XV – The Kick
After a few months hiatus, XV is coming back strong. Here's the 2nd joint from him in 2 nights. Check out The Kick. Click here to download.... Read more
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RapFix Live – Freddie Gibbs, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock
MTV.com's RapFix live is on right now. This week's guests are Freddie Gibbs, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock. Press play below to tune in until 6pm.... Read more
9th Wonder – No Pretending ft Raekwon & Big Remo
Here's another new song from 9th Wonder's forthcoming The Wonder Years album. Check out No Pretending featuring Raekwon and Big Remo. Click here to download.... Read more
Peter Rosenberg – What’s Poppin’ Vol. 1 (Mixtape)
Here's a new mixtape presented by Peter Rosenberg which features songs by Kendrick Lamar, Action Bronson, Skyzoo, The Kid Daytona, Asher Roth, Homeboy Sandman, J. Cole, Smiff N Wessun and more. Click here to download What's Poppin Vol. 1.... Read more
Murs & Ski Beatz – Love & Rockets v. 1 Ep. 4 (Video)
Murs & Ski Beatz have collaborated on an entire album and shot a web video series as a lead up to the release of the album. Here's the 4th installment of the series, Love & Rockets v. 1, which features behind the scenes footage and new music from the album.... Read more
Big Sean – Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay ft Kanye West & Roscoe Dash (Video)
Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay is another big record from Big Sean. Check out the video. He's come a long way in his year and change as a member of G.O.O.D. Music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1anxnA7Zwc&feature=player_embedded... Read more
XV – BITSU
XV has been on the road for a minute and now he is back in the studio. Hence, the title of his new joint. Check out BITSU. Click here to download.... Read more
Evidence – You (Video)
The audio for Evidence's DJ Premier-produced heat rock drop a couple of days ago. Here's the video. Check out You.... Read more
Statik Selektah – Labor Day ft Action Bronson, Chace Infinite, Wais P, Termanology, Scram Jones, Push! Montana, & Freddie Gibbs
Somehow, Statik Selektah fits 7 heads on a 2-minute track. Check out Labor Day ft Action Bronson, Chace Infinite, Wais P, Termanology, Scram Jones, Push! Montana, & Freddie Gibbs. Here's some footage of the recording session. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rycA83mHJp0&feature=player_embedded Click here to download.... Read more
Rapper Big Pooh – Medicine Man
Here's some new Rapper Big Pooh. Check out Medicine Man. If you need more Little Brother in your life, click here for Band Practice Pt. II be 9th Wonder featuring Phonte & Median. Click here to download.... Read more
Here are 2 new joints from Evidence’s forthcoming Cats & Dogs album. First up is You produced by DJ Premier and next is Where You Come From, produced by Alchemist and featuring Rakaa, Lil Fame and Termanology. Check out both cuts below.
Like J. Cole's album, Evidence's Cats and Dogs also hits stores on 9/27. Click here for a sampler of the album. You Click here to download via AmazonMP3. Where You Come From ft Rakaa, Lil' Fame & Termanology Click here to download.... Read more
J. Cole – Any Given Sunday Vol. 5: Neverland and Heavy
J. Cole drops 2 new joints (not from the album) in this week's installment of Any Given Sunday. Check out Neverland and Heavy. J. Cole's album Cole World: The Sideline Story is in stores on 9/27. Neverland Click here to download. Heavy Click here to download.... Read more
Nas headlined Rock The Bells in NYC. Here’s a video playlist that gives a taste of his performance. You’ll see Represent, Made You Look, It Ain’t Hard to Tell, The World Is Mine, If I Ruled the World, Live at the BBQ, Nas is Like and more.
Rock the Bells touched down in NYC on Saturday. Several iconic artists blessed the stage including Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Mobb Deep, Black Star, Black Moon, Raekwon & Ghostface and more. Nasty Nas had the headlining spot. Here's a playlist of many of his performances. You'll see Represent, Made You... Read more
Kendrick Lamar – Live at S.O.B.’s (Video)
We gave you our thoughts on the special performance Kendrick Lamar put on Wednesday night in NYC at S.O.B.'s. Now hear what Kendrick had to say about it. Here are 2 professionally-produced videos featuring highlights from the night and reflections from the man, himself. Check them out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk1yUMCfITw&feature=player_embedded http://vimeo.com/28553015... Read more
Pharrell – Tokyo Rising Documentary (Video)
Here's a documentary Pharrell did, in partnership with Palladium, exploring the impact of the earthquake in Tokyo on 3/11/11. Given his strong connections with Tokyo, he speaks to many friends and you can feel how personal the piece is to him. Check out all 5 parts below.... Read more
Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun – Roses ft Freeway (Video)
Here's a new video from Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun's dope Monumental album. Check out Roses featuring Freeway.... Read more
Common speaks on the making of his classic album Be including working with the legendary J. Dilla for the last time. Check it out.
