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

As we ease into April, here's a look back at some of the best hip-hop to drop in March. You'll hear music from Kendrick Lamar & Jay-Z, Big K.R.I.T., Big Daddy Kane, Raekwon, AZ, Drake, Ghostface Killah, Schoolboy Q, Kanye West, Jay Electronica, Yasiin Bey, Rapsody, Yelawolf, Stalley & Scarface,... Read more

April 6, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

Kaliq – Keep Ya Head Up ft e-dubble

Here's another nice joint from Kaliq. Check out "Keep Ya Head Up" featuring e-dubble. Related: SPOTLIGHT: Kaliq – Modern Times ft Morris Alan (Video) + Bryant Dope – QB (Video)... Read more

April 6, 2013 Audio

Mos Def – The Light is Not Afraid of the Dark (Prod. Kanye West)

Here's a previously unreleased track from Mos Def (back when that was his name) that was produced by Kanye West. It was created during the Tru3 Magic sessions. Not sure why it didn't make the album, because the joint is HOT! Check out "The Light is Not Afraid of the... Read more

April 5, 2013 Audio

Sean Price – Bar-Barian (Video)

Here's some griminess from Sean Price. Check out his video for "Bar-Barian." Related: Sean Price – BBQ Sauce ft Pharoahe Monch (Video)... Read more

April 5, 2013 Video

Pete Rock & DJ Jazzy Jeff in the Mix on The Sway in the Morning Show (Mixes)

Two heavy hitter DJs blessed the Sway in the Morning show with mixes earlier in the week. You can listen to and download mixes from both Pete Rock and DJ Jazzy Jeff below. Related: DJ Scratch in the mix on the Sway in the Morning Show (Mix) Pete Rock Click... Read more

April 5, 2013 Audio, Mixes

De La Soul Interview with Hardknock TV (Video)

Meenie, meenie, meenie, meenie, meenie... Here's a dope interview of De La Soul from HardKnock TV. They talk about how their classic "Buddy" came about, their motivations early in their career, friendly competition with A Tribe Called Quest, their upcoming tour with LL Cool J, Public Enemy and Ice Cube... Read more

April 5, 2013 Video

DJ Scratch in the Mix on the Sway in the Morning Show (Mix)

The legendary DJ Scratch (producer of countless EPMD classics and DJ extraordinaire) dropped an unbelievable mix on the Sway in the Morning show today. He dropped everything from Mantronix to LL Cool J to Art of Noise to EPMD to vintage Busta Rhymes and more break beats than you can... Read more

April 4, 2013 Throwback

Havoc – Cash Flow ft Slum Village

Havoc links up with Slum Village on "Cash Flow." Check it out. Related: Havoc – Gone (Video)... Read more

April 4, 2013 Audio

Tito Lopez – Jada & Pac

Tito Lopez longs for the type of woman to hold him down like Jada Pinkett held down Tupac in his latest release. He weaves a description of his perfect mate with lyrical dexterity. Check out "Jada & Pac." Related: Tha Joker – Can’t Change ft Big K.R.I.T. & Tito Lopez... Read more

April 4, 2013 Audio

Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – Murder Spree ft Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa & Killa Sin

Here's another drop from Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge. This time, they invite Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa and Killa Sin to the party. Check out this preview of "Murder Spree." Related: Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – Enemies All Around Me ft William Hart of The Delfonics (Audio)... Read more

April 4, 2013 Audio

Joey Bada$$ – Day in the Life

Joey Bada$$ goes IN over a dark and moody Harry Fraud track. Check out "Day in the Life." Related: Joey Bada$$ & Pro Era freestyle in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)... Read more

April 4, 2013 Audio

Styles P & Sheek Louch – Hater Love (Video)

Here's a new video from Styles P & Sheek Louch. Check out "Hater Love." Related: Styles P – Empire State High ft Sheek Louch... Read more

April 4, 2013 Video

Vado – The Backroom Freestyle (Video)

