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Wow. Terrace Martin, Kendrick Lamar and CyHi Da Prynce sound GOOD on this Stevie Wonder track. Check out Thirsty.

Wow. Terrace Martin, Kendrick Lamar and CyHi Da Prynce sound GOOD on this Stevie Wonder track. Check out Thirsty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWMnpBMCa2U Click here to download. Here's the Stevie original called Rocket Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9Js4VNzZLk... Read more
January 5, 2011 Audio
Kanye West’s new song Eyes Closed didn’t make the album…but it’s Kanye so you know it’s worth a listen (or 10). Check it out.

Kanye West’s new song Eyes Closed didn’t make the album…but it’s Kanye so you know it’s worth a listen (or 10). Check it out.

Click here to download.  And speaking of songs that didn't make the album, whatever happened to this one?... Read more
January 5, 2011 Audio
It’s the real…hip-hop…courtesy of Saigon and Just Blaze in The Greatest Story Never Told. Check it out and some of Saigon’s classic mixtapes.

It’s the real…hip-hop…courtesy of Saigon and Just Blaze in The Greatest Story Never Told. Check it out and some of Saigon’s classic mixtapes.

With Saigon, J. Cole and Big K.R.I.T. there's a resurgence in rappers talking about real things. Saigon has been putting in work for over 10 years. It's good to see the album is finally dropping on February 15, after some classic mixtapes. Click here to download.  While you wait for... Read more
January 4, 2011 Audio, Mixes, The Bridge
CyHi Da Prynce is the 2nd best rhymer on G.O.O.D. Music…and he may just be coming for Kanye. Check out how he gets down on XV’s All For Me also ft Vado & Erin Christine.

CyHi Da Prynce is the 2nd best rhymer on G.O.O.D. Music…and he may just be coming for Kanye. Check out how he gets down on XV’s All For Me also ft Vado & Erin Christine.

CyHi killed his verse on So Appalled and MURDERED his freestyle on Shade 45.  Dude is poised to come up in 2011.  Could G.O.O.D. Music become the Young Money of 2011? Click here to download.... Read more
January 4, 2011 Audio
Smoke DZA drops another hot one. He’s consistently keeping it grimy and soulful. Check out King Me.

Smoke DZA drops another hot one. He’s consistently keeping it grimy and soulful. Check out King Me.

His last song sounded like Wu-Tang Clan making gangsta rap.  This one is more laid-back 70's soul but the lyrics are still g. Click here to download.... Read more
January 4, 2011 Audio
Skillz’ 2010 Rap Up is SICK. Ya boy covers everything from Drake to Antoine Dodson and everything in between.

Skillz’ 2010 Rap Up is SICK. Ya boy covers everything from Drake to Antoine Dodson and everything in between.

Skillz continues to be slept on but dude is super-talented: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PWUXrX6eBE Click here to download.... Read more
January 3, 2011 Audio
Fashawn, Common and John Legend ride a track that samples both Nina Symone and Terence Trent D’Arby on Strange Fruit. Ill combo.

Fashawn, Common and John Legend ride a track that samples both Nina Symone and Terence Trent D’Arby on Strange Fruit. Ill combo.

Click here to download.  Here the Nina Simone and Terrence Trent D'Arby songs below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktsU01lfzLU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcUmIRw0N5w... Read more
January 3, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
New Wiz Khalifa–Teach You How to Fly…Hmm, wonder what that means?

New Wiz Khalifa–Teach You How to Fly…Hmm, wonder what that means?

Cool song. It has a chill out beach house kind of sound to it. Dude is crazy versatile. Click here to download.... Read more
January 3, 2011 Audio
This new Chris Brown joint with Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne is about to BLOW THE CLUBS UP. It’s called Look at Me Now.

This new Chris Brown joint with Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne is about to BLOW THE CLUBS UP. It’s called Look at Me Now.

Click here to download.... Read more
January 1, 2011 Audio
Curren$y makes his Return to the Winner’s Circle with another mixtape. 2011 is starting off just fine.

Curren$y makes his Return to the Winner’s Circle with another mixtape. 2011 is starting off just fine.

Click here to download.  Listen and view the tracklist below: Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Provided by DatPiff.com... Read more
January 1, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Nas spits for the philosophical heads on Who Are You. We haven’t heard him like this in a while.

Nas spits for the philosophical heads on Who Are You. We haven’t heard him like this in a while.

