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J Dilla Rebirth of Detroit Chuck Inglish x Boldy James Studio Session (Video)

J Dilla Rebirth of Detroit Chuck Inglish x Boldy James Studio Session (Video)

Rebirth of Detroit an album featuring previously unreleased music from the late great J Dilla will be dropping later this year. Here's a behind the scenes video of The Cool Kids' Chuck Inglish in the studio laying down some verses on one of the tracks and spending some time with... Read more
January 2, 2012 Playlists, Video
Schoolboy Q – Blessed ft Kendrick Lamar

Schoolboy Q – Blessed ft Kendrick Lamar

Now THIS is how you start a new year. Schoolboy Q drops a true gem with Kendrick Lamar. The song is called Blessed. Nuff said.  Click here to download.... Read more
January 2, 2012 Audio
Jean Grae – U&Me&EveryoneWeKnow

Jean Grae – U&Me&EveryoneWeKnow

Here's a strong new song from Jean Grae. Check out U&Me&EveryoneWeKnow. Click here to download.... Read more
January 2, 2012 Audio
T.I. – F*ck Da City Up (Mixtape)

T.I. – F*ck Da City Up (Mixtape)

Here's the latest mixtape from T.I. Download Mixtape Free... Read more
January 1, 2012 Audio, Mixes
Raekwon – Unexpected Victory (Mixtape)

Raekwon – Unexpected Victory (Mixtape)

Chef Raekwon brings in the New Year with a new mixtape. You can listen to and download Unexpected Victory below. It features Mobb Deep, Busta Rhymes, LEP Bogus Boys, Styles P, Capone N Norega and more. Download Mixtape... Read more
January 1, 2012 Audio, Mixes
Check out our 175+ song playlist of the best hip-hop 2011 had to offer (in chronological order). You’ll hear music from Kendrick Lamar, DJ Quik, Pete Rock and Smiff N Wessun, XV, Action Bronson, Common, Curren$y, The Roots, Saigon, Bumpy Knuckles, Big K.R.I.T., Bun B, Asher Roth, Phonte, Reks, Raekwon, Stalley, Pusha T, Wale, Zion I, Smoke DZA, Busta Rhymes, J. Cole, Jean Grae, Statik Selektah, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Yelawolf, Pharoahe Monch and far too many other great artists to name.

Check out our 175+ song playlist of the best hip-hop 2011 had to offer (in chronological order). You’ll hear music from Kendrick Lamar, DJ Quik, Pete Rock and Smiff N Wessun, XV, Action Bronson, Common, Curren$y, The Roots, Saigon, Bumpy Knuckles, Big K.R.I.T., Bun B, Asher Roth, Phonte, Reks, Raekwon, Stalley, Pusha T, Wale, Zion I, Smoke DZA, Busta Rhymes, J. Cole, Jean Grae, Statik Selektah, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Yelawolf, Pharoahe Monch and far too many other great artists to name.

The music speaks for itself. Press play and let it ride or click here to see the playlist and pick your own order. Either way, enjoy the good notes of 2011.... Read more
December 31, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists, Video
Making The Beat – A Conversation between The 45 King and DJ Premier (Video)

Making The Beat – A Conversation between The 45 King and DJ Premier (Video)

Here's a pretty dope conversation between 2 legendary hip-hop producers. DJ Premier and DJ Mark The 45 King sit down and chop it up about all sorts of topics, ranging from the late great Heavy D to how they treat demos they receive (Primo actually drops his email address) to... Read more
December 29, 2011 Food for Thought, The Bridge, Throwback, Video
50 Cent – Nah Nah Nah ft Tony Yayo (Video)

50 Cent – Nah Nah Nah ft Tony Yayo (Video)

Here's a dark video from 50 Cent for his song Nah Nah Nah featuring Tony Yayo. The song is from 50's The Big 10 mixtape commemorating the 10th anniversary of 50 Cent is the Future. You can listen to and download The Big 10 below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VVp0eo0vN8U Download Mixtape... Read more
December 29, 2011 Audio, Mixes, Video
T.I. in the Studio With Dr. Dre (Video)

T.I. in the Studio With Dr. Dre (Video)

T.I. has been in the studio with Dr. Dre. Check out what he had to say about the experience, as well as a sneak preview of the track they laid down.... Read more
December 29, 2011 Video
Ambrosia For Heads’ 2011 Best Hip-Hop Albums/Mixtapes of the Year: Here’s a look at our picks for the best of the best in 2011. You’ll find words on each as well as samples of the music. Tell us your picks for 2011.

