The Lox Get in Goon Mode in the Video for Talk About It (Video)
The Lox release the latest video from their EP, The Trinity. Check out Talk About It. Related: Here’s Mobb Deep’s First Ever Full Collaboration with The Lox (Audio)... Read more
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Pharrell Speaks on His Musical Beginnings, Remaining Humble, Being Called an “Oreo” and More (Video)
Pharrell Williams provided an in-depth interview to CBS and spoke candidly about several issues. He talked about his struggles as a student, his disappointment with his first solo album, being called an "Oreo" when growing up, music transcending race and more. He addresses each question with wisdom, complexity and humility.... Read more
Nas Performs at Coachella. Watch the Full Set (Video)
Less than a week away from the 20th anniversary of Illmatic, Nas hit the stage at Coachella and provided a reminder of why he has been relevant in Hip-Hop for more than 2 decades. Check out his full set below. Related: Executive Producer Noah Uman Speaks on the Making of... Read more
Watch Pharrell Perform at Coachella (Video)
Pharrell stepped from behind the boards to center stage at Coachella last night, performing a cross-section of his plethora of hits. He was also joined by Nelly, Busta Rhymes, Puff Daddy, Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg and more. Check out the full set below. Part 1 Part 2 Related: Pharrell is... Read more
DJ Kay Slay Brings The Outlawz & ONYX Together on My Brother’s Keeper (Audio)
DJ Kay Slay brings together ONYX and 2Pac's Outlawz on My Brother's Keeper. This is from Kay Slay's upcoming album, The Last Hip Hop Disciple. Check it out. Related: ONYX - Whut Whut (Video)... Read more
Here’s a New Mixtape of OutKast Rarities & Remixes from MICK (Boogie) (Mixtape)
MICK (formerly known as Mick Boogie) has put out countless classic mixtapes over the years, and he's just added another to his collection. In honor of OutKast's Coachella reunion, MICK has released Greetings Eartling: OutKast Rarities & Remixes. Check out MICK's words on the project, the full stream and download... Read more
A Feature Length Nas Documentary is Coming to Theaters. Here’s a Look at the Trailer (Video)
In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of Illmatic, a feature-length documentary is coming to theaters. The film will document not only the album and its impact, but also Nas' journey to Illmatic. Check out the trailer for Time is Illmatic. Related: Here’s an Amazing Mini-Documentary on Illmatic, Featuring Nas, Kendrick... Read more
REWIND: What’s the First Music You Bought with Your Own Money? (Video)
What's the first music you bought with your own money? We asked Big Daddy Kane, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kendrick Lamar, 9th Wonder, Rapsody, Fashawn, Stic Man, Skillz, Murs and more. Their answers might surprise you...Watch what they had to say and weigh in with what music you first bought. Related:... Read more
Drake is Fake. Real Talk. Here’s Why (Video)
Whether you love or hate Drake, this video is a must see. After the announcement he would be the 2014 ESPY Awards host, he took to the streets as part of an elaborate prank concocted by Jimmy Kimmel. Drake donned a disguise and asked several people what they thought of... Read more
DJ Premier Tells the Story of How He Became a DJ (Video)
Salute to DJ Premier who was honored by Serato today for his contribution to DJ culture. As part of the tribute, they've put together a phenomenal video of Premier discussing what led him to be a DJ, how Gang Starr came to be, his early days as a producer, his... Read more
Smoke DZA Flows Over Music from Dr. Dre, Aaliyah & 112 on The 5 Fingers of Death (Video)
Smoke DZA stopped by The Sway in the Morning show to tackle the 5 Fingers of Death freestyle challenge and passed with flying colors. The Harlem MC went off the top over 5 beats, including music from Dr. Dre, Aaliyah and 112. Riiiight...Check it out. Related: Did You Know Smoke... Read more
Here’s an Amazing Mini-Documentary on Illmatic, Featuring Nas, Kendrick Lamar, Tech N9ne & More (Video)
There have been several amazing pieces of content surrounding the 20th anniversary of Illmatic. This is one of the best of them. Google Play has put together a mini-documentary about Nas and his magnum opus, featuring insightful commentary from Kendrick Lamar, Tech N9ne, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Peter Rosenberg, among... Read more
The Lady of Rage Rocks Rough and Stuff with DJ Premier (Audio)
