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The Flatbush Zombies Haunt The 106 & Park Backroom With Verses (Video)

From Gang Starr and Jeru The Damaja to Eminem and D12 to The Hot Boys, the booth freestyles were important benchmarks for Rap crews. In 2014, Brooklyn's Flatbush Zombies reach the "106 & Park" Backroom. Zombie Juice and Meechie Dark transmit into the mic with extreme confidence, and a delivery... Read more

January 16, 2014 Fresh, Video

If You’re a Fan of Artists Like Earth, Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson, Chic and Luther Vandross, Something Amazing is Coming (Video)

DJ Cassidy, DJ to the stars and even the Obamas, has put together a labor of love project that celebrates the music of the late 70's and early 80's. He has recruited many of the original players on classics like Rock With You, Le Freak and Never Too Much by... Read more

January 15, 2014 Video

Kendrick Lamar Says He Was Once Scared To Say He’s From Compton. Here’s Why (Video)

Like he does in his verses, Kendrick Lamar can do a lot in two minutes of video. In a new Pepsi-sponsored series leading up the Grammy Awards, "Day In The Life." While on the Yeezus Tour, K-Dot runs people through his tireless schedule, as he explains that most of his... Read more

January 15, 2014 Video

Snoop Dogg & Dam-Funk Have 7 Days Of Funk For The Ladies (Video)

In the latest of several stylized videos from Snoop Dogg & Dam-Funk's 7 Days collaborative project, the charismatic Doggfather and the Electro-Funk reviver attract legions of ladies, curious about the week lost in the groove in "I'll Be There 4U." Always one to dazzle with the casting of his videos... Read more

January 15, 2014 Fresh, Video

The Lox Give Sway In The Morning A Mini Concert & An In-Depth Interview (Video)

So The Lox just dropped this EP, The Trinity. Think they know the lyrics? Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, and Styles P rap some of the fresh cuts live on air for Sway In The Morning. In between the sets, the trio talks about their deep respect for those who came before... Read more

January 15, 2014 Fresh, Video

Killer Mike Makes Another R.A.P. Visual That Deserves Constant Replay (Video)

In 2012, Killer Mike's video for "Big Beast" seemed to steal the show. It was NSFW with nudity, violence, and a storyline that made it superior to the rigamarole found in contemporary Hip-Hop videos. After 2008's "Pressure" and 2011's "Burn," Mike Bigga's honed a space in video that's all of... Read more

January 15, 2014 Fresh, Video

Do Tour Announcements Get Better Than This Home Shopping Network Spoof By Action Bronson & Donnell Rawlings? (Video)

To those who have seen him live, Action Bronson is a great performer. The Queens, New Yorker brings massive-sized energy to his shows, with an assortment of guests, and clouds of smoke that he enjoys sharing with the crowd, amidst his jokes and raps. To announce some Blue Chips 2... Read more

January 15, 2014 Fresh, Video

Chi Ali Shows A Street Side Alongside Jadakiss On G Check (Video)

Introduced as a Beatnuts and Black Sheep protege, Chi Ali was the Native Tongues' young'in that had a mischievous side, but a youthful innocence throughout the early '90s. After a 2000 conviction of manslaughter for a high-profile murder in The Bronx, Chi went from "Funky Lemonade" to over a decade... Read more

January 15, 2014 Fresh, Video

Jam Master Jay’s Son Carries On Tradition, Deejaying On A NYC Subway Train (Video)

Over a decade since the tragic murder of Run-DMC's DJ, JMJ's son is carrying on tradition. TJ Mizell recently hopped on a New York City MTA train (from the Essex Avenue stop on the J to Marcy Ave. for those playing at home), with turntables and a camera in tow.... Read more

January 14, 2014 Video

RJD2 Builds A Music Machine Reminiscent Of Pee-Wee Herman’s Kitchen (Video)

In the mid-1980s, was there anybody cooler than Pee-Wee Herman? Adults laughed along as Paul Rubins created a children's character that was zany, off-the-wall, and filled with various cultural inspirations. Before his later legal woes, Pee-Wee famously had a Rube Goldberg operation in his kitchen to make eggs, toast, orange... Read more

