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N.O.R.E. Details Why Kanye West is Currently His Favorite Artist, His Relationship with Big Pun and Much More. This is a Must See for N.O.R.E. Fans (Video)

You have to love N.O.R.E.'s attention to detail. In his raps and in his interviews, LeFrak City's finest (since Akinyele) loves to tell you the brands, the colors, the sights, the sounds, and the smells. One of Hip-Hop's most personable and versatile figures, N.O. sits down with Montreality to talk... Read more

The Godfathers (Kool G Rap & Necro) – Once Upon A Crime (Album Stream)

Kool G Rap's career has had a lot of twists and turns. After three heralded albums with DJ Polo, G Rap went solo in '94. Without Marley Marl and Large Professor, the Queens MC went for a darker sound on subsequent albums. In the late '90s, Kool moved to Arizona... Read more

Remembering Wu-Tang Clan’s Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) 20 Years Later (Food For Thought)

There are certain albums in Hip-Hop that were complete game-changers. Run-DMC’s 1983 self-titled album ripped the Disco out of Rap and, with a new look of Kangol hats, leather jackets and shell-toed Adidas along with crossed arms and boasts of college pursuits, took ownership of the culture.  Five years later,... Read more

Busta Rhymes Combines Cash Money With Native Tongues Alongside Q-Tip On Thank You (Audio)

Busta Rhymes' career is truly dynamic. Christened his name by Public Enemy's Chuck D; a Leader Of The New School tied to Native Tongues; an animated solo star; constant major label provider to J Dilla; onetime Dr. Dre affiliate; once signed Raekwon; forever tied to EPMD's DJ Scratch; mentor to... Read more

Lloyd Banks is Back With a Hot New Mixtape F.N.O. (Failure’s No Option) (Mixtape)

Hot off the presses is a brand new mixtape from Lloyd Banks. F.N.O. (Failure's No Option) has guest verses from Style P, Vado and Raekwon, Banks' steely flow and a gang of hot tracks. Stream and download the mixtape below. Download Mixtape Related: Lloyd Banks – V6: The Gift (Mixtape)... Read more

Kool G Rap & Necro Pull Back The Hammers On Trigga 4 Hire (Audio)

Kool G Rap is often pigeonholed to the innovative lyricism of his Cold Chillin' years with DJ Polo. While those albums, singles, and individual verses cannot be overstated for their importance to the craft of Rap, sometimes the Queens, New Yorker is overlooked for his straight-up gangsterism. As G pointed... Read more

The Masterful Place & Time Of Black Moon’s Enta Da Stage (Food For Thought)

Place and time can be everything in art. If a creator properly conveys place and time, the viewer of the artwork can learn so much more about the world it speaks from. When watching Goodfellas, you can undoubtedly know the stakes of every action before it’s explained to you. You... Read more

True Master – Strong Arm ft Ghostface Killah & Inspectah Deck

While he came up under Guru and Ill Kid Records, I always wanted True Master to get additional looks outside of the Wu-Tang Clan family. In a crew led by RZA, it's not always easy for True, Allah Mathematics, 4th Disciple, Bronze Nazareth, and the other many talented music-makers under... Read more

U-God Speaks On Drake & Wu-Tang Clan Collaboration (Video)

The rumors can finally be put to rest, a Wu-Tang Clan and Drake collaboration is officially going down. MTV News recently caught up with Wu's own U-God to discuss the collaboration among other topics. U-God also drops some knowledge on Cappadonna's relationship with Drizzy, "Cappadonna did a song with Drake... Read more

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of September 2013 (Audio Playlist)

Summer brought the official start of Fall but the heat kept coming, musically. Here's a playlist of the best Hip-Hop to drop in September, including Pusha T, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Jay Z, The Lox, Cam'ron, AZ, Rapsody, Juvenile, Freddie Gibbs, Common and Organized Konfusion. And even though it's not Hip-Hop,... Read more

Mack Wilds – New York: A Love Story (Full Album Stream)

Mack Wilds (aka actor Tristan Wilds from The Wire and 90210) has created an album that is both an ode to his hometown of NYC and his clear love for Hip-Hop. While Mack sings on the majority of the album, the Hip-Hop presence is ubiquitous, from the Executive Production of... Read more

Scram Jones – Friday The 13th

The 914's Scram Jones is one of the more talented producers in Hip-Hop, who rarely seems to get the name-brand recognition he deserves. Scram has worked with the likes of Mariah Carey, D-Block and Raekwon in crafting a New York sound that upholds the late '80s-early '90s tradition of mixtapes... Read more

