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Outasight continues dropping hot joints. Losing My Mind is more on the jazzy underground tip. He’s another one poised to blow in 2011.

Outasight continues dropping hot joints. Losing My Mind is more on the jazzy underground tip. He’s another one poised to blow in 2011.

Outasight been killing it for a minute and continues to stretch the boundaries of hip-hop. Click here to download.... Read more
January 11, 2011 Audio
Beat lovers get ready to feast on some true ambrosia for heads. Witness the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League’s sample battle.

Beat lovers get ready to feast on some true ambrosia for heads. Witness the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League’s sample battle.

Here's some footage of Drake in the studio with the mighty J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League where he challenges them to battle one another with their dopest samples.  It's part of the Any Given Monday series that has been making Mondays a day to look forward to.  It ranks right up there with... Read more
January 10, 2011 The Bridge, Video
Next up for Swizz Beatz’s Monster Mondays? Rick Ross. Check out The Transporter.

Next up for Swizz Beatz’s Monster Mondays? Rick Ross. Check out The Transporter.

This isn't the strongest Monster Mondays offering, but it's cool.  The old school joints he did with Rakim and DMX were super on point. Click here to download.... Read more
January 10, 2011 Audio
Whoa. Up and coming producer Phonix sliced and diced We Are the Champions like a Samurai on Fashawn’s Manny Pacquiao. It’s worth checking for the sonic experience alone.

Whoa. Up and coming producer Phonix sliced and diced We Are the Champions like a Samurai on Fashawn’s Manny Pacquiao. It’s worth checking for the sonic experience alone.

He sets it up nicely by letting the original ride for a minute in the beginning.  Click here for more Fashawn. Click here to download.  Here's We Are the Champions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04854XqcfCY Need some more Samurai action in your life?  Say no more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI82yybx7Bc&feature=related... Read more
January 10, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Keeping it on the Nas tip here’s another (relatively) new joint called Courthouse.

Keeping it on the Nas tip here’s another (relatively) new joint called Courthouse.

This one first dropped a few months ago, but this version is tagless. Click here to download.... Read more
January 9, 2011 Audio
Will Nas and DJ Premier do a whole album together? Hear what Omar Akil has to say on the matter in the latest installment of PREEM-EAR.

Will Nas and DJ Premier do a whole album together? Hear what Omar Akil has to say on the matter in the latest installment of PREEM-EAR.

This ep of PREEM-EAR is more anecdotal than a "display of hidden hotness".  I found this little clip of Primo calling out Nas in the motherland.  You've heard the rumors. Nasis supposed to do a full album with Premier (a la Jay and Ye, or 9th Wonder and *insert indy... Read more
January 9, 2011 Audio, Video
B.o.B. rocks out on a sample from an 80’s classic by Foreigner. He is one of very few in hip-hop who could pull this off. Check out the performance of Cold As Ice.

B.o.B. rocks out on a sample from an 80’s classic by Foreigner. He is one of very few in hip-hop who could pull this off. Check out the performance of Cold As Ice.

http://vimeo.com/18539778 This song just further builds his claim that he can't be defined by one style.  Click here to download his No Genre mixtape.  Here's Foreigner's version of Cold As Ice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UdXbMyo1rU... Read more
January 8, 2011 The Bridge, Video
Newcomer Mike Jaggerr comes with a slinky joint as laid back as its title–Cruise Control. And he invited Big K.R.I.T. for the ride. Check it out.

Newcomer Mike Jaggerr comes with a slinky joint as laid back as its title–Cruise Control. And he invited Big K.R.I.T. for the ride. Check it out.

Click here to download.... Read more
January 8, 2011 Audio
You heard the “G-Mix” for Wiz Khalifa’s Black & Yellow ft Snoop Dogg and T-Pain. Now here’s the video.

You heard the “G-Mix” for Wiz Khalifa’s Black & Yellow ft Snoop Dogg and T-Pain. Now here’s the video.

This is probably the first of many collabos between Snoop and Wiz. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWAGLkyxQG0&feature=player_embedded... Read more
January 8, 2011 Video
Yelawolf and Trae Tha Truth go BERZERK on a heavily Latin-influenced track. Get your head ready for this one. It’s called Sh*t I’ve Seen, but it’s not sh*t you’ve heard before.

