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Beyonce’s Legacy Just Earned An Exclamation Point At The 2014 VMAs (Video)

Tonight's (August 24) live airing of the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards was met with some early, real-time criticism. Audio problems, comedic missteps from presenters, odd red carpet segments, and lackluster performances marred some of the show's social media impact. Then, Lorde won "Best Rock Video" for a song featuring... Read more

August 24, 2014 Fresh, Video

Childish Gambino Flexes Clever Wordplay Over 2 Beats in 1 Song (Audio)

Childish Gambino is back with a new single. “Candler Road,” named after a street in 'Bino's hometown of Decatur, starts out with a trap beat but halfway through shifts into overdrive. Throughout, Gambino shreds the mic with his trademark clever wordplay (nearly every line merits a rewind). Check it out.... Read more

August 24, 2014 Audio

How About Some Weird & Powerful History Around Madvillain 10 Years Later?

By 1999, MF DOOM began a comeback of superhero proportions. Once a major label artist, ZevLoveX of KMD had a core fanbase, but was (rather ironically), not a highly recognizable figure of Hip-Hop in face or name. After the tragic death of his brother Subroc, DOOM was born. Inspired by... Read more

August 15, 2014 Fresh, Throwback

For Americans, Nintendo’s Game Boy Turns 25 Years Old Today

July 31, 1989 might seem like an ordinary day. However, for the United States market, it was a literal game-changer. It was on that day—25 years ago today, if you're keeping high-score, that Nintendo brought the Game Boy stateside. The major breakthrough in handheld video-gaming, the 8-bit device was introduced... Read more

July 31, 2014 Featured-homepage, Fresh, Throwback

Ma$e & Eric Bellinger Party In The Desert Like It’s Nothing (Video)

Mas$e's current comeback just raised the stakes. The Harlem World MC's appearance alongside newcomer Eric Bellinger now gets a video, seemingly shot in an old '60s abandoned gas station (or just a really cool old film/TV set). Fast cars, pretty women, and some dapper threads make Ma$e's first big video... Read more

June 30, 2014 Fresh, Video

Here’s “A Lil Sumthin” New from Curren$y (Audio)

For the last several years, Curren$y has gravitated toward beats with dark and brooding chords. Purpdogg serves him just that on "A Lil Sumthin' (Come Up Big On Em), and Curren$y delivers his trademark laid back flow. Check it out. Related: Curren$y & Le$ Roll Out Over a Soulful OutKast... Read more

June 21, 2014 Audio

Murda Ma$e & Timbaland Come Together To Show Support For Jo’Zzy (Audio)

Calling himself "Murda" again (as in "Murda Ma$e"), Ma$e is back, alongside fellow 1990s peer Timbaland in support of Memphis, Tennessee rapper-songstress double-threat Jo'Zzy. "Tryna Wife" may be supported by veterans, but it's a whimsically, youth-themed song about guys hooked on females that they're desperately trying to wife down. With... Read more

June 16, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Canibus Details The End Of The Modern World With “Fait Accompli” (Album Stream)

It's been three years since Canibus dropped his last album, Lyrical Law, and fans of The Hrsmn member can get their fill yet again with his fifteenth studio album, Fait Accompli. Listed as one of the Top 50 Lyricists by The Source Magazine in 2012, the New York City wordsmith... Read more

June 10, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Scarface Explains The Deeply Rooted Reasons He Lost All That Weight (Video)

Scarface looks almost as young as he did on those early Geto Boys album covers, which are over 25 years old. The leader of Facemob admits that he weighed almost 300 pounds recently, causing doctors to warn him that he was dangerously close to being in the heart attack danger... Read more

April 30, 2014 Fresh, Video

Besides Styles P & Prodigy, Who Got The Call From 50 Cent? Check The Animal Ambition Tracklist

According to the first publishing of 50 Cent's Animal Ambition track listing, Fif's first post-Interscope Records album is just 11 tracks. That's a detour from the "more is more" approach largely reigning in the late '90s, early 2000s era that Curtis Jackson comes from in Rap. This album features at... Read more

April 26, 2014 Fresh

Dizzy Wright Shares His Unique State of Mind on His New EP. Check out the Stream (Audio)

Funk Volume artist and 2013 XXL Freshman, Dizzy Wright, is back with a new project. State of Mind features Dizzy's trademark mix of self-empowering lyrics ("my healthy mind, that's what gon' help me over") and party-starting beats. He manages to spread positivity without being preachy; uplifting while remaining down to... Read more

