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It takes BIG STONES to hop on a track that Jay-Z murdered back in the day, but that’s just what Pusha T did on Can I Live…

It takes BIG STONES to hop on a track that Jay-Z murdered back in the day, but that’s just what Pusha T did on Can I Live…

...and he kinda killed it. I'm not saying he topped or even equaled Jay, but it's hard to be mad at what Pusha did with the track. Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74niHnKDLcw&feature=player_embedded This is from Pusha T's Fear of God mixtape. If you missed it, click here to download.  And,... Read more
April 26, 2011 Audio, The Bridge, Video
Miles Jones’ Say What has got a bouncy soulful feel to it.

Miles Jones’ Say What has got a bouncy soulful feel to it.

It kinda reminds me of later stage Slum Village. Check it out. Click here to download.  Here's the Slum Village comparison: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTFEIG12UJw... Read more
April 26, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Newcomer A.V.I.U.S. drops some heat with Fashawn and Evidence from Dialated Peoples.

Newcomer A.V.I.U.S. drops some heat with Fashawn and Evidence from Dialated Peoples.

This is a tribute to GURU.  Check out Same Ol' Line. Click here to download.... Read more
April 26, 2011 Audio
Dead Prez celebrate beauty that goes beneath the skin on The Beauty Within.

Dead Prez celebrate beauty that goes beneath the skin on The Beauty Within.

This is to the tune of B.o.B.'s Nothin' On You. Check out the video. http://vimeo.com/22800990 Of course this isn't the first time they've looked past the physical to seek a connection. Remember this one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwTNOxJXMYM... Read more
April 25, 2011 Audio, The Bridge, Video
Kev Brown is one of those producers who has never gotten the proper level of recognition. He just dropped a new mixtape called Classic Joints that should help change that.

Kev Brown is one of those producers who has never gotten the proper level of recognition. He just dropped a new mixtape called Classic Joints that should help change that.

Best known for his incredible remix of Jay-Z's Black Album, The Brown Album, Kev specializes in beats with dirty funky bass lines (reminiscent of his brethren Pete Rock and 9th Wonder). Here's a playlist of some of the Joints from the new mixtape. The tracklist and download link are below.... Read more
April 25, 2011 Audio, Mixes, Playlists, The Bridge
All the recent leaks from The Beastie Boys have been pretty hot. Check out the latest–Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win ft Santigold.

All the recent leaks from The Beastie Boys have been pretty hot. Check out the latest–Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win ft Santigold.

It's got a little island flavor to it.  The album, HotSauceCommitteePartTwo, is sounding like it's going to be pretty ill...It drops Tuesday 5/3. Click here to download and click here for more from the Beasties.... Read more
April 25, 2011 Audio
Large Professor & Neek the Exotic dropped a hot single a couple of weeks ago. Here’s the video for Still on the Hustle.

Large Professor & Neek the Exotic dropped a hot single a couple of weeks ago. Here’s the video for Still on the Hustle.

It's good to see these 2 still putting in work. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uedonaXJPk&feature=player_embedded Click here to download (right click and "save link as").  Click here for more on Neek the Exotic and Large Professor.... Read more
April 25, 2011 Audio, Video
Summer can’t come soon enough for you? Here’s some Summertime Ish from Cyhi Da Prynce, Big Hud and Curren$y.

Summer can’t come soon enough for you? Here’s some Summertime Ish from Cyhi Da Prynce, Big Hud and Curren$y.

This is the remix to Big Hud's original.  Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
April 23, 2011 Audio
This week’s installment of Soul Cooking comes courtesy of Statik Selektah and Lord Sear who just did a great soul classics mixtape.

This week’s installment of Soul Cooking comes courtesy of Statik Selektah and Lord Sear who just did a great soul classics mixtape.

Listen to all of the mixtape Open Bar Classics Vol. 1: The 80′s and download it below. Click here to download. Here's the tracklist: Intro Jocelyn Brown - Somebody Else’s Guy Fatback - I Found Lovin Rene & Angela - I Love You More The Whatnauts - Help Is On... Read more
April 23, 2011 Audio, Mixes
XV dropped a mixtape over the weekend and he’s already putting out new music.

