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Torae rhymes on the Sway in the Morning show (Video)

Need some of that raw rap? Torae's got plenty. Check out these 6 minutes of verses he spits on Sway in the Morning. The first part is him showcasing his off the dome skills (Sway drops a word, Torae drops a rhyme). The 2nd part is him dropping a fire... Read more

October 22, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar – m.A.A.d. Monday: interviews and performances (Video)

It's been a m.A.A.d. Monday, indeed, and with good reason. Kendrick Lamar has dropped one of the most important albums in hip-hop in a long, long time. A lot of videos documenting Kendrick's journey have premiered today, including our own. Here's a playlist of some of the better ones, including... Read more

October 22, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Action Bronson – The Symbol (Video)

Action Bronson's latest video is part grindhouse film and part ode to 70's cop shows (think Starsky & Hutch). Director Rik Cordero and Bronson concoct twisted visuals that are perfectly fitting with the song's sonic texture and lyrics. Check out The Symbol. Related: Snoop and Action Bronson talk food, hip-hop... Read more

October 22, 2012 Video

Becoming: Nas (Video)

Here's another installment of the Becoming: Nas mini-documentary. In this part, Nas talks about Rock the Bells, the difference about performing now vs in 1994, his lack of motivation during the era of Nastradamus and more. It also features Large Professor giving some insights on Nas. Check out this episode... Read more

October 22, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Yasiin Bey: A Modern Marvel in Marvelous Times (Video)

Here's a cool video on Yasiin Bey (formerly the Mighty Mos Def). It features some recent performance footage and an interview with Yasiin where he talks about living in New Orleans, working with Mannie Fresh and more. Check Yasiin Bey: A Modern Marvel in Marvelous Times. Related: The making of... Read more

October 22, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Meek Mill – Intro

Meek Mill's Intro starts off pensive and moody and takes it up about 10 levels in the middle. This joint is mean. Check it out below. Related: Meek Mill – Maybach Curtains ft Nas, Rick Ross & John Legend (Audio) Check out the full breakdown of Meek Mill's lyrics for... Read more

October 22, 2012 Audio

RZA & The Black Keys – The Baddest Man Alive (Video)

Here's a genius video for RZA's The Baddest Man Alive featuring The Black Keys. It's a stylized brawl between RZA and The Keys over a fortune cookie and involves deadly chop sticks, a weaponized fish, severed limbs and other mayhem. Check it out below. The Man with the Iron Fists... Read more

October 22, 2012 Video

Styles P – Araab Styles (Video)

Styles P drops a video for his burner with AraabMuzik. Check out Araab Styles. Related: Styles P – I Know (Audio)... Read more

October 22, 2012 Video

Blu & Exile – Maybe One Day (Video)

Here's a new video from Blu & Exile for their incredible song Maybe One Day. Check it out. Related: Blu & Exile – The Great Escape ft Homeboy Sandman & ADAD (Audio)... Read more

October 22, 2012 Video

Here’s an exclusive interview of Kendrick Lamar talking about just what it took for the good kid to make it out of the m.A.A.d. city (Video)

With good kid, m.A.A.d. city, Kendrick Lamar has dropped a modern day classic...but don't call it instant. This album was a lifetime in the making. Here's an interview of Kendrick where he talks about just what it took to get to this point. This was not 1, not 2, not... Read more

October 21, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

RZA speaks on the making of The Man With the Iron Fists (Article)

Here's a great article on the RZA from the New York Times. It gives an in-depth look into the making of The Man With the Iron Fists and the evolution of Bobby Digital. RZA discusses how Russell Crowe became involved in the project, his desire to do 10-12 more films,... Read more

October 21, 2012 Food for Thought

Pac Div – Truth

Pac Div flow over an old soul sample on Truth. Check it out below. Related: Pac Div – Black Acura ft Mac Miller & Raven Sorvino (Audio)... Read more

October 20, 2012 Audio

Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Pt. 3 (Will You Let it Die) ft Jay Rock & Ab-Soul

