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
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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
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
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
Curren$y's album Pilot Talk 2 is about to be HOT. Check out the video for Michael Knight.
http://www.vimeo.com/16567551 Pilot Talk 2 drops November 22nd.... Read more
Speaking of freestyles, guest writer BIG MITCH recently sent some jewels our way. Check out these vintage DMX clips and imagine what could have been…
I think its time we remember the old school heads who if they could get their sh*t together would still rule the hip hop world. I think we have all forgotten how special DMX was. Let this freestyle remind us: Also, watch how he murders the greatest rapper of all-time,... Read more
Big Remo's Go Ladies is a soulful Southern track produced by 9th Wonder.
Very different from this song also called Go Ladies, but still dope.... Read more
Brother Ali takes on slavery in his song and video for Breakin' Dawn. It hasn't been done this well since Public Enemy's Can't Truss It.
The video is a creative use of black and white animation. The track is pretty ill, too. It's got an Indian/Middle Eastern feel with the sitar sample. This is a cool break from the norm. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUbWozgMf4M&feature=player_embedded Here's Public Enemy's classic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am9BqZ6eA5c&ob=av2n ... Read more
Saigon always comes with that intelligent gansta ish. The video for I Want It All is no different. Can you dig it?
Saigon is definitely making a bit of a comeback. He recently dropped a song with Statik Seletah and now this. Welcome back.... Read more
Little Brother fans probably remember Chaundon from some of his choice cameos with LB. Check out his new video for his upcoming solo project called No Excuses.
The video is called Y'all Don't Want It/No Excuses. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhwTuShxqrg&feature=player_embedded#! And, in case you missed those Little Brother/Chaundon collabos, check this out. Hotness! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZGnaDTBluo... Read more
Curren$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$y...some good old gangsta soul music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9EuIRsXoL8... Read more
Black Thought is one of the best MCs ever to do it. Period. Check out his “live mixtape” with J. Period and you’ll get a taste of his greatness.
http://vimeo.com/15492429 Click here to download the J Period & Black Thought Present The Live Mixtape: Illadelph Edition Nahright.com had this to say about Black Thought: Black Thought is the ultimate “emcee.” Ask anybody who is a fan of hip hop and chances are they will note that this man embodies... Read more
Curren$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
Ski Beatz' 24 Hour Karate School came and went quietly but he's already working on a project featuring Miles Davis remixes. Check out Blue and Green.
If you missed the 24 Hour Karate School project, it's worth copping. Here's Blue and Green ft Nesby Phips: BLUE AND GREEN from Creative Control on Vimeo. ...and the original classic by Miles Davis:... Read more
Wow. This song was a surprise. Persuasion by JR & PH7 ft Sean Price and Olivier DaySoul is about as funky as it gets. Live drums, ill verse and vocals reminiscent of vintage D'Angelo. Get with this.
There's even a G.U.R.U sample. The video is tight too. Very different visuals than you would expect with the audio. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK23K-sF-qs&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Damian Marley and Nas have a special chemistry together…and The Roots make everyone better. Check out their performance of Patience on Jimmy Kimmel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJdrFvaeEEE&feature=player_embedded#!... Read more
The video for Aston Martin Music has been getting all the press lately but Rick Ross just quietly dropped the video for I'm Not A Star. Check it out.
This one is a lot more low key than Aston Martin Music.... Read more
Phonte (formerly of Little Brother) and Nicolay continue to push the boundaries of hip-hop as The Foreign Exchange. This is their story.
The Foreign Exchange have dropped 2 stellar albums, but the 2 men comprising the group have kept a relatively low profile. Here's what they have to say about the group that grew from side project to full-time gig: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEadPp2DcUU&feature=player_embedded ...and here are some of their best songs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnqX9mRDxyI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy2RjQvBeL4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7ELR-W7BKs... Read more
CyHi Da Prynce might be that next dude…especially with a co-sign from Kanye West. Here's what he has to say about his mixtape Royal Flush which drops on 10/14.
It's been a G.O.O.D. couple of weeks for CyHi. He had a G.O.O.D. look on Kanye's So Appalled and he was a standout in the G.O.O.D. Music Cypher on BET's hip-hop awards. He discusses his upcoming mixtape with Decatur Dan (you'll probably recognize the visual style from the making of... Read more
You’ve seen the official Cyphers. Now check out Skillz’ version. You will not be disappointed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evGF596N1I4 If you like what you hear, check out Skillz' new mixtape with Jazzy Jeff.... Read more
Check out the Cyphers from BET's Hip-Hop Awards ft Kanye West, Common, Pusha T, Big Sean, Raekwon, Ice Cube, Diggy Simmons, Wiz Khalifa, Yelawolf and many more.
