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Video: Schoolboy Q - Nightmare On Figg St.

2012-01-27T19:25:00.001-05:00

Habits & Contradictions is out now.

Video: Clear Soul Forces - Get No Better

2012-01-26T20:45:00.005-05:00

I've been finding some dope emcees as of late. These Detroit spitters have great chemistry. The video is dope too, displaying them as one or at least that's how I interpret it. If you dig, check out their site and stay tuned for their upcoming project Detroit Revolution(s).

Video: Chuuwee - Watching The Throne

2012-01-26T20:22:00.003-05:00

After listening to Chuuwee for the first time on the recently released project with Sundown, The Millennium Falcon, I was rather impressed with his skills. Here he tackles the Paris song from Jay-Z and Kanye. If you dig, check out his latest project Watching The Throne.

Video: Saigon - Hungry

2012-01-26T20:03:00.001-05:00

Warning Shots 3: One Foot In The Grave is out now.

Video: Eligh & Amp Live feat. Grieves & Blake Hazard - Beautiful Addiction

2012-01-26T15:24:00.001-05:00

Therapy At 3 is out now.

Download: Emilio Rojas - Breaking Point

2012-01-26T13:12:00.004-05:00

At long last Emilio has dropped his latest project. Enjoy!!!

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Download: Joe Budden - No Church In The Wild

2012-01-25T20:58:00.003-05:00

Joe destroys the Kanye/Jay-Z track "No Church In The Wild". Crazy!!

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Video: DJ Format - Statement Of Intent (Album Sampler)

2012-01-25T14:54:00.002-05:00

This is really dope!! Animated graffiti for your eye. DJ Format's album Statement Of Intent featuring Edan, Mr. Lif, Sureshot La Rock and many more is due out February 27th.

Video: The Foodchain - Groove/Dear Industry

2012-01-24T19:43:00.004-05:00

I just caught wind of this collective from Denver. I like what I hear so I included another video, the one that hooked me, below. If YOU like what you hear, head over to their site and download their album Brunch.

Dear Industry

Audio: Homeboy Sandman - Subject:Matter Out Now

2012-01-24T14:49:00.005-05:00

Yes!!! Sandman's first project on Stones Throw is out today. Listen to a new track celebrating the release below and cop Subject:Matter.

Video: Evidence - Falling Down

2012-01-24T12:37:00.003-05:00

A little Sin City action for Ev's new vid. Also reminds me of that online game where the stick figure guy is running around pulling levers and things. Peep the dedication to his mom at the end. Cats & Dogs is out now.

Video: Sha Stimuli - The Calling

2012-01-24T12:05:00.002-05:00

Look out for Sha's upcoming album The Calling. Fresh!

Video: Gangrene - Vodka & Ayahuasca

2012-01-24T11:28:00.001-05:00

Brilliant! Directed by Jason Goldwatch. Alchemist and Oh No's follow up, Vodka & Ayahuasca, is out today. Trust me, it's tough!

Download: Saigon - Warning Shots 3: One Foot In The Grave

2012-01-24T08:41:00.002-05:00

A little something from Saigon. Enjoy!!!

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Video: William Cooper feat. Kool G. Rap - American Gangsters

2012-01-23T22:51:00.002-05:00

G. Rap on the political tip. Cooper's Behold The Pale Horse is out now.

Video: Logic - Young Sinatra III

2012-01-23T22:47:00.001-05:00

Check this kid out. Not bad. Young Sinatra is out now.

Video: Tech N9ne feat. B.o.B. & Hopsin - Am I A Psycho

2012-01-22T10:45:00.001-05:00

Get More: Tech N9ne, Am I a Psycho?, Music, More Music Videos

Video: The Bullitts - Supercool (starring Rosario Dawson)

2012-01-20T19:15:00.003-05:00

My wife.

Download: Sundown (Actual Proof) x Chuuwee - The Millennium Falcon: Episode 1

2012-01-20T17:23:00.000-05:00

I'm just catching up to this guy Chuuwee but he's got some spit to him. An NC/Sacramento connection! I dig! Enjoy!!

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Video: Schoolboy Q feat. ASAP Rocky - Hands On The Wheel

2012-01-20T15:28:00.002-05:00

Habits & Contradictions is out now.