April 15, 2014 Audio

50 Cent Gets Film Noir As A Hustler (Video)

Like clockwork, 50 Cent dropped the video to yesterday's (April 14th) "Hustler." The Jake One-produced Animal Ambition cut gets a 1950s Film Noir inspired visual, complete with suits, cigars, hats, and of course, femme fatales. Related: Joe Supplies a Trademark Hook to 50 Cent on Big Rich Town (Video)... Read more

April 15, 2014 Fresh, Video

Method Man Lends a Buttery Verse to The Wow on Masterpiece (Audio)

It's been years since Method Man has released a full album but Tical has stayed relevant through collaborations and guest verses. He had an epic return with A$AP Mob on Trillmatic. Now, he's back with his trademark buttery flow on Masterpiece by The Wow. Check it out below. Related: Method... Read more

March 27, 2014 Audio

Big K.R.I.T. Completes His WeekOfKRIT With Another Strong New Track (Video)

Throughout the week, Big K.R.I.T. has treated fans with new music that stands among the finest in his catalog. Today, he releases the last track and it features K.R.I.T.'s trademark thoughtful lyrics and soulful production. Check out Egyptian Cotton. Related: Big K.R.I.T. Kicks Off WeekOfKRIT With His New Agenda, Alongside... Read more

March 7, 2014 Audio

Chuck Inglish Redefines His Sound With Some Help From Chance the Rapper (Audio)

The Cool Kids' Chuck Inglish specializes in sparse tracks driven primarily by hard 808 drums. On Glam, he has shed that sound for a lush and soulful track driven by horns, guitar, bass and a trademark verse from Chance the Rapper. This is musical magic. Check it out. Related: Arsenio... Read more

March 6, 2014 Audio

Thurz Delivers Punky Brewster In Living Color (Video)

From his DIY platform, Thurz does a lot. The U-N-I co-founder continues to represent Inglewood with big concepts and bold visuals. "Punky Brewster," which premiered in audio a few months back, sees Thurzday's growing trademark of beautiful women, and in this case, a spectrum of paint. Art... Related: DJ Bizzy... Read more

February 13, 2014 Fresh, Video

Kid ‘n’ Play Are Back with Some New Funny Business (Video)

After making surprise appearances on Arsenio and the high profile Radio Shack Super Bowl commercial, Kid 'n' Play are back with what feels like a pilot for a new TV show. Along the lines of their House Party franchise, the former Select Records stars employ their trademark self deprecating humor.... Read more

February 6, 2014 Video

The Game Is To Be Told: A Celebration Of No Limit Records…By A Hater (Food for Thought)

Published By: Bandini Long before Hip-Hop was ever reported dead, I was once of the belief that Master P was trying to kill it. No Limit Records sprouted into mainstream success in the closing credits of the Death Row dynasty, and anyone who loved the chicken seemingly scoffed at the... Read more

January 5, 2014 Food for Thought, Fresh

Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Mixtapes of 2013. Stream and Download More Than 45 Mixtapes Here (Mixtapes)

2013 was a stellar year for mixtapes. In fact, with strong releases from Big K.R.I.T., Pusha T, Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, Rapsody, Raekwon, Slum Village, Curren$y, Cam'ron, Lloyd Banks, Pete Rock & Camp Lo, Problem, Nipsey Hussle, Action Bronson, Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes and more, it can be argued... Read more

December 24, 2013 Audio, Mixes

You Probably Haven’t Heard Sean Price Tackle A Track Like Dump In The Gut (Audio)

Sean Price doesn't care. That's what makes him great. The Heltah Skeltah MC that said "I don't Wale with you new niggas" a few years back is back to talk his trademark cranky rap on "Dump In The Gut." Produced by longtime Duck Down affiliate from Down Under M-Phazes, the... Read more

December 3, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Da Mafia 6ix Give Their Own Spin On The Fame Soundtrack & Remind Us To Remember (Video)

DJ Paul's mostly-reunited 2013 rendition of the Three 6 Mafia includes Gangsta Boo, Crunky Black, Lord Infamous, and Koopsta Knicca. While Juicy J and La'Chat aren't down (yet), the tribute crew known as Da Mafia 6ix still upholds some of the tactics that made Memphis' breakthrough group so cult-beloved back... Read more

