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Celebrate A Humble Genius, With A 3-Hour 1989-1999 Large Professor Mix (Audio)

Celebrate A Humble Genius, With A 3-Hour 1989-1999 Large Professor Mix (Audio)

Like many great artists, Large Professor is somewhat of a Hip-Hop recluse. He's never hard to find (especially if you're a Head who regularly attends NYC Rap concerts), but the man also known as "Extra P" is quick to dodge the spotlight, and take long breaks from releasing (or even... Read more
June 22, 2014 Audio, Throwback
Dave Chappelle Recalls Being Mistaken As A Member Of The Roots, Prince Laughing At Himself (Video)

Dave Chappelle Recalls Being Mistaken As A Member Of The Roots, Prince Laughing At Himself (Video)

Dave Chappelle had two critical media appearances in the past week. At the top of things, the Ohio native appeared on "The Late Show With David Letterman," discussing his absence from the spotlight, and walking away from $50 million from Comedy Central to fulfill a "Chappelle Show" contract. Later appearing... Read more
June 14, 2014 Fresh, Video
Dave Chappelle Says He Didn’t Quit, He’s Just 7 Years Late To Work (Video)

Dave Chappelle Says He Didn’t Quit, He’s Just 7 Years Late To Work (Video)

With new shows in New York City on the horizon, including several joined by The Roots, DJ Premier, and Erykah Badu, comedian/actor Dave Chappelle appears to climbing back to the spotlight after nearly a decade of public hiatus. The Ohio native appeared on "Late Show With David Letterman" last night... Read more
June 11, 2014 Fresh, Video
10 Years Later, Dave Chappelle Brings His Block Party Indoors, And Who’s He Sharing The Stage With?

10 Years Later, Dave Chappelle Brings His Block Party Indoors, And Who’s He Sharing The Stage With?

A decade ago, Dave Chappelle famously held his "Block Party" in Brooklyn, New York. Held for free at a secret location, the event was the subject of a Michel Gondry-directed film. The Ohio comedian/actor curated a concert, sharing the stage with an extremely rare reunited Fugees performance, in addition to... Read more
May 28, 2014 Fresh
Jim-E-O Weaves a Tale of Redemption in Word on the Street (Video)

Jim-E-O Weaves a Tale of Redemption in Word on the Street (Video)

Here's a refreshing take from Jim-E-O, an artist we spotlighted a couple of years ago. In a genre dominated by (often fake) talk from suburban rappers about hustling on the corner, Jim-E-O talks about cleaning up his act and becoming a better man. That's his Word on the Street. Check... Read more
May 27, 2014 Video
Cormega Calls Out The Industry Over A Smooth Large Professor Beat (Audio)

Cormega Calls Out The Industry Over A Smooth Large Professor Beat (Audio)

If anybody can be skeptical of record industry tactics, it's Queens veteran Cormega. "'Mega Montana" famously turned down a management offer from Steve Stoute, costing him a founder's spot in The Firm. When Nas, AZ, and Foxy Brown inked a mid-90s deal with Interscope/Aftermath, Cormega was abruptly replaced by The... Read more
May 19, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Blu Makes His Return, Discussing West Coast Gangsta Culture (Audio)

Blu Makes His Return, Discussing West Coast Gangsta Culture (Audio)

For almost a decade, Blu has been a musical chameleon. The Los Angeles native's albums sound wildly different, from one to the next, while his evasiveness from the spotlight only adds to the mystique. For Good To Be Home (cover art pictured), Blu may seem like he's returning to form, but... Read more
May 13, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Former Roc-A-Fella Engineer Reportedly Uses Extortion To Give Back Vintage Jay Z Master Recordings

Former Roc-A-Fella Engineer Reportedly Uses Extortion To Give Back Vintage Jay Z Master Recordings

In the late '90s and early 2000s, Chauncey Mahan was a name Heads would certainly find in the insert booklets of their albums. A recording engineer, Mahan was by no means a household name, even to level of an Eddie Sancho, Young Guru, or DURO, but he worked on Jay... Read more
April 22, 2014 Fresh
Watch FUSE’s Making Of Nas’ Illmatic 3-Part Special, With Interviews With Large Professor, Pete Rock & DJ Premier (Video)

Watch FUSE’s Making Of Nas’ Illmatic 3-Part Special, With Interviews With Large Professor, Pete Rock & DJ Premier (Video)

