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Beanie Sigel – Shot Caller

Beanie Sigel is back. And, he dropped a hot verse over French Montana's Shot Caller track (which heads will recognize as a chop of the Lords of the Underground's classic Funky Child record). Check out Beanie's Shot Caller below. Previously: Travis Barker - Just Chill ft Beanie Sigel, Bun B... Read more

April 3, 2012 Audio, The Bridge

JD Era – Push It Back ft Pusha T

JD Era brings out Pusha T on his latest drop. Here's Push It Back. Previously: Raekwon - Dedication ft JD Era (Video)... Read more

April 3, 2012 Audio

Curren$y – What It Look Like ft Wale

Here's the first single from Curren$y's upcoming The Stoned Immaculate album. Check out What It Look Like featuring Wale. Previously: 3 new songs from Curren$y - No Squares, Stainless and Sunroof... Read more

April 3, 2012 Audio

T.I. – Love This Life

Love This Life is the latest song from T.I. Check it out below. Previously: T.I. - I Need Dollas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt2YuF0lZQA... Read more

April 3, 2012 Audio

Kendrick Lamar gets a verse from the good doctor on The Recipe, his first single for his upcoming album Good Kid in a Mad City.

Now THIS is a great way to start the week. Check out Kendrick Lamar's first single for his upcoming album. It's called The Recipe and features Dr. Dre dropping some verses with Kendrick (stream-only). The track will be available for purchase on iTunes on 4/3. Support good hip-hop. Previously: Kendrick... Read more

April 2, 2012 Audio

Sha Stimuli – The March (Mixtape)

As we move into April, here's one last reminder of some of the dope music that dropped in March. Check out Sha Stimuli's new mixtape, The March. You can listen to the whole thing and buy it below. The project is dedicated to Trayvon Martin. As usual, Sha drops knowledge.... Read more

April 1, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Kool G Rap – Men At Work 2020 ft Marley Marl, Roc Marciano, Action Bronson, Ras Kass, Necro, Nusto, FT & Rugged Intellect

Need some new Kool G Rap in your life? Say no more. Check out Men at Work 2020. Oh...and he had Marley Marl, Roc Marciano, Action Bronson, Ras Kass, Necro, Nusto, FT and Rugged Intellect jump on the track as well. You'll also hear a bunch of breaks you recognize.... Read more

April 1, 2012 Audio

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – Make It Out Alive ft Freddie Gibbs & Crooked I

Here's a new joint from 1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) featuring Freddie Gibbs and Crooked I. Check out Make It Out Alive below. Previously: Statik Selektah and Termanology talk about their earliest musical influences (Video)... Read more

March 31, 2012 Audio

Here’s a back in the day playlist of 80’s hip-hop classics from Melle Mel, Rakim, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, LL Cool J, Slick Rick, Kurtis Blow, Whodini and more (Playlist)

This back in the day playlist was inspired by hearing Nas talk about his love for 80's hip-hop legends like Melle Mel, Kurtis Blow, KRS-One, Slick Rick, Rakim and others. In addition to those MCs, you'll hear tracks from The Fat Boys, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, LL... Read more

March 31, 2012 Audio, Playlists, Throwback

Trae the Truth – Roll Call ft J Cole

Here's a mournful new joint from Trae the Truth and J Cole. Check out Roll Call. Previously: J Cole - Nobody's Perfect ft Missy Elliott (Video)... Read more

March 30, 2012 Audio

Stalley – Savage Journey to the American Dream (Mixtape)

Stalley has been dropping gems from Savage Journey to the American Dream for the last several weeks. Now, the mixtape is finally here. You can listen to the whole thing and download it below. Previously: Stalley - Lincoln Way Nights (Mixtape) Download Mixtape... Read more

March 30, 2012 Audio, Mixes

First Serve (aka Posdnous and Trugoy from De La Soul) – We Made It

Here's the latest from First Serve (Posdnous and Trugoy from De La Soul). Check out We Made It. Previously: Slum Village & De La Soul - Turning Me Off... Read more

March 29, 2012 Audio

We chopped it up with Schoolboy Q about the meaning behind the name Black Hippy, how he Kendrcik Lamar, Jay Rock and Ab-Soul compete to make each other better, the tragedy that inspired Blessed, making records about real life ish, weak rappers, his respect for Nas, 2Pac and Eminem and much much more.

