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Cormega Explains Why The Realness 2 Is A True Sequel To The Original

Cormega Explains Why The Realness 2 Is A True Sequel To The Original

Upon its mid-2001 arrival, Cormega's The Realness lived up to its title. After years of waiting his turn, the MC asserted himself to step forth with a body of work that combined a passion for wisdom-drenched lyricism with a survivor's tale of life in New York City streets and the Rap industry. The independently... Read more
September 20, 2022 Exclusive, Interview, Video
French Montana Shows He Can Really Rap On A Song With Jadakiss & Benny

French Montana Shows He Can Really Rap On A Song With Jadakiss & Benny

French Montana has been a powerful force over the last decade-plus. The Moroccan-born, New York City-raised MC has released platinum and gold albums, and dropped a plethora of major singles alongside the likes of Drake, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Diplo, Swae Lee, The Weeknd, and others. French has achieved commercial... Read more
June 22, 2022 Video
The 14 Best Rap Albums Of 2021…What Did We Miss

The 14 Best Rap Albums Of 2021…What Did We Miss

As 2021 comes to a close, it is appropriate to reflect on a remarkable year for Hip-Hop music and news. Although we did it slightly differently this year, Ambrosia For Heads shares our list of the best Hip-Hop Albums Of 2021. On episode #72 of the What's The Headline podcast—starting at 1:13:00—we list our... Read more
December 21, 2021 Best Rap Albums Of 2021, Video
JAY-Z & LL Cool J Brought A President & $3 Billion To The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

JAY-Z & LL Cool J Brought A President & $3 Billion To The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

On Saturday (October 30), LL Cool J and JAY-Z were formally inducted into Cleveland, Ohio's Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. While Hip-Hop artists have been entering the Hall for over a decade now, 2021's celebration was truly a standout moment for the culture. As Dave Chappelle suggested while inducting... Read more
November 2, 2021 Video
The 10 Best Rap Albums Of 2021 So Far

The 10 Best Rap Albums Of 2021 So Far

As 2021 quickly approaches its midpoint, it is tradition to evaluate the year's best Hip-Hop albums—so far. So on the latest episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast, we did just that. As we did in deciding the best albums of 2020, the AFH team uses the platform to publicly discuss the best... Read more
June 15, 2021 Exclusive
Swizz Beatz & Timbaland Are Giving Ownership In Verzuz To All Past Participants

Swizz Beatz & Timbaland Are Giving Ownership In Verzuz To All Past Participants

It was an exciting week for Hip-Hop. Sunday culminated with a first-time Grammy win for Nas, a poignant second win for Anderson .Paak (as well as a show-stopping performance), and more. As many looked back at a year defined by the pandemic, the week also saw the acquisition of one... Read more
March 16, 2021 Video
Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y Rewind To 2009 With A New Joint Album (Audio)

Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y Rewind To 2009 With A New Joint Album (Audio)

The album many heads have been waiting for is finally here. 2009, which is a reference to the year Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y's first joint venture was released, dropped Friday (February 8) and sounds like it took years in the making to complete. Comprised of 14 tracks and production from... Read more
February 9, 2019 Audio
Sean Price & Prodigy’s Posthumously Released Collabo Gets An Animated Send-Off (Video)

Sean Price & Prodigy’s Posthumously Released Collabo Gets An Animated Send-Off (Video)

Last year, Sean Price's fourth solo album, Imperius Rex, released. The Duck Down Music LP was eventually included in Ambrosia For Heads' "Best 15 Hip-Hop Albums" of 2017 list. It was a bittersweet honor for a collection of songs released two years after the death of the beloved MC and... Read more
March 2, 2018 Video
Action Bronson’s Let Me Breathe Is One Of The Year’s Most Outrageous Videos

Action Bronson’s Let Me Breathe Is One Of The Year’s Most Outrageous Videos

In the 2010s, Action Bronson started out as a DIY artist making celebrated Hip-Hop in the streets of Queens, New York. Following a couple independent albums and some additional mixtapes, the MC aligned with VICE. He has since become a TV star through his travel and food program. However, dating... Read more
June 30, 2017 Video
Action Bronson Breathes Fire Over A Fat Boys Classic (Audio)

Action Bronson Breathes Fire Over A Fat Boys Classic (Audio)

