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?uestlove Speaks at the Red Bull Lecture Series (Video)

?uestlove Speaks at the Red Bull Lecture Series (Video)

This Red Bull Lecture series has been dope so far. This week's installment with ?uestlove makes it even better. ?uest drops a wealth of knowledge about The Legendary Roots Crew, working on Fallon and music, generally...and, he even gets on the drums. This is one of the most intellectual discussions... Read more
June 12, 2013 Video
Slum Village – Summer Breeze

Slum Village – Summer Breeze

Though the lineup has changed (many times) over the years, this feels like old Slum Village. Check out Summer Breeze. Their new album, Evolution, is in stores on 6/25. Related: Slum Village – Forever (Video)... Read more
June 12, 2013 Audio
Rapper Big Pooh – Gold Chain

Rapper Big Pooh – Gold Chain

Here's something new from Rapper Big Pooh. Check out Gold Chain. Related: Rapper Big Pooh – Cognac ft Chaundon (Audio)... Read more
June 12, 2013 Audio
Wale – Rotation ft 2 Chainz & Wiz Khalifa (Prod. Travi$ Scott)

Wale – Rotation ft 2 Chainz & Wiz Khalifa (Prod. Travi$ Scott)

Wale's latest release features verses from 2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa. The track, which was produced by Travi$ Scott, has a dark and brooding feel, reminiscent of some of Kid CuDi's moodier music. Check out Rotation. Related: Wale – Poor Decisions ft Rick Ross & Lupe Fiasco (Audio)... Read more
June 11, 2013 Audio
Kanye West Plays Send It Up at His Yeezus Listening Session (Video)

Kanye West Plays Send It Up at His Yeezus Listening Session (Video)

So it turns out Rick Rubin executive produced Kanye West's Yeezus album. Here's a 7+ minute clip from Kanye's listening session last night that includes a song called Send It Up featuring King Louie, as well as Kanye thanking those who helped him with the album. Check out the video.... Read more
June 11, 2013 Video
U-God – Heads Up ft GZA & Jackpot Scotty Wotty

U-God – Heads Up ft GZA & Jackpot Scotty Wotty

Here's a new one from U-God and GZA. Check out Heads Up. Related: Wu-Tang Clan – Family Reunion (Audio)... Read more
June 11, 2013 Audio
N.O.R.E – The Problem (Lawwwddd) ft Pharrell (Video)

N.O.R.E – The Problem (Lawwwddd) ft Pharrell (Video)

N.O.R.E. gets an old school hip-hop history lesson from a hot teacher in his video for The Problem (Lawwwddd) featuring Pharrell. It's complete with visuals of Raiders jerseys, shell toe Adidas, fat gold chains, Kangols, Timbalands and more. Check it out below. Related: N.O.R.E. – Built Pyramids ft Large Professor... Read more
June 11, 2013 Video
Vince Staples – Killin’ Y’all ft Ab-Soul (Prod. Larry Fisherman aka Mac Miller)

Vince Staples – Killin’ Y’all ft Ab-Soul (Prod. Larry Fisherman aka Mac Miller)

Ab-Soul murders another Mac Miller beat. This time it's via a guest verse on Vince Staples' Killin' Y'all. Tough joint. Check it out below. Related: Ab-Soul – The End is Near ft Mac Miller (Audio)... Read more
June 11, 2013 Audio
DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 12 (Video)

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 12 (Video)

In the latest episode of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination hip-hop travel show, Jeff returns to the States. He starts out in Vegas then heads to Detroit to warm up the crowd for Jill Scott's Summer Block Party show. The next stop is LA for a day off, Roscoe's Chicken... Read more
June 11, 2013 Video
Bishop Nehru – Fickle Mind$ (Video)

Bishop Nehru – Fickle Mind$ (Video)

Bishop Nehru is another MC to watch. Similarly to some of his contemporaries like Joey Bada$$ and Action Bronson, his flow and beat selection are distinctly East Coast 90's-influenced. Here's a new video for his song Fickle Mind$. Related: Bishop Nehru – Nehruvia (Mixtape)... Read more
June 11, 2013 Video
Action Bronson – Seven Series Triplets ft Prodigy & Raekwon