Looks like his time with Damien Marley reignited the introspective Nasir Jones. Click here to download.... Read more
January 1, 2011 Audio
Tis the season to sample songs from movies. Lil Wayne samples One Night Only from Dreamgirls on his new song.

Tis the season to sample songs from movies. Lil Wayne samples One Night Only from Dreamgirls on his new song.

Wayne's version maintains the darkness of the original Jennifer Hudson version. Click here to download.  Here's the Dreamgirls version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRJAOzzg1nE... Read more
January 1, 2011 Audio, The Bridge, Video
The good music continues right into 2011. Check out 2 new joints from 1982 called Money Is Reality and Start It Like This.

The good music continues right into 2011. Check out 2 new joints from 1982 called Money Is Reality and Start It Like This.

The underground never sleeps... Money Is Reality Click here to download. Start It Like This Click here to download. Both of these tracks are on 1982's new EP titled The Evening News.  Click here to buy it.  Support good music.... Read more
January 1, 2011 Audio
You’ve heard the reasons why 2010 is the best year ever in hip-hop…now hear the playlist. Happy New Year.

You’ve heard the reasons why 2010 is the best year ever in hip-hop…now hear the playlist. Happy New Year.

... Read more
December 31, 2010 Audio, Playlists, Video
Nipsey Hussle’s Bigger Than Life ft June Summers sounds like it’s going to be worth the wait for his delayed album.

Nipsey Hussle’s Bigger Than Life ft June Summers sounds like it’s going to be worth the wait for his delayed album.

Bigger Than Life may not be on the album but it's clear Nipsey is staying focused. Click here to download.... Read more
December 29, 2010 Audio
New Eminem and he brought Jay-Z, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent with him. Check out Syllables.

New Eminem and he brought Jay-Z, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent with him. Check out Syllables.

Stat Quo and Ca$his are also on the track, but I think Eminem, Jay-Z, Dre and Fitty got your attention... Click here to download.... Read more
December 29, 2010 Audio
Young Chris picked a fresh jazzy track for Trouble on My Mind. The syncopated groove will surprise you then suck you in. Check it out.

Young Chris picked a fresh jazzy track for Trouble on My Mind. The syncopated groove will surprise you then suck you in. Check it out.

Click here to download.... Read more
December 29, 2010 Audio
Keeping it on the smooth tip, Swizz Beatz wraps up his Monster Mondays with a new joint from wifey, Alicia Keys. This one is called Speechless ft Eve and it rides that Devil in a New Dress beat from Kanye’s album. Hotness.

Keeping it on the smooth tip, Swizz Beatz wraps up his Monster Mondays with a new joint from wifey, Alicia Keys. This one is called Speechless ft Eve and it rides that Devil in a New Dress beat from Kanye’s album. Hotness.

Click here to download.  If you missed any of Swizz Beatz' excellent Monster Mondays, click here for a great recap from Nahright.com.... Read more
December 28, 2010 Audio
Vado and Raheem DeVaughn make some gangsta Quiet Storm hip-hop with It’s You. Check it out.

Vado and Raheem DeVaughn make some gangsta Quiet Storm hip-hop with It’s You. Check it out.

This one is surprisingly dope.  Vado and Raheem mesh much better than you would expect. Click here to download.  It's a fine line between corny and laid back, but when a hip-hip ballad is done properly it's a good look.  Here are a few others that have straddled the line... Read more
December 28, 2010 Audio, The Bridge, Video
You heard how Asher Roth and Nottz get down on Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor). Now check out how they rock the mixtape.

You heard how Asher Roth and Nottz get down on Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor). Now check out how they rock the mixtape.

If you missed, Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor), it was on the criminally slept on Nottz album You Need This Music. Click here to download the mixtape and listen below:... Read more
December 27, 2010 Audio, Mixes
Is 50 Cent done as a rapper? Not if you listen to his new song Sunday Morning.

Is 50 Cent done as a rapper? Not if you listen to his new song Sunday Morning.

It's not vintage 50, but it's still worth a listen (or a few). Click here to download.... Read more
December 27, 2010 Audio
Respect your roots. Hip-hop was built on jazz, soul and FUNK. Tonight hip-hop lost funk legend Teena Marie.

Respect your roots. Hip-hop was built on jazz, soul and FUNK. Tonight hip-hop lost funk legend Teena Marie.

