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RIP Pro Era’s Capital Steez

Tragically, the Pro Era standout took his own life at the age of 19. This comes right on the heels of the release of Pro Era's critically acclaimed PEEP: The Aprocalypse. Our deepest condolences go out to Pro Era and his family. You can celebrate his life through listening to... Read more

December 24, 2012 Food for Thought

Curren$y – 3 Piece Set/A Closed Session (Mixtape)

Curren$y drops of his 6th (yes, 6th--although this one is more of an EP at 3 songs) mixtape of 2012. You can download 3 Piece Set here. Related: Listen to and download more than 40 of the best mixtapes of 2012 here (Mixtapes)... Read more

December 24, 2012 Mixes

Styles P – Been Around

Ghost drops another quick verse. Check out Been Around. Related: Styles P – Lion Pride... Read more

December 23, 2012 Audio

Ludacris – Tell Me What They Mad For ft Pusha T & Swizz Beatz

Ludacris brings out Pusha T and Swizz Beatz on one of the hardest joints he's dropped in a long time. Check out Tell Me What They Mad For below. Related: Big K.R.I.T – What U Mean ft Ludacris (Video)... Read more

December 23, 2012 Audio

Frank Ocean – Wiseman

Frank Ocean created a new song for the Django Unchained soundtrack but though Quentin Tarantino thought it was dope, he didn't think there was a scene in the film for it. Frank let the song loose via tumblr. Check out Wiseman. Related: Frank Ocean – Pyramids (Video)... Read more

December 23, 2012 Throwback

Ambrosia For Heads – The Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2012 (Part 1)

In looking back, there was a lot of great hip-hop released in 2012. So much so that we decided to do our year in review in 2 parts. Here's part 1 of a 2-part playlist of the best songs of the year. Part 1 covers Jan - June and you'll... Read more

December 22, 2012 Audio, Playlists

Large Professor – Barber Shop Chop (Video)

Here's a new set of visuals over a dope Large Professor instrumental. Check out Barber Shop Chop. Related: Large Professor – Keys to the City (Video)... Read more

December 22, 2012 Video

Styles P – Lion Pride

Styles P goes in over that incredible saxophone loop No ID chopped up first for Cyhi the Prynce on Woopty Doo and then for Nas on Stay. Check out Lion Pride below. Related: Styles P – The Backroom Freestyle (Video) Here are the Cyhi the Prynce and Nas versions:... Read more

December 22, 2012 Audio

AFH: Best Hip-Hop Mixtapes of 2012

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December 22, 2012 Featured-homepage, Mixes

Pro Era – PEEP: The Aprocalypse (Mixtape)

Here's a dope new mixtape from Joey Bada$$ and his Pro Era crew. Like Joey's solo projects, this is also filled with 90's-influenced beats and straight SPITTIN'. Pro Era just staked an early claim to 2013. You can listen to and download all of PEEP: The Aprocalypse below. Related: Joey... Read more

December 21, 2012 Mixes

Talib Kweli on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Talib Kweli recently dropped by the Sway in the Morning show. He spoke on his ongoing relationship with Yasiin Bey (Black Star lives...), how he stays motivated, his thoughts on MCs like Drake and Big Sean and more. He also dropped a verse. Check out the video. Related: Talib Kweli... Read more

December 21, 2012 Video

Masta Killa speaks on the early days of Wu-Tang Clan (Video)

Here's a really dope interview of Masta Killa speaking on the early days of Wu. He breaks down why he missed his opportunity to be on Protect Ya Neck and how he got his slot on Da Mystery of Chessboxin'. Check out the video. Related: Masta Killa – R U... Read more

December 20, 2012 Throwback

Sha Stimuli – Rapping Paper ft Torae & Skyzoo

Sha Stimuli drops off an early Christmas gift--a mean track where he Torae and Skyzoo go in. Check out Rapping Paper below. Related: Sha Stimuli – The March (Mixtape) Rapping Paper by Sha Stimuli & Dynamite Bruhz ft. Skyzoo, Torae... Read more

December 20, 2012 Audio

Super Helpful – Lawns ft Joey Bada$$

It's good to hear some of the next generation MCs digging in the crates for jazz loops similar to those that fueled some of the best hip-hop in the 90's. Here's a song where Joey Bada$$ joins Chuck Strangers, Lee Bannon and Kwame (collectively known as Super Helpful) on just... Read more

December 20, 2012 Audio

J. Cole – 2012

J. Cole went to the vaults and pulled out a rapid-fire track he recorded in 2008 (pre-Warm Up) addressing the 2012 phenomenon. Check out 2012. Related: J. Cole – Miss America Reprise (Audio)... Read more

