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Smoke DZA & Ab-Soul Hop On A DJ Dahi-Produced Cloud For Hearses (Audio)

For nearly a decade, Smoke DZA's been around when movements start. From the last days of Dipset and Purple City, to the recent Harry Fraud wave, to Black Hippy, DZA's positioned himself as every rapper's willing collaborator, and the results can be quite pleasing. Such is true of "Hearses," with... Read more

March 3, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Big Boi, Ludacris & T.I.’s In The A Gets A Trippy Musical Facelift (Audio & Video)

The Big Boi's Vicious Lies And Dangerous Rumors mash-up Mondays continue. This time, they took the aggressive 2012 Atlanta-posse cut "In The A" and meshed it with a tab of Kito & Reija Lee’s trippy "Run For Cover." Strangely, it works (it's called "King Shit", so it should)... with the... Read more

March 3, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Big K.R.I.T. Kicks Off WeekOfKRIT With His New Agenda, Alongside Rick Ross (Audio)

Big K.R.I.T. does big things. Meridian, Mississippi's own has impressed his label, working with Ludacris, The Roots, and Big Boi...all fellow Def Jam Records stars. However, just in time for Mastermind, Krizzle kicks off "Week Of KRIT" with "New Agenda," featuring none other than Rick Ross. In production, format, and... Read more

March 3, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Pete Rock, Clark Kent & Kevy Kev Reunite With Marley Marl on the In Control Show (Audio Mix)

Many Heads know Marley Marl's In Control brand from the legendary compilation album of the same name that he released in 1988 which featured The Symphony and other classics. The compilation was named after Marley's NYC radio show which was a leading platform for Hip-Hop during that era. Marley recently... Read more

March 2, 2014 Audio, Throwback

The Lox Rep New York in Their Latest Release (Audio)

"Yeah we wore shiny suits, but that put us in a new tax bracket..." The Lox are back with a new song repping their city. Check out New York. Related: The Lox Are Back With Some Boom Bap and a KRS-One Hook (Audio)... Read more

March 2, 2014 Audio

Ladies First: Here’s a Mix in Celebration of the Women of Hip-Hop (Audio)

As we enter March, Women's History Month, today we celebrate some of the countless contributions to Hip-Hop by women, starting with this mix. You will hear music from MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, Lauryn Hill, Bahamadia, Foxy Brown, Lil Kim, Missy, Da Brat, The Lady of Rage, Jean Grae, Yo-Yo, Salt-n-Pepa... Read more

March 1, 2014 Audio, Featured-homepage

Does Pharrell Have His Next Major Hit In The Brand New Justin Timberlake Assist? (Audio)

Pharrell's timeless ear for Dance music is on fire like never before. While the Virginia native has long dominated radio with his percussion-driven jams, 2013 saw Skateboard P bring Disco back, in a number of facets with a series of artists ranging from Daft Punk to Robin Thicke to Nelly.... Read more

February 28, 2014 Audio, Fresh

A$AP Rocky Goes Back to the EDM Well When In Distress (Audio)

A$AP Rocky loves to operate around the perimeters of Hip-Hop. Harlem's latest major label representative returns to the charged percussion EDM sound many heard on his Wild for the Night Skrillex-produced song on his new cut, "In Distress." Featuring Gesaffelstein, the song traces how to manage stress in the dog-eat-dog... Read more

February 28, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Snoop & Madlib? It Gets No Funkier Than Cadillacs (Audio)

Snoop Dogg has teamed up with Madlib on an extra funky collabo. Their track, Cadillacs, is built on a rolling bass line and a nicely-placed Cutie Pie sample. Check it out. Related: Snoop & Dam Funk Release a Video for the Mega Funky “Do My Thang” (Video)... Read more

February 27, 2014 Audio

After Nearly 5 Years, Asher Roth is Releasing His 2nd Album. Here’s the New Single (Audio)

After 5 years and several mixtapes, Asher Roth is preparing to release RetroHash, his 2nd official album (though what is the difference between a mixtape and an album really these days...). His new single, Tangerine Girl, is a dreamy ride with an early 70's California rock feel to it. For... Read more

February 26, 2014 Audio

Nipsey Hussle Premieres a New DJ Mustard-Produced Song, Where Ya Money At? (Audio)

DJ Mustard has been dominating airwaves as of late with songs from Kid Ink, T-Pain and more in heavy rotation. Nipsey Hussle is the latest to link with the hitmaker on his new song, Where Ya Money At? Check it out. Related: Nipsey Hussle Barks Some Reality Raps On The... Read more

