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Meek Mill On The Spirit Of Competition (Video)

Meek Mill On The Spirit Of Competition (Video)

While many rappers took offense to Kendrick Lamar's bars on "Control," others like Meek Mill didn't see it as disrespect, instead understanding it's all in the spirit of competition. During a recent interview with Elliott Wilson, when asked about his initial reaction to Kendrick's verse the Maybach Music Group artist... Read more
September 18, 2013 Fresh, Video
Mack Wilds – Wild Things ft Method Man

Mack Wilds – Wild Things ft Method Man

Mack Wilds is definitely starting to prove he's about to be a problem in this game. The former The Wire star just dropped off his second single, and this time he brought The Wu with him. On his new track titled "Wild Things," Mack features none other than his former... Read more
September 18, 2013 Audio, Fresh
J. Cole – Crooked Smile ft TLC (Video)

J. Cole – Crooked Smile ft TLC (Video)

The second single fromBorn Sinner finally gets its video. J. Cole's orchestrated T-Boz and Chilli reunion of sorts is inspiration to a five-minute mini-movie style video, sneak-released this morning. Related: J. Cole Discusses and Performs Crooked Smile ft TLC (Video)... Read more
September 18, 2013 Fresh, Video
DJ Yella Recalls N.W.A. Mistakenly Turning Down Guns N’ Roses Tour

DJ Yella Recalls N.W.A. Mistakenly Turning Down Guns N’ Roses Tour

DJ Yella rarely speaks these days. The founding member of N.W.A. (who was also in World Class Wreckin' Cru with Dr. Dre prior) has left music and found success in the XXX industry as a porn director. A comrade of Eazy-E's till the tragic 1995 end of E's life, Yella... Read more
September 18, 2013 Fresh, Throwback
Dag Savage – Wine & Cheese ft Jimetta Rose (Video)

Dag Savage – Wine & Cheese ft Jimetta Rose (Video)

Nothing screams "romantic" like dinner at... a scrapyard? Okay, maybe not, but that didn't stop Dag Savage from using a yard full of metal as the location for his latest video. The video is for their latest track "Wine & Cheese," which features Jimetta Rose providing soulful vocals on the... Read more
September 18, 2013 Fresh, Video
Schoolboy Q & Kendrick Lamar Perform Collard Greens (Video)

Schoolboy Q & Kendrick Lamar Perform Collard Greens (Video)

Schoolboy Q and Kendrick Lamar hit the stage in NYC last night and performed Q's Collard Greens. Check out the video. Related: Stalley – NineteenEighty7 ft Schoolboy Q (Video)... Read more
September 17, 2013 Video
Jhene Aiko – Bed Peace ft Childish Gambino

Jhene Aiko – Bed Peace ft Childish Gambino

Childish Gambino joins Jhene Aiko on a trippy, modern-day love song. Props for the John Lennon/Yoko Ono-influenced artwork. Check out Bed Peace. Related: Jhene Aiko – Keep Ya Head Up (Video)... Read more
September 17, 2013 Audio
50 Cent – NY (Video)

50 Cent – NY (Video)

50 Cent reps for his city in his latest video. Check out NY. Related: 50 Cent – Can’t Help Myself (I’m Hood) (Video)... Read more
September 17, 2013 Video
Marco Polo – 3-0-Clock ft Organized Konfusion

Marco Polo – 3-0-Clock ft Organized Konfusion

Marco Polo's solo albums have become great touchstones for fans of 1990s Hip-Hop. The Canadian-born producer's LPs have featured the likes of Masta Ace, O.C., Kool G. Rap and Edo G. So what better place for Pharaohe Monch and Prince Po to carry on tradition than PA2: The Director's Cut.... Read more
September 17, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Vinnie Paz – God Bless

Vinnie Paz – God Bless

The Pazmanian Devil has always been an artist I listened to get me in that mood, or sometimes to relate to when I'm already in that mood. Having been a Jedi Mind Tricks fan/supporter since the Superregular Records days (even worked a lil' street-team on the maxi-single to "Animal Rap"... Read more
September 17, 2013 Audio, Fresh
AG Da Coroner – What We Have ft Mayhem Lauren