Has any Hip-Hop album gotten as much attention at the 20-year mark as Nas' Illmatic has this month? The Columbia/Sony Records debut, the subject of Illmatic XX, a reissue with a plethora of dope bonus material (freestyles, demo recordings, remixes, photos, liner notes), is just in everybody's spotlight. One such... Read more
April 15, 2014 Fresh, Throwback
EPMD’s Green-Eyed Bandit Erick Sermon Freaks Some Sheena Easton When He Plays Rhythm Roulette (Video)

EPMD’s Green-Eyed Bandit Erick Sermon Freaks Some Sheena Easton When He Plays Rhythm Roulette (Video)

Erick Sermon isn't an artist who is always running for the spotlight in the digital age. The EPMD co-founder and producer/MC double-threat stays busy at his craft, and does interviews, releases songs and videos as he feels necessary. However, Mass Appeal got the Brentwood, Long Island Def Squad delegate to... Read more
April 10, 2014 Fresh, Video
SneakerBoxChock Takes The Stage In His Visual To Elephants (Video)

SneakerBoxChock Takes The Stage In His Visual To Elephants (Video)

Recently, AFH put the "Spotlight" on New Jersey MC SneakerBoxChock and his song "Elephants." Chock keeps it moving, and came with a compelling visual to match his message about the isolation in his personal life and career at times. This is heartfelt Rap that seems to suggest that even listening... Read more
March 21, 2014 Fresh, Video
Jay Electronica Resurfaces On A Highly-Stylized Track That’s A Sharp Reminder Of His Greatness (Audio)

Jay Electronica Resurfaces On A Highly-Stylized Track That’s A Sharp Reminder Of His Greatness (Audio)

Jay Electronica largely shunned any spotlight in 2013 (well, besides couple of key appearances alongside Kendrick Lamar and Big Sean, as well as Rapsody and Phonte, respectively). However, the Roc Nation artist (or so we still believe) continues to keep fans guessing at every turn. After being seen in Austin,... Read more
March 15, 2014 Audio, Featured-homepage, Fresh
Prince Has a New Girl in Zooey Deschanel (Audio)

Prince Has a New Girl in Zooey Deschanel (Audio)

Fans who saw Prince's appearance on Zooey Deschanel's New Girl after the Super Bowl may remember the quick preview of FallInLuv2Nite, their duet together. The pair have released the full song, which you can hear below. With the New Girl appearance and the Arsenio interview, Prince has been in the... Read more
March 14, 2014 Audio
DJ Whoo Kid & DJ Skee Drop Off A South By Southwest Mixtape Featuring Casey Veggies, Curren$y & Devin The Dude (Mixtape)

DJ Whoo Kid & DJ Skee Drop Off A South By Southwest Mixtape Featuring Casey Veggies, Curren$y & Devin The Dude (Mixtape)

For the second year in a row, G-Unit veteran DJ Whoo Kid, DJ Skee, and DJ MLK spotlight the South By Southwest music week with a thematic mixtape. This year's entry, SXEW (South by East West), features multi-platinum superstars like Lil Wayne and T.I., as well as veterans like Devin... Read more
March 13, 2014 Fresh, Mixes
If You Aren’t Up On YG, This Kendrick Lamar-Assisted Track Will Put Your Attention In A Chokehold (Audio)

If You Aren’t Up On YG, This Kendrick Lamar-Assisted Track Will Put Your Attention In A Chokehold (Audio)

Although he's still a relatively new face in Hip-Hop, Kendrick Lamar has fast found the ability to knight other artists into the spotlight. While K.Dot has many pockets of fans, some Heads gravitate towards the Compton MC for his unpredictable flows, honesty, and eloquent wordplay that align him with the... Read more
March 12, 2014 Audio, Fresh
James Blake Takes A Stab At Remixing Kendrick Lamar’s m.A.A.d city (Audio)

James Blake Takes A Stab At Remixing Kendrick Lamar’s m.A.A.d city (Audio)

For an album cut that Heads celebrated in 2012, "m.A.A.d city" has come into the spotlight in February of 2014. After Imagine Dragons live-mashed-up the MC Eiht-assisted joint at the Grammy Awards, James Blake is reworking the partial-title track from K-Dot's platinum major label debut. After performing with Drake at... Read more
February 24, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Juvenile Is Signed To Rap-A-Lot Records Now. Get A Glimpse Of What His New Album Sounds Like (Audio)

