Audio Archives

Chance The Rapper Frees Up The Original Version Of His James Blake Collabo (Audio)

The Internet era makes this sort of thing so easy... Chance The Rapper treated fans to the original version of the James Blake collaboration, a remix to "Life Around Here" that hit cyberspace a few months back. Via the share, Chance admitted that Blake was not a fan of this... Read more

March 18, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Purist B.o.B. Fans Will Rejoice With The Soulful Get It (Audio)

Like many artists that came to mainstream stardom around the turn of the new decade, B.o.B. has been accused of changing his strides once he started garnering RIAA plaques. However, Bobby Ray feels differently. Jim Jonsin's onetime protege and the Grand Hustle artist released "Get It," a self-produced song that... Read more

March 18, 2014 Audio, Fresh

WakeDaFucUp With The New ONYX LP, Their First Studio Album In 11 Years (Album Stream)

After a strong buzz building, ONYX's sixth studio album (and first true LP in 11 years), WakeDaFucUp, hits retailers. This LP is produced entirely by veteran European production crew The Snowgoons. Featuring Cormega, Sean Price, A$AP Ferg and others, WakeDaFucUp (released on the Queens crew's own Mad Money label) is... Read more

March 18, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Big Boi Flows Over a Classic Stevie Wonder Track on the Lastest Mashup Monday (Audio)

Big Boi has been re-working classics for the last several weeks as part of his Mashup Mondays series. He's flowed over tracks from Shalamar, Blue Oyster Cult, A-Ha and more. His latest foray is a re-interpretation of his song She Hates Me, featuring Kid CuDi, using Stevie Wonder's Part-Time Lover.... Read more

March 17, 2014 Audio

50 Cent is Not Worried About Leaving His Label. Here’s Another Banger (Audio)

Since leaving Interscope/Aftermath/Shady Records, 50 Cent has been stepping up his music game. After releasing the hard-hitting Hold On last week, he's back with another hot track. Check out Don't Worry 'Bout It, featuring Yo Gotti (with tags). Related: What Does the Newly Independent 50 Cent Sound Like? Hungry…(Audio)... Read more

March 17, 2014 Audio

Jhene Aiko Celebrates Her Birthday with an Afternoon Dream (Audio)

Jhene Aiko celebrated her 26th trip around the sun on 3/16. Though it was her birthday, she was the one giving gifts, releasing a new song. Check out the aptly-titled My Afternoon Dream. Related: Jhene Aiko & Kendrick Lamar Stay Ready On The Latest Link (Audio)... Read more

March 17, 2014 Audio

Jon Connor Reveals The Terms Of His Aftermath Contract In The Kick Off To A New Freestyle Series (Audio)

Even with an A on his chest (no Scarlet Letter), Jon Connor is back to his roots. The Flint, Michigan native, who signed with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment has still remained quiet, seemingly unaltered since inking his deal over BET Hip-Hop Awards weekend. Instead, J.C. retains his grind of self-released... Read more

March 17, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Nitty Scott, MC’s Working Relationship With TDE Further Blossoms With Ab-Soul (Audio)

Nitty Scott, MC is making some big noise across various pockets within independent Hip-Hop. However, the Brooklyn-by way of-Florida rapper's biggest moment has arguably been her 2012 Kendrick Lamar collaboration. For Nitty's upcoming The Art Of Chill, she keeps things Black Hippy with an Ab-Soul link on "Apex." Produced by... Read more

March 17, 2014 Audio, Fresh

DJ SNS Liberates The Original Mixtape Version Of Biggie’s Who Shot Ya With A Keith Murray Verse (Audio)

It could be easily argued that the 1990s was the ultimate decade for mixtapes. Still on cassettes, New York masters like Kid Capri, Doo Wop, Tony Touch, DJ Clue, Ron G, Silva Surfa, Green Lantern, and a host of others competed with each other for the best exclusives, freestyles, strongest... Read more

March 17, 2014 Audio, Fresh, Throwback

Nas & Large Professor’s Remix Of It Ain’t Hard To Tell Gets Another Afterlife (Audio)

For the second time in the 2000s, Columbia/Sony Records is releasing the remix to Nas' "It Ain't Hard To Tell" to CD. Many Heads know that Large Professor, who produced the original sophomore single to Nas' Illmatic debut (released four months prior to the LP), made an alternate version of... Read more

