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HIP-HOP is more than music, HIP-HOP has crossed cultural boundaries that other music genres never crossed. HIP-HOP is not only the music you listen to but the way you walk, talk, dress and act. HIP-HOP is a state of mind, an entire generation. Thirty + years strong, we are the HIP-HOP generation.

"Rap is what we do, HIP-HOP is how we live!" - KRS One

"GOLDIE" By A$AP Rocky (Produced By Hit-Boy)

Thursday, April 26, 2012

New Music: "Daughters" By Nas Produced By No I.D.

Thursday, April 26th, 2012


Nas is back with his highly anticipated ode to daughters.  "Daughters" is produced by No I.D. & is the second single off of the QueensBridge MC's upcoming project, Life Is Good, which is set for release on July 17th.




If you haven't already, listen to Nas's first single here: Lyrical: "The Don" By Nas

New Music: Produced By Cy Fyre "Blow In The Wind" By

Thursday, April 26th, 2012



The immensely talented producer Cy Fyre will be releasing his new project, Fyre! The Mixtape, in the very near future but until then he's got the 2nd leak off the project for us.  The new song entitled, "Blow In The Wind" features Slim ThugBlaze Burna & LE$ on the beat.

Slim Thug x Blaze Burna x Le$ - Blow In The Wind (Produced By Cy Fyre)



If you haven't already, don't forget to listen to Cy's prior leak featuring the lyrical assassin, Blaze Burna here: Lyrical: "WEED" By Blaze Burna Ft. Devin The Dude & Smoke DZA (Produced By Cy Fyre)


Wednesday, April 25, 2012

New Music: "No Country" By Fat Joe Ft. 2 Chainz & French Montana

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012


New Music By Fat Joe Featuring 2 ChainzFrench Montana - "No Country"

#MaseBack - New Music: Wale Ft. French Montana, Diddy & Ma$e - "Slight Work Remix"

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012



Funkmaster Flex dropped the biggest bomb on the city last night during his evening show on Hot97 with Wale's new remix to his Diplo produced track, "Slight Work".  The "Slight Work Remix" features French Montana, Diddy and Mase!  #MaseBack  Yes, Ma$e is back & apparently he has signed up to Rozay's team!  “Only dude from the Unit, MMG recruited.” - Ma$e  

"Slight Work Remix" By Wale Ft. French Montana, Diddy & Ma$e




Spotted @ RR

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

New Music: "Party We Will Throw Now!" By Warren G, Nate Dogg & The Game

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012


Warren G is cooking up an EP that will feature the sound of G-Funk & the late soul of G-Funk, Nate Dogg.  The album entitled, No One Could Do It Better EP, is yet to have a release date but a taste of the music has been released.  "Party We Will Throw Now!" is the first leak off of the project and alongside Warren G & Nate Dogg, The Game makes an appearance.

"PARTY WE WILL THROW NOW!" By Warren G, Nate Dogg & The Game




Track List - Consignment, New Mixtape By Jadakiss w. DJ Drama

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012


Official Track List & Back Cover - Consignment Mixtape By Jadakiss w. DJ Drama
Dropping this Friday, April 27th!





Listen: New Music By Jadakiss "Respected" Ft. Fabolous & Lloyd Banks

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012


"Respected" By Jadakiss Feat. Fabolous & Lloyd Banks - Second leak off of Jada's new mixtape, Consignment, which is hosted by DJ Drama & dropping this Friday (4-27).

S/O to Sway (swaysuniverse.com) from Shade 45 for premiering the new record!

RESPECTED By Jadakiss Ft. Fabolous & Lloyd Banks (Radio Rip)



Listen: New Music By Wiz Khalifa " Work Hard, Play Hard"

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012


Brand new track from Wiz Khalifa off of his upcoming album, O.N.I.F.C., due for release on August 28th.  "Work Hard, Play Hard" is produced by StarGate and Benny Blanco. 



