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Kool Keith – Impressions (Remix) ft Keith Murray

Here's a remix to the Kool Keith/Keith Murray collabo that was originally on Kool Keith's Love & Danger album. The remix is a bonus cut on the newly-released vinyl version of the album and is more atmospheric and melodic than the original. Check out Impressions (Remix) below. Related: Ultramagnetic MCs... Read more

July 10, 2013 Audio

Jay-Z Interview on NYC’s Power 105 (Video)

Here's another very engaging interview with Jay-Z courtesy of Power 105. Hov speaks on SEVERAL topics, including competing with himself artistically, comparisons to Biggie, his belief that Cole, Kendrick, Drake and Wale will be relevant 10 years from now, the Beyonce pregnancy rumors, Roc Nation Sports, his relationship with Nas,... Read more

July 10, 2013 Video

Styles P Discusses his Twitter Etiquette and More on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Styles P explains why he doesn't use the "n" word on Twitter and more in part 2 of his interview on The Combat Jack Show. Check out the video. Related: Styles P Decodes Part of His Verse on DMX’s N*ggaz Done Started Something and More on The Combat Jack Show... Read more

July 10, 2013 Video

Rav. P – City of Angels ft Skyzoo (Video)

Rav. P has an ill flow and a hot verse from Skyzoo in his latest video. Check out City of Angels. Related: Buckshot, Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Joey Bada$$ & Kirk Knight Freestyle (Video)... Read more

July 9, 2013 Video

Andre 3000 is in the Studio with Mike Will (Video)

Look who's recording again...Here's a video of Andre 3000 and Mike Will in the studio together that you likely will find incredibly exciting and frustrating at the same damn time. Check it out below. Related: Big Boi speaks on the possibility of an OutKast reunion and more (Video)... Read more

July 9, 2013 Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 14 (Video)

Episode 14 of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination series finds Jeff and Skillz in Biel, Leeds, Middlesborough, Warwick and Berlin. It also features a very brief appearance by Reggie Noble (interestingly enough with him on the wheels of steel). Check out the video. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff & Mick Boogie... Read more

July 9, 2013 Video

Jay-Z’s Speaks About Magna Carta Holy Grail, Dame Dash, Blue Ivy, Social Media and Much More With Angie Martinez (Video)

A lot of people have been talking about Magna Carta Holy Grail the last few days, but now the man, himself, weighs in. Jay-Z stopped by NYC's Hot 97 today to discuss the album and more with Angie Martinez...and yes, he does really have Obama on the text... Check out... Read more

July 9, 2013 Video

Pete Rock & Camp Lo – Megan Good ft Mac Miller

Now THIS is a crazy combination. Mac Miller joins Pete Rock and Camp Lo on the first release off their forthcoming 80 Blocks From Tiffany's Pt II LP. Check out Megan Good. Related: Pete Rock & Camp Lo - 80 Blocks From Tiffany's (Mixtape)... Read more

July 9, 2013 Audio

Willie The Kid – Medusa ft Action Bronson & Roc Marciano (Prod. Alchemist)

Here's a super grimy new track courtesy of Willie The Kid, Action Bronson and Roc Marciano, with some help from Alchemist on the beat. Check out Medusa. Related: Action Bronson – Heel Toe (Audio)... Read more

July 9, 2013 Audio

Snoop Dogg – Passenger Seat

LA Leakers have a new mixtape coming soon. Here's a new song by Snoop Dogg from the project. Cardo produced the laid-back beat. Check out Passenger Seat. Related: Snoop Dogg, Warren G & Nate Dogg – It Ain’t No Fun (Original Version) ft Kurupt (Audio)... Read more

July 9, 2013 Audio

Marco Polo – Smoke Sumthin’ ft MC Eiht

Here's a new cut from MC Eiht that was produced by Marco Polo. Check out Smoke Sumthin'. Djeeahh...Related: MC Eiht – Blue Stamp (Audio)... Read more

July 9, 2013 Audio

Stalley – Swangin’ ft Scarface (Video)

Stalley teams up with the OG Scarface in his latest video. Check out Swangin'. Related: Stalley – White Minks & Gator Sleeves (Audio)... Read more

July 9, 2013 Video

Wu-Tang Clan Perform in Canada (Video)

Here's some high quality footage of Wu-Tang Clan performing in Canada. It's a good sneak peek at what you can expect to see when they hit the stage at Rock the Bells later this year. Check out the video. Related: Mathematics – Four Horsemen ft Inspectah Deck, Rakewon, Method Man... Read more

