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Kendrick Lamar Performs in NYC (Video)

Kendrick Lamar performed not once but twice at Roseland (capacity 3500) in NYC last night and sold out both shows. After doing his first headline show at SOB's (capacity 600) in NYC just two years ago, the growth on all levels (performance, audience, venue) has been meteoric. Here's some footage... Read more

February 27, 2013 Video

Yelawolf – F.A.S.T. Ride

Here's another new one from Yelawolf. The drum beat during the verses is TOUGH. Check out F.A.S.T. Ride. Related: Yelawolf – Way Out (Video)... Read more

February 26, 2013 Audio

Redman – Lookn’ Fly Too ft Method Man & R.E.A.D.Y. Roc (Video)

A teaser for Redman and Method Man's latest collabo dropped a few weeks ago. Now, here's the full video. Check out Lookn' Fly Too, also featuring R.E.A.D.Y. Roc. Funky...Related: Mister Cee – The Best of Redman and Method Man Mix (Audio)... Read more

February 26, 2013 Video

Styles P – Hater Love ft Sheek Louch

Here's another burner from Styles P. Check out Hater Love featuring Sheek Louch. Related: Peter Jackson – Can’t Get Enough ft Jadakiss, Styles P, Sheek Louch, Jay Vado (Video)... Read more

February 26, 2013 Audio

Pac Div – Savages (Video)

Pac Div's latest video is for their ultra spare song, Savages. Check it out below. Related: Pac Div – The Return ft Ty$ (Audio)... Read more

February 26, 2013 Video

Black Thought Speaks on his 2013 Plans (Video)

Black Thought talks about the solo blues/rock album he is working on, working on the Jimmy Fallon show, his recent lifestyle changes and more in this interview. Check out the video. Related: Black Thought breaks down the Best Picture nominees in verse (Video)... Read more

February 26, 2013 Video

Frames: Freddie Gibbs Speaks on One of Michael Jackson’s Trips to Gary, Indiana (Video)

Pitchfork has a hilarious animated series called Frames where they animate stories told by artists. The latest is a tale told by Freddie Gibbs of one of Michael Jackson's visits back to his and Gibbs' hometown of Gary, Indiana and the chaos that ensued. Check out the video below. Related:... Read more

February 26, 2013 Featured-homepage, Video

Logic – Walk On By (Video)

Logic is back with another full on lyrical assault. Check out the video for Walk On By. Related: Logic – Young Sinatra III (Video)... Read more

February 26, 2013 Video

SPOTLIGHT: GrandeMarshall – Thuggin Shidd Pt II (Video)

Every now and then some hot music slips through the cracks and we're late to the party. GrandeMarshall falls into that category. The Philly spitter has an incredible flow, dope lyrics and an ear for beats that we believe separates him from the ever-expanding track. Here's the video for his... Read more

February 25, 2013 Video

Hit-Boy – T.U. ft Audio Push, Problem & Juicy J

Hit-Boy saved his latest hot beat for himself. Check out T.U. also featuring Audio Push, Problem & Juicy J. Related: Hit-Boy – Brake Lights (Video)... Read more

February 25, 2013 Audio

Joey Bada$$ – Wendy -N- Becky ft Chance the Rapper

Here's something new from Joey Bada$$. He and Chance the Rapper flow over a jazz trumpet loop from a Spike Lee Joint. Check out Wendy -N- Becky. Related: Joey Bada$$ and Pete Rock in the Studio (Video)... Read more

February 25, 2013 Audio

Jay-Z & Jaz-O – So Watcha Sayin Freestyle (Video)

OK. This is nuts. Here's a freestyle from Jay-Z and Jaz-O over EPMD's So Watcha Sayin' track that is reportedly from 1989. You have to see (and hear) it to believe it. Check out the video. Related: Jermaine Dupri and Jemaine Dupri perform Money Ain’t a Thang (Video)... Read more

