Daz Dillinger – Love 2 Hate (Video)
Here's a 2nd video from Daz Dillinger in as many days. Check out Love 2 Hate. Related: Daz Dillinger – Goin’ Gorillaz (Video)... Read more
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Jay-Z Freestyles on The Funkmaster Flex Show in 2006 (Video)
NYC's Hot 97 released some rare footage of Jay-Z freestyling back in 2006. Hov flows for a little over 4 minutes. Check out the video. Related: Jay-Z Interview with Elliott Wilson, Pt 1 (Video)... Read more
Nas in Sao Paulo (Video)
Here's some behind the scenes footage of Nas during a trip to perform in Sao Paulo, Brazil (brought to you by Hennessy). Check out the video below. Related: Harvard University Establishes the Nasir Jones Fellowship... Read more
Redman – My 2nd Lighter (Video)
Redman flips the 2nd Childhood beat DJ Premier originally supplied to Nas and creates a comical tale about getting jacked for his lighter. Check out the video for 2nd Lighter. Related: Redman – Branson, Branson (Video)... Read more
Durag Dynasty – Fish Meat ft Prodigy
Before there was Albert Einstein this year, there was "Fish Meat." Planet Asia and Alchemist's Durag Dynasty clique (which also features Tri-State and Killer Ben) enlisted the M-O-B-B MC who has never been far from the mix for a song that smells like Fulton Street Fish Market. The kitchen visual... Read more
Talib Kweli on The Combat Jack Show (Video)
Talib Kweli breaks down why all rappers fundamentally are nerds (including himself) and it makes perfect sense. He also speaks on how getting his girlfriend pregnant was the ultimate motivation to get him to rap for real. Check out part 1 of his interview on The Combat Jack Show below... Read more
Dizzy Wright – Cant Stop Wont Stop (Video)
One has to admire Dizzy Wright. The Las Vegas, Nevada emcee is a chilled out individual. His tracks walk the fine line between smoked out club tracks and personal diary entries. This is more of the former, with a dash of the latter, as the Funk Volume homie chronicles his... Read more
Pete Rock & CL Smooth Perform at the Rocksteady 36th Anniversary Celebration (Video)
Pete Rock & CL Smooth performed at the Rocksteady 36th Anniversary celebration. You can check out video footage of a performances of They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) and Straighten It Out below. Related: Living Legends: Pete Rock & CL Smooth (Audio Playlist) They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) Straighten It Out... Read more
Daz Dillinger – Goin’ Gorillaz (Video)
Here's the latest video from Daz Dillinger. Check out Goin' Gorillaz. Related: Daz Dillinger – Love 2 Hate (Audio)... Read more
Allen Stone – Kiss From a Rose (Video)
It takes stones to cover Seal's Kiss From a Rose...actually, just one Stone. Allen Stone re-imagines Seal's classic and does a rousing acoustic version. Check out the video. Related: Miguel performs on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series (Video)... Read more
Rhyme & Reason (Full Video)
Rhyme & Reason still stands the test of time as one of the best documentaries ever on hip-hop. It takes a comprehensive look at the culture through the words of some of the best rappers to advance it: Nas, Biggie, Erick Sermon, Spice 1, Pac, KRS-One, Q-Tip, Biz Markie, Heavy... Read more
Crooked I – Y.O.D.O. (Video)
It's officially been 15 years of following the greatness that is Crooked I. The Long Beach MC's alliteration, sincerity and his sharp delivery have made him one of the best in class for much of that time. Strangely, the former Noo-Trybe/Virgin and later Death Row Records hopeful has never had... Read more
Ray Donovan Episode 1 (Full Video)
If you have Showtime and Ray Donovan hasn't made it on your radar yet, it's worth a look. Similar to shows like Breaking Bad, Homeland and The Wire, the characters are morally grey and the subject matter is dark...VERY DARK. You can check out the full episode 1 below. Related:... Read more
Jay-Z – Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film Trailer (Video)
