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Nas Interview with Anthony DeCurtis (Video)

Here's an extended interview with Nas (over an hour) that just took place with Anthony DeCurtis. Nas goes in-depth about "his gifted Queens childhood, the early days with Main Source, his philanthropic work, the insight and inspiration behind his #1 new record, Life Is Good," his relationship with Amy Winehouse... Read more

January 8, 2013 Video

SPOTLIGHT: Dillon Cooper – Survival of the Fittest (Video)

Here's a video from a newcomer to watch in 2013. Fresh off attending Berklee College of Music courtesy of a scholarship established by Jay-Z, Dillon Cooper brings lyrical wordplay and pays homage to his idols (Pac, Big, Fresh Prince and more) all over a classic Mobb Deep track. Check out... Read more

January 8, 2013 Video

Eve – She Bad Bad (Video)

Here's the latest video from Eve. The title says it all. Check out She Bad Bad. Related: A mix dedicated to the first ladies of rap (Audio)... Read more

January 8, 2013 Video

Hit-Boy – Brake Lights (Video)

Here's a new video from Hit-Boy's HITstory, one of the better mixtapes of 2012. Check out Brake Lights. Related: Hit-Boy – HITstory (Mixtape)... Read more

January 7, 2013 Video

Joey Bada$$ and DJ Premier in the studio (Video)

Joey Bada$$ gets the co-sign from none other than the legendary DJ Premier. Check out the video of them in studio discussing the song they are working on together. Related: Behind the Scenes of Joey Bada$$ performance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)... Read more

January 7, 2013 Video

Fat Joe – Angels Say (Video)

Fat Joe flexes a couple of different flows on a hot new track. Check out the video for Angels Say (off his upcoming Darkside 3 mixtape). Related: Chi-Ali – Games & Things ft Fat Joe... Read more

January 7, 2013 Video

Capital STEEZ Freestyle (Video)

Here's a video of what is reported to be Capital STEEZ's last freestyle. He is flowing over the classic NY State of Mind track Primo crafted for Nas. His part starts at the 1:25 mark. Here's the video. Related: Statik Selektah's Capital STEEZ Tribute Mix... Read more

January 6, 2013 Video

T.I. performs Ball on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

T.I. puts it down with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Check out his performance of Ball. Related: T.I. – Hello ft Cee-Lo (Prod. The Neptunes)... Read more

January 5, 2013 Video

SPOTLIGHT: Asia Sparks + Retro Tha Kid (Video)

We were recently put on to 2 artists we had not heard of before (though they've been out for a minute) that we thought were dope. Asia Sparks is a Philly MC who spits lyrics like her life depends on it. Retro Tha Kid is a Detroit spitter with an... Read more

January 5, 2013 Video

Cappadonna – Pull Your Life Together (Video)

Cappadonna offers advice to the down and out in his latest video. Check out Pull Your Life Together. Related: Cappadonna – Rap is Like Crack ft Solomon Childs (Audio)... Read more

January 4, 2013 Video

Lupe Fiasco performs Battle Scars with Guy Sebastian & The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Lupe Fiasco recently performed Battle Scars from Food & Liquor Pt 2, with Guy Sebastian & The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Check out the video. Related: See why we picked Lupe Fiasco's Bitch Bad as 1 of the best videos of 2012.... Read more

January 4, 2013 Video

Rapsody – Non Fiction ft Raheem DeVaughn (Video)

Rapsody drops a video for "Non Fiction," one of the dopest (and grimiest) tracks on The Idea of Beautiful. 9th Wonder provides the beat, and the hook is courtesy of Raheem DeVaughn (plus an ill Mobb Deep sample). The visual is the perfect accompaniment for the boom bap she brings... Read more

January 4, 2013 Video

Miguel performs on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series (Video)

Miguel CRUSHES a stripped down set for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series. Check out his acoustic performances of Do You, The Thrill and Adorn. Chills. Related: Miguel - All I Want is You ft J. Cole (Video)... Read more

January 3, 2013 Video

¡MAYDAY! – The Barricade (Video)

Here's a bugged out new video from ¡MAYDAY! Strange Music indeed. Check out The Barricade. Related: ¡Mayday! – Badlands (Seven Remix) ft Tech N9ne (Audio)... Read more

January 3, 2013 Video

Common on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Common made an appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night. He talked about his new film Luv and the not 1, not 2 but 3 music projects he has on tap for 2013. You can check out the interview and a clip from the movie below. Related: Game... Read more

