"THOT 97" - Lupe Fiasco

Lupe Fiasco dedicates a track to the New York radio station with "THOT 97" over Que's widely popular instrumental "OG Bobby Johnson". Check out this one right above.

"Do Girls" [Snippet] - Theophilus London

We got new music from Theophilus L in the form of "Do Girls", produced by Theo and Cid Rim and arranged by Yeezus himself Kanye West. Check out this 2 minute snippet right above. Expect the full version and a video next month for this track. Lovers Holiday II coming soon.

"Ashley" [Official Video] - Big Sean ft. Miguel

Big Sean drops off the very theatrical visual for his latest single "Ashley" featuring Miguel. Take a look at this "one the edge of your seat" clip.

Pharrell interview with Hardknock TV

Post winning 4 Gramophones Sunday night, Pharrell chops it up with 'Hardknock TV'. Happy P discusses such things like his early music memories, the new school of music, Kendrick Lamar, Lorde and more. Take a look at this footage right above.

"Taking You Off Here" - Mobb Deep

The M-O-B-B decided to dump off a new cut entitled "Taking You Off Here" coming off of their upcoming 20th anniversary album The Infamous Mobb Deep. You can check out this track right above.

"Inner City Travellin' Man" - Yasiin Gaye [Yasiin Bey X Marvin Gaye]

From the makers of the ATCQ and Pharcyde mash-up mixtape A Quest To The Pharcyde, Amerigo Gazaway comes back and will bring us a new mash-up project entitled Yasiin Gaye, combining the talents of Yasiin Bey & the late Marvin Gaye. This project will definitely be something to look out for. In addition to the first single, we have the cover art and trailer for this project. Take a look at what's in store for this project.

"1st Quarter [Freestyle]" [Official Video] - Big Sean

Big Sean gets 2014 crackin' with a new track & visual for "1st Quarter [Freestyle]". Produced by Key Wane & Travi$ Scott. Check out the video right above and download this track below.

"TLC" - A$ton Matthews ft. Action Bronson & Flatbush ZOMBiES

A$ton Matthews picks up Bam Bam and the ZOMBIES for his latest cut "TLC", off of his upcoming project A$ton 3:16 dropping soon. Check out "TLC" right below.

"Turn Down" [Official Video] - Audio Push

The California duo Audio Push unleashes a new visual for "Turn Down" off of their latest project Come As You Are. Peep this video right above.

"Just My Thoughts" - Smoke DZA ft. Flying Lotus

On the upcoming We Are Alive podcast for Steve-Ography, we have a new cut from Smoke DZA going over some Flying Lotus production in the form of "Just My Thoughts". Take a listen to this one right below.

"Humphrey" - Cam'ron & A-Trak

Cam & Trak dumps off the first track off of their upcoming project Federal Reserve EP. What a way to start the day huh? "Humphrey" is produced by A-Trak & Party Supplies. Take a listen to this dope cut right above.

9 Facts about the Grammy's

1. Bob Marley never won a Grammy in lifetime until 2001 awarding him a Lifetime Achievement award.

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2. Jimi Hendrix won several awards after his death.

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3. Jay-Z and Beyonce each have 17 trophies at home.

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4. Kanye is the 8th most-decorated winner in Grammy history. He has won 21 awards and been nominated 53 times.

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5. There are two rounds of voting by the Recording Academy before the actual nominations.

6. In order to be eligible to vote, you must be a professional in the industry with creative or technical credits on six official releases.

7. There are 12,000 voting members out of 21,000 members in the Academy.

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8. Secret committee's are allowed to alter the voting members' nominations.

9. Many voters in the final round end up voting in categories they know nothing about.

"Tequila" - Larry Fisherman [Mac Miller]

Seems like all of Mac Miller's personalities (Larry Fisherman & Delusional Thomas) are just 3 completely dope artist. The more production based ego Larry Fisherman releases a new track entitled "Tequila". Take a listen to this cut from Larry right above.

"Revenge Of The Dreamers" - J.Cole & Dreamville Records

Outta nowhere, on his 29th birthday, J.Cole drops a new mixtape entitled Revenge Of The Dreamers alongside his newly signed artists Bas & Omen on his 'Dreamville Records' in partnership with Interscope. This 11 track project contains a few new tracks from Cole himself and tracks by the new signees. You can stream this project right below.

DJ Jazzy Jeff: Vinyl Destination Ep.2

As the second season of the Vimeo series 'DJ Jazzy Jeff: Vinyl Destination' gets up way, the ongoing tour-vlog continues as Jazzy Jeff to hit the West Coast. Check out the footage above to take a look at his adventures.

