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Aaron Cohen – Why You Mad For ft Grande Marshall

If you've ever wanted to listen to Aaron Cohen while firing a rocket launcher or stealing a car, your opportunity has arrived. The Seattle MC's latest single "Why You Mad" is not only featured on his upcoming personal project, but will also be one of the tracks featured on the Grand... Read more

September 18, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Termanology – Judo ft N.O.R.E. (Video)

Termanology flips an old joke into the hook for his new joint "Judo," and shows us a day with his crew in the track's video. The song also features N.O.R.E. on the second verse, spitting "I kick gully rap / Lookin' for me you find me where the money at."... Read more

September 18, 2013 Fresh, Video

El-P and Killer Mike – Run The Jewels “Live At The Log Cabin” (Video)

Social networking site MySpace established themselves around a decade ago as a hub for new music, and it seems they're attempting to continue the trend with their highly acclaimed "Live At The Log Cabin" performance series. In this edition, El-P and Killer Mike (Run The Jewels) take front and center,... Read more

September 18, 2013 Fresh, Video

Stalley – Sticks And Stones / Blue Collar Gang ft Rashad

Stalley's been doing it for some years now, with an array of looks and collaborators.Honest Cowboy appears to be a true breakthrough work at gathering the solo identity and distinction of the Ohio MC. He raps, "I grew up on C-Bo, also on 'Scenario'," which is a line Heads can't... Read more

September 18, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Isaiah Rashad – Shot U Down

The artist many speculated to be the next TDE acquisition is careful with his material. "Shot U Down" breaks the self-imposed drought with a jazzy beat and charismatic delivery lookin' at the what-if. Mark my words, Isaiah is next to rise. Related: Mack Wilds – Wild Things ft Method Man... Read more

September 18, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Nipsey Hussle – Checc Me Out ft Dom Kennedy

On Arsenio Hall's couch, Kendrick Lamar spoke about the movement he was part of the California Hip-Hop community. Two of the artists he mentioned, Nipsey Hussle and Dom Kennedy, come together for "Checc Me Out," a collaboration in the L.A. Leakers' series—and will also appear on the forthcoming Crenshaw mixtape.... Read more

September 18, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Crate Diggers: Evidence (Video)

Dilated Peoples/Stepbrothers member Evidence may be best known as an MC, but he's got some severe joints as a producer. After scoring a Grammy Award co-producing portions of Kanye West's The College Dropout, Ev's produced underground hits like Defari's "Cookin' Up Your Brain," Sean Price's "BBQ Sauce," and Rakaa's "Delilah."... Read more

September 18, 2013 Fresh, Video

Elvis Costello & The Roots Perform Wise Up Ghost (Video)

Fresh off of the Blue Note Records release of the album sharing the name, Elvis Costello & The Roots' perform "Wise Up Ghost" at one of ?uestlove's favorite hangouts/DJ venues: Brooklyn Bowl. The stage lighting captures the themes of the song perfectly. Related: Elvis Costello & The Roots – Walk... Read more

September 18, 2013 Fresh, Video

Kendrick Lamar Explains The Musical Inspiration Behind His Name and Performs m.A.A.d. City (Video)

While it'd be nice if "In Living Color" was also back, with Keenan Ivory Wayans still able to poke fun at some of the stuff, Arsenio Hall's latenight platform was a crucial trailblazer in legitimizing Hip-Hop in the mainstream. Moreover, Arsenio (who points out in this interview that he's a... Read more

September 18, 2013 Fresh, Video

Meek Mill On The Spirit Of Competition (Video)

While many rappers took offense to Kendrick Lamar's bars on "Control," others like Meek Mill didn't see it as disrespect, instead understanding it's all in the spirit of competition. During a recent interview with Elliott Wilson, when asked about his initial reaction to Kendrick's verse the Maybach Music Group artist... Read more

September 18, 2013 Fresh, Video

Mack Wilds – Wild Things ft Method Man

Mack Wilds is definitely starting to prove he's about to be a problem in this game. The former The Wire star just dropped off his second single, and this time he brought The Wu with him. On his new track titled "Wild Things," Mack features none other than his former... Read more

September 18, 2013 Audio, Fresh

J. Cole – Crooked Smile ft TLC (Video)

The second single fromBorn Sinner finally gets its video. J. Cole's orchestrated T-Boz and Chilli reunion of sorts is inspiration to a five-minute mini-movie style video, sneak-released this morning. Related: J. Cole Discusses and Performs Crooked Smile ft TLC (Video)... Read more