January 14, 2014 Fresh, Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Skillz Kick Off Vinyl Destination Season 2 (Video)

DJ Jazzy Jeff is a true turntablism ambassador. The Philadelphia DJ/producer is a non-stop touring artist, with his show partner/MC, Skillz. Jeff documented his travels, with A Touch Of Jazz, in Vinyl Destination over the last two years. Cut into seasons, these lengthy vignettes are expanding into a second run.... Read more

January 14, 2014 Video

Sir Michael Rocks Is Ballin’ In The Everglades In Memo (Video)

Less than 24 hours after two new Cool Kids songs surfaced, Sir Michael Rocks hits what appears to be Florida's Everglades in "Memo." The video features some raccoon humor in a way that would make fans of The Great Outdoors happy, as Mikey swags out with his friends. Things appear... Read more

January 14, 2014 Fresh, Video

Nas Brings Hip-Hop Education to Harvard. Hip-Hop is Alive and It’s Changing Lives (Video)

Ammunition's new series, By Design, takes a compelling look at Harvard University's Nasir Jones Fellowship. The fellowship's namesake, Nas, explains his role and activism and punfully says that Hip-Hop needs a countering "slow-down period" to the "fast life" (a single Nas appeared on with Kool G Rap almost 20 years... Read more

January 14, 2014 Video

Sway Chops It Up About West Coast Hip-Hop Old and New With Alchemist and Evidence (Video)

Evidence and Alchemist sat down with Sway to talk about West Coast Hip-Hop (old and new), their new Step Brothers project and how Evidence got Sway his MTV gig. Kid Ink also got in on the conversation. Check out the video. Related: The Step Brothers (Alchemist & Evidence) Have The... Read more

January 13, 2014 Video

Childish Gambino Clowns Chick-Fil-A in His Latest Short Film (Video)

Childish Gambino has written and directed a new short film called Chicken and Futility that takes a satirical side-eyed look at Chick-Fil-A while also pondering the meaning of life through the action of moths...Make sense? Check out the video. Related: Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) – Clapping for the Wrong... Read more

January 13, 2014 Video

J-Zone Samples Classic Artwork From Redman, Ice-T & MC Ren In New Visual (Video)

J-Zone loves his Hip-Hop. If his columns in the now-defunct Elemental magazine or egotripland.com aren't telling, his video for "Crib Issues" is. While the song is inspired by the displeasures of staying over at a significant other's house, the video plops Zone into the artwork of albums by Redman, Ice-T,... Read more

January 13, 2014 Fresh, Video

Quelle Chris Has Glow In The Dark Fun In Ghost At The Finish Line (Video)

Michigan native and Cali transplant Quelle Chris had a banner year in 2013. He released two critically-albums on Mello Music Group, and toured with collaborator Black Milk. The latter of those two albums, Ghost At The Finish Line, is still actively making its rounds. Chris dropped a bugged video for... Read more

January 13, 2014 Fresh, Video

Terror Squad’s Armageddon Is Coming Back Strong, With A Biographical Album (Video)

One of the more under-told stories in Hip-Hop is The Terror Squad. A big part of that is the tragic death of Big Pun, 14 years ago, next month. In Pun's absence, lineup changes and power-struggles have greatly affected the group which was once revered as a top crew out... Read more

January 13, 2014 Fresh, Video

It’s Official…Pusha T Confirms He and No Malice Are Working on a New Clipse Album with The Neptunes (Video)

Despite being coy in an earlier interview with DJ Heat, Pusha T has confirmed via Facebook that reports about a forthcoming Clipse reunion album, produced by The Neptunes, are true. Check out the post and the interview where Pusha discusses the rumor leak, critical praise for My Name Is My... Read more

January 13, 2014 Video

Here’s a Video Recap of Kendrick Lamar’s CES Experience Set to a Remix of Westside, Right On Time (Video)

In the Summer of 2012, Kendrick Lamar dropped his Westside, Right On Time single with Young Jeezy during TDE's fan appreciation week. That song got the remix treatment as part of a video recap of Kendrick's experience at CES last week. Check out the video and remix below. Related: Kendrick... Read more

