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Kendrick Lamar Performs ‘Poetic Justice’ & ‘Don’t Kill My Vibe’ On Jimmy Kimmel Live

Kendrick continues to see his album through with a visit to the Jimmy Kimmel Live Show. Check out his set where he performed 'Poetic Justice' & 'Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe'. Related: H.O.P.E. Ft. Kendrick Lamar- Compton’s Finest... Read more

March 29, 2013 Fresh, Video

AFH: The Sweet 16 Playlist (Audio)

As you gear up for the NCAA Sweet 16, here's another type of sweet 16. Check out 16 of the best hip-hop songs from 16 years ago--1997 to be exact. You'll hear music from Biggie, Jay-Z, 2Pac, Scarface, Mos Def, Busta Rhymes, Tha Dogg Pound, KRS-One, Camp Lo, The Firm,... Read more

March 28, 2013 Audio, Playlists, Throwback

XXL Announces Freshman Class 2013 Cover

The good folks over at XXL decided to stir things up again today with the annual release of their Freshman Class Cover. The cover, just like most lists, has its highs and lows. Check out this year's freshmen and let us know who you think will be making noise five... Read more

March 28, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Joey Bada$$ & Pro Era ‘The Backroom’ Freestyle

Joey Bada$$, Nyck Caution, Dessy Hinds, A La $ole, Kirk Knight, Dyemond Lewis, and CJ Fly all stepped up to the mic and displayed why their team is definitely one to be reckoned with. Check out the footage from BET's 'The Backroom" and let us know who you think had the best... Read more

March 28, 2013 Video

Schoolboy Q- Funkmaster Flex Freestyle (Video)

TDE's Top Dawg Kendrick Lamar recently stated that getting Schoolboy Q's album out is at the top of the priority list. Check out some footage of Schoolboy kicking a few bars during his recent visit to Flex's show. Related: Schoolboy Q- Yay Yay... Read more

March 28, 2013 Video

Living Legends: Ice Cube (Playlist)

After more than 25 years in the game, there is no question the OG Ice Cube is a living legend. Before acting, producing and becoming a media mogul, Cube was one of the most powerful and political voices in hip-hop. During a time of raging gang wars, police brutality and... Read more

March 27, 2013 Audio, Throwback

Naughty by Nature on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Naughty by Nature has been in the game 25 years strong. They sat down with Sway to discuss their career, what they're up to now and even kick some verses. Check out the full interview below. Related: Treach - Tribaltreach.com (Mixtape)... Read more

March 26, 2013 Video

AZ – Thank You (Video)

AZ drops a video for his medley over classic tracks. Check out Thank You. Related: Raekwon - '86 (Remix) ft AZ (Audio)... Read more

March 26, 2013 Video

Stalley – Swangin’ ft Scarface

Stalley's forthcoming new album is off to a strong start. He rides a funked up Mint Condition sample and gets a verse from the one and only Scarface. Check out "Swangin'." Related: Stalley – Politics As Usual (Video)... Read more

March 26, 2013 Audio

Wale Performs Bad on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Wale performed his new single "Bad" with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Check out the video. Related: Wale – Bad ft Tiara Thomas (Video)... Read more

March 26, 2013 Video

H.O.P.E. Ft. Kendrick Lamar- Compton’s Finest

Compton's very own, H.O.P.E. releases the final version of his collaboration with Kendrick Lamar. Check out the cut where the two MC's go back and forth about childhood memories while growing up in Compton. "I'll give you my album in replacement of Detox."- Kendrick Lamar. Related: Kendrick Lamar ft. Jay-z-... Read more

March 26, 2013 Audio

A$AP Rocky – Wild for the Night ft Skrillex (Video)

A$AP Rocky went to the Dominican Republic to shoot the video for his song Wild for the Night with Skrillex. The visual has all the vibrancy and colorful texture of the song. Check it out below. Related: A$AP Rocky – Long Live A$AP (Audio)... Read more

March 25, 2013 Video

Questlove and D’Angelo Discuss Their Mutual Love of Prince (Video)

Here's a little something for the Prince stans out there. Questlove and D'Angelo share the story of how their mutual love of Prince brought them together. Check out the video. Related: D’Angelo and ?uestlove perform in Brooklyn (Video)... Read more