"Hatty [Happy Parody]" - Pharrell

Pharrell's 'iamOTHER' pokes fun at P's Grammy Awards Buffalo hat with a parody version of his 24 hour video, Despicable Me 2 original score "Happy". Pretty funny but dope clip. Congrats to P on 4 Grammy Wins onSunday night.

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"Superbowl Mix 2014" - TJ Mizell

JMJ's offspring TJ Mizell definitely has been making a name for himself since the year jumped off. Today, he unleashed his latest "Superbowl Mix" for this year, giving us jams to could definitely get the player turnt up before the game. Take a listen to the 15 minutes mix right above.

"Q&A" [Official Video] - CJ Fly

Pro Era MC CJ Fly decides to drop the new visual to Thee Way Eye See It cut "Q&A". Look out for CJ on Pro Era's next compilation project Secc$ Tap.e Pt.2.

"Jamla Is The Squad" [Album Stream] - Jamla Records

In addition to Cilvia Demo album stream, we have the full album stream of Jamla Records compilation project Jamla Is The Squad, which features tracks and production by Rapsody, 9th Wonder, GQ, Khyrsis, Pete Rock, Talib Tweli, Add-2 and plenty more. Take a listen to this project before you cop it below.

Wireless Festival 2014 Lineup

After Kanye West & Drake announces their participation, we have the official complete lineup for this year's 'Wireless Festival' in London, UK & Birmingham, UK. This year's lineup contains nothing less than the greats: Outkast (of Course), Bruno Mars, Pharrell, Wiz Khalifa, A$AP Ferg, Earl Sweatshirt and many more. Check out the full list right above.

"Gangsta" [Snippet] - Schoolboy Q

Groovy Q decides to let loose a snippet of his Oxymoron cut "Gangsta". Look out for Oxymoron dropping February 25th, pre-order on iTunes now. Stream "Gangsta" rigth below.

"Cilvia Demo" [Album Stream] - Isaiah Rashad

TDE's first release of 2014, Cilvia Demo is available right now. With that, we have an official album stream of this project from Isaiah Rashad so you can take a listen to this project before you head to iTunes to cop it. Stream Cilvia Demo right below.

"Box Chevy 5" - Yelawolf

Catfish Billy delivers the first single, "Box Chevy 5", on his upcoming Love Story LP. Take a listen to the new cut from Yelawolf right below.

"SOLILOQUY" [Official Video] - Isaiah Rashad

In addition to "Menthol", Isaiah Rashad drops a visual for the track "SOLILOQUY", which is featured on his upcoming project Cilvia. Cilvia drops at midnight on iTunes.

"Big Pimpin'" - June ft. Big K.R.I.T.

North Memphis MC June picks up Big K.R.I.T. for help on his latest cut "Big Pimpin'", produced by Teddy Walton. Check out this one right below.

"Chapo" [Official Video] - Wiz Khalifa & Berner

Following the preview of the track, Wiz Khalifa & Berner drop the official video for "Chapo". Look out for this cut to be featuring the upcoming Taylor Gang compilation project. Peep "Chapo" right above.

"Menthol" - Isaiah Rashad ft. Jean Deaux

With the release of his TDE debut dropping tomorrow, Isaiah Rashad gives us one more to ease the anticipation a bit. "Menthol" features a verse from Jean Deaux and is produced by TDE in-house beat maker Sounwave. Sounwave produced the entire project for Spottie as well. I'm definitely looking forward to this. Shoutout to 2DopeBoyz for this one.

Listen: "Methol" by Isaiah Rashad ft. Jean Deaux

Hip-Hop in The Grammy's

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Hip-Hop has evolved into an international language of creative expression. 

Hip-Hop is more than music; it is a lifestyle.

But even as hip-hop grows every second of the day, some still don't consider it as music.

Hip-hop has been unnoticed from the Grammy's for years to the point where hip-hop mogul, Jay-Z, boycotted the Grammy's. 

"I am boycotting the Grammy's because too many major rap artists continue to be overlooked. Rappers deserve more attention from the Grammy committee and from the whole world," said Jay-Z.

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In 1989, the Best Rap Performance category was presented but it wasn't aired instead announced the winners prior to the telecast. 

This year, hip-hop has hit a milestone marking the third time that two hip-hop albums are nominated for Album of the Year.

The hip-hop community is expanding and will continue expand within the Grammy's ceremony.

Despite the controversy with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis being labeled as hip-hop, do not be discouraged.

Hip-hop is not dead. Hip-hop has resurrected. 