Here's a brand new song (just recorded last night, so it's not on the album...) from the Black Hippy crew -1. Check out The Heart Pt. 3 (Will You Let it Die) featuring Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock below (as well as The Heart Pt. 1 and Pt. 2,... Read more

October 20, 2012 Audio

Life + Times – Road To Brooklyn: Ball So Hard (Video)

Is Brooklyn in the house? Here's a clip from Life + Times documenting the reaction of some legendary street ballers to the Nets moving to Brooklyn. Check out the video below. Related: Jay-Z – From Marcy to Barclays (Video)... Read more

October 20, 2012 Video

J. Cole performs new songs in LA (Video)

J. Cole performed 3 new songs for the first time in LA last night. You can watch the video below. Related: J. Cole – I’m a Fool (Audio)... Read more

October 20, 2012 Video

K’LA – Blame ft Nas (Video)

Nas joins singer K'LA in her new video for Blame. Check it out below. Related: Nas performs at the Heineken Red Star Access Show (Video)... Read more

October 20, 2012 Video

Who would you say is the best hip-hop group of the 90’s? Mister Cee tackles that question with his latest “Best of” mix. You can listen to and download his Best 90’s Hip-Hop Group Mix below (Mixtape)

Related: Back in the day 90's playlist (Video)... Read more

October 19, 2012 Audio

Kendrick Lamar plays B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe for Dr. Dre and Andre 3000 (Video)

Here's a 2-minute preview of Kendrick Lamar's B*tch, Don't Kill My Vibe from good kid, m.A.A.d. city, courtesy of a video of him playing the song for the 2 Dres (the Doctor and 3000). Check it out below. Related: Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city album snippets (Audio)... Read more

October 19, 2012 Video

Jon Connor – Missing You (Video)

Ever take someone for granted and lose them? Jon Connor's latest video tackles that very subject. Check out Missing You. Related: Jon Connor tears down The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)... Read more

October 18, 2012 Video

Roc Marciano – Momma’s Song

Roc Marciano flows over a track with 70's horns, guitar and organ. Check out Momma's Song. Related: Roc Marciano – Poltergeist (Video)... Read more

October 18, 2012 Audio

Cyhi The Prynce – James Harden

Cyhi The Prynce is back with a VENGEANCE. Similar to J. Cole a couple of years ago, he's been on the sideline but he's still nice with it--hence, the title of his new song. Check out James Harden. Tough. Related: In case you forgot how Cyhi get busy, check out... Read more

October 18, 2012 Audio

ZZ Ward & Freddie Gibbs perform Criminal in Studio (Video)

Freddie Gibbs joins ZZ Ward in the studio for a bluesy soulful rendition of her song Criminal. Gangsta Gibbs drops his verse over live guitar, bass and drums. Dopeness. Check out the video. Related: ZZ Ward – Cryin’ Wolf ft Kendrick Lamar (Audio)... Read more

October 18, 2012 Video

Kanye West, ?uestlove, Nicki Minaj, Bruno Mars, will.i.am, and ?uestlove appear on The Cleveland Show (Video)

The season premiere of The Cleveland Show hits the air on Sunday and features guest appearances from Kanye West, ?uestlove, Nicki Minaj, Bruno Mars, and will.i.am. The artists play members of a secret hip-hop society that ask Cleveland to kill super-famous rapper Kenny West's career. Check out the trailer for... Read more

October 18, 2012 Video

A$AP Rocky – F*cking Problem ft Kendrick Lamar, Drake & 2 Chainz

Here's a new track from A$AP Rocky. You can listen to F*cking Problem featuring Kendrick Lamar, Drake & 2 Chainz below. Related: A$AP Rocky – Purple Kisses (Video)... Read more

October 18, 2012 Audio

Here’s the new video for the burner from Method Man, Freddie Gibbs and Streetlife from The Man With the Iron Fists Soundtrack. Check out Built For This (Video)

Related: The Man with the Iron Fists Soundtrack (Full Audio Stream)... Read more

October 18, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar & Dr. Dre perform in Los Angeles (Video)

To commemorate the end of his BET Music Matters tour, Kendrick Lamar brought Dr. Dre to perform Compton & The Recipe with him. The roar from the crowd when the Good Doctor hit the stage says it all. Check out the video. Related: Kendrick Lamar – Backseat Freestyle (Prod. Hit-Boy)... Read more