Ambrosia For Heads’ 2011 Best Hip-Hop Albums/Mixtapes of the Year: Here’s a look at our picks for the best of the best in 2011. You’ll find words on each as well as samples of the music. Tell us your picks for 2011.

It's that time of year again, when you're hit with a ton of year end, best of lists. We're going to keep it simple. We have 2 lists: best hip-hop albums/mixtapes of the year and songs of the year. First up, here are our picks for the best hip-hop albums/mixtapes... Read more
December 28, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought, Mixes, Video
Black Thought & The Wurx – Toca Tuesday Freestyle

Black Thought & The Wurx – Toca Tuesday Freestyle

Black Thought blessed the mic at Toca Tuesday Freestyle yesterday. Check the mathematics below. Click here to download.... Read more
December 28, 2011 Audio
Raekwon – This Sh*t Hard ft L.E.P. Bogus Boys & Dion Primo

Raekwon – This Sh*t Hard ft L.E.P. Bogus Boys & Dion Primo

Raekwon dropped off a Christmas gift last night. Check out This Sh*t Hard featuring L.E.P. Bogus Boys and Dion Primo. Click here to download.... Read more
December 26, 2011 Audio
Jon Connor – One of Those Nights

Jon Connor – One of Those Nights

Here's a hot new song from Jon Connor--hard rhymes over a jazzy track. Check out One of Those Nights. Click here to download.... Read more
December 26, 2011 Audio
Hip-Hop Christmas Playlist

Hip-Hop Christmas Playlist

Here's a Hip-Hop Christmas playlist. Merry Christmas from AFH.... Read more
December 24, 2011 Audio, Playlists, Video
Freddie Gibbs & Statik Selektah – Rap Money ft Daz Dillinger

Freddie Gibbs & Statik Selektah – Rap Money ft Daz Dillinger

Freddie Gibbs and Statik Selektah link with Daz Dillinger. Check out the video for Rap Money. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WRRnMG0G1Hk... Read more
December 24, 2011 Video
Action Bronson & Statik Selektah – Cirque Du Soleil (Video)

Action Bronson & Statik Selektah – Cirque Du Soleil (Video)

Wow. This new video from Action Bronson and Statik Selektah is HOT! The beat is tough, the rhymes are on point and the concept is ill. It's a mini-murder mystery revolving around JFK. Check out Cirque Du Soleil. The Statik Selektah/Action Bronson album is about to set 2012 off right.... Read more
December 23, 2011 Video
XV – The Kick (Video)

XV – The Kick (Video)

XV's dope song The Kick dropped back in September. Here's the video. Also, click here to see XV's incredible story about the first time see he heard Jay-Z's The Blueprint (at the end of the video). http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=aWpC7PC7Sck... Read more
December 23, 2011 Video
Slim Thug – Can’t Stop ft Curren$y & Dre Day (Video)

Slim Thug – Can’t Stop ft Curren$y & Dre Day (Video)

Slim Thug, Curren$y and Dre Day hold it down for the South. Check out the video for Can't Stop (it starts 20 seconds in). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adZyYTj8MgE&feature=player_embedded... Read more
December 23, 2011 Video
Evidence, Zion I, The Grouch & Eligh – Amp Live For President (Video)

Evidence, Zion I, The Grouch & Eligh – Amp Live For President (Video)

Here's an ill collabo from some West Coast underground legends. Evidence, Zion I, The Grouch and Eligh go in over an Amp Live track. 4 MCs, 4 different beats. Check out the video for Amp Live for President. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=14GoLqtP4ZY... Read more
December 23, 2011 Video
Kids These Days – Hard Times ft Casie Veggies and Asher Roth

