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Hot 97 Biggie Tribute: Mister Cee, Lil Cease, Joell Ortiz, Maino, Joey Bada$$, Uncle Murda & Fred the Godson (Video)

Hot 97 and Mister Cee put together a Cypher in the style of The Backroom as a tribute to B.I.G. It features Lil Cease, Joell Ortiz, Maino, Joey Bada$$, Uncle Murda and Fred the Godson going in over the Who Shot Ya track, with Mister Cee on the wheels. Check... Read more

March 12, 2013 Video

DJ Premier and Joey Bada$$ in the Studio (Video)

A shorter version dropped before, and now here's a great extended look at the studio session where Joey Bada$$ and DJ Premier made Unorthodox. It gives an up close and personal look at Primo's studio and shows him passing invaluable knowledge of the game to Joey. Check out the video.... Read more

March 7, 2013 Video

Joey Bada$$ – Unorthodox (Video)

Here's a super dope new video from Joey Bada$$ for Unorthodox, his DJ Premier-produced heat rock. The video is hybrid of anime and live action — and, yes, Primo does make an appearance. Check it out below. Related: JayOhVee (aka Joey Bada$$) – 20 Miles Freestyle... Read more

March 6, 2013 Video

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of February 2013 Playlist (Audio)

As we say hello to March, here's a look back at some of the best hip-hop to drop in February. This playlist features music from Redman & Method Man, Tha Dogg Pound & Snoop Dogg, Big K.R.I.T., J. Cole, 50 Cent & Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, Ghostface, Raekwon, Action Bronson,... Read more

March 2, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

JayOhVee (aka Joey Bada$$) – 20 Miles Freestyle

Here's a previously unreleased freestyle from a 15-year old Joey Bada$$ over Mos Def's classic Umi Says track. He sports a completely different and faster flow than he does now but is clearly already NICE. He also went by the name JayOhVeee at the time. Check out 20 Miles Freestyle.... Read more

March 1, 2013 Audio

Joey Bada$$ – Wendy -N- Becky ft Chance the Rapper

Here's something new from Joey Bada$$. He and Chance the Rapper flow over a jazz trumpet loop from a Spike Lee Joint. Check out Wendy -N- Becky. Related: Joey Bada$$ and Pete Rock in the Studio (Video)... Read more

February 25, 2013 Audio

Joey Bada$$ and Pete Rock in the Studio (Video)

Joey Bada$$ dropped some heat with DJ Premier in January. Now, it seems the young gun is back in the lab cooking up something special with Pete Rock. Check out the behind the scenes footage of the two of them in the studio together. Related: Joey Bada$$ – Unorthodox (Prod.... Read more

February 20, 2013 Throwback

AFH: Best of January 2013 Playlist (Audio)

January is typically a slow month for music but it got off to a good start this year. Here's a playlist of some of the best music to drop this month. You'll hear new songs from Big Daddy Kane, Black Thought, Yelawolf, Talib Kweli, Joey Bada$$, Big K.R.I.T., Havoc, Prodigy,... Read more

January 31, 2013 Audio, Playlists

Pro Era – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle (Video)

Joey Bada$$ and the Pro Era crew cypher for nearly 12 minutes over classic DJ Premier beats. It just gets better and better. Check out the video. Related: Pro Era in the studio making PEEP: The Aprocalypse (Video)... Read more

January 30, 2013 Video

Pro Era in the Studio Making PEEP: The Aprocalypse (Video)

Here's a behind the scenes look at Joey Bada$$ and the Pro Era crew in the studio during the making of their PEEP: The Aprocalypse mixtape. Check out the video. Related: Pro Era – PEEP: The Aprocalypse (Mixtape)... Read more

January 28, 2013 Video

Smoke DZA – Gotham F*cking City ft Joey Bada$$ (Video)

Here's a gritty and very dark new video from Smoke DZA featuring Joey Bada$$. Heavy. Check out Gotham F*cking City. Related: Smoke DZA – Independence Day ft Styles P and Al-Doe (Audio)... Read more