July 9, 2013 Video

J. Cole & Wale – Winter Schemes

Wooo! Prepare to get your mean face on. J. Cole and Wale released a joint track where they both got in straight mixtape mode and blacked out on the track. The beat is crazy too. I mean dayum...Check out Winter Schemes. Related: J. Cole Discusses Made Nas Proud (Video)... Read more

July 8, 2013 Audio

Mac Miller – Gees ft Schoolboy Q (Video)

Mac Miller releases a truly bugged out video (literally and metaphorically--there are tons of grasshoppers and the dominant color is purple...) for Gees, his collaboration with Schoolboy Q. Check it out below. Related: Mac Miller Performs with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)... Read more

July 8, 2013 Video

Styles P Decodes Part of His Verse on DMX’s N*ggaz Done Started Something and More on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Styles P decodes part of his verse from DMX's N*ggaz Done Started Something on The Combat Jack Show. He gives details on an attack by a gang of people that changed his life. He also discusses the importance of MCs being authentic in their rhymes. Check out the video. Related:... Read more

July 8, 2013 Video

Jay-Z – Dead Presidents 3 (Original Version)

On the eve of the official release of Magna Carta Holy Grail to the rest of the world, Young Guru releases the original version of Dead Presidents 3. A verse of this dropped some time ago but the full version contains a 2nd verse with a few bars that wound... Read more

July 8, 2013 Audio

Slaughterhouse – Slaughter Sessions

Slaughterhouse is back with a hard-driving new track produced by Just Blaze. Check out Slaughter Sessions. This is off Tony Touch's Piecemaker 3: Return of the 50 MCs album which is in stores tomorrow and you can stream in full here. Related: Slaughterhouse – House Gang (Audio)... Read more

July 8, 2013 Audio

DJ Premier Speaks on His Favorite Current MCs and More (Video)

Here's one that might be a scratcher for some Heads...The legendary DJ Premier, the stalwart of hip-hop credibility, named Drake as the current MC with whom he wants to work and praises 2 Chainz rhyming ability. Check out the video of him on The Combat Jack Show below to learn... Read more

July 8, 2013 Video

Goodie M.O.B. – Age Against the Machine (Album Artwork + Tracklist)

Goodie M.O.B. have a new album called Age Against the Machine that will be in stores on 8/27. You can check out the cover art and tracklist below. Related: Goodie M.O.B. – Special Education ft Janelle Monae (Audio) 1. U Don’t Know What You Got (Intro) 2. State Of The... Read more

July 8, 2013 Fresh

Kid Tsunami – These Are Fact ft KRS-One

If you haven't gotten down with Kid Tsunami's The Chase album yet, here's another reason to stop sleeping. His latest release from the project features the Blastmaster KRS-One. Check out These Are Facts. Related: Kid Tsunami – The Chase (Full Album Stream)... Read more

July 8, 2013 Audio

Capital STEEZ – KING STEELO

Salute to Capital STEEZ who would have been 20 years old today. Here's a track off his forthcoming posthumous project, King Capital. Check out KING STEELO. Related: Pro Era – Like Water (Video)... Read more

July 7, 2013 Audio, Throwback

GianniLee – Magna Carta Holy Grail: The Samples (Mix)

GianniLee has put together a dope mix of the samples used on Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail. You'll hear music from Nirvana, A Tribe Called Quest, R.E.M., Biggie, Mase, One Way, Adrian Younge, One Way, M.I.A. and more. You can listen to the mix and check out the tracklist below.... Read more

July 7, 2013 Mixes

Schoolboy Q Interview with Bootleg Kev (Video)

Schoolboy Q is a real dude. The TDE artist who is the next up for a major label release sat down with Bootleg Kev to discuss his forthcoming album Oxymoron, his relationship with Kendrick, his relapse on syrup and more. It's one of his most candid interviews yet. Check out... Read more

July 7, 2013 Video

CJ Fly – tug-at-war

If you need some underground hip-hop in your life after the Jay-Z takeover weekend, Pro Era member CJ Fly has you covered. Check out his dope new song tug-at-war. Related: CJ Fly – The Error (Audio)... Read more

July 7, 2013 Audio, Throwback

Young-Ye: How Jay-Z and Kanye West Made the World Watch the Throne (Again) and Saved Hip-Hop in the Process (Food for Thought)

