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Jay Rock Decodes His Verse on Kendrick Lamar’s Money Trees (Video)

Jay Rock Decodes His Verse on Kendrick Lamar’s Money Trees (Video)

Jay Rock dropped one of the most celebrated verses on Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city album. He sat down to Decode the verse and break down the story behind how the song was created. Check out the video. Related: Jay Rock discusses the role of hip-hop as a voice... Read more
June 24, 2013 Video
Kid Tsunami – The Chase (Full Album Stream)

Kid Tsunami – The Chase (Full Album Stream)

With all the commotion about Kanye, J. Cole, Mac Miller and Statik Selektah's album, it was easy for Kid Tsunami's to get lost in the shuffle. But, with guest appearances from Masta Ace, OC, J-Live, Bahamadia, Sadat X, Kool Keith, Kool G Rap, KRS-One, Chubb Rock, Pharoahe Monch, Buckshot and... Read more
June 23, 2013 Audio
Sadat X – I Know This Game (Video)

Sadat X – I Know This Game (Video)

Sadat X is still putting in quality work. In his latest song he talks about his grind as an independent artist. Check out the video for I Know This Game. Related: Sadat X – This is Our Thing ft Pharoahe Monch & Phil G (Video)... Read more
June 23, 2013 Video
Jay-Z – Magna Carta Holy Grail (Tracklist)

Jay-Z – Magna Carta Holy Grail (Tracklist)

After announcing his album during the NBA Finals last week (during one of the hottest commercials in years), Jay-Z announces the tracklist for Magna Carta Holy Grail (with no features or producer credits). Check it out below. Related: Extended Trailer for Jay-Z’s new Magna Carta Holy Grail Album (Video) 1.... Read more
June 22, 2013 Fresh
J. Cole – Let Nas Down (Remix) (Made Nas Proud) ft Nas

J. Cole – Let Nas Down (Remix) (Made Nas Proud) ft Nas

Let Nas Down, one of the standout cuts on J. Cole's stellar Born Sinner album, just got better. Nas jumped on the remix to the song and you know HE RIPPED IT. Check out Let Nas Down (Remix) (Made Nas Proud). Related: J. Cole Freestyles on the Funkmaster Flex Show... Read more
June 22, 2013 Audio
Daz Dillinger & WC – Stay Out the Way ft Snoop Dogg

Daz Dillinger & WC – Stay Out the Way ft Snoop Dogg

Here's another OG West Coast connection. Check out Daz Dillinger and WC's Stay Out the Way featuring Snoop Dogg. Related: Daz Dillinger & WC – Wha’cha Gon Do (Audio)... Read more
June 22, 2013 Audio
Drake Releases 4 New Songs to Kick Off the Launch of his New Album Nothing Was the Same

Drake Releases 4 New Songs to Kick Off the Launch of his New Album Nothing Was the Same

Drake has a new album called Nothing Was the Same dropping on September 17th. To kick off the promo campaign, he's released 4 new songs. You can listen to and download The Motion, Jodeci Freestyle (ft J. Cole--straight fire), Over Here and Versace (Remix) below. Related: Drake – Girls Love... Read more
June 22, 2013 Audio
Dom Kennedy – Never

Dom Kennedy – Never

Here's the latest from Dom Kennedy. Check out Never. Related: DJ Mustard – Nothin’ Like Me ft Dom Kennedy (Audio)... Read more
June 21, 2013 Audio
Raekwon Speaks on His Relationship With Jay-Z and More (Video)

Raekwon Speaks on His Relationship With Jay-Z and More (Video)

Raekwon sat down with Bootleg Kev to talk about his relationships with Jay-Z (though he played it close to the vest about the collabo), Kanye West and much more. Check out the video. Related: Mathematics – Four Horsemen ft Inspectah Deck, Rakewon, Method Man & Ghostface Killah (Audio)... Read more
June 21, 2013 Video
Curren$y – Grizzly ft Young Roddy