AG Da Coroner – What We Have ft Mayhem Lauren

Two of The Outdoorsmen link up for AG Da Coroner's Crushed Grapes. I love the chemistry between these two, as AG praises the success of "some of my homies," likely referring to Action Bronson, Harry Fraud, Roc Marciano and others. The Man Bites Dog Records MC is no sleeper in... Read more
September 17, 2013 Audio, Fresh
14KT – Nickel & Dimed (Album Stream)

14KT – Nickel & Dimed (Album Stream)

Mello Music Group has made some truly amazing albums in the last five years. They linked Apollo Brown and O.C. for last year's Trophies LP that have everybody feeling like winners. They released another Apollo project, with Journalist103 and DJ Soko as The Left, whose Gas Mask left softcore Rap... Read more
September 17, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Gangrene – Bassheads

Gangrene – Bassheads

Gangrene is one of the best outfits making music that doesn't seem to come up nearly enough in conversation. The Decon Records duo of Alchemist and Oh No has product in stores, two albums (plus a Greneberg effort with Roc Marciano), all deserving of the almighty dollar. Hopefully an inclusion... Read more
September 17, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Pusha T – Nosetalgia ft Kendrick Lamar

Pusha T – Nosetalgia ft Kendrick Lamar

Wow. The game is on a whole different level right now. Pusha T and Kendrick Lamar just attacked a track with pure, unbridled aggression. There's no question each knew what was at stake with this one. Check out Nosestalgia (with tags). Who do you think had the better verse? Related:... Read more
September 16, 2013 Audio
Drake – Pound Cake ft Jay Z/Paris Morton Music 2

Drake – Pound Cake ft Jay Z/Paris Morton Music 2

Drake's collabo with Jay Z has hit the internets and its a certified banger. Jay Z GOES IN talking about how he's made more millionaires than the lotto did--Lyor Cohen, Dame Dash, Cam'ron, Beanie Sigel, Kanye...Check out Pound Cake/Paris Morton Music 2." Related: Drake Premieres Too Much on Late Night... Read more
September 16, 2013 Audio
RJD2 – Temperamental ft Phonte

RJD2 – Temperamental ft Phonte

DJ/Producer RJD2 is readying a new project. Last week, he released a song with J-Live and this week he lets one fly with Phonte (singing, not rapping). Check out Temperamental. Related: RJD2 – Her Majesty’s Socialist Request (Candy Panther Remix) ft J-Live (Audio)... Read more
September 16, 2013 Audio
Stalley – Cup Inside a Cup (Video)

Stalley – Cup Inside a Cup (Video)

Stalley's latest video is for his atmospheric song Cup Inside a Cup from his outstanding Honest Cowboy mixtape. Check it out. Related: Stalley – Honest Cowboy (Mixtape)... Read more
September 16, 2013 Video
True Master – Batman & Robin ft Ghostface Killah & Raekwon

True Master – Batman & Robin ft Ghostface Killah & Raekwon

With everybody talking about "Its Yourz" this week—in a roundabout way, the producer of the '97 jam that Drake interpolated is back with some fresh Wu'ness. The dynamic duo Raekwon and Ghostface Killah link up as they have been for nearly 20 years on "Batman & Robin" This is nostalgic... Read more
September 16, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Chance the Rapper Ponders Extraterrestrial Life (Video)

Chance the Rapper Ponders Extraterrestrial Life (Video)

Chance the Rapper is definitely on the come up. His Acid Rap mixtape is one of the finest of the year and now he is gracing the cover of Complex magazine. Here's a hilarious interview with Chance where he ponders what he would do if he encountered an extraterrestrial being.... Read more
September 16, 2013 Video
Lil Dap – Things Ain’t The Same ft JT3

Lil Dap – Things Ain’t The Same ft JT3

I'm a huge Group Home fan. That first album, The Realness, really stuck to my ribs for its hard life truths, in addition to masterful DJ Premier production. Lil Dap is an acquired taste to some, but I loved his brut delivery and moreso,what he was saying, not how he... Read more
September 16, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Nelly – Rick James ft T.I. (Prod. Pharrell)

Nelly – Rick James ft T.I. (Prod. Pharrell)