DJ Premier has launched a brand new site, Premier Wuz Here, where you can find some of the many gems he has bestowed upon the culture. One such jewel is a song he did with the Lady of Rage, which has a title that sums it up perfectly. Check out... Read more
Would Nas’ Illmatic Have Been Longer if it Had Not Been Leaked? MC Serch Speaks (Video)
I remember when I got my first copy of Illmatic. It was a blank cassette tape...and it was about 4 weeks before the album was released. I had a friend who had a friend in NYC and, apparently, bootleg copies were rampant. MC Serch and Faith Newman (who signed Nas... Read more
Bas Represents J. Cole Well on Charles de Gaulle to JFK (Audio)
J. Cole has been making moves behind the scenes lately, having secured a distribution deal with Interscope for his Dreamville Records. Dreamville artist Bas' album will hit stores on 4/29 and, based on his latest release, sounds like it will represent Cole quite well. Check out Charles de Gaulle to... Read more
Pharoahe Monch & Black Thought Show There’s No Sleeping on Them with Rapid Eye Movement (Audio)
Pharoahe Monch and Black Thought are among some of the most underrated MCs in the game but here's a notice to STOP SLEEPING. The pair get on a magnificent track, off Pharoahe's forthcoming Post Traumatic Stress Disorder album, and catch wreck on Rapid Eye Movement. Straight fire. Check it out.... Read more
The Week in Video Featured KRS-One, Mos Def, 50 Cent, Nas, Scarface & More (Video Playlist)
The past week in Hip-Hop video featured Scarface announcing his first new album in 6 years, Nas talking Illmatic, a monster Mos Def/Marvin Gaye mashup, fire freestyles from Joey Bada$$ & ONYX, and new music videos from 50 Cent, Rick Ross, Big Boi, Yelawolf, Jon Connor, KRS-One, Diamond D, Pharoahe... Read more
Here’s the First Release From the Forthcoming Michael Jackson Album (Audio)
Here's the first release from the forthcoming Michael Jackson album. Check out the title track, Xscape, produced by Rodney Jerkins. Related: Michael Jackson’s Archives Are Going To Be Produced By Which Hip-Hop Super-Producer? (Video)... Read more
Logic Releases a Quick Reminder That He Rips Mics (Audio)
After being named a XXL Freshman last year, Logic had a relatively quiet year. His scarcity of product over the last several months, however, has not been due to a lack of skills. He returns with a strong reminder that he can stand toe to toe with the best of... Read more
Future Provides the Melody & Kanye West Brings the Verse on I Won (Audio)
Over the last few years, Future has become the featured guest du jour, having lent his vocals to seemingly everyone from Pusha T to Rihanna. As the release date for his new album draws near, the Dungeon Family progeny releases a track with a high-profile guest of his own: Kanye... Read more
Joe Supplies a Trademark Hook to 50 Cent on Big Rich Town (Video)
From Big Pun to LL Cool J, Joe has supplied some memorable Hip-Hop hooks over the years. 50 Cent is the latest beneficiary on Big Rich Town. Check out the video. Related: 50 Cent & Dr. Dre Team Up Again. But How Will It Sound In Da Club? (Audio)... Read more
Nas Performs One Love & The World is Yours with The Roots & Q-Tip (Video)
Nas performed One Love & The World is Yours with Q-Tip and The Roots on The Tonight Show and the results were pretty epic. Check out both performances below. One Love The World is Yours Related: Nas Talks 20 Years of Illmatic with Bill Maher (Video)... Read more
Nas Talks 20 Years of Illmatic with Bill Maher (Video)
Nas was a guest on Real Time with Bill Maher and spoke in-depth about the upcoming 20th anniversary of Illmatic. Hip-Hop's ambassador showed incredible humility in discussing one of the greatest albums of all-time. Check out the video. Related: Here’s an Alternate Take of Mobb Deep’s Eye For an Eye... Read more
KRS-One Does Not Want You to Miss 1 Word of This True School Rap (Video)
KRS-One has released a lyric video for his True School song which features the Blastmaster teaching over a killer Jimi Hendrix sample. Check it out. Related: DJ Kenny Parker Unearths 22 Minutes Of Lost KRS-One & DJ Scott La Rock Dopeness (Audio)... Read more
Here’s a Playlist of the Best Hip-Hop to Drop in March 2014 (Audio)
As we ease our way into April, here's a playlist of the best Hip-Hop to drop in March. You'll hear new music from Jay Z, Jay Electronica, Wu-Tang Clan, Crooked I, The Lox, Mobb Deep, Jon Connor, Devin the Dude, Big K.R.I.T., Nitty Scott, MC, Kendrick Lamar, YG, 50 Cent,... Read more
Here’s an Alternate Take of Mobb Deep’s Eye For an Eye Featuring Nas, Rae & Ghost (Audio)
