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J. Cole – A Day in the Life (Video)

AOL followed J. Cole on his album release date and distilled the experience to a tight 3:50 video. Watching it reminds you why so many people rooted for J. Cole in the first place. Congrats to him on 217K sold in week 1 and having the #1 album in the... Read more

Ski Beatz Interview (Video)

Ski Beatz has been in the game for a minute as a producer. He is best known for his work with Jay-Z (Dead Presidents) and Camp Lo (Luchini) but he is still doing damage today (produced all of Curren$y's Pilot Talk tracks and has an album with Murs coming soon).... Read more

Quan – Feels So Good (Video)

Here's a new video for Quan's Feel So Good. The track bumps. His flow is right in the pocket on the soulful beat. The video is also very well shot, particularly for an indie. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShX8pwZsBUA&feature=player_embedded... Read more

J. Cole performs Work Out and Cole World on Jimmy Kimmel Live (Video)

Keeping with the live music theme, here are a couple of performances by J. Cole from the Jimmy Kimmel Live show. He does a version of Work Out that is funkier than the recorded version, and below is his performance of Cole World.  Also, click here for a behind the... Read more

The A3C hip-hop festival began Thursday in Atlanta and AFH is here covering it. We caught Rapper Big Pooh kept the energy at a high level when he hit the stage. Below is our footage of him performing Nobody Like Me, which gives you a taste. Check it out.

The A3C hip-hop festival began today in Atlanta and we're here covering it.  It's hip-hop in its purest form.  There is music in every room and the talent ranges from people doing their first shows to legends like Grandmaster Flash and MOP.  Tonight, there were several showcases.  We caught J-Live... Read more

Redman, Joell Ortiz, Schoolly D – First Time on the Mic (Video)

What was your first time like? That's the question that was asked of Redman, Joell Ortiz and Schooly D regarding their story of the first time they got on stage. Check out this HIGHLY entertaining video. Props to Red Bull for the series.... Read more

9th Wonder – A Day With 9th Wonder (Video Interview)

Here's a great interview of 9th Wonder.  Whether you're a fan of his or a fan of hip-hop, generally, you should watch this just for the knowledge dude drops.  He's been in the business for quite some time and is a student of the game AND a teacher (literally...he's a... Read more

Termanology – Mama Knows (Video)

Here's a "one and done" tight verse from Termanology. Check out the video for Mama Knows. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URK0TACJnJo&feature=player_embedded... Read more

The Tribe & Big Cats! – Good Life ft Smoke DZA (Video)

Minneapolis has a rich music history, but it is not particularly known for hip-hop. The Tribe & Big Cats! are trying to change that. They had their debut earlier this year and now have a series where they will release a new song each month with a special guest. This... Read more

Kids These Days – Clear Eyes (Video)

I got hip to Kids These Days about a year ago and instantly became a fan.  I still haven't heard anything that disappointed me.  They are a multi-cultural hip-hop band that performs with live instruments (including a horn section).  Here's a new video from them called Clear Eyes.  Check it... Read more

Drake – Headlines (Video)

Here's the latest video from Drake.  Check out Headlines. http://vimeo.com/29906266... Read more

Common – Blue Sky A Cappella Verse (Video)

Common is dropping a new single called Blue Sky soon. Recently, he kicked an a cappella verse from the song. You can check out the video below for a sneak preview. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNPOhnH5c48&feature=player_embedded... Read more

Jay Rock – M.O.N.E.Y. (Video)

Here's another banger from Jay Rock's Follow Me Home album. Check out the video for M.O.N.E.Y. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=e3va3I8NAhI... Read more

Freddie Gibbs – Anything to Survive ft Freeway

Freddie Gibbs teams up with Freeway on a funky new joint. Check out the video for Anything to Survive. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaQ1lsZW2jQ&feature=player_embedded... Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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