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It’s been 15 years since Jay-Z’s timeless Reasonable Doubt album was released.

It’s been 15 years since Jay-Z’s timeless Reasonable Doubt album was released.

To commemorate the anniversary, Philadelphia's DJ Colby Colb just released this rare Jay-Z interview and Criminology freestyle from '95, 10 months before he dropped Reasonable Doubt. Check it out. Also, if you missed it, check out this article discussing what might have been if Reasonable Doubt was a mixtape instead... Read more
June 29, 2011 Audio
Great day for rappers from the 80’s. Here’s a new joint from Kool G Rap.

Great day for rappers from the 80’s. Here’s a new joint from Kool G Rap.

Check out I Am.  G Rap was also featured on our Back in the Day mix which you can find here. Click here to download.... Read more
June 24, 2011 Audio
Freddie Gibbs and Daz Dillinger on a Statik Selektah track. Nuff said…

Freddie Gibbs and Daz Dillinger on a Statik Selektah track. Nuff said…

Check out Rap Money. Click here to download.... Read more
June 23, 2011 Audio
Black Thought deservedly gets the most shine of all the Money Making Jam Boys, but STS is NICE.

Black Thought deservedly gets the most shine of all the Money Making Jam Boys, but STS is NICE.

Check out his new joint called Only One. Here's another burner from STS called Pimpin' and Preachin'.... Read more
June 23, 2011 Audio
TiRon and Ayomari re-connect on another soulful track. Check out Du Gör Mig Bra (You Complete Me).

TiRon and Ayomari re-connect on another soulful track. Check out Du Gör Mig Bra (You Complete Me).

If you know the Hney Mstrd project, you know how these dudes get down. If not, click here to listen to and download the whole mixtape. Listen to Du Gör Mig Bra (You Complete Me) below. Click here to download.... Read more
June 22, 2011 Audio
Rapsody + Big K.R.I.T. + 9th Wonder on the track = a good look.

Rapsody + Big K.R.I.T. + 9th Wonder on the track = a good look.

Check out So Be It. Click here to download.... Read more
June 22, 2011 Audio
Ready to Go by Demrick (Young De) sounds like a joint from the late 80s. It’s just an ill drum beat and dope rhymes.

Ready to Go by Demrick (Young De) sounds like a joint from the late 80s. It’s just an ill drum beat and dope rhymes.

The song features Xzibit and Brevi and Scoop DeVille is on the track. Check it out. Click here to download. The track is reminiscent of something from these cats: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0CZkhQt8xw... Read more
June 21, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Pill and Trae tha Truth trade reflective lyrics on Send One Down.

Pill and Trae tha Truth trade reflective lyrics on Send One Down.

This one is for meditating. Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
June 21, 2011 Audio
Talib Kweli and Like of Pac Div join forces with Mac Miller on Family First.

Talib Kweli and Like of Pac Div join forces with Mac Miller on Family First.

Talib supplies his typical Kwelity lyrics and Like produced a laid back and soulful track. It's a good combo. Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
June 21, 2011 Audio
Moe Green kicks a few verses over a track from The Weeknd. Check out the video for 707.

Moe Green kicks a few verses over a track from The Weeknd. Check out the video for 707.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ByeWYIZ6WI&feature=player_embedded Click here to download.  And, if you haven't downloaded The Weeknd House of Balloons album, you can listen to the whole thing and download it below.  The track Moe Green used is called Glass Table Girls. Download Mixtape... Read more
June 20, 2011 Audio, Mixes, The Bridge, Video
Here’s a weekend treat. New Kendrick Lamar ft RZA. Check out Ronald Reagan Era.

Here’s a weekend treat. New Kendrick Lamar ft RZA. Check out Ronald Reagan Era.

Click here to download.... Read more
June 17, 2011 Audio
Wale murders a classic Aretha Franklin track on Lacefrontin’. Check it out.

Wale murders a classic Aretha Franklin track on Lacefrontin’. Check it out.

... Read more
June 16, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
2Pac would have been 40 on 6/16. To celebrate his birthday here’s a classic mixtape done by DJ Vlad, Dirty Harry and Green Lantern.

2Pac would have been 40 on 6/16. To celebrate his birthday here’s a classic mixtape done by DJ Vlad, Dirty Harry and Green Lantern.

Check out Rap Phenomenon 2.  Listen to the whole mixtape and download it below.  There has been a TON of controversy surrounding the 1994 shooting of 2Pac over the last couple of days, but today, we celebrate his life. Download Mixtape... Read more
June 16, 2011 Audio, Mixes
CyHi Da Prynce’s Royal Flush 2 mixtape is here. Listen to the whole mixtape and download it below.

