Common - The Light

"The Light" is the Grammy-nominated second single off Common's 2000 album Like Water for Chocolate. It is produced by Jay Dee and features keyboards performed by James Poyser. It samples "Open Your Eyes" as performed by Bobby Caldwell and the drums from "You're Getting a Little too Smart" by the The Detroit Emeralds. Framed as a love letter, it is a confession of Common's love for a woman whom many believe to have been his girlfriend at the time, Erykah Badu. Cythia Fuchs of PopMatters describes it as a "charming, tender, and undeniably soulful declaration of affection and respect." A music video directed by Nzingha Stewart features Common, Erykah Badu and "recognizable sensual delights" including "a homemade Minnie Ripperton cassette, a mango, a pink lava lamp and a deeply green water-beaded leaf.

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Action Bronson & Statik Selektah - Cirque Du Soleil

Rapper Action Bronson releases a new music video "Cirque Du Soleil" featuring producer Statik Selektah.

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Money Making Jam Boys - Judgement Day

Music video "Judgement Day" from Money Making Jam Boys who consist of Black Thought from The Roots, Dice Raw, Truck North, P.O.R.N. and STS. From their mixtape "The Prestige".

If you like The Roots than you probaly gonna like this to.

Curren$y - This Is The Life

Curren$y's official video for "This Is The Life" off the "Weekend at Burnie's" album.

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Freddie Gibbs - From Tha G

G.I.'s Freddie Gibbs reppin the 219. Official video from "The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs", coming May 2009. Directed by Urban Umpires, Inc. Shot live on location in Gary, IN aka "The Steel City". And yes, Jackson Ave is really where The Jackson 5 grew up!

Soul Khan - Soul Like Khan

"Soul Like Khan" from the free album "Acknowledgement EP". The other song that get played at the end called "Black Hammer, White Lightning" is also from the "Acknowledgement EP".

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Denairo - Black Cocaine

Got this song send to my e-mail and I never heard of Denairo before but this song left me impressed, Im looking forward to hear more of his work. You can download his free debut mixtape at -> http://denairo.bandcamp.com

Murs - 67 Cutlass (Prod by Ski Beatz)

Cali underground rap legend Murs proudly presents the music video for "'67 Cutlass", his newest from Love & Rockets Volume 1: The Transformation, his new album produced entirely by Ski Beatz, the man behind classic tracks for Jay-Z, Mos Def, Camp Lo and many more. Love & Rockets' cover art was designed by Dave Barnett, the talent behind covers for Curren$y's Pilot Talk series. The album features O.C., Dee1, Tabi Bonney, Ab-Soul and Locksmith, and is available on iTunes.

Common - Invocation

Termanology & Ea$y Money - Compared To You (Prod. by Lee Bannon)

Official Music Video for "Compared To You" off Termanology & Ea$y Money are S.T.R.E.E.T. wich is produced entirely by Lee Bannon and is released a while ago.

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Meyhem Lauren - Got The Fever (NYC Graffiti New York City)

Meyhem Lauren is a street savvy Queens-bred wordsmith in his mid twenties. He represents a genre in Hip Hop that is currently on the verge of extinction. While most artists of today compromise to industry standards, Meyhem continues to make pure uncut music for the street.

His style is reminiscent to Hip Hop's golden era. A major factor that separates Mey from other artist in this category is the fact that he can rhyme about anything and still keep his identity. Several lyrically inclined artists’ still make quality music... the problem with these artists is that many of them are one dimensional.

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AZ - Sugarhill (Feat. Miss Jones)

From 1995 Album: "Doe or Die"

Anthony Cruz (born March 9, 1972, in Brooklyn), better known as AZ is a Grammy-nominated American rapper of Dominican & African American descent. He is known for being a long time and frequent rhyme partner of Nas, and also a member of hip-hop group The Firm alongside Nas, Foxy Brown, Cormega and Nature.

In a countdown of the 10 Most Underappreciated Rappers—Most Underrated Rappers of All Time, the editors of About.com listed AZ as #1 on the list. He was also included on About.com's list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987--2007), where he was described as "arguably the most underrated lyricist ever."

