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Method Man Interview with Montreality (Video)

Method Man is the latest to get the Montreality treatment in an interview. Tical discusses what type of student he was in school, what he spent his first big check on, his favorite cartoon character, the likelihood of another Wu album, what he learned from working with Biggie and Tupac... Read more

January 21, 2013 Video

Talib Kweli – Push Thru ft Curren$y & Kendrick Lamar (Marco Polo Remix)

Here's a dope remix to Talib Kweli's "Push Thru" featuring Curren$y and Kendrick Lamar. The remix was done by Marco Polo and has a much darker feel to it. Check it out below. Related: Talib Kweli – Art Imitates Life ft Black Thought & Rah Digga (Audio)... Read more

January 21, 2013 Audio

Celebrating MLK and Inauguration Day (Playlist)

Today is a day of reflection and hope. We look back on the monumental impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and look forward with optimism to the next four year's under 44's leadership. Here's a playlist celebrating the legacy of Dr. King and the inauguration of President Obama for... Read more

January 21, 2013 Playlists

?uestlove Interview with The Bee Shine (Video)

The mighty ?uestlove is one of hip-hop's most stately ambassadors. Here's an introspective interview where he discusses his love for music, how Whitney Houston's death caused him to change his lifestyle, the difficulty with maintaining dignity as a hip-hop artist and more. Check out the video. Related: A Day in... Read more

January 19, 2013 Video

The Making of DMX’s Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood Album Cover (Video)

Here's a dope inside look at how the cover art of DMX's Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood was created. Photographer Jonathan Mannion recounts how the photo was onceived and the events of the day it was shot and shares several other versions of the iconic photo. Check... Read more

January 18, 2013 Video

Ill Bill (of Non Phixion) – Truth (Prod. Pete Rock)

Ill Bill (formerly of Non Phixion) is teeing up a new album. For his first release, he spits lyrics of fury over a Pete Rock track. Check out Truth. Related: Pete Rock: Reminisce for a Spell (Video)... Read more

January 18, 2013 Audio

Wale – Never Never (Video)

The production on Wale's "Never Never" track is reminiscent of The Roots circa Do You Want More?!!!??! Jazzy hip-hop at it's finest. Check out the video. And, trust me, you wanna stick around for what follows. Related: Wale - Folarin (Mixtape)... Read more

January 17, 2013 Video

Roc Marciano, Sean Price & Buckshot in Concert (Video)

Roc Marciano, Sean Price and Buckshot are on a limited East Coast tour of Boston, NYC and DC. If you're not in any of those 3 cities or can't make it out to a show, here's a video playlist of performances from each of the 3 dope MCs. Check it... Read more

January 17, 2013 Video

Fabolous – Ready ft Chris Brown

Fabolous got Chris Brown for the feature on his first single from the upcoming Loso's Way II. Check out Ready. Related: Fabolous – Life Is So Exciting ft Pusha T (Video)... Read more

January 17, 2013 Audio

Rick Ross & Stalley – Love Sosa (Video)

Stalley & Rick Ross laid verses over the Love Sosa beat for the upcoming Maybach Music Group 2013 mixtape. Check out the video for their version of Love Sosa. At the end there's a trailer for Ross' new Mastermind album that is set to one of the coldest Curtis Mayfield... Read more

January 17, 2013 Video

Oh No – Rollin’ Up ft Alchemist

Oh No re-teams with Alchemist for his latest release. Check out Rollin' Up. Related: The Alchemist – Flight Confirmation ft Schoolboy Q & Danny Brown (Video)... Read more

January 17, 2013 Audio

Fat Joe & Chi Ali – Games & Things (Video)

Here's a new video for Chi Ali & Fat Joe's collabo, "Games & Things." Dope track. Check out the video. Related: Chi Ali – A Million Freestyle (Audio)... Read more

January 17, 2013 Video

Meek Mill – From Da Bottom

Meek Mill is working on a Dreamchasers 3 mixtape. Here's the first release from the project. Check out "From Da Bottom." Related: Meek Mill – Tony’s Story 2 (Audio)... Read more