Check out the interview and the blazing hot verses he spit on the Brainstorm beat Cardo did for Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Allerdice mixtape below. Previously: A Day in the Life of Schoolboy Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-px5HCRJQEw... Read more

March 29, 2012 Audio, Video

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

Buddy & Kendrick Lamar – Staircases (prod. Pharrell Williams)

A video of Kendrick Lamar and Buddy performing a song called Staircases at SXSW hit a couple of weeks ago. Here's the recorded version which was produced by Pharrell. Heads will no doubt recognize the vintage Faze-O track that EPMD rocked on Please Listen to My Demo. Check it out... Read more

March 28, 2012 Audio, The Bridge

Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah – Batman

Here's yet another burner from Sheek Louch and Ghostface Killah. This time they rock out over the classic Funky Drummer beat (with a hook that's a nod to the Toto track MC Lyte flowed over back in the day). Check out Batman. Previously: James Brown Playlist Here's that MC Lyte... Read more

March 28, 2012 Audio, The Bridge, Video

¡Mayday! – TNT (rmx) ft Black Thought, DJ Khaled, Jay Rock, Jon Connor & Stevie Stone

Here's a red hot remix to ¡Mayday!'s TNT featuring Black Thought, DJ Khaled, Jay Rock, Jon Connor & Stevie Stone. Check it out below. Previously: ¡Mayday! - TNT ft Dead Prez http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TghPQgvRfE... Read more

March 28, 2012 Audio

Stalley – Home to You ft Wale and Anthony Flammia

Here's the latest song to drop from Stalley's upcoming Savage Journey to the American Dream which drops on 3/30. Check out Home To You featuring Wale and Anthony Flammia. Below is the tracklist. Previously: Stalley - Hammers & Vogues ft Curren$y... Read more

March 28, 2012 Audio

AZ – My N*ggas

This AZ joint slipped through the cracks but it's a must listen if you haven't heard it yet. Check out My N*ggas, produced by Buckwild. Previously: Nas performs Life's a Bitch ft AZ at SXSW 2012 (Video)... Read more

March 28, 2012 Audio

Slum Village – The Dirty Slums (Mixtape)

Here's a new mixtape from the newly configured Slum Village, hosted by Mick Boogie. A dope song featuring De La Soul dropped last week. That song and others with the likes of Phonte, Rapper Big Pooh (unfortunately not on the same song) and Black Milk are included on the mixtape.... Read more

March 27, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Yelawolf – Thank You

Yelawolf was recently hospitalized with a ruptured spleen from going in a bit too hard at a concert. As a thank you to the fans for their support, he recorded some verses showing just how ill he is on the mic. Check out Thank You.... Read more

March 27, 2012 Audio

Here are two tributes to Eazy-E to celebrate his music and life on the 17th anniversary of his passing.

Today marks the 17th anniversary of the untimely passing of Eazy-E. As has become customary for anniversaries of the passing of hip-hop legends, Mister Cee did a tribute mix that was radio-friendly. Given how "colorful" Eazy's lyrics tended to be, we decided to do a playlist of his raps that... Read more

March 26, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Playlists

Reflections on Trayvon Martin (Playlist) and a petition to prosecute his killer.

I've been searching for a song to capture my feelings around the senseless killing of Trayvon Martin and lack of prosecution of his killer but I haven't found one. It's probably because I have a multitude of emotions ranging from rage to sorrow to reflection. Here are some songs that... Read more

March 24, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists

Here’s a playlist featuring some of the best new songs from March. You’ll hear new music from Nas, J. Cole, Curren$y, Stalley, Action Bronson, Pharoahe Monch, Wiz Khalifa, DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles, Big K.R.I.T., REKS, Ab-Soul, Murs, Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah and more. You can listen to the whole thing below.