January 12, 2014 Video

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Tell Arsenio They Want to Be Part of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Video)

After performing on The Arsenio Hall Show, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony sat down with Arsenio for an exclusive online interview. The quintet discussed the unique brand of musicality they contributed to Hip-Hop and R&B, their desire to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and more. Check out the... Read more

January 11, 2014 Video

All 5 Members of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Perform on the Arsenio Hall Show (Video)

All 5 members of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony stopped by the Arsenio Hall Show to perform their classic Crossroads and their new single Everything 100. Check out both performances below. Crossroads Everything 100 ft Ty Dolla $ign Related: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Pay Tribute to Eazy-E, Tupac & The Notorious B.I.G. (Video)... Read more

January 11, 2014 Video

Happy Birthday to the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, The Incomparable Mary J. Blige (Video Playlist)

What's the 1/11? Mary J. Blige's birthday...and what better way to celebrate her than through her music? It's easy to forget how many hits she has but it's kinda RIDICULOUS. Here's a video playlist so you can Reminisce. Related: Here’s a playlist celebrating the legendary career of Mary J. Blige... Read more

January 11, 2014 Playlists, Video

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inducted Run-DMC, Beastie Boys & Public Enemy But Passes on N.W.A. Ice Cube Reacts (Video)

Over the years, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has expanded its scope and become more of an all-around music hall of fame. In recent years, Hip-Hop acts like Run-DMC, The Beastie Boys and Public Enemy have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This year,... Read more

January 10, 2014 Video

Royal Flush, Of Iced Out Medallions Fame, Offers Extensive Preview Of New Album (Video)

In the late '90s Queens, New York Hip-Hop renaissance, a lot of artists caught radio success on the strength of catchy singles. One such MC was Royal Flush. A native of Flushing, Queens (thus the name), R.F. came up under Mic Geronimo before prepping his '97 debut, Ghetto Millionaire. With... Read more

January 10, 2014 Fresh, Video

Who Needs Yeezy’s When You Can Rock Clark’s Originals by DOOM? (Video)

Here's a dope clip documenting underground legend (MF) DOOM's participation in a series of customized Clark's Originals that are being rolled out. DOOM had the opportunity to put his touch on the shoes for his own limited edition line, as part of their Pioneers series. Check out the video. Related:... Read more

January 9, 2014 Video

Bishop Nehru Picks Up the Torch From the Golden Era and Runs With It on Mobb Dizzle (Video)

Part of Bishop Nehru's appeal is he's a bit of an Everyman. The Rockland County, New Yorker slaved away in his bedroom, studying his heroes, and learning how to mimic the rhymes, the beats, and the overall vibe of a seemingly bygone era of Hip-Hop. That's exactly what you get... Read more

January 9, 2014 Video

Freddie Gibbs & Problem Serve Up Some of That New Gangsta Boogie on One Eighty Seven (Video)

Freddie Gibbs, one of the recent prides of Gary, Indiana, links with Problem—another current generation purveyor of Gangsta Rap, and the pair interpolate Too Short's "Freaky Tales" classic for a song about redrum. Check out the video for One Eighty Seven. Related: Freddie Gibbs & ESGN Cover 3 X Krazy’s... Read more

January 9, 2014 Video

MC Serch Freestyles Off the Top of the Dome on the Arsenio Show. It’s Like 1990 all Over Again (in a Dope Way) (Video)

3rd Bass' MC Serch was on the Arsenio Hall Show to promote the launch of Serch's own talk show. At the end of the interview, Serch kick a true off the top freestyle, OG style. Check out the video. Related: 3rd Bass’ MC Serch Gets An Afternoon TV Talk Show.... Read more

January 8, 2014 Video

Denitia & Sene Show What It Means To Be A Casanova (Video)

Sene is an underground MC who has been putting in work with the likes of Blu for years. It turns out he's a talented singer too. He and Denitia have formed a new group that is hard to categorize but the term "dope" definitely applies. The group just released a... Read more

