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Murs & Fashawn – ’64 Impala (Video)

Here's the latest video from Murs & Fashawn's very slept on This Generation collaboration album. Check out '64 Impala. Related: See why we picked Murs & Fashawn's This Generation as one of the best hip-hop albums of the year.... Read more

February 13, 2013 Video

Living Legends: Grand Puba (Playlist)

There are few MCs that are more overlooked in discussions of the great ones than Grand Puba. Whether solo or as part of Brand Nubian, Puba's buttery and distinctive flow always leaps out and makes an incredible impression. Here's a (mostly video) playlist celebrating the one and only Grand Puba... Read more

February 13, 2013 Playlists, Throwback

Talib Speaks About His New Album Prisoner of Conscience with FUSE (Video)

FUSE caught up with Talib Kweli and spoke with him about his new album Prisoner of Conscience, including the Dilla track that is included on the project and working with Kendrick Lamar. Check out the video below. Related: Talib Kweli speaks on Diddy stepping to Mos Def about his verse... Read more

February 13, 2013 Video

The Weeknd – Twenty Eight (Video)

Here's the latest video from The Weeknd. This one contains a lot of nudity, so careful where you watch... Related: The Weeknd – The Zone ft Drake (Video)... Read more

February 13, 2013 Video

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

Rihanna – Stay (Video)

Rihanna makes a minimalist but elegant video for her ballad, Stay. Check it out below. Related: Rihanna – Numb ft Eminem (Audio)... Read more

February 12, 2013 Video

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

Curren$y – Mary (Video)

Here's the latest video from Curren$y. Check out Mary from his New Jet City mixtape. Related: Curren$y – New Jet City (Mixtape)... Read more

February 11, 2013 Video

Runt Dawg – East Coast ft Redman

Redman jumps on a track with an artist named Runt Dawg to rep his region. Check out East Coast. Related: Redman – Lookn Fly Too ft Method Man & Ready Roc (Video Teaser)... Read more

February 11, 2013 Throwback

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

Sadat X – This is Our Thing ft Pharoahe Monch & Phil G (Video)

Here's a blazing hot new joint from Sadat X and Pharoahe Monch. Check out the video for This is Our Thing. Related: Sadat X – Remember That (Video) + Fokis – Just Sayin’ ft Sadat X (Audio)... Read more

February 11, 2013 Video

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

Drake – Started From the Bottom (Video)

Here's the video for "Started From the Bottom," Drake's first single from his upcoming album Nothing Was the Same. Check it out.... Read more

February 11, 2013 Video

Pusha T – Millions ft Rick Ross (Video)

Pusha T drops a video for his collabo with Rick Ross. Check out Millions below. Related: Pusha T – Wrath of Caine (Mixtape)... Read more

February 10, 2013 Video

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

50 Cent – Financial Freedom (Video)

50 Cent's latest video was inspired by the 10th year anniversary of Get Rich or Die Tryin'. Check out Financial Freedom. Related: 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’ turns 10 years old (Video) Here's what 50 had to say about the video: "This was inspired by 10years anniversary of... Read more

February 8, 2013 Throwback

Saigon in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)

Saigon smashed up The Backroom on 106 & Park with one of the hardest verses yet. Check out the video below. Related: Saigon – Our Babies 2 (It’s a Crazy World) (Video)... Read more

February 8, 2013 Video

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

EPMD – Unsung (Video)

The latest installment of TV One's Unsung documentary series chronicles the story of the one and only EPMD. You can watch the entire episode below. Related: EPMD Perform Headbanger With K-Solo and Redman (Video)... Read more

February 7, 2013 Throwback

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

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destinations Ep. 3 (Video)

Here's episode 3 of DJ Jazzy Jeff's fresh new series documenting his world travels. Part 3 features more of Jeff and Skillz's journey through Asia. Check out the video below. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destinations (Ep. 2) (Video)... Read more

February 7, 2013 Video

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

Joey Bada$$ – Underground Airplay ft Big K.R.I.T. and Smoke DZA (Video)

Here's a new video from the artists of Cinematic Music Group, better known as Big K.R.I.T., Joey Bada$$ and Smoke DZA. Check out Underground Airplay. Related: Joey Bada$$ on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)... Read more

February 7, 2013 Video

Talib Kweli Speaks on Diddy Stepping to Mos Def About His Verse in Children’s Story (Video)

"Me and you kid we gonna make some cash, Jackin' old beats and makin' the dash... " Those were words from Mos Def in Black Star's classic, Children's Story. It seems when the song was first created Diddy thought it was shots toward him and stepped to Mos. Here's what... Read more

