Video Archives

Ice Cube Performs It Was a Good Day with The Roots (Video)

Keeping it on the OG West Coast tip, Ice Cube dropped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and performed his classic, It Was a Good Day, with The Legendary Roots Crew (and you know they smashed it...). Check out the video below and vibe out to how they flipped it.... Read more

June 19, 2013 Video

J. Cole Freestyles on the Funkmaster Flex Show (Video)

J. Cole freestyled on the Funkmaster Flex show last night and kinda blacked out about halfway through. Check out the video. Related: J. Cole – New York Times ft 50 Cent & Bas (Audio)... Read more

June 18, 2013 Video

Prodigy – Dough Pildin’ (Video)

Prodigy drops a video for Dough Pildin', one of the strongest tracks on his Alchemist-produced Albert Einstein album. Check it out below. Related: Prodigy – R.I.P. ft Havoc & Raekwon (Prod. Alchemist) (Audio)... Read more

June 18, 2013 Video

Freddie Gibbs – Eastside Moonwalker (Video)

Here's a new video from Freddie Gibbs. Check out Eastside Moonwalker. Related: Freddie Gibbs – Freddie Soprano (Audio)... Read more

June 17, 2013 Video

Buckshot, Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Joey Bada$$ & Kirk Knight Freestyle (Video)

Now School meets Next School in this cypher between Buckshot, Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Joey Bada$$ and Kirk Knight, with Evil Dee on the wheels. Check out the video. Related: Pro Era – Like Water (Video)... Read more

June 17, 2013 Video

Nitty Scott, MC – Flower Child ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Here's a stylish and tastefully sexy new video from Nitty Scott, MC for Flower Child, her collabo with Kendrick Lamar. Check it out below. Related: Nitty Scott, MC – Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Video)... Read more

June 17, 2013 Video

Extended Trailer for Jay-Z’s new Magna Carta Holy Grail Album (Video)

Well damn. Like a true big brother, Jay-Z steals little brother Kanye's shine once again. He just launched the freshest trailer for an album maybe ever inside the NBA Finals. Check out this incredible video with Rick Rubin, Swizz Beatz, Pharrell, Timbaland and beats from Jay's upcoming Magna Carta Holy... Read more

June 16, 2013 Video

Big K.R.I.T. – Bigger Picture (Video)

Bigger Picture is Big K.R.I.T.'s vivid lyrical description of what can go wrong in a relationship when the details are scrutinized to the exclusion of seeing the overall value. The video is a creative take on that concept, directed by Marc Ecko (yes, that Ecko). Take a look below. Related:... Read more

June 14, 2013 Video

?uestlove Speaks at the Red Bull Lecture Series (Video)

This Red Bull Lecture series has been dope so far. This week's installment with ?uestlove makes it even better. ?uest drops a wealth of knowledge about The Legendary Roots Crew, working on Fallon and music, generally...and, he even gets on the drums. This is one of the most intellectual discussions... Read more

June 12, 2013 Video

Kanye West Plays Send It Up at His Yeezus Listening Session (Video)

So it turns out Rick Rubin executive produced Kanye West's Yeezus album. Here's a 7+ minute clip from Kanye's listening session last night that includes a song called Send It Up featuring King Louie, as well as Kanye thanking those who helped him with the album. Check out the video.... Read more

June 11, 2013 Video

N.O.R.E – The Problem (Lawwwddd) ft Pharrell (Video)

N.O.R.E. gets an old school hip-hop history lesson from a hot teacher in his video for The Problem (Lawwwddd) featuring Pharrell. It's complete with visuals of Raiders jerseys, shell toe Adidas, fat gold chains, Kangols, Timbalands and more. Check it out below. Related: N.O.R.E. – Built Pyramids ft Large Professor... Read more

June 11, 2013 Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 12 (Video)

In the latest episode of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination hip-hop travel show, Jeff returns to the States. He starts out in Vegas then heads to Detroit to warm up the crowd for Jill Scott's Summer Block Party show. The next stop is LA for a day off, Roscoe's Chicken... Read more

June 11, 2013 Video

Bishop Nehru – Fickle Mind$ (Video)

