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Action Bronson Begins A Freestyle Over Rick Ross’ The Devil is a Lie Then Goes Acapella (Video)

Action Bronson Begins A Freestyle Over Rick Ross’ The Devil is a Lie Then Goes Acapella (Video)

Action Bronson appeared on HOT 97's morning show. After fielding some personal questions regarding his family and discussing his new psychedelic single, "Easy Rider," Bam Bam eventually stands on the horizon of being beckoned for bars. Asked to freestyle, Bronson is fed Rick Ross' instrumental to "The Devil Is A... Read more
August 7, 2014 Fresh, Video
Black Milk & BADBADNOTGOOD Got That Bass For Your Face (Audio)

Black Milk & BADBADNOTGOOD Got That Bass For Your Face (Audio)

From its roots in Electronic and Techno music, Detroit, Michigan loves that low-end bass. Black Milk, teaming with BADBADNOTGOOD comes out with a trunk-rattling joint in "Now Or Never." This motivational speaker's track lets the beat do the work, while B.M. and BAD' vibe out with some edge to them.... Read more
August 7, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Wu-Tang Clan Opens Up For The Daily Show, Then Premiers Ron O’Neal (Videos)

Wu-Tang Clan Opens Up For The Daily Show, Then Premiers Ron O’Neal (Videos)

UPDATED with the recorded version of "Ron O'Neal" below. Jon Stewart presses all eight living members about the Wu-Tang Clan reunion (which isn't a reunion at all, technically speaking) for A Better Tomorrow. Interestingly enough, "The Daily Show" host directs some of the most pressing questions to Raekwon, regarding the... Read more
August 7, 2014 Fresh, Video
Celebrate the Genius of No ID With This 52-Song Mix (Audio)

Celebrate the Genius of No ID With This 52-Song Mix (Audio)

"Yes yes, y'all, and you don't stop." Ever since the beat dropped after those words were uttered by Common (Sense) on "I Used to Love H.E.R.," No ID has been establishing himself as one of Hip-Hop's all-time great producers, one song at a time. Fakeshore Drive and The Smoking Section... Read more
August 7, 2014 Audio
Lords Of The Underground & Redman Reunite, Alongside Marley Marl (Audio)

Lords Of The Underground & Redman Reunite, Alongside Marley Marl (Audio)

Three MASSIVE Hip-Hop entities unite, as The Lords Of The Underground, their mentor producer, Marley Marl, and onetime protege Redman hop on "Hit U Like A Drug." Around the time Reggie Noble started running with Erick Sermon in what would ultimately be a Def Squad union, he was also running... Read more
August 6, 2014 Audio, Featured-homepage, Fresh
Killer Mike Adds A Scorching Verse To T.I.’s Hit Single (Audio)

Killer Mike Adds A Scorching Verse To T.I.’s Hit Single (Audio)

T.I. and Young Thug previously released "About The Money," the mainstream-aimed video single from Tip's Paperwork album. With Young Thug being the most recently, in a prolific lineage of T.I. proteges, ranging from Young Dro to Yung LA to B.o.B. to Iggy Azalea. However, in addition to Grand Hustle's reputation... Read more
August 6, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Rah Digga Tells It Like It Is On I Ain’t Neva Lied (Audio)

Rah Digga Tells It Like It Is On I Ain’t Neva Lied (Audio)

MCs love to embellish. Not Rah Digga though. She makes a new song, "I Ain't Neva Lied," where the she tells it like it is on a beat by The Labrats. From how Digga likes to spend her downtime (herb, card games, relaxing), to "livin' kinda frugal," the track is... Read more
August 6, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Kool G Rap & Spe$h Get Mafiaso In Their DJ Premier-Produced Meeting (Video)

Kool G Rap & Spe$h Get Mafiaso In Their DJ Premier-Produced Meeting (Video)

In late May, artist Spe$h linked with Kool G Rap to drop "The Meeting." Produced by DJ Premier, the track was an account of some mob business, with lyrics to go. Two months and some change later, the video arrives, finding Spe$h and G waiting in idling cars, tailing victims,... Read more
August 6, 2014 Fresh, Video
Mick Jenkins Releases a Powerful and Timely Video About a Water Shortage (Video)

