http://vimeo.com/groups/1555/videos/8835252 This one surprised me with its slinky 70's blaxploitation film sounding sample. Does his flow remind you of Drake's?... Read more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHgbzNHVg0c Janelle Monae is making a LOT of noise after recently turning out hipsters and tastemakers in NYC, as her album release nears. She has been on the scene for a few years steady building her base (yeah, the old-fashioned way). A recent opening stint for E. Badu may have... Read more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lTB1pIg1y0 Is it humanly possible for Drake to live up to the hype? Only time will tell. For now, he continues to release solid joints live Over. Click here for the download.... Read more
Fresh new song from one of the most slept on MCs. If you like Talib, Common, Black Thought, J-Live or any other MC with something to say about more than whips and chicks, peep this (courtesy of Nahright.com). Click here to download.... Read more
Classic joints never get old. They just get better. Click here or above to play. Trackist below: Never Too Much - Luther Vandross Rock With You - Michael Jackson Give Me the Night - George Benson Give it to Me Baby - Rick James September - Earth, Wind and Fire... Read more
Court’s decision may have a fundamental access on what content you can access via the web, at what speed you can access that content and which companies control those things. Is the Internet the new cable?... Read more
More Mick Boogie. Is there a better mixtape DJ in the game right now? 1) Oncue - The Changemakers Intro (produced by CJ Luzi) 2) U-N-I - Chillin’ (produced by THX) 3) Don Will feat. The Park - Love Junkie (Wallpaper Remix) 4) Big Pooh - Get It In (produced... Read more
Lost jewel dropped in 2007. Has there been a better underground rap group since? Click here to download. 01. Intro 01:09 02. Detention Freestyle 01:50 03. Lose Your Mind 04:03 04. Kickdrums Freestyle 02:28 05. Never Forget 03:00 06. Get Busy Pt.1 02:32 07. Work To Do 03:53 08. Train of Thought... Read more
Old school hip-hop playlist guaranteed to get you hyped. Tracklist below. Click here to play. Notorious B.I.G. – Who Shot Ya? Jay-Z – Rock Star Lil Cease ft. Lil Kim and Puff Daddy – Play Around Big Pun – Glamour Life Mase ft. Puff Daddy – Can’t Nobody Hold Me... Read more
Does anyone else miss Kanye West? I was at the 2009 VMAs where the infamous Taylor Swift bumrush occurred and I still don't get the backlash against Kanye West. Yes, he rushed the stage and yes, Taylor Swift was America's sweetheart, but so what? He had done this so many times... Read more
Recent studies have shown differences in men and women's brain that may explain some of the most commonly noted gender differences. Click here for the full article.... Read more
Nneka is a Nigerian artist with a soul and soul. Her music is inspired by the political and socio-economic conditions facing her native Nigeria. She has released an eclectic album (Concrete Jungle - click here to purchase) and is a phenomenal performer. Is the world ready for her? Download Mixtape... Read more
Is J. Cole the savior of hip-hop? Based on his already classic mixtapes and stellar performances in NYC and at SXSW, he may live up to those expectations. If Jay-Z is the Mike Jordan of rap, J. Cole is his LeBron. Download his latest mixtape here.... Read more
Is it possible to have grown up in the Run-D.M.C. era and like Diggy Simmons? ExternalVideo.936907&w=425&h=350&fv= more about "Diggy Simmons - Made You Look (Freest...", posted with vodpod ... Read more
2001: A Space Oddysey? Terminator? The Matrix? these were all preparing us for the (relatively immediate) future, if this man is right. Click here to read the Rolling Stone article.... Read more
Is Pharrell Williams the greatest producer this century (so far)? The So Ambitious mixtape from Mick Boogie makes a strong case. Click here for the download.... Read more
James Yancey, aka Jay Dee, aka J Dilla, one of the greatest producers in hip-hop history, was born 39 years ago on February 7, 1974 and unfortunately passed away on February 10, 2006. We're celebrating his life and incredible impact with a number of the great tributes that have been... Read more