March 17, 2014 Audio, Fresh, Throwback

Lance Scott Walker Compiles A 6-Hour, Completely Comprehensive Houston Hip-Hop History Mixtape (Audio)

Houston is one of those Hip-Hop scenes for which not every Head knows the whole history. While New York, the Bay, and L.A. have legacies that are commonly covered in documentaries, books, and television specials, H-Town is its own animal. Beyond the Geto Boys and Rap-A-Lot Records, there's a lot... Read more

March 17, 2014 Audio, Fresh, Throwback

Slaughterhouse Perform an 8-Minute Cypher on Sway in the Morning (Audio)

Slaughterhouse stopped by Sway in the Morning at SXSW and got into a spirited conversation about the importance of knowing and celebrating Hip-Hop history. At the end of the interview, they took it back to the essence, participating in an 8-minute cypher of a capella bars. Check it out. Part... Read more

March 15, 2014 Audio

Jay Electronica Resurfaces On A Highly-Stylized Track That’s A Sharp Reminder Of His Greatness (Audio)

Jay Electronica largely shunned any spotlight in 2013 (well, besides couple of key appearances alongside Kendrick Lamar and Big Sean, as well as Rapsody and Phonte, respectively). However, the Roc Nation artist (or so we still believe) continues to keep fans guessing at every turn. After being seen in Austin,... Read more

March 15, 2014 Audio, Featured-homepage, Fresh

Prince Has a New Girl in Zooey Deschanel (Audio)

Fans who saw Prince's appearance on Zooey Deschanel's New Girl after the Super Bowl may remember the quick preview of FallInLuv2Nite, their duet together. The pair have released the full song, which you can hear below. With the New Girl appearance and the Arsenio interview, Prince has been in the... Read more

March 14, 2014 Audio

What Does the Newly Independent 50 Cent Sound Like? Hungry…(Audio)

50 Cent is the biggest artist in Hip-Hop in quite some time to go the independent route. After announcing his new album will be called Animal Ambition, 50 releases a new track, and he sounds hungry. Check out Hold On. Related: The First Post-Shady Records Look From 50 Cent Pays... Read more

March 14, 2014 Audio

Childish Gambino Drops Off An Unreleased Loosie In What Kind Of Love (Audio)

Childish Gambino showed Heads some new sides to his repertoire in Because The Internet. However, you may or may not have heard Donald Glover like this. Unclear when exactly the song is from, "What Kind Of Love" is an artful, informed track incorporating Spoken Word and a subdued Coffee House... Read more

March 13, 2014 Audio, Fresh

MF DOOM Remixes His JJ DOOM Joint Bookhead Audio

While his rhymes are beloved, MF DOOM is a highly-accomplished producer. Today, the man often known as just "DOOM" has laced joints for Ghostface Killah, MF Grimm, and even poet-MC Sage Francis, in addition to his own works like the acclaimed, constantly re-pressed classic, Operation Doomsday. Well... although he's more... Read more

March 13, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Feeling Stressed? ONYX Knows The Time In Whut Whut (Audio)

Like confrontational Rap? ONYX are living, breathing, active masters in the angst-ridden, combative Hip-Hop that emerged in the Horrorcore era, but applies especially in today's stressful times. Sticky Fingaz and Fredro Starr link with The Snowgoons production outfit (Ill Bill, Sean Price, Slaine) for "Whut Whut." The song fits nicely... Read more

March 13, 2014 Audio, Fresh

From Opposite Coasts, Rapper Big Pooh & Roc C Are The New Crew (Audio)

Two artists from the post-Underground Hip-Hop glory years are Rapper Big Pooh and Roc C. Former products of ABB and Stones Throw Records, respectively, this pair has survived the times with style and grace. These independent acts have a new album together, in step with Roc's collaborative LP with Jurassic... Read more

March 13, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Sean Price & Crew Hop On A J Dilla Beat For Some Leave Ya Nose Bloody Raps (Audio)

Those J Dilla beats never seem to run on reserve. Random Axe's Sean Price makes another Detroit link when he hops on a leftover Jay Dee beat for "Barbituates." Joined by Sean P's latest right-hand, Queens veteran and former Mobb Deep affiliate Illa Ghee, as well as Labba and Rim,... Read more

