Quick Hit: Jay-Z Compares Working With His Artists To Raising Kids…Kinda Weird (Video)

"It's almost like having kids like I think running a label is a bit like having kids." I think Jay-Z has got to be the first ever label owner to compare working with his signee's to that of raising children. I get it Jay-Z and it actually does make sense, but it's still a little weird nonetheless. See more...

If Only More Rappers Were Like Louis CK

Posted by Nathan S. on 12/15/11 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, Louis CK

I know most rappers want to be Scarface, but unless you're Raekwon, how's that working out for you? As unlikely as it may seem for the youngsters out there striving for hip-hop stardom, the man they should really be looking up to isn't Jay, it isn't Kanye, it's a middle age, divorced, fat, balding white comic from Boston. That's right rapper, Louis CK is your new role model. See more...

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Let’s Keep It Simple - Talib Kweli’s “Distractions” Is F**King Dope

Posted by Nathan S. on 12/15/11 | Filed under Top Stories, Downloads, Talib Kweli

For those of us who grew up in the '90s Talib Kweli's been around for as long as we've been listening to hip-hop. Frankly I think a lot of folks have started taking him for granted, especially in an age that's all about the new, hot thing. So let's really take a moment to recognize just how fucking dope his new single "Distractions" is. Listen and download...

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Quick Hit: It’s Crazy vs. Crazy, Narduwar vs. Ghostface Killah (Video)

The world's craziest interviewer is back, and he's interviewing one of rap's craziest emcees. That's right, it's Narduwar vs. Ghostface Killah, and the results are just as fantastic as you'd expect. Warning - as always, these interviews almost always result in you watching two straight hours of Narduwar. Watch...

TheChuckness Presents: The Top 5 (Non) Hip-Hop Songs Of The Week

Posted by The Chuckness on 12/15/11 | Filed under Features, Top 5 Non Hip Hop, The Chuckness

Here we have another set of five songs from the past week or so that have captured my attention. All sorts of genres to work with here, so let me know your thoughts. Whether you absolutely despise a jam, or you're infatuated with one, keep me in the loop so I know for the future.

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We Want the Funk: Aleon Craft x George Clinton “Places to Fly” (Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 12/15/11 | Filed under Downloads, Aleon Craft

Do you really get what's happening here? For lovers of a project with George Clinton is like a rap lover doing a project with Jay-Z. (If you love hip-hop you love funk, even if you don't know it, but that's a story for another time.) So huge props to ATLien Aleon Craft for linking up with the legend for his new "Mothership: The Decatur Connection" project.

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Quick Hit: Let’s Just Talk About This Max B Book Cover For A Second… (Pic)

After discovering the cover for currently incarcerated rapper Max B's upcoming book quite a few things come to mind. First, are classes on creativity not taught in prison? And second, why is that baby in a bucket loaded with money? Did he not get the memo that money holds no weight when you're at the mercy of Poseidon? See more...

Meet the Mystery Booty of the Week, Yaris Sanchez (Pics)

Posted by Nathan S. on 12/15/11 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, MBOW

Everyone's favorite, and I do mean favorite, RefinedHype series, "Mystery Booty of the Week (MBOW)" is back. Is the series a shameless and sexist way to keep your eyeballs glued to RefinedHype? You bet it is. Do I hear any complaints? Yeah, that's what I thought.

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Ashanti Makes Her Somewhat Triumphant Return On “The Woman You Love” (Listen & Download)

Posted by Danielle Harling on 12/15/11 | Filed under Downloads, Busta Rhymes, Ashanti

When I first heard that Ashanti had a new song out I didn't have the highest of hopes. It's not often that an artist returns after years and releases a dope song, but Ashanti does just that. The song, which is titled "The Woman You Love," also features Busta Rhymes. Although the song would be pretty dope with just Ashanti I do feel like that added verse from a rapper helps a lot. Listen...

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Quick Hit: When Lil B Music Videos Will Be Used As A Form Of Torture? (Video)

A Lil B music video really is the worst of both worlds. Not only do you have to hear an absolutely horrible Lil B song, but you get to see him rap along to it as well. It doesn't get much torturous than that folks. For his latest visuals Lil B chills in a restroom with his "ba-rang-a-dang-dangs and the ching-chong clips." I guess that probably is the best place to film a music video while toting a gun. See more...

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