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Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – Enemies All Around Me ft William Hart of The Delfonics

Here's another eerie and cinematic collaboration between Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge. They also brought in William Hart of The Delfonics for the hook. This is 70's soul Shaolin music. Check out Enemies All Around Me. Related: Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – The Sure Shot (Parts 1 & 2)... Read more

March 12, 2013 Audio

Bridget Kelly – Street Dreamin’ ft Kendrick Lamar

Here's a hot joint from Roc Nation artist Bridget Kelly off Funkmaster Flex's upcoming mixtape Who You Mad At? Me or Yourself? She sings over 2Pac's Got My Mind Made Up track after a blistering intro from Kendrick Lamar. Check out Street Dreamin'. Props: IFWT Related: Kendrick Lamar is named... Read more

March 11, 2013 Audio

Rakim – What’s Wrong

Here's a previously unreleased track from Rakim from 2009. Straight fire! The God MC is still dropping knowledge. Check out What's Wrong below. Here's the story about the track: “What’s Wrong,” was initially produced and recorded for Rakim’s “Seventh Seal” (2009) LP, but due to clearance issues was nixed from... Read more

March 9, 2013 Audio

Harry Fraud – Adrift (Mixtape)

Here's Harry Fraud's latest mixtape. It's full of hot beats and features from the likes of Action Bronson, Kool G Rap, Bun B, Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, Mac Miller, Danny Brown, Rick Ross, Trae the Truth, French Montana, Slim Thug, Sir Michael Rocks, Smoke DZA, Stalley, Pusha T, Curren$y and... Read more

March 9, 2013 Audio, Mixes

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

Harry Fraud – Marvelous ft Eddie B & Action Bronson

Here's another release from Harry Fraud's Adrift mixtape, which drops tomorrow (3/8). This one features Action Bronson and Harry Fraud's artist, Eddie B. Check out Marvelous. Related: Action Bronson – Morey Booie Boards (Prod. Harry Fraud)... Read more

March 7, 2013 Audio

Havoc – Gone

Mobb Deep are (hopefully) coming to a city near you on their 20th anniversary tour. You can check out the dates and locations below. In the meantime, here's a new joint from Havoc. Check out Gone below. Related: Havoc - Same Sh*t Different Day (Video)... Read more

March 7, 2013 Audio

TiRon & Ayomari – No Filter

Here's some dope vibe out hip-hop from TiRon & Ayomari. Check out No Filter. Related: TiRon & Ayomari - Thing Go Right (Video)... Read more

March 7, 2013 Audio

Drake – 5AM in Toronto

Drake has a message for all his haters in his latest release. Here's 5AM in Toronto. Related: Drake – Started From the Bottom (Video)... Read more

March 7, 2013 Audio

Mathematics – Men of Respect ft Method Man, Raekwon, Cappadonna, Bad Luck, Eyes Low & Bad Luck

Here's a super grimy joint from producer Mathematics that features Method Man, Raekwon, Cappadonna, Bad Luck, Eyes Low & Bad Luck. In other words, a nice chunk of Wu is in the building. Check out Men of Respect. Related: Method Man performs live in LA with RZA and Redman (Video)... Read more

March 6, 2013 Audio

Action Bronson – Morey Booie Boards (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Here's a new joint from Action Bronson and produced by Harry Fraud. Check out Morey Boogie Boards. Related: Action Bronson – Strictly 4 My Jeeps (Prod. Harry Fraud) (Audio)... Read more

March 6, 2013 Audio

Danny Brown – #HottestMC

It's that time of year when MTV sets the internet (and Heads) on fire with the controversy over their annual Hottest MCs in the Game list. So far the list is #10 Meek Mill, #9 Future, #8 A$AP Rocky, #7 Kanye West, #6 Big Sean and #5 Drake. Danny Brown... Read more

March 6, 2013 Audio

Bishop Nehru – Nehruvia (Mixtape)

Here's a really dope mixtape from newcomer, 16-year old Bishop Nehru. Like his contemporaries, Joey Bada$$ and Astro, he has a retro flow and a true respect and love for 90's era East Coast hip-hop. In fact, he takes his name in part from Tupac's iconic character in Juice (see... Read more

