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Jay-Z – Versus

And, just like that...the first leak off Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail surfaces. Here's Versus courtesy of Funkmaster Flex (with tons of Flex bombs). Thoughts? And, you can listen to Flex playing the rest of the album on Hot 97 right now here. Related: Jay-Z – Tom Ford Snippet (Video)... Read more

July 4, 2013 Audio

Timbaland Speaks On Magna Carta Holy Grail, Kanye West and More (Video)

Here's an extended interview with Timbaland where he breaks down Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail album in detail. He talks about who got beats on the album (Pharrell, Mike Will, Travis $cott and himself), who got verses (Nas and Ross) and more. He also talks about a falling out he... Read more

July 4, 2013 Video

DJ Premier Discusses Mister Cee, Porn and More on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

DJ Premier talks porn, Mister Cee and more on part 2 of his sit down with Combat Jack. Check out the video. Related: DJ Premier Discusses the Genesis of 10 Crack Commandments and More on The Combat Jack Show (Video)... Read more

July 3, 2013 Video

Ice Cube Interview with OkayPlayer (Video)

Ice Cube sat down with OkayPlayer and talked to them about his (resolved) beef with Common, whether he will do another Friday or Barbershop, the origin of It Was a Good Day and more. Check out the video. Related: Ice Cube Performs It Was a Good Day with The Roots... Read more

July 3, 2013 Video

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

As we ease into July 4th weekend, here's a look back at the best hip-hop that dropped in June. You'll hear music from J. Cole, Nas, Curren$y, Mac Miller, Kanye West, Wu-Tang Clan, Rick Ross, Jadakiss, Posdnuos, Kid Tsunami, Drake, LL Cool J, Slum Village, Wale, Lupe Fiasco, Joey Bada$$,... Read more

July 3, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

Murs – Love (Chapter 1)

Here's a tough new song from Murs in association with his Yumiko: Curse of the Merch Girl comic project. Check out Love (Chapter 1). Related: Murs & Fashawn Perform on Standing Room Only (Video & Audio)... Read more

July 3, 2013 Audio

Justin Timberlake – Tunnel Vision (Video) (NSFW)

Fresh off his performance at the BET Awards, Justin Timberlake releases a video that is WAY TOO HOT FOR TV (or work or anywhere else public--lots and lots of boobies). Here's Tunnel Vision. Related: Justin Timberlake performs the History of Rap Pt. 4 and more on Late Night with Jimmy... Read more

July 3, 2013 Video

Jay-Z – Tom Ford Snippet (Video)

Jay-Z continues being a content tease with music from Magna Carta Holy Grail. Here's a brief snippet of his song Tom Ford, produced by Timbaland. You can see the video sneak preview and read the lyrics to Tom Ford below. Related: Timbaland Discusses Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail Album (Video)... Read more

July 3, 2013 Video

MC Lyte – Cravin’

Here's a red hot new joint from MC Lyte. Check out Cravin'. Don't call it a comeback...Related: Living Legends: MC Lyte (Audio Playlist) Click here to download... Read more

July 3, 2013 Audio

Kendrick Lamar Freestyles in Atlanta (Video)

Here's another Kendrick Lamar freestyle where Dot goes off the top using cue cards that are given to him. Check out the video. Related: Kendrick Lamar Hallooween Freestyle (Video)... Read more

July 3, 2013 Video

Timbaland Discusses Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail Album (Video)

Here's a brief clip of Timbaland discussing Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail album which drops tomorrow for 1 million Samsung Galaxy S4 users and on 7/7 for everyone else. Related: Jay-Z Decodes His New Songs Oceans, Heaven & Jay Z Blue for Rick Rubin, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz & Pharrell (Video)... Read more

July 3, 2013 Video

U-God – Golden Arms

Golden Arms is the latest from U-God. Check it out below. Related: U-God – Heads Up ft GZA & Jackpot Scotty Wotty (Audio)... Read more

July 3, 2013 Audio

Steve-Ography Presents: We Are Alive Ep. 6 (Podcast)

Here's a diverse and truly awesome chill out mix from Steve-Ography. It features artists from multiple genres like Nas, Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, Flying Lotus, Ab-Soul, Zero 7, Joey Bada$$, Kid CuDi and more. It's great food for your mental. You can listen to and download all of We Are Alive... Read more