There's even some soul music from Melanie Fiona and Sleepy Brown. Previously: AFH Best of February 2012 Playlist... Read more

March 24, 2012 Audio, Playlists

Sha Stimuli – Salli Mae

On a weekend filled with college basketball, here's a bugged out song about college. Various MCs have rapped about not going to college or dropping out. Sha Stimuli is the first I can recall to do a song about the sometimes back-breaking debt that follows after graduating college. Check out... Read more

March 23, 2012 Audio

DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles – Turn Up the Mic (Remix) ft Nas

Nas jumps on the remix to DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles' Turn Up the Mic. Check it out below. Previously: DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles - Weare At War (Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5PiomdandQ... Read more

March 23, 2012 Audio

Mac Miller – Macadelic (Mixtape)

Mac Miller dropped his latest mixtape tape. It's called Macadelic and features verses from Sir Michael Rocks, Cam'ron, Lil Wayne, Joey Bada$$ and more. Here's his song Fight the Feeling with Kendrick Lamar and you can download and listen to the whole mixtape below. Previously: Mac Miller - Of the... Read more

March 23, 2012 Audio, Mixes

J. Cole – Drank in My Cup

Here's a tight new joint from J. Cole and it comes with a little controversy...Check out Drank in my Cup below and the static behind it here. Previously: J. Cole - Nobody's Perfect ft Missy Elliott (Video)... Read more

March 23, 2012 Audio

Stalley – Hammers & Vogues ft Curren$y

Here's another hot new track from Stalley's upcoming Savage Journey to the American Dream album, which drops on 3/30. It's called Hammers & Vogues and features Curren$y. Check it out below (stream-only). Props: Rolling Stone via RapRadar Previously: Stalley - Everything New... Read more

March 22, 2012 Audio

REKS – Chasin’

REKS dropped a super slept-on album last year, featuring tracks from the likes of DJ Premier, Alchemist and Statik Selektah. He and Statik Selektah teamed up again on his latest song. Check out Chasin'. Previously: 1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) - Play Your Role ft REKS (Video)... Read more

March 22, 2012 Audio

Uncle Daddy & THURZ – Wake Up

Here's a bugged out combination. THURZ puts in work with the rockabilly group Uncle Daddy. Never expected to hear him flow over a banjo but it works. Check out Wake Up. Previously: THURZ - Riot ft Black Thought... Read more

March 22, 2012 Audio

Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah – Flash Back

Here's the latest gem from Sheek Louch and Ghostface Killah. They go in on a classic sample that will be instantly recognized by heads up on hip-hop from the late 80's and early 90's. Check out Flash Back. Previously: Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah - Barry... Read more

March 22, 2012 Audio

Sleepy Brown – We Run The Night

Sleepy Brown from OutKast and Dungeon Family fame has a soulful new song. Check out We Run the Night. Props: OkayPlayer... Read more

March 21, 2012 Audio

Curren$y – No Squares x Stainless x Sunroof

Here are not one, not two but three new joints from Curren$y's upcoming The Stoned Immaculate album that he premiered yesterday on Shade 45. No Squares is a new BIG sound that's a different look for Curren$y but it works well. Stainless is laid-back and soulful like many of the... Read more

March 21, 2012 Audio

Here’s a Big K.R.I.T. double feature. Check out our interview of him talking about his earliest hip-hop influences and his brand new single I Got This (Video)

We had the good fortune to sit down with Big K.R.I.T. and talk to him about his earliest music experiences and influences. Not surprisingly, his inspirations were incredibly diverse, ranging from Twista to Scarface to Tupac and more. He also shared his earliest experiences rapping, which started when he was... Read more

March 21, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Video

Murs – Gods Gone Crazy (from Yumiko: Curse of the Merch Girl)

Here's a dope new song from Murs. It's the first release in connection with his Yumiko: Curse of the Merch Girl project that will feature a brand new album accompanied by a graphic novel created by Josh Blaylock and Jose Garcia (click here to learn more about the project). Murs... Read more

