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

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

The year is winding down, no doubt, but the good music kept coming in November. Here's a playlist of the best Hip-Hop to drop last month, including songs from Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, Joey Bada$$, Eminem, Masta Ace, Raekwon, Posdnuos, Rah Digga, Elzhi, Jay Z, Childish Gambino, Mac Miller, Jhene Aiko,... Read more
December 1, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists
This Week in Video Was Dominated By Kanye West’s Epic Meltdown on Sway…But There Was So Much More. Here’s a Playlist of the Kanye Highlights and Anything Else Worth Watching from the Past Week (Video Playlist)

This Week in Video Was Dominated By Kanye West’s Epic Meltdown on Sway…But There Was So Much More. Here’s a Playlist of the Kanye Highlights and Anything Else Worth Watching from the Past Week (Video Playlist)

Kanye West shut down the web with his extremely heated exchange with Sway. In the midst of the furor, last week was one of the best of the year for Hip-Hop video programming--Eminem's Rap God video, Snoop talking TDE vs. Death Row, A Tribe Called Quest discussing their farewell shows,... Read more
November 30, 2013 Playlists, Video
Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip Bring Kanye West & Lil Wayne To Thank You Visual (Video)

Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip Bring Kanye West & Lil Wayne To Thank You Visual (Video)

One of the more exciting collaborations of the last month puts those pesky Young Money vs. G.O.O.D Music rumors to bed. Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne join Q-Tip and Kanye West in this Disco-inspired cut that has all four artists doing what they do best. It's great how the beat... Read more
November 25, 2013 Fresh, Video
Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes Announce Collaborative Mixtape

Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes Announce Collaborative Mixtape

After over 20 years of collaborations on a litany of albums, features, remixes, and concerts, A Tribe Called Quest's Q-Tip and Leaders Of The New School's Busta Rhymes are linking for a mixtape, The Abstract And The Dragon. The December 12 freebie joins Dres and Jarobi's Evitan album last year... Read more
November 21, 2013 Fresh
Busta Rhymes Combines Cash Money With Native Tongues Alongside Q-Tip On Thank You (Audio)

Busta Rhymes Combines Cash Money With Native Tongues Alongside Q-Tip On Thank You (Audio)

Busta Rhymes' career is truly dynamic. Christened his name by Public Enemy's Chuck D; a Leader Of The New School tied to Native Tongues; an animated solo star; constant major label provider to J Dilla; onetime Dr. Dre affiliate; once signed Raekwon; forever tied to EPMD's DJ Scratch; mentor to... Read more
November 7, 2013 Audio, Fresh
?uestlove Explains Being A Music Snob, Putting Off Q-Tip & Others With Nerdery (Video)

?uestlove Explains Being A Music Snob, Putting Off Q-Tip & Others With Nerdery (Video)

Is Head an easy and endearing way of calling ourselves "music snobs"? Vanity Fair has a Music Snob series, and stops in with Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson—easily known as The Roots band-leader and drummer, but at a closer look, a composer who's remixed Marvin Gaye deep cuts, made a Jazz album... Read more
October 7, 2013 Fresh, Video
AFH: Best Hip-Hop of July 2013 (Audio Playlist)

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

Jay-Z dominated the headlines in July, but there was a LOT of good music from other artists last month, as well. Here's a playlist of the best hip-hop to drop in July. You'll hear music from MC Lyte, Q-Tip, J. Cole, Rapsody, Pete Rock & Camp Lo, Daz Dillinger, Nipsey... Read more
August 4, 2013 Featured-homepage, Playlists
Hiatus Kaiyote – Nakamarra (Remix) ft Q-Tip

Hiatus Kaiyote – Nakamarra (Remix) ft Q-Tip

Wow. Here's a real treat from a group called Hiatus Kiyote. The group plays a neo-soul-esque song complemented by lush vocals from the female lead and a guest verse from none other than Q-Tip. It's 4.5 minutes of sunshine. Check out the remix to Nakamarra. Props: 2DBZ Related: Q-Tip Speaks... Read more
July 11, 2013 Audio
Q-Tip Speaks at the Red Bull Music Academy (Video)

Q-Tip Speaks at the Red Bull Music Academy (Video)

Wow. Here's an incredible treat for any fans of Q-Tip and hip-hop, generally. The iconic MC/Producer/DJ sat down with Chairman Mao for an in-depth conversation (like 2 hours deep...) . He also plays a ton of music on which he's worked, including some unreleased music from Kanye. Whether you watch... Read more
June 6, 2013 Video
AFH: J Dilla Tribute

