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Hustle Gang – G.D.O.D (Mixtape)

Check out the new compilation mixtape from Hustle Gang. T.I along with the rest of the gang has been running around like crazy promoting this tape. With features from T.I., B.O.B., Trae Tha Truth, Iggy Azalea, Chip, Travi$ Scott, and more, this tape is guaranteed to get a few spins.... Read more

May 7, 2013 Mixes

Locksmith – The Green Box (Mixtape)

Here's the 2nd dope mixtape of the day. You can listen to and download all of Locksmith's The Green Box below. Related: Locksmith – Stand It ft Anesha (Video)... Read more

May 7, 2013 Audio, Mixes

Talib Kweli Discusses the Prisoner of Conscious Album Artwork (Video)

Talib Kweli's Prisoner of Conscious album is in stores now. Here's a video of Talib Kweli talking about the album's artwork. Related: Talib Kweli – Prisoner of Conscious (Full Album Stream)... Read more

May 7, 2013 Video

Logic – Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever (Mixtape)

Here's a brand new mixtape from Logic. You can listen to and download all of Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever below. Related: Dizzy Wright, Logic & Angel Haze – 2013 XXL Freshmen Cypher (Video) Download Mixtape... Read more

May 7, 2013 Audio, Mixes

Slum Village – Forever (Video)

Here's a new video from Slum Village for their dope break up song, Forever. Check it out. Related: Slum Village – Dirty Slums 2 (Mixtape)... Read more

May 7, 2013 Video

Grand Daddy I.U. – She Said ft Sadat X

Grand Daddy I.U. is still Representing...Here's a new video from him and Sadat X. Check out She Said. Related: Trinity (Sadat X, AG & DJ Jab) – Sunshine (Video)... Read more

May 7, 2013 Video

Locksmith – Stand It ft Anesha (Video)

Here's Locksmith's video for his smoothed out 9th Wonder-produced track. Check out Stand It featuring Anesha. Related: Locksmith – F*ck Love (Video)... Read more

May 6, 2013 Video

Skyzoo – Range Rover Rhythm (Video)

Skyzoo releases a video for one of the best songs on his A Dream Deferred album. Check out Range Rover Rhythm. Related: Skyzoo – Spike Lee Was My Hero (Video)... Read more

May 6, 2013 Video

Joell Ortiz – Roll Deep (Video)

Here's a rugged new joint from Joell Ortiz. Check out the video for Roll Deep. Related: Crooked I and Joell Ortiz freestyle in Paris (Video)... Read more

May 6, 2013 Video

Jon Connor – Michigan Sh*t ft Royce Da 5’9″

Jon Connor and Royce Da 5'9" rep their home state on Michigan Sh*t. Check it out below. Related: Jon Connor – Don’t Wanna Be ft Lia Mack (Video)... Read more

May 6, 2013 Audio

Havoc – Favorite Rap Stars ft Styles P & Raekwon

Havoc recruits some heavyweights for his latest joint and they throw them 'bows...Check out Favorite Rap Stars featuring Styles P and Raekwon. Related: Havoc – Life We Chose ft Lloyd Banks (Video) Click here to download... Read more

May 6, 2013 Audio

Talib Kweli – Prisoner of Conscious (Full Album Stream)

Can't wait to hear Talib Kweli's new album? You can listen to a full stream of Prisoner of Conscious below. The album features appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, Busta Rhymes, Miguel, Melanie Fiona and more. Check it out. Related: Talib Kweli – 5AM in Brooklyn (Audio)... Read more

May 6, 2013 Audio

Rakim Speaks With Chairman Mao (Video)

Rakim Allah, the God MC, sat down with veteran hip-hop journalist Chairman Mao for an extended conversation about his storied career. You can watch the entire video (nearly 2 hours) below. Related: Living Legends: A Playlist Celebrating the Career of the One and Only Rakim (Playlist) ... Read more

May 6, 2013 Video

James Brown Live in Paris (Video)

Happy belated birthday to James Brown. The Godfather of Soul, whose music was a staple of early hip-hop samples, would have celebrated his 80th birthday on May 3rd. To celebrate the legend, the folks at OKP found a video of an entire concert he did in Paris in 1971 with... Read more

May 5, 2013 Video

Lauryn Hill – Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)

Here's a new song from Lauryn Hill that she says she was "'required' to release immediately." You can listen to Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix) and read what Lauryn had to say about it below. Related: Living Legends: Lauryn Hill (Playlist) Here's what Lauryn had to say about the song: "Here... Read more

May 4, 2013 Audio

Salute to Adam Yauch aka MCA of The Beastie Boys (Video Playlist)

Salute to Adam Yauch, aka MCA of The Beastie Boys, who passed away one year ago today. The Beastie Boys always pushed the boundaries of hip-hop both musically and visually, so to celebrate MCA's life and legacy here is a video playlist of some of the Beasties' many innovative videos.... Read more

May 4, 2013 Video

Joey Bada$$ – Beyond a Reasonable Doubt ft Action Bronson

Joey Bada$$ and Action Bronson trade verses over a jazzy track. This is the tagless version of their collabo on the XXL Freshmen mixtape. Check out Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. Related: The 2013 XXL Freshmen Mixtape (Audio)... Read more

