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Bishop Nehru – strictly FLOWz (Mixtape)

Sixteen year-old Bishop Nehru drops strictly FLOWz today, hosted by Peter Rosenberg and DJ Semtex. In addition to those two radio heavy-weights, Bishop has cosigns from from Nas, MF DOOM and a tour coming up with Wu Tang Clan in the United Kingdom. You can listen to and download the... Read more

July 16, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Pete Rock & Camp Lo – Clean Getaway ft Uncle Murda

Need some boom bap? Here's another banger from Pete Rock and Camp Lo. Check out Clean Getaway featuring Uncle Murda. Related: Pete Rock & Camp Lo – Megan Good ft Mac Miller (Audio)... Read more

July 16, 2013 Audio

3rd Bass Reunion in Brooklyn (Video)

3rd Bass recently hit the stage in Brooklyn for a reunion show. Here's some footage of them performing Gas Face and more. Check it out.... Read more

July 16, 2013 Throwback

Harvard University Establishes the Nasir Jones Fellowship

This is an incredible landmark for hip-hop. Harvard University has established the Nasir Jones Fellowship "to seek projects from scholars and artists that build on the rich and complex hip-hop tradition." Nas released a statement saying that “In my rollercoaster of a life I’ve endured good and bad for sure,... Read more

July 16, 2013 Food for Thought

Schoolboy Q Interview with Karen Civil (Video)

Schoolboy Q (aka Puff Daddy) is the next in line for a solo project from Black Hippy. Here's an interview where the TDE MC talks wanting to work with Action Bronson and Jill Scott, his new Oxymoron album and manning up to Wale about his reckless tweets from back in... Read more

July 16, 2013 Video

Bishop Nehru – Mobb Dizzle

Bishop Nehru is an MC to watch. He's back with another track that sports a vintage 90's flow and similarly retro-influenced beats. Check out Mobb Dizzle. Hip-hop is alive and flourishing. You just need to know where to look...Related: Bishop Nehru – Fickle Mind$ (Video)... Read more

July 15, 2013 Audio

Clip from Kanye West’s HBO Pilot (Video)

You think Kanye West takes himself too seriously? Think again. Here's a dark and twisted fantasy of a different sort from him. Apparently, back in 2010, Kanye was in talks with HBO to do an improv show in the vein of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Here's a short clip showcasing the... Read more

July 15, 2013 Video

The Weeknd – Belong To The World (Video)

The Weeknd is gearing up for his true debut Kiss Land late next month. Now speaking openly in the new Complex cover-story on magazine, check out his latest single "Belong To The World." This one rides that Portishead wave right to Kiss Land. Related: The Weeknd – Kiss Land &... Read more

July 15, 2013 Fresh, Video

Jay-Z Interview On BBC Part 1 (Video)

After Jay-Z's candid interviews with New York's HOT 97 and Power 105 last week, the Roc Nation head honcho crosses the pond to speak with the BBC Radio One's Zane Lowe. Live from The Beatles' Abbey Road Studios, Jay discusses his own ever-changing labs for music-making, clicking with Timbaland for... Read more

July 15, 2013 Video

Rapsody – Dark Knights ft Wale

Rapsody is back with a dope new track and she gets a guest verse from Wale. Check out Dark Knights. Related: Rapsody discusses the Idea of Beautiful, culture over everything and more with AFH (Video)... Read more

July 15, 2013 Audio

Ka – The Night’s Gambit (Full Album Stream)

Ka's Grief Pedigree album was met with widespread critical acclaim last year due to its gritty and incisive lyrics as well as spare and unflinching beats. The Brooklyn MC is back with another project that stands to be one of the breakout underground projects of the year. You can listen... Read more

July 15, 2013 Audio

Raheem DeVaughn – Trigga Man (Travyon Martin Tribute) ft Styles P

Raheem DeVaughn has released a tribute to Trayvon Martin which features a guest verse from Style P. Here's Trigga Man. Related: Young Jeezy – It’s a Cold World (Trayvon Martin Tribute) (Audio)... Read more

July 15, 2013 Audio

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony – Everything 100

The mighty Bone Thugs-N-Harmony release their first new song in 5 years a new song, with all 5 members, and it features those trademark harmonies. Here's Everything 100. Related: Game – Celebration (Remix) ft Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (Video)... Read more

