Fashawn - Higher (Video)

Fashawn

Mass Appeal drop another video from Fashawn's sophomore album "The Ecology" with the single "Higher" dedicated to his daughter. Exile on production.

Revolutions On Air: The Golden Era of New York Radio 1980-1988 (Mini-Documentary)

"New York City Radio during the 1980's featured the most dynamic and influential soundtrack the city had ever heard."

Red Bull Music takes a look back at radio in New York City in the 1980's with DJs such as DJ Red Alert, Stretch Armstrong, Marley Mal and DJ Spinna sharing their memories. Everyone on here was influenced in one way or another and they all reminisce about their personal connection to the music.

Unfortunately, this is desperately short considering the scope of music released back then but still very enjoyable.

Watch the video below.

Mobb Deep - The Infamous Documentary (Video)

Havoc and Prodigy

With Mobb Deep recently being added to the line up at this years' Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, the festival executive Wes Jackson dropped this short documentary on their classic album "The Infamous". This coincides nicely, as this year marks the 20th anniversary of the album's release.

Watch the documentary below.

Mobb Deep The Infamous Documentary by BKHipHopFestival

Raekwon & Ghostface Killah Live Set at Coachella (Video)

Raekwon, Ghostface & Scram Jones

Yesterday at Coachella, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah performed the classic album "Only Built For Cuban Linx". Backed by Scram Jones on the 1's and 2's, the duo went back and forth over some of the most iconic beats ever to be contained on one album.

Check the set below. Props to Yardie for the upload.

Rae & Ghost Coachella 15 by YardieGoals

PRhyme - You Should Know feat. Dwele (Video)

Royce Da 5'9

DJ Premier and Royce Da 5'9 continue to roll out the videos from their PRhyme project. This time with a little help from the fantastic Dwele, the duo showcase one of the more soulful cuts from the album with "You Should Know".

"PRhyme" is available now. 

Also, catch the pair in Manchester on April 19th as part of the RedBull Music Academy UK tour alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff and Todd Terry among others.

Kendrick Lamar - King Kunta (Video)

Kendrick Lamar

After premiering his new video for "King Kunta" last night in Times Square, Kendrick Lamar releases his West Coast drenched visuals for the world to see. Director X takes it back to Compton for one of maybe two tracks on the album "To Pimp A Butterfly" that could rock a dancefloor. 

The album is available now everywhere. Check the video below.

The Beat Bang Theory: Episode 1 with Lord Finesse (Video)

Legendary producer, DJ, emcee and core member of D.I.T.C., Lord Finesse is the first guest on Dubspot's "The Beat Bang Theory". Finesse talks to Dubspot instuctor Shareef Islam about sampling vinyl, his preferred equipment to build his music with and also demonstrates with Ableton briefly.

Not Afraid: The Shady Records Story (Video)

Eminem

Complex produced a short documentary on the start of Eminem and Paul Rosenberg's Shady Records and its evolution over the last 15 years. A number of artists who are on the label and got their start there talk about the impact Shady had on their careers and lives.

Dr. Dre, Royce Da 5'9, 50 Cent Mr. Porter more are featured. Watch the video below.

DRS - The View ft. LSB & Tyler Daley (Video)

DRS

After releasing what can only be described as musical liquid yesterday, DRS drops the visuals to his second single from the upcoming "Mid Mic Crisis" LP. With fluidic production from LSB and the always smooth vocals from Tyler Daley, this track only adds to the anticipation for the new album.

Visuals are directed by Joe Gavin.

Watch the video below and be sure to check/buy the full version on Bandcamp or iTunes. Vinyl is also available through Soul:R.

Fashawn - The Ecology Documentary (Video)

Fashawn

On the heels of his sophomore album "The Ecology", Mass Appeal present this documentary of the same name. The piece takes a look at hs origins in Fresno, California and talks to his family, friends and mentors growing up as well as those he works with to this day including Evidence and Exile.

Watch the documentary below. The new album is available now.

Also, check his video for "Guess Who's Back" here if you missed it.

Action Bronson - Actin Crazy (Video)

Ha! I like this video. Bronsolino drops his latest visuals from the upcoming album with "Actin Crazy". For all you Drake stans, the track was produced by 40. Look for the new album "Mr. Wonderful" on March 24th.

Kobe Bryant - The Interview (Video)

Whether you love him or hate him, there's no denying the giant impression Kobe Bryant has left on the world of basketball. Ahmad Rashad sat down with the multiple championship and award winning player in his most candid interview for years.

Props to Yardie for the upload.

KBTI by YardieGoals

The Catch Up: D'Angelo and The Vanguard on Saturday Night Live (Video)

After witnessing what I can only describe as one of the best shows I've ever been to last night, I had to share these videos from a few weeks ago. Not sure why I didn't post them then but watching D'Angelo and his band The Vanguard live made me want to share his appearance on Saturday Night Live.

Watch the stunning performances of  "Really Love" and "The Charade" below.

Magnum Opus: The Making of LL Cool J's Rock The Bells (Video)

Complex return with a new episode of their series "Magnum Opus". This time they look at the making of LL Cool J's classic record "Rock The Bells". Russell Simmons, Rick Rubin, DMC and others share their memories as well as LL Cool J himself.

Watch the video below.

Slum Village, Ski Beatz, M-1 and Camp Lo Remember J Dilla (Video)

This past weekend in Miami where Dilla Day was being held, WatchLOUD caught up with a few artists and asked for their first impressions of Jay Dee. M-1 of dead prez, Ski Beatz, Camp Lo and Slum Village shared their memories.