CyHi Da Prynce’s Royal Flush 2 mixtape is here. Listen to the whole mixtape and download it below.

Also, check out this video showing the behind the scenes on how songs were selected for the mixtape (shot and directed by the one and only Decatur Dan), then listen to the whole thing and download it below. http://vimeo.com/25081720 Here's the mixtape. Download Mixtape... Read more
June 14, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Bumpy Knuckles/Freddie Foxx drops some more goodness with Not What I Say.

Bumpy Knuckles/Freddie Foxx drops some more goodness with Not What I Say.

Statik Selektah laces him with another dope track.  The flow on this one is a little more laid back than what you may be used to from Bumpy Knucks, but it still bumps.  You can buy Lyrical Workout, the entire project he and Statik Selektah did together, here. Click here... Read more
June 14, 2011 Audio
Styles P and Jadakiss have been putting in work together lately. Here’s another collabo.

Styles P and Jadakiss have been putting in work together lately. Here’s another collabo.

Check out It's OK (once again courtesy of Funk Flex).... Read more
June 13, 2011 Audio
Here’s a meditative track from XV. Check out Phobia.

Here’s a meditative track from XV. Check out Phobia.

Click here to download.... Read more
June 10, 2011 Audio
Strong Arm Steady go in on a blazing hot track by Nottz that’s reminiscent of a 9th Wonder beat.

Strong Arm Steady go in on a blazing hot track by Nottz that’s reminiscent of a 9th Wonder beat.

Check out Love. Click here to download.... Read more
June 9, 2011 Audio
Here’s a brand new joint from The Lox. Check out New York Rap.

Here’s a brand new joint from The Lox. Check out New York Rap.

Click here to download.... Read more
June 9, 2011 Audio
Action Bronson’s Beautiful Music is just what the title suggests: ill lyrics with a RIDICULOUS track.

Action Bronson’s Beautiful Music is just what the title suggests: ill lyrics with a RIDICULOUS track.

That's beautiful.  Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
June 9, 2011 Audio
Here’s a fresh new joint from Stalley called Summer in America. It’s a tribute to Gil Scott Heron.

Here’s a fresh new joint from Stalley called Summer in America. It’s a tribute to Gil Scott Heron.

The Rashad-produced track has that deep funk bass and muted horn that tends to bring out the best in Stalley.  Check it out. Click here to download. Here's what Stalley had to say about the song: Summer isn’t officially here. Backyard bbqs, Car shows, and school yard hoops duels providing... Read more
June 8, 2011 Audio
New Kendrick Lamar. Nuff said. Check out Sex With Society.

New Kendrick Lamar. Nuff said. Check out Sex With Society.

Click here to download.... Read more
June 3, 2011 Audio
New CyHi Da Prynce too…Check out Emotional.

New CyHi Da Prynce too…Check out Emotional.

This is from CyHi's upcoming Royal Flush 2 mixtape. Click here to watch the new video CyHi just dropped for Can't Wait, off the first Royal Flush mixtape. Click here to download.... Read more
June 3, 2011 Audio
Curren$y slows it down a bit on She Don’t Want A Man. Check it out.

Curren$y slows it down a bit on She Don’t Want A Man. Check it out.

... Read more
June 2, 2011 Audio
Here’s the last installment of #PhilAdeFridays. This has been one of the better of these series and he ends on a solid note.

Here’s the last installment of #PhilAdeFridays. This has been one of the better of these series and he ends on a solid note.

Next week, Phil will drop a mixtape with all the previous joints. Check out Cloud 9 ft GLC. Click here to download.... Read more
May 27, 2011 Audio
Action Bronson and Statik Selektah bring some heat for the long weekend.

Action Bronson and Statik Selektah bring some heat for the long weekend.

Check out Time for Some ft Lil Fame of M.O.P. Click here to download.... Read more
May 27, 2011 Audio
Da Brat shows she can still spit fire on Get It Get It ft Jadakiss.

Da Brat shows she can still spit fire on Get It Get It ft Jadakiss.

Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
May 27, 2011 Audio
Pac Div go in on a sample of one of the best tracks from Andre 3000’s The Love Below.

Pac Div go in on a sample of one of the best tracks from Andre 3000’s The Love Below.

