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GQ – Last Breath (Prod. 9th Wonder)

This new GQ joint will definitely give you that mean face. 9th Wonder hooked him up with an incredible track and GQ WENT TO WORK. No hook, just lyrics of fire. Check out Last Breath. Related: GQ – The Town (Video)... Read more

May 8, 2013 Audio

DeLorean – Whip ft Big K.R.I.T.

Here's a new one from Houston MC, DeLorean, and he gets a verse from Big K.R.I.T. Check out Whip. Related: SPOTLIGHT: DeLorean – Breathe ft Curtis Snow (Video)... Read more

May 8, 2013 Audio

Pharoahe Monch – Haile Selassie Karate ft Denaun Porter (Video)

New Pharoahe Monch? I'll take it! Tough beat. Tough rhymes. Check out the video for Haile Selassie Karate. Related: Sadat X – This is Our Thing ft Pharoahe Monch & Phil G (Video)... Read more

May 8, 2013 Video

Dessy Hinds (of Pro Era) – P. Enlightenment

Dessy Hinds is yet another talented MC from the Pro Era crew. Like his brethren Joey Bada$$, CJ Fly and the late Capital STEEZ, Dessy likes to rock over jazzy 90's throwback beats. This track fits the bill. Check out P. Enlightenment. Related: Pro Era – School High (Video)... Read more

May 8, 2013 Audio

Evidence – Self Taught

Here's a TOUGH new beat from Evidence off his forthcoming instrumental album. What MC can you imagine going in on this one? Check out Self Taught below. Related: Evidence – Sakura ft Planet Asia (Audio)... Read more

May 8, 2013 Audio

Tito Lopez – Diamonds & Whips ft Trae Tha Truth & Jaamel

Tito Lopez drops an extra soulful new joint from Tito Lopez featuring Trae Tha Truth and Jaamel. Check out Diamonds & Whips. Related: Tito Lopez – Jada & Pac (Audio)... Read more

May 8, 2013 Audio

Big KRIT Reflects on Life & Hip-Hop Through King Remembered in Time, Pt. 3 (Video)

In part 3 of our interview with Big K.R.I.T. about his King Remembered In Time mixtape, K.R.I.T. talked about the struggles and pressure that came with making his first album; feeling like he failed and let his fans down; his resolve to never let it happen again; the redemption he... Read more

May 8, 2013 Video

Kevin Gates – Paper Chaser (Video)

After setting the internet on fire with his feature on Pusha T's "Trust You", Kevin Gates releases a video to one of his many dope cuts off of his Luca Brasi Story. Check out "Paper Chasers". Related: Pusha T Ft. Kevin Gates- Trust You (Video)... Read more

May 7, 2013 Fresh, Video

Mobb Deep – Life We Chose (Remix)

Last week, Havoc released a collabo with Lloyd Banks. Here's the Mobb Deep version...Check out Havoc's Life We Chose featuring Prodigy (with tags--but who cares?). Related:... Read more

May 7, 2013 Audio

J Cole – Born Sinner: Kay Cole (Vlog)

J Cole has been on a great run as of late. From the increasingly popular single, Power Trip to the equally impressive visuals for the song to the release of his stellar, Truly Yours 2, the kid has been on fire! For his latest win he launches his new website with an... Read more

May 7, 2013 Fresh

Hustle Gang – G.D.O.D (Mixtape)

Check out the new compilation mixtape from Hustle Gang. T.I along with the rest of the gang has been running around like crazy promoting this tape. With features from T.I., B.O.B., Trae Tha Truth, Iggy Azalea, Chip, Travi$ Scott, and more, this tape is guaranteed to get a few spins.... Read more

May 7, 2013 Mixes

Locksmith – The Green Box (Mixtape)

Here's the 2nd dope mixtape of the day. You can listen to and download all of Locksmith's The Green Box below. Related: Locksmith – Stand It ft Anesha (Video)... Read more

May 7, 2013 Audio, Mixes

Talib Kweli Discusses the Prisoner of Conscious Album Artwork (Video)

Talib Kweli's Prisoner of Conscious album is in stores now. Here's a video of Talib Kweli talking about the album's artwork. Related: Talib Kweli – Prisoner of Conscious (Full Album Stream)... Read more

May 7, 2013 Video

Logic – Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever (Mixtape)

Here's a brand new mixtape from Logic. You can listen to and download all of Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever below. Related: Dizzy Wright, Logic & Angel Haze – 2013 XXL Freshmen Cypher (Video) Download Mixtape... Read more

May 7, 2013 Audio, Mixes

Slum Village – Forever (Video)

Here's a new video from Slum Village for their dope break up song, Forever. Check it out. Related: Slum Village – Dirty Slums 2 (Mixtape)... Read more

