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Hit-Boy Brings Audio Push & Logic Together For Juveniles (Audio)

With the new calendars, everybody is seemingly identifying the major prospects of 2014 Hip-Hop. As few could have predicted the stellar 2013 enjoyed by Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa and Bishop Nehru, this new year is anybody's for the taking. Two artists poised to assume such a position are Inland... Read more

January 7, 2014 Audio, Fresh

If You Like D’Angelo, This SoulQuarian Soul Tribute Mix Will Make Your Month (Audio Mix)

It's been nearly 13 years since D'Angelo released his last studio album. He teased fans with a return to the stage and some tour dates over the last 18 months, but a new album has yet to surface. Not to worry, DJ Mike Rizzy has put together an AMAZING tribute... Read more

January 6, 2014 Audio, Throwback

Common & No ID Declare War On The Violence Plaguing Chicago’s Streets (Audio)

We learned mere hours ago that Common is planning his fifth album with early producer No ID Nobody Smiling, taking its name from Rakim's powerful lyrics, the album is an indictment on the street violence epidemic in Chicago, Illinois. Lupe Fiasco, Chief Keef, and a host of other artists have... Read more

January 6, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Onyx is Reuniting in 2014…But First Here are a New Album and Video from Fredro Starr (Audio & Video)

In advance of Onyx's upcoming reunion album (see below), Fredro Starr has released a solo project that was produced entirely by Audible Doctor. You can stream all of Made in the Streets below, as well as watch the first video from the LP below. And about that new album... MAD... Read more

January 4, 2014 Audio, Video

Mac Miller Says He Hates White Rappers on His Latest Song…(Audio)

Mac Miller is on a psychedelic trip on his latest release, Erica's House. In addition to saying he hates white rappers, he expresses his dissatisfaction with being confused with Macklemore, among other things. Obviously, the song is cheeky but Mac's rhyme skills are getting more serious by the song. Check... Read more

January 4, 2014 Audio

Nipsey Hussle Salutes His Lady in His New Song 6 Inch Heels (Audio)

Nipsey Hussle is starting 2014 as active as he was in 2013. His latest release is an ode to the woman in his life. Check out 6 Inch Heels featuring June Summers. Related: Nipsey Hussle - Crenshaw (Mixtape)... Read more

January 3, 2014 Audio

Del The Funky Homosapien Drops A Surprise Album, Iller Than Most (Album Stream)

Beyonce's doing it, so why not Del? Today (January 2), Del The Funky Homosapien set off the new year Hiero style with his eleventh solo album. Called Iller Than Most, the LP has 11 tracks and was released with a curious Soundcloud title, as Zartan Dreadnaught Cobra. Gotta love Del...... Read more

January 2, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Rick Ross Starts the Year With a Verse Over Kanye West’s Bound 2 (Audio)

Rick Ross drops a verse on Kanye West's soulful Bound 2 track. Related: Did Rick Ross & Jay Z Make Their Best Collabo Yet? The Devil Is A Lie (Audio)... Read more

January 1, 2014 Audio

Bang! Bang! Bang! 50 Cent Rings In The New Year With A New Bully Track (Audio)

As the new year sets in, it's nice to think of the celebration 20 or 10 years ago. In 2004, 50 Cent was at the top of the Rap pyramid, after having dropped Get Rich Or Die Tryin'. Ten years later, Fif still wants the top of the pile. At... Read more

January 1, 2014 Audio, Fresh

N.O.R.E. and Busta Rhymes Go In on a Classic Hip-Hop Break Beat. Check Out Manners (Audio)

N.O.R.E. and Busta Rhymes dusted off the classic Joe Cocker track that was used by the Ultramagnetic MC's, 2Pac and more--and they ROCK it. Check out Manners. Related: Native Tongues Fans Rejoice As Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes Release Their Collabo (Mixtape)... Read more

December 31, 2013 Audio

Don’t Get It Twisted. Inspectah Deck is Still Here. Get On Deck (Audio)

Inspectah Deck has been in the game 20-years strong and he's not slowing down. Check out his latest, Get On Deck. Related: Mathematics Releases Double Video for “Shorty” & “Four Horsemen” With Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa, Method Man & Cappadonna (Video)... Read more

