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Two Of Statik Selektah’s Star Rhymers, Ransom & Termanology Set It Off Together (Audio)

For over five years, Statik Seletah and his 1982 partner Termanology have been incredibly busy on a seemingly ceaseless stream of EPs, mixtapes, albums, and compilations. After success in '13 with North New Jersey's Ransom (as The Proposal), Statik combines worlds for "Set It Off." The joint features some hard-edged... Read more

All I Got is Styles P, Action Bronson & Ea$y Money Going to Work on a Statik Selektah Track (Audio)

Styles P, Action Bronson and Ea$y Money get busy on a Statik Selektah throwback track. Check out All I Got. Related: Styles P – Manson Murder (Remix) ft N.O.R.E. & Chris Rivers (aka Baby Pun) (Video)... Read more

Onyx Reminds Listeners That They Still Get Live, With A Hand From Statik Selektah (Audio)

Arguably, Onyx has not made a new studio album since 2003's Triggernometry. The Cold Case Files series balanced new recordings with old recordings in the digital format. However, Sticky Fingaz, Sonsee and Fredro Starr have all stayed busy in various forms. Now working on Cuzo the mad-face is back at... Read more

Serial Killers (Xzibit, Demrick and Cypress Hill’s B-Real) Release Legends Never Die Featuring Ea$y Money and Produced by Statik Selektah (Audio)

The latest release from the recently formed group Serial Killers (comprised of Xzibit, B-Real and Demrick) is driven by an acoustic guitar and has a vibe similar to some of Everlast's solo material post-House of Pain. It is reflective and moody, yet catchy. Check out the aptly titled Legends Never... Read more

Ransom & Statik Selektah – The Proposal (Album Stream)

Statik Selektah has been on a tremendous run this year. He released his own incredible album, produced 4 tracks on Astro's last mixtape and now laces Ranson with 10 tracks. Again, he does not disappoint. His tracks and Ransom's grimy lyrics makes for raw, rugged Hip-Hop. You can listen to... Read more

Astro – KONY (Prod. Statik Selektah)

Astro has dropped one of the better response records so far to Kendrick Lamar's verse on Control. In the first verse, Astro answers most of Kendrick's assertions point by point. However, the 2nd verse is even more interesting because he takes New York rappers to task for jocking Kendrick too... 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

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

Statik Selektah – 21 & Over ft Mac Miller & Sean Price (Video)

June 18 is about too be a Super Tuesday for hip-hop, with the release of albums from Kanye, J. Cole, Statik Selektah and Mac Miller. Here's a video for a collabo between 2 of those 4. Check out Statik Selektah's 21 & Over featuring Sean Price & Mac Miller. Related:... Read more

Statik Selektah – Game Break ft Lecrae, Posdnuos & Termanology

There's been a lot of chatter about Kanye West and J. Cole's albums dropping on 6/18 but don't forget Statik Selektah's Extended Play project, also out that day. The album is sounding like it's going to be a MONSTER. Here's his latest release. Check out Game Break featuring Lecrae, Posdnuos... Read more

Statik Selektah – Funeral Season ft Styles P, Bun B & Hit-Boy

Statik Selektah releases yet another banger from his upcoming Extended Play album. Check out Funeral Season featuring Styles P, Bun B and Hit-Boy. Related: Statik Selektah – Extended Play (Extended Album Sampler)... 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

Statik Selektah – Bird’s Eye View ft Raekwon, Joey Bada$$ & Black Thought

Statik Selektah assembled the trifecta of Raekwon, Joey Bada$$ and Black Thought on his latest release. Check out Bird's Eye View. It gets no better. Related: Black Thought speaks on his 2013 plans (Video)... Read more

Statik Selektah – Capital STEEZ Tribute Mix

Statik Selektah paid tribute to the recently deceased Capital STEEZ with a mix. While Joey Bada$$ had garnered the most attention from Pro Era, STEEZ and the rest of the crew had legit skills. If you weren't familiar with his music, this is a good intro and a sad punctuation... Read more

Sean Price – Remember ft Freddie Gibbs (Prod. Statik Selektah)

New Sean Price featuring Freddie Gibbs. Statik Selektah is on the beat. Check out Remember. Price's Mic Tyson album is in stores now. Related: Sean Price – BBQ Sauce ft Pharoahe Monch (Audio)... Read more

Strong Arm Steady – Classic (Prod. Statik Selektah) (Video)

Here's the video for Strong Arm Steady's burner Classic. HEAT. Check it out. Related: Strong Arm Steady - Fair Fight featuring Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul & Jay Rock... Read more

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – Up Every Night (Remix) ft Cory Gunz & Kid Ink

Here's a dope remix from Statik Selektah & Termanology (aka 1982). Statik goes in on the track using an old soul sample, drops from Chubb Rock and Doug E. Fresh, a BBD-inspired bridge and more. Sound bugged out? It is but it works. Check out Up Every Night (Remix) featuring... Read more

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – Lights Down ft Big K.R.I.T.