Juvenile Is Signed To Rap-A-Lot Records Now. Get A Glimpse Of What His New Album Sounds Like (Audio)

What a long, strange trip it's been for Juvenile. One of Bounce music's breakthrough stars came up with Warlock Records, which Heads may remember from late '80s releases by The Jungle Brothers, as well as early Trick Daddy/Slip-N-Slip material. Shortly thereafter, Juvy inked with Cash Money Records, where he became... Read more
February 12, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Isaiah Rashad Reveals What His Life Would Have Been Had He Not Signed With TDE (Video)

Isaiah Rashad Reveals What His Life Would Have Been Had He Not Signed With TDE (Video)

Unlike so many of his contemporaries, Isaiah Rashad is not an artist looking for interviews and ways to constantly tell his story, off the mic. Instead, the Chattanooga, Tennessee native quietly signed with the biggest new label in Hip-Hop (Top Dawg Entertainment) and focused on his craft and product. Fresh... Read more
February 11, 2014 Fresh, Video
Want To See The Roots Of Big Pun? Check Out This Slept-On Documentary Featuring DMX & Redman (Video)

Want To See The Roots Of Big Pun? Check Out This Slept-On Documentary Featuring DMX & Redman (Video)

Because his time in the spotlight was so brief, there's often times a lot left out in the representation of Big Pun in the mainstream media. He's a Bronx, New Yorker, a protege of Fat Joe, who is the first Latin solo Hip-Hop artist to go platinum, and his Capital... Read more
February 7, 2014 Fresh, Video
It’s Organized Konfusion As Pharoahe Monch & O.C. Rock With Prince Po & Oh No (Audio)

It’s Organized Konfusion As Pharoahe Monch & O.C. Rock With Prince Po & Oh No (Audio)

Just last year, Pharoahe Monch and Prince Po cracked the mic together on Marco Polo's PA2: The Director's Cut. The Queens, New York vets have been in the news a lot lately, with last week's reunion show in NYC, celebrating the 20th anniversary of cult-championed sophomore LP, Stress: The Extinction... Read more
February 4, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Some Classic Marvin Gaye & Some Classic Mos Def Mixed Together Like They’re Soul Mates (Audio)

Some Classic Marvin Gaye & Some Classic Mos Def Mixed Together Like They’re Soul Mates (Audio)

The quality in mash-up mixes are really improving lately. From Girltalk to DJ Z-Trip to others, the once-gimmicky (to some Heads) practice of intermixing songs from different genres and eras has gotten technically strong, and artful. 2DopeBoyz put the spotlight on this new "Yasiin Gaye" project from Amerigo Gazaway, who... Read more
January 30, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Win The 2014 Grammy Award For Rap Song & Album

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Win The 2014 Grammy Award For Rap Song & Album

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have cause for some early celebration at Los Angeles, California's Staples Center. The Seattle, Washington pair's 2012 album The Heist won Rap Album Of The Year and their breakthrough hit "Thrift Shop" won Rap Song Of The Year. The wins were controversial when coupled with two... Read more
January 26, 2014 Fresh
Today It All Makes Sense: A Retrospective on the Chicago Hip-Hop Sound (Food For Thought)

Today It All Makes Sense: A Retrospective on the Chicago Hip-Hop Sound (Food For Thought)

Published by: Bandini “This the city of Chicago, the state of confusion The style I'm using is free or at least it would be if my mind was…” – Malik Yusef, “My City” (One Day It’ll All Make Sense) Since the 1990s, Common Sense has always been among my favorite... Read more
January 19, 2014 Featured-homepage, Food for Thought
Diamond D Digs in the Crates and Pulls Out a Tough Beat for Big Rec (Audio)

Diamond D Digs in the Crates and Pulls Out a Tough Beat for Big Rec (Audio)

Like D.I.T.C. brethren Lord Finesse and Showbiz, Diamond D is not big on a ton of production of output. The Bronx "best producer on the mic" responsible for Fat Joe's discovery has worked with everybody from Natalie Cole to Aim, but the Atlanta-based O.G. is a Head first. Over the... Read more
January 17, 2014 Audio
The Game Is To Be Told: A Celebration Of No Limit Records…By A Hater (Food for Thought)

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
Ambrosia For Head’s 13 Best Hip-Hop Albums Of 2013 (Food For Thought)

Ambrosia For Head’s 13 Best Hip-Hop Albums Of 2013 (Food For Thought)