March 13, 2014 Audio, Fresh

If You Aren’t Up On YG, This Kendrick Lamar-Assisted Track Will Put Your Attention In A Chokehold (Audio)

Although he's still a relatively new face in Hip-Hop, Kendrick Lamar has fast found the ability to knight other artists into the spotlight. While K.Dot has many pockets of fans, some Heads gravitate towards the Compton MC for his unpredictable flows, honesty, and eloquent wordplay that align him with the... Read more

March 12, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Freddie Gibbs Calls Jeezy a “Wannabe JAY-Z” on His Real Diss Record (Audio)

If you ever had any questions about how Freddie Gibbs feels about Young Jeezy since leaving his CTE label, he lays it out in scathing detail in this new Jeezy diss record produced by Madlib. The track is called "Real" and Gibbs holds nothing back, calling Jeezy a wannabe Jay... Read more

March 12, 2014 Audio

Kid Cudi Makes A Soundtrack Song That Calls Back To Man On The Moon I (Audio)

Fast cars and punches might not sound like something that Kid Cudi's music would gel with. However, the new Need For Speed film is met with some Cud that really hones in on speed, uncertainty, and dark journeys that brings Scotty's abstract (as "Hero") to Aaron Paul's two-lane blacktop in... Read more

March 12, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Did Mobb Deep Get Infamous By Design On Say Something? (Audio)

Mobb Deep has a challenge ahead of them. Prodigy and Havoc are releasing (April 1st's The Infamous Mobb Deep) some never before heard 1994 and 1995 recordings, of The Infamous era. Arguably Mobb's best stride as far as influencing other acts and connecting with a New York Hip-Hop renaissance worldwide,... Read more

March 11, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Blu Has A Double Album Coming, Check These Regional Raps In The West (Audio)

Blu does everything differently. Over 10 years past the double-album era in Hip-Hop, when 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan, 8Ball & MJG, Krayzie Bone, and others were charging upwards of $25 for two discs in one... Blu follows suit. Produced entirely by relative no-name Bombay, Good To Be Home... Read more

March 11, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Alchemist & Budgie Keep Things Pure With Action Bronson, J. Rocc & A$ton Matthews (Audio)

Alchemist & Budgie's The Good Book explores spirituality through Hip-Hop across a few faith groups. Not heavy-handed, the project seemingly uses track-by-track concepts to show a life, tell a story, make a connection. "With My Soul" is the sophomore leak, featuring ALC's go-to as of late in Action Bronson, who... Read more

March 11, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Frank Ocean & Diplo Link With Some Royalty From The Clash / Gorillaz For Hero (Audio)

Converse has successfully managed to intersect branding and art, and let art win. The shoe-maker from way-back continues to align interesting collaborations in the studio, following last year's jaw-dropper from Andre 3000, LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy, and the Gorillaz. Two of the Gorillaz' "musical directors" (as after all, the band... Read more

March 11, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Chance The Rapper Keeps His Acid Style On New Skrillex Song (Audio)

Perhaps quite deliberately, Skrillex unloads his Chance The Rapper-assisted "Coast Is Clear" around the Biggie Smalls celebrations. As The Notorious B.I.G. was tragically murdered on March 9, 1997, the dates surrounding the anniversary are often used to honor, celebrate, and re-discover the late Christopher Wallace. On this song, Chance vocally... Read more

March 11, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Big Boi, A$AP Rocky & Phantogram Have An A-Ha Moment (Audio)

Big Boi's Monday mash-ups from Vicious Lies And Dangerous Rumors roll on strong. Daddy Fat Sax's standout, stunning collaboration with A$AP Rocky and his Phantogram homies "Lines" meets with early '80s hit "Take On Me" by A-Ha. The bar sing-along favorite is joined by some of Big's best rapping as... Read more

March 10, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Jay Z, Kanye West & Daft Punk Shelved Track Surfaces From Each’s 2013 Sessions (Audio)

Daft Punk, Kanye West, and Jay Z all released albums in 2013. The French Electronic duo's Random Access Memories stole the show at last month's Grammy Awards, while Kanye's Yeezus snagged the consciousness and conversation of Popular music in June. A month later, Jay Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail bogarted... Read more

