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The Making of the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards West Coast Cypher (Video)

The Making of the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards West Coast Cypher (Video)

The West Coast Cypher featuring Snoop, Kendrick Lamar, E-40, Kurupt, YG, Xzibit and DJ Quik was definitely one of the best of the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Here's a behind the scenes look at the making of the cypher, that includes interviews with Snoop, E-40, Quik and DJ Premier. Check... Read more
October 12, 2012 Video
Young Jeezy – Get Right

Young Jeezy – Get Right

Here's some new heat from Young Jeezy. He has some sharp words for somebody...Check out Get Right. Related: Kendrick Lamar - Westside, Right on Time ft Young Jeezy (Audio)... Read more
October 12, 2012 Audio
Ski Beatz interview with Montreality (Video)

Ski Beatz interview with Montreality (Video)

As Jay-Z's live stream from the Barclays Center draws closer (9:30 EST), here's an engaging interview with Ski Beatz, architect of early Jay-Z classics like Dead Presidents and Feelin' It, as well as tracks for Camp Lo, Curren$y, Murs, Stalley and many of today's underground kings. He talks about working... Read more
October 6, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Here’s our playlist of the Best Hip-Hop of September. You can listen to the entire compilation below (Audio)

Here’s our playlist of the Best Hip-Hop of September. You can listen to the entire compilation below (Audio)

Before we get too deep into October, let's take a look back at some of the music that dropped in September. Here's a playlist of some of the Best Hip-Hop of September. You'll hear music from Pharoahe Monch, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Freddie Gibbs, Kanye West, Pusha T, Big Sean, Jeah... Read more
October 5, 2012 Audio, Playlists
Jay Rock – YOLA (Video)

Jay Rock – YOLA (Video)

Jay Rock dropped his banger YOLA a few weeks ago. Here's the video. Related: Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, & Jay Rock – Highway to Hell (Audio)... Read more
September 17, 2012 Video
J. Cole – I’m a Fool

J. Cole – I’m a Fool

J. Cole performed a soulful new song called I'm a Fool at Rock the Bells a few weeks ago. Here's the studio version. Check it out below. Related: Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole in concert in North Carolina (Video)... Read more
September 17, 2012 Audio
Big Sean – Detroit (Mixtape)

Big Sean – Detroit (Mixtape)

Here's Big Sean's new mixtape. It sports features from J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Royce Da 5'9" and more. You can listen to and download all of Detroit below. Related: Kanye West, Big Sean, 2 Chainz & Pusha T – Mercy (Video) Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com... Read more
September 5, 2012 Audio, Mixes
Talib Kweli & Z-Trip – Attack the Block (Mixtape)

Talib Kweli & Z-Trip – Attack the Block (Mixtape)

Here's a brand new mixtape from Talib Kweli. You can listen to and download all of Attack the Block below. Related: Talib Kweli - Push Thru ft Curren$y & Kendrick Lamar (Video) Download Mixtape... Read more
September 3, 2012 Audio, Mixes
Trae Tha Truth – F*cked Up World ft Z-Ro & Noble (Video)

Trae Tha Truth – F*cked Up World ft Z-Ro & Noble (Video)

Trae Tha Truth updates a Makaveli classic with F*cked Up World featuring Z-Ro & Noble. Check out the video. Related: Trae Tha Truth – I’m On 2.0 ft Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, B.o.B., Tyga, Bun B, Gudda Gudda and Jadakiss (Audio)... Read more
August 29, 2012 The Bridge, Video
Big K.R.I.T. interview with Ashley Outrageous (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. interview with Ashley Outrageous (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. talks with Ashley Outrageous about working with J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar on Khaled's album, his relationship with Big Boi, performing on national television and his favorite country ish. Check out the video. Related: DJ Khaled - They Ready ft Big K.R.I.T., J. Cole & Kendrick Lamar (Audio)... Read more
August 28, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Buddy – Inspired (Prod. Pharrell)

Buddy – Inspired (Prod. Pharrell)

Buddy, yet another dope MC from Compton, dropped a hot duet with Kendrick Lamar some months ago called Staircases, that was produced by Pharrell. Skateboard P once again blesses Buddy with another lush track. Check out Inspired. Related: Buddy - Staircases ft Kendrick Lamar (Audio)... Read more
August 28, 2012 Audio
Schoolboy Q – Party

