Video Archives

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Can’t Hold Us ft Ray Dalton (Video)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' song Can't Hold Us is a BIG anthem. The video is pretty EPIC too. Independent music has come a long way. Check out the video for Can't Hold Us below. Related: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis vs. Nardwaur (Video)... Read more

April 17, 2013 Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 8 (Video)

Here's episode 8 of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination series. This episode finds Jeff and Skillz in Paris, Moscow, Niznhy Novgorod (try pronouncing that) and Oslo. In addition to the usual travel stresses, Jeff has to deal with trying to get back a computer he left in an airport. Check... Read more

April 16, 2013 Video

Adrian Younge & Ghostface Killah – Rise of the Ghostface Killah (Video)

The RZA makes an appearance in the video for Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge's super dope Rise of the Ghostface Killah...but is that the real Ghostface? Take a look at the video below and weigh in. Related: Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Killah Priest & Adrian Younge perform I Declare War... Read more

April 16, 2013 Video

Pro Era – Overseas (Video)

Here's a video for one of the toughest joints on the Pro Era mixtape (and that's saying a lot). Check out Overseas. And, if you've been sleeping, you can listen to and download the Pro Era mixtape here.... Read more

April 15, 2013 Video

Jurassic 5 perform at Coachella (Video)

After several years apart, LA underground kings Jurassic 5 reunited and rocked the stage at Coachella. You can watch their entire 1-hour set below. Related: Wu-Tang Clan perform at Coachella (Video) Here's the set list: Back 4 U I Am Somebody Jayou Nu-Mark desk solo Hip-Hop History Break Monkey Bars... Read more

April 15, 2013 Video

Dizzy Wright – The First Agreement ft Nikkiya and Manny Scott (Video)

Dizzy Wright drops some serious knowledge in his song The First Agreement. The video features the 2013 Freshman Class member in a throwback X hat along with several stills of historic images. Check it out. Related: XXL Announces Freshman Class 2013 Cover... Read more

April 15, 2013 Video

Wu-Tang Clan perform at Coachella (Video)

In a preview of what may be to come in this 20th anniversary year of Enter the 36 Chambers, Wu-Tang Clan reunited on the stage in Coachella over the weekend. Check out videos of performances of Protect Ya Neck and C.R.E.A.M. below. Related: Mathematics – Face the Problemzz ft GZA,... Read more

April 15, 2013 Video

Young Roddy – Still Tryna Get It (Video)

Here's a new video from JET Life member Young Roddy. Check out Still Tryna Get It. Related: Young Roddy – Russian Roulette ft Smoke DZA (Video)... Read more

April 14, 2013 Video

Frank Ocean – Lost (Video)

Frank continues to pull out hits from his debut Channel Orange. Check out the latest, Lost, and let us know what you think. Related: Frank Ocean – Eyes Like Sky... Read more

April 12, 2013 Fresh, Video

Joey Bada$$ XXL Freshman Freestyle

XXL continues to roll out the freestyle videos from their XXL Freshman cover. Check out the Pro Era representer hold it down for his team. Related: Joey Bada$$ – Day in the Life... Read more

April 12, 2013 Fresh, Video

J. Dilla – Center of Movement ft 5 ELA & Pierre Anthony (Video) + Proof – Keep It on the Low ft J. Dilla

Here's a double dose of J. Dilla. You can watch a video from The Rebirth of Detroit project for the song Center of Movement and listen to a previously unreleased track from Proof that features Dilla below. Related: Crate Diggers: J. Dilla (Video)... Read more

April 12, 2013 Audio, Video

RAIN – Look What I Got (Video)

Here's a cool video from North Carolina spitter, RAIN. The visuals are a first person perspective tour through RAIN's life. Check out Look What I Got. Look out for Rain's new album Live Fast Die Young dropping this summer. Related: RAIN - Good Credit (Audio)... Read more

April 11, 2013 Video

Big K.R.I.T. Speaks on King Remembered in Time (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. spoke to the fans about his King Remembered in Time mixtape. 3 Little Digs captured the conversation on video. K.R.I.T. talked about how he chose the title, how he makes beats, his favorite 2Pac song, wanting to work with Ab-Soul and Schoolboy Q, his cover art, what he... Read more

April 11, 2013 Video

Ghostface Killah – Rise of the Black Suits (Remix) (Video)

Here's a grisly video for the Apollo Brown remix of Ghostface Killah's Rise of the Black Suits. Ghost does not make an appearance in the video. Related: Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Killah Priest & Adrian Younge perform I Declare War on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (Video)... Read more

April 11, 2013 Video

Ab Soul XXL Freshman Freestyle

XXL continues to roll out their Freshman Freestyles. Check out the latest one courtesy of TDE's Ab Soul. Related: Awolnation – Sail (Remix) ft Kendrick Lamar & Ab-Soul... Read more

April 11, 2013 Fresh, Video

GrandeMarshall – Mugga Man (Mixtape + Video)

GrandeMarshall is one of those MCs to watch in 2013. You can listen to and download his new mixtape, Mugga Man, as well as watch the video for the title track below. Related: SPOTLIGHT: GrandeMarshall – Thuggin Shidd Pt II (Video)... Read more

