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Affion Crockett – Drake “Headlines” Spoof (Video)

It's been a minute since Affion Crockett did a hip-hop spoof but he's back...This time he takes on Drake's Headlines and gives the title a whole new meaning. Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DSVh8BNd_ps... Read more

December 1, 2011 Video

Fashawn – Generation F

Here's a hot new joint from Fashawn. Check out Generation F. Click here to download.... Read more

November 30, 2011 Audio

Rap-A-Lot Records was the 17th most important hip-hop record label. Also holding down the South at #12 is…

#12 No Limit Records While Rap-A-Lot was the first major label to rise from the South, No Limit Records was the record label that put the "Dirty Dirty" on the MAP. No Limit established the South as a stronghold for hip-hop that many might argue has never been relinquished. Despite... Read more

November 30, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback, Video

Eminem, Slaughterhouse & Yelawolf – 2.0 Boys (Video)

Here's a video for Shady 2.0's 2.0 Boys. It features footage of Eminem, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, Crooked I, Royce Da 5'9" and Yelawolf performing in Detroit (though the soundtrack is the actual recording, not their performance). Check it out below. Also, if you missed their cypher from the 2011... Read more

November 30, 2011 Video

The 13th most important hip-hop record label of all time would have been #1 in 1988. Cold Chillin’ Records featured hip-hop legends like Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Kool G. Rap, Masta Ace and more. Check out more on Cold Chillin’ and a playlist featuring its key artists below.

#13 Cold Chillin' Records Many people say the golden age of hip-hop was in the late 80's and early 90's. If you fall into that category, there's no doubt Cold Chillin' Records featured some of your favorite artists of all time (in any genre). In fact, many would argue that... Read more

November 29, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback, Video

Can’t wait to hear that new Roots undun album? Check out a sneak preview of the album below.

Can't wait to hear that new Roots undun album? Say no more. Click here to hear a stream of the full album. Click here to see all 4 videos from the album. ... Read more

November 29, 2011 Audio

Blu – ez

New tracks from Madlib featuring dope MCs continue to surface. Recently, his collabo with Freddie Gibbs, Thuggin', dropped. Here's another, with Blu. Check out ez. You may recognize the track as the one Black Star just rocked over on their new song Fix Up (but rumor is Blu's version was... Read more

November 29, 2011 Audio

Schoolboy Q – To The Beat (F’d Up) (Video)

Here's the latest video from Schoolboy Q. Check out To The Beat (F'd Up) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FRUR5kyK4-s... Read more

November 29, 2011 Video

The 14th most important hip-hop record label of all time might be the most controversial on the list…

...but not because they didn't put out dope music. #14 Uptown Records Uptown Records did not make its mark with rap music, though it was founded by former rapper Andre Harrell (one half of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) and was home to some significant rappers. Uptown Records was extremely... Read more

November 28, 2011 Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback, Video

The Roots – One Time ft Phonte & Dice Raw

New music from The Roots with Phonte?? Nuff said. Check out One Time (stream only). undun drops on 12/6.... Read more

November 28, 2011 Audio

Common – Freedom Project Documentary (Video)

Last week, Common dropped his video for Sweet which was shot in Haiti. He solicited donations to benefit the country, in order to view the video. Here's a documentary showing Common's visit to Haiti which is still greatly suffering the effects of the earthquake that devastated the country nearly 2... Read more

November 28, 2011 Video

Mary J. Blige – Feel Inside ft Nas

Mary J. Blige, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, returns with her new album My Life II. Check out the full version of her single, Feel Inside, below featuring verses from Nas.... Read more

November 28, 2011 Audio

Naughty By Nature, Doug E. Fresh, Goodie M.O.B., Big Daddy Kane & Kurtis Blow – Soul Train Awards All Star Tribute to Heavy D (Video)

The legends came out at the 2011 Soul Train Awards to pay tribute to Heavy D. Big Daddy Kane, Naughty By Nature, Goodie M.O.B. and Kurtis Blow performed some of Mr. Big Stuff's classics. Check out the video. Click here for our Heavy D tribute video playlist.... Read more

November 28, 2011 Video

Arguably the most acclaimed artist in hip-hop was on the 15th most important hip-hop record label of all time.

#15 Ruffhouse Records Ruffhouse Records is another one of those record labels where few outside the music industry knew the label, but EVERYBODY knew its artists. Ruffhouse was founded in 1989 by Chris Schwartz and Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo who got his nickname due to his skills at chopping up... Read more

November 27, 2011 Food for Thought, Throwback, Video

The Dirty South began playing a major role in rap music long before No Limit and Cash Money. The #16 most important record label in hip-hop music is Rap-A-Lot Records. Check out a playlist of their key artists below.,

#16 Rap-A-Lot Records Not from Houston but I Rap-A-Lot...Long before Cash Money and long before No Limit, Rap-A-Lot records was the voice of hip-hop in the South. Founded by J Prince in 1986, the label put Houston on the map. That was no small feat given that rap music was... Read more

November 26, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback, Video

Amy Winehouse – Halftime

Halftime is another previously unreleased track from Amy Winehouse's upcoming album, Lioness: Hidden Treasures. What a loss. Check it out below (stream only). ... Read more

November 26, 2011 Audio

Here’s another new song from Black Star. Check out You Already Knew.

