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Nardwaur Vs. A$AP Rocky and Action Bronson (Video)

Nardwaur Vs. A$AP Rocky and Action Bronson (Video)

Nardwaur caught up with several MCs at SXSW, including one that we got to witness in person (but more on that later). Here are his interviews with A$AP Rocky and Action Bronson. If you know Nardwaur, you know what to expect. If not, get ready for some of the most... Read more
March 21, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Sleepy Brown – We Run The Night

Sleepy Brown – We Run The Night

Sleepy Brown from OutKast and Dungeon Family fame has a soulful new song. Check out We Run the Night. Props: OkayPlayer... Read more
March 21, 2012 Audio
Curren$y – No Squares x Stainless x Sunroof

Curren$y – No Squares x Stainless x Sunroof

Here are not one, not two but three new joints from Curren$y's upcoming The Stoned Immaculate album that he premiered yesterday on Shade 45. No Squares is a new BIG sound that's a different look for Curren$y but it works well. Stainless is laid-back and soulful like many of the... Read more
March 21, 2012 Audio
Here’s a Big K.R.I.T. double feature. Check out our interview of him talking about his earliest hip-hop influences and his brand new single I Got This (Video)

Here’s a Big K.R.I.T. double feature. Check out our interview of him talking about his earliest hip-hop influences and his brand new single I Got This (Video)

We had the good fortune to sit down with Big K.R.I.T. and talk to him about his earliest music experiences and influences. Not surprisingly, his inspirations were incredibly diverse, ranging from Twista to Scarface to Tupac and more. He also shared his earliest experiences rapping, which started when he was... Read more
March 21, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Video
Murs – Gods Gone Crazy (from Yumiko: Curse of the Merch Girl)

Murs – Gods Gone Crazy (from Yumiko: Curse of the Merch Girl)

Here's a dope new song from Murs. It's the first release in connection with his Yumiko: Curse of the Merch Girl project that will feature a brand new album accompanied by a graphic novel created by Josh Blaylock and Jose Garcia (click here to learn more about the project). Murs... Read more
March 21, 2012 Video
K’naan – Nothing to Lose (Remix) ft Nas (Video)

K’naan – Nothing to Lose (Remix) ft Nas (Video)

This remix to K'naan's Nothing to Lose featuring Nas goes! Check out the video. Previously: Nas performs NY State of Mind & Life's A B*tch at SXSW (Video)... Read more
March 21, 2012 Video
Actual Proof – All The Way ft Raheem DeVaughn

Actual Proof – All The Way ft Raheem DeVaughn

Both Actual Proof and producer E. Jones hail from 9th Wonder's camp and you can hear the influence in a GREAT way. Check out Actual Proof's new song All The Way featuring Raheem DeVaughn on the hook and E. Jones behind the boards.... Read more
March 20, 2012 Audio
T.I. – I Need Dollas

T.I. – I Need Dollas

A tagged up version of T.I.'s soulful I Need Dollas (with Aloe Blacc on the hook) dropped about a month ago. Here's tag free version. Check it out below. Spotted: 2DBZ via Splash. Previously: T. I. F*ck Da City Up (Mixtape)... Read more
March 20, 2012 Audio
Kendrick Lamar performs Hol’ Up at SXSW (Video)

Kendrick Lamar performs Hol’ Up at SXSW (Video)

Here's a really well shot video of Kendrick Lamar performing Hol' Up at SXSW. It gives a great view of the monster energy K. Dot brings to the stage when he performs live. Check it out below. Props to Cam Be for the production. Previously: Kendrick Lamar - Cartoons &... Read more
March 20, 2012 Video
Slum Village & De La Soul – Turning Me Off

Slum Village & De La Soul – Turning Me Off

Here's a new collabo between Slum Village and De La Soul. Check out Turning Me Off.  Previously:  Posdnous and Black Star perform Stakes is High (Video)... Read more
March 20, 2012 Audio
The latest installment of our Producer Series features classic cuts produced by Large Professor. Click below to listen to the playlist.