February 26, 2014 Audio

Schoolboy Q & Kendrick Lamar Discuss the Early Days of Performing for Only 9 People (Audio)

Schoolboy Q sat down with LA's Power 106 last night to discuss OXYMORON. In one of the more poignant moments of the interview, Kendrick Lamar called in to congratulate his label mate and the 2 had a humble and real discussion about how hard they had to work to reach... Read more

February 26, 2014 Audio, Video

Scarface Introduces Alpoko Don With Some Stellar 2014 Gangsta Rap (Audio)

Digga (Cam'ron, Big L, Ma$e) is developing this artist Alpoko Don. He hit AFH with "Set The Record Straight," a boisterous introduction featuring none other than Scarface. Facemob plays his O.G. role beautifully, as both MCs state the codes of conduct for navigating the perilous streets of 2014. A detailed... Read more

February 26, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Pharrell Welcomes Audiences To Meet His GIRL (Album Stream)

Next week, in addition to Rick Ross' Mastermind, Heads will have an opportunity to listen, support and absorb Pharrell's sophomore solo album, GIRL. The sneak-attack announcement by The Neptunes' front-man was made less than two weeks ago. Now, Skateboard treats iTunes users to an early listen of the LP featuring... Read more

February 26, 2014 Audio, Fresh

We Told You Our Thoughts on Rick Ross’ Mastermind Album. Now Listen for Yourself (Album Stream)

Rick Ross' Mastermind album hits stores on 3/4. After hearing the album a couple of weeks ago, we believe it's his finest so far. But why take our word for it? Listen to the full stream of the album here and let us know your thoughts. Related: Rick Ross’ Mastermind... Read more

February 26, 2014 Audio

Prodigy & Alchemist Are Not Done. Here’s a Hot New Track From the Deluxe Edition of Albert Einstein (Audio)

Prodigy and Alchemist have released a deluxe edition of their joint Albert Einstein project, called Albert Einstein: P=MC2. Here's a new track from the album and it stands with the best of them. Check out Murder Goes Down. Related: Prodigy Promotes Some Positivity On A New Alchemist Collaboration (Audio)... Read more

February 25, 2014 Audio

Stat Quo & Scarface Cross Paths Overtop Some Dr. Dre Production (Audio)

Although Stat Quo's tenure at Shady/Aftermath Records didn't work out as planned, the Atlanta, Georgia native got his walking papers in style. Under the tutelage of Sha Money XL, the artist previously known as Status Quo has been able to unveil some of his vaulted recordings with the big dogs,... Read more

February 25, 2014 Audio, Fresh

If You Don’t Shop At Target, You Won’t Get This Fuzzed-Out ScHoolboy Q & A$AP Rocky Jam (Audio)

Collaborations are a driving force on ScHoolboy Q's OXYMORON. From links with Tyler, The Creator and 2 Chainz, to the king of "links" himself, Raekwon, the major label debut from Quincy is an opportunity to hear how he blends with some new friends. However, for almost two years, Q's been... Read more

February 25, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Homeboy Sandman Breathes New Life Into An Old Breakbeat In This Freestyle (Audio)

Pound for pound, Homeboy Sandman is one of the most dynamic MCs to emerge in the last 10 years. The Elmhurst, Queens rapper/activist has a Native Tongues way about him, standing up for issues, while still clearly having fun with every microphone rendezvous and video. In honor BoySand's new Stones... Read more

February 25, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Psych Out With Big Boi & Shalamar In This Feel-Good Mash-Up (Audio & Video)

For the weekly Monday mash-up series, Big Boi paired his "Objectum Sexuality" from 2012's Vicious Lies And Dangerous Rumors with Shalamar's 1982 hit "A Night To Remember." With Phantogram on the assist, this re-presentation (as "Objectum Shalamar") meshes beautifully, with a video that plays beautifully on walls from projectors in... Read more

February 24, 2014 Audio, Fresh

James Blake Takes A Stab At Remixing Kendrick Lamar’s m.A.A.d city (Audio)

For an album cut that Heads celebrated in 2012, "m.A.A.d city" has come into the spotlight in February of 2014. After Imagine Dragons live-mashed-up the MC Eiht-assisted joint at the Grammy Awards, James Blake is reworking the partial-title track from K-Dot's platinum major label debut. After performing with Drake at... Read more

February 24, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Keith Murray Is Trying Out A New Style While Still Reppin’ Def Squad. What Do You Think? (Audio)

