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Curren$y – No Squares x Stainless x Sunroof

Here are not one, not two but three new joints from Curren$y's upcoming The Stoned Immaculate album that he premiered yesterday on Shade 45. No Squares is a new BIG sound that's a different look for Curren$y but it works well. Stainless is laid-back and soulful like many of the... Read more

March 21, 2012 Audio

Here’s a Big K.R.I.T. double feature. Check out our interview of him talking about his earliest hip-hop influences and his brand new single I Got This (Video)

We had the good fortune to sit down with Big K.R.I.T. and talk to him about his earliest music experiences and influences. Not surprisingly, his inspirations were incredibly diverse, ranging from Twista to Scarface to Tupac and more. He also shared his earliest experiences rapping, which started when he was... Read more

March 21, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Video

Murs – Gods Gone Crazy (from Yumiko: Curse of the Merch Girl)

Here's a dope new song from Murs. It's the first release in connection with his Yumiko: Curse of the Merch Girl project that will feature a brand new album accompanied by a graphic novel created by Josh Blaylock and Jose Garcia (click here to learn more about the project). Murs... Read more

March 21, 2012 Video

Actual Proof – All The Way ft Raheem DeVaughn

Both Actual Proof and producer E. Jones hail from 9th Wonder's camp and you can hear the influence in a GREAT way. Check out Actual Proof's new song All The Way featuring Raheem DeVaughn on the hook and E. Jones behind the boards.... Read more

March 20, 2012 Audio

T.I. – I Need Dollas

A tagged up version of T.I.'s soulful I Need Dollas (with Aloe Blacc on the hook) dropped about a month ago. Here's tag free version. Check it out below. Spotted: 2DBZ via Splash. Previously: T. I. F*ck Da City Up (Mixtape)... Read more

March 20, 2012 Audio

Slum Village & De La Soul – Turning Me Off

Here's a new collabo between Slum Village and De La Soul. Check out Turning Me Off. Previously: Posdnous and Black Star perform Stakes is High (Video)... Read more

March 20, 2012 Audio

Raekwon – The Brewery ft Caezar-N-Reason

Here's a new video for one of the hardest joints on Raekwon's Unexpected Victory mixtape. Check out The Brewery featuring Ceazar-N-Reason. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f68WKh3YmOc... Read more

March 16, 2012 Video

Nate Dogg Tributes: Warren G – This Is Dedicated To You ft Latoia Williams (Video) + Mister Cee’s Nate Dogg Tribute Mix

As promised, the love for Nate Dogg continues. Below are a new video from Warren G called This Is Dedicated to You featuring Latoia Williams, as well as Mister Cee's Nate Dogg Tribute Mix. Check out both below. Previously: AFH Nate Dogg Tribute Playlist and DJ Skee Nate Dogg Tribute... Read more

March 16, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Video

Melanie Fiona – Running ft Nas

It's been a good few days for Nas fans. First there was the video of him telling the story behind One Love, then he dropped the ridiculously hot new song The Don. Now, here's another treat, his feature on Melanie Fiona's song Running. Check it out below. Previously: Melanie Fiona... Read more

March 16, 2012 Audio

Here’s a new single from Nasty Nas. Check out The Don, produced by the late great Heavy D, Salaam Remi and Da Internz.

Props: 2DBZ.... Read more

March 15, 2012 Audio

Melanie Fiona – Gone (La DaDa Di) ft Snoop Dogg

Here's another incredible joint from Melanie Fiona featuring none other that Snoop D O Double G. Previously: Melanie Fiona - This Time ft J Cole... Read more

March 15, 2012 Audio

Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah – Barry

Here's another burner from Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah, complete with a classic Barry White sample. Check out Barry. Here's the Barry White classic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz1Dgof_MYI... Read more

March 14, 2012 Audio, The Bridge

Yelawolf – Can It Be

Yelawolf goes in over RZA's classic Can It Be All So Simple beat for Wu-Tang Clan. Check out Can It Be. Props to Bootleg Kev.... Read more

March 14, 2012 Audio

Wiz Khalifa – Taylor Allderdice (Mixtape)

Here's a new mixtape from Wiz Khalifa and it's a return, in part, to the soulful, G-funk sound he had on Kush & OJ. There are features from Chevy Woods, Smoke DZA, Juicy J, Rick Ross and (his soon to be wife) Amber Rose, as well as production from Cardio,... Read more