Curren$y – Grizzly ft Young Roddy

Curren$y & Young Roddy take that Miguel All I Want is You, slow it down, add some knock to the drums and make it extra funky on their latest track. Check out Grizzly. Related: Curren$y – Sunroof ft Corner Boy (Video)... Read more
June 21, 2013 Audio
Vince Staples & Larry Fisherman (aka Mac Miller) – Stolen Youth (Full Album Stream)

Vince Staples & Larry Fisherman (aka Mac Miller) – Stolen Youth (Full Album Stream)

Vince Staples and Larry Fisherman (aka Mac Miller) release their free album. You an listen to and download Stolen Youth below. Related: Cashius Green – I Ain’t Happy ft Vince Staples (Video)... Read more
June 21, 2013 Audio
Freddie Gibbs – ESGN (Full Album Stream)

Freddie Gibbs – ESGN (Full Album Stream)

Freddie Gibbs adds his album to the mix of records that were released this week. The project has a cool mix of established and new artists, including Daz, Spice 1, Problem, Jay Rock and BJ the Chicago Kid. You can listen to a full stream of ESGN below and buy... Read more
June 21, 2013 Audio
Realm Reality Freestyles in The Backroom (Video)

Realm Reality Freestyles in The Backroom (Video)

Realm Reality is not playing with this rap thing. The actor, also known as Rick Gonzales, got a strong co-sign from Prodigy who signed Realm to his label, and he dropped one of the better mixtapes of the year. Now, he commits a lyrical assault in The Backroom on 106... Read more
June 20, 2013 Video
Prince – Extralovable Reloaded

Prince – Extralovable Reloaded

Here's a 2nd "new" (and very funky) track from Prince in 2 weeks. The song is an updated version of a song that Prince originally created in 1982 for Vanity 6 but which was never used. Check out Extraloveable Reloaded. Related: Prince – Ain’t Gonna Miss You When You’re Gone... Read more
June 20, 2013 Audio
Action Bronson on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Action Bronson on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Action Bronson is the latest guest on The Combat Jack Show. He discusses life after his major label deal, how he chose his rap name, his earliest hip-hop influences and more. He also spits a few bars. Check out the video. Related: Action Bronson – Seven Series Triplets ft Prodigy... Read more
June 20, 2013 Video
A Discussion of the Yeezus Album Between Combat Jack, Dallas Penn, Premium Pete and Me (Podcast)

A Discussion of the Yeezus Album Between Combat Jack, Dallas Penn, Premium Pete and Me (Podcast)

I had the pleasure of joining The Combat Jack Show as a guest this week to discuss Kanye West's Yeezus album. True to the provocative nature of the album, it was a lively discussion with many diverse opinions (starting at about the 1:50 mark). The show also features an in-depth... Read more
June 20, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage
Big K.R.I.T. – King Pt. 3

Big K.R.I.T. – King Pt. 3

No I.D.'s Stay track was one of the most soulful on Nas' album (as it was when No I.D. first provided the track to Cyhi the Prynce). Now, Big K.R.I.T. gets his shot on the beat and puts it to good use. Check out King Pt. 3. Related: AFH Presents... Read more
June 20, 2013 Audio
Rest in Peace to James Gandolfini

Rest in Peace to James Gandolfini

The actor, who died at the age of 51 today from a heart attack, created one of the most iconic characters in TV history. Tony Soprano was deeply influential in hip-hop culture. Our condolences to Mr. Gandolfini's family.... Read more
June 19, 2013 Fresh
¡MAYDAY! – Believers (Video)

¡MAYDAY! – Believers (Video)

The visuals for Believers by ¡MAYDAY! match the intensity of the vocals. Like their label head, TechN9ne, the group does not shy away from the provocative. Check out the video. Related: ¡MAYDAY! – Roaches ft Cyhi The Prynce & SpaceghostPurrp (Remix) (Video)... Read more
June 19, 2013 Video
T.I. – Check This, Dig That ft Trae Tha Truth (Video)

T.I. – Check This, Dig That ft Trae Tha Truth (Video)

T.I. has a certified banger with Check This, Dig That featuring Trae Tha Truth. The beat is crazy. Check out the video. Related: T.I. – Hello ft Cee-Lo (Video)... Read more
June 19, 2013 Video
JJ DOOM – Bookhead (Video)