It's hard to say if Action Bronson is more recognized for his show hosting or his music at this point. Having taken his "delicious" show from web to cable, Bam Bam is a true multifaceted brand. However, the Queens, New Yorker never put down his passion for whimsical rhymes. Bronson... Read more
June 14, 2017 Audio
Freddie Gibbs Makes the Sun Shine All Day on Harry Fraud’s Mixtape (Audio)

Freddie Gibbs Makes the Sun Shine All Day on Harry Fraud’s Mixtape (Audio)

There has been a lot to celebrate for Freddie Gibbs in recent months, beginning with his September acquittal of sexual-assault charges. In the months since, he has undoubtedly taken time to embrace his freedom and although he's been relatively quiet on the music front, a handful of appearances suggest he... Read more
January 1, 2017 Audio
Curren$y & Juvenile Come Together As 2 New Orleans Masters Of Rhyme (Audio)

Curren$y & Juvenile Come Together As 2 New Orleans Masters Of Rhyme (Audio)

Curren$y and Juvenile are two proven journeymen of the New Orleans, Louisiana movement. Each MC has worked on at least two illustrious labels, been part of storied groups, and built dynamic catalogs that move minds and clubs alike. Teaming with Brooklyn, New York producer Harry Fraud, Spitta and Juvy come... Read more
June 5, 2016 Audio
Cormega & Gunplay Flow Together Like Guns & Butter (Audio)

Cormega & Gunplay Flow Together Like Guns & Butter (Audio)

Cormega is known for his laid back delivery. While he can spit his words quickly, the Queensbridge veteran never needs to raise his voice to drive a point home. Maybach Music Group's Gunplay is a bit different. The Miami, Florida MC is one who amplifies tracks with his raw emotion,... Read more
February 29, 2016 Audio
Snoop Dogg Surfs Right Into A Harry Fraud & Smoke DZA Wave (Audio)

Snoop Dogg Surfs Right Into A Harry Fraud & Smoke DZA Wave (Audio)

Smoke DZA and Harry Fraud have years of chemistry. The Harlem-to-Brooklyn, New York connect built a strong base of slick talk over in-your-face beats. Almost four years after Rugby Thompson, the pair is still working. "Morals" looks at the G-code through the generations and circumstances. As DZA stands tall by... Read more
February 5, 2016 Audio
Action Bronson & Roc Marciano Join Meyhem Lauren For A Bonus Round (Audio)

Action Bronson & Roc Marciano Join Meyhem Lauren For A Bonus Round (Audio)

Queens, New York MC Meyhem Lauren has been earning the attention from Heads thanks to his collaborations with the likes of Buckwild, a member of the legendary Diggin' in the Crates (DITC) crew, and today he has dropped another hot collabo. Featuring Action Bronson (with whom he previously collaborated on... Read more
December 8, 2015 Audio
Shabaam Sahdeeq’s New Collabo Project Includes Ras Kass, Rah Digga, Masta Ace & Harry Fraud (Mixtape)

Shabaam Sahdeeq’s New Collabo Project Includes Ras Kass, Rah Digga, Masta Ace & Harry Fraud (Mixtape)

Brooklyn, New York veteran MC Shabaam Sahdeeq has maintained an illustrious underground Hip-Hop career for more than 17 years. S-Dub, as he's also known, has combined Lyricist Lounge-tested MC wordplay with '80s and '90s BK imagery that made everybody from Sean Price to Ill Bill, Skyzoo to Kool G Rap... Read more
December 29, 2014 Audio, Featured-homepage, Fresh, Mixes
Boldy James Takes A Long Look At The Pain That Made Him On A Harry Fraud Track (Audio)

Boldy James Takes A Long Look At The Pain That Made Him On A Harry Fraud Track (Audio)

With Nas in his corner, Boldy James is getting a lot of extra attention. On "50 Foot Razor Blade," the Detroit, Michigan MC asserts that it's been no overnight phenomenon. The onetime Alchemist protege links with Harry Fraud for this track, looking back at his life, from jumping bond, to... Read more
November 20, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Adrian Lau Rocks Over a Fresh 70’s Style Soul Sample (Video)

Adrian Lau Rocks Over a Fresh 70’s Style Soul Sample (Video)

