Daz Dillinger – Goin’ Gorillaz (Video)
Here's the latest video from Daz Dillinger. Check out Goin' Gorillaz. Related: Daz Dillinger – Love 2 Hate (Audio)... Read more
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Allen Stone – Kiss From a Rose (Video)
It takes stones to cover Seal's Kiss From a Rose...actually, just one Stone. Allen Stone re-imagines Seal's classic and does a rousing acoustic version. Check out the video. Related: Miguel performs on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series (Video)... Read more
Rhyme & Reason (Full Video)
Rhyme & Reason still stands the test of time as one of the best documentaries ever on hip-hop. It takes a comprehensive look at the culture through the words of some of the best rappers to advance it: Nas, Biggie, Erick Sermon, Spice 1, Pac, KRS-One, Q-Tip, Biz Markie, Heavy... Read more
Ray Donovan Episode 1 (Full Video)
If you have Showtime and Ray Donovan hasn't made it on your radar yet, it's worth a look. Similar to shows like Breaking Bad, Homeland and The Wire, the characters are morally grey and the subject matter is dark...VERY DARK. You can check out the full episode 1 below. Related:... Read more
Jay-Z – Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film Trailer (Video)
Jay-Z continues one of the savviest marketing campaigns for an album (hip-hop or otherwise) ever. He recently met with Mark Zuckerberg (pic below) and also announced that HBO will premiere Picasso Baby: A Performance Art film at 11pm on August 2nd. Check out a trailer for the film below. #newrules... Read more
Jay-Z #FactsOnly Interview with Elliott Wilson, Pt. 2 (Video)
In the final part of Jay-Z's #FactsOnly interview with Elliott Wilson, he discusses his respect for Rakim and Big Daddy Kane, his belief that Drake is currently the strongest young contender for his throne, race relations in the U.S., the Trayvon Martin decision, his obligation to help elevate the next... Read more
Nas Speaks on Race on Anderson Cooper’s Race & Justice in America II (Video)
It's official. Nas has become the defacto representative of hip-hop excellence to the mainstream. After having a Harvard fellowship created in his name last week, he made an appearance on Anderson Cooper's special on Race & Justice in America last night to weigh in. Check out a brief clip below.... Read more
Official Picture of Andre 3000 as Jimi Hendrix in All is By My Side
Here's an official photo of Andre 3000 in his role as the iconic Jimi Hendrix. The film, All is By My Side, will premiere in September. To date, few details have surfaced about the movie but you can watch a brief clip from last year about what Andre had to... Read more
Jay-Z Interview with Elliott Wilson, Pt 1 (Video)
I wasn't going to post this Jay-Z interview. In fact, I wasn't even going to watch it. Like I suspect is the case with many of you, I'm feeling a bit of Jay-Z overload (even though he is my favorite rapper of all-time--yeah, I said it.). That said, damn, I'm... Read more
Timbaland Speaks on Nas’ Collabo with Jay-Z & Justin Timberlake & More (Video)
A picture of Nas, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland in the studio caused a lot of commotion a couple of months ago. Everyone assumed their joint effort would be on Jay-Z's new album. Then Magna Carta came but there was no Jay/Nas/Justin/Tim collabo. Well, Timbaland speaks on the mystery song.... Read more
DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 15 (Video)
Episode 15 of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination series features a stop in South Africa, footage of a break dancing competition, an appearance by DJ Premier and more. Check out the video below. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 14 (Video)... Read more
Living Legends: Pete Rock & CL Smooth (Audio Playlist)
Pete Rock has long gotten credit for being one of the most influential hip-hop producers of all time. Recently, there has also been a bit of a spike in interest in Pete Rock & CL Smooth, particularly in light of their announcement that they are remaking their classic Mecca &... Read more
Redman Speaks with Mass Appeal (Video)