Action Bronson – Seven Series Triplets ft Prodigy & Raekwon

Action Bronson's Saab Stories EP dropped yesterday. It has several bangers, including Seven Series Triplets featuring Prodigy and Raekwon, which you can listen to below. If you dig what you hear, you can buy the album here. Related: Action Bronson – Strictly 4 My Jeeps (Remix) ft LL Cool J... Read more
June 11, 2013 Audio
Schoolboy Q – Collard Greens ft Kendrick Lamar

Schoolboy Q – Collard Greens ft Kendrick Lamar

Schoolboy Q is gearing up for the release of his Oxymoron album. On his latest song, he taps his label mate Kendrick Lamar. Check out Collard Greens. Related: Schoolboy Q – Hell of a Night (Audio)... Read more
June 11, 2013 Audio
DJ Quik – Life Jacket (Video)

DJ Quik – Life Jacket (Video)

New music from DJ Quik? I'll take it. Check out the video for Life Jacket. Related: DJ Quik interview with Bootleg Kev (Video)... Read more
June 10, 2013 Video
Statik Selektah – Extended Play (Full Album Stream)

Statik Selektah – Extended Play (Full Album Stream)

What do these artists have in common? The all appear on Statik Selektah's Extended Play album (in stores 6/18). You can listen to a sneak preview of the entire album featuring Joey Bada$$, Black Thought, Raekwon, Joell Ortiz, Talib Kweli, Posdnuos, Action Bronson, Mac Miller, Bun B, Lil Fame, Freddie... Read more
June 10, 2013 Audio
The Making of Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth’s They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (Video)

The Making of Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth’s They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (Video)

Here is a truly phenomenal documentary on the making of one of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time: Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth's They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.). If you are a Head, take the time to watch this video. It will be 10 of the best minutes you've... Read more
June 10, 2013 Throwback
Mac Miller – Gees ft Schoolboy Q

Mac Miller – Gees ft Schoolboy Q

Mac Miller and Schoolboy Q link up on a Chuck Inglish beat. The result? Dopeness. Check out Gees. Related: Mac Miller – Suplexes Inside of Complexes & Duplexes ft Jay Electronica (Audio)... Read more
June 9, 2013 Audio
Kanye West Celebrates His Birthday With Jay-Z and Nas

Kanye West Celebrates His Birthday With Jay-Z and Nas

Damn. What would this song sound like?... Read more
June 9, 2013 Audio
Mathematics – Notorious ft Redman, Eyes Low & Mr. Cream (Video)

Mathematics – Notorious ft Redman, Eyes Low & Mr. Cream (Video)

Here's the video for Mathematics' song Notorious featuring Redman, Eyes Low & Mr. Cream. Related: Loaded Lux – Rite ft Redman & Method Man (Video)... Read more
June 8, 2013 Video
Mac Miller – Suplexes Inside of Complexes & Duplexes ft Jay Electronica

Mac Miller – Suplexes Inside of Complexes & Duplexes ft Jay Electronica

Mac Miller gets a verse from the elusive Mr. Electronica. Check out Suplexes Inside of Complexes & Duplexes. Related: Ab-Soul – The End is Near ft Mac Miller (Audio)... Read more
June 8, 2013 Throwback
J. Cole – Born Sinner (Full Album Stream)

J. Cole – Born Sinner (Full Album Stream)

J. Cole's Born Sinner album is in stores on 6/18 but you can listen to a full stream now. The project features guest verses from TLC, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel and more. It's a nice step forward from his last album. Check it out below. Related: J. Cole Explains Let Nas... Read more
June 8, 2013 Audio
Just Blaze & Young Guru Discuss the Early Days of Roc-A-Fella (Video)

Just Blaze & Young Guru Discuss the Early Days of Roc-A-Fella (Video)

If you have an interest in peering behind the curtain in the music industry, it's been a phenomenal week. Q-Tip gave a 2-hour talk on his creative process, J. Cole told the uncensored story of the struggles he had with his first album and Young Guru and Just Blaze talked... Read more
June 7, 2013 Video
Action Bronson – The Rockers ft Wiz Khalifa (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Action Bronson – The Rockers ft Wiz Khalifa (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Action Bronson's latest is produced by Harry Fraud and features Wiz Khalifa. Check out The Rockers. Related: Tony Touch – It’s a Queens Thing ft Action Bronson & Kool G. Rap (Audio)... Read more
June 7, 2013 Audio
AZ – L.O.D.B. (Last of a Dying Breed) (Mixtape)

