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Is Nas About To Sign Boldy James? Check This South By Southwest Show Of Support (Video)

Nasty Nas has had a few labels in his career, from Ill Will Records to The Jones Experience. Along the way, Nas oversaw a few critical projects from his brother Jungle and The Braveheartz, to the QB's Finest compilation aligning legends with Queensbridge emerging voices. Nas famously inked a deal... Read more

March 20, 2014 Fresh, Video

Who Can Reference Mary Poppins & Kill Bill in the Same Freestyle? Cyhi’s Got the Answers (Video)

Cyhi the Prynce is the latest to bless The Backroom on 106 & Park and he brought his A-game. Not too many MCs can credibly pull off references to Kill Bill and Mary Poppins in the same verse, but Cyhi makes it work. Check out the video. Related: CyHi The... Read more

March 19, 2014 Video

Holy _____!! King Los Dropped 1 of the Best Freestyles in AGES (Video)

You may remember King Los as having dropped one of the best of all the responses to Kendrick Lamar's Control verse. Well, he's back, and now he has done a freestyle that is 1 of the best in years. He tackled Sway's 5 Fingers of Death and just plain DESTROYED... Read more

March 19, 2014 Video

Nipsey Hussle Takes Cameras On A Tour Through The Crenshaw District (Video)

Crenshaw is Hip-Hop famous. In 1991, the strip became a film location in John Singleton's Boyz N' The Hood (the very place where a confrontation starting would ultimately lead to a tragedy later). A year later, a young Kurupt mentioned the intersection of Crenshaw & Slauson on Dr. Dre's "Stranded... Read more

March 19, 2014 Fresh, Video

Ghostface Killah Flows Over a Cosmic Soul Track with Flume (Video)

Almost 20 years after Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..., Ghostface Killah is still rockin' the blue and the cream joints, with crazy visions. Tony Starks blessed Australian producer Flume with a "Space Cadet" verse that celebrates some timelessness from the Ghost repertoire, underneath some incredibly busy, far-reaching production. This... Read more

March 19, 2014 Fresh, Video

Audio Push Do an Off the Top Freestyle and Loaded Lux Drops Bars (Video)

Audio Push and Loaded Lux visited the Sway in the Morning show at SXSW and dropped several verses. Audio Push did off the top freestyles back and forth effortlessly, Run-D.M.C. style, and Lux contributed his own ill flow. The sound quality is not great but it's worth it. Check out... Read more

March 18, 2014 Video

2 Videos In One Day, 50 Cent Moves It From The Block To The Club (Video)

It's a media takedown day for 50 Cent. The G-Unit CEO dropped two videos in nine hours—the latter coming less than 24 hours after the song released. "Don't Worry 'Bout It" may pair with "Hold On." However, in the second visual, 50 leaves the block and heads into the club.... Read more

March 18, 2014 Fresh, Video

Bishop Nehru Releases a Colorful Lyric Video For You Stressin’ (Video)

Bishop Nehru's got a bit of a minimalist's approach to videos. Although "Mob Dizzle" had two different versions, the MF DOOM affiliate tends to like simple, black & white footage, that captures his low-key vibe and brings attention to the bars. For "You Stressin'," Bishop lets some bright colors and... Read more

March 18, 2014 Fresh, Video

Almost 22 Years Since The Chronic, Hit-Boy & Nipsey Hussle Claim To Have The Answers (Video)

Like "New York is dead," one of Hip-Hop's armchair critic cliches is that "West Coast Hip-Hop is dead." With everything seemingly about faded trends and death, Heads know better. Two such Heads out to muffle any remaining skeptics (who possibly missed what's going on with Top Dawg Ent., Stones Throw,... Read more

March 18, 2014 Fresh, Video

ScHoolboy Q Talks Some Neighborhood Landmarks, High School Football & Bangin’ On Wax (Video)

Nardwuar The Human Serviette's research game has grown with the profile. The Vancouver, British Columbia-based radio personality and interviewer has become a South By Southwest staple in the last five years, especially in Q&A with rappers. ScHoolboy Q, with his recently-released OXYMORON, is the talk of the town (and an... Read more