Schoolboy Q – Party

3 nights, 3 TDE releases. This one is from Schoolboy Q. Check out Party. Related: Schoolboy Q & Kendrick Lamar do their own performance of Rick Ross' Hold Me Back (Video)... Read more
August 16, 2012 Audio
Ab-Soul – Nibiru

Ab-Soul – Nibiru

Here's another new song from TDE courtesy of Ab-Soul. He lives up to his name by crafting a dense rhyme about extinction level events. There are not too many MCs in this head space. Check out Nibiru. Related: Ab-Soul - Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) featuring Kendrick Lamar, Jay... Read more
August 15, 2012 Audio
TDE Under the Influence of Music (Ep. 1) (Video)

TDE Under the Influence of Music (Ep. 1) (Video)

Need some comedy in your life? Check out Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q's version of a video for Rick Ross' Hold Me Back. It's part of episode 1 of TDE's new web series called Under the Influence of Music. Related: Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank) (Video)... Read more
August 13, 2012 Video
Talib Kweli – To the Music ft Maino (Prod. 9th Wonder)

Talib Kweli – To the Music ft Maino (Prod. 9th Wonder)

Wow. 9th Wonder chopped up an 80's R&B classic LOVELY (more on that below) for Talib Kweli's new song. Check out Talib's To the Music featuring Maino. Be on the lookout for Talib's new mixtape Attack the Block. Related: Talib Kweli - Push Thru featuring Kendrick Lamar & Curren$y (Video)... Read more
August 13, 2012 Audio, The Bridge
Ab-Soul – Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) (Video)

Ab-Soul – Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) (Video)

Ab-Soul brought out the entire TDE family for his new video. Check out his Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) featuring Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q and Jay Rock. Related: Ab-Soul performs Ab-Soul’s Intro live on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)... Read more
August 9, 2012 Video
Iron Solomon – The Empire ft Talib Kweli (Video)

Iron Solomon – The Empire ft Talib Kweli (Video)

Talib Kweli joins Iron Solomon on The Empire, Solomon’s ode to New York City. In addition to Kweli on the verse, the video features visual cameos from the likes of Pharoahe Monch, Homeboy Sandman, The Kid Daytona, Torae, Jean Grae, Joell Ortiz and more, as well as tons of classic... Read more
August 7, 2012 Video
Strong Arm Steady – Fair Fight ft Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul & Jay Rock

Strong Arm Steady – Fair Fight ft Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul & Jay Rock

Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock join Strong Arm Steady on the Statik Selektah-produced Fair Fight. Related: Ab-Soul - Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) featuring Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q & Jay Rock... Read more
July 21, 2012 Audio
Slaughterhouse interview with FUSE and playlist of their non-hip-hop musical influences (Video)

Slaughterhouse interview with FUSE and playlist of their non-hip-hop musical influences (Video)

Slaughterhouse sits down with FUSE to talk about why their album was delayed, possibly dropping a mixtape in the interim, their non-hip-hop musical influences (BROAD) and their potential collabo with Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock (aka Black Hippy--Joe Budden says it's a priority). Get ready...Check out the... Read more
July 13, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists, Video
Das Racist & Talib Kweli – The Actual

Das Racist & Talib Kweli – The Actual

Das Racist and Talib Kweli kick some food for thought. Check out The Actual. Related: Kendrick Lamar interview with Hima from Das Racist (Video)... Read more
July 11, 2012 Audio
Ab-Soul, Fashawn & One-2 – Donnie Brasco

Ab-Soul, Fashawn & One-2 – Donnie Brasco

Here's a hot new joint from Ab-Soul, Fashawn & One-2. Check out Donnie Brasco.  Related:  Best New Hip-Hop of May and June 2012 featuring Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar and more (Audio)... Read more
July 2, 2012 Audio
A lot of hot hip-hop has dropped over the last couple of months. Here’s a playlist featuring some of the best joints from May and June (Audio)

A lot of hot hip-hop has dropped over the last couple of months. Here’s a playlist featuring some of the best joints from May and June (Audio)

You'll find music from Nas, Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, Brother Ali, Dom Kennedy, Phife Dawg, MF DOOM, Big Boi, Big K.R.I.T., MMG, Kanye West, T.I., Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Childish Gambino, Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, Pac Div, Goodie Mob, Large Professor, Snoop Dogg and much more. If you're down... Read more
June 28, 2012 Audio, Playlists
MMG – Self Made Vol. 2 (Full Album Stream)

