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Murs & 9th Wonder – The Final Adventure (Full Album Stream)

Murs & 9th Wonder are dropping their final album together on Tuesday. Until then, you can listen to a full stream of The Final Adventure below. Related: 9th Wonder discusses the social and political impact of hip-hop (Video)... Read more

November 8, 2012 Audio

A mix and video playlist to celebrate the life of Heavy D (Mixtape & Video Playlist)

Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the day we lost Heavy D. As has become customary on the anniversary of these losses, Mister Cee did a tribute mix celebrating the life and music of the Overweight Lover. You can listen to and download the mix (props to 2DBZ) and also... Read more

November 8, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Playlists, Throwback, Video

The Weeknd – The Zone ft Drake (Video)

The Weeknd drops off a (another) psychedelic visual experience for his music video for The Zone featuring Drake. The video, which was directed by The Weeknd, continues his balloon theme. Check it out below. Related: The Weeknd – Rolling Stone (Video)... Read more

November 8, 2012 Video

T.I. gives the behind the scenes story on the recording of Sorry with Andre 3000 (Video)

T.I. has an incredible collabo with Andre 3000 called Sorry on his forthcoming album, Trouble Man. I've heard the song and it's one of T.I.'s finest. It's grown man rap, similar to works on Nas' Life is Good like Daughters and Bye Baby, that is fitting of both T.I. and... Read more

November 8, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Kendrick Lamar – B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Lady Gaga Version) (Video)

Lady Gaga leaks the version of B*tch, Don't Kill My Vibe she originally recorded for Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city. It's a pretty significant change in the feel of the record. Check it out below. Which version do you prefer? Related: Kendrick Lamar discusses the 9 years of grinding... Read more

November 8, 2012 Audio, Video

Young Jeezy – We Done It Again (Video)

A day after releasing the song, Jeezy premieres the video for his ode to President re-elect Obama. Check out We Done It Again. Related: 9th Wonder, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Stalley & Big KRIT discuss the impact hip-hop has had on the political landscape (Video)... Read more

November 7, 2012 Video

Murs & 9th Wonder – Tale of Two Cities

Here's a new one from 9th Wonder and Murs. Murs weaves a regretful story of a red side and blue side of LA. Check out Tale of Two Cities below. Related: Murs & 9th Wonder – Funeral for a Killer (Video)... Read more

November 7, 2012 Audio

Masta Killa – R U Listening (Prod. Inspectah Deck)

New Masta Killa. Check out R U Listening, produced by Inspectah Deck. So soulful! Related: Masta Killa – Cali Sun ft Kurupt (Video)... Read more

November 7, 2012 Audio

4 more years for 44 (Video)

November 6, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Kid Cudi – Just What I Am ft King Chip (Video)

Kid Cudi releases some tripped out visuals for Just What I Am featuring King Chip. It's amazing what a difference a gold frame makes...Check out the video. Related: KiD CuDi – King Wizard (Audio)... Read more

November 6, 2012 Video

JR&PH7 – Goodbye ft Median & Phonte

New Tigallo, new Tigallo, new Tigallo. It's always a good day when Phonte lets a new verse loose. Check out JR&PH7's Goodbye featuring Median & Phonte. Related: Phonte – Gonna Be a Beautiful Night ft Carlitta Durand (Audio)... Read more

November 6, 2012 Audio

Pac Div – Cross Trainers ft Blu & Kendrick Lamar

Here's a little something from the West Coast (Underground) Connection. Check out Pac Div's Cross Trainers featuring Blu & Kendrick Lamar (yeah...he's still honorary underground even with a #2 slot on the Billboard charts last week). Related: Pac Div – Truth (Audio)... Read more

November 6, 2012 Audio

Young Jeezy – We Done It Again

Here's a new one from Jeezy called We Done It Again...but it could also be called My President is Black (Pt. 2). Check it out below. Related: Young Jeezy – Get Right (Audio)... Read more

November 6, 2012 Audio

9th Wonder: Politics As Usual (Video)

9th Wonder is a legendary producer AND a Harvard professor. Who better to discuss the nexus between hip-hop and socio-political commentary? We sat down with the icon and he talked about the role music plays in change, how hip-hop has bridged the races, the importance of social media and more...and... Read more

November 6, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Sadat X – This is Our Thing ft Pharoahe Monch & Phil G

Sadat X and Pharoahe Monch kick some grown man ish. Check out This Is Our Thing featuring Phil G. Related: Ghostface Killah, M.O.P. & Pharoahe Monch – Black Out (Audio)... Read more

November 6, 2012 Audio

Lil Fame (of M.O.P.) and Termanology – Hustler’s Ringtone ft Bun B

Bun B teams up with Lil Fame (of M.O.P.) and Termanology on a blazing hot new joint. Check out Hustler's Ringtone. Related: Lil Fame & Termanology (Fizzyology) – After Midnight (Video)... Read more

November 6, 2012 Audio

Stalley – Politics As Usual (Video)