Mick Jenkins Releases a Powerful and Timely Video About a Water Shortage (Video)

The theme of Mick Jenkins upcoming project, The Water(s), is fully flushed out in the Chicago raised MC's cinematic visuals to his cut, "Jazz." Quenching the thirst of the people with his commanding voice, light, dreamlike production sets the scene for Mick to spit his story as a few local... Read more
August 6, 2014 Fresh, Video
Scarface Talks With Devin The Dude & Discovers How Devin Got His Name (Video)

Scarface Talks With Devin The Dude & Discovers How Devin Got His Name (Video)

In the second episode of The Devin The Dude Show, Scarface sits down Dev to laugh and chop it up about his favorite Odd Squad album (2:00), his top Houston rappers (6:15), getting Devin to smoke weed on his new album (8:00), and a story about Geto Boys' Bushwick Bill... Read more
August 6, 2014 Fresh, Video
Has Lil Boosie Made His Realest Song To Date, Over A B-Real Beat? (Video)

Has Lil Boosie Made His Realest Song To Date, Over A B-Real Beat? (Video)

Lil Boosie is an artist who has a strong core fan-base, but hasn't always extended much beyond those who've been with him since the beginning. For fans of lyrics and honest songwriting, Trill Fam (which includes Boosie Bad Azz, Webbie, Foxx, Lil Trill, and the deceased Lil Phat) aren't always... Read more
August 6, 2014 Fresh, Video
MC Tree & Lennon Grace Us With Some Chicago Grown Soul-Trap (Video)

MC Tree & Lennon Grace Us With Some Chicago Grown Soul-Trap (Video)

From it's burgeoning "drill" scene fostered by the likes of Chief Keef, to the rise of Save Money's Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa, and the continued success of the city's all-stars including Common, Kanye, and the like, Chicago is relentless as a hotbed for Hip-Hop. One such member of... Read more
August 6, 2014 Fresh, Video
Lil’ Kim Goes At Nicki Minaj Yet Again… Is This The Best Look For Her? (Audio)

Lil’ Kim Goes At Nicki Minaj Yet Again… Is This The Best Look For Her? (Audio)

Two days removed from her August 4 reigniting of the war of words with Nicki Minaj ("Flawless Remix"), Lil' Kim comes in for a second charge.  The onetime Junior M.A.F.I.A. breakout platinum superstar released "Identity Thief," a song that may or may not take a backseat to its artwork in... Read more
August 6, 2014 Audio, Fresh
The Souls Of Mischief Discuss Their New Album There Is Only Now (Video)

The Souls Of Mischief Discuss Their New Album There Is Only Now (Video)

The Souls of Mischief continue their passionate drive to push the boundaries of their music and this time they've laid the experience of that journey to wax on their upcoming album, There Is Only Now, which will be released on August 26th. Sitting down with Hyptrak TV, the Oakland artists... Read more
August 6, 2014 Fresh, Video
Disclosure Performs Latch with Sam Smith on Jimmy Kimmel Live (Video)

Disclosure Performs Latch with Sam Smith on Jimmy Kimmel Live (Video)

Disclosure teamed up with Sam Smith on Jimmy Kimmel Live for an animated performance (literally) of their song of the Summer, "Latch." Check out the video. Related: Disclosure Gives Usher’s Good Kisser a Deep House Remix (Audio)... Read more
August 6, 2014 Video
Chuck Inglish Is in Cool Kid Form on Keith Sweat (Video)

Chuck Inglish Is in Cool Kid Form on Keith Sweat (Video)

Taking a page out of A$AP Ferg's book, Chuck Inglish releases a song titled after a back in the day star that has absolutely nothing to do with the song's subject. That doesn't matter though. "Keith Sweat" has enough Cool Kid boom bap to get your head nodding no matter... Read more
August 5, 2014 Fresh, Video
Dom Kennedy Reflects on Life Lessons Learned After School (Video)

Dom Kennedy Reflects on Life Lessons Learned After School (Video)

