Slum Village – God Sent/Hunger ft Focus (Video)
Here's a new video for 2 Slum Village (the current version) tracks. Check out God Sent and Hunger featuring Focus. Related: Slum Village - The Dirty Slums (Mixtape)... Read more
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Swizz Beatz – Street Knock ft A$AP Rocky (Video)
Here's the official video for Swizz Beatz's Street Knock featuring A$AP Rocky. Check it out below. Related: A$AP Rocky - Goldie (Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIcAeDOV5dI&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Slaughterhouse spits some verses over Freeway’s What We Do track (prod. Just Blaze) on The Cosmic Kev Show. 7 and a half minutes of straight lyrics. Check out the video below.
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Locksmith – The Pit (Video)
Here's some more ill wordspit from Locksmith. Check out the video for The Pit. Related: Murs - S-K-I-B-E-A-T-Z ft Locksmith (Video)... Read more
The Beastie Boys – Mister Cee Tribute Mix (Mixtape) + Chappelle Show Performance (Video)
The love for The Beastie Boys' MCA continues to flow. Like Mick Boogie, Mister Cee also did a mix honoring The Beasties when they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and he has released. You can listen to and download it below. Also, The Beastie Boys... Read more
M.A.R.S. (Cormega, Action Bronson, Saigon & Roc Marciano) – M.A.R.S. (Video)
Word broke a few months ago that Cormega, Action Bronson, Saigon and Roc Marciano were forming a group and shortly after that Large Professor dropped the song M.A.R.S. featuring all 4 MCs. Here's the video for that track. Stay tuned...Related: Roc Marciano - Change http://vimeo.com/41702611... Read more
9th Wonder – Tutankhamen (Album) + He and Cyhi The Prynce collaborate for the first time (Video)
Here's a double dose of 9th Wonder. He released a 40-song album of instrumentals called Tutankhamen, which you can download here. Also, he and Cyhi The Prynce recently worked together for the first time. Check out the video of them together in the studio below. Related: Phonte - The Life... Read more
Phife Dawg Speaks to The Come Up Show (Video)
Here's a cool interview of Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest. He speaks on the Beats, Rhymes & Life documentary, Nas role in spearheading the documentary, Q-Tip's personality and more. Check out the video below. Related: Beats, Rhymes & Mixes - A playlist inspired by the ATCQ documentary... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – I Got This (Video)
Here's the new video for Big K.R.I.T.'s I Got This. Check it out below. Related: Big K.R.I.T. - Making of I Got This video (Video)... Read more
Kanye West – Lost in the World (Video)
Out of nowhere, Kanye West releases an official video for Lost in the World from My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. It's unclear if this is a GOOD Friday offering, but the timing is right and the video contains high art visuals, so it works. Check out the video below. Related:... Read more
Kendrick Lamar performs The Recipe on MTV’s Hip-Hop POV (Video)
Kendrick Lamar got his first look on MTV last night with a performance of The Recipe. Check out the video below. Related: Murs interviews Kendrick Lamar (Video)... Read more
Jon Connor – No Thrillz (Video)
Here's a new video for Jon Connor's No Thrillz. Tough joint. Check it out below. Related: Jon Connor - Toca Tuesdays Freestyle (Video)... Read more
Just Blaze – Hard Knock Life Interview (Video) + A Playlist of His Classics
The mighty Just Blaze often is overlooked in discussions about the best hip-hop producers but he has been behind the boards for classic upon classic upon classic. Hard Knock TV sat down with the legendary producer for a lengthy interview. Just talks about working with Jay Electronica, Joe Budden and... Read more
Notorious B.I.G. Behind The Music (Full Episode – Video)
Vh1 premiered a brand new Behind the Music on The Notorious BIG last night. If you missed it, you can check out the whole show below. Related: Vintage Biggie interviews and a tribute playlist... Read more
An evening in Paris with Talib Kweli (Video)
Here's a very cool interview of Talib Kweli. It has some gems about how he prepares for and executes his shows and contains scenic footage of Paris, where the interview was conducted. Check it out below. Related: Talib Kweli presents Black Star Live (Video)... Read more
A$AP Rocky – Goldie (Video)
Here's the new video for A$AP Rocky's Goldie. Heads up: it contains some nudity. Related: Theophilus London - Big Spender featuring A$AP Rocky... Read more
Chuuwee – Wildstyle Promos (Video)
Chuuwee's Wildstyle project drops later this month. It's an ode to the vintage hip-hop from the 90's, which many consider to be the Golden Age. Here are a couple of promos where he spits verses chock full of references to some classic lines from that era. One dropped in September... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – Making of I Got This Video + Road Less Traveled (Ep. 2) (Video)
Here's a double play from Big K.R.I.T. First up is a behind the scenes look at the making of the video for his single I Got This. Next is part 2 of his vlog of the last days leading up to the release of his upcoming album Live From the... Read more
Brother Ali – Not a Day Goes By (Video)
Rhymesayers have been getting it in lately. Here's a new video from Brother Ali. Check out Not a Day Goes By. Related: Aesop Rock - Zero Dark Thirty (Video)... Read more
Here’s an incredibly entertaining conversation between Murs and Kendrick Lamar, two of the best MCs in the game from Cali or any other locale. Check out the video below.