July 14, 2013 Audio

Young Jeezy – It’s a Cold World (Trayvon Martin Tribute)

In the wake of the George Zimmerman verdict, Jeezy releases a tribute to Trayvon Martin with some words about the song. You can listen to It's a Cold World and read Jeezy's statement below. Related: Reflections on Trayvon Martin (Audio Playlist) Here's what Jeezy had to say about the song:... Read more

July 14, 2013 Audio

Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2013 (Live Stream)

The 2013 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival is in progress right now and EPMD just hit the stage (6:26pm EST). Redman and Pusha T will also be performing later. Check out the live stream below. Related: A Tribe Called Quest & Leaders of the New School perform Scenario live at the Brooklyn... Read more

July 13, 2013 Video

Ka – Off The Record (Video)

Ka just dropped a brilliant song and video. He seamlessly weaves the titles of several classic records that shaped him into his verses and digs in the crates flipping through the album covers in the video. Pure hip-hop at its finest. Check it out. Related: Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2013 (Live... Read more

July 13, 2013 Video

Alchemist – SSUR Empire State EP (Audio)

Here's a 3-song EP from Alchemist that features guest vocals from Action Bronson, Blu, Freddie Gibbs, Roc Marciano and more--soulful and gritty. You can listen to SSUR Empire State below. Related: Prodigy & Alchemist – Give ‘Em Hell (Video)... Read more

July 13, 2013 Audio

Fruitvale Station Trailer (Video)

As painful as it will be, please see this film. Remember Oscar Grant III. Remember Trayvon Martin. Let there be no more.... Read more

July 12, 2013 Video

Justin Timberlake – Take Back the Night

As his tour with Jay-Z approaches, Justin Timberlake is already on to the next one...next album that is. Here's the first release from his upcoming The 20/20 Experience (2 of 2) and it's another super soulful feel good Summer jam. Check out Take Back the Night. Related: Jay-Z – Holy... Read more

July 12, 2013 Audio

Rapper Big Pooh – Gold Chain (Video)

Rapper Big Pooh releases the video for Gold Chain--his anthem about shunning materialism and learning to be true to himself. Check it out below. Related: Rapper Big Pooh – Cognac ft Chaundon (Audio)... Read more

July 12, 2013 Video

Phil Ade Freestyles in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)

Phil Ade is the latest to step into The Backroom on 106 & Park and he took a different approach. Instead of just spitting a freestyle, he crafted a verse that was a mini-highlight reel of his life. Check out the video. Related: Phil Ade – 2AM ft Bun B... Read more

July 12, 2013 Video

Almighty (Canibus/M-Eighty/Cappadonna/Bronze Nazareth/Planet Asia & Nino Graye) – Immaculate Bosses

Almighty (Canibus/M-Eighty/Cappadonna/Bronze Nazareth/Planet Asia & Nino Graye) return with the second release from their upcoming LP, The 2nd Coming. Check out Immaculate Bosses. Related: Planet Asia & Ras Kass – Kings (Audio)... Read more

July 11, 2013 Audio

Erick Sermon, Snoop Dogg & Method Man – Let Me Explain (Video)

Erick Sermon, Snoop Dogg and Method Man teamed up on the title track for Kevin Hart's Let Me Explain film. The result? STRAIGHT FIRE!!! Check out the video below. Related: Erick Sermon Tells Classic Stories to Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg (Video)... Read more

July 11, 2013 Video

Prodigy Freestyles on ShowOff Radio (Video)

Prodigy goes in over a vintage Alchemist track on ShowOff Radio. Check out the video. Related: Prodigy & Alchemist – Give ‘Em Hell (Video)... Read more

July 11, 2013 Video

Hiatus Kaiyote – Nakamarra (Remix) ft Q-Tip

Wow. Here's a real treat from a group called Hiatus Kiyote. The group plays a neo-soul-esque song complemented by lush vocals from the female lead and a guest verse from none other than Q-Tip. It's 4.5 minutes of sunshine. Check out the remix to Nakamarra. Props: 2DBZ Related: Q-Tip Speaks... Read more

July 11, 2013 Audio

Jadakiss, Styles P & Sheek Louch perform in NYC (Video)

Salute to The Lox who hit the stage at BB King's in NYC earlier this week. Here's some highlight footage of their performance which included many of their joint classics and even some solo joints. Check out the video. D-Block...Related: Peter Jackson – Can’t Get Enough ft Jadakiss, Styles P,... Read more