July 2, 2013 Featured-homepage, Mixes

Game – Ali Bomaye ft 2 Chainz & Rick Ross (Video)

Game drops a video for one of the hardest tracks on last year's underrated Jesus Piece album. Check out Ali Bomaye featuring 2 Chainz and Rick Ross. Related: Game – Till We Meet Again (R.I.P. Frogg) (Audio)... Read more

July 2, 2013 Video

J. Cole Discusses Made Nas Proud (Video)

J. Cole discusses how Made Nas Proud (his remix to Let Nas Down where Nas laid down an INCREDIBLE verse) and more. Check out the video. Related: J. Cole – Let Nas Down (Remix) (Made Nas Proud) ft Nas (Audio)... Read more

July 1, 2013 Video

Talib Kweli – Hamster Wheel (Video)

The visuals for Talib Kweli's Hamster Wheel are faithful to the lyrics which describe the perils of a woman who turns to the streets to survive. Check out the video. Related: Buckshot, Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Joey Bada$$ & Kirk Knight Freestyle (Video)... Read more

July 1, 2013 Video

2 Chainz – Feds Watching ft Pharrell (Video)

Fresh off his performance at the BET Awards, 2 Chainz releases the video for Feds Watching, his collaboration with Pharrell. Check it out below. Related: Pharrell Discusses the Making of Feds Watching with 2 Chainz (Video)... Read more

July 1, 2013 Video

RIP Jim Kelly

Rest in peace to Jim Kelly, one of the first black super heroes. The actor and martial arts expert died over the weekend at the age of 67 after a battle with cancer. Here's some footage showing why he was one bad mutha...Related: RZA - Baddest Man Alive ft The... Read more

July 1, 2013 Throwback

B.o.B. – Headband ft 2 Chainz (Video)

B.o.B. releases his video for Headband featuring 2 Chainz (no appearance from the Old Spice man though). Check it out below. Related: T.I. - Memories Back Then ft B.o.B. & Kendrick Lamar (Video)... Read more

July 1, 2013 Video

DJ Premier Discusses the Genesis of 10 Crack Commandments and More on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Would you believe the Notorious B.I.G.'s classic 10 Crack Commandments was originally a radio promo spot featuring Jeru Tha Damaja on NYC's Hot 97? You can hear DJ Premier discuss that on The Combat Jack Show and listen to the original Jeru version below. Props: NahRight Related: DJ Finesse –... Read more

July 1, 2013 Video

Joey Bada$$ – Summer Knights (Mixtape)

Joey Bada$$ releases his long anticipated Summer Knights mixtape. You can listen to and download the entire project below. Related: Joey Bada$$ – 95 Til Infinity (Video)... Read more

July 1, 2013 Mixes

J. Cole Performs Crooked Smile and Power Trip at the BET Awards (Video)

J. Cole also got his shine on the BET Awards. Check out his performances of Crooked Smile and Power Trip with Miguel. Related: J. Cole Discusses and Performs Crooked Smile ft TLC (Video)... Read more

July 1, 2013 Video

Kendrick Lamar Performs at the BET Awards (Video)

Kendrick Lamar had a BIG look at the BET Awards last night, being the only performer to hit the stage 3 times. Check out his performances of Problems with A$AP Rocky & 2 Chainz, How Many Drinks with Miguel, m.A.A.d. city and B*tch, Don't Kill My Vibe with the one... Read more

July 1, 2013 Video

RAIN Freestyles in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)

J. Cole is not the only MC from Fayetteville ripping up mics. RAIN grew up drinking that same water and spits that same flame. Check out how he burnt down The Backroom on 106 & Park with a ridiculous verse. Related: RAIN – Look What I Got (Video)... Read more

June 29, 2013 Video

Curren$y – Showroom 2

Curren$y stays rocking on soulful tracks and producer Cardo seems to have an endless supply. Check out their latest collaboration, Showroom 2. Related: Curren$y – Grizzly ft Young Roddy (Audio)... Read more

