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Mike D Speaks on the Evolution of Violence in Hip-Hop Fueled by the Death Row vs. Bad Boy Feud (Video)

In a recent sit down with Vanity Fair Magazine, Mike D of The Beastie Boys discusses how the Death Row versus Bad Boy feud changed the course of Hip-Hop for all artists, including himself, as they had to learn to navigate in a culture of escalating violence. In part one... Read more

July 30, 2014 Fresh, Video

MarQ Spekt & Blockhead’s SumOfItsParts Is As Cool Visually As It Is Sonically (Video)

Yesterday (July 29), Philadelphia MC MarQ Spekt and Manhattan producer/DJ Blockhead released Justplaywitit, their first collaborative LP. Like all albums, the artists may hope that it's a "sum of its parts." The second single shares that sentiment. The video from the Cunninlynguist and Aesop Rock affiliates, respectively, features mixed media,... Read more

July 30, 2014 Fresh, Video

Taylor Bennett Goes Off On A Classic Dr. Dre Beat In Chi-raq Dreamin (Video)

Brother to Chance The Rapper, Taylor Bennett, hits the the booth in Los Angeles' Truth Studios for a lyrical assault from his single "Chi-raq Dreamin" that respectfully takes on production from Dr. Dre and Eminem's definitive 2000 release, "Forgot About Dre." Bennett is tactically precise with his bars and brings... Read more

July 29, 2014 Fresh, Video

REKS, N.O.R.E. & Saigon Pay Homage To Marcus Garvey (Video)

REKS and producer Hazardis Soundz, two weeks removed from the release of their joint album, Eyes Watching God, drop visuals for the single, "Garvey." The title is dedicated to the late Jamaican political leader Marcus Garvey, a prophet in the eyes of the Rastafari, and the track itself opens with... Read more

July 29, 2014 Fresh, Video

One of the Greats Covers One of the Greats as Beyonce Perform’s Lauryn Hill’s Ex-Factor (Video)

Few women have been more iconic in music over the last 15 years than Lauryn Hill and Beyonce. Last night, during a stop in New Orleans for the On the Run Tour, Queen Bey rendered a heartfelt performance of Ms. Hill's classic, "Ex-Factor." Check out the video. Props on the... Read more

July 29, 2014 Video

Scarface & Akon Teach The H-Town Youth The Low Down Truth (Video)

Earlier this month, Scarface and Akon released their "Exit Plan." The record kicks Geto Boy knowledge to the new generation on the do's and don't's of operating in the streets in search of upward mobility. For the just-released visual, Facemob hits the streets of H-Town (Akon is not included in... Read more

July 29, 2014 Fresh, Video

It’s No Dream… Mobb Deep & The LOX Are Living Lush (Video)

Fifteen years after Mobb Deep and Nas brought out the Scarface-inspired cigarette racing boats and island grandeur in "It's Mine," Prodigy and Havoc invite Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch to a Northeast mansion party in "All A Dream." The Notorious B.I.G.-sampling single from The Infamous Mobb Deep album features... Read more

July 28, 2014 Fresh, Video

Nicki Minaj Morphs Into Sugilite On Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe (Video)

Cartoon Network has had it's fair share of history with Hip-Hop in it's recent past. Back in 2011, an episode titled "Rap It Up" in the series, Regular Show, featured an animated version of Tyler, the Creator, Childish Gambino, and MC Lyte as a part of a fictional group, CrewCrew,... Read more

July 28, 2014 Fresh, Video

Apollo Brown Gives The Perfect Visual Illustration For His Latest Roc Marciano Link (Video)

Apollo Brown's beats are just so grim. The Mello Music Group mainstay has this amazing ability to create a frigidness on the track, even in the dead of Summer. For "Lonely & Cold," his latest link with Roc Marciano, Brown hit the parks for a street-stuck journey in gritty black... Read more

July 28, 2014 Fresh, Video

Vic Mensa Raps About How He & Chief Keef Are Of The Same Water, Jay Z Meetings In SBTV Freestyle (Video)