December 20, 2012 Audio

A$AP Rocky – Long Live A$AP

A$AP Rocky drops another one off his forthcoming Long Live A$AP album. This time, it's the title track. Check it out below. Related: A$AP Rocky – Wild for the Night ft Skrillex (Audio)... Read more

December 20, 2012 Audio

50 Cent – Major Distribution ft Snoop and Young Jeezy

Here's a new one from 50 Cent. Check out Major Distribution featuring Snoop and Young Jeezy. Related: 50 Cent – My Life ft Eminem & Adam Levine (Video)... Read more

December 20, 2012 Audio

Angel Haze on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Here's a fascinating interview of Angel Haze from the Sway in the Morning Show. She talks about her first poem, the significance of the name Angel Haze, the fact that her first 9 years were spent in a cult and more. After the interview, she performs. Check out the video.... Read more

December 20, 2012 Video

Raekwon – Never Can Say Goodbye

Here's another new joint from Raekwon. It's part of his upcoming Lost Jewelry EP where he flows over classic tracks. This time he rhymes over The Jackson 5's Never Can Say Goodbye. Check it out below. Related: Raekwon – Don’t Look Any Further Freestyle (Audio)... Read more

December 20, 2012 Audio

Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip – Poetic Justice Freestyle

Here's a super soul sexy surprise. Busta Rhymes and Q-Tip link up over Kendrick Lamar's Poetic Justice track to spread love about Janet Jackson. Check it out. Blazing hot! Related: A Tribe Called Quest & Leaders of the New School perform Scenario live at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (Video)... Read more

December 20, 2012 Audio

Big K.R.I.T. – Rich Dad Poor Dad (Video)

Wow. Here's an incredible new video from Big K.R.I.T. In fact, it was so dope I had to add it to our list of the best hip-hop videos of 2012. K.R.I.T. takes us on a Cinematic journey of his childhood in the video. Check out Rich Dad Poor Dad. Related:... Read more

December 20, 2012 Video

Freeway – Seems Like (Video)

Here's the latest video from Freeway. Check out Seems Like. Related: Freeway – True ft Wale (Video)... Read more

December 19, 2012 Video

Talib Kweli – Fly Away (Re-Produced)

Here are 3 dope but very different remixes of Talib Kweli's Fly Away which were done by Apollo Brown, Shoden!1 and Willie B. (Kendrick Lamar's Poe Man's Dream). Check them out below. Related: Talib Kweli - Attack the Block (Mixtape)... Read more

December 19, 2012 Audio

A$AP Rocky – Wild for the Night ft Skrillex

A$AP Rocky links with Skrillex on a chopped and screwed, dub step banger. Now THIS is a f*cking problem. Check out Wild for the Night. Long Live A$AP is in stores on 1/15. Related: A$AP Rocky – 1Train ft Joey Bada$$, Yelawolf, Danny Brown, Action Bronson, Big K.R.I.T. & Kendrick... Read more

December 19, 2012 Audio

Action Bronson – The Tim Westwood Freestyle (Video)

Action Bronson was recently in London and stopped by the Tim Westwood Show to drop a verse. Check out the video. Related: Action Bronson & Alchemist – Rare Chandeliers (Mixtape)... Read more

December 18, 2012 Video

Freddie Gibbs – The Hard (Video)

Freddie Gibbs' new video for The Hard depicts some of the consequences for living that life. Check it out. Related: Freddie Gibbs – Where Have You Been ft Slick Pulla (Audio)... Read more

December 18, 2012 Video

Roc Marciano – 76 (Video)

76 is the latest video from Roc Marciano's Reloaded project. The video is shot with a film treatment that makes it look like a 1976 cop show. Check out the video. Related: Roc Marciano – Momma’s Song (Audio)... Read more

December 18, 2012 Video

Kid Cudi – King Wizard (Video)

Kid Cudi returns to the gold frame for his latest video. Check out King Wizard. Related: Big Boi – She Hates Me ft Kid Cudi (Audio)... Read more

December 18, 2012 Video

A$AP Rocky – 1Train ft Joey Bada$$, Yelawolf, Danny Brown, Action Bronson, Big K.R.I.T. & Kendrick Lamar

A$AP Rocky gathered some of the hottest next generation MCs in the game for his latest track which was produced by Hit Boi. Check out 1Train featuring Joey Bada$$, Yelawolf, Danny Brown, Action Bronson, Big K.R.I.T. and Kendrick Lamar. Straight FIRE! Props: 2DBZ Related: A$AP Rocky – F*ckin’ Problems ft... Read more

