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SPOTLIGHT: Ray C – Got Damn ft Risky Boi (Video)

Here's a video for a bouncy joint by a new artist named Ray C. The stylish visuals were shot by Dr. Teeth (T.I., Lupe Fiasco, Future, UGK). Check our Got Damn featuring Risky Boi. Related: SPOTLIGHT: Dillon Cooper – Survival of the Fittest (Video)... Read more

February 1, 2013 Video

Big Boi speaks on the possibility of an OutKast reunion and more (Video)

An OutKast reunion in 2013 to celebrate their 20th anniversary? Hear what Big Boi had to say about that, the OutKast legacy, his friendship with Andre 3000 and more. Check out the video below. Related: OutKast: The Living Legends playlist (Audio)... Read more

January 31, 2013 Video

Smoke DZA Rhymes in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)

Smoke DZA is the latest to step into The Backroom on 106 & Park and drop a verse. Check out the video. Related: Smoke DZA – Independence Day ft Styles P and Al-Doe (Audio)... Read more

January 31, 2013 Video

Locksmith – Be Free (Video)

Another week, another hot joint from Locksmith. Here's his new video for Be Free. Related: Locksmith – Transitions (Video)... Read more

January 31, 2013 Video

CZARFACE (Inspectah Deck,7L & Esoteric) – Air ‘Em Out (Video)

Here's the first video from Inspectah Deck, 7L and Esoteric's joint project, CZARFACE. It's a glossy short film that has more than a subtle reference to an infamous scene in Scarface. Check out Air 'Em Out. Related: AFH: Best Hip-Hop Videos of 2012 (Video)... Read more

January 31, 2013 Video

Big Daddy Kane Speaks with FUSE (Video)

Here's a really interesting interview of Big Daddy Kane. He talks with FUSE about being the only guest performer at Jay-Z's 8-night stand in Brooklyn last fall, being told Jay-Z would never make it when Kane tried to shop Jay's demo, performing at the Inaugural Concert with MC Lyte, his... Read more

January 30, 2013 Video

Pro Era – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle (Video)

Joey Bada$$ and the Pro Era crew cypher for nearly 12 minutes over classic DJ Premier beats. It just gets better and better. Check out the video. Related: Pro Era in the studio making PEEP: The Aprocalypse (Video)... Read more

January 30, 2013 Video

Saigon – Our Babies 2 (It’s a Crazy World) (Video)

Saigon touches on everything from Trayvon Martin to Newtown in the somber video for Our Babies 2 (It's a Crazy World). Related: Saigon – Plant The Seed (What U Paid For) (Video)... Read more

January 30, 2013 Video

Lil Fame & Termanology (Fizzyology) – Hustler’s Ringtone ft Bun B (Video)

Lil Fame and Termanology drop a video for one of the dopest joints on their Fizzyology album. Check out Hustler's Ringtone featuring Bun B. Gotta get that guap... Related: Lil Fame & Termanology (Fizzyology) – Family Ties (Video)... Read more

January 29, 2013 Video

Talib Kweli – Upper Echelon (Video)

The video for Talib Kweli's Upper Echelon features cameos from Yasiin Bey, Common and more (just visual...no verses). Harry Fraud supplies the minimalist track with some nods to the drums on Masta Ace's Born to Roll. Check it out below. Related: Talib Kweli – Push Thru ft Curren$y & Kendrick... Read more

January 29, 2013 Video

Locksmith – Transitions (Video)

Here's another solid new joint from Locksmith. The Cali spitter links with Carolina's Khrysis and Eric G. Check out the video for Transitions. Related: Locksmith – The Pit (Video)... Read more

January 28, 2013 Video

Kendrick Lamar performs Swimming Pools (Drank) and Poetic Justice on SNL (Video)

Kendrick Lamar made his debut on Saturday Night Live over the weekend and performed dope renditions of Swimming Pools (Drank) and Poetic Justice, accompanied by a live band. Check out both performances below. Related: Kendrick Lamar in the SNL Short “YOLO” (Video) Swimming Pools (Drank) Poetic Justice... Read more

January 28, 2013 Video

Pro Era in the Studio Making PEEP: The Aprocalypse (Video)