Redman talks New Jersey, Brooklyn, how he got his name, favorite music growing up and more in this interview. Check out the video. Related: Redman Performs Time 4 Sum Aksion, I’ll Bee Dat and Da Rockwilder at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (Video)... Read more
Mac Miller – I Am Who I Am (Killin’ Time) (Video)
There should be no question about how much Mac Miller's rap skills have evolved once you listen to I Am Who I Am (Killin' Time). He settles in the pocket with a flow that is rapid-fire yet laid back over a dark track. He couples the song with trippy imagery... Read more
Goodie M.O.B. – Special Education ft Janelle Monae (Video)
Here's a high tech lyric video from Goodie M.O.B. for their hot collabo with Janelle Monae. Check out Special Education. Related: Goodie M.O.B. – Age Against the Machine (Album Artwork + Tracklist)... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – Multi Til the Sun Die (Video)
Big K.R.I.T.'s video for Multi Til the Sun Die features stylish footage of him in concert and on the road. Check it out below. Related: Big K.R.I.T. discusses the meaning of Multi and more (Video)... Read more
Kanye West – Black Skinhead (Video)
After an unfortunate leak a couple of weeks ago, Kanye West releases the official version of the Black Skinhead video. In line with the Yeezus project, Kanye stretches boundaries again by making the clip interactive. Viewers can speed it up, slow it down, take snap shots and more. Check it... Read more
Jay-Z and Beyonce Attend Trayvon Martin Rally (Video)
Jay-Z took time out in between concerts with Justin Timberlake to attend a rally with Beyonce in support of Trayvon Martin. Check out the footage of the first couple of entertainment paying their respects below. Related: Jay-Z Performs Picasso Baby (Video)... Read more
Pharoahe Monch Breaks Down Simon Says and More with Peter Rosenberg (Video)
Pharoahe Monch decodes Simon Says, talks Organized Konfusion, breaks down his lyrical process and stresses the importance of being true to himself in this interview with Peter Rosenberg. Check out the video. Related: Pharoahe Monch – Haile Selassie Karate ft Denaun Porter (Video)... Read more
EPMD & Redman Perform Headbanger at the 2013 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (Video)
The first time I heard EPMD's Headbanger was the first the first time I heard Redman and his verse DESTROYED me. The 3 united for a performance of the epic posse cut at the 2013 Brooklyn Hip-Hop festival. All that was missing was K-Solo...Check out the video. Related: Redman Performs... Read more
Kanye West Scuffles with the Paparazzi (Video)
So Kanye West flipped on the paparazzi (again) yesterday. It's a source of entertainment for some but put aside the "train wreck" aspect for a minute. When do you think media intrusion goes too far? Related: Young-Ye: How Jay-Z and Kanye West Made the World Watch the Throne (Again) and... Read more
Rittz: Beyond the Booth (Video)
Rittz's music is readily available (especially if you're a Head) but interviews with the Strange Fruit MC are much rarer. A3C recently sat down with Rittz to get insight into his beginnings and goals. Check out Behind the Booth.... Read more
Schoolboy Q Performs New Song in NYC (Video)
Schoolboy Q performs a super tough new track that is presumably from his forthcoming Oxymoron album and possibly called Gangsta. Check out the video and prepare to get your mean face on with this one. YACH! YACH! YACH! YACH! Related: Schoolboy Q – Collard Greens ft Kendrick Lamar (Audio)... Read more
Jay-Z’s Interview with the BBC’s Zane Lowe, Part 4 (Video)
The final part of Jay-Z's interview with the BBC finds him focusing on family. He talks about fatherhood, his daughter's character, performing with Mrs. Carter and more. Check out the video. Related: Jay-Z’s Interview with the BBC’s Zane Lowe (Part 3) (Video)... Read more
Joey Bada$$ – Alowha (Video)
Here's some footage from Joey Bada$$ recent overseas trip. The visuals feature behind the scenes video as well as music from his Summer Knights mixtape and more. Check out Alowha. Related: Joey Bada$$ – Summer Knights (Mixtape)... Read more
