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Diamond D Gets Pete Rock to Step From the Boards and to the Mic (Audio)

Diamond D, the double-threat producer/MC from the Diggin' in the Crates crew, taps another multi-talented Hip-Hop legend for his latest single. Pete Rock steps away from the boards and to the mic on "Only Way to Go." Check it out. Diamond D's new album, The Diam Piece, drops on 9/30.... Read more

Rah Digga, Chuck D & Jon Connor Bring the Ruckus on the Remix to Storm Comin’ (Audio)

A few weeks ago, Rah Digga and Chuck D rained down on Hip-Hop with Storm Comin', an indictment on what they believe to be the current sad state of the culture. Now, Rah has added Aftermath's upstart, Jon Connor, to the remix and he brings the ruckus while staying on... Read more

Bilal is Back as Soulful as Ever. Sound the Sirens (Audio)

Bilal is back with a new song and it is oh so soulful. Adrian Younge and A Tribe Called Quest's Ali Shaheed Muhammad provide the track for "Sirens II," an update on Younge's original "Sirens." Heads will recognize the music as the anchor for the sample Jay Z used on... Read more

Cozz is One to Watch. Check out How He Goes to Work on Window Shopper (Audio)

Turnabout is fair play. For the last several weeks, G-Unit has been jacking beats and making them their own. Now, Cozz, who recently signed to J. Cole's Dreamville label, hops on the Unit's "Window Shopper" track and works it over. With Bas and now Cozz, Cole is quickly assembling a... Read more

Chance the Rapper’s Brother Taylor Bennett Says Hatin’ Never Pays Off (Audio)

Though his vocal tone is strikingly similar to that of his brother Chance the Rapper, Taylor Bennett has his own style and message. On his latest release, he keeps it simple and to the point: hating on others for their accomplishments does not pay off. Check out "Hatin'." Related: Taylor... Read more

Jeezy, Rick Ross & The Game Smash a Beautiful Track (Audio)

After linking on "War Ready," Jeezy and Rick Ross join forces again on the sinister and soulful song, "Beautiful." Both Jeezy and Ross beat up the track (that will be instantly recognizable to Curren$y fans) and they bring The Game in for reinforcement. Tough talk on a tough track. Check... Read more

Celebrate the Sounds of Teddy Riley With This New Jack Swing Mix (Audio)

Few, if any, producers have had a run like Teddy Riley did in the late 80's and early 90's. The King of New Jack Swing dominated the radio and the clubs with countless Hip-Hop and R&B jams. Here's a red hot mix of some of his many classics from DJ... Read more

Why Are the 90’s Considered the Best Era of Hip-Hop? Listen to This Mix (Audio)

Here's part 2 of DJ Vadim's stellar back in the day mixtape series. In this installment, he tackles 90's Hip-Hop...with aggression. Rather than strictly catering to the hits, he digs in the crates to craft a mix with diverse but cohesive sonic texture. You'll hear music from Nas, The Roots,... Read more

West Coast Hip-Hop and R&B Has Never Been Stronger. Take a Listen (Audio)

The West Coast established itself as a Hip-Hop powerhouse in the late 80's and early 90's. Artists like Ice-T, N.W.A., DJ Quik, Too Short, Spice 1, Snoop and more were household names, nationwide. That presence has never faded but in the last few years there has been a Cali Renaissance... Read more

Here’s an Incredible 80’s Hip-Hop Mix From DJ Vadim (Audio)

Here's a wide-ranging and incredibly dope mix of 80's Hip-Hop from DJ Vadim. Focusing primarily on artists from the mid to late 80's, the mix includes Run-D.M.C., The Fat Boys, MC Lyte, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Slick Rick, N.W.A., Biz Markie, Public Enemy, Eric B & Rakim, LL Cool J, Boogie Down... Read more

Vic Mensa Releases a Hot New Track and Asks Are You “Wimme Nah?” (Audio)

Vic Mensa releases an uptempo club banger in the vein of "Feel That," with even more BANG, courtesy of Kaytranada's track. Check out "Wimme Nah." Related: Vic Mensa Raps About How He & Chief Keef Are Of The Same Water, Jay Z Meetings In SBTV Freestyle (Video)... Read more

DJ Doo Wop Releases Mixtapes Not Dead Pt. 2: This is Anarchy (Mixtape)

DJ Doo Wop has released part 2 of his Mixtapes Not Dead series. Like the first installment, this is primarily a compilation of recent releases from the likes of Rah Digga, M.O.P., Scarface, Cormega, Redman, Action Bronson, Cam'ron, Raekwon, Lil Kim and more. There are also choice exclusives like AZ's... Read more