Producer Harry Fraud has been the sonic architect behind some of the stronger mixtapes of the last few years, including Cigarette Boats, his joint project with Curren$y. A lower profile but equally strong release was Projection with Adrian Lau. Their song Under Control showcases the soulful sound that emanates throughout... Read more
May 15, 2014 Video
The Kid Daytona Flexes Supremely On A Harry Fraud Beat (Audio)

The Kid Daytona Flexes Supremely On A Harry Fraud Beat (Audio)

Another XXL Freshmen cover/list is announced, and Heads know that it's prime real estate for many artists not included to show and prove, driving the conversation. Bronx, New Yorker The Kid Daytona has been moving and shakin' for more than a few moons now, with ties to Lifted Research Group... Read more
May 12, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Action Bronson Says That He Pays His Bills From Monthly Sales Of Indie Albums & Talks Wearing Shorts Year-Round (Audio)

Action Bronson Says That He Pays His Bills From Monthly Sales Of Indie Albums & Talks Wearing Shorts Year-Round (Audio)

When he's not body-slamming security guards and (playfully) tossing little people offstage, Action Bronson is a helluva rapper. For longtime fans of the Queens, New Yorker who Heads first heard on J-Love mixtapes, 2013's Saaab Stories was a bit of a misnomer. While Harry Fraud's Surf School sound is hot,... Read more
February 17, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Eddie B & Harry Fraud Are About The Paper, Piff & Polo Life (Album Stream)

Eddie B & Harry Fraud Are About The Paper, Piff & Polo Life (Album Stream)

Childhood friends Eddie B & Harry Fraud go back to the last days of the New York City Underground Hip-Hop. Since Fraud has become a go-to producer for Action Bronson, Wiz Khalifa, and French Montana's Coke Boys, the shine's started rolling in. Man Bites Dog Records signed the project, Paper,... Read more
November 13, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Eddie B & Harry Fraud Enlist Sean Price & Termanology To Give Warning (Audio)

Eddie B & Harry Fraud Enlist Sean Price & Termanology To Give Warning (Audio)

Brooklyn's Harry Fraud served up some of 2012's best beats, between scorchers to Smoke DZA, Wiz Khalifa, and a Lords Of The Underground-sampling cut for French Montana. In 2013, Fraud laced Saaab Stories for Action Bronson's Warner Bros./Atlantic Records jump-off, and passed a few more around. For years, Harry's been... Read more
November 8, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Curren$y & Smoke DZA Release The Stage EP (Prod. Harry Fraud) (Mixtape)

Curren$y & Smoke DZA Release The Stage EP (Prod. Harry Fraud) (Mixtape)

Fellow Smoker's Club alums, Curren$y and Smoke DZA have come together on The Stage EP, a free project produced entirely by Harry Fraud. Big K.R.I.T. and French Montana also make guest appearances on the 4-song EP. You can stream and download The Stage EP below. Related: Curren$y – Jetflix Documentary... Read more
October 30, 2013 Mixes
Curren$y & Young Roddy – Bales (Mixtape)

Curren$y & Young Roddy – Bales (Mixtape)

Move over Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith, Spitta is Quarterbacking the Jets with his second mixtape in as many months. Bales, is a joint effort by Curren$y (as Spitta Andretti) with Jet Life's Young Roddy, boasts a ton of Harry Fraud production (Cigarette Boats fans rejoice), along with a Juvenile... Read more
September 6, 2013 Fresh, Mixes
Action Bronson – Strictly 4 My Jeeps (Live Video)

Action Bronson – Strictly 4 My Jeeps (Live Video)

Action Bronson is a riot. As if the Jason Goldwatch-directed video to his Saaab Stories single "Strictly 4 My Jeeps" wasn't outrageous enough (thinking of cottage cheese), he opts to perform the single in an assisted living center. The New York City "old folks home" residents have mixed responses with... Read more
July 31, 2013 Fresh, Video
Action Bronson – Water Sports (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Action Bronson – Water Sports (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Action Bronson and Harry Fraud always make sonic goodness when they connect. Their latest collabo is no exception. Check out Water Sports. Related: Action Bronson – Heel Toe (Prod. Harry Fraud)... Read more
July 26, 2013 Audio
Action Bronson – Heel Toe