December 18, 2012 Audio

Ab-Soul – The GRIT Interview (Video)

Though Ab-Soul may be a relative newcomer to some, he has been tirelessly pursuing his craft for more than 7 years. We caught up with him to discuss the determination, focus and drive that has sustained him and allowed him to reach the level of success he has to date.... Read more

December 18, 2012 Video

Skillz – Tryin’ to Get By ft Carmael

Here's a hot new joint from the homie Skillz. Check out Tryin' to Get By featuring Carmael. Related: Skillz – Maybe I Don’t Know Her ft A206J... Read more

December 17, 2012 Audio

Talib Kweli – Outstanding ft Ryan Leslie (Video)

Here's a new video from Talib Kweli for his Boi-1da-produced burner featuring Ryan Leslie. Check out Outstanding. Related: Talib Kweli on No Reservations (Video)... Read more

December 17, 2012 Video

Ma$e speaks with Sway on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Murder Ma$e recently sat down with Sway to have a 30 minute conversation about where he is in life these days. Check out that interview and a previously unreleased interview of Ma$e from 1998 that features and SUPER young Kanye West below. Related: See where Bad Boy Records ranks on... Read more

December 17, 2012 Video

T.I. – Memories Back Then ft Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B. & Kris Stephens

T.I.'s Trouble Man album is in stores tomorrow. Here's one last drop from the album. Check out Memories Back Then featuring Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B. and Kris Stephens. Related: T.I. – Wildside ft A$AP Rocky... Read more

December 17, 2012 Audio

AFH: Best Hip-Hop Videos of 2012

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December 17, 2012 Featured-homepage, Video

LL Cool J – Take It ft Joe (Video)

LL Cool J drops a video for his collabo with Joe. Check out Take It. Related: Marley Marl – Classic Recipes: The Making of Mama Said Knock You Out (Video)... Read more

December 17, 2012 Video

Big Boi speaks on Andre 3000’s apology on Sorry (Video)

"And this the type of sh*t that'll make you call your rap partner, and say I'm sorry I'm awkward, my fault for f*ckin' up the tours." Those were the words from Andre 3000 on Sorry, his collabo with T.I. T.I. recently spoke to Big Boi about the song. Check out... Read more

December 16, 2012 Video

Big Sean – Guap (Video)

Here's the latest video from Big Sean. You can check out Guap below. Related: Big Sean – Detroit (Mixtape)... Read more

December 16, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar – Rap-Up TV Interview (Video) and Let Us Move On (Audio)

Dido is best known in hip-hop circles for the haunting track that Eminem sampled on Stan. She's back with a new song that features none other than the good kid Kendrick Lamar. Check out the song, Let Us Move On, as well as an interview of Kendrick by Rap-Up TV... Read more

December 15, 2012 Video

T.I. – Wildside ft A$AP Rocky

T.I.'s Trouble Man album is in stores on Tuesday. Here's his collabo with A$AP Rocky from the album. Check out Wildside. Related: T.I. – Sorry ft Andre 3000 (Audio)... Read more

December 15, 2012 Audio

Belizean James – No Gold Anything (Video)

The spoofs of recent Def Jam signee Trinidad James' All Gold Everything video have already begun. Here's one from "Belizean James" (aka comedian Lamorne Morris) called No Gold Anything. Comedy. Check out the video. Related: Kevin Hart vs. Meek Mill (and crew) (Video)... Read more

December 14, 2012 Video

Lecrae – Mayday ft Big K.R.I.T. & Ashton Jones (Video)

Here's a new video from Lecrae. Check out Mayday featuring Big K.R.I.T. and Ashton Jones. Related: Big K.R.I.T. – Now and Then ft Slim Thug (Audio)... Read more

December 14, 2012 Video

Blu – On the Porch (Video)

Blu's latest video is for the short but soulful On the Porch. One verse and out. Check it out below. Related: Blu & Exile – Maybe One Day (Video)... Read more

December 13, 2012 Video

Rapper Big Pooh – Friends (Video)

Here's a new video from Rapper Big Pooh. Check out Friends. Related: Rapper Big Pooh – Exercise in Futility (Audio)... Read more

December 13, 2012 Video

Freddie Gibbs – Where Have You Been ft Slick Pulla

Freddie Gibbs recently parted ways with Young Jeezy's CTE label but it hasn't slowed his grind. Here's a bonus track from the deluxe version of his Cold Day in Hell mixtape that was recently re-released. Check out Where Have You Been featuring Slick Pulla. Related: Freddie Gibbs – BFK (Video)... Read more

December 13, 2012 Audio

Action Bronson – The Backroom Freestyle (Video)