Audio Archives

Rah Digga Smacks Down Undeserving Female Rappers AND Salutes G.U.R.U. with One Verse. It’s Mostly the Voice (Audio)

Rah Digga drops a verse on Gang Starr's Mostly Tha Voice track from Hard to Earn and calls out what she sees as unbecoming behavior from many of the current generation of female MCs. She doesn't name names, but she doesn't have to...Check out Mostly the Voice. Related: Rah Digga... Read more

November 16, 2013 Audio

Crooked I Continues His Lyrical Assault on Jay-Z’s The Dynasty: Roc La Familia Intro Track (Audio)

Here's round 2 of Crooked I's Shady Dynasty Freestyle. Related: Crooked I - The Shady Dynasty Pt. 1 (Audio)... Read more

November 16, 2013 Audio

Raekwon Drops a Verse on Drea’s So Good (Audio)

RZA made it clear earlier in the week that Raekwon is the lone holdout on a reunion Wu-Tang album. The Chef has been keeping busy on the solo tip, though. His latest effort is adding a verse to Drea's So Good. Check it out below. Related: Raekwon Hops On A... Read more

November 15, 2013 Audio

Hot off the Presses, Timbaland Releases Know About Me featuring Jay Z, Drake & James Fauntleroy (Audio)

Timbaland has been previewing new music from him and Jay Z for the last several weeks. Here's a CD-quality version of a song called Know About Me which features Jay, Drake and James Fauntleroy. Check it out below.... Read more

November 15, 2013 Audio

Mister Cee Drops A 10th Anniversary Black Album Mix (Audio)

Mister Cee was one of the earliest DJs to compile the work of a young Shawn Carter and let everybody know to take notice. In the tradition of Best Of Biggie, Best Of Redman, and Best Of Mobb Deep, Big Daddy Kane's longtime DJ grabbed those early freestyles and guest... Read more

November 15, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Crooked I Puts His Stamp on The Shady Dynasty (Audio)

Crooked I continues his monstrous run of the last few months (starting with the Hip-Hop Awards Cypher). This time, he jumps on Jay-Z’s The Dynasty: Roc La Familia intro track. Crook is one of the few who could follow Hov and do it justice. Check it out. Related: Crooked I... Read more

November 14, 2013 Audio

Blended Babies Team With Asher Roth & Chuck Inglish For See The World (Audio)

Blended Babies links with their frequent artist Asher Roth and The Cool Kids' Chuck Inglish. Together, the late '00s trio vibes out over the slow beat with slower flows. The collabo marks the opening of Blended Babies Music Group. No word on the acts yet, but this Psyche sample chop... Read more

November 14, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Eddie B & Harry Fraud Are About The Paper, Piff & Polo Life (Album Stream)

Childhood friends Eddie B & Harry Fraud go back to the last days of the New York City Underground Hip-Hop. Since Fraud has become a go-to producer for Action Bronson, Wiz Khalifa, and French Montana's Coke Boys, the shine's started rolling in. Man Bites Dog Records signed the project, Paper,... Read more

November 13, 2013 Audio, Fresh

The Beatnuts & Cypress Hill Link With Psycho Les & B Real’s Attack On Everything (Audio)

Two groundbreaking Latino Hip-Hop crews of the early '90s were Los Angeles' Cypress Hill, and Queens, New York's The Beatnuts. Carrying on tradition, Psycho Les of the 'Nuts and B Real of Cypress linked for a new collaboration, "Fuck 'Em If They Listening." The song basically shows both MCs bragging,... Read more

November 13, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Elzhi Delivers Under Pressure (Audio)

Here's 1 verse from a new song from Elzhi called Pressure. It will definitely leave you wanting more. Related: Elzhi performs Blue Widow in Poland (Video)... Read more

November 12, 2013 Audio

Marco Polo Goes for the Glory and Finishes Hard with Masta Ace, Posdnuos, A.G. & Dion Jenkins (Audio)

