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Terrace Martin – Something Else ft Problem (Video)

Terrace Martin, the multidimensional artist, producer and musician, adds director to his impressive list of credits. Here's a short film he directed along with APlus that serves as the visual for "Something Else," Terrace's co-production with 9th Wonder. The video features Ab-Soul and a couple of nods to Kendrick Lamar... Read more

March 7, 2013 Video

DJ Premier and Joey Bada$$ in the Studio (Video)

A shorter version dropped before, and now here's a great extended look at the studio session where Joey Bada$$ and DJ Premier made Unorthodox. It gives an up close and personal look at Primo's studio and shows him passing invaluable knowledge of the game to Joey. Check out the video.... Read more

March 7, 2013 Video

Harry Fraud – Marvelous ft Eddie B & Action Bronson

Here's another release from Harry Fraud's Adrift mixtape, which drops tomorrow (3/8). This one features Action Bronson and Harry Fraud's artist, Eddie B. Check out Marvelous. Related: Action Bronson – Morey Booie Boards (Prod. Harry Fraud)... Read more

March 7, 2013 Audio

Havoc – Gone

Mobb Deep are (hopefully) coming to a city near you on their 20th anniversary tour. You can check out the dates and locations below. In the meantime, here's a new joint from Havoc. Check out Gone below. Related: Havoc - Same Sh*t Different Day (Video)... Read more

March 7, 2013 Audio

TiRon & Ayomari – No Filter

Here's some dope vibe out hip-hop from TiRon & Ayomari. Check out No Filter. Related: TiRon & Ayomari - Thing Go Right (Video)... Read more

March 7, 2013 Audio

Drake – 5AM in Toronto

Drake has a message for all his haters in his latest release. Here's 5AM in Toronto. Related: Drake – Started From the Bottom (Video)... Read more

March 7, 2013 Audio

Mathematics – Men of Respect ft Method Man, Raekwon, Cappadonna, Bad Luck, Eyes Low & Bad Luck

Here's a super grimy joint from producer Mathematics that features Method Man, Raekwon, Cappadonna, Bad Luck, Eyes Low & Bad Luck. In other words, a nice chunk of Wu is in the building. Check out Men of Respect. Related: Method Man performs live in LA with RZA and Redman (Video)... Read more

March 6, 2013 Audio

Yelawolf – F.A.S.T. Ride (Video)

Here's the latest video from Yelawolf. Check out "F.A.S.T. Ride." Related: Yelawolf – Way Out (Video)... Read more

March 6, 2013 Video

Nas is #4 on MTV’s Hottest MCs in the Game List (Video)

Heads were outraged about the MTV Hottest MCs in the Game list, earlier. I think most would agree that Nas certainly deserves a spot on the list, and he comes in at #4 (Rick Ross was #3). Check out the video. Related: Nastalgia - A Mix of Rare Music from... Read more

March 6, 2013 Video

Action Bronson – Morey Booie Boards (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Here's a new joint from Action Bronson and produced by Harry Fraud. Check out Morey Boogie Boards. Related: Action Bronson – Strictly 4 My Jeeps (Prod. Harry Fraud) (Audio)... Read more

March 6, 2013 Audio

Joey Bada$$ – Unorthodox (Video)

Here's a super dope new video from Joey Bada$$ for Unorthodox, his DJ Premier-produced heat rock. The video is hybrid of anime and live action — and, yes, Primo does make an appearance. Check it out below. Related: JayOhVee (aka Joey Bada$$) – 20 Miles Freestyle... Read more

March 6, 2013 Video

Danny Brown – #HottestMC

It's that time of year when MTV sets the internet (and Heads) on fire with the controversy over their annual Hottest MCs in the Game list. So far the list is #10 Meek Mill, #9 Future, #8 A$AP Rocky, #7 Kanye West, #6 Big Sean and #5 Drake. Danny Brown... Read more

March 6, 2013 Audio

Bishop Nehru – Nehruvia (Mixtape)

Here's a really dope mixtape from newcomer, 16-year old Bishop Nehru. Like his contemporaries, Joey Bada$$ and Astro, he has a retro flow and a true respect and love for 90's era East Coast hip-hop. In fact, he takes his name in part from Tupac's iconic character in Juice (see... Read more

March 5, 2013 Mixes

Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – The Sure Shot (Parts 1 & 2)

Here's some more new goodness from Ghostface Killah and producer Adrian Younge. Ghost goes in over a Grindhouse film-style guitar and some ridiculously ill live drums. Check out the song The Sure Shot (Parts 1 & 2) as well as a description of their upcoming concept album (which sounds like... Read more