March 5, 2013 Mixes

Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – The Sure Shot (Parts 1 & 2)

Here's some more new goodness from Ghostface Killah and producer Adrian Younge. Ghost goes in over a Grindhouse film-style guitar and some ridiculously ill live drums. Check out the song The Sure Shot (Parts 1 & 2) as well as a description of their upcoming concept album (which sounds like... Read more

March 5, 2013 Audio

Mister Cee – The Best of EPMD Mix

This week, Mister Cee dedicated his "Best Of" mix to the music of the one and only EPMD. You can listen to the entire mix below. Press play and "relax your mind, let your conscience be free..." Related: EPMD – Unsung (Video)... Read more

March 5, 2013 Throwback

Bow Wow – Grown Ass Man

Bow Wow flows over a hot araabMUZIK track in his latest release. Check out Grown Ass Man. Related: Tha Dogg Pound – LA Here’s 2 U ft Snoop Dogg (Audio)... Read more

March 5, 2013 Audio

Freddie Gibbs, Devin the Dude, Killa Kyleon, Starlito & Propain – Rollin’

Here's a laid-back funky track from Freddie Gibbs, Killa Kyleon, Starlito, Propain and Devin the Dude on the hook. Check out "Rollin'." Related: Devin the Dude – Wut Tha Fuk ft Slim Thug & Cory Mo... Read more

March 5, 2013 Audio

Kanye West – Hold On (Remix) ft Consequence

Here's a previously unreleased track from Kanye West and Consequence. Check out Hold On (Remix). Related: Kanye West – White Dress (Audio)... Read more

March 4, 2013 Audio

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of February 2013 Playlist (Audio)

As we say hello to March, here's a look back at some of the best hip-hop to drop in February. This playlist features music from Redman & Method Man, Tha Dogg Pound & Snoop Dogg, Big K.R.I.T., J. Cole, 50 Cent & Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, Ghostface, Raekwon, Action Bronson,... Read more

March 2, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

Lorine Chia – Living in Vain ft Chance the Rapper

Here's a track from an artist named Lorine Chia who sounds kinda like a mix between Cee-Lo Green and Amy Winehouse. The heavy organ track (think Brown Sugar era D'Angelo) also features a cool verse from Chance the Rapper. Check out Living in Vain below. Related: A.ware – Outta My... Read more

March 1, 2013 Audio

Nefew – Prequel Pt 2: A Love Song

Here's another artist new to AFH. Nefew is a group from Switzerland and their name is an acronym for New Education From Every Word. Their latest release is called Prequel Pt 2: A Love Song and Nefew's MC, Polemikk, has a flow and vocal tone that is reminiscent of Yelawolf... Read more

March 1, 2013 Audio

JayOhVee (aka Joey Bada$$) – 20 Miles Freestyle

Here's a previously unreleased freestyle from a 15-year old Joey Bada$$ over Mos Def's classic Umi Says track. He sports a completely different and faster flow than he does now but is clearly already NICE. He also went by the name JayOhVeee at the time. Check out 20 Miles Freestyle.... Read more

March 1, 2013 Audio

Pro Era – Maxwell

Some members of Pro Era (Dirty Sanchez, Rockamouth and the late Capital STEEZ) go in over a RIDICULOUS flip of a choice Maxwell cut. Aptly, the track is called Maxwell. Take a listen below, and get ready to press rewind. Related: Pro Era – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle (Video)... Read more

February 28, 2013 Audio

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

Tha Dogg Pound – LA Here’s 2 U ft Snoop Dogg

Big Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound reunite for a new ode to the West Side and it's got that gangsta funk to it. Check out LA Here's 2 U. Related: Snoop Dogg & Tha Dogg Pound – That’s My Work (Video)... Read more

February 28, 2013 Audio

Big K.R.I.T. – Shine On ft Bun B

Big K.R.I.T. and Bun B re-team on K.R.I.T.'s soulful Shine On. Check it out below. Related: Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. – Check the Sign (Audio)... Read more