January 8, 2014 Fresh, Video

Zo!, Phonte & Eric Roberson Make An Early Bid For Feel-Great Song/Video Of 2014

Back in 2008, Zo! and Phonte breathed new life into songs by Human League, Toto, and others, on their hilariously-packaged, limited-edition '80s cover album. Over five years later, the Foreign Exchange comrades bring that same charisma and pizazz (this time with associate Eric Roberson) into Zo!'s ManMade album. The trio... Read more

January 7, 2014 Fresh, Video

What is a Hilarious Game Show Clip? Alex Trebek Doing Biggie & Dr. Dre Raps on Jeopardy. Seeing is Believing (Video)

This week on "Jeopardy," Hip-Hop lyrics were a trivia category. The contestants' knowledge may not impress you, but listening to famed host Alex Trebek stiffly rapping lyrics from Biggie, Dr. Dre, The Beastie Boys and Public Enemy is a hilarious way to spend a minute of your time. Is Mary... Read more

January 7, 2014 Video

Watch Dipset’s Former Secret Weapon The Heatmakerz Make A Beat On The Spot (Video)

Ten years ago was the height of what's commonly called "Chipmunk Soul." Producers were adjusting the pitch on vocals to create a harmonious effect on samples that made songs sound bigger, bolder. While Jay Z's The Blueprint, released in late 2001, is often thought of as the archetype album for... Read more

January 7, 2014 Fresh, Video

No Malice Discusses the Possibility of a Clipse Reunion and Being a Positive Rapper in Hip-Hop (Video)

No Malice stopped by 106 & Park to discuss his new music, the challenges with being a positive rapper in Hip-Hop and the possibility of a Clipse reunion in 2014. Check out the video. Related: Pusha T’s Sessions With The Neptunes Is Actually A Reunion For The Clipse?... Read more

January 7, 2014 Video

Common’s New Album Will Be a Call to Action to Stop the Violence in Chicago (Video)

Twenty-two years ago, No I.D. (then known as Immenslope) produced over half of Common's (then known as Common Sense) debut album, Can I Borrow A Dollar? In the years since, No I.D. and Comm, both Chicagoans have worked together on some heralded albums such as Resurrection and One Day It'll... Read more

January 6, 2014 Video

Ab-Soul Explains His Pete Rock Tattoo & Talks His Favorite LPs. Chicagoans Will Appreciate (Video)

Ab-Soul is soulful. Soulo, who calls himself Soul Brother #2 recently broke down to Bootleg Kev why he's got Pete Rock (Soul Brother #1) on his arm. In an age where rappers are big on tattooing deceased influences on their bodies, it's incredibly cool that Ab honors the living, and... Read more

January 6, 2014 Fresh, Video

Maino Wears A Crown & Raps About The State Of New York Hip-Hop Alongside Jadakiss (Video)

Since the mid-2000s, Maino has been fearlessly outspoken. The Brooklyn, New York rapper came into focus as a protege of Lil' Kim, and with some innovative Just Blaze production, rocked radio throughout 2009. Whenever Maino and his Hustle Hard movement disagrees with something though, he springs into action—on and off... Read more

January 6, 2014 Fresh, Video

DJ Premier and Pete Rock Are Doing a Joint “Pete Rock vs. DJ Premier” Album (Video)

This is 50 caught up with DJ Premier and Pete Rock recently. The 2 legendary producer/DJs discussed touring, the BET Cyphers and their respective upcoming projects, including their joint Pete Rock vs. DJ Premier LP. Check out the video. Related: The 50 Most Compelling Visual Moments in Hip-Hop of 2013... Read more

January 5, 2014 Video

Here Are the 50 Most Compelling Visual Moments in Hip-Hop of 2013 (Video Playlist)

In our final 2013 wrap up, we tackle the most compelling visual moments in Hip-Hop of 2013. This is not a playlist of the best videos for hot songs (though there are some dope music videos included) nor freestyles (we did that already). Instead, it is a compilation of the... Read more

January 5, 2014 Featured-homepage, Playlists, Video

Lantana Returns to Do More Microphone Damage on The Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

A couple of months ago, Lantana dropped one of the hardest verses ever heard on The Sway in the Morning show. The MC literally left Sway gasping for breath and Heather B threatening to take her shirt off (you had to be there...). The Cincinnati MC recently returned to the... Read more