Jay-Z continues one of the savviest marketing campaigns for an album (hip-hop or otherwise) ever. He recently met with Mark Zuckerberg (pic below) and also announced that HBO will premiere Picasso Baby: A Performance Art film at 11pm on August 2nd. Check out a trailer for the film below. #newrules... Read more
Tech N9ne – So Dope ft Wrekonize, Twisted Insane & Snow Tha Product (Video)
One of the recurring themes to Tech N9ne albums since the earliest days is sex. However, for a true veteran with a deeply expansive catalog, Tecca Ninna never seems to run out of concepts revolving one of his favorite pastimes. Here, the K.C. King Of Darkness links up with several... Read more
Miguel Performs an Acoustic Version of How Many Drinks (Video)
Miguel performs an acoustic version of How Many Drinks and makes it extra soulful. The Prince influence is undeniable. Check out the video. Related: Miguel performs on NPR (Video)... Read more
Jay-Z #FactsOnly Interview with Elliott Wilson, Pt. 2 (Video)
In the final part of Jay-Z's #FactsOnly interview with Elliott Wilson, he discusses his respect for Rakim and Big Daddy Kane, his belief that Drake is currently the strongest young contender for his throne, race relations in the U.S., the Trayvon Martin decision, his obligation to help elevate the next... Read more
Nas Speaks on Race on Anderson Cooper’s Race & Justice in America II (Video)
It's official. Nas has become the defacto representative of hip-hop excellence to the mainstream. After having a Harvard fellowship created in his name last week, he made an appearance on Anderson Cooper's special on Race & Justice in America last night to weigh in. Check out a brief clip below.... Read more
Astro Kid – Don’t Test Me (Video)
Okay, this one's interesting. Whether by way of Sha Stimuli's My Soul To Keep album a few years ago, "X-Factor," or the Backroom Freestyle, Astro Kid (who also goes by just "Astro") is making some big waves across many pockets of listeners and fans. Today he released the visual to... Read more
Official Picture of Andre 3000 as Jimi Hendrix in All is By My Side
Here's an official photo of Andre 3000 in his role as the iconic Jimi Hendrix. The film, All is By My Side, will premiere in September. To date, few details have surfaced about the movie but you can watch a brief clip from last year about what Andre had to... Read more
Redman – Branson, Branson (Video)
Redamn was a known patron at Branson's renowned Harlem, New York weed-spot during the Muddy Waters days and beyond. As Funk Doc preps Muddy Waters 2, what better homage to pay than the original bottle-popper and herb supplier of the 1990s. This video is a holdover from 2007's Live From... Read more
U-God – Skyscraper (Video)
Wu-Tang Clan co-founder U-God has had one of the more uphill battles of the crew's solo members. The Staten Island vet recently reunited with RZA, who he's had an on-again, off-again relationship through the last decade with, and inked a deal with Soul Temple Records. The resulting album, Keynote Speaker,... Read more
Jay-Z Interview with Elliott Wilson, Pt 1 (Video)
I wasn't going to post this Jay-Z interview. In fact, I wasn't even going to watch it. Like I suspect is the case with many of you, I'm feeling a bit of Jay-Z overload (even though he is my favorite rapper of all-time--yeah, I said it.). That said, damn, I'm... Read more
Timbaland Speaks on Nas’ Collabo with Jay-Z & Justin Timberlake & More (Video)
A picture of Nas, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland in the studio caused a lot of commotion a couple of months ago. Everyone assumed their joint effort would be on Jay-Z's new album. Then Magna Carta came but there was no Jay/Nas/Justin/Tim collabo. Well, Timbaland speaks on the mystery song.... Read more
DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 15 (Video)
Episode 15 of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination series features a stop in South Africa, footage of a break dancing competition, an appearance by DJ Premier and more. Check out the video below. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 14 (Video)... Read more