After last week's 10-minute freestyle, Vic Mensa keeps things a bit more simple and concentrated for SBTV's Warm Up Sessions. While in the United Kingdom, the Save Money standout uses his cue to rap about Chicago's violent epidemic, and reminds Heads that just 'cause he might not talk about the... Read more

July 28, 2014 Fresh, Video

Asher Roth Makes Some Retro Soul as He Parties at the Disco (Video)

Asher Roth has come a long way since his days of loving college. Along the way, the ever-changing free spirit has tapped into his gritty side with Nottz, has jazz influences on Pabst & Jazz, and now he's taking a dive into 70's Soul. Though his latest is called "Parties... Read more

July 28, 2014 Video

Get Ready for The Simpsons vs. The Family Guy (Video)

Fisticuffs fly when Homer meets Peter. The Family Guy's Griffin family are making a trip this fall to Springfield where they meet and spend some extended time with The Simpsons--enough for a one hour special. This is one of the many announcements that came out of this year's Comic Con.... Read more

July 27, 2014 Video

It’s An Arsonists Party As Jise Takes On A Homeless Perspective On A Dope Q-Unique Loop (Video)

The Arsonists' impact lives on, years after the New York City graffiti-inspired collective parted ways. While D-Stroy is making big noise on DJ Premier beats, care of Doo Wop mixtapes, Freestyle, Jise One, and Q-Unique stay working. From The Passion Of Jise, Jise hopped on a Q-Unique chop of a... Read more

July 27, 2014 Fresh, Video

This Week in Hip-Hop Brought a Righteous Verse from Lecrae, Videos from Common, Cormega, ONYX, YG & More (Video Playlist)

This week in Hip-Hop video brought some heavy hitters, including Lecrae conquering Sway's 5 Swingers of Death MC challenge with a righteous verse, 19-year old Kanye freestyling, new music videos from Cormega, Common, ONYX, YG, 2 Chainz, Chance the Rapper and more, Snoop interviewing Jimmy Kimmel, short clips on Apollo... Read more

July 26, 2014 Playlists, Video

It’s Official. Iron Mike Tyson is a Super Hero Courtesy of Adult Swim (Video)

In addition to the return of Aaron McGruder via his new Black Jesus series, Adult Swim is launching a show featuring Iron Mike Tyson. Mike Tyson Mysteries will portray Tyson as an idiosyncratic problem solver with some super human powers (namely, his fists). As with most Adult Swim fare, it... Read more

July 26, 2014 Video

Remember Kanye Rapping At 19? Here’s The Extended Version (Video)

DJ Eclipse recently took some old VHS footage of Kanye West rapping at the young age of 19 and reformatted it for the entire world wide web to see. Now we can revisit the grand opening of Fat Beats and pay respect to its 20 year anniversary once again as... Read more

July 25, 2014 Fresh, Video

2 Chainz Remakes Michael Jackson’s Thriller Video for Freebase (Video)

On December 2, 1983, arguably one of the most recognized videos of all time was released in the form of the 13 minute music video for Michael Jackson's "Thriller." It was MTV's first ever world premiere and it set a precedent for a future that would change the forefront for... Read more

July 25, 2014 Fresh, Video

ONYX Relesase Some More Mean-Mugging Fight Music (Video)

Aside from M.O.P., few artists consistently release music more riot-inspiring than ONYX. Sticky Fingaz and Fredro Starr are back with a video for one of their latest head clappers. Check out "Turnda___up." Related: ONYX Kicks That 100 Mad Rah-Rah In Buc Bac (Video)... Read more

July 25, 2014 Video

Common & Big Sean Put The Diamonds On Display (Video)

Common and Big Sean are no strangers to one another. Having previously worked together on cuts like Big Sean's "Switch Up," the rappers decide to match up again for Common's No I.D.-produced, "Diamonds." Just three days removed from Common's release of his tenth studio album, Nobody's Smiling, the Chicago artist... Read more

July 25, 2014 Fresh, Video

What Does Morgan Freeman Sound Like on Helium? Just Watch (Video)

Jimmy Fallon is quickly becoming the king of viral clips. After creating several memorable musical moments with The Roots, Justin Timberlake, Will Smith and more, he's now showcased a different kind of unique vocal talent. He recently hosted Morgan Freeman and persuaded the dignified thespian to have a conversation...on helium.... Read more

