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DJ Chuckie – Makin’ Papers ft Lupe Fiasco, Too Short & Snow (Video)

A day after taking thinly veiled shots at Jay-Z and Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco is back with a video that also features Too Short, Snow and DJ Chuckie, and which was directed by Larenz Tate. Check out Makin' Papers.... Read more

August 7, 2013 Video

Stalley – NineteenEighty7 ft Schoolboy Q

Stalley drops one of his toughest joints yet. He takes on a more aggressive flow over a soulful 70's track and adds Schoolboy Q to the hook. Check out NineteenEighty7 below. His Honest Cowboy album will be released tomorrow (8/8). Related: Stalley Freestyles On Sway In The Morning (Video)... Read more

August 7, 2013 Audio, Video

Rapsody – Never Know ft. Ab-Soul, Nipsey Hussle & Terrace Martin

I really love the Jamla/TDE/Nipsey Hussle connection. What 9th Wonder did so seamlessly with Brooklyn in the mid-'00s (Smif N' Wessun, Sean Price, Buckshot and Jean Grae) now seems to work with South Central, Los Angeles and C-Arson. "Never Know" is a truly versatile joint produced by the professor himself.... Read more

August 7, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Terrace Martin – You’re The One ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Tone Trezure

To me, this sounds like a hybrid of DJ Quik and J Dilla, with a nice composition for two rising features. That being said, Terrace Martin is completely his own man, and one of the most exciting producers in Southern California since the '90s. His 3ChordFold is out next week... Read more

August 7, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Schoolboy Q – Collard Greens ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Schoolboy Q has released the video to Collard Greens, his red hot collabo with Kendrick Lamar. The video plays like a kaleidoscopic trip with an appearance from Kendrick and a random cameo from Macklemore. This one is a bit cheeky (literally) so careful where you watch...Related: Schoolboy Q Performs New... Read more

August 7, 2013 Video

Crate Diggers: Tony Touch

Forever and always, Tony Touch is my favorite 1990s NYC mixtape DJ. We used to buy his tapes (usually colored plastic cassettes) that would ship in from Tapekingz. The freestyle-format was so fresh, and Tony Toca would always make your money count with sounds you couldn't hear anywhere else. Plus,... Read more

August 7, 2013 Fresh, Video

Eve Recalls Time With The Ruff Ryders & Dr. Dre With Peter Rosenberg (Video)

Philly's Eve has an interesting story. From the days of the Bullworth soundtrack, her career began with Dr. Dre on then-fledgling Aftermath Entertainment (I always thought that '97-'99 roster was the best). Then, Eve made history with DMX, Swizz Beatz and the Ruff Ryders, keeping her success in the Interscope... Read more

August 7, 2013 Fresh, Video

Suicide Kings – Savages ft M.O.P.

Anybody who knows me knows that M.O.P. is one of my favorite groups in all of music. The same way that Public Enemy channeled Hard Rock angst and chutzpah in the '80s, Billy Danze and Lil Fame rocked out in the '90s. While I hope we get another LP with... Read more

August 7, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Stalley Freestyles On Sway In The Morning (Video)

Maybach Music Group's Stalley discusses his role in Rick Ross' conglomerate and kicks some bars in a two-part appearance on Shade 45's Sway In The Morning. Stalley even gives props to Buckwild and O.C. for a "Times Up" soundbed. You can't help but like the Massilon, Ohio native who lives... Read more

August 7, 2013 Fresh, Video

Lord Finesse – Heavyweights Radio Freestyle (Video)

Lord Finesse drops a super quick off the top verse over Brand Nubian's Punks Jump Up to Get Beat Down track. Check out the video. Related: Lord Finesse – Fat for the 90′s ft AG (Original Version) + No Gimmicks ft KRS-One... Read more

August 7, 2013 Video

Ab-Soul – Christopher DRONEr

Whoa. Ab-Soul gets his Michael Moore on in his latest release and takes on the government, military and consumerism with one shot. The song plays like a more complex part 2 to Kanye West's New Slaves (and Soulo's references at the end of the track bring it full circle), and... Read more

August 6, 2013 Audio

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 16 (Video)

Here's the latest installment of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination series. In this installment, Jeff goes on Safari in Africa. Check out the video. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 15 (Video)... Read more

August 6, 2013 Video

Camp Lo – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle (Video)

This is it...Camp Lo drops a flame verse on Tony Touch's Toca Tuesdays Freestyles (along with a few ad libs from Pete Rock). Check out the video. Related: Pete Rock & Camp Lo – 80 Blocks from Tiffany’s, Pt. II (Mixtape)... Read more

August 6, 2013 Video

YC The Cynic – Murphy’s Law (Video)