March 25, 2013 Video

Nardwaur vs. Pharrell (Video)

Nardwaur has gotten some of the best interviews of Pharrell. Ever. Their latest tete a tete is no exception. They talk about Pharrell's first days with Teddy Riley, the time he played drums with a broken arm, the perils of too many weed brownies and more. Check out the video.... Read more

March 25, 2013 Video

50 Cent – We Up ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Here's the video for 50 Cent's collabo with Kendrick Lamar. Check out We Up. Related: 50 Cent on ESPN’s First Take (Video)... Read more

March 25, 2013 Video

Talib Kweli – Makes No Sense ft Freddie Gibbs & Jon Connor

Talib Kweli jumps on a track with the next generation of underground lyrical assassins. Check out "Makes No Sense" featuring Freddie Gibbs and Jon Connor. Related: Snoop Dogg’s GGN with Talib Kweli (Video)... Read more

March 25, 2013 Audio

Blu – Dre Day

Blu pays homage to the good doctor on his latest release. Check out "Dre Day." Related: Blu & Exile – Ease Your Mind (Video)... Read more

March 23, 2013 Audio

Lord Finesse – Fat for the 90’s ft AG (Original Version) + No Gimmicks ft KRS-One

Here are two rare joints from Lord Finesse. First up, is the ORIGINAL version of "Fat for the 90's" that was produced by Diamond D. Next, is a version of "No Gimmicks" with a verse from KRS-One. Check out both below. Props: 2DBZ Related: Lord Finesse – Live from Tokyo... Read more

March 23, 2013 Audio

Awolnation – Sail (Remix) ft Kendrick Lamar & Ab-Soul

Here's some more TDE goodness. After a new single from Schoolboy Q earlier, Kendrick Lamar and Ab-Soul drop some verses over a ridiculous beat. Check out the remix to a song called "Sail" by Awolnation. Related: Ab-Soul – ILLuminate ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)... Read more

March 22, 2013 Audio

Schoolboy Q – Yay Yay

Here's the first single from Schoolboy Q's upcoming Oxymoron album. It's a heater produced by Boi-1da. Check out Yay Yay. Related: Schoolboy Q – Party (Audio)... Read more

March 22, 2013 Audio

The Bullits – They Die By Dawn ft Yasiin Bey, Jay Electronica & Lucy Liu + They Die By Dawn Trailer (Video)

Whoa. Here's something you don't hear every day--Yasiin Bey and Jay Electronica flowing over a Spaghetti Western track. The song is for an upcoming Western featuring Erykah Badu, The Wire's Michael Kenneth Williams, Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito, Rosario Dawson, Isaiah Washington, Bokeem Woodbine and more. Both the soundtrack and the... Read more

March 22, 2013 Audio, Video

Jean Grae Performs on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Here's a really dope performance by Jean Grae on the Sway in the Morning Show. It's the first one I can recall where the performer AND Sway stood... and she even got Sway to two-step. Check out the videos of "U&Me&EveryOneWeKnow" and "This Morning" below. Related: UNITY: A salute to... Read more

March 22, 2013 Video

Rittz – For Real

Rittz has one of the fastest flows since Twista. Check out his new single, For Real. Related: Rittz – Bloody Murdah (Remix) ft Tech N9ne (Video)... Read more

March 22, 2013 Audio

Back in the Day for the B-Boys & B-Girls (Playlist)

Here's one for the former (or current) B-Boys and B-Girls out there. If you dig that back in the day (pre-G-Funk) popping and locking music that influenced the Cali breakin' scene, this one's for you. You'll hear music from artists like Malcolm McLaren, Timex Social Club, The L.A. Dream Team,... Read more

March 22, 2013 Playlists, Throwback

Snoop Lion vs. Nardwaur (Video) + Tha Dogg Pound – Them N*ggas (Remix)

Here's some new product from Snoop Lion and Tha Dogg Pound. First up, Snoop Lion matches wits with Nardwaur (absolutely CLASSIC--who else would discuss a Beyonce blow up doll in an interview?!). Next, is a new song from Tha Dogg Pound over a Hit-Boy beat. Check out both below. Related:... Read more

