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Stalley – Sound of Silence (Video)

Stalley – Sound of Silence (Video)

Here's a new video for another really solid cut off Stalley's Lincoln Way Nights. Stalley goes back to nature for this one. Check out Sound of Silence.  If you don't have Lincoln Way Nights yet, you can get it for free here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G_eDUYe848... Read more
September 1, 2011 Video
New 9th Wonder featuring Phonte and Median. Nuff said. Check out Band Practice Pt. II below.

New 9th Wonder featuring Phonte and Median. Nuff said. Check out Band Practice Pt. II below.

9th Wonder has a new album, The Wonder Years, dropping on 9/27. Until then, here's a new song from him featuring Phonte and Median. Check out Band Practice Pt. II.   Click here to download.... Read more
September 1, 2011 Audio
Meek Mill – I’m A Boss ft Rick Ross (Video)

Meek Mill – I’m A Boss ft Rick Ross (Video)

Here's the video for one of the hottest joints to drop this Summer. Check out Meek Mill's I'm A Boss ft Rick Ross.  This is from Meek Mill's Dream Chasers mixtape which you can download here.... Read more
September 1, 2011 Video
Kendrick Lamar – Live From New York (Review)

Kendrick Lamar – Live From New York (Review)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LdhQyL6m74U Kendrick Lamar just BLEW UP New York's legendary SOB's venue. The crowd was as live as any crowd I've ever seen there (and I've seen a few...). I also don't recall any artist from the West Coast getting more love there than what Kendrick received tonight. The audience knew... Read more
September 1, 2011 Food for Thought
Here’s a video playlist inspired by the Rock The Bells festival. You’ll find videos from Nas, Raekwon, Ghostface, Black Star, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Cypress Hill, Souls of Mischief, Common and more. Check it out.

Here’s a video playlist inspired by the Rock The Bells festival. You’ll find videos from Nas, Raekwon, Ghostface, Black Star, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Cypress Hill, Souls of Mischief, Common and more. Check it out.

The Rock the Bells festival inspired the Reebok Classic Albums by Classic Artists series and it has inspired this playlist. This year's festival has an insane lineup of Nas, Cypress Hill, Black Starr, Mobb Deep, Souls of Mischief, Raekwon, Ghostface, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Common and many of today's up... Read more
August 31, 2011 Video
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Otherside Remix ft Fences (Video)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Otherside Remix ft Fences (Video)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis released a powerful song last year exploring the devastating effects of drug addiction. Here's a new, equally powerful video to accompany the song. Check out Otherside Remix by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Fences. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvDQy53eldY&feature=player_embedded... Read more
August 31, 2011 Video
CyHi The Prynce – Jack of all Trades (Mixtape)

CyHi The Prynce – Jack of all Trades (Mixtape)

Here's a brand new mixtape from CyHi The Prynce called Jack of All Trades. You can listen to the whole thing and download it below. Download Mixtape |... Read more
August 31, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Gerald Walker – Please Shut the F*ck Up

Gerald Walker – Please Shut the F*ck Up

Here's a song from Gerald Walker that breaks from a lot of what's out there right now. He provides a social commentary about the current state of hip-hop through a mock critique of himself. The title makes his take on things pretty clear...Check out Please Shut the F*ck Up. Click... Read more
August 30, 2011 Audio
Jay Rock – Code Red ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Jay Rock – Code Red ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Here's another hot joint from Jay Rock featuring Kendrick Lamar.  Check out the video for Code Red. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-IoCYdXCyos... Read more
August 30, 2011 Video
Strange Fruit Project – A Dreamer’s Journey (Album Sampler)

Strange Fruit Project – A Dreamer’s Journey (Album Sampler)

Strange Fruit Project dropped a really dope album a few years ago, featuring the likes of Erykah Badu and Little Brother.  Sounds like they have another hot one coming...Check out this sampler of their new album, A Dreamer's Journey, which drops on 9/1.  Shout out to Thought Leaks as a... Read more
August 30, 2011 Audio
Blu – j e s u s