Central Islip's finest, Keith Murray, is one versatile MC. Since the days of "Get Lifted" and "The Most Beautifullest Thing In This World," the Def Squad MC had an edgy delivery that combined extensive vocabulary, unique cadence, and an unwavering flow. What's more, even though Keith Murray was tearin' the... Read more

February 24, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Masta Ace, Wordsworth, Punch & Stricklin Make A Complex Metaphoric EMC Joint (Audio)

Masta Ace is a true master of metaphor. Since his days as the "music man" in the Juice Crew, the Brownsville, Brooklyn MC has evolved into an artist that critics and fans could never pin down—introspective one minute, braggy the next, Jeep music here, and sweet Soul there. When Ace... Read more

February 24, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Joell Ortiz Has Got BARS…But You Knew That (Audio)

Joell Ortiz is back with a new solo release. He lyrically flexes over the Nautilus beat that has borne countless Hip-Hop classics. Check out Bars. Related: Joell Ortiz Breaks His Silence, Bodying Pusha T & Kendrick Lamar’s Nosetalgia Instrumental (Audio)... Read more

February 23, 2014 Audio

AZ Goes in on OC’s Timeless “Time’s Up.” Practice Makes Perfect (Audio)

AZ links with DJ Doo Wop to do damage over OC's timeless Time's Up track. The only thing wrong with this is it definitely leaves you wanting more. Check out Practice. Related: AZ & DJ Doo Wop Make An Homage To The Late ’70s Hip-Hop Park Jams (Audio)... Read more

February 23, 2014 Audio

ONYX Brings Worlds Together, Courtesy Of A$AP Ferg & Sean Price On This Defiantly New York Track (Audio)

Last year, A$AP Ferg recruited ONYX for his major label debut, Trap Lord. Sticky Fingaz and company shined on the album, bridging the generations... and showing how not giving a f**k never really ages. The favor is returned now, as ONYX get Ferg, and an early '90s Rap contemporary for... Read more

February 21, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Inspectah Deck Makes An Inspirational Song That’s Street At The Same Time (Audio)

Inspectah Deck had an impressive comeback season in 2013. The Wu-Tang Clan's Bronx delegate found nice breath of freshness teaming with 7L & Esoteric for CZARFACE. However, in his solo pursuits, Rebel INS gained some own focus and momentum. Lending his talents to United Kingdom producer Dr. G, Deck made... Read more

February 21, 2014 Audio, Fresh

With Help From Diddy, Rick Ross Releases the Biggie-Inspired “Nobody” (Audio)

Last week, we wrote about Rick Ross' listening session for Mastermind, which included a track called Nobody that was a re-take on The Notorious B.I.G.'s You're Nobody (Til Somebody Kills You). The track features a hook from French Montana and ferocious ad libs from Puff, similar to the ones he... Read more

February 19, 2014 Audio

ScHoolboy Q & Raekwon’s Blind Threats Collaboration Comes Out In High Quality (Audio)

Yesterday, Ambrosia For Heads shared some thoughts after hearing ScHoolboy Q's OXYMORON in Los Angeles at an early listening session. One of the highlights was this cut, "Blind Threats," which Q envisioned to feature Raekwon or Cappadonna. Before he had a chance to check for the other Staten Island MC,... Read more

February 19, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Bun B & Prodigy Link With Remy Banks & Charlie RED Over A Hitmen-Certified Beat (Audio)

Puffy's Hitmen were one of Hip-Hop's few examples of a hit factory. Mirrored after the producers, songwriters, and session musicians that drove the hit singles for labels like Motown, Stax, and Atco Records, this is something that's expensive and time-consuming. In other words, you'd better have a studio with many... Read more

February 18, 2014 Audio, Fresh

If You Had Issues Downloading De La Soul’s Free Catalog 25 Hour Giveaway, Plug 2 Has Something To Say (Audio)

Did De La Soul truly anticipate the groundswell reaction to their late week announcement of plans to give away the bulk of their long Internet-shy catalog for free? Possibly not, but who could have, when Posdnous, Dave, and DJ Maseo's works drove Internet discussion and prompted a premature 25th anniversary... Read more

February 18, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Action Bronson Says That He Pays His Bills From Monthly Sales Of Indie Albums & Talks Wearing Shorts Year-Round (Audio)

When he's not body-slamming security guards and (playfully) tossing little people offstage, Action Bronson is a helluva rapper. For longtime fans of the Queens, New Yorker who Heads first heard on J-Love mixtapes, 2013's Saaab Stories was a bit of a misnomer. While Harry Fraud's Surf School sound is hot,... Read more