MUSIC: Everybody Down - Slaughterhouse

Slaughterhouse murders another track in preparation for their upcoming EP, which is set to drop next Tuesday. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Swizz Beatz vs. Fela Kuti [Part 1] [Mixtape] - Swizz Beatz

Swizz Beatz teams up with the late great Nigerian singer Fela Kuti and DJ Runna to release a nine-track mashup. If you haven't heard of Fela Kuti before reading this, then you need to look him up IMMEDIATELY. Dude was dope. Listen to the whole thing and download it after the jump.

MUSIC: Earthquake - Trae the Truth

Trae drops some new material for the blogosphere. Last Laugh coming soon. Download after the jump...

MUSIC: Candy Paint -N- Texas Plates [Mixtape] - Killa Kyleon

Apparently Killa Kyleon is pushing back his Natural Born Killa 2 and White Cups, 4oz, and Cigarellos projects, so here is a tape from the young fella to hold you over until then. Listen to the whole thing and download it after the jump.

VIDEO: Rick Ross' Birthday Bash in Miami

Rick Ross celebrates his 35th birthday right with a celebration at the King of Diamonds in Miami. Special guests include Diddy, Pharrell, and much more. Goodness gracious.

VIDEO: The Creep (feat. Nicki Minaj) - The Lonely Island

The Lonely Island recruits Nicki Minaj for their latest SNL track. I have mixed feelings for this one. What do you think?

VIDEO: Goin For The Kill - Jim Jones

Jim Jones releases the latest visuals off of his upcoming Capo project.

MUSIC: Head Banger (feat. Vado) (prod. Remo Da Hitmaker) - Fred The Godson

Fred The Godson drops off another hit for us hip hop bloggers alongside Vado and produced by Remo Da Hitmaker. Sounds pretty good to me. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Wake Up/Beat Knocking - Vado

It's good to be back blogging again. The first post of the week will go to Vado, who has compiled two of his tracks off of Slime Flu for his latest music video.

NEWS: Vacation...

HipHopHype will be offline from Saturday, January 22 through Saturday, January 29 due to leave of absence by the authors. Until then, enjoy the rest of the FREE music, videos, and everything hip hop and r&b on HipHopHype.net! Thanks for being so patient with us!

MUSIC: Follow Your Dreams (feat. Shun Hendrix) - T.I.

New T.I. that dropped last month. Looks like this one was left on the cutting room floor of No Mercy. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: And You Don't Stop [Radio Rip] - Cam'Ron & Vado

New Vado and Cam'Ron that DJ Clue aired on Power 105 not too long ago. Download after the jump.

NEWS: Lil Wayne Covers Rolling Stone Magazine

Lil Wayne covers Rolling Stones' latest edition, which is set to hit stores January 21st. Hit the jump to read the cover story.

VIDEO: This Is Hip Hop - Young Chris

MUSIC: Hometeam (feat. Big K.R.I.T., Cyhi Da Prynce & Dreamer) (prod. Phoenix) - Wes Fif

Wes Fif makes his HipHopHype debut with a hell of a lineup to go along with it. Download after the jump.

NEWS: Eminem, Slaughterhouse & Yelawolf Cover XXL Magazine

New Shady Records signees Yelawolf and Slaughterhouse grace the cover of XXL's February edition alongside Shady himself. Maaannnnn I am almost scared to see what is going to come from this. Hit the jump to read more about the article.

MUSIC: Favorite DJ [Green Lantern Remix] (feat. Jim Jones, Bun B & Game) - Clinton Sparks

DJ Green Lantern puts his spin on Clinton Sparks' "Favorite DJ." Download after the jump.

MUSIC: I Don't Care [Remix] (feat. Nipsey Hussle) - Josh Xantus

Mr. Hussle hops on the remix of Josh Xantus single "I Don't Care." Download after the jump.

VIDEO: DJ Vick One's Interview with Waka Flocka Flame

One of the funnier interviews I've ever seen...

MUSIC: If Your Girl Freestyle - Naledge

Naledge of Kidz in the Hall spits a free over an Aaliyah sample. Happy Birthday Aaliyah (January 16, 1979 - August 25, 2001). Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Lil B Performs at The Highline Ballroom

Lil B performs at The Highline Ballrom in NYC to a sold out concert. SWAG!

