Here’s the new video for the burner from Method Man, Freddie Gibbs and Streetlife from The Man With the Iron Fists Soundtrack. Check out Built For This (Video)
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Kendrick Lamar & Dr. Dre perform in Los Angeles (Video)
To commemorate the end of his BET Music Matters tour, Kendrick Lamar brought Dr. Dre to perform Compton & The Recipe with him. The roar from the crowd when the Good Doctor hit the stage says it all. Check out the video. Related: Kendrick Lamar – Backseat Freestyle (Prod. Hit-Boy)... Read more
The Man With the Iron Fists Soundtrack (Full Album Stream)
A LOT of hot music has dropped from The Man With the Iron Fists soundtrack over the last several weeks. Now you can listen to the whole thing. Here's a full album stream featuring new music from Wu-Tang Clan (together and solo), Kanye West, Kool G Rap, Pusha T, Freddie... Read more
DJ Quik interview with Bootleg Kev (Video)
DJ Quik sits down and talks with Bootleg Kev about being underrated as a producer, working on new projects, his producers he admires, his favorite beat he ever produced, when he'll drop a new album and much more. Check out the video. Related: The Making of the 2012 BET Hip-Hop... Read more
J-Live – Hot vs. Dope Vol. 1 (Mixtape)
Some (though not enough) know J-Live as a dope MC. Heads know he is a skilled DJ, as well. Here's a new mixtape from him featuring recent music from Yasiin Bey, Kendrick Lamar, Murs & Fashawn, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Killer Mike, Rick Ross, Skyzoo, CL Smooth, Raekwon, Jean Greae,... Read more
Macklemore speaks on debuting at #2 on the Billboard album chart (Video)
Salute to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis on their album The Heist debuting at #2 on the Billboard chart with approximately 78,000 albums sold--totally on the independent tip. They are talented artists who make music with a message--an increasing rarity. We've been supporting them for a while. It's great to see... Read more
Meek Mill – Maybach Curtains ft Nas, Rick Ross & John Legend
Here's a soulful new joint from Meek Mill. Check out Maybach Curtains Rick Ross, John Legend & Nas (who recently co-signed Meek Mill). Related: Meek Mill – Burn ft Big Sean (Video) You can check the lyrics at Rap Genius who got the premiere of the song.... Read more
Hit-Boy – East vs. West (Video)
Here's the video for Hit-Boy's ode to Biggie and Tupac. He dons the look of the 2 icons in the video and, true to the times he's lamenting, the track is a horn-influenced melancholy throw back to the 90's. Check out East vs. West. Related: Hit-Boy – HITstory (Mixtape)... Read more
Each dropped game-changing first albums in 1993. Each is a legend for his respective coast and hip-hop, generally. As you can imagine, Snoop and RZA have a LOT to discuss. Check out the video of their conversation below (Video)
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Yasiin Bey recites Muhammad Ali (Video)
A short version of Yasiin Bey reciting Muhammad Ali's "Float" poem surfaced a few months ago. Here's the full video. Check it out below. Related: Mister Cee - The Best of Black Star Mix (Mixtape)... Read more
Freeway – Freedom of Speech (Mixtape)
Here's a new mixtape from Freeway. You can listen to and download all of Freedom of Speech below. Related: Apollo the Great – Ink Bleed ft Freeway (Video) Download Mixtape... Read more
Wiz Khalifa – Cabin Fever 2 (Mixtape)
Wiz Khalifa drops off his 2nd mixtape of the year. You can listen to and download all of Cabin Fever 2 below. Related: Wiz Khalifa – Taylor Allderdice (Mixtape) Download Mixtape... Read more
Kurupt Double Play: Kurupt – Money (Do It for Me) ft RBX (Video) + Clemm Rishad – Forever ft Kurupt (Audio)
Here's a double play from Kurupt. First is his new video Money (Do it for Me) featuring RBX and also, he jumps on a hot track called Forever with an artist named Clemm Rishad. Check out both below. Related: DJ Quik & Kurupt – The Demon’s Carol (Audio)... Read more
Mister Cee’s Best of Black Star Mix (Mixtape) + Talib Kweli – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle (Video)
Here's something (actually 2 things) for the Black Star lovers out there. First is Mister Cee's Best of Black Star Mix. Also, Talib Kweli kicks a rhyme off the top on Toca Tuesdays Freestyle and has fun with it. Check out the mixtape and the video below. Related: Talib Kweli... Read more
Murs & 9th Wonder – It’s Over
More dopeness from 9th Wonder. Here's a new track from his upcoming project from Murs. Check out It's Over. Related: Buckshot & 9th Wonder - The Change Up (Video)... Read more
Buckshot & 9th Wonder – The Change Up (Video)
Buckshot and 9th Wonder have an album dropping next month called The Solution. Here's the first video from the project. Check out The Change Up. Related: Naledge - Project Blowed ft Buckshot (Audio)... Read more
Ice Cube vs. Public Enemy (Playlist)
Many issues will be discussed tonight in presidential debate #2 but how many will be relevant to the hip-hop nation? Before we look forward, let's re-examine the history of the state of the union through the eyes of 2 of hip-hop's strongest political voices: Ice Cube and Chuck D. Here's... Read more
Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Kool G. Rap – Rivers of Blood
Just when you thought The Man With the Iron Fists soundtrack couldn't get any stronger...they drop the Raekwon, Ghostface Killah and Kool G Rap collabo. Good golly. Check out Rivers of Blood. Related: RZA speaks on The Man With the Iron Fists and breaks down the music on the soundtrack... Read more
Ras Kass – The Great Recession ft Doc Hollywood (Video)
As the election closes in, the political commentary is ramping up. Here's the video for Ras Kass' take on the State of the Union. Check out The Great Recession with Doc Hollywood. Related: Ras Kass – Sushi (Video)... Read more
Flatbush Zombies – The Hangover
Here's a super-bugged out new joint from Flatbush Zombies. It juxtaposes a laid-back, psychadelic track with rapid fire bombastic lyrics. The title says it all. Check out The Hangover. Related: Schoolboy Q - Party (Audio)... Read more
Bruno Mars – Locked Out of Heaven (Video)
Bruno Mars' first video from his upcoming album Unorthodox Jukebox is for his rock-soul ditty, Locked Out of Heaven. Just like the song, the video is a stylized throwback to the days of yore. Check it out below. Related: Bad Meets Evil – Lighters ft Bruno Mars (Video)... Read more
Kendrick Lamar – Backseat Freestyle (Prod. Hit-Boy)
Snippets for Kendrick Lamar's album surfaced earlier today. Now, Hit-Boy has decided to liberate the full version of Backseat Freestyle, the track he produced for Kendrick. Check it out below. Related: Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city album snippets (Audio)... Read more
C.L. Smooth – Ask About Me
C.L. Smooth is back in the lab and his flow is still oh so buttery. Here's a new joint he has from his forthcoming album, The Emancipation of Corey Penn. Check out Ask About Me. Related: Pete Rock discusses Mecca and the Soul Brother 20 years after its release (Video)... Read more
Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city album snippets (Audio)
Can't wait to hear Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city album? Here's a taste before the album drops next Monday (10/22). Check out snippets from all 11 tracks on the standard version of the project below. Also, you can pre-order the album here. Related: A recap of Kendrick Lamar's NYC... Read more
Nas – A Queens Story (Video)
Here's a street video for Nas' A Queens Story. It features photos of many of the references Nas makes in the song, as well as some footage of why Life is Good for Nas. There are a couple of strip club shots so careful where you watch. Related: Nas performs... Read more
Wiz Khalifa – It’s Nothin’ ft 2 Chainz (Video)
Wiz Khalifa drops off his latest video. Check out It's Nothin' featuring 2 Chainz. Related: Wiz Khalifa – Remember You ft The Weeknd (Audio) Check out the scoop on the lyrics here.... Read more
Nas performs at the Heineken Red Star Access Show (Video)
Nasty Nas hit the stage in Philly last night at the Heineken Red Star Access show. He performed old and new classics from Illmatic and Life is Good, including No Introduction, The Don, Daughters, New York State of Mind, Represent and The World is Yours. Check out the video of... Read more
Erykah Badu DJs at Boiler Room in Los Angeles (Video)
Lo Down Loretta Brown (aka Erykah Badu) has been getting her DJ on for a minute. Her set is typically very eclectic and consists of everything from new hipster music to underground hip-hop to her own classics (and lots of sound effects). Here's a 30-minute video of a recent set... Read more
RZA speaks on The Man With the Iron Fists and breaks down the music on the soundtrack (Video + Article)
Here's a double play from RZA on The Man With the Iron Fists. First up is a video of him talking about the making of the film and its soundtrack. Next, is a dope article where he breaks down every song on the soundtrack, song by song. Check out both... Read more
Kendrick Lamar interview on the Bootleg Kev show (Video)
Here's a great interview with Kendrick Lamar. He goes deep about what to expect from good kid, m.A.A.D. city (10/22), the Compton record (it was from his first session ever with Dre), the evolution of California hip-hop, participating in the West Coast Cypher with legends like Snoop, DJ Quik, Xzibit... Read more
Joe Budden makes his 2012-2013 NBA predictions (Video)
Joe Budden's new album A Loose Quarter drops on 11/23. Before then, Joey gets his prediction on for the 2012-2013 NBA season. Check out the video below to hear his top 5. Who you got this year? Related: Slaughterhouse interview with FUSE and playlist of their non-hip-hop musical influences (Video)... Read more
Terrace Martin – It’s Real ft Punch (Prod. 9th Wonder)
Terrace Martin is a talented up and coming producer who has worked with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Kendrick Lamar and more. He's nice behind the boards...and the mic. For his latest, he grabs a hot beat from 9th Wonder. Check out It's Real featuring Punch. Related: Terrace... Read more
