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Xzibit – Up Out the Way ft E-40 (Video)

Xzibit – Up Out the Way ft E-40 (Video)

After smashing the West Coast Cypher, Xzibit and E-40 are back with a new video. Check out Up Out the Way. Related: The West Coast Cypher ft Xzibit, E-40, Kendrick Lamar, YG, Snoop and DJ Quik (Video)... Read more
October 29, 2012 Video
Babylon Cartel – good kid, m.A.A.d. city: The Samples (Audio)

Babylon Cartel – good kid, m.A.A.d. city: The Samples (Audio)

Much has been made of the lyrical content of Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city (stellar), but the beats are monsters too. Babylon Cartel have compiled some key samples from the album. You can listen to 9 of the songs below. Related: Kendrick Lamar & Jay Rock perform Money Trees... Read more
October 26, 2012 Audio
What makes an album a classic? Here are our criteria and 15 albums we think make the cut (with songs from each) (Food For Thought)

What makes an album a classic? Here are our criteria and 15 albums we think make the cut (with songs from each) (Food For Thought)

With the release of Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city album, many are using the word "classic" (including us--though we said "modern day classic"...more on that later) about a hip-hop album for the first time in a long, long time. No doubt, just the utterance of the "c" word is... Read more
October 26, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Throwback, Video
ZZ Ward & Freddie Gibbs perform Criminal in Studio (Video)

ZZ Ward & Freddie Gibbs perform Criminal in Studio (Video)

Freddie Gibbs joins ZZ Ward in the studio for a bluesy soulful rendition of her song Criminal. Gangsta Gibbs drops his verse over live guitar, bass and drums. Dopeness. Check out the video. Related: ZZ Ward – Cryin’ Wolf ft Kendrick Lamar (Audio)... Read more
October 18, 2012 Video
J-Live – Hot vs. Dope Vol. 1 (Mixtape)

J-Live – Hot vs. Dope Vol. 1 (Mixtape)

Some (though not enough) know J-Live as a dope MC. Heads know he is a skilled DJ, as well. Here's a new mixtape from him featuring recent music from Yasiin Bey, Kendrick Lamar, Murs & Fashawn, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Killer Mike, Rick Ross, Skyzoo, CL Smooth, Raekwon, Jean Greae,... Read more
October 17, 2012 Audio, Mixes
Terrace Martin – It’s Real ft Punch (Prod. 9th Wonder)

Terrace Martin – It’s Real ft Punch (Prod. 9th Wonder)

Terrace Martin is a talented up and coming producer who has worked with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Kendrick Lamar and more. He's nice behind the boards...and the mic. For his latest, he grabs a hot beat from 9th Wonder. Check out It's Real featuring Punch. Related: Terrace... Read more
October 13, 2012 Audio
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
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