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New Balance Excellent Makers – Jay Electronica

New Balance Excellent Makers – Jay Electronica

Here's a dope but far too short video from New Balance of Jay Electronica talking about what makes him who he is. Props to NahRight for the find. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUQ8T1fFgvo... Read more
February 29, 2012 Video
Gorillaz – DoYaThing ft Andre 3000 and James Murphy

Gorillaz – DoYaThing ft Andre 3000 and James Murphy

DoYaThing, the new collabo between Gorillaz, Andre 3000 and James Murphy, dropped last week. Here's the video which features mind-blowingly realistic looking animation. Props to Converse for putting out one of the most creative music videos in years. Check it out below.... Read more
February 29, 2012 Video
Here is our list of the underground MCs who had the biggest come up in the last year: The AFH Torch Bearers list. These MCs include Ab-Soul, Action Bronson, A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, Chuuwee, Dom Kennedy, The Jets (Tradeamark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy, Sir Michael Rocks), The Kid Daytona, Rittz, Schoolboy Q, Smoke DZA, Stalley and XV. Click here to see why we chose these MCs and to hear some of their music.

Here is our list of the underground MCs who had the biggest come up in the last year: The AFH Torch Bearers list. These MCs include Ab-Soul, Action Bronson, A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, Chuuwee, Dom Kennedy, The Jets (Tradeamark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy, Sir Michael Rocks), The Kid Daytona, Rittz, Schoolboy Q, Smoke DZA, Stalley and XV. Click here to see why we chose these MCs and to hear some of their music.

There have been a lot of lists declaring top MCs lately; some for the mainstream and some for the underground. In our opinion (and each list is just that--opinions) each list left some things to be desired. So...we decided to take matters in our own hands. Partly in response to... Read more
February 28, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Video
Schoolboy Q & Ab-Soul – 5 Fingers of Death + Druggys With H*es Again (Video)

Schoolboy Q & Ab-Soul – 5 Fingers of Death + Druggys With H*es Again (Video)

5 Fingers of Death. You know how it goes down. Sway plays 5 random beats and let's MCs attack 'em. Half of Black Hippy, Schoolboy Q & Ab-Soul, got their chance yesterday and the lyrical wordplay was silly. Both Q and Ab-Soul blacked out on different beats. Check out the... Read more
February 28, 2012 Video
Toca Tuesdays Freestyles – Jon Connor (Video)

Toca Tuesdays Freestyles – Jon Connor (Video)

Jon Connor dropped a true "off the dome" freestyle on Toca Tuesdays Freestyles. Check the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOUI4U9uymg... Read more
February 28, 2012 Video
Young Guru Speaks on N*ggas in Paris vs. N*ggas in Poorest (Video)

Young Guru Speaks on N*ggas in Paris vs. N*ggas in Poorest (Video)

Young Guru (engineer extraordinaire for Kanye West & Jay-Z and ill DJ) steadily has been establishing himself as a hip-hop scholar. Check out what he has to say about N*ggas in Paris vs. N*ggas in Poorest. Rather than pit the two songs against each other he reconciles them and argues... Read more
February 27, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Behind The Scenes With Big K.R.I.T. & Va$htie At Insomnia Video Shoot (Video)

Behind The Scenes With Big K.R.I.T. & Va$htie At Insomnia Video Shoot (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. has a track called Insomnia on his new 4eva N a Day project. Here's a true behind the scenes look at the making of the video for the track. The BTS look features some words from K.R.I.T. and Va$htie, the director of the video, as well as a... Read more
February 27, 2012 Video
Curren$y – Livin’ (Video)

Curren$y – Livin’ (Video)

Here's the latest video from Curren$y. Check out Livin'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKQY7EocJdg... Read more
February 27, 2012 Video
EPMD Perform Headbanger With K-Solo and Redman (Video)

EPMD Perform Headbanger With K-Solo and Redman (Video)

EPMD reunited in NYC last night. For the finale, they brought out fellow Hit Squad members K-Solo and Redman and smashed Headbanger. Check out a video of the performance below. Also, click here to check out our playlist of songs produced by Erick Sermon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OwDzpBxumQ... Read more
February 25, 2012 Throwback, Video
DMX Performs at SOB’s (Video)

