Styles P – Red Eye ft Jadakiss
Styles P teams up with his D-Block brother Jadakiss on this jumpin' new joint. Check out Red Eye. Related: Styles P & Sheek Louch – Hater Love (Video) Click here to download... Read more
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Talib Kweli – Come Here ft Miguel
Talib Kweli gets some help from Miguel on his soulful new single. Check out Come Here. Related: Snoop Dogg’s GGN with Talib Kweli (Video) Click here to download... Read more
Suga Free & Pimpin’ Young – 15 Minutes to 5 ft Nate Dogg
Here's a song from Suga Free that features some unreleased vocals from Nate Dogg. Check out 15 Minutes to 5, also featuring Pimpin' Young. Related: AFH: Nate Dogg Tribute (Playlist)... Read more
Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – Twelve Reasons to Die (Full Album Stream)
A lot of heat has been dropping from Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge over the last few week. Now, you can listen to their entire collabo project. Check out the full album stream of Twelve Reasons to Die below. Related: Ghostface Killah Montreality Interview (Video)... Read more
LG- Blue Diamond ft Paasky
New Orleans Young Gunner LG is back with a release off of his upcoming mixtape. Check out the soulful Sade sample as he and Paasky exchange verses.... Read more
AFH: Best Hip-Hop of March 2013 Playlist (Audio)
As we ease into April, here's a look back at some of the best hip-hop to drop in March. You'll hear music from Kendrick Lamar & Jay-Z, Big K.R.I.T., Big Daddy Kane, Raekwon, AZ, Drake, Ghostface Killah, Schoolboy Q, Kanye West, Jay Electronica, Yasiin Bey, Rapsody, Yelawolf, Stalley & Scarface,... Read more
Mos Def – The Light is Not Afraid of the Dark (Prod. Kanye West)
Here's a previously unreleased track from Mos Def (back when that was his name) that was produced by Kanye West. It was created during the Tru3 Magic sessions. Not sure why it didn't make the album, because the joint is HOT! Check out "The Light is Not Afraid of the... Read more
Pete Rock & DJ Jazzy Jeff in the Mix on The Sway in the Morning Show (Mixes)
Two heavy hitter DJs blessed the Sway in the Morning show with mixes earlier in the week. You can listen to and download mixes from both Pete Rock and DJ Jazzy Jeff below. Related: DJ Scratch in the mix on the Sway in the Morning Show (Mix) Pete Rock Click... Read more
DJ Scratch in the Mix on the Sway in the Morning Show (Mix)
The legendary DJ Scratch (producer of countless EPMD classics and DJ extraordinaire) dropped an unbelievable mix on the Sway in the Morning show today. He dropped everything from Mantronix to LL Cool J to Art of Noise to EPMD to vintage Busta Rhymes and more break beats than you can... Read more
Havoc – Cash Flow ft Slum Village
Havoc links up with Slum Village on "Cash Flow." Check it out. Related: Havoc – Gone (Video)... Read more
Tito Lopez – Jada & Pac
Tito Lopez longs for the type of woman to hold him down like Jada Pinkett held down Tupac in his latest release. He weaves a description of his perfect mate with lyrical dexterity. Check out "Jada & Pac." Related: Tha Joker – Can’t Change ft Big K.R.I.T. & Tito Lopez... Read more
Wale- Sight Of The Sun
Wale is gearing up for his June 25th release of The Gifted. He decided to spit a few bars over the Fun. original, "Sight Of The Sun." Related: Wale performs Bad on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)... Read more
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
Slum Village – Forever
Here's a hot new track from Slum Village. Check out "Forever." Related: Slum Village – Dirty Slums 2 (Mixtape)... Read more
Kid Cudi Ft. Too $hort – Girls
The Man On The Moon is back with a new cut off of his upcoming Indicud, which hits stores on April 23rd. With an assist from West Coast legend Too $hort, they speak on the "Girls" they've encountered. Kid Cudi – King Wizard (Video)... Read more
Action Bronson – Compliments to the Chef
Here's one of the strongest efforts from Action Bronson to date. Check out "Compliments to the Chef." Related: Harry Fraud – Marvelous ft Eddie B & Action Bronson... Read more
Ice Cube – Crowded
Here's a new song from Ice Cube off his upcoming album, Everythang's Corrupt. Check out "Crowded." Related: Living Legends: Ice Cube (Playlist)... Read more
DJ Finesse – B.I.G. over Premier (Biggie Tribute Blend Mix)
Here's an incredibly dope project. DJ Finesse put together a Notorious B.I.G. tribute mix featuring blends of Biggie's vocals over various DJ Premier beats. He even got the co-sign from Primo. You can listen to and download B.I.G. over Premier below. Related: AFH: Notorious B.I.G Tribute Here's the tracklist: 1.... Read more
Yasiin Bey & Mannie Fresh – Black Jesus
After months of behind the scenes videos of them in the studio, Yasiin Bey and Mannie Fresh release their first song. Check out "Black Jesus." Related: The making of OMFGOD by Yasiin Bey & Mannie Fresh (Video) Click here to download... Read more