March 18, 2014 Fresh, Video

Here’s a Look at Slaughterhouse’s Bars with No Beats Freestyle (Video)

Last week, Slaughterhouse visited the Sway in the Morning show at SXSW for an extended interview and 8+ minute a capella freestyle. Here's a look at the video of their bars with no beats freestyle. Related: Eminem & Slaughterhouse Revive Rap City With A Backroom Freestyle + Interview (Video)... Read more

March 18, 2014 Video

50 Cent’s Hold On Was A Grimy Reminder Of Fif’s Roots & The Visual Matches It (Video)

With two recent songs from Animal Ambition, 50 Cent seems to have earned back the masses' attention. Free of major label confines, Fif appears to be making the music he made before the millions. The rapper-turned-mogul isn't evading his success (50's never shy about his successes), but he shows that... Read more

March 18, 2014 Fresh, Video

Stairwell Jux, Timberland Beat Downs & Mean Mugs Flourish In ONYX’s Whut Whut (Video)

Last week, ONYX unleashed "Whut Whut," the Snowgoons-produced fight-inciter from WakeDaFucup. The album, an homage of sorts to BacDaFucUp, drops tomorrow (March 18th). So with that, Sticky Fingaz and Fredro Starr drop off the visual, which could be easily mistaken for a 1992 leftover, with the attitude, the imagery, and... Read more

March 17, 2014 Fresh, Video

Diamond D’s Artist BigRec Brings The Basement Party Upstairs For Bullseye (Video)

As Diamond D plugs away at his own next album in several years, his Atlanta connect BigRec made a visual for "Bullseye." The song, which many Heads heard first on AFH, is produced by D-Squizzy, and features some hard drums, punch-in samples, and dope lyrics that capture an energy deeply... Read more

March 17, 2014 Fresh, Video

Ever Wanted To See DJ Jazzy Jeff Grumpy? Catch Him On A Travel Day With No Sleep (Video)

DJ Jazzy Jeff is one of Hip-Hop's friendliest guys. Like his music video persona for almost 30 years, the West Philadelphia native is big on smiles, jokes, and a cool, calm, pleasant demeanor. However, the latest episode of "Vinyl Destination" finds Skillz, Rich Medina, and Jeff a bit browbeat from... Read more

March 17, 2014 Fresh, Video

Planet Asia Breathes Fresh Fire Into a Classic DJ Premier Beat (Video)

If you get on the Rhyme No More beat DJ Premier laced for Jay Z, you better have BARS. Please believe, Planet Asia has got plenty. Check out how he breathes fresh fire into a classic. Related: Guilty Simpson & Planet Asia Switch Seats With Apollo Brown & Gensu Dean... Read more

March 14, 2014 Video

Isaiah Rashad Makes a Masterful Video with Heavenly Father (Video)

In a very short amount of time, TDE's Isaiah Rashad has generated a serious amount of buzz on the interwebs. If you're wondering what all the fuss is about, his new video, Heavenly Father, is an excellent point of entry. It gives an up close and personal look at Isaiah... Read more

March 13, 2014 Video

The Video For Asher Roth’s Tangerine Girl Will Provoke a Reaction (Video)

Asher Roth's song, Tangerine Girl, crosses boundaries, blending trippy 70's rock with Hip-Hop. The video similarly defies conventions by showing a day in the life of a complex and nuanced character that ends with a bang (literally). Whether it's the rollerskating, office distractions or wild finish, this video will provoke... Read more

March 13, 2014 Video

Snoop Dogg Talks Us Through His Life & Shows Us Why Peace Is The Word (Video)

From That's My Work 3, Snoop Dogg made "Gangstas Don't Live That Long." While it's not quite Snoop Lion status as far as a Reggae-inspired song, the record does extend Snoop's push for peace, which has been building for some years now. The video shows the Rolling 20s Crip from... Read more

March 12, 2014 Fresh, Video

Are Method Man & Redman Still The Jewels Of Def Jam? Check Out Their South By Southwest Showcase (Video)