Redman Performs Time 4 Sum Aksion, I’ll Bee Dat and Da Rockwilder at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (Video)
Redman performed at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival this past weekend and he took it ALL THE WAY back. Check out his performances of Time 4 Sum Aksion, I'll Bee Dat and Da Rockwilder below. Related: Mathematics – Notorious ft Redman, Eyes Low & Mr. Cream (Video)... Read more
Vic Mensa – Hollywood LA (Video)
Vic Mensa is a STAR. The former Kids These Days frontman recently embarked on a solo career and is quickly establishing himself as one of the dopest MCs in the new West Coast movement. He effortlessly switches from a laid-back sing-songy flowy to spitting fire, much the way The Pharcyde... Read more
Jay-Z’s Interview with the BBC’s Zane Lowe (Part 2) (Video)
I'm digging Jay-Z's choice to have a series of intelligent conversations instead of standard interviews to support MCHG. Here's part 2 of his sit down with the BBC where he discusses the price and payoff of fame, the media and more. Check it out below. Related: Jay-Z Interview On BBC... Read more
Killer Mike & El-P – 36″ Chain (Video)
Killer Mike and El-P release the first video from their incredibly underrated (FREE) Run the Jewels project and it does not disappoint. It's a dark comic trip where they kill more than just a few cliches. Check out 36" Chain. Related: Killer Mike & El-P – Run the Jewels (Free... Read more
Schoolboy Q Interview with Karen Civil (Video)
Schoolboy Q (aka Puff Daddy) is the next in line for a solo project from Black Hippy. Here's an interview where the TDE MC talks wanting to work with Action Bronson and Jill Scott, his new Oxymoron album and manning up to Wale about his reckless tweets from back in... Read more
Clip from Kanye West’s HBO Pilot (Video)
You think Kanye West takes himself too seriously? Think again. Here's a dark and twisted fantasy of a different sort from him. Apparently, back in 2010, Kanye was in talks with HBO to do an improv show in the vein of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Here's a short clip showcasing the... Read more
Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2013 (Live Stream)
The 2013 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival is in progress right now and EPMD just hit the stage (6:26pm EST). Redman and Pusha T will also be performing later. Check out the live stream below. Related: A Tribe Called Quest & Leaders of the New School perform Scenario live at the Brooklyn... Read more
Ka – Off The Record (Video)
Ka just dropped a brilliant song and video. He seamlessly weaves the titles of several classic records that shaped him into his verses and digs in the crates flipping through the album covers in the video. Pure hip-hop at its finest. Check it out. Related: Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2013 (Live... Read more
Fruitvale Station Trailer (Video)
As painful as it will be, please see this film. Remember Oscar Grant III. Remember Trayvon Martin. Let there be no more.... Read more
Rapper Big Pooh – Gold Chain (Video)
Rapper Big Pooh releases the video for Gold Chain--his anthem about shunning materialism and learning to be true to himself. Check it out below. Related: Rapper Big Pooh – Cognac ft Chaundon (Audio)... Read more
Phil Ade Freestyles in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)
Phil Ade is the latest to step into The Backroom on 106 & Park and he took a different approach. Instead of just spitting a freestyle, he crafted a verse that was a mini-highlight reel of his life. Check out the video. Related: Phil Ade – 2AM ft Bun B... Read more
Erick Sermon, Snoop Dogg & Method Man – Let Me Explain (Video)
Erick Sermon, Snoop Dogg and Method Man teamed up on the title track for Kevin Hart's Let Me Explain film. The result? STRAIGHT FIRE!!! Check out the video below. Related: Erick Sermon Tells Classic Stories to Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg (Video)... Read more
Prodigy Freestyles on ShowOff Radio (Video)
Prodigy goes in over a vintage Alchemist track on ShowOff Radio. Check out the video. Related: Prodigy & Alchemist – Give ‘Em Hell (Video)... Read more