MMG – Self Made Vol. 2 (Full Album Stream)

MMG's Self Made Vol. 2 drops on Tuesday. You can listen to a stream of the entire album below. Standout cuts include Power Circle, where Kendrick Lamar joins MMG and spits fire. Check it out below. Related: Rick Ross - Touch'n You featuring Usher (Video) Here's the tracklist: 01. Gunplay,... Read more
June 21, 2012 Audio
Rick Ross – Touch’n You ft Usher (Video)

Rick Ross – Touch’n You ft Usher (Video)

Here's the latest video from Rick Ross. It's from Ross' upcoming God Forgives, I Don't Album. Check out Touch'n You featuring Usher. Related: Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill, Stalley, Gunplay & Kendrick Lamar - Power Circle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8Q76r0nOgI... Read more
June 19, 2012 Video
Happy Father’s Day (Playlist)

Happy Father’s Day (Playlist)

Happy father's day to all the father's out there. Here's some fatherhood hip-hop for you from Common, Kendrick Lamar, Will Smith, Yelawolf, Jay-Z and Nas. Related: Prodigy, DMX, Erick Sermon, Sean Price, Jim Jones & Jadakiss Talk Father’s Day (Video)... Read more
June 17, 2012 Audio
Happy Birthday 2Pac (Video Playlist)

Happy Birthday 2Pac (Video Playlist)

Happy birthday to the immortal outlaw Tupac Shakur, who would have been 41 today. Here's a video playlist celebrating the born day of a true icon. Related: 2Pac Hologram performs at Coachella (Video) and Kendrick Lamar discusses what 2Pac meant to him (Video)... Read more
June 16, 2012 Playlists, Video
Childish Gambino in The Back Room on 106 & Park (Video)

Childish Gambino in The Back Room on 106 & Park (Video)

Childish Gambino kinda smashed The Back Room on 106 & Park. Check out the video of him going in on the mic below. Related: Kendrick Lamar - The Back Room (Video)... Read more
June 9, 2012 Video
Hot 97 Summer Jam 2012 Live Stream (Video)

Hot 97 Summer Jam 2012 Live Stream (Video)

NYC's Hot 97 Summer Jam is currently in progress. This year's festival includes performances from Slaughterhouse, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T., Schoolboy Q, A$AP Rocky and more. Click below to watch a live video stream. Related: Big K.R.I.T. performs Hometown Hero (Video)... Read more
June 3, 2012 Video
Rapper Big Pooh Interview (Video)

Rapper Big Pooh Interview (Video)

The folks over at 2DBZ sat down with Rapper Big Pooh. He talked extensively about working with Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock as well as about what's it's like to now be an "OG" in hip-hop. Check out the video below. Related: Rapper Big Pooh performs Nobody Like Me... Read more
May 26, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Pharrell Williams interview (Video)

Pharrell Williams interview (Video)

Here's a heady interview of Pharrell by Hypetrak TV. He talks about composing music for The Oscar's, the different ways people perceive music, the essence of music, what he looks for in talent and more. Check it out below. Related: Buddy & Kendrick Lamar - Staircases (Prod. Pharrell) http://vimeo.com/42616676... Read more
May 26, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
J. Cole interview with DJ Drama (Video)

J. Cole interview with DJ Drama (Video)

Here's an extended interview of J. Cole by DJ Drama. He talks about the Diggy issue (there is none), his album with Kendrick Lamar, his new solo album, the pros and cons of putting out free music and more. Related: J. Cole - Grew Up Fast... Read more
May 25, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
E-40 – What You Smokin’ ft Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt & Kokane (Video)

E-40 – What You Smokin’ ft Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt & Kokane (Video)

Here's a new video from E-40 and he brought out some West Coast All-Stars. Check out What You Smokin' featuring Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt and Kokane. Related: E-40 - Catch A Fade ft Kendrick Lamar & Droop-E (Video)... Read more
May 24, 2012 Video
Murs interviews DJ Quik (Video)

Murs interviews DJ Quik (Video)

Last week, Murs released a hilarious conversation between him and Kendrick Lamar. This week, he lets loose a conversation he had with DJ Quik. They chop it up about their favorite Eazy-E songs, Murs' dreds, the literal genius of DJ Quik and more. It's a classic convo from 2 West... Read more
May 14, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
J. Cole interview with Bootleg Kev