July 25, 2014 Video

Cormega Knows If It’s Not Bringing In Dollars, It’s Not Making Sense In The Industry (Video)

What makes dollars doesn't always make sense. Cormega, who was introduced to the culture as a part of the Nas constructed super group The Firm, takes his time to eloquently explain his beliefs about the money grubbing customs of the "Industry" that take away from the art and instead focus... Read more

July 24, 2014 Fresh, Video

Common Performs Kingdom & Blak Majik on Jimmy Kimmel Live (Video)

Common continues his promo run in support of his new album, Nobody's Smiling. He appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and performed "Kingdom" with Vince Staples and "Blak Majik" with Jhene Aiko. Check out both performances below. Kingdom Come Blak Majik Related: Common Goes City To City In The Nobody’s Smiling... Read more

July 24, 2014 Video

Apollo Brown Makes A Beat On The Spot In Rhythm Roulette (Video)

Apollo Brown, the Detroit native who grew up in a family that listened to the Seals and Crofts far before he was spinning J Dilla, hits The Record Graveyard in his hometown and randomly selects three vinyls to sample for an improvised beat on Mass Appeal's series Rhythm Roulette. On... Read more

July 24, 2014 Fresh, Video

Action Bronson & Meyhem Lauren Kick A Freestyle At Peter Rosenberg’s Birthday Bash (Video)

In celebration of Peter Rosenberg's day of birth, Action Bronson and Meyhem Lauren hit the stage at Best Buy Theater for some never before heard bars over Mobb Deep's Alchemist produced single, "The Realest." With some decent footage behind it, fans get to hear some stellar lyricism that was once... Read more

July 24, 2014 Fresh, Video

Chance the Rapper Releases Hot and Heavy Visuals for I Am Very Very Lonely (Video)

Chance the Rapper has released some hot and heavy visuals for his brooding song, "I Am Very Very Lonely." Despite the title, the video features a semi-animated, opaque couple getting very, very familiar through some charged dancing. The short clip also serves as a promo for Chance's upcoming concert stream... Read more

July 24, 2014 Video

After Over 20 Years The Dilated Peoples Are Still Finding Focus (Video)

Dilated Peoples, comprised of DJ Babu, Rakaa, and Evidence, formed together in 1992 and have gone through some turmoil between themselves and their mainstream label affiliation with Capitol Records throughout their 20 plus years in Hip-Hop. But the group has grown since those days and without the struggle, we may... Read more

July 23, 2014 Fresh, Video

HuffPost Mashes Up Their Freestyles from Snoop, Black Thought & Wayne Brady (Video)

Oddly, Huffington Post has started collecting freestyles from various guests. You may have caught some, such as Black Thought rhyming over Questlove's pic and table-driven beat, and now they've done a video mashup of freestyles from Snoop, Black Thought and Wayne Brady. The only requirement of each is that he... Read more

July 23, 2014 Video

Freeway & The Jacka Bake Some Cherry Pie With Freddie Gibbs & Jynx (Video)

Last April, Freeway finished his Broken Ankles project with Girl Talk and The Jacka recently wrapped up work on One Hunnid with Messy Marv and Blanco. Needless to say, the two have been quite busy this year. After last year's release of their previous collaborative mixtape, Write My Wrongs, the... Read more

July 23, 2014 Fresh, Video

Golden Age Stories From Black Sheep Dres Receive A Comedic Twist (Video)

The free form style of improv in the comedic world could easily be compared to the off the top freestyles of Hip-Hop. Both art forms are blended together when Black Sheep Dres hits the stage in New York City in a far different capacity than many are used to, telling... Read more

July 23, 2014 Fresh, Video

Get Your Hips Moving With Slimkid3 & DJ Nu-Mark In Bom Bom Fiya (Video)

Two artists bred straight out of what many consider Hip-Hop's Golden Era, Jurassic 5's DJ Nu-Mark and Slimkid3 of The Pharcyde have been working closely in preparation of the release of their second collaborative effort aptly titled, Slimkid3 & DJ Nu-Mark. Set to release the double vinyl LP on Delicious... Read more