February 27, 2013 Audio

Yelawolf – F.A.S.T. Ride

Here's another new one from Yelawolf. The drum beat during the verses is TOUGH. Check out F.A.S.T. Ride. Related: Yelawolf – Way Out (Video)... Read more

February 26, 2013 Audio

Styles P – Hater Love ft Sheek Louch

Here's another burner from Styles P. Check out Hater Love featuring Sheek Louch. Related: Peter Jackson – Can’t Get Enough ft Jadakiss, Styles P, Sheek Louch, Jay Vado (Video)... Read more

February 26, 2013 Audio

Hit-Boy – T.U. ft Audio Push, Problem & Juicy J

Hit-Boy saved his latest hot beat for himself. Check out T.U. also featuring Audio Push, Problem & Juicy J. Related: Hit-Boy – Brake Lights (Video)... Read more

February 25, 2013 Audio

Joey Bada$$ – Wendy -N- Becky ft Chance the Rapper

Here's something new from Joey Bada$$. He and Chance the Rapper flow over a jazz trumpet loop from a Spike Lee Joint. Check out Wendy -N- Becky. Related: Joey Bada$$ and Pete Rock in the Studio (Video)... Read more

February 25, 2013 Audio

Frank Ocean – Eyes Like Sky

Here's a previously unreleased song from Frank Ocean from the Channel Orange sessions. It's a mid-tempo acoustic guitar-driven track that sounds more like some of the material from his Nostalgia, Ultra album. Check out Eyes Like Sky. Related: Frank Ocean – Wiseman (Audio)... Read more

February 24, 2013 Audio

Living Legends: De La Soul (Playlist)

As we approach the 24th anniversary of the release of De La Soul's game-changing 3 Feet High and Rising album (released in March 1989), it's just plain ridiculous how little recognition they get as one of the greatest hip-hop groups of all time. Not only did De La revolutionize the... Read more

February 23, 2013 Audio, Playlists, Throwback

Eddie B – Courage (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Over the last year, Harry Fraud has produced hot beats for artists like Curren$y, Joey Basa$$, Ab-Soul, Smoke DZA, Action Bronson, Pusha T and more. Now, he turns his talents to Eddie B, an artist signed to Fraud's label, and the result is the same--STRAIGHT FIRE. Check out Courage. Related:... Read more

February 21, 2013 Audio

Juicy J – One of Those Nights ft The Weeknd

Juicy J and The Weeknd?! That doesn't even sound right. Right? Sounds right though... Check out One of Those Nights. Related: Joe Budden – Last Day ft Juicy J & Lloyd Banks (Audio)... Read more

February 20, 2013 Audio

Skyzoo – Ticker Tape Parade

Here's the last installment of Skyzoo's Band Practice series where he flows over jazz instrumentals. He slows it down for this one. Check out Ticker Tape Parade. Related: Skyzoo – Floor Seats with Young (Audio)... Read more

February 20, 2013 Audio

Realm Reality – In the Grind We Trust (Mixtape)

Prodigy's artist, Realm Reality (aka actor Rick Gonzales), dropped some fire last week with Blu and Fred The Godson. Now, he's back with a red hot mixtape that features that song as well as joints with Prodigy, Roc Marciano, Skyzoo, The Kid Daytona and Joell Ortiz. In other words, dude... Read more

February 19, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage

Ghostface Killah Montreality Interview (Video) + CZARFACE (Inspectah Deck, 7L & Esoteric) – Savage Attack ft Ghostface Killah (Audio)

Here's a double dose of Ghostface Killah. First up, is an extended interview by Montreality where he goes deep about everything from the likelihood of one last Wu album this year to how he settled his beef with Biggie literally the day before he died. Next, is a grimy new... Read more

February 19, 2013 Audio, Video

Astro – Deadbeats & Lazy Lyrics (Mixtape)

Astro is back with a new mixtape with some strong beats from 9th Wonder, MF DOOM and even the Kid, himself. It's chock full of sounds from 90's hip-hop and R&B. He does his thing on the mic too. You can listen to and download all of Deadbeats & Lazy... Read more

