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Watch The Cast Of Atlanta Pay Tribute To TLC’s “Creep” Music Video

Watch The Cast Of Atlanta Pay Tribute To TLC’s “Creep” Music Video

In the latest episode of Atlanta, "Earn" (Donald Glover), "Paper Boi" (Brian Tyree Henry), and "Darius" (Lakeith Stanfield) sported silk, two-piece pajama sets throughout the show. While it did not make the final cut of the Hiro Murai-directed Season 2 episode titled "North Of The Border," the cast provided a... Read more
May 1, 2018 TV, TV/Film, Video
Big K.R.I.T. Has A New Album Coming And His First Single Is Worth Celebrating (Audio)

Big K.R.I.T. Has A New Album Coming And His First Single Is Worth Celebrating (Audio)

Life is too short to listen to bad music. So...let AFH fight through it for you and only supply you with that great stuff. Despite the reports, Hip-Hop is alive and well and, in many ways, is better than it's ever been. Not only are we able to go back... Read more
September 29, 2017 Audio
An Insider Reveals How Suge & Death Row Got Those Unlikely Guest Appearances (Video)

An Insider Reveals How Suge & Death Row Got Those Unlikely Guest Appearances (Video)

When Death Row Records launched in the early 1990s, they used Hollywood's SOLAR Records Studios to lay their tracks. After making "Deep Cover" for the SOLAR's soundtrack of the same name, Dr. Dre recorded and mixed The Chronic with some of the very same consoles and equipment used to make... Read more
July 20, 2017 Video
TLC & Snoop Dogg Take It Way Back For The Group’s 1st Video In 14 Years

TLC & Snoop Dogg Take It Way Back For The Group’s 1st Video In 14 Years

As T-Boz sings on TLC's recent single, "Way Back," it's been a long, long time comin' for the legendary group's return. With Chilli in tow, the iconic group will release the long-awaited album first announced in 2016 later this month. In April, Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas delighted... Read more
June 6, 2017 Video
It’s Been A Long Time Coming, But TLC Are Back With A Song From Their New Album (Audio)

It’s Been A Long Time Coming, But TLC Are Back With A Song From Their New Album (Audio)

From Just Ice to The Pharcyde, N.W.A. to Ahmad, many artists have been inspired over the years by trips down memory lane. TLC is the latest to catch the nostalgia bug, and they use it to fuel "Way Back," a new single from their long-awaited crowd funded album. Last year,... Read more
April 13, 2017 Audio
Baby, Baby, Baby…TLC Has Completed Its First Album Since 2002

Baby, Baby, Baby…TLC Has Completed Its First Album Since 2002

TLC released their last album, 3D, following a difficult 2002. On April 25 of that year, founding member Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes was fatally injured in an automobile accident in Honduras. In November, the surviving members Rozanda "Chilli" Thomas and Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins released TLC's fourth album, to platinum success. It has... Read more
June 22, 2016 News
Producer Mike Mosley Reveals Several MCs Who Witnessed Tupac Record “Hit ‘Em Up” (Video)

Producer Mike Mosley Reveals Several MCs Who Witnessed Tupac Record “Hit ‘Em Up” (Video)

In the mid-1990s, Tupac Shakur revamped his production personnel. While 1996's All Eyez On Me would be his first album at Death Row Records, working extensively with the label's production staff, those changes started taking shape even prior. On 1995's #1 LP, Me Against The World, 'Pac maintained a close... Read more
April 26, 2016 Throwback, Video
How Organized Noize Created The Atlanta Hip-Hop Sound With Outkast & Goodie Mob

How Organized Noize Created The Atlanta Hip-Hop Sound With Outkast & Goodie Mob

In looking at Rap superstars, their producers are never far behind in recognition. Rick Rubin was the musical architect that would have a hand in the success of Run-D.M.C., LL Cool J, and Beastie Boys. Dr. Dre's "Midas Touch" with N.W.A., Snoop Dogg (and to a lesser extent) Tupac cleared... Read more
March 23, 2016 Food for Thought
Usher Performs A Stunning Medley As A Tribute To L.A. Reid (Video)

Usher Performs A Stunning Medley As A Tribute To L.A. Reid (Video)

Together with his creative and business partner, Babyface, L.A. Reid was one half of one of the most formidable production duos in recorded music history, and a co-founder of LaFace Records. As an executive, Reid's imprint has been on the career's of some of music's biggest stars, having signed Toni... Read more
March 20, 2016 Video
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, TLC, & More (Video)

Celebrate International Women’s Day with Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, TLC, & More (Video)