Video: The Internet - Fastlane

2012-01-20T09:14:00.003-05:00

Syd The Kyd of the Odd Future collective and Matt Martin are The Internet. The soft spoken, cool vibe of the track is matched with a violent video. Purple Naked Ladies is out now.

Download: DJ Concept - Flight Patterns

2012-01-19T18:40:00.002-05:00

DJ Concept drops a funky ass beat tape! He composed this gem while flying from NYC to LAX. Get Redman on this slop! Dope!! Download below. Enjoy!!

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Video: Ruby Hornet Presents Best Shit You Never Saw! feat. Brother Ali

2012-01-19T18:32:00.003-05:00

Ruby Hornet is premiering a new series called Best Shit You Never Saw, which highlights some unseen interview footage from various artists. First up is Brother Ali, where he discusses losing his dad and friend.

Video: Will Sessions - MixTakes Part Two

2012-01-19T14:22:00.003-05:00

Some funky grooves from the guys who gave you the background for Elzhi's Elmatic. This is all recorded live by the way. One take, many songs!

Video: Doomtree - Bangarang

2012-01-19T09:07:00.001-05:00

There is no collective quite like Doomtree. Original! No Kings is out now.

Video: Koncept - Awaken

2012-01-17T14:39:00.001-05:00

The Brown Bag All Star's album awaken is out now.

Video: Copywrite feat. Jakki Da Mota Mouth - Swaggot Killaz

2012-01-17T12:29:00.002-05:00

Dope shit produced by !llmind. Look for Copy's God Save The King on February 28th.

Video: Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - Thuggin

2012-01-17T12:20:00.002-05:00

Be on the lookout for the Freddie Gibbs/Madlib collabo.

Video: Planet Asia & G Force - Cruise Control

2012-01-17T12:14:00.002-05:00

Something new from Asia's album with PDX producer G Force. Camouflage Jackets is out now.

Video: Mr. Complex - Holy Smokes

2012-01-17T10:21:00.003-05:00

Mr. Complex took a hiatus from being in front of the camera to go behind it but now he's back with a brand new album. Swiss Chocolate Cake drops February 14th.

Video: I Am Many - Posers

2012-01-17T09:10:00.002-05:00

A message to the posers. Listen! I Am Many's album S.I.N. (Strength In Numbers) drops in Feb/March.

Download: First Serve - The Goon Time Mixtape

2012-01-17T08:44:00.007-05:00

So while DeLa is in the studio crafting their next album, Dave and Pos have decided to create a side project taking on the characters Jacob "Pop Life" Barrow and Deen "D" Whitter. They are dubbed First Serve. Check out a funny promo vid above and download the mixtape The Goon Time Mixtape below. Also check out the first single "Pushin' Aside, Pushin' Along" from the upcoming First Serve album dropping in April.

First Serve - The Goon Time Mixtape by FIRST SERVE

De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 present First Serve - Pushin' Aside, Pushin' Along by FIRST SERVE

Video: Kidz In The Hall feat. Vic Spencer - I Swear

2012-01-16T19:23:00.002-05:00

Yes! Kidz drop a video for my favorite track off Occasion.

Video: Saigon - Preacher

2012-01-16T19:20:00.002-05:00

Another video from Saigon's dope The Greatest Story Never Told. This track was produced by Just Blaze.

Video: DJ Concept - Flight Patterns Trailer

2012-01-14T16:58:00.003-05:00

The homie DJ Concept banged out a beat tape on his way to ~~China~~ (I stand corrected, Concept let me know it was LA). Sounds like a head nodder for sure. Dope trailer too!! Soon come!

Video: Kyle Lucas & Captain Midnite - Bye Bye Beautiful, Don't Bother To Write

2012-01-14T12:23:00.002-05:00

The Sky Is Falling And I'm Fine is out now.

Video: Saigon - I Am 4 Real

2012-01-13T22:56:00.002-05:00

Sai snapped on this! His project with Just Blaze, Warning Shots 3, is coming soon.

Video: Classified feat. Joe Budden - Unusual

2012-01-13T14:30:00.001-05:00

The Joint Effort, a mixtape of Classified collaborations, is out now.

