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Murs & Fashawn Perform on Standing Room Only (Video & Audio)

Here's something dope for the Murs & Fashawn fans out there. They performed 3 tracks from their ridiculously slept on Lost Generation album with a live band on a new web show called Standing Room Only. You can check out the video for The Other Side and listen to live... Read more

May 14, 2013 Audio, Video

Emilio Rojas – Did It Again

Emilio Rojas slows it down without sacrificing the clever wordplay on his latest--an apology to a woman who's heart he's going to break. Check out Did It Again. Related: Emilio Rojas - Breaking Point (Video)... Read more

May 14, 2013 Audio

Kendrick Lamar Talks About Dealing With Fame (Audio)

Will we ever get that joint album from Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole? Only time will tell. In the meantime, here are some thoughts that Kendrick laid down as a lead up to the release of Cole's Born Sinner album. Kendrick talks about how his parents introduced him to hip-hop,... Read more

May 14, 2013 Audio

Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y – For Her (Cookin’ Soul Remix)

Here's another insanely soulful remix from Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y. Check out For Her. Related: Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y – Revenge & Cake (Remix) (Audio)... Read more

May 14, 2013 Audio

Statik Selektah – 21 & Over ft Sean Price & Mac Miller

Sean Price and Mac Miller make for an unexpected combo. Add a Statik Selektah track to the mix and it works. Check out 21 & Over. Related: Statik Selektah – Bird’s Eye View ft Raekwon, Joey Bada$$ & Black Thought (Audio)... Read more

May 14, 2013 Audio

Rakim – Get Visual

Here's yet another incredibly dope previously unreleased joint from Rakim from circa 1995. How many more of these can there be?? Check out Get Visual. Related: Rakim – What’s Wrong (Audio)... Read more

May 13, 2013 Audio

Prodigy – Dough Pildin’ (Prod. Alchemist)

Here's a new one from Prodigy over an Alchemist production. Check out Dough Pildin. Related: Mobb Deep 20th Anniversary Show in Chicago (Video)... Read more

May 13, 2013 Audio

Raekwon – All About You ft Estelle

Here's the 2nd new release from Raekwon this week. Check out All About You featuring Estelle. Related: Raekwon – Son of Sam (Audio)... Read more

May 11, 2013 Audio

Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y – Revenge & Cake (Remix)

Here's an incredible jazz remix of Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y's Revenge & Cake, courtesy of Cookin' Soul. Check it out below. Related: Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y – Toast (Video)... Read more

May 11, 2013 Audio

Casey Veggies – Money Don’t Buy Time

Casey Veggies continues to establish himself as one of the leaders of the new school. With his taste for soulful beats and his Sonny Cheeba-esque flow, he's one to watch (it seems Jay-Z thinks so too). Here's a new track from him with an ill flip of an Usher sample.... Read more

May 10, 2013 Audio

Raekwon – Son of Sam

Here's some new music from Raekwon. Check out Son of Sam. Related: Raekwon – Hip-Hop: Yesterday, Today, Forever (Video)... Read more

May 10, 2013 Audio

Living Legends: Yasiin Bey (Playlist)

Dante Smith. Mos Def. Yasiin Bey. No matter the name, it still equals the same result--DOPE MC. The gifted rapper, singer and actor has been in the game for more than 20 years both as a solo artist and as a member of groups like Urban Thermo Dynamics and, of... Read more

May 10, 2013 Audio, Playlists

Stalley – White Minks & Gator Sleeves

Here's another smoothed-out new joint from Stalley. As with many Cardo productions, this one has a G-Funk feel to it. Check out White Minks & Gator Sleeves. Related: Stalley – Swangin’ ft Scarface (Audio)... Read more

May 9, 2013 Audio

Slaughterhouse – House Gang

There's been a lot of solo material over the last year, but it's been a minute since Slaughterhouse dropped a song together. Here's their latest, House Gang, off Funkmaster Flex's mixtape. Check it out below. Related: Slaughterhouse – Goodbye (Video)... Read more

May 9, 2013 Audio

GQ – Last Breath (Prod. 9th Wonder)

This new GQ joint will definitely give you that mean face. 9th Wonder hooked him up with an incredible track and GQ WENT TO WORK. No hook, just lyrics of fire. Check out Last Breath. Related: GQ – The Town (Video)... Read more

May 8, 2013 Audio

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

Dessy Hinds (of Pro Era) – P. Enlightenment

Dessy Hinds is yet another talented MC from the Pro Era crew. Like his brethren Joey Bada$$, CJ Fly and the late Capital STEEZ, Dessy likes to rock over jazzy 90's throwback beats. This track fits the bill. Check out P. Enlightenment. Related: Pro Era – School High (Video)... Read more

May 8, 2013 Audio

Evidence – Self Taught

Here's a TOUGH new beat from Evidence off his forthcoming instrumental album. What MC can you imagine going in on this one? Check out Self Taught below. Related: Evidence – Sakura ft Planet Asia (Audio)... Read more