Bishop Nehru is another MC to watch. Similarly to some of his contemporaries like Joey Bada$$ and Action Bronson, his flow and beat selection are distinctly East Coast 90's-influenced. Here's a new video for his song Fickle Mind$. Related: Bishop Nehru – Nehruvia (Mixtape)... Read more

June 11, 2013 Video

DJ Quik – Life Jacket (Video)

New music from DJ Quik? I'll take it. Check out the video for Life Jacket. Related: DJ Quik interview with Bootleg Kev (Video)... Read more

June 10, 2013 Video

The Making of Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth’s They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (Video)

Here is a truly phenomenal documentary on the making of one of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time: Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth's They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.). If you are a Head, take the time to watch this video. It will be 10 of the best minutes you've... Read more

June 10, 2013 Throwback

Mathematics – Notorious ft Redman, Eyes Low & Mr. Cream (Video)

Here's the video for Mathematics' song Notorious featuring Redman, Eyes Low & Mr. Cream. Related: Loaded Lux – Rite ft Redman & Method Man (Video)... Read more

June 8, 2013 Video

Just Blaze & Young Guru Discuss the Early Days of Roc-A-Fella (Video)

If you have an interest in peering behind the curtain in the music industry, it's been a phenomenal week. Q-Tip gave a 2-hour talk on his creative process, J. Cole told the uncensored story of the struggles he had with his first album and Young Guru and Just Blaze talked... Read more

June 7, 2013 Video

J. Cole Explains Let Nas Down (Video)

J. Cole had an album listening session in NYC yesterday and during it he explained the story behind his Let Nas Down record. Cole gave a 10+ minute story that provides tremendous insight into the inner workings of the music business, competing with artists like Drake, how difficult it was... Read more

June 7, 2013 Video

Rakim Performs at Brooklyn SummerStage 2013 (Video)

Rakim recently ripped a set at the Brooklyn SummerStage. Here's some high quality footage of the God MC performing Eric B. is President, Microphone Fiend, Paid in Full and more. Check out the video (starting at the 1:22 mark). Related: Rakim – Get Visual (Audio)... Read more

June 7, 2013 Video

India.Arie – Cocoa Butter (Video)

Ever since she burst onto the scene in 2001 with her single Video, India.Arie's voice has been unmistakably penetrating. Her deep and rich tone is one for the ages. She's back with a new song and video that seamlessly continues her expanding soulful catalog. Check out Cocoa Butter. Related: Super... Read more

June 6, 2013 Video

Kurupt – Lend Me Your Ears (Video)

Kurupt drops a verse for LA Leakers. Here's the video for Lend Me Your Ears. Related: Kurupt – Caviar & Champagne ft Dr. Zodiak & King Lil G (Video)... Read more

June 6, 2013 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

Pharrell Discusses the Making of Feds Watching with 2 Chainz (Video)

Here's a glimpse inside the mind of Pharrell and the way he creates music. It turns out it wasn't just the Feds Watching 2 Chainz that inspired that track. Pharrell recounts how his observations of how 2 Chainz and his crew move directly lead to Pharrell's creation of the track.... Read more

June 6, 2013 Video

Styles P – Ready to Die (Remix) ft Baby Pun, Whispers & Mr. Ivory Snow (Video)

Styles P, Baby Pun, Whispers and Mr. Ivory Snow spits some verses over the Ready to Die beat. Check out the video (the song kicks in at the 1:16 mark). Related: Styles P – Enjoy the Atmosphere ft Chris Rivers & Tyler Woods (Audio)... Read more

June 5, 2013 Video

Mathematics – Notorious ft Redman, Eyes Low & Mr. Cream (Video)

Redman links up with the Wu's Mathematics, as well as Eyes Low and Mr. Cream. Check out the video for Notorious. Related: Loaded Lux – Rite ft Redman & Method Man (Video)... Read more

June 5, 2013 Video

Statik Selektah – 21 & Over ft Mac Miller & Sean Price (Video)

June 18 is about too be a Super Tuesday for hip-hop, with the release of albums from Kanye, J. Cole, Statik Selektah and Mac Miller. Here's a video for a collabo between 2 of those 4. Check out Statik Selektah's 21 & Over featuring Sean Price & Mac Miller. Related:... Read more