Dom Kennedy keeps the Heads happy, as the SoCal MC keeps delivering fly visuals from his Get Home Safely album. "After School," was a standout from the Top 25 charting 2013 work, as Dom goes to just the right setting to drive home his recollection from how the game went... Read more
August 5, 2014 Fresh, Video
Dilated Peoples & Vince Staples Process Their Thoughts In The Dark Room (Audio)

Dilated Peoples & Vince Staples Process Their Thoughts In The Dark Room (Audio)

After six years without producing a record together, DJ Babu was the first member of Dilated Peoples to reveal that the group was back in the studio and working on brand new material back in 2011. With three years more to allow the music they mastered to marinate under their... Read more
August 5, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Chance The Rapper Gives A Down-Home Performance With Vic Mensa & R. Kelly At Lollapalooza (Video)

Chance The Rapper Gives A Down-Home Performance With Vic Mensa & R. Kelly At Lollapalooza (Video)

The crowd is passionate and knowledgeable. You step out into the spotlight and all of the sights and smells you experience trigger memories from years past. The fans who are cheering for you are your neighbors. These are the same people who have grown up with you, watching and following... Read more
August 5, 2014 Fresh, Video
Follow A$AP Rocky’s Rise To Stardom In SVDDXNLY Pt. 1 (Video)

Follow A$AP Rocky’s Rise To Stardom In SVDDXNLY Pt. 1 (Video)

A$AP Rocky's ascension to the spotlight has been anything but sudden. Influenced by his older brother, Rocky has been rapping since he was 8 years old and it wasn't until 2007 that Lord Flacko, A$AP Yams and the introductory members of the A$AP Mob collective linked up for the first... Read more
August 5, 2014 Fresh, Video
X-Vandals & Chuck D Always Have A Plan B Up Their Sleeves (Video)

X-Vandals & Chuck D Always Have A Plan B Up Their Sleeves (Video)

As leader of Public Enemy, Chuck D is no stranger to getting involved with some politically charged, socially aware Hip-Hop. Enter into the fold, New York's self coined "NuYoRicans," the X-Vandals, who consider themselves a refurbishing of political Punk Rock and Hardcore Hip-Hop into an all new genre of their... Read more
August 5, 2014 Fresh, Video
De La Soul’s Next Mixtape Is Produced Entirely By DJ Premier & Pete Rock

De La Soul’s Next Mixtape Is Produced Entirely By DJ Premier & Pete Rock

In March, De La Soul hipped Heads to the fact that Smell The Da.I.S.Y , their mixtape which featured strictly J. Dilla beats, was only the beginning, as far as 2014 is concerned. Posdnous, Dave, and Maseo are hard at work on the group's eighth studio album, rumored to be... Read more
August 5, 2014 Fresh
Beastie Boy Ad-Rock Remixes Canal By Harlem’s Emerging Crew Ratking (Audio)

Beastie Boy Ad-Rock Remixes Canal By Harlem’s Emerging Crew Ratking (Audio)

Harlem, New York's Ratking is one of the Hip-Hop group's thriving in 2014, beneath the mainstream radar. The trio of Wiki, Hak, and Sporting Life have risen through the ranks throughout the last two years, dating back to the Wiki93 EP. The group balances an appreciation for the '90s' rawness,... Read more
August 5, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Your Old Droog Has A Heavy News Crush On Tamron Hall (Audio)

Your Old Droog Has A Heavy News Crush On Tamron Hall (Audio)

Heads can relate to this one... no matter your preferences, chances are at some point in your life, you've crushed on a news anchor, if not a weather-person, on the scene reporter, sports, etc. Well, leave it to the soulful Your Old Droog to seemingly be the first Hip-Hop artist... Read more
August 5, 2014 Audio, Fresh
For Harold’s, Freddie Gibbs Throws His Pinata Party Right In Indiana (Video)

For Harold’s, Freddie Gibbs Throws His Pinata Party Right In Indiana (Video)

With Freddie Gibbs & Madlib's Pinata still a popular favorite in the discussion of 2014's best Hip-Hop albums, they release their latest visuals. The single "Harold's" was one of the LP's stronger points. The track referenced a Midwestern fried chicken restaurant and used it as an illustration for the streets... Read more
August 5, 2014 Fresh, Video
Jeezy Takes it Back to the Streets of the A in Me OK (Video)

