Raekwon – All About You ft Estelle
Here's the 2nd new release from Raekwon this week. Check out All About You featuring Estelle. Related: Raekwon – Son of Sam (Audio)... Read more
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Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y – Revenge & Cake (Remix)
Here's an incredible jazz remix of Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y's Revenge & Cake, courtesy of Cookin' Soul. Check it out below. Related: Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y – Toast (Video)... Read more
Mobb Deep 20th Anniversary Show in Chicago (Video)
Mobb Deep just launched a national tour in celebration of their 20th year anniversary. Here's a 20+ min look at their first show, which took place in Chicago. They rip through many of their classics including Shook Ones, Survival of the Fittest and more. Check out the video. Related: Mobb... Read more
Casey Veggies – Money Don’t Buy Time
Casey Veggies continues to establish himself as one of the leaders of the new school. With his taste for soulful beats and his Sonny Cheeba-esque flow, he's one to watch (it seems Jay-Z thinks so too). Here's a new track from him with an ill flip of an Usher sample.... Read more
Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y – Toast (Video)
Here's another new one from Curren$y. He and Wiz Khalifa team up in the video for Toast. Check it out below. Related: Curren$y – New Jet City (Video)... Read more
Raekwon – Son of Sam
Here's some new music from Raekwon. Check out Son of Sam. Related: Raekwon – Hip-Hop: Yesterday, Today, Forever (Video)... Read more
Curren$y – New Jet City (Video)
Here's a video from Curren$y for the title track to his New Jet City mixtape. Check it out below. Related: Curren$y – New Jet City (Mixtape)... Read more
Living Legends: Yasiin Bey (Playlist)
Dante Smith. Mos Def. Yasiin Bey. No matter the name, it still equals the same result--DOPE MC. The gifted rapper, singer and actor has been in the game for more than 20 years both as a solo artist and as a member of groups like Urban Thermo Dynamics and, of... Read more
Killer Mike & El-P on The Combat Jack Show (Video)
Killer Mike & El-P are the latest guests on The Combat Jack Show. The 2 discussed Killer Mike's criminally slept on R.A.P. Music album, their problems with radio, the role of race in hip-hop and more. Check out the videos below. Related: Killer Mike & El-P (Run the Jewels) –... Read more
Stalley – White Minks & Gator Sleeves
Here's another smoothed-out new joint from Stalley. As with many Cardo productions, this one has a G-Funk feel to it. Check out White Minks & Gator Sleeves. Related: Stalley – Swangin’ ft Scarface (Audio)... Read more
The Dream-High Art ft. Jay-Z
The Dream dropped the artwork for this cut yesterday now check out one of the most anticipated joints off of his upcoming IV Play album featuring Hov. Related:Jay-Z- Open Letter... Read more
Kendrick Lamar Speaks With Erykah Badu
Kendrick Lamar was recently interviewed by Erykah Badu, one of his biggest influences, for Interview magazine. Check out the photo gallery and article here. Related: Kendrick Lamar discusses his musical influences (Video)... Read more
Slaughterhouse – House Gang
There's been a lot of solo material over the last year, but it's been a minute since Slaughterhouse dropped a song together. Here's their latest, House Gang, off Funkmaster Flex's mixtape. Check it out below. Related: Slaughterhouse – Goodbye (Video)... Read more
Pusha T – Numbers on the Boards (Video)
Here's the video for Pusha T's Numbers on the Boards. You can check it out below. Related: Pusha T Decodes "Doesn’t Matter" (Video)... Read more
GQ – Last Breath (Prod. 9th Wonder)
This new GQ joint will definitely give you that mean face. 9th Wonder hooked him up with an incredible track and GQ WENT TO WORK. No hook, just lyrics of fire. Check out Last Breath. Related: GQ – The Town (Video)... Read more
DeLorean – Whip ft Big K.R.I.T.