December 30, 2013 Audio

Raekwon Shares His Track With T.I. & The Tragically Murdered Doe B (Audio)

It's eerie how artists can be prophetic of each others' talent, when death is involved. Before Big L's tragic murder in Harlem, he had worked with Jay Z. Before Stack Bundles' death years later, he was actively working with Joe Budden and Max B. Just over the holiday week, Montgomery,... Read more

December 30, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Here’s a MEGA Playlist of 200 of the Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2013. Stream It Here (Audio)

2013 featured some incredible music. We got Kendrick Lamar going HAM on the entire industry, new tracks from heavyweights like Jay Z, Eminem, J. Cole, Kanye West and Drake, and gems from vets like Rakim, Redman, Erick Sermon, MC Lyte, Talib Kweli, Wu Tang Clan, De La Soul, Masta Ace,... Read more

December 30, 2013 Audio, Playlists

Here’s New Music From Rapsody. Check Out Illuminaughty Produced by 9th Wonder (Audio)

Rapsody is staying on her grind and finishing the year like she started...STRONG. Here's another new track from her off the forthcoming Jamla is the Squad compilation. The beat is courtesy of 9th Wonder. Check out Illuminaughty. Related: New Music From Rapsody to Wind Down the Year? Why not…Here’s Betty... Read more

December 30, 2013 Audio

Drake Flexes His Slow Flow on a New Hit-Boy Track. Here’s Trophies (Audio)

Drake has announced he will release a new track on each of the last 5 days of 2013. The latest is the Hit-Boy-produced Trophies, where Drake returns to the slow flow he flexed on Started From the Bottom and Worst Behavior. Hit-Boy supplies a track with hard-hitting horns and drums.... Read more

December 29, 2013 Audio

Ma$e Makes His First New Music in 9 Years. Check out Why Can’t We (Audio)

Ma$e is back with a laid back track for the girl that got away. Check out Why Can't We featuring HER. Related: Here’s some extremely rare footage of Biggie performing with an assist from Jay-Z. Check it out below (Video)... Read more

December 26, 2013 Audio

Need Some More Killer Mike & El-P in Your Life? Here’s a Bonus Run the Jewels Track (Audio)

Here's a new track from Killer Mike & El-P called Pew Pew Pew featuring the legendary DJ Q-Bert on the wheels of steel. It's a bonus cut from the European deluxe version of the album. Check it out below. Related: Here’s a Dark and Twisted Take on a “Christmas Carol”... Read more

December 26, 2013 Audio

Joey Bada$$, Dyemond Lewis & A La $ole Drop Off Some Heat for Christmas. Check Out Sol Luna (Audio)

Pro Era's Joey Bada$$, Dyemond Lewis & A La $ole drop off some 90's-influenced goodness as Christmas winds down. Sol Luna draws on the hook from A Tribe Called Quest's Jazz and features dark chords and BOOM BAP drums that would make Pete Rock proud. Check it out. Related: Capital... Read more

December 25, 2013 Audio

Snoop Dogg Singing an Elvis Presley Christmas Song?? Hearing is Believing (Audio)

Snoop Dogg continues his reign as one of Hip-Hop's preeminent jokesters. To celebrate Christmas, he has released his own take on Elvis Presley's Blue Christmas, vocal inflection and all. If you need some holiday cheer, Uncle Snoop has got you covered. Related: That’s Not Mistletoe in Snoop Lion’s New Video…Check... Read more

December 25, 2013 Audio

Fabolous Continues His Holiday Traditon By Releasing The Soul Tape 3. Stream and Download Here (Mixtape)

Fabolous delivers his Christmas gift to fans with the release of The Soul Tape 3. The mixtape features Meek Mill, Jadakiss, Young Jeezy, Mack Wilds, Ryan Leslie and more. You can stream and download the project below. Download MixtapeDatPiff.com Related: Fabolous – The Soul Tape 2 (Mixtape)... Read more

December 25, 2013 Audio, Mixes

Action Bronson & Roc Marciano Mix Up Something Lovely with Alchemist. Check out Pool Hall Hustler (Audio)