VIDEO: Heaven - Ginuwine

VIDEO: J. Cole Recalls Making a Beat Dedicated to Aaliyah

J. Cole sits down with SoulCulture TV to discuss a beat he made for the late great Aaliyah after she died. Born on January 16, 1979, Aaliyah Dana Haughton would have been 32 years old today.

MUSIC: Black Tearz [Part 4] (prod. Justin Rose) - Mickey Factz

Part 4 of the oh so talented Mickey Factz's "Black Tearz" series. Download after the jump.

NEWS: Kanye West's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" Goes Platinum

That's right, Yeezy's 5th album has gone certified platinum by the RIAA. It's about time! This album was CLEARLY the dopest album of 2010. This makes five platinum albums for Mr. West. Hit the jump to see the RIAA's official stamp of approval.

VIDEO: Who Dat + In The Morning [Live at BBC] - J. Cole

J. Cole recently stopped into London to kick off Drake's European tour, and ended up stopping by Mistajam's show at BBC's Maida Vale studios to perform his debut single "Who Dat," and Friday Night Lights single "In the Morning."

VIDEO: Rattin Ass [Part 1] (prod. Lex Luger) - Juicy J

VIDEO: Hardknock TV's Interview with Saigon

Hardknock TV sits down with Saigon to discuss his deal with Atlantic, Jay-Z, Just Blaze & more.

"You signed me because of my art and what I do, don't try sign me and make me do something else."

VIDEO: Forget You + Bright Lights, Big City [Live On SNL] - Cee-Lo Green

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Cee-Lo Green stops into SNL to perform his hit single "Forget You" and "Bright Lights, Big City," which you can see after the jump.

MUSIC: Meet Me In The Tunnel [G-Mix] - Young Jeezy

Young Jeezy remixes Mo Pain's single "Meet Me In The Tunnel." Download after the jump.

NEWS: Yelawolf Speaks on Signing to Shady Records

Yelawolf sits down with VIBE magazine to discuss his recent signing with Shady Records. It's a good read.

"Keeping quiet was the hardest shit in the world, honestly. I was just so excited for a while. And everyone from my team was really responsible about not letting it out. But I met with Eminem about four to five months ago in Detroit. Paul and Em flew me and the manager out to just kick it and get acquainted. From that meeting, I had no idea it would turn into this situation. I remember Paul was asking me about the meth problem in Alabama and I told him that I wrote "Pop the Trunk" based off of that issue. Next thing I know, Em starts rapping some of my lines from the song. I can't even describe how that felt, I actually got super nervous. Em's a real hip-hop fan, he knows about everything that's going on."

Read the rest of the interview after the jump.

MUSIC: Strange Encounter (feat. Letia Larok) (prod. WMS The Sultan) - Keith Murray

New Keith Murray off of the veteran's 8th album, The Beauty of it All. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Drake Gives SoulCulture TV His Favorite Verse

Drake diggs through three mixtapes, one EP, and one album to pin down his favorite verse.

MUSIC: Fly Like the Wind (feat. Jim Jones) - Lloyd Banks

DJ Kass One drops an unreleased Lloyd Banks and Jim Jones track for the masses. Download after the jump.

NEWS: Official Album Artwork + Tracklist for Raekwon's "Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang"

The official tracklist for Raekwon's upcoming album Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang, which drops March 8th. This album has the potential to be the first five star album of 2011. Peep the tracklist after the jump, and pre-order Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang here.

MUSIC: Gucci 2 Time [Mixtape] - Gucci Mane

Gucci Mane and DJ Love Dinero get together to drop Gucci's latest tape executively produced by Waka Flocka Flame. IT'S GUCCI TIME!!! Listen to the whole thing and download it after the jump.

VIDEO: Hot 96.3's Interview with Wiz Khalifa

Spotted at FreshGrind.

VIDEO: DJ Semtex's Interview with Drake

MUSIC: Sleazy [Remix] (feat. Andre 3000) - Ke$ha

I know, I wasn't planning on posting a Ke$ha song anytime soon either, but Mr. 3000 drops a few bars on it so I had to post it. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: When Ya On (feat. Nipsey Hussle) - Chamillionaire

Chamillionaire grabs Nipsey Hussle to make his first single of 2011. By the way, Kanye's engineer Andrew Dawson is on the boards. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: 17 - JFK & Mac Miller

MUSIC: Black Tearz [Part 3] (prod. Justin Rose) - Mickey Factz

Another dope track from Mickey Factz. Part 1 and Part 2 already has taken the blog game by storm, and I have a feeling this one will too. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Tell Ya Boss 2 Holla At Me (prod. Lee Bannon) - Consequence

Yet another track off of Movies On Demand 2 with Lee Bannon on the boards. Movies On Demand 2 coming soon... I hope... Download after the jump...