Pharrell Williams is having the kind of year that Timbaland had in 2006. Nothing—nothing isn't working for this 20-plus year veteran behind the boards. Pharrell helped make Daft Punk a household name, again (on two different records). He gave Robin Thicke a single so good that my 62-year-old mother is... Read more
September 16, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Dizzy Wright – Fashion ft Kid Ink & Honey Cocaine (Video)

Dizzy Wright – Fashion ft Kid Ink & Honey Cocaine (Video)

Just in time for the proverbial "September issue," three MCs who are known for their styles on and off the mic link up to a song about swag. Dizzy flips words with precision, talking about his sneakers and vintage vantage. Tyga's protege Honey Cocaine comes in to discussion her love... Read more
September 16, 2013 Fresh, Video
Christian Rich – Superman ft RZA

Christian Rich – Superman ft RZA

RZA channels a fellow '91 alum (and Wu family friend) in MF DOOM in this colorful Christian Rich track. Not only does the beat call back to DangerDOOM, RZA's whimsical flow feels a lot like the KMD front-man. That's not to say this is biting, but just a cool reminder... Read more
September 16, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Daft Punk – Lose Yourself to Dance ft Pharrell & Nile Rodgers (Video)

Daft Punk – Lose Yourself to Dance ft Pharrell & Nile Rodgers (Video)

After dropping a teaser last month, Daft Punk release the full video for their feel good follow up to Get Lucky. Check out Lose Yourself to Dance featuring Pharrell and Nile Rodgers. Related: Daft Punk - Get Lucky ft Pharrell & Nile Rodgers (Video)... Read more
September 16, 2013 Video
Havoc – Eyes Open ft Twista (Video)

Havoc – Eyes Open ft Twista (Video)

Havoc has enjoyed a nice year with his 13 album. One of the mid-to-late 1990s' greatest producer/MC keeps prolific in and out of Mobb Deep work. One collaboration that fits quite nicely is this Twista-assisted "Eyes Open." Hav laces the track which hits the mid-tempo zone perfect for the leader... Read more
September 16, 2013 Fresh, Video
Omarion – Know Your Better ft Pusha T & Fabolous

Omarion – Know Your Better ft Pusha T & Fabolous

Omarion recruits Pusha T and Fabolous for his latest release. The track features a subtle take on The Isley Brothers timeless Between the Sheets. Here's the video for Know You Better. Related: Pusha T – Nosetalgia ft Kendrick Lamar (Audio)... Read more
September 16, 2013 Video
B-Real & Demrick (Serial Killers) – Bodybags ft Xzibit

B-Real & Demrick (Serial Killers) – Bodybags ft Xzibit

After confirming this project earlier this month, fans get a first glimpse of the Serial Killers' self-titled project. This includes Cypress Hill lead MC B-Real and longtime protege Demrick (who also came up in the Kurupt-backed Tangled Thoughts clique). The Serial Killers features strong involvement from Xzibit, who drops in... Read more
September 16, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Ab-Soul Previews New Verse (Video)

Ab-Soul Previews New Verse (Video)

Few new MCs of the last five years are as potential with words as Carson, California's Ab-Soul. #ControlSystem is as intelligent and thoughtfully-charged of an album with Longterm Mentality just as powerful. Needless to say, the Black Hippy member can still inspire that rewind factor long after labels in Hip-Hop chilled... Read more
September 16, 2013 Fresh, Video
The Internet – Dontcha (Video)

The Internet – Dontcha (Video)

Within the OFWGKA collective, one of the most interesting, most enduring acts is The Internet. Syd The Kid and Matt Martian are seemingly low-key compared to some of their cohorts, and they're low-profile since the early 2011 mainstream emergence. Rather, this duo speaks with music that sounds considerate, heartfelt and... Read more
September 15, 2013 Fresh, Video
Cage – This Place

Cage – This Place

Cage is an artist with an interesting story. For the Heads, this is an MC who premiered on Pete Nice & Daddy Rich's (incredibly slept-on) Dust To Dust (which featured involvement from MF DOOM and The Beatnuts too). In subsequent years, he was involved with Eastern Conference and Definitive Jux... Read more
September 15, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Scram Jones – Friday The 13th

