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Tha Dogg Pound are Back With a New Sound on Their New Track I’m On It Featuring Soopafly (Audio)

Here's a new record with a new feel from Tha Dogg Pound. They dispense with the G-Funk sound and go to something more stripped down (almost early 2000's Neptunish). Check out I'm On It featuring Soopafly. Related: Tha Dogg Pound – U Don’t Know Me Like That ft Snoop Dogg... Read more

October 11, 2013 Audio

Stream Black Milk’s No Poison No Paradise Album in Full (Audio)

Black Milk's new album No Poison No Paradise will hit stores on 10/15. He's made a full stream of the album available, and it's one of the finest of the year. In addition to guest verses from Black Thought and Dwele, it features stellar production and sharp wordplay from Black... Read more

October 11, 2013 Audio

Pusha T Releases His Video Pain Featuring Future (Video)

Pusha T releases his 2nd video of the week with Pain which features Future on the hook. The video depicts Pusha in black silhouette, interspersed with footage from the Civil Rights era. Check it out below. My Name Is My Name is in stores now. Related: Pusha T – Sweet... Read more

October 11, 2013 Video

Black Thought, Talib Kweli, Killer Mike, Large Professor and More Freestyle on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Here's a compilation of some of the best freestyles from The Combat Jack Show. Black Thought, Talib Kweli, Large Professor, Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, Killer Mike and Maino all drop verses. Check out the video. Related: Large Professor Discusses the Making of Ether on The Combat Jack Show (Video)... Read more

October 10, 2013 Video

Eminem Releases the Tracklist for the Marshall Mathers LP 2

Eminem has released the tracklist for his forthcoming Marshall Mathers LP 2. Unlike most current day rap albums that read more like compilations than solo albums, Em sticks to a select few guests, including Rihanna and Kendrick Lamar. Check out the tracklist and the album art below. Related: Eminem –... Read more

October 10, 2013 Fresh

Smif N Wessun – Solid Ground ft Junior Reid

There are times when artists swerve from their usual style and a train wreck ensues, however sometimes, it just works. The latest from Smif N Wessun is a prime example of the latter. Digressing from the sound of their previous releases, the Brooklyn MCs are releasing a new 6 song... Read more

October 10, 2013 Throwback

The Making Of Ice Cube’s It Was A Good Day (Video)

It's been just over 20 years since Ice Cube unveiled his most-known solo record, "It Was A Good Day." The Predator single is a staple in the G-Funk canon, and something that while is very South Central-specific in its imagery, has been a tangible song to pretty much everybody who... Read more

October 10, 2013 Throwback

The White Mandingos – What You Waitin’ On? (Video)

Although a very simple question, the four words "What You Waitin' On" come extremely loaded with power. For their latest single, The White Mandingos ask on people to enact change in the world themselves, instead of waiting for politicians or religion to do it for them. The music video for... Read more

October 10, 2013 Video

MC Lyte Performs “Cravin'” On The Aresnio Hall Show (Video)

It's quite amazing that its been roughly 25 years since the first female solo Hip-Hop record dropped in 1988. And although MC Lyte has already had a career that most could only dream of, she isn't done yet. This week she performed her brand new single "Cravin'" on The Arsenio... Read more

October 10, 2013 Video

Kanye West & Jimmy Kimmel Hash Things Out On TV (Video)

After a Twitter-fueled feud less than a month ago, friends-turned-foes Kanye West and Jimmy Kimmel sit down on the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show to discuss what it was that upset 'Ye, and Jimmy's argument that it's okay to poke fun at these things. Kanye says the fight "took it back... Read more

October 10, 2013 Video

JSWISS – Universal Just Called (Video)

"They wanna sign me to a 720 deal, so they can take everything that I own twice?" It's no secret that plenty of major record labels prey on young talent, so up and coming artist JSWISS took it upon himself to share his experience with an attempted corporate trap. Although... Read more

October 9, 2013 Audio, Fresh, Video

Joey Bada$$ Talks Voice Changes, Working With DJ Premier (Video)

In Peter Rosenberg's latest installment of The Process, Brooklyn's Joey Bada$$ breaks down his years (or year) of juggling a high school education with obligations, and those of a budding mainstream Rap career. Joey opens up about getting high for the first time, and penning one of his most-cherished songs,... Read more

October 9, 2013 Video

DMC Unveiling New Comic Book In New York City

It seems like one of the "Kings of Rock" has found a new area he'd like to conquer. This coming Saturday, October 12, 2013, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels will be signing autographs for Issue #0 of his very own comic book titled DMC. The signing will take place at this year's New York... Read more

