Here’s the full video for Common’s Blue Sky. Hotness.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6ZkkFYfh8V0... Read more
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Here’s an incredible video mix of 80’s R&B and Hip-Hop classics from M*Knight. You’ll hear music from Heavy D, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Shelia E, Bobby Brown, Guy, Rene & Angela, De La Soul, Cherrelle and Alexander O’Neal, Cameo, Klymaxx, Michael Jackson…If this was just an audio mix it would be crazy. The fact that it’s a video mix too makes it straight bananas.
Here's a really incredible 80's video mix that was done by M*Knight. It's a great way to get the weekend going. It was done some time ago, but the music is timeless. You'll hear music from Heavy D, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Shelia E, Bobby Brown, Guy,... Read more
The Roots – Life, Love & Loot (Remix)
Here's a pretty ill rock song from The Legendary Roots Crew. Black Thought sings, getting his full Lenny Kravitz on (reminiscent of Always on the Run). Check out the remix to Life, Love & Loot. Click here to download. Here's Lenny Kravitz's Always on the Run: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em8JuUW-OOE&ob=av2e... Read more
Daytona – Payback (Video)
Here's a nice flip of James Brown's Big Payback by Daytona (not The Kid Daytona). That beat has been a foundation of many a hip-hop track, but this is a fresh take. The video is also well-done and ends differently than you might expect. Check out Payback. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x004bKlSMq8... Read more
Common – Blue Sky Sneak Peek (Video)
Common's Blue Sky dropped a few weeks ago. Here's a sneak peek at the video with commentary from Common about the song. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1pqIex7w-4&feature=player_embedded... Read more
J. Cole’s Lost Ones tackles the topic of unexpected pregnancy. The song meant so much to J. Cole that he held onto it for 3 years to make sure it was on his first album. He also believed in it so much that he shot a video for it…in 2008. Check out the video for Lost Ones.
In the first verse, Cole raps from the perspective of the man. In verse 2, he takes on the voice of the expecting mother. And, in verse 3, he becomes the third person commentator. The song meant so much to J. Cole that he held onto it for 3 years... Read more
Nas & Rick Ross – It’s A Tower Heist (Video)
Here's a promo video for Nas & Rick Ross' It's a Tower Heist. The song will be featured in Eddie Murphy's upcoming Tower Heist movie and the video features scenes from the film. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lQ9XRqchW-c... Read more
Tech N9ne thanks his fans for their support (Video)
Tech N9ne has been on his independent grind for quite some time and it's yielded a tremendous amount of fruit. Here's a thank you video to his fans showcasing some of his success that's accompanied by a medley of his songs as the soundtrack. Also, click here to see Tech... Read more
XV – U.F.C. (Video)
XV rocks out on U.F.C., the latest video from his Zero Heroes mixtape (which you can download here). It features a sample that combines both hard rock and 50's barber shop quartet harmonies, and some equally bugged out visuals. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udqMK1ZcNXM&feature=player_embedded... Read more
tabi Bonney – Feeling More (Video)
Here's the latest from tabi Bonney. Check out the video for Feeling More. Ski Beatz is on the track. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XA5TbuEhp4&feature=player_embedded... Read more
OnCue – Feel Tall (Video)
Here's a very creative video from OnCue...ill song too. Check out Feel Tall.... Read more
In the studio with Bun B and 14KT (Video)
Here's a really dope behind the scenes video that shows Bun B working with 14KT, the winner of Red Bull's 2010 beat-making competition (Big Tune). It gives insight into Bun's process of making music and, more importantly, who he is as a person. Though he is undeniably a legend, he... Read more
RE-WIN(D): Here’s a video playlist of joints from the early to mid-90’s. You’ll find songs from Mobb Deep, Jeru Tha Damaja, Group Home, The Roots, Jay-Z, De La Soul, Gang Starr, O.C., Diamond D and more. Just press play and let it ride.
Click here for another RE-WIN(D) playlist featuring De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, The Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah, Kid N Play, Special Ed, Monie Love, Chubb Rock, Pete Rock & CL Smooth and more.... Read more
Jon Connor – Reppin’ 4 Flint (Video)
Jon Connor goes in over Game's Red Nation track, on Reppin' For Flint. Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekbWRqkDyik&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Terrace Martin – Bounce Rock Skate ft DJ Quik, Snoop Dogg & Kurupt (Video)
This has been quite the week for lost gems. The latest is this video from Terrace Martin featuring DJ Quik, Snoop Dogg and Kurupt that never saw the light of day until now. Check out Bounce Rock Skate. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVnroyCfZHM&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Common – Let’s Move (Video)
There have been some rare gems from Common unearthed lately. A couple days ago, Six dropped from Common and Cocaine 80s. Now, here's a video for a previously unreleased song called Let's Move. It's part 1 of a story Common flips about a ride with a friend that takes a... Read more
Mos Def performs new music that features tracks by Madlib and J. Dilla (Video)
The Mighty Mos Def (soon to be Yasiin Bey…though he’ll always be Mighty) performed some new songs at New York's S.O.B.'s. The tracks were produced by Madlib and J. Dilla (click here for a new song from Immortal Technique that also sports a previously unreleased Dilla beat). In a word--RUGGED.... Read more
Talib Kweli, Buckshot, Pharoahe Monch & Jean Grae Behind the Scenes Rehearsal Footage (Video)
Here's some dope behind the scenes footage of Talib Kweli, Buckshot, Pharoahe Monch and Jean Grae rehearsing for their showcase at the CMJ conference in New York this weekend. Each one is doing it big with a live band. The footage shows a snippet of each performing as well some... Read more
Wale – Bait (Video)
Here's the latest video from Wale. Check out Bait.... Read more
Stalley – Lincoln Way Nights (Shop Remix) ft Rick Ross (Video)
A snippet of the video for the remix of Stalley's Lincoln Way Nights dropped some time ago. Now, here's the full version. Check it out. Also, if you missed Stalley's album, you can listen to the whole thing and download it here. It's one of the better albums to drop... Read more
DJ Premier speaks on turntables, Serato and what it takes to be a DJ (Video)
Anyone who is a fan of DJ Premier knows he is a hip-hop purist. So...you may be surprised to hear his thoughts on Serato. Here's a cool interview where Primo breaks down his thoughts about Vinyl, Serato and what it takes to be a DJ, generally. He also talks about... Read more
Asher Roth & Chuck Inglish – In the Kitchen (Video)
The audio for Asher Roth & Chuck Inglish's In The Kitchen dropped back in August. Here's the bugged out video served up by illroots. Check it out. http://vimeo.com/30768467... Read more
Statik Selektah – Population Control ft Sean Price and Termanology
Statik Selektah's album is sounding like it is going to be straight heat. Here's the video for the title track. Check out Population Control featuring Sean Price and Termanology. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-fN2v1SJak&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Rittz – Wishin’ (Video)
Rittz skillfully crafts a dark tale of regret on Wishin'. Both the song and the video paint a vivid picture of self-destruction. The somber track, which was lifted from The xx, one of the best indie rock albums of 2009, further sets the tone. He takes his skills to a... Read more
Method Man in the studio recording a new album and mixtape (Video)
Here's some behind the scenes footage of Method Man in the lab recording a new album (Crystal Meth) and mixtape (Cliff's notes). The soundtrack to the footage features samples of some of his new songs. Based on this, the projects sound HOT. Check out the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThBkfzupxOE&feature=player_embedded... Read more
The Kid Daytona – Fly Lullaby (Video)
9th Wonder chopped up a Billy Joel sample something lovely for The Kid Daytona's Fly Lullaby. Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2oODg09svQ&feature=player_embedded Here's the Billy Joel track used on the sample. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5hPp2cRd9I... Read more
Pac Div – Shadowboxin’ Freestyle
Pac Div goes in on a classic Wu beat. Check out Pac Div's Shadowboxin' Freestyle. Click here to download. And, here's the original: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4HkcfLCXiA... Read more
Common – Sweet: Making of the Video (Video)
Common is about to drop a new single from his forthcoming album The Dreamer, The Believer. It's called Sweet and sounds like it is going to be extra soulful. Here's a behind the scenes look at the making of the video for Sweet, as well as a small taste of... Read more
Before The Glitter: We asked you what the best year in hip-hop was and you answered. Here’s the first in a series of playlists that will feature music from the era you picked as the greatest in hip-hop…thus far: ’87-’99. This first installment features music from De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, The Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah, Kid N Play, Special Ed, Monie Love, Chubb Rock, Pete Rock & CL Smooth and more. Check it out.
You listen to us on the regular. We listen to you too...We asked a couple of weeks ago what the best year ever in hip-hop was. There was no clear individual year that surfaced (though '93 and '94 got a lot of votes) but there was an overwhelming consensus that... Read more
Kendrick Lamar – Rigamortis (Video)
Here's the video to one of the best songs on Kendrick Lamar's incredibly dope Section 80 album. Check out Rigamortis. Click here for the video to A.D.H.D. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBvngg87998&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Slaughterhouse – The Illest
Fresh off DESTROYING the Cypher, Slaughterhouse is back with a red hot new joint. Check out The Illest. Lyricism is back!! Click here to download. Also, click here to download the uncensored version of the Yelawolf, Slaughterhouse, Eminem BET Cypher.... Read more
Dr. Dre plays a snippet of a new song (Video)
Dr. Dre recently held an in studio listening station and played part of a new song. The beat is tough--vintage Dre--and sounds like it may feature Jay Rock. Check out the video below. If you missed it, here's Dre's Die Hard. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jPNiCeR-8aA... Read more
Travis Barker – Just Chill ft Beanie Sigel, Bun B and Kobe (Video)
Here's the new video for Travis Barker's Just Chill. Beanie Sigel and Bun B hold down the verses. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H6H5rSerws&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Nitty Scott, MC – Auntie Maria’s Crib (Video)
Nitty Scott, MC hit the big screen last night in one of The Cyphers. Here's her latest video, Auntie Maria's Crib. She goes in on a beat that has a vintage 90's feel to it. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpOnQ0S-UJo... Read more
LL Cool J drops an incredible verse as his acceptance speech for the 2011 BET Awards I Am Hip-Hop Icon Award. It’s further proof of why he’s one of the GOATs. Check it out.
The BET Hip-Hop Awards Cyphers got a lot of attention but one of the best moments was LL Cool J's acceptance speech for his I Am Hip-Hop Icon award. It's the first acceptance speech I can ever recall being written in rhyme and it shows why he continues to be... Read more
Here are some of the best of the 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards Cyphers. These include, Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar, TechN9ne, Machine Gun Kelly, B.o.B., Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, Skillz, Blind Fury and of course Shady 2.0. Click below to check them out.
Who had the best verse? Big K.R.I.T., TechN9ne, Machine Gun Kelly, Kendrick Lamar and B.o.B. Reek Da Villain, 2 Chainz, Busta Rhymes and Ludacris Lady of Rage, Blind Fury, Dom Kennedy and Skillz Yelawolf, Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5'9" and Eminem Click here for the rest... Read more
Khrysis & Sean Boog (The Away Team) – The Road to Redemption (Video)
Here's a new video from The Away Team. They chop up Marvin Gaye's song I Want You on the track. Check out The Road to Redemption. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_nmQAHJ38KA Here's the Marvin Gaye original song used on the sample. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmZ03Q7AoaU... Read more
Stalley – Born to Win (Video)
Here's a cool "day in the life" video of Lamar Odom's return to his hometown Queens. The video is set to a soundtrack of a tight new song by Stalley which was produced by J. Rawls. It's part of a series by Nike called Always On. Check out Born to... Read more
Murs – 316 Ways (Video)
Here's a new video from Murs for 316 Ways. The song is from his Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation album, which is in stores now. It is produced in full by Ski Beatz and is one of the best albums to drop this year. Click here to buy... Read more
Common – Hard Knock TV Interview (Video)
Here's an extended interview of Common. He discusses why No I.D. produced his entire new album, his current status with G.O.O.D. Music, creative license in writing, how acting opened him up, a potential collabo album with Nas and much more. Check it out. Click here to download Blue Sky, Common's... Read more
Stalley – Larry Bird (Video)
Stalley gets it in on a rocked out Ski Beatz' track. Check out the video for Larry Bird. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osJdi2KiIOU&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Kendrick Lamar interview by LRG (Video)
Here's an interview of Kendrick Lamar where he discusses some of his current musical inspirations. He cites artists like Bilal, Floetry, D'Angelo and Erykah Badu as influences on his melody and general sound. That shows in the soulfulness that is heard throughout Section 80. Check out the interview below as... Read more
?uestlove breaks down the story behind The Roots upcoming Undun album (Video)
He discusses how the album is a concept album and why having the steady gig on The Jimmy Fallon show has given The Roots the security to fully pursue their artistic freedom. Given how much The Roots have already pushed the boundaries of hip-hop, this album should be extremely interesting. ... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – Money on the Floor Behind The Scenes Studio Session (Video)
Big K.R.I.T.'s Money on the Floor featuring 8Ball, MJG and 2 Chainz dropped a couple of weeks ago. Here's a dope behind the scenes look at the making of the track from Cinematic TV and shot by the good folks at Motion Family. Check it out. Click here to download... Read more
Raekwon – Dart School (Video)
Here's Raekwon's latest video. Check out Dart School. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSYQeeb_grA&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Can you imagine DJ Premier and Nas rocking a classical music track? You don’t need to…as part of a documentary by RE: GENERATION about the history of music, Primo was commissioned to create a classical music track and he and Nas did a collabo with the Berklee School of Music Orchestra.
The film also chronicles the journey of 4 other producers creating music outside of their traditional genres, including Mark Ronson making a jazz track with Erykah Badu. The film won't be released until 2012, but you can check out a trailer featuring Premier preparing for his track below. Seeing how... Read more
ElzHi – Out Da Box TV Interview (Video)
Here's a very well done interview of ElzHi by Out Da Box TV. He discusses ElMatic, Slum Village, his early hip-hop influences and more. Check it out. Click here to listen to and download ElMatic, his mind-blowing retake on Illmatic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc8z5zsG7pY&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Saigon – Oh Yeah (Our Baby) (Video)
Here's the latest video from Saigon's The Greatest Story Never Told, one of the better albums to drop this year. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2U2846xnMV8... Read more
Talib Kweil gives an impromptu performance of his new song Distraction and Thieves in the Night during an Occupy Wall Street protest against economic inequality. Check out the video.
Talib Kweli drops 8 minutes of knowledge in rhyme in this impromptu performance on some steps during a peaceful protest against economic equality (Occupy Wall Street). First, he performed a brand new song called Distraction and then he spit some verses to Thieves in the Night. It's a great reminder... Read more