May 8, 2013 Audio

Tito Lopez – Diamonds & Whips ft Trae Tha Truth & Jaamel

Tito Lopez drops an extra soulful new joint from Tito Lopez featuring Trae Tha Truth and Jaamel. Check out Diamonds & Whips. Related: Tito Lopez – Jada & Pac (Audio)... Read more

May 8, 2013 Audio

Mobb Deep – Life We Chose (Remix)

Last week, Havoc released a collabo with Lloyd Banks. Here's the Mobb Deep version...Check out Havoc's Life We Chose featuring Prodigy (with tags--but who cares?). Related:... Read more

May 7, 2013 Audio

Locksmith – The Green Box (Mixtape)

Here's the 2nd dope mixtape of the day. You can listen to and download all of Locksmith's The Green Box below. Related: Locksmith – Stand It ft Anesha (Video)... Read more

May 7, 2013 Audio, Mixes

Logic – Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever (Mixtape)

Here's a brand new mixtape from Logic. You can listen to and download all of Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever below. Related: Dizzy Wright, Logic & Angel Haze – 2013 XXL Freshmen Cypher (Video) Download Mixtape... Read more

May 7, 2013 Audio, Mixes

Jon Connor – Michigan Sh*t ft Royce Da 5’9″

Jon Connor and Royce Da 5'9" rep their home state on Michigan Sh*t. Check it out below. Related: Jon Connor – Don’t Wanna Be ft Lia Mack (Video)... Read more

May 6, 2013 Audio

Havoc – Favorite Rap Stars ft Styles P & Raekwon

Havoc recruits some heavyweights for his latest joint and they throw them 'bows...Check out Favorite Rap Stars featuring Styles P and Raekwon. Related: Havoc – Life We Chose ft Lloyd Banks (Video) Click here to download... Read more

May 6, 2013 Audio

Talib Kweli – Prisoner of Conscious (Full Album Stream)

Can't wait to hear Talib Kweli's new album? You can listen to a full stream of Prisoner of Conscious below. The album features appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, Busta Rhymes, Miguel, Melanie Fiona and more. Check it out. Related: Talib Kweli – 5AM in Brooklyn (Audio)... Read more

May 6, 2013 Audio

Lauryn Hill – Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)

Here's a new song from Lauryn Hill that she says she was "'required' to release immediately." You can listen to Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix) and read what Lauryn had to say about it below. Related: Living Legends: Lauryn Hill (Playlist) Here's what Lauryn had to say about the song: "Here... Read more

May 4, 2013 Audio

Joey Bada$$ – Beyond a Reasonable Doubt ft Action Bronson

Joey Bada$$ and Action Bronson trade verses over a jazzy track. This is the tagless version of their collabo on the XXL Freshmen mixtape. Check out Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. Related: The 2013 XXL Freshmen Mixtape (Audio)... Read more

May 3, 2013 Audio

Aasim – Queens Sh*t ft Nas

Now THIS is how you start a weekend. Nasty Nas blazes a track with Aasim. Check out Queens Sh*t. Related: Nas – A Queens Story (Video)... Read more

May 3, 2013 Audio

DJ Wonder – Kris Kross Tribute Mix

DJ Wonder did an awesome Kris Kross mix in honor of Chris Kelly who passed away on Wednesday. You can listen to and download the entire mix below (it takes a while to load but it's worth the wait). Related: RIP Chris Kelly of Kris Kross... Read more

May 3, 2013 Throwback

Talib Kweli – Rocket Ships ft Busta Rhymes (Prod. Busta Rhymes)

Talib Kweli and Busta Rhymes go in over a hard RZA beat. Check out Rocket Ships. Talib's Prisoner of Conscious album drops on Tuesday. Related: Talib Kweli – 5AM in Brooklyn (Audio) Click here to download... Read more

May 2, 2013 Audio

Jay-Z – 100$ Bill

Here's the full version of Jay-Z's 100$ Bill off the Gatsby soundtrack. Check it out. Related: Jay-Z- Open Letter (Audio)... Read more

May 2, 2013 Audio

The 2013 XXL Freshmen Mixtape (Audio)

Here's the official mixtape for XXL's 2013 Freshmen Class. It features new music from Ab-Soul, Schoolboy Q, Action Bronson, Logic, Angel Haze, Joey Bada$$ and more. You can listen to and download the mixtape below, as well as find the track list. Related: Dizzy Wright, Logic & Angel Haze –... Read more

May 1, 2013 Mixes

Talib Kweli – 5AM in Brooklyn

Talib Kweli speaks his mind over Drake's 5AM beat and holds no punches. Check out 5AM in Brooklyn. Related: Talib Kweli – Fine China (Audio)... Read more

May 1, 2013 Audio

Marco Polo – Newport Authority 2 (Mixtape)

Marco Polo has been dropping some RIDICULOUS HEAT the last few weeks. Here's his full mixtape which features previously unreleased music from Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Lil Fame, Large Professor, Das EFX, The Artifacts and more. This ish is FIRE!! You can listen to and download all of Newport Autority... Read more

