Audio Archives

Pro Era – Maxwell

Some members of Pro Era (Dirty Sanchez, Rockamouth and the late Capital STEEZ) go in over a RIDICULOUS flip of a choice Maxwell cut. Aptly, the track is called Maxwell. Take a listen below, and get ready to press rewind. Related: Pro Era – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle (Video)... Read more

February 28, 2013 Audio

A.ware – Outta My Mind

Here's some soulful vibe music from an artist named A.ware. Check out Outta My Mind. Related: Aaron Cohen – Potential Fans (Video)... Read more

February 28, 2013 Audio

Tha Dogg Pound – LA Here’s 2 U ft Snoop Dogg

Big Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound reunite for a new ode to the West Side and it's got that gangsta funk to it. Check out LA Here's 2 U. Related: Snoop Dogg & Tha Dogg Pound – That’s My Work (Video)... Read more

February 28, 2013 Audio

Cappadonna – The Better Life Movement

Cappadonna comes with that boom bap on his latest release. Check out "The Better Life Movement." Related: Cappadonna – Pull Your Life Together (Video)... Read more

February 28, 2013 Audio

Big K.R.I.T. – Shine On ft Bun B

Big K.R.I.T. and Bun B re-team on K.R.I.T.'s soulful Shine On. Check it out below. Related: Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. – Check the Sign (Audio)... Read more

February 27, 2013 Audio

Yelawolf – F.A.S.T. Ride

Here's another new one from Yelawolf. The drum beat during the verses is TOUGH. Check out F.A.S.T. Ride. Related: Yelawolf – Way Out (Video)... Read more

February 26, 2013 Audio

Styles P – Hater Love ft Sheek Louch

Here's another burner from Styles P. Check out Hater Love featuring Sheek Louch. Related: Peter Jackson – Can’t Get Enough ft Jadakiss, Styles P, Sheek Louch, Jay Vado (Video)... Read more

February 26, 2013 Audio

Hit-Boy – T.U. ft Audio Push, Problem & Juicy J

Hit-Boy saved his latest hot beat for himself. Check out T.U. also featuring Audio Push, Problem & Juicy J. Related: Hit-Boy – Brake Lights (Video)... Read more

February 25, 2013 Audio

Joey Bada$$ – Wendy -N- Becky ft Chance the Rapper

Here's something new from Joey Bada$$. He and Chance the Rapper flow over a jazz trumpet loop from a Spike Lee Joint. Check out Wendy -N- Becky. Related: Joey Bada$$ and Pete Rock in the Studio (Video)... Read more

February 25, 2013 Audio

Frank Ocean – Eyes Like Sky

Here's a previously unreleased song from Frank Ocean from the Channel Orange sessions. It's a mid-tempo acoustic guitar-driven track that sounds more like some of the material from his Nostalgia, Ultra album. Check out Eyes Like Sky. Related: Frank Ocean – Wiseman (Audio)... Read more

February 24, 2013 Audio

Living Legends: De La Soul (Playlist)

As we approach the 24th anniversary of the release of De La Soul's game-changing 3 Feet High and Rising album (released in March 1989), it's just plain ridiculous how little recognition they get as one of the greatest hip-hop groups of all time. Not only did De La revolutionize the... Read more

February 23, 2013 Audio, Playlists, Throwback

Eddie B – Courage (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Over the last year, Harry Fraud has produced hot beats for artists like Curren$y, Joey Basa$$, Ab-Soul, Smoke DZA, Action Bronson, Pusha T and more. Now, he turns his talents to Eddie B, an artist signed to Fraud's label, and the result is the same--STRAIGHT FIRE. Check out Courage. Related:... Read more

February 21, 2013 Audio

Juicy J – One of Those Nights ft The Weeknd

Juicy J and The Weeknd?! That doesn't even sound right. Right? Sounds right though... Check out One of Those Nights. Related: Joe Budden – Last Day ft Juicy J & Lloyd Banks (Audio)... Read more