July 23, 2014 Fresh, Video

Want Some Bugged Out Entertainment? Watch Deltron 3030 Go Record Shopping (Video)

Along with veteran Canadian turntablist Kid Koala, Del The Funky Homosapien and Dan The Automator complete the other-worldy trifecta known as Deltron 3030. The weirdest character concoction this side of Dr. Octagon (whom, Dan also helped "Frankenstein"), Deltron released their sophomore, highly-anticipated LP, Event II, less than one year ago.... Read more

July 23, 2014 Fresh, Video

Preview A$AP Rocky’s Rise To Fame In Upcoming Documentary SVDDXNLY (Video)

It's clear now why A$AP Rocky and the rest of the Mob decided on their acronym, "Always Strive and Prosper," as the young Harlem based artistic collective have done nothing but that since their entrance into the limelight a few short years ago. Unbeknownst to Rocky at the time, a... Read more

July 23, 2014 Fresh, Video

Action Bronson Heads To London To Disprove The Notion That English Food Lacks Flavor (Video)

From the proclaimed "Land of dirty sex, and cheap Chinese food," Action Bronson's "Fuck, That's Delicious" NOISEY/VICE series heads to London, England. In a popular tourist destination not often associated with the savory foods of other European nations, Bam Bam Bronson shows Heads how to c'mon with the get-down and... Read more

July 23, 2014 Fresh, Video

You Know Snoop’s a Boss When Jimmy Kimmel Guests on GGN (Video)

Jimmy Kimmel can have any guest he wants on his show, but only a Big Boss Dogg like Snoop can get Kimmel to come on to his show. Jimmy joined Snoop on GGN and the 2 chopped it up about Snoop smoking in the White House, Kimmel getting his start... Read more

July 22, 2014 Video

Lecrae Smashes The Five Fingers of Death MC Challenge with Style & Grace (Video)

When's the last time you heard a rapper smash the mic, without cursing? When's the last time you heard an MC body a Kirk Franklin track?? Lecrae is the latest artist to take on Sway's Five Fingers of Death challenge (flowing over 5 random beats) and he tore it down.... Read more

July 22, 2014 Video

Watch Common’s First Ever Live Performances From Nobody’s Smiling (Video)

Last night (7/21), Common held a release party at NYC's Gramercy Theatre for his new album, Nobody's Smiling. He treated an intimate but extremely hyped crowd to an energetic performance of many of the album's songs for the first time, as well as a run through many of his classics.... Read more

July 22, 2014 Video

If Joell Ortiz’ Original House Slippers Was Too Wavy, Watch Him Tear Down A Coldcut-Style Remix (Video)

Joell Ortiz's "House Slippers" single from the album of the same name shows a new sound from the Brooklyn, New York MC. While the LP features executive production from !llmind (Skyzoo) and Heatmakerz (The Diplomats), the single suggested a subdued sound from the artist known for his work from DJ... Read more

July 22, 2014 Fresh, Video

Dag Savage Shows You How To Get Over Losing Her In Darlin’ (Video)

Johaz & Exile's Dag Savage outfit has made some of the most celebrated independent Hip-Hop of the last 12 months. E&J, the full-length, features the song "Darlin'." Like the other artists Exile regularly works with (Aloe Blacc, Blu, and Fashawn), Johaz is deeply introspective on this cut, about missing the... Read more

July 22, 2014 Fresh, Video

Listen To Common & No ID Discuss Nobody’s Smiling However You Like (Video)

After over two decades in the game, Common releases his tenth studio album, Nobody's Smiling, to the masses today. Already receiving quite a positive buzz within the community, the Chicago themed project features exclusive production from longtime friend No ID as well as numerous artists including Jhene Aiko, Big Sean,... Read more

July 22, 2014 Fresh, Video

Ice Cube Goes From Gangsta Rap To Booty Bass On Drop Girl (Video)

Ice Cube is a musical chameleon in the best way possible. After his celebrated tenure as a Gangsta Rap innovator in N.W.A. and C.I.A., Cube went solo and was among Hip-Hop's first artists to seek out pan-am production. Before Masta Ace had a West Coast sound, and Fat Joe had... Read more

