Young Roddy – The Plot (Video)
Here's a new video from Young Roddy. Check out The Plot. Related: Curren$y - Capitol featuring 2 Chainz... Read more
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Kendrick Lamar interview with the Bay Area’s Wild 94.9 (Video)
Here's an excellent interview of Kendrick Lamar by the Bay Area' Wild 94.9's. He talks about his name change, his thoughts on the 2Pac hologram, his pet peeves, his top 5 MCs (dead or alive), whether or not he smokes, whether or not he would do Oprah and more. Check... Read more
GhostWridah – 1995 (Video)
GhostWridah joins a growing list of talented MCs who have flowed over Milkbone's Keep It Real beat. Logic recently killed it and its probably most recognized as the song that Big L and Jay-Z rhymed over in their classic freestyle session. Check out GhostWridah's 1995 video and the Big L/Jay-Z... Read more
Jill Scott Storytellers Sneak Preview (Video)
Vh1 is doing a Storytellers featuring Jill Scott. If you've ever been fortunate enough to see her live, you know how special this is going to be. If not, get ready. Here's a sneak preview of the Storytellers--a full clip of her performing Blessed. Check it out below. The full... Read more
Torae – That Raw (Video)
Here's the video for Torae's Pete Rock-produced track That Raw. Check it out below. Related: Torae - For the Record (Video)... Read more
Scarface – Sway in the Morning Freestyle (Video)
Hearing Scarface on The Sway in the Morning Show last week is what inspired us to create our Living Legends series. Here's a video of Face kicking some rhymes truly off the dome (what used to be called a freestyle) as well as a pre-written verse from his upcoming album... Read more
Behind the scenes at the making of the video for Nas’ Daughters (Video)
Here's a behind the scenes look at the video Nas is making for Daughters from Complex. Nas discusses the video and the significance of the song to him. Check it out below. Related: Nas - The Don (Video)... Read more
E-40 – Catch A Fade ft Kendrick Lamar & Droop-E (Video)
Kendrick Lamar has been putting in work with features lately. He dropped a dope verse on Ab-Soul's ILLuminate and now he joins West Coast legend E-40. Check out the video for Catch A Fade. Related: E-40 - Just Be You featuring Too Short and J Banks (Video)... Read more
Murs interviews DJ Quik (Video)
Last week, Murs released a hilarious conversation between him and Kendrick Lamar. This week, he lets loose a conversation he had with DJ Quik. They chop it up about their favorite Eazy-E songs, Murs' dreds, the literal genius of DJ Quik and more. It's a classic convo from 2 West... Read more
Pusha T interview (Video)
Here's another lengthy interview. This one is of Pusha T. He speaks about a new Clipse album, taking up acting and his dream role, the role of religion in Malice's life, making the G.O.O.D. Music album and more. Check out the video below. Related: Kanye West - Mercy featuring Big... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. performs I Got This on The Jimmy Fallon Show with The Legendary Roots Crew (Video)
It's so ill hearing Big K.R.I.T. accompanied by a tuba. Check out K.R.I.T.'s performance of I Got This on The Jimmy Fallon show. And, of course, he's backed by The Legendary Roots Crew. Here's the video. Related: The Roots & Big K.R.I.T. perform Make My (Video)... Read more
Ab-Soul’s Control System album is in stores now. Here’s an exclusive interview where he speaks on his earliest musical influences and his journey to the world of hip-hop (Video)
Ab-Soul's new album Control System dropped today (click here to buy it and show your love for good hip-hop). As you get to know the knew music, here's a look at the man behind it. Like his name suggests, Ab-Soul is not easily defined. His diversity shows in his music... Read more
A candid conversation with Schoolboy Q (Video)
Here's a really good interview of Schoolboy Q. He talks about the Lakers, signing with Interscope, the circumstances under which a Black Hippy album would happen and the reasons why he quit sipping Lean. Real talk. Check out the video below. Props to Good Fella Media. Related: Schoolboy Q -... Read more
Jon Connor – Someone Like Me (Video)
Jon Connor's latest video is for his Kings of Leon-inspired song Someone Like Me. As usual, dude spits (check the co-sign from Busta Rhymes at the end). Check it out below. Related: Jon Connor - No Thrillz (Video) Here's the Kings of Leon track.... Read more
Jadakiss – We Gettin’ Money ft Trae Tha Truth & Styles P (Video)
Here's another video from Jadakiss' Consignment mixtape. Check out We Gettin' Money featuring Trae Tha Truth and Styles P. Related: Jadakiss - Consignment (Mixtape)... Read more
Curren$y – Fast Cars Faster Women (Video)
Here's the latest video from Curren$y. Check out Fast Cars Faster Women featuring Daz Dillinger. Related: Curren$y - Smoke One For Spitta (Mixtape)... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. on 106 & Park (Video)
Big K.R.I.T. hit 106 & Park yesterday. He introduced his video for I Got This and discussed his upcoming Live From the Underground album, including a feature from BB King. K.R.I.T. also did a behind the scenes interview where he deciphered some key acronyms in Hip-Hop like KRS-ONE and I... Read more
J. Dilla – Rebirth of Detroit Preview (Video)
If the new Slum Village video made you miss Dilla, this should move you. Some unreleased J. Dilla music is coming soon. The Rebirth of Detroit album featuring 25 Dilla tracks and verses from Danny Brown, Chuck Inglish and more drops on June 12. Here's a video sneak preview for... Read more
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
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.
Related: Shady 2.0 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards Cypher (Video)... Read more
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