June 5, 2013 Video

Raekwon: The Process (Video)

Raekwon originally wrote a story for his verse for C.R.E.A.M...but the members of the Wu were not feeling it. So, he went back to the lab and wrote a verse about his real life. The verse we all heard. "I grew up on the crime side..." Here's a video of... Read more

June 5, 2013 Video

Rick Ross – Oil Money Gang ft Jadakiss (Video)

A day after the song dropped, here's the video for Oil Money Gang, Rick Ross' collabo with Jadakiss. While it starts off promising, it quickly slides into unfortunate cliches. Related: Wale – Poor Decisions ft Rick Ross & Lupe Fiasco (Audio)... Read more

June 4, 2013 Video

Just Blaze & Young Guru Talk Producing Tracks for The Blueprint and More (Video)

Here's part 1 of an intellectual and engaging discussion about music between 2 heavyweight Heads. Just Blaze and Young Guru, each part of Jay-Z's elite inner music circle, speak about producing records for The Blueprint, creating and listening to music in other genres and more. Check out the video. Props:... Read more

June 4, 2013 Video

Rockie Fresh – God is Great (Video)

Rockie Fresh combines slick visuals, a tight flow and an extra tough beat in the video for God is Great. No MMG features on this one. The Chicago MC stands on his own. Check it out below. Related: Rockie Fresh – Life Long ft Rick Ross & Nipsey Hussle (Video)... Read more

June 4, 2013 Video

Cyhi the Prynce – Round Da Corner ft Trae Tha Truth (Video)

Cyhi The Prynce and Trae Tha Truth weaves stories about the streets with no posturing or glorification on Cyhi's Round Da Corner. Here's the video. Related: Cyhi The Prynce – Ivy League: Kick Back (Mixtape)... Read more

June 3, 2013 Video

Curren$y – Sunroof ft Corner Boy (Video)

Here's Curren$y's latest video from The Stoned Immaculate album. Check out Sunroof featuring Corner Boy. Related: Curren$y – Mary (Video)... Read more

June 3, 2013 Video

Lil Dickey – Ex-Boyfriend (Video)

This is genius...If you like the Andy Samberg/Justin Timberlake SNL skits, this should be right up your alley. Lil Dickey (the name will resonate even more after the video) makes a hilarious song and video about a guy's worst nightmare. Check out Ex-Boyfriend. This one is not safe for work.... Read more

June 3, 2013 Video

Large Professor Gives the Inside Story on Jay-Z’s Takeover (Video)

You heard Large Professor give the behind the scenes story on Ether...Now, check out what he has to say about Jay-Z's Takeover. According to Extra P, Jay was not exaggerating about showing Nas that Tec-9. For real, for real...Check out the video. Related: Large Professor Discusses the Making of Ether... Read more

June 1, 2013 Video

Masta Ace – I Did It (Video)

Now THIS IS OFFICIAL. Masta Ace flows over an MF DOOM production in his latest release. The video features classic footage of Masta Ace, as well as visuals of his influences (hip-hop, sports and otherwise). Check out the video for I Did It. Related: Masta Ace – Slow Down (prod.... Read more

June 1, 2013 Video

Raekwon Discusses Participating on Fat Joe’s John Blaze Track (Video)

When Fat Joe released John Blaze back in 1998, it instantly became one of the best posse cuts of all-time (back when posse cuts mattered). The track also featured Raekwon, Big Pun, Jadakiss and Nas, and each stepped his game up to a different level. Here's a video of Raekwon... Read more

June 1, 2013 Video

Pro Era – Like Water (Video)

Pro Era handle the absence of Capital STEEZ with grace and respect in the new video for Like Water, which features Joey Bada$$, CJ Fly and STEEZ. RIP Captial STEEZ. Related: Pro Era – Overseas (Video)... Read more

June 1, 2013 Video

Living Legends: Queen Latifah (Video Playlist)

All hail the Queen...Latifah, that is. As one of the first ladies of hip-hop, she blazed the trail not only for women MCs but also for positivity and self-respect in hip-hop. After nearly 25 years in the game, her reign continues as an artist, actress and overall luminary. Today, we... Read more