Yelawolf and Trae Tha Truth go BERZERK on a heavily Latin-influenced track. Get your head ready for this one. It’s called Sh*t I’ve Seen, but it’s not sh*t you’ve heard before.

Click here to download.... Read more
January 8, 2011 Audio
Saigon drops another hot one ironically called It’s Cold. Here’s the video.

Saigon drops another hot one ironically called It’s Cold. Here’s the video.

It's no secret we're Saigon fans. Here's why.  His album drops on 2/15. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26c4oVsfIhI&feature=player_embedded... Read more
January 7, 2011 Video
Some may say Jay-Z but my money is on Snoop Dogg to be the first rapper to have a hit after turning 50. Check out his new video for Wet.

Some may say Jay-Z but my money is on Snoop Dogg to be the first rapper to have a hit after turning 50. Check out his new video for Wet.

This one could be called Sexual Eruption--The Sequel. As with most sequels, it's not nearly as good as the original, but the video is too hot for TV. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Fj33r2qdc&feature=player_embedded... Read more
January 7, 2011 Video
It’s a slow day for new hip-hop so we take matters into our own hands. Check out this playlist of some classic joints.

It’s a slow day for new hip-hop so we take matters into our own hands. Check out this playlist of some classic joints.

Each Thursday night, we will be bringing you a different playlist to ease you into the weekend.  This week's is full of old gems.  You'll hear joints from Common, Wu-Tang Clan, De La Soul, Snoop, Biggie, Outkast, Gang Starr, Nas, The Roots and others.  Just press play, sit back and... Read more
January 6, 2011 Playlists, Throwback, Video
We’re only 6 days into 2011 but Smoke DZA already has 2 hot joints that have dropped (and another a week earlier). 1 every 3 days is pretty damn good. Check out The Early Days of George.

We’re only 6 days into 2011 but Smoke DZA already has 2 hot joints that have dropped (and another a week earlier). 1 every 3 days is pretty damn good. Check out The Early Days of George.

Click here to download.  Click here for more Smoke.... Read more
January 6, 2011 Audio
Can you be hard rocking a Sade beat? Killa Kyleon will Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ to pull it off. Check it out and tell us what you think.

Can you be hard rocking a Sade beat? Killa Kyleon will Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ to pull it off. Check it out and tell us what you think.

Click here to download.  If you missed it, check out Killa Kyleon truly killin' this Bill Gates track.  Here's the original Sade song Get Rich or Die Tryin' samples (classic): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKhfoKOTwZY... Read more
January 6, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
It’s going to be a long cold Winter for Rick Ross haters. For everybody else he brings the HEAT with his new song Pandemonium ft Meek Mill and Wale. Get ready.

It’s going to be a long cold Winter for Rick Ross haters. For everybody else he brings the HEAT with his new song Pandemonium ft Meek Mill and Wale. Get ready.

Click here to download.  He starts it off with the ill Boyz N the Hood sample to let you know it's about to be murder (starts at 3:25): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QVQx3OLEi0&feature=related... Read more
January 5, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Yeah. Uh Huh. You know what it is…the second collabo from Big Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa. It’s That Good.

Yeah. Uh Huh. You know what it is…the second collabo from Big Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa. It’s That Good.

We've already said these 2 were like brothers from another mother (and in a different generation)...Snoop calls them the new Cheech & Chong. However you slice it (lick it and roll it) they are a winning combo. Click here to download.... Read more
January 5, 2011 Audio
More Terrace Martin. This time puts in work with West Coast underground king Murs in the video for Melrose. Strap on your backpacks and say cheese.

More Terrace Martin. This time puts in work with West Coast underground king Murs in the video for Melrose. Strap on your backpacks and say cheese.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZSf3P09G3Y&feature=player_embedded... Read more
January 5, 2011 Video
Wow. Terrace Martin, Kendrick Lamar and CyHi Da Prynce sound GOOD on this Stevie Wonder track. Check out Thirsty.

Wow. Terrace Martin, Kendrick Lamar and CyHi Da Prynce sound GOOD on this Stevie Wonder track. Check out Thirsty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWMnpBMCa2U Click here to download. Here's the Stevie original called Rocket Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9Js4VNzZLk... Read more
January 5, 2011 Audio
Kanye West’s new song Eyes Closed didn’t make the album…but it’s Kanye so you know it’s worth a listen (or 10). Check it out.