Twenty-Two 2’s: A Playlist of Some of the Best 1-2 Combos in Hip-Hop (Playlist)
22 2's... There have been a lot of dope groups with two MCs over the years. Which dynamic duo is the best? We've assembled a playlist of 22 groups with 2 MCs. You'll hear music from A Tribe Called Quest, Mobb Deep, OutKast, Cypress Hill, Tha Dogg Pound, M.O.P., Little... Read more
AFH: The Sweet 16 Playlist (Audio)
As you gear up for the NCAA Sweet 16, here's another type of sweet 16. Check out 16 of the best hip-hop songs from 16 years ago--1997 to be exact. You'll hear music from Biggie, Jay-Z, 2Pac, Scarface, Mos Def, Busta Rhymes, Tha Dogg Pound, KRS-One, Camp Lo, The Firm,... Read more
XXL Announces Freshman Class 2013 Cover
The good folks over at XXL decided to stir things up again today with the annual release of their Freshman Class Cover. The cover, just like most lists, has its highs and lows. Check out this year's freshmen and let us know who you think will be making noise five... Read more
Living Legends: Ice Cube (Playlist)
After more than 25 years in the game, there is no question the OG Ice Cube is a living legend. Before acting, producing and becoming a media mogul, Cube was one of the most powerful and political voices in hip-hop. During a time of raging gang wars, police brutality and... Read more
Stalley – Swangin’ ft Scarface
Stalley's forthcoming new album is off to a strong start. He rides a funked up Mint Condition sample and gets a verse from the one and only Scarface. Check out "Swangin'." Related: Stalley – Politics As Usual (Video)... Read more
H.O.P.E. Ft. Kendrick Lamar- Compton’s Finest
Compton's very own, H.O.P.E. releases the final version of his collaboration with Kendrick Lamar. Check out the cut where the two MC's go back and forth about childhood memories while growing up in Compton. "I'll give you my album in replacement of Detox."- Kendrick Lamar. Related: Kendrick Lamar ft. Jay-z-... Read more
Talib Kweli – Makes No Sense ft Freddie Gibbs & Jon Connor
Talib Kweli jumps on a track with the next generation of underground lyrical assassins. Check out "Makes No Sense" featuring Freddie Gibbs and Jon Connor. Related: Snoop Dogg’s GGN with Talib Kweli (Video)... Read more
Blu – Dre Day
Blu pays homage to the good doctor on his latest release. Check out "Dre Day." Related: Blu & Exile – Ease Your Mind (Video)... Read more
Lord Finesse – Fat for the 90’s ft AG (Original Version) + No Gimmicks ft KRS-One
Here are two rare joints from Lord Finesse. First up, is the ORIGINAL version of "Fat for the 90's" that was produced by Diamond D. Next, is a version of "No Gimmicks" with a verse from KRS-One. Check out both below. Props: 2DBZ Related: Lord Finesse – Live from Tokyo... Read more
Awolnation – Sail (Remix) ft Kendrick Lamar & Ab-Soul
Here's some more TDE goodness. After a new single from Schoolboy Q earlier, Kendrick Lamar and Ab-Soul drop some verses over a ridiculous beat. Check out the remix to a song called "Sail" by Awolnation. Related: Ab-Soul – ILLuminate ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)... Read more
Schoolboy Q – Yay Yay
Here's the first single from Schoolboy Q's upcoming Oxymoron album. It's a heater produced by Boi-1da. Check out Yay Yay. Related: Schoolboy Q – Party (Audio)... Read more
The Bullits – They Die By Dawn ft Yasiin Bey, Jay Electronica & Lucy Liu + They Die By Dawn Trailer (Video)
Whoa. Here's something you don't hear every day--Yasiin Bey and Jay Electronica flowing over a Spaghetti Western track. The song is for an upcoming Western featuring Erykah Badu, The Wire's Michael Kenneth Williams, Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito, Rosario Dawson, Isaiah Washington, Bokeem Woodbine and more. Both the soundtrack and the... Read more
Back in the Day for the B-Boys & B-Girls (Playlist)
Here's one for the former (or current) B-Boys and B-Girls out there. If you dig that back in the day (pre-G-Funk) popping and locking music that influenced the Cali breakin' scene, this one's for you. You'll hear music from artists like Malcolm McLaren, Timex Social Club, The L.A. Dream Team,... Read more
Snoop Lion vs. Nardwaur (Video) + Tha Dogg Pound – Them N*ggas (Remix)
Here's some new product from Snoop Lion and Tha Dogg Pound. First up, Snoop Lion matches wits with Nardwaur (absolutely CLASSIC--who else would discuss a Beyonce blow up doll in an interview?!). Next, is a new song from Tha Dogg Pound over a Hit-Boy beat. Check out both below. Related:... Read more
Joey Fatts – Picture Me Rollin’
Like that old G-Funk sound pioneered by acts like Dr. Dre, DJ Quik, Spice-1 and Tha Luniz? You know, that slow rolling, funky bass line accompanied by high synths? If so, check out this new joint by Joey Fatts and produced by Cardo called Picture Me Rollin'. #gfunklivesin2013 Related: AFH:... Read more
Happy Birthday DJ Premier (Mix)