January 3, 2013 Video

Snoop Dogg & Tha Dogg Pound – That’s My Work (Video)

Here's the latest video from Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound. There's nothing crazier than Kurupt's last video, but careful where you watch this one. Check out "That's My Work." Related: Snoop Dogg – That’s My Work Vol. 1 (Mixtape)... Read more

January 3, 2013 Video

Q-Tip, Talib Kweli and The Roots Perform Electric Relaxation (Video)

Q-Tip and Talib Kweli performing "Electric Relaxation" with The Roots?! It gets no better. Check out the video. Related: Bizarre Tribe - A Quest to the Pharcyde: a mixtape of blends of music from A Tribe Called Quest & The Pharcyde (Mixtape)... Read more

January 3, 2013 Video

Kendrick Lamar – Backseat Freestyle (Video)

The video for Kendrick Lamar's "Backseat Freestyle" is like a microcosm for the good kid, m.A.A.d. city album. It's set in Compton (in part in the home where Kendrick grew up), features dope rhymes, skits from the parents and an appearance from "Sherane." Ultimately, it shows how Kendrick's talents were... Read more

January 2, 2013 Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destinations (Video)

The incomparable DJ Jazzy Jeff is launching a new video series called Vinyl Destinations that chronicles his world travels as a DJ. The first installment serves as an extended trailer of what's to come, showcasing beautiful footage from places near and far over Jeff's illustrious remixes (a mashup of Rihanna's... Read more

January 2, 2013 Video

Kendrick Lamar: DECODED – Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst (Video)

Kendrick Lamar breaks down the first verse from Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst, one of his favorite on good kid, m.A.A.d city. Check out the video. Related: See why we picked good kid, m.A.A.d city as one of the best albums of 2012.... Read more

January 2, 2013 Video

Diamond D – Crate Diggers (Video)

The latest installment of Fuse's Crate Diggers series features Diamond D. The D.I.T.C. legend discusses some of his favorite records and takes us on a journey of his storied career. Check out the video. Related: Diamond D - Deflate Cha (Video)... Read more

January 2, 2013 Video

Kurupt – Power (Video)

Kurupt releases a mind-blowingly (pun intended) violent video for his song Power. It's hard to imagine it could be more graphic. This is not for the faint of heart. Related: Kurupt Double Play: Kurupt – Money (Do It for Me) ft RBX (Video) + Clemm Rishad – Forever ft Kurupt... Read more

January 1, 2013 Video

Nas Performs at Radio City Music Hall (Video)

Nas rang in the New Year last night in NYC at Radio City Music Hall. Here's 21 minutes of footage of him performing tracks from Life is Good like "Daughters" and "Bye Baby," as well as back in the day joints like "If I Ruled the World," "One Mic" and... Read more

January 1, 2013 Video

Big Boi – In the A ft T.I. & Ludacris (Video)

Here's Big Boi's video for his celebration of ATL with fellow ATLiens T.I. and Ludacris. Check out "In the A". Related: Big Boi speaks on Andre 3000′s apology on Sorry (Video)... Read more

January 1, 2013 Video

Fabolous – Life Is So Exciting ft Pusha T

Here's the latest video from Fabolous. Check out Life Is So Exciting featuring Pusha T. Related: Fabolous - The Soul Tape 2 (Mixtape)... Read more

December 30, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar speaks on his favorite things (Video)

Kendrick Lamar speaks about 2 of his favorite albums of the year: Nas' Life is Good and Frank Ocean's Channel Orange. Check out the video. Related: See why we named Kendrick Lamar's Swimming Pools (Drank) on of the best videos of 2012.... Read more

December 27, 2012 Video

Nas speaks to Fuse (Video)

Nas speaks to Fuse and talks about avoiding beefs, why he put the green dress on the cover of Life is Good and more. Check out the video. Related: See why Nas' Bye Baby was named one of our best videos of 2012.... Read more

December 24, 2012 Video

Large Professor – Barber Shop Chop (Video)

Here's a new set of visuals over a dope Large Professor instrumental. Check out Barber Shop Chop. Related: Large Professor – Keys to the City (Video)... Read more

December 22, 2012 Video

Talib Kweli on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Talib Kweli recently dropped by the Sway in the Morning show. He spoke on his ongoing relationship with Yasiin Bey (Black Star lives...), how he stays motivated, his thoughts on MCs like Drake and Big Sean and more. He also dropped a verse. Check out the video. Related: Talib Kweli... Read more