Here's a behind the scenes look at Joey Bada$$ and the Pro Era crew in the studio during the making of their PEEP: The Aprocalypse mixtape. Check out the video. Related: Pro Era – PEEP: The Aprocalypse (Mixtape)... Read more

January 28, 2013 Video

Kendrick Lamar in the SNL Short “YOLO” (Video)

Kendrick Lamar made his debut on Saturday Night Live last night. In addition to performing "Swimming Pools (Drank)" and "Poetic Justice," K. Dot was in an SNL short with Andy Samberg and Adam Levine. Check out "YOLO" below. Related: Kendrick Lamar – Nas Is Like Freestyle (Audio)... Read more

January 27, 2013 Video

Meek Mill – Dreams and Nightmares Intro (Video)

Just like the song, the video for Meek Mill's Dreams and Nightmares Intro builds in intensity until it reaches a feverish pitch. Check it out below. Related: Meek Mill – From Da Bottom (Audio)... Read more

January 27, 2013 Video

Raekwon Speaks on the Complexity of Wu Relationships and Lost Jewelry (Video)

Raekwon keeps it 100% real in this interview with VLAD TV. He speaks at length on some of the discord between Wu brethren over the years and discusses the genesis of his recent free project, Lost Jewelry. Check out the video below. Related: Raekwon – Lost Jewlry (Free Album)... Read more

January 27, 2013 Video

Atmosphere – Millennium Dodo 1 & 2 (Video)

It's only fitting that Atmosphere would make a 2-part video for their 2-part banger, Millennium Dodo 1 & 2. Check it out below. Related: Atmosphere – It Ain’t the Prettiest ft Brother Ali, Carnage the Executioner & Haphduzn (Audio)... Read more

January 26, 2013 Video

¡MAYDAY! – Roaches ft Cyhi The Prynce & SpaceghostPurrp (Remix) (Video)

¡MAYDAY! enlist the services of Cyhi The Prynce and SpaceghostPurrp on the remix to their song Roaches. To mix it up a bit more, they gave the video the Kaleidoscope treatment. Check it out below. Related: ¡MAYDAY! – The Barricade (Video)... Read more

January 25, 2013 Video

Havoc – Converse: Oh, Hello Interview (Video)

Havoc talks how he got into production, 90's era hip-hop, albums vs. singles and more in this interview with Converse. Check out the video. Related: Havoc – Tell Me to My Face ft Royce Da 5’9″ (Audio)... Read more

January 24, 2013 Video

Smoke DZA – Gotham F*cking City ft Joey Bada$$ (Video)

Here's a gritty and very dark new video from Smoke DZA featuring Joey Bada$$. Heavy. Check out Gotham F*cking City. Related: Smoke DZA – Independence Day ft Styles P and Al-Doe (Audio)... Read more

January 24, 2013 Video

Redman – Lookn Fly Too ft Method Man & Ready Roc (Video Teaser)

Redman is teaming up again with his partner in rhyme, Method Man, on a brand new cut called Lookn Fly Too which also features Ready Roc. Here's a teaser video with some behind the scenes footage with Redman and a taste of the song. The official video is coming soon.... Read more

January 24, 2013 Video

Joey Bada$$ interview with Sway (Part 2) (Video)

Here's part 2 of Joey Bada$$' interview with Sway. In this clip, Joey talks about his love life and the loss of Pro Era Crew member Capital STEEZ. After, he spits 4 blazing hot verses over some classic tracks and gets the enthusiastic co-sign from Sway. Check out the video... Read more

January 24, 2013 Video

Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie ft Jay-Z (Lyric Video)

Here's a new video from Justin Timberlake for his song Suit & Tie featuring Jay-Z. It's billed as a "Lyric Video," and it does include the lyrics, but it's also full of stylish visuals of JT and cool animations. If this is the lyric video, the actual video should be... Read more

January 24, 2013 Video

Joey Bada$$ on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Joey Bada$$ sat down with Sway and talked about his budding career, turning 18, the influence of the '90s on his style and more. He also did an in-studio performance of "Unorthodox," his track with DJ Premier. Check out the video below. Related: DECODED: Joey Bada$$ & CJ Fly “Hardknock”... Read more

January 23, 2013 Video

Marsha Ambrosius – Cold War (Video)