JJ DOOM – Bookhead (Video)

Here's a totally bugged out video from DOOM off his JJ DOOM project. Check out Bookhead. Related: JJ DOOM – Guv’nor (Video)... Read more
June 19, 2013 Video
AZ – Oil Money Freestyle

AZ – Oil Money Freestyle

AZ takes the track from Rick Ross' Oil Money Gang and makes it his own. Check out AZ's verse on Oil Money below. Related: AZ – L.O.D.B. (Last of a Dying Breed) (Mixtape)... Read more
June 19, 2013 Audio
Vince Staples – Stuck in My Ways

Vince Staples – Stuck in My Ways

Mac Miller has some real skills as a producer--real enough that you should remember the name Larry Fisherman (his alias) because it's going to be around for a while. He laced Vince Staples with a dope track and Vince responded in kind with a substantive rhyme about the inner conflict... Read more
June 19, 2013 Audio
Slum Village – Evolution (Full Album Stream)

Slum Village – Evolution (Full Album Stream)

Slum Village's new album, Evolution, is in stores next week. Until then, you can listen to a full stream of the album below. Related: Slum Village – Forever (Video)... Read more
June 19, 2013 Audio
Mathematics – Four Horsemen ft Inspectah Deck, Rakewon, Method Man & Ghostface Killah

Mathematics – Four Horsemen ft Inspectah Deck, Rakewon, Method Man & Ghostface Killah

Mathematics gets Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, Method Man and Ghostface Killah on his latest track. In other words, Wu is in the building...Check out Four Horsemen. Related: Wu-Tang Clan – Family Reunion (Audio)... Read more
June 19, 2013 Audio
Ice Cube Performs It Was a Good Day with The Roots (Video)

Ice Cube Performs It Was a Good Day with The Roots (Video)

Keeping it on the OG West Coast tip, Ice Cube dropped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and performed his classic, It Was a Good Day, with The Legendary Roots Crew (and you know they smashed it...). Check out the video below and vibe out to how they flipped it.... Read more
June 19, 2013 Video
Snoop Dogg, Warren G & Nate Dogg – It Ain’t No Fun (Original Version) ft Kurupt

Snoop Dogg, Warren G & Nate Dogg – It Ain’t No Fun (Original Version) ft Kurupt

Now THIS IS CRAZY!!! Here's the ORIGINAL version of Snoop, Warren G, Nate Dogg and Kurupt's classic It Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None) before the good Doctor touched it. This is so OG it was ripped from a cassette!! Get this goodness. Related: Warren G -... Read more
June 19, 2013 Audio, Throwback
Tony Touch – Symphony in H ft Eminem

Tony Touch – Symphony in H ft Eminem

Tony Touch gets a new track from Shade 45 boss man, Eminem (though it's short coming in at 1:30). Check out Symphony in H. Related: Eminem & D12 Freestyle on the Tim Westwood Show in 2001 (Video)... Read more
June 19, 2013 Audio
J. Cole Freestyles on the Funkmaster Flex Show (Video)

J. Cole Freestyles on the Funkmaster Flex Show (Video)

J. Cole freestyled on the Funkmaster Flex show last night and kinda blacked out about halfway through. Check out the video. Related: J. Cole – New York Times ft 50 Cent & Bas (Audio)... Read more
June 18, 2013 Video
Tony Touch – V.I.P. ft Too Short, Xzibit & Kurupt

Tony Touch – V.I.P. ft Too Short, Xzibit & Kurupt

Tony Touch links with Too Short, Xzibit and Kurupt on his latest. Check out V.I.P. Related: Tony Touch – It’s a Queens Thing ft Action Bronson & Kool G. Rap (Audio)... Read more
June 18, 2013 Audio
Hip-Hop Super Tuesday – Kanye West – Yeezus + J. Cole – Born Sinner + Mac Miller – Watching Movies With the Sound Off + Statik Selektah – Extended Play

Hip-Hop Super Tuesday – Kanye West – Yeezus + J. Cole – Born Sinner + Mac Miller – Watching Movies With the Sound Off + Statik Selektah – Extended Play