June 29, 2013 Throwback

J. Cole Discusses and Performs Crooked Smile ft TLC (Video)

Fresh off selling nearly 300,000 copies of Born Sinner and taking the #2 spot on the album chart, J. Cole sat down to discuss Crooked Smile, his uplifting song featuring TLC. He also did a stirring in-studio performance of the song. Check out the video. Related: J. Cole – Let... Read more

June 29, 2013 Video

Joey Bada$$ – 95 Til Infinity (Video)

Joey Bada$$ goes HARD on 95 Til Infinity. Check out the video. Related: Joey Bada$$ on The Combat Jack Show (Video)... Read more

June 28, 2013 Video

Big Boi – The Thickets ft Sleepy Brown (Video)

Here's a new video from Big Boi. Check out The Thickets featuring Sleepy Brown. Related: Run The Jewels (Killer Mike & El-P) – Banana Clipper ft Big Boi (Audio)... Read more

June 28, 2013 Video

Eminem Speaks on His Addiction to Pain Killers (Video)

Wow. Here's a deep interview with Eminem where he goes into candid detail about his struggles with drug addiction, including a near death experience. The video deeply humanizes one of hip-hop' larger than life figures. The clip is from Adrian Grenier's documentary How to Make Money Selling Drugs (coming soon... Read more

June 28, 2013 Video

Jay-Z Decodes His New Songs Oceans, Heaven & Jay Z Blue for Rick Rubin, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz & Pharrell (Video)

Here are videos of Jay-Z decoding the concepts behind Oceans featuring Frank Ocean, Heaven and Jay Z Blue (3 songs from Magna Carta Holy Grail) for Rick Rubin, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and Pharrell. You can check out the videos and the full lyrics to Oceans below. Related: Swizz Beatz Speaks... Read more

June 28, 2013 Video

Action Bronson Demonstrates His Wrestling Skills (Video)

So if things don't work out for Action Bronson as a rapper or chef, he can add professional wrestler to his list of career opportunities. Check out the UFC-style take down he broke out on a stage crasher last night (his name isn't Action for nothing!!!). Related: Action Bronson –... Read more

June 28, 2013 Video

Pharrell Performs Happy on Jimmy Kimmel Live (Video)

Skateboard P performs his feel good Summer song off the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack. Check out Happy. Related: Pharrell Discusses the Making of Feds Watching with 2 Chainz (Video)... Read more

June 27, 2013 Video

Styles P – Enjoy the Atmosphere (Video)

Here's Styles P's video for Enjoy the Atmosphere. He, Chris Rivers (who sounds just like his dad--Big Pun) and Tyler Woods rock over a timeless Curtis Mayfield sample. Check it out below. Related: Styles P – Ready to Die (Remix) ft Baby Pun, Whispers & Mr. Ivory Snow (Video)... Read more

June 27, 2013 Video

Joey Bada$$ on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Joey Bada$$ is the latest guest on The Combat Jack Show. The young gun discussed working with DJ Premier, meeting Jay-Z, why he decided to make his album Summer Knights free, his digital strategy and more. Check out the videos below. Related: Joey Bada$$ – Amethyst Rockstar ft Kirk Knight... Read more

June 27, 2013 Video

Bridget Kelly – Street Dreamin’ ft Kendrcik Lamar (Video)

Bridget Kelly releases a video for Street Dreamin', her bouncy collabo with Kendrick Lamar over a re-take on 2Pac's classic Got My Mind Made Up track. Check it out below. Related: Kendrick Lamar Speaks on His Recent Discussion With Eminem (Video)... Read more

June 26, 2013 Video

Swizz Beatz Speaks on Jay-Z’s Upcoming Magna Carta Holy Grail Album (Video)

Swizz Beatz produced the monstrous beat for Jay-Z's controversial Open Letter earlier in the year. He's also featured in the Samsung video that announced Jay's album, so it's safe to say he's plugged in to the process. He recently spoke about what to expect from the album. Check out what... Read more

June 26, 2013 Video

Wale – Hella ft Dom Kennedy & YG

Wale gets some help from Dom Kennedy and YG on his G-funked up song Hella. This is one to ride to. Check it out below. Wale's new album The Gifted is in stores now. Related: Wale – MJ (Prod. Just Blaze) (Audio)... Read more

