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Here’s some footage of Q-Tip and Kanye West performing at the Brooklyn Hip-Hip Festival.

Here’s some footage of Q-Tip and Kanye West performing at the Brooklyn Hip-Hip Festival.

Kanye does a medley of 3 songs. The audio is through the boards, so the sound is right. Check it out. http://vimeo.com/26591533 Update: Here's some additional footage from Karmaloop TV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wgZJf6ellk&feature=player_embedded... Read more
July 19, 2011 Video
There have been some hot leaks off Phil Ade’s A Different World. Here’s the whole album.

There have been some hot leaks off Phil Ade’s A Different World. Here’s the whole album.

Listen to the whole thing below and download it. Download Mixtape |... Read more
July 19, 2011 Audio, Mixes
After 25 years in the game The Beastie Boys are still innovating.

After 25 years in the game The Beastie Boys are still innovating.

Check out the video for Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win ft Santi Gold, Ken, G.I. Joe and others. Not surprisingly, this is from the mind of Spike Jonze who also directed this for Kanye West: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-0siK1w3eM... Read more
July 18, 2011 The Bridge, Video
Mobb Deep join L.E.P. Bogus Boys on Gangstaz Only. Check it out.

Mobb Deep join L.E.P. Bogus Boys on Gangstaz Only. Check it out.

Click here to download.... Read more
July 18, 2011 Audio
Chuuwee continues to show his 90’s influences on The Livest One.

Chuuwee continues to show his 90’s influences on The Livest One.

The song features a vintage Chuck D sample and jazzy keys.  Check it out. Click here to download. Something about the chords on the keys reminds me of this joint (Side Note: Questlove spun this the first time I saw The Roots perform live back in '95): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFAkSI9lSD8... Read more
July 18, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Here’s another new joint from Phil Ade’s upcoming album A Different World. His rhymes are tight and the track is laid back and fonky–yeah, funkier than funky.

Here’s another new joint from Phil Ade’s upcoming album A Different World. His rhymes are tight and the track is laid back and fonky–yeah, funkier than funky.

Check out You're the One ft Killa Kyleon.  A Different World drops tomorrow courtesy of 2DopeBoyz (props to them). Click here to download.  If you missed the first leak, Incense ft Mac Miller, click here to download it.... Read more
July 18, 2011 Audio
Here’s Skewby’s new video for his verse on Actual Proof’s Super Genius.

Here’s Skewby’s new video for his verse on Actual Proof’s Super Genius.

Last Halloween, Actual Proof dropped Super Genius, a song with socially conscious lyrics and a meditative 9th Wonder track. The song featured Skewby, Cutlass Reid, Naledge, Add2TheMC, Kendrick Lamar, Brittany Street, The Kid Daytona & Law. Skewby just created a new video for his verse. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGAWOZ0T9rc&feature=channel_video_title Click... Read more
July 18, 2011 Video
Here’s a new video from Fabolous. Check out Y’all Don’t Hear Me Though ft Red Cafe.

Here’s a new video from Fabolous. Check out Y’all Don’t Hear Me Though ft Red Cafe.

This is from Fabolous' The S.O.U.L. Mixtape. If you missed it, click here to download it.... Read more
July 18, 2011 Video
New Dom Kennedy ft Curren$y. Check out Hennesy Beach.

New Dom Kennedy ft Curren$y. Check out Hennesy Beach.

Click here to download.... Read more
July 17, 2011 Audio
Here’s the remix to Jay Rock’s Hood Gone Love It. Rick Ross and Birdman join him on the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League track. Check it out.

Here’s the remix to Jay Rock’s Hood Gone Love It. Rick Ross and Birdman join him on the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League track. Check it out.

Jay Rock's Follow Me Home album hits stores on 7/26. Click here to download.  The original featured Kendrick Lamar.  Click here for the video.... Read more
July 16, 2011 Audio
Freeway kicks a true freestyle. 3+ minutes of ill lyrics straight off the dome.

Freeway kicks a true freestyle. 3+ minutes of ill lyrics straight off the dome.