DMX Performs at SOB’s (Video)

Last night was a good one for hip-hop in NYC.  It marked the premiere of Schoolboy Q (as a headliner) and the return of DMX.  Check out footage of DMX performing at SOB's below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfsJ_gafXxw And, if you missed it, here's some footage of Schoolboy Q's performance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgE_lLbRffI&feature=plcp&context=C3c7d661UDOEgsToPDskJgKXmHHYCeaC1T-Wy7C_Fp... Read more
February 24, 2012 Video
Stic Man from Dead Prez is well-established as one of hip-hop’s greatest revolutionaries. But, did you know that his first rap ever on Black History got him kicked out of school and nearly caused a riot? Get to know Stic Man like you never have before, in his own words. This is the story of Where It All Began in hip-hop for Stic Man.

Stic Man from Dead Prez is well-established as one of hip-hop’s greatest revolutionaries. But, did you know that his first rap ever on Black History got him kicked out of school and nearly caused a riot? Get to know Stic Man like you never have before, in his own words. This is the story of Where It All Began in hip-hop for Stic Man.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkKn6fxLNL4... Read more
February 24, 2012 Video
Young Jeezy, DJ Quik and Warren G in the Studio (Video)

Young Jeezy, DJ Quik and Warren G in the Studio (Video)

Here's some behind the scenes footage of Young Jeezy, DJ Quik and Warren G in the studio. There's a snippet of new track (fresh), crate digging for beats and some good comradery. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF5b5gMa0YQ... Read more
February 24, 2012 Video
Curren$y – What Da F*ck & #CruiseLife (Video)

Curren$y – What Da F*ck & #CruiseLife (Video)

Here's a double play Curren$y video that features 2 songs where he takes on The Throne...not literally, but he does rhyme over a classic track flipped by Jay and a classic track used by Kanye. Check out What Da F*ck & #CruiseLife. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1XM9OjFwaU Here's the Jay-Z classic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZLXt3KGTBI And, the... Read more
February 23, 2012 The Bridge, Video
Civilized Talk with Nipsey Hu$$le (Video)

Civilized Talk with Nipsey Hu$$le (Video)

Here's an interview of Nipsey Hu$$le by Karen Civil. He speaks about the transition from being on a major label to being an independent artist, his thoughts on the current generation of West Coast MCs and the rumors of him signing to Maybach Music Group West. Check out the interview... Read more
February 21, 2012 Video
Yasiin Bey (previously known as Mos Def) laid down his response to N*ggas in Paris a few months ago. He goes even harder in the video…Check out his video for N*ggas in Poorest.

Yasiin Bey (previously known as Mos Def) laid down his response to N*ggas in Paris a few months ago. He goes even harder in the video…Check out his video for N*ggas in Poorest.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFg7-4vBPWM&context=C35b717eADOEgsToPDskKgnfvMqtxskqepunxQhhEQ... Read more
February 21, 2012 Video
Rick Ross – High Definition (Video)

Rick Ross – High Definition (Video)

Here's a video for one of the hottest joints on Rick Ross' Rich Forever mixtape. Check out High Definition. It also features a sneak preview of the video for Party Heart, Ross' collabo with Stalley. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1BL9MAJzH4... Read more
February 21, 2012 Video
MTV’s 2012 Hottest MCs in the Game (Video)

MTV’s 2012 Hottest MCs in the Game (Video)

MTV dropped its 7th annual installment of its hottest MCs in the game last night. They were: 1. Rick Ross, 2. Drake, 3. Kanye West, 4. Nicki Minaj, 5. Lil Wayne, 6. Jay-Z, 7. Meek Mill, 8. Big Sean, 9. Wiz Khalifa, 10. Wale. And by now, you probably already... Read more
February 20, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
I Am: Kendrick Lamar (Video)

I Am: Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Here's a beautifully shot behind the scenes look at a day in the life of Kendrick Lamar. Check out the video below. Props to Rocksmith. http://vimeo.com/35127663 Also, if you missed it, check out our interview of Kendrick Lamar where he discusses his earliest musical influences and the inspirations that led... Read more
February 20, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Styles P – Exhibit A (Video)

