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Dizzy Wright – Fashion ft Kid Ink & Honey Cocaine (Video)

Just in time for the proverbial "September issue," three MCs who are known for their styles on and off the mic link up to a song about swag. Dizzy flips words with precision, talking about his sneakers and vintage vantage. Tyga's protege Honey Cocaine comes in to discussion her love... Read more

September 16, 2013 Fresh, Video

Daft Punk – Lose Yourself to Dance ft Pharrell & Nile Rodgers (Video)

After dropping a teaser last month, Daft Punk release the full video for their feel good follow up to Get Lucky. Check out Lose Yourself to Dance featuring Pharrell and Nile Rodgers. Related: Daft Punk - Get Lucky ft Pharrell & Nile Rodgers (Video)... Read more

September 16, 2013 Video

Havoc – Eyes Open ft Twista (Video)

Havoc has enjoyed a nice year with his 13 album. One of the mid-to-late 1990s' greatest producer/MC keeps prolific in and out of Mobb Deep work. One collaboration that fits quite nicely is this Twista-assisted "Eyes Open." Hav laces the track which hits the mid-tempo zone perfect for the leader... Read more

September 16, 2013 Fresh, Video

Omarion – Know Your Better ft Pusha T & Fabolous

Omarion recruits Pusha T and Fabolous for his latest release. The track features a subtle take on The Isley Brothers timeless Between the Sheets. Here's the video for Know You Better. Related: Pusha T – Nosetalgia ft Kendrick Lamar (Audio)... Read more

September 16, 2013 Video

Ab-Soul Previews New Verse (Video)

Few new MCs of the last five years are as potential with words as Carson, California's Ab-Soul. #ControlSystem is as intelligent and thoughtfully-charged of an album with Longterm Mentality just as powerful. Needless to say, the Black Hippy member can still inspire that rewind factor long after labels in Hip-Hop chilled... Read more

September 16, 2013 Fresh, Video

The Internet – Dontcha (Video)

Within the OFWGKA collective, one of the most interesting, most enduring acts is The Internet. Syd The Kid and Matt Martian are seemingly low-key compared to some of their cohorts, and they're low-profile since the early 2011 mainstream emergence. Rather, this duo speaks with music that sounds considerate, heartfelt and... Read more

September 15, 2013 Fresh, Video

AFH: The Week in Video (9/14/13) (Video Playlist)

This was an exceptionally strong week in video. We got new music videos from Eminem, Eddie Murphy, 50 Cent, Macklemore & Schoolboy Q, Wiz Khalifa, The Weeknd and The Foreign Exchange, as well as performances from Drake (after he tries to holler at Scarlett Johansson), Kanye West and Nas. Check... Read more

September 14, 2013 Featured-homepage, Playlists, Video

Drake Premieres Too Much on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (Video)

For any Drake fans waiting for him to stop singing and start spitting, this one's for you. Drizzy premiered a new song on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night and he went back to that pre-Started From the Bottom killer flow. Check out Too Much. Related: Drake – Nothing... Read more

September 14, 2013 Video

Gunplay – Westside Ride (Video)

Admittedly, Triple C's member Gunplay is an acquired taste. However, this Maybach Music Group/Def Jam Records artist has moments in his swelling catalog that absolutely stun me. The Miami-based rapper churns out content in the mixtape circuit, and he's known to provide unique spins on classic instrumentals. The recent video... Read more

September 14, 2013 Fresh, Video

Kendrick Lamar’s 1st Interview in Asia (Video)

Here's a beautifully shot video of Kendrick Lamar in Asia (for the 1st time) reflecting on his career, touring with Dre, TDE, his commercial success and more. He also speaks directly to the fans to convey his gratitude for their support. Check it out. Related: Kendrick Lamar Discusses His Approach... Read more

September 13, 2013 Video

Happy Birthday Nas (Video)

Salute to Nas who turns 40 tomorrow. Given the incredible music he continues to make, he is proving age ain't nothin' but a number in Hip-Hop. Here's some footage from his birthday soiree last night with brief cameos from Pusha T and Mike Will. Related: Nas – Performs You Wouldn’t... Read more

September 13, 2013 Video

Wiz Khalifa – Look What I Got On (Video)

The video for Wiz Khalifa's Look What I Got On matches the psychedelic and ambient mood of the song. The visuals feature heavily filtered footage of Wiz performing and other compelling imagery to set the tone. Check it out below. Related: Wiz Khalifa – Look Into My Eyes (Audio)... Read more

September 13, 2013 Video

A Look at 17-year Old Tupac Shakur 17 Years After His Death (Video)