March 10, 2014 Audio, Fresh

LL Cool J Makes A New Love Ballad Over Some Chipmunk Soul (Audio)

While Drake makes his way, can anybody in Hip-Hop ever really dethrone LL Cool J's status as the Rap-Ballad king? While he never sang, Ladies Love Cool James has been a master since he "needed love" just as much as he "needed a beat." Just about 30 years later, Uncle... Read more

March 10, 2014 Audio, Fresh

DJ Marley Marl Details What Started the Wars Between BDP & The Juice Crew (Video)

DJ Marley Marl has been speaking about the early days of Hip-Hop, lately. He recently sat down on The Juan Epstein show, as well as with Mister Cee, and spoke on everything from working with artists like Big Daddy Kane, Kool G. Rap and LL Cool J, to how the... Read more

March 9, 2014 Audio, Throwback

Big K.R.I.T. Does Not Take the Weekends Off. WeekOfKRIT Continues (Audio)

Just when it seemed WeekOfKRIT was over, Big K.R.I.T. returns with his hardest track of the week. He, Smoke DZA and oft collaborator Big Sant trade bars on the hard-driving Steps. Check it out. Related: Big K.R.I.T.'s Egyptian Cotton is Another Strong New Track (Video)... Read more

March 8, 2014 Audio

Kendrick Lamar & Tame Impala Refuse to Go Backwards (Audio)

After an amazing pairing with Imagine Dragons at The Grammy Awards, Kendrick Lamar teams with rock band, Tame Impala, and the results are similarly intense. Check out Backwards below. Related: Kendrick Lamar Steals The Show At The Grammys. Who Needs An Award? (Video)... Read more

March 7, 2014 Audio

Big K.R.I.T. Completes His WeekOfKRIT With Another Strong New Track (Video)

Throughout the week, Big K.R.I.T. has treated fans with new music that stands among the finest in his catalog. Today, he releases the last track and it features K.R.I.T.'s trademark thoughtful lyrics and soulful production. Check out Egyptian Cotton. Related: Big K.R.I.T. Kicks Off WeekOfKRIT With His New Agenda, Alongside... Read more

March 7, 2014 Audio

Big Boi & Common Stake Their Claims on the Throne (Audio)

HBO's epic series Game of Thrones returns on April 6th. As a lead up to the show, HBO is releasing a mixtape called Catch the Throne, and it will feature some heavy hitters. The first 2 singles from the project are from Big Boi (Mother of Dragons) and Common (The... Read more

March 7, 2014 Audio

Chuck Inglish Redefines His Sound With Some Help From Chance the Rapper (Audio)

The Cool Kids' Chuck Inglish specializes in sparse tracks driven primarily by hard 808 drums. On Glam, he has shed that sound for a lush and soulful track driven by horns, guitar, bass and a trademark verse from Chance the Rapper. This is musical magic. Check it out. Related: Arsenio... Read more

March 6, 2014 Audio

Jadakiss, Bun B and Fabolous Come Together on a Sean C & LV Track (Audio)

Producers Sean C and LV (Jay Z, Biggie, Big Pun, Ghostface...) are releasing their Loud Dreams Vol. 1 mixtape at the end of the month. The latest single features Jadakiss, Bun B, Fabolous, Rob Zoe and Anthony King. Check out Live for Today. Related: The Lox & Trae the Truth... Read more

March 6, 2014 Audio

The Lox & Trae the Truth Go HAM on a New Track (Audio)

A collabo between The Lox and Trae the Truth might sound like a head-scratcher on paper, but the actual product BANGS. Rather than select a compromise track to bridge their differing styles, they chose an East Coast-style banger by Cy Fyre and proceeded to go HAM. Check out Reckless. Related:... Read more

March 6, 2014 Audio

Rakim & Linkin Park On the Same Track? Guilty as Charged (Audio)

In one of the more unexpected collaborations of the year, Rakim and Linkin Park have come together on the track, Guilty. Check it out below and let us know your thoughts. Linkin Park - Guilty All The Same Related: This Portrait Of Rakim Will Give You Goosebumps With Hip-Hop Pride... Read more

March 6, 2014 Audio

Big K.R.I.T. Turns Up on Wolf on Wallstreet (Audio)