Redman released his first LP (Whut? Thee Album) on Def Jam Records 22 years ago. With Method Man's own Tical debut blessing "the house that Russell and Rick built" 20 years ago this November, the Def Squad/Wu-Tang Clan connection are the elder statesmen of the imprint no longer owned by... Read more

March 12, 2014 Fresh, Video

Talib Kweli Crushes “Get By” with a Live Band on Off the Record (Video)

More than 10 years after its release, Talib Kweli's inspirational anthem Get By remains lyrically, musically and emotionally relevant. Kweli recently participated in the Off the Record series and performed a rousing rendition of his signature song with a live band. Check out the video. Related: Here’s a New Video... Read more

March 12, 2014 Video

Angel Haze Freaks Many Styles In A Tribe Called Red (Video)

With just one album under her belt, Dirty Gold, Angel Haze is making plenty of noise. The Detroit, Michigan native defies convention, kicking hard bars, and then breaking into catchy bridges and choruses. This is definitely true of "A Tribe Called Red," from the aforementioned LP. The compelling visual plays... Read more

March 11, 2014 Fresh, Video

Meek Mill Releases Dreams Worth More Than Money Freestyle (Video)

Meek Mill has a new album coming called Dreams Worth More Than Money and he's released a new freestyle video promoting the project. He drops bully bars for a little over 3 minutes on a tough track. Check it out. Related: Meek Mill Has Got 5 On It With Jadakiss... Read more

March 11, 2014 Video

Memphis Bleek Takes Responsibility For Bringing The Jay Z & Nas Beef To A Clash (Video)

Okay, this is interesting. A lot of Rap beefs start indirectly. It was a Source Awards speech in the case of Death Row vs. Bad Boy. It was an association in the case of 50 Cent vs. Jadakiss and Fat Joe. In the case of Ras Kass vs. Alchemist, it... Read more

March 11, 2014 Fresh, Video

Oddisee Takes A Trippy Nighttime Ride Through The Back Of His Mind (Video)

Producer/MC Oddisee has succeeded in capturing vibes throughout his 15-year career. That's why he's been sought out by everybody from J. Cole to J-Live to Joey Bada$$ (that's a lot of J's). The member of Diamond District and the Low Budget Crew continues to refine his craft when it comes... Read more

March 10, 2014 Fresh, Video

The Click’s E-40, B-Legit & The Cutlass Come Together On What We Been Doin (Video)

In the Hip-Hop family tree of relatives, two of the best bloodlined artists are E-40 and B-Legit. The two cousins from Vallejo, California released three albums with The Click (which also included Suga T and D-Shot). Outside of the group, the smooth-talking 40 Water and boisterously aggressive B-Legit made a... Read more

March 10, 2014 Fresh, Video

Kanye West, Common & Madlib Discuss Stones Throw Records In Part 1 Of Documentary (Video)

Peanut Butter Wolf's Stones Throw Records is a special imprint. The California-based indie label has been a release house for work ranging from acclaimed J Dilla Instrumental albums (Donuts), MF DOOM comeback collaborations (Madvillainy), debut LPs from NYC legends like Percee P (Perseverance), and a host of small one-offs ranging... Read more

March 10, 2014 Fresh, Video

This Week in Hip-Hop Video Brought an Eclectic Mix of Gritty Visuals & Old School Memories (Video Playlist)

The past week in Hip-Hop video brought our first look at Andre 3000 as Jimi Hendrix, Schoolboy Q revealing that he wanted the world to end in 2012, Game throwing flames at 50 Cent & Suge Knight, Marley Marl reminiscing, and new music videos from Run the Jewels, Smif-n-Wessun, The... Read more

March 9, 2014 Playlists, Video

Big K.R.I.T. Ends the WeekOfKRIT with a Special Announcement. A New Album is Coming (Video)

Throughout the week, Big K.R.I.T. has treated fans to new music each day. He concludes the WeekofKRIT with a special announcement: he has a new album coming later this year. Check out the video trailer below for a taste of one of the album's tracks as well as the title... Read more

March 9, 2014 Video

SZA Serves Up Some Melancholy Retro-Futuristic Electro Funk on Babylon (Video)