Blu – j e s u s

A lot of Blu's most recent material has an old soul (d o o w h o p) feel to it.  His song j e s u s continues with that sound.  The track is courtesy of Madlib.  Check it out. Click here to download.  ... Read more
August 30, 2011 Audio
Mobb Deep – Classic Albums By Classic Artists: The Infamous (Video)

Mobb Deep – Classic Albums By Classic Artists: The Infamous (Video)

Here's another breakdown of a classic album by a classic artist. This installment features Prodigy talking about The Infamous. He speaks on the music used to create the samples on the album as well as how Havoc became the principal producer. Check it out. Again, props to Reekbok for this... Read more
August 30, 2011 Video
Nas – The Making of the Nasty Video (Video)

Nas – The Making of the Nasty Video (Video)

Nas' Nasty blew the web up earlier this Summer. The video is on the way. Before it drops, here's an entertaining behind the scenes look at the making of the video done by the folks over at Decon. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eJvkVC_KuE&feature=player_embedded... Read more
August 29, 2011 Video
Talib Kweli – Uh Oh ft Jean Grae (Extended Video)

Talib Kweli – Uh Oh ft Jean Grae (Extended Video)

Talib Kweli and Jean Grae dropped the video for Uh Oh last week.  Here's an extended version that adds more context to the Mr. and Mrs. Smith theme played out in the video.  Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKlh94lFlmg&feature=player_embedded... Read more
August 29, 2011 Video
Pusha T – Feeling Myself ft Kevin Cossom (Video)

Pusha T – Feeling Myself ft Kevin Cossom (Video)

Here's the latest video from Pusha T. Check out Feeling Myself ft Kevin Cossom. This one is from Pusha T's upcoming Fear of God 2: Let Us Pray album and his Fear of God mixtape, which you can listen to and download here.... Read more
August 29, 2011 Video
ElZhi – Interview (Video)

ElZhi – Interview (Video)

Here's a cool interview of ElZhi. He discusses ElMatic and J. Dilla, among other things. It's nicely shot, as well. Check it out. And, if you don't have ElMatic, click here to download one of the best rap albums of the year, so far. http://vimeo.com/28110073... Read more
August 29, 2011 Video
Young Jeezy – Do It For You ft Freddie Gibbs (Video)

Young Jeezy – Do It For You ft Freddie Gibbs (Video)

Here's the latest from Jeezy's upcoming TM 103 Hustlerz Ambition album.  Check out the video for Do It For You ft Freddie Gibbs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDxpq7tKY9s&feature=player_embedded... Read more
August 28, 2011 Video
Here’s an unbelievable compilation of 170 Nas tracks that were NOT featured on any of his albums. The folks at RealHipHopHead have scoured the web to find every non-album track Nas has blessed (featured vocals, leaks, collaborations, bootlegs, soundtracks, etc.) and compiled them into 6 volumes. You can check out all 6 below.

Here’s an unbelievable compilation of 170 Nas tracks that were NOT featured on any of his albums. The folks at RealHipHopHead have scoured the web to find every non-album track Nas has blessed (featured vocals, leaks, collaborations, bootlegs, soundtracks, etc.) and compiled them into 6 volumes. You can check out all 6 below.

In many cases, they've also upgraded the sound quality of each track.  Volumes 1-5 are "albums" put together by RealHipHopHead and Vol. 6 is a compilation of Nas greatest features.  Click here to download all 6 Lost Albums and check out what RealHipHopHead had to say about the process, below. ... Read more
August 27, 2011 Audio
Jump Off TV – Watch The Throne Debate (Video)

Jump Off TV – Watch The Throne Debate (Video)

Here's another interesting debate from the Jump Off TV crew.  A while ago, they discussed whether or not J. Cole would become a superstar.  This time, they tackle several perspectives on Watch The Throne (money talk, best songs, lyrical content, etc.).  Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zay2zUsaEc&feature=player_embedded... Read more
August 27, 2011 Food for Thought, Video
Erykah Badu – The Interview (Video)

Erykah Badu – The Interview (Video)

