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Pusha T – Exodus 23:1

Pusha T – Exodus 23:1

Here's a new song from Pusha T. It's set to an ominous track and features a slow flow with some tough talk that many speculate is aimed at YMCMB. Check out Exodus 23:1. Related: Pusha T discusses a new Clipse album, religion in Malice's life and more (Video)... Read more
May 24, 2012 Audio
E-40 – What You Smokin’ ft Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt & Kokane (Video)

E-40 – What You Smokin’ ft Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt & Kokane (Video)

Here's a new video from E-40 and he brought out some West Coast All-Stars. Check out What You Smokin' featuring Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt and Kokane. Related: E-40 - Catch A Fade ft Kendrick Lamar & Droop-E (Video)... Read more
May 24, 2012 Video
Nas interview with Complex (Video)

Nas interview with Complex (Video)

Here's a cool interview of Nas by Complex (they are winning today). He discusses life in NYC, how he got the name Nasty Nas, the meaning behind the title of his new album Life Is Good and more. Check it out below. Related: Cocaine 80s - Chain Glow featuring Nas... Read more
May 23, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Childish Gambino – Tell Me ft Heems of Das Racist

Childish Gambino – Tell Me ft Heems of Das Racist

Here's the latest drop from Childish Gambino. It features a soulful 70's-sounding sample on the track. Check out Tell Me featuring Heems from Das Racist (with tags). Related: Childish Gambino - Unnecessary ft Schoolboy Q... Read more
May 23, 2012 Audio
Large Professor Breaks Down His Classic Records

Large Professor Breaks Down His Classic Records

Complex has a dope series where they interview legendary producers about the stories behind their classic tracks. The latest installment is with Large Professor. Check out what Extra P had to say about producing for Main Source, Nas and more here. Also, check out our playlist of tracks produced by... Read more
May 23, 2012 Food for Thought
1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – Too Long ft Ea$y Money (Video)

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – Too Long ft Ea$y Money (Video)

Statik Selektah & Termanology (1982) dropped their new album 2012 yesterday. Here's the latest video from the project. Check out Too Long featuring Ea$y Money. Click here to buy 2012. Related: Statik Selektah & Termanology discusses their earliest musical influences (Video)... Read more
May 23, 2012 Video
Yung Menace – Bam Bam (Video)

Yung Menace – Bam Bam (Video)

Remember how Dancehall used to set a party off? If so, this one's for you. Here's a new video from Brooklyn MC Yung Menace set to an instantly recognizable classic. The title says it all. Check out Bam Bam. The track was produced by Chuck Strangers of Pro Era. Related:... Read more
May 23, 2012 Audio, The Bridge, Video
9th Wonder Interview (Video)

9th Wonder Interview (Video)

Here's some food for your dome. The mighty 9th Wonder speaks on several topics including the importance of knowing hip-hop history, working with Murs on several projects, mainstream vs underground, working with Wale and Lil B and more. Check out the video below. Related: Phonte and 9th Wonder Interview (Audio)... Read more
May 22, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Jill Scott – Storytellers (Full Video)

Jill Scott – Storytellers (Full Video)

Here's the full video for Jill Scott's Vh1 Storytellers. Related: Pharoahe Monch - Still Standing featuring Jill Scott (Video)... Read more
May 22, 2012 Video
50 Cent – The Lost Tape (Mixtape)

50 Cent – The Lost Tape (Mixtape)

Here's the latest mixtape from 50 Cent. Standout cuts include Murder One featuring Eminem, Remain Calm featuring Snoop and Can't Help Myself. You can listen to all of The Lost Tape and download it below.  Related:  Slaughterhouse performs at SXSW (Video) Download Mixtape... Read more
May 22, 2012 Audio, Mixes
Trademark Da Skydiver – Phone Home ft Curren$y & Styles P

Trademark Da Skydiver – Phone Home ft Curren$y & Styles P

JET Life meets D-Block. Check out Trademark Da Skydiver's Phone Home featuring Curren$y and Styles P. Related: Young Roddy - The Plot (Video)... Read more
May 22, 2012 Audio
Here’s a track from Blu that slipped through the cracks. Check out Kiss the Sky featuring Mela Machinko.