I remember exactly where I was when I learned Tupac had passed away. It was a Friday the 13th just like today, 17 years ago. Though he had been in the hospital for several days before, it seemed that the prognosis was good in the days leading up to his... Read more

September 13, 2013 Throwback, Video

Tech N9ne – Dwamn (Video)

Ever seen a lovely fine female walk by and thinking/saying the word "damn" just didn't cut it? Well gentlemen, Tech N9ne has provided an addition to our vocabulary for those very situations. For his latest single and video, Tech offers us "Dwamn," explaining "now I can say damn but that... Read more

September 13, 2013 Fresh, Video

Black Milk Previews Black Sabbath Verse (Video)

Duck Down Music unveils their (cool) "Verse Unheard" concept, with label artists and affiliates showing fans acapella verses from upcoming projects. Random Axe (my personal favorite D.D. album of the last five years) member Black Milk previewed "Black Sabbath" from his anticipated No Poison No Paradise. Time will tell if... Read more

September 12, 2013 Fresh, Video

Evidence Performs LetYourSelfGo & I Don’t Need Love (Video)

After the Dilated Peoples kicked it together at last weekend's Rock The Bells in San Bernardino, California, Evidence performed something old and something new for The Closed Sessions in this concert video. Ev hit 'em with "LetYourSelfGo," from The Weatherman LP (my personal favorite Evidence LP) and "I Don't Need... Read more

September 12, 2013 Fresh, Video

Nas – Performs You Wouldn’t Understand (Video)

Arsenio Hall's return to late-night is still holding down Hip-Hop. The same week he interviewed Ice Cube, Arsenio gave some stage time to Nas to perform "You Wouldn't Understand." Rather than use the spot to unveil new music, I personally think it's great to see Nasty Nas still actively working... Read more

September 12, 2013 Fresh, Video

Peter Rosenberg Speaks in Support of Mister Cee (Video)

After 20 years, Mister Cee (legendary DJ to Big Daddy Kane) resigned from NYC's Hot 97 amid a swirl of controversy around his sexuality. Today, he came on the Hot 97 morning show and openly addressed the issues. Peter Rosenberg spoke in support of his former colleague. Check out the... Read more

September 12, 2013 Video

50 Cent – Can’t Help Myself (I’m Hood) (Video)

50 Cent sounds like he's back in early mixtape mode on Can't Help Myself (I'm Hood). He spits that icy flow from the "Get Rich..." days. Check out the video. Related: 50 Cent – Warning You ft Skylar Grey (Audio)... Read more

September 11, 2013 Video

The Weeknd – Live For ft Drake (Video)

The Weeknd releases the video for his duet with Drake off The Weeknd's new Kiss Land album. Here's Live For. Related: The Weeknd – Love in the Sky (Audio)... Read more

September 11, 2013 Video

Ice Cube Discusses the Upcoming N.W.A. Film (Video)

Ice Cube sat down on the new Arsenio Hall show and discussed the upcoming film on N.W.A. which will be directed by F. Gary Gray (Friday) and more. Check out the video. Related: The Album Heard ‘Round the World: N.W.A’s Straight Outta Compton Turns 25-years Old... Read more

September 11, 2013 Video

Oddisee – After Thoughts (Video)

Oddisee has been a joy to watch and listen to for over a decade. Since the Halftooth Records days, this DMV native has been versatile in making his own albums as a vocal artist, instrumental projects, and a ton of hitters for other artists along the way. His upcoming The... Read more

September 11, 2013 Fresh, Video

Loaded Lux Freestyles on Sway in the Morning Over Black Milk Beats (Video)

Loaded Lux freestyled off the top on Sway in the Morning and straight snapped. Even better, he went in over several Black Milk beats. Check out the video. Related: Loaded Lux – You Gon’ Get This Work (Mixtape)... Read more

September 10, 2013 Video

Freeway & The Jacka – Combine The Coasts (Video)

State Property alum Freeway and Mob Figaz alum The Jacka are partnering for a whole LP together, Highway Robbery. The November Bay-Philly connection is said to feature Cormega, Freddie Gibbs, Trae Tha Truth and even some production from Freezer's Seattle homie Jake One. These two have worked together a fair... Read more

September 10, 2013 Fresh, Video

Kanye West Performs “Bound 2” With The Roots & Charlie Wilson (Video)

In trademark Kanye West fashion, the impresario stopped by NBC Studios last night for an impromptu appearance on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon." There, he linked up with former Larry Gold Studios homies and OkayPlayer glory-days conglomerates The Roots to perform my personal favorite song from Yeezus (for the very... Read more

September 10, 2013 Fresh, Video

B-Real & Xzibit Confirm “Serial Killers” Project (Video)