March is Women's History Month, and as we get closer and closer to the presidential election in the United States, the likely reality of the country electing its first female president is a topic of excited discussion. Furthermore, 2020 will mark the centennial of women's suffrage in the U.S., making... Read more
March 8, 2016 Video
L.A. Reid is the Man Behind Outkast & TLC. Listen To How It All Came to Be (Audio)

L.A. Reid is the Man Behind Outkast & TLC. Listen To How It All Came to Be (Audio)

Antonia L.A. Reid stands tall as one of the most influential players in the music industry. Heads love him for introducing such acts as Outkast and TLC to a broad audience, but he's put in more than three decades of work into the careers of others, as well. Having essentially... Read more
February 23, 2016 Audio
A Documentary On Organized Noize Looks At The Genius & Drama In The Dungeon (Video)

A Documentary On Organized Noize Looks At The Genius & Drama In The Dungeon (Video)

Organized Noize is one of the most impactful musical groups of the last 25 years. The Atlanta, Georgia-based trio of Sleepy Brown, Rico Wade, and Ray Murray would be deeply responsible for the mainstream (and critical) success of Outkast, TLC, Goodie Mob, and a litany of other acts, ranging from... Read more
February 9, 2016 TV/Film, Video
Rashida Jones Teleports To ’90s R&B Videos. Catch The TLC, Da Brat & SWV References

Rashida Jones Teleports To ’90s R&B Videos. Catch The TLC, Da Brat & SWV References

Rashida Jones very much grew up around music. She is the daughter of Quincy Jones, sister of QDIII, and almost a sister-in-law to Tupac Shakur (Rashida's sister Kidada was engaged to 'Pac at the time of his murder). However, most Heads know thee Miss Jones from her TV work, thanks... Read more
January 10, 2016 The Bridge, Video
Here’s A Mix of Familiar & Fresh Songs To Fire Up Your Week (Playlist)

Here’s A Mix of Familiar & Fresh Songs To Fire Up Your Week (Playlist)

With a long, hot, and ever-exciting summer now transitioning to fall, here is a new playlist of both new and more throwback singles, plus approved album cuts. This mix nods to stand-out tracks from the last year and beyond. This living, breathing playlist keeps building and growing. This time around,... Read more
October 19, 2015 Playlists
Here’s a Feel Good 90s Hip-Hop and R&B Mix to Kick Off the Summer (Audio)

Here’s a Feel Good 90s Hip-Hop and R&B Mix to Kick Off the Summer (Audio)

As the warm rays of the Summer sun start to shine through, soak up the good vibes of this 90s Hip-Hop and R&B mix put together by DJ Rumor. You'll hear music from Groove Theory, SWV, Aaliyah, Missy, Hi-Five, TLC, The LOX, LL Cool J, Jay-Z, Faith Evans, Michael Jackson,... Read more
May 24, 2015 Throwback
TLC Send Some Holiday Cheer with a Gift Wrapped Kiss (Audio)

TLC Send Some Holiday Cheer with a Gift Wrapped Kiss (Audio)

As the holidays approach, T-Boz and Chili from TLC have released some good tidings and cheer by way of "Gift Wrapped Kiss." Check it out. Related: TLC Perform What About Your Friends at the Vh1 Super Bowl Blitz (Video)... Read more
December 13, 2014 Audio
Jermaine Dupri Discusses His Role With Kris Kross, TLC, & Fresh Fest ’84 (Audio)

Jermaine Dupri Discusses His Role With Kris Kross, TLC, & Fresh Fest ’84 (Audio)

Jermaine Dupri hits the Hot 97 studio for an in depth interview with Peter Rosenberg to introduce his new artist Rolls Royce Rizzy in which they discuss his latest single, "Hot Damn," and his upcoming EP. The interview quickly shifts focus from Rizzy to Jermaine as Rosenberg and his cohorts... Read more
September 2, 2014 Audio, Throwback
TLC Perform What About Your Friends at the Vh1 Super Bowl Blitz (Video)

TLC Perform What About Your Friends at the Vh1 Super Bowl Blitz (Video)

As the Super Bowl festivities ramp up, the ladies from TLC join the party. Chili and T-Boz performed a high energy rendition of What About Your Friends, and they've still got it. Check out the video. Related: T-Boz & Chilli Invite Lil’ Mama To Perform With TLC As Left Eye... Read more
February 1, 2014 Throwback
T-Boz & Chilli Invite Lil’ Mama To Perform With TLC As Left Eye For AMAs (Video)

T-Boz & Chilli Invite Lil’ Mama To Perform With TLC As Left Eye For AMAs (Video)