Kids These Days – Hard Times ft Casie Veggies and Asher Roth

Here's a new song from Kids These Days (dope hip-hop band--with a full brass section) featuring Asher Roth and Casie Veggies. Check out Hard Times.... Read more
December 22, 2011 Audio
Drake – The Motto ft Lil Wayne & Tyga (Video)

Drake – The Motto ft Lil Wayne & Tyga (Video)

Here's the latest video from Drake. Check out The Motto featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga. Drake ~ The Motto Featuring Lil Wayne & Tyga (Official Video) from OctobersVeryOwn on Vimeo.... Read more
December 22, 2011 Video
The Weeknd – Echoes of Silence (Mixtape)

The Weeknd – Echoes of Silence (Mixtape)

Here's a brand new mixtape from The Weeknd. It starts off with a cover of Michael Jackson's Dirty Diana and takes off from there. Listen to all of Echoes of Silence and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more
December 22, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Who was your first favorite rapper? We asked Big Daddy Kane, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kendrick Lamar, Murs, Statik Selektah, Freddie Gibbs, 9th Wonder, Stic Man, Skyzoo, Chuuwee, Skillz, tabi Bonney and more. The answers ranged from EPMD to 2Pac and everything in between. Check out who was you favorite rapper’s favorite rapper.

Who was your first favorite rapper? We asked Big Daddy Kane, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kendrick Lamar, Murs, Statik Selektah, Freddie Gibbs, 9th Wonder, Stic Man, Skyzoo, Chuuwee, Skillz, tabi Bonney and more. The answers ranged from EPMD to 2Pac and everything in between. Check out who was you favorite rapper’s favorite rapper.

Where It All Began (Part 3) - Who Was Your First Favorite Rapper? Click here for parts 1 and 2 of Where It Began where many of the same stars discuss the first piece of music they ever bought and who first exposed them to hip-hop.... Read more
December 21, 2011 Video
Asher Roth – Common Knowledge (Video)

Asher Roth – Common Knowledge (Video)

Here's a new video for another dope song from Asher Roth. Check out Common Knowledge. Also, click here if you missed his Pabst & Jazz mixtape.... Read more
December 21, 2011 Video
The ILLZ – Despiertate (Awake)

The ILLZ – Despiertate (Awake)

Depiertate (Awake) by The ILLZ is an early gift for the holidays--hot rhymes and a dark, moody track. Check it out. Click the down arrow on the right of the player to download.... Read more
December 21, 2011 Audio
TiRon & Ayomari – All My Love ft Yummy Bingham (Video)

TiRon & Ayomari – All My Love ft Yummy Bingham (Video)

2011 is finishing strong. Here's a new video from TiRon and Ayomari. Check out All My Love featuring Yummy Bingham. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynUV-c0onos&feature=player_embedded... Read more
December 21, 2011 Video
Evidence Speaks – Interview (Video)

Evidence Speaks – Interview (Video)

Here's a cool interview of Evidence from 2DopeBoyz. He talks about his album Cats & Dogs, the pros and cons of signing a major label deal, a new Dilated Peoples album and more. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KaJRASrXIo&feature=player_embedded... Read more
December 21, 2011 Video
ElzHi – Memory Lane (Video)

ElzHi – Memory Lane (Video)

ElzHi dropped ElMatic, his mind-blowing ode to Nas' Illmatic, earlier in the year. It was definitely one of the best albums of the year. Here's the video for Memory Lane, from that project. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=V2vtiFZ7nrs... Read more
December 20, 2011 Video
Here’s a fresh new mixtape from Asher Roth. Listen to all of Pabst & Jazz below.

Here’s a fresh new mixtape from Asher Roth. Listen to all of Pabst & Jazz below.