2013 was a different kind of year in music. Not only did Rick Rubin return to crafting Hip-Hop albums, but he had a hand in three of the genre's biggest releases from top artists like Jay Z, Eminem, and Kanye West. Meanwhile, as has been the case over the last... Read more
December 24, 2013 Featured-homepage, Food for Thought, Fresh
When Rappers Attack: Here’s Why Wale Lost More Than His Cool With Complex (Food For Thought)

When Rappers Attack: Here’s Why Wale Lost More Than His Cool With Complex (Food For Thought)

You never forget it when public figures lash out. As a sports-obsessed kid, I recall ‘90s NFL Quarterback Jim Everett flipping a table and lunging for Jim Rome after the always-salacious button-pusher (calling him Chrissy, a female tennis player with a similar last name) did just that. Then there was... Read more
December 15, 2013 Food for Thought, Fresh
Kendrick Lamar Raps About The Winners Circle With Old Partner Kanin (Audio)

Kendrick Lamar Raps About The Winners Circle With Old Partner Kanin (Audio)

Throughout the last three years, Kendrick Lamar frequently lends his vocal talents to artists on the come-up. Whether Y.G. Hootie, Mann, or Nitty Scott, MC, K-Dot is generous with the look, but hoards the spotlight as he famously promised earlier this year. "Winners Circle" is an Old School New single... Read more
December 3, 2013 Audio, Fresh
The Godfathers (Kool G Rap & Necro) – Once Upon A Crime (Album Stream)

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
November 19, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Emerging Artist Jim-E-O Comes Into His Own With Ride or Die (Audio)

Emerging Artist Jim-E-O Comes Into His Own With Ride or Die (Audio)

Jim-E-O, a Texas artist we spotlighted over a year ago, is back with a bouncy new track that celebrates the ladies that hold their fellas down from day 1. Check out Ride or Die featuring Pierre Medor. Related: Jim-E-O – Fastlane (Full Album Stream)... Read more
October 22, 2013 Audio
Freeway & The Jacka Coast 2 Coast Collaborate For Write My Wrongs (Mixtape)

Freeway & The Jacka Coast 2 Coast Collaborate For Write My Wrongs (Mixtape)

Given his debut album's seamless collaborations with Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg, Freeway has always been a versatile vocalist. While the Soul-sampling, the aggression, and the subject matters of Freezer's work has always had a strong Philly backbone, this is an MC who has worked with Paul Wall, Kanye West,... Read more
October 15, 2013 Audio, Fresh, Mixes
De La Soul’s Buhloone Mindstate 20 Years Later (Food For Thought)

De La Soul’s Buhloone Mindstate 20 Years Later (Food For Thought)

By: Bandini There are some great “win-win” debates out there. For instance, which era of the New York Yankees or Los Angeles Lakers really was the best? Sean Connery or Roger Moore,…or Daniel Craig? Reasonable Doubt or The Blueprint? One such debate that I’ve found to be recurring is "The... Read more
September 21, 2013 Featured-homepage, Food for Thought, Fresh
Aaron Cohen – Why You Mad For ft Grande Marshall

Aaron Cohen – Why You Mad For ft Grande Marshall

If you've ever wanted to listen to Aaron Cohen while firing a rocket launcher or stealing a car, your opportunity has arrived. The Seattle MC's latest single "Why You Mad" is not only featured on his upcoming personal project, but will also be one of the tracks featured on the Grand... Read more
September 18, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Flatbush ZOMBiES – BetterOffDEAD (Mixtape)

Flatbush ZOMBiES – BetterOffDEAD (Mixtape)

With over a year passing since their last mixtape D.R.U.G.S., Flatbush ZOMBiES have returned with their highly-anticipated new project BetterOffDEAD and  are just as dark as we remember. The 19-track project only comes with two features (Action Bronson and Danny Brown), really giving the Brooklyn trio a chance to do all... Read more
September 12, 2013 Fresh, Mixes
DeLorean – Grace (Mixtape)

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
June 25, 2013 Mixes
DeLorean – Whip ft Big K.R.I.T.

DeLorean – Whip ft Big K.R.I.T.