Here's a new one from Houston MC, DeLorean, and he gets a verse from Big K.R.I.T. Check out Whip. Related: SPOTLIGHT: DeLorean – Breathe ft Curtis Snow (Video)... Read more
Pharoahe Monch – Haile Selassie Karate ft Denaun Porter (Video)
New Pharoahe Monch? I'll take it! Tough beat. Tough rhymes. Check out the video for Haile Selassie Karate. Related: Sadat X – This is Our Thing ft Pharoahe Monch & Phil G (Video)... Read more
Dessy Hinds (of Pro Era) – P. Enlightenment
Dessy Hinds is yet another talented MC from the Pro Era crew. Like his brethren Joey Bada$$, CJ Fly and the late Capital STEEZ, Dessy likes to rock over jazzy 90's throwback beats. This track fits the bill. Check out P. Enlightenment. Related: Pro Era – School High (Video)... Read more
Evidence – Self Taught
Here's a TOUGH new beat from Evidence off his forthcoming instrumental album. What MC can you imagine going in on this one? Check out Self Taught below. Related: Evidence – Sakura ft Planet Asia (Audio)... Read more
Tito Lopez – Diamonds & Whips ft Trae Tha Truth & Jaamel
Tito Lopez drops an extra soulful new joint from Tito Lopez featuring Trae Tha Truth and Jaamel. Check out Diamonds & Whips. Related: Tito Lopez – Jada & Pac (Audio)... Read more
Big KRIT Reflects on Life & Hip-Hop Through King Remembered in Time, Pt. 3 (Video)
In part 3 of our interview with Big K.R.I.T. about his King Remembered In Time mixtape, K.R.I.T. talked about the struggles and pressure that came with making his first album; feeling like he failed and let his fans down; his resolve to never let it happen again; the redemption he... Read more
Kevin Gates – Paper Chaser (Video)
After setting the internet on fire with his feature on Pusha T's "Trust You", Kevin Gates releases a video to one of his many dope cuts off of his Luca Brasi Story. Check out "Paper Chasers". Related: Pusha T Ft. Kevin Gates- Trust You (Video)... Read more
Mobb Deep – Life We Chose (Remix)
Last week, Havoc released a collabo with Lloyd Banks. Here's the Mobb Deep version...Check out Havoc's Life We Chose featuring Prodigy (with tags--but who cares?). Related:... Read more
J Cole – Born Sinner: Kay Cole (Vlog)
J Cole has been on a great run as of late. From the increasingly popular single, Power Trip to the equally impressive visuals for the song to the release of his stellar, Truly Yours 2, the kid has been on fire! For his latest win he launches his new website with an... Read more
Hustle Gang – G.D.O.D (Mixtape)
Check out the new compilation mixtape from Hustle Gang. T.I along with the rest of the gang has been running around like crazy promoting this tape. With features from T.I., B.O.B., Trae Tha Truth, Iggy Azalea, Chip, Travi$ Scott, and more, this tape is guaranteed to get a few spins.... Read more
Locksmith – The Green Box (Mixtape)
Here's the 2nd dope mixtape of the day. You can listen to and download all of Locksmith's The Green Box below. Related: Locksmith – Stand It ft Anesha (Video)... Read more
Talib Kweli Discusses the Prisoner of Conscious Album Artwork (Video)
Talib Kweli's Prisoner of Conscious album is in stores now. Here's a video of Talib Kweli talking about the album's artwork. Related: Talib Kweli – Prisoner of Conscious (Full Album Stream)... Read more
Logic – Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever (Mixtape)
Here's a brand new mixtape from Logic. You can listen to and download all of Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever below. Related: Dizzy Wright, Logic & Angel Haze – 2013 XXL Freshmen Cypher (Video) Download Mixtape... Read more
Slum Village – Forever (Video)
Here's a new video from Slum Village for their dope break up song, Forever. Check it out. Related: Slum Village – Dirty Slums 2 (Mixtape)... Read more
Grand Daddy I.U. – She Said ft Sadat X
Grand Daddy I.U. is still Representing...Here's a new video from him and Sadat X. Check out She Said. Related: Trinity (Sadat X, AG & DJ Jab) – Sunshine (Video)... Read more
Locksmith – Stand It ft Anesha (Video)
Here's Locksmith's video for his smoothed out 9th Wonder-produced track. Check out Stand It featuring Anesha. Related: Locksmith – F*ck Love (Video)... Read more
Skyzoo – Range Rover Rhythm (Video)
Skyzoo releases a video for one of the best songs on his A Dream Deferred album. Check out Range Rover Rhythm. Related: Skyzoo – Spike Lee Was My Hero (Video)... Read more
Joell Ortiz – Roll Deep (Video)
Here's a rugged new joint from Joell Ortiz. Check out the video for Roll Deep. Related: Crooked I and Joell Ortiz freestyle in Paris (Video)... Read more
Jon Connor – Michigan Sh*t ft Royce Da 5’9″
Jon Connor and Royce Da 5'9" rep their home state on Michigan Sh*t. Check it out below. Related: Jon Connor – Don’t Wanna Be ft Lia Mack (Video)... Read more
Havoc – Favorite Rap Stars ft Styles P & Raekwon