Today is the best Tuesday for hip-hop in a long time. With the release of Kanye West's Yeezus, J. Cole's Born Sinner, Mac Miller's Watching Movies with the Sound Off and Statik Selektah's Extended Play, there is something for all fans of hip-hop. Whether you like underground or commercial, artsy... Read more
June 18, 2013 Audio
Prodigy – Dough Pildin’ (Video)

Prodigy – Dough Pildin’ (Video)

Prodigy drops a video for Dough Pildin', one of the strongest tracks on his Alchemist-produced Albert Einstein album. Check it out below. Related: Prodigy – R.I.P. ft Havoc & Raekwon (Prod. Alchemist) (Audio)... Read more
June 18, 2013 Video
Vic Mensa (of Kids These Day) – Orange Soda

Vic Mensa (of Kids These Day) – Orange Soda

Last month, Vic Mensa (formerly of Kids These Days) dropped a hot video for Orange Soda--a song that sounds like a throwback to some of The Pharcyde's funkier joints. Now, he's released the CDQ audio download. If you missed this one, it's definitely worth checking out. Related: Vic Mensa –... Read more
June 17, 2013 Audio
Freddie Gibbs – Eastside Moonwalker (Video)

Freddie Gibbs – Eastside Moonwalker (Video)

Here's a new video from Freddie Gibbs. Check out Eastside Moonwalker. Related: Freddie Gibbs – Freddie Soprano (Audio)... Read more
June 17, 2013 Video
Buckshot, Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Joey Bada$$ & Kirk Knight Freestyle (Video)

Buckshot, Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Joey Bada$$ & Kirk Knight Freestyle (Video)

Now School meets Next School in this cypher between Buckshot, Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Joey Bada$$ and Kirk Knight, with Evil Dee on the wheels. Check out the video. Related: Pro Era – Like Water (Video)... Read more
June 17, 2013 Video
Mac Miller – Watching Movies With the Sound Off (Full Album Stream)

Mac Miller – Watching Movies With the Sound Off (Full Album Stream)

With all the commotion about Kanye West and J. Cole's albums dropping tomorrow (as well as Statik Selektah), some may have forgotten about Mac Miller...Quietly, he has put together an incredibly solid album. His lyrics have improved 10-fold since his last album, as have the beats and features (Ab-Soul, Schoolboy... Read more
June 17, 2013 Audio
Nitty Scott, MC – Flower Child ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Nitty Scott, MC – Flower Child ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Here's a stylish and tastefully sexy new video from Nitty Scott, MC for Flower Child, her collabo with Kendrick Lamar. Check it out below. Related: Nitty Scott, MC – Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Video)... Read more
June 17, 2013 Video
Extended Trailer for Jay-Z’s new Magna Carta Holy Grail Album (Video)

Extended Trailer for Jay-Z’s new Magna Carta Holy Grail Album (Video)

Well damn. Like a true big brother, Jay-Z steals little brother Kanye's shine once again. He just launched the freshest trailer for an album maybe ever inside the NBA Finals. Check out this incredible video with Rick Rubin, Swizz Beatz, Pharrell, Timbaland and beats from Jay's upcoming Magna Carta Holy... Read more
June 16, 2013 Video
Celebrate Father’s Day With A Tribute To Some Of The Men Who Raised Hip-Hop

Celebrate Father’s Day With A Tribute To Some Of The Men Who Raised Hip-Hop

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there from AFH. Here's an old school playlist from some of the fathers of hip-hop. You'll hear music from artists like Run-D.M.C., Kurtis Blow, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, Whodini, LL Cool J, The Fat Boys, Doug E. Fresh & Slick... Read more
June 16, 2013 Audio, Throwback
5 Things I Like About Kanye West’s Yeezus Album (and none of them are the music)

5 Things I Like About Kanye West’s Yeezus Album (and none of them are the music)

Happy 1st Father's Day to Kanye West. By now, you may have heard his new Yeezus album. I can't say I like most of the music (though I'm In It, Guilt Trip and Bound 2 are intoxicating), and I probably never will. That said, here are 5 things I like... Read more
June 16, 2013 Featured-homepage, Food for Thought, Fresh
Big K.R.I.T. – Bigger Picture (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. – Bigger Picture (Video)

