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Curren$y & The Jets – Behind the Scenes at the Smoke Out Festival (Video)

Curren$y & The Jets – Behind the Scenes at the Smoke Out Festival (Video)

Here's a behind the scenes look at Curren$y & The Jets during their experience at the Smoke Out Festival in San Bernadino, CA. The video also includes some performance footage. Check it out below. Also, you can check out the full performance here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDRjU--uZ_U&feature=player_embedded... Read more
March 7, 2012 Video
Big KRIT speaks on the release of his 4eva N A Day Mixtape and the concept behind it (Video)

Big KRIT speaks on the release of his 4eva N A Day Mixtape and the concept behind it (Video)

We caught up with Big KRIT on the release day of his incredible new mixtape 4eva N a Day. He broke down the concept behind the album and its cover, how the project came about and what it felt like to release it. He also talked about the first single,... Read more
March 6, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Nitty Scott, MC – Auntie Maria’s Crib (The Neapolitan Remix) ft Action Bronson & The Kid Daytona

Nitty Scott, MC – Auntie Maria’s Crib (The Neapolitan Remix) ft Action Bronson & The Kid Daytona

Here's a blazing hot remix to Nitty Scott, MC's Auntie Maria's Crib. It features verses from Action Bronson and The Kid Daytona, as well as a funky new track produced by Clay Hillman. Check it out.... Read more
March 6, 2012 Audio
Jay-Z to perform at SXSW and Stream Show on YouTube (Video)

Jay-Z to perform at SXSW and Stream Show on YouTube (Video)

Just in...Jay-Z has confirmed he will be performing at SXSW again this year. The show will be live streamed on YouTube so everyone can check it out. Here's a video trailer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb8kqtItPUI... Read more
March 6, 2012 Video
Saigon – Where to Find Me ft Quan (Video)

Saigon – Where to Find Me ft Quan (Video)

Here's the latest video from Saigon. Check out Where to Find Me featuring Quan. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lT7UcV3XvM... Read more
March 6, 2012 Video
Pharrell Talks to Miss Info About His Recent Inspirations (Video)

Pharrell Talks to Miss Info About His Recent Inspirations (Video)

Here's a video of Pharrell talking about where he is in his career as well as his recent musical inspirations. Check out the interview and some of the music from the artists below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nSEZsaXFd8 Here's music from some artists he's been feeling, as well as Glory, his latest collabo with... Read more
March 6, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
9th Wonder – A Wonderful Professor (Video)

9th Wonder – A Wonderful Professor (Video)

CBSnews.com did a video profile on 9th Wonder last week, not just as a producer but also as a professor. The piece takes a look at him in the studio and the class room, and also discusses the role music by Black artists has played in American history. If you... Read more
March 6, 2012 Video
Scienze – Happiness Is ft Blu & Sene

Scienze – Happiness Is ft Blu & Sene

The jazzy piano loop that King I Divine samples on his collabo with ScienZe is reminiscent of tracks you used to hear on the regular in the mid-90s (in a great way).  Blu dropping a verse on the track is just icing.  Check out Happiness Is, featuring Blu and Sene.... Read more
March 6, 2012 Audio, The Bridge
Joell Ortiz – The Motto

Joell Ortiz – The Motto

Members of the Slaughterhouse crew continue their assault on popular tracks. This time Joell Ortiz goes in on The Motto beat originally made for Drake. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7jF-Nps1C0... Read more
March 5, 2012 Audio
K. Sparks – Baggage Handlers

K. Sparks – Baggage Handlers

Here's a soulful and jazzy new joint from K. Sparks. He says it's "Dedicated to those types of people that we all know. Needy, Annoying, and Pessimistic so we press ignore when they call." Check out Baggage Handlers.... Read more
March 5, 2012 Audio
Lushlife – Still I Hear the Word Progress ft Styles P

Lushlife – Still I Hear the Word Progress ft Styles P

Here's a hot new track from rapper/producer Lushlife featuring a verse from Styles P. The chillout/electronic track is a different look for Styles P but he does his thing, as does Lushlife. Check out Still I Hear the Word Progress.... Read more
March 5, 2012 Audio
The Kid Daytona – Low (Remix) ft Jadakiss

The Kid Daytona – Low (Remix) ft Jadakiss

Jadakiss jumps on a track with The Kid Daytona. Check out the remix to Low.... Read more
March 5, 2012 Audio
At long last, Big K.R.I.T.’s 4eva N a Day mixtape is here. You can listen to the whole thing below and click the cover to download it.