Check out the video for Fallin', from their mixtape, Mania, which you can listen to and download below. http://vimeo.com/24145207 Need some more Pac Div in your life?  Check out their video for Rollin' and download their mixtape, Don't Mention It, here. Here's the Andre 3000 joint: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGriTyFX96k&feature=related Here's Mania: Download... Read more
May 23, 2011 Mixes, Video
Stalley is one of my favorite MCs of the last 12 months. Aside from just being plain dope, he has 2 incredibly rare distinctions in today’s hip-hop landscape.

Stalley is one of my favorite MCs of the last 12 months. Aside from just being plain dope, he has 2 incredibly rare distinctions in today’s hip-hop landscape.

1. He does not curse, and 2. The vast majority of his music does not contain samples. No judgements against either cursing or sampling (some of the greatest to ever do it do both to the fullest) but it's hard to find a credible rapper post 1987 who does this.... Read more
May 23, 2011 Audio
Here’s some new Mood Muzik from Joe Budden. Like most of the other Mood Muzik, it’s dark and brooding. Check out Dreamerz.

Here’s some new Mood Muzik from Joe Budden. Like most of the other Mood Muzik, it’s dark and brooding. Check out Dreamerz.

Mood Muzik 4.5 - The Worst Is Yet to Come drops soon. Click here to download.... Read more
May 21, 2011 Audio
It’s kinda cool to see the recent resurgence of rappers from the 90’s. Kool G. Rap is the latest to join the pack.

It’s kinda cool to see the recent resurgence of rappers from the 90’s. Kool G. Rap is the latest to join the pack.

Check out American Nightmare ft Havoc.  It's like G. Rap never left... Click here to download.... Read more
May 21, 2011 Audio
After 20 years, Bumpy Knuckles aka Freddie Foxx is still murdering MCs.

After 20 years, Bumpy Knuckles aka Freddie Foxx is still murdering MCs.

He and Noreaga go IN on this vintage Statik Selektah track.  Check out Lyrical Workout. Click here to download.  And, if you forgot (or never knew) how Freddie Foxx/Bumpie Knuckles used to kill 'em, check out this classic from him and KRS-One (stream only--click here to buy it).... Read more
May 20, 2011 Audio
Erick Sermon just dropped a new song and it inspired us to take a look back at his career. The latest Producer Series installment is dedicated to the Green Eyed Bandit.

Erick Sermon just dropped a new song and it inspired us to take a look back at his career. The latest Producer Series installment is dedicated to the Green Eyed Bandit.

When he first unleashed his sonic imprint in 1988 as part of EPMD, Erick Sermon was one of the first producers to bring P-Funk to hip-hop. Over the better part of the next 2 decades, he went on to give classic tracks to some of the most legendary names in... Read more
May 20, 2011 Audio, Playlists, Throwback
Elzhi, Trick Trick and Ketchphrase put it DOWN for their hometown, with a big assist from a Black Milk track.

Elzhi, Trick Trick and Ketchphrase put it DOWN for their hometown, with a big assist from a Black Milk track.

Check out My Detroit. Click here to download.... Read more
May 19, 2011 Audio
Skeme just dropped a solid new free album* called The Statement.

Skeme just dropped a solid new free album* called The Statement.

*This is another one that blurs the line between mixtape and album.  Tracks 1, 2, 8, 9 (ft Dom Kennedy), 10, 12 and 13 are standout tracks, but judge for yourself. You can listen to the whole thing and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more
May 19, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Here’s a funky new joint from STS. Check out Pimpin’ and Preachin’.

Here’s a funky new joint from STS. Check out Pimpin’ and Preachin’.

Click here to download.... Read more
May 19, 2011 Audio
Termanology ft Joell Ortiz, Bun B, Saigon and Freeway…Nuff said.

Termanology ft Joell Ortiz, Bun B, Saigon and Freeway…Nuff said.

Check out the remix to Say It. Click here to download.... Read more
May 17, 2011 Audio
Diz Gibran has been dropping some burners lately.

Diz Gibran has been dropping some burners lately.

His last joint, The Return, was so tight, it was the lead off on our latest mix.  This latest song  is called Slick.  Diz's flow on the track is reminiscent of the late, great Big L.  Check it out. Click here to download.  Peep the Big L comparison: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHnT1WSfVf0... Read more
May 17, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Chuuwee continues to impress. Star Fox is another lush track with quality lyrics.

Chuuwee continues to impress. Star Fox is another lush track with quality lyrics.