March 5, 2013 Audio

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destinations (Episodes 4 &5) (Video)

Here are parts 4 and 5 of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination series, which chronicles the travels of Jeff and Skillz on their world tour. Check out the videos and DJ Jazzy Jeff's descriptions below. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destinations Ep. 3 (Video) Episode 4 Episode 5 In... Read more

March 5, 2013 Video

Mister Cee – The Best of EPMD Mix

This week, Mister Cee dedicated his "Best Of" mix to the music of the one and only EPMD. You can listen to the entire mix below. Press play and "relax your mind, let your conscience be free..." Related: EPMD – Unsung (Video)... Read more

March 5, 2013 Throwback

Bow Wow – Grown Ass Man

Bow Wow flows over a hot araabMUZIK track in his latest release. Check out Grown Ass Man. Related: Tha Dogg Pound – LA Here’s 2 U ft Snoop Dogg (Audio)... Read more

March 5, 2013 Audio

Freddie Gibbs, Devin the Dude, Killa Kyleon, Starlito & Propain – Rollin’

Here's a laid-back funky track from Freddie Gibbs, Killa Kyleon, Starlito, Propain and Devin the Dude on the hook. Check out "Rollin'." Related: Devin the Dude – Wut Tha Fuk ft Slim Thug & Cory Mo... Read more

March 5, 2013 Audio

D’Angelo and ?uestlove Perform in Brooklyn (Video)

Soulquarian brothers D'Angelo and ?uestlove performed an eclectic set in Brooklyn last night that consisted of covers of music by The Ohio Players, The S.O.S. Band, Funkadelic, Prince, Sly & The Family Stone, as well as some of D'Angelo's classics. Check out some video footage of the performance below. Props:... Read more

March 5, 2013 Video

ElzHi Talks About His Earliest Hip-Hop Influences and More (Video)

You clearly hear the influence Nas had on ElzHi but would you believe Ice Cube was the MC who made him want to start rapping? Here's an in-depth interview of ElzHi from HardKnock TV that talks about his earliest experiences in hip-hop and much more. Related: Elzhi performs Blue Widow... Read more

March 4, 2013 Video

9th Wonder and Big K.R.I.T. in the Studio (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. and 9th Wonder have been making some magic together, lately. Here's a super dope behind the scenes video of the two of them in the studio. 9th Wonder talks extensively about the first time he met K.R.I.T. and the two share insights about the rap game. Get this... Read more

March 4, 2013 Throwback

Rick Ross – Ashamed (Video)

Here's the latest video from Rick Ross. Check out "Ashamed." Related: Rick Ross & Stalley – Love Sosa (Video)... Read more

March 4, 2013 Video

GZA Speaks About His Chess Game (Video)

GZA is still pursuing the mystery of chess boxing...literally. Here's an interview of the liquid swordsman discussing his love for chess, as well as a taste about his upcoming album, Dark Matter. Check out the video. Related: Wu-Tang Clan perform Six Directions of Boxing with The Roots on Late Night... Read more

March 4, 2013 Video

Kanye West – Hold On (Remix) ft Consequence

Here's a previously unreleased track from Kanye West and Consequence. Check out Hold On (Remix). Related: Kanye West – White Dress (Audio)... Read more

March 4, 2013 Audio

Fabolous – B.I.T.E. (Video)

Here's the latest video from Fabolous. Check out B.I.T.E. from his Soul Tape 2 mixtape. Related: Fabolous – The Soul Tape 2 (Mixtape)... Read more

March 4, 2013 Throwback

Method Man Performs Live in LA with RZA and Redman (Video)

Shout out to Method Man who celebrated his birthday last night by performing in Los Angeles with special guests RZA and Redman. Check out the video of performances of Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthin Ta F*ck Wit and Rockwilder below. Related: Check out new music from Method Man, Redman, Ghostface, Cappadonna... Read more

March 2, 2013 Video

Prince Performs on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Prince played something old (Bambi from his 2nd album back in 1979) and something new (Screw Driver--2013) on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Naturally, both ROCKED. And, he's one of the few artists with the chops to tell The Roots "I got this." Check out both performances below. Related: Prince... Read more

March 2, 2013 Video

Big Boi – Apple of My Eye ft Jake Troth & Sons of Thunder (Video)

Here's a brand new video from Big Boi. Check out Apple of My Eye featuring Jake Troth & Sons of Thunder. Hip-hop hipster music at its finest. Related: Big Boi speaks on the possibility of an OutKast reunion and more (Video)... Read more