February 25, 2013 Video

Astro Freestyles on The Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

The future of hip-hop is in good hands. Over the last few years, a crop of young, true spitters has emerged. Astro is one of them. Check out this video of how he blistered the mic on The Sway in the Morning Show. Related: Astro – Deadbeats & Lazy Lyrics... Read more

February 25, 2013 Video

AZ Live in Poland (Video)

Here's a dope video of AZ performing in Poland during his Doe or Die 2 tour. Check out the full 35+ minute set below. Related: AZ – The Genesis (Audio) AZ & DJ DOO WOP - Doe or Die II Tour... by 238BEATS... Read more

February 25, 2013 Video

Frank Ocean – Eyes Like Sky

Here's a previously unreleased song from Frank Ocean from the Channel Orange sessions. It's a mid-tempo acoustic guitar-driven track that sounds more like some of the material from his Nostalgia, Ultra album. Check out Eyes Like Sky. Related: Frank Ocean – Wiseman (Audio)... Read more

February 24, 2013 Audio

Jermaine Dupri and Jay-Z Perform Money Ain’t a Thang (Video)

So So Def is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. As part of the festivities, Jermaine Dupri did a show last night and brought out Jay-Z to perform their party-starter, "Money Ain't a Thang." Check out the video below. Related: Crate Diggers: Inside the vinyl collection of Jermaine Dupri (Video)... Read more

February 24, 2013 Video

Living Legends: De La Soul (Playlist)

As we approach the 24th anniversary of the release of De La Soul's game-changing 3 Feet High and Rising album (released in March 1989), it's just plain ridiculous how little recognition they get as one of the greatest hip-hop groups of all time. Not only did De La revolutionize the... Read more

February 23, 2013 Audio, Playlists, Throwback

GQ – The Town (Video)

9th Wonder has a new signee named GQ on his Jamala Records imprint. The MC has a flow that is reminiscent of blu (in a great way). Check out the video for The Town. Related: 9th Wonder – Threat: DECODED (Video) Also, check out what 9th Wonder had to say... Read more

February 22, 2013 Video

Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito reunite on WKCR for One Night Only (Audio)

Legendary underground radio icons Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito reunited for 1 show on their longtime home WKCR. If you're a fan of 90's hip-hop, particularly underground, you know few had the impact of Bobbito and Stretch who provided one of the rare regular outlets for the genre (shout out to... Read more

February 22, 2013 Throwback

Kendrick Lamar – Poetic Justice ft Drake (Video)

Kendrick Lamar's Poetic Justice is named after John Singleton's film starring Janet Jackson and Tupac, but the video for the song plays more like a scene from Singleton's classic debut, Boyz N the Hood. Check out Kendrick's new video below. Related: Kendrick Lamar performs Swimming Pools (Drank) and Poetic Justice... Read more

February 22, 2013 Video

Eazy-E – Ruthless Memories Documentary Trailer (Video)

A new documentary about Eazy-E will be released on March 26th, 18 years after his death. It will touch on everything from his days at Ruthless to his feud with Suge Knight to the controversy around his death. Here's a 6-minute trailer of the documentary, Ruthless Memories. Related: Hood Life:... Read more

February 22, 2013 Video

Wale – Street Runner (Video)

Here's a new video from Wale for another banger off his Folarin mixtape. Check out Street Runner. Related: Wale – Never Never (Video)... Read more

February 21, 2013 Video

Black Thought Breaks Down the Best Picture Nominees in Verse (Video)

Need to get caught up on the Oscar Best Film nominees? Black Thought's got you covered. Check out this video of him breaking down the pics in a verse. Related: Method Man & The Roots perform Protect Ya Neck (Video)... Read more

February 21, 2013 Video

Eddie B – Courage (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Over the last year, Harry Fraud has produced hot beats for artists like Curren$y, Joey Basa$$, Ab-Soul, Smoke DZA, Action Bronson, Pusha T and more. Now, he turns his talents to Eddie B, an artist signed to Fraud's label, and the result is the same--STRAIGHT FIRE. Check out Courage. Related:... Read more

February 21, 2013 Audio

Sean Price – BBQ Sauce ft Pharoahe Monch (Video)