May 7, 2013 Video

Grand Daddy I.U. – She Said ft Sadat X

Grand Daddy I.U. is still Representing...Here's a new video from him and Sadat X. Check out She Said. Related: Trinity (Sadat X, AG & DJ Jab) – Sunshine (Video)... Read more

May 7, 2013 Video

Locksmith – Stand It ft Anesha (Video)

Here's Locksmith's video for his smoothed out 9th Wonder-produced track. Check out Stand It featuring Anesha. Related: Locksmith – F*ck Love (Video)... Read more

May 6, 2013 Video

Skyzoo – Range Rover Rhythm (Video)

Skyzoo releases a video for one of the best songs on his A Dream Deferred album. Check out Range Rover Rhythm. Related: Skyzoo – Spike Lee Was My Hero (Video)... Read more

May 6, 2013 Video

Joell Ortiz – Roll Deep (Video)

Here's a rugged new joint from Joell Ortiz. Check out the video for Roll Deep. Related: Crooked I and Joell Ortiz freestyle in Paris (Video)... Read more

May 6, 2013 Video

Jon Connor – Michigan Sh*t ft Royce Da 5’9″

Jon Connor and Royce Da 5'9" rep their home state on Michigan Sh*t. Check it out below. Related: Jon Connor – Don’t Wanna Be ft Lia Mack (Video)... Read more

May 6, 2013 Audio

Havoc – Favorite Rap Stars ft Styles P & Raekwon

Havoc recruits some heavyweights for his latest joint and they throw them 'bows...Check out Favorite Rap Stars featuring Styles P and Raekwon. Related: Havoc – Life We Chose ft Lloyd Banks (Video) Click here to download... Read more

May 6, 2013 Audio

Talib Kweli – Prisoner of Conscious (Full Album Stream)

Can't wait to hear Talib Kweli's new album? You can listen to a full stream of Prisoner of Conscious below. The album features appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, Busta Rhymes, Miguel, Melanie Fiona and more. Check it out. Related: Talib Kweli – 5AM in Brooklyn (Audio)... Read more

May 6, 2013 Audio

Rakim Speaks With Chairman Mao (Video)

Rakim Allah, the God MC, sat down with veteran hip-hop journalist Chairman Mao for an extended conversation about his storied career. You can watch the entire video (nearly 2 hours) below. Related: Living Legends: A Playlist Celebrating the Career of the One and Only Rakim (Playlist) ... Read more

May 6, 2013 Video

James Brown Live in Paris (Video)

Happy belated birthday to James Brown. The Godfather of Soul, whose music was a staple of early hip-hop samples, would have celebrated his 80th birthday on May 3rd. To celebrate the legend, the folks at OKP found a video of an entire concert he did in Paris in 1971 with... Read more

May 5, 2013 Video

Lauryn Hill – Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)

Here's a new song from Lauryn Hill that she says she was "'required' to release immediately." You can listen to Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix) and read what Lauryn had to say about it below. Related: Living Legends: Lauryn Hill (Playlist) Here's what Lauryn had to say about the song: "Here... Read more

May 4, 2013 Audio

Salute to Adam Yauch aka MCA of The Beastie Boys (Video Playlist)

Salute to Adam Yauch, aka MCA of The Beastie Boys, who passed away one year ago today. The Beastie Boys always pushed the boundaries of hip-hop both musically and visually, so to celebrate MCA's life and legacy here is a video playlist of some of the Beasties' many innovative videos.... Read more

May 4, 2013 Video

Joey Bada$$ – Beyond a Reasonable Doubt ft Action Bronson

Joey Bada$$ and Action Bronson trade verses over a jazzy track. This is the tagless version of their collabo on the XXL Freshmen mixtape. Check out Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. Related: The 2013 XXL Freshmen Mixtape (Audio)... Read more

May 3, 2013 Audio

Aasim – Queens Sh*t ft Nas

Now THIS is how you start a weekend. Nasty Nas blazes a track with Aasim. Check out Queens Sh*t. Related: Nas – A Queens Story (Video)... Read more

May 3, 2013 Audio

Mac Miller-5 Fingers Of Death Freestyle

Mac Miller stopped by Sway In The Morning and decided to drop a few bars over this classic Big L track. Check out the session and tell us how he did. Related:Mac Miller Freestyles on the Funkmaster Flex Show (Video)... Read more

May 3, 2013 Fresh, Video

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of April 2013 (Audio Playlist)

April was the best month for new hip-hop this year...BY FAR. We got new music from Jay-Z, De La Soul, J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey, Pusha T, M.O.P., Logic, Ab-Soul, Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, Styles P, Redman and many more. You can listen to the playlist, see... Read more

May 3, 2013 Audio

Big K.R.I.T. Reflects on Life & Hip-Hop Through King Remembered in Time Pt. 2 (Video)