January 24, 2013 Video

Joey Bada$$ interview with Sway (Part 2) (Video)

Here's part 2 of Joey Bada$$' interview with Sway. In this clip, Joey talks about his love life and the loss of Pro Era Crew member Capital STEEZ. After, he spits 4 blazing hot verses over some classic tracks and gets the enthusiastic co-sign from Sway. Check out the video... Read more

January 24, 2013 Video

Joey Bada$$ on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Joey Bada$$ sat down with Sway and talked about his budding career, turning 18, the influence of the '90s on his style and more. He also did an in-studio performance of "Unorthodox," his track with DJ Premier. Check out the video below. Related: DECODED: Joey Bada$$ & CJ Fly “Hardknock”... Read more

January 23, 2013 Video

DECODED: Joey Bada$$ & CJ Fly “Hardknock”

Joey Bada$$ and CJ Fly break down some of their verses from Hardknock in the latest edition of DECODED. It definitely gives a good taste of how ill their wordplay is--even they had missed some of the other's double entendres. Check out the video. Related: Joey Bada$$ - 1999 (Mixtape)... Read more

January 16, 2013 Video

Joey Bada$$ – Unorthodox (Prod. DJ Premier)

A radio rip of Joey Bada$$' dope new track produced by DJ Premier dropped over the weekend. Here's the CD-quality version. Check out Unorthodox. Related: Joey Bada$$ – Enter the Void ft Ab-Soul (Audio)... Read more

January 14, 2013 Audio

Joey Bada$$ – Unorthodox (Prod. DJ Premier)

A video surfaced earlier in the week showing Joey Bada$$ and DJ Premier in the lab working on a song. The end result did not disappoint. Premier brings that BOOM BAP and Joey brings that FIRE. Check out Unorthodox. The download is coming Monday courtesy of Green Label Sound. Related:... Read more

January 12, 2013 Audio

Joey Bada$$ and DJ Premier in the studio (Video)

Joey Bada$$ gets the co-sign from none other than the legendary DJ Premier. Check out the video of them in studio discussing the song they are working on together. Related: Behind the Scenes of Joey Bada$$ performance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)... Read more

January 7, 2013 Video

Ambrosia For Heads – The Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2012 (Part 1)

In looking back, there was a lot of great hip-hop released in 2012. So much so that we decided to do our year in review in 2 parts. Here's part 1 of a 2-part playlist of the best songs of the year. Part 1 covers Jan - June and you'll... Read more

December 22, 2012 Audio, Playlists

AFH: Best Hip-Hop Mixtapes of 2012

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December 22, 2012 Featured-homepage, Mixes

Super Helpful – Lawns ft Joey Bada$$

It's good to hear some of the next generation MCs digging in the crates for jazz loops similar to those that fueled some of the best hip-hop in the 90's. Here's a song where Joey Bada$$ joins Chuck Strangers, Lee Bannon and Kwame (collectively known as Super Helpful) on just... Read more

December 20, 2012 Audio

Behind the Scenes of Joey Bada$$ performance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

A few weeks ago, Joey Bada$$ and The Roots connected to make pure hip-hop magic on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, as they performed an amazing rendition of Joey's Waves. Here's a RIDICULOUSLY beautifully-shot piece by Creative Control that documents the behind-the-scenes for Joey the day of the performance. Check... Read more

December 3, 2012 Video

Joey Bada$$ takes on London (Video)

Joey Bada$$ is on his first European tour. Here's some beautifully shot footage of his show in London as well as an interview with DJ Semtex. Check out the video below. Related: Joey Bada$$ – Enter the Void ft Ab-Soul (Audio)... Read more

November 18, 2012 Video

Joey Bada$$ – Enter the Void ft Ab-Soul

Wow. Joey Bada$$ and Ab-Soul take no prisoners on their new collabo. Straight lyrical assassination. Check out Enter the Void below. Click here to purchase on iTunes. Related: Joey Bada$$ performs Waves with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)... Read more