Shout out to DJ Premier, who turned 47 today. Hot 97 did a birthday mix celebrating the legendary producer and Primo showed up to give thanks. You can listen to and download the mix below. Related: DJ Premier and Joey Bada$$ in the Studio (Video)... Read more
Kidz in the Hall – No Doz
Kidz in the Hall are back with a funky new joint that chops up a vintage 80's record. Check out No Doz. Related: Naledge – 55th & Cicero + Project Blowed ft Buckshot... Read more
Termanology – Bars for Days ft Nitty Scott, MC and Ea$y Money
Termanology picked a bold cover for his new project, with a nod to Kane's classic. His first single from the forthcoming Hood Politics 7. Check out "Bars for Days" featuring Nitty Scott, MC and Ea$y Money. Related: Lil Fame & Termanology (Fizzyology) – Hustler’s Ringtone ft Bun B (Video)... Read more
Kendrick Lamar Speaks to Funkmaster Flex About the B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe Remix with Jay-Z (Audio)
Kendrick Lamar speaks in detail with Funkmaster Flex about how the "B*tch, Don't Kill My Vibe" remix with Jay-Z came about, who laid the first verse and more. He also touches on being named Hottest MC in the Game by MTV. Check out the interview. Related: Kendrick Lamar – Bitch,... Read more
Black Milk – Sunday’s Best/Monday’s Worst
Here's Black Milk's first release of 2013. He flips up a gospel loop something CRAZY on part 1 and changes to an old soul sample on part 2. And, both sides have something to say. Check out Sunday's Best/Monday's Worst. Related: Black Milk – Live at Third Man Records (Full... Read more
Kendrick Lamar – Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix) ft Jay-Z
The web was on fire last week after the snippet of the remix of Kendrick Lamar's "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe" featuring Jay-Z dropped. Now, here's the full version of the song featuring brand new verses from Kendrick (maybe the hardest he's ever gone) and a heater from Jay. The... Read more
LL Cool J – We Came to Party ft Snoop Dogg & Fatman Scoop
Here's some new music from LL Cool J. He goes back to Cali both in terms of elements of the beat, as well as getting a verse from Snoop Dogg. Check out We Came to Party below. Related: LL Cool J – Whaddup ft Chuck D, Tom Morello, Travis Barker... Read more
Mister Cee – Nate Dogg Tribute Mix
We're keeping the love for Nate Dogg going. Here's a tribute mix Mister Cee did dedicated to him today. You can listen to and download it below. Related: AFH: Nate Dogg Tribute (Playlist)... Read more
AFH: Nate Dogg Tribute (Playlist)
SXSW is always bitter sweet for me now. On the one hand, there is really no better experience on earth for a music lover. No matter what genre of music you like and no matter what type of artist (mainstream or cutting-edge underground) there is more than you could consume... Read more
Yelawolf – Trunk Muzik Returns (Mixtape)
Yelawolf's Trunk Muzik Returns mixtape has arrived. It features guest verses from Raekwon, Paul Wall, A$AP Rocky and Killer Mike. You can listen to and download the entire project below. Related: Yelawolf – F.A.S.T. Ride (Video) Download Mixtape... Read more
Big Daddy Kane – Nite & Day
Marco Polo has been pulling out some rare gems lately. Last week, he dropped a previously unreleased Rakim track. This week, a Big Daddy Kane joint that never saw the light of day. Check out Nite & Day. Related: Big Daddy Kane vs. Rakim: here’s the playlist that settles the... Read more
AZ – Thank You Freestyle + Raekwon – ’86 (Remix) ft AZ
Here's a double dose of AZ. First up is his "Thank You" freestyle, where he goes in over four different beats. After that, check him out on the remix to Raekwon's "'86." You can listen to both songs below. Related: AZ Live in Poland (Video)... Read more
Mathematics – Face the Problemzz ft GZA, Raekwon and Cappadonna (Prod. RZA)
Here's another joint from Mathematics that features a nice chunk of the Wu-Tang Clan. Check out "Face the Problemzz" featuring GZA, Raekwon and Cappadonna, and produced by RZA. Related: Mathematics – Men of Respect ft Method Man, Raekwon, Cappadonna, Bad Luck, Eyes Low & Bad Luck (Audio)... Read more
Kendrick Lamar – B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix) ft Jay-Z (Preview)
The annual music smorgasbord known as SXSW is in full effect until Sunday. No doubt, there will be countless gems from the festival that we will be posting on the daily. First up? A video of Young Guru playing a remix of Kendrick Lamar's "B*tch, Don't Kill My Vibe" featuring... Read more
Yelawolf – Gangster ft A$AP Rocky & Big Henry
Here's the best leak so far from Yelawolf's upcoming Trunk Muzik Returns. Check out Gangster featuring A$AP Rocky & Big Henry. Related: Yelawolf – F.A.S.T. Ride (Video)... Read more
Mister Cee – Best of TLC & Total Mix
Mister Cee focused this week's "Best Of" mix on the sexy sounds of TLC and Total. If you like that 90's R&B, you do not want to miss this... Listen to and download the mix below. Related: Mister Cee – The Best of EPMD Mix... Read more