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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

Planet Asia & Gold Chain Military Recreate An MC Lyte Classic (Video)

"Cha Cha Cha"-meets-"Cha, Cha, Chain" as Planet Asia and Killa Kali recreate MC Lyte's 1989 King Of Chill-produced single. Over three years removed from the group's Chain Of Command album, Asia—fresh from successes with 2012's Black Belt Theatre and this year's 360 Waves with his other, other crew, Durag Dynasty.... Read more

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

Big K.R.I.T. & Slim Thug Let Their Trunks Wave Alongside Boston George (Video)

In the post-UGK era, does anybody make better songs about cars (or for cars) than Big K.R.I.T.? In his glass-house with the bowling-ball swirl, Meridian's finest keeps the anthems going, the bass thumping, and those soulful grooves that jam at red lights and the open road. Slim Thug is another... Read more

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

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

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

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

Wale Addresses Complex Threat, Says Jay Z & Q-Tip Reacted To The News (Video)

After being silent since Friday (December 13), Wale finally addressed his taped phone-call with Complex magazine Associate Editor Insanul Ahmed. The Maybach Music Group verbally threatened the staff of the site and magazine, urging them to notify security in advance. The dispute stemmed from Wale's The Gifted being omitted from... Read more

Eminem Works Through His Past with Dr. Rihanna in the Video for The Monster (Video)

Eminem's video for The Monster is layered. On one level, Eminem is visually working through his past with Rihanna cast as a therapist (along with the good Dr. Dre). On another level, Em continues the theme of revisiting the Marshall Mathers LP by recreating some of the more memorable visual... Read more

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

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

Beyonce & Jay Z Send Kim & Kanye Over A Bottle In Drunk In Love (Video)

Perhaps intimate music videos with your significant other is the move in 2013? Less than a month after Kanye West's "Bound 2" video extensively featuring his companion and daughter's mother Kim Kardashian, Beyonce drops her own similar visual. "Drunk In Love" (deliberately following "Crazy In Love"?) features black and white... Read more

Mac Miller Continues His Soulful Sonic Journey on Eggs Aisle (Audio)

2013 was a transitional year for Mac Miller. He went from crafting more light-hearted music in the past to releasing an album that was deep, introspective and very soulful, with Watching Movies with the Sound Off. Tonight, he is releasing a new album called Live From Space, and he's shown... Read more

When Rappers Attack: Here’s Why Wale Lost More Than His Cool With Complex (Food For Thought)

You never forget it when public figures lash out. As a sports-obsessed kid, I recall ‘90s NFL Quarterback Jim Everett flipping a table and lunging for Jim Rome after the always-salacious button-pusher (calling him Chrissy, a female tennis player with a similar last name) did just that. Then there was... Read more

This Week in Video Brought Tough Love From Arsenio to Kanye West, New Videos from Talib Kweli & Snoop and More (Video Playlist)

This week in video brought some OG advice from Arsenio Hall to Kanye West, new music videos from Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco, Timbaland, Snoop, Jay Z & Drake, and a hilarious joy ride with Ice Cube, Kevin Hart and Conan O'Brien. Check out the playlist below to catch up on... Read more

Nipsey Hussle Admires His Own Hustle From The High Rise With DJ Drama (Video)

In "More Or Less," Nipsey Hussle raps that he's been grinding in the music industry since 2003. It took an honest 10 years for the artist, once signed to Epic Records, to have his banner year. And to think, he did so independently. In the video, Nip looks at his... Read more

Chance The Rapper Gets Brassy With His Latest Social Experiment (Video)

Chance The Rapper released a different sort of video this weekend. "Social Experiment" is a smoke-break (or a breather for the trippers, as he speaks to) in the biggest year, for one of the year's biggest artists. A jazzy interlude, Chance vibes more than raps on this song complemented by... Read more

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

DJ Premier Opens Up A Limited Time Online Gang Starr Pop-Up Shop With Rare Goodies

Gang Starr is forever. In the '90s and 2000s, a Gang Starr hoodie was one of the most coveted, respected pieces of Hip-Hop merch out there. If you were at The Ownerz Tour in 2003-2004 with Guru, DJ Premier, Common, Talib Kweli, DJ Dummy, Big Shug, and the others, you... Read more

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

Killer Mike & El-P Detail the Psychedelic Influences on Run the Jewels While Actually Taking a Trip (Video)

Killer Mike and El-P's joint Run the Jewels project has withstood the test of time and remains one of the better projects of the year (free or otherwise). The 2 captured footage of the making of the album which involved a cabin, turkey burgers and "a copious amount of psychedelic... Read more