May 31, 2013 Throwback

Vic Mensa – Orange Soda (Video)

If you know Vic Mensa from Kids These Day, you know dude has skills. If not, now's the time to get familiar. You can hear a hint of The Pharcyde in his flow + a whole lotta originality. Check out his new video for Orange Soda. Related: Kids These Days... Read more

May 31, 2013 Video

TiRon & Ayomari – PRTY N BLSHT (Video)

TiRon & Ayomari borrow a classic title from Biggie for their track PRTY N BLSHT. Not to worry. It's not a remake. In fact, there are only 2 similarities: 1. the timeless refrain, and 2. the sh*t is freaking fresh!! Ill video too...Check it out. Related: TiRon & Ayomari –... Read more

May 30, 2013 Video

J. Cole Discusses Fighting His Way Out of Depression (Video)

If this interview does nothing else, it will at the very least show you that J. Cole has guts. It will likely also give you good insight into the fact that depression is real and can affect anyone. Cole discusses his bout with depression with candor and courage. Check out... Read more

May 30, 2013 Video

Large Professor Discusses the Making of Ether on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Wow. Would you believe the version of Ether that Nas released was actually the "watered down" version?? Large Professor breaks down the inside story on the making of one of the most epic diss records ever made. Check out the video. Related: Large Professor discusses meeting Rakim and Big Daddy... Read more

May 30, 2013 Video

Jason Dean – Bring It Hardcore ft M.O.P. (Video)

Is it possible to listen to an M.O.P. track and NOT get hyped? Hip-hop's hardest duo joins producer Jason Dean on his Bring It Hardcore track. Check out the video. Related: P-Money – The Hardest ft M.O.P. (Audio)... Read more

May 30, 2013 Video

MC Melodee – Think Twice (Video)

Here's a video from MC Melodee that dropped last week but slipped through the cracks...The song is called Think Twice and it's worth checking out if you're into MCs who kick dope lyrics about relatable topics (as opposed to fake gangsterism, materialism and hyper-sexuality) over incredible beats. Related: Chuuwee -... Read more

May 30, 2013 Video

Public Enemy – Rebels Without A Pause Trailer (Video)

Centric is premiering a film on Public Enemy that serves as part documentary and part concert, celebrating the historic group's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The film airs on Saturday night and features hip-hop pioneers like Russell Simmons, DMC, Kool Moe Dee, Ecstasy (from Whodini) and... Read more

May 29, 2013 Video

Zo! – Count to Five ft Phonte & Gwen Bunn (Video)

Here's some soul music from an artist named Zo! who gets some vocals from Phonte (in Foreign Exchange mode). Check out the video for Count to Five, also featuring Gwen Bunn. Related: The Foreign Exchange – So What If It Is (Audio)... Read more

May 29, 2013 Video

AZ – We Movin’ (Video)

Here's the new video for AZ's We Movin', one of his strongest songs in years. Check it out below. Related: AZ - Thank You (Video)... Read more

May 29, 2013 Video

De La Soul – Get Away ft “The Spirit of Wu-Tang” (Video)

And speaking of the Wu, here's a visually-arresting video from De La Soul for their song Get Away featuring "The Spirit of Wu-Tang." The video is easily one of the best of the year. I would expect nothing less from De La for their first video in nearly 9 years.... Read more

May 29, 2013 Video

Wu-Tang Clan Performs at the Fever Club in 1993 (Video)

Here's some vintage footage of Wu-Tang Clan performing in 1993, courtesy of DJ Tony Touch. The performance footage kicks in at about the 4 minute mark. Check it out below. Related: The Beatnuts & Big Pun Perform Off The Books in 1997 (Video)... Read more

May 29, 2013 Throwback

Large Professor on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Large Professor is the latest guest on The Combat Jack Show. The legendary producer/MC talked about working with Nas, meeting Rakim and Big Daddy Kane for the first time and more. Dude is full of historical gems. Check out the video (part 1 of 3). Related: Yu Mamiya & Large... Read more

May 28, 2013 Throwback