For the better part of the last 2 weeks, I was convinced the sibling-like rivalry between Jay-Z and Kanye West had reached epic (and perhaps unseemly) proportions. How else could you explain the 2 dropping albums within 3 weeks of one another with Jay-Z seemingly stepping on little brother Kanye’s... Read more

July 6, 2013 Featured-homepage, Food for Thought

Wondagurl Speaks on Producing Crown for Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail (Video)

Not only was Wondagurl the youngest producer to ever supply a beat for a Jay-Z album, she is also only the 3rd woman to ever do so (the other 2 were co-producers of Empire State of Mind). Check out the video of the 16-year old phenom discussing the experience and... Read more

July 6, 2013 Video

D-Dot Compares Biggie’s Work Style To Jay-Z’s (Video)

When you're blessed to work with two of the greatest MC's that have ever graced this industry, you can't help but pay attention to the process that goes into recording classic material. Check out this clip of D-Dot speaking on the difference between Biggie and Jay-Z's recording habits. Related: DJ Premier... Read more

July 6, 2013 Fresh, Throwback

Raekwon – The Montreality Interview (Video)

Raekwon discusses how he squashed his beef with Biggie, what he's been cooking up in the studio with Jay-Z, his new album, good times with ODB and more in this dope Montreality interview. Check out the video. Related: RZA – The Montreality Interview (Video)... Read more

July 6, 2013 Video

Game Speaks on the Delay of Operation Kill Everything and More (Video)

Here's an entertaining interview with Game. He discusses why his mixtape Operation Kill Everything has been delayed, his new video for All That (Lady), his new album and more. Check out the video. Related: Game – Ali Bomaye ft 2 Chainz & Rick Ross (Video)... Read more

July 6, 2013 Video

Check Out The Story Behind The 16 Year Old Producer That’s Responsible For “Crown” Off Of Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail

There's nothing better than introducing fresh, innovative breath into the beauty that we all love, Hip Hop. Check out the tale of the 16 year old Canadian based producer, Ebony Oshunrinde and her spot amongst Legends on the summers most anticipated project, Magna Carta Holy Grail. Related: Dame Dash Reacts To Jay-Z’s... Read more

July 5, 2013 Fresh

Dame Dash Reacts To Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail

The long time friend and business partner to Jay-Z posted a picture to Instagram with the caption "In the barber shop listening to jays new album….I can’t front… I still like hearing him pop shit cause I know he’s telling the truth…proud to be be a part of that..#bittersweet" giving his... Read more

July 5, 2013 Fresh

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Mick Boogie – Summertime Vol. 4 (Mixtape)

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Mick Boogie release their 4th annual Summertime mix just in time for the long weekend. As usual, it's a diverse blend of artists including Talib Kweli, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Souls of Mischief, Main Source, Guy, D'Angelo, Camp Lo, OutKast, Missy, SWV, Little Brother, Junior M.A.F.I.A.,... Read more

July 4, 2013 Mixes

Jay-Z – Holy Grail ft Justin Timberlake + Rick Ross Discusses F*ckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt (Video)

The Jay-Z Internet takeover continues. He releases Holy Grail featuring Justin Timberlake, the first official single from Magna Carta Holy Grail. You can also catch a video of Rick Ross discussing, F*ckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt, his collaboration with Jay. Check out both below. Related: Jay-Z – Magna Carta Holy Grail (Tracklist) Here's the... Read more

July 4, 2013 Audio, Video

Wrekonize (of ¡MAYDAY!) – Easy Money ft Bun B

Here's a totally different sound from Wrekonize, the normally manic MC from ¡MAYDAY!, TechN9ne's artist. He takes a break from his hyper-kinetic style and lays back in the cut of this soulful track that also features a verse from Bun B. He still flips the script quicker than your average... Read more

July 4, 2013 Audio

REKS – The Molotov (Video)

REKS pairs creative visuals with the boom bap in the video for The Molotov. The result is a winning combination. Check it out below. Related: REKS – Caged Bird ft EZDREAD (Audio)... Read more

July 4, 2013 Video

Jay-Z – Versus

And, just like that...the first leak off Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail surfaces. Here's Versus courtesy of Funkmaster Flex (with tons of Flex bombs). Thoughts? And, you can listen to Flex playing the rest of the album on Hot 97 right now here. Related: Jay-Z – Tom Ford Snippet (Video)... Read more

