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First Serve (Posdnuos and Trugoy of De La Soul) – Pushin’ Aside, Pushin’ Along

New music from Posdnuos and Trugoy the Dove (aka Dave)??? That's right. Check out Pushin' Aside, Pushin' Along from 2/3 of the legendary De La Soul, aka First Serve. Also, if you dig the Native Tongues, click here to check out our Beats, Rhymes & Life mix, featuring music from... Read more

January 17, 2012 Audio

MC Eiht – All Hood

Here's some new music from West Coast OG, MC Eiht. Check out All Hood.... Read more

January 17, 2012 Audio

Here’s an MLK day playlist featuring music from Common, Talib Kweli, Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T., Nas and more (Playlist)

Happy MLK day. MUCH has changed since the 60's when Dr. King led a peaceful revolution for justice and equality, but the beautiful struggle continues. We are in complex times. The nation has a black president, a reality that likely would not have materialized had it not been for the... Read more

January 16, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists

Bring That Funk Back (Playlist)

Here's an old school playlist of songs from the 70's and 80's that influenced a lot of the funk in hip-hip. If you like music from Dr. Dre, DJ Quik, Erick Sermon or just appreciate some of that rich back in the day goodness, this one's for you. You'll find... Read more

January 14, 2012 Audio, Playlists, Throwback

Schoolboy Q – Grooveline Pt. 1 ft Dom Kennedy & Curren$y

Here's some new heat from Schoolboy Q. It's a laidback, soulful joint from Lex Luger that is a completely different sound than what you're used to hearing from him. Check out Grooveline Pt. 1 ft Dom Kennedy & Curren$y. Schoolboy Q's album Habits & Contradictions hits tonight at midnight. Based... Read more

January 13, 2012 Audio

Saigon – Another Man Down ft Lil Fame of M.O.P.

Here's some new music from Saigon, and it's a banger. Check out Another Man Down featuring M.O.P.'s Lil Fame.... Read more

January 13, 2012 Audio

The RZA (Bobby Digital) – Shock Me

Here's some previously unreleased music from The RZA. It's an old Bobby Digital demo. Check out Shock Me.... Read more

January 12, 2012 Audio

Dom Kennedy – Why The Hell Not

Here's a hot previously unreleased track from Dom Kennedy. Check out Why The Hell Not.... Read more

January 11, 2012 Audio

Obie Trice – Growing Up in the Hood ft The Game

The Game and Obie Trice go in on a classic track from Compton's Most Wanted (with a little Ohio Players sprinkled in). Check out Growing Up in the Hood. Here are the Compton's Most Wanted and Ohio Players tracks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcU1ra4nyTI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJLrYjKqPmk... Read more

January 11, 2012 Audio, The Bridge

Rockie Fresh – Driving 88 ft Casey Veggies

Rockie Fresh and Casey Veggies dropped a hot song called Duckin' N Dodgin' last Summer. Here's another nice collabo between the two. Check out Driving 88 (stream-only).... Read more

January 9, 2012 Audio

Jay-Z and Beyonce welcomed their daughter, Blue Ivy, into the world on Saturday. Jay-Z did an intimate song about her and his entry to fatherhood. Check out Glory, produced by and featuring Pharrell.

January 9, 2012 Audio

You knew this was coming…Common takes shots at Drake on Sweet, Drake fires back on Stay Schemin’ with Rick Ross and now Common retaliates on his own personal remix to Stay Schemin’. Who got who? Does this “beef” even make sense? 2 artists, 2 new albums…Here’s Common’s “Remix” to Stay Schemin’ by Rick Ross ft Drake.

Click here to see the video to the original Stay Schemin' from Rick Ross, Drake and French Montana.... Read more

January 9, 2012 Audio

Cinematic Soul Playlist

Hip-hop has long been influenced by the cinematic soul of the 70's. Whether you're a fan of Big K.R.I.T. or Biz Markie, UGK or Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre or Just Blaze...you can hear the influence of music from films like Shaft, Super Fly, The Mack, The Payback. Here's a playlist... Read more

January 7, 2012 Audio, Playlists, Throwback

Rick Ross – Rich Forever (Mixtape)

Here's the new Rick Ross project before he drops his next album, God Forgives, I Don't. You can listen to and download all of Rich Forever below. For all intents and purposes, this is an album, with features from the likes of Nas, Pharrell, Diddy, Wale, Styles P, John Legend,... Read more

January 6, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Rapper Big Pooh, Donny Goines & Raven Sorvino – Don’t Say Goodbye

Keeping it on the Little Brother tip, here's a new song featuring Rapper Big Pooh, along with Donny Goines and Raven Sorvino. Check out Don't Say Goodbye.... Read more

January 5, 2012 Audio

Chris Cab – One Thing

Here's a hot new song from Chris Cab that was produced by Pharrell. You may remember Chris Cab from some of his acoustic guitar covers of songs like Black & Yellow. Check out One Thing. Click the arrow on the right of the player to download.... Read more