Jadakiss, Styles P & Sheek Louch perform in NYC (Video)
Salute to The Lox who hit the stage at BB King's in NYC earlier this week. Here's some highlight footage of their performance which included many of their joint classics and even some solo joints. Check out the video. D-Block...Related: Peter Jackson – Can’t Get Enough ft Jadakiss, Styles P,... Read more
Jay-Z Interview on NYC’s Power 105 (Video)
Here's another very engaging interview with Jay-Z courtesy of Power 105. Hov speaks on SEVERAL topics, including competing with himself artistically, comparisons to Biggie, his belief that Cole, Kendrick, Drake and Wale will be relevant 10 years from now, the Beyonce pregnancy rumors, Roc Nation Sports, his relationship with Nas,... Read more
Styles P Discusses his Twitter Etiquette and More on The Combat Jack Show (Video)
Styles P explains why he doesn't use the "n" word on Twitter and more in part 2 of his interview on The Combat Jack Show. Check out the video. Related: Styles P Decodes Part of His Verse on DMX’s N*ggaz Done Started Something and More on The Combat Jack Show... Read more
Rav. P – City of Angels ft Skyzoo (Video)
Rav. P has an ill flow and a hot verse from Skyzoo in his latest video. Check out City of Angels. Related: Buckshot, Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Joey Bada$$ & Kirk Knight Freestyle (Video)... Read more
Andre 3000 is in the Studio with Mike Will (Video)
Look who's recording again...Here's a video of Andre 3000 and Mike Will in the studio together that you likely will find incredibly exciting and frustrating at the same damn time. Check it out below. Related: Big Boi speaks on the possibility of an OutKast reunion and more (Video)... Read more
DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 14 (Video)
Episode 14 of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination series finds Jeff and Skillz in Biel, Leeds, Middlesborough, Warwick and Berlin. It also features a very brief appearance by Reggie Noble (interestingly enough with him on the wheels of steel). Check out the video. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff & Mick Boogie... Read more
Jay-Z’s Speaks About Magna Carta Holy Grail, Dame Dash, Blue Ivy, Social Media and Much More With Angie Martinez (Video)
A lot of people have been talking about Magna Carta Holy Grail the last few days, but now the man, himself, weighs in. Jay-Z stopped by NYC's Hot 97 today to discuss the album and more with Angie Martinez...and yes, he does really have Obama on the text... Check out... Read more
Stalley – Swangin’ ft Scarface (Video)
Stalley teams up with the OG Scarface in his latest video. Check out Swangin'. Related: Stalley – White Minks & Gator Sleeves (Audio)... Read more
Wu-Tang Clan Perform in Canada (Video)
Here's some high quality footage of Wu-Tang Clan performing in Canada. It's a good sneak peek at what you can expect to see when they hit the stage at Rock the Bells later this year. Check out the video. Related: Mathematics – Four Horsemen ft Inspectah Deck, Rakewon, Method Man... Read more
Mac Miller – Gees ft Schoolboy Q (Video)
Mac Miller releases a truly bugged out video (literally and metaphorically--there are tons of grasshoppers and the dominant color is purple...) for Gees, his collaboration with Schoolboy Q. Check it out below. Related: Mac Miller Performs with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)... Read more
Styles P Decodes Part of His Verse on DMX’s N*ggaz Done Started Something and More on The Combat Jack Show (Video)
Styles P decodes part of his verse from DMX's N*ggaz Done Started Something on The Combat Jack Show. He gives details on an attack by a gang of people that changed his life. He also discusses the importance of MCs being authentic in their rhymes. Check out the video. Related:... Read more
DJ Premier Speaks on His Favorite Current MCs and More (Video)
Here's one that might be a scratcher for some Heads...The legendary DJ Premier, the stalwart of hip-hop credibility, named Drake as the current MC with whom he wants to work and praises 2 Chainz rhyming ability. Check out the video of him on The Combat Jack Show below to learn... Read more