AZ – L.O.D.B. (Last of a Dying Breed) (Mixtape)

Here's a mixtape from AZ full of some recent joints he dropped, as well as some classics. You can listen to and download all of L.O.D.B. (Last of a Dying Breed) below. Related: AZ – We Movin’ (Video) Download Mixtape... Read more
June 7, 2013 Mixes
Peter Jackson – I Don’t Give a F*ck ft Troy Ave, Talib Kweli, Joell Ortiz, Skyzoo & M.O.P.

Peter Jackson – I Don’t Give a F*ck ft Troy Ave, Talib Kweli, Joell Ortiz, Skyzoo & M.O.P.

Peter Jackson got the ill lineup for the first track off his forthcoming mixtape, Good Company. Check out I Don't Give a F*ck featuring Troy Ave, Talib Kweli, Joell Ortiz, Skyzoo and M.O.P. Related: P-Money – The Hardest ft M.O.P. (Audio)... Read more
June 7, 2013 Audio
DJ Parler: Samplology – The Notorious Chapter + The Dilla Chapter (Mixtapes)

DJ Parler: Samplology – The Notorious Chapter + The Dilla Chapter (Mixtapes)

I turned on the radio this morning and my ears were filled with incredible sounds, courtesy of DJ Parler. He has a series called Samplology where he does seamless blends of songs from hip-hop greats with the original samples they used. He takes digging in the crates to a completely... Read more
June 7, 2013 Mixes
J. Cole Explains Let Nas Down (Video)

J. Cole Explains Let Nas Down (Video)

J. Cole had an album listening session in NYC yesterday and during it he explained the story behind his Let Nas Down record. Cole gave a 10+ minute story that provides tremendous insight into the inner workings of the music business, competing with artists like Drake, how difficult it was... Read more
June 7, 2013 Video
Rakim Performs at Brooklyn SummerStage 2013 (Video)

Rakim Performs at Brooklyn SummerStage 2013 (Video)

Rakim recently ripped a set at the Brooklyn SummerStage. Here's some high quality footage of the God MC performing Eric B. is President, Microphone Fiend, Paid in Full and more. Check out the video (starting at the 1:22 mark). Related: Rakim – Get Visual (Audio)... Read more
June 7, 2013 Video
J. Cole – Forbidden Fruit ft Kendrick Lamar

J. Cole – Forbidden Fruit ft Kendrick Lamar

Yesterday, J. Cole's tracklist revealed Born Sinner had a song, Forbidden Fruit, with Kendrick Lamar. And just like that...here it is. The freshest part? The track is a hot re-take on the sample A Tribe Called Quest used on Electric Relaxation. Get this goodness. Related: J. Cole – Born Sinner... Read more
June 6, 2013 Audio
India.Arie – Cocoa Butter (Video)

India.Arie – Cocoa Butter (Video)

Ever since she burst onto the scene in 2001 with her single Video, India.Arie's voice has been unmistakably penetrating. Her deep and rich tone is one for the ages. She's back with a new song and video that seamlessly continues her expanding soulful catalog. Check out Cocoa Butter. Related: Super... Read more
June 6, 2013 Video
Kurupt – Lend Me Your Ears (Video)

Kurupt – Lend Me Your Ears (Video)

Kurupt drops a verse for LA Leakers. Here's the video for Lend Me Your Ears. Related: Kurupt – Caviar & Champagne ft Dr. Zodiak & King Lil G (Video)... Read more
June 6, 2013 Video
Prodigy – R.I.P. ft Havoc & Raekwon (Prod. Alchemist)

Prodigy – R.I.P. ft Havoc & Raekwon (Prod. Alchemist)

Prodigy teams up with Havoc, Raekwon and Alchemist on his latest. You already know...Here's R.I.P. Related: Mobb Deep – Life We Chose (Remix)... Read more
June 6, 2013 Audio
Q-Tip Speaks at the Red Bull Music Academy (Video)