Brooklyn's YC The Cynic pulls from Junior M.A.F.I.A. and Slick Rick and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony in this polished lyric video to "Murphy's Law." If you're not up on one of the quietly dominating players of NYC's underground scene, this is an appropriate first look. The simple video has a lot of... Read more

August 6, 2013 Fresh, Video

Remembering George Duke: A Tribute Playlist (Audio)

Rest in peace to George Duke. The multi-talented jazz musician died at the age of 67 yesterday, after a battle with Leukemia. Duke's music was a landmark presence in hip-hop, having been sampled by artists like A Tribe Called Quest, Ice Cube, Common, Slum Village, Spice 1, Pete Rock &... Read more

August 6, 2013 Audio, Playlists

2 Chainz Performs Feds Watching With The Roots (Video)

Just weeks after ?uestlove's manager's memoir excerpts criticized his label-mate 2 Chainz, The Roots and Tity Boi shared the stage. Pharrell was not around, but whether you're a fan of Game Theory or Based On A T.R.U. Story, "Feds Watching" is one of the smoothest songs of 2013. The B.O.A.T.S.... Read more

August 6, 2013 Fresh, Video

Lupe Fiasco’s Cryptic New Project, “Peace of Paper/Cup of Jayzus”

New mixtape? Upcoming album? Lyrical jabs at Jay Z and Yeezy? It seems Lupe Fiasco’s cryptic announcement posed almost as many questions as it did answers, but what we do know for sure is that a new project is on its way. The Chicago MC took to Twitter Sunday night... Read more

August 6, 2013 Fresh

Nipsey Hussle – Change Nothing

Nipsey Hussle keeps the new releases coming. The latest is about staying true to himself. Check out Change Nothing. Related: Nipsey Hussle – Summertime in That Cutlass (Audio)... Read more

August 6, 2013 Audio

Rapper Big Pooh – Fat Boy Fresh Vol. 3: Happy Birthday, Thomas (Album Stream)

Selling it from his Bandcamp page, Rapper Big Pooh released Fat Boy Fresh Vol. 3: Happy Birthday, Thomas today. This is the Little Brother co-founder's third project in the series, this one produced entirely by The Mighty DR. Thirteen tracks, with appearances by Justus League member Chaundon, as well as... Read more

August 6, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Kanye West Says He and Jay-Z Made Watch The Throne to Compete With Drake (Video)

Drake had his homecoming in Toronto last night and brought out Diddy, Ma$e, TLC, J. Cole, Wale, Lil Wayne and Kanye West. While on stage, Kanye proclaimed that the only reason he and Jay-Z made Watch the Throne is because they felt they needed to compete with Drake. Check out... Read more

August 6, 2013 Video

JJ DOOM – Banished (Beck Remix)

DOOM has NO FEAR. That leads to bold choices that often yield surprising and artistically dope results. As part of his remixing of his JJ DOOM project, he has commissioned Beck for a remix of Banished. The result is a haunting alt rock mix that still feels uncompromisingly hip-hop. Check... Read more

August 5, 2013 Audio

Kid Ink – I Know Who You Are ft Casey Veggies

XXL Freshman Kid Ink and Casey Veggies team up on a melodic trunk thumper. Check out I Know Who You Are. Related: Casey Veggies – Everything Wavy (Video)... Read more

August 5, 2013 Audio

Robert Glasper – Calls ft Jill Scott

There is no other voice like Jill Scott's. Sexy. Sensual. Soft. Strong. Robert Glasper coaxes a vintage performance from her on his latest single, Calls. Press play and let your worries melt away. This is from Glasper's new album Black Radio 2, which will also feature Common, Lupe Fiasco, Anthony... Read more

August 5, 2013 Audio

Drake & Ma$e Photo: What Does It All Mean?

Whether it’s the early '90s silk fashions or returning to the studio vocal, Ma$e has always been unpredictable since the Children Of Da Corn days. In a recent interview on Hot 97 with Funkmaster Flex, Ma$e stated that every time he feels he’s done with the game, it keeps coming... Read more

August 5, 2013 Fresh

Rah Digga – I Heard You Say

The former First Lady of the Flipmode Squad, Rah Digga, is only a Native Tongues degree of separation from the Jungle Brothers (by way of Busta Rhymes/Leaders Of The New School). This new Hood House project the Jersey City MC is working on calls back to the late '80s/early '90s... Read more

August 5, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Happy Birthday MCA: A Tribute To The Beastie Boy (Video)

Happy Birthday to Adam Yauch, aka MCA from The Beastie Boys. The MC with the unforgettable raspy voice would have been 49 years old today. Here's a video recap of the first annual MCA Day that was held in Brooklyn on May 4, 2013, the one year anniversary of his... Read more