Marsha Ambrosius reunites Michael Kenneth Williams and Felicia Pearson (aka Omar and Snoop from The Wire) in her latest video. Check out Cold War. Related: Saigon – Game Changer ft Marsha Ambrosius (Video)... Read more

January 23, 2013 Video

Lord Finesse – Crate Diggers + Playlist of His Songs & Productions (Video + Audio)

Lord Finesse may be one of the most slept on talents in hip-hop EVER. As a double threat MC/producer, he had a legendary run in the 90's, releasing acclaimed underground albums and producing tracks for artists like Big L, Biggie, Dr. Dre, OC, Fat Joe and more. Here's an interview... Read more

January 23, 2013 Playlists, Video

Skyzoo – Spike Lee Was My Hero (Video)

Here's Skyzoo's super dope new video for Spike Lee Was My Hero, featuring Talib Kweli. The video features Skyzoo in Mars Blackmon glases, tons of vintage photos from Spike Lee's classic films and a cameo from Spike, himself. Check it out below. Related: Skyzoo and Spike Lee discuss the making... Read more

January 23, 2013 Video

Homeboy Sandman – Couple Bars (Video)

Homeboy Sandman flexes the art of courtship in his new video for Couple Bars. Check it out below. Related: Blu & Exile – The Great Escape ft Homeboy Sandman & ADAD (Audio)... Read more

January 22, 2013 Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destinations (Ep. 2) (Video)

Here's episode 2 of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination series which showcases the legendary DJ's world travels. This episode features footage of Jeff and Skillz's time in Shanghai and Singapore. Check out the video. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destinations Ep. 1 (Video) VINYL DESTINATION | EPISODE 2 from... Read more

January 22, 2013 Video

50 Cent – Major Distribution ft Snoop Dogg & Young Jeezy (Video)

50 Cent drops a video for his collabo with Snoop and Jeezy. Check out Major Distribution. Related: 50 Cent speaks to LA’s Power 105 (Video)... Read more

January 22, 2013 Video

Terrace Martin Breaks Down the Making of Kendrick Lamar’s Real (Part 2) (Video)

Here's part 2 of the video where Terrace Martin breaks down the making of Kendrick Lamar's song "Real" from good kid, m.A.A.d. city. In this episode Terrace gets more technical about some of the techniques used to create the lush instrumentation on the track. Check out the video. Related: Kendrick... Read more

January 22, 2013 Video

Dr. Dre’s The Chronic Turns 20 Years Old (Video)

This past December 15th was the 20th Anniversary of Dr. Dre's The Chronic. Here's some vintage footage of Dre, Snoop, Tha Dogg Pound, The Lady of Rage and Warren G from shortly after the album was released. It features candid moments of Dre and DPG in the studio as well... Read more

January 22, 2013 Video

Skyzoo – Behind The Scenes of the Spike Lee Was My Hero Video Shoot (Video)

The homie Skyzoo has a dope song called Spike Lee Was My Hero that features Talib Kweli on his album A Dream Deferred. Here's an inside look at the making of the video where Skyzoo breaks down the concept of the video and talks about how Spike Lee ultimately heard... Read more

January 21, 2013 Video

Method Man Interview with Montreality (Video)

Method Man is the latest to get the Montreality treatment in an interview. Tical discusses what type of student he was in school, what he spent his first big check on, his favorite cartoon character, the likelihood of another Wu album, what he learned from working with Biggie and Tupac... Read more

January 21, 2013 Video

?uestlove Interview with The Bee Shine (Video)

The mighty ?uestlove is one of hip-hop's most stately ambassadors. Here's an introspective interview where he discusses his love for music, how Whitney Houston's death caused him to change his lifestyle, the difficulty with maintaining dignity as a hip-hop artist and more. Check out the video. Related: A Day in... Read more

January 19, 2013 Video

The Making of DMX’s Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood Album Cover (Video)

Here's a dope inside look at how the cover art of DMX's Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood was created. Photographer Jonathan Mannion recounts how the photo was onceived and the events of the day it was shot and shares several other versions of the iconic photo. Check... Read more

January 18, 2013 Video

Wale – Never Never (Video)