Here's a really good interview of Erykah Badu.  She goes deep on lots of topics, including family, music and the controversial filming of the Window Seat video.  There is also a lot of great concert footage.  Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghc9jTEBt_E&feature=player_embedded Though she's labeled as Neosoul, her influences are steeped in... Read more
August 26, 2011 Food for Thought, The Bridge, Video
DTMD – You (Video)

DTMD – You (Video)

Here's a hot new joint from DTMD. If you like Slum Village-era Dilla productions, this one will really move you. Check out the video for You. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phUJq287ej8&feature=player_embedded Click here to download.... Read more
August 26, 2011 Audio, Video
Curren$y – Smoke Sum’n ft Lil Wayne

Curren$y – Smoke Sum’n ft Lil Wayne

Here's a new joint from Curren$y ft Lil Wayne. They flow to the classic OutKast Elevators track. Check it out.  Also, if you missed Curren$y's new Verde Terrace mixtape, click here to download it. Click here to download Smoke Sum'n.... Read more
August 26, 2011 Audio
Big K.R.I.T.’s The Vent is special. It’s a thoughtful and thought-provoking rhyme accompanied by dark, brooding chords. It is almost prayerful. Here’s the official video. Check it out.

Big K.R.I.T.’s The Vent is special. It’s a thoughtful and thought-provoking rhyme accompanied by dark, brooding chords. It is almost prayerful. Here’s the official video. Check it out.

There also have been some incredible videos of K.R.I.T. performing the song live. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xVEa0SMxFg&feature=player_embedded For me, The Vent strikes a similar emotional chord as this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbs7wWLXLpw... Read more
August 26, 2011 The Bridge, Video
It’s hard to believe, but we lost Aaliyah 10 years ago on 8/25. Though she was but the tender age of 22, her impact on music, film and pop culture, generally, cannot be overstated…and her potential was far from being fulfilled. Here’s a video playlist featuring some of her music. Aaliyah, we miss you.

It’s hard to believe, but we lost Aaliyah 10 years ago on 8/25. Though she was but the tender age of 22, her impact on music, film and pop culture, generally, cannot be overstated…and her potential was far from being fulfilled. Here’s a video playlist featuring some of her music. Aaliyah, we miss you.

Also, if you missed it, BET did an amazing tribute to Aaliyah, featuring videos, rare footage and interviews from Timbaland, Missy, Ginuwine and many more.  You can check out the whole show here.... Read more
August 25, 2011 Playlists, Video
The Game – Cosmic Kev Freestyle (Video)

The Game – Cosmic Kev Freestyle (Video)

The Game sounds hungry again. He went all the way in on this freestyle on the Cosmic Kev Show. Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFprLmFbBTI&feature=player_embedded... Read more
August 25, 2011 Video
Kris Kasanova – Just Anotha Day (Video)

Kris Kasanova – Just Anotha Day (Video)

Just Anotha Day by Kris Kasanova is a throwback to times when hip-hop was just dope rhymes over hard beats.  Kris runs down the everyday happenings in his neighborhood, and it plays out like a cross between It Was A Good Day and 99 Problems.  Check out the video for... Read more
August 25, 2011 Audio, The Bridge, Video
Truck North – Indivisible

Truck North – Indivisible

Here's a dope cut from Truck North. He's gotten a lot of press recently, as 1/5 of the Money Making Jam Boys, but he's been a strong solo artist before and since. Check out Indivisible. Click here to download.... Read more
August 25, 2011 Audio
Rockie Fresh – Breakthrough ft Chamillionaire

Rockie Fresh – Breakthrough ft Chamillionaire

Here's a meditative cut from Rockie Fresh ft Chamillionaire. He rhymes about the trials and tribulations of his career, while Chamillionaire serves as an encouraging mentor on his verse. Check out Breakthrough.... Read more
August 25, 2011 Audio
Jill Scott – Hear My Call (Video)

Jill Scott – Hear My Call (Video)

Jill Scott is not hip-hop but she has deep hip-hop Roots...and she's a phenomenal talent. Here's her latest video. Check out Hear My Call. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VtapoGukzCA And, here's one of her hip-hop collabos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b5lNKnqp_o... Read more
August 25, 2011 The Bridge, Video
Smoke DZA – Personal Party ft Curren$y

