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GrandeMarshall – Mugga Man (Mixtape + Video)

GrandeMarshall is one of those MCs to watch in 2013. You can listen to and download his new mixtape, Mugga Man, as well as watch the video for the title track below. Related: SPOTLIGHT: GrandeMarshall – Thuggin Shidd Pt II (Video)... Read more

April 10, 2013 Mixes

Casey Veggies – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle (Video)

Casey Veggies drops a quick verse on Toca Tuesday Freestyles. Check out the video. Related: Casey Veggies – Faces (Video)... Read more

April 10, 2013 Video

Rittz – Switch Lanes ft Mike Posner

Rittz smooths it out on his latest release. Still a tough joint though...Check out Switch Lanes featuring Mike Posner. Related: Rittz – For Real (Audio) Click here to download... Read more

April 10, 2013 Audio

Killer Mike & El-P – Banana Clipper

Killer Mike and El-P go line for line on a hard new track. Check out Banana Clipper. Related: Killer Mike – Villain (Audio)... Read more

April 10, 2013 Audio

J. Live – The Fun Razor

J. Live is still putting in work. Here's his latest release, The Fun Razor. Related: J-Live – Hot vs. Dope Vol. 1 (Mixtape)... Read more

April 10, 2013 Audio

Shop Talk With DJ Premier (Video)

Music industry veteran Jeff Sledge sat down to talk shop with DJ Premier. Primo spoke about the early Gang Starr years, the challenges with recording back in the day, how he felt after having his first number 1 record and more. Check out the video. Related: DJ Finesse – B.I.G.... Read more

April 10, 2013 Video

Big K.R.I.T- King Remembered In Time (Mixtape)

As promised, K.R.I.T is back with the release of his King Remembered In Time. Check out the mixtape/ free album that should hold you over until the release of his sophomore album later this year. Related: 9th Wonder and Big K.R.I.T. in the studio (Video) Download Mixtape... Read more

April 10, 2013 Audio, Mixes

Raekwon & Scram Jones – The Chef vs. The Beast (Mixtape)

Here's a mixtape featuring the best of Raekwon's collaborations with Scram Jones, as well as some previously released material. The Chef has worked with Scram on his last 4 projects. The songs include features from Jadakiss, Styles P, Lloyd Banks, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, Mobb Deep, Bun B, Busta Rhymes,... Read more

April 10, 2013 Mixes

De La Soul – The HardKnock TV Interview (Video)

Here are parts 2 and 3 of De La Soul's interview with HardKnock TV. In these installments, the trio talks about what has kept them together so long, their thoughts on the latest generation of MCs, the need for diverse styles in hip-hop and more. Check out both videos below.... Read more

April 10, 2013 Video

Raekwon – Restaurant

Here's a previously unreleased track from Raekwon, produced by Scram Jones. Stay tuned for the mixtape of their collabos. Check out Restaurant. Related: Mathematics – Men of Respect ft Method Man, Raekwon, Cappadonna, Bad Luck, Eyes Low & Bad Luck (Audio)... Read more

April 9, 2013 Audio

Killer Mike – Villain

Here's a new song from Killer Mike off the soundtrack for Injustice: Gods Among Us. Check out Villain. Related: Killer Mike performs Untitled on Late Show with David Letterman (Video)... Read more

April 9, 2013 Audio

Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Killah Priest & Adrian Younge perform I Declare War on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Killah Priest and Adrian Younge perform with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Check out the video of I Declare War. Related: Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – Twelve Reasons to Die (Full Album Stream)... Read more

April 9, 2013 Video

Fokis – Girl ft Maffew Ragazino & Asha

Fokis delivers over a tough rock guitar riff. Check out Girl featuring Maffew Ragazion and Asha. Related: Fokis – Big Business ft Brand Nubian... Read more

April 9, 2013 Audio

Young Jeezy – R.I.P. (Remix) ft Snoop Dogg, E-40 & Too Short

Here's the West Coast OG remix of Jeezy's R.I.P. featuring Snoop Dogg, E-40 and Too Short. Check it out below. Related: The BET Hip-Hop Awards West Coast Cypher ft Snoop, DJ Quik, E-40, Kurupt, Xzibit and Kendrick Lamar (Video) Click here to download... Read more

April 9, 2013 Audio

J Cole- Power Trip ft Miguel (video)

After releasing a new release date for his upcoming Born Sinner (June 25th), J Cole took to twitter to release the visuals for his Miguel assisted Power Trip. The video takes a very different turn than you might expect. Check out his lyrics for Dreams at Rap Genius for some... Read more

April 9, 2013 Fresh, Video

Kid Cudi- Solo Dolo Pt. II ft Kendrick Lamar

With his album springing a leak today, check out one of the stand out cuts off of Cudi's INDICUD featuring Kendrick Lamar. Related: Kid Cudi Ft. Too Short- ‘Girls’... Read more

April 8, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Lil Fame – Fame for President

This Lil Fame track goes HAM. Get ready to have your screw face on for a while. Straight bananas. Check out Fame for President. This is from Newport Authority 2, the same Marco Polo project that features previously unreleased joints from Big Daddy Kane and Rakim. It's sounded like it's... Read more

April 8, 2013 Audio

Styles P – Red Eye ft Jadakiss

Styles P teams up with his D-Block brother Jadakiss on this jumpin' new joint. Check out Red Eye. Related: Styles P & Sheek Louch – Hater Love (Video) Click here to download... Read more

April 8, 2013 Audio

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

April 8, 2013 Audio

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

April 8, 2013 Audio

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

April 8, 2013 Video

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

April 8, 2013 Audio

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

April 7, 2013 Video

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

April 7, 2013 Video

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

April 6, 2013 Audio, Fresh

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

April 6, 2013 Audio, Fresh

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

April 6, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

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

April 6, 2013 Audio

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

April 5, 2013 Audio

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

April 5, 2013 Video

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

April 5, 2013 Audio, Mixes

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

April 5, 2013 Video

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

April 4, 2013 Throwback

Havoc – Cash Flow ft Slum Village

Havoc links up with Slum Village on "Cash Flow." Check it out. Related: Havoc – Gone (Video)... Read more

April 4, 2013 Audio

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

April 4, 2013 Audio

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

April 4, 2013 Audio

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

April 4, 2013 Audio

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

April 4, 2013 Video

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

April 3, 2013 Video

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

April 3, 2013 Video

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

April 3, 2013 Audio, Fresh

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

April 3, 2013 Fresh, Video

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

April 3, 2013 Audio

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

April 3, 2013 Fresh, Video

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

April 3, 2013 Video

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

April 3, 2013 Fresh, Video

Slum Village – Forever

Here's a hot new track from Slum Village. Check out "Forever." Related: Slum Village – Dirty Slums 2 (Mixtape)... Read more

April 3, 2013 Audio

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

April 2, 2013 Video

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

April 2, 2013 Video

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

April 2, 2013 Mixes