Beyonce Just Released a Surprise New Album. Here are Details, Videos & Links (Video)

5 months after her hubby Jay Z created #newrules with the app-based release of his Magna Carta Holy Grail album, Beyonce has turned the industry on its ear by releasing a self-titled new album completely unannounced. The album is an iTunes exclusive, includes a music video for EVERY song and... Read more

Schoolboy Q’s Oxymoron Album Finally Has a Release Date (Video)

Here's a hilarious video from Schoolboy Q that finally sets a release date for his much anticipated Oxymoron (with a little help from his daughter). Check it out. You ready for it? Related: Who’s Better, Jay Z or Nas? Here’s What Schoolboy Q Had to Say About It (Video)... Read more

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

Raekwon Discusses Why Wu-Tang Clan Has Broken Up, the Loss of ODB and More with DJ Whoo Kid (Video)

Raekwon sat down with DJ Whoo Kid's Hollywood Shuffle recently. The Staten Island General was asked a series of dope questions by Whoo Kid. There, he admits he wished he was included on Ghostface Killah's "All I Got Is You" single from Ironman. He speaks about his growing interest and... Read more

Fabolous Takes a Title and a Track from Drake on Everything Was the Same (Video)

Throughout his career, Fabolous has been great at bringing audiences together in Hip-Hop. He makes songs that are driven by choruses and themes that appeal to Relationship Rap, while his wordplay and confidence have always separated Fab from the cliche "Girl Rapper." Like LL Cool J, 'Loso fills his albums... Read more

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

Audio Push Call Out Everything In Hip-Hop They Hate While Acting Like Gentlemen (Video)

Once signed to Interscope Records, Audio Push is so much more than their breakthrough single "Teach Me How To Jerk." The Inland Empire, California duo (same city that 40 Glocc and J.J. Fad are from) have bars. That's abundantly clear on "Come As You Are." With outspoken, critical deliveries, Oktane... Read more

Tanya Morgan Kick Rhymes About Life & These Times (Video)

Now just Donwill and Von Pea, Tanya Morgan linked with former Rawkus 50 MC/producer 6th Sense to lace the tracks for Rubber Souls. The duo's 2013 album (and first studio release since Ilyas left the group) deals with many themes. The onetime Little Brother affiliates talk about the way things... Read more

Raekwon & The Roots Rock That Incarcerated Scarfaces. Sounds So Lovely With a Live Band (Video)

This week in Brooklyn, OkayPlayer threw their annual Holiday Jam. Special guest Raekwon hit the stage with the full Roots crew, and DJ J. Period on the decks. Rae performed his Purple Tape joint "Incarcerated Scarfaces," with Black Thought providing extensive support vocals. It's cool how they riff on the... Read more

Here’s an Amazing New Lyric Video from Timbaland, Drake, James Fauntleroy & Jay Z for Know Bout Me (Video)

The quality of lyric videos has risen dramatically in 2013. Justin Timberlake kicked it off with Suit & Tie, then Childish Gambino had a cool chat session with Abella Anderson for 3005. Now, Timbaland has created a lyric video that could easily stand as the official video for Know About... Read more

What Do Ice Cube, Kevin Hart & Conan O’Brien Have in Common? One Hilarious Car Ride Around LA (Video)

Conan O'Brien decided to go on a joy ride with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, using a new app called Lyft. If you need a few laughs in your day, this is the video to watch. Related: The Making Of Ice Cube’s It Was A Good Day (Video)... Read more

Prince Paul Drops An Alternative Mix To His Project With P-Funk/Talking Heads’ Bernie Worrell (Audio)

Just on the strength of De La Soul's first three albums, Prince Paul makes a case for one of Hip-Hop's greatest producers. That ignores his tremendous contributions to Stetsasonic, Gravediggaz, Handsome Boy Modeling School, as well as a critically-championed solo career, plus joints for 3rd Bass, Dr. Octagon, and Boogie... Read more

Kendrick Lamar Makes Breaks Away From Birdman & Detail On 100 Favors (Video)

Kendrick Lamar has been down with YMCMB family for almost three years, courtesy of recordings and touring with Drake. With Jay Rock's early collaborations with Lil Wayne, the whole TDE and Young Money team share some affinities. On Cash Money's first label compilation since 2000's Baller Blockin' Soundtrack, the greatly-expanded... Read more

Native Tongues Fans Rejoice As Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes Release Their Collabo (Mixtape)