September 18, 2013 Fresh, Video

DJ Yella Recalls N.W.A. Mistakenly Turning Down Guns N’ Roses Tour

DJ Yella rarely speaks these days. The founding member of N.W.A. (who was also in World Class Wreckin' Cru with Dr. Dre prior) has left music and found success in the XXX industry as a porn director. A comrade of Eazy-E's till the tragic 1995 end of E's life, Yella... Read more

September 18, 2013 Fresh, Throwback

Dag Savage – Wine & Cheese ft Jimetta Rose (Video)

Nothing screams "romantic" like dinner at... a scrapyard? Okay, maybe not, but that didn't stop Dag Savage from using a yard full of metal as the location for his latest video. The video is for their latest track "Wine & Cheese," which features Jimetta Rose providing soulful vocals on the... Read more

September 18, 2013 Fresh, Video

Schoolboy Q & Kendrick Lamar Perform Collard Greens (Video)

Schoolboy Q and Kendrick Lamar hit the stage in NYC last night and performed Q's Collard Greens. Check out the video. Related: Stalley – NineteenEighty7 ft Schoolboy Q (Video)... Read more

September 17, 2013 Video

Jhene Aiko – Bed Peace ft Childish Gambino

Childish Gambino joins Jhene Aiko on a trippy, modern-day love song. Props for the John Lennon/Yoko Ono-influenced artwork. Check out Bed Peace. Related: Jhene Aiko – Keep Ya Head Up (Video)... Read more

September 17, 2013 Audio

50 Cent – NY (Video)

50 Cent reps for his city in his latest video. Check out NY. Related: 50 Cent – Can’t Help Myself (I’m Hood) (Video)... Read more

September 17, 2013 Video

Marco Polo – 3-0-Clock ft Organized Konfusion

Marco Polo's solo albums have become great touchstones for fans of 1990s Hip-Hop. The Canadian-born producer's LPs have featured the likes of Masta Ace, O.C., Kool G. Rap and Edo G. So what better place for Pharaohe Monch and Prince Po to carry on tradition than PA2: The Director's Cut.... Read more

September 17, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Vinnie Paz – God Bless

The Pazmanian Devil has always been an artist I listened to get me in that mood, or sometimes to relate to when I'm already in that mood. Having been a Jedi Mind Tricks fan/supporter since the Superregular Records days (even worked a lil' street-team on the maxi-single to "Animal Rap"... Read more

September 17, 2013 Audio, Fresh

AG Da Coroner – What We Have ft Mayhem Lauren

Two of The Outdoorsmen link up for AG Da Coroner's Crushed Grapes. I love the chemistry between these two, as AG praises the success of "some of my homies," likely referring to Action Bronson, Harry Fraud, Roc Marciano and others. The Man Bites Dog Records MC is no sleeper in... Read more

September 17, 2013 Audio, Fresh

14KT – Nickel & Dimed (Album Stream)

Mello Music Group has made some truly amazing albums in the last five years. They linked Apollo Brown and O.C. for last year's Trophies LP that have everybody feeling like winners. They released another Apollo project, with Journalist103 and DJ Soko as The Left, whose Gas Mask left softcore Rap... Read more

September 17, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Gangrene – Bassheads

Gangrene is one of the best outfits making music that doesn't seem to come up nearly enough in conversation. The Decon Records duo of Alchemist and Oh No has product in stores, two albums (plus a Greneberg effort with Roc Marciano), all deserving of the almighty dollar. Hopefully an inclusion... Read more

September 17, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Pusha T – Nosetalgia ft Kendrick Lamar

Wow. The game is on a whole different level right now. Pusha T and Kendrick Lamar just attacked a track with pure, unbridled aggression. There's no question each knew what was at stake with this one. Check out Nosestalgia (with tags). Who do you think had the better verse? Related:... Read more

September 16, 2013 Audio

Drake – Pound Cake ft Jay Z/Paris Morton Music 2

Drake's collabo with Jay Z has hit the internets and its a certified banger. Jay Z GOES IN talking about how he's made more millionaires than the lotto did--Lyor Cohen, Dame Dash, Cam'ron, Beanie Sigel, Kanye...Check out Pound Cake/Paris Morton Music 2." Related: Drake Premieres Too Much on Late Night... Read more

September 16, 2013 Audio

RJD2 – Temperamental ft Phonte

DJ/Producer RJD2 is readying a new project. Last week, he released a song with J-Live and this week he lets one fly with Phonte (singing, not rapping). Check out Temperamental. Related: RJD2 – Her Majesty’s Socialist Request (Candy Panther Remix) ft J-Live (Audio)... Read more