February 20, 2013 Audio

Skyzoo – Ticker Tape Parade

Here's the last installment of Skyzoo's Band Practice series where he flows over jazz instrumentals. He slows it down for this one. Check out Ticker Tape Parade. Related: Skyzoo – Floor Seats with Young (Audio)... Read more

February 20, 2013 Audio

Realm Reality – In the Grind We Trust (Mixtape)

Prodigy's artist, Realm Reality (aka actor Rick Gonzales), dropped some fire last week with Blu and Fred The Godson. Now, he's back with a red hot mixtape that features that song as well as joints with Prodigy, Roc Marciano, Skyzoo, The Kid Daytona and Joell Ortiz. In other words, dude... Read more

February 19, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage

Ghostface Killah Montreality Interview (Video) + CZARFACE (Inspectah Deck, 7L & Esoteric) – Savage Attack ft Ghostface Killah (Audio)

Here's a double dose of Ghostface Killah. First up, is an extended interview by Montreality where he goes deep about everything from the likelihood of one last Wu album this year to how he settled his beef with Biggie literally the day before he died. Next, is a grimy new... Read more

February 19, 2013 Audio, Video

Astro – Deadbeats & Lazy Lyrics (Mixtape)

Astro is back with a new mixtape with some strong beats from 9th Wonder, MF DOOM and even the Kid, himself. It's chock full of sounds from 90's hip-hop and R&B. He does his thing on the mic too. You can listen to and download all of Deadbeats & Lazy... Read more

February 18, 2013 Audio, Mixes

Rapper Big Pooh – Cognac ft Chaundon

Rapper Big Pooh and Chaundon go line for line on a funky free flowing track produced by Focus. Try saying that four times fast... Check out Cognac below. Related: Rapper Big Pooh – Friends (Video)... Read more

February 18, 2013 Audio

Planet Asia & Ras Kass – Kings

Planet Asia and Ras Kass rep the left coast underground on their new collabo. Check out Kings. Related: Ras Kass – Barmaggedon (Mixtape)... Read more

February 18, 2013 Audio

AFH: The Presidential Playlist (Audio)

Here's a Presidential Playlist through the lens of hip-hop. You'll hear music about dead presidents (Biggie, Rakim, Nas, Joey Bada$$), presidential impact (NWA, dead prez, Crooklyn Dodgers), presidential dreams (2Pac, Jay-Z, Gang Starr, Kurtis Blow, Run-D.M.C.) and more. You can listen to the entire playlist here and a shortened version... Read more

February 18, 2013 Audio, Playlists

Happy 50th Birthday to Michael Jordan (Playlist)

Salute to His Airness Michael Jordan who turned 50 years old today. Here's a playlist featuring ESPN's picks for his 23 greatest moments on the court, as well as a few joints with name checks from some of his many fans in hip-hop, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar. Check... Read more

February 17, 2013 Audio, Playlists, Video

50 Cent – We Up ft Kendrick Lamar & Kidd Kidd

Kendrick Lamar joins 50 Cent on one of Fif's better tracks in a minute. Check out We Up. Related: 50 Cent – Financial Freedom (Video)... Read more

February 15, 2013 Audio

Raekwon – Be Happy Freestyle

Raekwon drops a verse on Mary J. Blige's timeless "Be Happy" joint. Check it out below. Related: Raekwon speaks on the complexity of Wu relationships and Lost Jewlry (Video)... Read more

February 15, 2013 Audio

Tha Joker – Can’t Change ft Big K.R.I.T. & Tito Lopez

Big K.R.I.T. and Tito Lopez lend verses to a hot joint by Tha Joker. Check out "Can't Change." Related: Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. – Check the Sign (Audio)... Read more

February 15, 2013 Audio

Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. – Check the Sign

Bun B and Big K.R.I.T. reunite to rep for the Jordan XX8's. Here's Check the Sign. Get this goodness. Related: Big K.R.I.T. – Reign On (Prod. 9th Wonder) + Making of Reign On (Video)... Read more