The production on Wale's "Never Never" track is reminiscent of The Roots circa Do You Want More?!!!??! Jazzy hip-hop at it's finest. Check out the video. And, trust me, you wanna stick around for what follows. Related: Wale - Folarin (Mixtape)... Read more

January 17, 2013 Video

Roc Marciano, Sean Price & Buckshot in Concert (Video)

Roc Marciano, Sean Price and Buckshot are on a limited East Coast tour of Boston, NYC and DC. If you're not in any of those 3 cities or can't make it out to a show, here's a video playlist of performances from each of the 3 dope MCs. Check it... Read more

January 17, 2013 Video

Rick Ross & Stalley – Love Sosa (Video)

Stalley & Rick Ross laid verses over the Love Sosa beat for the upcoming Maybach Music Group 2013 mixtape. Check out the video for their version of Love Sosa. At the end there's a trailer for Ross' new Mastermind album that is set to one of the coldest Curtis Mayfield... Read more

January 17, 2013 Video

Fat Joe & Chi Ali – Games & Things (Video)

Here's a new video for Chi Ali & Fat Joe's collabo, "Games & Things." Dope track. Check out the video. Related: Chi Ali – A Million Freestyle (Audio)... Read more

January 17, 2013 Video

Loaded Lux – The Backroom Freestyle (Video)

Loaded Lux is the latest to drop some gems in The Backroom on 106 & Park. Check out the video of his verse below. Related: Loaded Lux – Santino (Video)... Read more

January 16, 2013 Video

DECODED: Joey Bada$$ & CJ Fly “Hardknock”

Joey Bada$$ and CJ Fly break down some of their verses from Hardknock in the latest edition of DECODED. It definitely gives a good taste of how ill their wordplay is--even they had missed some of the other's double entendres. Check out the video. Related: Joey Bada$$ - 1999 (Mixtape)... Read more

January 16, 2013 Video

E-40 & Too Short – Bout My Money ft Jeremih & Turf Talk (Video)

E-40 and Too Short flow over a vintage Bay Area funk track on Bout My Money featuring Jeremih & Turf Talk. Check out the video. Related: E-40, Too Short & Wiz Khalifa – Say I (Video)... Read more

January 16, 2013 Video

Terrace Martin Speaks on How the Track for Kendrick Lamar’s Real was Crafted (Video)

Much has been discussed about the lyrical content and story told on Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city. So much so that it's easy to forget that it is one of the most lushly-produced albums (in any genre) in the last several years. Here's part 1 of a video of... Read more

January 16, 2013 Video

Big Boi Performs CPU ft Phantogram on Jimmy Kimmel Live (Video)

Big Boi performed his song CPU with a full band on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Check out the video. Related: Frank Ocean – Pink Matter (Remix) ft OutKast (Audio)... Read more

January 16, 2013 Video

Raekwon – Came Up (Video)

Fresh off the release of his free Lost Jewelry album, here's a new video from Raekwon. Check out Came Up. Related: Raekwon - Lost Jewelry (Free Album)... Read more

January 16, 2013 Video

Ab-Soul – ILLuminate ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Ab-Soul drops an ill video for his collabo with Kendrick Lamar off Control System (one of our picks for best albums of 2012). Check out ILLuminate. Related: Ab-Soul – Only 1 (Audio)... Read more

January 15, 2013 Video

Kendrick Lamar on the Backseat Freestyle Video (Video)

Kendrick Lamar broke down the behind the scenes of the Backseat Freestyle. He talks about his dad's participation in the video, the "Sherane" look alike and more. Check it out. Related: Kendrick Lamar - Backseat Freestyle (Video)... Read more

January 15, 2013 Video

Edo G – Power (Video)

January has been a good month for hip-hop veterans. Earlier, we had new music from Black Thought as well as Big Noyd, Large Professor and Kool G Rap. Here's a new video from Edo G. Check out Power. Related: Edo G - Fast Lane (Prod. DJ Premier) (Audio)... Read more

January 15, 2013 Video

Reese – My N*ggas My Dogs (Video)

Here's some new heat from Reese. Check out the video for My N*ggas My Dogs. Related: Rockie Fresh – Life Long ft Rick Ross & Nipsey Hussle (Audio)... Read more

January 15, 2013 Video