August 5, 2013 Video

Astro Kid – Crazy

Brooklyn's Astro Kid (a/k/a Astro, a/k/a The Astronomical Kid) keeps the output coming with "Crazy." This is a simple beat with a rapper's rap to go with it. Astro flexes his varying flows over a drum arrangement provided by BMC. For all the throwback fashion styles and rappers liberally grabbing... Read more

August 5, 2013 Audio, Fresh

The Kid Daytona – Shotgun (Video)

Bronx resident The Kid Daytona tries his hand at a Southern-sounding mid-tempo beat on "Shotgun." No stranger to attractive women in his videos, this one gets a bit N.S.F.W. with the Alexis Lewis bath-tub sequence, intercut with the colorful city-scapes. This one also features a storyline inspired by one of... Read more

August 5, 2013 Fresh, Video

Chance The Rapper – Cocoa Butter Kisses ft Twista & Vic Mensa (Lollapalooza Performance Video)

Chance The Rapper had some hometown love this weekend at Lollapalooza 2013. The Chicago sensation hit the stage with Speedknot Mobstaz O.G. Twista and his contemporary Vic Mensa to perform the catchy, sentimental Acid Rap cut "Cocoa Butter Kisses." This quickie video has HQ audio, which is a testament to... Read more

August 5, 2013 Fresh, Video

A Tribe Called Kast: A Mashup of Rhymes From OutKast + Beats From A Tribe Called Quest (Mixtape)

This right here is CRAZY. Similar to what Gummy Soul did with music from A Tribe Called Quest & The Pharcyde, DJ Needles has put together a mixtape of blends of OutKast vocals with ATCQ beats. Check out the stream and download below. Related: Bizarre Tribe – A Quest to... Read more

August 4, 2013 Mixes

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of July 2013 (Audio Playlist)

Jay-Z dominated the headlines in July, but there was a LOT of good music from other artists last month, as well. Here's a playlist of the best hip-hop to drop in July. You'll hear music from MC Lyte, Q-Tip, J. Cole, Rapsody, Pete Rock & Camp Lo, Daz Dillinger, Nipsey... Read more

August 4, 2013 Featured-homepage, Playlists

JJ DOOM – Viberian Son ft Del The Funky Homosapien

2 of hip-hop's more offbeat personalities, DOOM and Del Tha Funky Homosapien, collide on this remixed track from the JJ DOOM project. Check out Viberian Son. Related: JJ DOOM – Bookhead (Video)... Read more

August 4, 2013 Audio

Robin Thicke & The Roots Perform Blurred Lines (Pre-School Style) (Video)

You've heard Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines a million times now, right? Not like this...with Jimmy Fallon & The Roots accompanying him using toddler instruments...Check out the video (Black Thought handles the verse and the maracas). Related: The Making of The Real Husbands of Hollywood (Video) Here's the grown up version:... Read more

August 3, 2013 Video

AFH: The Week in Video (8/3/13) (Video Playlist)

Welcome to the week in video where each week we will showcase some of the best video content to hit AFH over the last 7 days. This 30-60 minute video playlist will feature anything from music videos to interviews to concert footage to short films and more. Just hit play,... Read more

August 3, 2013 Featured-homepage, Video

Asher Roth & DJ Wreckineyez- Radical Magical Podcast: BBQ Birthday Edition (Mixtape)

Did you know Asher Roth was an old school soul head? Here's a mix curated by him that features The Gap Band, Mary Jane Girls, SOS Band, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, The Isley Brothers and more. The only thing missing is more minutes. You... Read more

August 3, 2013 Throwback

J. Dilla – Diamonds (The Shining Pt. 1) (Prod. Nottz)

Here's the fully mastered version of a previously unreleased J. Dilla song that leaked a few years back (unfinished) and was produced by Nottz. Unlike many posthumous releases, this one is truly worthy of the late great artist/producer. Check out Diamonds. Related: J. Dilla – Trucks (Audio)... Read more

August 3, 2013 Audio

Raheem DeVaughn – A Place Called Loveland (Extended Album Preview)

From the first time I heard Raheem DeVaughn back in 2002 on DJ Jazzy Jeff's The Magnificent album, I knew he was a special vocalist. Not only did he have a voice that simultaneously projected strength and vulnerability, he also sang songs of substance. Over the years, he has established... Read more

August 3, 2013 Audio

Curren$y & Jet Life – Red Eye Mixtape (Mixtape)

Curren$y drops off a brand new compilation mixtape with his Jet Life crew. It features verses from his fellow Jets and production from Cardo, Bizness, Thelonius Martin and more. You can listen to and download all of Red Eye Mixtape below. Related: Jamaal Davis & Trademark Da Skydiver – Rollin’... Read more

