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Big Sean Road To Hall Of Fame Documentary (Video)

It's been about a month since Big Sean's Hall Of Fame released. In some post-promotion, Sean released this cool 25-minute documentary exploring the making of the album. In the contents, you'll see and hear a lot of Sean's intentions with the G.O.O.D/Def Jam Records LP. You'll also see J. Cole... Read more

September 29, 2013 Fresh, Video

AFH: The Week in Video (9/29/13) (Video Playlist)

This week brought new music videos from Pusha T, A$AP Rocky, Drake and Talib Kweli, as well as performances from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and J. Cole and a freestyle from Slaughterhouse. And, of course, a one of a kind interview from Kanye West. You can watch it all in the video... Read more

September 29, 2013 Featured-homepage, Video

BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher: Asia Sparks, Bad Lucc, Astro & Problem (Video)

The 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards were taped last night and they've released the first Cypher. You can watch Astro, Problem, Asia Sparks and Bad Lucc get it in below. Who do you think had the best verse? Also, check out our interview of Astro discussing the Cypher: Related: Kendrick... Read more

September 29, 2013 Video

Omar Aura – The Weekend ft Luz Maria (Video)

California's Omar Aura is one of the young purveyors of the G-Funk, which is highly evident in sound and theme on "The Weekend." This sounds like 2013 Doveshack. From the upcoming Players Only free project, peep the sideshow in the video that would make Richie Rich proud. Related: Omar Aura... Read more

September 28, 2013 Fresh, Video

Pusha T – King Push (Video)

With My Name Is My Name less than a month away (got several copies pre-ordered myself), Pusha Ton kept the gold fronts in for the second black & white video of his debut solo campaign. The Clipse co-founder and Re-Up Gang renegade offers up his own "no hook" anthem, "King... Read more

September 27, 2013 Fresh, Video

Genovese – Walk The Streets ft Styles P (Video)

Remember Genovese ads all through The Source, Blaze and XXL? This descendant of the notorious Genovese Family was on the cusp of a breakthrough in the early 2000s, when he was blockaded by the label system. Grindin' on strong, Geno teams with The L.O.X.'s Styles P, an artist with whom... Read more

September 27, 2013 Fresh, Video

Kid Ink – I Know Who You Are ft Casey Veggies (Video)

Two of Los Angeles' most-discussed acts come together for a collaborative video—shot in a clothing boutique. "I Know Who You Are" has one of the catchier choruses as of late. Related: Casey Veggies – Everything Wavy (Video)... Read more

September 27, 2013 Fresh, Video

Jimmy Kimmel vs. Kanye West (Video)

Jimmy Kimmel did a spoof of Kanye West's interview with Zane Lowe earlier in the week featuring 2 kids in place of West and Lowe. The spoof did not sit well with Kanye and he went at Kimmel on Twitter. Last night, Kimmel struck back and the result is pretty... Read more

September 27, 2013 Video

Murs – The Questions Interview (Video)

Murs is up there with any current Hip-Hop artist in giving captivating interviews. Musically, Murray's got incredible stories of his work with everybody ranging from Lucky.i.am and Slug, to Dame Dash and DJ Quik, to 9th Wonder and Ab-Soul. Off the mic, Murs has strong opinions on global outreach, parenting,... Read more

September 27, 2013 Fresh, Video

Kanye West Interview With Zane Lowe Pt. 4 (Video)

Part 4 of Kanye West's conversation with Zane Lowe concludes what has been one of the most honest interviews in years. Love him or hate him, Kanye West has no fear of expressing what he believes. In this installment, he talks about greatness, what he means by "slave," Kendrick Lamar... Read more

September 26, 2013 Video

Vic Mensa – Lovely Day (Video)

Here's another unbelievably good song from Vic Mensa. Lovely Day features lush instrumentation, a rollicking drum beat and Mensa's trademark unorthodox flow. Good vibes. Check out the video. Related: Vic Mensa – YNSP ft Eliza Doolittle (Audio)... Read more

September 26, 2013 Video

Scoe – RNS (Video)

Though he bears more than a passing resemblance to his older brother Kurupt (and a similarly ill flow) Scoe is quickly establishing his own identity. For his latest video, he spits rapid fire over a track with a hook that was popularized on Britney Spears' Toxic (trust...it's much better than... Read more

September 26, 2013 Video

A$AP Rocky – Fashion Killa (Video)

The same week that he stars in Drake's "Hold On (We're Going Home)" video, A$AP Rocky rolls out his visual to "Fashion Killa." What's more, he gets Rihanna to star in his video (see a trend here?). The ChillWave-inspired track that Rocky co-produced gets a video worthy of a fashion... Read more

September 26, 2013 Fresh, Video

Dead End Alliance – Sun Hit Da Fade Pt. II ft Z-Ro & Lil Keke (Video)