Marco Polo's PA2: The Director's Cut is in stores today. Here's another strong release from the album. Check out Glory (Finish Hard) featuring Masta Ace, Posdnuos, A.G. & Dion Jenkins. Related: Stream Marco Polo’s PA 2: The Director’s Cut Which Features an All-Star Roster of 90′s Legends (Album Stream)... Read more

November 12, 2013 Audio

Bun B & Pimp C Wave The UGK Flag With Lil Boosie & Big K.R.I.T. On Cake (Audio)

For Trill O.G.: The Epilogue Bun B touches some unreleased Pimp C vocals and brings on two UGK proteges for "Cake." While Pimp was still alive, the group mentored Baton Rouge's Lil Boosie on the Trill Entertainment imprint (along with Webbie and others). In the last three years, Bun's helped... Read more

November 11, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Jhene Aiko & Kendrick Lamar Stay Ready On The Latest Link (Audio)

Def Jam's Jhene Aiko has been in the industry for over 15 years. In addition to links with Childish Gambino and Drake, it was really her versatility as heard with Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, and Ab-Soul that showed the L.A. native's versatility, and market with today's Hip-Hop consumer. A K.Dot... Read more

November 11, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Casey Veggies & Dom Kennedy Remix Faces

Two of 2013's brightest stars from Southern California link up together for the "Faces Remix." Produced by Rob Halladay, this joint showcases the overlap two MCs have, despite differing messages in their solo catalogs. Who do you think, if either, will ink a major label deal first? Related: Casey Veggies... Read more

November 11, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Stream Marco Polo’s PA 2: The Director’s Cut Which Features an All-Star Roster of 90’s Legends (Album Stream)

Marco Polo's new album PA 2: The Director's Cut plays like an all-star compilation of ridiculously dope tracks from 90's legends, including Talib Kweli, Masta Ace, Inspectah Deck, Organized Konfusion, Jean Grae, Posdnuos, Styles P, Alchemist, MC Eiht, King Tee, Large Professor and many more. The album hits stores on... Read more

November 8, 2013 Audio

Eddie B & Harry Fraud Enlist Sean Price & Termanology To Give Warning (Audio)

Brooklyn's Harry Fraud served up some of 2012's best beats, between scorchers to Smoke DZA, Wiz Khalifa, and a Lords Of The Underground-sampling cut for French Montana. In 2013, Fraud laced Saaab Stories for Action Bronson's Warner Bros./Atlantic Records jump-off, and passed a few more around. For years, Harry's been... Read more

November 8, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Mike Tyson Discusses His Book, Film, Relapse and More with Juan Epstein (Audio)

Mike Tyson joined Peter Rosenberg and Cipah Sounds on the Juan Epstein show to talk about life. For Iron Mike, there’s a lot to discuss. Tyson touched on his new movie with Spike Lee, his new book, meeting Michael Jackson, his recent relapse with alcohol and much more. Take a... Read more

November 8, 2013 Audio

All I Got is Styles P, Action Bronson & Ea$y Money Going to Work on a Statik Selektah Track (Audio)

Styles P, Action Bronson and Ea$y Money get busy on a Statik Selektah throwback track. Check out All I Got. Related: Styles P – Manson Murder (Remix) ft N.O.R.E. & Chris Rivers (aka Baby Pun) (Video)... Read more

November 8, 2013 Audio

Casey Veggies Gets Smoker-Soulful With Curren$y On Life$tyle (Audio)

Casey Veggies has a slippery style that's hard to pin down. He loves name brands and findin' the essence of a track's vibe. That said, who better to link with for a "Life$tyle remix" than Spitta Andretti himself. Curren$y and Casey hit you with that herb-induced stream of consciousness that... Read more

November 7, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Madlib Drops A 55-Minute Live Free-Form Mix For Boiler Room (Audio)

Like his JayLib brother Dilla, one of Madlib's greatest attributes is his nonchalance. Like Afrika Bambaataa & DJ Jazzy Jay, 'Lib will play anything he feels like, from foreign breaks to Gospel to Children's music. He also has a deep penchant for album-cuts from Kurupt, Teflon, and Jadakiss. So when... Read more