Purchase on iTunes now: "Work Hard, Play Hard" By Wiz Khalifa



New Music: "I Do" By Joell Ortiz

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012


"I Do" freestyle By Joell Ortiz (Slaughterhouse)
Off J.O.'s upcoming project: The Life And Times Of Sebastian Rios 

Monday, April 23, 2012

Listen: New Music Produced By Jahlil Beats, "Paper Tags" By Jadakiss Ft. Styles P, Wale & French Montana

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

Jadakiss & DJ Drama Present: CONSIGNMENT 


Jadakiss with DJ Drama will be dropping his new mixtape, Consignment, on Friday (4-27) but until then he's got a new track off the tape to hold us over.  "Paper Tags" is produced by Jahlil Beats and features Wale, Styles P & French Montana.  

Produced By Jahlil Beats "Paper Tags" By Jadakiss Feat. Styles P, Wale & French Montana




New EP: Members Only By Strong Arm Steady (Free Download)

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

"Members Only EP" By Strong Arm Steady



Members Only EP: Track List

1. Members West (Intro)
2. So Hard - Produced By Mars
3. LOVE - Produced By Nottz
4. Join The Gang - Ft. Mistah F.A.B. Produced By Sid Roams
5. Warning Jacket - Ft. Jelly Roll Produced By DJ Khalil
6. One Mistake - Ft. Washay Choir Produced By Lee Bannon
7. Got No Gun - Ft. Obie Trice Produced By The Art Teacher

Download here via Media FireMembers Only EP





New Video: "Hammer Dance" By Slaughterhouse

Monday, April 23rd, 2012


Produced By @araabMUZIK "Hammer Dance" By @Slaughterhouse - Official Visual Directed By ICU 
(welcome to: Our House is set to be released on June 12th.)

Saturday, April 21, 2012

RECORD STORE DAY 2012 Participating Stores In NYC

Saturday, April 21st, 2012


Here's a list of RECORD STORE DAY 2012, participating record stores in NYC:


Permanent Records - Brooklyn
Co-op 87 Records - Brooklyn
Sound Fix - Brooklyn
Academy Record Annex  - Brooklyn
Earwax Records - Brooklyn
Big City Records - New York City
Academy LPs - New York City
Turntable Lab - New York City
A-1 RECORDS - New York City
Kim's Video & Music - New York City
Rockit Scientist Records - New York City
Gimme Gimme Records - New York City
Rock and Soul Records - New York City
Good Records NY - New York City
BLACK STAR MUSIC & VIDEO - New York City
CAKE SHOP - New York City
Downtown Music Gallery - New York City
Other Music - New York City
In Living Stereo - New York City
DISC-O-RAMA MUSIC WORLD - New York City
Fat Beats - New York City
Deadly Dragon Sound - New York City
Generation Records - New York City
Sector - Brooklyn
RECORD RUNNER - New York City



RECORD STORE DAY 2012 Exclusive Vinyl Releases

Saturday, April 21st, 2012

RECORD STORE DAY 2012


Today is the 5th annual Record Store Day; a day created by an independent record store employee to celebrate the art of music.  Iggy Pop is the official ambassador of this years event.
Amongst a slew of performances taking place, the participating record stores will be selling 3 types of Record Store Day Exclusive Vinyls as follows: 

"RECORD STORE DAY EXCLUSIVE RELEASES. Exclusively available on Record Store Day at Record Store Day participating stores. Will not be available anywhere else in the same format.  
RECORD STORE DAY LIMITED RUN/REGIONAL FOCUS RELEASES. Also exclusively available on Record Store Day at Record Store Day participating stores, but the quantities of these titles are EXTREMELY limited. Under 1000, and WAY under 1000 in some cases. We felt it was only right to put them on a special sub-list, so that everyone is clear on the odds. 
‘RECORD STORE DAY FIRST’ RELEASE.  These are titles that you can find on Record Store Day at Record Store Day participating stores. So if you’re a fan of the artist, you get first listen. At some point in the future, generally four to six weeks, these titles will be available, in the same format, at other retailers."   - recordstoreday.com

You can check out the full list in PDF format here: Record Store Day Exclusive Records List or online here: recordstoreday.com/SpecialReleases


Friday, April 20, 2012

Listen: K'Naan Releasing Rare 7" Vinyl (w./ previously unreleased track) for Record Store Day 2012

Friday, April 20th, 2012


Tomorrow (April 21st)  is Record Store Day 2012.  In honor of this special event Somalian/Canadian MC K'Naan is going to release a rare 7" vinyl record.  "With God On Our Side", a Bob Dylan cover & side B "Waiting Is A Drug" which is previously unreleased.  The record will be sold in participating stores where it has been placed at random & will only remain while supplies last.  