Think you've heard Mobb Deep's Eye for an Eye? Think again...Here's an alternate mix that sports a different track, different verses from Havoc, Prodigy and Raekwon, and some bars from Ghostface Killah. Though it has different elements, it has all the grit and grime of the original. This is from... Read more
Here’s an Amazing Mix of Music from the Legendary Roots Crew from Qool DJ Marv (Audio)
Here's an amazing mix of music from The Legendary Roots Crew courtesy of Qool DJ Marv. Marv got his start in Philly around the same time The Roots were coming up. With his impeccable ear and seamless blends, there are few more qualified to document the sounds of the venerable... Read more
Cam’ron Gets Down and Dirty with His Girlfriend JuJu on Devil (Audio)
Cam'ron and his better half, JuJu, get down and dirty on a flip of an 80's soundtrack gem. The Devil is in the details... Related: Smoke DZA and Cam’ron Resurrect the Ghost of Dipset (Audio)... Read more
Snoop Dogg & Daz Dillinger Pay Tribute to Snoop’s Late Uncle (Audio)
Rest in peace to Snoop Dogg's Uncle Junebug who passed away earlier this week. He and Daz Dillinger honor him with a soulful and moving tribute. Check out We'll Miss U (Uncle Junebug). Related: Snoop Dogg Talks Us Through His Life & Shows Us Why Peace Is The Word (Video)... Read more
Here’s Another Amazing Mos Def & Marvin Gaye Mashup. It Gets No Better (Audio)
In February, Amerigo Gazaway released an amazing project blending the soulful sounds of Marvin Gaye with the artful rhymes of Yasiin Bey (primarily when he was known as Mos Def). That compilation was called Yasiin Gaye – The Departure: Side 1, leaving hope for a Side 2...Well, the wait is... Read more
Jon Connor’s Annihilation of Devil is a Lie Gets a Video. Connor Season is Open (Video)
Jon Connor took the Devil is a Lie beat from Rick Ross and Jay Z and made it his own. Now, he's released a video for em-pha-sis...Connor Season is open. MC's beware...Check it out. Related: Jon Connor Does Some Flint, Michigan Surgery On A Grip Of Kanye West Songs (Mixtape)... Read more
Rick Ross Releases the Video for Rich is Gangsta (Video)
Rick Ross releases the video for Rich is Gangsta, the bombastic orchestral track that launches Mastermind into orbit. Check it out below. Related: Rick Ross Decries The Devil Alone In This Backstreet Visual (Video)... Read more
Tony Yayo is Back with a Vengeance…and He Brought Joell Ortiz & Uncle Murda. This is New York Life (Audio)
Tony Yayo goes in with Joell Ortiz and Uncle Murda over a track that is hard as nails. This is New York Life. Related: Young Buck & Game Hit The Studio For The First Time In Almost 10 Years (Video)... Read more
Jay Electronica Laces The New Royales with Some Choice Verses on Minutes of Moog (Audio)
After a long hiatus, Jay Electronica is back with a 2nd song in as many weeks. Last week, he and Jay Z set the internet on fire with their We Made It freestlye. Now, Jay Elec lends some laid back verses to The New Royales' Minutes of Moog. This is... Read more
Hulk Hogan Speaks on How Mr. T Changed Wrestling Forever (Video)
Pro Wrestling has been a staple in Rap lyrics for years. Artists ranging from Ghostface Killah to Action Bronson have referred to their favorite heroes and heels in songs. In preparation for Wrestlemania 30, Hulk Hogan, the biggest wrestling star of them all, sat down with Arsenio and talked about... Read more
The Boondocks Is Back, But Will It Be the Same Without Aaron McGruder? (Video)
The Boondocks makes its return to Adult Swim on 4/21, but this will be the first season that was not under the stewardship of franchise creator, Aaron McGruder. Do you think the show will be the same without its fearless leader? Here's a look at the official trailer for Season... Read more
RIP Marvin Gaye: Here’s a Playlist Celebrating the Hip-Hop Legacy He Left (Video)
Rest in peace to Marvin Gaye who died 30 years ago today. He left the world with countless soul classics, but he also had an incredible impact on Hip-Hop. To celebrate that legacy, here's a video playlist of songs that sampled his music. You'll hear Ice Cube, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, The... Read more
RIP Frankie Knuckles, the Godfather of House Music
Rest in peace to Frankie Knuckles, the Godfather of House Music. Knuckles passed away yesterday at the age of 59, due to complications related to diabetes. Though he was born in the Bronx, Knuckles moved to Chicago and became a dominant force in the House scene there. He produced a... Read more
Mobb Deep Give Gritty Insight Into Life on Their Block (Audio)