Jeezy Takes it Back to the Streets of the A in Me OK (Video)

Young Jeezy releases one for the streets on "Me Ok." The visuals find Jeezy back in ATL, hitting old spots and relishing the fact that no matter how much things change, there's no place like home. Related: Jeezy & Jay Z Bring Out Their A-Games on Their Latest Collabo (Audio)... Read more
August 4, 2014 Video
Dilated Peoples & J5’s Chali 2na Freestyle 15 Years Ago This Week (Video)

Dilated Peoples & J5’s Chali 2na Freestyle 15 Years Ago This Week (Video)

Right now, Dilated Peoples and Jurassic 5 are on the Word Of Mouth Tour. The two veteran Los Angeles, California underground Hip-Hop collectives are joined by The Beat Junkies' DJ Rhettmatic and MC Supernatural, all entities who weathered the storm of major label deals and opportunities, shifted to a diverted... Read more
August 4, 2014 Fresh, Throwback
Lil Kim Reignites Her War of Words with Nicki Minaj (Audio)

Lil Kim Reignites Her War of Words with Nicki Minaj (Audio)

Shortly after being called out for the cover of her single "Anaconda," Nicki Minaj has another shot fired in her direction. Lil Kim jumps on the remix to Beyonce's "Flawless" and takes point blank aim at Ms. Minaj. Check it out. Related: Lil Kim Gets Her Reggae On With Dead... Read more
August 4, 2014 Audio
Sean Price Goes All In on a Classic Break Beat (Audio)

Sean Price Goes All In on a Classic Break Beat (Audio)

Sean Price fattens up the drums on the sample Biggie used for "Dreams..." and goes to work. Check out "El Raheim" featuring RIM from Davillins. Related: Sean Price & Crew Hop On A J Dilla Beat For Some Leave Ya Nose Bloody Raps (Audio)... Read more
August 4, 2014 Audio
Here’s an Amazing Mix of Sade & Nas Mashups (Mixtape)

Here’s an Amazing Mix of Sade & Nas Mashups (Mixtape)

Salute to Sade whose Diamond Life debut album was released 30 years ago this year (7/16 in the UK). If you missed it, here's an amazing mixtape full of blends of Sade's lush tracks with Nas' silky vocals. You can stream and download One Love Deluxe below. Download Mixtape Related:... Read more
August 4, 2014 Mixes
2Pac, Ruthless & Priority Records To Be Honored At Indie Entertainment Summit Conference

2Pac, Ruthless & Priority Records To Be Honored At Indie Entertainment Summit Conference

Three pillars of Gangsta Rap are among those slated to be honored at 2014's Indie Entertainment Summit & Hip-Hop Honors. Iconic artist 2Pac is included, along with two 1980s labels, Priority Records and Ruthless Records. Notably, all three of these acts are tied together. 2Pac appeared on Above The Law's... Read more
August 4, 2014 Fresh, Throwback
Welcome Home Nottz, With A Tape Featuring Mac Miller, Royce Da 5’9 & More (Mixtape)

Welcome Home Nottz, With A Tape Featuring Mac Miller, Royce Da 5’9 & More (Mixtape)

Nottz began his career as a producer at the young age of 15, continuously traveling back and forth from his hometown of Norfolk, Virginia to New York City to market his art. In addition to his hard work with manager Daryl Sloan, an unexpected run in with Busta Rhymes opened... Read more
August 4, 2014 Fresh, Mixes
Saigon, Papoose & Omar Epps Look To The Skies To Make A Sinner’s Prayer (Video)

Saigon, Papoose & Omar Epps Look To The Skies To Make A Sinner’s Prayer (Video)

In the mid-2000s, two of Hip-Hop's most poised New York City voices were Saigon and Papoose. Both thriving acts of the height of mixtape culture, these MCs embodied a direct lineage to some of Rap's greatest voices, with a street-savvy approach that attracted fans during the reign of crews like... Read more
August 4, 2014 Fresh, Video
Check My Style Is The Anthem On Joey Bada$$’ Big Dusty (Audio)

Check My Style Is The Anthem On Joey Bada$$’ Big Dusty (Audio)