Asher Roth has dropped a couple of hot songs over the last few days from a new project. Here's the whole mixtape, Pabst & Jazz. Listen to the whole album and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more
December 20, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Slaughterhouse – Hot 97 Freestyle (Video)

Slaughterhouse – Hot 97 Freestyle (Video)

The Slaughterhouse crew dropped by New York's Hot 97 and dropped bombs in the form of verses with Funkmaster Flex. Check out the video.... Read more
December 20, 2011 Video
Was there ever any question that Def Jam Recordings would be the #1 most important hip-hop record label of all time??? Here’s a 30-song playlist of music from some of the legendary Def Jam artists: LL, Public Enemy, The Beastie Boys, Redman, Method Man and more.

Was there ever any question that Def Jam Recordings would be the #1 most important hip-hop record label of all time??? Here’s a 30-song playlist of music from some of the legendary Def Jam artists: LL, Public Enemy, The Beastie Boys, Redman, Method Man and more.

Before record labels were considered “the enemy” their brands actually meant something. Artists dreamed of being on the same label as the MCs they grew up idolizing and some labels had such credibility fans would buy the record just because it was on that label. We decided to look at... Read more
December 19, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback, Video
Talib Kweli – Distractions (Video)

Talib Kweli – Distractions (Video)

Here's the video for Talib Kweli's new song, Distractions. It features footage from his trips to Occupy Wall Street. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JlWDgOe_Is&feature=player_embedded... Read more
December 19, 2011 Video
K. Sparks – Renaissance

K. Sparks – Renaissance

Here's a new joint from K. Sparks. The track has a G-Funk feel to it and K. Sparks' flow is right in the pocket. Check out Renaissance. Click the down arrow on the right of the player to download.... Read more
December 19, 2011 Audio
Murs – ’67 Cutlass (Video)

Murs – ’67 Cutlass (Video)

Murs' new video, '67 Cutlass is genius. It stays true to the comic story Murs tells in the song about a road trip gone bad. '67 Cutlass is from Murs' Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation, one of the best albums to drop this year. Check out the video.... Read more
December 19, 2011 Video
Common – Celebrate (Video)

Common – Celebrate (Video)

Here's the latest video from Common. Check out Celebrate. This is feel good music. Common's album The Dreamer, The Believer is in stores tomorrow. Click here to stream the whole album. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJmaQgh-cGk&feature=player_embedded... Read more
December 19, 2011 Video
1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – Play Your Role ft Reks (Video)

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – Play Your Role ft Reks (Video)

The audio for 1982's (Statik Selektah & Termanology) Play Your Role dropped a few weeks ago. The song featured Reks and, like much of 1982's material, is a not toward vintage 90's hip-hop. Here's the video. Check it out. Also, click here to see what Statik Selektah, Termanology, Big Daddy... Read more
December 18, 2011 Video
Wiz Khalifa – California (Video)

Wiz Khalifa – California (Video)

Wiz Khalifa goes back to that G-Funk sound that he had on Kush & OJ on his new song, California. Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=37-y1qRnVNw... Read more
December 17, 2011 Video
Kanye West – VOYR: Church (Video)

Kanye West – VOYR: Church (Video)

Here's a journey into the mind of Kanye West. Check out the behind the scenes video VOYR: Church. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkFK1b8ZW4I&feature=player_embedded... Read more
December 17, 2011 Video
Blu & Exile – give me flowers while i can smell them (Album Stream)

Blu & Exile – give me flowers while i can smell them (Album Stream)

Here's a full previously unreleased album from Blu & Exile.  You can listen to the whole project below.  Check out "give me flowers while i can smell them." give me my flowers while i can smell them by exile & blu... Read more
December 16, 2011 Audio
Asher Roth – Choices ft Action Bronson

Asher Roth – Choices ft Action Bronson

Asher Roth's new project is sounding really strong. Choices is the second song to drop from the upcoming Pabst & Jazz album, and it features Action Bronson. Check it out. Also, click here for the title track, Pabst & Jazz. Click here to download.... Read more
December 16, 2011 Audio
Death Row Records was the most feared record label in the music industry. They are the 2nd most important hip-hop record label of all time. For the full scoop on Death Row and a video playlist of its classics, click here.

Death Row Records was the most feared record label in the music industry. They are the 2nd most important hip-hop record label of all time. For the full scoop on Death Row and a video playlist of its classics, click here.