If you've ever seen The Hustler or The Color Of Money, or perhaps loafed in a pool hall yourself, you know that they attract some original twentieth century hustlers. Ever the lovers of nostalgia, ALC, Bam Bam Bronson, and Roc Marci took on the role of "Pool Hall Hustlers" from... Read more

December 24, 2013 Audio

Apollo the Great is Bangin’ on Wax All the Way to 2014. Check out Rio De Janeiro (Audio)

By the sounds of his new song Rio De Janeiro, Apollo the Great is coming out swinging in 2014. Apollo weaves some dark tales over a track that's tough as nails, from his upcoming album New Jersey Joe. Check it out. Related: Apollo the Great spits some verses on PhillyHeat... Read more

December 24, 2013 Audio

Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Mixtapes of 2013. Stream and Download More Than 45 Mixtapes Here (Mixtapes)

2013 was a stellar year for mixtapes. In fact, with strong releases from Big K.R.I.T., Pusha T, Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, Rapsody, Raekwon, Slum Village, Curren$y, Cam'ron, Lloyd Banks, Pete Rock & Camp Lo, Problem, Nipsey Hussle, Action Bronson, Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes and more, it can be argued... Read more

December 24, 2013 Audio, Mixes

Did Rick Ross & Jay Z Make Their Best Collabo Yet? The Devil Is A Lie (Audio)

For seven years now, Jay Z and Rick Ross have been sharing the booth on various songs, remixes, and posse cuts. Just when 2013 seemed in shut-down mode, the full audio of "The Devil Is A Lie" comes forth. From Rick Ross's upcoming 2014 Mastermind album, he slams his bars... Read more

December 24, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Here’s a Hot New Remix to Nipsey Hussle’s Checc Me Out with Dom Kennedy & Cobby Supreme (Audio)

Producer Slot-A has created a remix to Nipsey Hussle's Checc Me Out that's heavy on keyboards and drums. It sounds like a Just Blaze production, on a G-Funk bender, in the best possible way. Check it out below. Related: Nipsey Hussle Gives the Real on Growing Up in Crenshaw on... Read more

December 23, 2013 Audio

Isaiah Rashad Shows Some Love to Scarface on His New Song Brad Jordan (Audio)

Shortly after TDE announced they were releasing 6 new albums in 2014, their new signee Isaiah Rashad releases a new track. The title and hook pay homage to the one and only Scarface (using his "govie"). Check out Brad Jordan. Related: Does Kendrick Lamar Have a New Album Coming? TDE’s... Read more

December 23, 2013 Audio

Even in 2010 Vic Mensa Was a Razor Sharp Lyricist. Here’s Proof…(Audio)

For new artists, a lot can change from the time you start making noise to your breakthrough. While Vic Mensa has the Kids These Days years to point back to, he's been plugging away at solo records for sometime. With the release of an Innanet Tape package that should greatly... Read more

December 23, 2013 Audio

New Music From Rapsody to Wind Down the Year? Why not…Here’s Betty Shabazz (Audio)

Rapsody goes HAM on a knocking 9th Wonder track. Check out Betty Shabazz from the upcoming Jamla is the Squad compilation from 9th Wonder's label. Related: 9th Wonder talks owning his own label, creating beats and more with AFH (Video)... Read more

December 23, 2013 Audio

The Internet Have Done The Brand New Heavies Proud With This Timeless Soul Groove (Audio)

If you dig some of the acid jazz bands of the early 90's like The Brand New Heavies, D'Influence and Icognito, this new track by The Internet featuring Nicky Davey will make your day better--no matter how good it already is. It sounds just like it's titled. Check out Timeless.... Read more

December 22, 2013 Audio

Taking A Page From Nas, Rakim Makes An Unauthorized Biography Of Nelson Mandela (Audio)

Almost a decade after Nas made "U.B.R." (the unauthorized biography of Rakim), Rakim raps the life of the late South African President Nelson Mandela. The song is called "Madiba," (Mandela's nickname, in part, meaning "father") and is said to appear on the upcoming film soundtrack, Mandela: The Long Walk To... Read more