Big K.R.I.T. links up with Statik Selektah and Termanology on the soulful Lights Down. Check it out below. Related: Statik Selektah and Termanology discuss their earliest experiences with hip-hop (Video)... Read more

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – Too Long ft Ea$y Money (Video)

Statik Selektah & Termanology (1982) dropped their new album 2012 yesterday. Here's the latest video from the project. Check out Too Long featuring Ea$y Money. Click here to buy 2012. Related: Statik Selektah & Termanology discusses their earliest musical influences (Video)... Read more

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – Up Every Night (Video)

Here's a party joint from 1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology). Check out the video for Up Every Night. Related: Statik Selektah and Termanology discusses their earliest music influences (Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGlrnBJEj6U&feature=player_embedded... Read more

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – Thug Poets ft Roc Marciano & Havoc

Here's a dope new track from 1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology). Check out Thug Poets featuring Roc Marciano and Havoc. Related: Statik Selektah & Termanology discuss their biggest musical influences (Video)... Read more

Statik Selektah & Lord Sear – Open Bar Classics Vol. 3: New Jack Swing

Statik Selektah and Lord Sear have a dope series of mixtapes called Open Bar Classics which revisit various back in the day R&B classics. Their latest installment, Vol. 3, takes you on a journey of the New Jack Swing era. You'll hear everyone from Boyz II Men to Keith Sweat... Read more

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – Make It Out Alive ft Freddie Gibbs & Crooked I

Here's a new joint from 1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) featuring Freddie Gibbs and Crooked I. Check out Make It Out Alive below. Previously: Statik Selektah and Termanology talk about their earliest musical influences (Video)... Read more

Statik Selektah and Termanology collaborated as 1982 to release one of the best albums of 2010. We caught up with each of them to talk about their earliest experiences with hip-hop. Check out the videos below where each discusses Where It All Began for him in hip-hop.

Statik Selektah Statik Selektah is one of the hardest working and illest producers around. Made in the mold of legendary producers like DJ Premier and Pete Rock, his tracks have defined today's underground sound. And, he has worked with everyone from Freddie Gibbs, Termanology, Action Bronson, Big K.R.I.T. and Reks... Read more

Freddie Gibbs & Statik Selektah – Rap Money ft Daz Dillinger

Freddie Gibbs and Statik Selektah link with Daz Dillinger. Check out the video for Rap Money. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WRRnMG0G1Hk... Read more

Action Bronson & Statik Selektah – Cirque Du Soleil (Video)

Wow. This new video from Action Bronson and Statik Selektah is HOT! The beat is tough, the rhymes are on point and the concept is ill. It's a mini-murder mystery revolving around JFK. Check out Cirque Du Soleil. The Statik Selektah/Action Bronson album is about to set 2012 off right.... Read more

Who was your first favorite rapper? We asked Big Daddy Kane, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kendrick Lamar, Murs, Statik Selektah, Freddie Gibbs, 9th Wonder, Stic Man, Skyzoo, Chuuwee, Skillz, tabi Bonney and more. The answers ranged from EPMD to 2Pac and everything in between. Check out who was you favorite rapper’s favorite rapper.

Where It All Began (Part 3) - Who Was Your First Favorite Rapper? Click here for parts 1 and 2 of Where It Began where many of the same stars discuss the first piece of music they ever bought and who first exposed them to hip-hop.... Read more

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – Play Your Role ft Reks (Video)

The audio for 1982's (Statik Selektah & Termanology) Play Your Role dropped a few weeks ago. The song featured Reks and, like much of 1982's material, is a not toward vintage 90's hip-hop. Here's the video. Check it out. Also, click here to see what Statik Selektah, Termanology, Big Daddy... Read more

What’s the first piece of music you ever bought with your own money? We asked that same question to Big Daddy Kane, DJ Jazzy Jeff, 9th Wonder, Murs, Kendrick Lamar, XV, Statik Selektah, Fashawn, tabi Bonney, Serius Jones, Rapsody, Skillz and Stic Man. Watch below to see what they had to say. Many of their answers will surprise you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr9U_LKvko0 Also, if you missed it, check out Part 1 of Where It All Began where Stic Man, Murs, Skyzoo, DJ Jazz Jeff, Kendrick Lamar and more talk about who first turned them on to hip-hop. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztoUtSAtz74... Read more

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – Play Your Role ft Reks

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) and Reks each had strong albums last year. The two combine on a new 1982 song. Check out Play Your Role. Also, you can catch Statik Selektah and Termanology in our new documentary, Where It All Began, on Tuesday. Click here to see the preview.... Read more

Here’s a sneak preview for our new documentary Where It All Began which takes a look at the journey to hip-hop by Big Daddy Kane, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kendrick Lamar, Freddie Gibbs, Stic Man (from Dead Prez), Skillz, XV, Statik Selektah, Termanology, Murs, J-Live, The Kid Daytona, Termanology, Chuuwee, 9th Wonder and many more.