Stalley was raised around music from artists like Boogie Down Productions, which no doubt inspired him to craft his brand of Intelligent Trunk Music. We sat down with him to discuss the impact hip-hop has as social commentary. He spoke on his duty to say something positive and substantive in... Read more

November 5, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

T.I. – Behind the Music Sneak Preview (Video)

T.I.'s Behind the Music premieres tonight on Vh1. Here's a 12-minute sneak preview. Good story. Related: T.I. – Go Get It (Video)... Read more

November 5, 2012 Video

9th Wonder & Buckshot – What I Gotta Say

9th Wonder & Buckshot drop their grimiest single yet from their upcoming album The Solution. Check out What I Gotta Say below. The Solution hits stores on 11/13. Related: 9th Wonder & Buckshot – Stop Rapping (Audio)... Read more

November 5, 2012 Audio

Cappadonna – In the Dungeon ft Show Stopper

With all the energy swirling around Wu from The Man with the Iron Fists, Cappadonna gets in some solo action. Here's his new song In the Dungeon featuring Show Stopper. Related: Wu-Tang Clan perform Six Directions of Boxing with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)... Read more

November 5, 2012 Audio

Saigon – Blown Away (Video)

Saigon kicks some political knowledge in his latest video. He speaks of revolutionaries from all eras. One more day...Check out Blown Away. Related: Saigon – Relafriendship (Video)... Read more

November 5, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Slum Village, Rapper Big Pooh, J. Pinder & Go Dreamer – Turn Around

Here's a soulful new joint from Slum Village, Rapper Big Pooh, J. Pinder & Go Dreamer. Check out Turn Around. Related: Slum Village – Live It Up ft Vice (Audio)... Read more

November 5, 2012 Audio

Game – Holy Water

Here's a new one from Game. Check out Holy Water. Related: Game – Celebration (Remix) ft Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (Audio)... Read more

November 4, 2012 Audio

RZA – Sweat the World Interview (Video)

The Man with the Iron Fists is in theaters now and is highly entertaining. Here's an interview of RZA where he talks about the film, scoring Ghost Dog, learning from Tarantino, working with Kanye West, losing a bunch of beats he thought were his best, the making of the Wu... Read more

November 3, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

LL Cool J – Take It ft Joe

LL Cool J reunites with The Trackmasters for a smoothed out new joint, featuring Joe on the hook. Check out Take It. Related: Marley Marl – Classic Recipes: The Making of Mama Said Knock You Out (Video)... Read more

November 3, 2012 Audio

AFH Best of October 2012 Playlist featuring new music from Wu-Tang Clan, Kendrick Lamar, Redman, Meek Mill, CL Smooth and more (Audio Playlist)

No doubt about it, the end of October sucked for the East Coast. Before that, it was shaping up to be one of the best months of the year for hip-hop. Here's a playlist of some of the best music to drop. You'll hear songs from Yasiin Bey, Phonte, Redman,... Read more

November 3, 2012 Audio, Playlists

Talib Kweli on No Reservations (Video)

Talib Kweli discusses the evolution (or gentrification, depending on how you look at it) of Brooklyn and B-boys on No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain. Check out the video. Related: Talib Kweli & Z-Trip – Attack the Block (Mixtape)... Read more

November 3, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Murs & 9th Wonder – Funeral for a Killer (Video)

Here's the first video from Murs & 9th Wonder's upcoming The Final Adventure. Murs goes in on senseless killing. Check out Funeral For a Killer. Related: 9th Wonder & Buckshot – Stop Rapping (Audio)... Read more

November 3, 2012 Video

Joey Bada$$ performs Waves with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Joey Bada$$ is definitely on the come up. Last night, he made his network TV debut performing Waves with The Legendary Roots Crew on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Just listen to how the sample from that 90's-influenced track opens up when The Roots lay into it. It literally sounds... Read more

November 3, 2012 Video

Ghostface Killah discusses a possible new Wu-Tang Clan album (Video)

RZA has made it clear he wants to do 1 last Wu album next November, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Enter the 36 Chambers. Now, Ghostface Killah share his thoughts on the potential project...It's looking like more and more of a reality. Check out the video. Related: Wu-Tang... Read more

November 2, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Rapsody – The Drums ft Heather Victoria and The Soul Council (Video)

Rapsody delivers a simple but gorgeously shot video for her lush, 9th Wonder-produced song The Drums. Check it out below. Related: Rapsody rhymes in The Backroom (Video)... Read more

November 2, 2012 Video

Onyx – Cuzo (Video)

Onyx are back with a new video. Check out Cuzo. Related: A look at why Def Jam is the most important hip-hop record label of all time (Video Playlist)... Read more

November 2, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar: Politics As Usual (Video)

Kendrick Lamar is one of the most introspective and substantive rappers of this current generation of MCs. We sat down with him to talk about the impact hip-hop culture has had on the state of the Union. Kendrick talked about the messages of everyone from Tupac and NWA to Chuck... Read more

November 2, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Bling47 breaks down J. Dilla’s Dooinit beat (Video)