July 4, 2013 Audio

Timbaland Speaks On Magna Carta Holy Grail, Kanye West and More (Video)

Here's an extended interview with Timbaland where he breaks down Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail album in detail. He talks about who got beats on the album (Pharrell, Mike Will, Travis $cott and himself), who got verses (Nas and Ross) and more. He also talks about a falling out he... Read more

July 4, 2013 Video

DJ Premier Discusses Mister Cee, Porn and More on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

DJ Premier talks porn, Mister Cee and more on part 2 of his sit down with Combat Jack. Check out the video. Related: DJ Premier Discusses the Genesis of 10 Crack Commandments and More on The Combat Jack Show (Video)... Read more

July 3, 2013 Video

Ice Cube Interview with OkayPlayer (Video)

Ice Cube sat down with OkayPlayer and talked to them about his (resolved) beef with Common, whether he will do another Friday or Barbershop, the origin of It Was a Good Day and more. Check out the video. Related: Ice Cube Performs It Was a Good Day with The Roots... Read more

July 3, 2013 Video

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

As we ease into July 4th weekend, here's a look back at the best hip-hop that dropped in June. You'll hear music from J. Cole, Nas, Curren$y, Mac Miller, Kanye West, Wu-Tang Clan, Rick Ross, Jadakiss, Posdnuos, Kid Tsunami, Drake, LL Cool J, Slum Village, Wale, Lupe Fiasco, Joey Bada$$,... Read more

July 3, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

Murs – Love (Chapter 1)

Here's a tough new song from Murs in association with his Yumiko: Curse of the Merch Girl comic project. Check out Love (Chapter 1). Related: Murs & Fashawn Perform on Standing Room Only (Video & Audio)... Read more

July 3, 2013 Audio

Justin Timberlake – Tunnel Vision (Video) (NSFW)

Fresh off his performance at the BET Awards, Justin Timberlake releases a video that is WAY TOO HOT FOR TV (or work or anywhere else public--lots and lots of boobies). Here's Tunnel Vision. Related: Justin Timberlake performs the History of Rap Pt. 4 and more on Late Night with Jimmy... Read more

July 3, 2013 Video

Jay-Z – Tom Ford Snippet (Video)

Jay-Z continues being a content tease with music from Magna Carta Holy Grail. Here's a brief snippet of his song Tom Ford, produced by Timbaland. You can see the video sneak preview and read the lyrics to Tom Ford below. Related: Timbaland Discusses Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail Album (Video)... Read more

July 3, 2013 Video

MC Lyte – Cravin’

Here's a red hot new joint from MC Lyte. Check out Cravin'. Don't call it a comeback...Related: Living Legends: MC Lyte (Audio Playlist) Click here to download... Read more

July 3, 2013 Audio

Kendrick Lamar Freestyles in Atlanta (Video)

Here's another Kendrick Lamar freestyle where Dot goes off the top using cue cards that are given to him. Check out the video. Related: Kendrick Lamar Hallooween Freestyle (Video)... Read more

July 3, 2013 Video

Timbaland Discusses Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail Album (Video)

Here's a brief clip of Timbaland discussing Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail album which drops tomorrow for 1 million Samsung Galaxy S4 users and on 7/7 for everyone else. Related: Jay-Z Decodes His New Songs Oceans, Heaven & Jay Z Blue for Rick Rubin, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz & Pharrell (Video)... Read more

July 3, 2013 Video

U-God – Golden Arms

Golden Arms is the latest from U-God. Check it out below. Related: U-God – Heads Up ft GZA & Jackpot Scotty Wotty (Audio)... Read more

July 3, 2013 Audio

Steve-Ography Presents: We Are Alive Ep. 6 (Podcast)

Here's a diverse and truly awesome chill out mix from Steve-Ography. It features artists from multiple genres like Nas, Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, Flying Lotus, Ab-Soul, Zero 7, Joey Bada$$, Kid CuDi and more. It's great food for your mental. You can listen to and download all of We Are Alive... Read more

July 2, 2013 Featured-homepage, Mixes

Game – Ali Bomaye ft 2 Chainz & Rick Ross (Video)

Game drops a video for one of the hardest tracks on last year's underrated Jesus Piece album. Check out Ali Bomaye featuring 2 Chainz and Rick Ross. Related: Game – Till We Meet Again (R.I.P. Frogg) (Audio)... Read more

July 2, 2013 Video