Salute to Murs TV. Also, check out our interviews of Murs and Kendrick Lamar below. Related: 9th Wonder - Enjoy ft Warren G, Murs & Kendrick Lamar Where It All Began: Kendrick Lamar http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VUmjTCR7K98 Where It All Began: Murs http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wWz_NcYGSS4... Read more
Jadakiss – Without You (Video) + Consignment (Mixtape)
Here's the newest video from Jadakiss. Check out Without You. This is from Jada's Consignment mixtape which you can also listen to and download below. Related: Styles P - Hoody Season Download Mixtape... Read more
Diamond D – Deflate Cha (Video)
The DITC crew has had a nice resurgence lately. Show & AG as well as OC have dropped new music over the last several weeks and here's a joint from Diamond D. Check out the video for Deflate Cha. Props: Nahright Related: Diamond D tells the stories behind some of... Read more
Ab-Soul – Empathy ft Alori Joh and JaVonte (Video)
Ab-Soul vibes out on a track that is reminiscent of the sound Timbaland crafted for Aaliyah in the One in a Million era. Check out the video for Ab-Soul's Empathy featuring Alori Joh and JaVonte. Related: Ab-Soul - SOPA ft Schoolboy Q Peep the reference. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HN0GBRu10E... Read more
Aesop Rock – Zero Dark Thirty (Video)
We included Aesop Rock's Zero Dark Thirty on our playlist featuring some of the best music to drop in April. Now, he hits us with the video that is sure to be one of the best of May. It's simply hard rhyming and dope graffiti effects. Check it out below.... Read more
Raekwon – A Pinebox Story (Video)
Here's the latest video from Raekwon's Unexpected Victory mixtape. Check out A Pinebox Story featuring a 9th Wonder-produced track. Related: Raekwon - Unexpected Victory (Mixtape) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=d8wFj5LUnJ0... Read more
Notorious BIG: Behind The Music Sneak Preview (Video)
A Behind the Music: Notorious BIG dropped several years ago but Vh1 has put together a brand new version that premieres on 5/2 at 9pm EST. Check out a 10 min sneak preview of the show below. This is the remix...Related: Previously unreleased interview of Biggie on the set of... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – 4eva N a Day (Video)
Big K.R.I.T.'s Live from the Underground album is coming soon. Till then, here's a cool new video for the title track to his dope mixtape 4eva N A Day. Similar to Eminem and Royce Da 5'9's Fastlane video, it employs animation on top of live action. Check it out below.... Read more
BJ The Chicago Kid & Kendrick Lamar Perform Faith (Video)
BJ The Chicago Kid and Kendrick Lamar have had teamed up to make some great music together. Here's a look at them performing one of their collabos live. Kendrick spits fire and BJ brings the soul. Check out Faith. Related: BJ The Chicago Kid - The World Is a Ghetto... Read more
Nas – The Don (Video)
Been waiting for this one. Here's the new video from Nasty Nas. Check out The Don (produced by Heavy D and Salaam Remi). Related: Nas - Daughters http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=E3wIJ774gJs... Read more
1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – Up Every Night (Video)
Here's a party joint from 1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology). Check out the video for Up Every Night. Related: Statik Selektah and Termanology discusses their earliest music influences (Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGlrnBJEj6U&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – The Road Less Traveled (pt. 1) (Video)
Here's a behind the scenes look at the life and times of Big K.R.I.T. as he prepares for the June 5th release of his album Live From The Underground. Check out Big K.R.I.T: The Road Less Traveled. Related: Big K.R.I.T. talks about what it takes to succeed (Video)... Read more
Raekwon – This Sh*t Hard ft LEP Bogus Boys
Here's a new video from Raekwon. Check out This Sh*t Hard featuring LEP Bogus Boys. Related: Raekwon - Dedication ft JD Era (Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZV1wyDnmFE&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Phonte – The Life of Kings ft Big K.R.I.T. & Evidence (Video)
I needed this in my life today. New Tigallo, New Tigallo, New Tigallo. Well...not exactly a new song but it is a new video from Phonte. Check out The Life of Kings featuring Big K.R.I.T. and Evidence, with 9th Wonder on the boards. Phonte's super slept on Charity Starts at... Read more
Jill Scott – Blessed (Video)
Jill Scott is not hip-hop but she's in the family and she's DOPE. Check out the new video for her song Blessed. Related: Pharoahe Monch - Still Standing ft Jill Scott (Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jXeXV0vgrtY... Read more
Erick Sermon Tells Classic Stories to Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg
Erick Sermon recently sat down and talked with Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds about Redman, Keith Murray, Dr. Dre, dollars, missing out on the opportunity to sign Biggie and Wu-Tang and a bunch of other topics. Check out the full video interview below. Related: Erick Sermon tells the stories behind... Read more
Here’s the video for Slaughterhouse’s Hammer Dance. Check it out below (Video)
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Nas Behind The Music Full Episode (Video)
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Tha Dogg Pound – 21 Gun Salute + Warren G plays a snippet of a new song featuring previously unreleased Nate Dogg vocals (Video)
Here's another West Coast OG double play. First is a video of Warren G playing a snippet of some new music featuring previously unreleased Nate Dogg vocals and next is a second new song from Tha Dogg Pound in 2 days. No complaints...Check out the Warren G video and Tha... Read more
Sneak preview of Nas’ video for The Don (Video)
The video for Nas' The Don is dropping soon. Here's a sneak preview. Related: Sneak preview of Behind The Music: Nas (Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1rG2IqJv0I&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Previously unreleased interview of The Notorious BIG on the set of the video for The Warning (Video)
It's been a big week for hip-hop and it just got bigger. The week kicked off with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg including a mind-blowing hologram of 2Pac in their set and now here's a previously unreleased interview of The Notorious BIG (and he discusses the change from Biggie Smalls)... Read more
Chuuwee – Le Pere Du Peuple (Video)
Here's another hot new joint from Sacramento MC Chuuwee. Check out the video for Le Pere Du Peuple. Chuuwee continues to show why he's one to watch in 2012 and beyond. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn63aPR5gM4&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Schoolboy Q – Toca Tuesday Freestyle + Ab-Soul – Pineal Gland (Video)
Here's a double play from 2 Black Hippies. First up is Schoolboy Q kicking a verse on Toca Tuesday Freestyles and next is a tripped out (literally) new video from Ab-Soul for his song Pineal Gland (if you read up on the Pineal Gland you'll have a whole different level... Read more
Cyhi The Prynce – The Open Letter (Video)
Cyhi The Prynce released his new song The Open Letter last week. Here's the video. Check it out below. http://vimeo.com/40522229... Read more
Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg perform at Coachella 2012 with Eminem, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Wiz Khalifa and 2Pac’s Hologram
The performance with 2Pac's hologram got all the shine earlier today, but from the looks of it, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg all around shut it down last night at Coachella. In addition to the 2Pac hologram, Eminem, 50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa and Kendrick Lamar all shared the stage with... Read more
Nas Behind The Music Sneak Preview (Video)
Behind The Music continues to show love to hip-hop. The next installment will tell Nas' story. Check out the 10 minute sneak preview below. The full show premierex Wednesday night on Vh1. Related: Nas interview with Peter Rosenberg (Video)... Read more
2Pac hologram hits the stage at Coachella 2012 with Snoop Dogg (Video)
Rumors were circulating around the web last week that a hologram of Nate Dogg would be joining Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg during their set at Coachella. When the smoke lifted however, instead of Nate Dogg, a hologram of 2Pac hit the stage at Coachella during performances of Hail Mary... Read more
Beastie Boys’ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Tribute (Video)
Joining legends like Run-DMC and Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, The Beastie Boys were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last night. Kid Rock, The Roots and Travie McCoy from Gym Class Heroes ripped through a medley of Beastie classics, in tribute to the band. Check... Read more
Young Guru speaks on Jay Electronica’s album (Video)
Young Guru is among the rarefied few who has heard Jay Electronica's near mythical album. See what he had to say about it below. Related: Jay Electronica - Dear Moleskine http://vimeo.com/38712039... Read more
Frank Ocean performs at Coachella 2012 (Video)
Frank Ocean performed at Coachella last night. Here's a look at the whole performance. Related: Frank Ocean - Voodoo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FymmcleIhEo... Read more
Method Man shifts into Johnny Blaze mode and drops a red hot a capella verse in a late night cypher. Check it out below(Video)
Wow. Method Man just simultaneously co-signed and son'd up and coming MC, Bigstat. The 2 were hanging out and Meth was giving Bistat big props. After Meth's strong endorsement of Bigstat's skills, they started to rhyme and, while Bigstat was nice, Meth said it best in his verse: "Don't ever... Read more