Sean Price drops a video for his burner with Pharoahe Monch. He and Pharoahe insert themselves in vintage photos, TV shows and other scenarios in visuals too bugged out to describe. Check out BBQ Sauce. Griminess at its finest. Related: Sean Price – Haraam (Video)... Read more

February 21, 2013 Video

Juicy J – One of Those Nights ft The Weeknd

Juicy J and The Weeknd?! That doesn't even sound right. Right? Sounds right though... Check out One of Those Nights. Related: Joe Budden – Last Day ft Juicy J & Lloyd Banks (Audio)... Read more

February 20, 2013 Audio

Skyzoo – Ticker Tape Parade

Here's the last installment of Skyzoo's Band Practice series where he flows over jazz instrumentals. He slows it down for this one. Check out Ticker Tape Parade. Related: Skyzoo – Floor Seats with Young (Audio)... Read more

February 20, 2013 Audio

Miguel – Candles in the Sun (Video)

Fresh off winning a Grammy, Miguel is back with a powerful new video that showcases his "concerns of life." Check out Candles in the Sun below. Related: Miguel performs on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series (Video)... Read more

February 20, 2013 Video

9th Wonder – Threat: DECODED (Video)

The latest installment of DECODED features 9th Wonder telling the story of how he got the gig to produce Jay-Z's "Threat" from The Black Album and how 9th laid down the beat. It is quite possibly the best DECODED yet. Check out the video below. It's a must for 9th... Read more

February 20, 2013 Video

Joey Bada$$ and Pete Rock in the Studio (Video)

Joey Bada$$ dropped some heat with DJ Premier in January. Now, it seems the young gun is back in the lab cooking up something special with Pete Rock. Check out the behind the scenes footage of the two of them in the studio together. Related: Joey Bada$$ – Unorthodox (Prod.... Read more

February 20, 2013 Throwback

Method Man & The Roots Perform Protect Ya Neck (Video)

Method Man and The Roots combined forces for a dope rendition of Protect Ya Neck on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Check out the video. Related: Method Man interview with Montreality (Video)... Read more

February 20, 2013 Video

Common Freestyles on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Common returned to the Sway in the Morning show and dropped another verse off the top of the dome. Check out the video. MCs act like they don't know... Related: Common – The Next Chapter (Still Love H.E.R.)... Read more

February 19, 2013 Throwback

Realm Reality – In the Grind We Trust (Mixtape)

Prodigy's artist, Realm Reality (aka actor Rick Gonzales), dropped some fire last week with Blu and Fred The Godson. Now, he's back with a red hot mixtape that features that song as well as joints with Prodigy, Roc Marciano, Skyzoo, The Kid Daytona and Joell Ortiz. In other words, dude... Read more

February 19, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage

Yelawolf – Way Out (Video)

Yelawolf has a new look in his new video. Check out Way Out. Related: Yelawolf – Hammertime ft Rittz (Audio)... Read more

February 19, 2013 Video

Ghostface Killah Montreality Interview (Video) + CZARFACE (Inspectah Deck, 7L & Esoteric) – Savage Attack ft Ghostface Killah (Audio)

Here's a double dose of Ghostface Killah. First up, is an extended interview by Montreality where he goes deep about everything from the likelihood of one last Wu album this year to how he settled his beef with Biggie literally the day before he died. Next, is a grimy new... Read more

February 19, 2013 Audio, Video

Astro – Deadbeats & Lazy Lyrics (Mixtape)

Astro is back with a new mixtape with some strong beats from 9th Wonder, MF DOOM and even the Kid, himself. It's chock full of sounds from 90's hip-hop and R&B. He does his thing on the mic too. You can listen to and download all of Deadbeats & Lazy... Read more

February 18, 2013 Audio, Mixes

Rapper Big Pooh – Cognac ft Chaundon

Rapper Big Pooh and Chaundon go line for line on a funky free flowing track produced by Focus. Try saying that four times fast... Check out Cognac below. Related: Rapper Big Pooh – Friends (Video)... Read more