SZA, the latest artist in the TDE camp (Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul & Isaiah Rashad), is not a rapper. Instead, she is a sultry singer in the mold of a more soulful Bjork. Her song Babylon is a melancholy brew of futuristic sounding Electro Funk and the... Read more

March 9, 2014 Video

The Comedic Genius of Robin Harris is Unsung No More. Watch the Full Episode (Video)

"We BeBe kids. We don't die. We multiply." If those words mean anything to you, you know the genius that was lost with the death of Robin Harris. Whether doing standup or performing in movies like Do the Right Thing, Harlem Nights or House Party, Robin Harris was always a... Read more

March 8, 2014 Video

Game Goes Into Battle Rap Mode on This Tim Westwood Freetyle (Video)

"Game ain't makin' amends with 50 Cent. Game still tryin' to find out where 50 went..." Game hit the Tim Westwood Show and dropped some greasy bars over the Threat beat that 9th Wonder crafted for Jay Z. He went at 50 Cent, Suge Knight and more. This is hardest... Read more

March 8, 2014 Video

Rick Ross & Jeezy Release the Video for War Ready (Video)

Rick Ross releases the video for War Ready, his collaboration with Young Jeezy. Check it out below. Related: Arsenio Gets the First Performance of Sanctified From Rick Ross, Kanye West & Big Sean (Video)... Read more

March 7, 2014 Video

ONYX Take it Back to the Tunnel with Cormega & Papoose (Audio)

In the '90, NYC's club The Tunnel was a premier destination for listening to Hip-Hop, particularly when you wanted to get raucous. ONYX pay homage to the venerable venue, on their single The Tunnel, and they bring Cormega and Papoose along for the celebration. Check out the video. Related: ONYX... Read more

March 7, 2014 Video

Arsenio Gets the First Performance of Sanctified From Rick Ross, Kanye West & Big Sean (Video)

Arsenio scored the first ever live performance of Sanctified from Rick Ross, Kanye West & Big Sean (and with a full band, no less). Now THAT'S boss...Check out the video. Related: Rick Ross Finally Speaks on Being a Correctional Officer (Video)... Read more

March 7, 2014 Video

The Lox Are on a Roll. Here’s Another New Video (Video)

Since The Lox dropped their surprise Trinity EP in December, they have been on a roll. The momentum continues with the release of their video for Faded. Check it out. Related: The Lox & Trae the Truth Go HAM on a New Track (Audio)... Read more

March 6, 2014 Video

Rick Ross Finally Speaks on Being a Correctional Officer (Video)

There have been quite a few controversies during Rick Ross' career. Arguably, the biggest, however, was the disclosure that he was a prison correctional officer prior to his Rap career. After years, of silence, Rozay is speaking on his past occupation. Here's what he had to say. Related: Rick Ross... Read more

March 6, 2014 Video

What Do Strip Joints and Cemeteries Have in Common? Schoolboy Q Has the Answer (Video)

Schoolboy Q has released the video for What They Want, his collaboration with 2 Chainz. It was filmed in New Orleans and features the unlikely combination of footage from cemeteries and strip clubs. Needless to say, it is NSFW. Related: Who’s Realer Than Schoolboy Q These Days? Watch Him Decode... Read more

March 6, 2014 Video

At Age 55, Prince is Still One of the Baddest [“ShutYoMouth’s”] in the Business. See For Yourself (Video)

At the tender age of 55, Prince remains one of the greatest performers in music. The Purple One took over the Arsenio show with a rare interview and performances of She's Always in My Hair and Mutiny. Though he no longer curses, he's still a bad [shutyomouth]. Check out the... Read more

March 6, 2014 Video

Rockie Fresh Delivers 1 of the Best Backroom Freestyles Yet (Video)

Chicago's Rockie Fresh delivers one of the best Backroom freestyles yet. He matches a laid-back slick delivery with several clever couplets. Instead of lyrical gymnastics, he leaves you with food for your mental. Check out the video. Related: Rockie Fresh & Casey Veggies Celebrate Life (Video)... Read more