J. Cole interview with Bootleg Kev

Here's an extended interview of J. Cole. He discusses being left off the MTV Hottest MCs in the Game list, lamenting not selling his past mixtapes, why he's no longer on Twitter and...the joint album he's working on with Kendrick Lamar. Check it out below. Related: What if Reasonable Doubt... Read more
May 13, 2012 Food for Thought
Ab-Soul’s Control System album is in stores now. Here’s an exclusive interview where he speaks on his earliest musical influences and his journey to the world of hip-hop (Video)

Ab-Soul’s Control System album is in stores now. Here’s an exclusive interview where he speaks on his earliest musical influences and his journey to the world of hip-hop (Video)

Ab-Soul's new album Control System dropped today (click here to buy it and show your love for good hip-hop). As you get to know the knew music, here's a look at the man behind it. Like his name suggests, Ab-Soul is not easily defined. His diversity shows in his music... Read more
May 11, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Meek Mill – Dream Chasers 2 (Mixtape)

Meek Mill – Dream Chasers 2 (Mixtape)

Here's the sequel to Meek Mill's Dream Chasers mixtape.  It includes A1 Everything, a collabo with Kendrick Lamar, and several other features.  You can listen to all of Dream Chasers 2 and download it below.  Related:  Stalley - Savage Journey to the American Dream (Mixtape) Download Mixtape... Read more
May 7, 2012 Audio, Mixes
Aesop Rock – Zero Dark Thirty (Video)

Aesop Rock – Zero Dark Thirty (Video)

We included Aesop Rock's Zero Dark Thirty on our playlist featuring some of the best music to drop in April. Now, he hits us with the video that is sure to be one of the best of May. It's simply hard rhyming and dope graffiti effects. Check it out below.... Read more
May 1, 2012 Video
Tha Dogg Pound – Bouncin’ ft Snoop Dogg & Dom Kennedy

Tha Dogg Pound – Bouncin’ ft Snoop Dogg & Dom Kennedy

Here's another multi-generational Cali anthem. Check out Bouncin' by The Dogg Pound featuring Snoop Dogg and Dom Kennedy. 20+ years and G-Funk still lives strong. Related: David Banner - Californication ft Snoop Dogg, Game, Nipsey Hu$$le & Ras Kass and 9th Wonder - Enjoy ft Warren G, Murs & Kendrick... Read more
April 17, 2012 Audio
Ice-T directed a documentary about hip-hop that is setting the film festival world on fire. It features a who’s who of MCs who have contributed to the culture from KRS-ONE to Eminem to Big Daddy Kane to Ice Cube to Q-Tip to…the list goes on and on. Here’s a preview of the documentary, called Something From Nothing (Video)

Ice-T directed a documentary about hip-hop that is setting the film festival world on fire. It features a who’s who of MCs who have contributed to the culture from KRS-ONE to Eminem to Big Daddy Kane to Ice Cube to Q-Tip to…the list goes on and on. Here’s a preview of the documentary, called Something From Nothing (Video)

Related: Big Daddy Kane, Jazzy Jeff, Kendrick Lamar, 9th Wonder, Freddie Gibbs, Stic Man and more discuss their first experiences with hip-hop (Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhwBUydknWI... Read more
April 13, 2012 Video
David Banner – Californication ft Snoop Dogg, Game, Nipsey Hu$$le, Kree & Ras Kass

David Banner – Californication ft Snoop Dogg, Game, Nipsey Hu$$le, Kree & Ras Kass

David Banner makes a connection with the West side on his latest track. Check out Californication featuring Snoop Dogg, Game, Nipsey Hu$$le, Kree and Ras Kass. Related: 9th Wonder - Enjoy ft Warren G, Murs & Kendrick Lamar... Read more
April 11, 2012 Audio
BJ The Chicago Kid – Dream II (Video)

BJ The Chicago Kid – Dream II (Video)

Here's a video for one of the illest songs on BJ The Chicago Kid's Pineapple Now-Laters album. Check out Dream II. If you need some motivation in your life, this song's for you. Related: BJ The Chicago Kid - The World is a Ghetto ft Kendrick Lamar http://vimeo.com/40097723... Read more
April 11, 2012 Video
Tito Lopez – Toca Tuesday Freestyle (Video)

Tito Lopez – Toca Tuesday Freestyle (Video)

