Are you a Jurassic 5 fan? Check out their classic track "Concrete Schoolyard"

Peep some fresh Bay Area slaps from Keelay & Zaire

Speaking of slaps, Jake One's debut, White Van Music, is 100% fiyah! Check out "Trap Door"and "The Truth" if you're not convinced

Crown City Rockers give us a sample of what their new album will sound like with their latest single, "Restless"

And finally, if you haven't downloaded this already, Black Sheep remixes "The Choice is Yours " with new lyrics tailored for the epic election. A tad late? Maybe, but still worth adding to your collection

the onslaught of new music continues...

Down with that jazzy underground vibe? Check out the homies Nate Krooks, who just dropped their debut album Still True

More into the TRL rap? Take a ride on Flo Rida & Timbaland's "Elevator"

Peep the interview with Sheek Louch and listen to his new single "Good Love"

Texas emcee and reefer rap warrior Devin The Dude returns with "Makin it Hard"

Remember that Foreign Exchange record a few years back? Dutch producer Nicolay is at it again, this time teaming up with Kay for the new album TIME:LINE

Do you like digging in the crates for famous rap samples? Blue Note does it for you with their new comp Droppin Science

Check out the brand new record The R.E.B.I.R.T.H. from former Binary Star frontman One Be Lo

Last but not least, read our interview with Guru and Solar, talking about their new label and Jazzmatazz Vol. 4

New year - new music. Check out the latest goodies...

Street watch presents our 3rd annual Year in Rap recap

Mobb Deep's Prodigy speaks on his new solo album and gets ready for his prison term. Read the interview here

Local producer TOMC3 (Kool Keith, Prince Po, Dopestyle, etc) reflects on some Great Albums

Peep the interview with Florida emcee and Demigodz affiliate Majik Most

Watch a live performance from pimp-rap godfather Too Short

Listen to the new single "Hypnotized" byPlies featuring Akon

For a sneak preview of The 11th Hour, don't sleep on "Bubble Pop" from Del The Funky Homosapien

Your boy BMW is out of here for vacation, in the meantime be sure to check out all these features...

BX legend Percee Ptalks about his new album and long history in the game. Watch the videoand vote for him on our Best Album and Best Song poll.

Houston's own Devin The Dude comes to the Bay and smokes us out. Check out the video interview here

North Carolina power players Little Brother and The Away Team swing by the office to discuss their new releases.

DJ, producer, and Stones Throw Records kingpin Peanut Butter Wolf speaks on five of his favorite Great Albums

Take a listen to Sex Style: Unreleased Archives from KutMasta Kurt and Kool Keith

The Godfather of Game, Too Short returns with Get Off The Stage. Stream the whole album here

Check out our interview with Q-Tip, discussing his new album and the state of hip-hop in 2007

Stream the new single from Bay Area icon Motion Man, "Pouring You Mo Champagne"

Pitbull is back on the scene, listen to The Boatlift here

In case you missed it last year, peep this articleabout Christmas Rap Classics

Have a great holiday, I'll be back in '08

some stuff to keep you entertained during the feast...

Snoop Dogg live in concert! Check out Snoop & Tha Dogg Pound performing in SF, then check his new single "Sexual Eruption"

Wu-Tang! Wu-Tang! Stream the Wu's brand new mixtape "Wu-Tang Returns" for 29 rare joints and exclusive remixes

Remember Witchdoctor? Dude was rolling with OutKast and the Goodie Mob way back before the South was running things. Read the interview and listen to his dope new single here

9th who? Little Brother keep it moving at a recent show in the Bay, check it outhere

O.G. Southern rap mogul Master P talks about how to win in the hip-hop game, his new-found positive outlook and various new business ventures. Check the interview

Stream the latest single from Tampa indie rapper Majik Most

Looking for a new underground female emcee/singer? Don't sleep on Sontaigo

All my golden era Afrocentric heads stand up! We've got an interview and free album stream from Zimbabwe Legit, who still sound as dope as they did back in 1992

Listen to the debut album from your favorite duffle bag boys Playaz Circle

more hip-hop goodness for you...

Check out an interview with Queensbridge icon Cormega then listen to his new beat CD Got Beats

Bay Area duo Nate Krooks come thru the studio for Great Albums

The Queen is hyped up! See what Queen Latifah has to say about hip-hop right here

Remember "Rockit"? Herbie Hancock is still making moves. Peep the interview here

Looking for something new and different, check the interview & single from Nine:Fifteen

Who says Hyphy is dead? Listen to the new Federation album It's Whateva

Cam &Jim may no longer be BFFs, but Dipset homie Hell Rell is still doing music For the Hell of It

Dirty South rap with a nod to Cali gangstas? Check. Listen to the new Boyz N Da Hood album Back Up N Da Chevy

Mixtape master DJ Envy teams up with Red Cafe for The Co-Op

Last but never least, Dudley Perkins and his homegirl Georgia Ann Muldrow join forces as G&D. Listen here

Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably heard about the big 50/Kanye showdown on September 11th. No matter who you prefer, we got em both...