November 30, 2013 Fresh, Video

Blu & Exile’s Out Of Print Below The Heavens To Have Deluxe Re-Release

In 2007, Blu & Exile released Below The Heavens on Sound In Color Records. The album was heralded as one of the most LPs of its era, including early appearances by Miguel, and as transitioning Aloe Blacc. Within a year of the album's release, stronger-than-anticipated sales and sample issues made... Read more

November 20, 2013 Fresh

Needle To The Groove: The Return Of The True Free-Form Mix (Food For Thought)

With less than 10 weeks left on the year, it can be challenging to make sense of 2013 in Hip-Hop. From the conversations I'm having with fellow fans, there isn't a runaway favorite for Album Of The Year, Mixtape Of The Year, or even Artist Of The Year. The biggest... Read more

October 27, 2013 Food for Thought, Fresh

Vic Mensa – Lovely Day (Video)

Here's another unbelievably good song from Vic Mensa. Lovely Day features lush instrumentation, a rollicking drum beat and Mensa's trademark unorthodox flow. Good vibes. Check out the video. Related: Vic Mensa – YNSP ft Eliza Doolittle (Audio)... Read more

September 26, 2013 Video

Justin Timberlake – TKO

Justin Timberlake may go down in history as thee artist of 2013. On the horizons of his second album of the calendar year, 20/20 Experience (2 of 2), JT unleasheds"TKO" from the second installment. You'll hear Timbaland trademark touch from the first note. Related: Justin Timberlake – Take Back the... Read more

September 20, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Scoe – The Crown

Like his older brother Kurupt, Scoe is a beast on the mic. His latest is a Just Blaze-produced heat rock that features his trademark brassy horns, keys and epic drums. Check out The Crown. Related: Scoe – Tha Influence ft Kendrick Lamar (Audio)... Read more

September 18, 2013 Audio

Kanye West Performs “Bound 2” With The Roots & Charlie Wilson (Video)

In trademark Kanye West fashion, the impresario stopped by NBC Studios last night for an impromptu appearance on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon." There, he linked up with former Larry Gold Studios homies and OkayPlayer glory-days conglomerates The Roots to perform my personal favorite song from Yeezus (for the very... Read more

September 10, 2013 Fresh, Video

Pusha T – Sweet Serenade ft Chris Brown (Prod. Swizz Beatz)

Pusha T is back with a hypnotic new joint that features Chris Brown on the hook and Swizz Beatz on the track. But make no mistake, Pusha's trademark steely flow and icy lyrics make this song all his. Check out Sweet Serenade. Related: No Malice – Shame The Devil ft... Read more

August 28, 2013 Throwback, Trending Stories

Sometimes I Rap Fast, Sometimes I Rap Slow: The Evolution Of JAY-Z’s Flow (Food For Thought)

As another NFL season loads up, the sports news cycle is dominated by teams, offenses, depth charts and injury reports. Although not a fan (au contraire), I often marvel at the dynamic strategies of Bill Bellichick, Tom Brady, and the New England Patriots. From season-to-season, the three-time Super Bowl champions... Read more

August 25, 2013 Featured-homepage, Food for Thought, Fresh

Living Legends: Missy Elliott

"Me, I'm supa fly!" With those 4 words, Missy Elliott changed the landscape of Hip-Hop, particularly its depiction of women, forever. In 1997, Missy burst onto the scene with her single The Rain and brought a new sing-songy flow, effortlessly shifting from singing to rhyming then back again, as well... Read more

August 16, 2013 Playlists, Throwback

Curren$y & Jet Life – Red Eye Mixtape (Mixtape)

Curren$y drops off a brand new compilation mixtape with his Jet Life crew. It features verses from his fellow Jets and production from Cardo, Bizness, Thelonius Martin and more. You can listen to and download all of Red Eye Mixtape below. Related: Jamaal Davis & Trademark Da Skydiver – Rollin’... Read more

August 3, 2013 Mixes

Curren$y – Ox

You have to give it up to Spitta. Whether live band covers of "Bout It, Bout It," Soul samples or his own weed-scented brand of down-tempo tracks, he always makes it his own. On "Ox," Cardo gives Curren$y a peppier drum arrangement than we regularly hear. In trademark fashion, New... Read more

July 31, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony – Everything 100

The mighty Bone Thugs-N-Harmony release their first new song in 5 years a new song, with all 5 members, and it features those trademark harmonies. Here's Everything 100. Related: Game – Celebration (Remix) ft Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (Video)... Read more