"Legends In The Making [Ashtray Pt.2]" [Official Video] - Smoke DZA ft. Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y

Jet Life & Taylor Gang join forces once again for the visual to the Smoke DZA's track "Legends In The Making" featuring Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa. Produced by Harry Fraud. Dream.ZONE.Achieve coming soon.

"CPU 2.0 [Visualization]" - Big Boi ft. Phantogram & Sade

Before Big Boi hits the road with partner Andre 300 for their 40 festival reunion tour, Daddy Fat Staxxx will be releasing 2.0 versions of tracks from his 2012 album Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors over the next 9 weeks. Right above is the first 'visualization' for the track "CPU 2.0" featuring Phantogram and Sade.

"At Night [3AM Shit] - Buckshot

9th Wonder and Buckshot connect once again for a Jamla Is The Squad track entitled "At Night [3AM Shit]". Don't forget that the Jamla compilation project drops tomorrow, Jan. 28th.

TDE Fan Appreciation Show

After last night's Grammy Awards, all of TDE took to the House Of Blues in LA for this year's 'TDE Fan Appreciation' show. Performance from Kendrick, Schoolboy, Isaiah, Soul and SZA happened last night. Check all of performance from TDE rigght below.

Macklemore speaks on winning 'Best Rap Album' over Kendrick Lamar

Earlier this morning, HOT 97 with Peter Rosenburg & Cipha Sounds caught up with Macklemore for a phone interview. Macklemore speaks on how a few things about last night's Grammy Awards including winning 'Best Rap Album' over Kendrick Lamar. We even got a text Mack sent to Kendrick after the Grammys right below. Check out what Mack had to say right above.

"Black Grammys" [Official Video] - Wale ft. Meek Mill, Rockie Fresh & J. Cole

Just as the hype of this year's Grammy Awards were approaching, Wale decides to dump off the visual to the Self Made 3 track "Black Grammys" featuring Meek Mill, Rockie Fresh & J. Cole. Take a look the this video right above.

56th Grammy Award Performances

Well, it's the day after the 56th Grammy Awards and I know that you guys will be looking forward to playing back last night's key performances. The biggest night in music was definitely filled with the surprises so, we have those performances right here for you to run back for your enjoyment.

Katy Perry & Juicy J performance


Kendrick Lamar & Imagine Dragons performance


Lorde performance


Daft Punk, Pharrell, Nile Rodgers & Stevie Wonder performance


Mackelmore & Ryan Lewis, Mary Lambert & Madonna performance

"Godfather 4" - Curren$y ft. Action Bronson

Spitta and Bam Bam finally link up for a new cut entitled "Godfather 4", which will be featured on Curren$y's upcoming project The Drive In Theater. Shoutout the DJ Whoo Kid for premiering this track last night. Take a listen below.

Kendrick Lamar interview & photo shoot with 'The Hollywood Reporter'

K.Dot chopped it up with 'The Hollywood Reporter' about his Grammy Noms, talks with Kanye West, creativity, his "Control" verse and more. Really dope footage and photos, click the like below to read up on the story.

Interview: Kendrick Lamar: The Hottest -- and Most Conflicted -- Rapper in the Game

"Mastermind" [Cover Art] - Rick Ross

MMG head man Rick Ross decided to unveil the official cover art to his 6th studio album Mastermind. Also, Rozay announces this next single "War Ready" featuring Young Jeezy. Ross has alot in store this year, stay tuned for more.

"15 Minutes Of Fame" - BJ The Chicago Kid & Add-2

And the release are not stopping and another Jamla Is The Squad track surfaces, this time BJ The Chicago Kid & Add-2 hop on some 9th Wonder production and make it happen. Take a listen to this track right below.

"Kanye West" by Steve McQueen for Interview Magazine

While still traveling the country on his acclaimed 'Yeezus' tour, Kanye WesT took a short stop and did this amazing with Steve McQueen for Interview Magazine. They discuss a wide array of topics such as his Yeezus album and tour, the 2009 MTV VMAs, how he performance, his previous record My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Ye can have an interesting interview with anyone. To go with this interview is an very compelling photo shoot gallery photos below). Thanks to our street member Jocelyn for the heads up. Click the link below to read this interview.

Interview: "Kanye West" by Steve McQueen

"Never Be The Same" [Official Video] - Ty Dolla $ign ft. Jay Rock

Taylor Gang artist Ty Dolla $sign pull out the official visuals to his Beach House EP track "Never Been The Same" featuring TDE's Jay Rock. Even Lupe Fiasco made a cameo in this clip. Take a look right above, Beach House EP available now.