February 6, 2013 Video

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

50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’ Turns 10 Years Old (Video)

50 Cent's Get Rich or Die Tryin' album was released 10 years ago today. Here's some vintage footage of Sway interviewing 50 about the album just before its release. Check out the video below. Related: 50 Cent – Major Distribution ft Snoop Dogg & Young Jeezy (Video)... Read more

February 6, 2013 Video

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

Nas Talks with Dave Grohl on The Chelsea Lately Show (Video)

Nas (who's nominated for 4 Grammys) talks with Dave Grohl about The Grammys and beefs on the Chelsea Lately show. Check out the video. Related: Nas - Nastalgia rarities mix (Audio)... Read more

February 6, 2013 Video

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

dead prez – No Way As the Way (Video)

dead prez are still dropping knowledge. Here's their new video No Way As the Way. Check it out below. Related: dead prez talk with Out Da Box TV (Video)... Read more

February 5, 2013 Video

7 Dayz – Rare Footage of Tupac

Here's some extremely rare footage of Tupac, some of which was filmed during the last seven days of his life. The footage is from videographer Gobi Rahimi, who was in the process of filming a documentary about 2Pac at the time of his death. He is now starting a KickStarter... Read more

February 5, 2013 Video

Nottz – Turn It Up ft Pete Rock (Video)

Aww yeah...Here's a new video from Nottz featuring the Soul Brother #1 Pete Rock (and a bunch of samples from his classic beats). Check out Turn it Up. Related: Pete Rock: Reminisce for a Spell (Video)... Read more

February 5, 2013 Video

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

Curren$y – New Jet City (Mixtape)

Curren$y just released his brand new mixtape. It has features from Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, Juvenile, Rick Ross, Jadakiss, Styles P and more. You can listen to and download all of New Jet City below. Related: Curren$y – 3 Piece Set/A Closed Session (Mixtape) Download Mixtape... Read more

February 3, 2013 Featured-homepage, Mixes

Justin Timberlake Performs New Music at the Direct TV Super Bowl Party (Video)

Jay-Z joined Justin Timberlake for JT's first ever live performance of "Suit & Tie" last night at the Direct TV Super Bowl Party. You can watch footage of that, as well as JT performing 2 new songs ("Pusher Love Girl" and "That Girl") from his upcoming album below. Related: Justin... Read more

February 3, 2013 Video

Pusha T Freestyles on The Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Pusha T flexes his steely flow over Mike Jones' "Still Tippin'" on the Sway in the Morning show. He and Sway also talk about timeless flows in hip-hop. Check out the video. Related: Pusha T – Wrath of Caine (Mixtape)... Read more

February 2, 2013 Audio

Ceazar – The Movie Life ft Raekwon

Raekwon drops an icy verse over a red hot track by artist Ceazar. Check out "The Movie Life" below. Mister Cee – The Best of Ghostface Killah & Raekwon (Mix)... Read more

February 1, 2013 Audio

Drake – Started From The Bottom

Drake is releasing a new album this year. The first single is "Started From the Bottom," which you can check out below. Related: Drake – Take Care ft Rihanna (Video) + HYFR ft Lil Wayne (Video)... Read more

February 1, 2013 Audio

Common – The Next Chapter (Still Love H.E.R.)

It's hard to believe, but after more than 20 years in the game, Common is about to release his first ever mixtape. To set it off properly, his first track from the project is a sequel to his classic "I Used to Love H.E.R.," produced by J. Period. Check out... Read more

February 1, 2013 Throwback

Asher Roth – Pete’s Jazz VoiceNote

In one of the coolest product plugs in a minute, Asher Roth demos the VoiceNote app by dropping a verse over Pete Rock's Pete's Jazz track. Check it out below. Related: Asher Roth - Pabst & Jazz (Mixtape)... Read more

February 1, 2013 Audio

Action Bronson – Strictly 4 My Jeeps (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Action Bronson's "Strictly 4 My Jeeps" starts off with the drum track from Biggie's "Juicy" and then slides into a boom bap version of EPMD's "Rampage" track. Ill. Check it out below. Related: Action Bronson – The Tim Westwood Freestyle (Video)... Read more

February 1, 2013 Audio

SPOTLIGHT: Ray C – Got Damn ft Risky Boi (Video)

Here's a video for a bouncy joint by a new artist named Ray C. The stylish visuals were shot by Dr. Teeth (T.I., Lupe Fiasco, Future, UGK). Check our Got Damn featuring Risky Boi. Related: SPOTLIGHT: Dillon Cooper – Survival of the Fittest (Video)... Read more

February 1, 2013 Video