March 21, 2012 Video

Actual Proof – All The Way ft Raheem DeVaughn

Both Actual Proof and producer E. Jones hail from 9th Wonder's camp and you can hear the influence in a GREAT way. Check out Actual Proof's new song All The Way featuring Raheem DeVaughn on the hook and E. Jones behind the boards.... Read more

March 20, 2012 Audio

T.I. – I Need Dollas

A tagged up version of T.I.'s soulful I Need Dollas (with Aloe Blacc on the hook) dropped about a month ago. Here's tag free version. Check it out below. Spotted: 2DBZ via Splash. Previously: T. I. F*ck Da City Up (Mixtape)... Read more

March 20, 2012 Audio

Slum Village & De La Soul – Turning Me Off

Here's a new collabo between Slum Village and De La Soul. Check out Turning Me Off. Previously: Posdnous and Black Star perform Stakes is High (Video)... Read more

March 20, 2012 Audio

The latest installment of our Producer Series features classic cuts produced by Large Professor. Click below to listen to the playlist.

Seeing vintage footage of Large Professor at Nas' SXSW show reminded us that we had not done an installment in our Producer Series in a while and, more importantly, we had not done one featuring the music of Large Professor, one of the all-time greats. Below is a playlist of... Read more

March 19, 2012 Audio, Playlists, Throwback

Raekwon – The Brewery ft Caezar-N-Reason

Here's a new video for one of the hardest joints on Raekwon's Unexpected Victory mixtape. Check out The Brewery featuring Ceazar-N-Reason. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f68WKh3YmOc... Read more

March 16, 2012 Video

Nate Dogg Tributes: Warren G – This Is Dedicated To You ft Latoia Williams (Video) + Mister Cee’s Nate Dogg Tribute Mix

As promised, the love for Nate Dogg continues. Below are a new video from Warren G called This Is Dedicated to You featuring Latoia Williams, as well as Mister Cee's Nate Dogg Tribute Mix. Check out both below. Previously: AFH Nate Dogg Tribute Playlist and DJ Skee Nate Dogg Tribute... Read more

March 16, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Video

Here’s a new single from Nasty Nas. Check out The Don, produced by the late great Heavy D, Salaam Remi and Da Internz.

Props: 2DBZ.... Read more

March 15, 2012 Audio

Melanie Fiona – Gone (La DaDa Di) ft Snoop Dogg

Here's another incredible joint from Melanie Fiona featuring none other that Snoop D O Double G. Previously: Melanie Fiona - This Time ft J Cole... Read more

March 15, 2012 Audio

Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah – Barry

Here's another burner from Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah, complete with a classic Barry White sample. Check out Barry. Here's the Barry White classic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz1Dgof_MYI... Read more

March 14, 2012 Audio, The Bridge

Yelawolf – Can It Be

Yelawolf goes in over RZA's classic Can It Be All So Simple beat for Wu-Tang Clan. Check out Can It Be. Props to Bootleg Kev.... Read more

March 14, 2012 Audio

Wiz Khalifa – Taylor Allderdice (Mixtape)

Here's a new mixtape from Wiz Khalifa and it's a return, in part, to the soulful, G-funk sound he had on Kush & OJ. There are features from Chevy Woods, Smoke DZA, Juicy J, Rick Ross and (his soon to be wife) Amber Rose, as well as production from Cardio,... Read more

March 14, 2012 Audio, Mixes

sene – backboards ft blu

Here's another hot collabo between sene and blu. Check out backboards. Click here for Scienze's Happiness which also features sene and blu.... Read more

March 13, 2012 Audio

Action Bronson – Blue Chips (Mixtape)

Here's a new mixtape from Action Bronson (another person we named as one of the best up and coming MCs) called Blue Chips. You can listen to the whole thing and download it below. Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Blue Chips... Read more

March 12, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Mac Miller – Of The Soul (Remix) ft Raekwon & Posdnous

Raekwon and De La Soul's Posdnous jump on the remix to Of The Soul with Mac Miller. As the title suggests, the track is lush and soulful. Check it out. Previously: Mac Miller - Of The Facts (Produced by DJ Premier) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFp8S_qxx9Y... Read more

March 11, 2012 Audio