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The Show (Video)

Last but not least, as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the weekend Hip-Hop was born, we take a look at the role of the MC. Without a doubt, the rap game is the predominant force in Hip-Hop culture. It has gone from the chanting simple couplets to keep the... Read more

August 10, 2013 Throwback

Scratch (Video)

As we continue our all day celebration of Hip-Hop on the weekend of its 40th birthday, it's time to show some love to the DJ. The documentary Scratch is one of the best films ever on turntabilism. Scratch gives an in-depth look at the art of working the 1s and... Read more

August 10, 2013 Throwback

Style Wars (Video)

Of the 4 elements of Hip-Hop, graffiti is often the most overlooked. Films like Beat Street touched on the controversial nature and danger surrounding the graf, but it was the 1983 documentary Style Wars that showed viewers the real. The film originally aired on PBS and won the Grand Jury... Read more

August 10, 2013 Throwback

The Rub: The History of Recorded Hip-Hop From 1979-Present (Audio)

We continue our all-day long celebration of the 40th anniversary of the weekend Hip-Hop was born with the music. Here are links to a collection of Hip-Hop mixes that document Hip-Hop music from 1979-2009, YEAR BY YEAR. The mixes are courtesy of The Rub, one of the dopest DJ collectives... Read more

August 10, 2013 Audio

See Shabba-Doo Before Breakin’, In The Breakin’ N Enterin’ Documentary

The movie Breakin’ introduced many to the West Coast break dancing scene but before Breakin’ there was the documentary Breakin’ N Enterin’. Breakin’ N Enterin’ is a film from 1983 that documented the then nascent LA B-boy scene and inspired the landmark dance film Breakin’. It featured many of the... Read more

August 10, 2013 Throwback

Wild Style (Video)

As we continue our all day celebration of Hip-Hop on the weekend of its 40th Anniversary, it is only fitting that we celebrate Wild Style, a 1983 film produced by Hip-Hop pioneer Charlie Ahearn that was the first glimpse of Hip-Hop culture for many of those not living and breathing... Read more

August 10, 2013 Throwback

Happy 50th Birthday Whitney Houston (Playlist)

Happy Birthday to the incomparable Whitney Houston. The Voice would have been 50 years old today. Here's a playlist of just a few of the many gifts she left with us. Related: Robert Glasper – Calls ft Jill Scott (Audio) Whitney Houston by Parfit on Grooveshark... Read more

August 9, 2013 Playlists

Diddy & Ma$e Hit the Stage Together for the First Time in 9 Years (Video)

This has been quite the week for reunions. Jay-Z and Dame Dash got together for the first time in years, and earlier in the week, Diddy and Ma$e hit the stage together for the first time in 9 years at Drake's show in Toronto. Here's a video of the Bad... Read more

August 9, 2013 Video

Kanye West & The Beatles – What’s A Black Beatle (Mixtape)

“What’s a Black Beatle anyways, a f***ing roach? I guess that’s why they got me sitting in f***ing coach” – Kanye West on the track “Gorgeous” from My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy It’s a known fact that a single hip-hop lyric has the power to birth many things: a catch... Read more

August 9, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

The Album Heard ‘Round the World: N.W.A’s Straight Outta Compton Turns 25-years Old

25 years ago yesterday, N.W.A released Straight Outta Compton and changed music forever. Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren and DJ Yella brazenly said "F*ck The Police" (and the FBI took notice), weaved visceral tales of street life and introduced the city of Compton to the world. The Ruthless... Read more

August 9, 2013 Throwback

Realm Reality – Concrete Jazz ft Ea$y Money & Spit Gemz

Realm Reality takes on a flow reminiscent of early Eminem in his latest release. Check out Concrete Jazz featuring Ea$y Money & Spit Gemz. Related: Realm Reality - Sleeping With the Enemy ft Melody Angel (Audio)... Read more

August 9, 2013 Audio

Nas Raises Money to Aid Homeless Family (Video)

Nas has had the most incredible 3 week stretch as a brand ambassador for hip-hop that I can ever recall. After having a Harvard Fellowship named after him and appearing on CNN to discuss the enduring effect of racism, he has now started a fund to help Stanley Young, a... Read more

August 8, 2013 Throwback

Goodie M.O.B. on RapFix Live (Video)

Goodie M.O.B. sat down with Sway on RapFix Live and discussed the old days with OutKast, whether the rumors of a new Andre 3000 album were true and dropped an a capella freestyle. Check out the videos below. Related: Goodie Mob – Special Education ft The Roots (Live Video) Part... Read more