Styles P – Exhibit A (Video)

Styles P laid down a tight verse on Just Blaze's Exhibit A track (originally produced for Jay Electronica) a few weeks ago. Here's the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr_I08fUFCg Here's the original Jay Electronica version. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSxLzrXurJI... Read more
February 19, 2012 The Bridge, Video
Kendrick Lamar Interview with Civilized Talk

Kendrick Lamar Interview with Civilized Talk

Here's a really dope interview of Kendrick Lamar by Karen Civil. He talks about being snubbed by MTV for their 2012 Hottest MCs list, working with Pharrell and Dr. Dre, and much more. Also, if you missed it, check out our interview of K. Dot here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HovGNrLSQf8&list=UUEqykmT8rckH7L1URck_m0g&index=1&feature=plcp... Read more
February 17, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Pete Rock & Smiff-N-Wessun – Top of the World ft Memphis Bleek (Video)

Pete Rock & Smiff-N-Wessun – Top of the World ft Memphis Bleek (Video)

Here's a new video from the Pete Rock and Smiff-N-Wessun project that dropped last Summer. Check out Top of the World featuring Memphis Bleek. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FPKR6N_ZEo... Read more
February 16, 2012 Video
Ras Kass – Holes in the Ozone (Video)

Ras Kass – Holes in the Ozone (Video)

Here's a fresh new video from Ras Kass. The track features an ill flip of the intro to Bonita Applebum. Check out Holes in the Ozone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ySL4dk06Sc Also, if you're fiending for this now... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-j-DCz_V3U... Read more
February 16, 2012 Video
The Cool Kids – Rush Hour Traffic (Video)

The Cool Kids – Rush Hour Traffic (Video)

Here's a hot new video from The Cool Kids. It features a lot of bugged out animation. Check out Rush Hour Traffic.... Read more
February 16, 2012 Video
Decoded: Freddie Gibbs Thuggin’ (Video)

Decoded: Freddie Gibbs Thuggin’ (Video)

Gangsta Gibbs breaks down the lyrics of Thuggin', his collabo with Madlib. Check out Decoded: Freddie Gibbs Thuggin'. Props to Life & Times. Also, check out Decoded: Big K.R.I.T Time Machine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL8_XynzNsE&feature=player_embedded... Read more
February 15, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Here’s an in-depth interview of XV where he breaks down his earliest musical interests and some of the events that inspired him to become an artist. This is Where It All Began in hip-hop for XV.

Here’s an in-depth interview of XV where he breaks down his earliest musical interests and some of the events that inspired him to become an artist. This is Where It All Began in hip-hop for XV.

XV is going to win. He has just started to get his props over the last couple of years but you can tell he is a longtime student of music. We talked to him about his earliest influences and he spoke of everyone from The Delphonics to Marvin Gaye to... Read more
February 15, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Big K.R.I.T. – Boobie Miles Video Teaser (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. – Boobie Miles Video Teaser (Video)

Big K.R.I.T.'s new song Boobie Miles dropped a couple of weeks ago. Here's a teaser for the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRLupk0h6_Q&feature=player_embedded... Read more
February 13, 2012 Video
Rittz – Sleep At Night ft Yelawolf (Video)

Rittz – Sleep At Night ft Yelawolf (Video)

Here's another ill collabo from Rittz and Yelawolf. Yelawolf is just on the hook for this one but Rittz has lyrics for days. Check out the video for Sleep At Night. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ggHgSZXROPE... Read more
February 13, 2012 Video
Childish Gambino – Heartbeat (Video)

Childish Gambino – Heartbeat (Video)

Heartbeat is the latest video from Childish Gambino.... Read more
February 12, 2012 Video
Kendrick Lamar & Kyle Gonzales – Look Out For Detox (Video)

Kendrick Lamar & Kyle Gonzales – Look Out For Detox (Video)

Here's a hilarious video where Kendrick Lamar shows love to a fan (Kyle Gonzales) by letting him join him on stage for Look Out For Detox. Kyle actually handles the lion's share of the rhyming and kinda laces it. There is also interview footage of the 2 chopping it up... Read more
February 10, 2012 Video
Erick Sermon speaks with Sway Calloway on the making of his track, Music (Video)

