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What’s the first piece of music you ever bought with your own money? We asked that same question to Big Daddy Kane, DJ Jazzy Jeff, 9th Wonder, Murs, Kendrick Lamar, XV, Statik Selektah, Fashawn, tabi Bonney, Serius Jones, Rapsody, Skillz and Stic Man. Watch below to see what they had to say. Many of their answers will surprise you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr9U_LKvko0 Also, if you missed it, check out Part 1 of Where It All Began where Stic Man, Murs, Skyzoo, DJ Jazz Jeff, Kendrick Lamar and more talk about who first turned them on to hip-hop. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztoUtSAtz74... Read more

Every journey has a beginning. Our new documentary, Where It All Began, takes a look at the musical journey of many hip-hop luminaries. In part 1 (of 5), we asked them who first introduced them to hip-hop. You’ll hear from DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kendrick Lamar, Termanology, Ski Beatz, The Kid Daytona, Chuuwee, Serius Jones, Skyzoo, and Stic Man (from Dead Prez). Check it out below.

In upcoming installments, you'll hear about other important moments in their journey to hip-hop. In addition to the above personalities, you'll also hear from Big Daddy Kane, Murs, Freddie Gibbs, XV, 9th Wonder, J-Live, Skillz, tabi Bonney, Statik Selektah, Fashawn and Rapsody in parts 2 -5. Stay tuned each week... Read more

Terrace Martin – Do It Again ft Kendrick Lamar & Wiz Khalifa (Video)

Terrace Martin dropped his new song with Kendrick Lamar and Wiz Khalifa a couple of months ago. Here's the video. Check out Do It Again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fmkIziXMSmg... Read more

Here’s a sneak preview for our new documentary Where It All Began which takes a look at the journey to hip-hop by Big Daddy Kane, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kendrick Lamar, Freddie Gibbs, Stic Man (from Dead Prez), Skillz, XV, Statik Selektah, Termanology, Murs, J-Live, The Kid Daytona, Termanology, Chuuwee, 9th Wonder and many more.

Every journey has a beginning. Ambrosia For Heads' documentary Where It All Began is a look at the journey to hip-hop by many of its current stars, rising stars and reigning legends.  For the next several weeks, starting next week, Ambrosia For Heads will show you where the love for... Read more

Kendrick Lamar – Rigamortus ft Busta Rhymes (Remix)

FINALLY! The full CD quality version of Kendrick Lamar's remix of Rigamortus featuring Busta Rhymes is here. There have been a few videos of K. Dot playing this in concert with a taste of Busta's rhyme. Now, here's Busta's whole verse and it is FIRE. Salute to Busta Rhymes. After... Read more

Kendrick Lamar brings Busta Rhymes onstage to play his verse from the remix to Rigamortus (Video)

We told y'all a few months ago about that remix of Kendrick Lamar's Rigamortus featuring Busta Rhymes. It still has not dropped...but K. Dot brought out Busta Bus while in LA and there's footage with the verse and more. If you missed it before, it is a MUST. Check it... Read more

Kendrick Lamar Speaks – 2DopeBoyz Interview and Karmaloop TV Interview (Video)

Here are a couple of cool interviews of Kendrick Lamar. 2DopeBoyz caught him in Miami and posed several questions submitted by readers of the site. K. Dot discusses how he stays grounded, dealing with family pressures and what it was like being a part of the 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards... Read more

M*Knight – KnightVision Vol 2 (Video Mix)

Here's another incredible video mix from M*Knight. This one features a lot of current music from Kendrick Lamar, ElZhi, Stalley, Dom Kennedy, David Dallas, Freddie Gibbs, Pac Div, Murs, tabi Bonney, Curren$y, J*Davey, Erykah Badu, Black Milk and more (see below for the full tracklist). Once again, it's a true... Read more

Kendrick Lamar – 5 Fingers of Death Freestyle

Kendrick Lamar stopped by Sway and Devi Dev's show on Shade 45 last week and kicked freestyles (true freestyles off the dome) over 5 beats ranging from the theme song to Barney Miller to a track from Metallica.  Sway spontaneously dubbed the performance the 5 Fingers of Death.  Check out... Read more

Slim The Mobster – Who’s House ft Kendrick Lamar

Here's the latest from a couple of Dr. Dre co-signs. Check out Who's House by Slim The Mobster featuring Kendrick Lamar. Click here to download.... Read more

Kendrick Lamar – Rigamortis (Video)

Here's the video to one of the best songs on Kendrick Lamar's incredibly dope Section 80 album. Check out Rigamortis.  Click here for the video to A.D.H.D. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBvngg87998&feature=player_embedded... Read more

Here are some of the best of the 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards Cyphers. These include, Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar, TechN9ne, Machine Gun Kelly, B.o.B., Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, Skillz, Blind Fury and of course Shady 2.0. Click below to check them out.

