J-Live released his debut solo album, The Best Part, in 2001. With production from Pete Rock, DJ Premier, Prince Paul, 88 Keys and DJ Spinna, to name a few, the 19-track project illustrated J-Live's unique approach to making albums—which often includes beat juggling while rapping. On Wednesday (Dece...… Read more

Ah, Kosha Dillz. It's hard not to love him. The Jewish rapper extraordinaire has an acquired taste that somehow manages to get stronger with each release. Case in point, his new video for "Happy Chinooka (A Hanukkah Song)" with Gangstagrass will not only have people laughing but also wondering, "Whe...… Read more

Termanology has returned with a new single and video for "Let Ya Glock Burst" featuring the inimitable Kool G Rap. Produced by Amadeus The Beat King with cuts from Nef, the track finds both MCs effortlessly swapping verses over the piano-laden beat.  "Working with Kool G Rap is a dream come true,"...… Read more

Condolences are pouring in on social media after the Hip Hop community learned Grand Daddy I.U. has passed away. Chuck Chillout was among the first to post about his death, writing on Instagram, "Man this one hurts RIP to coldchillin artist MC @granddaddy_iu rest well bro u will be miss." A cascade...… Read more

Mount Westmore—the rap supergroup comprised of West Coast icons Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too Short and E-40—released their debut album on Friday (December 9). Simply titled Snoop Cube 40 $hort, the project serves somewhat as a follow-up to Bad MFs, which was exclusively released in June via blockchain-...… Read more

Ghostface Killah is celebrating the holidays with a special, limited-time release called Killah Christmas. The six-track effort boasts contributions from fellow Wu-Tang Clan legend Raekwon The Chef along with Nizzle Man, Billy Ski Mask and Reek Da Villain. With songs such as "Sweet Violence (Bob Jam...… Read more