The latest installment of our Producer Series features classic cuts produced by Large Professor. Click below to listen to the playlist.

Seeing vintage footage of Large Professor at Nas' SXSW show reminded us that we had not done an installment in our Producer Series in a while and, more importantly, we had not done one featuring the music of Large Professor, one of the all-time greats. Below is a playlist of... Read more
March 19, 2012 Audio, Playlists, Throwback
Yasiin Bey (pka Mos Def) – Forever Alive & Sexy Sax Man (Video)

Yasiin Bey (pka Mos Def) – Forever Alive & Sexy Sax Man (Video)

Yasiin Bey (pka Mos Def) performed a bunch of new songs in Paris a few weeks ago. A couple of videos dropped previously and now here are 2 additional songs. Check out his performances of Forever Alive & Sexy Sax Man below. Previously: Yasiin Bey - Niggas in Poorest (Video)... Read more
March 19, 2012 Video
Trademark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy and Sir Michael Rocks (The Jets) perfrom at SXSW 2012 (Video)

Trademark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy and Sir Michael Rocks (The Jets) perfrom at SXSW 2012 (Video)

The hip-hop OGs weren't the only ones doing it at SXSW. The young guns got it in too. Here are 2 videos of The Jets crew performing. The first is Trademark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy & Sir Michael Rocks doing First Place and the second is Trademark Da Skydiver &... Read more
March 19, 2012 Video
Nas performs The Don live at SXSW (Video)

Nas performs The Don live at SXSW (Video)

Here's some more footage from Nas' Illmatic concert at SXSW. After doing the entire album, he performed his new single The Don live for the first time. Check out the video below. Previously: Nas performs NY State of Mind and Life's A Bitch with AZ. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS1DlKjdgRg... Read more
March 19, 2012 Video
Kendrick Lamar speaks about his new album, working with Dr. Dre and more (Video)

Kendrick Lamar speaks about his new album, working with Dr. Dre and more (Video)

Here's a cool interview of Kendrick Lamar by Fuse. They talked with him at SXSW about his new album, working with Dr. Dre and The Game, touring with Drake and signing with Interscope. Check it out below. Previously: Kendrick Lamar talks about his earliest musical influences and his connection with... Read more
March 18, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Nas performs New York State of Mind and Life’s A Bitch ft AZ at SXSW 2012 (Video)

Nas performs New York State of Mind and Life’s A Bitch ft AZ at SXSW 2012 (Video)

Nas had an EPIC performance at SXSW last night. He performed Illmatic in its entirety and had not one but 2 DJs on the 1s and 2s. Those two DJs happened to be none other than Pete Rock and DJ Premier, who battled beat for beat mid-way through the show.... Read more
March 18, 2012 Video
GZA pays tribute to ODB at SXSW by performing Shimmy Shimmy Ya (Video)

GZA pays tribute to ODB at SXSW by performing Shimmy Shimmy Ya (Video)

GZA tore down his showcase at SXSW. He performed with a full band that included drums, keys, guitar and a full horn section, and ripped through a set that included Liquid Swords, Shadowboxin' (he did his and Method Man's verse) and several other solo and Wu-Tang Clan classics. As part... Read more
March 18, 2012 Video
Slaughterhouse, 50 Cent and Eminem perform at the Shady 2.0 Showcase at SXSW (Video)

Slaughterhouse, 50 Cent and Eminem perform at the Shady 2.0 Showcase at SXSW (Video)

Shady 2.0 took SXSW by storm last night. Slaughterhouse, 50 Cent and even Eminem put in work. The only person missing was Yelawolf. Below are videos of the full shows for both Slaughterhouse and 50 Cent (where he performed all of Get Rich Or Die Tryin,' accompanied by a full... Read more
March 17, 2012 Video
Raekwon – Dedication ft JD Era (Video)

Raekwon – Dedication ft JD Era (Video)

Here's another new video from Raekwon. Check out Dedication featuring JD Era. Previously: Raekwon - The Brewery ft Caezar-N-Reason (Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPZOziLDSHE... Read more
March 17, 2012 Video
Erick Sermon tells the stories behind many of his classic tracks to Complex