At long last, Big K.R.I.T.’s 4eva N a Day mixtape is here. You can listen to the whole thing below and click the cover to download it.

... Read more
March 5, 2012 Audio, Mixes
Cormega – MARS ft Roc Marciano, Action Bronson & Saigon

Cormega – MARS ft Roc Marciano, Action Bronson & Saigon

Cormega, Roc Marciano, Action Bronson and Saigon are forming a super group. Here's their first song together which was produced by Large Professor. Check out MARS.... Read more
March 5, 2012 Audio
The Making of Nas’ It Ain’t Hard to Tell Video as told by Video Music Box’s Ralph McDaniels

The Making of Nas’ It Ain’t Hard to Tell Video as told by Video Music Box’s Ralph McDaniels

Here's an incredible article on the making of Nas' It Ain't Hard to Tell video.  It features in-depth input from Ralph McDaniels, founder and host of NYC's Video Music Box, who produced and directed the video.  Below is an excerpt from the article and you can read the whole article... Read more
March 4, 2012 Food for Thought
Hodgy Beats – Untitled EP (Mixtape)

Hodgy Beats – Untitled EP (Mixtape)

Here's a solid new mixtape from Odd Future's Hodgy Beats called Untitled. You can listen to the whole mixtape and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more
March 4, 2012 Audio, Mixes
Miami (Bass) vs. Los Angeles (G-Funk) (Playlist)

Miami (Bass) vs. Los Angeles (G-Funk) (Playlist)

5 on 5.  Miami vs. LA.  Big game today between the Lakers and Heat.  As you wait for the game (or not) here are 2 playlists featuring 5 back in the day songs each that represent the distinctive sound generated in hip-hop from each locale.  For Miami, it was the... Read more
March 4, 2012 Audio, Playlists, Throwback
Styles P – Hoody Season

Styles P – Hoody Season

Here's some new Styles P. Check out Hoody Season.... Read more
March 3, 2012 Audio
There is often a lot of backlash when R&B infiltrates hip-hop but what about when hip-hop infiltrates R&B (and not just featured verses)? Here’s a playlist of some dope R&B and soul (Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, TLC, Aaliyah and more) made by some of hip-hop’s finest producers. You’ll hear music produced by Madlib, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Dr. Dre, J Dilla, The Ummah, Kay Gee, Organized Noize, The Neptunes, Kanye West and more. Click below to listen.

There is often a lot of backlash when R&B infiltrates hip-hop but what about when hip-hop infiltrates R&B (and not just featured verses)? Here’s a playlist of some dope R&B and soul (Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, TLC, Aaliyah and more) made by some of hip-hop’s finest producers. You’ll hear music produced by Madlib, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Dr. Dre, J Dilla, The Ummah, Kay Gee, Organized Noize, The Neptunes, Kanye West and more. Click below to listen.

Tracklist and production credits are below. Hip-Hop and R&B by Parfit on Grooveshark Here's the tracklist: My Soul Ain't For Sale - Raheem Devaughn (Prod. DJ Jazzy Jeff) The Healer - Erykah Badu (Prod. Madlib) Devil's Pie - D'Angelo(Prod. DJ Premier) Waterfalls - TLC (Prod. Organized Noize) Bullshittin' (Remix) -... Read more
March 3, 2012 Audio, Playlists
Bun B – Stop Playin’ ft Royce Da 5’9″ and Redman