November 7, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Will C. Remixes The Beach Boys In This Trippy, Summertime-In-Autumn Adieu Or Die Mix (Audio)

Chances are, even if you live on Antarctica, you've heard The Beach Boys. The Wilson Brothers and crew are a landmark of early '60s Americana with themes are wood-sided '40 Ford wagons, surfing, going steady with your best girl, and fixing up old cars. However, like other '60s Pop acts... Read more

November 7, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Childish Gambino Gets Dreamy Up On Melrose (Audio)

Childish Gambino was never really in a box. However, whatever confines we placed his music in up until 2013 have been greatly challenged by moods and 'tudes met with warm audience response. "Melrose" is no exception, with dream, forlorn singing, that would get Heather Locklear or Courtney Thorne-Smith knockin' on... Read more

November 7, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Busta Rhymes Combines Cash Money With Native Tongues Alongside Q-Tip On Thank You (Audio)

Busta Rhymes' career is truly dynamic. Christened his name by Public Enemy's Chuck D; a Leader Of The New School tied to Native Tongues; an animated solo star; constant major label provider to J Dilla; onetime Dr. Dre affiliate; once signed Raekwon; forever tied to EPMD's DJ Scratch; mentor to... Read more

November 7, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Marco Polo Orchestrates A Compton Thang With MC Eiht & King T With West Coast Love (Audio)

Canadian-born producer Marco Polo is known for working with New York City MC icons like Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, KRS-One, and Masta Ace. Throughout his career, the album partner with Torae and Ruste Juxx just has a sound that knocks with the feel of mid-'90s production that can make Heads... Read more

November 6, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Eminem Don’t Front When It Comes To Honoring Black Moon, Buckshot & Duck Down (Audio)

One of Rap's ultimate "what-if's" has always surrounded Eminem and Duck Down Records. The house that Buckshot and Dru Ha built made a play to sign the Detroit MC when he was kickin' around the NYC underground with Skam?, Thirstin Howl III, and Wordsworth. In the end, Eminem inked a... Read more

November 6, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Doughboyz Cashout, Pusha T, Jeezy and Big K.R.I.T. Go to Work on a Track That is Pure Heat (Audio)

Pusha T and Jeezy join Doughboyz Cashout on a killer track that also features Big K.R.I.T. on the hook. Check out Pure. Related: Pusha T Releases His Video Pain Featuring Future (Video)... Read more

November 5, 2013 Audio

O.C. Time-Travels With Ray’s Cafe (Audio)

Diggin' In The Crates alum O.C. has a few styles and approaches. The MC who spent his youth in both Brooklyn and Queens may be best known for his "cap cocked" cockiness on Buckwild beats in a B-Boy stance. However, the longtime friend of Dame Dash and Jay-Z also has... Read more

November 5, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Raekwon Hops On A Marva Whitney Breakbeat To Say It’s My Thing (Audio)

From Erick and Parrish to Jiggaman, hopping on Marva Whitney's classic bassline to "It's My Thing" taps into a '70s sound that is as New York Hip-Hop as you can get. In just dabbling with some freestyles, Chef Raekwon is the latest. Throughout the last 20 years, there's something so... Read more

November 5, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Blu, MED & Mayer Hawthorne Link With Madlib For The Buzz (Audio)

Three Stones Throw Records artists (past and present) link with another staple of the Southern California independent scene (who was signed to a major label briefly). In more specific terms, MED and Mayer Hawthorne hop on a Madlib beat to be joined by Blu. "The Buzz" lives up its name,... Read more

November 5, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Roc Marciano Recruits Some Heavy Hitters on The Pimpire Strikes Back (Mixtape)

Roc Marciano recruits some heavy hitters on his new mixtape The Pimpire Strikes Back. Marci is joined on the mic by Cormega, Action Bronson, Meyhem Lauren and more. He also gets tracks from Madlib, Evidence, Lord Finesse, Alchemist and more. You can stream and download the mixtape below. Click here... Read more