October 9, 2013 Fresh, Throwback

Common Discusses the New Era of Chicago MC’s Like Chance the Rapper, Chief Keef and More (Video)

Seeing that he's one of most respected veterans in the game, it's always dope to hear what Common has to say on different topics when it comes to Hip-Hop. He recently sat down during a Rock The Bells show and discussed topics ranging from his never ending love for music,... Read more

October 9, 2013 Video

Blu & Nottz release End Of The World ft Rashad From Their Upcoming EP Gods in the Spirit

Nottz and Blu release another track from their forthcoming EP. Check out End of the World featuring Rashad. Related: Blu & Nottz – Boyz II Men ft Nitty Scott, MC (Audio)... Read more

October 9, 2013 Audio

Da Mafia 6ix – Go Hard ft Yelawolf (Video)

Given the hard sonic texture of "Go Hard," along with the throwback qualities of reuniting 3/4 of Three 6 Mafia/Hypnotize Minds. The video matches, complete with fire, '66 Chevy Impalas on them things, and more jarring cuts than a Halloween flick. Hopefully this album lives up, as everybody's running around... Read more

October 9, 2013 Fresh, Video

Bun B Tells A$AP Rocky UGK’s Craziest (Almost) Fight Story (Video)

A$AP Rocky's Noisey Back & Forth series rolls onward. On a Houston tour stop, Bun B hops on the bus and seemingly makes a rare faded appearance (post-2007) to tell Rocky about the history (and sometimes misuse) of the world "Trill," his support of A Tribe Called Quest and Leaders... Read more

October 9, 2013 Fresh, Video

Jay Z Buys 100 Copies Of Nipsey Hussle’s $100 Mixtape, Crenshaw

We're big fans of Nipsey Hussle over here at Ambrosia For Heads. But we're not the only ones. It always seems to sound a little foreign when artists charge money for mixtapes in 2013—at least off the bat. Well, Nip' gave away Crenshaw for free, but then, for those lookin'... Read more

October 9, 2013 Fresh

7 Days Of Funk (Snoop Dogg + Dam Funk) – Faden Away

I cannot say that I saw this coming. However, as Snoop Dogg links with Eddie Murphy, why not do a song with Electro-Funk contemporary artist Dam Funk? Dam has been on Stones Throw Records for a number of years, upholding that spacey, stoned style that's more Egyptian Lover and Arabian... Read more

October 9, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Devin the Dude Discusses His One For the Road Album (Video)

Devin the Dude sat down with Fuse to discuss his upcoming One for the Road album. He gives the details about the overall vibe he was seeking for the album as well as breaking down specific tracks. Check out the video. Related: Devin The Dude – One For The Road... Read more

October 9, 2013 Video

Pusha T Says My Name Is My Name Is Inspired By 1994-1999 Hip-Hop Albums

In an interview with The Breakfast Club, Pusha T says that My Name Is My Name was made with the intention of no radio singles, a driving-music influence, and from The Clipse co-founder listening to his favorite albums from 1994-1999. So that being said... Heads, which albums do you think... Read more

October 9, 2013 Fresh, Video

The Game – OKE (Mixtape)

Here's a bangin' new mixtape from The Game. It has features from Too Short, Juicy J, Problem, Schoolboy Q, Nipsey Hussle, Jeezy and more. You can stream and download OKE below. Download Mixtape Related: The Game – California Republic (Mixtape)... Read more

October 9, 2013 Mixes

Mobetta – Fly By Night ft Talib Kweli & Sauders Sermons

Since the days of Black Star, jazz-based tracks have always brought out the best in Talib Kweli. That being the case, it's no surprise he blacks out on jazz musician Mobetta's song that also features Saunders Sermons. Check out Fly By Night. Related: Talib Kweli Will Release His Gravitas Album... Read more

October 8, 2013 Audio

Action Bronson’s 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher Sneak Preview (Video)

Bam-Bam Bronson goes off the top in a promo for October 15's airing of the recently-shot 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards show. The Queens MC is now on a major label and has a Top 200 digital EP under his belt, but he still hasn't lost his nonchalant flow from... Read more

October 8, 2013 Fresh, Video

Pusha T Decodes Nosetalgia (Video)

In the ongoing series, Pusha T sits with Life + Times to discuss "Nosetalgia," his much-talked about Kendrick Lamar collaboration from My Name Is My Name, released today. This is one of the biggest collaborations of 2013. Related: Pusha T – Decodes King Push (Video)... Read more

October 8, 2013 Throwback, Video

Devin The Dude – One For The Road (Album Stream)

With one of his funkiest an eclectic projects to date, Devin The Dude is back with his latest offering for a free listen. The Houston MC gives us a sample of One For The Road, an LP that can seems to be geared towards enjoyment with the greener things in... Read more