Teena Marie: 1956 – 2010. There will be many tributes to Ms. Marie, who was known to bring the funk both solo and with her longtime partner in crime, Rick James, but tonight we will let the music do the talking. Tonight, we celebrate Lady Tee: Behind the Groove Square... Read more
December 27, 2010 Audio, The Bridge
Ever debated what was the best year in hip-hop? Here’s a little something from The Rub to make the conversation a LOT more interesting. Check out these mixes of the best songs in hip-hop from 1979-2009, year by year….30 years of hip-hop. It gets no better.

Ever debated what was the best year in hip-hop? Here’s a little something from The Rub to make the conversation a LOT more interesting. Check out these mixes of the best songs in hip-hop from 1979-2009, year by year….30 years of hip-hop. It gets no better.

These are courtesy of The Rub, one of the dopest DJ collectives around.  For 1979-1980, click here.  For 1981-1990, click here.  For 1991-2000, click here.  For 2001-2009, click here.... Read more
December 26, 2010 Audio, Food for Thought, Mixes, Throwback
Merry Christmas to all. May your years only get better.

Merry Christmas to all. May your years only get better.

Christmas Rap http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh8hB1tAip8 Christmas in Harlem... Read more
December 25, 2010 Audio, Video
T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house the mouse was rocking to the new Rick Ross mixtape.

T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house the mouse was rocking to the new Rick Ross mixtape.

The mixtape will drop later today.  In the meantime, check out RetroSuperFuture ft Wiz Khalifa, which will be on the mixtape. Click here to download.... Read more
December 24, 2010 Audio
It's official. Christmas in Harlem is now the latest (and maybe) last G.O.O.D. Friday gift from Kanye West.

It's official. Christmas in Harlem is now the latest (and maybe) last G.O.O.D. Friday gift from Kanye West.

There was an earlier version of this a few days ago, but this is the fully mastered version.  It features CyHi Da Prynce, Pusha T, Big Sean, Musiq Soulchild and Teyana Taylor.  Thank you for an incredible year of music, Kanye. Click here to download.... Read more
December 24, 2010 Audio
The year is winding to a close but dope hip-hop music keeps coming. Next up is Smoke DZA with some laid back gangsta ish called The World.

The year is winding to a close but dope hip-hop music keeps coming. Next up is Smoke DZA with some laid back gangsta ish called The World.

Dude's name and music are definitely reminiscent of Wu-Tang clan but he's not Wu-affiliated: Click here to download.... Read more
December 24, 2010 Audio
This is the second joint we've posted from Stalley. Dude is really dope. This one is called Monkey Ish.

This is the second joint we've posted from Stalley. Dude is really dope. This one is called Monkey Ish.

The song samples the mighty Pimp C (R.I.P.) from UGK: Click here to download.  You can find more Stalley here.  And, here's a classic joint from UGK: http://www.vimeo.com/2818789... Read more
December 24, 2010 Audio, The Bridge
Newcomer Doc Ish drops some…ish with his song She Did It Again ft Crooked I and Billy Danze from M.O.P.

Newcomer Doc Ish drops some…ish with his song She Did It Again ft Crooked I and Billy Danze from M.O.P.

Dope artwork too: Click here to download.... Read more
December 24, 2010 Audio
It's a battle of the autotunes with Diddy and T-Pain on the Loving You No More remix, but Gucci Mane drops his verse au natural.

It's a battle of the autotunes with Diddy and T-Pain on the Loving You No More remix, but Gucci Mane drops his verse au natural.

Click here to download.... Read more
December 24, 2010 Audio
It's a battle of the autotunes with Diddy and T-Pain on the Loving You No More remix, but Gucci Mane drops his verse au natural.

It's a battle of the autotunes with Diddy and T-Pain on the Loving You No More remix, but Gucci Mane drops his verse au natural.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fym6Bsbhlcs Click here to download.... Read more
December 23, 2010 Audio
Nipsey Hussle is another underground cat who is poised to blow up. Check out his new mixtape called The Marathon.

Nipsey Hussle is another underground cat who is poised to blow up. Check out his new mixtape called The Marathon.

Listen below and click here to download from Datpiff.com.... Read more
December 23, 2010 Audio, Mixes
It's a great day for underground rap…which is a nice segue into the #8 reason why 2010 is the best year ever in hip-hop: The Return of the Underground.

It's a great day for underground rap…which is a nice segue into the #8 reason why 2010 is the best year ever in hip-hop: The Return of the Underground.