Erick Sermon speaks with Sway Calloway on the making of his track, Music (Video)

Erick Sermon sat down with Sway and broke down the story of his classic, Music, including the MONSTROUS cost due to the Marvin Gaye sample. You can watch the convo below and see E Double do a live version of the song. Also, click here for our playlist of Erick... Read more
February 10, 2012 Video
Phonte – The Good Fight (Video)

Phonte – The Good Fight (Video)

Here's a new video from Phonte's criminally slept on Charity Start At Home album. Check out The Good Fight (produced by 9th Wonder). Also, click here to check out our mix of the most underrated MCs, which includes Phonte. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH9vR_iJOqU&feature=player_embedded... Read more
February 9, 2012 Video
Jay-Z & Kanye West – N*ggas in Paris (Video)

Jay-Z & Kanye West – N*ggas in Paris (Video)

Jay and Ye dropped the video for N*ggas in Paris today. It features footage from their Watch the Throne tour. You can check it out below. Also, if you missed it, peep the knowledge behind the meaning of "that sh*t Kray" here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gG_dA32oH44... Read more
February 9, 2012 Video
Asher Roth – Dope Sh*t (Video)

Asher Roth – Dope Sh*t (Video)

Dope Sh*t is the new video from Asher Roth. The title's on point. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eeb7YpFhXew... Read more
February 8, 2012 Video
Cee Lo says he wants to do a tribute show to Liberace in Vegas…Here are 5 reasons why no matter what he will ALWAYS be hip-hop.

Cee Lo says he wants to do a tribute show to Liberace in Vegas…Here are 5 reasons why no matter what he will ALWAYS be hip-hop.

Top 5 Cee Lo Rap Verses By J. Locke From the 2011 BET Awards to the 2011 New Year’s Eve Countdown, and, most recently, at the Super Bowl halftime show, Cee Lo increasingly has been getting his Liberace on (and he's about to make it official). His sequin moo moo... Read more
February 8, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Video
Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q interview with Peter Rosenberg (Video)

Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q interview with Peter Rosenberg (Video)

Here's a really dope interview of Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q by Peter Rosenberg. His first question to K. Dot is "You are in a blessed position these days of being one of the few dudes who does real hip-hop music that is actually getting buzz. What the hell did... Read more
February 7, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Statik Selektah and Termanology collaborated as 1982 to release one of the best albums of 2010. We caught up with each of them to talk about their earliest experiences with hip-hop. Check out the videos below where each discusses Where It All Began for him in hip-hop.

Statik Selektah and Termanology collaborated as 1982 to release one of the best albums of 2010. We caught up with each of them to talk about their earliest experiences with hip-hop. Check out the videos below where each discusses Where It All Began for him in hip-hop.

Statik Selektah Statik Selektah is one of the hardest working and illest producers around. Made in the mold of legendary producers like DJ Premier and Pete Rock, his tracks have defined today's underground sound. And, he has worked with everyone from Freddie Gibbs, Termanology, Action Bronson, Big K.R.I.T. and Reks... Read more
February 7, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Planet Asia – Golden State (Video)

Planet Asia – Golden State (Video)

Planet Asia still shuts it down. Here's a new video for his song, Golden State. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcBmtpeeDn4&feature=player_embedded... Read more
February 6, 2012 Video
Skewby – New Era (Video)

Skewby – New Era (Video)

Here's the video for Skewby's song, New Era. It's a sign that the new era of hip-hop is doing just fine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXHeoCXzGZ8&feature=player_embedded... Read more
February 6, 2012 Video
Blu – Jesus (Video)

Blu – Jesus (Video)

Here's the video for one of Blu's collabos with Madlib. Check out Jesus.... Read more
February 6, 2012 Video
Pharoahe Monch – Still Standing ft Jill Scott (Video)

Pharoahe Monch – Still Standing ft Jill Scott (Video)

Still Standing featuring Jill Scott is the latest video from Pharoahe Monch. Check it out.... Read more
February 5, 2012 Video
Here’s a video playlist some classic hip-hop commercials (Video)

Here’s a video playlist some classic hip-hop commercials (Video)

