Talib Kweli – Come Here ft Miguel
Talib Kweli gets some help from Miguel on his soulful new single. Check out Come Here. Related: Snoop Dogg’s GGN with Talib Kweli (Video) Click here to download... Read more
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Suga Free & Pimpin’ Young – 15 Minutes to 5 ft Nate Dogg
Here's a song from Suga Free that features some unreleased vocals from Nate Dogg. Check out 15 Minutes to 5, also featuring Pimpin' Young. Related: AFH: Nate Dogg Tribute (Playlist)... Read more
TLC – The Lost “Creep” Video (Video)
Think you've seen the video for TLC's classic Creep? Think again. Here's an alternate video that was shot for the Crazy Sexy Cool single but never released. Check it out below and let us know what you think. Props: Complex Related: Mister Cee – Best of TLC & Total Mix... Read more
Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – Twelve Reasons to Die (Full Album Stream)
A lot of heat has been dropping from Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge over the last few week. Now, you can listen to their entire collabo project. Check out the full album stream of Twelve Reasons to Die below. Related: Ghostface Killah Montreality Interview (Video)... Read more
Trinity (Sadat X, AG & DJ Jab) – Sunshine (Video)
This one slipped through the cracks in the post-SXSW haze. Here's a video from Trinity (Sadat X, AG and DJ Jab) for a song that features a J. Dilla beat. Check out Sunshine. Props: 2DBZ Related: Sadat X – This is Our Thing ft Pharoahe Monch & Phil G (Video)... Read more
Capital STEEZ – Apex (Video)
Here's a previously unreleased video from the late Capital STEEZ. Check out Apex. Related: Capital STEEZ Freestyle (Video)... Read more
LG- Blue Diamond ft Paasky
New Orleans Young Gunner LG is back with a release off of his upcoming mixtape. Check out the soulful Sade sample as he and Paasky exchange verses.... Read more
Big Sean- Switch It Up ft Common
With Hall Of Fame set to release this year, Big Sean teams up with Common for "Switch It Up." Related: Big Sean – 24K of Gold (Remix) ft J. Cole & Raekwon... Read more
AFH: Best Hip-Hop of March 2013 Playlist (Audio)
As we ease into April, here's a look back at some of the best hip-hop to drop in March. You'll hear music from Kendrick Lamar & Jay-Z, Big K.R.I.T., Big Daddy Kane, Raekwon, AZ, Drake, Ghostface Killah, Schoolboy Q, Kanye West, Jay Electronica, Yasiin Bey, Rapsody, Yelawolf, Stalley & Scarface,... Read more
Kaliq – Keep Ya Head Up ft e-dubble
Here's another nice joint from Kaliq. Check out "Keep Ya Head Up" featuring e-dubble. Related: SPOTLIGHT: Kaliq – Modern Times ft Morris Alan (Video) + Bryant Dope – QB (Video)... Read more
Mos Def – The Light is Not Afraid of the Dark (Prod. Kanye West)
Here's a previously unreleased track from Mos Def (back when that was his name) that was produced by Kanye West. It was created during the Tru3 Magic sessions. Not sure why it didn't make the album, because the joint is HOT! Check out "The Light is Not Afraid of the... Read more
Sean Price – Bar-Barian (Video)
Here's some griminess from Sean Price. Check out his video for "Bar-Barian." Related: Sean Price – BBQ Sauce ft Pharoahe Monch (Video)... Read more
Pete Rock & DJ Jazzy Jeff in the Mix on The Sway in the Morning Show (Mixes)
Two heavy hitter DJs blessed the Sway in the Morning show with mixes earlier in the week. You can listen to and download mixes from both Pete Rock and DJ Jazzy Jeff below. Related: DJ Scratch in the mix on the Sway in the Morning Show (Mix) Pete Rock Click... Read more
De La Soul Interview with Hardknock TV (Video)
Meenie, meenie, meenie, meenie, meenie... Here's a dope interview of De La Soul from HardKnock TV. They talk about how their classic "Buddy" came about, their motivations early in their career, friendly competition with A Tribe Called Quest, their upcoming tour with LL Cool J, Public Enemy and Ice Cube... Read more
DJ Scratch in the Mix on the Sway in the Morning Show (Mix)
The legendary DJ Scratch (producer of countless EPMD classics and DJ extraordinaire) dropped an unbelievable mix on the Sway in the Morning show today. He dropped everything from Mantronix to LL Cool J to Art of Noise to EPMD to vintage Busta Rhymes and more break beats than you can... Read more
Havoc – Cash Flow ft Slum Village
Havoc links up with Slum Village on "Cash Flow." Check it out. Related: Havoc – Gone (Video)... Read more
Tito Lopez – Jada & Pac
Tito Lopez longs for the type of woman to hold him down like Jada Pinkett held down Tupac in his latest release. He weaves a description of his perfect mate with lyrical dexterity. Check out "Jada & Pac." Related: Tha Joker – Can’t Change ft Big K.R.I.T. & Tito Lopez... Read more
Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – Murder Spree ft Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa & Killa Sin
Here's another drop from Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge. This time, they invite Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa and Killa Sin to the party. Check out this preview of "Murder Spree." Related: Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – Enemies All Around Me ft William Hart of The Delfonics (Audio)... Read more
Joey Bada$$ – Day in the Life
Joey Bada$$ goes IN over a dark and moody Harry Fraud track. Check out "Day in the Life." Related: Joey Bada$$ & Pro Era freestyle in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)... Read more
Styles P & Sheek Louch – Hater Love (Video)
Here's a new video from Styles P & Sheek Louch. Check out "Hater Love." Related: Styles P – Empire State High ft Sheek Louch... Read more
Vado – The Backroom Freestyle (Video)
Vado is the latest to step up to the blue mic in The Backroom on 106 & Park. Check out the video. Related: Joey Bada$$ & Pro Era - The Backroom Freestyle (Video)... Read more
DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destinations Ep. 7 (Video)
Here's episode 7 of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destinations series. This episode finds Jeff and Skillz in Bahrain, where Jeff attends a Formula 1 race and more. Check out the video. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 6 (Video)... Read more
Wale- Sight Of The Sun
Wale is gearing up for his June 25th release of The Gifted. He decided to spit a few bars over the Fun. original, "Sight Of The Sun." Related: Wale performs Bad on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)... Read more
Pusha T Decodes “Doesn’t Matter”
Pusha T recently sat with Life + Times and decoded his song "Doesn't Matter" off of his Wrath Of Caine mixtape. Check out the video and see if you decoded the lyrics the way he intended. This is pretty dope to see one of the top lyricist in the game break... Read more
World’s Fair – ’96 Knicks
This song is as tough as the cover. Check out "'96 Knicks" by World's Fair. Related: SPOTLIGHT: Perrion – Get a Job (Video)... Read more
Nardwuar vs. Pusha T
Nardwuar strikes again with his latest segment featuring G.O.O.D Music's Pusha T. Check out what he was able to dig up out of Pusha's past during SXSW. Related: Pharrell vs. Nardwaur (Video)... Read more
Skillz – I’m Outchea
Here's a new video from Skillz. Check out "I'm Outchea." Related: Skillz discuss how his journey in hip-hop began (Video)... Read more
Square Off – 110th St ft Killa Kyleon (Video)
New visuals from Square Off: Trips N Slim featuring Killa Kyleon off the upcoming project The Preface, available 4/4/13. Check out the Houston influenced track which is equipped with a soulful sample. Related: Doug E. Fresh, Square Off & Slim in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)... Read more
Slum Village – Forever
Here's a hot new track from Slum Village. Check out "Forever." Related: Slum Village – Dirty Slums 2 (Mixtape)... Read more
Kurupt joins Snoop on GGN (Video)
Kurupt joins Snoop on this week's GGN. The DPG's discuss fatherhood, Kurupt's acting, how Kurupt got his name, who's the better MC between the two of them and more. And, of course, they go off the top for some verses as well. Check out the video. Related: Snoop Dogg’s GGN... Read more
Schoolboy Q’s Version of MTV Cribs ft Black Hippy (Video)
Here's some comedy courtesy of TDE. Check out Schoolboy Q's version of MTV Cribs featuring Black Hippy. Related: Black Hippy vs. NWA--The Playlist (Video)... Read more
Mister Cee – The Best of Mobb Deep (Mix)
This week's Mister Cee mix is The Best of Mobb Deep. Nuff said... You can listen to the mix below. Related: Mister Cee – The Best of EPMD Mix... Read more
Spice 1 – Ghetto Star (Video)
Here's a blast from the past for the back in the day Heads. Spice 1 is back with a new video for a song that tells the story of his career. Check out "Ghetto Star." Related: Back in the Day: West Coast Style--A mix dedicated to the G-Funk era.... Read more
Snoop Lion Ft. Drake & Cori B- No Guns Allowed (Video)
Snoop Lion continues promotion for his upcoming film, Reincarnated. You can pre order the film here. When speaking on the project, he stated that he's "trying to bring awareness and push love and peace.” Check out the video for his 'No Guns Allowed' featuring Drake & his daughter Cori B. Related: Snoop Lion vs.... Read more