Bun B – Stop Playin’ ft Royce Da 5’9″ and Redman

Here's a new one from Bun B. Check out Stop Playin' featuring Royce Da 5'9" and Redman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFJKgFiHGqM... Read more
March 3, 2012 Audio
J Cole – Vizions of Home

J Cole – Vizions of Home

Here's the second new J Cole joint to drop in a week. Check out Vizions of Home.... Read more
March 2, 2012 Audio
STORi – Just Another Day

STORi – Just Another Day

STORi's flow is part singing, part rapping and part chatting. Check out how she rides Queen Latifah's classic Just Another Day track. Here's Queen Latifah's classic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB1LXcRDoiA... Read more
March 2, 2012 Audio, The Bridge
Ab-Soul – Showin’ Love

Ab-Soul – Showin’ Love

Here's a brand new banger from Ab-Soul. Check out Showin' Love. Also, click here to see why we named Ab-Soul one of the best MCs on the rise.... Read more
March 2, 2012 Audio
Stalley – Blue Sky (Video)

Stalley – Blue Sky (Video)

Stalley kicks a couple of verses on the Blue Sky beat No ID did for Common. Check out the video.... Read more
March 2, 2012 Video
Here’s an in-depth interview of Skillz where he talks about his earliest musical influences and experiences with hip-hop. Check it out below.

Here’s an in-depth interview of Skillz where he talks about his earliest musical influences and experiences with hip-hop. Check it out below.

Skillz's first music he ever bought was DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince's Girls of the World Ain't Nothing But Trouble. Fast forward several years later and he is now touring the world with the legendary. Skillz is living proof that talent, drive and hard work makes dreams come... Read more
March 1, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
!Mayday! – Death March (Remix) ft Pharoahe Monch & Stat Quo

!Mayday! – Death March (Remix) ft Pharoahe Monch & Stat Quo

Pharoahe Monch lends a more laid-back than normal verse to !Mayday! but it is FIRE. Check out the remix to !Mayday!'s Death March, also featuring Stat Quo.... Read more
March 1, 2012 Audio
Joell Ortiz – You Can’t Stop the Prophet

Joell Ortiz – You Can’t Stop the Prophet

The cats from Slaughterhouse have been taking their name really seriously lately. They've dropped several hot joints as a collective lately and Joell Ortiz is keeping the momentum going on the solo tip. Check out how he murders the track for the remix to Jeru tha Damaja's classic You Can't... Read more
March 1, 2012 Audio, The Bridge, Throwback
Joey BadA$$ – Waves

Joey BadA$$ – Waves

Here's a new track from Joey BadA$$ the latest product from the brainchild behind Cinematic Music Group (Big K.R.I.T. and Smoke DZA) and Creative Control. The song is called Waves. If it's any indication, be prepared to hear the name Joey BadA$$ for a looong time. Check it out below.... Read more
March 1, 2012 Audio
Melanie Fiona – This Time ft J Cole

Melanie Fiona – This Time ft J Cole

Melanie Fiona lays down her typically lush and soulful vocals over a tough track on This Time. If the track isn't hip-hop enough for you, she also enlists the services of J Cole and he goes in...Check it out.... Read more
March 1, 2012 Audio
Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch – Trading Places

Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch – Trading Places

Here's another collabo between Ghostface Killah and Sheek Louch. This one is not a new song though. Instead, they take turns catching wreck over one of the other's most recognized beats. Check out Trading Places. And here's a classic scene from the inspiration of the song title. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gekaEzqj5g... Read more
March 1, 2012 Audio, The Bridge
New Balance Excellent Makers – Jay Electronica

New Balance Excellent Makers – Jay Electronica

Here's a dope but far too short video from New Balance of Jay Electronica talking about what makes him who he is. Props to NahRight for the find. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUQ8T1fFgvo... Read more
February 29, 2012 Video
Gorillaz – DoYaThing ft Andre 3000 and James Murphy

Gorillaz – DoYaThing ft Andre 3000 and James Murphy

DoYaThing, the new collabo between Gorillaz, Andre 3000 and James Murphy, dropped last week. Here's the video which features mind-blowingly realistic looking animation. Props to Converse for putting out one of the most creative music videos in years. Check it out below.... Read more
February 29, 2012 Video
Here is our list of the underground MCs who had the biggest come up in the last year: The AFH Torch Bearers list. These MCs include Ab-Soul, Action Bronson, A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, Chuuwee, Dom Kennedy, The Jets (Tradeamark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy, Sir Michael Rocks), The Kid Daytona, Rittz, Schoolboy Q, Smoke DZA, Stalley and XV. Click here to see why we chose these MCs and to hear some of their music.