October 18, 2012 Video

The Man With the Iron Fists Soundtrack (Full Album Stream)

A LOT of hot music has dropped from The Man With the Iron Fists soundtrack over the last several weeks. Now you can listen to the whole thing. Here's a full album stream featuring new music from Wu-Tang Clan (together and solo), Kanye West, Kool G Rap, Pusha T, Freddie... Read more

October 18, 2012 Audio

DJ Quik interview with Bootleg Kev (Video)

DJ Quik sits down and talks with Bootleg Kev about being underrated as a producer, working on new projects, his producers he admires, his favorite beat he ever produced, when he'll drop a new album and much more. Check out the video. Related: The Making of the 2012 BET Hip-Hop... Read more

October 17, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

J-Live – Hot vs. Dope Vol. 1 (Mixtape)

Some (though not enough) know J-Live as a dope MC. Heads know he is a skilled DJ, as well. Here's a new mixtape from him featuring recent music from Yasiin Bey, Kendrick Lamar, Murs & Fashawn, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Killer Mike, Rick Ross, Skyzoo, CL Smooth, Raekwon, Jean Greae,... Read more

October 17, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Macklemore speaks on debuting at #2 on the Billboard album chart (Video)

Salute to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis on their album The Heist debuting at #2 on the Billboard chart with approximately 78,000 albums sold--totally on the independent tip. They are talented artists who make music with a message--an increasing rarity. We've been supporting them for a while. It's great to see... Read more

October 17, 2012 Video

Meek Mill – Maybach Curtains ft Nas, Rick Ross & John Legend

Here's a soulful new joint from Meek Mill. Check out Maybach Curtains Rick Ross, John Legend & Nas (who recently co-signed Meek Mill). Related: Meek Mill – Burn ft Big Sean (Video) You can check the lyrics at Rap Genius who got the premiere of the song.... Read more

October 17, 2012 Audio

Hit-Boy – East vs. West (Video)

Here's the video for Hit-Boy's ode to Biggie and Tupac. He dons the look of the 2 icons in the video and, true to the times he's lamenting, the track is a horn-influenced melancholy throw back to the 90's. Check out East vs. West. Related: Hit-Boy – HITstory (Mixtape)... Read more

October 17, 2012 Video

Each dropped game-changing first albums in 1993. Each is a legend for his respective coast and hip-hop, generally. As you can imagine, Snoop and RZA have a LOT to discuss. Check out the video of their conversation below (Video)

Related: Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Kool G. Rap – Rivers of Blood (Audio)... Read more

October 17, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Yasiin Bey recites Muhammad Ali (Video)

A short version of Yasiin Bey reciting Muhammad Ali's "Float" poem surfaced a few months ago. Here's the full video. Check it out below. Related: Mister Cee - The Best of Black Star Mix (Mixtape)... Read more

October 17, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Freeway – Freedom of Speech (Mixtape)

Here's a new mixtape from Freeway. You can listen to and download all of Freedom of Speech below. Related: Apollo the Great – Ink Bleed ft Freeway (Video) Download Mixtape... Read more

October 16, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Wiz Khalifa – Cabin Fever 2 (Mixtape)

Wiz Khalifa drops off his 2nd mixtape of the year. You can listen to and download all of Cabin Fever 2 below. Related: Wiz Khalifa – Taylor Allderdice (Mixtape) Download Mixtape... Read more

October 16, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Kurupt Double Play: Kurupt – Money (Do It for Me) ft RBX (Video) + Clemm Rishad – Forever ft Kurupt (Audio)

Here's a double play from Kurupt. First is his new video Money (Do it for Me) featuring RBX and also, he jumps on a hot track called Forever with an artist named Clemm Rishad. Check out both below. Related: DJ Quik & Kurupt – The Demon’s Carol (Audio)... Read more

October 16, 2012 Audio

Mister Cee’s Best of Black Star Mix (Mixtape) + Talib Kweli – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle (Video)