Lil Wayne & Drake Release a Song About the Everlasting Grind (Audio)

Lil Wayne and Drake release their second collabo from Wayne's upcoming Carter V album. Like "Believe Me," their last release, "Grindin" is a slow burning extended track. The 2 focus on the fact that despite their past achievements, their work is never done. Their Drake vs. Lil Wayne tour kicks... Read more

Celebrate the Genius of No ID With This 52-Song Mix (Audio)

"Yes yes, y'all, and you don't stop." Ever since the beat dropped after those words were uttered by Common (Sense) on "I Used to Love H.E.R.," No ID has been establishing himself as one of Hip-Hop's all-time great producers, one song at a time. Fakeshore Drive and The Smoking Section... Read more

Lil Kim Reignites Her War of Words with Nicki Minaj (Audio)

Shortly after being called out for the cover of her single "Anaconda," Nicki Minaj has another shot fired in her direction. Lil Kim jumps on the remix to Beyonce's "Flawless" and takes point blank aim at Ms. Minaj. Check it out. Related: Lil Kim Gets Her Reggae On With Dead... Read more

Sean Price Goes All In on a Classic Break Beat (Audio)

Sean Price fattens up the drums on the sample Biggie used for "Dreams..." and goes to work. Check out "El Raheim" featuring RIM from Davillins. Related: Sean Price & Crew Hop On A J Dilla Beat For Some Leave Ya Nose Bloody Raps (Audio)... Read more

Here’s an Amazing Mix of Sade & Nas Mashups (Mixtape)

Salute to Sade whose Diamond Life debut album was released 30 years ago this year (7/16 in the UK). If you missed it, here's an amazing mixtape full of blends of Sade's lush tracks with Nas' silky vocals. You can stream and download One Love Deluxe below. Download Mixtape Related:... Read more

Beyonce Recruits Nicki Minaj for a Bouncy Remix to Flawless (Audio)

"Of course sometimes ____ goes down when it's a Billion dollars on the elevator." Beyonce has words for her detractors on a sizzling remix to her power anthem, "Flawless." Queen Bey teams up with Nicki Minaj and the ladies stunt on the haters. From "Independent Women" to "Bow Down," this... Read more

Black Cobain and Wale Come Together For Another Hot Collabo (Audio)

After going toe to toe and verse for verse with Wale on "4AM" more than 3 years ago, Black Cobain re-teams with the MMG soldier on "Lost Files." The result is the same. Both MCs flex considerable skills over a track well-suited for their complementary tones and flows. Check it... Read more

Killer Mike & El-P Are Back With a New Jewel (Audio)

Killer Mike and El-P make magic together...jewels, to be precise. The duo, who collectively go by Run the Jewels, have released an extended snippet of a new song. "Blockbuster Night, Pt. 1" contains all the heavyweight lyrical substance and sonic bombast you'd come to expect from Mike and El-P. Check... Read more

Wiz Khalifa Releases a Brooding Song About Success (Video)

For many, their first exposure to Wiz Khalifa came by way of his massive 2010 single, "Black and Yellow." But, long term fans know that Wiz had put in work for several years before reaping the fruits of his labor. Now, some 4 years later, as he embarks on the... Read more

Count Bass D is Back and You Need To Know (Audio)

Count Bass D is an incredibly dope artist who (along the lines of DOOM, J-Live, People Under the Stairs and more) is revered by Heads in the know but never penetrated the mainstream. He is returning with a new EP, The Count in Cologne, which is his first project of... Read more

Black Milk Takes it Back to the Future with Detroit’s New Dance Show (Audio)

Electro Funk pioneers like Kraftwerk were way ahead of their time. Their futuristic sounds in the 80's were the soundtracks for many B-Boys and B-girls, including Turbo's iconic Broom Dance scene. They've inspired Hip-Hop artists from Afrika Bambaataa to Kanye West. Black Milk is the latest to pay homage to... Read more

The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same for Too Short on 19,999 (Audio)

Too Short's latest release finds him covering a subject matter he has discussed at length on every one of his 20 albums since 1983...women. If you know Too Short, you know what to expect from "19,999." He's still mackin'. Related: Don’t Fight the Feeling with The Game, Too Short &... Read more

Saigon, Papoose & Omar Epps Make Some Food for Thought on Sinner’s Prayer (Audio)

Saigon, Papoose and Omar Epps (yep, the "Juice" man...) do some heavy reflecting on "Sinner's Prayer." They touch on everything from the progress (or lack thereof) of the State of the Union since President Obama took office, to propaganda in the news, to the need to uplift others. This is... Read more

Raekwon Gives More Soulful Love on Throwback Thursday (Audio)