July 11, 2013 Video

The Smokers Club & Jonny Shipes Present: OIL: 710 (Mixtape)

Here's a new mixtape from The Smokers Club and Jonny Shipes (who manages artists such as Big K.R.I.T, Smoke DZA, Joey Bada$$, Pro Era and more). The mixtape features music from DZA, Joey, CJ Fly, Boldy James and more. You can listen to and download The Smokers Club & Jonny... Read more

July 10, 2013 Mixes

Kool Keith – Impressions (Remix) ft Keith Murray

Here's a remix to the Kool Keith/Keith Murray collabo that was originally on Kool Keith's Love & Danger album. The remix is a bonus cut on the newly-released vinyl version of the album and is more atmospheric and melodic than the original. Check out Impressions (Remix) below. Related: Ultramagnetic MCs... Read more

July 10, 2013 Audio

Jay-Z Interview on NYC’s Power 105 (Video)

Here's another very engaging interview with Jay-Z courtesy of Power 105. Hov speaks on SEVERAL topics, including competing with himself artistically, comparisons to Biggie, his belief that Cole, Kendrick, Drake and Wale will be relevant 10 years from now, the Beyonce pregnancy rumors, Roc Nation Sports, his relationship with Nas,... Read more

July 10, 2013 Video

Styles P Discusses his Twitter Etiquette and More on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Styles P explains why he doesn't use the "n" word on Twitter and more in part 2 of his interview on The Combat Jack Show. Check out the video. Related: Styles P Decodes Part of His Verse on DMX’s N*ggaz Done Started Something and More on The Combat Jack Show... Read more

July 10, 2013 Video

Rav. P – City of Angels ft Skyzoo (Video)

Rav. P has an ill flow and a hot verse from Skyzoo in his latest video. Check out City of Angels. Related: Buckshot, Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Joey Bada$$ & Kirk Knight Freestyle (Video)... Read more

July 9, 2013 Video

Andre 3000 is in the Studio with Mike Will (Video)

Look who's recording again...Here's a video of Andre 3000 and Mike Will in the studio together that you likely will find incredibly exciting and frustrating at the same damn time. Check it out below. Related: Big Boi speaks on the possibility of an OutKast reunion and more (Video)... Read more

July 9, 2013 Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 14 (Video)

Episode 14 of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination series finds Jeff and Skillz in Biel, Leeds, Middlesborough, Warwick and Berlin. It also features a very brief appearance by Reggie Noble (interestingly enough with him on the wheels of steel). Check out the video. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff & Mick Boogie... Read more

July 9, 2013 Video

Jay-Z’s Speaks About Magna Carta Holy Grail, Dame Dash, Blue Ivy, Social Media and Much More With Angie Martinez (Video)

A lot of people have been talking about Magna Carta Holy Grail the last few days, but now the man, himself, weighs in. Jay-Z stopped by NYC's Hot 97 today to discuss the album and more with Angie Martinez...and yes, he does really have Obama on the text... Check out... Read more

July 9, 2013 Video

Pete Rock & Camp Lo – Megan Good ft Mac Miller

Now THIS is a crazy combination. Mac Miller joins Pete Rock and Camp Lo on the first release off their forthcoming 80 Blocks From Tiffany's Pt II LP. Check out Megan Good. Related: Pete Rock & Camp Lo - 80 Blocks From Tiffany's (Mixtape)... Read more

July 9, 2013 Audio

Willie The Kid – Medusa ft Action Bronson & Roc Marciano (Prod. Alchemist)

Here's a super grimy new track courtesy of Willie The Kid, Action Bronson and Roc Marciano, with some help from Alchemist on the beat. Check out Medusa. Related: Action Bronson – Heel Toe (Audio)... Read more

July 9, 2013 Audio

Snoop Dogg – Passenger Seat

LA Leakers have a new mixtape coming soon. Here's a new song by Snoop Dogg from the project. Cardo produced the laid-back beat. Check out Passenger Seat. Related: Snoop Dogg, Warren G & Nate Dogg – It Ain’t No Fun (Original Version) ft Kurupt (Audio)... Read more