February 15, 2013 Audio

Ghostface Killah – The Rise of Ghostface Killah ft Adrian Younge (Audio) + Interview discussing the possible DOOMSTARKS LP (Video)

After dropping the stellar Wu Block album with Sheek Louch last year, Ghostface Killah is back in the lab. Check out his new song The Rise of Ghostface Killah below and stick around for a video of him discussing the possibility of the MF DOOM/Ghostface album dropping. Related: See why... Read more

February 15, 2013 Audio, Video

Big K.R.I.T. – Reign On (Prod. 9th Wonder) + Making of Reign On (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. goes in on a 9th Wonder track that employs a sample from the O'Jays' classic "For the Love of Money." Check out "Reign On" and a video of K.R.I.T. and 9th in the studio making the track below. Related: Big K.R.I.T. – Gettin’ Mine ft Rapsody & Heather... Read more

February 14, 2013 Audio, Video

AFH: For the Love of Hip-Hop (Playlist)

We do it all for the love, y'all...the love of hip-hop. On this Valentine's Day, here's a playlist celebrating the many expressions of love in hip-hop. You'll hear music from Nas, OutKast, A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Method Man, Slum Village, Heavy D, Mos Def, UGK and more. Check... Read more

February 14, 2013 Audio, Playlists

J. Cole – Power Trip ft Miguel

J. Cole links up with Miguel (again) for the first single from Cole's upcoming Born Sinner album. It's a slinky slow track that has J. Cole returning to the flow he flexed during The Warm Up days. Check out "Power Trip." Related: J. Cole – Truly Yours EP (Mixtape)... Read more

February 14, 2013 Audio

Asher Roth – Dude ft Curren$y

Asher Roth links up with Curren$y for his latest release. Check out Dude. Related: Asher Roth – The Backroom Freestyle on 106 & Park (Video)... Read more

February 13, 2013 Audio

SPOTLIGHT: Q Dot – Black Gold

Here's a positive song of uplift and self-pride from a Seattle artist named Q Dot. Not conscious, but with a conscience... Check out "Black Gold" below. Related: Sha Stimuli - The Realist (Audio)... Read more

February 13, 2013 Audio

Skyzoo – Floor Seats with Young

Skyzoo continues his Band Practice series, where he rhymes over jazz tracks, by weaving intricate rhymes about his dreams and ambitions (including one day getting to Hov's level). Check out "Floor Seats with Young" below (also, last week's entry slipped through the cracks but was also dope, so you can... Read more

February 12, 2013 Audio

Realm Reality – I Just Want to be There ft Fred the Godson & Blu (Prod. Nottz)

Realm Reality (aka actor Rick Gonzalez) drops a Nottz-produced heat rock and has Fred the Godson and Blu join the party. Check out I Just Want to be There. TOUGH. Related: Nottz – Turn It Up ft Pete Rock (Video)... Read more

February 12, 2013 Audio

Terrace Martin – Somethin’ Else ft Problem (Prod. Terrace Martin & 9th Wonder)

Terrace Martin and 9th Wonder link up for another East Coast/West Coast production. Check out Something Else featuring Problem. Related: Terrace Martin – Why ft Jay Rock & Wendi Vaugn (Audio)... Read more

February 12, 2013 Audio

J. Period – Rage is Back (Mixtape)

Here's a new mixtape from J. Period that features new music from Black Thought, Talib Kweli, Common, Blu and more, as well as remixes of joints by Nas, Styles P, Biggie, Wu-Tang Clan, A Tribe Called Quest and more. You can check out the track list and listen to the... Read more

February 12, 2013 Audio, Mixes

J. Cole – Truly Yours EP (Mixtape)

Here's a brand new free EP from J. Cole. You can listen to and download all of Truly Yours below. Download Mixtape... Read more