Here's something (actually 2 things) for the Black Star lovers out there. First is Mister Cee's Best of Black Star Mix. Also, Talib Kweli kicks a rhyme off the top on Toca Tuesdays Freestyle and has fun with it. Check out the mixtape and the video below. Related: Talib Kweli... Read more

October 16, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Video

Murs & 9th Wonder – It’s Over

More dopeness from 9th Wonder. Here's a new track from his upcoming project from Murs. Check out It's Over. Related: Buckshot & 9th Wonder - The Change Up (Video)... Read more

October 16, 2012 Audio

Buckshot & 9th Wonder – The Change Up (Video)

Buckshot and 9th Wonder have an album dropping next month called The Solution. Here's the first video from the project. Check out The Change Up. Related: Naledge - Project Blowed ft Buckshot (Audio)... Read more

October 16, 2012 Video

Ice Cube vs. Public Enemy (Playlist)

Many issues will be discussed tonight in presidential debate #2 but how many will be relevant to the hip-hop nation? Before we look forward, let's re-examine the history of the state of the union through the eyes of 2 of hip-hop's strongest political voices: Ice Cube and Chuck D. Here's... Read more

October 16, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback

Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Kool G. Rap – Rivers of Blood

Just when you thought The Man With the Iron Fists soundtrack couldn't get any stronger...they drop the Raekwon, Ghostface Killah and Kool G Rap collabo. Good golly. Check out Rivers of Blood. Related: RZA speaks on The Man With the Iron Fists and breaks down the music on the soundtrack... Read more

October 16, 2012 Audio

Ras Kass – The Great Recession ft Doc Hollywood (Video)

As the election closes in, the political commentary is ramping up. Here's the video for Ras Kass' take on the State of the Union. Check out The Great Recession with Doc Hollywood. Related: Ras Kass – Sushi (Video)... Read more

October 15, 2012 Video

Flatbush Zombies – The Hangover

Here's a super-bugged out new joint from Flatbush Zombies. It juxtaposes a laid-back, psychadelic track with rapid fire bombastic lyrics. The title says it all. Check out The Hangover. Related: Schoolboy Q - Party (Audio)... Read more

October 15, 2012 Audio

Bruno Mars – Locked Out of Heaven (Video)

Bruno Mars' first video from his upcoming album Unorthodox Jukebox is for his rock-soul ditty, Locked Out of Heaven. Just like the song, the video is a stylized throwback to the days of yore. Check it out below. Related: Bad Meets Evil – Lighters ft Bruno Mars (Video)... Read more

October 15, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar – Backseat Freestyle (Prod. Hit-Boy)

Snippets for Kendrick Lamar's album surfaced earlier today. Now, Hit-Boy has decided to liberate the full version of Backseat Freestyle, the track he produced for Kendrick. Check it out below. Related: Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city album snippets (Audio)... Read more

October 15, 2012 Audio

C.L. Smooth – Ask About Me

C.L. Smooth is back in the lab and his flow is still oh so buttery. Here's a new joint he has from his forthcoming album, The Emancipation of Corey Penn. Check out Ask About Me. Related: Pete Rock discusses Mecca and the Soul Brother 20 years after its release (Video)... Read more

October 15, 2012 Audio

Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city album snippets (Audio)

Can't wait to hear Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city album? Here's a taste before the album drops next Monday (10/22). Check out snippets from all 11 tracks on the standard version of the project below. Also, you can pre-order the album here. Related: A recap of Kendrick Lamar's NYC... Read more

October 15, 2012 Audio

Nas – A Queens Story (Video)

Here's a street video for Nas' A Queens Story. It features photos of many of the references Nas makes in the song, as well as some footage of why Life is Good for Nas. There are a couple of strip club shots so careful where you watch. Related: Nas performs... Read more

October 15, 2012 Video

Wiz Khalifa – It’s Nothin’ ft 2 Chainz (Video)

Wiz Khalifa drops off his latest video. Check out It's Nothin' featuring 2 Chainz. Related: Wiz Khalifa – Remember You ft The Weeknd (Audio) Check out the scoop on the lyrics here.... Read more

October 15, 2012 Video