AFH: J Dilla Tribute

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February 7, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Video
Q-Tip, Talib Kweli and The Roots Perform Electric Relaxation (Video)

Q-Tip, Talib Kweli and The Roots Perform Electric Relaxation (Video)

Q-Tip and Talib Kweli performing "Electric Relaxation" with The Roots?! It gets no better. Check out the video. Related: Bizarre Tribe - A Quest to the Pharcyde: a mixtape of blends of music from A Tribe Called Quest & The Pharcyde (Mixtape)... Read more
January 3, 2013 Video
Roc Marciano – Thread Count (Prod. Q-Tip) + Full Album Stream of Reloaded (Audio)

Roc Marciano – Thread Count (Prod. Q-Tip) + Full Album Stream of Reloaded (Audio)

Roc Marciano spits his grimy flow over a signature jazzy beat from Q-Tip. Ill combo. Check out Thread Count. If you like what you hear, you can check out a full stream of the album via Spin here. Roc's album Reloaded is in stores tomorrow. Related: Roc Marciano – Stop... Read more
November 12, 2012 Audio
Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap (Full Video)

Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap (Full Video)

We've posted a lot of content over the last few months from Ice-T's documentary Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap. Now, you can watch the whole film which features extensive interviews with Redman, Eminem, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Snoop, Nas, Q-Tip, DJ Premier, Chuck D, Afrika Bambaataa, KRS-One and... Read more
September 14, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Q-Tip tells the story of writing his first rhyme (Video)

Q-Tip tells the story of writing his first rhyme (Video)

Here's a cool video of Q-Tip telling the story of the first time he over wrote a rhyme. This is an outtake from Ice-T's Something From Nothing documentary. Check it out. Related: Q-Tip – Black Fist Friday Mix (Mixtape)... Read more
September 5, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
The impact of Chris Lighty

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
A Tribe Called Quest & Leaders of the New School perform Scenario at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (Video)

A Tribe Called Quest & Leaders of the New School perform Scenario at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (Video)

Here's the official video footage of that epic performance of Scenario by A Tribe Called Quest and Leaders of the New School at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival last weekend. As we mentioned, it was the first time the song had been performed live in 20 years. This video has professional... Read more
July 20, 2012 Video
A Tribe Called Quest & Leaders of the New School perform Scenario live at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (Video)

A Tribe Called Quest & Leaders of the New School perform Scenario live at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (Video)

The annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival took place on Saturday. There were many dope moments but the highlight was when Busta Rhymes brought Leaders of the New School AND A Tribe Called Quest onstage to do the first live rendition of Scenario in almost 20 years. Check out the video below.... Read more
July 15, 2012 Video
Q-Tip speaks on his signing to GOOD Music (Audio)

Q-Tip speaks on his signing to GOOD Music (Audio)

Word broke yesterday that Q-Tip signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music. Q-Tip spoke to Peter Rosenberg at length about the move, what to expect from his upcoming album and more. Hear what the man himself had to say about it below. Related: Q-Tip - Black Fist Friday Mixtape http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsT5uZTuYSM... Read more
April 12, 2012 Audio
Q-Tip – Black Fist Friday Mix (Mixtape)

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
Here’s a mix featuring the best double threats in the game: those who can hold down the mic and the MPC. You’ll hear music from Black Milk, Kanye West, MF Doom, Big K.R.I.T., Count Bass D, Pharrell, Q-Tip, Large Professor, Erick Sermon, Warren G, Daz, Prodigy, J. Cole, RZA, Evidence, Pete Rock, DJ Quik and the mighty J. Dilla.

Here’s a mix featuring the best double threats in the game: those who can hold down the mic and the MPC. You’ll hear music from Black Milk, Kanye West, MF Doom, Big K.R.I.T., Count Bass D, Pharrell, Q-Tip, Large Professor, Erick Sermon, Warren G, Daz, Prodigy, J. Cole, RZA, Evidence, Pete Rock, DJ Quik and the mighty J. Dilla.

