Here’s Lil Wayne’s Green & Yellow for all the Packers fans out there.
Not his best song...but he's repping for his squad. Click here to download.... Read more
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Here’s a little love from newcomer Cris Cab for all those Steelers fans out there.
He does a cool acoustic, reggae-influenced cover of Wiz Khalifa's Black & Yellow. And, he's got a co-sign from Pharrell Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMfAvaZj9yw... Read more
Check out Beat Street to pass some quality time.
Complete with cameos by Kool Moe Dee, Doug E. Fresh, The System, Kool Herc, New York City Breakers, Rock Steady Crew and Grandmaster Melle Mel and the Furious Five...it's still fresh! Click below to watch the whole movie.... Read more
Ummmm, this is all you need to know about this week’s Preem-Ear: If you listen long enough, you’ll hear damn near every track Premier ever produced (plus the original sample he used). ‘Nuff said.
PREEM-EAR: DJ PREMIER BLOG TV And that's not all...If you missed it, check out ROSCOE P. COLDCHAIN ft. AB LIVA "Imma Kill This Ni^^A" Forget "dream", it is hotness deferred. It had been more than rumored, actually documented, that Star Trak recording artist Roscoe P.Coldchain was supposed to do an... Read more
Here’s a double dose of Consequence and both tracks are produced by hip-hop legends.
First up is Screenshot produced by Havoc from Mobb Deep. Click here to download. Next is The Consequences ft Q-Tip and produced by the legendary J. Dilla. Be on the lookout for Consequence's Movies on Demand 2 mixtape which drops on 2/8. Click here to download.... Read more
OK I’m reloaded! Here’s some fire for your weekend. Check out Put The Mic Down ft Fred The Godson, Jon Connor, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock.
The track is from Kay Slay's upcoming mixtape, The Soul Controller. Click here to download.... Read more
In this week’s Brain Candy, Kidz in the Hall break down what it means to be a Star.
The full track which features Tabi Bonney & One Chance is available below. Click here for more Brain Candy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6Um0eoRtPQ Click here to download.... Read more
Jazz has never been one of my favorite genres. Yet, it is the foundation of hip-hop samples (along with James Brown and Funkadelic). Chuwee’s Yes Yes Yo reminded me of this and inspired this week’s playlist. You’ll find A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Gang Starr, The Roots, Nas, Eric B. and Rakim and others.
Guaranteed to help make a smooth transition into the weekend. Press play, sit back and enjoy. If you missed Yes Yes Yo by Chuwee, click here.... Read more
Can’t wait for XXL’s Freshman issue? Check out this article from The Well Versed on 10 MCs to watch in 2011.
You will no doubt see many of the same faces on the XXL cover when it drops. The site also has a cool post on the 10 best mixtapes of 2011 here. Props. Click here for the article on 10 MCs to watch.... Read more
The mixtape by Money Making Jam Boys–Black Thought’s side project with Dice Raw, P.O.R.N. Truck North and STS–dropped today.
It's called The Prestige. Listen to the full mixtape below and download it here. Download Mixtape... Read more
AZ never got the props he deserved but dude is still doing it big. Check out the video for The Calm.
The track is courtesy of Statik Selektah. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXJVX9K3dlU&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Emilio Rojas’ video for Ex-Girl ft Mickey Factz is WAY TOO HOT FOR TV.
It's even too hot for AFH...The song is hot too though, so...click here if you want to check it out. If you're offended by nudity, it's not for you.... Read more
Raekwon’s Rock N Roll ft Ghostface Killah, Kobe and Jim Jones is one of the better joints he’s released in a while.
Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2PBzVS5wjQ... Read more
Remember Posse Cuts? You know, when it meant something to have a bunch of the best rappers on the same track? Here’s a playlist of some of the best from back in the day, including Scenario, The Symphony, All About The Benjamins, The Grand Finale, Live at the BBQ and many, many more.