Puff, puff, pass. In the latest edition of the SmokeBox interview series, Xzibit drops by and sparks more than just a conversation with Cypress Hill’s B-Real. During the session-meets-interview, both veteran Sony Records star MCs confirmed their collaborative project named Serial Killers. The project is a three headed monster also... Read more

September 10, 2013 Fresh, Video

Just Blaze Explains Jay Electronica’s Album Delay (Video)

It’s been roughly four years since Jay Electronica dropped the highly acclaimed track “Exhibit C,” which for a lot of Hip-Hop heads has translated to four years of wondering if they’re ever going to see the Act II: Patents of Nobility (The Turn) album from the New Orleans MC. In a... Read more

September 10, 2013 Fresh, Video

Big K.R.I.T. Discusses Rock the Bells and Kendrick Lamar’s Control Verse (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. discusses his experiences at Rock the Bells, his reaction to Kendrick Lamar's Control verse and more. Check out the video. Related: Big K.R.I.T. - Just Last Week ft Future (Audio)... Read more

September 9, 2013 Video

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – White Walls ft. ScHoolboy Q & Hollis (Video)

Seattle Hip-Hop has been about cars since Sir Mix-A-Lot's "My Hooptie." Interestingly enough, on the car (read: Cadillac) anthem from Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' The Heist, the duo went really Guns & Roses on the video treatment and enlisted a number of Rap peers, including the "Swass" O.G. This is... Read more

September 9, 2013 Fresh, Video

Black Milk Speaks About His New Album No Poison No Paradise (Video)

Black Milk speaks in depth about his upcoming new album No Poison No Paradise, including deciphering the artwork, detailing the recording process and explaining why he decided to make this his first concept album. He also speaks about the renaissance of the Detroit music scene and what it would be... Read more

September 9, 2013 Video

Eddie Murphy – Red Light ft Snoop Lion (Video)

Eddie Murphy's return to music caught us by storm last week with the "Red Light" audio. Quickly, Eddie and Snoop Lion make it a two-piece with the visuals to the Reggae-inspired track that is surprising everybody. We know that longtime Game musical affiliates 1500 Or Nothin are the backing-back to... Read more

September 9, 2013 Fresh, Video

Eminem – Berzerk (Video)

As if you expected any different, the visual to "Berzerk" lives up to its name. Slaughterhouse, Kendrick Lamar, Kid Rock, Rick Rubin, and what appears to be Paul Rosenberg and Alchemist all make cameos. Additionally, Em not only included some Billy Squier live archival footage, he deliberately paid homage to... Read more

September 9, 2013 Fresh, Video

Professor P & DJ Akilles – Killing Time ft A.G. (Video)

Uppsala, Sweden Hip-Hop duo Professor P & DJ Akilles have been an acclaimed duo dating back to 2006. They have a new six-song EP, Brews & Good News featuring Blu and A.G. The latter, of Showbiz & A.G. fame, appears on "Killing Time." This visual is a cool homage to... Read more

September 9, 2013 Fresh, Video

Foreign Exchange – Call It Home (Video)

Following the two-sided single late last month, Phonte and Nicolay drop the visuals to "Call It Home." F.E. again succeeds at another visual essay that matches the song beautifully—without the need to star the musicians. Love In Flying Colors blossoms on September 24. Related: Foreign Exchange – Call It Home... Read more

September 8, 2013 Fresh, Video

Vado – Fast Lane ft Raekwon (Video)

Vado and Raekwon channel Kool G Rap and Nas for "Fast Lane." The lyrics from this Slime Flu 4 mixtape are just as lush and illustrious over signature 1995 Buckwild production. These two sound really great together. Rae is so versatile, as is Vado. Certain songs are untouchable, but this... Read more

September 8, 2013 Fresh, Video

Tajai From Souls Of Mischief Discusses Egypt & New Group Album (Interview)

“Yo what's up, this is Tajai of the mighty Souls of Mischief crew…” Even though it’s been 20 years since one of Hip-Hop’s crown jewels dropped, hearing the intro above from Souls of Mischief’s “93 'til Infinity” still has the power to ease the mind in ways few songs can.... Read more

September 8, 2013 Fresh, Video

AFH: The Week in Video (9/7/13) (Video Playlist)

This week in video brought a new video from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, an extended interview of Tajai from Souls of Mischief discussing the 20th Anniversary of 93 'til..., Kendrick Lamar talking guest verses, DJ Premier explaining symbolism of the Gang Starr logo and much more. Check out the video playlist below... Read more

September 7, 2013 Playlists, Video

Big Sean Breaks Down “First Chain” (Video)