AZ first became known by appearing on Nas' landmark 1994 album Illmatic on the song "Life's a Bitch", as well as featuring vocals on the opening track The Genesis. He was the only guest feature to appear on that album. AZ signed with EMI, and soon released his debut album Doe Or Die in 1995 to critical acclaim, but meager commercial success. The album's lead single, "Sugar Hill", became AZ's only major commercial success as a solo artist, reaching #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and achieving Gold status. AZ's EMI contract was transferred to sister label Noo Trybe Records/Virgin Records when the EMI Label Group was shut down. In 1997, he and Nas appeared in a Sprite commercial. Also in 1997 the group The Firm with AZ, Nas, Nature, and Foxy Brown released their only album as a group, The Album. The album featured production from well known producers such as Dr. Dre and the Trackmasters and generated much hype, but was generally viewed as a disappointment. The group disbanded after just this one album. In 1998 AZ released his second solo album, Pieces of a Man. The album fared well but did not chart quite as well as his debut and did not feature a crossover single like "Sugar Hill".

After this album's release, AZ signed with Motown/Universal Records and released 9 Lives. In 2002, he released Aziatic. A single from the album, "The Essence," (featuring Nas) was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

In 2004 AZ was planning on releasing his would-be 4th studio album, Final Call, however, it was eventually scrapped due to heavy leaking and released as Final Call (The Lost Tapes) in 2008. He released his 4th and 5th studio albums A.W.O.L. and The Format in 2005 and 2006, respectively. Then Undeniable and Legendary were released in 2008 and 2009 respectively.

Fashawn - Down That Road (Feat. Sam Hook)

Check out the official music video for "Down That Road" from Fashawn featuring Sam Hook.

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Locksmith - Stokely Carmichael (Prod. Ski Beatz)

Directed by Jonah Schwartz, Stokely Carmichael is the latest collaboration between Locksmith and Ski Beatz. Watch as Locksmith keeps it underground, literally. The song is from Ski and Lock's "Embedded" album wich has been released a while ago.

MC Melodee & Cookin Soul - Up In The Clouds

Female rapper MC Melodee & Cookin Soul present "Up in the clouds"
One of the singles of their upcoming colaboration mixtape.
Music video directed and edited by Film Collins, shot entirely on Iphone 4 and produced by Cookin Soul, lyrics & flows by MC Melodee

Statik Selektah - Never A Dull Moment (Feat. Action Bronson, Termanology & Bun B)

Music from Statik Selektah's 'Population Control' album out now on Showoff / Duck Down Music.

"Never A Dull Moment" music video is directed by Rik Cordero and is one of my favorite tracks of Statiks Selektah latest album 'Population Control'.

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Jakk Frost - All For One

Jakk Frost freetyle music video to hip hop group Brand Nubians "All For One".

Maffew Ragazino - Million Dollar View

Maffew Ragazino comes thru with another crazy visual off of his street album Rhyme Pays directed by Andre Ward and Sha Banga.

Million Dollar View Produced by Sha Banga for Cico productions, co produced by A.B. and additional bass by Brady Wyatt

Stalley - Go On

"Go On" is off Stalley's Lincoln Way Nights which is available now on Itunes/Amazon-Remastered by Young Guru & Tony Dawsey.

The music video is directed by Walu and song produced by Rashad. Produced by Capitol Agent Media.

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The Jealous Guys - Genesis

"Genesis" was produced by Jeremy "Zodiac" Rose and comes from the ep Audiobook by The Jealous Guys.

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Terrace Martin - You Keep Calling (Feat. Neka LB)

Here's the visual compliment to track #2 from Terrace Martin's latest "Thoughts from Detention" project: "U Keep Calling". Pairing heartfelt production and rhymes with the sultry vocals of singer/writer Neka, the most memorable feature comes from that of Akai Martin...Terrace Martin's daughter.
Serving as what her father calls his "little muse" Akai makes her acting debut not only proving she's talented in her own right, but that inspiration truly does live at home.