March 14, 2012 Audio, Mixes

sene – backboards ft blu

Here's another hot collabo between sene and blu. Check out backboards. Click here for Scienze's Happiness which also features sene and blu.... Read more

March 13, 2012 Audio

Action Bronson – Blue Chips (Mixtape)

Here's a new mixtape from Action Bronson (another person we named as one of the best up and coming MCs) called Blue Chips. You can listen to the whole thing and download it below. Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Blue Chips... Read more

March 12, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Mac Miller – Of The Soul (Remix) ft Raekwon & Posdnous

Raekwon and De La Soul's Posdnous jump on the remix to Of The Soul with Mac Miller. As the title suggests, the track is lush and soulful. Check it out. Previously: Mac Miller - Of The Facts (Produced by DJ Premier) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFp8S_qxx9Y... Read more

March 11, 2012 Audio

Mister Cee 3-hour Biggie Tribute Mix (Mixtape)

True to his nickname of The Finisher, Mister Cee shut down a day of Biggie tributes with a 3-hour mix (yes, 3 hours) of music by The Notorious Big on the 15th anniversary of the date of his passing. You can listen to the whole thing and download it below.... Read more

March 10, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Throwback

Mos Def – Rarities, Features, B-Sides (Vol. 4) (Mixtape)

The folks over at RealHipHopHead have been killing it with their series of compilations. They've put together series of B-sides, rarities and features for the likes of Nas, Blu and more. The latest 6-part compilation focus on the work of Mos Def (before he was Yasiin Bey). Click here to... Read more

March 9, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Stalley – Everything New

Here's some new Stalley. It's produced by Chad Hugo from The Neptunes and it's got that BOOM BAP to it. Check out Everything New, from Stalley's upcoming Savage Journey to the American Dream album.... Read more

March 9, 2012 Audio

Rittz – White Jesus: Revival (Mixtape)

Rittz dropped a hot mixtape last year called White Jesus. If you're not up on him, he's like an ill combination of Yelawolf and Pimp C. He's updated the mixtape by dropping all but the best songs and adding several new ones, and he has features from Yelawolf, Big KRIT,... Read more

March 8, 2012 Audio, Mixes

¡Mayday! – TNT ft dead prez

¡Mayday! have been dropping some hot joints over the last couple of weeks. Last week they dropped a remix with Pharoahe Monch and now here's a song with dead prez. Check out TNT. Also, click here for our interview with Stic Man from dead prez. ... Read more

March 7, 2012 Audio

Scienze – Happiness Is ft Blu & Sene

The jazzy piano loop that King I Divine samples on his collabo with ScienZe is reminiscent of tracks you used to hear on the regular in the mid-90s (in a great way). Blu dropping a verse on the track is just icing. Check out Happiness Is, featuring Blu and Sene.... Read more

March 6, 2012 Audio, The Bridge

Joell Ortiz – The Motto

Members of the Slaughterhouse crew continue their assault on popular tracks. This time Joell Ortiz goes in on The Motto beat originally made for Drake. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7jF-Nps1C0... Read more

March 5, 2012 Audio

K. Sparks – Baggage Handlers

Here's a soulful and jazzy new joint from K. Sparks. He says it's "Dedicated to those types of people that we all know. Needy, Annoying, and Pessimistic so we press ignore when they call." Check out Baggage Handlers.... Read more

March 5, 2012 Audio

Lushlife – Still I Hear the Word Progress ft Styles P

Here's a hot new track from rapper/producer Lushlife featuring a verse from Styles P. The chillout/electronic track is a different look for Styles P but he does his thing, as does Lushlife. Check out Still I Hear the Word Progress.... Read more

March 5, 2012 Audio

The Kid Daytona – Low (Remix) ft Jadakiss

Jadakiss jumps on a track with The Kid Daytona. Check out the remix to Low.... Read more

March 5, 2012 Audio

At long last, Big K.R.I.T.’s 4eva N a Day mixtape is here. You can listen to the whole thing below and click the cover to download it.