With yet another example of Hova's Midas touch, Jay Z's Life + Times has definitely established itself as one of the go to places for dope Hip-Hop content. Specifically engaging are the channel's "Decoded" series, which features artists rapping one of their tracks, then dissecting the lyrics piece by piece.... Read more

September 6, 2013 Fresh, Video

Pusha T – My Name Is My Name Documentary Pt. I & II (Video)

Pusha Ton goes down to Kingston, Jamaica with his homie (Complex's Editor-in-Chief) Noah Callahan-Bever on behalf of Mass Appeal, which NCB led for many years. Approaching My Name Is My Name, the two discuss the album, the Clipse years, and those run-ins with the law that made Pusha and Re-Up... Read more

September 6, 2013 Fresh, Video

Typical Cats – Reflections From The Porch (Video)

It’s been roughly 12 years since the Typical Cats first hit the scene back in the early 2000s Underground Hip-Hop glory days. And with all that time past, it seems only fitting that their latest track would be titled “Reflections From The Porch.” The visuals from the video intertwine effortlessly... Read more

September 6, 2013 Fresh, Video

YC The Cynic – The Heaviest Cross (Video)

With the never ending flood of music that comes our way, it’s sometimes easy to forget just how much time and hard work an artist puts into each song. Well, YC The Cynic sends critics and commenters a lyrical reminder with his new video for the track “The Heaviest Cross,... Read more

September 6, 2013 Fresh, Video

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony – Everything 100 ft Ty Dolla $ign

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony release the video for their single Everything 100 featuring Ty Dolla $ign. Check it out below. Related: Game – Celebration (Remix) ft Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (Video)... Read more

September 5, 2013 Video

DJ Premier Explains the Meaning of the Gang Starr Logo (Video)

After more than 20 years, the Gang Starr logo remains one of the most iconic brands in Hip-Hop. DJ Premier spoke with Mass Appeal about the symbolism and evolution of the logo. Check out the video below. Related: Shop Talk With DJ Premier (Video)... Read more

September 5, 2013 Video

Dom Kennedy – South Central Love (Video)

What's a 5.0 Mustang drop, if you can't roll in it with your love beside you? Dom Kennedy pays homage to his own version of the "around the way girl." We can dig it. Related: Dom Kennedy – Erica Pt. 1... Read more

September 5, 2013 Fresh, Video

Pharoahe Monch Answers “The Questions” (Video)

Pharoahe Monch sat down (actually stood up) with OkayPlayer to answer their rapid-fire series of lighthearted questions. Pharoahe spoke on his favorite Cosby character, the jazz musician that influenced his cadence, which woman he would like to see act out part of the chorus of Simon Says...and more. Check out... Read more

September 4, 2013 Video

Vic Mensa – Yung Net (Sneak Preview) (Video)

Vic Mensa (formerly of Kids These Days) is about to be a MAJOR problem. After releasing Orange Soda and Hollywood LA, 2 laid-back grooves, he lays down a lyrical assault on the Bout It Bout It track Freddie Gibbs used last year. Check out this extended preview of Yung Net.... Read more

September 4, 2013 Video

Kendrick Lamar Discusses His Approach to Feature Verses (Video)

After delivering the biggest guest verse of the year last month, Kendrick Lamar sat down with Life & Times to discuss his approach to feature verses and building the TDE movement, generally. Not surprisingly, it's all about striving for excellence and building the culture. Check out the video. Related: Nice... Read more

September 4, 2013 Video

R.A. The Rugged Man – The Dangerous 3 ft Brother Ali & Masta Ace (Video)

Truly, this is my favorite collaboration so far of 2013. While R.A. The Rugged Man's story has always inspired me (and I'm a fan of his journalism), his released works rarely moved me. However, Legends Never Die is truly a grabbing album this year, and this song is my favorite... Read more

September 4, 2013 Fresh, Video

Big Boi – Thom Pettie ft Killer Mike & Little Dragon (Video)

Big Boi's 2012 album Vicious Lies And Dangerous Rumors was seemingly lost in the 4th quarter shuffle. While Sir Lucious Leftfoot: Son Of Chico Dusty cannot be topped in my humble opinion, I applaud Daddy Fat Sax for always pushing his musical boundaries. Admittedly, Big Boi is the one who... Read more

September 4, 2013 Fresh, Video

Kanye West Clown’s Pharoahe Monch’s Clothes (Video)

Here's a funny true Hip-Hop story. Pharoahe Monch tells the tale of the time Kanye West straight clowned Pharoahe's clothes in front of Talib Kweli--all animated as a cartoon, of course...Check out the video. Related: Pharoahe Monch Breaks Down Simon Says and More with Peter Rosenberg (Video)... Read more

September 4, 2013 Video