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B. Dolan - Film The Police (Feat. Toki Wright, Jasiri X, Buddy Peace, Sage Francis )

B. DOLAN's "FILM THE POLICE" pays tribute to N.W.A.'s infamous "F*ck the Police," serving as a call to action for the digitized media movement while responding to the recent explosion of police brutality all across the world.

This free MP3, courtesy of STRANGE FAMOUS RECORDS, features a reconstruction of Dr. Dre's original beat, brilliantly reanimated by UK producer BUDDY PEACE. Label CEO, SAGE FRANCIS, opens the song by picking up the gavel where Dr. Dre left it 23 years ago, introducing a blistering, true-to-style flip of Ice Cube's original verse by SFR cornerstone, B. Dolan. TOKI WRIGHT (Rhymesayers Entertainment) follows up by stepping into the shoes of MC Ren, penning the people's struggle against cops as a case of "Goliath Vs. a bigger giant." Finally, Jasiri X (Pittsburgh rapper/activist) rounds out the track by filling in for Eazy-E, reminding us that police brutality disproportionately affects poor people of color.

With the Occupy Movement bringing various forms of injustice to the forefront of people's consciousness, "Film the Police" is a reminder that cops have been a continued and increasingly militarized presence in public streets. Thanks to the widespread use of smartphones and video cameras, along with the popularity of social networks such as Twitter and Facebook, the power of the media has been put back into the people's hands as they document the injustices perpetrated by those who have sworn to serve and protect them.

DJ Cosla & Tribeca - The World's Best

This been out for a while but it deserved a post since I really enjoy listening to this song.

Reef The Lost Cauze - Black Opz (Prod. Snowgoonz)

Philadelphia's hip hop artist Reef The Lost Cauze with his video "Black Opz" from his album "Your Favorite MC" which is entirely produced by Snowgoons and is released this year.

Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood (Feat. Del Tha Funkee Homosapien)

"Clint Eastwood" is a song by Gorillaz. It was released as the first single from their debut album in March 2001. It peaked at #4 in the UK and #57 in the US on 11 September 2001. The single has sold 480,000 copies in the UK according to the Official UK Charts Company. The song is a mix of electronic, hip hop and rock. The song also features the choir line "I've got sunshine in a bag", which is taken from the classic western film The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, in which Clint Eastwood is referring to a saddle bag of gold. While The Good, the Bad and the Ugly stars Clint Eastwood, he is not mentioned in the song itself except in the title. The verses are rapped by Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, portrayed as a blue phantom in the video, while the chorus is sung by 2D. In October 2011, NME placed it at number 141 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years".

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B.o.B - Generation Lost

This is 1 of the first (if not 1st but im not sure) music video from B.o.B.

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Stevie Joe - Aint Nothin Funny

Oakland and Liverwire Records member Stevie Joe with his music video for "Aint Nothin Funny".

Pace Won & Mr. Green - Children Sing

Rapper Pace Won and producer Mr. Green with their song "Children Sing" wich is considered to be one of the best 2008 hip hop music videos. Off their debut collab album "The Only Color Matters Is Green" wich is also considered to be one of the better hip hop albums released in 2009.

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Jon Connor - Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay Freestyle

Jon Connor made a video for his "Marvin Gaye $ Chardonnay Freestyle".

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Nine - Whutcha Want

New York Bronx Rapper Nine with his debut music video for "Whutcha Want" from his debut album "Nine Livez" wich was released in 1995.

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Mos Def - History (Feat. Talib Kweli)

Music video by Mos Def performing "History" featuring Talib Kweli and released in 2009, this video was shot in England.

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The Roots - Stomp

The 3rd music video from The Roots album "Undun" wich has been released 6 December and in my opinion its the best hip hop album released this year.

This music video and all other released videos of "Undun" are not the full versions of the songs.

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UGK - It's Supposed To Bubble

"It's Supposed To Bubble", from the 1993 album titled "Super Tight".