XV dropped a mixtape over the weekend and he’s already putting out new music.

And, J. Cole put that flame on the track.  Check out Watch Me Go. Click here to download.  If you missed XV's Zero Heroes mixtape, click here.... Read more
April 21, 2011 Audio
Fabolous just dropped a mixtape with a lot of old soul samples.

Fabolous just dropped a mixtape with a lot of old soul samples.

I'm digging this return to vintage soul in hip-hop. You can hear it in music by Big K.R.I.T., The Jets, Curren$y and The Alchemist and others. If you missed the inaugural installment of our Soul Cooking playlist which explores soul classics, click here. You can listen to the whole Fabolous... Read more
April 21, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Rumors were swirling yesterday about Stalley joining Maybach Music Group. Today, he just dropped a remix to his Lincoln Way Nights ft Rick Ross.

Rumors were swirling yesterday about Stalley joining Maybach Music Group. Today, he just dropped a remix to his Lincoln Way Nights ft Rick Ross.

Check it out. Click here to download Lincoln Way Nights (rmx).  If you're not up on Stalley, he dropped 1 of the best albums of the year in February...and it's free.  Click here to download it.... Read more
April 20, 2011 Audio
It’s been a minute since Kidz in the Hall served up some Brain Candy but they return with another strong installment.

It’s been a minute since Kidz in the Hall served up some Brain Candy but they return with another strong installment.

Check out Sip & Ride. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlxLt6fXIEA&feature=player_embedded Click here to download.  For more Brain Candy, click here. Click below to hear the full track:... Read more
April 20, 2011 Audio, Video
Curren$y and The Alchemist have been teasing us with heat rocks over the last week. The wait is over. Here’s their mixtape, Covert Coup.

Curren$y and The Alchemist have been teasing us with heat rocks over the last week. The wait is over. Here’s their mixtape, Covert Coup.

Listen to the whole thing and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more
April 20, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Keeping it on the jazzy tip, check out the video for Can’t Shake It Easy by Donwill of Tanya Morgan.

Keeping it on the jazzy tip, check out the video for Can’t Shake It Easy by Donwill of Tanya Morgan.

http://vimeo.com/20919894 If you dig what you hear, check out the whole album, Don Cusack in High Fidelity,below: Don Cusack In High Fidelity [Bonus Remixes, Artwork & Music Video] by Donwill... Read more
April 18, 2011 Audio, Video
Mac Miller spits one of his better flows on People Under The Stairs.

Mac Miller spits one of his better flows on People Under The Stairs.

The cool jazzy track is a different look for him and it works. Check it out.... Read more
April 18, 2011 Audio
Can’t wait till DJ Quik’s album drops on Tuesday? Maybe this new joint from Quik and Ice Cube will help.

Can’t wait till DJ Quik’s album drops on Tuesday? Maybe this new joint from Quik and Ice Cube will help.

Check out Boogie Till You Conk Out from 2 West Coast OG's. Click here to download.  And, if you need more DJ Quik in your life, check out this playlist and mixtape.... Read more
April 16, 2011 Audio
Weekends are for chilling and breaking up the daily routine, right? Welcome to Soul Cooking, where each Saturday you will find playlists featuring some of the finest soul music ever made. In this week’s inaugural edition, you can expect joints from Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Roy Ayers, Rose Royce, The Staples Singers, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, The Brothers Johnson and more.

Weekends are for chilling and breaking up the daily routine, right? Welcome to Soul Cooking, where each Saturday you will find playlists featuring some of the finest soul music ever made. In this week’s inaugural edition, you can expect joints from Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Roy Ayers, Rose Royce, The Staples Singers, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, The Brothers Johnson and more.

This playlist was inspired by a cool article by TheWellVersed on The 10 Non Hip-Hop acts to watch in 2011.  Ambrosia For Heads will always endeavor to serve you the best in hip-hop (old and new), but as with any good meal, sometimes you need a palate cleanser.  Also,  as... Read more
April 16, 2011 Audio, Playlists
XV has been releasing some great music lately. Here’s his new mixtape, Zero Heroes.