Two new Black Star joints in 2 days?? Good lawd! Yesterday brought Fix Up. Now check out You Already Knew. Click here to download.... Read more

November 26, 2011 Audio

The Weeknd – The Knowing (Video)

The Weeknd's House of Balloons album (click here to download it for free) is the gift that keeps on giving. Check out the video for The Knowing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W_nDYKsexo&feature=player_embedded... Read more

November 25, 2011 Video

Chuuwee – Reign (Long Live the King) (Video)

Here's a soulful track from Chuuwee's Watching The Throne project. Check out the video for Reign (Long Live the King). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GmKKZdaZiw&feature=player_embedded... Read more

November 25, 2011 Video

Rawkus and Loud were the 20th and 19th most important hip-hop record labels, respectively. Numbers 18 and 17 are…

Select Records and Fresh Records How can Select Records and Fresh Records be ahead of Rawkus AND Loud??? 2 words: historical context. Without a doubt, both Rawkus and Loud released records by some of the greatest MCs to ever bless the mic, but each of those record labels was building... Read more

November 25, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback

Black Star – Fix Up

Here's a brand new joint from Black Star, produced by Madlib. Check out Fix Up.... Read more

November 25, 2011 Audio

The Fat Boys – All You Can Eat (Video)

Happy Thanksgiving. We hope you get your grub on and enjoy the day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu-s-SeigWs... Read more

November 24, 2011 Throwback, Video

The 19th most important hip-hop record label of all time is…

#19 Loud Records Steve Rifkin may not be a household name like Suge Knight, Sean "Puffy" Combs or Baby aka The Birdman, but his impact on hip-hop is enduring just the same. In the 90's, his Loud Records put out some of the grimiest hip-hop that had ever been heard.... Read more

November 23, 2011 Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback, Video

J-Live – The Authentic (Video)

J-Live was one of my favorite rappers in the late 90's/early00's. Dude always brought something fresh to the game whether it was ill metaphors, intricate stories or just plain spittin' flames. 10 years later, nothing has changed. He's still one of the dopest (and most underrated) MCs in hip-hop (click... Read more

November 23, 2011 Video

Here’s a look at the 20 most important hip-hop record labels of all time, starting with #20: Rawkus Records.

Before record labels were considered "the enemy" their brands actually meant something. Artists dreamed of being on the same label as the MCs they grew up idolizing and some labels had such credibility fans would buy the record just because it was on that label. Over the next several days... Read more

November 22, 2011 Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback, Video

Terrace Martin – On Some Other Sh*t ft Problem and TayF 3rd (Video)

Terrace Martin is holding it down for that new West Coast sound. Here's the new video for his song On Some Other Sh*t featuring Problem and TayF 3rd. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=42Q99Sgas5w... Read more

November 22, 2011 Video

Freddie Gibbs & Statik Selektah – Keep It Warm For Ya ft Smoke DZA & Chace Infinite (Video)

Here's another soulful joint from Freddie Gibbs & Statik Selektah. This time, Smoke DZA and Chace Infinite join Gangsta Gibbs on the track. Check out the video for Keep It Warm For Ya.... Read more

November 22, 2011 Video

Kendrick Lamar – Rigamortus ft Busta Rhymes (Remix)

FINALLY! The full CD quality version of Kendrick Lamar's remix of Rigamortus featuring Busta Rhymes is here. There have been a few videos of K. Dot playing this in concert with a taste of Busta's rhyme. Now, here's Busta's whole verse and it is FIRE. Salute to Busta Rhymes. After... Read more

November 22, 2011 Audio

The Roots – The Undun Videos (Parts 1-4)

Over the last few weeks, The Roots have been dropping videos as a lead up to the release of their album, undun, on December 6. This week, they've released Sleep, which is part 4 of 4 videos. Like the album, the videos tell the story of Redford Stephens, a fictional... Read more

November 22, 2011 Playlists, Video

JIM-E-O – I’m On featuring Bluu Suede

Here's another hot record from Austin's JIM-E-O. It's about grinding hard in pursuit of your dreams. Check out I'm On featuring Bluu Suede.... Read more

November 22, 2011 Audio

Yelawolf’s In This World is a bonus cut from the iTunes release of Radioactive, which is in stores now. Check it out below.