Bigger Picture is Big K.R.I.T.'s vivid lyrical description of what can go wrong in a relationship when the details are scrutinized to the exclusion of seeing the overall value. The video is a creative take on that concept, directed by Marc Ecko (yes, that Ecko). Take a look below. Related:... Read more
June 14, 2013 Video
Problem – The Separation (Mixtape)

Problem – The Separation (Mixtape)

Problem's mixtape, The Separation, is one of the best to drop this year. It sports beats by producers the likes of Warren G and Terrace Martin, as well as guest verses from Snoop Dogg, T.I., The Game, Wale, Wiz Khalifa and more. It's a strong addition to the canon of... Read more
June 13, 2013 Mixes
Prince – Ain’t Gonna Miss You When You’re Gone ft Ledisi

Prince – Ain’t Gonna Miss You When You’re Gone ft Ledisi

Here's a new song from Prince, featuring Ledisi. Complete with "chicken scratch" guitar and staccato horns, this joint is extra funky. Check out Ain't Gonna Miss You When You're Gone. Related: Questlove and D’Angelo discuss their mutual love of Prince (Video)... Read more
June 13, 2013 Audio
Big K.R.I.T. – What You Know About It

Big K.R.I.T. – What You Know About It

Big K.R.I.T. flows over an atmospheric track that was produced by Foreign Allegiance, the winners of a beat making contest sponsored by Vibe and McDonald's. Check out What You Know About It. Related: Big K.R.I.T. Reflects on Life & Hip-Hop Through King Remembered in Time (Video)... Read more
June 13, 2013 Audio
Wale – MJ (Prod. Just Blaze)

Wale – MJ (Prod. Just Blaze)

Wale's latest is a Just Blaze-produced tribute to Michael Jordan. Check out the song, MJ, and a video showing Wale buying MJ III's for his whole team below. Related: Wale – Rotation ft 2 Chainz & Wiz Khalifa (Prod. Travi$ Scott) (Audio)  ... Read more
June 13, 2013 Audio
Pusha T – Who I Am ft 2 Chainz & Big Sean

Pusha T – Who I Am ft 2 Chainz & Big Sean

New music from the hip-hop Ric Flair, Pusha T (wooo!). Check out Who I Am featuring 2 Chainz & Big Sean. Related: Pusha T – Numbers on the Boards (Video)... Read more
June 13, 2013 Audio
Freddie Gibbs – Freddie Soprano

Freddie Gibbs – Freddie Soprano

Freddie Gibbs keeps it gangsta on his first release after his very candid remarks about his split with Young Jeezy. Check out Freddie Soprano. Related: Freddie Gibbs, Devin the Dude, Killa Kyleon, Starlito & Propain – Rollin’ (Audio)... Read more
June 13, 2013 Audio
J. Cole – New York Times ft 50 Cent & Bas

J. Cole – New York Times ft 50 Cent & Bas

Here's a bonus cut from J. Cole's upcoming Born Sinner album. Check out New York Times featuring 50 Cent & Bas. Related: J. Cole – Born Sinner (Full Album Stream)... Read more
June 12, 2013 Audio
Problem – Roll Up ft T.I. and Snoop Dogg

Problem – Roll Up ft T.I. and Snoop Dogg

Here's a tough new joint from Problem featuring T.I. and Snoop. Check out Roll Up. Related: Terrace Martin – Something Else ft Problem (Video)... Read more
June 12, 2013 Audio
Joey Bada$$ – 95 Til Infinity

Joey Bada$$ – 95 Til Infinity

Joey Bada$$ departs from his laid-black flow and amps it up to a much more dynamic and aggressive delivery on his latest track, 95 Til Infinity. The contrast against the slow tempo jazzy beat (no relation to Souls of Mischief's '93 Til Infinity track) is stark but engaging. Young Bada$$... Read more
June 12, 2013 Audio
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