Havoc recruits some heavyweights for his latest joint and they throw them 'bows...Check out Favorite Rap Stars featuring Styles P and Raekwon. Related: Havoc – Life We Chose ft Lloyd Banks (Video) Click here to download... Read more
Talib Kweli – Prisoner of Conscious (Full Album Stream)
Can't wait to hear Talib Kweli's new album? You can listen to a full stream of Prisoner of Conscious below. The album features appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, Busta Rhymes, Miguel, Melanie Fiona and more. Check it out. Related: Talib Kweli – 5AM in Brooklyn (Audio)... Read more
Rakim Speaks With Chairman Mao (Video)
Rakim Allah, the God MC, sat down with veteran hip-hop journalist Chairman Mao for an extended conversation about his storied career. You can watch the entire video (nearly 2 hours) below. Related: Living Legends: A Playlist Celebrating the Career of the One and Only Rakim (Playlist) ... Read more
James Brown Live in Paris (Video)
Happy belated birthday to James Brown. The Godfather of Soul, whose music was a staple of early hip-hop samples, would have celebrated his 80th birthday on May 3rd. To celebrate the legend, the folks at OKP found a video of an entire concert he did in Paris in 1971 with... Read more
Lauryn Hill – Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)
Here's a new song from Lauryn Hill that she says she was "'required' to release immediately." You can listen to Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix) and read what Lauryn had to say about it below. Related: Living Legends: Lauryn Hill (Playlist) Here's what Lauryn had to say about the song: "Here... Read more
Salute to Adam Yauch aka MCA of The Beastie Boys (Video Playlist)
Salute to Adam Yauch, aka MCA of The Beastie Boys, who passed away one year ago today. The Beastie Boys always pushed the boundaries of hip-hop both musically and visually, so to celebrate MCA's life and legacy here is a video playlist of some of the Beasties' many innovative videos.... Read more
Joey Bada$$ – Beyond a Reasonable Doubt ft Action Bronson
Joey Bada$$ and Action Bronson trade verses over a jazzy track. This is the tagless version of their collabo on the XXL Freshmen mixtape. Check out Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. Related: The 2013 XXL Freshmen Mixtape (Audio)... Read more
Aasim – Queens Sh*t ft Nas
Now THIS is how you start a weekend. Nasty Nas blazes a track with Aasim. Check out Queens Sh*t. Related: Nas – A Queens Story (Video)... Read more
Mac Miller-5 Fingers Of Death Freestyle
Mac Miller stopped by Sway In The Morning and decided to drop a few bars over this classic Big L track. Check out the session and tell us how he did. Related:Mac Miller Freestyles on the Funkmaster Flex Show (Video)... Read more
AFH: Best Hip-Hop of April 2013 (Audio Playlist)
April was the best month for new hip-hop this year...BY FAR. We got new music from Jay-Z, De La Soul, J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey, Pusha T, M.O.P., Logic, Ab-Soul, Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, Styles P, Redman and many more. You can listen to the playlist, see... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. Reflects on Life & Hip-Hop Through King Remembered in Time Pt. 2 (Video)
Here's part 2 of our sit down with Big K.R.I.T. where he reflects on the subjects discussed on his King Remembered in Time mixtape. In this episode, K.R.I.T. talks about how Bun B has served as a mentor, the relationship between pimping and hip-hop, the potential consequences of one night... Read more
DJ Wonder – Kris Kross Tribute Mix
DJ Wonder did an awesome Kris Kross mix in honor of Chris Kelly who passed away on Wednesday. You can listen to and download the entire mix below (it takes a while to load but it's worth the wait). Related: RIP Chris Kelly of Kris Kross... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – The Backroom Freestyle (Video)
Big K.R.I.T. stepped into The Backroom on 106 & Park and tore it down. Check out the video of the blistering verse he dropped below. Related: Big K.R.I.T. Reflects on Life & Hip-Hop Through King Remembered in Time Pt. 1 (Video)... Read more
Havoc – Life We Chose ft Lloyd Banks (Video)
Here's Havoc's video for his Lloyd Banks-assisted banger, Life We Chose. Still grimy. Related: Havoc – Cash Flow ft Slum Village (Audio)... Read more
Talib Kweli – Rocket Ships ft Busta Rhymes (Prod. Busta Rhymes)
Talib Kweli and Busta Rhymes go in over a hard RZA beat. Check out Rocket Ships. Talib's Prisoner of Conscious album drops on Tuesday. Related: Talib Kweli – 5AM in Brooklyn (Audio) Click here to download... Read more
Nardwaur vs. ?uestlove (Video)
Nardwaur vs. ?uestlove. You're not ready...Check out the video (all 45 minutes of it). Related: A Day in the Life of ?uestlove (Video)... Read more