Erick Sermon tells the stories behind many of his classic tracks to Complex

Here's another dope profile by Complex where they have a legendary producer break down the story behind his tracks. They've done DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Organized Noize and others. This time, it's Erick Sermon's term. Check out what the Green Eyed Bandit has to say about his classic records. Below... Read more
March 16, 2012 Food for Thought, Playlists
Raekwon – The Brewery ft Caezar-N-Reason

Raekwon – The Brewery ft Caezar-N-Reason

Here's a new video for one of the hardest joints on Raekwon's Unexpected Victory mixtape. Check out The Brewery featuring Ceazar-N-Reason. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f68WKh3YmOc... Read more
March 16, 2012 Video
Nate Dogg Tributes: Warren G – This Is Dedicated To You ft Latoia Williams (Video) + Mister Cee’s Nate Dogg Tribute Mix

Nate Dogg Tributes: Warren G – This Is Dedicated To You ft Latoia Williams (Video) + Mister Cee’s Nate Dogg Tribute Mix

As promised, the love for Nate Dogg continues. Below are a new video from Warren G called This Is Dedicated to You featuring Latoia Williams, as well as Mister Cee's Nate Dogg Tribute Mix. Check out both below. Previously: AFH Nate Dogg Tribute Playlist and DJ Skee Nate Dogg Tribute... Read more
March 16, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Video
Melanie Fiona – Running ft Nas

Melanie Fiona – Running ft Nas

It's been a good few days for Nas fans. First there was the video of him telling the story behind One Love, then he dropped the ridiculously hot new song The Don. Now, here's another treat, his feature on Melanie Fiona's song Running. Check it out below.  Previously:  Melanie Fiona... Read more
March 16, 2012 Audio
Here’s a new single from Nasty Nas. Check out The Don, produced by the late great Heavy D, Salaam Remi and Da Internz.

Here’s a new single from Nasty Nas. Check out The Don, produced by the late great Heavy D, Salaam Remi and Da Internz.

Props: 2DBZ.... Read more
March 15, 2012 Audio
In respect of the first anniversary of his passing, here are a tribute playlist and mix celebrating the LIFE of the one and only Nate Dogg.

In respect of the first anniversary of his passing, here are a tribute playlist and mix celebrating the LIFE of the one and only Nate Dogg.

It's hard to believe it's been a year since we lost Nate Dogg. I remember waking up at SXSW last year and being stunned by the news. At 41, the man born Nathaniel Hale was taken from us far too soon. SXSW will always be bittersweet because of the anniversary.... Read more
March 15, 2012 Audio
Slaughterhouse tour behind the scenes (Video)

Slaughterhouse tour behind the scenes (Video)

Here's some quality behind the scenes footage of Slaughterhouse on tour. Last night they performed at SXSW, and we will be in the building on Friday when they hit the stage again at the Shady 2.0 showcase. More to come. Check out the video. Previously: Slaughterhouse - Hammer Dance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BADRmmniiXM&feature=player_embedded... Read more
March 15, 2012 Video
J. Cole – Nobody’s Perfect ft Missy Elliott (Video)

J. Cole – Nobody’s Perfect ft Missy Elliott (Video)

Been waiting for this one. Here's the new video for J. Cole's Nobody's Perfect featuring Missy Elliott. Check it out. Previously: J. Cole - Vizions of Home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWwzPPdffoY&feature=player_embedded... Read more
March 15, 2012 Video
Ski Beatz – Thank God ft Rugz D. Bewler (Video)

Ski Beatz – Thank God ft Rugz D. Bewler (Video)

Here's a really dope song from Ski Beatz's 24 Hour Karate School Presents Twilight. Check out the video for Thank God featuring Rugz D. Bewler, which was inspired in part by Spike Lee's classic Do The Right Thing. http://vimeo.com/38487935... Read more
March 15, 2012 Video
Melanie Fiona – Gone (La DaDa Di) ft Snoop Dogg