Check it out. Click here to download.  Click here for more Chuuwee.... Read more
May 14, 2011 Audio
Rapper Big Pooh and WarrenJae spit some flame on a track with a funked up riff on the Herb Alpert bass line featured on Biggie’s Hypnotize.

Rapper Big Pooh and WarrenJae spit some flame on a track with a funked up riff on the Herb Alpert bass line featured on Biggie’s Hypnotize.

Check out Live. Click here to download Live.  This is from WarrenJae's solid mixtape, titled The Dreamcatcher, which you can listen to and download here.  Here's the Biggie joint: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypP8sMHo74Y And, here's Herb Alpert's original, Rise (the sample kicks in around 3:15): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ennMD1fPtXA... Read more
May 14, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Here’s a hot previously unreleased joint from Prodigy called P Against the World.

Here’s a hot previously unreleased joint from Prodigy called P Against the World.

Check it out. Click here to download.  If you're feeling this, you might also enjoy these, courtesy of the mighty NahRight.... Read more
May 13, 2011 Audio
Kidz in the Hall have been giving out Brain Candy for the last several weeks. Here’s their new Semester Abroad mixtape which features all of the Brain Candy songs and some other treats.

Kidz in the Hall have been giving out Brain Candy for the last several weeks. Here’s their new Semester Abroad mixtape which features all of the Brain Candy songs and some other treats.

You'll find songs featuring Curren$y, Tabi Bonney, Smoke DZA, The Kid Daytona and more.  Listen to the whole mixtape and download it below. SEMESTER ABROAD "INSPIRED BY THE BRAIN CANDY SERIES" by double_0 Click here to download.... Read more
May 12, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Focus’ free album is here. With songs featuring Phonte, Rapper Big Pooh, Nottz and more, what’s not to like?

Focus’ free album is here. With songs featuring Phonte, Rapper Big Pooh, Nottz and more, what’s not to like?

Listen to the whole album, Music of the Misinterpreted, and download it below. Music of the Misinterpreted by Focus...... Read more
May 11, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Talib Kweli blesses Clyde Carson with a verse on U & I. The track has a funky laid back West Coast feel to it.

Talib Kweli blesses Clyde Carson with a verse on U & I. The track has a funky laid back West Coast feel to it.

Check it out. Click here to download.  Talib sounds good on these West Coast tracks.  Remember this one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEkHSPgySuM... Read more
May 11, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Need lyricism? Look no further than ScienZe’s new EP titled Simply Aesthetic.

Need lyricism? Look no further than ScienZe’s new EP titled Simply Aesthetic.

Clever lyrics, cool flow, quality message.  Nuff said.  Listen to the whole EP and download it below. Simply Aesthetic EP by ScienZe... Read more
May 10, 2011 Audio
Would you believe it to be possible to have someone remake Illmatic and have it be INCREDIBLE?

Would you believe it to be possible to have someone remake Illmatic and have it be INCREDIBLE?

That's exactly what Elzhi has done with ELmatic.  Let's be clear.  Illmatic is a one of a kind classic.  BUT, Elzhi has written new rhymes for the songs and producer Will Sessions has updated the tracks, often with live instruments, and it is shockingly good (especially since I was fully... Read more
May 10, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Curren$y and newcomer Celeb Forever jump on one of Lenny Kravitz’s most psychadelic soulful tracks.

Curren$y and newcomer Celeb Forever jump on one of Lenny Kravitz’s most psychadelic soulful tracks.

Check out Alive. Click here to download.  Here's the Lenny Kravitz track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StF5rMCrV3w... Read more
May 10, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Prodigy jumps on a grimy joint with Ox, a fellow Queens MC. The track is very fitting for a Mobb Deep vocal.

Prodigy jumps on a grimy joint with Ox, a fellow Queens MC. The track is very fitting for a Mobb Deep vocal.

Check out Killer Squad. Click here to download.... Read more
May 9, 2011 Audio
EDO.G’s album is sounding like it’s going to be really strong.

EDO.G’s album is sounding like it’s going to be really strong.

His first single, Fast Lane, was a vintage cut produced by DJ Premier.  This follow up, produced by Statik Selektah, is another banger.  Check out Speak Ur Mind ft M-1.  Ed's album, A Face in the Crowd, drops on 5/17. Click here to download.... Read more
May 9, 2011 Audio
Big Sean makes the most of this No I.D. beat. Check out I Do It.

Big Sean makes the most of this No I.D. beat. Check out I Do It.

This one comes by way of Whoo Kid's mix show. Click here to download.... Read more
May 8, 2011 Audio
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