Big K.R.I.T. – Money on the Floor ft 8Ball, MJG & 2 Chainz
Here's a tough new joint from Big K.R.I.T. featuring 8Ball, MJG and 2 Chainz. It's got that laid back Southern Funk. Check out Money on the Floor. Click here to download.... Read more
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Here’s a Playlist of Some of the Best Chappelle Show Performances (Video Playlist)
Chappelle Show gets its much deserved props for its place in sketch comedy history, but it does not get enough recognition for its role as a major platform for showcasing hip-hop and soul performances. In addition to having impeccable taste in acts, the show had a knack for presenting artists... Read more
After a hiatus, MOP is back with a hot new joint. Check out Anybody Can Get it.
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Evidence – Inside Cats & Dogs (Video Playlist)
Evidence has put together a series of videos where he discusses each song on his upcoming album, Cats & Dogs (in stores on 9/27). Each episode also features a snippet of the song discussed. Here's a video playlist of each episode in the series, so far (9 in total). Check... Read more
Nitty Scott, MC – Auntie Maria’s Crib
Nitty Scott, MC is a dope up and coming MC who happens to be female. Her voice has hints of Jean Grae and Lady Bug Mecca from Digable Planets, but, her style is all her own. She just dropped a dope new song called Auntie Maria's Crib. Check it out... Read more
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Make the Money
Here's another solid song from Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Check out Make The Money. Click here to download from iTunes.... Read more
Sir Michael Rocks – I Can’t Go
Sir Michael Rocks kicks some verses over the same track Talib Kweli used on Country Cousins, his collabo with UGK. Check out Sir Michael Rocks' I Can't Go. Click here to download. Here's Country Cousins by Talib Kweli ft UGK.... Read more
Murs – Love & Rockets Pt. 5 (Video) & Kurupt – This is Your Day ft Murs & Uncle Chucc
Here's a double dose of Murs. First up is installment #5 of his Love & Rockets video series, which features some behind the scenes video footage of Murs, as well as a sneak preview of another new song from his upcoming album, Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation. Immediately... Read more
Wale – Best Night Ever ft Rick Ross & Kevin Cossom
Here's the latest from Wale. He and Rick Ross slow it down on Best Night Ever. Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
Yelawolf – Hard White (Up in the Club) ft Lil Jon – Video
Here's a high energy and stylish video from Yelawolf. If you're offended by Jello wrestling, it's not for you...Check out Hard White (Up in the Club) featuring Lil Jon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0rVRtXsiEo&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Gerald Walker – The Other Half of Letting Go (Mixtape)
Gerald Walker has dropped a couple of very solid tracks in the last few weeks. Now the mixtape, The Other Half of Letting Go, is here. You can listen to and download the whole thing below. Check it out. Download Mixtape... Read more
Phonte – The Life of Kings ft Evidence & Big K.R.I.T.
Phonte, Evidence and Big K.R.I.T. on one soulful track. Nuff said. Check out The Life of Kings. Phonte's new album, Charity Starts at Home, hits stores on 9/27. Click here to download.... Read more
Childish Gambino – Bonfire
Fresh off his performance at Rock The Bells, Childish Gambino dropped a snippet of the first single from his upcoming album last week. Here's the full version. Check out Bonfire. Bonfire by Childish Gambino... Read more
Here’s some new Phonte produced by 9th Wonder. You know what it is. Check out The Good Fight.
Phonte's new album, Charity Starts at Home drops on 9/27, the same release date as new albums from J. Cole, 9th Wonder and Evidence. It's going to be a super Tuesday for hip-hop. Click here to download. ... Read more
DJ Premier Listens to ElMatic’s Remakes of His Tracks from Illmatic (Video)
Here's a really dope interview of DJ Premier where he listens to and discusses ElzHi's ElMatic tracks that were recreations of the tracks DJ Premier produced for Illmatic (New York State of Mind, Represent and Memory Lane). In addition to giving his thoughts on the ElMatic tracks, Primo gives some... Read more
Statik Selektah – Play the Game ft Big K.R.I.T. and Freddie Gibbs
Big K.R.I.T. and Gangsta Gibbs collaborate on the latest track from Statik Selektah. Check out Play the Game from Statik Selektah's upcoming Population Control album (stream-only).... Read more
Frank Ocean – Swim Good (Video)
Here's a new video from Frank Ocean's stellar Nostalgia, Ultra album. Check out Swim Good. http://vimeo.com/29085815... Read more
OutKast is reuniting??? It’s not certain but their recent signing to Epic Records is a strong signal that some new spaceagehiphopfunk music is coming soon. Until then, here’s an OutKast video playlist as a reminder of just how dope they are.
