the Nicki Minaj bandwagon yet? This MTV documentary about her may not get you there but it will give you some insight as to why so many people are riding.

This is from MTV's My Time Now. And if you missed it, here's my take on Ms. Minaj.  ... Read more
December 2, 2010 Video
Big K.R.I.T. is like the J. Cole of the South. He's a dope up and coming lyricist who actually has something to say. If you're not up on him, remember his name. Check out the video for Can't Be All.

Big K.R.I.T. is like the J. Cole of the South. He's a dope up and coming lyricist who actually has something to say. If you're not up on him, remember his name. Check out the video for Can't Be All.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z83PpWGeARo&feature=player_embedded#! If you haven't heard his mixtape, it's one of the best of the year.  You can find it here.... Read more
December 2, 2010 Video
Before his recent troubles T.I. did one of his best interviews ever for BET in their Food For Thought series right before things went down (again). If you want to hear something deeper from him than what's been in the tabloids, check this out. It might actually leave you with a different impression of Tip.

Before his recent troubles T.I. did one of his best interviews ever for BET in their Food For Thought series right before things went down (again). If you want to hear something deeper from him than what's been in the tabloids, check this out. It might actually leave you with a different impression of Tip.

This is part of BET's ongoing series which has also featured Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Ice Cube in the past.  It features 3 different conversations between T.I. and Angie Martinez, Harry Allen and Stephen A. Smith that are cut together to flow like one conversation.  In case you missed it,... Read more
December 2, 2010 Video
Joell Ortiz and Fat Joe go IN on One Shot (Killed for Less). This joint is fire.

Joell Ortiz and Fat Joe go IN on One Shot (Killed for Less). This joint is fire.

This is some East Coast gangsta sh*t. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxBJGvKWotc Click here to download.... Read more
December 2, 2010 Audio
Here's another hot one from 1982 (Statik Selektah and Termanology) ft Ghetto and Ea$y Money. This one's called Shut it Down (Virgin MegaStore Boys) ft Ghetto and Ea$y Money.

Here's another hot one from 1982 (Statik Selektah and Termanology) ft Ghetto and Ea$y Money. This one's called Shut it Down (Virgin MegaStore Boys) ft Ghetto and Ea$y Money.

Statik Selektah's track features a nice flip of one of Chante Moore's quiet storm classics as one of the samples.  For more on 1982, including a free EP, click here. And, here's the Chante Moore (and Keith Washington) song that was chopped (and sped) up quite nicely.... Read more
December 1, 2010 The Bridge, Video
Ever heard of Money Making Jam Boys? No? They are Black Thought's "new" side project, but keep it on the low… Check out their video for Judgment Day.

Ever heard of Money Making Jam Boys? No? They are Black Thought's "new" side project, but keep it on the low… Check out their video for Judgment Day.

Money Making Jam Boys are Black Thought, Dice Raw, Truck North, P.O.R.N. and Philly.  Click here for a very comprehensive breakdown of the genesis and evolution of the group from Brooklyn Bodega. http://www.vimeo.com/17327712... Read more
December 1, 2010 Video
Jim Jones sounds like he's been listening to KiD CuDi…A LOT (like everyday, all day). Check out Perfect Day ft Juelz Santana.

Jim Jones sounds like he's been listening to KiD CuDi…A LOT (like everyday, all day). Check out Perfect Day ft Juelz Santana.

What do you think?  Not a bad look but very unexpected. Click here to download.... Read more
November 30, 2010 Audio
The video for Faded by Lessondary is SUPER low budget but the beats and rhymes are fresh. This one is strictly for the backpackers though.

The video for Faded by Lessondary is SUPER low budget but the beats and rhymes are fresh. This one is strictly for the backpackers though.

... Read more
November 30, 2010 Video
KiD CuDi seems a lot happier when he's perfoming. Maybe Mr. Rager is just for the studio. Check out his performance of REVOFEV on the Conan O'Brien Show.