Koncept - Aspirations (Feat. Soul Khan)

New music video from hip hop group Brown Bag Allstars members Koncept and Soul Khan, from Koncepts upcomming debut album "Awaken" wich will be released at 12.13.11.

Sabac Red - Mount Up (Prod. Snowgoons)

New video from Sabac Reds "Feature" Presentation! The song "Mount Up" original featured by Wise Intelligent too is off the new album "Your Favorite MC" by Reef & Snowgoons wich has been released a while ago.

Sunni Colón - Lost Tribe

This has been released a while ago, but I forgot to post it. So here is it anyway.

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Cambatta - Jazzterbation

2nd music video of Cambattas weekly videos. 1st time I heard his music and it sound pretty good to me.

Copywrite - Confessional

Music video from rapper Copywrite, "Confessional" off the album "The Life and Times of Peter Nelson" wich has been released in 2010.

Pras - Ghetto Superstar (Feat. Mya & Ol' Dirty Bastard)

Prakazrel Samuel Michel, known as Pras, (born October 19, 1972) is a Grammy Award-winning American rapper, actor, film producer, and promoter for the hip hop trio The Fugees, considered one of the most influential groups of the 1990s for their album The Score.

Pras has also forged a successful solo career, beginning with an international hit single from his first full-length solo LP, "Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)", featuring Mýa and Wu Tang Clan member Ol' Dirty Bastard. "Ghetto Superstar" became a top ten single in 1999, and the #8 most played single; it was received with critical acclaim and earned Pras a performance at the World Music Awards. The hit single was included in the soundtrack for the Warren Beatty-starring film, "Bulworth". "Ghetto Superstar" spent eight weeks in the UK Top 5, peaking at number 2 in July of 1998, and reached US #15 a month later. "Blue Angels", from the same album, was acknowledged as a UK Top 10 hit, reaching #6 in November of the same year.

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Clyde Carson - Knight Call

New video from Bay Area rapper Clyde Carson. The album "Something To Speak About" is coming soon.

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N.W.L. - Final Call (Call of the Night)

From the album, Niggaz With Latitude. Full song features Deacon the Villain, Bianca Spriggs, Willie Eames & Budo.

Stream or purchase the entire LP @ http://www.niggazwithlatitude.com

Video shot/edited by Deacon The Villain

Unapologetically gritty, sinfully slept on. Deacon the Villain and Sheisty Khrist drop a visual reminder to commemorate the one year anniversary of Niggaz With Latitude. A 13 track opus that attempts to honor everything that Hip Hop was meant to be. Raw.

Quan - Gotta Let Me Go

Rapper Quans music video for "Gotta Let Me Go" of his latest released mixtape "The Struggle".

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Jayo Felony - Whatcha Gonna Do? (Feat. Method Man & DMX)

Whatcha Gonna Do? is the second album by rapper, Jayo Felony. The album was released in 1998 for Def Jam Records. The album was a critical and commercial success, making it to #46 on the Billboard 200 and #8 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop album chart and featuring two hit singles, "Watcha Gonna Do?" and "Nitty Gritty". Guests on the album include, Eightball & MJG, Method Man, DMX, Mack 10, WC, Redman, Kokane, Ice Cube and E-40

James Savage, better known by his stage name, Jayo Felony is a rapper from southeast San Diego, California.
In 1994 Jayo Felony was signed to the label owned by Jam Master Jay called Jam Master Jay Records. That year Jayo released his debut album, Take a Ride.

In 1998, Jayo released his follow-up album, Whatcha Gonna Do? on Def Jam. It featured rappers like Method Man, DMX, Mack 10, WC, Redman, Kokane, Ice Cube, E-40 and 8 Ball & MJG.

In 1999, he released Underground. He was due to release his fourth album, Hotter Than Fish Grease, in 2000, but for legal reasons the album was never released.

Common - Resurrection

Classic Common music video from 1995, off his classic album "Resurrection" wich is 1 of my favorite hip hop albums of all time.

Sticky Fingaz - The Whole Damn New York

New music video by Onyx member Sticky Fingaz called "The Whole Damn New York".