20 Songs For 420: Smoker's Playlist

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Happy 420!


20 Songs For 420: Smoker's Playlist 

1. Continental Kush Breakfast By: Smoke DZA Produced By: Kenny Beats

2. 1st We Blaze It Up By Snoop Dogg

3. Stoner's Anthem By Snoop Dogg

4. 4/20 By: Juicy J Ft. LA The Darkman & Project Pat 

5. Marijuana By: Kid Cudi 

6. Faded By: Tyga Ft. Lil Wayne

7. The $20 Sack Pyramid By: Dr Dre Ft. D.O.C. & Snoop Dogg

8. How To Roll A Blunt By: Redman

9. I'm So High By: Sean Price Produced By: Marco Polo

10. WEED By: Blaze Burna Ft. Devin The Dude & Smoke DZA Produced By: Cy Fyre

11. Good Times "I Get High" By: Styles P

12. Sour Hour By: Smoke DZA Produced By: Ski Beatz

13. I'm A Blunt Getting Smoked By: KRS-One

14. Hit The J By: Game Ft. Lifestyle Produced By: Cool & Dre

15. The Next Episode By: Dr Dre Ft. Snoop Dogg, Kurupt & Nate Dogg

16. How High By: Method Man & Redman

17. Hit's From The Bong By: Cypress Hill

18. Calmly Smoke By: Alchemist Ft. Styles P & Evidence

19. Buddah Loverz By: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony 

20. Natural Mystic By: Bob Marley & The Wailers


New Music: "WEED" By Blaze Burna Ft. Devin The Dude & Smoke DZA

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Happy 420!


Producer Cy Fyre will soon be releasing his upcoming project Fyre! The Mixtape but given today's date he's decided to drop one of tapes new tracks, "WEED".  The song by Blaze Burna features Devin The Dude & Smoke DZA.  Happy 420!

"WEED" By Blaze Burna Ft. Devin The Dude & Smoke DZA




New Music: "4/20" By Juicy J Ft. LA The Darkman & Project Pat

Friday, April 20th, 2012


Happy 420!


Happy 420! From Juicy J, LA The DarkmanProject Pat

"4/20"


New Music: "How I Fly (Remix)" By Styles P Ft. Avery Storm, Curren$y & Nitty Scott, MC

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Happy 420!


In honor of today's holiday Styles P has dropped the remix to his track featuring Avery Storm, "How I Fly" which comes off of The Ghost's October 2011 album, Master Of Ceremonies.  The new remix still features Avery Storm but now also includes verses from Curren$y and Nitty Scott, MC.


"How I Fly" REMIX By Styles P Ft. Avery Storm, Curren$y & Nitty Scott, MC

Commercial: Rick Ross x Reebok "It Takes A Lot To Make A Classic"

Friday, April 20th, 2012


Just a couple of day's ago, Reebok dropped some behind the scenes footage of Rick Ross and the making of their new commercial, It Takes A Lot To Make A Classic.  Today the new business duo officially released the 16 second visual which features Rozay walking the streets of Miami's Dade County, talking about how people once thought he'd never make it to now being a BOSS.  Directed By: Colin Tilley

IT TAKES A LOT TO MAKE A CLASSIC - Reebok x Rick Ross




New Video: "Stoner's Anthem" By Snoop Dogg

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Happy 420!


On Tuesday (4-17) Snoop Dogg blessed us with his new project, Stoners EP, three days early & today as a 420 gift he's dropped the visual for one of the smokiest songs on the tape, "Stoner's Anthem".  Light something up and watch the clip.  #Snoop420

"STONER'S ANTHEM" By Snoop Dogg




New Visual: #Snoop420 - Happy 420! PSA By Snoop Dogg

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Happy 420!



A very special "Happy 420" PSA from Snoop Dogg! (Brought to us by Noisey & Vice)



Reincarnated Coming Soon!


New Music: "I'm So High" By Sean Price

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Happy 420!