November 13, 2012 Audio

Joey Bada$$ performs Waves with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Joey Bada$$ is definitely on the come up. Last night, he made his network TV debut performing Waves with The Legendary Roots Crew on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Just listen to how the sample from that 90's-influenced track opens up when The Roots lay into it. It literally sounds... Read more

November 3, 2012 Video

Joey Bada$$ – Fromdatomb$ ft Chuck Strangers (Video)

Here's another dope video from Joey Bada$$' incredible 1999 mixtape. Consistent with the 90's theme of the mixtape, the video takes on the visually stylistic look of videos from the 90's hip-hop era. Check out Fromdatomb$ featuring Chuck Strangers. Related: Joey Bada$$ – Rejex (Mixtape)... Read more

October 31, 2012 Video

Joey Bada$$ – The Montreality Interview (Video)

Joey Bada$$ sat down with Montreality and talked about, his biggest fear, keys to success, who he would have been in a previous lifetime, his desire to collaborate with Nas and much more. Check out the video below. Related: Joey Bada$$ - Rejex (Mixtape)... Read more

October 3, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Joey Bada$$ and Pro Era Cypher (Video)

Here's a good old-fashioned cypher from Joey Bada$$ and his Pro Era crew. Make no mistake, Joey is not the only one with skills in the crew. The cypher kicks in at about the 2:20 mark. Check out the video. Related: Joey Bada$$ - 1999 (Mixtape)... Read more

August 28, 2012 Video

Mac Miller – America ft Casey Veggies & Joey Bada$$ (Video)

Joey Bada$$ and Casey Veggies join Mac Miller on his song America. Check out the video. Related: Mac Miller - Cold featuring Curren$y... Read more

July 4, 2012 Video

Joey Bada$$ – Waves (Video)

Here's a new video for Joey Bada$$' song Waves which is one of the best songs from one of the strongest mixtapes to drop all year. His 1999 mixtape is steeped in sounds from the 90's era and features original tracks as well as tracks from J. Dilla, MF DOOM,... Read more

July 1, 2012 Video

Here’s Joey Bada$$ new 1999 mixtape and an interview that gives some insight into this artist on the rise (Mixtape & Interview)

Joey Bada$$ just dropped his new mixtape 1999. As you listen to the music, get to know the man behind it. We recently had the opportunity to Chop It Up with Joey. He spoke about the origin of his Pro Era crew, how long he's been rapping, how he balances... Read more

June 12, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Mixes, Video

Joey Bada$$ – Songs from Scratch: The Making of Daily Routine (Video)

Joey Bada$$ continues to showcase his lyrical skills on Daily Routine. Check out the song below as well as a very cool behind the scenes video showing how the song was made. Related: Joey Bada$$ - Hard Knock (Video)... Read more

June 7, 2012 Audio, Video

Joey Bada$$ – Hardknock (Video)

Here's a new video from Joey Bada$$. If you don't know this kid yet, get familiar. He's super-talented and, at 17, he's just getting started. You will hear the Nas influence on him in this song. Check out the video for Hardknock. Related: Joey Bada$$ - Waves... Read more

May 27, 2012 Video

Joey Bada$$ & The Pro-Era speak with VICE (Video)

Here's a tight piece that VICE did on Joey Bada$$ and his Pro-Era crew. If you're not familiar with Joey Bada$$ yet this is a great look at an MC who has the chops to be in the game for several years. Once you've seen the video, check out Joey's... Read more

March 28, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Joey BadA$$ – Waves

Here's a new track from Joey BadA$$ the latest product from the brainchild behind Cinematic Music Group (Big K.R.I.T. and Smoke DZA) and Creative Control. The song is called Waves. If it's any indication, be prepared to hear the name Joey BadA$$ for a looong time. Check it out below.... Read more

March 1, 2012 Audio