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Raekwon Discusses Participating on Fat Joe’s John Blaze Track (Video)

When Fat Joe released John Blaze back in 1998, it instantly became one of the best posse cuts of all-time (back when posse cuts mattered). The track also featured Raekwon, Big Pun, Jadakiss and Nas, and each stepped his game up to a different level. Here's a video of Raekwon... Read more

June 1, 2013 Video

Fat Joe & Chi Ali – Games & Things (Video)

Here's a new video for Chi Ali & Fat Joe's collabo, "Games & Things." Dope track. Check out the video. Related: Chi Ali – A Million Freestyle (Audio)... Read more

January 17, 2013 Video

Fat Joe – Angels Say (Video)

Fat Joe flexes a couple of different flows on a hot new track. Check out the video for Angels Say (off his upcoming Darkside 3 mixtape). Related: Chi-Ali – Games & Things ft Fat Joe... Read more

January 7, 2013 Video

This is…the REMIX (Audio Playlist)

It used to be remixes were a BIG deal. Unlike now, where an extra verse from a featured rapper constitutes a remix, remixes were often wholly-different takes on a song. The track was substantially different than the original and sometimes there were completely new verses. Here's a playlist of some... Read more

December 7, 2012 Audio, Playlists, Throwback

Happy Thanksgiving from AFH (Playlist)

Happy Thanksgiving to all the Heads out there. Here's a mini-playlist celebrating BIG appetites. Related: A video playlist celebrating the one and only Heavy D (Video)... Read more

November 22, 2012 Audio, Playlists, Throwback, Video

Chi-Ali – Games & Things ft Fat Joe

The fabulous Chi-Ali and Fat Joe flow over a smooth R&B track. Check out Games & Things. Dope return for Chi-Ali. Related: Skyzoo – Jansport Strings (One Time for Chi Ali) (Prod. 9th Wonder) (Audio)... Read more

November 18, 2012 Audio

Chris Lighty Tribute (Video)

If there were any questions about the impact Chris Lighty had on hip-hop and music, generally, last night's stirring tribute to him at the Hip-Hop Awards answered them. The late mogul was celebrated by performances from some of his biggest clients including Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent, Fat Joe, Missy Elliott... Read more

October 10, 2012 Video

Slaughterhouse – Goodbye with Fat Joe

Fat Joe adds a heartfelt tribute to Chris Lighty, his longtime manager, on Slaughterhouse's Goodbye. Check it out. Related: DJ Wonder Chris Lighty tribute mix (Audio)... Read more

September 4, 2012 Audio

The impact of Chris Lighty

The hip-hop community is still reeling from the sudden and tragic loss of Chris Lighty on Thursday. Here are links to 2 of the better articles written about both the impact Lighty had on hip-hop culture and the man, himself. First is an article written by Rob Kenner of Complex... Read more

September 1, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought

Fat Joe – Pride N Joy ft Kanye West, DJ Khaled, Roscoe Dash, Busta Rhymes, Ashanti, Miguel & Jadakiss (Video)

Fat Joe's video for Pride N Joy features Kanye West, Roscoe Dash and Miguel, as well as several other guest appearances. Check it out below.... Read more

August 26, 2012 Video

Game – GreyStone + Bills Is Paid + It Must Be Tough

Here are 3 new joints from Game off his forthcoming mixtape California Republic, which Game says will drop on Thursday. Check out GreyStone featuring Fat Joe and Young Chris, Bill Is Paid featuring Nipsey Hu$$le, and It Must Be Paid featuring and produced by Pharrell. Props: 2DBZ Previously: Behind The... Read more

April 3, 2012 Audio

RE-WIN(D): Here’s a video playlist of joints from the early to mid-90’s. You’ll find songs from Mobb Deep, Jeru Tha Damaja, Group Home, The Roots, Jay-Z, De La Soul, Gang Starr, O.C., Diamond D and more. Just press play and let it ride.

Click here for another RE-WIN(D) playlist featuring De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, The Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah, Kid N Play, Special Ed, Monie Love, Chubb Rock, Pete Rock & CL Smooth and more.... Read more

October 25, 2011 Playlists, Throwback, Video

Jay-Z has helped put on a LOT of producers. Very few can say they helped put him on. Ski Beatz is one of them…

The latest installment of our Producer Series is dedicated to the music of the legendary Ski Beatz. If you like Reasonable Doubt-era Jay-Z and Curren$y's Pilot Talk series, this one is for you. Ski Beatz was one of the primary sonic architects of all those projects. He also did one... Read more

June 3, 2011 Audio, Playlists

This week’s playlist is the first in a series dedicated to the greatest producers in hip-hop. First up is the legendary DJ Premier.

Primo burst onto the national scene more than 23 years ago and has been a hip-hop staple ever since. He represents guaranteed credibility for any project he touches and has often been the go-to guy for the greatest rappers in the game. You know what to expect: Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z,... Read more

March 11, 2011 Audio, Playlists

Black Thought, Fat Joe, Eve, The Game, Jermain Dupri and Diggy Simmons all on one song???

Yessir. And that's not even all. The song is Young Chris' Philly Sh*t and it also features Fred The Godson and Young Malc. Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more

January 29, 2011 Audio

Joell Ortiz and Fat Joe go IN on One Shot (Killed for Less). This joint is fire.

This is some East Coast gangsta sh*t. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxBJGvKWotc Click here to download.... Read more

December 2, 2010 Audio

Meyhem Lauren is grimy on Got the Fever but he flows over a jazzy soulful track that sounds like it could have come from the "golden age" of the mid-nineties.

Meyhem Lauren - Got the Fever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg5cJu1Zcws&feature=player_embedded That grimy flow over smooth jazzy beats kinda reminds me of cats like these: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLVD3uMTX7I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5nk_J-SQ_4&feature=channel... Read more

October 3, 2010 Video

DJ Premier is one of the greatest hip-hop producers of all time. Ambrosia for Heads contributor Omar Akil is a Primo scholar and fan. Check out the first installment in his weekly column dedicated to Premier.

PREEM-EAR A DJ Premier track = Rare chopped up sample + ill drum loop + vocal sample as hook (manipulated by turntables). While Preem has never deviated from this formula (in almost 22 years as a producer), his tracks always, always, always sound different and familiar at the same time. ... Read more

September 24, 2010 Food for Thought

If it Ain't About Money – Fat Joe ft. Trey Songz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SZsYhMh1Pg Funkmaster Flex spun this joint with straight venom in his voice when he premiered it. He was on a tear about some local DJs who were hating on his game (radio, clubs and cars). The soundtrack was so sweet it didn’t matter what he was saying—Joey Crack spitting with... Read more

June 13, 2010 Audio

Let's Go!!! – Playlist

Old school hip-hop playlist guaranteed to get you hyped. Tracklist below. Click here to play. Notorious B.I.G. – Who Shot Ya? Jay-Z – Rock Star Lil Cease ft. Lil Kim and Puff Daddy – Play Around Big Pun – Glamour Life Mase ft. Puff Daddy – Can’t Nobody Hold Me... Read more

June 12, 2010 Audio, Playlists, Video