P-Money – The Professional ft Roc Marciano
Duck Down's latest artist from the New Zealand region comes correct with a new visual from Gratitude. The visual to "The Professional" features some cool editing and colorful visuals to go with the chipped-chopped samples, and Pimpstead street science. Related: Roc Marciano – Ruff Town ft Cormega (Audio)... Read more
Bishop Nehru – Mobb Dizzle (Video)
With those unmistakable "Synthetic Substitution" drums, Bishop Nehru kicks the stream-of-consciousness with a grainy video to match his dusted delivery on "Mobb Dizzle." Definitely one of our favorite new artists du jour. Related: Bishop Nehru – strictly FLOWz (Mixtape)... Read more
Redman Speaks with Mass Appeal (Video)
Redman talks New Jersey, Brooklyn, how he got his name, favorite music growing up and more in this interview. Check out the video. Related: Redman Performs Time 4 Sum Aksion, I’ll Bee Dat and Da Rockwilder at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (Video)... Read more
Mac Miller – I Am Who I Am (Killin’ Time) (Video)
There should be no question about how much Mac Miller's rap skills have evolved once you listen to I Am Who I Am (Killin' Time). He settles in the pocket with a flow that is rapid-fire yet laid back over a dark track. He couples the song with trippy imagery... Read more
Goodie M.O.B. – Special Education ft Janelle Monae (Video)
Here's a high tech lyric video from Goodie M.O.B. for their hot collabo with Janelle Monae. Check out Special Education. Related: Goodie M.O.B. – Age Against the Machine (Album Artwork + Tracklist)... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – Multi Til the Sun Die (Video)
Big K.R.I.T.'s video for Multi Til the Sun Die features stylish footage of him in concert and on the road. Check it out below. Related: Big K.R.I.T. discusses the meaning of Multi and more (Video)... Read more
Elvis Costello & The Roots – Walk Us Uptown (Video)
It's been a big day for videos over at Def Jam. First, Kanye West hits us with the interactive video to "Black Skinhead," now The Roots and Elvis Costello come with their first glimpse from Wise Up Ghost. "Walk Us Uptown" is a lyric video that premiered at Pitchfork today,... Read more
Kanye West – Black Skinhead (Video)
After an unfortunate leak a couple of weeks ago, Kanye West releases the official version of the Black Skinhead video. In line with the Yeezus project, Kanye stretches boundaries again by making the clip interactive. Viewers can speed it up, slow it down, take snap shots and more. Check it... Read more
Jay-Z and Beyonce Attend Trayvon Martin Rally (Video)
Jay-Z took time out in between concerts with Justin Timberlake to attend a rally with Beyonce in support of Trayvon Martin. Check out the footage of the first couple of entertainment paying their respects below. Related: Jay-Z Performs Picasso Baby (Video)... Read more
Pharoahe Monch Breaks Down Simon Says and More with Peter Rosenberg (Video)
Pharoahe Monch decodes Simon Says, talks Organized Konfusion, breaks down his lyrical process and stresses the importance of being true to himself in this interview with Peter Rosenberg. Check out the video. Related: Pharoahe Monch – Haile Selassie Karate ft Denaun Porter (Video)... Read more
Kanye West Scuffles with the Paparazzi (Video)
So Kanye West flipped on the paparazzi (again) yesterday. It's a source of entertainment for some but put aside the "train wreck" aspect for a minute. When do you think media intrusion goes too far? Related: Young-Ye: How Jay-Z and Kanye West Made the World Watch the Throne (Again) and... Read more
Jay-Z “Picasso Baby” (Behind The Scenes Video)
Jay-Z's day-long performance of Magna Carta Holy Grail track "Picasso Baby" at the Pace Gallery this month was not just to start conversation. Hov was joined by an elite film crew. While most behind the scenes music video companions are a snooze, nothing Jay has done or said lately has... Read more
Jhene Aiko – Keep Ya Head Up (Video)
