Saigon in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)
Saigon smashed up The Backroom on 106 & Park with one of the hardest verses yet. Check out the video below. Related: Saigon – Our Babies 2 (It’s a Crazy World) (Video)... Read more
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EPMD – Unsung (Video)
The latest installment of TV One's Unsung documentary series chronicles the story of the one and only EPMD. You can watch the entire episode below. Related: EPMD Perform Headbanger With K-Solo and Redman (Video)... Read more
DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destinations Ep. 3 (Video)
Here's episode 3 of DJ Jazzy Jeff's fresh new series documenting his world travels. Part 3 features more of Jeff and Skillz's journey through Asia. Check out the video below. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destinations (Ep. 2) (Video)... Read more
Joey Bada$$ – Underground Airplay ft Big K.R.I.T. and Smoke DZA (Video)
Here's a new video from the artists of Cinematic Music Group, better known as Big K.R.I.T., Joey Bada$$ and Smoke DZA. Check out Underground Airplay. Related: Joey Bada$$ on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)... Read more
50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’ Turns 10 Years Old (Video)
50 Cent's Get Rich or Die Tryin' album was released 10 years ago today. Here's some vintage footage of Sway interviewing 50 about the album just before its release. Check out the video below. Related: 50 Cent – Major Distribution ft Snoop Dogg & Young Jeezy (Video)... Read more
Nas Talks with Dave Grohl on The Chelsea Lately Show (Video)
Nas (who's nominated for 4 Grammys) talks with Dave Grohl about The Grammys and beefs on the Chelsea Lately show. Check out the video. Related: Nas - Nastalgia rarities mix (Audio)... Read more
dead prez – No Way As the Way (Video)
dead prez are still dropping knowledge. Here's their new video No Way As the Way. Check it out below. Related: dead prez talk with Out Da Box TV (Video)... Read more
Nottz – Turn It Up ft Pete Rock (Video)
Aww yeah...Here's a new video from Nottz featuring the Soul Brother #1 Pete Rock (and a bunch of samples from his classic beats). Check out Turn it Up. Related: Pete Rock: Reminisce for a Spell (Video)... Read more
Justin Timberlake Performs New Music at the Direct TV Super Bowl Party (Video)
Jay-Z joined Justin Timberlake for JT's first ever live performance of "Suit & Tie" last night at the Direct TV Super Bowl Party. You can watch footage of that, as well as JT performing 2 new songs ("Pusher Love Girl" and "That Girl") from his upcoming album below. Related: Justin... Read more
Pusha T Freestyles on The Sway in the Morning Show (Video)
Pusha T flexes his steely flow over Mike Jones' "Still Tippin'" on the Sway in the Morning show. He and Sway also talk about timeless flows in hip-hop. Check out the video. Related: Pusha T – Wrath of Caine (Mixtape)... Read more
SPOTLIGHT: Ray C – Got Damn ft Risky Boi (Video)
Here's a video for a bouncy joint by a new artist named Ray C. The stylish visuals were shot by Dr. Teeth (T.I., Lupe Fiasco, Future, UGK). Check our Got Damn featuring Risky Boi. Related: SPOTLIGHT: Dillon Cooper – Survival of the Fittest (Video)... Read more
Big Boi speaks on the possibility of an OutKast reunion and more (Video)
An OutKast reunion in 2013 to celebrate their 20th anniversary? Hear what Big Boi had to say about that, the OutKast legacy, his friendship with Andre 3000 and more. Check out the video below. Related: OutKast: The Living Legends playlist (Audio)... Read more
Smoke DZA Rhymes in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)
Smoke DZA is the latest to step into The Backroom on 106 & Park and drop a verse. Check out the video. Related: Smoke DZA – Independence Day ft Styles P and Al-Doe (Audio)... Read more
Locksmith – Be Free (Video)
Another week, another hot joint from Locksmith. Here's his new video for Be Free. Related: Locksmith – Transitions (Video)... Read more
CZARFACE (Inspectah Deck,7L & Esoteric) – Air ‘Em Out (Video)
Here's the first video from Inspectah Deck, 7L and Esoteric's joint project, CZARFACE. It's a glossy short film that has more than a subtle reference to an infamous scene in Scarface. Check out Air 'Em Out. Related: AFH: Best Hip-Hop Videos of 2012 (Video)... Read more
Big Daddy Kane Speaks with FUSE (Video)
Here's a really interesting interview of Big Daddy Kane. He talks with FUSE about being the only guest performer at Jay-Z's 8-night stand in Brooklyn last fall, being told Jay-Z would never make it when Kane tried to shop Jay's demo, performing at the Inaugural Concert with MC Lyte, his... Read more
Pro Era – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle (Video)
Joey Bada$$ and the Pro Era crew cypher for nearly 12 minutes over classic DJ Premier beats. It just gets better and better. Check out the video. Related: Pro Era in the studio making PEEP: The Aprocalypse (Video)... Read more
Saigon – Our Babies 2 (It’s a Crazy World) (Video)