Here’s a track from Blu that slipped through the cracks. Check out Kiss the Sky featuring Mela Machinko.

Props: NahRight Related: Scienze - Happiness Is featuring Blu and Sene Click here to buy it... Read more
May 22, 2012 Audio
Cocaine 80s – Chain Glow ft Nas

Cocaine 80s – Chain Glow ft Nas

Nas drops a hot 16 bars on this track from Cocaine 80s, a loose group of artists that includes Common, No ID and more. Check out Chain Glow.  Related:  Cocaine 80s - Six ft Common... Read more
May 22, 2012 Audio
Lupe Fiasco – Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)

Lupe Fiasco – Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)

Here's a new single from Lupe Fiasco's upcoming Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1. It's set to the tune of Pete Rock & CL Smooth's classic T.R.O.Y. Check out Around My Way. Related: Game - Skate On ft Lupe Fiasco (Prod. Pharrell) Here's the Pete... Read more
May 22, 2012 Audio, The Bridge
Rick Ross – So Sophisticated ft Meek Mill

Rick Ross – So Sophisticated ft Meek Mill

Here's the latest release from Rick Ross' upcoming God Forgives, I Don't album. Check out So Sophisticated ft Meek Mill. If this is any indication, it's going to be a long summer for Rick Ross haters. Related: Rick Ross - High Definition (Video)... Read more
May 22, 2012 Audio
It’s been a minute since we heard something new from Dwele but not much has changed…He still makes dope music. Check out What Profit.

It’s been a minute since we heard something new from Dwele but not much has changed…He still makes dope music. Check out What Profit.

Props: 2DBZ Related: AFH Neosoul Playlist Click here to download from iTunes... Read more
May 21, 2012 Audio
Talib Kweli Performs Cold Rain Live (Video)

Talib Kweli Performs Cold Rain Live (Video)

We hit you with a new song from Yasiin Bey earlier. Here's a video of Talib Kweli performing live. Check out Cold Rain. Related: Talib Kweli Presents Black Star Live (Video) http://vimeo.com/42441377... Read more
May 21, 2012 Video
Oh No – 3 Dollars ft MF DOOM

Oh No – 3 Dollars ft MF DOOM

Here's another tough new joint from Oh No's album featuring tracks from Dolemite soundtracks. MF Doom lends some verses on this one. Check out 3 Dollars. Related: Oh No - Whoop Ass ft Sticky Fingaz... Read more
May 21, 2012 Audio
Kendrick Lamar – War Is My Love

Kendrick Lamar – War Is My Love

Here's a new track from Kendrick Lamar for Ghost Recon Future Soldier.  Check out War is My Love. Related: Kendrick Lamar discusses his peet peeves, his top 5 MCs, the 2Pac hologram and more (Video)... Read more
May 21, 2012 Audio
Yasiin Bey (pka Mos Def) – Bey

Yasiin Bey (pka Mos Def) – Bey

Here are some new verses from Yasiin Bey (pka Mos Def) over the John track in honor of the birthdays of Malcolm X and The Notorious BIG. Malcolm X was born on May 19th and Biggie would have been 40 today. Check out Bey.  Related:  Rare footage of Biggie performing... Read more
May 21, 2012 Audio
Here’s a cool look at a day in the life of Questlove that was produced by Hulu. Check it out below (Video)

Here’s a cool look at a day in the life of Questlove that was produced by Hulu. Check it out below (Video)

Props: 2DBZ Related: Best of The Legendary Roots Crew (Playlist)... Read more
May 20, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Slaughterhouse perform on The Tim Westwood Show (Video)

Slaughterhouse perform on The Tim Westwood Show (Video)