Common's installment of the Classic Albums by Classic Artists series may be the best one yet. He gives a lot of behind the scenes details on the making of Be. He discusses tracks like The Food and The Corner in depth and speaks about the last time he ever worked... Read more
Stalley – Sound of Silence (Video)
Here's a new video for another really solid cut off Stalley's Lincoln Way Nights. Stalley goes back to nature for this one. Check out Sound of Silence. If you don't have Lincoln Way Nights yet, you can get it for free here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G_eDUYe848... Read more
New 9th Wonder featuring Phonte and Median. Nuff said. Check out Band Practice Pt. II below.
9th Wonder has a new album, The Wonder Years, dropping on 9/27. Until then, here's a new song from him featuring Phonte and Median. Check out Band Practice Pt. II. Click here to download.... Read more
Meek Mill – I’m A Boss ft Rick Ross (Video)
Here's the video for one of the hottest joints to drop this Summer. Check out Meek Mill's I'm A Boss ft Rick Ross. This is from Meek Mill's Dream Chasers mixtape which you can download here.... Read more
Kendrick Lamar – Live From New York (Review)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LdhQyL6m74U Kendrick Lamar just BLEW UP New York's legendary SOB's venue. The crowd was as live as any crowd I've ever seen there (and I've seen a few…). I also don't recall any artist from the West Coast getting more love there than what Kendrick received tonight. The audience knew... Read more
Here’s a video playlist inspired by the Rock The Bells festival. You’ll find videos from Nas, Raekwon, Ghostface, Black Star, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Cypress Hill, Souls of Mischief, Common and more. Check it out.
The Rock the Bells festival inspired the Reebok Classic Albums by Classic Artists series and it has inspired this playlist. This year's festival has an insane lineup of Nas, Cypress Hill, Black Starr, Mobb Deep, Souls of Mischief, Raekwon, Ghostface, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Common and many of today's up... Read more
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Otherside Remix ft Fences (Video)
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis released a powerful song last year exploring the devastating effects of drug addiction. Here's a new, equally powerful video to accompany the song. Check out Otherside Remix by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Fences. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvDQy53eldY&feature=player_embedded... Read more
CyHi The Prynce – Jack of all Trades (Mixtape)
Here's a brand new mixtape from CyHi The Prynce called Jack of All Trades. You can listen to the whole thing and download it below. Download Mixtape |... Read more
Gerald Walker – Please Shut the F*ck Up
Here's a song from Gerald Walker that breaks from a lot of what's out there right now. He provides a social commentary about the current state of hip-hop through a mock critique of himself. The title makes his take on things pretty clear...Check out Please Shut the F*ck Up. Click... Read more
Jay Rock – Code Red ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)
Here's another hot joint from Jay Rock featuring Kendrick Lamar. Check out the video for Code Red. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-IoCYdXCyos... Read more
Strange Fruit Project – A Dreamer’s Journey (Album Sampler)
Strange Fruit Project dropped a really dope album a few years ago, featuring the likes of Erykah Badu and Little Brother. Sounds like they have another hot one coming...Check out this sampler of their new album, A Dreamer's Journey, which drops on 9/1. Shout out to Thought Leaks as a... Read more
Blu – j e s u s
A lot of Blu's most recent material has an old soul (d o o w h o p) feel to it. His song j e s u s continues with that sound. The track is courtesy of Madlib. Check it out. Click here to download. ... Read more
Mobb Deep – Classic Albums By Classic Artists: The Infamous (Video)
Here's another breakdown of a classic album by a classic artist. This installment features Prodigy talking about The Infamous. He speaks on the music used to create the samples on the album as well as how Havoc became the principal producer. Check it out. Again, props to Reekbok for this... Read more
Nas – The Making of the Nasty Video (Video)
Nas' Nasty blew the web up earlier this Summer. The video is on the way. Before it drops, here's an entertaining behind the scenes look at the making of the video done by the folks over at Decon. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eJvkVC_KuE&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Talib Kweli – Uh Oh ft Jean Grae (Extended Video)
Talib Kweli and Jean Grae dropped the video for Uh Oh last week. Here's an extended version that adds more context to the Mr. and Mrs. Smith theme played out in the video. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKlh94lFlmg&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Pusha T – Feeling Myself ft Kevin Cossom (Video)
Here's the latest video from Pusha T. Check out Feeling Myself ft Kevin Cossom. This one is from Pusha T's upcoming Fear of God 2: Let Us Pray album and his Fear of God mixtape, which you can listen to and download here.... Read more
ElZhi – Interview (Video)
Here's a cool interview of ElZhi. He discusses ElMatic and J. Dilla, among other things. It's nicely shot, as well. Check it out. And, if you don't have ElMatic, click here to download one of the best rap albums of the year, so far. http://vimeo.com/28110073... Read more
Young Jeezy – Do It For You ft Freddie Gibbs (Video)
Here's the latest from Jeezy's upcoming TM 103 Hustlerz Ambition album. Check out the video for Do It For You ft Freddie Gibbs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDxpq7tKY9s&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Here’s an unbelievable compilation of 170 Nas tracks that were NOT featured on any of his albums. The folks at RealHipHopHead have scoured the web to find every non-album track Nas has blessed (featured vocals, leaks, collaborations, bootlegs, soundtracks, etc.) and compiled them into 6 volumes. You can check out all 6 below.