January 5, 2014 Video

Want to See the Obamas Rocking to Snoop? Watch His Performance Honoring Herbie Hancock (Video)

Snoop was recently invited to perform during the Kennedy Center Honors to help celebrate the career of the legendary Herbie Hancock. Hancock's music has played an important role in Hip-Hop, having been sampled by artists like Mobb Deep, N.W.A., 2Pac, Kool G. Rap, Slum Village and countless others. One of... Read more

January 5, 2014 Video

See the WORLD with DJ Jazzy Jeff…While Listening to DOPE Beats (Video)

If you saw any of the episodes of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination series, you know it was one of the better Hip-Hop web series of 2013. It chronicled Jeff's world travels (literally the WORLD) in various exotic places, often accompanied by Skillz. Here's a "best of" recap of those... Read more

January 4, 2014 Video

Onyx is Reuniting in 2014…But First Here are a New Album and Video from Fredro Starr (Audio & Video)

In advance of Onyx's upcoming reunion album (see below), Fredro Starr has released a solo project that was produced entirely by Audible Doctor. You can stream all of Made in the Streets below, as well as watch the first video from the LP below. And about that new album... MAD... Read more

January 4, 2014 Audio, Video

Ghostface Killah Joins the Cast of Couples Therapy?? What’s Next, Raekwon on Iron Chef? (Video)

When Flavor Flav joined the cast of The Surreal Life back in 2004, it was like a punch in the gut. Even though Flav had always been the foil to Chuck D (the reminder of America's nightmare) it was a satire in which we were all participating. When he stepped... Read more

January 3, 2014 Video

Planet Asia & Gensu Dean Remind Us Why We Ought To Listen (Video)

While Gensu Dean's album with Planet Asia, Abrasions, dropped almost a year ago, Mello Music Group and the Queens-to-Fresno connect isn't done working the fan favorite. The pair drop a darker, poignant video for "Listen" from the LP. Bars and beats, to paraphrase Phonte, what more could you want? Related:... Read more

January 3, 2014 Fresh, Video

Guess Who’s Making Another Album Together…Pusha T & The Neptunes Are in the Studio Right Now (Video)

Pusha T recently announced that he would be holing up in the studio with The Neptunes for 20 straight days to work on his new album, King Push. The date has arrived and, true to his word, Push, Pharrell and Chad are at work. Check out Pusha revealing the plan... Read more

January 2, 2014 Video

C-Rayz Walz Is Back With Some Lyrical Swordsmanship In New Animated Joint (Video)

You may have heard or seen C-Rayz Walz, and maybe not. The early Def Jux artist got some shine on MTV as a coach in some of the first episodes of "Made" (Sadat X, Homeboy Sandman and others would follow later). He also was locked up with Juelz Santana as... Read more

January 2, 2014 Fresh, Video

Here’s a Video For Pimp C’s Verse on Tom Ford. RIP to the Underground King (Video)

Jay Z got a previously unreleased verse from Pimp C for the remix of Tom Ford. Here's a video for the verse which showcases a lot of rare footage of the underground king. Check it out below. Related: Bun B & Pimp C Wave The UGK Flag With Lil Boosie... Read more

December 31, 2013 Video

Snoop Interviews Russell Simmons and the Conversation is a Stone Krush Groove. Get This Knowledge (Video)

Snoop Dogg's amazing GGN series continues with whom he calls the "Godfather of Hip-Hop," Def Jam Records co-founder Russell "Uncle Rush" Simmons. Anybody who has read Rush's Life & Def knows that Simmons has lived an interesting life. From managing his brother's group, Run-DMC, through founding Hip-Hop's most enduring mainstream... Read more

December 30, 2013 Video

Think Hip-Hop is Dead? Audio Push and Joey Bada$$ Beg to Differ…Tis the Season (Video)

Each time Hip-Hop is proclaimed dead, a new crop of MCs emerge to carry the torch of the 40-year old culture that just multiplies. 2 leaders of the now school are Audio Push and Joey Bada$$. They have a Hit-Boy-produced East Coast/West Coast collabo on Audio Push's stellar Come As... Read more

December 29, 2013 Video