The rhymes aren't perfect but the passion in the delivery and the fact that he is truly going off the top of the head more than make up for it. Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0pHnDhsy7k&feature=player_embedded If you're in the mood for more freestyles, click here to watch the documentary Freestyle.... Read more
July 16, 2011 Video
Curren$y is one of the most prolific artists out right now.

Curren$y is one of the most prolific artists out right now.

After dropping 2 projects in 3 months, he is already working on another. Here's the first song of his upcoming mixtape with DJ Drama, called Verde Terrace. Check out Run Dat Sh*t.  Click here if you missed his album Weekend at Burnie's or his Covert Coup mixtape. Click here to... Read more
July 16, 2011 Audio
Kendrick Lamar now has co-signs from 2 of the dopest producers in hip-hop.

Kendrick Lamar now has co-signs from 2 of the dopest producers in hip-hop.

Dr. Dre thought highly enough of him to have Kendrick in the studio working on Detox.  Now check out this video where Pharrell gives him major props.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MezI92xjT4&feature=player_embedded Click here to hear one of the many great songs on Kendrick's new album, Section 80.  Also, here's a pretty extensive interview... Read more
July 15, 2011 Video
Blaq Poet’s Bushmaster Music Pt 2 is grimy. It sounds heavily Wu-influenced (not a bad thing), with Roc Marciano taking on the role of Raekwon. Wais P also jumps on the track.

Blaq Poet’s Bushmaster Music Pt 2 is grimy. It sounds heavily Wu-influenced (not a bad thing), with Roc Marciano taking on the role of Raekwon. Wais P also jumps on the track.

Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
July 15, 2011 Audio
Incense is Phil Ade’s latest single from his upcoming album, A Different World. It features reflective lyrics from Phil Ade, a laid back verse from Mac Miller and a soulful track. The album is sounding promising. Check it out.

Incense is Phil Ade’s latest single from his upcoming album, A Different World. It features reflective lyrics from Phil Ade, a laid back verse from Mac Miller and a soulful track. The album is sounding promising. Check it out.

Click here to download.... Read more
July 15, 2011 Audio
Rockie Fresh and Casey Veggies trade hot verses on Duckin’ N Dodgin’. Nice track too…Check out the video.

Rockie Fresh and Casey Veggies trade hot verses on Duckin’ N Dodgin’. Nice track too…Check out the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPGV5ojyUcE&feature=player_embedded... Read more
July 15, 2011 Video
Here’s a surprising but entertaining video from N.O.R.E. Check out Like the Way ft Pharrell.

Here’s a surprising but entertaining video from N.O.R.E. Check out Like the Way ft Pharrell.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4Y55FIOeD84... Read more
July 15, 2011 Video
Freddie Gibbs joins GLC on Head of the Heads. Check out the video.

Freddie Gibbs joins GLC on Head of the Heads. Check out the video.

http://vimeo.com/26429180... Read more
July 15, 2011 Video
Dr. Dre has said for many years that he prefers working with new talent rather than the hottest established artists. Check out the good Doctor as he listens to newcomer Tito Lopez spit over a blistering hot unreleased track that sounds a lot like it was produced by Dre.

Dr. Dre has said for many years that he prefers working with new talent rather than the hottest established artists. Check out the good Doctor as he listens to newcomer Tito Lopez spit over a blistering hot unreleased track that sounds a lot like it was produced by Dre.

Tito BRINGS IT and gets some much deserved props from Dre.  Here's the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouddIytkW_M&feature=player_embedded... Read more
July 15, 2011 Video
Complex has a great series where they have legendary producers breakdown their hits. The latest installment features Diamond D.

Complex has a great series where they have legendary producers breakdown their hits. The latest installment features Diamond D.

Past installments included DJ Premier and Pete Rock. Below is an excerpt. Click here to read the full article. Also, if you missed our latest mix which features a lot of early 90's A Tribe Called Quest and Diamond D, click here. Here's what Diamond D had to say about... Read more
July 14, 2011 Food for Thought
Beats, Rhymes & Mixes: This week’s mix was inspired by the A Tribe Called Quest documentary. You’ll here lots of Tribe from the Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders years, as well as other artists who were doing it at that time: Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Diamond D, The Beatnuts, Showbiz & AG, De La Soul, Black Sheep, The Pharcyde, Main Source, Brand Nubian and more.