Here's part 2 of our sit down with Big K.R.I.T. where he reflects on the subjects discussed on his King Remembered in Time mixtape. In this episode, K.R.I.T. talks about how Bun B has served as a mentor, the relationship between pimping and hip-hop, the potential consequences of one night... Read more

May 3, 2013 Video

DJ Wonder – Kris Kross Tribute Mix

DJ Wonder did an awesome Kris Kross mix in honor of Chris Kelly who passed away on Wednesday. You can listen to and download the entire mix below (it takes a while to load but it's worth the wait). Related: RIP Chris Kelly of Kris Kross... Read more

May 3, 2013 Throwback

Big K.R.I.T. – The Backroom Freestyle (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. stepped into The Backroom on 106 & Park and tore it down. Check out the video of the blistering verse he dropped below. Related: Big K.R.I.T. Reflects on Life & Hip-Hop Through King Remembered in Time Pt. 1 (Video)... Read more

May 2, 2013 Video

Havoc – Life We Chose ft Lloyd Banks (Video)

Here's Havoc's video for his Lloyd Banks-assisted banger, Life We Chose. Still grimy. Related: Havoc – Cash Flow ft Slum Village (Audio)... Read more

May 2, 2013 Video

Talib Kweli – Rocket Ships ft Busta Rhymes (Prod. Busta Rhymes)

Talib Kweli and Busta Rhymes go in over a hard RZA beat. Check out Rocket Ships. Talib's Prisoner of Conscious album drops on Tuesday. Related: Talib Kweli – 5AM in Brooklyn (Audio) Click here to download... Read more

May 2, 2013 Audio

Nardwaur vs. ?uestlove (Video)

Nardwaur vs. ?uestlove. You're not ready...Check out the video (all 45 minutes of it). Related: A Day in the Life of ?uestlove (Video)... Read more

May 2, 2013 Video

Jay-Z – 100$ Bill

Here's the full version of Jay-Z's 100$ Bill off the Gatsby soundtrack. Check it out. Related: Jay-Z- Open Letter (Audio)... Read more

May 2, 2013 Audio

Big K.R.I.T. Reflects on Life & Hip-Hop Through King Remembered in Time (Video)

Big K.R.I.T.'s King Remembered in Time mixtape is one of his most personal efforts to date. We sat down and chopped it up with K.R.I.T. about the project and he reflected on the meaning behind every track. In part 1, K.R.I.T. talks about why he named the project King Remembered... Read more

May 2, 2013 Featured-homepage, Video

RIP Chris Kelly of Kris Kross

Damn. Rest in Peace to Chris Kelly, better known as Mac Daddy of Kris Kross, who was found dead in his home today. He died way too soon at the age of 34. Our deepest condolences to his family. This Kris Kross joint still gets me going:... Read more

May 1, 2013 Video

J-Live – The Fun Razor (Lyric Video)

Here's a lyric video for J-Live's The Fun Razor. It makes it easier to see just how underrated dude is. Check it out. Related: The most underrated MCs of all-time (Audio Playlist)... Read more

May 1, 2013 Video

Pro Era – School High (Video)

Here's a new video from Pro Era's stellar PEEP: The Aprocalypse mixtape (truly one of the best of 2012). Check out School High. Related: Pro Era – Overseas (Video)... Read more

May 1, 2013 Video

Janelle Monae – Q.U.E.E.N. ft Erykah Badu (Video)

Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu dropped a red hot collabo last week called Q.U.E.E.N. Here's the brand new video for the song and it is just as funky fresh. This is the definition of super soul sistas. Check it out. Related: Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch – Drivin’ Around ft... Read more

May 1, 2013 Video

The 2013 XXL Freshmen Mixtape (Audio)

Here's the official mixtape for XXL's 2013 Freshmen Class. It features new music from Ab-Soul, Schoolboy Q, Action Bronson, Logic, Angel Haze, Joey Bada$$ and more. You can listen to and download the mixtape below, as well as find the track list. Related: Dizzy Wright, Logic & Angel Haze –... Read more

May 1, 2013 Mixes

Talib Kweli – 5AM in Brooklyn

Talib Kweli speaks his mind over Drake's 5AM beat and holds no punches. Check out 5AM in Brooklyn. Related: Talib Kweli – Fine China (Audio)... Read more

May 1, 2013 Audio

Marco Polo – Newport Authority 2 (Mixtape)

Marco Polo has been dropping some RIDICULOUS HEAT the last few weeks. Here's his full mixtape which features previously unreleased music from Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Lil Fame, Large Professor, Das EFX, The Artifacts and more. This ish is FIRE!! You can listen to and download all of Newport Autority... Read more

May 1, 2013 Mixes