Saigon touches on everything from Trayvon Martin to Newtown in the somber video for Our Babies 2 (It's a Crazy World). Related: Saigon – Plant The Seed (What U Paid For) (Video)... Read more
Lil Fame & Termanology (Fizzyology) – Hustler’s Ringtone ft Bun B (Video)
Lil Fame and Termanology drop a video for one of the dopest joints on their Fizzyology album. Check out Hustler's Ringtone featuring Bun B. Gotta get that guap... Related: Lil Fame & Termanology (Fizzyology) – Family Ties (Video)... Read more
Talib Kweli – Upper Echelon (Video)
The video for Talib Kweli's Upper Echelon features cameos from Yasiin Bey, Common and more (just visual...no verses). Harry Fraud supplies the minimalist track with some nods to the drums on Masta Ace's Born to Roll. Check it out below. Related: Talib Kweli – Push Thru ft Curren$y & Kendrick... Read more
Locksmith – Transitions (Video)
Here's another solid new joint from Locksmith. The Cali spitter links with Carolina's Khrysis and Eric G. Check out the video for Transitions. Related: Locksmith – The Pit (Video)... Read more
Kendrick Lamar performs Swimming Pools (Drank) and Poetic Justice on SNL (Video)
Kendrick Lamar made his debut on Saturday Night Live over the weekend and performed dope renditions of Swimming Pools (Drank) and Poetic Justice, accompanied by a live band. Check out both performances below. Related: Kendrick Lamar in the SNL Short “YOLO” (Video) Swimming Pools (Drank) Poetic Justice... Read more
Pro Era in the Studio Making PEEP: The Aprocalypse (Video)
Here's a behind the scenes look at Joey Bada$$ and the Pro Era crew in the studio during the making of their PEEP: The Aprocalypse mixtape. Check out the video. Related: Pro Era – PEEP: The Aprocalypse (Mixtape)... Read more
Kendrick Lamar in the SNL Short “YOLO” (Video)
Kendrick Lamar made his debut on Saturday Night Live last night. In addition to performing "Swimming Pools (Drank)" and "Poetic Justice," K. Dot was in an SNL short with Andy Samberg and Adam Levine. Check out "YOLO" below. Related: Kendrick Lamar – Nas Is Like Freestyle (Audio)... Read more
Meek Mill – Dreams and Nightmares Intro (Video)
Just like the song, the video for Meek Mill's Dreams and Nightmares Intro builds in intensity until it reaches a feverish pitch. Check it out below. Related: Meek Mill – From Da Bottom (Audio)... Read more
Raekwon Speaks on the Complexity of Wu Relationships and Lost Jewelry (Video)
Raekwon keeps it 100% real in this interview with VLAD TV. He speaks at length on some of the discord between Wu brethren over the years and discusses the genesis of his recent free project, Lost Jewelry. Check out the video below. Related: Raekwon – Lost Jewlry (Free Album)... Read more
Atmosphere – Millennium Dodo 1 & 2 (Video)
It's only fitting that Atmosphere would make a 2-part video for their 2-part banger, Millennium Dodo 1 & 2. Check it out below. Related: Atmosphere – It Ain’t the Prettiest ft Brother Ali, Carnage the Executioner & Haphduzn (Audio)... Read more
¡MAYDAY! – Roaches ft Cyhi The Prynce & SpaceghostPurrp (Remix) (Video)
¡MAYDAY! enlist the services of Cyhi The Prynce and SpaceghostPurrp on the remix to their song Roaches. To mix it up a bit more, they gave the video the Kaleidoscope treatment. Check it out below. Related: ¡MAYDAY! – The Barricade (Video)... Read more
Havoc – Converse: Oh, Hello Interview (Video)
Havoc talks how he got into production, 90's era hip-hop, albums vs. singles and more in this interview with Converse. Check out the video. Related: Havoc – Tell Me to My Face ft Royce Da 5’9″ (Audio)... Read more
Smoke DZA – Gotham F*cking City ft Joey Bada$$ (Video)
Here's a gritty and very dark new video from Smoke DZA featuring Joey Bada$$. Heavy. Check out Gotham F*cking City. Related: Smoke DZA – Independence Day ft Styles P and Al-Doe (Audio)... Read more
Redman – Lookn Fly Too ft Method Man & Ready Roc (Video Teaser)
Redman is teaming up again with his partner in rhyme, Method Man, on a brand new cut called Lookn Fly Too which also features Ready Roc. Here's a teaser video with some behind the scenes footage with Redman and a taste of the song. The official video is coming soon.... Read more
Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie ft Jay-Z (Lyric Video)
Here's a new video from Justin Timberlake for his song Suit & Tie featuring Jay-Z. It's billed as a "Lyric Video," and it does include the lyrics, but it's also full of stylish visuals of JT and cool animations. If this is the lyric video, the actual video should be... Read more
Joey Bada$$ on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)
Joey Bada$$ sat down with Sway and talked about his budding career, turning 18, the influence of the '90s on his style and more. He also did an in-studio performance of "Unorthodox," his track with DJ Premier. Check out the video below. Related: DECODED: Joey Bada$$ & CJ Fly “Hardknock”... Read more
Marsha Ambrosius – Cold War (Video)