XV has been releasing some great music lately. Here’s his new mixtape, Zero Heroes.

Given his past releases, it's no surprise that Zero Heroes is incredibly solid.  It features production from Just Blaze, J. Cole, Seven and others.  You can listen to the whole mixtape and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more
April 16, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Curren$y and The Alchemist have dropped 2 dope joints together…make that 3.

Curren$y and The Alchemist have dropped 2 dope joints together…make that 3.

Here's their latest--Scottie Pippen. Oh, and they brought in Freddie Gibbs to turn up the heat. Check it out.  The Curren$y/Alchemist mixtape Covert Coup drops on 4/20.  With that and DJ Quik's Book of David, it's going to be a great week for music. Click here to download.... Read more
April 15, 2011 Audio
MED drops some music for marinating with Blu. Check out This Is Your Life.

MED drops some music for marinating with Blu. Check out This Is Your Life.

Exile laid down the track. It doesn't get much better than this. Click here to download.... Read more
April 15, 2011 Audio
Dom Kennedy dropped 1 of the best mixtapes so far this year with The Original Dom Kennedy.

Dom Kennedy dropped 1 of the best mixtapes so far this year with The Original Dom Kennedy.

Here's a video for his song CDC off that project. If you missed The Original Dom Kennedy, treat yourself and download it here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g3OoTu8rUE&feature=player_embedded... Read more
April 14, 2011 Video
STS teamed up with Black Thought last year to form Money Making Jam Boys. Now he is partnering with Freddie Gibbs on a new joint.

STS teamed up with Black Thought last year to form Money Making Jam Boys. Now he is partnering with Freddie Gibbs on a new joint.

Check out Cloud of Endo. Click here to download.... Read more
April 14, 2011 Audio
Outasight goes in on a funk/rock track. Check out So What.

Outasight goes in on a funk/rock track. Check out So What.

His new album, Figure 8, drops on 4/26. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9ligPENRdM&feature=player_embedded Click here to download.... Read more
April 14, 2011 Audio, Video
Kendrick Lamar on the verse and J. Cole on the production. It’s gettin’ kinda hectic…

Kendrick Lamar on the verse and J. Cole on the production. It’s gettin’ kinda hectic…

Check out HiiiPoWeR (Kendrick sounds a LOT like Pusha T on this, no? Not a bad thing, but I'm sayin'...). Click here to download (not free--support good music).... Read more
April 13, 2011 Audio
Speaking of dope tracks, check out this one from Diz Gibran & Moonshine called The Return.

Speaking of dope tracks, check out this one from Diz Gibran & Moonshine called The Return.

It's just drums and an ill horn sample but it's epic.  Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
April 13, 2011 Audio
Curren$y and The Alchemist are making some really good music together. Check out Full Metal.

Curren$y and The Alchemist are making some really good music together. Check out Full Metal.

The ONLY criticism is it leaves you wanting more... Click here to download.  Click here for more from Curren$y and The Alchemist.... Read more
April 12, 2011 Audio
ScienZe’s Song in a Glass is a nice metaphor. The track has a smooth jazzy feel to it, with vintage lyrics.

ScienZe’s Song in a Glass is a nice metaphor. The track has a smooth jazzy feel to it, with vintage lyrics.

This would fit right in on a vintage Slum Village playlist.  Check out the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUkzda27tCE&feature=player_embedded Not a bad mix with something like this, right: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-oLqMwzvBY... Read more
April 12, 2011 Audio, The Bridge, Video
The Beastie Boys have always pushed the boundaries of hip-hop. Why stop now?

The Beastie Boys have always pushed the boundaries of hip-hop. Why stop now?

Check out their latest called Tadlock's Glasses.  Get ready to have your aural and your mental stretched with this one. Click here to download.  Click here to check out their last drop, Make Some Noise.  BTW, how dope is it that the artwork for their upcoming album, Hot Sauce Committee... Read more
April 12, 2011 Audio
Here’s a new Wiz Khalifa joint that should have made the album.