KiD CuDi seems a lot happier when he's perfoming. Maybe Mr. Rager is just for the studio. Check out his performance of REVOFEV on the Conan O'Brien Show.

It's pretty dope that he's wearing a Prince shirt too. Speaking of Prince, in the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine, ?uestlove lists his top 10 favorite Prince songs of all time.  One of them is this extended version of Little Red Corvette that is super ill:... Read more
November 30, 2010 The Bridge, Video
T.I. drops another banger with the video for I Can't Help It ft Rocko. Will anybody be chanting free T.I.

T.I. drops another banger with the video for I Can't Help It ft Rocko. Will anybody be chanting free T.I.

Will anybody be chanting free T.I.?... Read more
November 30, 2010 Video
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November 30, 2010 Throwback
Raheem DeVaughn is one of the dopest singers to ever bless the mic. He's not hip-hop but it's in his roots. The legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff was one of the first to put him on when he was just Raheem. Check out his new mixtape called Jackin' 4 Beats.

Raheem DeVaughn is one of the dopest singers to ever bless the mic. He's not hip-hop but it's in his roots. The legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff was one of the first to put him on when he was just Raheem. Check out his new mixtape called Jackin' 4 Beats.

Click here to listen to and download the mixtape.  He did indeed jack these beats so most of them will sound familiar to you.  The track list is below.  First, here are a couple of songs Raheem did with Jazzy Jeff from back in the day on Jazzy Jeff's The... Read more
November 29, 2010 Mixes, The Bridge
T.I.'s Poppin' Bottles is the dopest track I've heard off his new album, so far. Not surprisingly, it features Drake.

T.I.'s Poppin' Bottles is the dopest track I've heard off his new album, so far. Not surprisingly, it features Drake.

Click here to download.  T.I.'s album No Mercy drops on 12/7.... Read more
November 29, 2010 Audio
Diddy. Dirty Money. Swizz Beatz. Ass on the Floor. Let's go.

Diddy. Dirty Money. Swizz Beatz. Ass on the Floor. Let's go.

Click here to download.... Read more
November 29, 2010 Audio
Remember The Outlawz? Yeah. 2Pac's homies. They have a new song called 100 MPH ft Bun B and Lloyd…and it's actually pretty dope. Check it out.

Remember The Outlawz? Yeah. 2Pac's homies. They have a new song called 100 MPH ft Bun B and Lloyd…and it's actually pretty dope. Check it out.

Click here to download. This was my favorite joint they did with 2Pac back in the day:... Read more
November 29, 2010 Audio, The Bridge
AZ is still putting in quality work 17 years after his killer cameo with Nas. Check out the video for the remake of Gimme Yours which was produced by Statik Selektah.

AZ is still putting in quality work 17 years after his killer cameo with Nas. Check out the video for the remake of Gimme Yours which was produced by Statik Selektah.

Statik Selektah has quietly become one of the hardest working producers in the game.  This is a good look for both him and AZ:... Read more
November 29, 2010 Video
Here's some bonus KiD CuDi. It's not included in the album but it fits right in. The video is called Mojo's So Dope (but I'm sure KiD CuDi was not inhaling…).

Here's some bonus KiD CuDi. It's not included in the album but it fits right in. The video is called Mojo's So Dope (but I'm sure KiD CuDi was not inhaling…).

This one is produced by the cool kids over at Decon. If you have not heard KiD CuDi's album, here's a friendly nudge.... Read more
November 29, 2010 Video
What's more important, lyrics or tracks? If you like lyrics, Talib Kweli always delivers. His new cut Palookas is no exception. Check it out.

What's more important, lyrics or tracks? If you like lyrics, Talib Kweli always delivers. His new cut Palookas is no exception. Check it out.

Click here to download.... Read more
November 29, 2010 Audio
B.o.B. and Wiz Khalifa??? Yeah. It's as ill as it sounds. Check out F*ck the Money.