August 3, 2013 Mixes

Terrace Martin – No Wrong, No Right ft Robert Glasper & James Fauntleroy (Video)

Terrace Martin (best known for his work with Kendrick Lamar--Ab-Soul's Outro, m.A.A.d. Cit, Real) is an incredibly talented triple threat. And, with co-signs from OG's like DJ Quik, you know he's one to watch. Here's his new video for No Wrong, No Right featuring Robert Glasper & James Fauntleroy. Related:... Read more

August 3, 2013 Video

Jay Z – Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film (Video)

Holy sh*t. After watching Jay Z's Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film, I can honestly say I've never seen anything like it before. With appearances from artists and creatives like Fab 5 Freddie, Rosie Perez, Michael Williams (Omar from The Wire), Alan Cumming, Wale and more + plus select other... Read more

August 3, 2013 Video

Daz Dillinger & WC – Don’t Call it a Comeback (Video)

Here's a hard hitting new collabo from Daz Dillinger and WC. The title of the track fits the tone. Check out the video for Don't Call it a Comeback. Related: Daz Dillinger & WC – Stay Out the Way ft Snoop Dogg (Audio)... Read more

August 3, 2013 Video

DJ Kool Herc, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane & More To Do Free NYC Park Show (Event)

If you're within a day's drive of New York City on August 10, you have an opportunity to live, breathe, hear, and see true hip-hop history. The Godfather DJ Kool Kerc, pioneer Coke La Rock, iconic MCs Big Daddy Kane & Rakim, and our friend DJ Premier are all slated... Read more

August 2, 2013 Fresh, Throwback

Realm Reality – Sleeping With The Enemy ft Melody Angel

Twenty years after Big Noyd, Prodigy's new protege Realm Reality delivers a concept track about love gone terribly wrong. Melody Angel accents this Jansport J-produced record beautifully. It's short, sweet and whether just small hiccups in relationships or the Julia Roberts Sleeping With The Enemy realness, the song is tangible.... Read more

August 2, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Ice Cube, Big Sean, Bun B & DJ Drama – Coor’s Light Coldest Search (Video)

Bun B says don't disrespect hip-hop in its "Mecca," in New York, before Coor's Light's Coldest MC Search. The Silver Bullet beer enlisted the Underground King, along with Ice Cube, Big Sean and DJ Drama this year as brand ambassadors. As the video shows, attendees were blessed with performances from... Read more

August 2, 2013 Throwback

Goodie Mob – Special Education ft The Roots (Live Video)

I don't know about you, but I'm getting really excited about Age Against The Machine. Given Goodie Mob's classic album beginnings (Soul Food), we can all agree that personnel moves prevented the Dungeon Family O.G.'s from ever living up to their truest potential. "Special Education" sounds like a true time... Read more

August 2, 2013 Fresh, Video

CZARFACE – Hazmat Rap (Video)

This is a guilty admission: back in 2001, the first time I made a cell-phone ringtone, it was to 7L & Esoteric's "Speaking Real Words" single, which featured Inspectah Deck. To me, in addition to being a great song, the Landspeed Records single was a monumental gap-bridger between underground and... Read more

August 2, 2013 Fresh, Video

DeLorean – Philippe ft. Smoke DZA

Houston, Texas' DeLorean hands the mic to Harlem representative Smoke DZA on this wristwatch-inspired cut. The Kush God glides over this mid-tempo beat from 183rd, as DeLorean takes the booth back and really stands out, as the case through the star-studded guests on Grace. Like Tito Lopez in Mississippi or... Read more

August 1, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Vic Mensa – Time Is Money ft Rockie Fresh & Beldina

Vic Mensa gets one of the biggest looks to date, with Boi-1da & The Maven Boys production. "Time Is Money" sounds like its name: cocky and confident, with Maybach Music Group's Rockie Fresh on the assist, along with Beldina. The Kids These Days front-man is part of the West Coast... Read more

August 1, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Mobetta – Back At The Ranch ft. Jean Grae

DJ Scratch (EPMD/Busta Rhymes) laces strong percussion for Jean Grae to accent a catchy chorus, with Maurice "Mobetta" Brown on the trumpet. This is a Grammy Award-winner hitting collaborations that take us back to Branford Marsalis, Buckshot Lefonque and Quincy Jones' Back On The Blockfor that Jazz/hip hop hybrid. Even... Read more

August 1, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Talib Kweli on The Combat Jack Show, Pt. 3 (Video)

Part 3 of Combat Jack's interview with Talib Kweli is pretty insightful. The teenage b-boy in me crams to understand—or picture Talib and Mos Def (Yasiin Bey) recording Black Star songs in MC Hammer's company. Including that nugget of candid information (Kweli admits to be a Hammer-hater in the early... Read more

August 1, 2013 Fresh, Video