September 16, 2013 Audio

Stalley – Cup Inside a Cup (Video)

Stalley's latest video is for his atmospheric song Cup Inside a Cup from his outstanding Honest Cowboy mixtape. Check it out. Related: Stalley – Honest Cowboy (Mixtape)... Read more

September 16, 2013 Video

True Master – Batman & Robin ft Ghostface Killah & Raekwon

With everybody talking about "Its Yourz" this week—in a roundabout way, the producer of the '97 jam that Drake interpolated is back with some fresh Wu'ness. The dynamic duo Raekwon and Ghostface Killah link up as they have been for nearly 20 years on "Batman & Robin" This is nostalgic... Read more

September 16, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Chance the Rapper Ponders Extraterrestrial Life (Video)

Chance the Rapper is definitely on the come up. His Acid Rap mixtape is one of the finest of the year and now he is gracing the cover of Complex magazine. Here's a hilarious interview with Chance where he ponders what he would do if he encountered an extraterrestrial being.... Read more

September 16, 2013 Video

Lil Dap – Things Ain’t The Same ft JT3

I'm a huge Group Home fan. That first album, The Realness, really stuck to my ribs for its hard life truths, in addition to masterful DJ Premier production. Lil Dap is an acquired taste to some, but I loved his brut delivery and moreso,what he was saying, not how he... Read more

September 16, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Nelly – Rick James ft T.I. (Prod. Pharrell)

Pharrell Williams is having the kind of year that Timbaland had in 2006. Nothing—nothing isn't working for this 20-plus year veteran behind the boards. Pharrell helped make Daft Punk a household name, again (on two different records). He gave Robin Thicke a single so good that my 62-year-old mother is... Read more

September 16, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Dizzy Wright – Fashion ft Kid Ink & Honey Cocaine (Video)

Just in time for the proverbial "September issue," three MCs who are known for their styles on and off the mic link up to a song about swag. Dizzy flips words with precision, talking about his sneakers and vintage vantage. Tyga's protege Honey Cocaine comes in to discussion her love... Read more

September 16, 2013 Fresh, Video

Christian Rich – Superman ft RZA

RZA channels a fellow '91 alum (and Wu family friend) in MF DOOM in this colorful Christian Rich track. Not only does the beat call back to DangerDOOM, RZA's whimsical flow feels a lot like the KMD front-man. That's not to say this is biting, but just a cool reminder... Read more

September 16, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Daft Punk – Lose Yourself to Dance ft Pharrell & Nile Rodgers (Video)

After dropping a teaser last month, Daft Punk release the full video for their feel good follow up to Get Lucky. Check out Lose Yourself to Dance featuring Pharrell and Nile Rodgers. Related: Daft Punk - Get Lucky ft Pharrell & Nile Rodgers (Video)... Read more

September 16, 2013 Video

Havoc – Eyes Open ft Twista (Video)

Havoc has enjoyed a nice year with his 13 album. One of the mid-to-late 1990s' greatest producer/MC keeps prolific in and out of Mobb Deep work. One collaboration that fits quite nicely is this Twista-assisted "Eyes Open." Hav laces the track which hits the mid-tempo zone perfect for the leader... Read more

September 16, 2013 Fresh, Video

Omarion – Know Your Better ft Pusha T & Fabolous

Omarion recruits Pusha T and Fabolous for his latest release. The track features a subtle take on The Isley Brothers timeless Between the Sheets. Here's the video for Know You Better. Related: Pusha T – Nosetalgia ft Kendrick Lamar (Audio)... Read more

September 16, 2013 Video

B-Real & Demrick (Serial Killers) – Bodybags ft Xzibit

After confirming this project earlier this month, fans get a first glimpse of the Serial Killers' self-titled project. This includes Cypress Hill lead MC B-Real and longtime protege Demrick (who also came up in the Kurupt-backed Tangled Thoughts clique). The Serial Killers features strong involvement from Xzibit, who drops in... Read more

September 16, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Ab-Soul Previews New Verse (Video)

Few new MCs of the last five years are as potential with words as Carson, California's Ab-Soul. #ControlSystem is as intelligent and thoughtfully-charged of an album with Longterm Mentality just as powerful. Needless to say, the Black Hippy member can still inspire that rewind factor long after labels in Hip-Hop chilled... Read more

September 16, 2013 Fresh, Video

The Internet – Dontcha (Video)

Within the OFWGKA collective, one of the most interesting, most enduring acts is The Internet. Syd The Kid and Matt Martian are seemingly low-key compared to some of their cohorts, and they're low-profile since the early 2011 mainstream emergence. Rather, this duo speaks with music that sounds considerate, heartfelt and... Read more