March 2, 2013 Video

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of February 2013 Playlist (Audio)

As we say hello to March, here's a look back at some of the best hip-hop to drop in February. This playlist features music from Redman & Method Man, Tha Dogg Pound & Snoop Dogg, Big K.R.I.T., J. Cole, 50 Cent & Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, Ghostface, Raekwon, Action Bronson,... Read more

March 2, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

Lorine Chia – Living in Vain ft Chance the Rapper

Here's a track from an artist named Lorine Chia who sounds kinda like a mix between Cee-Lo Green and Amy Winehouse. The heavy organ track (think Brown Sugar era D'Angelo) also features a cool verse from Chance the Rapper. Check out Living in Vain below. Related: A.ware – Outta My... Read more

March 1, 2013 Audio

Nefew – Prequel Pt 2: A Love Song

Here's another artist new to AFH. Nefew is a group from Switzerland and their name is an acronym for New Education From Every Word. Their latest release is called Prequel Pt 2: A Love Song and Nefew's MC, Polemikk, has a flow and vocal tone that is reminiscent of Yelawolf... Read more

March 1, 2013 Audio

JayOhVee (aka Joey Bada$$) – 20 Miles Freestyle

Here's a previously unreleased freestyle from a 15-year old Joey Bada$$ over Mos Def's classic Umi Says track. He sports a completely different and faster flow than he does now but is clearly already NICE. He also went by the name JayOhVeee at the time. Check out 20 Miles Freestyle.... Read more

March 1, 2013 Audio

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

Kendrick Lamar Will Not Rush His Follow Up to Good Kid, m.A.A.d. City (Video)

Hot 97's Miss Info got a quick but very insightful interview from Kendrick Lamar in between his two shows in NYC. He talked about what he picked up from being on SNL, why he is not going to force starting to work on his next album, MCs that he finds... Read more

February 28, 2013 Video

TreaZon – Day One (Video)

Cleveland artist TreaZon combines a rapid-fire flow with dark, moody chords over a chilled out beat. It's lyrical vibe music. Check out the video for Day One. Props: 2DBZ Related: A.ware – Outta My Mind (Audio)... Read more

February 28, 2013 Video

Cashius Green – I Ain’t Happy ft Vince Staples (Video)

So much music. So little time. Here's a hot joint by Cashius Green. Check out the video for I Ain't Happy featuring Vince Staples. It's more of that new g-funk. Related: Tha Dogg Pound – LA Here’s 2 U ft Snoop Dogg (Audio)... Read more

February 28, 2013 Video

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

50 Cent on ESPN’s First Take (Video)

Here's a really good ESPN First Take with 50 Cent. 50 goes deep about his relationship with Floyd Mayweather, why Floyd did not fight Manny Pacquiao, what boxing could learn from MMA and more. Check out the video. Related: 50 Cent – We Up ft Kendrick Lamar & Kidd Kidd... Read more

February 28, 2013 Video

SPOTLIGHT: Aaron Cohen – Potential Fans (Video)

Seattle hip-hop is on the come up again. Macklemore shocked the world by debuting at #2 on the album charts as a completely independent artist. Here's another Seattle spitter (now based in NYC) by the name of Aaron Cohen. Check out his video for Potential Fans. Related: SPOTLIGHT: GrandeMarshall –... Read more

February 28, 2013 Video

The Kid Daytona Rhymes in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)

The Kid Daytona brought his buttery flow to the Backroom on 106 & Park and dropped a smoothed out verse. Check out the video below. Related: The Kid Daytona – Very Good ft Phil Ade (Audio)... Read more

February 28, 2013 Video

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

MED, Blu & Madlib – Burgandy Whip (Video)

Blu and Madlib have made some really dope songs together. Here's another one. Check out the video for "Burgandy Whip," also featuring MED. Related: Blu – Jesus (Video)... Read more

February 28, 2013 Video

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

Common Freestyles over Clique (Video)

Common kicks a freestyle off the top over the "Clique" instrumental. Check out the video. Related: Common on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)... Read more

February 27, 2013 Video

Wale – No Days Off (Video)

Wale has been on his grind. Here's another new video from him. Check out No Days Off. Related: Wale – Street Runner (Video)... Read more

February 27, 2013 Video

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

Kendrick Lamar Performs in NYC (Video)

Kendrick Lamar performed not once but twice at Roseland (capacity 3500) in NYC last night and sold out both shows. After doing his first headline show at SOB's (capacity 600) in NYC just two years ago, the growth on all levels (performance, audience, venue) has been meteoric. Here's some footage... Read more

February 27, 2013 Video