LA The Darkman – Paid In Full (Mixtape)

Its been a long journey for LA The Darkman since those early Wu-Tang days, but the Crown Heights spitter with Michigan ties is back with another mixtape to make some Hip-Hop noise. Although we're not in the '90s, Paid In Full definitely has that nostalgic feel throughout. The mixtape, hosted by DJ... Read more

Loaded Lux – You Gon’ Get This Work (Mixtape)

Wow.  Loaded Lux brought out some heavyweights on his new mixtape, including Redman, Method Man, Raekwon, Jadakiss, Bun B and more. You can listen to and download all of You Gon' Get This Work below. Download Mixtape Related:  Loaded Lux – Rite ft Redman & Method Man (Video)... Read more

The Almighty (Canibus, Cappadonna, Planet Asia, M-Eighty & Nino Graye) – Prelude to the 2nd Coming (Mixtape)

In all the hype over The Verse, this mixtape from The Almighty (Canibus, Cappadonna, Planet Asia, M-Eighty & Nino Graye) might have gotten lost in the shuffle. With tough beats and features from Styles P, Talib Kweli, Keith Murray, Raekwon, RZA and more, it is not to be overlooked. You... Read more

Rapsody – Kingship (Prod. DJ Premier)

I attended a small listening session for Rapsody's upcoming mixtape She Got Game last night. It is hands down one of the best projects of the year so far (album or mixtape) with production from 9th Wonder, Khrysis, Terrace Martin and more, as well as guest verses from Ab-Soul, Raekwon,... Read more

Blaq Poet – Looking For Trouble ft Chino XL, Vinnie Paz & Spit Gemz

While Onyx and M.O.P. get their rightful props, too many folks forget the hardcore hip-hop impact of Screwball. Tragically, KL passed on over five years ago, but Blaq Poet remains, as a true gap-bridger. As a survivor of "the bridge wars," Blaq Po is a Juice Crew alum who still... Read more

The Illest Drum Machine Collection Ever (Video)

Boston-based Get On Down Records has done crazy re-issues like Raekwon's Only Built 4 Linx... purple tape edition, Nas' Illmatic gold CD, and The Fat Boys' pizza box album. In their Beantown offices, the owners have an amazing collection of drum machines. Rob @ Unkut hit up the offices and... Read more

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of June 2013 (Audio Playlist)

As we ease into July 4th weekend, here's a look back at the best hip-hop that dropped in June. You'll hear music from J. Cole, Nas, Curren$y, Mac Miller, Kanye West, Wu-Tang Clan, Rick Ross, Jadakiss, Posdnuos, Kid Tsunami, Drake, LL Cool J, Slum Village, Wale, Lupe Fiasco, Joey Bada$$,... Read more

Mack (aka Tristan Wilds) – Own It

You may remember Tristan Wilds from The Wire as Big Mike (or from 90210). He's now making a transition to music and has a serious camp behind him, including all-star producer Salaam Remi (Nas, The Fugees, Amy Winehouse, to name a few...). I attended a listening session last night that... Read more

Action Bronson on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Action Bronson is the latest guest on The Combat Jack Show. He discusses life after his major label deal, how he chose his rap name, his earliest hip-hop influences and more. He also spits a few bars. Check out the video. Related: Action Bronson – Seven Series Triplets ft Prodigy... Read more

Mathematics – Four Horsemen ft Inspectah Deck, Rakewon, Method Man & Ghostface Killah

Mathematics gets Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, Method Man and Ghostface Killah on his latest track. In other words, Wu is in the building...Check out Four Horsemen. Related: Wu-Tang Clan – Family Reunion (Audio)... Read more

Hip-Hop Super Tuesday – Kanye West – Yeezus + J. Cole – Born Sinner + Mac Miller – Watching Movies With the Sound Off + Statik Selektah – Extended Play

Today is the best Tuesday for hip-hop in a long time. With the release of Kanye West's Yeezus, J. Cole's Born Sinner, Mac Miller's Watching Movies with the Sound Off and Statik Selektah's Extended Play, there is something for all fans of hip-hop. Whether you like underground or commercial, artsy... Read more

Prodigy – Dough Pildin’ (Video)