Melanie Fiona – Gone (La DaDa Di) ft Snoop Dogg

Here's another incredible joint from Melanie Fiona featuring none other that Snoop D O Double G. Previously: Melanie Fiona - This Time ft J Cole... Read more
March 15, 2012 Audio
Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah – Barry

Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah – Barry

Here's another burner from Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah, complete with a classic Barry White sample. Check out Barry. Here's the Barry White classic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz1Dgof_MYI... Read more
March 14, 2012 Audio, The Bridge
Nas discusses the inspiration behind One Love (Video)

Nas discusses the inspiration behind One Love (Video)

SXSW kicked off the music portion of the festival with Jay-Z (click here to see the full concert) and it's ending with Nas. On Saturday, Nas will perform all of his classic Illmatic album in its entirety. Here's a video of him discussing the story behind Halftime from Illmatic. Check... Read more
March 14, 2012 Video
Planet Asia – Whirlwind Patterns (Video)

Planet Asia – Whirlwind Patterns (Video)

Here's Planet Asia's hilarious new video for his song Whirlwind Patterns. The visual stays true to the theme of his album Black Belt Theatre. Beat downs (both verbal and literal) ensue. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhwOhUzl1V8... Read more
March 14, 2012 Video
Yelawolf – Can It Be

Yelawolf – Can It Be

Yelawolf goes in over RZA's classic Can It Be All So Simple beat for Wu-Tang Clan. Check out Can It Be. Props to Bootleg Kev.... Read more
March 14, 2012 Audio
Wiz Khalifa – Taylor Allderdice (Mixtape)

Wiz Khalifa – Taylor Allderdice (Mixtape)

Here's a new mixtape from Wiz Khalifa and it's a return, in part, to the soulful, G-funk sound he had on Kush & OJ. There are features from Chevy Woods, Smoke DZA, Juicy J, Rick Ross and (his soon to be wife) Amber Rose, as well as production from Cardio,... Read more
March 14, 2012 Audio, Mixes
DJ Quik Shopping at Amoeba Records (Video)

DJ Quik Shopping at Amoeba Records (Video)

Here's a dope interview of DJ Quik discussing music he bought at Amoeba Records in LA. Check out the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3HTRXnuwGlM... Read more
March 13, 2012 Video
Wale – Ambition ft Meek Mill & Rick Ross

Wale – Ambition ft Meek Mill & Rick Ross

Here's the new video for Wale's Ambition featuring Rick Ross and Meek Mill. Check it out below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7ZbM7ak8uw... Read more
March 13, 2012 Video
DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles – wEaRe aT WaR (Album Trailer Video)

DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles – wEaRe aT WaR (Album Trailer Video)

DJ Premier and Bumpy Knuckles (aka Freddie Foxxx) are finally set to release their joint album, KoleXXXion. Here's a video preview for the album set to their new single wEaRe aT WaR. Check it out below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BwAw5NLolw... Read more
March 13, 2012 Video
sene – backboards ft blu

sene – backboards ft blu

Here's another hot collabo between sene and blu. Check out backboards. Click here for Scienze's Happiness which also features sene and blu.... Read more
March 13, 2012 Audio
Jay-Z kicked off the music portion of SXSW in a big way this year. He performed for nearly 90 minutes and went deep in his catalog. If you missed the stream, you can catch the whole thing below.

Jay-Z kicked off the music portion of SXSW in a big way this year. He performed for nearly 90 minutes and went deep in his catalog. If you missed the stream, you can catch the whole thing below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjRMrU5atyY... Read more
March 13, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Rapper Big Pooh – Special ft No One & Chevy Jones (Video)

Rapper Big Pooh – Special ft No One & Chevy Jones (Video)

Here's a previously unreleased video from Rapper Big Pooh. Check out Special featuring No One and Chevy Jones. Previously: Rapper Big Pooh - Don't Say Goodbye http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfAaMtb9uaI... Read more
March 12, 2012 Video
Action Bronson – Blue Chips (Mixtape)

Action Bronson – Blue Chips (Mixtape)