This one is a bit of a contradiction.  The incredible underground releases this year certainly contributed to the musical strength of the year overall, but underground rap is consistently pretty strong.  It's the hits that are more unpredictable.  That's confirmed just by looking at Soundscan sales info.  This year will... Read more
December 22, 2010 Audio, Food for Thought
Rapper Big Pooh has not lost a step since leaving Little Brother. Here's his new song called Zone Out. Stay tuned for the mixtape.

Rapper Big Pooh has not lost a step since leaving Little Brother. Here's his new song called Zone Out. Stay tuned for the mixtape.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjVTOpAexhI Click here to download.... Read more
December 21, 2010 Audio
Swizz Beatz continues his Monster Mondays with Hustle Hard ft Ace Hood.

Swizz Beatz continues his Monster Mondays with Hustle Hard ft Ace Hood.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3aPMIThddU Click here to download.... Read more
December 20, 2010 Audio
10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #10 Don't call it a comeback…but this was the year for some of the best ever.

10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #10 Don't call it a comeback…but this was the year for some of the best ever.

Now that the year is winding down and new music is slowing to a trickle, it's the perfect opportunity to take a look back at 2010 and what made it such a phenomenal year for hip-hop.  Stay tuned for 9 more reasons until the end of the year.  First up... Read more
December 19, 2010 Audio, Food for Thought
Diggy Simmons jumps on yet another classic track from a Queensbridge great. This time it's Nas again on the DJ Premier produced Nas is Like.

Diggy Simmons jumps on yet another classic track from a Queensbridge great. This time it's Nas again on the DJ Premier produced Nas is Like.

Fortunately Diggy keeps doing these songs justice.  If he can get some original material this tight he's going to have a very bright future. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARYQH_Q4fZw Click here to download.  If you missed it, here's how Diggy fared covering Mobb Deep's Shook Ones.... Read more
December 19, 2010 Audio
Rick Ross' 9 Piece ft T.I. sounds like the third part of a trilogy that started with MC Hammer and B.M.F. What do you think?

Rick Ross' 9 Piece ft T.I. sounds like the third part of a trilogy that started with MC Hammer and B.M.F. What do you think?

Click here to download.  Here are parts 1 and 2 of the "trilogy": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdNLClvoqro http://www.vimeo.com/13285609... Read more
December 17, 2010 Audio, The Bridge, Video
Wiz Khalifa is like the 2010 version of Snoop Dogg. Check out the side by side comparison on Black & Yellow (the G-Mix) ft Snoop Dogg, Juicy J and T-Pain

Wiz Khalifa is like the 2010 version of Snoop Dogg. Check out the side by side comparison on Black & Yellow (the G-Mix) ft Snoop Dogg, Juicy J and T-Pain

So what are the similarities?  Both have silky smooth, sing-song flows (say that 5 times fast), are tall and lanky, are super laid-back, are eminently likeable and each have a well-documented love for the medicinal herb.  If that's not enough, a picture is worth a thousand words: Click here to... Read more
December 17, 2010 Audio
It's hard to front on this Drag-On track ft Stack Bundles, Styles P and Chinx Drugs. It's called We Get Money. The lyrics are standard fare but the beat is tough.

It's hard to front on this Drag-On track ft Stack Bundles, Styles P and Chinx Drugs. It's called We Get Money. The lyrics are standard fare but the beat is tough.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQaMH3eCZLk Click here to download.... Read more
December 17, 2010 Audio
Ab-Soul is cool like that. Check out how he handles the classic Digable Planets track on his new song Titsenas

Ab-Soul is cool like that. Check out how he handles the classic Digable Planets track on his new song Titsenas

That cat's range has impressed me.  He dropped All Feelin' earlier in the year and it was a totally different sound but still dope.  Props to NahRight.com. Click here to download.  Here's Digable Planets' Rebirth of Slick: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM4kqL13jGM... Read more
December 16, 2010 Audio, The Bridge
DJ Quik is one of the most underrated producers of all time. He is the best producer from the West Coast not named Dr. Dre. Check out how newcomer L.E.$ just murders this Quik track.

DJ Quik is one of the most underrated producers of all time. He is the best producer from the West Coast not named Dr. Dre. Check out how newcomer L.E.$ just murders this Quik track.

Real talk, these 2 sound like they've been music together for years. RIDICULOUSLY hot G-Funk: Click here to download.  And here are 2 of my favorite DJ Quik joints of all time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6kky3k-MVk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOs6qNJevvE... Read more
December 16, 2010 Audio, The Bridge
It's official. It's O.G. day. I'm generally not a fan of posthumous 2Pac music but damn this track with Spice 1 is hot!! Check out Can't Turn Back.