From J. Cole video singles to a record-breaking VH1 biopic, it's been a big year for TLC. The former LaFace Records superstars are waving their flag. To close down last night's 2013 American Music Awards, T-Boz and Chilli celebrated a performance 20 years ago at the AMAs, and invited the... Read more
November 25, 2013 Fresh, Video
TLC – Meant to Be

TLC – Meant to Be

Here's a catchy new song from TLC that was written by Ne-Yo. Their Vh1 biopic premieres on 10/21. Check out Meant to Be. Related: TLC Reveal Artwork & Tracklist For “20″... Read more
October 8, 2013 Audio
TLC Reveal Artwork & Track List For “20”

TLC Reveal Artwork & Track List For “20”

When it comes to music, there are few situations that scream "what if?" more than Hip-Hop trio TLC. It's almost hard to believe it's been more than 11 years since Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes was taken from this earth and the TLC train came to a screeching halt. But aside... Read more
September 23, 2013 Fresh
J. Cole – Crooked Smile ft TLC (Video)

J. Cole – Crooked Smile ft TLC (Video)

The second single fromBorn Sinner finally gets its video. J. Cole's orchestrated T-Boz and Chilli reunion of sorts is inspiration to a five-minute mini-movie style video, sneak-released this morning. Related: J. Cole Discusses and Performs Crooked Smile ft TLC (Video)... Read more
September 18, 2013 Fresh, Video
J. Cole Discusses and Performs Crooked Smile ft TLC (Video)

J. Cole Discusses and Performs Crooked Smile ft TLC (Video)

Fresh off selling nearly 300,000 copies of Born Sinner and taking the #2 spot on the album chart, J. Cole sat down to discuss Crooked Smile, his uplifting song featuring TLC. He also did a stirring in-studio performance of the song. Check out the video. Related: J. Cole – Let... Read more
June 29, 2013 Video
J. Cole – Crooked Smile ft T-Boz & Chili (of TLC)

J. Cole – Crooked Smile ft T-Boz & Chili (of TLC)

This is kinda dope. J. Cole lays down a collabo with Chili and T-Boz (of TLC) with a bouncy R&B feel. Check out Crooked Smile. Related: J. Cole – Niggaz Know (Audio)... Read more
June 3, 2013 Audio
TLC – The Lost “Creep” Video (Video)

TLC – The Lost “Creep” Video (Video)

Think you've seen the video for TLC's classic Creep? Think again. Here's an alternate video that was shot for the Crazy Sexy Cool single but never released. Check it out below and let us know what you think. Props: Complex Related: Mister Cee – Best of TLC & Total Mix... Read more
April 8, 2013 Video
Mister Cee – Best of TLC & Total Mix

Mister Cee – Best of TLC & Total Mix

Mister Cee focused this week's "Best Of" mix on the sexy sounds of TLC and Total. If you like that 90's R&B, you do not want to miss this... Listen to and download the mix below. Related: Mister Cee – The Best of EPMD Mix... Read more
March 12, 2013 Audio, Throwback
There is often a lot of backlash when R&B infiltrates hip-hop but what about when hip-hop infiltrates R&B (and not just featured verses)? Here’s a playlist of some dope R&B and soul (Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, TLC, Aaliyah and more) made by some of hip-hop’s finest producers. You’ll hear music produced by Madlib, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Dr. Dre, J Dilla, The Ummah, Kay Gee, Organized Noize, The Neptunes, Kanye West and more. Click below to listen.

There is often a lot of backlash when R&B infiltrates hip-hop but what about when hip-hop infiltrates R&B (and not just featured verses)? Here’s a playlist of some dope R&B and soul (Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, TLC, Aaliyah and more) made by some of hip-hop’s finest producers. You’ll hear music produced by Madlib, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Dr. Dre, J Dilla, The Ummah, Kay Gee, Organized Noize, The Neptunes, Kanye West and more. Click below to listen.

Tracklist and production credits are below. Hip-Hop and R&B by Parfit on Grooveshark Here's the tracklist: My Soul Ain't For Sale - Raheem Devaughn (Prod. DJ Jazzy Jeff) The Healer - Erykah Badu (Prod. Madlib) Devil's Pie - D'Angelo(Prod. DJ Premier) Waterfalls - TLC (Prod. Organized Noize) Bullshittin' (Remix) -... Read more
March 3, 2012 Audio, Playlists
Organized Noize Tells All: The Stories Behind Their Classic Records

Organized Noize Tells All: The Stories Behind Their Classic Records

Complex has been doing an incredible series where they interview legendary producers and have them break down their classic songs track for track. In the past, they've done DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Diamond D and others. The latest is Organized Noize, the production team behind some of best joints by... Read more
February 2, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback