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Here's another hot one from 1982 (Statik Selektah and Termanology) ft Ghetto and Ea$y Money. This one's called Shut it Down (Virgin MegaStore Boys) ft Ghetto and Ea$y Money.

Here's another hot one from 1982 (Statik Selektah and Termanology) ft Ghetto and Ea$y Money. This one's called Shut it Down (Virgin MegaStore Boys) ft Ghetto and Ea$y Money.

Statik Selektah's track features a nice flip of one of Chante Moore's quiet storm classics as one of the samples.  For more on 1982, including a free EP, click here. And, here's the Chante Moore (and Keith Washington) song that was chopped (and sped) up quite nicely.... Read more
December 1, 2010 The Bridge, Video
Ever heard of Money Making Jam Boys? No? They are Black Thought's "new" side project, but keep it on the low… Check out their video for Judgment Day.

Ever heard of Money Making Jam Boys? No? They are Black Thought's "new" side project, but keep it on the low… Check out their video for Judgment Day.

Money Making Jam Boys are Black Thought, Dice Raw, Truck North, P.O.R.N. and Philly.  Click here for a very comprehensive breakdown of the genesis and evolution of the group from Brooklyn Bodega. http://www.vimeo.com/17327712... Read more
December 1, 2010 Video
The video for Faded by Lessondary is SUPER low budget but the beats and rhymes are fresh. This one is strictly for the backpackers though.

The video for Faded by Lessondary is SUPER low budget but the beats and rhymes are fresh. This one is strictly for the backpackers though.

... Read more
November 30, 2010 Video
KiD CuDi seems a lot happier when he's perfoming. Maybe Mr. Rager is just for the studio. Check out his performance of REVOFEV on the Conan O'Brien Show.

KiD CuDi seems a lot happier when he's perfoming. Maybe Mr. Rager is just for the studio. Check out his performance of REVOFEV on the Conan O'Brien Show.

It's pretty dope that he's wearing a Prince shirt too. Speaking of Prince, in the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine, ?uestlove lists his top 10 favorite Prince songs of all time.  One of them is this extended version of Little Red Corvette that is super ill:... Read more
November 30, 2010 The Bridge, Video
T.I. drops another banger with the video for I Can't Help It ft Rocko. Will anybody be chanting free T.I.

T.I. drops another banger with the video for I Can't Help It ft Rocko. Will anybody be chanting free T.I.

Will anybody be chanting free T.I.?... Read more
November 30, 2010 Video
AZ is still putting in quality work 17 years after his killer cameo with Nas. Check out the video for the remake of Gimme Yours which was produced by Statik Selektah.

AZ is still putting in quality work 17 years after his killer cameo with Nas. Check out the video for the remake of Gimme Yours which was produced by Statik Selektah.

Statik Selektah has quietly become one of the hardest working producers in the game.  This is a good look for both him and AZ:... Read more
November 29, 2010 Video
Here's some bonus KiD CuDi. It's not included in the album but it fits right in. The video is called Mojo's So Dope (but I'm sure KiD CuDi was not inhaling…).

Here's some bonus KiD CuDi. It's not included in the album but it fits right in. The video is called Mojo's So Dope (but I'm sure KiD CuDi was not inhaling…).

This one is produced by the cool kids over at Decon. If you have not heard KiD CuDi's album, here's a friendly nudge.... Read more
November 29, 2010 Video
Wow. Keri Hilson brings out the big guns (no…seriously) including Rick Ross for her new video The Way You Love Me. This one is HOT.

Wow. Keri Hilson brings out the big guns (no…seriously) including Rick Ross for her new video The Way You Love Me. This one is HOT.

... Read more
November 28, 2010 Video
If you missed the 1982 album, it's one of the doper ones of the year (and that's saying a lot). They just released a free EP bonus album. Check it out.

If you missed the 1982 album, it's one of the doper ones of the year (and that's saying a lot). They just released a free EP bonus album. Check it out.

In case you missed it, 1982 is the group formed by Statik Selektah and Termanology.  Here are some previous posts about them to give you a taste.  These are 2 of my favorite joints (0nly on the album, not the EP): Click here to download the EP.  Tracklist is below.... Read more
November 26, 2010 Audio, Mixes, Video
Twas a good night for the talk shows. Check out N*E*R*D performing Sacred Temple on the Jimmy Fallon show.

Twas a good night for the talk shows. Check out N*E*R*D performing Sacred Temple on the Jimmy Fallon show.

This is from their stellar album Nothin'.... Read more
November 26, 2010 Video
Ice Cube's new song Nothing Like L.A. is nothing like his vintage joints from the 80's and 90's but I'm not mad at it.

Ice Cube's new song Nothing Like L.A. is nothing like his vintage joints from the 80's and 90's but I'm not mad at it.

Check out the performance from the George Lopez show: Need more Cube in your life?  Here's something old: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWfbGGZE07M And something (relatively) new to show you the big homie's still got it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-UXqndiBHE... Read more
November 26, 2010 The Bridge, Video
Happy Thanksgiving. Here are a few songs that may be appropriate for the day. Enjoy (and no guilt).

Happy Thanksgiving. Here are a few songs that may be appropriate for the day. Enjoy (and no guilt).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu-s-SeigWs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpkUNAmtTXs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUTI2kmhFwU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUtf_Q4dg9Q  ... Read more
November 25, 2010 Audio, Video
People Under the Stairs created an underground classic with their 2002 album titled O.S.T. They have some other bangers since then and their latest video is an ode to beer called Beer…it's deeper than that though. Peep the legacy.

People Under the Stairs created an underground classic with their 2002 album titled O.S.T. They have some other bangers since then and their latest video is an ode to beer called Beer…it's deeper than that though. Peep the legacy.

Props for the Laverne and Shirley spoof in the beginning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbuk0TSWzqc&feature=player_embedded#! If you're not up on People Under the Stairs, they are West Coast retro backpackers.  They're rhymes are all about party and bullsh*t and they're flow is strictly old school.  Here are some of their better joints from the... Read more
November 25, 2010 Audio, The Bridge, Video
Are you wondering why in the hell The Joy wasn't included on Kanye's album? Pete Rock has the answer (and you're gonna like it).

Are you wondering why in the hell The Joy wasn't included on Kanye's album? Pete Rock has the answer (and you're gonna like it).

The mighty Pete Rock talks about working with Kanye on The Joy (arguably the best of the G.O.O.D. Friday gifts).  He also reveals that the track will be included on the upcoming Kanye and Jay-Z album called Watch the Throne which is rumored to be dropping this year (good G*d... Read more
November 23, 2010 Video
You may remember Reek Da Villain from BET's Hip-Hop Awards Cypher. Money is ill. Check out Mechanics (the remix) ft Busta Rhymes and Swizz Beatz

You may remember Reek Da Villain from BET's Hip-Hop Awards Cypher. Money is ill. Check out Mechanics (the remix) ft Busta Rhymes and Swizz Beatz

The fact that he's riding the track that Method Man crushed on Bring the Pain just makes it more ill. Here's Meth's joint: And, the original track was called I'm Your Mechanical Man by Jerry Butler (the sampled part comes in at around the 3:00 mark but the whole song... Read more
November 23, 2010 The Bridge, Video
With no G.O.O.D. Friday (or Saturday) it's been a slow weekend in hip-hip. Here are some blasts from the past that you may not have heard in a minute to help get you to Monday.

With no G.O.O.D. Friday (or Saturday) it's been a slow weekend in hip-hip. Here are some blasts from the past that you may not have heard in a minute to help get you to Monday.

Speaking of G.O.O.D. Friday, what do you think happened?  Kanye promised new music each Friday through Christmas.  Do you think it had something to do with his album leaking, the Matt Lauer interview or something else altogether?  In the absence of a new Kanye joint, here's some good music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCbwHN07L10... Read more
November 21, 2010 Audio, Video
Need some more Dr. Dre in your life? Check out this behind the scenes footage from the making of the video for Kush.

Need some more Dr. Dre in your life? Check out this behind the scenes footage from the making of the video for Kush.

The audio is mostly Kush playing (not a bad thing) interspersed with some brief commentary from 50, Dre and some true G's...Check it out: http://www.vimeo.com/17018095... Read more
November 21, 2010 Video
Jay-Z has been on a massive promo tour for the launch of Decoded. If you've seen one interview you've seen them all. This Bloomberg piece is a little different. It's a look at Jay through the eyes of some of his most powerful friends and influences. Check it out.

Jay-Z has been on a massive promo tour for the launch of Decoded. If you've seen one interview you've seen them all. This Bloomberg piece is a little different. It's a look at Jay through the eyes of some of his most powerful friends and influences. Check it out.

The video is the latest episode of Bloomberg's Game Changers series which has featured people like Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page and Sergey Brin (the founders of Google) and Steve Jobs.  It tells the story of Jay-Z's rise from the corner to the corner office.  Click here to see the video.... Read more
November 20, 2010 Audio, Food for Thought, Video
Imagine if Souls of Mischief had done gangsta rap. Hmm…it probably would have sounded something like Ridin' and Smokin' by Fashawn ft Night and Dirty Money. Check this out.

Imagine if Souls of Mischief had done gangsta rap. Hmm…it probably would have sounded something like Ridin' and Smokin' by Fashawn ft Night and Dirty Money. Check this out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIlrOWcmPaI&feature=player_embedded I actually think these cats were truly inspired by Souls of Mischief.  Peep the flow in '93 Til Infinity and check out the close up panoramic solo shots in the video.  See a pattern?  ... Read more
November 20, 2010 The Bridge, Video
Diggy Simmons is reppin' Queens HARD. This time he does it with a freestyle over Mobb Deep's classic Shook Ones.

Diggy Simmons is reppin' Queens HARD. This time he does it with a freestyle over Mobb Deep's classic Shook Ones.

This kid is about to blow. Diggy Simmons- {Shook Ones Freestyle} from philthegod. on Vimeo. The Bridge is on a whole different level with this one.  Here's Shook Ones by one of Queensbridge's finest, Mobb Deep: And, of course Diggy made his debut rhyming over this classic Nas track.... Read more
November 19, 2010 The Bridge, Video
Where I'm From by MED ft Aloe Blacc is pretty dope. Check the video.

Where I'm From by MED ft Aloe Blacc is pretty dope. Check the video.

This is definitely the underground fix for the day and it's quality. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_X8AEHH15E Click here to download.... Read more
November 19, 2010 Audio, Video
Remember Mike Posner before he went pop? No? Check out the video for Ambiguous Girl ft Clinton Sparks, Big Sean and Mike Posner (back in smooth R&B mode).

Remember Mike Posner before he went pop? No? Check out the video for Ambiguous Girl ft Clinton Sparks, Big Sean and Mike Posner (back in smooth R&B mode).

The song is from Big Sean's mixtatpe, Finally Famous 3. Click here to listen and download. ExternalVideo.977016&w=425&h=350&fv= Also, if you weren't down with Mike Posner pre-Cooler Than Me, check out his mixtape A Matter of Time. It was voted one of the bext mixtapes of the year.  Does anyone else... Read more
November 19, 2010 Mixes, Video
B.o.B. has been on some Rock/Pop ish with Nothin' On You, Airplanes and Don't Let Me Fall, the 3 singles from his album. His back in Beastmode with is new single from his upcoming mixtape and he SPITS. Check it out.

B.o.B. has been on some Rock/Pop ish with Nothin' On You, Airplanes and Don't Let Me Fall, the 3 singles from his album. His back in Beastmode with is new single from his upcoming mixtape and he SPITS. Check it out.

We talked about his range a couple of days ago.  This is the other side.  It's from his upcoming mixtape aptly called No Genre which is dropping on 12/7/10. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vvuLAl99ec&feature=player_embedded... Read more
November 19, 2010 Video
Saigon has been on a tear lately. Check out the video for Strength/Great (beats supplied by Just Blaze)

Saigon has been on a tear lately. Check out the video for Strength/Great (beats supplied by Just Blaze)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azTr1A6witY&feature=player_embedded Here are some of the other things Saigon has been up to lately.... Read more
November 18, 2010 Video
CyHi The Prynce + J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League = G.O.O.D. Music. Check out his video for Living Wonderful directed by Decatur Dan, the visionary who produced the incredible "making of" Aston Martin Music video.

CyHi The Prynce + J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League = G.O.O.D. Music. Check out his video for Living Wonderful directed by Decatur Dan, the visionary who produced the incredible "making of" Aston Martin Music video.

This one is from CyHi's Royal Flush mixtape. Cyhi Da Prynce - Living Wonderful from Decatur Dan on Vimeo. And if you missed it, PLEASE check out that Aston Martin Music "making of" video.  Straight chills.... Read more
November 18, 2010 Video
The Foodchain are a lot like Little Brother, from the deep dirty funky basslines to the singing on the hooks. Check out Reverse Psychology and see if you agree. Even if you're not feeling the comparison it's still funky…

The Foodchain are a lot like Little Brother, from the deep dirty funky basslines to the singing on the hooks. Check out Reverse Psychology and see if you agree. Even if you're not feeling the comparison it's still funky…

According to Nahright.com, these dudes recently signed with Statik Selektah. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psSWq73cHig&feature=player_embedded Hating the Little Brother comparison?  Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49EPf3Ds80I... Read more
November 18, 2010 The Bridge, Video
B.o.B. is a true artist. VERY few rappers can rock a mic and a guitar. Check out the video for Don't Let Me fall, his latest contribution to the culture.

B.o.B. is a true artist. VERY few rappers can rock a mic and a guitar. Check out the video for Don't Let Me fall, his latest contribution to the culture.

A friend told me about B.o.B. 2 years ago.  He had some crunk mixtapes out that were very different than the music on his album and I wasn't feeling it.  He kept telling me about seeing B.o.B. live and how ill he was going from guitar to drums and so... Read more
November 18, 2010 Video
If you like N.E.R.D. you'll like this interview of them from HardKnockTV where they break down their new album, Nothing.

If you like N.E.R.D. you'll like this interview of them from HardKnockTV where they break down their new album, Nothing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_sx8GlvSQ&feature=player_embedded#at=405... Read more
November 16, 2010 Video
Gotta show love to ODB. Check out Raekwon's tribute to him called Ason Jones.

Gotta show love to ODB. Check out Raekwon's tribute to him called Ason Jones.

Happy born day, ODB.  RIP. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJtGqCyiMOA&feature=player_embedded#!... Read more
November 16, 2010 Video
In case you forgot how dope Bun B's album was check out the visual for Put It Down ft Drake.

In case you forgot how dope Bun B's album was check out the visual for Put It Down ft Drake.

... Read more
November 16, 2010 Video
Interested in what's on Nicki Minaj's mind? Check out this interview. The visual is kinda crazy but the audio is pretty insightful.

Interested in what's on Nicki Minaj's mind? Check out this interview. The visual is kinda crazy but the audio is pretty insightful.

Looks like somebody didn't come to the station all barbied up.  It's all good though.  She discusses Wayne, Eminem, Kanye, Drake and much more. http://www.vimeo.com/16802119... Read more
November 14, 2010 Video
Rihanna and Drake have some real chemistry in the video for What's My Name. Hmm…

Rihanna and Drake have some real chemistry in the video for What's My Name. Hmm…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0CGsw6h60k&feature=player_embedded... Read more
November 13, 2010 Video
Kanye West is flawed (like the rest of us) and he just might be the realest dude in entertainment. If you haven't seen the much discussed interview with Matt Lauer, check it out.

Kanye West is flawed (like the rest of us) and he just might be the realest dude in entertainment. If you haven't seen the much discussed interview with Matt Lauer, check it out.

What do you think?  Did Matt set Kanye up or is Kanye overreacting.  Perhaps his sensitivity also had something to do with the fact that his album had just leaked... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNMxHfmXKVU... Read more
November 12, 2010 Video
DOM Kennedy had me at the Les Nubians sample. The fact that he has a dope song and video is just icing. Check out Locals Only. Music lovers get ready.

DOM Kennedy had me at the Les Nubians sample. The fact that he has a dope song and video is just icing. Check out Locals Only. Music lovers get ready.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9UXCp9vyqQ&feature=player_embedded#! Here are the Les Nubians sample and their classic joint, Makeda: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXFQ8ew8uzw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22HL5ZOOHGI... Read more
November 12, 2010 The Bridge, Video
Here's a double dose of N.E.R.D. videos–God Bless Us All and Life as a Fish.

Here's a double dose of N.E.R.D. videos–God Bless Us All and Life as a Fish.

First up is a live performance of the super funky God Bless Us All from The Tonight Show. And next is the psychadelic Life As a Fish. This is a dope album... N.E.R.D. will be performing live on BET's 106 & Park on 11/10.... Read more
November 9, 2010 Video
Got soul? Cee-Lo Green does. Check out the new video for Bright Lights, Big City.

Got soul? Cee-Lo Green does. Check out the new video for Bright Lights, Big City.

Click here to buy Cee-Lo's new album The Lady Killer.  ... Read more
November 9, 2010 Video
Lupe and Pharrell were some of the first to bring skate boarding to hip-hop but Fashawn is the first to make skateboarding gangsta. Check out the video for Bart Simpson.

Lupe and Pharrell were some of the first to bring skate boarding to hip-hop but Fashawn is the first to make skateboarding gangsta. Check out the video for Bart Simpson.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2SKSgh0LMA&feature=player_embedded... Read more
November 9, 2010 Video
Big K.R.I.T's new video is called I Ain't Sh*t…truth is, he's dope. Check it out.

Big K.R.I.T's new video is called I Ain't Sh*t…truth is, he's dope. Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KFONBt7uBg&feature=player_embedded You know the track.... Read more
November 8, 2010 Video
Common and Lupe Fiasco spit while Jennifer Hudson sings the blues over a No I.D. track. That = dopeness. Check out the video for We Can Do It Now.

Common and Lupe Fiasco spit while Jennifer Hudson sings the blues over a No I.D. track. That = dopeness. Check out the video for We Can Do It Now.

Here's a video showing the story behind We Can Do It Now. Click here to see the video courtesy of 2dopeboyz.com.... Read more
November 8, 2010 Video
Curren$y's album Pilot Talk 2 is about to be HOT. Check out the video for Michael Knight.

Curren$y's album Pilot Talk 2 is about to be HOT. Check out the video for Michael Knight.

http://www.vimeo.com/16567551 Pilot Talk 2 drops November 22nd.... Read more
November 6, 2010 Video
Speaking of freestyles, guest writer BIG MITCH recently sent some jewels our way. Check out these vintage DMX clips and imagine what could have been…

Speaking of freestyles, guest writer BIG MITCH recently sent some jewels our way. Check out these vintage DMX clips and imagine what could have been…

I think its time we remember the old school heads who if they could get their sh*t together would still rule the hip hop world.  I think we have all forgotten how special DMX was.  Let this freestyle remind us: Also, watch how he murders the greatest rapper of all-time,... Read more
November 6, 2010 Video
There's been a lot of chatter about the "freestyles" that Kanye West and Pusha T dropped when they visited Hot 97 in NYC earlier in the week. Check out the video and see for yourself.