September 15, 2013 Fresh, Video

Cage – This Place

Cage is an artist with an interesting story. For the Heads, this is an MC who premiered on Pete Nice & Daddy Rich's (incredibly slept-on) Dust To Dust (which featured involvement from MF DOOM and The Beatnuts too). In subsequent years, he was involved with Eastern Conference and Definitive Jux... Read more

September 15, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Scram Jones – Friday The 13th

The 914's Scram Jones is one of the more talented producers in Hip-Hop, who rarely seems to get the name-brand recognition he deserves. Scram has worked with the likes of Mariah Carey, D-Block and Raekwon in crafting a New York sound that upholds the late '80s-early '90s tradition of mixtapes... Read more

September 15, 2013 Audio, Fresh

DJ Premier vs. Pete Rock: The Rematch (Video)

Heads may have seen Pete Rock and DJ Premier battle in the past. This is the rematch...In the next round of their friendly battle, the 2 legendary DJs flip the script by competing using the other's beats. Pete spins Primo's classic productions and vice versa. Check out the video. Related:... Read more

September 15, 2013 Throwback

AFH: The Week in Video (9/14/13) (Video Playlist)

This was an exceptionally strong week in video. We got new music videos from Eminem, Eddie Murphy, 50 Cent, Macklemore & Schoolboy Q, Wiz Khalifa, The Weeknd and The Foreign Exchange, as well as performances from Drake (after he tries to holler at Scarlett Johansson), Kanye West and Nas. Check... Read more

September 14, 2013 Featured-homepage, Playlists, Video

Drake Premieres Too Much on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (Video)

For any Drake fans waiting for him to stop singing and start spitting, this one's for you. Drizzy premiered a new song on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night and he went back to that pre-Started From the Bottom killer flow. Check out Too Much. Related: Drake – Nothing... Read more

September 14, 2013 Video

Gunplay – Westside Ride (Video)

Admittedly, Triple C's member Gunplay is an acquired taste. However, this Maybach Music Group/Def Jam Records artist has moments in his swelling catalog that absolutely stun me. The Miami-based rapper churns out content in the mixtape circuit, and he's known to provide unique spins on classic instrumentals. The recent video... Read more

September 14, 2013 Fresh, Video

NahRight’s 10 Classic Biggie Smalls Mixtape Cuts

To celebrate the 19th anniversary of the release of The Notorious B.I.G.'s Ready to Die album yesterday, NahRight put together a phenomenal piece on 10 Classic Biggie Smalls Mixtape Cuts. Here's what NahRight had to say about their entry #6: 6. “Freestyle” (off Puff Daddy and DJ S&S’s Bad Boy... Read more

September 14, 2013 Food for Thought

AXEL F. – All Day ft Oh No

MED and J. Rocc (AXEL F.) come together with Oh No for this thumpin' day in the life cut, with a strong bassline and chorus from Rufus & Chaka Khan's vintage What Am I Missing. Axel F.'s Sofa Set EP is one of the better retail releases of the last... Read more

September 14, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Slim Thug – F.T.P. ft Z-Ro

As the song's title "Fuc Tha Police" implies, this is Hip-Hop's most recent public diatribe against local law enforcement. The song is the latest offering from Slim Thug, who speaks his mind on the injustice he still feels today from the boys in blue. It's definitely not the first song... Read more

September 14, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Freddie Gibbs – Shame (Cookin’ Soul Remix)

They usually say "if it ain't broke don't fix it," but luckily, the talented production duo Cookin' Soul ignored that advice to the fullest. Although the original "Shame" by Freddie Gibbs already came fully equipped with stellar Madlib production, Cookin' Soul decided to add their own flavor and make it their... Read more

September 14, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Kendrick Lamar’s 1st Interview in Asia (Video)

Here's a beautifully shot video of Kendrick Lamar in Asia (for the 1st time) reflecting on his career, touring with Dre, TDE, his commercial success and more. He also speaks directly to the fans to convey his gratitude for their support. Check it out. Related: Kendrick Lamar Discusses His Approach... Read more

September 13, 2013 Video

Happy Birthday Nas (Video)

Salute to Nas who turns 40 tomorrow. Given the incredible music he continues to make, he is proving age ain't nothin' but a number in Hip-Hop. Here's some footage from his birthday soiree last night with brief cameos from Pusha T and Mike Will. Related: Nas – Performs You Wouldn’t... Read more

September 13, 2013 Video