Here is our list of the underground MCs who had the biggest come up in the last year: The AFH Torch Bearers list. These MCs include Ab-Soul, Action Bronson, A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, Chuuwee, Dom Kennedy, The Jets (Tradeamark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy, Sir Michael Rocks), The Kid Daytona, Rittz, Schoolboy Q, Smoke DZA, Stalley and XV. Click here to see why we chose these MCs and to hear some of their music.

There have been a lot of lists declaring top MCs lately; some for the mainstream and some for the underground. In our opinion (and each list is just that--opinions) each list left some things to be desired. So...we decided to take matters in our own hands. Partly in response to... Read more
February 28, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Video
Curren$y & Styles P – #The1st28 (Mixtape)

Curren$y & Styles P – #The1st28 (Mixtape)

Styles P and Curren$y have collaborated on an EP. You can listen to all of #The1st28 and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more
February 28, 2012 Audio, Mixes
2012 XXL Freshman Class

2012 XXL Freshman Class

So...XXL revealed its Freshman Class of 2012 today. It consists of Future, Kid Ink, Danny Brown, French Montana, Macklemore, Don Trip, Machine Gun Kelly, Hopsin, Iggy Azalea and Roscoe Dash. There are some VERY notable omissions (but more on that later). Which list makes you more irate between this one... Read more
February 28, 2012 Food for Thought
Apollo Brown & OC – Prove Me Wrong

Apollo Brown & OC – Prove Me Wrong

Here's some new OC produced by Apollo Brown and chopped up by DJ Premier. Far from Time's Up, OC is timeless. Check out Prove Me Wrong below. Here's OC's classic Time's Up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCJ6f5VnVVo... Read more
February 28, 2012 Audio, The Bridge
Schoolboy Q & Ab-Soul – 5 Fingers of Death + Druggys With H*es Again (Video)

Schoolboy Q & Ab-Soul – 5 Fingers of Death + Druggys With H*es Again (Video)

5 Fingers of Death. You know how it goes down. Sway plays 5 random beats and let's MCs attack 'em. Half of Black Hippy, Schoolboy Q & Ab-Soul, got their chance yesterday and the lyrical wordplay was silly. Both Q and Ab-Soul blacked out on different beats. Check out the... Read more
February 28, 2012 Video
Action Bronson – Nothing to Worry About

Action Bronson – Nothing to Worry About

Here's some new heat from Action Bronson. Check out Nothing to Worry About.... Read more
February 28, 2012 Audio
Slaughterhouse – Hammer Dance (no tags)

Slaughterhouse – Hammer Dance (no tags)

Slaughterhouse has been on a tear lately. Hammer Dance is their latest release and it GOES HARD. Check it out (with no tags).... Read more
February 28, 2012 Audio
Toca Tuesdays Freestyles – Jon Connor (Video)

Toca Tuesdays Freestyles – Jon Connor (Video)

Jon Connor dropped a true "off the dome" freestyle on Toca Tuesdays Freestyles. Check the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOUI4U9uymg... Read more
February 28, 2012 Video
Young Guru Speaks on N*ggas in Paris vs. N*ggas in Poorest (Video)

Young Guru Speaks on N*ggas in Paris vs. N*ggas in Poorest (Video)

Young Guru (engineer extraordinaire for Kanye West & Jay-Z and ill DJ) steadily has been establishing himself as a hip-hop scholar. Check out what he has to say about N*ggas in Paris vs. N*ggas in Poorest. Rather than pit the two songs against each other he reconciles them and argues... Read more
February 27, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Planet Asia – No Apologies ft Raekwon