Smoke DZA – Personal Party ft Curren$y

Here's a slow burner from Smoke DZA and Curren$y...but it's not all about smoke.  Check out Personal Party. Click here to download.... Read more
August 25, 2011 Audio
Asher Roth – Ampersand

Asher Roth – Ampersand

Asher Roth goes in on a super-soulful track.  Check out Ampersand. Click here to download.... Read more
August 25, 2011 Audio
Raekwon Speaks on Only Built 4 Cuban Linx

Raekwon Speaks on Only Built 4 Cuban Linx

This is installment #2 in a dope series Reebok has done in conjunction with Rock The Bells. #1 was Lauryn Hill discussing The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Now, it's Raekwon's turn to discuss his hip-hop classic. Rather than discuss the whole album, he focuses on how Nas got involved with... Read more
August 25, 2011 The Bridge, Video
Omen – Ride For Life

Omen – Ride For Life

Here's a really hot joint from Omen. The track, which was produced by him, is TOUGH. Check out Ride For Life. Click here to download.... Read more
August 25, 2011 Audio
Planet Asia – Inspiration (Video)

Planet Asia – Inspiration (Video)

Here's a new video from West Coast underground OG, Planet Asia. Check out Inspiration. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zersOpYxUG0&feature=player_embedded And here's one of my favorite joints from Planet Asia and Rascoe (aka Cali Agents) from back in the day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-GHQwlgJc4... Read more
August 24, 2011 The Bridge, Video
Action Bronson – Big, Bad & Dangerous ft Smoke DZA

Action Bronson – Big, Bad & Dangerous ft Smoke DZA

Here's a new collabo from Action Bronson & Smoke DZA. Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
August 24, 2011 Audio
Kendrick Lamar’s A.D.H.D. is one of the best songs on Section 80, one of the best albums of the year. Here’s the video.

Kendrick Lamar’s A.D.H.D. is one of the best songs on Section 80, one of the best albums of the year. Here’s the video.

If you haven't heard Section 80, it's a concept album about what's happened to today's adults who were born in the 80's and faced AIDS and crack epidemics, gang violence, Reaganomics and a host of other ills. A.D.H.D. is one of the most poignant depictions.  If you haven't bought Section... Read more
August 24, 2011 Video
New Phonte featuring Elzhi and produced by 9th Wonder…Nuff said.. Check out Not Here Anymore.

New Phonte featuring Elzhi and produced by 9th Wonder…Nuff said.. Check out Not Here Anymore.

Click here to download.... Read more
August 24, 2011 Audio
Here’s a mix dedicated to the women who helped lay the foundation of hip-hop and those who continue to build the culture. You’ll hear Missy, Yo-Yo, Lauryn Hill, Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Conscious Daughters, Lady of Rage, Left Eye, Ladybug Mecca, Da Brat, Bahamadia, Jean Grae, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Salt N Pepa, Nicki Minaj and more. Check it out.

Here’s a mix dedicated to the women who helped lay the foundation of hip-hop and those who continue to build the culture. You’ll hear Missy, Yo-Yo, Lauryn Hill, Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Conscious Daughters, Lady of Rage, Left Eye, Ladybug Mecca, Da Brat, Bahamadia, Jean Grae, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Salt N Pepa, Nicki Minaj and more. Check it out.

Seeing Lauryn Hill speak about The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was a reminder of how important women have been to hip-hop. Ambrosia For Heads Ladies First Mix by Parfit.  Also, if you missed BET's My Mic Sounds Nice, which documents the story of women in hip-hop, click here to watch... Read more
August 24, 2011 Audio
Sound FX – Don’t Listen to My Heart (With Your Heart)

Sound FX – Don’t Listen to My Heart (With Your Heart)

Here's a reflective song from Sound FX about dealing with everyday struggles. It uses the same sample featured on J. Cole's You Got It but evokes a completely different mood. Check out Don't Listen to My Heart (With Your Heart).... Read more
August 23, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
2 Chainz – Pimps ft Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. (Video)

2 Chainz – Pimps ft Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. (Video)

Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. join 2 Chainz on a smoothed out jazz track. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1HEN3t3SIc&feature=player_embedded... Read more
August 23, 2011 Video
Here’s a really good interview of Lauryn Hill where she speaks on the impact of her landmark album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.