Mobb Deep's deluxe re-packaging of their classic, The Infamous, hit stores today. They've included several stellar bonus cuts with the re-release, including My Block, produced by up and coming hit maker Kaytranada, which you can hear below. Check it out and you can pick up the entire bonus album at... Read more
Did You Know Smoke DZA’s Name is a Tribute to Snoop? The Boss Dogg and DZA Converse on GGN (Video)
Smoke DZA's album Dream.ZONE.Achieve hit stores today. Here's another release from the album, the soulful Bamma Weed featuring Flatbush Zombies, as well as an entertaining episode of Snoop Dogg's GGN featuring the Kushed God. Snoop and DZA talk pro wrestling, the origins of DZA's name (a tribute to Snoop) and... Read more
LeBron James Has Skills on the Court But Can He Rock the Mic? Roll With Us You Know We Got It…(Audio)
LeBron James has been named in his fair share of raps and, of course, he is friends with some of the biggest names in the game. Now, 'Bron has put down the rock and grabbed the mic, rapping over Jay Z and Rick Ross' F**kWithMeYouKnowIGotIt. Check out RollWithMeYouKnowIGotIt. Think it's... Read more
In a Year Where Winter is Lingering, Here’s Some Sunshine From Wale, Rick Ross & Common (Audio)
In a year where winter seemingly will not go away, here's some Sunshine from Wale, Common and Rick Ross. Check out the remix. Related: Rick Ross & Wale Remix Lorde’s Royals. Did Anyone Tell Them What the Song Was About? (Audio)... Read more
Joey Bada$$ Gives the Assist to Smoke DZA on Fhvt BVsturd (Audio)
Cinematic Music Group's Smoke DZA and Joey Bada$$ re-team on one last release before Smoke DZA's Dream.Zone.Achieve drops tomorrow. Check out Fhvt BVsturd. Related: Smoke DZA – Gotham F*cking City ft Joey Bada$$ (Video)... Read more
I Used to Love HER…Rick Rubin Speaks on How Hip-Hop Has Changed.
Rick Rubin, along with Russell Simmons, started what is arguably the most important Hip-Hop record label ever created in Def Jam Recordings. So, who better to commentate on the state of the culture today? Rubin gave a rare interview to Vulture and spoke about the early days of Def Jam,... Read more
This Week in Hip-Hop Video Brought Vintage Interviews of Death Row & Bad Boy and Much More (Video)
This week in Hip-Hop video unearthed some extremely rare footage of Biggie, Dr. Dre, Snoop, Suge and Puffy...all in the same room. There were also stellar videos from Talib Kweli, Doppelgangaz, Trae Tha Truth, Slum Village, The Lox, Hi-Tek and Rakim, as well as great pieces on Bushwick Bill and... Read more
106 & Park Launches Freestyle Battle Partnership with Smack URL (Video)
106 & Park launched season 2 of its Ultimate Freestyle Friday partnership with Smack URL, bringing Smack URL's gritty battle rap to the big screen. The first battle pitted Sno against Ha Double and it got RAW. Check it out below. Related: Loaded Lux Freestyles on Sway in the Morning... Read more
Nas Discusses the 20-Year Impact of Illmatic with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson (Video)
Nas discusses the 20-year impact of Illmatic with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, the world renowned scholar and author of "Born to Use Mics: Reading Nas's Illmatic." Knowledge meets knowledge...Check out the video. Related: If You’ve Never Heard Nas’ 1993 Freestyle On The Stretch & Bobbito Show, You Must (Audio)... Read more
REKS Wrecks The Backroom with Some Heavy Bars (Video)
"Old school like Tigger in the basement. Rap often changes like Lil Kim's facelift..." REKS dropped bars on bars on bars during the latest Backroom freestyle. Check out the video. Related: N.O.R.E. and REKS Speak Their Minds About the Hip-Hop Industry and the People Who Run it In Jesus Takes... Read more
Did You Know Bushwick Bill Was Declared Dead for Nearly 3 Hours When He Shot Himself? (Video)
Bushwick Bill has given Nardwaur one of his most fascinating interviews, ever. Bill gives in-depth details on Rap-A-Lot, MC Lyte and Audio Two, his intro on The Chronic and more. However, one of the most incredible revelations is that when Bill shot himself in 1991, he was pronounced dead for... Read more
Termanology Breaks Down His Relationship with Money on the Silky Smooth Dear Money (Audio)
2010's 1982 project showcased a special chemistry between Statik Selektah and Termanology. The duo is back with a silky smooth new track laced with some ill bars from Termanology about his relationship with the almighty dollar. Check out Dear Money. Related: Statik Selektah and Termanology collaborated as 1982 to release... Read more