Wright Bros - Major League

Wanted to post this earlier because I actually like it, from their mixtape "Tragically Hip"wich is available for free download at -> WWW.WESTNYLEFX.COM

Outkast - The Whole World (Feat. Killer Mike)

This is the music video for the Outkast song "The Whole World" off their "Greatest Hits" album. This song was released in 2002 and won a 2002 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

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Lupe Fiasco - Daydreamin (Feat. Jill Scott)

Lupe Fiasco's 'Daydreamin' video featuring Jill Scott, Off his debut album "Food and Liquor" wich was released in 2006.

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ScHoolboy Q - Sacrilegious

New music video by "Black Hippy" member ScHoolboy Q called "Sacrilegious".

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C.B. News - Live For Today (Prod. by Exile)

Shot in San Francisco directed by Brian Storm, this is the first single from my project "For The Love" produced by Exile.

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Maffew Ragazino - The Source Mag Unsigned Hype Freestyle

Shot live on location at The Source Magazines New York City office. Maffew took it upon himself to totally murder this freestyle and at the same time pay homage to the legacy of The Source Mag's Unsigned Hype endorsement.

Brown Bag AllStars - Got It All (DJ Brace Remix)

I like this remix version more than the original, from "Brown Bag Season Vol. 1". Members of Brow Bag AllStars are: J57, Koncept, DJ Goo Punch, E Holla, Deejay Element and Soul Khan.

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Slum Village - Tainted

Rising from the rugged streets and rich musical tapestry of Detroit, Slum Village were poised to carry on the old-school, funk, and soul-filled hip-hop torch of genre pioneers A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, and the Pharcyde. Growing up in the Conant Garden neighborhood of Detroit and forming during high school at Detroit's Pershing High School, MCs Baatin, Jay Dee, and T3 quickly garnered praise and recognition in the local underground scene. In the mid-'90s, Jay Dee became part of the hip-hop elite as a member of the Ummah, the production team responsible for multiple hits by Q-Tip, A Tribe Called Quest, D'Angelo, the Pharcyde, De La Soul, and Common, as well as remixes for Janet Jackson and Brand New Heavies. In 1998, Slum Village gained further recognition as an opening act for A Tribe Called Quest's farewell tour. Two years later, after some record-industry politics, the group released Fantastic, Vol. 2, an album featuring appearances from D'Angelo, Q-Tip, and DJ Jazzy Jeff. For fans with an ear to the underground and a few questions concerning the whereabouts of Fantastic, Vol. 1, the trio assumed an alias (J-88) to release Best Kept Secret.

Two more years went by before the group was heard from again, but "Tainted" broke the silence in the summer of 2002 to become a growing hit on MTV2. The album that followed, Trinity (Past, Present and Future), boasted fewer guest appearances and a well-rounded combination of the first album's rough-and-tumble productions with the second album's soulful vibe. The record also featured Jay Dee in a reduced role, with new member Elzhi picking up the slack. Later that year, Slum Village released Dirty District, a compilation of Detroit MCs produced by T3 and compatriot RJ Rice. By the time recording began for their fourth proper album, Baatin was gone from the lineup, a victim of schizophrenia that briefly incapacitated him (he later mounted a solo career). T3 and Elzhi picked up the slack by inviting high-profile guests including Dirt McGirt and Kanye West, and Capitol released the results, Detroit Deli (A Taste of Detroit), in June 2004. A year later, Slum Village were off the label, making the move back to the independent Barak. The mixtape Prequel to a Classic announced the impending September 2005 release of the duo's self-titled full-length. Within the next four years, the duo was dealt a pair of serious personal blows when both Jay Dee and Baatin passed away, but they persevered and released Villa Manifesto in 2010.

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Danny Brown - Blunt After Blunt

New music video from Danny Brown, off his album "XXX".

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Q-Tip - Lets Ride (Prod. J. Dilla)

Music video "Lets Ride" from the hip hop group "A Tribe Called Quest" member Q-Tip, "Amplified" was his 2nd solo debut album, produced by J. Dilla and released in 1999.

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