November 5, 2013 Audio, Mixes

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of October 2013 (Playlist)

Here's a look back at some of the Hip-Hop highlights from October. You'll hear new music from Eminem & Kendrick Lamar, Scarface, Jadakiss, Meek Mill, J. Cole, Dead Prez, Tha Dogg Pound, Common, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, Large Professor, Childish Gambino, Rapsody, Crooked I, Jean Grae, Game and many, many more.... Read more

November 5, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

Eminem Unloads Groundhog Day The Same Weekend He Performs Rap God (Video)

In less than 24 hours, one of the biggest Rap release dates of 2013 takes place care of Eminem's Marshall Mathers LP 2 (aka #MMLP2). The follow-up to Em's 2000 classic includes a revived sound and style in the lyrics, with production inspired by the sample-heavy Rock/Rap synergy of the... Read more

November 4, 2013 Audio, Fresh, Video

Audio Push Revisit J Dilla’s So Far to Go (Audio)

Audio Push pay homage to J Dilla and drop a verse on his So Far to Go track (originally featuring Common and D'Angelo). Their laid back vocal styles blend nicely with the meditative Dilla production. Check it out below. Related: Common Shines on Another Incredible J. Dilla Beat with Yancey... Read more

November 4, 2013 Audio

Fredro Starr Contemplates How Different the World Could Be on What If II (Audio)

Fredro Starr has released part 2 of his song What If, where he speculates on how different the world would be if certain things had happened differently ("What if the NRA changed all the gun laws and no one could by guns out of the gun stores?"). Take a listen... Read more

November 2, 2013 Audio

Eminem Unveils The Marshall Mathers LP 2 On iTunes (Album Stream)

In a strange year for Hip-Hop, Eminem's 8th studio album The Marshall Mathers LP 2 has had a cycle less than 10 weeks from its MTV Video Music Awards announcement. #MMLP2 as it could seemingly also be known pairs Em with Rick Rubin, a Rap production pioneer who shaped the... Read more

November 1, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Isaiah Rashad & SZA Celebrate Their TDE Tenures With Ronnie Drake (Audio)

Top Dawg Entertainment's newest artists Isaiah Rashad and SZA link for "Ronnie Drake." Related: ScHoolboy Q & Jay Rock Hop On Isaiah Rashad’s Shot You Down For The TDE Remix (Audio)... Read more

November 1, 2013 Audio, Fresh

M.O.P.’s Billy Danze, Sean Price & Maffew Ragazino Are From Brooklyn: Land Of The Crooks (Audio)

Brownsville, Brooklyn. Birthplace of Mike Tyson, and home to some of the grimiest antics in the five boroughs and some of the best rapping. M.O.P. co-founder Billy Danze and Heltah Skeltah/Random Axe's Sean Price are 1990s alumni, with that perfect mix of lyricism and nosebleed-inducing tough-guy Rap. Maffew Ragazino, Sr.... Read more

November 1, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Lil Kim Gets Her Reggae On With Dead Gal Walking (Audio)

Lil Kim follows in the footsteps of Snoop Lion and gets her reggae on with her latest song. Dead Gal Walking is the first release from Kim's forthcoming Hardcore 2K13 mixtape. Take a listen below and let us know your thoughts. Related: DJ Doo Wop - Halloween Candy (Mixtape)... Read more

October 31, 2013 Audio

Kool G Rap & Necro Pull Back The Hammers On Trigga 4 Hire (Audio)

Kool G Rap is often pigeonholed to the innovative lyricism of his Cold Chillin' years with DJ Polo. While those albums, singles, and individual verses cannot be overstated for their importance to the craft of Rap, sometimes the Queens, New Yorker is overlooked for his straight-up gangsterism. As G pointed... Read more

October 31, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Kendrick Lamar Joins Fredo Santana on Jealous (Audio)