Planet Asia – No Apologies ft Raekwon

Planet Asia is joined by Chef Raekwon on his latest track. Check out No Apologies. Planet Asia's album Black Belt Theater drops tomorrow. Click here to buy it.... Read more
February 27, 2012 Audio
Behind The Scenes With Big K.R.I.T. & Va$htie At Insomnia Video Shoot (Video)

Behind The Scenes With Big K.R.I.T. & Va$htie At Insomnia Video Shoot (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. has a track called Insomnia on his new 4eva N a Day project. Here's a true behind the scenes look at the making of the video for the track. The BTS look features some words from K.R.I.T. and Va$htie, the director of the video, as well as a... Read more
February 27, 2012 Video
Curren$y – Livin’ (Video)

Curren$y – Livin’ (Video)

Here's the latest video from Curren$y. Check out Livin'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKQY7EocJdg... Read more
February 27, 2012 Video
February may be the shortest month of the year but it has not been short on hot joints this year. Here’s a playlist of some of the best hip-hop to drop this month. You’ll hear music from J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T., Jadakiss, Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch, Curren$y, Slaughterhouse, Action Bronson, Stalley, Planet Asia, Bumpy Knuckles and more. Click below to listen.

February may be the shortest month of the year but it has not been short on hot joints this year. Here’s a playlist of some of the best hip-hop to drop this month. You’ll hear music from J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T., Jadakiss, Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch, Curren$y, Slaughterhouse, Action Bronson, Stalley, Planet Asia, Bumpy Knuckles and more. Click below to listen.

... Read more
February 26, 2012 Audio, Playlists
DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles – Shake The Room ft Flava Flav

DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles – Shake The Room ft Flava Flav

DJ Premier. Bumpy Knuckles. New music. Nuff said. Check out a sampler of their forthcoming EP (StOoDiOtYmE) and the full version of Shake the Room featuring Flavor Flav from the EP.  It BANGS. Here's the sampler for StOoDiOtYmE: Here's Shake The Room ft Flavor Flav... Read more
February 25, 2012 Audio
EPMD Perform Headbanger With K-Solo and Redman (Video)

EPMD Perform Headbanger With K-Solo and Redman (Video)

EPMD reunited in NYC last night. For the finale, they brought out fellow Hit Squad members K-Solo and Redman and smashed Headbanger. Check out a video of the performance below. Also, click here to check out our playlist of songs produced by Erick Sermon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OwDzpBxumQ... Read more
February 25, 2012 Throwback, Video
Q-Tip – Black Fist Friday Mix (Mixtape)

Q-Tip – Black Fist Friday Mix (Mixtape)

New York's Hot 97 has been bringing in legendary DJs/Producers as a part of its Black Fist Fridays series in celebration of Black History Month.  Thus far, guests have included Pete Rock, DJ Premier and Questlove, and they have been given free reign to play whatever they were feeling that... Read more
February 24, 2012 Audio, Mixes
Andre 3000 speaks to GQ

Andre 3000 speaks to GQ

Andre 3000 recently sat down with GQ to discuss topics ranging from the possibility of a new OutKast album to the re-launch of his clothing line to the REAL scoop on the phrase "Who else wants to f*ck with Hollywood Cole." See below for an excerpt from the article and... Read more
February 24, 2012 Food for Thought
DMX Performs at SOB’s (Video)

DMX Performs at SOB’s (Video)

Last night was a good one for hip-hop in NYC.  It marked the premiere of Schoolboy Q (as a headliner) and the return of DMX.  Check out footage of DMX performing at SOB's below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfsJ_gafXxw And, if you missed it, here's some footage of Schoolboy Q's performance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgE_lLbRffI&feature=plcp&context=C3c7d661UDOEgsToPDskJgKXmHHYCeaC1T-Wy7C_Fp... Read more
February 24, 2012 Video
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