January 16, 2013 Audio

Loaded Lux – The Backroom Freestyle (Video)

Loaded Lux is the latest to drop some gems in The Backroom on 106 & Park. Check out the video of his verse below. Related: Loaded Lux – Santino (Video)... Read more

January 16, 2013 Video

DECODED: Joey Bada$$ & CJ Fly “Hardknock”

Joey Bada$$ and CJ Fly break down some of their verses from Hardknock in the latest edition of DECODED. It definitely gives a good taste of how ill their wordplay is--even they had missed some of the other's double entendres. Check out the video. Related: Joey Bada$$ - 1999 (Mixtape)... Read more

January 16, 2013 Video

E-40 & Too Short – Bout My Money ft Jeremih & Turf Talk (Video)

E-40 and Too Short flow over a vintage Bay Area funk track on Bout My Money featuring Jeremih & Turf Talk. Check out the video. Related: E-40, Too Short & Wiz Khalifa – Say I (Video)... Read more

January 16, 2013 Video

Terrace Martin Speaks on How the Track for Kendrick Lamar’s Real was Crafted (Video)

Much has been discussed about the lyrical content and story told on Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city. So much so that it's easy to forget that it is one of the most lushly-produced albums (in any genre) in the last several years. Here's part 1 of a video of... Read more

January 16, 2013 Video

Big Boi Performs CPU ft Phantogram on Jimmy Kimmel Live (Video)

Big Boi performed his song CPU with a full band on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Check out the video. Related: Frank Ocean – Pink Matter (Remix) ft OutKast (Audio)... Read more

January 16, 2013 Video

Raekwon – Came Up (Video)

Fresh off the release of his free Lost Jewelry album, here's a new video from Raekwon. Check out Came Up. Related: Raekwon - Lost Jewelry (Free Album)... Read more

January 16, 2013 Video

Raekwon – Lost Jewelry (Free Album)

Here's a brand new free album from Raekwon. The Chef has features from Freddie Gibbs, Faith Evans and more and flows over several vintage soul and R&B tracks. You can listen to and download all of Lost Jewelry below. Related: Raekwon - Unexpected Victory (Mixtape) Download Mixtape... Read more

January 15, 2013 Mixes

Ab-Soul – ILLuminate ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Ab-Soul drops an ill video for his collabo with Kendrick Lamar off Control System (one of our picks for best albums of 2012). Check out ILLuminate. Related: Ab-Soul – Only 1 (Audio)... Read more

January 15, 2013 Video

Atmosphere – It Ain’t the Prettiest ft Brother Ali, Carnage the Executioner & Haphduzn

Here's a new track from Atmosphere. Check out It Ain't the Prettiest featuring Brother Ali, Carnage the Executioner & Haphduzn. Related: See why we picked Brother Ali's Mourning in America as one of the best albums of 2012... Read more

January 15, 2013 Audio

Kendrick Lamar on the Backseat Freestyle Video (Video)

Kendrick Lamar broke down the behind the scenes of the Backseat Freestyle. He talks about his dad's participation in the video, the "Sherane" look alike and more. Check it out. Related: Kendrick Lamar - Backseat Freestyle (Video)... Read more

January 15, 2013 Video

Edo G – Power (Video)

January has been a good month for hip-hop veterans. Earlier, we had new music from Black Thought as well as Big Noyd, Large Professor and Kool G Rap. Here's a new video from Edo G. Check out Power. Related: Edo G - Fast Lane (Prod. DJ Premier) (Audio)... Read more

January 15, 2013 Video

Reese – My N*ggas My Dogs (Video)

Here's some new heat from Reese. Check out the video for My N*ggas My Dogs. Related: Rockie Fresh – Life Long ft Rick Ross & Nipsey Hussle (Audio)... Read more

January 15, 2013 Video

Big Noyd, Large Professor & Kool G Rap – Naturally Born

Big Noyd, Large Professor and Kool G Rap rep hard for Queens on a super dope track from Ayatollah. Check out Naturally Born. Related: Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Kool G. Rap – Rivers of Blood (Audio)... Read more