Big K.R.I.T.'s 4th release in the WeekOfKRIT is a more uptempo trunk-thumper, along the lines of Country Ish. The title plays on K.R.I.T.'s love for cars and the recent film from Martin Scorcese and Leonardo DiCaprio. Check out Wolf on Wallstreet. Related: Big K.R.I.T. Meditates Over a Soulful Burner on... Read more

March 6, 2014 Audio

Big K.R.I.T. Opens His Cadillac Doors To Pick Up A$AP Ferg In This Unlikely Collaboration (Audio)

Big K.R.I.T. gets into a wavy, ATLiens-inspired transportation anthem in "Lac Lac." The song, inspired by Krizzle's penchant for Sevilles, Fleetwoods, and El Dorado's—flagship models of the Cadillac family of cars, has that percussion that complements any leisurely drive with the windows down. As a guest, K.R.I.T. looked outside of... Read more

March 5, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Sauce Money Talks Jay Z’s “Disgusting” Flow, Ghostwriting & Why He Didn’t Sign To Roc-A-Fella (Audio)

It's easy to confuse Sauce Money as a Jay Z protege. After all, many Heads may have heard Sauce by way of Roc-A-Fella Records releases, as well as Jay's support of Middle Finger U. However, those who listened to Big Daddy Kane & DJ Premier's famed "Show & Prove" know... Read more

March 5, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Here’s a Playlist of the Best Hip-Hop to Drop in February 2014 (Audio Playlist)

February was a short month but it was not short on good music. Here's a playlist of some of the best Hip-Hop to drop in the month. You'll hear music from Schoolboy Q, Big Boi, Slum Village, Inspectah Deck, Black Milk, Rick Ross, Onyx, Snoop & Madlib, Prodigy & Alchemist,... Read more

March 5, 2014 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

Blu Says “Made It To 2012 Just To See Romney Lose” As Part Of A New Cold Verse (Audio)

Blu takes long hiatuses in his career. However, when he comes back around, he usually returns in a major way. Such is the case when Johnson Barnes appears alongside frequent collaborator L'Orange on "Need You." Blu seemingly kicks the ol' Rap/lover metaphor, but he's got some ill fervor to his... Read more

March 4, 2014 Audio, Fresh

De La Soul Reunites With J Dilla’s Producerial Essence On A Dope New Song (Audio)

When De La Soul releases ANY new song, it's usually a stop-the-presses moment for the Heads. However, learning that Amityville, Long Island's finest hopped on an unheard J Dilla track to make a song praising the late Jay Dee and his mom, Ma Dukes, is especially incredible. With the radio... Read more

March 4, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Alchemist Gets Together With Prodigy, Roc Marciano & Budgie & Looks To The Afterlife (Audio)

From Alchemist's Southern California lab, he's built quite an incredible lyrical ensemble. Guys like Roc Marciano, Earl Sweatshirt, Action Bronson, Domo Genesis, Fashawn, and Planet Asia are frequent passers through, in addition to ALC's longtime core collaborators Prodigy, Dilated Peoples, and Big Twin. Some of those worlds collided in style,... Read more

March 4, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Big K.R.I.T. Meditates Over a Soulful Burner on Conscious Effort (Audio)

Big K.R.I.T.'s WeekofKRIT continues with his 2nd release in as many days. Krizzle spits some meditative lyrics over a slow a deeply soulful track. For fans since "K.R.I.T. Wuz Here," this is vintage K.R.I.T. Check it out. Related: Big K.R.I.T. Kicks Off WeekOfKRIT With His New Agenda, Alongside Rick Ross... Read more

March 4, 2014 Audio

Lupe Fiasco Rocks Out With Ab-Soul On Thorns & Horns (Audio)

Lupe Fiasco and Ab-Soul have a few traits in common. One is a healthy distrust of secret societies, and another is a fearlessness in speaking their mind. In the title alone, Heads can gather that "Thorns & Horns" deals with d'evils of things. Both freak some linguistics, having fun with... Read more

March 3, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Can’t Wait to Hear Black Milk’s New Album? Here’s a Full Stream (Audio)

There's been a publicity blitz about albums by Rick Ross and Pharrell being released this week. It turns out 1 of the strongest contenders for album of the week actually comes from Black Milk whose Glitches in the Break hits stores tomorrow (3/4). Don't take our word for it, though.... Read more

March 3, 2014 Audio