February 18, 2013 Audio

Planet Asia & Ras Kass – Kings

Planet Asia and Ras Kass rep the left coast underground on their new collabo. Check out Kings. Related: Ras Kass – Barmaggedon (Mixtape)... Read more

February 18, 2013 Audio

Pusha T – Doesn’t Matter ft French Montana (Video)

Pusha T's latest video is for the French Montana-assisted Doesn't Matter off Pusha's Wrath of Caine mixtape. Mean. Check it out below. Related: Pusha T – Millions ft Rick Ross (Video)... Read more

February 18, 2013 Video

Dillon Cooper – Let it Go (Video)

Here's a hot new joint from Dillon Cooper. Check out the video for Let it Go. Related: Dillon Cooper – Survival of the Fittest (Video)... Read more

February 18, 2013 Video

AFH: The Presidential Playlist (Audio)

Here's a Presidential Playlist through the lens of hip-hop. You'll hear music about dead presidents (Biggie, Rakim, Nas, Joey Bada$$), presidential impact (NWA, dead prez, Crooklyn Dodgers), presidential dreams (2Pac, Jay-Z, Gang Starr, Kurtis Blow, Run-D.M.C.) and more. You can listen to the entire playlist here and a shortened version... Read more

February 18, 2013 Audio, Playlists

Curren$y – Livin’ for the City (Video)

Here's another video from Curren$y's hot New Jet City mixtape. Check out Livin' for the City. Related: Curren$y – Mary (Video)... Read more

February 17, 2013 Video

Happy 50th Birthday to Michael Jordan (Playlist)

Salute to His Airness Michael Jordan who turned 50 years old today. Here's a playlist featuring ESPN's picks for his 23 greatest moments on the court, as well as a few joints with name checks from some of his many fans in hip-hop, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar. Check... Read more

February 17, 2013 Audio, Playlists, Video

50 Cent – We Up ft Kendrick Lamar & Kidd Kidd

Kendrick Lamar joins 50 Cent on one of Fif's better tracks in a minute. Check out We Up. Related: 50 Cent – Financial Freedom (Video)... Read more

February 15, 2013 Audio

Raekwon – Be Happy Freestyle

Raekwon drops a verse on Mary J. Blige's timeless "Be Happy" joint. Check it out below. Related: Raekwon speaks on the complexity of Wu relationships and Lost Jewlry (Video)... Read more

February 15, 2013 Audio

Tha Joker – Can’t Change ft Big K.R.I.T. & Tito Lopez

Big K.R.I.T. and Tito Lopez lend verses to a hot joint by Tha Joker. Check out "Can't Change." Related: Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. – Check the Sign (Audio)... Read more

February 15, 2013 Audio

Locksmith – F*ck Love (Video)

Locksmith's new video is just as intense as the title. Check out F*ck Love. Related: Locksmith – Be Free (Video)... Read more

February 15, 2013 Video

Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. – Check the Sign

Bun B and Big K.R.I.T. reunite to rep for the Jordan XX8's. Here's Check the Sign. Get this goodness. Related: Big K.R.I.T. – Reign On (Prod. 9th Wonder) + Making of Reign On (Video)... Read more

February 15, 2013 Audio

Ghostface Killah – The Rise of Ghostface Killah ft Adrian Younge (Audio) + Interview discussing the possible DOOMSTARKS LP (Video)

After dropping the stellar Wu Block album with Sheek Louch last year, Ghostface Killah is back in the lab. Check out his new song The Rise of Ghostface Killah below and stick around for a video of him discussing the possibility of the MF DOOM/Ghostface album dropping. Related: See why... Read more

February 15, 2013 Audio, Video

Big K.R.I.T. – Reign On (Prod. 9th Wonder) + Making of Reign On (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. goes in on a 9th Wonder track that employs a sample from the O'Jays' classic "For the Love of Money." Check out "Reign On" and a video of K.R.I.T. and 9th in the studio making the track below. Related: Big K.R.I.T. – Gettin’ Mine ft Rapsody & Heather... Read more

February 14, 2013 Audio, Video