Who had the best verse? Big K.R.I.T., TechN9ne, Machine Gun Kelly, Kendrick Lamar and B.o.B. Reek Da Villain, 2 Chainz, Busta Rhymes and Ludacris Lady of Rage, Blind Fury, Dom Kennedy and Skillz Yelawolf, Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5'9" and Eminem Click here for the rest... Read more

Kendrick Lamar interview by LRG (Video)

Here's an interview of Kendrick Lamar where he discusses some of his current musical inspirations. He cites artists like Bilal, Floetry, D'Angelo and Erykah Badu as influences on his melody and general sound. That shows in the soulfulness that is heard throughout Section 80. Check out the interview below as... Read more

Terrace Martin – Do It Again ft Kendrick Lamar and Wiz Khalifa

Here's the 2nd track from Terrace Martin's upcoming Locke High 2, album. Click below to listen to Do It Again featuring Kendrick Lamar and Wiz Khalifa.... Read more

The Gooneez & The Fratelleez – Too Strong ft Kendrick Lamar

Here's song with live instruments, interesting lyrics and an ill Kendrick Lamar feature. Good combo. Check out The Gooneez & The Fratelleez's Too Strong featuring K-Dot. Click here to download.... Read more

9th Wonder – Enjoy ft Warren G, Murs & Kendrick Lamar

New 9th Wonder featuring Warren G, Murs & Kendrick Lamre.  Check out Enjoy (stream only).  Let's go!! 9th's album, The Wonder Years, drops on Tuesday.... Read more

Kendrick Lamar – The Well Versed Interviews (Video)

Here's a really solid 3-part interview of Kendrick Lamar from The Well Versed. Check out all 3 parts below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_ubQIOH4qs&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnwwWUqcHNw&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYlxcvCDgTc&feature=player_embedded... Read more

RapFix Live – Freddie Gibbs, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock

MTV.com's RapFix live is on right now. This week's guests are Freddie Gibbs, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock. Press play below to tune in until 6pm.... Read more

Peter Rosenberg – What’s Poppin’ Vol. 1 (Mixtape)

Here's a new mixtape presented by Peter Rosenberg which features songs by Kendrick Lamar, Action Bronson, Skyzoo, The Kid Daytona, Asher Roth, Homeboy Sandman, J. Cole, Smiff N Wessun and more. Click here to download What's Poppin Vol. 1.... Read more

Kendrick Lamar – Live at S.O.B.’s (Video)

We gave you our thoughts on the special performance Kendrick Lamar put on Wednesday night in NYC at S.O.B.'s.  Now hear what Kendrick had to say about it.  Here are 2 professionally-produced videos featuring highlights from the night and reflections from the man, himself.  Check them out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk1yUMCfITw&feature=player_embedded http://vimeo.com/28553015... Read more

Kendrick Lamar – Live From New York (Review)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LdhQyL6m74U Kendrick Lamar just BLEW UP New York's legendary SOB's venue. The crowd was as live as any crowd I've ever seen there (and I've seen a few...). I also don't recall any artist from the West Coast getting more love there than what Kendrick received tonight. The audience knew... Read more

Jay Rock – Code Red ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Here's another hot joint from Jay Rock featuring Kendrick Lamar.  Check out the video for Code Red. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-IoCYdXCyos... Read more

Kendrick Lamar’s A.D.H.D. is one of the best songs on Section 80, one of the best albums of the year. Here’s the video.

If you haven't heard Section 80, it's a concept album about what's happened to today's adults who were born in the 80's and faced AIDS and crack epidemics, gang violence, Reaganomics and a host of other ills. A.D.H.D. is one of the most poignant depictions.  If you haven't bought Section... Read more

Kendrick Lamar – Hail Mary Freestyle & Interview (Video)

Kendrick Lamar paid a visit to the Bootleg Kev show, recently.  He did an interview and dropped some verses over Makaveli's Hail Mary track.  Check out the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tc1PH6_69c&feature=player_embedded And, in case you need to hear the original... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iaQrh4YtuQ... Read more

Stalley – Chevys & Spaceships (Video)

Stalley dropped the audio for Chevys & Spacehips a few months ago.  Here's the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYpmsOGlrzc&feature=player_embedded Stalley rocks over a Stevie Wonder joint that Terrace Martin, Kendrick Lamar and CyHi The Prynce also killed last winter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWMnpBMCa2U&feature=player_embedded Click here to download and check out the original Stevie Wonder song.... Read more

Kendrick Lamar & Jay Rock – My People

Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar come with some more of that new West Coast heat on My People. It's more music with a message.  Check it out (with tags). Click here to download.... Read more

Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, Schoolboy Q in New York (Video)

There's been a lot of buzz about these cats lately, and justifiably so. They've dropped 2 very hot albums in the last month (Kendrick Lamar's Section 80 and Jay Rock's Follow Me Home) and are at the vanguard of a new West Coast movement. Here's a video showing their recent... Read more

Black Hippy – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle

The audio for this one dropped last week. The visuals make it even better. Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul and Schoolboy Q show that the West Coast is in good hands with this new generation. Jay Rock's Follow Me Home album is in stores now. Click here to buy it.... Read more

There have been a lot of Kendrick Lamar freestyles floating around lately. This one is a little different.