Whoa! Heads may know J. Dilla's classic beat for Common's Dooinit, but did you know the track was built off a popular Rick James record that was chopped and screwed? Here's a video giving the behind the beat breakdown that showcases Dilla's genius. Hot! Check it out. Related: J Dilla... Read more

November 1, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Video

Jon Connor – Scriptures (Video)

Here's another lyrical assassination from Jon Connor. Check out the video for Scriptures. Related: Jon Connor – Missing You (Video)... Read more

November 1, 2012 Video

Pharrell – Places and Spaces I’ve Been (Video)

Here's a cool short film on Pharrell during the day of his first book signing for his book Places and Spaces I've Been. It captures Pharrell in a low key, introspective mood and he talks about the process of making the book, giving to the fans, his views on what... Read more

November 1, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Big Boi – Artwork for Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors

Big Boi drops off the artwork for his forthcoming album Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors. You can also listen to all the singles that have been released from the album below. The album is in stores on 12/11. Related: The making of Big Boi’s She Said OK video (Video)... Read more

November 1, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Video

Jay Rock: Politics As Usual (Video)

We sat down with Jay Rock and he talked about the role of hip-hop as the voice of the people. He discussed the importance of honesty in his lyrics, connecting with people through his music, his admiration of Tupac and Nas for telling real ghetto stories and more. He also... Read more

November 1, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

The Cleveland Show – Menace II Secret Society (Full Episode)

Here's the full video for the recent episode featuring ?uestlove, Nicki Minaj, Will.I.Am, Bruno Mars & Kanye West. Related: A day in the life of ?uestlove (Video) ... Read more

November 1, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar Hallooween Freestyle (Video)

It's well-established that Kendrick Lamar's skills with the pen are on a different level but you have to peep money's freestyle game too. Check out this video where K. Dot's rhymes off the top using words written on flash cards. He weaves in cues ranging from Mitt Romney to Kim... Read more

November 1, 2012 Video

Ice Cube – Everythang’s Corrupt (Video)

As the election approaches, Ice Cube releases a video for a song with his thoughts on the state of the Union...Check out Everythang's Corrupt. Related: Ice Cube vs. Public Enemy (Audio Playlist)... Read more

November 1, 2012 Video

KRS-One – Disaster Kit

KRS-One is still teaching. He drops off a song with sage and timely advice about how to survive a disaster. Check out Disaster Kit. Related: A playlist celebrating the career of KRS-One (Audio)... Read more

November 1, 2012 Audio

Alchemist – 9Five x Alchemist (Free EP)

Here's a new free EP from Alchemist that features verses from Action Bronson, Blu, Roc Marciano, Oh No, Chuck Inglish and more. Check out 9Five x Alchemist here. Related: The Alchemist – Flight Confirmation ft Schoolboy Q & Danny Brown (Video)... Read more

October 31, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Video

Twista – Show N’ Off Freestyle (Video)

Twista can still come with that rapid-fire flow. Here's a verse he dropped over a Statik Selektah beat, as part of XXL's Show N' Off Freestyle series. Check out the video. Related: Supernatural freestyles on Hot 97 with Peter Rosenberg (Video)... Read more

October 31, 2012 Video

Jam Master Jay Tribute (Video Playlist)

Yesterday marked the 10th anniversary of the day we lost Jam Master Jay. Here are some videos celebrating the life of one of hip-hop's most iconic DJs. Related: Run-D.M.C. performs at the Made in America Festival (Video)... Read more

October 31, 2012 Video

Joey Bada$$ – Fromdatomb$ ft Chuck Strangers (Video)

Here's another dope video from Joey Bada$$' incredible 1999 mixtape. Consistent with the 90's theme of the mixtape, the video takes on the visually stylistic look of videos from the 90's hip-hop era. Check out Fromdatomb$ featuring Chuck Strangers. Related: Joey Bada$$ – Rejex (Mixtape)... Read more

October 31, 2012 Video

9th Wonder & Murs – Funeral for a Killer

Here's a new one from 9th Wonder & Murs from their forthcoming final collaboration album, The Final Adventure. Check out Funeral For a Killer.... Read more

October 31, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Video

Curren$y – Priest Andretti (Mixtape)

Curren$y drops off a mixtape for Halloween. True to the cover art, the sonic texture borrows heavily from 70's soundtracks like Superfly and The Mack. You can listen to and download all of Priest Andretti below. Related: Curren$y & Harry Fraud – WOH ft Styles P (Video) Download Mixtape |... Read more

October 31, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Big K.R.I.T. discusses the impact hip-hop has had on social commentary (Video)

In light of the upcoming election, we sat down with Big K.R.I.T., Stalley, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and 9th Wonder to discuss the impact hip-hop has had on the social landscape of this country and beyond. We will roll out each episode leading up to Tuesday. Our first installment features... Read more

October 31, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Peedi Crakk – This That Sh*t ft Redman

Redman jumps on a new track with Peedi Crakk. With nothing but beats, rhymes and scratches, it's got that BOOM BAP. Check out This That Sh*t. Related: Here’s a (mostly) video playlist of Redman joints to take you on a journey through his 20-year career (Video Playlist)... Read more

October 31, 2012 Audio