In the Wilson Pickett midnight hour, Q-Tip and Busta Rhymes released—as promised—The Abstract And The Dragon. The collaborative free mixtape with the catchy artwork included some material, as previewed in yesterday's "Butch & Sundance." However, the project also catches up the G.O.O.D. Music artist and the Cash Money Records artist's... Read more

Kanye West Stepped in It Again…This Time with Arsenio Hall (Video)

The vast majority of Kanye West coverage has gotten inane, but after Ye made some comments about Arsenio Hall, Arsenio decided to respond, OG style...His words were calm but direct and sage. In particular, he dropped some real jewels on what he sees as Ye's cavalier use of the word... Read more

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

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

Rockie Fresh & Casey Veggies Celebrate Life (Video)

Rockie Fresh and Casey Veggies have plenty to celebrate. One is Maybach Music Group's Chicago delegate, attached to a major label, and one of the best incubator movements in present-day Rap. The other, Casey, has become one of the most sought-after feature artists of late. Surely, in addition to his... Read more

Juicy J & Project Pat Make A Dark Visual For No Heart No Love (Video)

For almost 20 years, Hypnotize Minds' Juicy J and Project Pat have been collaborating. However, as the Three 6 Mafia sound is fully revived in 2013, the handful of joints together as of late has been especially jamming. Juiceman's Stay Trippy opener "No Heart No Love" reminded longtime fans that... Read more

When Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes Get Together Magic Happens. Here’s Why They’re Still Leaders of the True School (Video)

Tomorrow (12/12), Q-Tip and Busta Rhymes will be releasing their joint mixtape, The Abstract & The Dragon. Busta Rhymes has put together an amazing montage of concert and interview footage of some of the best moments he, Q-Tip, A Tribe Called Quest and Leaders of the New School have had... Read more

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

Snoop Goes Back to His Funk Roots on Hit Da Pavement. Here’s the Video (Video)

Snoopzilla (that's the second half of 2013's nickname for Snoop Dogg, by the way) and Dam-Funk are unveiling their 7 Minutes Of Funk project this week. "Hit The Pavement" is a video that has the same grit and feel of "Doggy Dogg World," but now Snoop's kickin' a much more... Read more

Flying Lotus Freaks The Funk On A Remix To Kanye West’s Black Skinhead (Audio)

Los Angeles' Flying Lotus is in and out of Hip-Hop. With his celebrated solo albums, the Electronic musician veers into Jazz, House, Disco, and elements all of his own. However, the respected producer can never seem to stay away—producing joints for Mac Miller, Killer Mike, Finale, and Blu. That said,... Read more

50 Cent Speaks on the Differences Between Him and Kendrick Lamar…and Offers Some Advice to Kanye West (Video)

50 Cent spoke with XXL about his latest business venture, SMS headphones. During the conversation, he touched on Kanye West's recent frustrations and offered some wise words of advice. He also spoke about Kendrick Lamar and detailed some of their differing qualities. Check the video for 50's always unique perspective.... Read more

Organized Konfusion’s Prince Po Links With Oh No & Roc C To Maul The Track As A Bear (Audio)

Although recently reunited courtesy of Marco Polo, Organized Konfusion's Pharoahe Monch & Prince Po have gone in different directions since slept-on third album, Equinox. While Monch found tremendous solo success with Rawkus Records (despite a devastating Godzilla lawsuit) and was courted by everybody from Eminem to 50 Cent afterwards, Prince... Read more

Sean Price & Roc Marciano Pull On Ski Masks For M-Phazes’ Murdah Type Thinkin (Audio)

While Lil Wayne, Juicy J, and 2 Chainz might monopolize the major label feature budgets, you might not get more bang for your buck on a guest-shot than with Sean Price or Roc Marciano. Both '90s vets bring a vibe, element, (and an audience) to all the songs they appear... Read more

Killer Mike & El-P Give the Most Awesome Advice Ever to Hipsters. Check out What Else They Had to Say to YouTube Fans (Video)

Noisey had Killer Mike and El-P respond to the comments section under their 36 Inch Chain video and, not surprisingly, Run the Jewels' commentary was hilarious. Check out the video below. Related: Killer Mike & El-P’s Run The Jewels Team With Big Boi To Bring The Toys Out (Video)... Read more

Raekwon Previews Something Real For DJ Whoo Kid (Video)

Raekwon stopped by DJ Whoo Kid's Shade 45 show. On the spot, the Chef hit a zone and started aggressively rapping bars to "Real Shit Here." While so many artists appear in the moment previewing joints on video, Rae's super convincing in showcasing about a minute of the song that... Read more