January 15, 2013 Audio

Black Thought & J. Period – N.Y. State of Mind Freestyle

Very few MCs should dare to get on a Nas beat. Black Thought is one who has that privilege...Check out how he rips up N.Y. State of Mind. Related: The most underrated MCs of all-time (Audio Playlist)... Read more

January 15, 2013 Audio

The Making of The Real Husbands of Hollywood (Video)

Kevin Hart is in a new show on BET that spoofs the current slew of Housewives shows. The show is called Real Husbands of Hollywood and also stars Nick Cannon, Duane Martin, Robin Thicke, JB Smoove, Boris Kodjoe and more. Here's a hilarious inside look at the "making of" the... Read more

January 14, 2013 Video

Rockie Fresh – Life Long ft Rick Ross & Nipsey Hussle

Rockie Fresh brings out Rick Ross and Nipsey Hussle on a hot Boi-1da track. Check out Life Long. Related: Action Bronson – Dear Heather ft Rockie Fresh & Macie Stewart (Audio)... Read more

January 14, 2013 Audio

REKS – Ahead of My Time ft C-Scharp

Here's a nice new joint from Reks. Check out Ahead of My Time featuring C-Scharp. Related: REKS & Lucky Dice – Heavy in the Winter (Audio)... Read more

January 14, 2013 Audio

Joey Bada$$ – Unorthodox (Prod. DJ Premier)

A radio rip of Joey Bada$$' dope new track produced by DJ Premier dropped over the weekend. Here's the CD-quality version. Check out Unorthodox. Related: Joey Bada$$ – Enter the Void ft Ab-Soul (Audio)... Read more

January 14, 2013 Audio

Allen Hughes speaks in depth about his relationship with Tupac and their altercation (Video)

Last week we saw part of Allen Hughes' interview on Sway in the Morning and it ended just before the Menace II Society director got into how his relationship with Tupac soured. Here's the full interview and the Hughes brother goes into great detail about his initial friendship with Tupac... Read more

January 14, 2013 Video

Slum Village – Decadence/How It Feel ft Guilty Simpson (Video)

The latest video from Slum Village is a double play. Check out Decadence/How It Feel featuring Guilty Simpson. Related: Slum Village – Riot ft Rapper Big Pooh, Joe Scudda, T3 & Kam Corvet... Read more

January 14, 2013 Video

Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie ft Jay-Z (Prod. Timbaland)

Justin Timberlake stays true to his word and releases his first solo song in nearly 7 years. It's a soulful 80's R&B-influenced joint that was produced by Timbaland and features a verse from Jay-Z. Check out Suit & Tie. Click here to buy it. Related: Justin Timberlake announces his return... Read more

January 14, 2013 Audio

Peter Jackson – Can’t Get Enough ft Jadakiss, Styles P, Sheek Louch, Jay Vado (Video)

Here's a very racy video from rapper Peter Jackson for a track that features Jadakiss, Styles P, Sheek Louch and Jay Vado. Unless you are working in a strip club at the time of viewing, do not watch this at work. Check out Can't Get Enough. Related: Ghostface Killah &... Read more

January 14, 2013 Video

Ultramagnetic MCs perform in London in 1990 (Video)

Wow. Here's a dope back in the day gem. Check out this video of a full Ultramagnetic MCs set from 1990. Props: Tim Westwood Related: Kool Keith – Goodbye Rap (Video)... Read more

January 12, 2013 Throwback

Talib Kweli – Art Imitates Life ft Black Thought & Rah Digga

Talib Kweli, Black Thought and Rah Digga smash a dope Oh No track. Check out Art Imitates Life. Related: Q-Tip, Talib Kweli and The Roots perform Electric Relaxation (Video)... Read more

January 12, 2013 Audio

Destiny’s Child – Nuclear (Prod. Pharrell)

2013 is shaping up to be the year of the comeback. Earlier in the week, Justin Timberlake announced he's releasing his first album in 7 years. And now, here's a new track from Destiny's Child that was produced by Pharrell. Check out Nuclear. Related: Justin Timberlake’s Return to Music (Video)... Read more

