Video Archives

Stalley – Sound of Silence (Video)

Here's a new video for another really solid cut off Stalley's Lincoln Way Nights. Stalley goes back to nature for this one. Check out Sound of Silence. If you don't have Lincoln Way Nights yet, you can get it for free here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G_eDUYe848... Read more

September 1, 2011 Video

Meek Mill – I’m A Boss ft Rick Ross (Video)

Here's the video for one of the hottest joints to drop this Summer. Check out Meek Mill's I'm A Boss ft Rick Ross. This is from Meek Mill's Dream Chasers mixtape which you can download here.... Read more

September 1, 2011 Video

Here’s a video playlist inspired by the Rock The Bells festival. You’ll find videos from Nas, Raekwon, Ghostface, Black Star, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Cypress Hill, Souls of Mischief, Common and more. Check it out.

The Rock the Bells festival inspired the Reebok Classic Albums by Classic Artists series and it has inspired this playlist. This year's festival has an insane lineup of Nas, Cypress Hill, Black Starr, Mobb Deep, Souls of Mischief, Raekwon, Ghostface, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Common and many of today's up... Read more

August 31, 2011 Video

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Otherside Remix ft Fences (Video)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis released a powerful song last year exploring the devastating effects of drug addiction. Here's a new, equally powerful video to accompany the song. Check out Otherside Remix by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Fences. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvDQy53eldY&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 31, 2011 Video

Jay Rock – Code Red ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Here's another hot joint from Jay Rock featuring Kendrick Lamar. Check out the video for Code Red. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-IoCYdXCyos... Read more

August 30, 2011 Video

Mobb Deep – Classic Albums By Classic Artists: The Infamous (Video)

Here's another breakdown of a classic album by a classic artist. This installment features Prodigy talking about The Infamous. He speaks on the music used to create the samples on the album as well as how Havoc became the principal producer. Check it out. Again, props to Reekbok for this... Read more

August 30, 2011 Video

Nas – The Making of the Nasty Video (Video)

Nas' Nasty blew the web up earlier this Summer. The video is on the way. Before it drops, here's an entertaining behind the scenes look at the making of the video done by the folks over at Decon. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eJvkVC_KuE&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 29, 2011 Video

Talib Kweli – Uh Oh ft Jean Grae (Extended Video)

Talib Kweli and Jean Grae dropped the video for Uh Oh last week. Here's an extended version that adds more context to the Mr. and Mrs. Smith theme played out in the video. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKlh94lFlmg&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 29, 2011 Video

Pusha T – Feeling Myself ft Kevin Cossom (Video)

Here's the latest video from Pusha T. Check out Feeling Myself ft Kevin Cossom. This one is from Pusha T's upcoming Fear of God 2: Let Us Pray album and his Fear of God mixtape, which you can listen to and download here.... Read more

August 29, 2011 Video

ElZhi – Interview (Video)

Here's a cool interview of ElZhi. He discusses ElMatic and J. Dilla, among other things. It's nicely shot, as well. Check it out. And, if you don't have ElMatic, click here to download one of the best rap albums of the year, so far. http://vimeo.com/28110073... Read more

August 29, 2011 Video

Young Jeezy – Do It For You ft Freddie Gibbs (Video)

Here's the latest from Jeezy's upcoming TM 103 Hustlerz Ambition album. Check out the video for Do It For You ft Freddie Gibbs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDxpq7tKY9s&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 28, 2011 Video

Jump Off TV – Watch The Throne Debate (Video)

Here's another interesting debate from the Jump Off TV crew. A while ago, they discussed whether or not J. Cole would become a superstar. This time, they tackle several perspectives on Watch The Throne (money talk, best songs, lyrical content, etc.). Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zay2zUsaEc&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 27, 2011 Food for Thought, Video

Erykah Badu – The Interview (Video)

Here's a really good interview of Erykah Badu. She goes deep on lots of topics, including family, music and the controversial filming of the Window Seat video. There is also a lot of great concert footage. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghc9jTEBt_E&feature=player_embedded Though she's labeled as Neosoul, her influences are steeped in... Read more

August 26, 2011 Food for Thought, The Bridge, Video

DTMD – You (Video)

Here's a hot new joint from DTMD. If you like Slum Village-era Dilla productions, this one will really move you. Check out the video for You. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phUJq287ej8&feature=player_embedded Click here to download.... Read more

August 26, 2011 Audio, Video

Big K.R.I.T.’s The Vent is special. It’s a thoughtful and thought-provoking rhyme accompanied by dark, brooding chords. It is almost prayerful. Here’s the official video. Check it out.

There also have been some incredible videos of K.R.I.T. performing the song live. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xVEa0SMxFg&feature=player_embedded For me, The Vent strikes a similar emotional chord as this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbs7wWLXLpw... Read more

August 26, 2011 The Bridge, Video

It’s hard to believe, but we lost Aaliyah 10 years ago on 8/25. Though she was but the tender age of 22, her impact on music, film and pop culture, generally, cannot be overstated…and her potential was far from being fulfilled. Here’s a video playlist featuring some of her music. Aaliyah, we miss you.

Also, if you missed it, BET did an amazing tribute to Aaliyah, featuring videos, rare footage and interviews from Timbaland, Missy, Ginuwine and many more. You can check out the whole show here.... Read more

August 25, 2011 Playlists, Video

The Game – Cosmic Kev Freestyle (Video)

The Game sounds hungry again. He went all the way in on this freestyle on the Cosmic Kev Show. Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFprLmFbBTI&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 25, 2011 Video

Kris Kasanova – Just Anotha Day (Video)

Just Anotha Day by Kris Kasanova is a throwback to times when hip-hop was just dope rhymes over hard beats. Kris runs down the everyday happenings in his neighborhood, and it plays out like a cross between It Was A Good Day and 99 Problems. Check out the video for... Read more

August 25, 2011 Audio, The Bridge, Video

Jill Scott – Hear My Call (Video)

Jill Scott is not hip-hop but she has deep hip-hop Roots...and she's a phenomenal talent. Here's her latest video. Check out Hear My Call. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VtapoGukzCA And, here's one of her hip-hop collabos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b5lNKnqp_o... Read more

August 25, 2011 The Bridge, Video

Raekwon Speaks on Only Built 4 Cuban Linx

This is installment #2 in a dope series Reebok has done in conjunction with Rock The Bells. #1 was Lauryn Hill discussing The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Now, it's Raekwon's turn to discuss his hip-hop classic. Rather than discuss the whole album, he focuses on how Nas got involved with... Read more

August 25, 2011 The Bridge, Video

Planet Asia – Inspiration (Video)

Here's a new video from West Coast underground OG, Planet Asia. Check out Inspiration. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zersOpYxUG0&feature=player_embedded And here's one of my favorite joints from Planet Asia and Rascoe (aka Cali Agents) from back in the day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-GHQwlgJc4... Read more

August 24, 2011 The Bridge, Video

Kendrick Lamar’s A.D.H.D. is one of the best songs on Section 80, one of the best albums of the year. Here’s the video.

If you haven't heard Section 80, it's a concept album about what's happened to today's adults who were born in the 80's and faced AIDS and crack epidemics, gang violence, Reaganomics and a host of other ills. A.D.H.D. is one of the most poignant depictions. If you haven't bought Section... Read more

August 24, 2011 Video

2 Chainz – Pimps ft Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. (Video)

Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. join 2 Chainz on a smoothed out jazz track. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1HEN3t3SIc&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 23, 2011 Video

Here’s a really good interview of Lauryn Hill where she speaks on the impact of her landmark album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.

It's part 1 of a series Reebok is doing in connection with this year's Rock the Bells tour. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ-krY--Qbg&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 23, 2011 Video

Kendrick Lamar – Hail Mary Freestyle & Interview (Video)

Kendrick Lamar paid a visit to the Bootleg Kev show, recently. He did an interview and dropped some verses over Makaveli's Hail Mary track. Check out the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tc1PH6_69c&feature=player_embedded And, in case you need to hear the original... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iaQrh4YtuQ... Read more

August 22, 2011 The Bridge, Video

Bad Meets Evil – Lighters ft Bruno Mars

And just like that, here's another video for an Eminem/Royce Da 5'9" collabo. This time, it's from their Bad Meets Evil project. Check out Lighters ft Bruno Mars. And, click here for the video for Royce's Writer's Block. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWt4wmZ_EMI&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 22, 2011 Video

Here’s the latest video from Royce Da 5’9″‘s Success is Certain album. Halfway in, it switches to the DJ Premier remix. Hotness. Check out Writer’s Block.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy2YWtPames&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 22, 2011 Video

3 Little Digs – Behind Big K.R.I.T. and Yelawolf’s Happy Birthday Hip-Hop (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. and Yelawolf did their first collabo nearly a year ago, but it only surfaced in the last couple of weeks. Here's a video by 3 Little Digs that captured part of the experience. Check out the behind the scenes of Happy Birthday Hip-Hop. http://vimeo.com/27897045 Click here to download... Read more

August 19, 2011 Video

Here’s a pretty intense video from Talib Kweli ft Jean Grae. The 2 take the Bonnie & Clyde theme to a different level. Check out Uh Oh.

August 19, 2011 Video

Stalley – Chevys & Spaceships (Video)

Stalley dropped the audio for Chevys & Spacehips a few months ago. Here's the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYpmsOGlrzc&feature=player_embedded Stalley rocks over a Stevie Wonder joint that Terrace Martin, Kendrick Lamar and CyHi The Prynce also killed last winter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWMnpBMCa2U&feature=player_embedded Click here to download and check out the original Stevie Wonder song.... Read more

August 18, 2011 The Bridge, Video

Here’s a great interview of Nas where he recounts a lot of behind the scenes stories on the making of Illmatic. He talks about the heavy influence of DJ Premier, working with Q-Tip and his life circumstances during the making of what was to become one of the greatest albums of all time.

Check it out. Also, click here to check out the video for Ghetto Dreams by Common ft Nas.... Read more

August 17, 2011 Video

Vado – Celebration (Video)

Here's the video for Vado's banger, Celebration. Check it out. http://vimeo.com/27650440... Read more

August 17, 2011 Video

Statik Selektah on AZ (Video)

Statik Selektah breaks down his thoughts on why AZ is one of the most slept on MCs. During his analysis, he reminds folks that at one time AZ, Nas, Jay-Z and Biggie were considered peers. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvFhm4_gfwU&feature=player_embedded Here's the video Statik Selektah referenced as proof of AZ's status... Read more

August 17, 2011 The Bridge, Video

Murs – Love & Rockets Pt. 1 (Video)

Murs has a new project called Love & Rockets coming out on October 11th. Here's a sneak preview of what's to come, set to the soundtrack of a hot new Murs joint produced by Ski Beatz. Also, if you missed our Ski Beatz playlist, click here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SSZ_WkJIUc&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 17, 2011 Video

Pac Div – The Series Ep. 2 (Video)

Here's the second installment of Pac Div's web series. These episodes are really dope, if you're a fan of theirs. They give real insight into who the group is. Ep. 2 is another journey with them on the road, and their travels bring them into contact with the likes of... Read more

August 16, 2011 Video

B.o.B. – High Life (Video)

B.o.B. flexes on this new joint. He hasn't spit like this in a minute. Check out the video for High Life (haters beware). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GymOXu4m7os&feature=player_embedded Kinda reminds me of this B.o.B.... Read more

August 15, 2011 Audio, Mixes, Video

Affion Crockett – In the Flow Ep. 1 (Video)

Affion Crockett put out a great spoof of Jay-Z, Kanye West, Cory Gunz and Lil Wayne to promote his new show, In the Flow. Here's the premiere episode.... Read more

August 15, 2011 Video

J. Cole – Work Out (Video)

Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PN78PS_QsM&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 15, 2011 Video

Jeezy & Freddie Gibbs – Cosmic Kev Show Freestyle (Video)

Jeezy & Freddy Gibbs traded verses on the Cosmic Kev Show (Gangsta Gibbs killed it). The audio surfaced last week. Here's the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WdGn2ccJ6A&feature=player_embedded Click here to download.... Read more

August 15, 2011 Audio, Video

The Kid Daytona – Summertime in the City (Video)

Here's the video for The Kid Daytona's take on DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince's classic BBQ anthem. Check out Summertime in the City. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DFqw77y12u8... Read more

August 15, 2011 Video

Omar Aura – 1,000 Palm Trees ft Fashawn (Video)

The audio for this hot joint from Omar Aura dropped last week. Here's the video. Check out 1,000 Palm Trees. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrvlz-Szmyg&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 15, 2011 Video

E-40 – Rear View Mirror ft B-Legit & Stressmatic (Video)

Here's E-40's latest video. You know what it is. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnnYRe5IwQ4&feature=player_embedded#... Read more

August 13, 2011 Video

“Ghostface Killah” – Watch the Throne Review

You've had your time to marinate on Watch the Throne. Now check out this review of the album in the voice of "Ghostface Killah." Hate it or love it, you probably have never read a review quite like this before. Also, if you missed it, check out the video to... Read more

August 12, 2011 Food for Thought, Video

Peter Gunz Confronts Affion Crockett (Video)

You saw Affion Crocket's hysterical parody of Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Cory Gunz. Last night, Peter Gunz confronted Affion Crockett about the video on Sway's show for Shade 45. You might be surprised at how tense it got... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsuwWykUB5A&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 11, 2011 Video