Here’s a new Wiz Khalifa joint that should have made the album.

It goes back to his mixtape days where he was showcasing a lot of his G-Funk influences.  It's aptly called G-Shyt.  Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
April 12, 2011 Audio
The Cool Kids dropped Bundle Up–a hot single with just a beat, lyrics and sparse keyboard–in February.

The Cool Kids dropped Bundle Up–a hot single with just a beat, lyrics and sparse keyboard–in February.

Here's the video, which is a satire of music videos themselves. Click here to download Bundle Up and click here to download Sir Michael Rocks' mixtape which is one of the best to drop so far this year.... Read more
April 11, 2011 Video
Rockie Fresh reps Chicago well on About It. He’s in the pocket with this laid-back soulful track from Taylor Gang’s Cardo.

Rockie Fresh reps Chicago well on About It. He’s in the pocket with this laid-back soulful track from Taylor Gang’s Cardo.

Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
April 11, 2011 Audio
Smoke DZA has dropped a lot of hot tracks over the last few months. Here’s the full mixtape, The Hustlers Catalog.

Smoke DZA has dropped a lot of hot tracks over the last few months. Here’s the full mixtape, The Hustlers Catalog.

Listen to the whole mixtape and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more
April 11, 2011 Audio, Mixes
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another installment of #PhilAdeFridays.

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another installment of #PhilAdeFridays.

This week he slows it down and flows over a soulful Marsha Ambrosius track.  Check out Your Hands. Click here to download. Here's the Marsha track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxbYxX-ykbM... Read more
April 8, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Sade is not hip-hop…but she is a one of a kind artist. And, she just did her first ever collaboration with another artist (of any genre). The honor went to…Jay-Z.

Sade is not hip-hop…but she is a one of a kind artist. And, she just did her first ever collaboration with another artist (of any genre). The honor went to…Jay-Z.

Nuff said.  Check out The Moon & The Sky  featuring 2 of the best to ever do it. Click here to download.... Read more
April 8, 2011 Audio
Royce Da 5’9″ puts in some serious work on Writer’s Block (he didn’t have it).

Royce Da 5’9″ puts in some serious work on Writer’s Block (he didn’t have it).

The track sounds like it could be from Lex Lugar and features Eminem on the hook.  Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
April 8, 2011 Audio
Kent M$ney from Surf Club has dropped a couple of very solid tracks. Check out Fear of Flying and Miracle.

Kent M$ney from Surf Club has dropped a couple of very solid tracks. Check out Fear of Flying and Miracle.

Fear of Flying Click here to download. Miracle Click here to download.... Read more
April 8, 2011 Audio
Devin the Dude always keeps it 100% funky. With a Herbie Hancock-inspired track and a hook that would make Anthony Hamilton proud, Got Bills To Pay is no exception.

Devin the Dude always keeps it 100% funky. With a Herbie Hancock-inspired track and a hook that would make Anthony Hamilton proud, Got Bills To Pay is no exception.

Check it out. Click here to download. The singer on the hook brings some of that Anthony Hamilton gravely soul music and the track sounds like it was inspired by a faster version of this (starting at 41 seconds in): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo5GcYeh7XA And, here's some of that Anthony Hamilton goodness: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4LVf9qdFYA... Read more
April 7, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Who says there’s no more conscious rap? Check out Apollo Brown’s The Times ft Oddisee.

Who says there’s no more conscious rap? Check out Apollo Brown’s The Times ft Oddisee.

It's a great track with meaningful lyrics.  If you need some more thought provoking rap in your life, check out this playlist.  The diversity in hip-hop the last few years has been phenomenal. Click here to download.... Read more
April 7, 2011 Audio
2 days, 2 solid new joints from Wale. Check out 4am ft Black Cobain.

2 days, 2 solid new joints from Wale. Check out 4am ft Black Cobain.

