Video Archives

Black Star & Common Perform Respiration in Chicago (Video)

Black Star hit House of Blues in Chicago and brought out hometown hero, Common, to perform their classic Respiration. Check out the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG4OxyC6_Yo&feature=player_embedded... Read more

September 25, 2011 Video

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

September 22, 2011 Playlists, Video

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

September 21, 2011 Food for Thought, Playlists, Video

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

September 21, 2011 Audio, Video

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

September 20, 2011 Video

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

September 16, 2011 Video

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

September 16, 2011 Mixes, Video

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

September 16, 2011 Playlists, Video

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

September 15, 2011 Video

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

September 14, 2011 Video

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

September 14, 2011 Video

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

September 14, 2011 Video

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

September 13, 2011 Audio, Video

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

September 13, 2011 Video

We lost Pac 15 years ago. Here’s a video playlist celebrating his 25 years of LIFE. RIP Tupac Shakur.

September 13, 2011 Playlists, Video

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

September 13, 2011 Video

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

September 12, 2011 Video

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

September 12, 2011 Video

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

September 12, 2011 Video

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

September 12, 2011 Video

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

September 10, 2011 Video

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

September 9, 2011 Video

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

September 9, 2011 Video

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

September 9, 2011 Video

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

September 8, 2011 Video

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

September 7, 2011 Video

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

September 7, 2011 Video

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

September 7, 2011 Video

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

September 7, 2011 Video

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

September 4, 2011 Playlists, Video

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

September 4, 2011 Video

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

September 2, 2011 Video

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

September 2, 2011 Video

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

September 1, 2011 Video

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

September 1, 2011 Video

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

September 1, 2011 Video

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

August 31, 2011 Video

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

August 31, 2011 Video

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

August 30, 2011 Video

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

August 30, 2011 Video

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

August 29, 2011 Video

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

August 29, 2011 Video

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

August 29, 2011 Video

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

August 29, 2011 Video

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

August 28, 2011 Video

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

August 27, 2011 Food for Thought, Video

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

August 26, 2011 Food for Thought, The Bridge, Video

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

August 26, 2011 Audio, Video

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

August 26, 2011 The Bridge, Video

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

August 25, 2011 Playlists, Video