"I'm So High" By Sean Price 
Production By Marco Polo
Off Sean's Upcoming Project, The Green EP




Thursday, April 19, 2012

New Video: "Californication" By David Banner Ft. Snoop Dogg, Game, Nipsey Hussle, Kree & Ras Kass

Thursday, April 19th, 2012



Last night MTV Jam's premiered the visual for David Banner's new song "Californication", which features Snoop Dogg, Game, Nipsey Hussle, Kree & Ras Kass.  Today Banner released the Daniel Czernilofsky directed flick online.  Off of DB's upcoming mixtape, Sex, Drugs & Video Games, available May 22nd.

CALIFORNICATION




New Mixtape: IRON CHEF By Fiend & Cookin Soul (Listen & Download)

Thursday, April 19th, 2012


Today Cookin Soul and Fiend released their new mixtape, IRON CHEF.  You can listen to and download the tape for free below via Dat Piff.



R.I.P. Guru: Full 60 Minute Guru Tribute Mix By Mister Cee On Hot97

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal

R.I.P. Guru aka Keith Edward Elam (July 17th, 1961- April 19th, 2010)


On this day two years ago we lost Hip Hop legend, Guru after a long battle with cancer.  Today Mister Cee paid tribute on Hot97.  Listen to the full 60 minute mix below.



New Music: "Way Too Cold (Freestyle)" By Sheek Louch

Thursday, April 19th, 2012


New Music By Sheek Louch: "Way Too Cold (Freestyle)" over Kanye West's new single, Way Too Cold (previously known as Theraflu).



Lyrical: Wu-Block Coming Soon

PLAYTIMEZOVER Clothing

Thursday, April 19th, 2012



PLAYTIMEZOVER Clothing



PlayTimezOver Clothing is a small, independent company from San Bernardino, California which first launched in the fall of 2010.  Created by @playtimezover.  P.T.O. is a fresh new line of tee's and tanks for everyday wear.  The street wear's campaign and slogan Play Timez Over, is based around the idea that it's time to focus on productivity and success.  There is no more time for games and play but just because the fun is done, doesn't mean you have to wear button ups & blazers.  You can be responsible, achieve your goals & be creatively entrepreneurial all while dressing fresh and casual in a new PLAYTIMEZOVER tee.  

Nipsey Hussle (as pictured above) & The REAL Freeway Rick Ross (featured in the video below) have already been spotted reppin' the brand & with future plans to expand we are sure to be seeing the logo everywhere in the very near future.  Check out the video below and don't forget to purchase your new PlayTimezOver gear today!

You can purchase your PlayTimezOver tee now for only $15 here: playtimezoverclothing.bigcartel.com

Freeway Rick Ross x PlayTimezOver 




Don't forget to check out & "Like" PlayTimezOver on facebook: PlayTimezOverClothing

You can also check out www.playtimezoverclothing.com for further information.

& for related videos: YouTube & Vimeo 


Listen (New Music): "We Workin" By Cassidy Ft. Jag

Thursday, April 19th, 2012


New Music By Cassidy the Hustler Featuring Jag "We Workin"



VH1 Behind The Music: Nas (Full-Length Video Clips)

Thursday, April 19th, 2012



Last night (April 18th) VH1 premiered a brand new episode of their television series, Behind The Music, featuring Nas aka Nasir Jones from Queensbridge, Queens.  The legendary MC talks about the his music career, the tragic passing of his beloved mother, his marriage to singer Kelis & it's failure, as well as his feud with Jay-Z & it's resolution.  Check out the clips below courtesy of vh1.com








Wu-Block: New Music By Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killer Feat. Styles P + AHH Exclusive Interview w. Jadakiss

Thursday, April 19th, 2012


Managed by Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch, two of New York City's most infamous rap crews, Wu-Tang Clan and D Block have creatively teamed up for an upcoming, joint project entitled: Wu-Block.  The album has been a work in process for the past year and is said to be near completion (as seen on allhiphop.com).  During a recent allhiphop.com exclusive interview (below), Jadakiss speaks about the album and says, "I think I got like 2 or 3 more verses to complete and then I think they gonna wrap it up and get it out to the people."  Sounds like Wu-Block will be on our playlists this summer!

AllHipHop Exclusive Interview w. Jadakiss



Until the album drops, the teams have released a new cut off the project called "Shrooms" which features Styles P.  This is one of the stronger tracks from a slew of others recently released off of the album.