January 5, 2012 Audio

Skillz – 2011 Wrap Up

Meant to post this Skillz 2011 wrap up a couple of days ago but it slipped through the cracks. It seems fitting as the last of our 2011-related posts anyway. If you missed it, this is vintage Skillz. If you heard it before, it's worth another listen. Check it out... Read more

January 3, 2012 Audio

Meek Mill – Lean Wit It

Here's the first release from Volume 2 of Meek Mill's Dreamchasers mixtape. Check out Lean With It. Click here to download.... Read more

January 3, 2012 Audio

XV – #EndOfTheWorld

Now that it's 2012, the end of the world chatter will begin. XV's not having it. He goes in on everything from conspiracy theories to stereotypes to social media...Check out #EndOfTheWorld. Also, click here to see XV and others talk about their first favorite MCs. Click here to download. ... Read more

January 2, 2012 Audio

Schoolboy Q – Blessed ft Kendrick Lamar

Now THIS is how you start a new year. Schoolboy Q drops a true gem with Kendrick Lamar. The song is called Blessed. Nuff said. Click here to download.... Read more

January 2, 2012 Audio

Jean Grae – U&Me&EveryoneWeKnow

Here's a strong new song from Jean Grae. Check out U&Me&EveryoneWeKnow. Click here to download.... Read more

January 2, 2012 Audio

T.I. – F*ck Da City Up (Mixtape)

Here's the latest mixtape from T.I. Download Mixtape Free... Read more

January 1, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Raekwon – Unexpected Victory (Mixtape)

Chef Raekwon brings in the New Year with a new mixtape. You can listen to and download Unexpected Victory below. It features Mobb Deep, Busta Rhymes, LEP Bogus Boys, Styles P, Capone N Norega and more. Download Mixtape... Read more

January 1, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Check out our 175+ song playlist of the best hip-hop 2011 had to offer (in chronological order). You’ll hear music from Kendrick Lamar, DJ Quik, Pete Rock and Smiff N Wessun, XV, Action Bronson, Common, Curren$y, The Roots, Saigon, Bumpy Knuckles, Big K.R.I.T., Bun B, Asher Roth, Phonte, Reks, Raekwon, Stalley, Pusha T, Wale, Zion I, Smoke DZA, Busta Rhymes, J. Cole, Jean Grae, Statik Selektah, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Yelawolf, Pharoahe Monch and far too many other great artists to name.

The music speaks for itself. Press play and let it ride or click here to see the playlist and pick your own order. Either way, enjoy the good notes of 2011.... Read more

December 31, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists, Video

50 Cent – Nah Nah Nah ft Tony Yayo (Video)

Here's a dark video from 50 Cent for his song Nah Nah Nah featuring Tony Yayo. The song is from 50's The Big 10 mixtape commemorating the 10th anniversary of 50 Cent is the Future. You can listen to and download The Big 10 below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VVp0eo0vN8U Download Mixtape... Read more

December 29, 2011 Audio, Mixes, Video

Ambrosia For Heads’ 2011 Best Hip-Hop Albums/Mixtapes of the Year: Here’s a look at our picks for the best of the best in 2011. You’ll find words on each as well as samples of the music. Tell us your picks for 2011.

It's that time of year again, when you're hit with a ton of year end, best of lists. We're going to keep it simple. We have 2 lists: best hip-hop albums/mixtapes of the year and songs of the year. First up, here are our picks for the best hip-hop albums/mixtapes... Read more

December 28, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought, Mixes, Video

Black Thought & The Wurx – Toca Tuesday Freestyle

Black Thought blessed the mic at Toca Tuesday Freestyle yesterday. Check the mathematics below. Click here to download.... Read more

December 28, 2011 Audio

Raekwon – This Sh*t Hard ft L.E.P. Bogus Boys & Dion Primo

Raekwon dropped off a Christmas gift last night. Check out This Sh*t Hard featuring L.E.P. Bogus Boys and Dion Primo. Click here to download.... Read more

December 26, 2011 Audio

Jon Connor – One of Those Nights

Here's a hot new song from Jon Connor--hard rhymes over a jazzy track. Check out One of Those Nights. Click here to download.... Read more

December 26, 2011 Audio

Kids These Days – Hard Times ft Casie Veggies and Asher Roth

Here's a new song from Kids These Days (dope hip-hop band--with a full brass section) featuring Asher Roth and Casie Veggies. Check out Hard Times.... Read more

December 22, 2011 Audio

The Weeknd – Echoes of Silence (Mixtape)

Here's a brand new mixtape from The Weeknd. It starts off with a cover of Michael Jackson's Dirty Diana and takes off from there. Listen to all of Echoes of Silence and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more

December 22, 2011 Audio, Mixes

The ILLZ – Despiertate (Awake)

Depiertate (Awake) by The ILLZ is an early gift for the holidays--hot rhymes and a dark, moody track. Check it out. Click the down arrow on the right of the player to download.... Read more

December 21, 2011 Audio

Here’s a fresh new mixtape from Asher Roth. Listen to all of Pabst & Jazz below.