February 18, 2013 Audio, Mixes

Rapper Big Pooh – Cognac ft Chaundon

Rapper Big Pooh and Chaundon go line for line on a funky free flowing track produced by Focus. Try saying that four times fast... Check out Cognac below. Related: Rapper Big Pooh – Friends (Video)... Read more

February 18, 2013 Audio

Planet Asia & Ras Kass – Kings

Planet Asia and Ras Kass rep the left coast underground on their new collabo. Check out Kings. Related: Ras Kass – Barmaggedon (Mixtape)... Read more

February 18, 2013 Audio

AFH: The Presidential Playlist (Audio)

Here's a Presidential Playlist through the lens of hip-hop. You'll hear music about dead presidents (Biggie, Rakim, Nas, Joey Bada$$), presidential impact (NWA, dead prez, Crooklyn Dodgers), presidential dreams (2Pac, Jay-Z, Gang Starr, Kurtis Blow, Run-D.M.C.) and more. You can listen to the entire playlist here and a shortened version... Read more

February 18, 2013 Audio, Playlists

Happy 50th Birthday to Michael Jordan (Playlist)

Salute to His Airness Michael Jordan who turned 50 years old today. Here's a playlist featuring ESPN's picks for his 23 greatest moments on the court, as well as a few joints with name checks from some of his many fans in hip-hop, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar. Check... Read more

February 17, 2013 Audio, Playlists, Video

50 Cent – We Up ft Kendrick Lamar & Kidd Kidd

Kendrick Lamar joins 50 Cent on one of Fif's better tracks in a minute. Check out We Up. Related: 50 Cent – Financial Freedom (Video)... Read more

February 15, 2013 Audio

Raekwon – Be Happy Freestyle

Raekwon drops a verse on Mary J. Blige's timeless "Be Happy" joint. Check it out below. Related: Raekwon speaks on the complexity of Wu relationships and Lost Jewlry (Video)... Read more

February 15, 2013 Audio

Tha Joker – Can’t Change ft Big K.R.I.T. & Tito Lopez

Big K.R.I.T. and Tito Lopez lend verses to a hot joint by Tha Joker. Check out "Can't Change." Related: Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. – Check the Sign (Audio)... Read more

February 15, 2013 Audio

Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. – Check the Sign

Bun B and Big K.R.I.T. reunite to rep for the Jordan XX8's. Here's Check the Sign. Get this goodness. Related: Big K.R.I.T. – Reign On (Prod. 9th Wonder) + Making of Reign On (Video)... Read more

February 15, 2013 Audio

Ghostface Killah – The Rise of Ghostface Killah ft Adrian Younge (Audio) + Interview discussing the possible DOOMSTARKS LP (Video)

After dropping the stellar Wu Block album with Sheek Louch last year, Ghostface Killah is back in the lab. Check out his new song The Rise of Ghostface Killah below and stick around for a video of him discussing the possibility of the MF DOOM/Ghostface album dropping. Related: See why... Read more

February 15, 2013 Audio, Video

Big K.R.I.T. – Reign On (Prod. 9th Wonder) + Making of Reign On (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. goes in on a 9th Wonder track that employs a sample from the O'Jays' classic "For the Love of Money." Check out "Reign On" and a video of K.R.I.T. and 9th in the studio making the track below. Related: Big K.R.I.T. – Gettin’ Mine ft Rapsody & Heather... Read more

February 14, 2013 Audio, Video

AFH: For the Love of Hip-Hop (Playlist)

We do it all for the love, y'all...the love of hip-hop. On this Valentine's Day, here's a playlist celebrating the many expressions of love in hip-hop. You'll hear music from Nas, OutKast, A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Method Man, Slum Village, Heavy D, Mos Def, UGK and more. Check... Read more

February 14, 2013 Audio, Playlists

J. Cole – Power Trip ft Miguel

J. Cole links up with Miguel (again) for the first single from Cole's upcoming Born Sinner album. It's a slinky slow track that has J. Cole returning to the flow he flexed during The Warm Up days. Check out "Power Trip." Related: J. Cole – Truly Yours EP (Mixtape)... Read more

February 14, 2013 Audio