No I.D. was crazy about this Los Angeles songstress that went from kickin' it with B2K back in the early 2000s to rhyming with ScHoolboy Q and Drake 10 years. Here she is covering 2Pac's breakthrough single for Rap-Up TV's "Rap-Up Sessions." Jhene Aiko's solo debut album will be promoted... Read more
Tech N9ne Hardknock TV Interview Pt. 1 (Video)
Tech N9ne is gearing up for his Something Else album, which has appearances from Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B., ¡Mayday! and more. On a couch in Venice Beach, California Tech broke down some frustrations he has with critics with Hard Knock TV's Nick Huff. Tech also discusses his recent flood of album... Read more
Rittz: Beyond the Booth (Video)
Rittz's music is readily available (especially if you're a Head) but interviews with the Strange Fruit MC are much rarer. A3C recently sat down with Rittz to get insight into his beginnings and goals. Check out Behind the Booth.... Read more
Schoolboy Q Performs New Song in NYC (Video)
Schoolboy Q performs a super tough new track that is presumably from his forthcoming Oxymoron album and possibly called Gangsta. Check out the video and prepare to get your mean face on with this one. YACH! YACH! YACH! YACH! Related: Schoolboy Q – Collard Greens ft Kendrick Lamar (Audio)... Read more
Jay-Z’s Interview with the BBC’s Zane Lowe, Part 4 (Video)
The final part of Jay-Z's interview with the BBC finds him focusing on family. He talks about fatherhood, his daughter's character, performing with Mrs. Carter and more. Check out the video. Related: Jay-Z’s Interview with the BBC’s Zane Lowe (Part 3) (Video)... Read more
Joey Bada$$ – Alowha (Video)
Here's some footage from Joey Bada$$ recent overseas trip. The visuals feature behind the scenes video as well as music from his Summer Knights mixtape and more. Check out Alowha. Related: Joey Bada$$ – Summer Knights (Mixtape)... Read more
Tony Touch Power Cypher FT A.G., Black Thought, M1, Lil Fame, Sean Price & Illa Ghee (Video)
In honor of his just-released The Piece Maker 3 (Return Of The 50 MC's), Tony Toca brought some albums guests and friends to his Shade 45 show to kick some off the dome bars. This really calls back to the great cassettes Touch used to make in the '90s. Delegates... Read more
Vic Mensa – Hollywood LA (Video)
Vic Mensa is a STAR. The former Kids These Days frontman recently embarked on a solo career and is quickly establishing himself as one of the dopest MCs in the new West Coast movement. He effortlessly switches from a laid-back sing-songy flowy to spitting fire, much the way The Pharcyde... Read more
Jay-Z’s Interview with the BBC’s Zane Lowe (Part 3) (Video)
One of the better Jay-Z interviews post-Decoded. In Part 3, Jay-Z tells Zane Lowe about venturing into sports, his plans with Roc Nation and the success of young J. Cole. Related: Part 1, Part 2.... Read more
The White Mandingos – Warn A Brotha (Video)
Murs, Sacha Jenkins and Darryl Jenifer continue the captivating visuals from The Ghetto Tryna Kill Me. This one is from the song, "Warn A Brotha." The album is out now on Fat Beats Records.... Read more
Jay-Z’s Interview with the BBC’s Zane Lowe (Part 2) (Video)
I'm digging Jay-Z's choice to have a series of intelligent conversations instead of standard interviews to support MCHG. Here's part 2 of his sit down with the BBC where he discusses the price and payoff of fame, the media and more. Check it out below. Related: Jay-Z Interview On BBC... Read more
Killer Mike & El-P – 36″ Chain (Video)
Killer Mike and El-P release the first video from their incredibly underrated (FREE) Run the Jewels project and it does not disappoint. It's a dark comic trip where they kill more than just a few cliches. Check out 36" Chain. Related: Killer Mike & El-P – Run the Jewels (Free... Read more
Schoolboy Q Interview with Karen Civil (Video)
Schoolboy Q (aka Puff Daddy) is the next in line for a solo project from Black Hippy. Here's an interview where the TDE MC talks wanting to work with Action Bronson and Jill Scott, his new Oxymoron album and manning up to Wale about his reckless tweets from back in... Read more