March 6, 2014 Video

How Will Andre 3000 Fare as Jimi Hendrix? Watch This 1st Look and Weigh In (Video)

The Hip-Hop and Rock worlds have been abuzz since it was announced Andre 3000 would take on the role of Jimi Hendrix in the film "All is By My Side." Now, some years later, we finally have our first look at Mr. Benjamin channeling Mr. Hendrix. Take a look at... Read more

March 5, 2014 Video

Who’s Realer Than Schoolboy Q These Days? Watch Him Decode Hoover St (Video)

Schoolboy Q's OXYMORON is one of the most transparent albums to be released in quite some time. If you've ever had a question about what's on Q's mind, chances are he has revealed it on the LP. The TDE member recently Decoded his song Hoover St. He discusses everything from... Read more

March 5, 2014 Video

Curren$y Reflects on His $ Migraine (Video)

Curren$y releases the latest video from his Drive-In Theatre mixtape. Check out $ Sign Migraine, featuring Le$. Related: Here’s a Brand New Mixtape From Curren$y. Stream & Download The Drive In Theatre (Mixtape)... Read more

March 5, 2014 Video

Mobb Deep Have Chinese Food With a Side of Murder in the Video for Taking You Off Here (Video)

Mobb Deep's video for Taking You Off Here is a short film where the duo decides what to do with a potential enemy, over a meal of Chinese food. It's not a happy ending. Check it out. Related: Prodigy Confirms Mobb Deep’s First Ever Full-Out Collaboration With The LOX (Video)... Read more

March 5, 2014 Video

Prodigy Confirms Mobb Deep’s First Ever Full-Out Collaboration With The LOX (Video)

Prodigy sat in on Sway In The Morning this week. Sway, Reef, Heather B, and DJ Wonder played some joints they brought to the table for some listener A&R. To kick things off is the Tragedy Khadafi & JuJu (of The Beatnuts) track ("Thriller"). Those who know their Queens history... Read more

March 5, 2014 Fresh, Video

Black Star Isn’t The Only Squad Busting Raps In Vans. Murs & Jabee Keep It Moving (Video)

Remember the Black Star "Definition" video? Everybody from Common to El-P to Pharoahe Monch hopped in the van driven by DJ Hi-Tek while Talib Kweli and the Mighty Mos Def kicked rhymes influenced by Boogie Down Productions as well as Hip-Hop perceived threats in 1998. Over 15 years later, Murs... Read more

March 5, 2014 Fresh, Video

DJ Cassidy Goes From A-List Party Rocker To Song-Maker In Robin Thicke & Jessie J Visual (Video)

Part of the Roc Nation Management arm, DJ Cassidy's unique ear for playing sophisticated records that can get celebrities to let their guard down has made him a top entity for events and gatherings. Like many DJs, that ear for talent has led Cass to try an' hit the studio... Read more

March 4, 2014 Fresh, Video

Ice-T Cosigns Papoose In A Modernized 6 In The Mornin’, Featuring Jadakiss & Jim Jones (Video)

Papoose knows his Hip-Hop. Whether with Jive Records or with Empire Distribution, Nacerima Dream used its big budget to enlist some skilled producers and MCs to work with the Brooklyn sensation on his proper debut. Over a year later, Heads are still seeing Pap's pride as he pushes the album.... Read more

March 4, 2014 Fresh, Video

Smif-n-Wessun Attack Street Violence & Police Brutality In Shots In The Dark (Video)

Tek and General Steele have always been Voice Of The People artists in Hip-Hop. With street violence an undoing epidemic, the intelligent-thug MCs from the Boot Camp Clik tackle the police brutality going on worldwide, as well as the unnecessary violence in "Shots In The Dark," an evocative black and... Read more

March 4, 2014 Fresh, Video

Killer Mike & El-P Made The Perfect Visual Companion To Run The Jewels’ Title Track (Video)

When Heads pressed play on Killer Mike & El-P's Run The Jewels album (by the newly-formed group of the same name) last year, things got a lil' heavy. Hard raps, hazy beats, big bass, and an energy that lived up to the title of an album demanding somebody to hand... Read more

March 4, 2014 Fresh, Video