You'll find songs by OutKast as well as a couple of their guest appearances. Check it out. Also, here's a link to an article that details their rumored signing to Epic. A lot of their videos have been pulled from YouTube, so we've added a few more below.... Read more
XV – Hoop Dreams
Here's another solid new song from XV. Check out Hoop Dreams. Click here to download.... Read more
LaVish – Crush on You ft Casey Veggies
Here's a cool, laid-back joint with that underground Southern Cali feel to it. Check out Crush on You by LaVish featuring Casey Veggies. Click here to download.... Read more
Back in the Day: Eminem, Dilated Peoples & Aristotle Wake Up Show Freestyle
Here's a vintage freestyle from the classic Wake Up Show featuring Eminem, Dilated Peoples and Aristotle. Eminem has that Bad Meets Evil (the song not the group) flow, so it sounds like this one is from the late 90's. This is a gem courtesy of Ruby Hornet. It's 11 minutes... Read more
Gerald Walker – It’s All Real
Here's another tight song from Gerald Walker. It's a slow, g-funk joint in the vein of some of the more laid back productions you would hear from producers like Daz or DJ Quik, and it features a flow reminiscent of old Freestyle Fellowship. Check out It's All Real. Click here... Read more
Mac Miller – Face The Facts
Here's a new track by Mac Miller produced by none other than the legendary DJ Premier. Check out Face the Facts. Click here to download.... Read more
J. Cole – Can’t Get Enough ft Trey Songz (Video)
Here's the video for J. Cole's collabo with Trey Songz. Check it out.... Read more
Curren$y – N.O. Sh*t
Here's an incredibly soulful joint from Curren$y. Check out N.O. Sh*t. Click here to download.... Read more
J. Cole – Mr. Nice Watch ft Jay-Z
Here's J. Cole's collabo with Jay-Z from the forthcoming Cole World: The Sideline Story. What do you think? Click here to download. Here's what VIBE had to say about the making of the track: "Although, this wasn’t the original track young Jermaine hoped Jay would lay vocals on. At the... Read more
Asher Roth – Last Man Standing ft Akon (Video)
Here's a really ill video from Asher Roth. The effects on the film make it look like a live action graphic novel (think Sin City). Not lovin' the hook but the verses are tight and the visuals are crazy. Check out Last Man Standing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu5mD9Pvrls&feature=player_embedded... Read more
The Doppelgangaz – Nexium (Video)
Here's another song with a 90's feel to it. This is our first post from these cats but likely not the last. Check out Nexium. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZLFhlSJH0E&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Lord Quest & ELMNT – Show $#*t/Thank But Me (Video)
Here are 2 separate songs combined in 1 video by Lord Quest & ELMNT. The first, Show $#*t by Lord Quest is solid, but the second half by ELMNT, Thank But Me, GOES. It's set to a jazzy, 90's throwback track and ELMNT goes in on the verse. It starts... Read more
A.Dd+ – Can’t Come Down
Here's a clever new song from A.Dd+ about a valiant (though futile) attempt to keep a weed habit in check while on the job. It comes complete with a nod to Britney Spears' Toxic in the hook. Check out Can't Come Down.... Read more
TiRon & Ayomari – A Sucker For Pumps (Album)
TiRon & Ayomari continue coming with their own brand of progressive hip-hop on their new album, A Sucker For Pumps. Their music is different lyrically and sonically than a lot of stuff out there. It starts with their use of live instruments (which gives the tracks that extra pop) and... Read more
Murs – Remember 2 Forget (Video)
Here's a new video from Murs. Check out Remember 2 Forget from his upcoming Love & Rockets Vol. 1 album, which drops on 10/11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4_99LQsZGo Click here to download.... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. speaks on why his album is being delayed.