Slaughterhouse are the latest to blaze the mic on the Tim Westwood show. Check out Joe Budden, Crooked I, Royce and Joell Ortiz ripping through verses over the Stay Schemin' and I'm a Boss tracks and more. Hotness. Related: Method Man, U-God and Masta Killa drop verses on the Tim... Read more
May 19, 2012 Video
Big K.R.I.T. – Yeah Dats Me

Big K.R.I.T. – Yeah Dats Me

Here's the newest release from Big K.R.I.T.'s upcoming Live for the Underground album (in stores on 6/5). Check out Yeah Dats Me. Related: Big KRIT talks about the drive it takes to succeed (Video)... Read more
May 19, 2012 Audio
Ab-Soul – Terrorist Threats ft Danny Brown & Jhene Aiko (Video)

Ab-Soul – Terrorist Threats ft Danny Brown & Jhene Aiko (Video)

Ab-Soul drops off a new video to get the weekend started. Check out Terrorist Threats featuring Danny Brown and Jhene Aiko. Ab-Soul's Control System is in stores now. If you haven't heard it, you can stream it in full here. Related: Ab-Soul discusses his earliest musical influences (Video)... Read more
May 18, 2012 Video
Here’s some extremely rare footage of Biggie performing with an assist from Jay-Z. Check it out below (Video)

Here’s some extremely rare footage of Biggie performing with an assist from Jay-Z. Check it out below (Video)

Courtesy of the legendary Ralph McDaniels (story below). Related: Notorious BIG Behind The Music (Full Video) Here's what Ralph McDaniels had to say about the video: “Every year, I had a birthday party,” said McDaniels. “I wanted to get B.I.G. to host [it], but really I wanted him to perform.... Read more
May 18, 2012 Video
Here’s a new track from Goodie MOB, complete with a Cee-Lo verse and some soul singing on the hook. Check out Is That You God.

Here’s a new track from Goodie MOB, complete with a Cee-Lo verse and some soul singing on the hook. Check out Is That You God.

Related:  5 Reasons Why Cee-Lo Will Always Be Hip-Hop... Read more
May 17, 2012 Audio
Young Roddy – The Plot (Video)

Young Roddy – The Plot (Video)

Here's a new video from Young Roddy. Check out The Plot. Related: Curren$y - Capitol featuring 2 Chainz... Read more
May 17, 2012 Video
Donna Summer Tribute Playlist

Donna Summer Tribute Playlist

Rest in peace to the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer. While she wasn't hip-hop, her musical influence was felt in hip-hop, most notably as the underpinning to Digital Underground's Freaks of the Industry. As seems to be the case with all of our musical legends, she was taken too soon... Read more
May 17, 2012 Audio, Playlists
Curren$y – Capitol ft 2 Chainz

Curren$y – Capitol ft 2 Chainz

Here's the latest release from Curren$y's upcoming The Stoned Immaculate album. It's a funky, slinky joint that features 2 Chainz. Check out Capitol. Related: Curren$y - Fast Cars Faster Women (Video)... Read more
May 17, 2012 Audio
Childish Gambino – We Ain’t Them

Childish Gambino – We Ain’t Them

Here's a dope new song from Childish Gambino. He provides his typically unique and insightful take on the world. Check out We Ain't Them.  Related:  Childish Gambino - Unnecessary ft Schoolboy Q... Read more
May 17, 2012 Audio
Kendrick Lamar interview with the Bay Area’s Wild 94.9 (Video)

Kendrick Lamar interview with the Bay Area’s Wild 94.9 (Video)

Here's an excellent interview of Kendrick Lamar by the Bay Area' Wild 94.9's. He talks about his name change, his thoughts on the 2Pac hologram, his pet peeves, his top 5 MCs (dead or alive), whether or not he smokes, whether or not he would do Oprah and more. Check... Read more
May 16, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
GhostWridah – 1995 (Video)

GhostWridah – 1995 (Video)

GhostWridah joins a growing list of talented MCs who have flowed over Milkbone's Keep It Real beat. Logic recently killed it and its probably most recognized as the song that Big L and Jay-Z rhymed over in their classic freestyle session. Check out GhostWridah's 1995 video and the Big L/Jay-Z... Read more
May 16, 2012 Audio, The Bridge, Video
Jill Scott Storytellers Sneak Preview (Video)