It's official. It's O.G. day. I'm generally not a fan of posthumous 2Pac music but damn this track with Spice 1 is hot!! Check out Can't Turn Back.

This is from Spice 1's upcoming album Notorious Bastards, Vol. 1, which drops next week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AfYKQUvhSc Click here to download.... Read more
December 16, 2010 Audio
Here's is yet another dope track from Big K.R.I.T. This one is called Moon & Stars (remix) ft Curren$y and Killa Kyleon and it's another reason to download his mixtape.

Here's is yet another dope track from Big K.R.I.T. This one is called Moon & Stars (remix) ft Curren$y and Killa Kyleon and it's another reason to download his mixtape.

If you've been rockin' with me for a minute, you know how I feel about Big K.R.I.T.  This one is soulful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtdMBvIqFKI Click here to download.    ... Read more
December 16, 2010 Audio
While we're celebrating dope producers from the 90's, check out this new track Large Professor did for this Nas verse.

While we're celebrating dope producers from the 90's, check out this new track Large Professor did for this Nas verse.

This is a remix to Nas' No Ideas Original.  The drums Large Professor used for the remix are reminiscent of those he used for Nas' Halftime. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GYjbFuTmS0 Click here to download.  Here are some of Large Professors classic joints: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MUFwwEXTuY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAj8JnAhgqY&feature=related And of course the song that launched Nas' career:... Read more
December 16, 2010 Audio, The Bridge
Ever heard of Mr. Brady? He gets major props for doing a song with Blu and Diamond D called Get Choze. Check it out.

Ever heard of Mr. Brady? He gets major props for doing a song with Blu and Diamond D called Get Choze. Check it out.

Blu has been making a comeback as of late.  He and Exile supposedly have another project coming out next year.  In the meantime, here's how he gets down with Mr. Brady: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8ZPx7NYWvc Click here to download.  And in case you forgot how Diamond D gets down, check these out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIY5--ufw8Q... Read more
December 16, 2010 Audio, The Bridge
G.O.O.D. Fridays are done but Kanye West is still giving gifts. Check out his song Christmas in Harlem ft CyHi The Prynce, Cam'ron, Jim Jones, Teyana Taylor, Big Sean, Musiq Soulchild and Pusha T

G.O.O.D. Fridays are done but Kanye West is still giving gifts. Check out his song Christmas in Harlem ft CyHi The Prynce, Cam'ron, Jim Jones, Teyana Taylor, Big Sean, Musiq Soulchild and Pusha T

Click here to download.... Read more
December 16, 2010 Audio
Ladies and gentlemen, Lil Wayne is back in the booth…and it's like he never left. The new single is called 6'7" and ft Cory Gunz. Check it out.

Ladies and gentlemen, Lil Wayne is back in the booth…and it's like he never left. The new single is called 6'7" and ft Cory Gunz. Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMQc-AH75gA Click here to download. Also, here's Wayne's first interview post-prison.  He called into DJ Drama's radio show on Shade 45 to discuss the new single, video and many other things: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZVwSKJeQn8  ... Read more
December 15, 2010 Audio
Swizz Beatz' Monster Mondays have almost made up for the lack of G.O.O.D. Fridays. Almost…Check out We Keep It Rockin' with Maino, Jadakiss, Jim Jones and Joell Ortiz.

Swizz Beatz' Monster Mondays have almost made up for the lack of G.O.O.D. Fridays. Almost…Check out We Keep It Rockin' with Maino, Jadakiss, Jim Jones and Joell Ortiz.

They go in on the classic beat used by the Ultramagnetic MCs on Funky and then 2Pac and Dr. Dre on California Love. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktpNWX2Qn58 Click here to download.  Here's California Love for the West Side: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWOsbGP5Ox4 ...and Funky for the East Coast OG's: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oV13dHUfEM    ... Read more
December 13, 2010 Audio, The Bridge
There are no more G.O.O.D. Fridays but that won't stop CyHi The Prynce from putting out G.O.O.D. Music. Check him out on Law's song called Honor.

There are no more G.O.O.D. Fridays but that won't stop CyHi The Prynce from putting out G.O.O.D. Music. Check him out on Law's song called Honor.

This one is more smoothed out but CyHi still murders it.  Laws is pretty dope too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOsHq-r0E2I Click here to download.... Read more
December 11, 2010 Audio
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