April 10, 2013 Mixes

Casey Veggies – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle (Video)

Casey Veggies drops a quick verse on Toca Tuesday Freestyles. Check out the video. Related: Casey Veggies – Faces (Video)... Read more

April 10, 2013 Video

Shop Talk With DJ Premier (Video)

Music industry veteran Jeff Sledge sat down to talk shop with DJ Premier. Primo spoke about the early Gang Starr years, the challenges with recording back in the day, how he felt after having his first number 1 record and more. Check out the video. Related: DJ Finesse – B.I.G.... Read more

April 10, 2013 Video

De La Soul – The HardKnock TV Interview (Video)

Here are parts 2 and 3 of De La Soul's interview with HardKnock TV. In these installments, the trio talks about what has kept them together so long, their thoughts on the latest generation of MCs, the need for diverse styles in hip-hop and more. Check out both videos below.... Read more

April 10, 2013 Video

Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Killah Priest & Adrian Younge perform I Declare War on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Killah Priest and Adrian Younge perform with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Check out the video of I Declare War. Related: Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – Twelve Reasons to Die (Full Album Stream)... Read more

April 9, 2013 Video

J Cole- Power Trip ft Miguel (video)

After releasing a new release date for his upcoming Born Sinner (June 25th), J Cole took to twitter to release the visuals for his Miguel assisted Power Trip. The video takes a very different turn than you might expect. Check out his lyrics for Dreams at Rap Genius for some... Read more

April 9, 2013 Fresh, 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

Trinity (Sadat X, AG & DJ Jab) – Sunshine (Video)

This one slipped through the cracks in the post-SXSW haze. Here's a video from Trinity (Sadat X, AG and DJ Jab) for a song that features a J. Dilla beat. Check out Sunshine. Props: 2DBZ Related: Sadat X – This is Our Thing ft Pharoahe Monch & Phil G (Video)... Read more

April 7, 2013 Video

Capital STEEZ – Apex (Video)

Here's a previously unreleased video from the late Capital STEEZ. Check out Apex. Related: Capital STEEZ Freestyle (Video)... Read more

April 7, 2013 Video

Sean Price – Bar-Barian (Video)

Here's some griminess from Sean Price. Check out his video for "Bar-Barian." Related: Sean Price – BBQ Sauce ft Pharoahe Monch (Video)... Read more

April 5, 2013 Video

De La Soul Interview with Hardknock TV (Video)

Meenie, meenie, meenie, meenie, meenie... Here's a dope interview of De La Soul from HardKnock TV. They talk about how their classic "Buddy" came about, their motivations early in their career, friendly competition with A Tribe Called Quest, their upcoming tour with LL Cool J, Public Enemy and Ice Cube... Read more

April 5, 2013 Video

Styles P & Sheek Louch – Hater Love (Video)

Here's a new video from Styles P & Sheek Louch. Check out "Hater Love." Related: Styles P – Empire State High ft Sheek Louch... Read more

April 4, 2013 Video

Vado – The Backroom Freestyle (Video)

Vado is the latest to step up to the blue mic in The Backroom on 106 & Park. Check out the video. Related: Joey Bada$$ & Pro Era - The Backroom Freestyle (Video)... Read more

April 3, 2013 Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destinations Ep. 7 (Video)

Here's episode 7 of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destinations series. This episode finds Jeff and Skillz in Bahrain, where Jeff attends a Formula 1 race and more. Check out the video. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 6 (Video)... Read more

April 3, 2013 Video

Skillz – I’m Outchea

Here's a new video from Skillz. Check out "I'm Outchea." Related: Skillz discuss how his journey in hip-hop began (Video)... Read more

April 3, 2013 Video

Square Off – 110th St ft Killa Kyleon (Video)

New visuals from Square Off: Trips N Slim featuring Killa Kyleon off the upcoming project The Preface, available 4/4/13. Check out the Houston influenced track which is equipped with a soulful sample. Related: Doug E. Fresh, Square Off & Slim in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)... Read more

April 3, 2013 Fresh, Video

Kurupt joins Snoop on GGN (Video)

Kurupt joins Snoop on this week's GGN. The DPG's discuss fatherhood, Kurupt's acting, how Kurupt got his name, who's the better MC between the two of them and more. And, of course, they go off the top for some verses as well. Check out the video. Related: Snoop Dogg’s GGN... Read more

April 2, 2013 Video

Schoolboy Q’s Version of MTV Cribs ft Black Hippy (Video)

Here's some comedy courtesy of TDE. Check out Schoolboy Q's version of MTV Cribs featuring Black Hippy. Related: Black Hippy vs. NWA--The Playlist (Video)... Read more

April 2, 2013 Video

Spice 1 – Ghetto Star (Video)

Here's a blast from the past for the back in the day Heads. Spice 1 is back with a new video for a song that tells the story of his career. Check out "Ghetto Star." Related: Back in the Day: West Coast Style--A mix dedicated to the G-Funk era.... Read more