August 8, 2013 Throwback

Jadakiss on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Jadakiss is the latest guest on The Combat Jack Show and he drops some jewels. He discusses the need for older Heads to be accepting of current hip-hop, Biggie getting killed during Jada's first ever trip to LA, his past beef with Diddy and more. Heavy. Check out the videos.... Read more

August 8, 2013 Video

Stalley – Honest Cowboy (Mixtape)

Often overlooked by many in comparison to his MMG label mates (Meek Mill and Wale), Stalley hopes to bring his lyricism to the forefront with his latest project Honest Cowboy. Although it’s a mixtape and not an album, Stalley promises that doesn’t mean it will lack in quality. Stating in... Read more

August 8, 2013 Mixes

Big Sean Plays Hall Of Fame For One Special Fan (Video)

With the abundance of stories that shine a negative light on hip-hop (altercations, arrests, beef, lawsuits), it’s always a refreshing sight when a positive story about the culture glares through. With the release date of Big Sean’s Hall Of Fame quickly approaching (August 27 to be exact), the G.O.O.D. Music... Read more

August 8, 2013 Fresh, Video

Yo! MTV Raps Turns 25 (Documentary Video)

Although hip-hop might not be the first words that come to mind when thinking of MTV these days, this week 25 years ago the network premiered a show that not only made history, but was crucial in spreading the hip-hop movement all around the world. On August 6, 1988 MTV... Read more

August 8, 2013 Fresh, Throwback

D-Pryde – Faded (Video)

You’re not “hood enough," you’re not “Black enough”, you’re not “hip-hop” enough. While a lot of people used to tell Toronto’s D-Pryde what he wasn’t, it seems that more and more now see quite clearly what he is. And what’s that exactly? A 19-year-old Filipino MC that toured and opened... Read more

August 8, 2013 Fresh, Video

Jay Z and Damon Dash Bury the Hatchet

We've been watching the ice between Jay Z and Damon Dash melt over the last few weeks. First, we saw Dame listening to Jay's Magna Carta Holy Grail album and publicly giving it props. Then, Jay spoke candidly about his former friend and business partner, calling him an "amazing and... Read more

August 8, 2013 Food for Thought

Macklemore – 97 Seconds With Macklemore (Video)

We first posted Macklemore nearly 2 years ago today (and would you believe it was his current smash Can't Hold Us?). It's amazing to see his growth. Here's an intimate and candid interview he did discussing overcoming addiction, his creative process and the spirituality he achieved through writing. Check out... Read more

August 7, 2013 Video

DJ Chuckie – Makin’ Papers ft Lupe Fiasco, Too Short & Snow (Video)

A day after taking thinly veiled shots at Jay-Z and Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco is back with a video that also features Too Short, Snow and DJ Chuckie, and which was directed by Larenz Tate. Check out Makin' Papers.... Read more

August 7, 2013 Video

Stalley – NineteenEighty7 ft Schoolboy Q

Stalley drops one of his toughest joints yet. He takes on a more aggressive flow over a soulful 70's track and adds Schoolboy Q to the hook. Check out NineteenEighty7 below. His Honest Cowboy album will be released tomorrow (8/8). Related: Stalley Freestyles On Sway In The Morning (Video)... Read more

August 7, 2013 Audio, Video

Schoolboy Q – Collard Greens ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Schoolboy Q has released the video to Collard Greens, his red hot collabo with Kendrick Lamar. The video plays like a kaleidoscopic trip with an appearance from Kendrick and a random cameo from Macklemore. This one is a bit cheeky (literally) so careful where you watch...Related: Schoolboy Q Performs New... Read more

August 7, 2013 Video

Lord Finesse – Heavyweights Radio Freestyle (Video)

Lord Finesse drops a super quick off the top verse over Brand Nubian's Punks Jump Up to Get Beat Down track. Check out the video. Related: Lord Finesse – Fat for the 90′s ft AG (Original Version) + No Gimmicks ft KRS-One... Read more

August 7, 2013 Video

Ab-Soul – Christopher DRONEr

Whoa. Ab-Soul gets his Michael Moore on in his latest release and takes on the government, military and consumerism with one shot. The song plays like a more complex part 2 to Kanye West's New Slaves (and Soulo's references at the end of the track bring it full circle), and... Read more

August 6, 2013 Audio

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 16 (Video)

