Video Archives

RZA & The Black Keys – The Baddest Man Alive (Video)

Here's a genius video for RZA's The Baddest Man Alive featuring The Black Keys. It's a stylized brawl between RZA and The Keys over a fortune cookie and involves deadly chop sticks, a weaponized fish, severed limbs and other mayhem. Check it out below. The Man with the Iron Fists... Read more

October 22, 2012 Video

Styles P – Araab Styles (Video)

Styles P drops a video for his burner with AraabMuzik. Check out Araab Styles. Related: Styles P – I Know (Audio)... Read more

October 22, 2012 Video

Blu & Exile – Maybe One Day (Video)

Here's a new video from Blu & Exile for their incredible song Maybe One Day. Check it out. Related: Blu & Exile – The Great Escape ft Homeboy Sandman & ADAD (Audio)... Read more

October 22, 2012 Video

Here’s an exclusive interview of Kendrick Lamar talking about just what it took for the good kid to make it out of the m.A.A.d. city (Video)

With good kid, m.A.A.d. city, Kendrick Lamar has dropped a modern day classic...but don't call it instant. This album was a lifetime in the making. Here's an interview of Kendrick where he talks about just what it took to get to this point. This was not 1, not 2, not... Read more

October 21, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Life + Times – Road To Brooklyn: Ball So Hard (Video)

Is Brooklyn in the house? Here's a clip from Life + Times documenting the reaction of some legendary street ballers to the Nets moving to Brooklyn. Check out the video below. Related: Jay-Z – From Marcy to Barclays (Video)... Read more

October 20, 2012 Video

J. Cole performs new songs in LA (Video)

J. Cole performed 3 new songs for the first time in LA last night. You can watch the video below. Related: J. Cole – I’m a Fool (Audio)... Read more

October 20, 2012 Video

K’LA – Blame ft Nas (Video)

Nas joins singer K'LA in her new video for Blame. Check it out below. Related: Nas performs at the Heineken Red Star Access Show (Video)... Read more

October 20, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar plays B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe for Dr. Dre and Andre 3000 (Video)

Here's a 2-minute preview of Kendrick Lamar's B*tch, Don't Kill My Vibe from good kid, m.A.A.d. city, courtesy of a video of him playing the song for the 2 Dres (the Doctor and 3000). Check it out below. Related: Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city album snippets (Audio)... Read more

October 19, 2012 Video

Jon Connor – Missing You (Video)

Ever take someone for granted and lose them? Jon Connor's latest video tackles that very subject. Check out Missing You. Related: Jon Connor tears down The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)... Read more

October 18, 2012 Video

ZZ Ward & Freddie Gibbs perform Criminal in Studio (Video)

Freddie Gibbs joins ZZ Ward in the studio for a bluesy soulful rendition of her song Criminal. Gangsta Gibbs drops his verse over live guitar, bass and drums. Dopeness. Check out the video. Related: ZZ Ward – Cryin’ Wolf ft Kendrick Lamar (Audio)... Read more

October 18, 2012 Video

Kanye West, ?uestlove, Nicki Minaj, Bruno Mars, will.i.am, and ?uestlove appear on The Cleveland Show (Video)

The season premiere of The Cleveland Show hits the air on Sunday and features guest appearances from Kanye West, ?uestlove, Nicki Minaj, Bruno Mars, and will.i.am. The artists play members of a secret hip-hop society that ask Cleveland to kill super-famous rapper Kenny West's career. Check out the trailer for... Read more

October 18, 2012 Video

Here’s the new video for the burner from Method Man, Freddie Gibbs and Streetlife from The Man With the Iron Fists Soundtrack. Check out Built For This (Video)

Related: The Man with the Iron Fists Soundtrack (Full Audio Stream)... Read more

October 18, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar & Dr. Dre perform in Los Angeles (Video)

To commemorate the end of his BET Music Matters tour, Kendrick Lamar brought Dr. Dre to perform Compton & The Recipe with him. The roar from the crowd when the Good Doctor hit the stage says it all. Check out the video. Related: Kendrick Lamar – Backseat Freestyle (Prod. Hit-Boy)... Read more

October 18, 2012 Video

DJ Quik interview with Bootleg Kev (Video)

DJ Quik sits down and talks with Bootleg Kev about being underrated as a producer, working on new projects, his producers he admires, his favorite beat he ever produced, when he'll drop a new album and much more. Check out the video. Related: The Making of the 2012 BET Hip-Hop... Read more

October 17, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Macklemore speaks on debuting at #2 on the Billboard album chart (Video)

Salute to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis on their album The Heist debuting at #2 on the Billboard chart with approximately 78,000 albums sold--totally on the independent tip. They are talented artists who make music with a message--an increasing rarity. We've been supporting them for a while. It's great to see... Read more

October 17, 2012 Video

Hit-Boy – East vs. West (Video)

Here's the video for Hit-Boy's ode to Biggie and Tupac. He dons the look of the 2 icons in the video and, true to the times he's lamenting, the track is a horn-influenced melancholy throw back to the 90's. Check out East vs. West. Related: Hit-Boy – HITstory (Mixtape)... Read more

October 17, 2012 Video

Each dropped game-changing first albums in 1993. Each is a legend for his respective coast and hip-hop, generally. As you can imagine, Snoop and RZA have a LOT to discuss. Check out the video of their conversation below (Video)

Related: Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Kool G. Rap – Rivers of Blood (Audio)... Read more

October 17, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Yasiin Bey recites Muhammad Ali (Video)

A short version of Yasiin Bey reciting Muhammad Ali's "Float" poem surfaced a few months ago. Here's the full video. Check it out below. Related: Mister Cee - The Best of Black Star Mix (Mixtape)... Read more

October 17, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Mister Cee’s Best of Black Star Mix (Mixtape) + Talib Kweli – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle (Video)

Here's something (actually 2 things) for the Black Star lovers out there. First is Mister Cee's Best of Black Star Mix. Also, Talib Kweli kicks a rhyme off the top on Toca Tuesdays Freestyle and has fun with it. Check out the mixtape and the video below. Related: Talib Kweli... Read more

October 16, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Video

Buckshot & 9th Wonder – The Change Up (Video)

Buckshot and 9th Wonder have an album dropping next month called The Solution. Here's the first video from the project. Check out The Change Up. Related: Naledge - Project Blowed ft Buckshot (Audio)... Read more

October 16, 2012 Video

Ras Kass – The Great Recession ft Doc Hollywood (Video)

As the election closes in, the political commentary is ramping up. Here's the video for Ras Kass' take on the State of the Union. Check out The Great Recession with Doc Hollywood. Related: Ras Kass – Sushi (Video)... Read more

October 15, 2012 Video

Bruno Mars – Locked Out of Heaven (Video)

Bruno Mars' first video from his upcoming album Unorthodox Jukebox is for his rock-soul ditty, Locked Out of Heaven. Just like the song, the video is a stylized throwback to the days of yore. Check it out below. Related: Bad Meets Evil – Lighters ft Bruno Mars (Video)... Read more

October 15, 2012 Video

Nas – A Queens Story (Video)

Here's a street video for Nas' A Queens Story. It features photos of many of the references Nas makes in the song, as well as some footage of why Life is Good for Nas. There are a couple of strip club shots so careful where you watch. Related: Nas performs... Read more

October 15, 2012 Video

Wiz Khalifa – It’s Nothin’ ft 2 Chainz (Video)

Wiz Khalifa drops off his latest video. Check out It's Nothin' featuring 2 Chainz. Related: Wiz Khalifa – Remember You ft The Weeknd (Audio) Check out the scoop on the lyrics here.... Read more

October 15, 2012 Video

Nas performs at the Heineken Red Star Access Show (Video)

Nasty Nas hit the stage in Philly last night at the Heineken Red Star Access show. He performed old and new classics from Illmatic and Life is Good, including No Introduction, The Don, Daughters, New York State of Mind, Represent and The World is Yours. Check out the video of... Read more

October 14, 2012 Video

Erykah Badu DJs at Boiler Room in Los Angeles (Video)