The BET Hip-Hop Awards have been featuring Cyphers for years and they've taken a life of their own. Last year's launched the career of Nicki Minaj. This year's are the best yet. Check them out: [vodpod id=ExternalVideo.971347&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dord%253D457795567011120900%2526tile%253D2%2526reportPropChannel%253Dhiphop10%2526reportPropSubSection%253Dhiphopawards10%2526reportPropContentType%253Dhha10_videos%2526adAspectRatio%253D2%2526reportDartNValue%253Dhha10_video_showcypher%2526reportDartSubValue%253Dhiphopawards10%2526 [vodpod id=ExternalVideo.971341&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dord%253D206602806129951520%2526tile%253D2%2526reportPropChannel%253Dhiphop10%2526reportPropSubSection%253Dhiphopawards10%2526reportPropContentType%253Dhha10_videos%2526adAspectRatio%253D2%2526reportDartNValue%253Dhha10_video_showcypher%2526reportDartSubValue%253Dhiphopawards10%2526 ExternalVideo.971338&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dord%253D48253978693669320%2526tile%253D2%2526reportPropChannel%253Dhiphop10%2526reportPropSubSection%253Dhiphopawards10%2526reportPropContentType%253Dhha10_videos%2526adAspectRatio%253D2%2526reportDartNValue%253Dhha10_video_showcypher%2526reportDartSubValue%253Dhiphopawards10%2526 [vodpod id=ExternalVideo.971339&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dord%253D119154515025513440%2526tile%253D2%2526reportPropChannel%253Dhiphop10%2526reportPropSubSection%253Dhiphopawards10%2526reportPropContentType%253Dhha10_videos%2526adAspectRatio%253D2%2526reportDartNValue%253Dhha10_video_showcypher%2526reportDartSubValue%253Dhiphopawards10%2526... Read more
KiD CuDi drops his video for Erase Me ft Kanye West
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICaTsTkBPV8&feature=player_embedded#!... Read more
Curren$y draws inspiration from one of the most unforgettable scenes in New Jack City for his Audio Dope 2 video.
Welcome to his version of The Carter: http://www.vimeo.com/15759215 and in case you haven't seen the original in a while: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRuGqLgnzkE&feature=related... Read more
Ever heard of OUN? You will soon. He sounds like a hungry Jadakiss…but maybe even nicer….
Check out this freestyle, starting at 2:22. Even if he wrote it and rehearsed it 100 times, it's ill...if he is coming off the top, MCs beware. Vado looks like his feelings were hurt. ExternalVideo.971259&w=425&h=350&fv= ... Read more
Rick Ross' Aston Martin Music might be the coldest song on Teflon Don. Here's the behind the scenes on the making of the video.
http://www.vimeo.com/15732982 And, in case you missed the making of the Aston Martin Music track, click here to check it out (it's serious). ... Read more
Joe Budden's Sober Up ft Crooked I lives up to the name of his new mixtape. It's Mood Muzik 4 you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nfbaSdryq0 Click here to download.... Read more
In case you missed 8 Mile, check out Eminem's interview on 60 Minutes. You'll also learn about 5 words that rhyme with "orange.'
There's also a fairly intense moment when Anderson Cooper (who is openly gay) questions Em about his reputed homophobia. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCbtvBEPPs8 ... Read more
Wiz Khalifa has been making some noise with Black & Yellow. Check out the new video.
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Maniac is vintage KiD CuDi. If you like KiD CuDi or sad Kanye West music, take a listen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6Mph0uPW7o&feature=related What's "sad Kanye West Music?" You know it when you hear it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co0tTeuUVhU&ob=av2e Click here to download Maniac.... Read more
Kanye West is a busy man. In addition to working on his solo album and another with Jay-Z, he's created a short film based on Runaway. Here's what he had to say about it.
This was Kanye's intro to the film at his screening in Paris. Hip-hop = art. ExternalVideo.970869&w=425&h=350&fv= ... Read more
It ain't nothing like hip-hop music…watch Black Milk and eLZhi tear it down as they perform Deadly Medley.
This one is from Black Milk's stellar Album of the Year. http://www.vimeo.com/15640532... Read more
What do you get when you mix backpack rap with G-Funk? Moe Green's Iced Out Lifestyle.
Confused? Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwhklBX2BQE&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Statik Selektah and Termanology drop another hot one. This one is called Still Waiting.