Jill Scott Storytellers Sneak Preview (Video)

Vh1 is doing a Storytellers featuring Jill Scott. If you've ever been fortunate enough to see her live, you know how special this is going to be. If not, get ready. Here's a sneak preview of the Storytellers--a full clip of her performing Blessed. Check it out below. The full... Read more
May 16, 2012 Video
Torae – That Raw (Video)

Torae – That Raw (Video)

Here's the video for Torae's Pete Rock-produced track That Raw. Check it out below. Related: Torae - For the Record (Video)... Read more
May 16, 2012 Video
Scarface – Sway in the Morning Freestyle (Video)

Scarface – Sway in the Morning Freestyle (Video)

Hearing Scarface on The Sway in the Morning Show last week is what inspired us to create our Living Legends series. Here's a video of Face kicking some rhymes truly off the dome (what used to be called a freestyle) as well as a pre-written verse from his upcoming album... Read more
May 16, 2012 Video
Behind the scenes at the making of the video for Nas’ Daughters (Video)

Behind the scenes at the making of the video for Nas’ Daughters (Video)

Here's a behind the scenes look at the video Nas is making for Daughters from Complex. Nas discusses the video and the significance of the song to him. Check it out below. Related: Nas - The Don (Video)... Read more
May 16, 2012 Video
E-40 – Catch A Fade ft Kendrick Lamar & Droop-E (Video)

E-40 – Catch A Fade ft Kendrick Lamar & Droop-E (Video)

Kendrick Lamar has been putting in work with features lately. He dropped a dope verse on Ab-Soul's ILLuminate and now he joins West Coast legend E-40. Check out the video for Catch A Fade. Related: E-40 - Just Be You featuring Too Short and J Banks (Video)... Read more
May 15, 2012 Video
DMX – Sh*t Don’t Change ft Snoop Dogg

DMX – Sh*t Don’t Change ft Snoop Dogg

DMX goes in on a track Dre produced for Snoop's Tha Blue Carpet Treatment album. The Boss Dogg also adds some ad libs. DMX's new free EP The Weigh In drops on 5/15. Click here to download. Related: DMX performs in NYC (Video) Here's Snoop's original Boss' Life ft Nate... Read more
May 15, 2012 Audio, Mixes, The Bridge
Murs interviews DJ Quik (Video)

Murs interviews DJ Quik (Video)

Last week, Murs released a hilarious conversation between him and Kendrick Lamar. This week, he lets loose a conversation he had with DJ Quik. They chop it up about their favorite Eazy-E songs, Murs' dreds, the literal genius of DJ Quik and more. It's a classic convo from 2 West... Read more
May 14, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Childish Gambino – Unnecessary ft Schoolboy Q

Childish Gambino – Unnecessary ft Schoolboy Q

Schoolboy Q joins Childish Gambino on his latest drop. Check out Unnecessary (with tags).  Related:   Our list of MCs to watch in 2012, including Childish Gambino and Schoolboy Q... Read more
May 14, 2012 Audio
Pusha T interview (Video)

Pusha T interview (Video)

Here's another lengthy interview. This one is of Pusha T. He speaks about a new Clipse album, taking up acting and his dream role, the role of religion in Malice's life, making the G.O.O.D. Music album and more. Check out the video below. Related: Kanye West - Mercy featuring Big... Read more
May 13, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Ab-Soul – Control System (Full Album Stream)

Ab-Soul – Control System (Full Album Stream)

Ab-Soul's Control System album dropped on Friday. If you haven't heard it yet, you can stream the full album below, courtesy of Top Dawg Entertainment. If you like what you hear, you can click here to buy it. Related: Ab-Soul speaks on his earliest musical influences (Video)... Read more
May 13, 2012 Audio
J. Cole interview with Bootleg Kev