Raekwon's Throwback Thursday series has quickly become a weekly highlight. Today, the Chef releases another soulful treat--a quick verse on Sylvia Striplin’s “Give Me Your Love”. Check it out. Related: Raekwon Makes A Spinner On Could It Be I’m Falling In Love (Audio)... Read more

Kool Keith + Rah Digga + Human Beatbox = MEAN FACE (Audio)

When's the last time you heard a Human Beatbox on a track?? Kool Keith pulls in Rah Digga on a song that's driven by some ill vocal percussion and "Nonstop" hard-rhyming. Prepare to get your mean face on. This joint GOES HARD. Related: Rah Digga Talks To The New Crop... Read more

Arthur Baker (Producer of Planet Rock) & Chromeo Make a New House Jam (Audio)

Chromeo, who have created their own brand of retro electro funk, link with one of the genre's originators. Arthur Baker, legendary producer of Afrika Bambaataa's Planet Rock and Looking for the Perfect Beat, taps Chromeo's Dave 1 and MSTRKRFT''s Al-P for "No Price," a new age House jam. Check it... Read more

Ready For Common’s Nobody’s Smiling Album? Here’s the Full Stream (Audio)

After several stellar releases, Common's Nobody's Smiling album hits stores on Tuesday (7/22). The album is now available for full stream. Check out his song Blak Majik featuring Jhene Aiko below, as well as a link to the stream. Related: Common Talks Chicago Music, Culture, & The “Heat” That Inspired... Read more

Take an Eye Opening Walk Through the Neighborhood with Common (Audio)

Common's latest release from his upcoming album, Nobody's Smiling, continues his theme of shining a light on the ills of his hometown of Chicago. On "The Neighborhood," Common walks you through the blocks and the picture he paints is far from pretty. Check it out. Related: Common & Big Sean... Read more

As I Look Up at the Sky, Snoop Drops a New Mixtape (Mixtape)

As he's been known to do as of late, Snoop drops a new mixtape seemingly out of nowhere. That's My Work 4 is another project with DJ Drama and The Eastsidaz, and features many of Snoop's past collaborators, including Scoop Deville and Battlecat. Check out the stream and download below.... Read more

Ready for Some New KRS-One? BOOM (Audio)

Domingo drops another gem featuring the Blastmaster KRS-One. The Teacher issues a call to action for Hip-Hop to unite. Check out "Hip-Hop is One," off Domingo's forthcoming Sessions Vol. 1 LP which features music from KRS and Channel Live. Related: Domingo Sets The Table For 3 Legends In KRS-One, Kool... Read more

Casey Veggies Gets a New Track From Hit-Boy and It’s a Banger (Audio)

After releasing one of the better mixtapes of the year in 2013, Casey Veggies returns with some new heat, courtesy of Hit-Boy. This is a departure from some of the more melodic and soulful tracks on Life Changes, but it goes hard. Check out "The Boy." Related: Casey Veggies Shows... Read more

What Do You Get When You Mix SZA & Jill Scott? Divinity (Audio)

Here's the 2nd release of the week from TDE's SZA. It's another moody track and it's infused with the vocals of the one and only Jill Scott. The result? Divinity. Check it out. Related: SZA - Moodring (Audio)... Read more

Cyhi The Prince References an OutKast Classic on the Remix to Goodnight (Audio)

Cyhi The Prynce flips up OutKast's SpottieOttieDopaliscious on the remix to Goodnight and brings in Scotty ATL for the assist. Check it out. Related: Shady Records and G.O.O.D. Music Link On CyHi The Prynce’s Huey Remix (Audio)... Read more

Ever Heard of Bob Power? He’s Worked on Some of the Best Hip-Hop & Soul Albums Ever. Here’s His Story (Audio)

For more than 30 years, Bob Power has been one of the unsung heroes of Hip-Hop, R&B and Soul. The producer, engineer and composer has worked with many of the most respected and influential artists during that time period, including A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Stetsasonic,... Read more

B.o.B. Releases No Genre Pt. 2 Mixtape ft T.I., Ty Dolla $ign, Mila J & More (Mixtape)

B.o.B. follows up his 2010 No Genre mixtape with a sequel. The second installment features guest turns from T.I., Ty Dolla $ign, Mila J, Kevin Gates and more. Check out the stream and download below. Download Mixtape Related: B.o.B. - No Genre (Mixtape)... Read more

After Some Harsh Words From Meek Mill, Wale Releases an Introspective New Song (Audio)

After some harsh words from MMG label mate Meek Mill on Twitter, Wale releases a new song. Meek accused Wale of not supporting his new album sufficiently. Wale's response, which took the high road, was that he shows support in different ways and doesn't "fit the mold" of Rap stereotypes.... Read more