Lo Down Loretta Brown (aka Erykah Badu) has been getting her DJ on for a minute. Her set is typically very eclectic and consists of everything from new hipster music to underground hip-hop to her own classics (and lots of sound effects). Here's a 30-minute video of a recent set... Read more

October 14, 2012 Audio, Video

RZA speaks on The Man With the Iron Fists and breaks down the music on the soundtrack (Video + Article)

Here's a double play from RZA on The Man With the Iron Fists. First up is a video of him talking about the making of the film and its soundtrack. Next, is a dope article where he breaks down every song on the soundtrack, song by song. Check out both... Read more

October 14, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Kendrick Lamar interview on the Bootleg Kev show (Video)

Here's a great interview with Kendrick Lamar. He goes deep about what to expect from good kid, m.A.A.D. city (10/22), the Compton record (it was from his first session ever with Dre), the evolution of California hip-hop, participating in the West Coast Cypher with legends like Snoop, DJ Quik, Xzibit... Read more

October 13, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Joe Budden makes his 2012-2013 NBA predictions (Video)

Joe Budden's new album A Loose Quarter drops on 11/23. Before then, Joey gets his prediction on for the 2012-2013 NBA season. Check out the video below to hear his top 5. Who you got this year? Related: Slaughterhouse interview with FUSE and playlist of their non-hip-hop musical influences (Video)... Read more

October 13, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

The Making of the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards West Coast Cypher (Video)

The West Coast Cypher featuring Snoop, Kendrick Lamar, E-40, Kurupt, YG, Xzibit and DJ Quik was definitely one of the best of the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Here's a behind the scenes look at the making of the cypher, that includes interviews with Snoop, E-40, Quik and DJ Premier. Check... Read more

October 12, 2012 Video

Daz Dillinger – Once Again (Video)

Daz Dillinger has a new album dropping next month. Here's the latest video from the project. Check out Once Again. Related: E-40 – What You Smokin’ ft Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt & Kokane (Video)... Read more

October 12, 2012 Video

Jon Connor – Dubby ft Mickey Wallace (Video)

Jon Connor beats up the mic (again) on Dubby. Check out the video. Related: Jon Connor - What I Do (Audio)... Read more

October 11, 2012 Video

Roc Marciano – Poltergeist (Video)

Roc Marciano releases a set of visuals for the super-grimy Poltergeist. Check out the video below. Related: Roc Marciano - Sweet Nothings (Audio)... Read more

October 11, 2012 Video

Rick Ross – Diced Pineapples ft Wale & Drake (Video)

Here's the latest video from Rick Ross. Check out Diced Pineapples featuring Wale & Drake. Related: Stalley – Fountain of Youth ft Rick Ross & Nipsey Hu$$le (Video) Click here for a breakdown of the lyrics.... Read more

October 11, 2012 Video

Rapsody rhymes in The Backroom (Video)

Rapsody is the first woman to bless The Backroom on 106 & Park with a dope verse. While she is the first lady to rock the blue mic, don't call her a femcee or a female mc--just an ill lyricist. Check out the video below. Rapsody's The Idea of Beautiful,... Read more

October 10, 2012 Video

RZA interview on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

A brand new Wu banger dropped earlier today. Here's an interview with RZA on the Sway in the Morning Show discussing a new Wu album (to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of 36 Chambers), his new film The Man With the Iron Fists and more. Check out the video. Related: Wu-Tang... Read more

October 10, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Meek Mill – Burn ft Big Sean (Video)

Meek Mill lets loose the video for Burn featuring Big Sean. Check it out below. Related: Kevin Hart vs. Meek Mill (and crew) in the dozens (Video) Also, for the scoop on the lyrics to Burn, check out Rap Genius.... Read more

October 10, 2012 Video

Angel Haze – Werkin Girls (Video)

Fresh off her appearance in the Cypher, Angel Haze is back with a bugged out new video (the Freddy Krueger/Edward Scissorhands glove makes an appearance...). Check out Werkin Girls. Related: Angel Haze - New York (Audio)... Read more