Beats, Rhymes & Mixes: This week’s mix was inspired by the A Tribe Called Quest documentary. You’ll here lots of Tribe from the Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders years, as well as other artists who were doing it at that time: Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Diamond D, The Beatnuts, Showbiz & AG, De La Soul, Black Sheep, The Pharcyde, Main Source, Brand Nubian and more.

And, if you haven't seen Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest, it is a MUST for any ATCQ fan or student of hip-hop. Enjoy. Ambrosia For Heads Tribal Inspirations Mix... Read more
July 14, 2011 Audio
Nardwaur does it again. Watch him blow Mac Miller’s mind (repeatedly) in this hilarious interview.

Nardwaur does it again. Watch him blow Mac Miller’s mind (repeatedly) in this hilarious interview.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NSZyYIHncU&feature=player_embedded#... Read more
July 14, 2011 Video
Pete Rock and Smiff N Wessun’s Monumental album dropped a couple of weeks ago. Here’s the video for the title track.

Pete Rock and Smiff N Wessun’s Monumental album dropped a couple of weeks ago. Here’s the video for the title track.

... Read more
July 13, 2011 Video
The tracklist for Watch the Throne has been finalized. The album drops on 8/2.

The tracklist for Watch the Throne has been finalized. The album drops on 8/2.

Here's the tracklist: 1. No Church in The Wild (Feat. Frank Ocean) 2. Lift Off (Feat. Beyoncé) 3. Niggas in Paris 4. Otis (Feat. Otis Redding) 5. Gotta Have It 6. New Day 7. Prime Time 8. Who Gon Stop Me 9. Murder to Excellence 10. Welcome to The Jungle... Read more
July 13, 2011 Food for Thought
New Phil Ade. Check out the video for One in a Million.

New Phil Ade. Check out the video for One in a Million.

It's a hip-hop love song that's not corny...kinda like this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKveOqw5ukY... Read more
July 13, 2011 The Bridge, Video
Here’s another hot one from Jay Rock. Check out the video for Life’s a Gamble.

Here’s another hot one from Jay Rock. Check out the video for Life’s a Gamble.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NJDmy89OJyo#... Read more
July 13, 2011 Video
Here’s another ode to Summer. Check out the video for Asher Roth’s Summertime.

Here’s another ode to Summer. Check out the video for Asher Roth’s Summertime.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiueK4736m0&feature=player_embedded And, if you missed it, click here for The Kid Daytona's remake of DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince's Summertime.... Read more
July 13, 2011 Video
Kendrick Lamar has solified his place in that increasingly rarefied class of MCs with clever lyrics and a compelling message with Section 80.

Kendrick Lamar has solified his place in that increasingly rarefied class of MCs with clever lyrics and a compelling message with Section 80.

Check out this video where he breaks down the meaning of HiiiPower and how Tupac has inspired him. If you don't have Section 80, it may just be the best rap album of the year so far. Click here to buy it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCGS25RXaDE&feature=player_embedded... Read more
July 13, 2011 Video
Here’s a great behind the scenes look at the making of Ghetto dreams. Common, Nas and No I.D. were interviewed in the studio during the recording of the song.

Here’s a great behind the scenes look at the making of Ghetto dreams. Common, Nas and No I.D. were interviewed in the studio during the recording of the song.

The sneak peek of this dropped a couple of days ago. Check out the full video. http://vimeo.com/26338579... Read more
July 13, 2011 Video
Freeway stays consistent. Check out his latest–Listen.

Freeway stays consistent. Check out his latest–Listen.

Stream-only. Click here to buy it on iTunes.... Read more
July 13, 2011 Audio
Here are 2 soul singer projects that have some hip-hop heavy hitters affiliated.

Here are 2 soul singer projects that have some hip-hop heavy hitters affiliated.