There's been a lot of chatter about the "freestyles" that Kanye West and Pusha T dropped when they visited Hot 97 in NYC earlier in the week. Check out the video and see for yourself.

... Read more
November 6, 2010 Video
Big Remo's Go Ladies is a soulful Southern track produced by 9th Wonder.

Big Remo's Go Ladies is a soulful Southern track produced by 9th Wonder.

Very different from this song also called Go Ladies, but still dope.... Read more
November 6, 2010 The Bridge, Video
Weezy's coming home and T.I. just went back in…T.I.'s new video Get Back Up ft Chris Brown is a positive message for anybody who's fallen and gotten back up.

Weezy's coming home and T.I. just went back in…T.I.'s new video Get Back Up ft Chris Brown is a positive message for anybody who's fallen and gotten back up.

... Read more
November 3, 2010 Video
Brother Ali takes on slavery in his song and video for Breakin' Dawn. It hasn't been done this well since Public Enemy's Can't Truss It.

Brother Ali takes on slavery in his song and video for Breakin' Dawn. It hasn't been done this well since Public Enemy's Can't Truss It.

The video is a creative use of black and white animation.  The track is pretty ill, too.  It's got an Indian/Middle Eastern feel with the sitar sample.  This is a cool break from the norm. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUbWozgMf4M&feature=player_embedded Here's Public Enemy's classic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am9BqZ6eA5c&ob=av2n  ... Read more
November 2, 2010 The Bridge, Video
Saigon always comes with that intelligent gansta ish. The video for I Want It All is no different. Can you dig it?

Saigon always comes with that intelligent gansta ish. The video for I Want It All is no different. Can you dig it?

Saigon is definitely making a bit of a comeback.  He recently dropped a song with Statik Seletah and now this.  Welcome back.... Read more
November 2, 2010 Video
Little Brother fans probably remember Chaundon from some of his choice cameos with LB. Check out his new video for his upcoming solo project called No Excuses.

Little Brother fans probably remember Chaundon from some of his choice cameos with LB. Check out his new video for his upcoming solo project called No Excuses.

The video is called Y'all Don't Want It/No Excuses. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhwTuShxqrg&feature=player_embedded#! And, in case you missed those Little Brother/Chaundon collabos, check this out.  Hotness! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZGnaDTBluo... Read more
November 1, 2010 The Bridge, Video
Curren$y's album Pilot Talk 2 drops on 11/22. Here's Address, an oldie but goodie, to hold you down until then.

Curren$y's album Pilot Talk 2 drops on 11/22. Here's Address, an oldie but goodie, to hold you down until then.

It's exactly what you'd expect from Curren$y...some good old gangsta soul music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9EuIRsXoL8... Read more
November 1, 2010 Video
Black Thought is one of the best MCs ever to do it. Period. Check out his “live mixtape” with J. Period and you’ll get a taste of his greatness.

Black Thought is one of the best MCs ever to do it. Period. Check out his “live mixtape” with J. Period and you’ll get a taste of his greatness.

http://vimeo.com/15492429 Click here to download the J Period & Black Thought Present The Live Mixtape: Illadelph Edition Nahright.com had this to say about Black Thought: Black Thought is the ultimate “emcee.” Ask anybody who is a fan of hip hop and chances are they will note that this man embodies... Read more
October 22, 2010 Mixes, Video
Curren$y drops another banger with Flying Irons ft Fiend. His album Pilot Talk 2 is sounding like it could be a classic. Here’s the video for Flying Irons.

Curren$y drops another banger with Flying Irons ft Fiend. His album Pilot Talk 2 is sounding like it could be a classic. Here’s the video for Flying Irons.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCdpgbBL4yM... Read more
October 18, 2010 Video
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