December 19, 2013 Audio, Fresh

The Lox Jack Pusha T For a Couple of Beats and Make Them Their Own. Check out Nosetalgia & Sweet Serenade Freestyles (Audio)

The Lox gave the Hip-Hop world an early Christmas gift yesterday by releasing a surprise EP. The giving continues with a couple of freestyles from them over Pusha T's Nosestalgia and Sweet Serenade. Check out both below. Related: And Just Like That…Here’s a Brand New EP from The Lox (Audio)... Read more

December 19, 2013 Audio

You Probably Never Heard Asher Roth Like This Before (Audio)

If Queen Latifah can make vocal Jazz albums, and Heavy D can make Reggae albums, the confines of genre should have been eradicated in Hip-Hop years ago. With one solo album under his belt, and an EP with Nottz, Asher Roth has been a "known" artist for just over five... Read more

December 19, 2013 Audio, Fresh

O.C. Reflects On His Day With A Whole New Flow On A Dreamy Ray West Beat (Audio)

If you listen to O.C.'s 1994 debut album Word...Life you'll get some deeply introspective MC'ing. O is a master at calling back to childhood memories, or analyzing a situation differently after the fact. While he's worked with production kingpins like DJ Premier, Buckwild, and Da Beatminerz, O's beat-selection always puts... Read more

December 18, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Slaughterhouse is Back to Attack the Wack in Hip-Hop. Here’s Their New Single, Party (Audio)

Slaughterhouse is back with an aggressive new track going at everything and everyone fake. The song was produced by Just Blaze and Cardiak and Joey, Royce, Joell and Crooked hold no punches. Check out Party...but don't let the title fool you. Related: Eminem & Slaughterhouse Revive Rap City With A... Read more

December 18, 2013 Audio

And Just Like That…Here’s a Brand New EP from The Lox (Audio)

Less than a week after Beyonce rocked the music world by releasing a surprise album, The Lox have delivered an early Christmas gift to the Hip-Hop world. They've just released a new EP on iTunes called The Trinity and they are using the name The Lox (no D-Block). Check out... Read more

December 18, 2013 Audio

Wale Addresses His Complex Issues on a New, Emotionally-Charged Song (Audio)

A day after addressing his recent issues (and last week's threats) with Complex magazine and their "Top 50 Albums Of 2013" with Peter Rosenberg and Ebro at HOT 97, Wale drops his reactions off to Funkmaster Flex, in song. "Walk N' Live" seemingly speaks to the magazine, referencing "opinions," "judgement,"... Read more

December 17, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Mac Miller Steps Up His Game on His Live From Space Album. Here’s a Full Stream (Audio)

Since the very beginning of his career, Mac Miller's live show has been his calling card. The Rostrum Records MC/producer brings stage theatrics, stories, and all the charm that's won over audiences to his performances in venues large and small. Taking two fan favorites of late, "Star Room" and "Killin'... Read more

December 17, 2013 Audio

Sean Price & M-Phazes – Land Of The Crooks (Album Stream)

Coalmine Records loves teaming dope MCs with dope producers—whether it's Nottz and Blu, Guilty Simpson and Small Professor, or El Da Sensei and Poland's The Returners, it's all about collaboration in the digi-age. That's the case with late 2013's Sean Price EP with Melbourne, Australia's M-Phazes. M's a longtime Duck... Read more

December 17, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Snoop Dogg & Terrace Martin Know About Trees… Christmas Trees (Audio)

1996's Christmas was accented beautifully by Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound's "Santa Clause Go Straight To The Ghetto." The Death Row Records video, complete with a '64 Chevrolet Impala sleigh, was a G-Funk addition to the growing Christmas Hip-Hop canon. Seventeen years later, Snoop and his Locke High homie... Read more

December 17, 2013 Audio, Fresh

J Dilla’s Music Lives On. Here’s a Full Stream of His Dillatroit Compilation of Rare Grooves (Audio)

The J Dilla Foundation has released a compilation of rare Dilla grooves. Many of these have found their ways to the 'net in various forms but are now available as one official set. You can stream and buy all of Dillatroit below. Related: J. Dilla Brings Out the Best in... Read more