July 22, 2014 Fresh, Video

Murs and ¡Mayday! Hit The Church In A Brand New Get Up (Video)

Murs and ¡Mayday! have already released a slew of videos from their recently released collaborative project, Mursday, and the trio continues that trend today with the unveiling of their visuals to the cut, "Brand New Get Up." Fully dressed in traditional garb and pounding pulls from the whiskey bottle, the... Read more

July 21, 2014 Fresh, Video

Nipsey Hussle & Kobe Bryant Speak At Trayvon Martin’s Peace Walk & Peace Talk (Video)

In the wake of the tragedy of Trayvon Martin's death over two years ago, the family of the young man hosted a "Peace Walk & Peace Talk" in Los Angeles through the Trayvon Martin Foundation that was created in memory of their son. The event itself was graced with the... Read more

July 21, 2014 Fresh, Video

YG Has A Krazy Life, But Today He’s Bicken Back Being Bool (Video)

YG's music is representative of that bump you feel in the bass when your speakers are on full blast and the young artist's West Coast sounds continue that trend by taking over the club scene with hit makers like the Billboard charting monster cut, "My Nigga," and the piano spotted,... Read more

July 21, 2014 Fresh, Video

Estelle Won’t Accept Defeat. She’s A Conquerer (Video)

Estelle, who is anticipating the release of her upcoming album True Romance November 4, takes her latest visuals to the TV screen as she premieres the video to her single, "Conqueror," on VH1 earlier this morning. The London born songstress, rapper, and producer utilizes her powerful vocals for the uplifting,... Read more

July 21, 2014 Fresh, Video

Common Never Skips A Beat On Sway’s 5 Fingers of Death (Video)

Common stops by the Shade 45 Studio to kick it with Sway Calloway and his team for the third year anniversary of their top of the morning radio syndicate. In this episode, Sway gets Common's take on a few popular entertainment news stories, talks about his upcoming album, Nobody's Smiling... Read more

July 21, 2014 Fresh, Video

This Week in Video Brought New Redman & Method Man, DJ Quik, 1996 Kanye and More (Video Playlist)

This was a big week in Hip-Hop video, bringing new music from Method Man & Redman and DJ Quik, a bombastic lyric video from Busta Rhymes & Eminem, Nas' video for "Represent" 20 years later, a provocative video from Hopsin, footage of 19-year old Kanye freestyling, a preview of Aaron... Read more

July 20, 2014 Playlists, Video

B.o.B. Is Best Seen In Threes (Video)

B.o.B. drops three videos from his recently released mixtape, No Genre Pt. 2 via MTV. His video for "The Nation" features Atlanta's 16 year old up and comer Jake Lambo and follows the wordsmiths through the sunlit city streets of Boston. After you watch their East Coast takeover, be sure... Read more

July 20, 2014 Fresh, Video

Vic Mensa Kicks Freestyle Fire In The Booth For More Than 10 Minutes (Video)

Joining DJ/host Charlie Sloth on the BBC 1Xtra show, Vic Mensa ignites Fire In The Booth. The show's series finds MCs kicking bars over some impromptu instrumentals. It's unclear how much of it is off the dome (sure seems like most of it), but the Save Money front-man and his... Read more

July 20, 2014 Fresh, Video

A Candid Look At Hip-Hop From Around The World In B+’s Ghostnotes (Video)

Brian "B+" Cross, who is the talented, Dublin born photographer known for his work on a myriad of album covers, recently previewed his series Ghostnotes at the Unsung Heroes of the American West event last April. The snapshots take a candid look back at some of Hip-Hop's biggest names around... Read more

July 19, 2014 Fresh, Video

Aaron McGruder’s Coming Back, But Not to the Boondock’s. Get Ready for Black Jesus (Video)

Leave it to Aaron McGruder to make his return to TV a project that makes The Boondocks look like a kiddie show. The creator of one of the most controversial comics ever is one-upping himself with his latest foray, Black Jesus. Just like it sounds, the series will focus on... Read more

July 18, 2014 Video