J. Cole interview with Bootleg Kev

Here's an extended interview of J. Cole. He discusses being left off the MTV Hottest MCs in the Game list, lamenting not selling his past mixtapes, why he's no longer on Twitter and...the joint album he's working on with Kendrick Lamar. Check it out below. Related: What if Reasonable Doubt... Read more
May 13, 2012 Food for Thought
Mother’s Day Playlist

Mother’s Day Playlist

Shout out to all the mamas out there. Here's a playlist for you. Happy Mother's Day from Ambrosia For Heads. Related: Hip-Hop & Love Playlist Mamas by Parfit on Grooveshark... Read more
May 13, 2012 Audio, Playlists
Big K.R.I.T. performs I Got This on The Jimmy Fallon Show with The Legendary Roots Crew (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. performs I Got This on The Jimmy Fallon Show with The Legendary Roots Crew (Video)

It's so ill hearing Big K.R.I.T. accompanied by a tuba. Check out K.R.I.T.'s performance of I Got This on The Jimmy Fallon show. And, of course, he's backed by The Legendary Roots Crew. Here's the video. Related: The Roots & Big K.R.I.T. perform Make My (Video)... Read more
May 12, 2012 Video
We asked the AFH community who the best rap group of all time was and (not surprisingly) the response was strong and varied. Here’s a playlist featuring music from (almost) all of the groups mentioned. (Playlist)

We asked the AFH community who the best rap group of all time was and (not surprisingly) the response was strong and varied. Here’s a playlist featuring music from (almost) all of the groups mentioned. (Playlist)

You'll hear 32 groups including Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy, EPMD, Tha Dogg Pound, ATCQ, De La Soul, Run-D.M.C., The Beastie Boys, The Pharcyde, Jedi Mind Tricks, Mobb Deep, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Whodini, Eric B & Rakim, NWA, Black Star, Slaughterhouse and MANY MORE. You can listen to the whole thing below.... Read more
May 12, 2012 Audio, Playlists
Ab-Soul’s Control System album is in stores now. Here’s an exclusive interview where he speaks on his earliest musical influences and his journey to the world of hip-hop (Video)

Ab-Soul’s Control System album is in stores now. Here’s an exclusive interview where he speaks on his earliest musical influences and his journey to the world of hip-hop (Video)

Ab-Soul's new album Control System dropped today (click here to buy it and show your love for good hip-hop). As you get to know the knew music, here's a look at the man behind it. Like his name suggests, Ab-Soul is not easily defined. His diversity shows in his music... Read more
May 11, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Scarface kicks off the first playlist in our new Living Legends series dedicating to celebrating Hip-Hop icons that have not received their proper shine lately. You can listen to a playlist that highlights 2 decades of Scarface music below (Playlist)

Scarface kicks off the first playlist in our new Living Legends series dedicating to celebrating Hip-Hop icons that have not received their proper shine lately. You can listen to a playlist that highlights 2 decades of Scarface music below (Playlist)

The loss of MCA was a reminder of how much love we show to fallen hip-hop legends. It's time to show some to the LIVING Legends too. We're kicking off a new series of playlists where we celebrate those hip-hop icons still with us (especially those who may not have... Read more
May 11, 2012 Audio, Playlists, Throwback
A candid conversation with Schoolboy Q (Video)

A candid conversation with Schoolboy Q (Video)

Here's a really good interview of Schoolboy Q. He talks about the Lakers, signing with Interscope, the circumstances under which a Black Hippy album would happen and the reasons why he quit sipping Lean. Real talk. Check out the video below. Props to Good Fella Media. Related: Schoolboy Q -... Read more
May 11, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Ab-Soul – Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) ft Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock & Schoolboy Q

Ab-Soul – Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) ft Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock & Schoolboy Q

Damn. Black Hippy is going to hurt some feelings with this one. Here's the remix to Ab-Soul's Black Lip Bastard, featuring the entire TDE crew--Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q and Jay Rock. In a word: blistering. Check it out below. Ab-Soul's album drops on 5/11. Get ready. Related - Ab-Soul- ILLuminate... Read more
May 10, 2012 Audio
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