Oh...and don't think we forgot about Dre. Who did we miss though? Who do you think is the best double threat in the game? Check out the mix below and hit us back. Ambrosia For Heads Double Threat Mix by Parfit .... Read more
August 14, 2011 Audio
Watch the Throne – The Listening Party

Watch the Throne – The Listening Party

I just attended the listening party for the album at the Rose Center Planetarium in NYC.  Below are some quick observations, as well as some clips from an interview Jay-Z did with Angie Martinez earlier. 1.  They brought out the heavy-hitters:  It was a who's who of music and media... Read more
August 1, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought
Here’s some footage of Q-Tip and Kanye West performing at the Brooklyn Hip-Hip Festival.

Here’s some footage of Q-Tip and Kanye West performing at the Brooklyn Hip-Hip Festival.

Kanye does a medley of 3 songs. The audio is through the boards, so the sound is right. Check it out. http://vimeo.com/26591533 Update: Here's some additional footage from Karmaloop TV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wgZJf6ellk&feature=player_embedded... Read more
July 19, 2011 Video
Here’s another sneak peek at the upcoming A Tribe Called Quest documentary.

Here’s another sneak peek at the upcoming A Tribe Called Quest documentary.

This one features a very candid interview about Phife's ongoing battle with Diabetes. Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels Of A Tribe Called Quest hits most theaters this month. Click here for a list of dates and places and a link to a playlist we did of joints produced by... Read more
July 6, 2011 Video
Can’t wait to see the A Tribe Called Quest documentary? It’s coming soon to a theater near you.

Can’t wait to see the A Tribe Called Quest documentary? It’s coming soon to a theater near you.

Click here for details on locations and release dates for Beats, Rhymes & Life:  The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest.  Also, here's a playlist we did celebrating music produced by Q-Tip.... Read more
May 25, 2011 Food for Thought
Q-Tip is a great MC…quietly, he’s a really dope producer too. The latest installment of the Producer Series playlists features music produced by Q-Tip.

Q-Tip is a great MC…quietly, he’s a really dope producer too. The latest installment of the Producer Series playlists features music produced by Q-Tip.

Everyone knows what Q-Tip brought to the mic for A Tribe Called Quest, but his production contributions are rarely mentioned. He and Ali Shaheed Muhammad often shared those duties, with Tip producing under the name The Abstract. Q-Tip also did a fair amount of production as part of The Ummah,... Read more
April 22, 2011 Audio, Playlists
Ever see Rhyme & Reason? After nearly 15 years it still stands as one of the best films ever on hip-hop. Watch the whole movie here.

Ever see Rhyme & Reason? After nearly 15 years it still stands as one of the best films ever on hip-hop. Watch the whole movie here.

It takes a comprehensive look at hip-hop THE CULTURE through the words of some of the best rappers to advance it: Nas, Biggie, Pac, KRS-One, Q-Tip, RZA, Ice-T, MC Eiht, Pharcyde, Lauryn Hill, Dr. Dre...It doesn't stop.... Read more
March 6, 2011 TV/Film, Video
New Saigon ft Q-Tip and Fatman Scoop and produced by Just Blaze. It’s called the Invitation. Can you dig it?

New Saigon ft Q-Tip and Fatman Scoop and produced by Just Blaze. It’s called the Invitation. Can you dig it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhuAQ7QPh_E... Read more
February 10, 2011 Audio
There is NO WAY I could let this day go by without a tribute to the late, great J. Dilla. Here’s a playlist with some of my favorite Dilla joints.

There is NO WAY I could let this day go by without a tribute to the late, great J. Dilla. Here’s a playlist with some of my favorite Dilla joints.

37 years ago today was his born day and, to the HUGE loss of the hip-hop community, the anniversary of his death is on 2/10/06. In the short time he was with us, he left an indelible sonic imprint on the hip-hip, R&B and general music landscape. Here's a playlist... Read more
February 7, 2011 Audio, Playlists
Here’s a double dose of Consequence and both tracks are produced by hip-hop legends.

Here’s a double dose of Consequence and both tracks are produced by hip-hop legends.

First up is Screenshot produced by Havoc from Mobb Deep. Click here to download. Next is The Consequences ft Q-Tip and produced by the legendary J. Dilla.   Be on the lookout for Consequence's Movies on Demand 2 mixtape which drops on 2/8. Click here to download.... Read more
February 5, 2011 Audio
AFH: J Dilla Tribute

AFH: J Dilla Tribute

James Yancey, aka Jay Dee, aka J Dilla, one of the greatest producers in hip-hop history, was born 39 years ago on February 7, 1974 and unfortunately passed away on February 10, 2006. We're celebrating his life and incredible impact with a number of the great tributes that have been... Read more
February 7, 2010 Audio, Video
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