Video: Common - Celebrate (Live On Jimmy Fallon)

2012-01-13T08:36:00.000-05:00

Common is backed by The Roots crew. The Dreamer, The Believer is out now.

Video: MED feat. Oh No - War & Love

2012-01-12T15:20:00.002-05:00

Classic is out now.

Video: Yelawolf feat. Kid Rock - Let's Roll

2012-01-11T11:16:00.003-05:00

I dig this joint and they have the god Kool Herc in the vid. Word! Radioactive is out now.

Video: The Black Opera - Black City

2012-01-10T20:51:00.001-05:00

Video: Gods'illa - Sal's Pizzeria

2012-01-10T15:45:00.002-05:00

One of my favorite, favorite tracks from the CPR: Blendtape gets a vid.

Video: AlBe Back - BooYow

2012-01-10T15:43:00.001-05:00

A dope vid from Al. Raphael Dela Ghetto is out now.

Video: Notes To Self - All Of The Above (BBRC)

2012-01-10T14:44:00.001-05:00

Video: Skyzoo - Could've Struck The Lotto

2012-01-10T12:51:00.001-05:00

The Great Debater is out now.

Video: Ski Beatz feat. Freddie Gibbs - Illegal

2012-01-10T12:45:00.001-05:00

This is off 24 Hour Karate School Part 2.

Download: Brother Ali - Sweet (Potato Pie)

2012-01-10T11:31:00.004-05:00

Brother Ali goes in about his culinary skills over Common's "Sweet". Nice! Look out for his upcoming album with Jake One entitled Mourning In America And Dreaming In Color.

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Video: Black El & Durkin - Under The Influence

2012-01-10T09:47:00.002-05:00

El links up with Durkin again as they prepare for the release of their upcoming project The Collage.

Video: Irv Da Phenom - Disguise

2012-01-10T09:40:00.001-05:00

This is the first time I'm catching wind of this guy but he rocks it over Common's "Ghetto Dreams", dropping some jewels. If you dig you can check out his latest project AllNighter, out now.

Video: I Self Divine - Sweat Equity

2012-01-09T17:31:00.002-05:00

After a long hiatus, I Self Divine is back with a free release, LA State Of Mind, which you can pick up at Rhymesayers. His upcoming official album, The Sounds Of Low Class America, drops May 8th.

Video: Sticky Fingaz - Rap Starr

2012-01-06T22:30:00.003-05:00

Sticky always had a knack for telling a story through a monologue. Remember "Oh My God"? Here he takes aim at the stereotypes in Hip Hop.

Video: Chiddy Bang - Ray Charles

2012-01-06T14:56:00.001-05:00

Breakfast is coming soon.

Video: The Boombox Project

2012-01-06T12:44:00.002-05:00

Paul Stone made this short film based on Lyle Owerko's book of the same name. Having a boombox was so essential when I was growing up. It provided the sounds of Hip Hop for me. Check it out!

Video: Common - Raw (How You Like It)

2012-01-06T12:42:00.002-05:00

The Dreamer, The Believer is out now.

Video: Phonte - Dance In The Reign

2012-01-05T14:51:00.001-05:00

New Tigallo. New Tigallo. New Tigallo. Charity Starts At Home is out now.

Video: The Kid Daytona feat. Aloe Blacc - New Yorker's Ambition

2012-01-05T08:49:00.002-05:00

Seems a little late since Interlude 2 is out but can't be mad at this. This is another video from the first project The Interlude. Dope!!!

Video: RZA On Chelsea Lately

2012-01-05T08:45:00.001-05:00

RZA links up with Chelsea to talk Californication, his new headphones and chess.

Download: Tony Touch - The Best Toca Tuesday Freestyles of 2011

2012-01-04T14:40:00.003-05:00

Tony Toca compiled the best freestyles from his Shade45 gig. It includes Black Thought, Kendrick Lamar, Torae, Action Bronson and many more. Enjoy!

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Video: Black Star - You Already Knew/Little Brother (Live On Jimmy Fallon)

2012-01-04T09:02:00.004-05:00

Backed by The Roots on Jimmy Fallon, Black Star did their thing last night. Look out for their upcoming mixtape Black Star Aretha.

Video: Rapsody - ABC

2012-01-03T22:14:00.001-05:00

Rapsody kills this!!! One of my favorite tracks from her great record For Everything, out now.