Every journey has a beginning. Ambrosia For Heads' documentary Where It All Began is a look at the journey to hip-hop by many of its current stars, rising stars and reigning legends.  For the next several weeks, starting next week, Ambrosia For Heads will show you where the love for... Read more

Freddie Gibbs & Statik Selektah – Keep It Warm For Ya ft Smoke DZA & Chace Infinite (Video)

Here's another soulful joint from Freddie Gibbs & Statik Selektah. This time, Smoke DZA and Chace Infinite join Gangsta Gibbs on the track. Check out the video for Keep It Warm For Ya.... Read more

Statik Selektah & Action Bronson – Not Enough Words (Video)

Here's another tough Statik Selektah/Action Bronson collabo. Check out the video for Not Enough Words. Their joint album, Well Done, drops tomorrow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8APYF0kkas&feature=player_embedded... Read more

Statik Selektah – Play The Game ft Big K.R.I.T. and Freddie Gibbs

Here's a great video for Statik Selektah's Play The Game featuring Big K.R.I.T. and Freddie Gibbs. It was shot A3C and also doubles as a good behind the scenes look at the energy that was in the air at that hip-hop festival. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFJbufYpxT0... Read more

Here’s a double dose of M.O.P. Check out a sampler for their new Sparta album as well as a History of M.O.P. mixtape mixed by Statik Selektah below.

Here's an M.O.P. double feature.  First up, is a sampler of M.O.P.'s upcoming album, Sparta. The album drops on 11/22 and you can hear snippets of its songs below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNiQaYMZcMw&feature=player_embedded Next, is a retrospective M.O.P. mixtape that was mixed by Statik Selektah. You can listen to and download The History... Read more

Heavy D – Nothin’ But Love (Statik Selektah T.R.O.Y./Blend Remix)

Statik Selektah did a ridiculously dope tribute remix to Heavy D's Nothin' But Love. He blends Hev's vocals with the track from T.R.O.Y. and a couple other classic hip-hop cuts. Check it out.  Also, click here for our Heavy D tribute playlist. Click here to download.... Read more

Statik Selektah – Live & Let Live ft Lecrae (Video)

Statik Selektah has dropped a lot of good music lately. Here's some more. Live & Let Live featuring Lecrae is the latest release from his Population Control album (which is now in stores). Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FauIovagTuM&feature=player_embedded... Read more

Freddie Gibbs & Statik Selektah – Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away (Video)

Statik Selektah and Freddie Gibbs dropped the dark track Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away over the Summer. The accompanying new video is equally ominous. Check it out below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ba97A9pHmkc Click here to download the Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away collabo EP from Freddie Gibbs and Statik Selektah.... Read more

Statik Selektah – New York, New York ft Styles P, Saigon & Jared Evan

Here's another record from Statik Selektah's Population Control album and it's another solid track.  Check out New York, New York featuring Styles P, Saigon and Jared Evan.  Check it out.  Population Control drops on 10/25.... Read more

Statik Selektah – Population Control ft Sean Price and Termanology

Statik Selektah's album is sounding like it is going to be straight heat. Here's the video for the title track. Check out Population Control featuring Sean Price and Termanology. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-fN2v1SJak&feature=player_embedded... Read more

Action Bronson & Statik Selektah – Cocoa Butter ft Nina Sky

Action Bronson and Statik Selektah go to work on Cocoa Butter! Statik Selektah serves up a horn-driven, soulful track and Action Bronson blesses it with dope verses. The hook is courtesy of Nina Sky. Check it out. Action Bronson and Statik Selektah have teamed up for an entire album called... Read more

Statik Selektah – Never a Dull Moment ft Action Bronson, Termanology & Bun B

Statik Selektah's song Never a Dull Moment is driven by lush piano chords that mesh nicely with the flows of Action Bronson, Termanology & Bun B. It's a bit of a different sound for Statik Selektah but it's a good look. Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more

Statik Selektah – Play the Game ft Big K.R.I.T. and Freddie Gibbs

Big K.R.I.T. and Gangsta Gibbs collaborate on the latest track from Statik Selektah. Check out Play the Game from Statik Selektah's upcoming Population Control album (stream-only).... 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

Statik Selektah on AZ (Video)

Statik Selektah breaks down his thoughts on why AZ is one of the most slept on MCs.  During his analysis, he reminds folks that at one time AZ, Nas, Jay-Z and Biggie were considered peers.  Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvFhm4_gfwU&feature=player_embedded Here's the video Statik Selektah referenced as proof of AZ's status... Read more

Here’s the latest to drop from the Freddie Gibbs/Statik Selektah project.

Check out the video for Keep It Warm ft Smoke DZA and Chace Infinite. http://vimeo.com/25540346... Read more

Freddie Gibbs and Daz Dillinger on a Statik Selektah track. Nuff said…

Check out Rap Money. Click here to download.... Read more