Here's a new mixtape from Action Bronson (another person we named as one of the best up and coming MCs) called Blue Chips. You can listen to the whole thing and download it below. Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Blue Chips... Read more
March 12, 2012 Audio, Mixes
Vintage interview of Jay-Z discussing his relationship with The Notorious BIG (Video)

Vintage interview of Jay-Z discussing his relationship with The Notorious BIG (Video)

Here's a really dope interview of Jay-Z from the late 90's where he talks about his relationship with Biggie and what it was like working together. Lil Kim also talks about what BIG saw in Jay-Z. Check out the video below.... Read more
March 12, 2012 Video
Here’s an interview of Chuuwee one of the best up and coming MCs where he talks about his earliest musical influences (Video)

Here’s an interview of Chuuwee one of the best up and coming MCs where he talks about his earliest musical influences (Video)

Chuuwee hails from Sacramento and is one of the dopest up and coming MCs. We caught up with him to talk about his earliest musical influences. He talked about folks ranging from Kurtis Blow to The Neptunes, showing that he is a student of the game (one of the reasons... Read more
March 12, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Jay-Z performs U Don’t Know & On To The Next One at Carnegie Hall (Video)

Jay-Z performs U Don’t Know & On To The Next One at Carnegie Hall (Video)

As we previously mentioned, Jay-Z is performing at SXSW on Tues at 8pm EST and it will be live streamed on YouTube. In the meantime, here's some official footage of him performing U Don't Know and On to the Next One at his recent show at Carnegie Hall.... Read more
March 11, 2012 Video
Yasiin Bey (pka Mos Def), Talib Kweli and Posdnous perform Stakes is High (Video)

Yasiin Bey (pka Mos Def), Talib Kweli and Posdnous perform Stakes is High (Video)

And, speaking of Posdnous...here's some footage that recently surfaced of him performing De La Soul's classic Stakes Is High with none other than Yasiin Bey (pka Mos Def) and Talib Kweli, also known as Black Star. The sound quality is not great but you get a good sense of the... Read more
March 11, 2012 Video
Mac Miller – Of The Soul (Remix) ft Raekwon & Posdnous

Mac Miller – Of The Soul (Remix) ft Raekwon & Posdnous

Raekwon and De La Soul's Posdnous jump on the remix to Of The Soul with Mac Miller. As the title suggests, the track is lush and soulful. Check it out. Previously: Mac Miller - Of The Facts (Produced by DJ Premier) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFp8S_qxx9Y... Read more
March 11, 2012 Audio
Big K.R.I.T. performs I Got This and Boobie Miles in NYC (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. performs I Got This and Boobie Miles in NYC (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. performed at NYC's Highline Ballroom on Thursday. Here is some official footage from Cinematic Music Group of his performances of I Got This, his new album single, and Boobie Miles, his new mixtape single. Check out both below. Also, click here to check out our interview of K.R.I.T.... Read more
March 10, 2012 Video
Mister Cee 3-hour Biggie Tribute Mix (Mixtape)

Mister Cee 3-hour Biggie Tribute Mix (Mixtape)

True to his nickname of The Finisher, Mister Cee shut down a day of Biggie tributes with a 3-hour mix (yes, 3 hours) of music by The Notorious Big on the 15th anniversary of the date of his passing. You can listen to the whole thing and download it below.... Read more
March 10, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Throwback
Omar Aura – Too Coo ft Planet Asia (Video)

Omar Aura – Too Coo ft Planet Asia (Video)

Omar Aura and Planet Asia come with some new G-Funk on Too Coo. Check out the video. Click here for his video 1000 Palm Trees featuring Fashawn. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2KlZFJJPN4... Read more
March 9, 2012 Video
Mos Def – Rarities, Features, B-Sides (Vol. 4) (Mixtape)

Mos Def – Rarities, Features, B-Sides (Vol. 4) (Mixtape)

The folks over at RealHipHopHead have been killing it with their series of compilations. They've put together series of B-sides, rarities and features for the likes of Nas, Blu and more. The latest 6-part compilation focus on the work of Mos Def (before he was Yasiin Bey). Click here to... Read more
March 9, 2012 Audio, Mixes
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