B.o.B. and Wiz Khalifa??? Yeah. It's as ill as it sounds. Check out F*ck the Money.

Is anybody else getting excited for Wiz's album to drop? Click here to download.... Read more
November 28, 2010 Audio
Wow. Keri Hilson brings out the big guns (no…seriously) including Rick Ross for her new video The Way You Love Me. This one is HOT.

Wow. Keri Hilson brings out the big guns (no…seriously) including Rick Ross for her new video The Way You Love Me. This one is HOT.

... Read more
November 28, 2010 Video
Do you dig The Joy by Kanye West ft Curtis Mayfield, Jay-Z, Charlie Wilson and KiD CuDi? Pete Rock's instant classic track was originally set for a group called Strong Arm Steady and was called "Makings of You." Check it out.

Do you dig The Joy by Kanye West ft Curtis Mayfield, Jay-Z, Charlie Wilson and KiD CuDi? Pete Rock's instant classic track was originally set for a group called Strong Arm Steady and was called "Makings of You." Check it out.

Props to NahRight.com for the scoop.  If you missed The Joy, do yourself a BIG favor and cop it right now here.  It's arguably the best of the G.O.O.D. Friday releases. 13 Makings of You by letskeepgoing Click here to download.  As dope as Pete Rock's production is, this track... Read more
November 27, 2010 Audio, The Bridge
The (Internet) revolution will be televised. Google TV has finally launched and the union between Internet and TV is nearly complete.

The (Internet) revolution will be televised. Google TV has finally launched and the union between Internet and TV is nearly complete.

People have talked about the "information superhighway," "WebTV," "iTV," "IPTV" and "convergence" for decades but these predictions of when the Internet and TV would merge have typically been wildly optimistic.  With the second version of Apple TV being released a few weeks ago and Google TV being released imminently, it... Read more
November 27, 2010 Food for Thought
If you missed the 1982 album, it's one of the doper ones of the year (and that's saying a lot). They just released a free EP bonus album. Check it out.

If you missed the 1982 album, it's one of the doper ones of the year (and that's saying a lot). They just released a free EP bonus album. Check it out.

In case you missed it, 1982 is the group formed by Statik Selektah and Termanology.  Here are some previous posts about them to give you a taste.  These are 2 of my favorite joints (0nly on the album, not the EP): Click here to download the EP.  Tracklist is below.... Read more
November 26, 2010 Audio, Mixes, Video
Twas a good night for the talk shows. Check out N*E*R*D performing Sacred Temple on the Jimmy Fallon show.

Twas a good night for the talk shows. Check out N*E*R*D performing Sacred Temple on the Jimmy Fallon show.

This is from their stellar album Nothin'.... Read more
November 26, 2010 Video
Ice Cube's new song Nothing Like L.A. is nothing like his vintage joints from the 80's and 90's but I'm not mad at it.

Ice Cube's new song Nothing Like L.A. is nothing like his vintage joints from the 80's and 90's but I'm not mad at it.

Check out the performance from the George Lopez show: Need more Cube in your life?  Here's something old: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWfbGGZE07M And something (relatively) new to show you the big homie's still got it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-UXqndiBHE... Read more
November 26, 2010 The Bridge, Video
Happy Thanksgiving. Here are a few songs that may be appropriate for the day. Enjoy (and no guilt).

Happy Thanksgiving. Here are a few songs that may be appropriate for the day. Enjoy (and no guilt).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu-s-SeigWs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpkUNAmtTXs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUTI2kmhFwU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUtf_Q4dg9Q  ... Read more
November 25, 2010 Audio, Video
Nicki Minaj, Jim Jones and Ricky Blaze (who??) Feel Free. Check it out.

Nicki Minaj, Jim Jones and Ricky Blaze (who??) Feel Free. Check it out.