Prodigy drops a video for Dough Pildin', one of the strongest tracks on his Alchemist-produced Albert Einstein album. Check it out below. Related: Prodigy – R.I.P. ft Havoc & Raekwon (Prod. Alchemist) (Audio)... Read more

Statik Selektah – Extended Play (Full Album Stream)

What do these artists have in common? The all appear on Statik Selektah's Extended Play album (in stores 6/18). You can listen to a sneak preview of the entire album featuring Joey Bada$$, Black Thought, Raekwon, Joell Ortiz, Talib Kweli, Posdnuos, Action Bronson, Mac Miller, Bun B, Lil Fame, Freddie... Read more

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of May 2013 (Audio Playlist)

As the year heats up, so does the music. May brought new and previously unheard tracks from Rakim, Jay-Z, Wu-Tang Clan, J. Cole, Aasim & Nas, Styles P, Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, Black Hippy, Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, Goodie M.o.B., Prodigy, Havoc, Tito Lopez, AZ, Kanye West and more. You can... Read more

Jay Electronica: The Complete Discography [As Of May 2013] (Download)

Here's a pretty incredible compilation for the Jay Electronica fans out there. You can download his entire catalog (all 93 songs) in one zip file here. Related: Jay Electronica – Act 2: Patents of Nobility (The Turn) (Album Tracklist) Here's the track list: Solo Tracks: @FatBellyBella 2 Step A Million... Read more

Wu-Tang Clan – Execution in Autumn

Got Wu? You can always use more...Here's a previously unreleased joint featuring Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, U-God and RZA. Check out Execution in Autumn. Related: Wu-Tang Clan perform at Coachella (Video) Execution in Autumn by Wu-Tang Clan... Read more

Statik Selektah – Extended Play (Extended Album Sampler)

Statik Selektah is dropping an album with a sick lineup next month. The project, titled Extended Play, will feature Black Thought, Joey Bada$$, Styles P, Bun B, Raekwon, Sean Price, Smiff-N-Wessun, Freddie Gibbs, Blu, Posdnuos, Talib Kweli, Action Bronson and many more...and the beats are HOT!! You can listen to... Read more

Statik Selektah – 21 & Over ft Sean Price & Mac Miller

Sean Price and Mac Miller make for an unexpected combo. Add a Statik Selektah track to the mix and it works. Check out 21 & Over. Related: Statik Selektah – Bird’s Eye View ft Raekwon, Joey Bada$$ & Black Thought (Audio)... Read more

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of April 2013 (Audio Playlist)

April was the best month for new hip-hop this year...BY FAR. We got new music from Jay-Z, De La Soul, J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey, Pusha T, M.O.P., Logic, Ab-Soul, Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, Styles P, Redman and many more. You can listen to the playlist, see... Read more

Black Thought on The Comback Jack Show (Video)

Can you believe Black Thought was ready to scrap with Nas at one point? He talks about this, how he met Questlove and much more on The Combat Jack Show. Check out the interview. Related: Statik Selektah – Bird’s Eye View ft Raekwon, Joey Bada$$ & Black Thought (Audio)... Read more

Styles P – I Need Weed (Video)

420 is definitely inspiring to Styles P, as well. He goes hard over a Scram Jones track in his new video. Check out I Need Weed. Related: Styles P – Reckless ft Raekwon... Read more

Joey Bada$$ – Hotbox ft NYCk Caution

Here's a new one from Joey Bada$$. Check out Hotbox featuring NYCk Caution. Related: Statik Selektah – Bird’s Eye View ft Raekwon, Joey Bada$$ & Black Thought (Audio)... Read more

Wu-Tang Clan perform at Coachella (Video)

In a preview of what may be to come in this 20th anniversary year of Enter the 36 Chambers, Wu-Tang Clan reunited on the stage in Coachella over the weekend. Check out videos of performances of Protect Ya Neck and C.R.E.A.M. below. Related: Mathematics – Face the Problemzz ft GZA,... Read more

Big Sean- Switch It Up ft Common

With Hall Of Fame set to release this year, Big Sean teams up with Common for "Switch It Up." Related: Big Sean – 24K of Gold (Remix) ft J. Cole & Raekwon... Read more

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of March 2013 Playlist (Audio)

As we ease into April, here's a look back at some of the best hip-hop to drop in March. You'll hear music from Kendrick Lamar & Jay-Z, Big K.R.I.T., Big Daddy Kane, Raekwon, AZ, Drake, Ghostface Killah, Schoolboy Q, Kanye West, Jay Electronica, Yasiin Bey, Rapsody, Yelawolf, Stalley & Scarface,... Read more