No Track is Safe From G-Unit. These Beats Ain’t Loyal…(Audio)

These days, no track is safe from being jacked by G-Unit. Their latest release is over Chris Brown's ubiquitous current hit. They leave the hook in tact and take over the verses. These beats ain't loyal...Check it out. Related: G-Unit Borrows YG’s DJ Mustard-Produced Hit Beat (Audio)... Read more

Black Sheep Dres Releases a Song for His Bride on Their Wedding Day (Audio)

Congratulations to Black Sheep Dres and his bride. Dres met his wife to be 12 years ago and is tying the knot on their anniversary, today (7/4). To commemorate the occasion, he has released a touching song dedicated to the love of his life. Check out "It's On You." Related:... Read more

Disclosure Gives Usher’s Good Kisser a Deep House Remix (Audio)

Adding to the growing collection of deep house gems dropping this year, Disclosure serves up Usher's "Good Kisser" with a club-friendly remix. Check it out. Related: Disclosure Puts a House Spin on Pharrell & Jay Z’s Frontin and It’s a Stone Cold Groove (Audio)... Read more

Nas, Rick Ross & Schoolboy Q Join Wiz Khalifa on the Remix to We Dem Boyz (Audio)

Wiz Khalifa switches up "We Dem Boyz" for the remix. He slows it down, injects more melody and adds Nas, Rick Ross and Schoolboy Q. The end result has a different feel but is just as hot. Check it out. Related: Wiz Khalifa – Look What I Got On (Video)... Read more

Here’s a Playlist of the Best Hip-Hop to Drop in June 2014 (Audio Playlist)

June brought some of the best Hip-Hop of the year, so far. We got new music from G-Unit, Common, Marsha Ambrosius & Dr. Dre, Ab-Soul & Kendrick Lamar, Souls of Mischief, Cormega, Mac Miller & Pete Rock, Black Thought, The Lox, Buckshot, Yasiin Bey & Mannie Fresh, Black Milk, Ice... Read more

M.K. Assante Draws Inspiration from Maya Angelou & J. Dilla on My Victory (Audio)

Author, scholar, poet and MC, M.K. Assante, draws inspiration from Maya Angelou and J. Dilla on "My Victory." M.K. sprinkles in his heady verses, accompanied by some words of wisdom from Dr. Angelou and a killer beat from Dilla. Check it out. Related: M.K. Asante Recruits Talib Kweli, Ras Kass... Read more

Cam’ron Goes to Work on a Chopped Up Soul Loop. Talk About It (Audio)

Cam'ron has released a new EP called First of the Month. "Talk About It," is the latest release from the project and features Cam going to work on a chopped up soul loop. Check it out. Related: Cam’ron & Just Blaze Reunite In What Feels Like A Come Home With... Read more

Don’t Fight the Feeling with The Game, Too Short & Problem (Audio)

Deep into Too Short's 1988 album, Life is Too Short, lies a bombastic funk track called "Don't Fight the Feelin'." The Game has dusted off that record and recruited Short Dog, himself, as well as Problem, AV and Eric Bellinger. Check out "Or Nah."... Read more

Jennifer Hudson Brings Down the House with R. Kelly on It’s Your World (Audio)

It's bittersweet that 2014, the year that took the Godfather of House, Frankie Knuckles, would be a year that has featured a prominent resurgence of the deep soulful house that Knuckles brought to the world. Vic Mensa's "Down on My Luck" was a groovy blast that would fit right in... Read more

Ice Cube Teams Up With 2 Chainz on His Latest Release (Audio)

Ice Cube is back with a hot new track and a guest verse from 2 Chainz. This is very different from past Cube offerings, but it still bangs. Check out "Drop Girl," also featuring Red Foo. Related: Think Kevin Hart is Funny? Ice Cube Doesn’t. Here’s Why (Video)... Read more

Raekwon Gets Open Over Another Hot 90’s R&B Joint. Stop Trippin’ (Audio)

Raekwon has a taste for the "back in the day" goodies. His latest concoction is a verse over Horace Brown's quiet storm staple, "Stop Trippin'." Check it out. Related: Raekwon Puts His Stamp on Rose Royce's Wishing on a Star (Audio)... Read more

Ghostface Killah Joins Mobb Deep on !llmind’s Remix to Dirt (Audio)

Ghostface Killah jumps on the remix to Mobb Deep's "Dirt" and makes it even grimier. !llmind holds down the menacing production. Check it out. Related: Mobb Deep & Big Noyd Come Back Together On A Rich Soundscape (Audio)... Read more