Dilla Day Detroit 2014 Lineup

Today, we have the lineup for the 2014 edition of 'Dilla Day Detroit', celebrating the life and music of the late production icon J DIlla. Performances and appearances from De La Soul, DJ Premier, Slum Village, Pete Rock and Phife Dawg, who will debut his music video for "Dear Dilla". Lots more happening at this event, check out the flyer above for more.

"Shut Your Trap" [Mixtape] - Murs & Curtiss King

Finally, a mixtape I've been waiting for is finally out. "A backpacker's adventure into the world of trap music." Murs & Curtiss King unleashed their mixtape together entitled "Shut Your Trap". You can stream & download this project right below.

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"Be Inspired" - Pete Rock, Lecrae & Rapsody

The anticipation of Jamla Is The Sqaud is growing more and more as every new track drops. We got another new track entitled "Be Inspired" by Pete Rock, Lecrae & Rapsody, produced by Khrysis as well. I can wait for this project, it's gonna be something serious.

Big Boi Confirms New Solo Album

Big Bio chopped it up with a Revolt TV for short but sweet announcement. Now, it's Mr. 3 Stacks turn.

Danny Brown performs on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Danny Brown makes his television debut last night with a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The Old MC performs "25 Bucks" off of his latest album with songress Megan Jones. Check the footage of his performance right above.

Pro Era Cypher on 'RapFix Live'

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Hip Hop emerging clique Pro Era took to 'RapFix Live' with Sway to kick a dope cypher for us. Joey Bada$$, Kirk Knight, CJ Fly, Dessey Hinds, A La $ole, NYCk Caution & Dirty Sanchez all participated and brought their own unique style of rap to the mic. You guys gotta PEEP this one. Get it? PEEP.

Schoolboy Q interview on HOT 97

Groovy Q dropped by Hot 97 with Peter Roseenburg & Cipha Sounds while in New York and discussed some topics. Some topics including his upcoming album Oxymoron, his gang past, talks with Kendrick and much more. You can find out alot about someone by a good interview. Check out this footage right above.

"Made You Look [Backpack Remix]" - Nas

Another Wednesday, another remix. Backpack Beatz come with another heater of a remix with the flip of Nas' God's Son track "Made You Look". You can stream and download this remix right below. It's Backpack season.

"I Don't Know" - Astro

Brooklyn MC Astro is on a roll this week as he delivers another track following up from yesterday's "Sound Boy Burial". This time he links up with DJ Booth on "I Don't Know" for their "Freestyle Series". Check out the track right below.

"Since My Dog Died" [Official Video] - RetcH & Thelonious Martin

Retchy P & King Thelonious dump off a new visual off of their latest project together Polo Sporting Goods for "Since My Dog Died". Visual features cameos from the A$AP Mob and Da$h, check it out right above.

"Disrespectful" - Black Cobain ft. Casey Veggies

Black Cobain serves up a visual for us today in the form of "Disrespectful" featuring Mr. PNCINTL Casey Veggies. You can catch this track on BC's latest project Perfect Contradiction.

"Walk On By" - GQ ft. Heather Victoria

We have another track from the compilation project Jamla Is The Squad. This time, from GQ entitled "Walk On By" featuring Heather Victoria, produced by Khrysis. Stream this track right below.

Evidence & Alchemist break down "Lord Steppington" with Fuse TV

The Stepbrothers chopped it up with Fuse TV and discussed their whole purpose of their newly released project Lord Steppington. Also, they broke down some of its tracks like "Mums In The Garage" featuring Action Bronson and "Step Masters". Pick up a copy of Lord Steppington now. Take a look the clip right above.

#WBW Pt.2: "Definition" - Black Star [Mos Def & Talib Kweli]

Part 2 of this week's #WBW comes from a New York group that should have released another album by now but they have taken their respected paths in music & life...Black Star [Mos Def & Talib Kweli]. The track "Definition" by the Hip Hop duo comes off of their first and only self titled album Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star in 1998. "Definition" is definitely one of those feel good tracks of the late 90's. It has an island feel to it but still gives you that boom bap beat, which is signature for New York MCs. Not to mention, it's a track with a message. Mos & Talib feed off of each other to bring a message of what Hip Hop was displaying and how it was affecting other in that time period. I just wish they would have dropped more albums as Black Star. Either way, they both became successful as individuals. "Definition" contains 3 samples from Boogie Down Productions: "Remix For P IS Free", "Stop The Violence" & "The Bridge Is Over". Way to cut up samples huh? Even with only one album, Black Star will remain as one of the dopest Hip Hop duo to do it.