AZ – Thank You (Video)

AZ drops a video for his medley over classic tracks. Check out Thank You. Related: Raekwon - '86 (Remix) ft AZ (Audio)... Read more

Yelawolf – Trunk Muzik Returns (Mixtape)

Yelawolf's Trunk Muzik Returns mixtape has arrived. It features guest verses from Raekwon, Paul Wall, A$AP Rocky and Killer Mike. You can listen to and download the entire project below. Related: Yelawolf – F.A.S.T. Ride (Video) Download Mixtape... Read more

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of February 2013 Playlist (Audio)

As we say hello to March, here's a look back at some of the best hip-hop to drop in February. This playlist features music from Redman & Method Man, Tha Dogg Pound & Snoop Dogg, Big K.R.I.T., J. Cole, 50 Cent & Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, Ghostface, Raekwon, Action Bronson,... Read more

Pusha T – Wrath of Caine (Mixtape)

After several hot drops, Pusha T releases his latest mixtape. You can listen to and download the entire mixtape below. Related: Pusha T, Joell Ortiz & Raekwon – Tick Tock (Audio) Download Mixtape... Read more

DJ Kay Slay – Grown Man Hip-Hop Part 2 (Sleeping With the Enemy) (Mixtape)

Kay Slay released his new mixtape Grown Man Hip-Hop Part 2 (Sleeping With the Enemy) today. It features verses from Raekwon, Styles P, Sheek Louch, Jay Rock, Busta Rhymes, Jon Connor, Beanie Sigel, Joell Ortiz, Saigon, Bun B and more. You can listen to and download the entire mixtape below.... Read more

Big Noyd, Large Professor & Kool G Rap – Naturally Born

Big Noyd, Large Professor and Kool G Rap rep hard for Queens on a super dope track from Ayatollah. Check out Naturally Born. Related: Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Kool G. Rap – Rivers of Blood (Audio)... Read more

Peter Jackson – Can’t Get Enough ft Jadakiss, Styles P, Sheek Louch, Jay Vado (Video)

Here's a very racy video from rapper Peter Jackson for a track that features Jadakiss, Styles P, Sheek Louch and Jay Vado. Unless you are working in a strip club at the time of viewing, do not watch this at work. Check out Can't Get Enough. Related: Ghostface Killah &... Read more

Complex’s 50 Best Guest Verses of All Time

Here's another conversation starter from Complex. They've put together their list of the 50 Best Guest Verses of All Time. You certainly won't agree with all of the picks and they're definitely not the order, but the top 5 is STRONG. See what they wrote about Ghostface Killah's verse on... Read more

Jadakiss – The Montreality Interview (Video)

Jadakiss gets the Montreality treatment. Here's an interview of him discussing his first job, what type of student he was, what he spent his first big check on, his favorite cartoon character, the key to success and more. Check out the video. Related: Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch – Crack... Read more

Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch – Drivin’ Around ft Erykah Badu

Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch vibe out on a super soul sample accompanied by the vocals of Erykah Badu. Check out Drivin' Around. Related: Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch – Crack Spot Stories ft Raekwon & Jadakiss (Audio)... Read more

Mister Cee’s ODB Tribute Mix (Mixtape)

Today is the 8th anniversary of the day we lost Ol' Dirty Bastard and Thursday 11/15 would have been his birthday. Here's Mister Cee's tribute mix celebrating the life of ODB. Props: 2DBZ Related: Raekwon performs Shimmy Shimmy Ya + C.R.E.A.M. Live (Video)... Read more

Ras Kass – Barmaggedon (Mixtape)

Ras Kass drops of his latest mixtape. It features verses from Crooked I, Kurupt, Raekwon, Kendrick Lamar, Saigon, Planet Asia, E-40 and more. You can listen to and download all of Barmageddon below. Related: Ras Kass – The Great Recession ft Doc Hollywood (Video)... Read more

Can’t wait for that Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch Wu Block album? Here’s a 24-minute sampler from the album to hold you till it hits stores on 11/27 (Audio)

With features from Raekwon, Jadakiss, Styles P, Erykah Badu, Masta Killa, Method Man and more, it's about to be 1 of the hottest of the year. Check out the snippets and album track list below. Related: Ghostface Killah’s definition of a Good A$$ Night (Video) Here's the track list: 1... Read more