In many cases, they've also upgraded the sound quality of each track. Volumes 1-5 are "albums" put together by RealHipHopHead and Vol. 6 is a compilation of Nas greatest features. Click here to download all 6 Lost Albums and check out what RealHipHopHead had to say about the process, below. ... Read more
Jump Off TV – Watch The Throne Debate (Video)
Here's another interesting debate from the Jump Off TV crew. A while ago, they discussed whether or not J. Cole would become a superstar. This time, they tackle several perspectives on Watch The Throne (money talk, best songs, lyrical content, etc.). Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zay2zUsaEc&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Erykah Badu – The Interview (Video)
Here's a really good interview of Erykah Badu. She goes deep on lots of topics, including family, music and the controversial filming of the Window Seat video. There is also a lot of great concert footage. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghc9jTEBt_E&feature=player_embedded Though she's labeled as Neosoul, her influences are steeped in... Read more
DTMD – You (Video)
Here's a hot new joint from DTMD. If you like Slum Village-era Dilla productions, this one will really move you. Check out the video for You. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phUJq287ej8&feature=player_embedded Click here to download.... Read more
Curren$y – Smoke Sum’n ft Lil Wayne
Here's a new joint from Curren$y ft Lil Wayne. They flow to the classic OutKast Elevators track. Check it out. Also, if you missed Curren$y's new Verde Terrace mixtape, click here to download it. Click here to download Smoke Sum'n.... Read more
Big K.R.I.T.’s The Vent is special. It’s a thoughtful and thought-provoking rhyme accompanied by dark, brooding chords. It is almost prayerful. Here’s the official video. Check it out.
There also have been some incredible videos of K.R.I.T. performing the song live. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xVEa0SMxFg&feature=player_embedded For me, The Vent strikes a similar emotional chord as this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbs7wWLXLpw... Read more
It’s hard to believe, but we lost Aaliyah 10 years ago on 8/25. Though she was but the tender age of 22, her impact on music, film and pop culture, generally, cannot be overstated…and her potential was far from being fulfilled. Here’s a video playlist featuring some of her music. Aaliyah, we miss you.
Also, if you missed it, BET did an amazing tribute to Aaliyah, featuring videos, rare footage and interviews from Timbaland, Missy, Ginuwine and many more. You can check out the whole show here.... Read more
The Game – Cosmic Kev Freestyle (Video)
The Game sounds hungry again. He went all the way in on this freestyle on the Cosmic Kev Show. Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFprLmFbBTI&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Kris Kasanova – Just Anotha Day (Video)
Just Anotha Day by Kris Kasanova is a throwback to times when hip-hop was just dope rhymes over hard beats. Kris runs down the everyday happenings in his neighborhood, and it plays out like a cross between It Was A Good Day and 99 Problems. Check out the video for... Read more
Truck North – Indivisible
Here's a dope cut from Truck North. He's gotten a lot of press recently, as 1/5 of the Money Making Jam Boys, but he's been a strong solo artist before and since. Check out Indivisible. Click here to download.... Read more
Rockie Fresh – Breakthrough ft Chamillionaire
Here's a meditative cut from Rockie Fresh ft Chamillionaire. He rhymes about the trials and tribulations of his career, while Chamillionaire serves as an encouraging mentor on his verse. Check out Breakthrough.... Read more
Jill Scott – Hear My Call (Video)
Jill Scott is not hip-hop but she has deep hip-hop Roots...and she's a phenomenal talent. Here's her latest video. Check out Hear My Call. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VtapoGukzCA And, here's one of her hip-hop collabos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b5lNKnqp_o... Read more
Smoke DZA – Personal Party ft Curren$y
Here's a slow burner from Smoke DZA and Curren$y...but it's not all about smoke. Check out Personal Party. Click here to download.... Read more
Asher Roth – Ampersand
Asher Roth goes in on a super-soulful track. Check out Ampersand. Click here to download.... Read more
Raekwon Speaks on Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
This is installment #2 in a dope series Reebok has done in conjunction with Rock The Bells. #1 was Lauryn Hill discussing The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Now, it's Raekwon's turn to discuss his hip-hop classic. Rather than discuss the whole album, he focuses on how Nas got involved with... Read more
Omen – Ride For Life
Here's a really hot joint from Omen. The track, which was produced by him, is TOUGH. Check out Ride For Life. Click here to download.... Read more