October 8, 2013 Audio, Fresh

DJ Skizz – Metal Bars ft Masta Ace & Nature (Video)

DJ Skizz of Halftime Show fame loves New York. His B.Q.E. album features local legends like O.C., Cormega, and Craig G. On "Metal Bars," Skizz linked a Brooklyn-Queens (® 3rd Bass) tandem in Juice Crew alum Masta Ace and The Firm alum Nature. With both MCs having ties to Large... Read more

October 8, 2013 Fresh, Video

Childish Gambino – Yaphet Kotto (Video)

The rapper/actor hybrid that is Childish Gambino (or, Donald Glover) is back with a new video for his latest track "Yaphet Kotto." Although just over a minute long, Gambino covers a plethora of topics while laying face down in a pool. The video ends cluing us in on when his... Read more

October 8, 2013 Fresh, Video

Eminem – Survival (Video)

Now if there ever was a time and city that needed an anthem about perseverance and keeping its head up, it would be modern day Detroit. Low and behold, one of it's legends is here to deliver. For his latest single/video "Survival," Eminem provides a another heavily rock influenced track... Read more

October 8, 2013 Fresh, Video

TLC – Meant to Be

Here's a catchy new song from TLC that was written by Ne-Yo. Their Vh1 biopic premieres on 10/21. Check out Meant to Be. Related: TLC Reveal Artwork & Tracklist For “20″... Read more

October 8, 2013 Audio

Geto Boys Interview + Performance

Even before the death of Eazy-E, it had been nearly four years since N.W.A. was in a room together, amicably—and that was without Ice Cube. Eric B. & Rakim have not done an interview together in over 20 years. There are so many collectives that you cannot get together. It's... Read more

October 8, 2013 Fresh, Throwback

Pusha T – Juan Epstein Interview

I bought my copy of My Name Is My Name late last night. I went for two (one was a gift), but they only had one. As I purchased from the clerk, he remarked how the album is his favorite of the moment, and he was going to tell all... Read more

October 8, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Slum Village – Let It Go / Greatness (Video)

Few Hip-Hop groups have faced more hardship than Slum Village. J Dilla and Baatin have passed away well-before their times. Elzhi left on difficult terms with management, as did makeshift member/B.R. Gunna-part Black Milk left and found tremendous solo success. Now with founding member T3, Dilla's brother Illa J, and... Read more

October 8, 2013 Fresh, Video

Jean Grae – Gotham Down: cycle 1: Love In Infinity (Lo-Fi) (Album Stream)

In the late 2000s, Jean Grae's musical output slowed to a halt with her signing to Talib Kweli's Blacksmith/Warner Bros. deal. In the last three years however, the New York Underground Hip-Hop mainstay has partnered with DJ Drama for mixtapes, and now surprise-attacks us with an EP. Gotham Down is... Read more

October 8, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Meek Mill – Pound Cake Freestyle

Fresh off the release of his Dreamchasers 3 mixtape, Meek Mill takes his turn with Drake's "Pound Cake" instrumental. The track also features Spade-O on the mic for a nice Philly collaboration. Although it's quite odd the track wasn't featured on latest edition of the Dreamchasers series, it's now available... Read more

October 8, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Molecules – Revenge (Video)

The Diggin' In The Crates (D.I.T.C) family tree is real. The New York city production/MC collective has close affiliations with Kid Capri, Roc Raida, Ghetto Dwellas, Money Boss Players, Big Pun, and KRS-One. Now longer one to rhyme, Showbiz (aka Show) laces a track for Molecules from The Legion. The... Read more

October 8, 2013 Fresh, Video

Nipsey Hussle – Don’t Forget About Us ft Dom Kennedy

With his highly anticipated mixtape dropping today (Crenshaw), Nipsey Hussle gives the Hip-Hop community a taste of what to expect with "Don't Forget About Us." The track also features the all-too-frequent collaborator Dom Kennedy, which gives the song a dope 1-2 Los Angeles MC punch. Related: Nipsey Hussle – Change Nothing... Read more

October 8, 2013 Audio, Fresh

DJ Premier To Produce Future Nas Album (Video)

Fans have been bothering (rightfully) DJ Premier and Nas about this planned album together since word broke in Scratch magazine back in the mid-2000s. In a recent interview with Phenom Bank, Primo confirmed that a collaboration between the two living legends was on the way, saying "I just saw him last... Read more

October 8, 2013 Fresh, Video

Joell Ortiz – Cheers From the Crowd (Video)