First and foremost, he is truly going off the top of the head instead of kicking a pre-written verse. Secondly, he's rhyming with a live violin player. Check it out. Also, click here if you need more Kendrick Lamar freestyles in your life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVT9YiWUR1k&feature=player_embedded... Read more

Jay Rock is joined by his Black Hippy crew on Say Wassup.

Check out the video ft Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Kendrick Lamar. Jay Rock's album, Follow Me Home, drops on 7/26. Top Dawg Entertainment is killing it. Support good hip-hop. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UziocaSimyc&feature=player_embedded... Read more

You know how Black Hippy gets down. You know how Toca Tuesday Freestyles go down. Here’s the combo of the 2.

Check out Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul and Schoolboy Q kicking verses (some true freestyles, some not...but all good) with Tony Touch.  10 minutes strong... Click here to download.  And, if you need more Toca Tuesday Freestyles in your life, click here. Update: Here's another freestyle from Kendrick Lamar and... Read more

Kendrick Lamar now has co-signs from 2 of the dopest producers in hip-hop.

Dr. Dre thought highly enough of him to have Kendrick in the studio working on Detox.  Now check out this video where Pharrell gives him major props.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MezI92xjT4&feature=player_embedded Click here to hear one of the many great songs on Kendrick's new album, Section 80.  Also, here's a pretty extensive interview... Read more

Kendrick Lamar has solified his place in that increasingly rarefied class of MCs with clever lyrics and a compelling message with Section 80.

Check out this video where he breaks down the meaning of HiiiPower and how Tupac has inspired him. If you don't have Section 80, it may just be the best rap album of the year so far. Click here to buy it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCGS25RXaDE&feature=player_embedded... Read more

Here’s a Summer Heat mix for you. You’ll find new music from the last few months, including Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, CyHi Da Prynce, Big Sean, Jay Rock, UGK, Chuuwee, Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun, Big K.R.I.T., Bumpy Knuckles, Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson, Termanology, Common, Nas, Yelawolf and many more.

You'll find music from Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, CyHi Da Prynce, Big Sean, Jay Rock, UGK, Chuuwee, Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun, Big K.R.I.T., Bumpy Knuckles, Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson, Termanology, Common, Nas, Yelawolf and many more.  Enjoy. Ambrosia For Heads Summer Heat Mix... Read more

Kendrick Lamar’s Section 80 album is hands down one of the best of the year.

It's a concept album about present day life for people born in the 80's (the era of Reaganomics, the crack epidemic and the onset of AIDS). Fast-forward 20+ years and Kendrick Lamar tackles a number of issues from the profane to the profound. The music is incredible and the lyrics... Read more

Kendrick Lamar’s Section 80 album is now available.

If you've liked the leaks you've heard, you can click here to buy the album.  Below is one last free sneak peek, if you're not convinced yet.  Check out No Makeup (Her Vice) ft Colin Munroe.... Read more

Jay Rock dropped his heat rock Hood Gone Love It a couple of days ago. Here’s the video.

Kendrick Lamar drops a verse and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League supply the track. Check it out.  This new Cali generation has a bright future. Click here to download.... Read more

Ahh…here we go. Here’s the new video for Kendrick Lamar’s HiiiPoWeR (ft J. Cole on the production). Get ready for Section 80.

 If you're feelin' this, check out this mix featuring new Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and many, many more "new" cats who are killing the game right now.... Read more

You know Kendrick Lamar’s music but what do you know about the man?

Here's a cool little interview giving some insight into his mental. Check it out.  Props to Ruby Hornet for the clip. http://vimeo.com/23803454 Click here for more from Kendrick Lamar.... Read more

Kendrick Lamar gets his best Wiz Khalifa flow on. Check out this behind the scenes video.

Not sure if this was made for public consumption but it looks like he was having fun and his impersonation is kinda dope... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRv4U1TUynY&feature=player_embedded... Read more

Here’s a mix to take you into your weekend and beyond…You’ll find new music featuring Curren$y, Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar, Jean Grae, Talib Kweli, Styles P, DJ Quik, Wiz Khalifa, Rapper Big Pooh, Stalley, Wale, Devin the Dude, J. Cole, Mobb Deep, EDO.G, Eminem, Royce Da 5’9″ and more.

There's been a lot of good music released in the last few weeks. Here's just a taste.  It starts off laid back and soulful and finishes with that boom bap. Check it out. Ambrosia For Heads LONS Mix by Parfit... Read more