Joey Bada$$ continues to channel the sounds and influences of the 90's with his latest single, "Big Dusty." Just a few days removed from the release of his short film, No Regrets, with director Rik Cordero, the Pro Era captain utilizes the cut to set the tone for the upcoming... Read more
August 4, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Does Action Bronson Have His First Mainstream Single In Easy Rider? (Audio)

Does Action Bronson Have His First Mainstream Single In Easy Rider? (Audio)

In just two years, veteran underground MC Action Bronson has become damn near a household name. From his humor, unique physique, stage antics, and food insights, Bam Bam is a recognizable figure in the vain of Rap's 1980s character-driven personas. However, along the way, are new fans missing the fact... Read more
August 4, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Rick Ross Releases Visuals for the Keith Sweat-Assisted Supreme (Video)

Rick Ross Releases Visuals for the Keith Sweat-Assisted Supreme (Video)

Rick Ross keeps the visuals simple for "Supreme," his Mastermind collabo with Keith Sweat. The video features Ross taking in the good life in Miami. Check it out. Related: Nas, Rick Ross & Schoolboy Q Join Wiz Khalifa on the Remix to We Dem Boyz (Audio)... Read more
August 3, 2014 Video
AFH: The Week in Video (8/3/14) (Video Playlist)

AFH: The Week in Video (8/3/14) (Video Playlist)

This week in video brought new visuals from Scarface & Akon, The Lox & Mobb Deep, Apollo Brown and REKS, a dramatic reading from Warren G, freestyles from Taylor Bennett (Chance the Rapper's brother) and Vic Mensa, a preview of The Simpsons vs. The Family Guy and more. Check out... Read more
August 3, 2014 Playlists, Video
Beyonce Recruits Nicki Minaj for a Bouncy Remix to Flawless (Audio)

Beyonce Recruits Nicki Minaj for a Bouncy Remix to Flawless (Audio)

"Of course sometimes ____ goes down when it's a Billion dollars on the elevator." Beyonce has words for her detractors on a sizzling remix to her power anthem, "Flawless." Queen Bey teams up with Nicki Minaj and the ladies stunt on the haters. From "Independent Women" to "Bow Down," this... Read more
August 3, 2014 Audio
Members Of Wu-Tang Clan, Terror Squad & Four Horsemen In Animation (Video)

Members Of Wu-Tang Clan, Terror Squad & Four Horsemen In Animation (Video)

Fresh off of producing ONYX's WakeDaFucUp, German crew the Snowgoons got to work on "Wulocks," a video single by Aspects, featuring Raekwon, Killah Priest, and Geddy (f/k/a Armageddon). Boasting ties to Wu-Tang Clan, Terror Squad, and Sunz Of Man/Four Horsemen, this star-studded lineup from August 29's Grind Over Matter gets... Read more
August 2, 2014 Fresh, Video
Here’s a Playlist of the Best Hip-Hop of July 2014 (Audio)

Here’s a Playlist of the Best Hip-Hop of July 2014 (Audio)

July brought the heat in Hip-Hop, including new music from Jeezy & Jay Z, Black Thought, Raekwon, G-Unit, Rah Digga, Q-Tip, Cormega, Wale, "Your Old Droog," Elzhi, Chubb Rock, KRS-One, Big K.R.I.T., Wiz Khalifa, Common, Dilated Peoples, Souls of Mischief, Scarface and more. Check out a playlist of the Best... Read more
August 2, 2014 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists
Chuck D Links With Mavis Staples Of The Staple Singers To Groove (Video)

Chuck D Links With Mavis Staples Of The Staple Singers To Groove (Video)

Both Public Enemy and The Staple Singers have made uplifting jams for the people of their audience. Whether it's "Don't Believe The Hype" or "Respect Yourself," Chuck D and Mavis Staples made timeless songs of hope, truth, and unification. On Mistachuck's new self-released EP, The Black In Man, he teamed... Read more
August 2, 2014 Fresh, Video
Joey Bada$$ & Rik Cordero Release a Film About Living Life with No Regrets (Video)

Joey Bada$$ & Rik Cordero Release a Film About Living Life with No Regrets (Video)