Joell Ortiz continues his solo run. The Slaughterhouse MC slows down the pace over a soulful Statik Selektah track. Check out the video for Cheers From the Crowd. Related: Joell Ortiz – Outta Control (Kendrick Lamar Response)... Read more

October 7, 2013 Video

Write Of Passage: Graffiti’s True History Explored

When it comes to the elements of Hip-Hop, it seems that one element always has had more of a negative light shined on it than the others. Although graffiti was just as influential in the beginning of Hip-Hop as b-boying, DJing, and being an MC, it's taken a backseat over... Read more

October 7, 2013 Fresh, Throwback

DJ Premier vs. DJ Whoo Kid on The Whoolywood Shuffle (Video)

DJ Premier sat down with DJ Whoo Kid and told Hip-Hop stories for days. Primo spoke on being the official DJ for The Cypher, Gang Starr, the original more controversial version of KRS-One's Outta Here, his relationships with Big L, Kanye, Tupac, Jay Z and more. Check out the video... Read more

October 7, 2013 Throwback

Boldy James & Alchemist – Reform School ft Earl Sweatshirt, Domo Genesis & Da$h

Boldy James is the latest artist to get Alchemist's undivided, brief attention for a full-on LP. My Chemistry Set drops next week on Decon, and features the Michigan MC who's been under the wing of the renaissance beat-maker from the West for over a year now. The pair invites OFWGKTA... Read more

October 7, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Pusha T – Sweet Serenade ft Chris Brown (Video)

Pusha T's sultry, R&B-ish cut from My Name Is My Name gets the video less than 24 hours before the album arrives. As imagined going back to Clipse/Star Trak days, Pusha T fills the screen with models and actresses for a cut all about seduction by "the life." Related: AFH:... Read more

October 7, 2013 Fresh, Video

MED – MEDical Card ft J. Rocc, Balance And The Traveling Sounds (Video)

Once seemingly in the shadow of Madlib, Lootpack, Oh No, and the rest of the Stones Throw/Oxnard contingency, MED has truly stepped it up since 2010's Classic. The low-key collaborator of Diamond D, Just Blaze, and The Beat Konducta recently went to an in-store to plug in and play "MEDical... Read more

October 7, 2013 Video

MED – MEDical Card ft J. Rocc, Balance And The Traveling Sounds (Video)

Once seemingly in the shadow of Madlib, Lootpack, Oh No, and the rest of the Stones Throw/Oxnard contingency, MED has truly stepped it up since 2010's Classic. The low-key collaborator of Diamond D, Just Blaze, and The Beat Konducta recently went to an in-store to plug in and play "MEDical... Read more

October 7, 2013 Audio, Fresh, Video

?uestlove Explains Being A Music Snob, Putting Off Q-Tip & Others With Nerdery (Video)

Is Head an easy and endearing way of calling ourselves "music snobs"? Vanity Fair has a Music Snob series, and stops in with Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson—easily known as The Roots band-leader and drummer, but at a closer look, a composer who's remixed Marvin Gaye deep cuts, made a Jazz album... Read more

October 7, 2013 Fresh, Video

Dizzy Wright – We Turned Out Alright ft Wyclef Jean (Video)

One of Dizzy Wright's more inspirational songs from The Golden Age gets the video treatment. Not many could see this collaboration with Fugees' co-founder Wyclef Jean coming. However, from Newark to Las Vegas, this sounds organic and true. One of Dizzy's most unique abilities is his penchant for the motivational... Read more

October 7, 2013 Fresh, Video

Black Milk – Sunday’s Best / Monday’s Worst (Video)

Black Milk's stellar storytelling cut gets a visual narrative. The cut is about preferring self-gratification over church on Sunday mornings, and then the greater consequences to Evil vs. Good. What makes this such an amazing cut is B.M.'s on-the-spot remix, making a song into two, and yet keeping the sampling... Read more

October 7, 2013 Fresh, Video

True Master – Strong Arm ft Ghostface Killah & Inspectah Deck

While he came up under Guru and Ill Kid Records, I always wanted True Master to get additional looks outside of the Wu-Tang Clan family. In a crew led by RZA, it's not always easy for True, Allah Mathematics, 4th Disciple, Bronze Nazareth, and the other many talented music-makers under... Read more

October 6, 2013 Audio, Fresh

AFH: The Week in Video (10/6/13) (Video Playlist)

The week in video brought a sneak peek of Kendrick Lamar's controversial Cypher verse, an in-depth interview with Astro, DJ Quik decoding Justify My Thug, footage of Rakim and DMX recording their new song, music videos from Pusha T, Young Buck, Ka, Wale, Organized Konfusion and more. Catch up on... Read more

October 6, 2013 Playlists, Video