December 17, 2013 Audio

Mobb Deep Dusts Off An Infamy Classic For A Mack Wilds Remix With French Montana (Audio)

While everybody is stuck on The Infamous, Hell On Earth, and Murda Muzik, Mobb Deep's fifth album, Infamy remains pretty tight. The last Loud Records effort featured Big Noyd and The Infamous Mobb close, with some of Havoc's best work. One cut that still gets "Burn" is the track of... Read more

December 17, 2013 Audio, Fresh

DJ Premier Flexes a New Sound with Disclosure…and it’s a Stone Cold Groove (Audio)

DJ Premier provided UK artist Disclosure with a remix to their song Latch that is a departure from his patented boom bap and definitive scratches. The song is full of melody and soul. It's a great expansion for Primo and an excellent look for Disclosure. Check it out. Related: DJ... Read more

December 16, 2013 Audio

Stream Talib Kweli’s Gravitas Album in Full (Audio)

In a week dominated by Beyonce's surprise album release, Talib Kweli carries the torch for the independent artist. Kweli has released his Gravitas album completely on his own and now he is giving fans the opportunity to stream it before buying it. Take a listen to Gravitas here and support... Read more

December 16, 2013 Audio

Murs Makes A Christmas Rap Song That May Get You In The Spirit (Audio)

When Murs loves something, he shares it: from the Jacksonville Jaguars, to old cars, to Hip-Hop records from the G-Funk era. A father and husband, Murray also loves Christmas. The MC made a new song, "Christmas Rules Everything Around Me," and it's not a Wu-Tang Clan cover. If you need... Read more

December 14, 2013 Audio, Fresh

You Think Artists Don’t Take Lists Seriously? Listen to Wale Threaten Complex Because of Theirs (Audio)

Complex recently released their top 50 albums of the year list and, apparently, Wale was none to happy about not making the list. In addition to specifically calling out Juicy J's album, Wale exploded and threatened to come to the office and "knock some people out." And, Complex caught it... Read more

December 13, 2013 Audio

Talib Kweli and Raekwon Trade Verses on Violations. MCs take Note…(Audio)

Talib Kweli is closing in on his 2nd release of 2013. Gravitas will be a 100% fully independent project and Kweli has brought his A-game. On Violations, he also brought Raekwon...Check it out below and purchase the track to support one of the true crusaders for underground Hip-Hop. Related: Talib... Read more

December 12, 2013 Audio

Hit-Boy & Nipsey Hussle Bring Some New West Coast Heat on Alert (Audio)

Hit-Boy and Nipsey Hussle get rowdy on Alert, claiming it's the hardest ish since The Chronic. That claim is likely aspirational...but it is a a hot track. Check it out. Related: Nipsey Hussle Gives the Real on Growing Up in Crenshaw on The Juan Epstein Show (Video)... Read more

December 12, 2013 Audio

How Do You Make a Terrace Martin Track Funkier? Add Murs & Problem to It (Audio)

Veteran Snoop Dogg and Kurupt associate Terrace Martin brought an electrified Jazz to Hip-Hop in the last five years. One of the year's stronger releases was his Empire Distribution-released 3ChordFold LP, which features Kendrick Lamar and others. For one of those album's cuts, Terrace found a master in Relationship-Rap with... Read more

December 11, 2013 Audio

Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes Are Wild Cowboys As Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid (Audio)

Hours away from The Abstract And The Dragon, Q-Tip and Busta Rhymes take on other personas as "Butch & Sundance." Playing off of Robert Redford and Paul Newman's Western flick, the chemistry is evident. This isn't throwback Rap at all, but finds both MC/producers exactly where they are now. Notice... Read more

December 11, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Roc Marciano & Action Bronson Catch Some Old School Soul on The 456 (Audio)

Yesterday (December 9), Roc Marciano dropped his third studio album, Marci Beaucoup. The Man Bites Dog Records projects features Roc on the boards, and Roc in the booth, but unlike 2010's Marcberg, and 2012's Reloaded, he opens up his lab to guests. Along with A.G., Freeway, Blu, Evidence, and many... Read more

December 11, 2013 Audio