TJ Mizell X DJ Scratch 'Jam Master Jay' Tribute

Yesterday was the born day of Hip Hop legendary DJ Jam Master Jay, his son TJ Mizzel and insane turntablist DJ Scratch take to the corner of 205th street in Queens to pay tribute to the fallen DJ who passed away in 2006, JMJ would be 49 years old. Really dope footage of their tribute was captured and you can take a look right above.

"Bounce [Preview]" - Timbaland ft. Jay Z

Timbo drops a preview to his new track entitled "Bounce", which in fact, is a unreleased previously made track featuring Jay Z. Textbook Timbo coming soon. Stream "Bounce" right below.

#WBW Pt.1: "Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous" - Big L

For this week's 2 part #WayBackWednesday, we got part 1 from one of our street team members Jocelyn. When I listened to it, it dawned on me how dope but real this track is. Not to mention, this MC doesn't get much credit for his talent. Part 1 of this week's is "Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous" by the late Harlem MC Big L. Big L is almost like a myth in Hip Hop culture because he passed away at such a young age but he made an great impact on Hip Hop while he we here for his short time. The title track "Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous", released in 1995, takes you on a trip of what life is like in the slums of Harlem and we what can happen. Big L gives us such imagery and metaphors to go with the dark boom bap instrumental. Tracks like this made it ok for MCs to rap about the poverty-driven inner city and gangsta shit. It's sad that he died in the same streets he was rapping about in this track. Big L was inspiration to artists like Jay-Z, Mac Miller and many more. "Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous" contains samples of "You're As Right As Rain" by Bob James and "Children R the Future" by Big Daddy Kane. You can check out part 1 of this week's #WBW right above, tell Joc thank you for this one.

"Free Again" - DJ Kay Slay ft. 50 Cent & Fat Joe

50 Cent & Fat Joe....on a song together? Yes, they squashed their beef and linked up for a new track from DJ Kay Slay's upcoming album Rhyme Or Die. This track produced by Streetrunner. Take a listen right above.

"Blak & Blu [Remix]" - Gary Clark Jr. ft. Big K.R.I.T.

The Mississippi MC Big K.R.I.T. joins Gary Clark Jr. on the title track to his latest mixtape Blak & Blu: The Mixtape. Look out for this project coming soon and listen to this remix right below.

"Sound Boy Burial" - Astro

Look out for Brooklyn based MC Astro, this young cat will take some of us by storm. He airs out his frustration on this track entitled "Sound Boy Burial". Take a listen right below.

Christian Rich making "Sparks Will Fly" by J.Cole

Christian Rich are back again with another beat they made entitled "Sparks Will Fly". "Sparks Will Fly" was made for Fayetteville MC J.Cole. Check out the clip right above to check out how they made this instrumental.

"Dear Dilla" - Phife Dwag

Phife Diggy decides to release a track of his own honoring the late production legend J Dilla entitled "Dear Dilla". This serves as his first single on his album MUTTYmorPHosis. Take a listen right below.

"Break THe Bank" - Schoolboy Q

Groovy Q decided to add a little gift for those who pre-order Oxymoron. Once you pre-order your copy you get this cut right above "Break THe Bank" for free, produced by legendary Alchemist. Take a listen.

Pusha T Hits Studio w/ Scott Storch

If we thought Pusha T was already making moves this year already, he obviously has much more in store than we think. Pusha T will be working with the instrumental guru, Scott Storch for his next project King Push. Yes, Scott Storch is back and we have a clip right above as we speaks on history with Push and more. Take a look.

"No Competition" - Talib Kweli, Elzhi & Phonte

We got something smoooooth from Talib Kweli, Elzhi & Phonte entitled "No Competition". Coming from Jamla Records compilation album Jamla Is The Squad, this cut gives a west coast cruising feel to it. Jamla Is The Squad releasing January 28th.

"Hotel Suite" - Nipsey Hussle

Neighborhood Nip is still letting loose new music while on this 'Crenshaw' tour. Today he unleashed a track entitled "Hotel Suite", produced Ralo Stylez & V12 Tha Hitman. Check out this cut right below.

Wale interview on 'The Breakfast Club'

DC MC Wale took to New York City's Power 105.1 aka 'The Breakfast Club' this morning for an interesting interview. 'Le discussed his time in Nigeria, his thoughts on the music industry and more. Take a look right above to catch the full interview.

"I Hate My Job" - Will Brennan

Will Brennan may be speaking to many people this with this one entitled "I Hate My Job". Catch Will  opening up for Dom Kennedy & Skeme on the 'Get Home Safelty' tour. Check out "I Hate My Job" right below.