Within the sects of the Screwed Up Click was the Dead End Alliance. H-Town Rap fans know, and although DJ Screw, Fat Pat, and Big H.A.W.K have all passed away in the last two decades, Kay K keeps the flag wavin'. In a new video featuring two other S.U.C alums... Read more

September 26, 2013 Fresh, Video

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Pay Tribute to Eazy-E, Tupac & The Notorious B.I.G. (Video)

Which group in Hip-Hop has recorded with each of Biggie, Tupac and Eazy-E? That's correct...Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. The group recently paid tribute to each of the fallen legends by performing a medley of their collabos. Check out the video of Bone performing Foe Tha Love Of $, Thug Luv and Notorious... Read more

September 25, 2013 Video

Kanye West Interview With Zane Lowe Pt. 3 (Video)

As the roller coaster continues that is the Kanye West BBC Radio interview, we hear Ye go into detail about the fashion world, and how it's something he's had a passion for since the age of five. In addition to fashion, he talks about artists and how their main goal... Read more

September 25, 2013 Fresh, Video

Nature – Time Is Money ft N.O.R.E. (Video)

The last addition to The Firm (Cormega's replacement) has had a persistent career since parting ways with The Trackmasters. The Queensbridge MC stays active with his peers, visiting LeFrak's N.O.R.E. (who started off this year known as P.A.P.I) down in Mi-yayo. Together, the '90s major label acts turned indie stalwarts... Read more

September 25, 2013 Fresh, Video

Dizzy Wright – Tell ‘Em My Name (Video)

In the tradition of Eminem, Snoop Doggy Dogg and The Disco 3 (Fat Boys), Dizzy Wright makes his namesake anthem in a video that doubles as a moving look-book for Rocksmith Clothing. This joint appears on The Golden Age, surely a contender for one of 2013's most talked-about tapes. Related:... Read more

September 25, 2013 Fresh, Video

Drake CRWN Interview Pt. 1 (Video)

Elliott Wilson moderates the long-form Drake CRWN interview that took place this week at New York University's Skirball Center. MySpace got the video, and is rolling out portions this week. In Part 1, you'll get: - Drake explains the unique creative process and outlining of Nothing Was The Same. -... Read more

September 25, 2013 Fresh, Video

ScHoolboy Q Interview On Snoop Dogg’s GGN (Video)

If you've ever seen an interview on Snoop Dogg's GGN (Double G News), then you know dull moments are very rare and far between. The newest broadcast is no different, which features ScHoolboy Q chopping it up with The Doggfather while getting acquainted with some herbal remedies. Q discusses topics... Read more

September 24, 2013 Fresh, Video

OutKast’s Speakerboxxx/The Love Below Turns 10 Years Old (Video)

OutKast's Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, the first and only Hip-Hop album to win the Grammy for album of the year, turned 10 years old yesterday. To celebrate the anniversary, MTV released some archival footage of an interview with Andre 3000 and Big Boi from around the album's release. Check out the... Read more

September 24, 2013 Video

Kanye West Interview with Zane Lowe Pt. 2 (Video)

The second installment of Kanye West's interview with Zane Lowe, and it picks up exactly where part one left off: intense as hell. With his voice raised through almost the entire interview, Kanye vents his frustration with corporate America and his plan to own the first trillion dollar corporation. It... Read more

September 24, 2013 Fresh, Video

Tito Lopez – Y.O.U. (Video)

T.I.T.O. is still plugging away at his much-anticipated debut album, but Gulfport, Mississippi's finest keeps churning out thought-evoking content with charisma and know-how. This "Y.O.U." is the title-track from his recent mixtape, and supposes what happens when you put this man on a throwbackish, early 2000s peppy beat. Related: Tito... Read more

September 24, 2013 Fresh, Video

Drake – Hold On (Video)

Whether it's inspired by the famous "In The Air Tonight" sequence on "Miami Vice," Scarface or Grand Theft Auto: Miami, Drake channels 1985 on South Beach in his visual narrative for "Hold On (We're Going Home)." This big-budget video featuring some acting from A$AP Rocky begins in a lookalike to Tony Montana's... Read more

September 24, 2013 Fresh, Video

Drake Discusses Nothing Was The Same With Ryan Seacrest (Video)

Today's official release of Drake's Nothing Was The Same is most likely going to be the most-discussed topic in Hip-Hop. Fresh off the stage of his performance at the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas this past weekend, Drizzy had a chance to sit with Ryan Seacrest and discuss his album, performing at... Read more

September 24, 2013 Fresh, Video

Kanye West BBC Interview Pt. 1 (Video)

BBC Radio One finally sat down with Kanye West to talk about what's more important than all that celebrity-status stuff: his music. In part 1 of the interview series, Yeezy goes over a plethora of topics, including his mindset on creating his albums, saying "I'm not trying to regurgitate myself...... Read more