Check out our interview with 50 and listen to Curtis

Listen to Kanye's Graduation

Watch Street Watch TV:Episode 15 (De La Soul, Kamackeris, M.O.P.)

Listen to Chamillionaire's new album Ultimate Victory

Read the interview with Bronx icon Percee P

Listen to the 1994 classic A Constipated Money from Kurious

Check out The Project's debut album The Truth Today

Don't sleep on The Slap Addict EP from Bay Area producer Traxxamillion

Stream the new solo album from Mobb Deep's Havoc, The Kush

Peep the video interview with Zion I, live from the Treasure Island Fest

looking for that new hip-hop? we got it right here...

Listen to Talib Kweli's brand new album Eardrum

Check out Common's first #1 album Finding Forever

Read our interview with (and listen to the great new single from) Chamillionaire

Tune in to see Aesop Rock, Tribe, and Kool Keith on Street Watch TV: Episode 14

Peep an interview with (and free album stream from) a great new act called Panacea

Read Jim Welte's review of Rock The Bells rap festival here

Watch our Great Albums feature with the Bay's own Prince Ali

It took a minute, but our Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival hub is finally up!

check it out and watch live performances from Ghostface, Jeru, Dres, Large Professor, Smif-N-Wessun, Fat Joe, and many more.

Also be sure to peep Street Watch TV: Episode 12 featuring DJ Qbert, Black Moon, and the Pharcyde

Speaking of Qbert, the superstar skratch master talks about some of his favorite records here

One of the most hyped rappers in NYC, give a listen to the new Papoose single "Bang It Out" with Snoop Dogg.

Older heads - remember Poor Righteous Teachers? We catch up with PRT frontman Wise Intelligent, who has a lot to say a lot to say as usual. Read the interview and stream the new solo album here

Looking to ghostride the whip? Sir Too Short has got you covered with his new compilation "I Love the Bay"

I cannot claim to be a fan of Interpol , and the idea of Liars touring with the brooding New Yorkers is a head-scratcher, but nonetheless any chance to see Liars is awesome.

Liars self-titled album drops next month. Until then here is the brand new video for Plaster Casts of Everything" directed by Patrick Daughters.

INTERPOL/LIARS TOUR DATES
09-10 Albany, NY - Palace Theatre
09-12 Boston, MA - Agganis Arena
09-14 New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
09-15 Philadelphia, PA - Tower Theatre
09-16 Raleigh, NC - Disco Rodeo
09-18 Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
09-19 Miami, FL - BankUnited Center
09-21 Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
09-22 Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
09-23 New Orleans, LA - Sugar Mill
09-25 Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theatre
09-26 Austin, TX - Stubb's Bar-B-Q
09-27 Dallas, TX - Palladium
10-10 Kansas City, KS - Uptown
10-12 Minneapolis, MN - State Theatre
10-14 Denver, CO - Fillmore
10-15 Salt Lake City, UT - McKay Center
10-16 Boise, ID - Big Easy
10-18 Seattle, WA - WaMu Theater
10-19 Portland, OR - Memorial Coliseum
10-20 San Francisco, CA - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
10-23 Los Angeles, CA - The Forum

OK, so I'm back from New York...the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival was crazy. Great performances, good vibes, perfect weather, and a lot of special guests. Stay tuned for a full feature hub and special NY edition of Streetwatch coming soon. In the meantime, check out the following...

Street Watch TV: Episode 10 feat. Zeph & Azeem, Dahlak, and Spice 1

Pharoahe Monch's long-awaited sophomorealbum Desire

Talib Kweli'snew single "Hot Thing"

Kanye'slatest jam "Stronger"

Interview with the Shop Boyz

Your boy BMW442 is off to the Big Apple, hitting up the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival and interviewing a grip of rappers. In the meantime, here's a few things to keep you busy...

Interview and free album stream from Blue Scholars - political hip-hop from Seattle, signed to Rawkus

Interview and free album stream from Fabolous - BK's mellowest returns with From Nothin To Somethin

Check out Common's new single "The Game" - first official joint off Finding Forever, due out late July

A comical interview with the Beastie Boys, from the news desk homie Jim Welte

Listening party for K Banger's dope new album Truth Be Told out soon on Shaman Work Recordings

The latest single from Diddy, "Through The Pain (She Told Me)"

Beautiful Mindz - a cross-genre collabo album with DJ 2Tall, Dudley Perkins, and Georgia Anne Muldrow

and last but not least, a new Great Albums with beatboxing maniac Kid Beyond

Enjoy!

Check out our insanely long interview with KRS-One, and stream his new album Hip-Hop Lives (with Marley Marl)

Listen to the new single from Kanye West "Can't Tell Me Nothing"

Watch the latest episode of Street Watch TV, featuring Phat Kat, Wildchild, and Nas

Get down with Bambu from the Native Guns, interview here and Great Albums here

We've also got new singles from Common, Young Buck, and Boyz N Da Hood

Lots of good stuff for all you rap heads to check out...