Q-Tip Speaks at the Red Bull Music Academy (Video)

Wow. Here's an incredible treat for any fans of Q-Tip and hip-hop, generally. The iconic MC/Producer/DJ sat down with Chairman Mao for an in-depth conversation (like 2 hours deep...) . He also plays a ton of music on which he's worked, including some unreleased music from Kanye. Whether you watch... Read more
June 6, 2013 Video
Tony Touch – It’s a Queens Thing ft Action Bronson & Kool G. Rap

Tony Touch – It’s a Queens Thing ft Action Bronson & Kool G. Rap

After getting the best verse from LL Cool J in years, Action Bronson lays down a track with another legend. He and Kool G. Rap represent their borough on this new track from Tony Touch. Check out It's a Queens Thing. Related: Action Bronson – Strictly 4 My Jeeps (Remix)... Read more
June 6, 2013 Throwback
Pharrell Discusses the Making of Feds Watching with 2 Chainz (Video)

Pharrell Discusses the Making of Feds Watching with 2 Chainz (Video)

Here's a glimpse inside the mind of Pharrell and the way he creates music. It turns out it wasn't just the Feds Watching 2 Chainz that inspired that track. Pharrell recounts how his observations of how 2 Chainz and his crew move directly lead to Pharrell's creation of the track.... Read more
June 6, 2013 Video
Jay-Z, Nas, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland in the Studio

Jay-Z, Nas, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland in the Studio

Not to be outdone by Eminem (again?) whose currently in the studio with Black Hippy, apparently Jay-Z is also in the studio with Nas, Timbaland and Justin Timberlake. It's going to be a cold winter for wack MCs. Who knows what this collabo will sound like. Until then, check this... Read more
June 6, 2013 Fresh
Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock & Royce the 5’9″ in the Studio

Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock & Royce the 5’9″ in the Studio

Wow. After performing in Detroit tonight, the Black Hippy crew joined Eminem in the studio. Is it possible the TDE/Shady 2.0 collabo is in the works? Only time will tell. In the meantime, take a look of this pic and think of what might be. Related: Black Hippy – UOENO... Read more
June 6, 2013 Fresh
J. Cole – Born Sinner Tracklist

J. Cole – Born Sinner Tracklist

J. Cole's Born Sinner is in stores on June 18th. Check out the tracklist below. Related: J. Cole – Crooked Smile ft T-Boz & Chili (of TLC) 01. Villuminati 02. Kerney Sermon (Skit) 03. Land of the Snakes 04. Power Trip f. Miguel 05. Mo Money (Interlude) 06. Trouble 07.... Read more
June 5, 2013 Fresh
Styles P – Ready to Die (Remix) ft Baby Pun, Whispers & Mr. Ivory Snow (Video)

Styles P – Ready to Die (Remix) ft Baby Pun, Whispers & Mr. Ivory Snow (Video)

Styles P, Baby Pun, Whispers and Mr. Ivory Snow spits some verses over the Ready to Die beat. Check out the video (the song kicks in at the 1:16 mark). Related: Styles P – Enjoy the Atmosphere ft Chris Rivers & Tyler Woods (Audio)... Read more
June 5, 2013 Video
Bird – Still Shine ft Little Brother & Notes to Self

Bird – Still Shine ft Little Brother & Notes to Self

Damn I needed this in my life today!!! New music from Little Brother and it is BANGIN'. Check out Still Shine by Bird featuring Little Brother & Notes to Self. Related: Phonte and 9th Wonder interview on The Come Up Show (Audio)... Read more
June 5, 2013 Audio
Mathematics – Notorious ft Redman, Eyes Low & Mr. Cream (Video)

Mathematics – Notorious ft Redman, Eyes Low & Mr. Cream (Video)

Redman links up with the Wu's Mathematics, as well as Eyes Low and Mr. Cream. Check out the video for Notorious. Related: Loaded Lux – Rite ft Redman & Method Man (Video)... Read more
June 5, 2013 Video
Statik Selektah – 21 & Over ft Mac Miller & Sean Price (Video)

Statik Selektah – 21 & Over ft Mac Miller & Sean Price (Video)