Showbiz & AG – The Soul ft Frank V
Showbiz & AG slow it down a bit on their latest release. Don't get it twisted though. It's not a ballad...Check out The Soul ft Frank V. Their new album Mugshot Music is in stores now. Still diggin'. Related: Showbiz & AG – Walkin’ On Air ft A. Bless (Audio)... Read more
The Making of the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards West Coast Cypher (Video)
The West Coast Cypher featuring Snoop, Kendrick Lamar, E-40, Kurupt, YG, Xzibit and DJ Quik was definitely one of the best of the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Here's a behind the scenes look at the making of the cypher, that includes interviews with Snoop, E-40, Quik and DJ Premier. Check... Read more
Dom Kennedy – My Type of Party (Remix) ft Tyga & Juicy J
Juicy J and Tyga jump on the remix to Dom Kennedy's My Type of Party. Check it out below. Related: Dom Kennedy – DECODED: My Type of Party (Video)... Read more
Daz Dillinger – Once Again (Video)
Daz Dillinger has a new album dropping next month. Here's the latest video from the project. Check out Once Again. Related: E-40 – What You Smokin’ ft Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt & Kokane (Video)... Read more
Young Jeezy – Get Right
Here's some new heat from Young Jeezy. He has some sharp words for somebody...Check out Get Right. Related: Kendrick Lamar - Westside, Right on Time ft Young Jeezy (Audio)... Read more
Kanye West – White Dress
Here's the full version of Kanye West's White Dress from The Man With the Iron Fists soundtrack. Ye goes deep and personal over a slow soulful sample--and it's not just about Kim. The Man With the Iron Fists drops on 10/23. Case closed. #bestsoundtrackoftheyear. Check out White Dress below. Related:... Read more
Jon Connor – Dubby ft Mickey Wallace (Video)
Jon Connor beats up the mic (again) on Dubby. Check out the video. Related: Jon Connor - What I Do (Audio)... Read more
Roc Marciano – Poltergeist (Video)
Roc Marciano releases a set of visuals for the super-grimy Poltergeist. Check out the video below. Related: Roc Marciano - Sweet Nothings (Audio)... Read more
Kids These Days – Who Do U Luv
Kids These Days are an incredibly dope full hip-hop band, complete with guitars, drum, horns and an MC with skills. Here's their latest--a bluesy rock joint called Who Do You Luv. Check it out below. Related: Kids These Days - Flashing Lights (Video)... Read more
Naledge – 55th & Cicero + Project Blowed ft Buckshot
Here's a double play from Naledge (of Kidz in the Hall). Check out Project Blowed featuring Buckshot and 55th & Cicero. Related: Naledge - Make it Happen (Video)... Read more
Rick Ross – Diced Pineapples ft Wale & Drake (Video)
Here's the latest video from Rick Ross. Check out Diced Pineapples featuring Wale & Drake. Related: Stalley – Fountain of Youth ft Rick Ross & Nipsey Hu$$le (Video) Click here for a breakdown of the lyrics.... Read more
Styles P – I Know
Here's the latest from Styles P. Check out I Know. Related: Fizzyology (Termanology & Lil Fame of M.O.P.) – Play Dirty ft Styles P & Busta Rhymes (Audio)... Read more
RZA & The Black Keys – The Baddest Man Alive + Kanye West – White Dress (Snippet)
Another day...another incredible release (actually 2) from The Man With the Iron Fists soundtrack. The latest are The Baddest Man Alive by RZA and The Black Keys, as well as a 1 minute snippet of White Dress by Kanye West. Check out both below. Related: Wu-Tang Clan – Six Directions... Read more
Rapsody rhymes in The Backroom (Video)
Rapsody is the first woman to bless The Backroom on 106 & Park with a dope verse. While she is the first lady to rock the blue mic, don't call her a femcee or a female mc--just an ill lyricist. Check out the video below. Rapsody's The Idea of Beautiful,... Read more
RZA interview on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)
A brand new Wu banger dropped earlier today. Here's an interview with RZA on the Sway in the Morning Show discussing a new Wu album (to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of 36 Chambers), his new film The Man With the Iron Fists and more. Check out the video. Related: Wu-Tang... Read more
Meek Mill – Burn ft Big Sean (Video)
Meek Mill lets loose the video for Burn featuring Big Sean. Check it out below. Related: Kevin Hart vs. Meek Mill (and crew) in the dozens (Video) Also, for the scoop on the lyrics to Burn, check out Rap Genius.... Read more
Angel Haze – Werkin Girls (Video)
Fresh off her appearance in the Cypher, Angel Haze is back with a bugged out new video (the Freddy Krueger/Edward Scissorhands glove makes an appearance...). Check out Werkin Girls. Related: Angel Haze - New York (Audio)... Read more
Chris Lighty Tribute (Video)
If there were any questions about the impact Chris Lighty had on hip-hop and music, generally, last night's stirring tribute to him at the Hip-Hop Awards answered them. The late mogul was celebrated by performances from some of his biggest clients including Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent, Fat Joe, Missy Elliott... Read more