Kanye West’s new song Eyes Closed didn’t make the album…but it’s Kanye so you know it’s worth a listen (or 10). Check it out.

Click here to download.  And speaking of songs that didn't make the album, whatever happened to this one?... Read more
January 5, 2011 Audio
It’s the real…hip-hop…courtesy of Saigon and Just Blaze in The Greatest Story Never Told. Check it out and some of Saigon’s classic mixtapes.

It’s the real…hip-hop…courtesy of Saigon and Just Blaze in The Greatest Story Never Told. Check it out and some of Saigon’s classic mixtapes.

With Saigon, J. Cole and Big K.R.I.T. there's a resurgence in rappers talking about real things. Saigon has been putting in work for over 10 years. It's good to see the album is finally dropping on February 15, after some classic mixtapes. Click here to download.  While you wait for... Read more
January 4, 2011 Audio, Mixes, The Bridge
CyHi Da Prynce is the 2nd best rhymer on G.O.O.D. Music…and he may just be coming for Kanye. Check out how he gets down on XV’s All For Me also ft Vado & Erin Christine.

CyHi Da Prynce is the 2nd best rhymer on G.O.O.D. Music…and he may just be coming for Kanye. Check out how he gets down on XV’s All For Me also ft Vado & Erin Christine.

CyHi killed his verse on So Appalled and MURDERED his freestyle on Shade 45.  Dude is poised to come up in 2011.  Could G.O.O.D. Music become the Young Money of 2011? Click here to download.... Read more
January 4, 2011 Audio
Smoke DZA drops another hot one. He’s consistently keeping it grimy and soulful. Check out King Me.

Smoke DZA drops another hot one. He’s consistently keeping it grimy and soulful. Check out King Me.

His last song sounded like Wu-Tang Clan making gangsta rap.  This one is more laid-back 70's soul but the lyrics are still g. Click here to download.... Read more
January 4, 2011 Audio
We’ve been drawing the comparisons between Big K.R.I.T. and J. Cole for some time. Now you can witness their first meeting. Check it out.

We’ve been drawing the comparisons between Big K.R.I.T. and J. Cole for some time. Now you can witness their first meeting. Check it out.

The 2 were joined by CyHi Da Prynce, another dope up and comer in the game. Peep some of the other similarities between J. Cole and Big K.R.I.T. here. http://vimeo.com/18394927... Read more
January 4, 2011 Video
Josh Groban singing Kanye West tweets? Priceless. Check out the video.

Josh Groban singing Kanye West tweets? Priceless. Check out the video.

This one is from the Jimmy Kimmel show. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Axzxe1a78E&feature=player_embedded... Read more
January 4, 2011 Video
Rick Ross is still hustlin’ everyday. He’s even doing videos for mixtapes. Check out the one for 9 Pieces/Even Deeper.

Rick Ross is still hustlin’ everyday. He’s even doing videos for mixtapes. Check out the one for 9 Pieces/Even Deeper.

These are from Rick Ross' Ashes to Ashes mixtape.  Click here to download if you missed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IG4xgt-OVA&feature=player_embedded With Ross riding that Barry White sample it makes me realize he's kind of like the hip-hop Barry White:  husky voice, overweight sex symbol, big bushy beard...hmm...Check the comparison: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np5VvHx-1T4... Read more
January 3, 2011 The Bridge, Video
Skillz’ 2010 Rap Up is SICK. Ya boy covers everything from Drake to Antoine Dodson and everything in between.

Skillz’ 2010 Rap Up is SICK. Ya boy covers everything from Drake to Antoine Dodson and everything in between.

Skillz continues to be slept on but dude is super-talented: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PWUXrX6eBE Click here to download.... Read more
January 3, 2011 Audio
Fashawn, Common and John Legend ride a track that samples both Nina Symone and Terence Trent D’Arby on Strange Fruit. Ill combo.

Fashawn, Common and John Legend ride a track that samples both Nina Symone and Terence Trent D’Arby on Strange Fruit. Ill combo.

Click here to download.  Here the Nina Simone and Terrence Trent D'Arby songs below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktsU01lfzLU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcUmIRw0N5w... Read more
January 3, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
New Wiz Khalifa–Teach You How to Fly…Hmm, wonder what that means?