Now it's commonplace to have 3, 4, 5 or even more rappers on the same track. No doubt, there are still times when it's special (like this and this) but it used to be a BIG deal. What were some of your favorites? Here's the playlist: Related: Do Remember: Fat... Read more
TiRon and Ayomari come with that next generation G-Funk on What You Waiting On. Check out the video.
http://vimeo.com/19499713... Read more
CyHi Da Prynce starts out his new video Ring Bellz with an intro from Curtis Mayfield’s Little Child Running Wild from the Superfly soundtrack.
It just gets deeper from there. The video intersperses footage of him and images from the Civil Rights era. Not sure what the visuals have to do with the vocals...but it's an cool interesting video. http://vimeo.com/19414808 And here's Curtis Mayfield's classic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qH2mPNRO8Q... Read more
Lupe Fiasco’s new single Words I’ve Never Said is typically brooding and introspective. He stays true to his voice.
Skylar Grey's vocals on the hook and the rock vibe give it a KiD CuDi/Eminem/B.o.B.-type feel. Check it out.... Read more
Here’s another super hot (but short) joint by Consequence called Bi-Polar.
That's 2 in 2 days for Consequence. Click here to download.... Read more
Do you remember how dope Rawkus Records was? They were the label that brought us Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Eminem, Pharoahe Monch (solo)…and many others. Here’s a little playlist to remind you.
If you missed it, here's a breakdown of what Rawkus meant to hip-hop.... Read more
Got G-Funk? The legendary DJ Quik drops a vintage West Coast track. You can almost feel the LA sun with Luv of My Life.
Click here to download. And, if you missed it, here's a G-Funk playlist for you.... Read more
Remember Kev Brown? He produced the best version of The Black Album other than the official version.
Here is a video featuring a couple of new songs from his upcoming project with Kaimbr under the name Alexander Green. This one is strictly for the underground. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJbcM6OVEFo&feature=player_embedded# If you missed The Brown Album click here to download it.... Read more
Kendrick Lamar dropped a cool laidback heatrock with Vanity Slave.
Dude should definitely be in the discussion with Wiz, Curren$y and J. Cole as one of the best newcomers out there. The track also features Gucci Mane on the hook. Click here to download.... Read more
The 1982 album by Statik Selektah and Termanology was one of my favorite albums last year. Here’s the video for The Radio off that project.
Like its title suggests, 1982 is throwback hip-hop. The sound does not reach back to the 80's though. Instead, it lands in the early to mid-90's, the golden age, and is a return to the boom bap (including scratches from DJ Premier). You can find more 1982 here and download... Read more
Be on the lookout for The Kid Daytona in 2011.
I didn't give his mixtape The Interlude the proper amount of attention when it first dropped in November but it was one of the better ones of last year. If you missed it, take a listen below and download it if you like what you hear. Download Mixtape | Free... Read more
Consequence has always been on the verge but he never had that hit to take him to the next level.
He had an incredible pedigree--his big debut was on A Tribe Called Quest's Beats, Rhymes and Life, he was Q-Tip's cousin and he became closely affiliated with Kanye West, ultimately signing with G.O.O.D. Music. He never had that one big song that put him on the map, though. His new... Read more
Vado combines 2 of his stronger cuts in the video for Wake Up and Beat Knocking. Check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxzZ710T2bY&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Songs in the key of G: Smoke DZA’s Uptown81 is cinematic. It has lush strings, a subtle clarinet and he and Kendrick Lamar black out on the lyrics.
This one is a winner. Click here to download.... Read more
It’s been 14 years since the death of Biggie Smalls and even longer for Tupac Shakur. Still, the murders remain unsloved.
Earlier this month, news broke that new leads in The Notorious B.I.G.'s murder have been uncovered and the case has been re-opened. Will we finally learn the truth? In the meantime, it's a good time to re-visit Biggie and Tupac, one of the best documentaries out there on their deaths.... Read more
Smallville is one of the dopest tracks J. Cole has produced but he didn’t save it for himself…
Instead, he gave it to XV. The song is called Smallville. Click here to download.... Read more
Kidz in the Hall Pledge Allegiance To the Dope with Curren$y and Mikkey Halstead. Strictly hotness. Check it out.