Yelawolf's Radioactive is in stores now. If you haven't scooped it, you can buy it here. Below is one of the bonus cuts from the iTunes release. Check out In This World.... Read more

November 21, 2011 Audio

T.I. – Pyro

Pyro is the latest from T.I. Click here to download.... Read more

November 21, 2011 Audio

Common – Celebrate

After going HARD with Sweet, Common smooths it out on Celebrate. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2sX22KEkkE&feature=player_embedded... Read more

November 21, 2011 Audio

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Thuggin’

Here's another ill collabo. Check out Madlib and Freddie Gibbs' Thuggin'. Gangsta Gibbs sounds good on Madlib's stripped down, introspective production. If you like this, be on the look out for a full album from them early next year. Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - Thuggin' by Rappcats... Read more

November 21, 2011 Audio

Statik Selektah & Action Bronson – Not Enough Words (Video)

Here's another tough Statik Selektah/Action Bronson collabo. Check out the video for Not Enough Words. Their joint album, Well Done, drops tomorrow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8APYF0kkas&feature=player_embedded... Read more

November 21, 2011 Video

You’re All I Need–the prequel. Before Mary J. Blige blessed the track, Method Man held it down solo. Check out this demo version of his classic.

The essence is there, but it feels very different from the final version. His tempo is slower and more deliberate, the track is stripped down and there's a spoken exchange between some women at the end. Click here to download.... Read more

November 20, 2011 Audio

Common – When I Was 17 (Video) + DJ Drama Interview

Here are a couple of cool pieces on Common. First is his appearance on MTV's When I Was 17. Next, is an interview of him by DJ Drama where he talks about the motivation behind So Sweet, G.O.O.D. Music, his approach to his upcoming The Dreamer, The Believer album, rhyming... Read more

November 20, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought, Video

Kendrick Lamar brings Busta Rhymes onstage to play his verse from the remix to Rigamortus (Video)

We told y'all a few months ago about that remix of Kendrick Lamar's Rigamortus featuring Busta Rhymes. It still has not dropped...but K. Dot brought out Busta Bus while in LA and there's footage with the verse and more. If you missed it before, it is a MUST. Check it... Read more

November 19, 2011 Video

Rittz – Wishin’

Rittz dropped an incredible video for Wishin' a few weeks ago (click here if you missed it). It explored some of his deepest and darkest thoughts. Here's the download for the song.... Read more

November 18, 2011 Audio

Statik Selektah – Play The Game ft Big K.R.I.T. and Freddie Gibbs

Here's a great video for Statik Selektah's Play The Game featuring Big K.R.I.T. and Freddie Gibbs. It was shot A3C and also doubles as a good behind the scenes look at the energy that was in the air at that hip-hop festival. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFJbufYpxT0... Read more

November 18, 2011 Video

Young Jeezy Double Play: I Do ft Jay-Z and Andre 3000 + F.A.M.E. ft T.I. (Video)

Here's a double play from Young Jeezy. Check out his new song I Do featuring Jay-Z and Andre 3000, and the new video for F.A.M.E. featuring TI below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CiXZ23Unec Here's I Do featuring Jay-Z and Andre 3000 (with tags...for now) Click here to download.... Read more

November 18, 2011 Audio, Video

Kendrick Lamar Speaks – 2DopeBoyz Interview and Karmaloop TV Interview (Video)

Here are a couple of cool interviews of Kendrick Lamar. 2DopeBoyz caught him in Miami and posed several questions submitted by readers of the site. K. Dot discusses how he stays grounded, dealing with family pressures and what it was like being a part of the 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards... Read more

November 18, 2011 Video

Mobb Deep – Get It Forever ft Nas

Three of Queens' finest unite. Check out Mobb Deep's Get It Forever featuring Nas. Click here to download.... Read more

November 18, 2011 Audio

Naughty By Nature – Perfect Party ft Joe (Video)

Here's a new video from Naughty by Nature featuring Joe. Check out Perfect Party. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXLoPB4LHIk&feature=player_embedded... Read more

November 17, 2011 Video

Just Like That is one of the hottest joints KRS-One has put down in a minute. And, he’s still teaching. Check out the video.

This is the first single of his upcoming 20th album, and the song is produced by Mad Lion. Respect to the Blast Master. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1q_C0o9GHsw... Read more

November 17, 2011 Video

Chuuwee – Watching The Throne (Free Album)

Here's Chuuwee's debut album, Watching The Throne, and it's free. Listen to the whole album and download it here. The tracklist is below. Here's the tracklist: http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/chuuwee-watching-the-throne/#listen... Read more

November 16, 2011 Mixes

Schoolboy Q – My Hatin’ Joint

Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar have all dropped hot albums in the last year. Schoolboy Q has got next. Here's his latest song, My Hatin' Joint.... Read more

November 16, 2011 Audio

Here’s a red hot new track from Joe Budden. Check out Quality of Life.

Click here to download.... Read more

November 15, 2011 Audio

Rapsody – For Everything (Mixtape)

A lot of hot joints have dropped from Rapsody's For Everything project, including many produced by 9th Wonder. It also has features from Kendrick Lamar, Freeway and more. You can listen to and download the whole thing below. Download Mixtape... Read more

November 15, 2011 Mixes

David Dallas – Ain’t Coming Down ft Buckshot Shorty (Video)

David Dallas made some noise in the Spring with an ill collabo with Freddie Gibbs. Here's another solid song from him featuring Buckshot Shorty. Check out the video for Ain't Coming Down. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq8ecXOhCM0&feature=player_embedded Here's Caught in a Daze featuring Freddie Gibbs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0NdvQIeKFU... Read more

November 15, 2011 Video