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Nitty Scott, MC – Flower Child ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Here's a stylish and tastefully sexy new video from Nitty Scott, MC for Flower Child, her collabo with Kendrick Lamar. Check it out below. Related: Nitty Scott, MC – Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Video)... Read more

June 17, 2013 Video

Extended Trailer for Jay-Z’s new Magna Carta Holy Grail Album (Video)

Well damn. Like a true big brother, Jay-Z steals little brother Kanye's shine once again. He just launched the freshest trailer for an album maybe ever inside the NBA Finals. Check out this incredible video with Rick Rubin, Swizz Beatz, Pharrell, Timbaland and beats from Jay's upcoming Magna Carta Holy... Read more

June 16, 2013 Video

Celebrate Father’s Day With A Tribute To Some Of The Men Who Raised Hip-Hop

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there from AFH. Here's an old school playlist from some of the fathers of hip-hop. You'll hear music from artists like Run-D.M.C., Kurtis Blow, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, Whodini, LL Cool J, The Fat Boys, Doug E. Fresh & Slick... Read more

June 16, 2013 Audio, Throwback

5 Things I Like About Kanye West’s Yeezus Album (and none of them are the music)

Happy 1st Father's Day to Kanye West. By now, you may have heard his new Yeezus album. I can't say I like most of the music (though I'm In It, Guilt Trip and Bound 2 are intoxicating), and I probably never will. That said, here are 5 things I like... Read more

June 16, 2013 Featured-homepage, Food for Thought, Fresh

Big K.R.I.T. – Bigger Picture (Video)

Bigger Picture is Big K.R.I.T.'s vivid lyrical description of what can go wrong in a relationship when the details are scrutinized to the exclusion of seeing the overall value. The video is a creative take on that concept, directed by Marc Ecko (yes, that Ecko). Take a look below. Related:... Read more

June 14, 2013 Video

Problem – The Separation (Mixtape)

Problem's mixtape, The Separation, is one of the best to drop this year. It sports beats by producers the likes of Warren G and Terrace Martin, as well as guest verses from Snoop Dogg, T.I., The Game, Wale, Wiz Khalifa and more. It's a strong addition to the canon of... Read more

June 13, 2013 Mixes

Prince – Ain’t Gonna Miss You When You’re Gone ft Ledisi

Here's a new song from Prince, featuring Ledisi. Complete with "chicken scratch" guitar and staccato horns, this joint is extra funky. Check out Ain't Gonna Miss You When You're Gone. Related: Questlove and D’Angelo discuss their mutual love of Prince (Video)... Read more

June 13, 2013 Audio

Big K.R.I.T. – What You Know About It

Big K.R.I.T. flows over an atmospheric track that was produced by Foreign Allegiance, the winners of a beat making contest sponsored by Vibe and McDonald's. Check out What You Know About It. Related: Big K.R.I.T. Reflects on Life & Hip-Hop Through King Remembered in Time (Video)... Read more

June 13, 2013 Audio

Wale – MJ (Prod. Just Blaze)

Wale's latest is a Just Blaze-produced tribute to Michael Jordan. Check out the song, MJ, and a video showing Wale buying MJ III's for his whole team below. Related: Wale – Rotation ft 2 Chainz & Wiz Khalifa (Prod. Travi$ Scott) (Audio) ... Read more

June 13, 2013 Audio

Pusha T – Who I Am ft 2 Chainz & Big Sean

New music from the hip-hop Ric Flair, Pusha T (wooo!). Check out Who I Am featuring 2 Chainz & Big Sean. Related: Pusha T – Numbers on the Boards (Video)... Read more

June 13, 2013 Audio

Freddie Gibbs – Freddie Soprano

Freddie Gibbs keeps it gangsta on his first release after his very candid remarks about his split with Young Jeezy. Check out Freddie Soprano. Related: Freddie Gibbs, Devin the Dude, Killa Kyleon, Starlito & Propain – Rollin’ (Audio)... Read more

June 13, 2013 Audio

J. Cole – New York Times ft 50 Cent & Bas

Here's a bonus cut from J. Cole's upcoming Born Sinner album. Check out New York Times featuring 50 Cent & Bas. Related: J. Cole – Born Sinner (Full Album Stream)... Read more

June 12, 2013 Audio

Problem – Roll Up ft T.I. and Snoop Dogg

Here's a tough new joint from Problem featuring T.I. and Snoop. Check out Roll Up. Related: Terrace Martin – Something Else ft Problem (Video)... Read more

June 12, 2013 Audio

Joey Bada$$ – 95 Til Infinity

Joey Bada$$ departs from his laid-black flow and amps it up to a much more dynamic and aggressive delivery on his latest track, 95 Til Infinity. The contrast against the slow tempo jazzy beat (no relation to Souls of Mischief's '93 Til Infinity track) is stark but engaging. Young Bada$$... Read more

June 12, 2013 Audio

?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

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

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'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)

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

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. 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)

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)

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 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'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 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)

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)

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)

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 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

Damn. What would this song sound like?... Read more

June 9, 2013 Audio

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 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'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)

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'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)

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 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)

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 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 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

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)

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 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 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)

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

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)

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

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

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