April 2, 2013 Video

Snoop Lion Ft. Drake & Cori B- No Guns Allowed (Video)

Snoop Lion continues promotion for his upcoming film, Reincarnated. You can pre order the film here. When speaking on the project, he stated that he's "trying to bring awareness and push love and peace.” Check out the video for his 'No Guns Allowed' featuring Drake & his daughter Cori B. Related: Snoop Lion vs.... Read more

April 2, 2013 Fresh, Video

SPOTLIGHT: Perrion – Get a Job (Video)

If you've never heard of him before, meet Perrion. He's one of the bright stars in the future of hip-hop. I must admit I like the recent renaissance of 90's era hip-hop in this next generation of MCs. For the last few years, hip-hop has felt a bit Trapped... Check... Read more

April 2, 2013 Audio, Video

Pusha T Ft. Kevin Gates- Trust You (Video)

Pusha T drops the video for his increasingly popular "Trust You" off of his Wrath Of Caine mixtape. Featuring New Orleans/Baton Rouge's own Kevin Gates, the two deliver a solid track that is sure to ride through the summer. Related: Pusha T – Doesn’t Matter ft French Montana (Video)... Read more

April 2, 2013 Fresh, Video

Pharrell vs. Nardwaur (Video)

Pharrell flips the script on Nardwaur and gives him the interview treatment. Hilarity. Check out the video. Related: Nardwaur vs. Pharrell (Video)... Read more

April 1, 2013 Video

Tha Dogg Pound & Snoop Dogg – LA Here’s 2 U (Video)

Here's the video for Tha Dogg Pound & Snoop Dogg's new ode to Cali. Check out "LA Here's 2 U." Related: Twenty-Two 2′s: A playlist of some of the best 1-2 combos in hip-hop (Playlist)... Read more

April 1, 2013 Video

Twenty-Two 2’s: A Playlist of Some of the Best 1-2 Combos in Hip-Hop (Playlist)

22 2's... There have been a lot of dope groups with two MCs over the years. Which dynamic duo is the best? We've assembled a playlist of 22 groups with 2 MCs. You'll hear music from A Tribe Called Quest, Mobb Deep, OutKast, Cypress Hill, Tha Dogg Pound, M.O.P., Little... Read more

March 29, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists, Video

ScHoolboy Q Performs ‘Yay Yay’ At SOBs (Video)

TDE's "Puffy" hit NYC's SOB's for an energy packed performance last night. Check out some footage of him performing his latest single, 'Yay Yay'. Related: XXL Announces Freshman Class 2013 Cover... Read more

March 29, 2013 Fresh, Video

Jasiri X Ft. Brother Ali – ‘Pillars’

Check out the latest from Jasiri X. Pretty good concept to support the solid visuals off of his Ascension project. Shout out to Rel!g!on on the production.... Read more

March 29, 2013 Fresh, Video

Joey Bada$$ & Pro Era ‘The Backroom’ Freestyle

Joey Bada$$, Nyck Caution, Dessy Hinds, A La $ole, Kirk Knight, Dyemond Lewis, and CJ Fly all stepped up to the mic and displayed why their team is definitely one to be reckoned with. Check out the footage from BET's 'The Backroom" and let us know who you think had the best... Read more

March 28, 2013 Video

Naughty by Nature on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Naughty by Nature has been in the game 25 years strong. They sat down with Sway to discuss their career, what they're up to now and even kick some verses. Check out the full interview below. Related: Treach - Tribaltreach.com (Mixtape)... Read more

March 26, 2013 Video

AZ – Thank You (Video)

AZ drops a video for his medley over classic tracks. Check out Thank You. Related: Raekwon - '86 (Remix) ft AZ (Audio)... Read more

March 26, 2013 Video

Wale Performs Bad on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Wale performed his new single "Bad" with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Check out the video. Related: Wale – Bad ft Tiara Thomas (Video)... Read more

March 26, 2013 Video

A$AP Rocky – Wild for the Night ft Skrillex (Video)

A$AP Rocky went to the Dominican Republic to shoot the video for his song Wild for the Night with Skrillex. The visual has all the vibrancy and colorful texture of the song. Check it out below. Related: A$AP Rocky – Long Live A$AP (Audio)... Read more

March 25, 2013 Video

Questlove and D’Angelo Discuss Their Mutual Love of Prince (Video)

Here's a little something for the Prince stans out there. Questlove and D'Angelo share the story of how their mutual love of Prince brought them together. Check out the video. Related: D’Angelo and ?uestlove perform in Brooklyn (Video)... Read more

March 25, 2013 Video

Nardwaur vs. Pharrell (Video)

Nardwaur has gotten some of the best interviews of Pharrell. Ever. Their latest tete a tete is no exception. They talk about Pharrell's first days with Teddy Riley, the time he played drums with a broken arm, the perils of too many weed brownies and more. Check out the video.... Read more

March 25, 2013 Video

50 Cent – We Up ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Here's the video for 50 Cent's collabo with Kendrick Lamar. Check out We Up. Related: 50 Cent on ESPN’s First Take (Video)... Read more

March 25, 2013 Video