Statik Selektah and Termanology have come together to form a group called 1982. By the sounds of the singles their new album sounds like a must have. Check 'em out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yfWla_4Rgw&feature=player_embedded#! And previously...... Read more
There was not a lot cracking in hip-hop today so here’s a little insight into the music that has been influencing the biggest star in hip-hop–Jay-Z. It’s not what you would expect.
Ambrosia for heads has been keeping tabs on the recent musical influences of hip-hop's biggest stars. Over the next few weeks, we will showcase what is moving those driving hip-hop music. As with many cultural movements, those driving the culture often look to outside influences for their inspiration. Hip-hop is... Read more
Kanye West is really killing the game right now. Check out his remix of Power from SNL.
Not only did Kanye change his second verse which originally skewered the SNL cast, he also managed to do a scaled down live version of his groundbreaking video. The new verse is dope, but it's a bit surprising that he changed it. Big Brother Hov had no problem looking the... Read more
Speaking of grimy, check out Rick Ross' video for Paid Tha Cost ft Slim Thug
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Meyhem Lauren is grimy on Got the Fever but he flows over a jazzy soulful track that sounds like it could have come from the "golden age" of the mid-nineties.
Meyhem Lauren - Got the Fever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg5cJu1Zcws&feature=player_embedded That grimy flow over smooth jazzy beats kinda reminds me of cats like these: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLVD3uMTX7I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5nk_J-SQ_4&feature=channel... Read more
You cannot front on this hip-hop medley by Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon (no matter how hard you may want to). Check it out.
There are definitely some corny parts but overall it's just too good: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCxZB6GOtoM&feature=related... Read more
Whatever happened to the art of freestyling?
For most MCs, freestyling means kicking a verse that they've written and nobody's heard...but true freestyling is the art of rhyming straight off the top of the dome. Newcomer Donnis recently reminded us of the true art of freestyling with this rhyme that he spit on Sirius: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBOeY6C6W4M That inspired... Read more
What do you think of N.E.R.D's new track Hypnotize You (produced by Daft Punk)? See the Letterman performance here.
The Neptunes are always ones to push the envelope. They remain consistent in that regard, both with the song and the performance. Pharrell and Kanye have kept hip-hop alive and kicking over the last 10 years. Here's N.E.R.D.'s latest chapter: ExternalVideo.969771&w=425&h=350&fv= Props to Daft Punk for the beat. Looks like... Read more
The mighty Kurupt shows that G's don't die, they just get smoother in his video for I'm the Man
Like his lifestyle, Kurupt's flow has slowed a bit but don't trip. It's still gangsta... ExternalVideo.969768&w=425&h=350&fv=... Read more
Is the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League the best production team in the game right now? Listen to their breakdown of the making of Rick Ross’ Aston Martin Music.
Many fans of Rick Ross know that his best material on his last 3 albums has been courtesy of the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. Key tracks include Maybach Music, Luxury Tax, Magnificent and, most recently, the instant classic Aston Martin Music. Few people know much about the men behind the boards who... Read more
Newcomer Shad brings more respect to 2010 for hip-hop. Check out his We, Myself and I video.
This one is visually reminiscent of On to the Next One but the comparisons stop there...unless you think the dope rap/rock collabo also reminds you of this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5UaQCQoOwc&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Black Milk’s Album of the Year may be the most slept on rap album in 2010.
Black Milk's aptly titled Album of the Year is the Detroit producer's 3rd album and he has definitely found his stride. His beats are so on point that the rhymes are secondary, but once you give them a listen they are also engaging. You can hear influences ranging from Dre... Read more
Jay-Z's book, Decoded, hits stores on November 16th. Here's a little something to whet your appetite.
Decoded was initially written as an in-depth biography but the word is when it was done it was a little too personal for Hov. So, instead, he opted to release Decoded which is still biographical but more indirectly, as it tells his story in large part by breaking down lyrics... Read more
Will Jay-Z be hip-hop’s first billionaire? Check out his one-on-one with billionaire Warren Buffet in Forbes.
Here's the full interview between hip-hop's richest entertainer and Warren Buffet, one of the wealthiest people in the world. Click here to read the article.... Read more
Heard a lot about Jay Electronica but don't know much about him? This interview is a crash course on the man behind the mic.
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The mighty Mos Def performs 2 new songs, Travellin' Man and 24 Hour Karate School/Workers Comp. Check out the videos.
http://www.vimeo.com/15004800 http://www.vimeo.com/15012475... Read more