May 3, 2013 Audio

Aasim – Queens Sh*t ft Nas

Now THIS is how you start a weekend. Nasty Nas blazes a track with Aasim. Check out Queens Sh*t. Related: Nas – A Queens Story (Video)... Read more

May 3, 2013 Audio

Mac Miller-5 Fingers Of Death Freestyle

Mac Miller stopped by Sway In The Morning and decided to drop a few bars over this classic Big L track. Check out the session and tell us how he did. Related:Mac Miller Freestyles on the Funkmaster Flex Show (Video)... Read more

May 3, 2013 Fresh, Video

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

April was the best month for new hip-hop this year...BY FAR. We got new music from Jay-Z, De La Soul, J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey, Pusha T, M.O.P., Logic, Ab-Soul, Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, Styles P, Redman and many more. You can listen to the playlist, see... Read more

May 3, 2013 Audio

Big K.R.I.T. Reflects on Life & Hip-Hop Through King Remembered in Time Pt. 2 (Video)

Here's part 2 of our sit down with Big K.R.I.T. where he reflects on the subjects discussed on his King Remembered in Time mixtape. In this episode, K.R.I.T. talks about how Bun B has served as a mentor, the relationship between pimping and hip-hop, the potential consequences of one night... Read more

May 3, 2013 Video

DJ Wonder – Kris Kross Tribute Mix

DJ Wonder did an awesome Kris Kross mix in honor of Chris Kelly who passed away on Wednesday. You can listen to and download the entire mix below (it takes a while to load but it's worth the wait). Related: RIP Chris Kelly of Kris Kross... Read more

May 3, 2013 Throwback

Big K.R.I.T. – The Backroom Freestyle (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. stepped into The Backroom on 106 & Park and tore it down. Check out the video of the blistering verse he dropped below. Related: Big K.R.I.T. Reflects on Life & Hip-Hop Through King Remembered in Time Pt. 1 (Video)... Read more

May 2, 2013 Video

Havoc – Life We Chose ft Lloyd Banks (Video)

Here's Havoc's video for his Lloyd Banks-assisted banger, Life We Chose. Still grimy. Related: Havoc – Cash Flow ft Slum Village (Audio)... Read more

May 2, 2013 Video

Talib Kweli – Rocket Ships ft Busta Rhymes (Prod. Busta Rhymes)

Talib Kweli and Busta Rhymes go in over a hard RZA beat. Check out Rocket Ships. Talib's Prisoner of Conscious album drops on Tuesday. Related: Talib Kweli – 5AM in Brooklyn (Audio) Click here to download... Read more

May 2, 2013 Audio

Nardwaur vs. ?uestlove (Video)

Nardwaur vs. ?uestlove. You're not ready...Check out the video (all 45 minutes of it). Related: A Day in the Life of ?uestlove (Video)... Read more

May 2, 2013 Video

Jay-Z – 100$ Bill

Here's the full version of Jay-Z's 100$ Bill off the Gatsby soundtrack. Check it out. Related: Jay-Z- Open Letter (Audio)... Read more

May 2, 2013 Audio

Big K.R.I.T. Reflects on Life & Hip-Hop Through King Remembered in Time (Video)

Big K.R.I.T.'s King Remembered in Time mixtape is one of his most personal efforts to date. We sat down and chopped it up with K.R.I.T. about the project and he reflected on the meaning behind every track. In part 1, K.R.I.T. talks about why he named the project King Remembered... Read more

May 2, 2013 Featured-homepage, Video

RIP Chris Kelly of Kris Kross

Damn. Rest in Peace to Chris Kelly, better known as Mac Daddy of Kris Kross, who was found dead in his home today. He died way too soon at the age of 34. Our deepest condolences to his family. This Kris Kross joint still gets me going:... Read more

May 1, 2013 Video

J-Live – The Fun Razor (Lyric Video)

Here's a lyric video for J-Live's The Fun Razor. It makes it easier to see just how underrated dude is. Check it out. Related: The most underrated MCs of all-time (Audio Playlist)... Read more

May 1, 2013 Video

Pro Era – School High (Video)

Here's a new video from Pro Era's stellar PEEP: The Aprocalypse mixtape (truly one of the best of 2012). Check out School High. Related: Pro Era – Overseas (Video)... Read more

May 1, 2013 Video

Janelle Monae – Q.U.E.E.N. ft Erykah Badu (Video)

Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu dropped a red hot collabo last week called Q.U.E.E.N. Here's the brand new video for the song and it is just as funky fresh. This is the definition of super soul sistas. Check it out. Related: Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch – Drivin’ Around ft... Read more

May 1, 2013 Video

The 2013 XXL Freshmen Mixtape (Audio)

Here's the official mixtape for XXL's 2013 Freshmen Class. It features new music from Ab-Soul, Schoolboy Q, Action Bronson, Logic, Angel Haze, Joey Bada$$ and more. You can listen to and download the mixtape below, as well as find the track list. Related: Dizzy Wright, Logic & Angel Haze –... Read more