There's been a lot of anticipation around Big K.R.I.T.'s forthcoming album and there was considerable disappointment when it was announced last week that the album was delayed. I've heard many tracks from the album and imho believe it will be more than worth the wait. Check out what K.R.I.T. himself... Read more
Evidence – Late for the Sky ft Slug and Aesop Rock
Evidence's album Cats and Dogs is in stores in 2 weeks. Until then, here's some brand new heat from the album. Check out Late for the Sky featuring Slug and Aesop Rock. Click the arrow on the right side of the player to download.... Read more
Rockie Fresh – No Fear (Video)
Here's a meditative new joint from Rockie Fresh. Check out the video for No Fear. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19FYAyEgCW4&feature=player_embedded... Read more
XV – Wichita (Video)
Here's a video from XV's mixtape Zero Heroes (click here to download). Check out Wichita, produced by Just Blaze. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo6XWe4itPI&feature=player_embedded... Read more
J. Cole absolutely MURDERED that Meek Mill I’m A Boss beat in a freestyle on the Cosmic Kev radio show. He also goes in on the Otis track (with some bars from his cut Heavy). This is THAT J. Cole you remember. Warm Up. Friday Night Lights. Cole World is comin’…check out the video.
And, click here to download Heavy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfBTMZ1tyCA&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Rapper Big Pooh – Medicine Man (Video)
The audio for Rapper Big Pooh's Medicine Man dropped a couple of weeks ago. Here's the video. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKBexKaapTc&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Common Interviewed by GoWhereHipHop (Video)
Here's an interview of Common while in Chicago for the North Coast Music Festival. It also includes some well shot footage of some of his performances. Check it out. http://vimeo.com/28868024... Read more
Here’s a new cut from Drake. It’s on a smoothed out tip, kinda like Fireworks. If you’re a fan, you’ll really feel this. If you’re not, you won’t. Nuff said. Check out Club Paradise.
Here's a new cut from Drake. It's on a smoothed out tip, kinda like Fireworks. If you're a fan, you'll really feel this. If you're not, you won't. Nuff said. Check out Club Paradise. Click here to download. Here's what Drake had to say about Club Paradise: "Dropping this for... Read more
Chuuwee – Wildstyle Promo (Video)
If this promo is any indication, Chuuwee's upcoming Wildstyle album is about to be special. We've been saying for several months that you could hear the 90's influences in his music and he has decided to make his entire new album steeped in the sounds of hip-hop from that decade.... Read more
Here’s an end of Summer mix of some of the better music that dropped over the last few months. And, similar to the season, the heat builds and it cools down to a chill finish. You’ll find songs from J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T., Dom Kennedy, Erick Sermon, Redman and Method Man, The Game, Macklemore, Jay Rock, 9th Wonder & Phonte, XV, Asher Roth, Sha Stimuli, Evidence and more.
Check it out. Ambrosia For Heads End of Summer Mix by Parfit on Mixcloud... Read more
Wow. Sha Stimuli just dropped one of the illest songs to come out in a while. He kicks intelligent and insightful lyrics over a track that goes. And, he truly does keep it 100% REAL. Check out The Realist.
The Realist by Sha Stimuli If you like this, you might also feel Gerald Walker's Please Shut the F*ck Up, which has a similar theme.... Read more
Planet Asia – The Last Air Benders (Video)
Here's a new video from Planet Asia. Check out The Last Air Benders. http://vimeo.com/28767607... Read more
Evidence & Fashawn – Hip-Hop Nation Freestyle (Video)
Evidence has been going IN on DJ Premier beats lately. Most recently was his new single You (click here for the video) and now he and Fashawn trade hot verse after hot verse over 2 Primo classics (A Million & One Questions and Kick in the Door) on Sirius' Hip-Hop... Read more
Kendrick Lamar – The Well Versed Interviews (Video)
Here's a really solid 3-part interview of Kendrick Lamar from The Well Versed. Check out all 3 parts below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_ubQIOH4qs&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnwwWUqcHNw&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYlxcvCDgTc&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Kyle Rapps – Universe Traveler (Air Redux) ft Talib Kweli (Video)
Here's a cool song from an artist named Kyle Rapps featuring Talib Kweli. Talib gets extra busy on his verse. Check out the video for Universe Traveler (Air Redux). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iml8CeRMt6k&feature=player_embedded... Read more
The future of hip-hop is in good hands: In studio with Smoke DZA, Dom Kennedy, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and Big K.R.I.T.
I had the privilege of spending some time in the studio the other night with Smoke DZA, Dom Kennedy, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and Big K.R.I.T. Part of that time included hearing a number of cuts from Big K.R.I.T.'s upcoming album. I can't give details but, in short, the album... Read more
Showbiz & AG – Here and Now
Here's a new track from Showbiz & AG of the legendary Diggin' In the Crates crew. They have a new album that features most of DITC dropping soon. Check out Here and Now. Click here to download. And, here's a gem from back in the day by Show & AG... Read more