The song actually belongs to Ricky Blaze and word has it Nicki recorded this verse a couple of years ago.  Strange, it sounds a lot like the pop stuff she's been doing lately...Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17UrImSJKVc Click here to download.... Read more
November 25, 2010 Audio
People Under the Stairs created an underground classic with their 2002 album titled O.S.T. They have some other bangers since then and their latest video is an ode to beer called Beer…it's deeper than that though. Peep the legacy.

People Under the Stairs created an underground classic with their 2002 album titled O.S.T. They have some other bangers since then and their latest video is an ode to beer called Beer…it's deeper than that though. Peep the legacy.

Props for the Laverne and Shirley spoof in the beginning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbuk0TSWzqc&feature=player_embedded#! If you're not up on People Under the Stairs, they are West Coast retro backpackers.  They're rhymes are all about party and bullsh*t and they're flow is strictly old school.  Here are some of their better joints from the... Read more
November 25, 2010 Audio, The Bridge, Video
It's hard to believe but Nicki Minaj actually made a POP album…and it's really good.

It's hard to believe but Nicki Minaj actually made a POP album…and it's really good.

I resisted the Nicki Minaj bandwagon for a really, really long time.  At first, I thought she was a Young Money puppet-- a female extension of Lil Wayne.  Her clothes and image seemed overly sexual and I thought they were designed to be a distraction from a lack of true... Read more
November 24, 2010 Audio, Food for Thought
Are you wondering why in the hell The Joy wasn't included on Kanye's album? Pete Rock has the answer (and you're gonna like it).

Are you wondering why in the hell The Joy wasn't included on Kanye's album? Pete Rock has the answer (and you're gonna like it).

The mighty Pete Rock talks about working with Kanye on The Joy (arguably the best of the G.O.O.D. Friday gifts).  He also reveals that the track will be included on the upcoming Kanye and Jay-Z album called Watch the Throne which is rumored to be dropping this year (good G*d... Read more
November 23, 2010 Video
You may remember Reek Da Villain from BET's Hip-Hop Awards Cypher. Money is ill. Check out Mechanics (the remix) ft Busta Rhymes and Swizz Beatz

You may remember Reek Da Villain from BET's Hip-Hop Awards Cypher. Money is ill. Check out Mechanics (the remix) ft Busta Rhymes and Swizz Beatz

The fact that he's riding the track that Method Man crushed on Bring the Pain just makes it more ill. Here's Meth's joint: And, the original track was called I'm Your Mechanical Man by Jerry Butler (the sampled part comes in at around the 3:00 mark but the whole song... Read more
November 23, 2010 The Bridge, Video
G.O.O.D. Music joins Grand Hustle as Kanye West and KiD CuDi get on T.I.'s song called Welcome to the World. T.I. sounds like he has something to prove on this one.

G.O.O.D. Music joins Grand Hustle as Kanye West and KiD CuDi get on T.I.'s song called Welcome to the World. T.I. sounds like he has something to prove on this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdOHLGAAE9Q Click here to download.... Read more
November 23, 2010 Audio
Emilio Rojas has been getting a lot of coverage from other blogs lately but this is the first joint of his I kinda feel. It's called Tell No Lies (which I didn't) and it features B.o.B. Check it out.

Emilio Rojas has been getting a lot of coverage from other blogs lately but this is the first joint of his I kinda feel. It's called Tell No Lies (which I didn't) and it features B.o.B. Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bf_pNjNKw8 Click here to download Tell No Lies. If you're really feeling it, you can download his whole mixtape Life Without Shame, presented by Green Lantern, here.... Read more
November 23, 2010 Audio, Mixes
Keeping it on the Kanye tip, check out this new track called That's My B*tch ft Kanye and Jay-Z.

Keeping it on the Kanye tip, check out this new track called That's My B*tch ft Kanye and Jay-Z.