First is a song from Nikki Jean which features verses from Lupe Fiasco and Black Thought. Next up is the full album from Ayah, an incredible singer who has been working with Jazzy Jeff and his camp for a few years. I've been a fan ever since Jeff played several... Read more
July 12, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Here’s a new joint from 80 Blocks from Tiffany’s (Pete Rock & Camp Lo) ft Rapper Big Pooh. Nuff Said.

Here’s a new joint from 80 Blocks from Tiffany’s (Pete Rock & Camp Lo) ft Rapper Big Pooh. Nuff Said.

Check out Booming System.  80 Blocks from Tiffany's dropped an album in March (click here to download it).  Booming System is from their forthcoming album. Click here to download.... Read more
July 12, 2011 Audio
Black & White is a pretty ill combo…Black Milk and Jack White (of the White Stripes) that is.

Black & White is a pretty ill combo…Black Milk and Jack White (of the White Stripes) that is.

The 2 collaborated to create some soulful, bluesy music with live instruments. Black Milk provides the verses. Here's what he had to say about the collabo: "The time we spent in Nashville collaborating with Jack White was one of the greatest moments in my music career. It not only inspired... Read more
July 12, 2011 Audio
New Ghostface Killah…Check out The Black Diamonds ft Roc Marciano and Killa Sin. The Legendary Weapons album drops on 7/26.

New Ghostface Killah…Check out The Black Diamonds ft Roc Marciano and Killa Sin. The Legendary Weapons album drops on 7/26.

... Read more
July 11, 2011 Audio
Cormega brought out a bunch of legends for his song Fresh. It features vocals from Parrish Smith, Grand Puba, KRS-ONE, Big Daddy Kane and DJ Red Alert.

Cormega brought out a bunch of legends for his song Fresh. It features vocals from Parrish Smith, Grand Puba, KRS-ONE, Big Daddy Kane and DJ Red Alert.

Check out the video. Also, if you missed our Back in the Day mix featuring most of the above cats, check this out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DqTG9-M56k&feature=player_embedded... Read more
July 11, 2011 Video
Here’s some interesting food for thought from Young Guru, one of the sonic architects behind much of the music of Jay-Z, Kanye West and many others.

Here’s some interesting food for thought from Young Guru, one of the sonic architects behind much of the music of Jay-Z, Kanye West and many others.

For many years, Young Guru has worked as the engineer on much of the music to come out of the Roc-A-Fella camp, as well as on tracks by De La Soul, Mariah Carey, Little Brother, T.I., Talib Kweli and many more.  Having been in the game as long as he... Read more
July 11, 2011 Food for Thought, Video
Here’s a Summer Heat mix for you. You’ll find new music from the last few months, including Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, CyHi Da Prynce, Big Sean, Jay Rock, UGK, Chuuwee, Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun, Big K.R.I.T., Bumpy Knuckles, Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson, Termanology, Common, Nas, Yelawolf and many more.

Here’s a Summer Heat mix for you. You’ll find new music from the last few months, including Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, CyHi Da Prynce, Big Sean, Jay Rock, UGK, Chuuwee, Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun, Big K.R.I.T., Bumpy Knuckles, Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson, Termanology, Common, Nas, Yelawolf and many more.

You'll find music from Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, CyHi Da Prynce, Big Sean, Jay Rock, UGK, Chuuwee, Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun, Big K.R.I.T., Bumpy Knuckles, Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson, Termanology, Common, Nas, Yelawolf and many more.  Enjoy. Ambrosia For Heads Summer Heat Mix... Read more
July 10, 2011 Audio
Ghostface Killah + Action Bronson + Termanology = Get the weekend started!

Ghostface Killah + Action Bronson + Termanology = Get the weekend started!

Check out Meteor Hammer.... Read more
July 8, 2011 Audio
It looks like Watch the Throne will actually drop before the end of the Summer.

It looks like Watch the Throne will actually drop before the end of the Summer.

Jay-Z  had a listening session for the album last night.  Complex has posted a compilation of the reviews.  You can check out the articles and a summary below. From Complex: Our very own Editor-In-Chief, Noah Callahan-Bever—who was there as a portion of the album was created—took to Twitter and tweeted... Read more
July 8, 2011 Food for Thought
Chuuwee is a student of the game. You can hear it in his rhymes and the beats he chooses.