Scram Jones – Friday The 13th

The 914's Scram Jones is one of the more talented producers in Hip-Hop, who rarely seems to get the name-brand recognition he deserves. Scram has worked with the likes of Mariah Carey, D-Block and Raekwon in crafting a New York sound that upholds the late '80s-early '90s tradition of mixtapes... Read more
September 15, 2013 Audio, Fresh
DJ Premier vs. Pete Rock: The Rematch (Video)

DJ Premier vs. Pete Rock: The Rematch (Video)

Heads may have seen Pete Rock and DJ Premier battle in the past. This is the rematch...In the next round of their friendly battle, the 2 legendary DJs flip the script by competing using the other's beats. Pete spins Primo's classic productions and vice versa. Check out the video. Related:... Read more
September 15, 2013 Throwback
AFH: The Week in Video (9/14/13) (Video Playlist)

AFH: The Week in Video (9/14/13) (Video Playlist)

This was an exceptionally strong week in video. We got new music videos from Eminem, Eddie Murphy, 50 Cent, Macklemore & Schoolboy Q, Wiz Khalifa, The Weeknd and The Foreign Exchange, as well as performances from Drake (after he tries to holler at Scarlett Johansson), Kanye West and Nas. Check... Read more
September 14, 2013 Featured-homepage, Playlists, Video
Drake Premieres Too Much on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Drake Premieres Too Much on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (Video)

For any Drake fans waiting for him to stop singing and start spitting, this one's for you. Drizzy premiered a new song on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night and he went back to that pre-Started From the Bottom killer flow. Check out Too Much. Related: Drake – Nothing... Read more
September 14, 2013 Video
Gunplay – Westside Ride (Video)

Gunplay – Westside Ride (Video)

Admittedly, Triple C's member Gunplay is an acquired taste. However, this Maybach Music Group/Def Jam Records artist has moments in his swelling catalog that absolutely stun me. The Miami-based rapper churns out content in the mixtape circuit, and he's known to provide unique spins on classic instrumentals. The recent video... Read more
September 14, 2013 Fresh, Video
NahRight’s 10 Classic Biggie Smalls Mixtape Cuts

NahRight’s 10 Classic Biggie Smalls Mixtape Cuts

To celebrate the 19th anniversary of the release of The Notorious B.I.G.'s Ready to Die album yesterday, NahRight put together a phenomenal piece on 10 Classic Biggie Smalls Mixtape Cuts. Here's what NahRight had to say about their entry #6: 6. “Freestyle” (off Puff Daddy and DJ S&S’s Bad Boy... Read more
September 14, 2013 Food for Thought
AXEL F. – All Day ft Oh No

AXEL F. – All Day ft Oh No

MED and J. Rocc (AXEL F.) come together with Oh No for this thumpin' day in the life cut, with a strong bassline and chorus from Rufus & Chaka Khan's vintage What Am I Missing. Axel F.'s Sofa Set EP is one of the better retail releases of the last... Read more
September 14, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Slim Thug – F.T.P. ft Z-Ro

Slim Thug – F.T.P. ft Z-Ro

As the song's title "Fuc Tha Police" implies, this is Hip-Hop's most recent public diatribe against local law enforcement. The song is the latest offering from Slim Thug, who speaks his mind on the injustice he still feels today from the boys in blue. It's definitely not the first song... Read more
September 14, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Freddie Gibbs – Shame (Cookin’ Soul Remix)

Freddie Gibbs – Shame (Cookin’ Soul Remix)

They usually say "if it ain't broke don't fix it," but luckily, the talented production duo Cookin' Soul ignored that advice to the fullest. Although the original "Shame" by Freddie Gibbs already came fully equipped with stellar Madlib production, Cookin' Soul decided to add their own flavor and make it their... Read more
September 14, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Kendrick Lamar’s 1st Interview in Asia (Video)

Kendrick Lamar’s 1st Interview in Asia (Video)

Here's a beautifully shot video of Kendrick Lamar in Asia (for the 1st time) reflecting on his career, touring with Dre, TDE, his commercial success and more. He also speaks directly to the fans to convey his gratitude for their support. Check it out. Related: Kendrick Lamar Discusses His Approach... Read more
September 13, 2013 Video
Happy Birthday Nas (Video)