This one is not as strong as anything on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (or even G.O.O.D. Friday for that matter) but it's worth a listen.  It also features Elly Jackson of La Roux. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVN8WwrSIxI Click here to download.... Read more
November 23, 2010 Audio
More Kanye…it's just too damn G.O.O.D. Here's an article from Complex magazine that gives intimate details on the making of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy in Hawaii with the likes of Pete Rock, KiD CuDi, The RZA, Pusha T, Nicki Minaj and many, many others.

More Kanye…it's just too damn G.O.O.D. Here's an article from Complex magazine that gives intimate details on the making of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy in Hawaii with the likes of Pete Rock, KiD CuDi, The RZA, Pusha T, Nicki Minaj and many, many others.

Here's how the story begins: "Did you look at my eyes?" asked Kanye West over the phone. He was calling from Milan. It was the middle of October 2009. It had been over a year since the completion of his last LP, 808s & Heartbreak, but this conversation was my... Read more
November 23, 2010 Food for Thought
Nicki Minaj is the new girl in town but Jean Grae has been holding it down for the ladies for the better part of a decade. Check out Bridge, produced by the innovator RJD2.

Nicki Minaj is the new girl in town but Jean Grae has been holding it down for the ladies for the better part of a decade. Check out Bridge, produced by the innovator RJD2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lt4qJCdAYc Click here to download.  Both Jean Grae and RJD2 are dope at their craft but each has taken a backseat to others in the game who have achieved more popularity for one reason or another.  For Jean, it's clearly Nicki now and RJD2 (he created the theme song to... Read more
November 23, 2010 Audio, The Bridge
Swizz Beatz has been steady grindin' with his Monster Mondays. This week's edition is Bad One ft Busta Rhymes.

Swizz Beatz has been steady grindin' with his Monster Mondays. This week's edition is Bad One ft Busta Rhymes.

The beats are predictably FRESH.  Busta Rhymes is also in good form.  Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKYJfmEGPiE Click here to download.  If you missed them, check out Y'all Don't Really Know (also ft Busta Rhymes), King Tut ft Rakim and Bang Bang ft Pusha T and Pharrell.... Read more
November 23, 2010 Audio
There's been a lot of focus on Kanye, Nicki and Dre lately. Nipsey Hussle reminds us the next school is coming. Check out Keys to the City.

There's been a lot of focus on Kanye, Nicki and Dre lately. Nipsey Hussle reminds us the next school is coming. Check out Keys to the City.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDonA3qCXPI Click here to download.... Read more
November 22, 2010 Audio
G.O.O.D. Monday. There was no new Kanye music on Friday because he blessed us with the full album today. If you've heard it, you know it's genius. If not, get ready for a treat…and here's another. Check out the samples Kanye used for the album here.

G.O.O.D. Monday. There was no new Kanye music on Friday because he blessed us with the full album today. If you've heard it, you know it's genius. If not, get ready for a treat…and here's another. Check out the samples Kanye used for the album here.

Click here to download the samples.  Tracklist is below as well as the opportunity to listen to most of the tracks. Mike Oldfield – “In High Places” (Dark Fantasy) The Turtles – “You Showed Me” (Gorgeous) Cold Grits – “It’s Your Thing” (Power) King Crimson – “21st Century Schizoid Man”... Read more
November 22, 2010 Audio
With no G.O.O.D. Friday (or Saturday) it's been a slow weekend in hip-hip. Here are some blasts from the past that you may not have heard in a minute to help get you to Monday.

With no G.O.O.D. Friday (or Saturday) it's been a slow weekend in hip-hip. Here are some blasts from the past that you may not have heard in a minute to help get you to Monday.

Speaking of G.O.O.D. Friday, what do you think happened?  Kanye promised new music each Friday through Christmas.  Do you think it had something to do with his album leaking, the Matt Lauer interview or something else altogether?  In the absence of a new Kanye joint, here's some good music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCbwHN07L10... Read more
November 21, 2010 Audio, Video
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