Commercials are always a big part of Super Bowl Sunday. With that in mind, here's a video playlist of some vintage hip-hop commercials. You'll hear verses from Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Large Professor, Grand Puba, Biggie, Snoop, 2Pac, Warren G, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Wu-Tang, Ice Cube, EPMD, Geto Boys... Read more
February 5, 2012 Audio, Playlists, Throwback, Video
Wreckonize (of ¡MAYDAY!) – ¡MAYDAY! & Chardonnay (Video)

Wreckonize (of ¡MAYDAY!) – ¡MAYDAY! & Chardonnay (Video)

Wreckonize of ¡MAYDAY! WRECKS the Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay beat. Check out the video for Mayday & Chardonnay. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Xlrea0TUiJk... Read more
February 4, 2012 Video
Kids These Days on Tour (Video)

Kids These Days on Tour (Video)

Here's some behind the scenes footage of Kids These Days that also features some looks at them in concert and a hilarious ending. These kids got talent. Check out the video. http://vimeo.com/36120341... Read more
February 4, 2012 Video
Here’s a back in the day (mostly) video playlist of joints from the late 80’s and early 90’s. You’ll hear songs from Chubb Rock, Eric B. and Rakim, Queen Latifah, Kwame, Arrested Development, Naughty By Nature, Salt N Pepa, Digable Planets, Brand Nubian and D-Nice. This one is comfort food. Just press play, sit back and marinate.

Here’s a back in the day (mostly) video playlist of joints from the late 80’s and early 90’s. You’ll hear songs from Chubb Rock, Eric B. and Rakim, Queen Latifah, Kwame, Arrested Development, Naughty By Nature, Salt N Pepa, Digable Planets, Brand Nubian and D-Nice. This one is comfort food. Just press play, sit back and marinate.

... Read more
February 4, 2012 Audio, Playlists, Throwback, Video
The Roots – Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around (Video)

The Roots – Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around (Video)

The Roots are participating in a new project called Soundtrack For a Revolution that features today's artists singing Civil Rights-era freedom songs. Here's a video of The Roots performing Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around.... Read more
February 4, 2012 Video
J Dilla – Clap Your Hands Freestyle

J Dilla – Clap Your Hands Freestyle

Here's a previously unreleased freestyle from the great J Dilla on one of his patented tracks. Damn, I miss that KNOCK. Check out Clap Your Hands. If you need some more Dilla, check out our Dilla playlist here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KtY5L9G7mA&feature=player_embedded... Read more
February 3, 2012 Audio, Playlists, Video
Big K.R.I.T. – Boobie Miles

Big K.R.I.T. – Boobie Miles

Big K.R.I.T.'s 4EvaNaDay mixtape drops on 2/20. K.R.I.T. just released the first song from the project. It's a jazzy track with typically meaningful lyrics from K.R.I.T. Check out Boobie Miles (peep the song title reference). Here's what K.R.I.T. had to say about the song: "The 1st song I wanted 2... Read more
February 1, 2012 Audio, The Bridge, Video
Angie Martinez introduces A$AP Rocky to Rakim (Video)

Angie Martinez introduces A$AP Rocky to Rakim (Video)

Here's a really dope video where Angie Martinez orchestrates a surprise introduction of A$AP Rocky to his namesake Rakim. It's great to see different generations of hip-hop come together. There is no question from his reaction the respect Rocky has for Rakim. Check it out.... Read more
February 1, 2012 Video
D’Angelo – Live (Mixtape) + 2 New Songs (Video)

D’Angelo – Live (Mixtape) + 2 New Songs (Video)

Here's a double dose of D'Angelo goodness courtesy of OkayPlayer. Check out an incredible mix of live versions of some of his classics (tracklist, stream and download link below), as well as a video playlist of him performing 2 new songs (Another Life + The Charade) and a David Bowie... Read more
February 1, 2012 Mixes, Video
Sha Stimuli – Me (Video)

Sha Stimuli – Me (Video)

Sha Stimuli is a beast. In a clever way, he goes at pretty much every other MC alive in this new video. Check out Me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_zkvqRyi78&feature=player_embedded If you missed it, check out his song The Realist, one of the dopest to drop last year.... Read more
February 1, 2012 Video
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