March 21, 2013 Audio, Video

Dee Goodz – Take Um Home (Video)

Here's another hot new track from an MC on the come up. Check out the video for Take Um Home by Dee Goodz. Related: Dee Goodz - 10th Wonder of the World (Audio)... Read more

March 21, 2013 Video

Watch Kendrick Lamar’s Reaction to Hearing Jay-Z’s Verse on B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe for the First Time (Video)

The title says it all... Related: Kendrick Lamar – Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix) ft Jay-Z (Audio)... Read more

March 21, 2013 Video

Joey Fatts – Picture Me Rollin’

Like that old G-Funk sound pioneered by acts like Dr. Dre, DJ Quik, Spice-1 and Tha Luniz? You know, that slow rolling, funky bass line accompanied by high synths? If so, check out this new joint by Joey Fatts and produced by Cardo called Picture Me Rollin'. #gfunklivesin2013 Related: AFH:... Read more

March 21, 2013 Audio

SPOTLIGHT: Kaliq – Modern Times ft Morris Alan (Video) + Bryant Dope – QB (Video)

SPOTLIGHT: Here are two dope artists who are new to AFH. Kaliq has a flow and vocal tone reminiscent of Camp Lo's Sonny Cheeba. Check out his new video "Modern Times" featuring Morris Alan. Also, check out Bryant Dope, who is the latest in the storied history of Queens MCs.... Read more

March 21, 2013 Video

Happy Birthday DJ Premier (Mix)

Shout out to DJ Premier, who turned 47 today. Hot 97 did a birthday mix celebrating the legendary producer and Primo showed up to give thanks. You can listen to and download the mix below. Related: DJ Premier and Joey Bada$$ in the Studio (Video)... Read more

March 21, 2013 Audio

Big Boi Speaks on Apple of My Eye, His Love for Music, OutKast and More (Video)

Here's some cool behind the scenes footage of Big Boi. He talks about his love for music, the meaning of "Apple of My Eye," the difference between making a solo album vs. an OutKast album and more. Check out the video. Related: Big Boi – Apple of My Eye ft... Read more

March 21, 2013 Video

Wale – Bad ft Tiara Thomas (Video)

Wale's video for his single "Bad" includes a trailer for his upcoming album, The Gifted. The album, which drops on 6/25, is a statement that we are all gifted — and Wale challenges us all to show and prove our gift. Check out the video. Related: Wale – No Days... Read more

March 21, 2013 Video

Asia Sparks Freestyles in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)

Asia Sparks stepped into The Backroom on 106 & Park and delivered one of the best verses yet. Check out how she blistered the blue mic. Related: Asia Sparks - My Introduction Freestyle (Video)... Read more

March 20, 2013 Video

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis vs. Nardwaur (Video)

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are the latest to take on Nardwaur. They talk Immortal Technique, Hieroglyphics, Sir Mix-A-Lot and much more. Check out the video. Related: Macklemore – The Backroom Freestyle (Video)... Read more

March 20, 2013 Video

Havoc – Gone (Video)

Here's a new video from Havoc. Check out Gone. Related: Havoc – Converse: Oh, Hello Interview (Video)... Read more

March 20, 2013 Video

A behind the scenes look at D’Angelo’s return to music through the eyes of ?uestlove (Video)

Last year, D'Angelo rocked the music world with an unannounced return to the stage, after more than 10 years, at the Bonnaroo festival. Here's a behind the scenes look at the rehearsals and preparation of D's return, through the eyes of ?uestlove. Check out the video. Related: D’Angelo performs She... Read more

March 20, 2013 Video

Crate Diggers: J. Dilla (Video)

Here's a special edition of Fuse's Crate Diggers series. This episode takes a look at the massive vinyl collection of J. Dilla through the eyes of Talib Kweli, J. Rocc, DJ Spinna, Dilla's mom and more. It plays more like a Dilla documentary than a Crate Diggers installment. Check out... Read more

March 20, 2013 Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 6 (Video)

From DJ Jazzy Jeff: "In this week's episode, the tour continues in Qatar and Bahrain or as Skillz calls it "Boo-rain". After taking us on a picturesque and musically fulfilling journey through the ins and outs of Asia, the crew heads to the Middle East. The team gets off to... Read more