Happy Birthday Nas (Video)

Salute to Nas who turns 40 tomorrow. Given the incredible music he continues to make, he is proving age ain't nothin' but a number in Hip-Hop. Here's some footage from his birthday soiree last night with brief cameos from Pusha T and Mike Will. Related: Nas – Performs You Wouldn’t... Read more
September 13, 2013 Video
Mister Cee – 2Pac Tribute Mix

Mister Cee – 2Pac Tribute Mix

Mister Cee is back doing what he does best: mixing great music. With that comes what has become his tradition of making mixes that pay tribute to Lost Legends. Here's Cee's tribute to 2Pac from earlier today, the 17th anniversary of Pac's death. Related: A Look at 17-year Old Tupac... Read more
September 13, 2013 Audio
Celebrity Crime Files: Scott LaRock (Full Episode Video)

Celebrity Crime Files: Scott LaRock (Full Episode Video)

This one fell through the cracks but is well worth a look if you missed it. Last month, TV One did an edition of their Celebrity Crime Files series on Scott LaRock. Contrary to the title, the show is primarily a documentary on the life of LaRock who was Boogie... Read more
September 13, 2013 Throwback
Juvenile – LL Cool

Juvenile – LL Cool

Juvenile borrows a line and an alias from one James Todd Smith for his latest release. He also beats up a minimal track like he hasn't in about 10 years. This is Juvenile the Great. Check out LL Cool. Related: Juvenile – Mo Money ft Curren$y... Read more
September 13, 2013 Audio
Wiz Khalifa – Look What I Got On (Video)

Wiz Khalifa – Look What I Got On (Video)

The video for Wiz Khalifa's Look What I Got On matches the psychedelic and ambient mood of the song. The visuals feature heavily filtered footage of Wiz performing and other compelling imagery to set the tone. Check it out below. Related: Wiz Khalifa – Look Into My Eyes (Audio)... Read more
September 13, 2013 Video
Living Legends: Big Daddy Kane (Audio/Video Playlist)

Living Legends: Big Daddy Kane (Audio/Video Playlist)

"The name Kane is superior to many people. It means King Asiatic Nobody's Equal." No truer words were ever spoken, even though they were from the man, himself. Along with Rakim, Kane has had one of the most enduring influences on Hip-Hop as we know it today, having been one... Read more
September 13, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists, Throwback
A Look at 17-year Old Tupac Shakur 17 Years After His Death (Video)

A Look at 17-year Old Tupac Shakur 17 Years After His Death (Video)

I remember exactly where I was when I learned Tupac had passed away. It was a Friday the 13th just like today, 17 years ago. Though he had been in the hospital for several days before, it seemed that the prognosis was good in the days leading up to his... Read more
September 13, 2013 Throwback, Video
Tech N9ne – Dwamn (Video)

Tech N9ne – Dwamn (Video)

Ever seen a lovely fine female walk by and thinking/saying the word "damn" just didn't cut it? Well gentlemen, Tech N9ne has provided an addition to our vocabulary for those very situations. For his latest single and video, Tech offers us "Dwamn," explaining "now I can say damn but that... Read more
September 13, 2013 Fresh, Video
MMG – Self Made Vol. 3 (Full Album Stream)

MMG – Self Made Vol. 3 (Full Album Stream)

For the third installment in as many years, Self Made Vol. 3 is on the horizon. The most popular compilations in current-day Hip-Hop are known for breaking will-be mainstream stars and making some trunk-rattling street and club anthems. The third joint from the collective of Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill,... Read more
September 12, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Black Milk Previews Black Sabbath Verse (Video)

Black Milk Previews Black Sabbath Verse (Video)

Duck Down Music unveils their (cool) "Verse Unheard" concept, with label artists and affiliates showing fans acapella verses from upcoming projects. Random Axe (my personal favorite D.D. album of the last five years) member Black Milk previewed "Black Sabbath" from his anticipated No Poison No Paradise. Time will tell if... Read more
September 12, 2013 Fresh, Video
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