Marsha Ambrosius reunites Michael Kenneth Williams and Felicia Pearson (aka Omar and Snoop from The Wire) in her latest video. Check out Cold War. Related: Saigon – Game Changer ft Marsha Ambrosius (Video)... Read more
Lord Finesse – Crate Diggers + Playlist of His Songs & Productions (Video + Audio)
Lord Finesse may be one of the most slept on talents in hip-hop EVER. As a double threat MC/producer, he had a legendary run in the 90's, releasing acclaimed underground albums and producing tracks for artists like Big L, Biggie, Dr. Dre, OC, Fat Joe and more. Here's an interview... Read more
Skyzoo – Spike Lee Was My Hero (Video)
Here's Skyzoo's super dope new video for Spike Lee Was My Hero, featuring Talib Kweli. The video features Skyzoo in Mars Blackmon glases, tons of vintage photos from Spike Lee's classic films and a cameo from Spike, himself. Check it out below. Related: Skyzoo and Spike Lee discuss the making... Read more
Homeboy Sandman – Couple Bars (Video)
Homeboy Sandman flexes the art of courtship in his new video for Couple Bars. Check it out below. Related: Blu & Exile – The Great Escape ft Homeboy Sandman & ADAD (Audio)... Read more
DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destinations (Ep. 2) (Video)
Here's episode 2 of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination series which showcases the legendary DJ's world travels. This episode features footage of Jeff and Skillz's time in Shanghai and Singapore. Check out the video. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destinations Ep. 1 (Video) VINYL DESTINATION | EPISODE 2 from... Read more
50 Cent – Major Distribution ft Snoop Dogg & Young Jeezy (Video)
50 Cent drops a video for his collabo with Snoop and Jeezy. Check out Major Distribution. Related: 50 Cent speaks to LA’s Power 105 (Video)... Read more
Terrace Martin Breaks Down the Making of Kendrick Lamar’s Real (Part 2) (Video)
Here's part 2 of the video where Terrace Martin breaks down the making of Kendrick Lamar's song "Real" from good kid, m.A.A.d. city. In this episode Terrace gets more technical about some of the techniques used to create the lush instrumentation on the track. Check out the video. Related: Kendrick... Read more
Dr. Dre’s The Chronic Turns 20 Years Old (Video)
This past December 15th was the 20th Anniversary of Dr. Dre's The Chronic. Here's some vintage footage of Dre, Snoop, Tha Dogg Pound, The Lady of Rage and Warren G from shortly after the album was released. It features candid moments of Dre and DPG in the studio as well... Read more
Skyzoo – Behind The Scenes of the Spike Lee Was My Hero Video Shoot (Video)
The homie Skyzoo has a dope song called Spike Lee Was My Hero that features Talib Kweli on his album A Dream Deferred. Here's an inside look at the making of the video where Skyzoo breaks down the concept of the video and talks about how Spike Lee ultimately heard... Read more
Method Man Interview with Montreality (Video)
Method Man is the latest to get the Montreality treatment in an interview. Tical discusses what type of student he was in school, what he spent his first big check on, his favorite cartoon character, the likelihood of another Wu album, what he learned from working with Biggie and Tupac... Read more
?uestlove Interview with The Bee Shine (Video)
The mighty ?uestlove is one of hip-hop's most stately ambassadors. Here's an introspective interview where he discusses his love for music, how Whitney Houston's death caused him to change his lifestyle, the difficulty with maintaining dignity as a hip-hop artist and more. Check out the video. Related: A Day in... Read more
The Making of DMX’s Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood Album Cover (Video)
Here's a dope inside look at how the cover art of DMX's Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood was created. Photographer Jonathan Mannion recounts how the photo was onceived and the events of the day it was shot and shares several other versions of the iconic photo. Check... Read more
Wale – Never Never (Video)
The production on Wale's "Never Never" track is reminiscent of The Roots circa Do You Want More?!!!??! Jazzy hip-hop at it's finest. Check out the video. And, trust me, you wanna stick around for what follows. Related: Wale - Folarin (Mixtape)... Read more
Roc Marciano, Sean Price & Buckshot in Concert (Video)
Roc Marciano, Sean Price and Buckshot are on a limited East Coast tour of Boston, NYC and DC. If you're not in any of those 3 cities or can't make it out to a show, here's a video playlist of performances from each of the 3 dope MCs. Check it... Read more
Rick Ross & Stalley – Love Sosa (Video)
Stalley & Rick Ross laid verses over the Love Sosa beat for the upcoming Maybach Music Group 2013 mixtape. Check out the video for their version of Love Sosa. At the end there's a trailer for Ross' new Mastermind album that is set to one of the coldest Curtis Mayfield... Read more
Fat Joe & Chi Ali – Games & Things (Video)
Here's a new video for Chi Ali & Fat Joe's collabo, "Games & Things." Dope track. Check out the video. Related: Chi Ali – A Million Freestyle (Audio)... Read more