Video: Brother Ali - Writer's Block

2012-01-03T11:21:00.003-05:00

Brother Ali's upcoming album Mourning In America And Dreaming In Color, entirely produced by Jake One, is in its finishing touches stage. Here's the first single. Dope!! If you're feeling it you can download it below courtesy of Rhymesayers.

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Video: Roc C feat. Chali2na - Bar Catchers

2012-01-02T18:53:00.002-05:00

Produced by Oh No. Stoned Genius is out now.

Download: Raekwon - Unexpected Victory

2012-01-01T13:04:00.003-05:00

Rae keeps his momentum going as he blesses us with something fresh for the new year. Enjoy!!

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Video: John Forte - Drift On

2011-12-31T15:06:00.001-05:00

The Water Suite EP is out now.

Video: Idle Warship - Laser Beams

2011-12-31T13:43:00.001-05:00

Habits Of The Heart is out now.

The Burnerz (Zumbi x The Are) feat. The Grouch & Martian Luther - The Edge

2011-12-28T10:37:00.002-05:00

The Burnerz LP is out now.

Video: Lemon Andersen & Rik Cordero - Welcome To The Imperial

2011-12-27T13:36:00.002-05:00

Lemon is a grand poet! I had the pleasure of seeing County Of Kings, his one man show about his growing up in New York City, at El Museo Del Barrio. Inspiring! Here, he teams up with talented director Rik Cordero to talk basketball. Go Knicks!

Video: World's Fair - Company Fair

2011-12-25T16:16:00.003-05:00

I remember hearing about these guys a minute ago through listening to Children Of The Night, a group from Queens. This has a great feel to it, good energy. Let's see how far they can take it. The Queens collective consists of Cody B. Ware, Prince SAMO, Jeff Donna and COTN.

Video: Hellpit Faeries - It's The Most Fucking Wonderful Time

2011-12-25T13:45:00.004-05:00

Jean Grae and Mela Machinko are the Hellpit Faeries. You can grab their EP Jingle Fucking Bells at the link below. You've been warned! Enjoy!! Merry Fucking Christmas!

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Behind The Fuckery Pt. 1 (behind the scenes)

Video: Evidence, Zumbi (Zion I), The Grouch & Eligh - Amp Live For President

2011-12-23T22:11:00.004-05:00

Damn, this is on some Gangstarr's "Speak Ya Clout" shit! Dope! The Grouch, Ev, Eligh and Zion I deliver something for the fans for supporting the How The Grouch Stole Christmas tour. If you like what you hear, download the track below. All tracks produced by Zion I's Amp Live.

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Video: Mac Lethal - Jake & Olive

2011-12-23T22:01:00.001-05:00

A true love story about his grandparents. Love is love! Mac Lethal's Irish Goodbye drops New Year's Eve.

Video: David Banner On Sway In The Morning

2011-12-23T19:20:00.002-05:00

David Banner delivers a message about uplifting our people. Incredible passion! Please listen!!

Video: Fashawn - Generation F

2011-12-23T19:05:00.003-05:00

Fashawn blacked out on this one! A true lyricist shows his range and demonstrates different flows. Can't wait to hear more! Champagne & Styrofoam Cups is coming soon. His follow-up album The Ecology, with producer Exile, is in the works. Stay tuned!

Video: Action Bronson & Statik Selektah - Cirque du Soleil

2011-12-23T19:03:00.002-05:00

Here's a Rik Cordero directed video from the dope album Well Done.

Video: Ro Blvd feat. Thurz - Great Going Good

2011-12-23T00:06:00.001-05:00

The first single from Ro's upcoming album Heart Pounding Panic.

Video: Action Bronson Talks Fashion

2011-12-22T11:57:00.003-05:00

Hilarious!!! Action's project with Statik Selektah, Well Done, is out now.

Download: The Weeknd - Echoes Of Silence

2011-12-22T10:55:00.001-05:00

The elusive Toronto singer drops another project. Enjoy!!

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Download: Planet Asia & Madlib - Cracks In The Vinyl EP

2011-12-21T14:27:00.002-05:00

Planet Asia and Madlib? Hells yea!! Enjoy!!