Here's the 2nd featured appearance for Kendrick Lamar in 2 days. Fredo Santana releases his song Jealous, which features a trap beat and him and Kendrick Lamar lamenting the crab in a barrel mentality that accompanies success. Kendrick puts perspective on "rap beefs" by contrasting them with real life problems... Read more

October 31, 2013 Audio

Onyx Reminds Listeners That They Still Get Live, With A Hand From Statik Selektah (Audio)

Arguably, Onyx has not made a new studio album since 2003's Triggernometry. The Cold Case Files series balanced new recordings with old recordings in the digital format. However, Sticky Fingaz, Sonsee and Fredro Starr have all stayed busy in various forms. Now working on Cuzo the mad-face is back at... Read more

October 31, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Tragedy Khadafi Freestyles Over Drop A Gem On ‘Em (Audio)

History sometimes forgets. Tragedy Khadafi, by way of 25 To Life, was indeed part of the East-West Coast beef. A descendant of the Juice Crew, the Intelligent Hoodlum remains one of Marley Marl's last great proteges. So understanding the "L.A., L.A." subtext, it's tongue-in-cheek to see Traj hop on the... Read more

October 30, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Alchemist & Evidence Pay A Step Brothers Homage To Ron Carter (Audio)

“The beat kinda reminded me of 'We Are The World'—especially the drums. If you listen to 2:12 of 'We Are The World,' you will hear what I'm talking about. The rap style was inspired by a group called Big Fortune that recorded a classic album in 1987, but unfortunately had... Read more

October 30, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Here’s Love Game, the Much Anticipated Collabo Between Eminem & Kendrick Lamar (Audio)

As the release date for Eminem's Marshall Mathers LP 2 draws near, arguably the most anticipated song from the album has hit the 'nets. Em, one of the illest ever, teams up with Kendrick Lamar, one of the illest of the now school. The track is built on a playful... Read more

October 30, 2013 Audio

Quelle Chris Hits Us With Ghost At The Finish Line (Album Stream)

Detroit, Michigan MC/producer Quelle Chris has had a busy 2013. Following up the first half's Niggas Is Men, Black Milk's tour partner and Mello Music Group unleash Ghost At The Finish Line. The LP features Chris' homies including Alchemist, Oh No, Denmark Vessey, B.M., and Guilty Simpson. Per usual, the... Read more

October 29, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Bun B Is A Symbol Of Freedom, Like The Eagle (Audio)

In his words, he's "Fly like the eagle," but UGK's Bun B is much more. Port Arthur's finest is gearing up for his fourth solo album, Trill O.G.: The Epilogue. Rap-A-Lot Records' biggest star of the moment makes a song about his endurance. From indie labels, moving from the trunk... Read more

October 29, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Rapper Big Pooh Has A Cajun Reunion With 9th Wonder On Jambalaya (Audio)

Did not see this coming, but thrilled it did. Out of the blue, Rapper Big Pooh released new music with his Little Brother co-founder 9th Wonder. From Fat Boy Fresh 3.5, "Jambalaya" reunites the pair for the first time in nearly three years, musically. Despite an impressive catalog with a... Read more

October 29, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Eminem and Rihanna Team Up on The Monster (Audio)

Eminem and Rihanna connect again on his latest single, The Monster. Related: Mister Cee’s Eminem Birthday Mix (Audio)... Read more

October 28, 2013 Audio

Action Bronson Goes to Work on Practice, the First Release from Blue Chips 2 (Audio)

Action Bronson goes in on a vintage Isaac Hayes soul sample on the first release from his Blue Chips 2 mixtape. Check out Practice. Related: Alchemist Refreshes With A Coke-Inspired Joint Featuring Action Bronson (Audio)... Read more

October 28, 2013 Audio

Planet Asia Gets Downright Scientific On Go You Slavia (Audio)

Planet Asia has had quite a run in the last two years. After resonating with many on Black Belt Theatre, Fresno's finest formed Durag Dynasty with Alchemist, and made a hazy LP earlier this year. Now teaming with Frank The Butcher & Paul Mighty for "Go You Slavia," the MC... Read more

October 28, 2013 Audio, Fresh