Vado is the latest to step up to the blue mic in The Backroom on 106 & Park. Check out the video. Related: Joey Bada$$ & Pro Era - The Backroom Freestyle (Video)... Read more

April 3, 2013 Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destinations Ep. 7 (Video)

Here's episode 7 of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destinations series. This episode finds Jeff and Skillz in Bahrain, where Jeff attends a Formula 1 race and more. Check out the video. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 6 (Video)... Read more

April 3, 2013 Video

Wale- Sight Of The Sun

Wale is gearing up for his June 25th release of The Gifted. He decided to spit a few bars over the Fun. original, "Sight Of The Sun." Related: Wale performs Bad on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)... Read more

April 3, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Pusha T Decodes “Doesn’t Matter”

Pusha T recently sat with Life + Times and decoded his song "Doesn't Matter" off of his Wrath Of Caine mixtape. Check out the video and see if you decoded the lyrics the way he intended. This is pretty dope to see one of the top lyricist in the game break... Read more

April 3, 2013 Fresh, Video

World’s Fair – ’96 Knicks

This song is as tough as the cover. Check out "'96 Knicks" by World's Fair. Related: SPOTLIGHT: Perrion – Get a Job (Video)... Read more

April 3, 2013 Audio

Nardwuar vs. Pusha T

Nardwuar strikes again with his latest segment featuring G.O.O.D Music's Pusha T. Check out what he was able to dig up out of Pusha's past during SXSW. Related: Pharrell vs. Nardwaur (Video)... Read more

April 3, 2013 Fresh, Video

Skillz – I’m Outchea

Here's a new video from Skillz. Check out "I'm Outchea." Related: Skillz discuss how his journey in hip-hop began (Video)... Read more

April 3, 2013 Video

Square Off – 110th St ft Killa Kyleon (Video)

New visuals from Square Off: Trips N Slim featuring Killa Kyleon off the upcoming project The Preface, available 4/4/13. Check out the Houston influenced track which is equipped with a soulful sample. Related: Doug E. Fresh, Square Off & Slim in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)... Read more

April 3, 2013 Fresh, Video

Slum Village – Forever

Here's a hot new track from Slum Village. Check out "Forever." Related: Slum Village – Dirty Slums 2 (Mixtape)... Read more

April 3, 2013 Audio

Kurupt joins Snoop on GGN (Video)

Kurupt joins Snoop on this week's GGN. The DPG's discuss fatherhood, Kurupt's acting, how Kurupt got his name, who's the better MC between the two of them and more. And, of course, they go off the top for some verses as well. Check out the video. Related: Snoop Dogg’s GGN... Read more

April 2, 2013 Video

Schoolboy Q’s Version of MTV Cribs ft Black Hippy (Video)

Here's some comedy courtesy of TDE. Check out Schoolboy Q's version of MTV Cribs featuring Black Hippy. Related: Black Hippy vs. NWA--The Playlist (Video)... Read more

April 2, 2013 Video

Mister Cee – The Best of Mobb Deep (Mix)

This week's Mister Cee mix is The Best of Mobb Deep. Nuff said... You can listen to the mix below. Related: Mister Cee – The Best of EPMD Mix... Read more

April 2, 2013 Mixes

Spice 1 – Ghetto Star (Video)

Here's a blast from the past for the back in the day Heads. Spice 1 is back with a new video for a song that tells the story of his career. Check out "Ghetto Star." Related: Back in the Day: West Coast Style--A mix dedicated to the G-Funk era.... Read more

April 2, 2013 Video

Snoop Lion Ft. Drake & Cori B- No Guns Allowed (Video)

Snoop Lion continues promotion for his upcoming film, Reincarnated. You can pre order the film here. When speaking on the project, he stated that he's "trying to bring awareness and push love and peace.” Check out the video for his 'No Guns Allowed' featuring Drake & his daughter Cori B. Related: Snoop Lion vs.... Read more

April 2, 2013 Fresh, Video

SPOTLIGHT: Perrion – Get a Job (Video)