Joey Bada$$ and writer/director Rik Cordero, have teamed up for a short film about living life to the fullest and pursuing your dreams. In "No Regrets," Joey plays a character based on himself who time travels (It's a Wonderful Life-style) from the future to present day to re-live some of... Read more
August 1, 2014 Video
2Pac’s Classic Double-Album All Eyez On Me Certified Diamond By RIAA

2Pac’s Classic Double-Album All Eyez On Me Certified Diamond By RIAA

Over 18 years ago, 2Pac released his "out on bail, fresh outta jail, California-dreamin'" double-album, All Eyez On Me. Today, according to a spokesperson and e-mail from the RIAA, it has been reported that the Death Row/Interscope Records effort has now achieved diamond status, scanning over 10 million copies sold... Read more
August 1, 2014 Fresh, Throwback
From One Soul Brother To Another, Pete Rock Salutes James Brown (Audio)

From One Soul Brother To Another, Pete Rock Salutes James Brown (Audio)

Today (August 1), James Brown biopic Get On Up has its theatrical opening. In celebration of the Mick Jagger-produced film, Pete Rock—who's Soul Brother #1 moniker is a nod to James Brown's own name—made a mix celebrating his love for the late, legend. The mixtape, quite fittingly, is called #GetOnUp,... Read more
August 1, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Aaron McGruder’s Black Jesus Series Prompts Protests & Scholarly Discussion

Aaron McGruder’s Black Jesus Series Prompts Protests & Scholarly Discussion

One week from today (August 7), Aaron McGruder's "Black Jesus" will arrive on Adult Swim. The "Boondocks" creator's latest venture is a satirical look at Jesus Christ, returning to physical form, as a Black man. With the trailer already out and stirring up both promotion and controversy, not everybody is... Read more
August 1, 2014 Fresh
Ab-Soul Shares A Dedication To Max B, Raps About Pestering Questions (Audio)

Ab-Soul Shares A Dedication To Max B, Raps About Pestering Questions (Audio)

Ab-Soul is building a growing rapport with Statik Selektah. Days after Soulo's role on "Alarm Clock," the Carson, California MC's appearance on S.S.'s ShowOff Radio show led to the 1982 co-founder liberating a song Ab forgot was recorded (produced by Statik, no less). Not long ago, Soul made a song... Read more
August 1, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Kendrick Lamar To Debut m.A.A.d. Film At Sundance’s New Film Festival

Kendrick Lamar To Debut m.A.A.d. Film At Sundance’s New Film Festival

Almost as quickly as Kendrick Lamar's good kid m.A.A.d. city swept the nation in 2012, the rumor mill was spinning with fervor as talks swirled about an accompanying film with the album, supposedly directed by former Transformers star, Shia LaBeouf. The rumors of Shia LaBeouf's handiwork with the Top Dawg... Read more
July 31, 2014 Fresh
All Lecrae Really Needs Is You (Audio)

All Lecrae Really Needs Is You (Audio)

Becoming the first artist to ever reach number one with a Hip-Hop album on the Billboard Gospel charts with his 2008 release, Rebel, Lecrae began to earn a name for himself on a much bigger scale. Later, Lecrae gained even more notoriety from the public following his 2011 performance at... Read more
July 31, 2014 Audio, Fresh
For Americans, Nintendo’s Game Boy Turns 25 Years Old Today

For Americans, Nintendo’s Game Boy Turns 25 Years Old Today

July 31, 1989 might seem like an ordinary day. However, for the United States market, it was a literal game-changer. It was on that day—25 years ago today, if you're keeping high-score, that Nintendo brought the Game Boy stateside. The major breakthrough in handheld video-gaming, the 8-bit device was introduced... Read more
July 31, 2014 Featured-homepage, Fresh, Throwback
Mike D Of The Beastie Boys Talks The Making Of Sabotage With Spike Jonze & More (Video)

Mike D Of The Beastie Boys Talks The Making Of Sabotage With Spike Jonze & More (Video)

Continuing his conversation with Vanity Fair and following his thoughts on the Tupac and Biggie Smalls feud, Mike D of the Beastie Boys dives into the evolution of Hip-Hop from the 80's into the 90's including the influence of The Arsenio Hall Show, Grunge music, and marijuana culture. He later... Read more
July 31, 2014 Fresh, Video
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