Here’s a really good interview of Lauryn Hill where she speaks on the impact of her landmark album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.

It's part 1 of a series Reebok is doing in connection with this year's Rock the Bells tour.  Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ-krY--Qbg&feature=player_embedded... Read more
August 23, 2011 Video
Curren$y – Verde Terrace (Mixtape)

Curren$y – Verde Terrace (Mixtape)

Here's a new mixtape from Curren$y. Check out Verde Terrace. You can listen to the whole thing and download it below. Curren$y has been on his grind this year. This is his 3rd project, so far in 2011 (not including what he's been doing with Big Sean and Wiz Khalifa).... Read more
August 23, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Kendrick Lamar – Hail Mary Freestyle & Interview (Video)

Kendrick Lamar – Hail Mary Freestyle & Interview (Video)

Kendrick Lamar paid a visit to the Bootleg Kev show, recently.  He did an interview and dropped some verses over Makaveli's Hail Mary track.  Check out the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tc1PH6_69c&feature=player_embedded And, in case you need to hear the original... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iaQrh4YtuQ... Read more
August 22, 2011 The Bridge, Video
Bad Meets Evil – Lighters ft Bruno Mars

Bad Meets Evil – Lighters ft Bruno Mars

And just like that, here's another video for an Eminem/Royce Da 5'9" collabo. This time, it's from their Bad Meets Evil project. Check out Lighters ft Bruno Mars.  And, click here for the video for Royce's Writer's Block. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWt4wmZ_EMI&feature=player_embedded... Read more
August 22, 2011 Video
Here’s the latest video from Royce Da 5’9″‘s Success is Certain album. Halfway in, it switches to the DJ Premier remix. Hotness. Check out Writer’s Block.

Here’s the latest video from Royce Da 5’9″‘s Success is Certain album. Halfway in, it switches to the DJ Premier remix. Hotness. Check out Writer’s Block.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy2YWtPames&feature=player_embedded... Read more
August 22, 2011 Video
Stat Quo – Summertime Grind

Stat Quo – Summertime Grind

Here's another take on Kool & The Gang's seminal Summer Madness (aka the foundation of DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince's classic Summertime). This one comes from Stat Quo and, as the title suggests, it's much darker than the Fresh Prince or Kid Daytona versions. In many ways, the... Read more
August 19, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Schoolboy Q – My Homie

Schoolboy Q – My Homie

Top Dawg Entertainment is killing the game right now.  The LA indie label is fresh off two high quality releases from Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock this Summer, as well as a solid album from Ab-Soul in the Spring.  Next up is Schoolboy Q.  Check out his new song, My... Read more
August 19, 2011 Audio
3 Little Digs – Behind Big K.R.I.T. and Yelawolf’s Happy Birthday Hip-Hop (Video)

3 Little Digs – Behind Big K.R.I.T. and Yelawolf’s Happy Birthday Hip-Hop (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. and Yelawolf did their first collabo nearly a year ago, but it only surfaced in the last couple of weeks. Here's a video by 3 Little Digs that captured part of the experience. Check out the behind the scenes of Happy Birthday Hip-Hop. http://vimeo.com/27897045 Click here to download... Read more
August 19, 2011 Video
Here’s a pretty intense video from Talib Kweli ft Jean Grae. The 2 take the Bonnie & Clyde theme to a different level. Check out Uh Oh.

Here’s a pretty intense video from Talib Kweli ft Jean Grae. The 2 take the Bonnie & Clyde theme to a different level. Check out Uh Oh.

... Read more
August 19, 2011 Video
J. Cole – Cole World: The Complex Review

J. Cole – Cole World: The Complex Review

Here's a pretty dope track-by-track review of J. Cole's Cole World:  The Sideline Story by Complex, particularly given that they weren't allowed to name song titles or quote lyrics.  The intro to the article is below and you can read the whole thing here. Here's the intro: After releasing several... Read more
August 19, 2011 Food for Thought
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