September 23, 2013 Fresh, Video

J. Cole Performs Let Nas Down (Video)

In Hip-Hop, there are some songs that just scream potential simply by looking at the title. When J. Cole dropped the track list for his latest album Born Sinner, "Let Nas Down" was definitely one of those songs. And even with all the hype surrounding the track before anybody had... Read more

September 23, 2013 Fresh, Video

DJ Skizz – Day In The Life ft REKS, Rasheed Chappell, Maffew Ragazino & Liza Colby (Video)

DJ Skizz' B.Q.E. album gets a visual from three respected indie MCs that align with his radio playlists over the years. The song captures the daily ambitions and struggles of the three, with an '80s R&B sample back-beat. Related: DJ Skizz – Light Years ft Roc Marciano, A.G., O.C. &... Read more

September 23, 2013 Fresh, Video

Talib Kweli – Turnt Up (Video)

Kweli shot a video in Tokyo, Japan for his "Turnt Up" Prisoner Of Conscious joint that samples Coldcut's famed remix of Eric B. & Rakim's "Paid In Full." From Hi-Tek's Black Star Chevy van to lowriders, Kweli is celebrating his journey. Related: Talib Kweli – Human Mic (Video)... Read more

September 23, 2013 Fresh, Video

Curren$y – Audio Dope 4 (Video)

Curren$y drops a new video off that Bales mixtape. Check out Audio Dope 4. Related: Curren$y & Young Roddy – Bales (Mixtape)... Read more

September 22, 2013 Video

Slaughterhouse – Fire in the Booth Freestyle (Video)

The Slaughterhouse crew go to work on that Numbers on the Board beat. Check out the video of their Fire in the Booth freestyle. Related: Slaughterhouse – Slaughter Sessions (Audio)... Read more

September 22, 2013 Video

AFH: The Week in Video (9/21/13) (Video Playlist)

This week in video brought 1 of the most powerful statements of the year from J. Cole, performances from Elvis Costello & The Roots, Kanye West, Schoolboy Q and Kendrick Lamar, as well as videos from Stalley, Daft Punk, Danny Brown and more. Also, salute to De La Soul for... Read more

September 21, 2013 Video

Danny Brown – Dip (Video)

It's safe to say that when Danny Brown spits "when I dip, you dip, we dip," he's not talking about some salsa verde. In the video for his latest single (inspired by Freaknasty's '90s hit) "Dip," the Detroit MC shows us what a night looks like when you're on more... Read more

September 21, 2013 Fresh, Video

Cam’ron Gives A Quick Tour Of Dame Dash’s Poppington Gallery (Video)

Cam'ron is doing exactly what you'd expect these days, like giving tours of an art Gallery belonging to his longtime homie Dame Dash. Okay maybe not exactly what you expected, but nonetheless Killa Cam was spotted recently giving a quick walk through of Dame Dash's second gallery (following DD172) that... Read more

September 21, 2013 Fresh, Video

Kanye West Interview With BBC Radio Preview (Video)

"I'm the #1 rockstar on the planet." Would you expect anything less than a few water-cooler quotables from a 2013 Kanye interview? Seemingly out of nowhere, BBC Radio 1 recently released a 49 second preview of an upcoming interview with Yeezus himself. It looks like this interview will have Mr.... Read more

September 21, 2013 Fresh, Video

Kanye West Performs New Slaves, Blood on the Leaves & Bound 2 with Charlie Wilson (Video)

Kanye West performed an amazing acoustic version of New Slaves that featured nothing but Charlie Wilson, an eerie piano and Ye. Even if you weren't checking for the original, this is worth a listen. Brilliant. You can also watch performances of Blood on the Leaves and Bound 2 below. New... Read more

September 21, 2013 Video

Isaiah Rashad – I Shot U Down (Video)

It's official. Isaiah Rashad is the newest addition to TDE. After dropping the single earlier in the week, he releases the video to I Shot U Down. Hip-Hop's strongest crew just got stronger. Check it out. Related: Black Hippy Thoughts From The Road (Video)... Read more

September 20, 2013 Video

Rapsody – Kingship (Video)

She Got Game continues to slam dunk its way onto iPods, CD-Rs, and playlists everywhere. Rapsody made a video for standout single "Kingship," produced by the almighty DJ Premier. Shot in HeadCourterz Studios in Midtown Manhattan, two masters at work, where one master has been working for 20 years and... Read more

September 20, 2013 Fresh, Video

Termanology – Judo ft N.O.R.E. (Video)

Termanology flips an old joke into the hook for his new joint "Judo," and shows us a day with his crew in the track's video. The song also features N.O.R.E. on the second verse, spitting "I kick gully rap / Lookin' for me you find me where the money at."... Read more