June 26, 2013 Audio

Killer Mike & El-P – Run the Jewels (Free Album)

Killer Mike & El-P (aka Run the Jewels) have been dropping some sonic bombs the last several weeks and now they've released their full album...for free. You can listen to and download Run the Jewels below. Related: Killer Mike & El-P on The Combat Jack Show (Video) Click here to... Read more

June 26, 2013 Mixes

Slum Village – Summer Breeze (Video)

Here's a new video from Slum Village for their dope song Summer Breeze. The video isn't crazy but it's NSFW either, so be mindful of where you view. Check it out below. Related: Slum Village – Evolution (Full Album Stream)... Read more

June 26, 2013 Video

RZA – The Montreality Interview (Video)

The RZA gets the Montreality treatment. Check out the video and hear what he has to say about what kind of student he was, what he did with his 1st paycheck, his favorite superhero, the upcoming Wu reunion album and more. Related: Method Man interview with Montreality (Video)... Read more

June 26, 2013 Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 13 (Video)

2 of the greatest minds in music unite in the latest episode of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination. In addition to playing with The Roots, in this clip, Jeff spins with Queen Latifah, Common and many more in his hometown of Philly. He also pays tribute to DJ AM. Check... Read more

June 25, 2013 Video

Kanye West Tops the Billboard Album Chart for the 6th Time

As expected, Kanye West took the sales crown for last week's hip-hop super tuesday, moving nearly 329K units of Yeezus (followed by J. Cole's nearly 298K units). The conversation about the album continues though. Here are 2 articles that perfectly reflect the debate. The first is a hilarious and deceptively... Read more

June 25, 2013 Food for Thought

DeLorean – Grace (Mixtape)

Newcomer DeLorean surrounds himself with good company. The Houston native's new mixtape has guest verses from Bun B, Big K.R.I.T., Smoke DZA, Slim Thug, Trae Tha Truth and more, and DeLorean more than holds his own. You can listen to and download all of Grace below. Related: DeLorean – Breathe... Read more

June 25, 2013 Mixes

Mack (aka Tristan Wilds) – Own It

You may remember Tristan Wilds from The Wire as Big Mike (or from 90210). He's now making a transition to music and has a serious camp behind him, including all-star producer Salaam Remi (Nas, The Fugees, Amy Winehouse, to name a few...). I attended a listening session last night that... Read more

June 25, 2013 Audio

Casey Veggies – Everything Wavy (Video)

Casey Veggies releases the video for Everything Wavy, the latest off his Life Changes mixtape. If you missed this mixtape, it is well worth a listen (or 10). Related: Casey Veggies – Life Changes (Mixtape)... Read more

June 25, 2013 Video

Prodigy & Alchemist – Give ‘Em Hell (Video)

Here's the video for Give 'Em Hell, another tough joint from Prodigy and Alchemist off their Albert Einstein joint project. Related: Prodigy & Alchemist – Dough Pildin’ (Video)... Read more

June 25, 2013 Video

Joey Bada$$ – Amethyst Rockstar ft Kirk Knight (Prod. DOOM)

DOOM blesses Pro Era brethren Joey Bada$$ and Kirk Knight with a beat. Check out Amethyst Rockstar. Related: Joey Bada$$ – 95 Til Infinity (Audio)... Read more

June 25, 2013 Audio

The Bullits – Muder Death Kill ft Jay Electronica

The elusive Jay Electronica lays down a verse for another Bullits track. Check out Murder Death Kill below. Related: They Die By Dawn – The Bullits ft Yasiin Bey, Jay Electronica & Lucy Liu (Video)... Read more

June 25, 2013 Audio

Action Bronson – Heel Toe

Action Bronson rocks on an 80's soul sample, courtesy of Harry Fraud. Check out Heel Toe. Related: Action Bronson on The Combat Jack Show (Video)... Read more

June 25, 2013 Audio

Nas Performs in 1993 (Video)

Here's another incredible gem from the vault of Tony Touch. Witness footage from 1993 of Nas performing One Love (to the beat of All Night Long), NY State of Mind and Life's a Bitch (with AZ). Get this hip-hop goodness! Related: The Beatnuts & Big Pun Perform Off The Books... Read more

June 25, 2013 Throwback