With the Kendrick Lamar & Dr. Dre collabo that dropped earlier and these hot verses from Dre's protege Tito Lopez on Toca Tuesday Freestyles, it's a new kind of Dre day. Check out Tito in the video below as he blazes the mic with Tony Touch. Previously: Tito Lopez gets... Read more
April 2, 2012 Video
Jay Rock – Checkmate

Jay Rock – Checkmate

It's been a minute since Jay Rock dropped some new music but he's back with a vengeance. Check out Checkmate.  Previously:  Interviews of Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q... Read more
March 28, 2012 Audio
Behind The Music: Game (Video)

Behind The Music: Game (Video)

Vh1 premiered its Behind The Music: Game earlier in the week. The show covers Game's childhood, his entry into rap, the beef with 50 Cent, his split and reconciliation with Dr. Dre and more. Here's the full video. Previously: Game - The City ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)... Read more
March 25, 2012 TV, Video
Mac Miller – Macadelic (Mixtape)

Mac Miller – Macadelic (Mixtape)

Mac Miller dropped his latest mixtape tape. It's called Macadelic and features verses from Sir Michael Rocks, Cam'ron, Lil Wayne, Joey Bada$$ and more. Here's his song Fight the Feeling with Kendrick Lamar and you can download and listen to the whole mixtape below. Previously: Mac Miller - Of the... Read more
March 23, 2012 Audio, Mixes
Miami (Bass) vs. Los Angeles (G-Funk) (Playlist)

Miami (Bass) vs. Los Angeles (G-Funk) (Playlist)

5 on 5.  Miami vs. LA.  Big game today between the Lakers and Heat.  As you wait for the game (or not) here are 2 playlists featuring 5 back in the day songs each that represent the distinctive sound generated in hip-hop from each locale.  For Miami, it was the... Read more
March 4, 2012 Audio, Playlists, Throwback
Here’s an in-depth interview of Skillz where he talks about his earliest musical influences and experiences with hip-hop. Check it out below.

Here’s an in-depth interview of Skillz where he talks about his earliest musical influences and experiences with hip-hop. Check it out below.

Skillz's first music he ever bought was DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince's Girls of the World Ain't Nothing But Trouble. Fast forward several years later and he is now touring the world with the legendary. Skillz is living proof that talent, drive and hard work makes dreams come... Read more
March 1, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Here is our list of the underground MCs who had the biggest come up in the last year: The AFH Torch Bearers list. These MCs include Ab-Soul, Action Bronson, A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, Chuuwee, Dom Kennedy, The Jets (Tradeamark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy, Sir Michael Rocks), The Kid Daytona, Rittz, Schoolboy Q, Smoke DZA, Stalley and XV. Click here to see why we chose these MCs and to hear some of their music.

Here is our list of the underground MCs who had the biggest come up in the last year: The AFH Torch Bearers list. These MCs include Ab-Soul, Action Bronson, A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, Chuuwee, Dom Kennedy, The Jets (Tradeamark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy, Sir Michael Rocks), The Kid Daytona, Rittz, Schoolboy Q, Smoke DZA, Stalley and XV. Click here to see why we chose these MCs and to hear some of their music.

There have been a lot of lists declaring top MCs lately; some for the mainstream and some for the underground. In our opinion (and each list is just that--opinions) each list left some things to be desired. So...we decided to take matters in our own hands. Partly in response to... Read more
February 28, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Video
Schoolboy Q & Ab-Soul – 5 Fingers of Death + Druggys With H*es Again (Video)

Schoolboy Q & Ab-Soul – 5 Fingers of Death + Druggys With H*es Again (Video)

5 Fingers of Death. You know how it goes down. Sway plays 5 random beats and let's MCs attack 'em. Half of Black Hippy, Schoolboy Q & Ab-Soul, got their chance yesterday and the lyrical wordplay was silly. Both Q and Ab-Soul blacked out on different beats. Check out the... Read more
February 28, 2012 Video
Civilized Talk with Nipsey Hu$$le (Video)

Civilized Talk with Nipsey Hu$$le (Video)

Here's an interview of Nipsey Hu$$le by Karen Civil. He speaks about the transition from being on a major label to being an independent artist, his thoughts on the current generation of West Coast MCs and the rumors of him signing to Maybach Music Group West. Check out the interview... Read more
February 21, 2012 Video
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