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Wiz Khalifa – Look Into My Eyes

Now focused on family and albums, Wiz Khalifa's output (at least what he releases) has slowed quite a bit in 2013. Touring, family and a big year for expanding Taylor Gang Records has kept the Steel City MC from churning out songs. "Look Into My Eyes" is a welcomed catch-up.... Read more

Nice Guys Finish First…But Not By Playing Nice

Kendrick Lamar and Big K.R.I.T. After the late 2000s breakthrough of Blu, Thurz, Fashawn and Torae, it is these two men that truly opened me up to what I considered the youthful unknown in Hip-Hop. In 2010, I was very much the anti-new-rapper’s fan, convinced that labels (large and small)... Read more

Steve-Ography Presents: We Are Alive Ep. 6 (Podcast)

Here's a diverse and truly awesome chill out mix from Steve-Ography. It features artists from multiple genres like Nas, Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, Flying Lotus, Ab-Soul, Zero 7, Joey Bada$$, Kid CuDi and more. It's great food for your mental. You can listen to and download all of We Are Alive... Read more

DeLorean – Grace (Mixtape)

Newcomer DeLorean surrounds himself with good company. The Houston native's new mixtape has guest verses from Bun B, Big K.R.I.T., Smoke DZA, Slim Thug, Trae Tha Truth and more, and DeLorean more than holds his own. You can listen to and download all of Grace below. Related: DeLorean – Breathe... Read more

Cosmo Baker – The 6th Annual Roots Picnic Mix (Mixtape)

Here's a BBQ mix just in time for the long weekend. Cosmo Baker lays down the 6th official mixtape for the upcoming Annual Roots Picnic. The playlist is incredibly diverse, including artists like Gang Starr, Naughty By Nature, Jay-Z & Kanye West, Robert Glasper, Solange, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Kendrick... 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

Young Roddy – Still Tryna Get It (Video)

Here's a new video from JET Life member Young Roddy. Check out Still Tryna Get It. Related: Young Roddy – Russian Roulette ft Smoke DZA (Video)... Read more

Harry Fraud – Adrift (Mixtape)

Here's Harry Fraud's latest mixtape. It's full of hot beats and features from the likes of Action Bronson, Kool G Rap, Bun B, Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, Mac Miller, Danny Brown, Rick Ross, Trae the Truth, French Montana, Slim Thug, Sir Michael Rocks, Smoke DZA, Stalley, Pusha T, Curren$y and... Read more

Eddie B – Courage (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Over the last year, Harry Fraud has produced hot beats for artists like Curren$y, Joey Basa$$, Ab-Soul, Smoke DZA, Action Bronson, Pusha T and more. Now, he turns his talents to Eddie B, an artist signed to Fraud's label, and the result is the same--STRAIGHT FIRE. Check out Courage. Related:... Read more

Cyhi The Prynce – Ivy League: Kick Back (Mixtape)

Here's a brand new mixtape from Cyhi The Prynce. It features guest verses from Big K.R.I.T., Yelawolf, Smoke DZA, Childish Gambino and more. You can listen to and download all of Ivy League: Kick Back below. Related: Cyhi the Prynce - Ivy League (Mixtape) Download Mixtape... Read more

Casey Veggies – Life Changes (Mixtape)

Here's a new mixtape from Casey Veggies. It features top notch production from The Futuristiks (Curren$y, Redman, Freddie Gibbs), Cardiak (Wiz Khalifa, T.I., Joe Budden), Harry Fraud (Joey Bada$$, Ab-Soul, Smoke DZA) and more. You can listen to and download all of Life Changes below. Related: Casey Veggies – Smart... Read more

Big Sant – Rap Ni**a ft King Mez, Tito Lopez & Phonte

Here's a tough new joint from Big Sant who makes a strong statement about the lyrical dexterity of MCs from the South. To help in his cause, he recruited one of the best to ever do it (in any region), the one and only Phonte. Check out Rap Ni**a featuring... Read more

Curren$y & Harry Fraud – Cigarette Boats (Mixtape)

Here's a new free project from Curren$y. It features guest appearances by Styles P and Smoke DZA and is produced entirely by Harry Fraud. You can listen to and download all of Cigarette Boats below. Related: Curren$y - Jet Life featuring Wiz Khalifa and Big K.R.I.T. Download Mixtape... Read more

Curren$y – The Stoned Immaculate (Full Album Stream)

