Levelz - LVL 09 (Video)

Manchester's very own Levelz crew return with an absolute banger. All bias aside, this is something else. Nobody sounds like this lot right now, or before to be honest. Definitely taking the music and their city to another place. Check the amazing visuals below. Then get the free download on their Bandcamp.

The Doppelgangaz - Scintilla (Video)

Matter Ov Fact and EP

The Doppelgangaz return with a new track from an as yet unknown project with "Scintilla". Keep an eye (and ear) out for new music from Matter Ov Fact and EP in the coming months.

eMC - Signtology ft. Dion (Video)

Words, Stricklin' and Ace

eMC collective Wordsworth, Stricklin and Masta Ace return with another visual from their latest project "The Tonite Show". With production from KIC beats and vocals from Dion, the trio take a smoother approach on the track "Signtology".

Set in the always splendid backdrop of NYC, they deliver a great video to accompany one of my favourite cuts from the album. I'm not mad at the ladies starring in the video either!

"The Tonite Show" is available now.

Jay Z - B-Sides Concert (Full Show)

Jay Z

After being announced several weeks ago, Jay Z took to the stage of Terminal 5 in NYC last night to perform a selection from his vast catalogue. Streamed exclusively via TIDAL, this "B-Sides" show was a chance for Hov to go back and revisit some of his album cuts and various verses that he seldom plays out these days. There are a few obvious hits in there too but it's great to see if you're more than just a casual fan.

There were a few surprise guests too but you can see for yourself. I doubt this will remain on Youtube for long so watch it while you can.

Dave East - The Offering (Video)

Dave East

Taken from his EP/mixtape "Black Rose", Dave East drops the video for the opening track to the release with "The Offering". The start is reminiscent of Nas' track "Book Of Rhymes" and is released through Mass Appeal, so he's definitely in good company with Nas, Fashawn, Boldy James and Run The Jewels.

"Black Rose" is available on iTunes now.

J.PERIOD & Black Thought - The Live Mixtape (JB Edition)

Black Thought and J.PERIOD

The Roots' leading man Black Thought continues his "Live Mixtape" series with close collaborator J.PERIOD on their most recent "JB Edition". In remembrance of the late James Brown, Thought goes in for 35 minutes with J.PERIOD cutting up remixes, JB instrumentals and Brown vocals all live.

This is just stupid. Love this. Stream the performance below and visit J's site for the download.

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.