This is the second installment in their weekly Brain Candy series which also features weekly video previews. It's sounding like they're about to have a strong album. Click here to download.... Read more
Black Thought, Fat Joe, Eve, The Game, Jermain Dupri and Diggy Simmons all on one song???
Yessir. And that's not even all. The song is Young Chris' Philly Sh*t and it also features Fred The Godson and Young Malc. Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
Dr. Dre’s second release from Detox, I Need a Doctor ft Eminem, could not be more different than Kush.
The word is Kush does not reflect the overall direction of the album. It is Detox after all...Which direction do you like better? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3WlVhvyMnY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuJDaOVz2qY... Read more
Wiz Khalifa’s new song Roll Up is a cool flip of Cyndi Lauper’s 80’s classic True Colors.
And, no, the song is not about the medicinal. It's actually a love song...Props to Wiz for changing it up. Click here to download. Here's Cyndi Lauper's True Colors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPn0KFlbqX8... Read more
Been keeping it old school with the playlists, but this week decided to focus on some of the better tracks to drop recently.
You'll find tracks from Stalley, The Kid Daytona, Big K.R.I.T. + Gillade, Saigon, Terrace Martin, Wiz Khalifa, Yelawolf, Reks, Jay Electronica and more. Press play, sit back and enjoy.... Read more
Here’s a new Wiz Khalifa video. It’s called On My Level and features one of the oldest G’s in the game–Too Short.
Something to ride to. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmP7TYtDVUU&feature=player_embedded# Click here to download.... Read more
Ever see the movie Dazed and Confused? Mac Lethal just dropped a verse and video where he summarizes the entire movie in 2 minutes.
You have to see this to believe it. Dude may be the fastest rapper in the world. If you haven't seen the movie before, it's a classic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcFyX2o9zoo&feature=player_embedded... Read more
When’s the last time you heard a rap with no curses that wasn’t the “clean” version? Check out Lo Fi Love by Theo Martins.
He talks about Africa, family, faith and real life concerns without coming across as preachy. The verse and the track are on point. It's a rare and good look. It's hard to believe but there used to be a time when cursing in hip-hop was rare...No judgments, just food for... Read more
When’s the last time you heard a tuba on a hip-hop track not made by The Roots? Look no further than Stalley’s SLAPP ft Rashad.
Here's the video. It's another Creative Control production. Props to Damon Dash for constantly reinventing himself just when you count him out (again). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5Je_KUzZYo&feature=player_embedded Click here to download.... Read more
Need some gangsta ish in ya life? Check out Freddie Gibbs just going IN on Learn to Duck. Wow. Just wow.
http://vimeo.com/19176326... Read more
Reks dropped 25th Hour a couple weeks ago. He spits on one of DJ Premier’s best tracks in years. Here’s the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oF7AU12LMB0#... Read more
Run 4 Ya Life by Problem is 70 seconds of pure heat.
There's no hook, just rhymes and MONSTER beats. Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
This beat box display by Eklips is seriously ill. Dude does a medley of 30 or so songs in 4 minutes. He hits a lot of hip-hop classics. Check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0_2vmkTmf0&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Laws’ song Honor ft CyHi Da Prynce dropped in December. Here’s the video. Dope song, if you missed it before.
CyHi goes in (as usual). http://vimeo.com/19169345 Click here if you want the download.... Read more
Here’s the first full visual from Big K.R.I.T.’s project with the band Grillade. It’s an in-studio performance of Hometown Hero, shot stylishly in black and white.
Big K.R.I.T. gets MAJOR props for branching out like this so early in his career. Few rappers take on the live band aspect and when they do it's after they're 3 or more albums deep. Even fewer incorporate a rock element into their sound. K.R.I.T. is doing both before even... Read more
Dr. Dre’s tracks always bring out the best in The Game.
Check out their latest collabo called The Ocean. It's on The Game's new mixtape Purp & Patron which you can also listen to and download here. The Ocean Here's Purp & Patron: Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Provided by DatPiff.com... Read more