January 12, 2013 Audio

Frank Ocean – Pink Matter (Remix) ft OutKast

How do you make an incredible Frank Ocean song that featured Andre 3000 doper? Add Big Boi to it...Check out the remix to Pink Matter. OutKast. Nuff said. Related: Big Boi speaks on Andre 3000′s apology on Sorry (Video)... Read more

January 12, 2013 Audio

Cocaine 80s – Fly Ass Pisces ft Common & Jhene Aiko

Common goes to work on a smooth Cocaine 80s track featuring Jhene Aiko. Check out Fly Ass Pisces. Related: Game – Jesus Piece ft Common & Kanye West (Audio)... Read more

January 12, 2013 Audio

Joey Bada$$ – Unorthodox (Prod. DJ Premier)

A video surfaced earlier in the week showing Joey Bada$$ and DJ Premier in the lab working on a song. The end result did not disappoint. Premier brings that BOOM BAP and Joey brings that FIRE. Check out Unorthodox. The download is coming Monday courtesy of Green Label Sound. Related:... Read more

January 12, 2013 Audio

The People vs. Action Bronson (Video)

Here's a hilarious video from Noisey of Action Bronson responding to YouTube comments about him and his video for The Symbol. Check it out below. Related: Action Bronson – The Tim Westwood Freestyle (Video)... Read more

January 11, 2013 Throwback

Pete Rock: Reminisce for a Spell (Video)

The legendary Pete Rock reminisces over crate digging, working with producers like Dilla, Q-Tip, Large Professor and Kanye West, his relationship with his cousin the late great Heavy D and more. Check out the video. Related: Pete Rock – Delicious Vinyl 25th Anniversary Mix (Mixtape)... Read more

January 11, 2013 Video

Allen Hughes Discusses the 20th Anniversary of Menace II Society on Sway in the Morning (Video)

Allen Hughes, 1/2 of the Hughes brothers duo that wrote and directed Menace II Society, stopped by the Sway in the Morning Show to discuss the 20th Anniversary of the classic film. He gives several inside stories on the casting of O-Dog, the first time he met Tupac and more.... Read more

January 11, 2013 Video

Nipsey Hussle – Run A Lap (Video)

Here's a new video from Nipsey Hussle from The Marathon Continues. Check out Run A Lap. Related: Nipsey Hu$$le – Get Away ft Ken Malik (Audio)... Read more

January 11, 2013 Video

Pusha T – Millions ft Rick Ross (Audio)

Pusha T's latest single is a collabo with Rick Ross. Check out Millions (with tags for now) Related: Pusha T – Blocka ft Popcaan & Travi$ Scott... Read more

January 10, 2013 Audio

Pharrell Williams talks style with MTV (Video)

Pharrell talks fashion and philosophy with MTV. Check out the video. Related: T.I. – Hello ft Cee-Lo (Prod. The Neptunes)... Read more

January 10, 2013 Video

Rittz – Bloody Murdah (Remix) ft Tech N9ne (Video)

Rittz's latest video is for his collabo with Tech N9ne. Check out Bloody Murdah (Remix). Related: Rittz - White Jesus Revival (Mixtape)... Read more

January 10, 2013 Video

Justin Timberlake’s Return to Music (Video)

After nearly 7 years away from music, guess who's back in the lab? Justin Timberlake is reportedly releasing a new single at 12am Monday that may feature The Carters (Jay and Bey). Until then, here's a video teaser from JT. Related: Jay-Z & 9th Wonder – Black American Gangster (Mixtape)... Read more

January 10, 2013 Video

Dynasty – Stay Shinin’ ft Talib Kweli (Video)

Here's a HOT track by an MC named Dynasty and she got the ill feature from Talib Kweli. Check out the video for Stay Shinin'. Props: HipHopSite Related: Q-Tip, Talib Kweli and The Roots perform Electric Relaxation (Video)... Read more

January 10, 2013 Video