New Wiz Khalifa–Teach You How to Fly…Hmm, wonder what that means?

Cool song. It has a chill out beach house kind of sound to it. Dude is crazy versatile. Click here to download.... Read more
January 3, 2011 Audio
Killa Kyleon has lyrics to go. Who says rappers from the South can’t spit? Check out the video for his Bill Gates freestyle.

Killa Kyleon has lyrics to go. Who says rappers from the South can’t spit? Check out the video for his Bill Gates freestyle.

http://vimeo.com/18178930... Read more
January 3, 2011 Video
This new Chris Brown joint with Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne is about to BLOW THE CLUBS UP. It’s called Look at Me Now.

This new Chris Brown joint with Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne is about to BLOW THE CLUBS UP. It’s called Look at Me Now.

Click here to download.... Read more
January 1, 2011 Audio
Curren$y makes his Return to the Winner’s Circle with another mixtape. 2011 is starting off just fine.

Curren$y makes his Return to the Winner’s Circle with another mixtape. 2011 is starting off just fine.

Click here to download.  Listen and view the tracklist below: Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Provided by DatPiff.com... Read more
January 1, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Nas spits for the philosophical heads on Who Are You. We haven’t heard him like this in a while.

Nas spits for the philosophical heads on Who Are You. We haven’t heard him like this in a while.

Looks like his time with Damien Marley reignited the introspective Nasir Jones. Click here to download.... Read more
January 1, 2011 Audio
Tis the season to sample songs from movies. Lil Wayne samples One Night Only from Dreamgirls on his new song.

Tis the season to sample songs from movies. Lil Wayne samples One Night Only from Dreamgirls on his new song.

Wayne's version maintains the darkness of the original Jennifer Hudson version. Click here to download.  Here's the Dreamgirls version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRJAOzzg1nE... Read more
January 1, 2011 Audio, The Bridge, Video
Remember The Blood Bath Scene In Blade? Akon Uses The Music From It For A New Song With Ludacris

Remember The Blood Bath Scene In Blade? Akon Uses The Music From It For A New Song With Ludacris

Always thought this music was dope in the movie.  I guess Akon did too...... Read more
January 1, 2011 The Bridge, Video
Can you believe one of the first shows on the new Oprah Winfrey Network is about Jay-Z? And, it’s a cool concept?

Can you believe one of the first shows on the new Oprah Winfrey Network is about Jay-Z? And, it’s a cool concept?

It's been pretty well-documented that Oprah has had her issue with hip-hop, primarily regarding lyrics she believes to be detrimental to the community. It makes sense then that if she were to do a show about hip-hop, it would be one that was designed to inspire and uplift. Thus, the... Read more
January 1, 2011 Video
The good music continues right into 2011. Check out 2 new joints from 1982 called Money Is Reality and Start It Like This.

The good music continues right into 2011. Check out 2 new joints from 1982 called Money Is Reality and Start It Like This.

The underground never sleeps... Money Is Reality Click here to download. Start It Like This Click here to download. Both of these tracks are on 1982's new EP titled The Evening News.  Click here to buy it.  Support good music.... Read more
January 1, 2011 Audio
You’ve heard the reasons why 2010 is the best year ever in hip-hop…now hear the playlist. Happy New Year.

You’ve heard the reasons why 2010 is the best year ever in hip-hop…now hear the playlist. Happy New Year.

... Read more
December 31, 2010 Audio, Playlists, Video
10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #1 YMCMB…could it be anything else?

10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #1 YMCMB…could it be anything else?

Has there ever been 1 hip-hop label more dominant in a year than Young Money/Cash Money?  It depends on how you define "dominant."  If you're talking purely about record sales, Death Row and maybe even Bad Boy had more dominant years in the 90s.  But this is a different era... Read more
December 31, 2010 Food for Thought, Video
10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #2 G.O.O.D. Music…the name says it all.

10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #2 G.O.O.D. Music…the name says it all.

It's fitting that the video for Monster leaked today.  This has been a year of leaks for Kanye West.  Some were unexpected, but most of them were completely under his control and were part of one of the most daring album promotion plans ever.  Kanye bucked the system.  He said... Read more
December 30, 2010 Food for Thought
Whoa. Kanye West’s new video is kinda scary…but that’s fitting for a Monster. Check it out.