If you've never heard of him before, meet Perrion. He's one of the bright stars in the future of hip-hop. I must admit I like the recent renaissance of 90's era hip-hop in this next generation of MCs. For the last few years, hip-hop has felt a bit Trapped... Check... Read more

April 2, 2013 Audio, Video

Pusha T Ft. Kevin Gates- Trust You (Video)

Pusha T drops the video for his increasingly popular "Trust You" off of his Wrath Of Caine mixtape. Featuring New Orleans/Baton Rouge's own Kevin Gates, the two deliver a solid track that is sure to ride through the summer. Related: Pusha T – Doesn’t Matter ft French Montana (Video)... Read more

April 2, 2013 Fresh, Video

Kid Cudi Ft. Too $hort – Girls

The Man On The Moon is back with a new cut off of his upcoming Indicud, which hits stores on April 23rd. With an assist from West Coast legend Too $hort, they speak on the "Girls" they've encountered. Kid Cudi – King Wizard (Video)... Read more

April 2, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Drake – 5am In Toronto (Video)

Drake continues to ride the momentum that his "Started From The Bottom" has created as he releases the visuals to support his subliminal "5am In Toronto." Do you think the track is aimed at Pusha T or The Weeknd? Related: Kendrick Lamar – Poetic Justice ft Drake (Video) ... Read more

April 2, 2013 Fresh, Video

Action Bronson – Compliments to the Chef

Here's one of the strongest efforts from Action Bronson to date. Check out "Compliments to the Chef." Related: Harry Fraud – Marvelous ft Eddie B & Action Bronson... Read more

April 1, 2013 Audio

Ice Cube – Crowded

Here's a new song from Ice Cube off his upcoming album, Everythang's Corrupt. Check out "Crowded." Related: Living Legends: Ice Cube (Playlist)... Read more

April 1, 2013 Audio

DJ Finesse – B.I.G. over Premier (Biggie Tribute Blend Mix)

Here's an incredibly dope project. DJ Finesse put together a Notorious B.I.G. tribute mix featuring blends of Biggie's vocals over various DJ Premier beats. He even got the co-sign from Primo. You can listen to and download B.I.G. over Premier below. Related: AFH: Notorious B.I.G Tribute Here's the tracklist: 1.... Read more

April 1, 2013 Mixes

Pharrell vs. Nardwaur (Video)

Pharrell flips the script on Nardwaur and gives him the interview treatment. Hilarity. Check out the video. Related: Nardwaur vs. Pharrell (Video)... Read more

April 1, 2013 Video

Tha Dogg Pound & Snoop Dogg – LA Here’s 2 U (Video)

Here's the video for Tha Dogg Pound & Snoop Dogg's new ode to Cali. Check out "LA Here's 2 U." Related: Twenty-Two 2′s: A playlist of some of the best 1-2 combos in hip-hop (Playlist)... Read more

April 1, 2013 Video

Yasiin Bey & Mannie Fresh – Black Jesus

After months of behind the scenes videos of them in the studio, Yasiin Bey and Mannie Fresh release their first song. Check out "Black Jesus." Related: The making of OMFGOD by Yasiin Bey & Mannie Fresh (Video) Click here to download... Read more

April 1, 2013 Audio

Young Jeezy Ft. YG, Kendrick Lamar & Chris Brown- R.I.P. (Remix)

Jeezy continues to find ways to reinvent himself on the club scene. After recently dropping the video for "R.I.P.", Jeezy reloads with a couple of big name features for the remix. Related: Juicy J – Show Out ft Big Sean & Young Jeezy (Video)... Read more

March 30, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Beyonce Ft. Bun B, Z-Ro, Scarface, Willie D, Slim Thug & Lil Keke- ‘I Been On (Remix)’

Rumors of this remix began circulating shortly after Beyonce shook up the internet up with her Bow Down/I Been On release. Tonight she decided to release the official remix featuring an allstar line up of Houstons legends. She definitely put on for her city with this one. Check out the "I Been... Read more

March 30, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Twenty-Two 2’s: A Playlist of Some of the Best 1-2 Combos in Hip-Hop (Playlist)