Curren$y rocked NYC's Webster Hall last night (along with Styles P and Smoke DZA). Today, he releases a full stream of his album The Stoned Immacualte which hits storse on 6/5 (it's going to be a hot Tuesday with that and Big K.R.I.T.'s album dropping). Check out the full stream... Read more

Wiz Khalifa – Taylor Allderdice (Mixtape)

Here's a new mixtape from Wiz Khalifa and it's a return, in part, to the soulful, G-funk sound he had on Kush & OJ. There are features from Chevy Woods, Smoke DZA, Juicy J, Rick Ross and (his soon to be wife) Amber Rose, as well as production from Cardio,... Read more

Joey BadA$$ – Waves

Here's a new track from Joey BadA$$ the latest product from the brainchild behind Cinematic Music Group (Big K.R.I.T. and Smoke DZA) and Creative Control. The song is called Waves. If it's any indication, be prepared to hear the name Joey BadA$$ for a looong time. Check it out below.... Read more

Big K.R.I.T. – Last King 2 (Mixtape). Click below to download the whole mixtape.

And just when you thought this mixtape madness week couldn't get any better (Click here for links to new mixtapes by The Weeknd and Wale)...Big K.R.I.T. just dropped his latest mixtape.  This is not an album like K.R.I.T. Wuz Here and Returnof4eva.  It's more like a compilation of songs of... 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

Kidz in the Hall have been giving out Brain Candy for the last several weeks. Here’s their new Semester Abroad mixtape which features all of the Brain Candy songs and some other treats.

You'll find songs featuring Curren$y, Tabi Bonney, Smoke DZA, The Kid Daytona and more.  Listen to the whole mixtape and download it below. SEMESTER ABROAD "INSPIRED BY THE BRAIN CANDY SERIES" by double_0 Click here to download.... Read more

Big K.R.I.T. Mixtape – K.R.I.T. Wuz Here

Glass House - Big K.R.I.T. ft. Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7FjBvhu3Gk If you like what you heard above, click here to download the mixtape.  The tracklist is below. 01. Return Of Forever (ft. Big Sant) 02. Country @*#$! 03. Just Touched Down 04. Hometown Hero 05. Viktorious 06. See Me... Read more

Dave East Sets It Off With A Single That Rings The Alarm (Audio)

Dave East has become one of the most prolific artists of the last five years, especially on the level he has reached. After last year's Def Jam debut Paranoia: A True Story, Dave kept the momentum going by linking up with DJ Holiday and dropping his Karma mixtape a few... Read more

SiR & 1 Of Kendrick’s Favorite Singers Team With Drumhedz For A Job Well Done (Audio)

The drummer, Chris “Daddy” Dave has kept time on many major projects in his prolific career, but until now, had yet to release his own project. Chris Dave & The Drumhedz is set to drop on January 26 and will feature Anderson .Paak, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Phonte, Elzhi and more.... Read more

Phonte & Elzhi Reunite On A New Song & They Are Razor Sharp (Audio)

When Little Brother released The Minstrel Show, it was a huge moment for many Hip-Hop Heads. The North Carolina-based trio that won the hearts of fans with 2003's The Listening joined Atlantic Records and seemingly represented a real chance for putting a disenfranchised side of the genre back on radio,... Read more

Rick Ross Wages War On Birdman For Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled & Mannie Fresh (Video)

Rick Ross is no stranger to beefs. Over the years, the embattled MC has been a target of 50 Cent, street gangs, critics and countless fans who questioned the veracity of his claimed crime boss past. Amidst it all, Ross has developed a teflon demeanor and learned to wield his... Read more

Hear How Warren G Saved Def Jam Records (Audio)

Warren Griffin, III is revered as a  Hip-Hop underdog. The MC/producer/DJ better known as Warren G came up as the shy half-brother of Dr. Dre. Raised in Long Beach, California Warren is the man many believe is responsible for the introduction of Snoop Dogg. Warren, keeping the music going at... Read more

Has GLC’s Time Finally Come? Kanye West & Dame Dash To Back His Sophomore Album

Fresh after Dame Dash announced Kanye West's production involvement in DD172/Blu Roc Films' Loisaidas, the Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder and the Roc's biggest signee of the 2000s are getting back to musical ventures. According to The Fader, 'Ye and Dame are both working on GLC's upcoming sophomore studio album, The Book... 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