February 12, 2013 Audio, Mixes

J Dilla – Ma Dukes + Anthem ft Frank-N-Dank

Here are two previously unreleased tracks that were produced by J Dilla in the early 2000s (2001-2002). You can listen to "Ma Dukes" and "Anthem" featuring Frank-N-Dank below. Related: AFH tribute to J Dilla (Audio + Video)... Read more

February 11, 2013 Audio

LL Cool J – Whaddup ft Chuck D, Tom Morello, Travis Barker & DJ Z-Trip

LL Cool J premiered a new song at the Grammys last night. Check out "Whaddup" featuring Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello, Travis Barker, DJ Z-Trip and a choice Chuck D sample on the hook. Related: LL Cool J - Take It ft Joe (Video)... Read more

February 11, 2013 Audio

Justin Timberlake – Mirrors

Here's the latest from Justin Timberlake. Check out "Mirrors." Related: Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie ft Jay-Z (Lyric Video)... Read more

February 11, 2013 Audio

Mistah F.A.B. – Dreams ft Warren G

Warren G jumps on a funky track with Mistah F.A.B. Check out Dreams. Related: Warren G - Party We Will Throw Now ft The Game & Nate Dogg (Video)... Read more

February 9, 2013 Audio

The Legacy of Donald Byrd

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February 9, 2013 Audio, Throwback

Peter Rosenberg – #DillaPun Mix

Since yesterday marked the anniversary of both J Dilla's birthday and Big Pun's passing, Peter Rosenberg celebrated both legends with a mix dedicated to their music. You can listen to and download the #DillaPun mix below. Related: Big Dilla (Big Pun and J Dilla Tribute Mixtape)... Read more

February 8, 2013 Audio

AFH: J Dilla Tribute

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February 7, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Video

Mister Cee – Big Pun Tribute Mix

Today is the 13th anniversary of Big Pun's untimely passing. As has become tradition, Mister Cee did a mix celebrating Pun's life and music. You can listen to and download the mix below. Related: Mister Cee's 2012 Big Pun Tribute Mix (Audio)... Read more

February 7, 2013 Audio

REKS – I Remember ft Rapper Big Pooh

REKS' latest release features a verse from Rapper Big Pooh. Check out I Remember. Related: REKS – Ahead of My Time ft C-Scharp (Audio)... Read more

February 7, 2013 Audio

MC Lyte – Jordan Effect (Prod. Erick Sermon)

The Air Jordan folks are going HARD with the hip-hop connection for the Jordan XX8's. After putting out a Big Daddy Kane/DJ Premier collabo last week, this week they pair another couple of legends. Few MCs rhymed harder than MC Lyte back in the day and few producers' beats thumped... Read more

February 6, 2013 Audio

J Dilla – Dewitt to Do It

As we approach Dilla day (the legendary producer's born day is tomorrow, 2/7), some previously unreleased material is surfacing. Here's a song from a soon to be released project called The Lost Scrolls Vol. 1. Check out Dewitt to Do It. Related: Questlove J. Dilla tribute (Video)... Read more

February 6, 2013 Audio

Yelawolf – Way Out

Yelawolf has a new free album dropping on March 14. Here's the first single from the project. Check out Way Out. Related: Yelawolf – Hammertime ft Rittz (Audio)... Read more

February 5, 2013 Audio

DJ Petey Cologne & J-Smoke present Nastalgia (Mix)

Here's a new mix of rarer Nas joints that was done by DJs Petey Cologne & J-Smoke, and presented by Classic Material NY and 2DBZ. The mix includes B-sides, demos, non-album cuts, alternate versions and other rare joints. Check out Nastalgia below. Related: Nas interview with Angie Martinez (Video) NASTALGIA... Read more

February 5, 2013 Audio

Big Sean – 24K of Gold (Remix) ft J. Cole & Raekwon

Raekwon adds a verse to Big Sean's 24K of Gold featuring J. Cole. Check it out below. Related: Big Sean - Detroit (Mixtape)... Read more

February 4, 2013 Audio