Whoa. Kanye West’s new video is kinda scary…but that’s fitting for a Monster. Check it out.

This one is more high art from Kanye.  The execution of Nicki Minaj's verse is very dope.  This is clearly a work in progress, but you get the picture. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WL-J0uo7_Y&feature=player_embedded... Read more
December 30, 2010 Video
10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #3 the girls are back in town…well, at least 1, but Nicki Minaj has opened the door for the next wave of great female MCs.

10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #3 the girls are back in town…well, at least 1, but Nicki Minaj has opened the door for the next wave of great female MCs.

The role of women in hip-hop should not be overlooked but it often has been.  For more than a decade (including the 90's which many consider to be the Golden Age of hip-hop) women were a staple in rap music.  In fact, they were so much a part of the... Read more
December 29, 2010 Food for Thought
10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #4 Whut? Thee album???…there have been a lot of great songs in hip-hop over the years but not a lot of great ALBUMS. In 2010, there were at least 10…

10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #4 Whut? Thee album???…there have been a lot of great songs in hip-hop over the years but not a lot of great ALBUMS. In 2010, there were at least 10…

When's the last time you went back and listened to some of your favorite hip-hop albums from back in the day? I'm guessing if you randomly picked 10 of your favorites and listened to them from front to back, you would want to skip at least 5 tracks on each... Read more
December 29, 2010 Food for Thought, Video
Nipsey Hussle’s Bigger Than Life ft June Summers sounds like it’s going to be worth the wait for his delayed album.

Nipsey Hussle’s Bigger Than Life ft June Summers sounds like it’s going to be worth the wait for his delayed album.

Bigger Than Life may not be on the album but it's clear Nipsey is staying focused. Click here to download.... Read more
December 29, 2010 Audio
New Eminem and he brought Jay-Z, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent with him. Check out Syllables.

New Eminem and he brought Jay-Z, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent with him. Check out Syllables.

Stat Quo and Ca$his are also on the track, but I think Eminem, Jay-Z, Dre and Fitty got your attention... Click here to download.... Read more
December 29, 2010 Audio
We’ve posted a lot about Black Milk’s music in the past. Now check out this great video from OkayPlayer to learn more about the man behind the music.

We’ve posted a lot about Black Milk’s music in the past. Now check out this great video from OkayPlayer to learn more about the man behind the music.

http://vimeo.com/18108330 Click here for more on Black Milk.... Read more
December 29, 2010 Video
Young Chris picked a fresh jazzy track for Trouble on My Mind. The syncopated groove will surprise you then suck you in. Check it out.

Young Chris picked a fresh jazzy track for Trouble on My Mind. The syncopated groove will surprise you then suck you in. Check it out.

Click here to download.... Read more
December 29, 2010 Audio
Keeping it on the smooth tip, Swizz Beatz wraps up his Monster Mondays with a new joint from wifey, Alicia Keys. This one is called Speechless ft Eve and it rides that Devil in a New Dress beat from Kanye’s album. Hotness.

Keeping it on the smooth tip, Swizz Beatz wraps up his Monster Mondays with a new joint from wifey, Alicia Keys. This one is called Speechless ft Eve and it rides that Devil in a New Dress beat from Kanye’s album. Hotness.

Click here to download.  If you missed any of Swizz Beatz' excellent Monster Mondays, click here for a great recap from Nahright.com.... Read more
December 28, 2010 Audio
Vado and Raheem DeVaughn make some gangsta Quiet Storm hip-hop with It’s You. Check it out.

Vado and Raheem DeVaughn make some gangsta Quiet Storm hip-hop with It’s You. Check it out.

This one is surprisingly dope.  Vado and Raheem mesh much better than you would expect. Click here to download.  It's a fine line between corny and laid back, but when a hip-hip ballad is done properly it's a good look.  Here are a few others that have straddled the line... Read more
December 28, 2010 Audio, The Bridge, Video
You heard how Asher Roth and Nottz get down on Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor). Now check out how they rock the mixtape.

You heard how Asher Roth and Nottz get down on Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor). Now check out how they rock the mixtape.

If you missed, Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor), it was on the criminally slept on Nottz album You Need This Music. Click here to download the mixtape and listen below:... Read more
December 27, 2010 Audio, Mixes
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