Click here to download.  Click here if you missed Mac Miller's So What ft Wale.... Read more
April 7, 2011 Audio
XV’s album is sounding like it’s going to be hot. Check out his latest song, When We’re Done.

XV’s album is sounding like it’s going to be hot. Check out his latest song, When We’re Done.

XV's Zero Heroes album drops on tax day.  Click here for more XV. Click here to download.... Read more
April 7, 2011 Audio
Curren$y + The Alchemist = Still Soulful

Curren$y + The Alchemist = Still Soulful

Curren$y sounds best when he's laying in the pocket of a rolling, soulful track. The Alchemist had just what Spitta needed in his bag of tricks. Check out Ventilation. Click here to download.... Read more
April 7, 2011 Audio
Wale and Mac Miller drops some solid verses on So What. Check it out.

Wale and Mac Miller drops some solid verses on So What. Check it out.

  Click here to download.... Read more
April 7, 2011 Audio
!Mayday! dropped a hot joint with Cee-Lo and GhostWridah a few months ago.

!Mayday! dropped a hot joint with Cee-Lo and GhostWridah a few months ago.

Here's another quality track from him ft Freeway and J. Nics. Check out the remix for Highs & Lows.  Click here for more from Mayday. Click here to download.... Read more
April 7, 2011 Audio
There’s been some good new music coming out of Texas lately. Last week was A.Dd+. Now check out Jim-E-O.

There’s been some good new music coming out of Texas lately. Last week was A.Dd+. Now check out Jim-E-O.

Like A.Dd+, Jim-E-O is also out of Texas--Austin, TX. You can hear The Game's influence in his flow and a lot of the melodic R&B feel associated with much of the Southern West Coast sound from the late 90's and early '00s.  Here's Made It Out. Click here to download,... Read more
April 6, 2011 Audio
This new Beastie Boys joint sounds like it would have been right at home on Paul’s Boutique.

This new Beastie Boys joint sounds like it would have been right at home on Paul’s Boutique.

Check out Make Some Noise. Click here to download. And here's a gem from Paul's Boutique: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEVfHmjKOrM... Read more
April 6, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Electro Funk was a key element of early Hip-Hop. It was an essential part of break dancing, particularly on the West Coast. Here’s a playlist of some of the music that used to get the poppers, lockers and breakers going back in the day.

Electro Funk was a key element of early Hip-Hop. It was an essential part of break dancing, particularly on the West Coast. Here’s a playlist of some of the music that used to get the poppers, lockers and breakers going back in the day.

Electro Funk has had a resurgence over the years with groups like Chromeo and games like Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, but there is nothing like the original joints.  And, if you missed Breakin' N Enterin' click here.... Read more
April 5, 2011 Audio, Playlists
Cyhi Da Prynce + Decatur Dan = #Winning. Check out the video for Cyhi’s Bunch of Rounds.

Cyhi Da Prynce + Decatur Dan = #Winning. Check out the video for Cyhi’s Bunch of Rounds.

Decatur Dan continues cranking out sleek videos.  The song is from Cyhi's super solid mixtape Royal Flush.  Click here to download it if you missed it. http://vimeo.com/20109238... Read more
April 5, 2011 Video
Next up is a new joint from Rapper Big Pooh ft Kendrick Lamar and Ab-Soul.

Next up is a new joint from Rapper Big Pooh ft Kendrick Lamar and Ab-Soul.

Check out RapperPooh-A-Lude, produced by Focus. This one BUMPS. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaJVJD6e3Pc Click here to download.... Read more
April 4, 2011 Audio
Pharrell hasn’t spit like this since…well…maybe ever. Check out his verses over a Daft Punk track from Tron: Legacy.

Pharrell hasn’t spit like this since…well…maybe ever. Check out his verses over a Daft Punk track from Tron: Legacy.

He's always been much stronger behind the boards but this one is respectable. There are minimal drums and bass lines but it works for Pharrell's flow. It's called The Game Has Changed and is courtesy of Funkmaster Flex. Click here to download.... Read more
April 1, 2011 Audio
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