SPOTLIGHT: Perrion – Get a Job (Video)
If you've never heard of him before, meet Perrion. He's one of the bright stars in the future of hip-hop. I must admit I like the recent renaissance of 90's era hip-hop in this next generation of MCs. For the last few years, hip-hop has felt a bit Trapped... Check... Read more
Pusha T Ft. Kevin Gates- Trust You (Video)
Pusha T drops the video for his increasingly popular "Trust You" off of his Wrath Of Caine mixtape. Featuring New Orleans/Baton Rouge's own Kevin Gates, the two deliver a solid track that is sure to ride through the summer. Related: Pusha T – Doesn’t Matter ft French Montana (Video)... Read more
Kid Cudi Ft. Too $hort – Girls
The Man On The Moon is back with a new cut off of his upcoming Indicud, which hits stores on April 23rd. With an assist from West Coast legend Too $hort, they speak on the "Girls" they've encountered. Kid Cudi – King Wizard (Video)... Read more
Drake – 5am In Toronto (Video)
Drake continues to ride the momentum that his "Started From The Bottom" has created as he releases the visuals to support his subliminal "5am In Toronto." Do you think the track is aimed at Pusha T or The Weeknd? Related: Kendrick Lamar – Poetic Justice ft Drake (Video) ... Read more
Action Bronson – Compliments to the Chef
Here's one of the strongest efforts from Action Bronson to date. Check out "Compliments to the Chef." Related: Harry Fraud – Marvelous ft Eddie B & Action Bronson... Read more
Ice Cube – Crowded
Here's a new song from Ice Cube off his upcoming album, Everythang's Corrupt. Check out "Crowded." Related: Living Legends: Ice Cube (Playlist)... Read more
DJ Finesse – B.I.G. over Premier (Biggie Tribute Blend Mix)
Here's an incredibly dope project. DJ Finesse put together a Notorious B.I.G. tribute mix featuring blends of Biggie's vocals over various DJ Premier beats. He even got the co-sign from Primo. You can listen to and download B.I.G. over Premier below. Related: AFH: Notorious B.I.G Tribute Here's the tracklist: 1.... Read more
Pharrell vs. Nardwaur (Video)
Pharrell flips the script on Nardwaur and gives him the interview treatment. Hilarity. Check out the video. Related: Nardwaur vs. Pharrell (Video)... Read more
Tha Dogg Pound & Snoop Dogg – LA Here’s 2 U (Video)
Here's the video for Tha Dogg Pound & Snoop Dogg's new ode to Cali. Check out "LA Here's 2 U." Related: Twenty-Two 2′s: A playlist of some of the best 1-2 combos in hip-hop (Playlist)... Read more
Yasiin Bey & Mannie Fresh – Black Jesus
After months of behind the scenes videos of them in the studio, Yasiin Bey and Mannie Fresh release their first song. Check out "Black Jesus." Related: The making of OMFGOD by Yasiin Bey & Mannie Fresh (Video) Click here to download... Read more
Young Jeezy Ft. YG, Kendrick Lamar & Chris Brown- R.I.P. (Remix)
Jeezy continues to find ways to reinvent himself on the club scene. After recently dropping the video for "R.I.P.", Jeezy reloads with a couple of big name features for the remix. Related: Juicy J – Show Out ft Big Sean & Young Jeezy (Video)... Read more
Beyonce Ft. Bun B, Z-Ro, Scarface, Willie D, Slim Thug & Lil Keke- ‘I Been On (Remix)’
Rumors of this remix began circulating shortly after Beyonce shook up the internet up with her Bow Down/I Been On release. Tonight she decided to release the official remix featuring an allstar line up of Houstons legends. She definitely put on for her city with this one. Check out the "I Been... Read more
Twenty-Two 2’s: A Playlist of Some of the Best 1-2 Combos in Hip-Hop (Playlist)
22 2's... There have been a lot of dope groups with two MCs over the years. Which dynamic duo is the best? We've assembled a playlist of 22 groups with 2 MCs. You'll hear music from A Tribe Called Quest, Mobb Deep, OutKast, Cypress Hill, Tha Dogg Pound, M.O.P., Little... Read more
Rapsody – Everlasting
Rapsody is gearing up for the release of her collaborative effort with Atlanta's own DJ Drama, She Got Game. Check out "Everlasting," which is the lead single off the project. Related: UNITY: A salute to the women of hip-hop (Video Playlist)... Read more
ScHoolboy Q Performs ‘Yay Yay’ At SOBs (Video)
TDE's "Puffy" hit NYC's SOB's for an energy packed performance last night. Check out some footage of him performing his latest single, 'Yay Yay'. Related: XXL Announces Freshman Class 2013 Cover... Read more
Jasiri X Ft. Brother Ali – ‘Pillars’
Check out the latest from Jasiri X. Pretty good concept to support the solid visuals off of his Ascension project. Shout out to Rel!g!on on the production.... Read more