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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

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

Redman – Lookn’ Fly Too ft Method Man & R.E.A.D.Y. Roc (Video)

A teaser for Redman and Method Man's latest collabo dropped a few weeks ago. Now, here's the full video. Check out Lookn' Fly Too, also featuring R.E.A.D.Y. Roc. Funky...Related: Mister Cee – The Best of Redman and Method Man Mix (Audio)... Read more

February 26, 2013 Video

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

Pac Div – Savages (Video)

Pac Div's latest video is for their ultra spare song, Savages. Check it out below. Related: Pac Div – The Return ft Ty$ (Audio)... Read more

February 26, 2013 Video

Black Thought Speaks on his 2013 Plans (Video)

Black Thought talks about the solo blues/rock album he is working on, working on the Jimmy Fallon show, his recent lifestyle changes and more in this interview. Check out the video. Related: Black Thought breaks down the Best Picture nominees in verse (Video)... Read more

February 26, 2013 Video

Frames: Freddie Gibbs Speaks on One of Michael Jackson’s Trips to Gary, Indiana (Video)

Pitchfork has a hilarious animated series called Frames where they animate stories told by artists. The latest is a tale told by Freddie Gibbs of one of Michael Jackson's visits back to his and Gibbs' hometown of Gary, Indiana and the chaos that ensued. Check out the video below. Related:... Read more

February 26, 2013 Featured-homepage, Video

Logic – Walk On By (Video)

Logic is back with another full on lyrical assault. Check out the video for Walk On By. Related: Logic – Young Sinatra III (Video)... Read more

February 26, 2013 Video

SPOTLIGHT: GrandeMarshall – Thuggin Shidd Pt II (Video)

Every now and then some hot music slips through the cracks and we're late to the party. GrandeMarshall falls into that category. The Philly spitter has an incredible flow, dope lyrics and an ear for beats that we believe separates him from the ever-expanding track. Here's the video for his... Read more

February 25, 2013 Video

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

Jay-Z & Jaz-O – So Watcha Sayin Freestyle (Video)

OK. This is nuts. Here's a freestyle from Jay-Z and Jaz-O over EPMD's So Watcha Sayin' track that is reportedly from 1989. You have to see (and hear) it to believe it. Check out the video. Related: Jermaine Dupri and Jemaine Dupri perform Money Ain’t a Thang (Video)... Read more

February 25, 2013 Video

Astro Freestyles on The Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

The future of hip-hop is in good hands. Over the last few years, a crop of young, true spitters has emerged. Astro is one of them. Check out this video of how he blistered the mic on The Sway in the Morning Show. Related: Astro – Deadbeats & Lazy Lyrics... Read more

February 25, 2013 Video

AZ Live in Poland (Video)

Here's a dope video of AZ performing in Poland during his Doe or Die 2 tour. Check out the full 35+ minute set below. Related: AZ – The Genesis (Audio) AZ & DJ DOO WOP - Doe or Die II Tour... by 238BEATS... Read more

February 25, 2013 Video

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

Jermaine Dupri and Jay-Z Perform Money Ain’t a Thang (Video)

So So Def is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. As part of the festivities, Jermaine Dupri did a show last night and brought out Jay-Z to perform their party-starter, "Money Ain't a Thang." Check out the video below. Related: Crate Diggers: Inside the vinyl collection of Jermaine Dupri (Video)... Read more

February 24, 2013 Video

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

GQ – The Town (Video)

9th Wonder has a new signee named GQ on his Jamala Records imprint. The MC has a flow that is reminiscent of blu (in a great way). Check out the video for The Town. Related: 9th Wonder – Threat: DECODED (Video) Also, check out what 9th Wonder had to say... Read more

February 22, 2013 Video