Asher Roth has dropped a couple of hot songs over the last few days from a new project. Here's the whole mixtape, Pabst & Jazz. Listen to the whole album and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more

December 20, 2011 Audio, Mixes

Was there ever any question that Def Jam Recordings would be the #1 most important hip-hop record label of all time??? Here’s a 30-song playlist of music from some of the legendary Def Jam artists: LL, Public Enemy, The Beastie Boys, Redman, Method Man and more.

Before record labels were considered “the enemy” their brands actually meant something. Artists dreamed of being on the same label as the MCs they grew up idolizing and some labels had such credibility fans would buy the record just because it was on that label. We decided to look at... Read more

December 19, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback, Video

K. Sparks – Renaissance

Here's a new joint from K. Sparks. The track has a G-Funk feel to it and K. Sparks' flow is right in the pocket. Check out Renaissance. Click the down arrow on the right of the player to download.... Read more

December 19, 2011 Audio

Blu & Exile – give me flowers while i can smell them (Album Stream)

Here's a full previously unreleased album from Blu & Exile. You can listen to the whole project below. Check out "give me flowers while i can smell them." give me my flowers while i can smell them by exile & blu... Read more

December 16, 2011 Audio

Asher Roth – Choices ft Action Bronson

Asher Roth's new project is sounding really strong. Choices is the second song to drop from the upcoming Pabst & Jazz album, and it features Action Bronson. Check it out. Also, click here for the title track, Pabst & Jazz. Click here to download.... Read more

December 16, 2011 Audio

Talib Kweli – Distractions

Talib Kweli has been dropping a capella versions of his new song Distractions, since he visited Occupy Wall Street. The song is the first single from his upcoming album, Prisoner of Conscious, and is food for your mental. Today he let loose the full recorded version of the song. Check... Read more

December 15, 2011 Audio

Sugar Hill Records introduced hip-hop to most of the world. Nuff said. They are the 4th most important hip-hop record label of all time.

#4 Sugar Hill Records Much has been written about the allegedly shady past of Sugar Hill Records and the lack of credibility of the Sugar Hill Gang (many of Big Bank Hank's rhymes were actually bitten from Grandmaster Caz). Regardless, it cannot be denied that most people had never even... Read more

December 14, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback, Video

XV – The Twenty Seven Club

XV has been coming with straight heat the last couple of days. Here's another new song called The Twenty Seven Club. The title is a reference to the age at which a lot of talented musicians lost their lives (Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Amy Winehouse...) and... Read more

December 14, 2011 Audio

Ready to hear Common’s The Dreamer, The Believer album in its entirety? Say no more. Here’s a sneak preview full stream of the album from the man (and his label) himself. Check it out below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gQLyVfgR-dk... Read more

December 14, 2011 Audio

Asher Roth – Pabst & Jazz ft Hassani Kwess & Kenny Keys

Here's a red hot new joint from Asher Roth. He flows over a jazzy cut that's reminiscent of vintage 90's hip-hop. Check out Pabst & Jazz featuring Hassani Kwess and Kenny Keys. Click here to download.... Read more

December 14, 2011 Audio

Outasight – Let’s Go

Here's a cool new rock-tinged song from Outasight. It's part singing and part rapping. Check out Let's Go. Click the arrow on the right of the player to download.... Read more

December 14, 2011 Audio

Check out Raw (How You Like It) another new song from Common’s The Dreamer, The Believer, as well as a video where he freestyles over multiple beats.

Here's yet another hot new joint from Common's upcoming album, The Dreamer, The Believer. Check out Raw (How You Like It). The album drops on 12/21. Click here to download Raw (How You Like It). Also, here's a 5-minute true freestyle (strictly off the dome) that Common dropped over multiple... Read more

December 13, 2011 Audio

Stalley – Stay Charged ft Apollo the Great

Stalley is back with new music and a new sound. He jumps on a track that sounds like a lot of the music that came out of the classic Black films of the 70s. Check out Stay Charged featuring Apollo the Great. Click here to download.... Read more

December 13, 2011 Audio

XV – Chaka Shao Khan

Here's a soulful new joint from XV. His producer DJ Tech-Neek flips a Chaka Khan sample quite lovely. Check out Chaka Shao Khan. Also, be sure to catch XV talking about his early musical influences tomorrow night in part 2 of our documentary, Where It All Began (click here for... Read more

December 12, 2011 Audio, The Bridge

Ruthless Records re-defined the boundaries of rap music, making them the 7th most important hip-hop record label of all time. Click here to read more about Ruthless and to hear a playlist of some of its key artists: NWA, Eazy-E, The D.O.C., Bone Thugs N Harmony and more.

#7 Ruthless Records Ruthless Records, founded by Eric "Eazy-E" Wright and Jerry Heller, in 1987 re-defined rap music in several ways. The label was the first to put the West Coast on the map as a force to be respected in hip-hop. Before Ruthless, there were outliers like Ice-T, but... Read more

December 9, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback, Video