May 1, 2013 Mixes

Kelis – Jerk Ribs

Kelis is back with her first single post-green dress. Check out Jerk Ribs. Related: Nas speaks on Illmatic and Life is Good (Video)... Read more

April 30, 2013 Audio

Locksmith – Stand It (Prod. 9th Wonder)

Locksmith is one of those MCs to watch in 2013. Dude has bars and he's saying something. Now, he can add a 9th Wonder beat to his catalog. Check out Stand It. Related: Locksmith – Be Free (Video)... Read more

April 30, 2013 Audio

J. Cole – Truly Yours 2 (EP)

J. Cole is in a generous mood these days. Less than 24 hours after releasing his song Cole Summer, he drops part 2 of his Truly Yours EP. It features 5 other new songs from Cole, in addition to Cole Summer. You can listen to and download the EP below.... Read more

April 30, 2013 Mixes

Phil Ade – 2AM ft Bun B

It's been a minute since we heard something new from Phil Ade. His latest features a verse from Bun B. Check out 2AM. Related: Phil Ade - One in a Million (Video)... Read more

April 30, 2013 Audio

J Cole – Cole Summer

J Cole tweeted about tonight being "one of those nights" and about an hour later he supplied us with this track off of his newly announced Truly Yours PT. 2 mixtape. Check out the Lauryn Hill sample as he paints a picture of his life and his journey to get... Read more

April 30, 2013 Audio, Fresh

P-Money – The Hardest ft M.O.P.

Here's a tough new joint from M.O.P. Check out The Hardest. Fire! Related: Lil Fame – Fame for President (Audio)... Read more

April 29, 2013 Audio

Clams Casino – Bookfiend ft DOOM

Here's a new song from DOOM. He flows over an atmospheric chillout track produced by Clams Casino. It's meditating music. Check out Bookfiend. Related: DOOM Performs Ballskin in London (Video) Click here to download... Read more

April 29, 2013 Audio

Talib Kweli – Fine China

Talib Kweli puts his touch on Chris Brown's retro 80's R&B banger, Fine China. Check out Kweli's verse below. Related: Talib Kweli – High Life ft Rubix Cube & Bajah (Video)... Read more

April 29, 2013 Audio

Casey Veggies – Young Nigg*s ft Juicy J

Here's a soulful new joint from Casey Veggies and Juicy J. Check out Young Nigg*s below. Related: Casey Veggies – Life Changes (Mixtape)... Read more

April 29, 2013 Audio

Killer Mike & El-P (Run the Jewels) – Get It

Killer Mike and El-P drop a new song under the name Run the Jewels. Check out Get It. Related: Killer Mike & El-P – Banana Clipper (Audio)... Read more

April 29, 2013 Audio

Wyclef Jean – I Wish It Was Music ft T.I. & Trae Tha Truth

Here's a conscious collabo from Wyclef, T.I. and Trae Tha Truth. Check out I Wish it Was Music. Related: T.I. – Memories Back Then ft. Kendrick Lamar, B.O.B & Kris Stephens (Video)... Read more

April 29, 2013 Audio

Bumpy Knuckles – Keep on Grinding ft Christopher Williams

Here's the single from Bumpy Knuckles' first solo project in 10 years. Check out Keep on Grinding featuring Christopher Williams (yep, that Christopher Williams from Uptown and New Jack City). Related: DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles interview with Out Da Box TV (Video) Click here to buy it.... Read more

April 29, 2013 Audio

Janelle Monae – Q.U.E.E.N. ft Erykah Badu

Janelle Monae is back with some new material and she brought out her big sis Erykah Badu. The result? A badass guitar and synth-driven jam that is reminiscent of some of Prince's funkiest joints from the early 80's (think Dirty Mind and Controversy). This joint is red hot! Check out... Read more

April 27, 2013 Audio

Beyonce & Andre 3000 – Back to Black

A snippet of Beyonce and Andre 3000's cover of Amy Winehouse's Back to Black dropped earlier in the week. Here's the full version. Related: Big Boi speaks on the possibility of an OutKast reunion (Video)... Read more

April 27, 2013 Audio

Living Legends: MC Lyte (Playlist)

Having been in the game 25 years strong, there is still no MC (male or female) who rhymes harder than MC Lyte. She is the latest hip-hop Living Legend who's contribution to the culture we celebrate. Check out the (mostly) video playlist of some of Lyte's toughest joints below. Related:... Read more

April 26, 2013 Playlists, Throwback

Nas – Pre-Illmatic (Mixtape)

This. Is. Kinda. Bananas. Here's a rare demo album from Nas that is PRE-ILLMATIC. It features verses from Biz Markie, AZ, Cormega, Kool G. Rap and more. Nas' skills were already razor sharp. You can listen to and download the entire project below. Ill. Related: DJ Petey Cologne & J-Smoke... Read more

April 25, 2013 Audio, Throwback