December 21, 2012 Video

Angel Haze on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Here's a fascinating interview of Angel Haze from the Sway in the Morning Show. She talks about her first poem, the significance of the name Angel Haze, the fact that her first 9 years were spent in a cult and more. After the interview, she performs. Check out the video.... Read more

December 20, 2012 Video

Big K.R.I.T. – Rich Dad Poor Dad (Video)

Wow. Here's an incredible new video from Big K.R.I.T. In fact, it was so dope I had to add it to our list of the best hip-hop videos of 2012. K.R.I.T. takes us on a Cinematic journey of his childhood in the video. Check out Rich Dad Poor Dad. Related:... Read more

December 20, 2012 Video

Freeway – Seems Like (Video)

Here's the latest video from Freeway. Check out Seems Like. Related: Freeway – True ft Wale (Video)... Read more

December 19, 2012 Video

Action Bronson – The Tim Westwood Freestyle (Video)

Action Bronson was recently in London and stopped by the Tim Westwood Show to drop a verse. Check out the video. Related: Action Bronson & Alchemist – Rare Chandeliers (Mixtape)... Read more

December 18, 2012 Video

Freddie Gibbs – The Hard (Video)

Freddie Gibbs' new video for The Hard depicts some of the consequences for living that life. Check it out. Related: Freddie Gibbs – Where Have You Been ft Slick Pulla (Audio)... Read more

December 18, 2012 Video

Roc Marciano – 76 (Video)

76 is the latest video from Roc Marciano's Reloaded project. The video is shot with a film treatment that makes it look like a 1976 cop show. Check out the video. Related: Roc Marciano – Momma’s Song (Audio)... Read more

December 18, 2012 Video

Kid Cudi – King Wizard (Video)

Kid Cudi returns to the gold frame for his latest video. Check out King Wizard. Related: Big Boi – She Hates Me ft Kid Cudi (Audio)... Read more

December 18, 2012 Video

Ab-Soul – The GRIT Interview (Video)

Though Ab-Soul may be a relative newcomer to some, he has been tirelessly pursuing his craft for more than 7 years. We caught up with him to discuss the determination, focus and drive that has sustained him and allowed him to reach the level of success he has to date.... Read more

December 18, 2012 Video

Talib Kweli – Outstanding ft Ryan Leslie (Video)

Here's a new video from Talib Kweli for his Boi-1da-produced burner featuring Ryan Leslie. Check out Outstanding. Related: Talib Kweli on No Reservations (Video)... Read more

December 17, 2012 Video

Ma$e speaks with Sway on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Murder Ma$e recently sat down with Sway to have a 30 minute conversation about where he is in life these days. Check out that interview and a previously unreleased interview of Ma$e from 1998 that features and SUPER young Kanye West below. Related: See where Bad Boy Records ranks on... Read more

December 17, 2012 Video

AFH: Best Hip-Hop Videos of 2012

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LL Cool J – Take It ft Joe (Video)

LL Cool J drops a video for his collabo with Joe. Check out Take It. Related: Marley Marl – Classic Recipes: The Making of Mama Said Knock You Out (Video)... Read more

December 17, 2012 Video

Big Boi speaks on Andre 3000’s apology on Sorry (Video)

"And this the type of sh*t that'll make you call your rap partner, and say I'm sorry I'm awkward, my fault for f*ckin' up the tours." Those were the words from Andre 3000 on Sorry, his collabo with T.I. T.I. recently spoke to Big Boi about the song. Check out... Read more

December 16, 2012 Video

Big Sean – Guap (Video)

Here's the latest video from Big Sean. You can check out Guap below. Related: Big Sean – Detroit (Mixtape)... Read more

December 16, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar – Rap-Up TV Interview (Video) and Let Us Move On (Audio)

Dido is best known in hip-hop circles for the haunting track that Eminem sampled on Stan. She's back with a new song that features none other than the good kid Kendrick Lamar. Check out the song, Let Us Move On, as well as an interview of Kendrick by Rap-Up TV... Read more

December 15, 2012 Video

Belizean James – No Gold Anything (Video)

The spoofs of recent Def Jam signee Trinidad James' All Gold Everything video have already begun. Here's one from "Belizean James" (aka comedian Lamorne Morris) called No Gold Anything. Comedy. Check out the video. Related: Kevin Hart vs. Meek Mill (and crew) (Video)... Read more

December 14, 2012 Video

Lecrae – Mayday ft Big K.R.I.T. & Ashton Jones (Video)