Here's the latest installment of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination series. In this installment, Jeff goes on Safari in Africa. Check out the video. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 15 (Video)... Read more

August 6, 2013 Video

Camp Lo – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle (Video)

This is it...Camp Lo drops a flame verse on Tony Touch's Toca Tuesdays Freestyles (along with a few ad libs from Pete Rock). Check out the video. Related: Pete Rock & Camp Lo – 80 Blocks from Tiffany’s, Pt. II (Mixtape)... Read more

August 6, 2013 Video

Remembering George Duke: A Tribute Playlist (Audio)

Rest in peace to George Duke. The multi-talented jazz musician died at the age of 67 yesterday, after a battle with Leukemia. Duke's music was a landmark presence in hip-hop, having been sampled by artists like A Tribe Called Quest, Ice Cube, Common, Slum Village, Spice 1, Pete Rock &... Read more

August 6, 2013 Audio, Playlists

Nipsey Hussle – Change Nothing

Nipsey Hussle keeps the new releases coming. The latest is about staying true to himself. Check out Change Nothing. Related: Nipsey Hussle – Summertime in That Cutlass (Audio)... Read more

August 6, 2013 Audio

Kanye West Says He and Jay-Z Made Watch The Throne to Compete With Drake (Video)

Drake had his homecoming in Toronto last night and brought out Diddy, Ma$e, TLC, J. Cole, Wale, Lil Wayne and Kanye West. While on stage, Kanye proclaimed that the only reason he and Jay-Z made Watch the Throne is because they felt they needed to compete with Drake. Check out... Read more

August 6, 2013 Video

JJ DOOM – Banished (Beck Remix)

DOOM has NO FEAR. That leads to bold choices that often yield surprising and artistically dope results. As part of his remixing of his JJ DOOM project, he has commissioned Beck for a remix of Banished. The result is a haunting alt rock mix that still feels uncompromisingly hip-hop. Check... Read more

August 5, 2013 Audio

Kid Ink – I Know Who You Are ft Casey Veggies

XXL Freshman Kid Ink and Casey Veggies team up on a melodic trunk thumper. Check out I Know Who You Are. Related: Casey Veggies – Everything Wavy (Video)... Read more

August 5, 2013 Audio

Robert Glasper – Calls ft Jill Scott

There is no other voice like Jill Scott's. Sexy. Sensual. Soft. Strong. Robert Glasper coaxes a vintage performance from her on his latest single, Calls. Press play and let your worries melt away. This is from Glasper's new album Black Radio 2, which will also feature Common, Lupe Fiasco, Anthony... Read more

August 5, 2013 Audio

Happy Birthday MCA: A Tribute To The Beastie Boy (Video)

Happy Birthday to Adam Yauch, aka MCA from The Beastie Boys. The MC with the unforgettable raspy voice would have been 49 years old today. Here's a video recap of the first annual MCA Day that was held in Brooklyn on May 4, 2013, the one year anniversary of his... Read more

August 5, 2013 Video

A Tribe Called Kast: A Mashup of Rhymes From OutKast + Beats From A Tribe Called Quest (Mixtape)

This right here is CRAZY. Similar to what Gummy Soul did with music from A Tribe Called Quest & The Pharcyde, DJ Needles has put together a mixtape of blends of OutKast vocals with ATCQ beats. Check out the stream and download below. Related: Bizarre Tribe – A Quest to... Read more

August 4, 2013 Mixes

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of July 2013 (Audio Playlist)

Jay-Z dominated the headlines in July, but there was a LOT of good music from other artists last month, as well. Here's a playlist of the best hip-hop to drop in July. You'll hear music from MC Lyte, Q-Tip, J. Cole, Rapsody, Pete Rock & Camp Lo, Daz Dillinger, Nipsey... Read more

August 4, 2013 Featured-homepage, Playlists

JJ DOOM – Viberian Son ft Del The Funky Homosapien

2 of hip-hop's more offbeat personalities, DOOM and Del Tha Funky Homosapien, collide on this remixed track from the JJ DOOM project. Check out Viberian Son. Related: JJ DOOM – Bookhead (Video)... Read more

August 4, 2013 Audio

Robin Thicke & The Roots Perform Blurred Lines (Pre-School Style) (Video)

You've heard Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines a million times now, right? Not like this...with Jimmy Fallon & The Roots accompanying him using toddler instruments...Check out the video (Black Thought handles the verse and the maracas). Related: The Making of The Real Husbands of Hollywood (Video) Here's the grown up version:... Read more