Street Watch TV Episode 7 - featuring Rhapsodistas, Raekwon, and Pharoahe Monch. Speaking of Pharoahe, you can listen to his mixtape The Awakening right here

Looking for new talent? Peep our Up & Coming feature on Florida emcee/producer Arsun F!st

Marco Polo interview and free Port Authority album stream here

50 Cent returns! Check out his new single "Amusement Park"

Master P gets is back with the 10 year anniversary edition of Ghetto D

We've also got the new single from T.I. "Big Things Poppin"

Enjoy!

Snoop has been gripping mics for over 15 years now, but did you know he's also making beats now too? He produces almost all the tracks on The Big Squeeze, a new compilation-style CD featuring MC Eiht, Kam, and Soopafly, among others. Listen to it here 

We've also got a new Street Watch TV, highlighting Portland crew Lifesavas, Bronx O.G. Percee P, and Marco Polo feat. Masta Ace. Watch it now right here

The Alchemist has been churning out hits for a minute, producing bangers for Mobb Deep, Capone-N-Noreaga, Dilated Peoples, and G-Unit. Now he returns with an instrumental album "Rapper's Best Friend" perfect for aspiring emcees to wild out on

Lastly, we've got "The Awakening" mixtape from lyrical legend Pharoahe Monch, setting the stage for his new album "Desire" dropping next month. He came by the studio last week, look for an exclusive video interview with him soon.

The flood of new hip-hop does not stop...

Be sure to watch our extensive coverage of the A3C Independent Hip-Hop Festival that went down a couple weeks ago in Atlanta. We've got over 20 live performances and interviews from a ton of quality acts

Also check out the Hieroglyphics compilation Over Time, featuring rare b-sides and remixes from the legendary Oakland collective

Riding a huge buzz right now, one that includes a deal with Dr. Dre's Aftermath label, Brooklyn emcee Joell Ortiz is primed to bring New York back into centerstage. Listen to his new street album The Brick

Last but not least, the long-forgotten NY crew Polyrhythm Addicts return with a brand new LP, Break Glass

You know how we roll...Street Watch TV returns with Episode 5, featuring a bunch of live footage from Atlanta's A3C Independent Hip-Hop Festival, and a video with Prophetix.

We've also got Madlib's latest compilation Time Out Presents The Other Side: Los Angeles

Wondering what's going down in Chi-Town? That would be Yung Berg and his new single "Sexy Lady"

Your boy Fabolous is back with "Make Me Better" feat. Ne-Yo and produced by Timbaland

For the old school heads, we've also got an interview with DMC, and free stream of Run-D.M.C.'s Live at Montreux

Be sure to check out the live videos of Native Guns, winners of our Get Exposed concert.

These guys put on an extremely tight, high-octane show that you do not want to miss 

Speaking of dope videos, Streetwatch TV returns with Episode 4, featuring an interview with Brother Ali, live performance from the Clipse, and some super-classic Black Moon circa 1992

Also, read our extensive interview with Paul Wall, and stream his new album Get Money, Stay True

After the usual slow first quarter, the Spring season is bring us lots of new music.

We've got several new free album streams for you to peep, including:

Devin The Dude - Waiting To Inhale

Redman - Red Gone Wild: Thee Album

Young Buck - Buck The World

Crime Mob - Hated On Mostly

Baby Boy Da Prince - Across The Water

We also have an EXCLUSIVE new single from Lifesavas called "Gutterfly"

If you haven't watched it yet, be sure to check out Streetwatch TV Episode 3, featuring Rakim, Dennis Coffey, and Kidz in the Hall

Plus interviews with Young Buck, MIMS, and Aesop Rock, as well as Great Albums with Rasco

Enjoy!

So I'm back from the Lone Star State, after 4 days of hustling at the SXSW festival.

It's been described as "indie rock spring break," which it totally is, although there was some very good hip-hop in the mix as well.

Devin The Dude lit up the crowd on Wednesday night, dropping his patented weed-scented wisdom alongside his homies from the Coughee Brothaz. Check out the review here.

On the interview tip we got up with Def Jux mastermind El-P, who talked about his new album I'll Sleep When You're Dead (free stream here). We also connected with Rhymesayer's rep Brother Ali, who's prepping his new album The Undisputed Truth. Rawkus' new flagship group Kidz In The Hall did their thing live, with an exclusive performance at our studio. You can check all that out in our SXSH hub.

Aesop Rock also came through for a lengthy Q&A session, and we tracked down legendary funk guitar legend Dennis Coffey (the man behind "Scorpio" and "Theme From Black Belt Jones." Those will both be up soon.

Old school super-emcee Rakim rocked it with a huge live band outside at Stubb's BBQ, running through classic after classic for an enthusiastic afternoon crowd. Video from that and a bunch of other random treats will be live later this week.