March 5, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Cormega – MARS ft Roc Marciano, Action Bronson & Saigon

Cormega, Roc Marciano, Action Bronson and Saigon are forming a super group. Here's their first song together which was produced by Large Professor. Check out MARS.... Read more

March 5, 2012 Audio

Hodgy Beats – Untitled EP (Mixtape)

Here's a solid new mixtape from Odd Future's Hodgy Beats called Untitled. You can listen to the whole mixtape and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more

March 4, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Styles P – Hoody Season

Here's some new Styles P. Check out Hoody Season.... Read more

March 3, 2012 Audio

Bun B – Stop Playin’ ft Royce Da 5’9″ and Redman

Here's a new one from Bun B. Check out Stop Playin' featuring Royce Da 5'9" and Redman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFJKgFiHGqM... Read more

March 3, 2012 Audio

J Cole – Vizions of Home

Here's the second new J Cole joint to drop in a week. Check out Vizions of Home.... Read more

March 2, 2012 Audio

STORi – Just Another Day

STORi's flow is part singing, part rapping and part chatting. Check out how she rides Queen Latifah's classic Just Another Day track. Here's Queen Latifah's classic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB1LXcRDoiA... Read more

March 2, 2012 Audio, The Bridge

Ab-Soul – Showin’ Love

Here's a brand new banger from Ab-Soul. Check out Showin' Love. Also, click here to see why we named Ab-Soul one of the best MCs on the rise.... Read more

March 2, 2012 Audio

!Mayday! – Death March (Remix) ft Pharoahe Monch & Stat Quo

Pharoahe Monch lends a more laid-back than normal verse to !Mayday! but it is FIRE. Check out the remix to !Mayday!'s Death March, also featuring Stat Quo.... Read more

March 1, 2012 Audio

Joell Ortiz – You Can’t Stop the Prophet

The cats from Slaughterhouse have been taking their name really seriously lately. They've dropped several hot joints as a collective lately and Joell Ortiz is keeping the momentum going on the solo tip. Check out how he murders the track for the remix to Jeru tha Damaja's classic You Can't... Read more

March 1, 2012 Audio, The Bridge, Throwback

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

Melanie Fiona – This Time ft J Cole

Melanie Fiona lays down her typically lush and soulful vocals over a tough track on This Time. If the track isn't hip-hop enough for you, she also enlists the services of J Cole and he goes in...Check it out.... Read more

March 1, 2012 Audio

Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch – Trading Places

Here's another collabo between Ghostface Killah and Sheek Louch. This one is not a new song though. Instead, they take turns catching wreck over one of the other's most recognized beats. Check out Trading Places. And here's a classic scene from the inspiration of the song title. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gekaEzqj5g... Read more

March 1, 2012 Audio, The Bridge

Curren$y & Styles P – #The1st28 (Mixtape)

Styles P and Curren$y have collaborated on an EP. You can listen to all of #The1st28 and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more

February 28, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Apollo Brown & OC – Prove Me Wrong

Here's some new OC produced by Apollo Brown and chopped up by DJ Premier. Far from Time's Up, OC is timeless. Check out Prove Me Wrong below. Here's OC's classic Time's Up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCJ6f5VnVVo... Read more

February 28, 2012 Audio, The Bridge

Action Bronson – Nothing to Worry About

Here's some new heat from Action Bronson. Check out Nothing to Worry About.... Read more

February 28, 2012 Audio

Slaughterhouse – Hammer Dance (no tags)

Slaughterhouse has been on a tear lately. Hammer Dance is their latest release and it GOES HARD. Check it out (with no tags).... Read more

February 28, 2012 Audio

Planet Asia – No Apologies ft Raekwon

Planet Asia is joined by Chef Raekwon on his latest track. Check out No Apologies. Planet Asia's album Black Belt Theater drops tomorrow. Click here to buy it.... Read more

February 27, 2012 Audio

DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles – Shake The Room ft Flava Flav

DJ Premier. Bumpy Knuckles. New music. Nuff said. Check out a sampler of their forthcoming EP (StOoDiOtYmE) and the full version of Shake the Room featuring Flavor Flav from the EP. It BANGS. Here's the sampler for StOoDiOtYmE: Here's Shake The Room ft Flavor Flav... Read more

February 25, 2012 Audio

Q-Tip – Black Fist Friday Mix (Mixtape)

New York's Hot 97 has been bringing in legendary DJs/Producers as a part of its Black Fist Fridays series in celebration of Black History Month. Thus far, guests have included Pete Rock, DJ Premier and Questlove, and they have been given free reign to play whatever they were feeling that... Read more

February 24, 2012 Audio, Mixes

DJ EFN – Thanksgiving (Remix) ft Kendrick Lamar, !Mayday! & Blood Type