Action Bronson – Heel Toe

Action Bronson rocks on an 80's soul sample, courtesy of Harry Fraud. Check out Heel Toe. Related: Action Bronson on The Combat Jack Show (Video)... Read more
June 25, 2013 Audio
Action Bronson – The Rockers ft Wiz Khalifa (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Action Bronson – The Rockers ft Wiz Khalifa (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Action Bronson's latest is produced by Harry Fraud and features Wiz Khalifa. Check out The Rockers. Related: Tony Touch – It’s a Queens Thing ft Action Bronson & Kool G. Rap (Audio)... Read more
June 7, 2013 Audio
Harry Fraud – Adrift (Mixtape)

Harry Fraud – Adrift (Mixtape)

Here's Harry Fraud's latest mixtape. It's full of hot beats and features from the likes of Action Bronson, Kool G Rap, Bun B, Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, Mac Miller, Danny Brown, Rick Ross, Trae the Truth, French Montana, Slim Thug, Sir Michael Rocks, Smoke DZA, Stalley, Pusha T, Curren$y and... Read more
March 9, 2013 Audio, Mixes
Harry Fraud – Marvelous ft Eddie B & Action Bronson

Harry Fraud – Marvelous ft Eddie B & Action Bronson

Here's another release from Harry Fraud's Adrift mixtape, which drops tomorrow (3/8). This one features Action Bronson and Harry Fraud's artist, Eddie B. Check out Marvelous. Related: Action Bronson – Morey Booie Boards (Prod. Harry Fraud)... Read more
March 7, 2013 Audio
Action Bronson – Morey Booie Boards (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Action Bronson – Morey Booie Boards (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Here's a new joint from Action Bronson and produced by Harry Fraud. Check out Morey Boogie Boards. Related: Action Bronson – Strictly 4 My Jeeps (Prod. Harry Fraud) (Audio)... Read more
March 6, 2013 Audio
Eddie B – Courage (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Eddie B – Courage (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Over the last year, Harry Fraud has produced hot beats for artists like Curren$y, Joey Basa$$, Ab-Soul, Smoke DZA, Action Bronson, Pusha T and more. Now, he turns his talents to Eddie B, an artist signed to Fraud's label, and the result is the same--STRAIGHT FIRE. Check out Courage. Related:... Read more
February 21, 2013 Audio
Action Bronson – Strictly 4 My Jeeps (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Action Bronson – Strictly 4 My Jeeps (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Action Bronson's "Strictly 4 My Jeeps" starts off with the drum track from Biggie's "Juicy" and then slides into a boom bap version of EPMD's "Rampage" track. Ill. Check it out below. Related: Action Bronson – The Tim Westwood Freestyle (Video)... Read more
February 1, 2013 Audio
Curren$y & Harry Fraud – Biscayne Bay (Video)

Curren$y & Harry Fraud – Biscayne Bay (Video)

Here's the latest video to drop from Curren$y & Harry Fraud's joint Cigarette Boats mixtape. Check out Biscayne Bay. Related: Curren$y & Harry Fraud – Cigarette Boats (Mixtape)... Read more
October 8, 2012 Video
Curren$y & Harry Fraud – WOH ft Styles P (Video)

Curren$y & Harry Fraud – WOH ft Styles P (Video)

Curren$y and Harry Fraud drop their 2nd video from their Cigarette Boats project. Check out WOH featuring Styles P. Related: Curren$y & Harry Fraud – Cigarette Boats (Mixtape)... Read more
September 27, 2012 Video
Curren$y & Harry Fraud – Leaving the Dock (Video)

Curren$y & Harry Fraud – Leaving the Dock (Video)

Curren$y & Harry Fraud dropped a mixtape a couple of months back called Cigarette Boats. Here's a new video from the project. Check out Leaving the Dock. Related: Curren$y & Harry Fraud – Cigarette Boats (Mixtape)... Read more
September 12, 2012 Video
Curren$y & Harry Fraud – Cigarette Boats (Mixtape)

Curren$y & Harry Fraud – Cigarette Boats (Mixtape)

Here's a new free project from Curren$y. It features guest appearances by Styles P and Smoke DZA and is produced entirely by Harry Fraud. You can listen to and download all of Cigarette Boats below. Related: Curren$y - Jet Life featuring Wiz Khalifa and Big K.R.I.T. Download Mixtape... Read more
July 10, 2012 Audio, Mixes