July 14, 2013 Audio

The Kid Daytona – Friendz

The Kid Daytona waxes his trademark buttery flow on his jazzy latest release. Check out Friendz. Related: The Kid Daytona – Bass Leanin’ (Video)... Read more

May 30, 2013 Audio

Styles P – The Diamond Life Project (Mixtape)

Here's a new mixtape from Styles P. It has features from Jadakiss, Pusha T, Bun B, Curren$y and more. You can listen to and download all of The Diamond Life Project below. Related: Trademark Da Skydiver - Phone Home featuring Curren$y & Styles P (Audio) Download Mixtape... Read more

August 24, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Sir Michael Rocks – Premier Politics 1.5 (Mixtape)

Sir Micahel Rocks' new mixtape Premier Politics 1.5 is a continuation of his Premier Politics mixtape which dropped last year. It features 13 new soulful tracks. You can listen to the whole thing and download it below. Previously: Sir Michael Rocks performs at SXSW 12 (Video) Download Mixtape... Read more

April 6, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Curren$y & The Jets – Behind the Scenes at the Smoke Out Festival (Video)

Here's a behind the scenes look at Curren$y & The Jets during their experience at the Smoke Out Festival in San Bernadino, CA. The video also includes some performance footage. Check it out below. Also, you can check out the full performance here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDRjU--uZ_U&feature=player_embedded... Read more

March 7, 2012 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.

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

Curren$y is one of the most prolific artists out right now.

After dropping 2 projects in 3 months, he is already working on another. Here's the first song of his upcoming mixtape with DJ Drama, called Verde Terrace. Check out Run Dat Sh*t. Click here if you missed his album Weekend at Burnie's or his Covert Coup mixtape. Click here to... Read more

July 16, 2011 Audio

Curren$y has the rare good fortune to be working 2 dope projects at the same time.

Smoke Break is not from his new Weekend at Burnie's album, but it's from the Covert Coup project he recently dropped with The Alchemist. Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3aIXuo3tl4&feature=player_embedded... Read more

July 2, 2011 Video

Here’s a solo joint from Young Roddy. It’s still JET life though…

Check out the video for Blow.... Read more

June 24, 2011 Video

Here’s a video for one of the best songs on The Jets’ Jet Life to the Next Life mixtape.

Check out Nothin' Lesser ft Young Roddy and Trademark Da Skydiver. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkaZuODOgNQ Click here to listen to and download the Jet Life to the Next Life mixtape.... Read more

June 4, 2011 Video

Erykah Badu’s Window Seat beat is the gift that keeps on giving. The latest beneficiary is The JETS.

Check out their video for Pilot Seat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7YIu5mDacU&feature=player_embedded Click here to listen to and download The Jets mixtape, Jet Life to the Next Life. And, click here to download Pilot Seat and check out Badu's versions.... Read more

May 20, 2011 Video

Sir Michael Rocks of The Cool Kids dropped a really hot mixtape in March. Here’s a new video for Livin’ It Up, one of the toughest joints on the mixtape.

It's a Cool Kids/JETS collabo with Sir Michael and Trademark Da Skydiver going in on a super soulful track. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUh4DNHbSnU&feature=player_embedded Click here to listen to and download the mixtape, The Rocks Report.... Read more

May 19, 2011 Video

Curren$y has been on a tear lately. He’s released music with Alchemist, The Jets and on the solo tip in the last few months.

Here's another hot joint called #JetsGo. Check it out. Click here to download it from iTunes. Click here if you missed Curren$y Covert Coup mixtape with The Alchemist and you can download The Jets new mixtape here.... Read more

April 26, 2011 Audio

Fabolous just dropped a mixtape with a lot of old soul samples.

I'm digging this return to vintage soul in hip-hop. You can hear it in music by Big K.R.I.T., The Jets, Curren$y and The Alchemist and others. If you missed the inaugural installment of our Soul Cooking playlist which explores soul classics, click here. You can listen to the whole Fabolous... Read more

April 21, 2011 Audio, Mixes

Here are some random musings from SXSW.

Hip-Hop is alive and well in Austin, TX this week. If you're not up on South By Southwest (SXSW) it is a music festival that has been around for decades. It is now the world's biggest music conference. It has traditionally catered to indie rock but over the last few... Read more

March 18, 2011 Food for Thought

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