May 1, 2013 Mixes

Talib Kweli – 5AM in Brooklyn

Talib Kweli speaks his mind over Drake's 5AM beat and holds no punches. Check out 5AM in Brooklyn. Related: Talib Kweli – Fine China (Audio)... Read more

May 1, 2013 Audio

Marco Polo – Newport Authority 2 (Mixtape)

Marco Polo has been dropping some RIDICULOUS HEAT the last few weeks. Here's his full mixtape which features previously unreleased music from Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Lil Fame, Large Professor, Das EFX, The Artifacts and more. This ish is FIRE!! You can listen to and download all of Newport Autority... Read more

May 1, 2013 Mixes

Kelis – Jerk Ribs

Kelis is back with her first single post-green dress. Check out Jerk Ribs. Related: Nas speaks on Illmatic and Life is Good (Video)... Read more

April 30, 2013 Audio

Mac Miller Freestyles on the Funkmaster Flex Show (Video)

Mac Miller straight bullies the mic over the Survival of the Fittest beat on the Funkmaster Flex Show. Check out the video. Related: Mac Miller – SDS (Video)... Read more

April 30, 2013 Video

Locksmith – Stand It (Prod. 9th Wonder)

Locksmith is one of those MCs to watch in 2013. Dude has bars and he's saying something. Now, he can add a 9th Wonder beat to his catalog. Check out Stand It. Related: Locksmith – Be Free (Video)... Read more

April 30, 2013 Audio

Eve – E-V-E ft Miss Kitty (Video)

Eve continues her comeback with a new video Check out E-V-E. Related: Eve – She Bad Bad (Video)... Read more

April 30, 2013 Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 9 (Video)

Here's episode 9 of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination series. In this ep, Jeff and Skillz take on Norway, Sweden, Ireland and Germany. Check it out below. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 8 (Video) ... Read more

April 30, 2013 Video

J. Cole – Truly Yours 2 (EP)

J. Cole is in a generous mood these days. Less than 24 hours after releasing his song Cole Summer, he drops part 2 of his Truly Yours EP. It features 5 other new songs from Cole, in addition to Cole Summer. You can listen to and download the EP below.... Read more

April 30, 2013 Mixes

Hieroglyphics – Gun Fever (Video)

The Hieroglyphics crew addresses gun violence in their latest video. The song is head-nodding food for your mental. You can watch Gun Fever below. Related: Casual & J Rawls – Hier-O-Dot ft Souls of Mischief and MHz (Audio)... Read more

April 30, 2013 Video

9th Prince – Never Never ft Inspectah Deck (Video)

Inspectah Deck and 9th Prince go in on a beat that is straight CRACK. Check out the video for Never Never. Related: Ghostface Killah – Murder Spree ft Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa & Sin Sin (Apollo Brown Remix) (Audio)... Read more

April 30, 2013 Video

Phil Ade – 2AM ft Bun B

It's been a minute since we heard something new from Phil Ade. His latest features a verse from Bun B. Check out 2AM. Related: Phil Ade - One in a Million (Video)... Read more

April 30, 2013 Audio

GTA 5 Franklin Trailer ft Jay Rock (Video)

Salute to Jay Rock who's cinematic Hood Gone Love It serves as the soundtrack to the latest Grand Theft Auto 5 trailer. You can watch the trailer below. Related: Jay Rock discusses hip-hop's impact as a voice of the people (Video) Here's Hood Gone Love It ft Kendrick Lamar:... Read more

April 30, 2013 Video

J Cole – Cole Summer

J Cole tweeted about tonight being "one of those nights" and about an hour later he supplied us with this track off of his newly announced Truly Yours PT. 2 mixtape. Check out the Lauryn Hill sample as he paints a picture of his life and his journey to get... Read more

April 30, 2013 Audio, Fresh

P-Money – The Hardest ft M.O.P.

Here's a tough new joint from M.O.P. Check out The Hardest. Fire! Related: Lil Fame – Fame for President (Audio)... Read more

April 29, 2013 Audio

Clams Casino – Bookfiend ft DOOM

Here's a new song from DOOM. He flows over an atmospheric chillout track produced by Clams Casino. It's meditating music. Check out Bookfiend. Related: DOOM Performs Ballskin in London (Video) Click here to download... Read more

April 29, 2013 Audio

Scarface – The HardKnock TV Interview Pt. 3 (Video)

Here's part 3 of HardKnock TV's interview with Scarface. Once again, Face is extremely candid. In this installment, he talks about his fear that hip-hop pioneers such as Kool Herc, KRS-One and himself will soon cease to be relevant to hip-hop fans. He also criticizes the monotony in hip-hop. Check... Read more

April 29, 2013 Video

Talib Kweli – Fine China

Talib Kweli puts his touch on Chris Brown's retro 80's R&B banger, Fine China. Check out Kweli's verse below. Related: Talib Kweli – High Life ft Rubix Cube & Bajah (Video)... Read more

April 29, 2013 Audio