"Shrooms" By Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah Featuring Styles P




Wednesday, April 18, 2012

New Video: Rick Ross - Behind The Scenes Of New Reebok Commercial

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012



Reebok is back and now that Rick RossReebok Classics have partnered the two are putting in work on a new commercial.  IT TAKES A LOT TO MAKE A CLASSIC, is Rozay's new visual advertisement for the sneakers and Reebok takes us behind the scenes on the southern set.  Shot by Colin Tilley.

IT TAKES A LOT TO MAKE A CLASSIC






New Visual: "The Don" By Nas Music Video Trailer

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012



Earlier today MTV Rap Fix released a 30 second teaser, video trailer for the upcoming visual by Nas for his new single, "The Don" which was released last month.  


NAS THE DON
The new video coming soon
From the new album LIFE IS GOOD
Summer 2012

New Video: "Oh Well (Remix)" By Juicy J Feat. 2 Chainz

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012


Yet another new visual from Juicy J's, Blue Dream & Lean, Mixtape!  The "Oh Well (Remix)" video is directed by Figz and features 2 Chainz.  

New Music: "Pray For Me" By Ransom Ft. Kendrick Lamar & Jay Rock

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012


New Music By Ransom: "Pray For Me" Featuring Kendrick Lamar & Jay Rock




New Juvenile Mixtape Track Listing & Artwork: Nino The Magnificent + SOB's Show Tomorrow (4-19)

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012



Tomorrow April 19th, Juvenile in collaboration with All Hip Hop will release his latest project entitled, Nino The Magnificent.  The new 8 track (track list below) Mixtape features a Rich Boy feature, a Rick Ross verse and personality appearances by Tony Neal & Bigga Rankin.  The New Orleans MC with supporting act Troy Ave, will debut the new tape at SOB's tomorrow night in NYC along with some new material from his upcoming album, Rejuvenation.  


Nino The Magnificent - Track Listing

1. JUVENILE INTRO - Ft. BIGGA RANKIN
2. YA SLEEPING
3. POWER - Ft. RICK ROSS VERSE
4. TONY NEAL SPEAKS
5. STOP TRAFFIC - Ft. RICH BOY
6. DRAE JACKSON SPEAKS
7. SIP CHAMPAIGN - Ft. WACKO AND SKIP
8. OUTRO - BIGGA RANKIN 


Spotted @ AllHipHop


New Music: "Go Study" By Illmaculate Ft. Tech N9ne, OnlyOne & Krizz Kaliko (SKRILL TALK LP)

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012



Portland native Illmaculate (Greg Poe) just released his latest project, Skrill Talk, yesterday and to celebrate it's release he's dropped the most anticipated track on the album, "Go Study" which features Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko & Greg's Sandpaper Crew member OnlyOne.  



Don't forget to cop the new album for just $9 here: Skrill Talk LP


The Notorious B.I.G. Interview w. Video Source (Rare, Unreleased Video Footage) "Warning" Video Shoot

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012


In this rare, previously unreleased footage of The Notorious B.I.G. aka Christopher Wallace, we get a chance to see the legend behind the scenes.  While shooting the visual for "Warning" off of his debut album, Ready To Die, Big takes a brief interview with Video Source and speaks about his album, his daughter T'yanna, his name change from Biggie Smalls to The Notorious B.I.G. & his next or upcoming projects including a new album, a tour & his group, Junior Mafia, amongst a couple other subjects.  Big shouts out Video Source and Diddy jumps on the mic to introduce the new video.  The visual ends with "Warning".
R.I.P. The Notorious B.I.G.

New Mixtape: SEX LOVE & HIP HOP By Verse Simmonds Hosted By DJ Drama

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012


SEX LOVE & HIP HOP By Verse Simmonds Hosted By DJ Drama
Features By Snoop Dogg, Akon, 2 Chainz & More
Listen & Download Now Via Dat Piff:

New Music: "Make It Bun Dem" By Shrillex & Damien Marley

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012


In an unexpected, harmonious collaboration of two oppositional music genres; Shrillex & Damien Marley have come together for their latest project entitled: "Make It Bun Dem".  The new song is creatively intriguing & cohesive, both the Reggae & the Dub-Step have complimented each other effortlessly.