Chuuwee is a student of the game. You can hear it in his rhymes and the beats he chooses.

He made it clear in JJ Evans, his open letter to DJ Premier, and his new track, Get Yours, is no exception. There's a Nas sample on the hook and the track is reminiscent of early Reflection Eternal. Check it out. Click here to download.  Here's the Reflection Eternal track... Read more
July 7, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Nas’ collabo game has been kinda crazy lately.

Nas’ collabo game has been kinda crazy lately.

He laced Raekwon with some ill verses on Rich & Black and his feature on Common's Ghetto Dreams has generated a lot of heat the last few weeks. Here's a sneak preview of what's to come with the Ghetto Dreams video and the full video for Raekwon's Rich & Black.... Read more
July 7, 2011 Video
We hit you with the sneak preview the other day. Here’s the full Ice Cube Behind the Music.

We hit you with the sneak preview the other day. Here’s the full Ice Cube Behind the Music.

Check it out.... Read more
July 7, 2011 Video
Kool G Rap has not lost a step. In Too Deep has fire lyrics and a soulful 70’s sample.

Kool G Rap has not lost a step. In Too Deep has fire lyrics and a soulful 70’s sample.

Check out the video. And, check out our Back in the Day mix featuring songs from the late 80's and early 90's if you want to hear some vintage G Rap and other dope MCs from that era. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AvWTkN_TGs&feature=player_embedded... Read more
July 7, 2011 Video
Here’s a previously unreleased cut from RZA ft Kool G Rap and newcomer Kosha Dillz.

Here’s a previously unreleased cut from RZA ft Kool G Rap and newcomer Kosha Dillz.

Check out Operator. Click here to download.  Here's what RZA had to say about the song: “Here’s a demo of a song we made about a year and a half ago at my east coast studio 36 East. It’s featuring Kosha Dillz, one of the rawest Jewish kids I know... Read more
July 7, 2011 Audio
New Chiddy Bang. Check out the video for I Can’t Stop.

New Chiddy Bang. Check out the video for I Can’t Stop.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lUA9GjSfm5Y... Read more
July 7, 2011 Video
Jay Rock drops some heavy verses on Just Like Me. He goes in about the perils of gang-banging and the toll that selling drugs takes on the community.

Jay Rock drops some heavy verses on Just Like Me. He goes in about the perils of gang-banging and the toll that selling drugs takes on the community.

Dude is official. Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GprpUNzYvNk&feature=player_embedded Also, click here for the video for Jay Rock's Hood Gone Love It.... Read more
July 6, 2011 Video
Here’s another sneak peek at the upcoming A Tribe Called Quest documentary.

Here’s another sneak peek at the upcoming A Tribe Called Quest documentary.

This one features a very candid interview about Phife's ongoing battle with Diabetes. Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels Of A Tribe Called Quest hits most theaters this month. Click here for a list of dates and places and a link to a playlist we did of joints produced by... Read more
July 6, 2011 Video
Kidz in the Hall have been making moves lately. They have a web series on MTV2.com and just dropped this hot new video.

Kidz in the Hall have been making moves lately. They have a web series on MTV2.com and just dropped this hot new video.

Check out the video for My Diatribe and you can find episodes 3 and 4 of Here Now, their web series, below. http://vimeo.com/25518189 Here's Kidz in the Hall: Here Now. Episode 3 http://vimeo.com/25364562 Episode 4 http://vimeo.com/25669758 Click here for episodes 1 and 2.... Read more
July 6, 2011 Video
Curren$y’s This is the Life is one of the strongest songs on his new Weekend at Burnie’salbum. Check out the video.

Curren$y’s This is the Life is one of the strongest songs on his new Weekend at Burnie’salbum. Check out the video.

Click here to buy Weekend at Burnie's. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubodG_cv9JI&feature=player_embedded... Read more
July 6, 2011 Video
Trek Life has a different vibe than some of the other recent underground West Coast artists.

Trek Life has a different vibe than some of the other recent underground West Coast artists.

Though he hails from LA, his style is more East Coast. Check out What It Is (Apollo Brown Remix). Click here to download.... Read more
July 6, 2011 Audio
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