#2 Death Row Records The history of Death Row Records reads like a season of The Sopranos. Suge Knight was the Godfather figure who rose to power as quickly as anyone ever in entertainment, and he ruled with an iron fist once he got to the top. The label was... Read more
December 15, 2011 Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback, Video
Bad Boy Records made the East Coast relevant again in rap music, making it the 3rd most important hip-hop record label in history.

Bad Boy Records made the East Coast relevant again in rap music, making it the 3rd most important hip-hop record label in history.

#3 Bad Boy Records While East Coast Rap music was never dead, there is no question that from mid-1992 to mid-1994 commercial hip-hop was dominated by the West Coast, primarily by Death Row Records. It was not until Sean "Diddy" Combs was fired from Uptown Records and decided to launch... Read more
December 15, 2011 Food for Thought, Playlists, Video
Nardwaur vs. Ghostface Killah (Video)

Nardwaur vs. Ghostface Killah (Video)

Here's an extended interview of Ghostface Killah by Nardwaur. If you know Nardwaur and you know Ghostface, you know what to expect...Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmmxXmoqW-s&feature=player_embedded... Read more
December 15, 2011 Video
The Funk League – On & On ft Sadat X (Video)

The Funk League – On & On ft Sadat X (Video)

Here's a cool new video from a production team called The Funk League that features Sadat X on the vocals.  The Funk League is a French duo that is paying homage to 90's hip-hop on their project, Funky As Usual.  Their new album features Sadat X, Diamond D, A.G., Large... Read more
December 15, 2011 Video
Talib Kweli – Distractions

Talib Kweli – Distractions

Talib Kweli has been dropping a capella versions of his new song Distractions, since he visited Occupy Wall Street. The song is the first single from his upcoming album, Prisoner of Conscious, and is food for your mental. Today he let loose the full recorded version of the song. Check... Read more
December 15, 2011 Audio
Sugar Hill Records introduced hip-hop to most of the world. Nuff said. They are the 4th most important hip-hop record label of all time.

Sugar Hill Records introduced hip-hop to most of the world. Nuff said. They are the 4th most important hip-hop record label of all time.

#4 Sugar Hill Records Much has been written about the allegedly shady past of Sugar Hill Records and the lack of credibility of the Sugar Hill Gang (many of Big Bank Hank's rhymes were actually bitten from Grandmaster Caz). Regardless, it cannot be denied that most people had never even... Read more
December 14, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback, Video
XV – The Twenty Seven Club

XV – The Twenty Seven Club

XV has been coming with straight heat the last couple of days.  Here's another new song called The Twenty Seven Club.  The title is a reference to the age at which a lot of talented musicians lost their lives (Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Amy Winehouse...) and... Read more
December 14, 2011 Audio
Ski Beatz – Gentleman’s Quarterly ft Stalley (Video)

Ski Beatz – Gentleman’s Quarterly ft Stalley (Video)

Stalley sounds incredible on this soulful new Ski Beatz track. Check out the video for Gentlemen's Quarterly. The song is from the upcoming next installment of Ski Beatz's 24 Hour Karate School project. If you missed Ski Beatz talking about the first music he ever bought, click here. Also, click... Read more
December 14, 2011 Video
Ready to hear Common’s The Dreamer, The Believer album in its entirety? Say no more. Here’s a sneak preview full stream of the album from the man (and his label) himself. Check it out below.

Ready to hear Common’s The Dreamer, The Believer album in its entirety? Say no more. Here’s a sneak preview full stream of the album from the man (and his label) himself. Check it out below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gQLyVfgR-dk... Read more
December 14, 2011 Audio
Asher Roth – Pabst & Jazz ft Hassani Kwess & Kenny Keys

Asher Roth – Pabst & Jazz ft Hassani Kwess & Kenny Keys

Here's a red hot new joint from Asher Roth. He flows over a jazzy cut that's reminiscent of vintage 90's hip-hop. Check out Pabst & Jazz featuring Hassani Kwess and Kenny Keys. Click here to download.... Read more
December 14, 2011 Audio
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