Here's a new one from Houston MC, DeLorean, and he gets a verse from Big K.R.I.T. Check out Whip. Related: SPOTLIGHT: DeLorean – Breathe ft Curtis Snow (Video)... Read more
May 8, 2013 Audio
AFH: Best Hip-Hop of April 2013 (Audio Playlist)

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
May 3, 2013 Audio
GrandeMarshall – Mugga Man (Mixtape + Video)

GrandeMarshall – Mugga Man (Mixtape + Video)

GrandeMarshall is one of those MCs to watch in 2013. You can listen to and download his new mixtape, Mugga Man, as well as watch the video for the title track below. Related: SPOTLIGHT: GrandeMarshall – Thuggin Shidd Pt II (Video)... Read more
April 10, 2013 Mixes
Kaliq – Keep Ya Head Up ft e-dubble

Kaliq – Keep Ya Head Up ft e-dubble

Here's another nice joint from Kaliq. Check out "Keep Ya Head Up" featuring e-dubble. Related: SPOTLIGHT: Kaliq – Modern Times ft Morris Alan (Video) + Bryant Dope – QB (Video)... Read more
April 6, 2013 Audio
World’s Fair – ’96 Knicks

World’s Fair – ’96 Knicks

This song is as tough as the cover. Check out "'96 Knicks" by World's Fair. Related: SPOTLIGHT: Perrion – Get a Job (Video)... Read more
April 3, 2013 Audio
Asia Sparks Freestyles in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)

Asia Sparks Freestyles in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)

Asia Sparks stepped into The Backroom on 106 & Park and delivered one of the best verses yet. Check out how she blistered the blue mic. Related: Asia Sparks - My Introduction Freestyle (Video)... Read more
March 20, 2013 Video
GrandeMarshall – Dedicated ft Saudi Money

GrandeMarshall – Dedicated ft Saudi Money

Here's another joint from Philly spitter GrandeMarshall. Check out "Dedicated" featuring Saudi Money. Related: GrandeMarshall – Thuggin Shidd Pt II (Video)... Read more
March 9, 2013 Audio
A.ware – Outta My Mind

A.ware – Outta My Mind

Here's some soulful vibe music from an artist named A.ware. Check out Outta My Mind. Related: Aaron Cohen – Potential Fans (Video)... Read more
February 28, 2013 Audio
Dillon Cooper – Let it Go (Video)

Dillon Cooper – Let it Go (Video)

Here's a hot new joint from Dillon Cooper. Check out the video for Let it Go. Related: Dillon Cooper – Survival of the Fittest (Video)... Read more
February 18, 2013 Video
Jim-E-O – Fastlane (Full Album Stream)

Jim-E-O – Fastlane (Full Album Stream)

Here's a spotlight on an up and coming artist named Jim-E-O. If you don't know his music, he's one to watch. He blends substantive rhymes about his grind to succeed (the right way) with big soulful beats. He just dropped his new album Fastlane which you can listen to below.... Read more
July 24, 2012 Audio
Missed this dope article Complex did on the Top 25 Kanye West verses of 2010 but it’s worth posting late.

Missed this dope article Complex did on the Top 25 Kanye West verses of 2010 but it’s worth posting late.

It includes a breakdown of each verse along with an audio snippet. It's a must for all Kanye fans. Big props to Complex for this.  Click here for the article.  Below is the intro. From Complex: 2010 belonged to Kanye West. He was the year's most creative, controversial, and entertaining... Read more
January 17, 2011 Food for Thought
10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #1 YMCMB…could it be anything else?

10 reasons why 2010 was the best year ever in hip-hop: #1 YMCMB…could it be anything else?

Has there ever been 1 hip-hop label more dominant in a year than Young Money/Cash Money?  It depends on how you define "dominant."  If you're talking purely about record sales, Death Row and maybe even Bad Boy had more dominant years in the 90s.  But this is a different era... Read more
December 31, 2010 Food for Thought, Video
DJ Premier is one of the greatest hip-hop producers of all time. Ambrosia for Heads contributor Omar Akil is a Primo scholar and fan. Check out the first installment in his weekly column dedicated to Premier.

DJ Premier is one of the greatest hip-hop producers of all time. Ambrosia for Heads contributor Omar Akil is a Primo scholar and fan. Check out the first installment in his weekly column dedicated to Premier.

PREEM-EAR A DJ Premier track = Rare chopped up sample + ill drum loop + vocal sample as hook (manipulated by turntables). While Preem has never deviated from this formula (in almost 22 years as a producer), his tracks always, always, always sound different and familiar at the same time. ... Read more
September 24, 2010 Food for Thought
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