22 2's... There have been a lot of dope groups with two MCs over the years. Which dynamic duo is the best? We've assembled a playlist of 22 groups with 2 MCs. You'll hear music from A Tribe Called Quest, Mobb Deep, OutKast, Cypress Hill, Tha Dogg Pound, M.O.P., Little... Read more

March 29, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists, Video

Rapsody – Everlasting

Rapsody is gearing up for the release of her collaborative effort with Atlanta's own DJ Drama, She Got Game. Check out "Everlasting," which is the lead single off the project. Related: UNITY: A salute to the women of hip-hop (Video Playlist)... Read more

March 29, 2013 Audio, Fresh

ScHoolboy Q Performs ‘Yay Yay’ At SOBs (Video)

TDE's "Puffy" hit NYC's SOB's for an energy packed performance last night. Check out some footage of him performing his latest single, 'Yay Yay'. Related: XXL Announces Freshman Class 2013 Cover... Read more

March 29, 2013 Fresh, Video

Jasiri X Ft. Brother Ali – ‘Pillars’

Check out the latest from Jasiri X. Pretty good concept to support the solid visuals off of his Ascension project. Shout out to Rel!g!on on the production.... Read more

March 29, 2013 Fresh, Video

Kendrick Lamar Performs ‘Poetic Justice’ & ‘Don’t Kill My Vibe’ On Jimmy Kimmel Live

Kendrick continues to see his album through with a visit to the Jimmy Kimmel Live Show. Check out his set where he performed 'Poetic Justice' & 'Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe'. Related: H.O.P.E. Ft. Kendrick Lamar- Compton’s Finest... Read more

March 29, 2013 Fresh, Video

AFH: The Sweet 16 Playlist (Audio)

As you gear up for the NCAA Sweet 16, here's another type of sweet 16. Check out 16 of the best hip-hop songs from 16 years ago--1997 to be exact. You'll hear music from Biggie, Jay-Z, 2Pac, Scarface, Mos Def, Busta Rhymes, Tha Dogg Pound, KRS-One, Camp Lo, The Firm,... Read more

March 28, 2013 Audio, Playlists, Throwback

XXL Announces Freshman Class 2013 Cover

The good folks over at XXL decided to stir things up again today with the annual release of their Freshman Class Cover. The cover, just like most lists, has its highs and lows. Check out this year's freshmen and let us know who you think will be making noise five... Read more

March 28, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Joey Bada$$ & Pro Era ‘The Backroom’ Freestyle

Joey Bada$$, Nyck Caution, Dessy Hinds, A La $ole, Kirk Knight, Dyemond Lewis, and CJ Fly all stepped up to the mic and displayed why their team is definitely one to be reckoned with. Check out the footage from BET's 'The Backroom" and let us know who you think had the best... Read more

March 28, 2013 Video

Schoolboy Q- Funkmaster Flex Freestyle (Video)

TDE's Top Dawg Kendrick Lamar recently stated that getting Schoolboy Q's album out is at the top of the priority list. Check out some footage of Schoolboy kicking a few bars during his recent visit to Flex's show. Related: Schoolboy Q- Yay Yay... Read more

March 28, 2013 Video

Living Legends: Ice Cube (Playlist)

After more than 25 years in the game, there is no question the OG Ice Cube is a living legend. Before acting, producing and becoming a media mogul, Cube was one of the most powerful and political voices in hip-hop. During a time of raging gang wars, police brutality and... Read more

March 27, 2013 Audio, Throwback

Naughty by Nature on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Naughty by Nature has been in the game 25 years strong. They sat down with Sway to discuss their career, what they're up to now and even kick some verses. Check out the full interview below. Related: Treach - Tribaltreach.com (Mixtape)... Read more

March 26, 2013 Video

AZ – Thank You (Video)

AZ drops a video for his medley over classic tracks. Check out Thank You. Related: Raekwon - '86 (Remix) ft AZ (Audio)... Read more

March 26, 2013 Video