June 18 is about too be a Super Tuesday for hip-hop, with the release of albums from Kanye, J. Cole, Statik Selektah and Mac Miller. Here's a video for a collabo between 2 of those 4. Check out Statik Selektah's 21 & Over featuring Sean Price & Mac Miller. Related:... Read more
June 5, 2013 Video
Raekwon: The Process (Video)

Raekwon: The Process (Video)

Raekwon originally wrote a story for his verse for C.R.E.A.M...but the members of the Wu were not feeling it. So, he went back to the lab and wrote a verse about his real life. The verse we all heard. "I grew up on the crime side..." Here's a video of... Read more
June 5, 2013 Video
Action Bronson – Strictly 4 My Jeeps (Remix) ft LL Cool J & Lloyd Banks

Action Bronson – Strictly 4 My Jeeps (Remix) ft LL Cool J & Lloyd Banks

Action Bronson gets one of the best verses from LL Cool J in years on the remix to Strictly 4 My Jeeps. Oh...and Lloyd Banks rips that beat too. Check it out below. Related: Action Bronson – Compliments to the Chef (Audio)... Read more
June 4, 2013 Audio
Rick Ross – Oil Money Gang ft Jadakiss (Video)

Rick Ross – Oil Money Gang ft Jadakiss (Video)

A day after the song dropped, here's the video for Oil Money Gang, Rick Ross' collabo with Jadakiss. While it starts off promising, it quickly slides into unfortunate cliches. Related: Wale – Poor Decisions ft Rick Ross & Lupe Fiasco (Audio)... Read more
June 4, 2013 Video
Chase N. Cashe – Me & Mine ft Casey Veggies

Chase N. Cashe – Me & Mine ft Casey Veggies

Chase N. Cashe get a guest verse from Casey Veggies on the jazzy, chillout record, Me & Mine. Check it out below. Related: Casey Veggies – Money Don’t Buy Time (Audio)... Read more
June 4, 2013 Audio
Just Blaze & Young Guru Talk Producing Tracks for The Blueprint and More (Video)

Just Blaze & Young Guru Talk Producing Tracks for The Blueprint and More (Video)

Here's part 1 of an intellectual and engaging discussion about music between 2 heavyweight Heads. Just Blaze and Young Guru, each part of Jay-Z's elite inner music circle, speak about producing records for The Blueprint, creating and listening to music in other genres and more. Check out the video. Props:... Read more
June 4, 2013 Video
Rockie Fresh – God is Great (Video)

Rockie Fresh – God is Great (Video)

Rockie Fresh combines slick visuals, a tight flow and an extra tough beat in the video for God is Great. No MMG features on this one. The Chicago MC stands on his own. Check it out below. Related: Rockie Fresh – Life Long ft Rick Ross & Nipsey Hussle (Video)... Read more
June 4, 2013 Video
Statik Selektah – Game Break ft Lecrae, Posdnuos & Termanology

Statik Selektah – Game Break ft Lecrae, Posdnuos & Termanology

There's been a lot of chatter about Kanye West and J. Cole's albums dropping on 6/18 but don't forget Statik Selektah's Extended Play project, also out that day. The album is sounding like it's going to be a MONSTER. Here's his latest release. Check out Game Break featuring Lecrae, Posdnuos... Read more
June 4, 2013 Audio
Styles P – Enjoy the Atmosphere ft Chris Rivers & Tyler Woods

Styles P – Enjoy the Atmosphere ft Chris Rivers & Tyler Woods

Styles P flows over a classic Curtis Mayfield sample on his latest. Check out Enjoy the Atmosphere featuring Chris Rivers & Tyler Woods. Related: Sheek Louch & Styles P – Bout Me + Sheek Louch, Styles P & Vado – The Sound of NYC (Audio)... Read more
June 4, 2013 Audio
Wu-Tang Clan – Family Reunion

Wu-Tang Clan – Family Reunion

Wu-Tang Clan are going into high gear as the 20th anniversary of Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers approaches later this year. Here's a new track from them called Family Reunion featuring Masta Killa, Ghostface Killah and Method Man. Check it out below. Related: Wu-Tang Clan Performs at the Fever Club... Read more
June 4, 2013 Audio
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