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Video: Rapsody - All Black Everything

2011-12-21T14:24:00.002-05:00

One of my favorite tracks from Rapsody's For Everything.

Video: PackFM - I Fucking Like Everything

2011-12-21T14:19:00.002-05:00

Taken from I Fucking Hate Rappers, which is out now. Look out for Pack's upcoming project in 2012, The Human Highlight Reel.

Video: Asher Roth - Common Knowledge

2011-12-21T14:09:00.003-05:00

Pabst & Jazz is out now.

Video: RunDMC - Christmas In Hollis (The Emoticon Version)

2011-12-20T19:21:00.003-05:00

Happy Holidays!!!

Video: Quadron - Ex-Factor (Lauryn Hill Cover)

2011-12-20T19:01:00.002-05:00

Quadron's Coco O sings a beautiful rendition of Lauryn Hill's "Ex-Factor" from The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill.

Video: Classified - High Maintenance

2011-12-20T18:43:00.001-05:00

Hip Hop has a new 420 anthem. Handshakes & Middle Fingers is out now.

Video: Maya Angelou & Common on BET

2011-12-20T18:23:00.002-05:00

Maya Angelou calls in to speak about her recent comments on Common's song "The Dreamer", where she is featured, from his new album The Dreamer, The Believer. This woman is amazing! I can hear her speak forever. And how important is it that Dr. Angelou is sharing her thoughts on the often-criticized for their programming BET? I'd say very!

Video: Promise feat. Jhene Aiko - Against The Odds

2011-12-20T17:47:00.002-05:00

The Toronto rep aligns himself with Duck Down. I was disappointed that Jhene Aiko wasn't in the video (wink!) but I really dig the track. Awakening is out now.

Video: Focus feat. Sha Stimuli - I Know

2011-12-20T17:11:00.001-05:00

Sha snapped on this! Dope track! Focus' Music Of The Misinterpreted is out now.

Video: Elzhi - Memory Lane

2011-12-20T17:07:00.001-05:00

This contains some classic Detroit Hip Hop footage! Dope! Elmatic is out now.

Download: Asher Roth - Pabst & Jazz Sessions

2011-12-20T16:53:00.002-05:00

Asher brings another level to his music with his latest. Enjoy!

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Video: Slaughterhouse Freestyle On Funkmaster Flex

2011-12-20T16:04:00.001-05:00

Video: Talib Kweli - Distractions (Prod. by Oh No)

2011-12-19T15:58:00.001-05:00

Prisoner Of Conscious is dropping in 2012.

Video: Charlie Smarts (Kooley High) feat. Rapper Big Pooh - Cortisone

2011-12-19T14:12:00.002-05:00

LowBottomMe is out now.

Download: The Kid Daytona - The Interlude II

2011-12-19T12:08:00.002-05:00

Just in time for the holiday season, Daytona drops his second installment of The Interlude. Enjoy!!

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Video: Michael Kiwanuka - Tell Me A Tale

2011-12-19T09:13:00.002-05:00

This is phenomenal! Great sound, great voice! His upcoming album Home Again drops in March 2012.

Video: Common - Celebrate

2011-12-19T08:45:00.002-05:00

The Dreamer, The Believer drops tomorrow.

Video: Murs - 67 Cutlass

2011-12-19T08:17:00.001-05:00

Great video! Murs' album Love & Rockets Vol. 1 is out now.

Video: 1982 feat. Reks - Play Your Role

2011-12-17T18:05:00.002-05:00

Statik, Term and Reks shot and recorded this joint in 45 minutes. Check out that 1982 project, Reks' R.E.K.S. and Statik's Population Control.

Audio: Trek Life feat. J. Bizness, Richard Wright & Belvi - Get In Touch

2011-12-17T15:38:00.003-05:00

New Trek and Oddisee for your ears!

<a href="http://treklife.bandcamp.com/album/digital-12-get-in-touch-feat-j-bizness-richard-wright-belvi-prod-by-oddisee-b-w-thats-alright-prod-by-ayiro">Digital 12" - Get in Touch feat J.Bizness, Richard Wright & Belvi (prod by Oddisee) b/w That's Alright (prod by Ayiro) by Trek Life</a>

Video: Soul Khan - Hold On

2011-12-17T15:30:00.001-05:00

Pursuance is out now. Clever video!