July 9, 2013 Audio

Marco Polo – Smoke Sumthin’ ft MC Eiht

Here's a new cut from MC Eiht that was produced by Marco Polo. Check out Smoke Sumthin'. Djeeahh...Related: MC Eiht – Blue Stamp (Audio)... Read more

July 9, 2013 Audio

Stalley – Swangin’ ft Scarface (Video)

Stalley teams up with the OG Scarface in his latest video. Check out Swangin'. Related: Stalley – White Minks & Gator Sleeves (Audio)... Read more

July 9, 2013 Video

Wu-Tang Clan Perform in Canada (Video)

Here's some high quality footage of Wu-Tang Clan performing in Canada. It's a good sneak peek at what you can expect to see when they hit the stage at Rock the Bells later this year. Check out the video. Related: Mathematics – Four Horsemen ft Inspectah Deck, Rakewon, Method Man... Read more

July 9, 2013 Video

J. Cole & Wale – Winter Schemes

Wooo! Prepare to get your mean face on. J. Cole and Wale released a joint track where they both got in straight mixtape mode and blacked out on the track. The beat is crazy too. I mean dayum...Check out Winter Schemes. Related: J. Cole Discusses Made Nas Proud (Video)... Read more

July 8, 2013 Audio

Mac Miller – Gees ft Schoolboy Q (Video)

Mac Miller releases a truly bugged out video (literally and metaphorically--there are tons of grasshoppers and the dominant color is purple...) for Gees, his collaboration with Schoolboy Q. Check it out below. Related: Mac Miller Performs with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)... Read more

July 8, 2013 Video

Styles P Decodes Part of His Verse on DMX’s N*ggaz Done Started Something and More on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Styles P decodes part of his verse from DMX's N*ggaz Done Started Something on The Combat Jack Show. He gives details on an attack by a gang of people that changed his life. He also discusses the importance of MCs being authentic in their rhymes. Check out the video. Related:... Read more

July 8, 2013 Video

Jay-Z – Dead Presidents 3 (Original Version)

On the eve of the official release of Magna Carta Holy Grail to the rest of the world, Young Guru releases the original version of Dead Presidents 3. A verse of this dropped some time ago but the full version contains a 2nd verse with a few bars that wound... Read more

July 8, 2013 Audio

Slaughterhouse – Slaughter Sessions

Slaughterhouse is back with a hard-driving new track produced by Just Blaze. Check out Slaughter Sessions. This is off Tony Touch's Piecemaker 3: Return of the 50 MCs album which is in stores tomorrow and you can stream in full here. Related: Slaughterhouse – House Gang (Audio)... Read more

July 8, 2013 Audio

DJ Premier Speaks on His Favorite Current MCs and More (Video)

Here's one that might be a scratcher for some Heads...The legendary DJ Premier, the stalwart of hip-hop credibility, named Drake as the current MC with whom he wants to work and praises 2 Chainz rhyming ability. Check out the video of him on The Combat Jack Show below to learn... Read more

July 8, 2013 Video

Goodie M.O.B. – Age Against the Machine (Album Artwork + Tracklist)

Goodie M.O.B. have a new album called Age Against the Machine that will be in stores on 8/27. You can check out the cover art and tracklist below. Related: Goodie M.O.B. – Special Education ft Janelle Monae (Audio) 1. U Don’t Know What You Got (Intro) 2. State Of The... Read more

July 8, 2013 Fresh

Kid Tsunami – These Are Fact ft KRS-One

If you haven't gotten down with Kid Tsunami's The Chase album yet, here's another reason to stop sleeping. His latest release from the project features the Blastmaster KRS-One. Check out These Are Facts. Related: Kid Tsunami – The Chase (Full Album Stream)... Read more

July 8, 2013 Audio

Capital STEEZ – KING STEELO

Salute to Capital STEEZ who would have been 20 years old today. Here's a track off his forthcoming posthumous project, King Capital. Check out KING STEELO. Related: Pro Era – Like Water (Video)... Read more

July 7, 2013 Audio, Throwback

GianniLee – Magna Carta Holy Grail: The Samples (Mix)

GianniLee has put together a dope mix of the samples used on Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail. You'll hear music from Nirvana, A Tribe Called Quest, R.E.M., Biggie, Mase, One Way, Adrian Younge, One Way, M.I.A. and more. You can listen to the mix and check out the tracklist below.... Read more

July 7, 2013 Mixes