October 10, 2012 Video

Chris Lighty Tribute (Video)

If there were any questions about the impact Chris Lighty had on hip-hop and music, generally, last night's stirring tribute to him at the Hip-Hop Awards answered them. The late mogul was celebrated by performances from some of his biggest clients including Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent, Fat Joe, Missy Elliott... Read more

October 10, 2012 Video

Check out all of the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards Cyphers featuring DJ Quik, DMX, Mystikal, Eve, Childish Gambino, Ab-Soul, Xzibit, Kendrick Lamar and more below (Video)

There were some strong verses from OGs and young guns in this year’s Cyphers. Below are all the Cyphers, including verses from DMX, Eve, Jean Grae, Ab-Soul, Talib Kweli, Childish Gambino, Driicky Graham, Schoolboy Q, Mystikal, Snoop, DJ Quik, E-40, Kurupt, Xzibit and Kendrick Lamar, starting with the West Coast... Read more

October 10, 2012 Video

Xzibit – Close Up Documentary (Video)

Here's a dope mini-documentary on Xzibit. It takes you through the story of his life before hip-hop, shows footage of him on tour and gives a glimpse of his preparation for the release of his new album Napalm. Check out Xzibit: Close Up. Related: Xzibit – Enjoy the Night ft... Read more

October 9, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Curren$y & Harry Fraud – Biscayne Bay (Video)

Here's the latest video to drop from Curren$y & Harry Fraud's joint Cigarette Boats mixtape. Check out Biscayne Bay. Related: Curren$y & Harry Fraud – Cigarette Boats (Mixtape)... Read more

October 8, 2012 Video

RZA drops a verse on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

The legendary RZArector spits a verse and slices up a beat Shaolin style on the Sway in the Morning Show. Check out the video. Related: Ghostface Killah, M.O.P. & Pharoahe Monch – Black Out (Audio)... Read more

October 8, 2012 Video

Jay-Z live at the Barclays Center (Live Stream)

Jay-Z is performing right now (9:30 EST) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. You can watch the live stream below.... Read more

October 6, 2012 Video

Ski Beatz interview with Montreality (Video)

As Jay-Z's live stream from the Barclays Center draws closer (9:30 EST), here's an engaging interview with Ski Beatz, architect of early Jay-Z classics like Dead Presidents and Feelin' It, as well as tracks for Camp Lo, Curren$y, Murs, Stalley and many of today's underground kings. He talks about working... Read more

October 6, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Dr. Dre presents his trailer for Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d. city album (Video)

Dr. Dre flexes his past success and makes a BIG statement about Kendrick Lamar in this video trailer for good kid, m.A.A.d. city. Check the resume. Related: Kendrick Lamar - Compton ft Dr. Dre (Prod. Just Blaze) (Audio)... Read more

October 6, 2012 Video

Jadakiss – Just Cuz We Paid ft Emanny (Video)

Jadakiss kicks some reflective rhymes over dark piano chords on Just Cuz We Paid, his take on the theme that money is everything. Check out the video. Related: Jadakiss - Consignment (Mixtape)... Read more

October 6, 2012 Video

Black Star perform at the Lyricist Lounge 20th Anniversary Celebration (Video)

More footage has surfaced from the Lyricist Lounge 20th anniversary celebration that took place earlier in the year. Check out this video of Black Star performing part of Astronomy (8th Light). Related: Black Thought and Prodigy Perform at the Lyricist Lounge 20-Year Reunion Party (Video)... Read more

October 6, 2012 Video

Jay-Z will live stream his final show from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn (Video)

The show will start at 9:30pm EST on 10/9. You can check it out here. Below is the trailer. Related: Mister Cee - Jay-Z, Biggie or Nas? (Mixtape)... Read more

October 5, 2012 Video

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Same Love ft Mary Lambert (Video)

Here's Macklemore's video for his heartfelt song advocating tolerance of same sex relationships and marriage. It has done well over a million views in just 2 days--an incredible feat for an independent artist. Check out the short film for Same Love below. Related: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Otherside Remix... Read more

October 4, 2012 Video