March 19, 2013 Video

Souls of Mischief Freestyle on Sway in the Morning (Video)

Here's another freestyle from the SXSW edition of Sway in the Morning. This time the rhymes are courtesy of Souls of Mischief. Check out the video. Related: Oh No – Controlled Riots ft Souls of Mischief (Audio)... Read more

March 19, 2013 Video

Kidz in the Hall – No Doz

Kidz in the Hall are back with a funky new joint that chops up a vintage 80's record. Check out No Doz. Related: Naledge – 55th & Cicero + Project Blowed ft Buckshot... Read more

March 19, 2013 Audio

Termanology – Bars for Days ft Nitty Scott, MC and Ea$y Money

Termanology picked a bold cover for his new project, with a nod to Kane's classic. His first single from the forthcoming Hood Politics 7. Check out "Bars for Days" featuring Nitty Scott, MC and Ea$y Money. Related: Lil Fame & Termanology (Fizzyology) – Hustler’s Ringtone ft Bun B (Video)... Read more

March 19, 2013 Audio

Killer Mike Performs Untitled on Late Show with David Letterman (Video)

Jimmy Fallon is not the only Late Night show stepping up its hip-hop game. Last night, Killer Mike hit the stage on David Letterman. Check out his performance of "Untitled" with a full band. Related: Killer Mike - Ready Set Go (Remix) ft T.I. & Big Boi (Video)... Read more

March 19, 2013 Video

Kendrick Lamar Speaks to Funkmaster Flex About the B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe Remix with Jay-Z (Audio)

Kendrick Lamar speaks in detail with Funkmaster Flex about how the "B*tch, Don't Kill My Vibe" remix with Jay-Z came about, who laid the first verse and more. He also touches on being named Hottest MC in the Game by MTV. Check out the interview. Related: Kendrick Lamar – Bitch,... Read more

March 19, 2013 Audio

Black Milk – Sunday’s Best/Monday’s Worst

Here's Black Milk's first release of 2013. He flips up a gospel loop something CRAZY on part 1 and changes to an old soul sample on part 2. And, both sides have something to say. Check out Sunday's Best/Monday's Worst. Related: Black Milk – Live at Third Man Records (Full... Read more

March 19, 2013 Audio

Snoop Dogg & Hit-Boy Freestyle on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Here's a true cypher from Big Snoop Dogg and Hit-Boy on the Sway in the Morning show. Each goes off the top over DJ Premier's classic "Mass Appeal" beat. Check out the video. Related: Snoop Dogg’s GGN with Talib Kweli (Video)... Read more

March 18, 2013 Video

Joey Bada$$ vs. Nardwaur (Video)

Joey Bada$$ gets the Nardwaur treatment. Check out the comedic and offbeat interview of him and Pro Era. Related: DJ Premier and Joey Bada$$ in the Studio (Video)... Read more

March 18, 2013 Video

Kendrick Lamar – Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix) ft Jay-Z

The web was on fire last week after the snippet of the remix of Kendrick Lamar's "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe" featuring Jay-Z dropped. Now, here's the full version of the song featuring brand new verses from Kendrick (maybe the hardest he's ever gone) and a heater from Jay. The... Read more

March 18, 2013 Audio

Curren$y – These B*tches ft French Montana (Video)

Here's a new video from Curren$y and French Montana. Unfortunate title... Related: Curren$y – Livin’ for the City (Video)... Read more

March 18, 2013 Video

LL Cool J – We Came to Party ft Snoop Dogg & Fatman Scoop

Here's some new music from LL Cool J. He goes back to Cali both in terms of elements of the beat, as well as getting a verse from Snoop Dogg. Check out We Came to Party below. Related: LL Cool J – Whaddup ft Chuck D, Tom Morello, Travis Barker... Read more

March 18, 2013 Audio

N.O.R.E. – Built Pyramids ft Large Professor (Video)

N.O.R.E. gets busy over a TOUGH Large Professor track. Check out the video for Built Pyramids. Related: Big Noyd, Large Professor & Kool G Rap – Naturally Born (Audio)... Read more

March 17, 2013 Video