August 3, 2013 Video

AFH: The Week in Video (8/3/13) (Video Playlist)

Welcome to the week in video where each week we will showcase some of the best video content to hit AFH over the last 7 days. This 30-60 minute video playlist will feature anything from music videos to interviews to concert footage to short films and more. Just hit play,... Read more

August 3, 2013 Featured-homepage, Video

Asher Roth & DJ Wreckineyez- Radical Magical Podcast: BBQ Birthday Edition (Mixtape)

Did you know Asher Roth was an old school soul head? Here's a mix curated by him that features The Gap Band, Mary Jane Girls, SOS Band, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, The Isley Brothers and more. The only thing missing is more minutes. You... Read more

August 3, 2013 Throwback

J. Dilla – Diamonds (The Shining Pt. 1) (Prod. Nottz)

Here's the fully mastered version of a previously unreleased J. Dilla song that leaked a few years back (unfinished) and was produced by Nottz. Unlike many posthumous releases, this one is truly worthy of the late great artist/producer. Check out Diamonds. Related: J. Dilla – Trucks (Audio)... Read more

August 3, 2013 Audio

Raheem DeVaughn – A Place Called Loveland (Extended Album Preview)

From the first time I heard Raheem DeVaughn back in 2002 on DJ Jazzy Jeff's The Magnificent album, I knew he was a special vocalist. Not only did he have a voice that simultaneously projected strength and vulnerability, he also sang songs of substance. Over the years, he has established... Read more

August 3, 2013 Audio

Curren$y & Jet Life – Red Eye Mixtape (Mixtape)

Curren$y drops off a brand new compilation mixtape with his Jet Life crew. It features verses from his fellow Jets and production from Cardo, Bizness, Thelonius Martin and more. You can listen to and download all of Red Eye Mixtape below. Related: Jamaal Davis & Trademark Da Skydiver – Rollin’... Read more

August 3, 2013 Mixes

Terrace Martin – No Wrong, No Right ft Robert Glasper & James Fauntleroy (Video)

Terrace Martin (best known for his work with Kendrick Lamar--Ab-Soul's Outro, m.A.A.d. Cit, Real) is an incredibly talented triple threat. And, with co-signs from OG's like DJ Quik, you know he's one to watch. Here's his new video for No Wrong, No Right featuring Robert Glasper & James Fauntleroy. Related:... Read more

August 3, 2013 Video

Jay Z – Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film (Video)

Holy sh*t. After watching Jay Z's Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film, I can honestly say I've never seen anything like it before. With appearances from artists and creatives like Fab 5 Freddie, Rosie Perez, Michael Williams (Omar from The Wire), Alan Cumming, Wale and more + plus select other... Read more

August 3, 2013 Video

Daz Dillinger & WC – Don’t Call it a Comeback (Video)

Here's a hard hitting new collabo from Daz Dillinger and WC. The title of the track fits the tone. Check out the video for Don't Call it a Comeback. Related: Daz Dillinger & WC – Stay Out the Way ft Snoop Dogg (Audio)... Read more

August 3, 2013 Video

The Making of Jeru The Damaja’s Come Clean (Video)

Here's an incredibly well done documentary on the making of Jeru The Damaja's classic Come Clean. It features interviews with Jeru, DJ Premier, Talib Kweli, Special Ed, Pete Rock and more, vintage footage and photos, and priceless stories. Check out the video below. Related: The Making of Pete Rock &... Read more

August 1, 2013 Throwback

Drake – All Me ft 2 Chainz & Big Sean

Drake gets 2 Chainz and Big Sean on his latest single. Here's All Me. Related: Drake Releases 4 New Songs to Kick Off the Launch of his New Album Nothing Was the Same (Audio)... Read more

August 1, 2013 Audio

Sean Falyon Freestyles in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)

Sean Falyon just spit one of the best verses heard in The Backroom on 106 & Park yet. Check out the video. Related: RAIN Freestyles in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)... Read more

August 1, 2013 Video

Nelly – Get Like Me ft Nicki Minaj & Pharrell (Video)

Nelly is back with a new song and video and it's got that Pharrell hot sauce on it. It also features Nicki Minaj with no gimmicks or funny voices--just straight rhyming like mixtape Nicki. Check out Get Like Me. Related: Pharrell Performs Happy on Jimmy Kimmel Live (Video)... Read more

July 31, 2013 Video