VIDEO: Joe Budden Speaks on Slaughterhouse Signing to Shady Records

Joe Budden sits down with Nigel D to discuss his group Slaughterhouse signing to Shady Records.

MUSIC: Roll Up, Pour Up (feat. Killa Kyleon) - Smoke DZA

I ain't gon lie, Smoke DZA has been putting in WORK lately. Hey, more power to you. The Hustler's Catalog coming soon. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: The Come Up's Interview with Jay Electronica

MUSIC: Take Your Clothes Off (feat. Missy Elliot) - Timbaland

The first track from Timbaland's weekly series "Timbaland Thursdays." Yet another free music series. Let's get it! Download after the jump.

NEWS: Eminem to Perform at The Grammys

Eminem is not only a 10-time nominee for The Grammys, but he is also set to perform. Looks like Eminem is going to have a good night. Hit the jump to see some of Slim Shady's nominations.

MUSIC: Hero [Tags] (prod. Kid Ink) - Kid Ink

Kid Ink's debut on HipHopHype off of DJ Ill Will's Cuff Yo Chick Vol. 5 project. Don't sleep on him. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Welcome To My Hood (feat. Rick Ross, Plies, Lil Wayne & T-Pain) - DJ Khaled

DJ Khaled does it again with an all star lineup. We The Best Forever coming soon... Download after the jump...

VIDEO: The Making of J. Cole's "In The Morning"

Shatek the Producer sits down with L&X music, the producer of one of the hottest tracks to date, J. Cole's "In the Morning," to discuss the story behind the beat and how he put it together. I'd suggest grabbing some popcorn and watching the whole thing. I know I am.

NEWS: Slaughterhouse & Yelawolf Sign to Shady Records

I can't see I didn't see this coming, but the news was still good to hear. Rap group Slaughterhouse and Alabama native Yelawolf have officially inked a deal with Eminem's Shady Records, and grace the cover of XXL to celebrate the occasion. I am excited to hear what comes out of this. Read more after the jump.

VIDEO: Lloyd Banks Speaks on The Knicks, J. Cole, Wiz Khalifa & Jay Electronica

Spotted at LALeakers.

MUSIC: Stop (feat. Rick Ross & DJ Khaled) - Game

Originally off of Game's Brake Lights mixtape, but here is the final CDQ. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes: Down On Me (feat. 50 Cent) - Jeremih

MUSIC: She's In Love With My Money - Bow Wow

New Bow Wow presumably from his upcoming album Underrated. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Look At Me Now [Remix] (feat. Twista & Lil Wayne) - Chris Brown

Twista replaces Busta Rhymes on Chris Brown's single "Look At Me Now." Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Lay It Down [Remix] (feat. R. Kelly & Young Jeezy) - Lloyd

Yet another remix to Lloyd's hit single "Lay It Down." Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Black Tearz [Part 2] (prod. Justin Rose) - Mickey Factz

The second part to Mickey Factz's Black Tearz single that dropped yesterday. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Wyclef Talks New Album, Haiti

VIDEO: The Green Room: An Interview with Mac Miller

The Green Room: An Interview With Mac Miller from ImFlashy.com on Vimeo.

NEWS: Nicki Minaj Covers V Magazine

Nicki Minaj is on the cover of ANOTHER magazine. This time it's the spring edition of V Magazine. I can't say I don't like it whenever she is on the cover of a magazine. That just means more Nicki Minaj pictures to look at haha. Hit the jump to see the rest of the photos and a brief excerpt from Nicki Minaj.

VIDEO: Maino Nation - Maino

MUSIC: Hands Down - Vado

Vado releases a new track with the help of araabMUZIK's production team. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Black Tearz (prod. Justin Rose) [Part 1] - Mickey Factz

New Mickey Factz that I have a feeling will be turning heads. Make sure you check back here tomorrow for part two. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: From the Street (feat. Lil Fame & Termanology) - Freeway & Statik Selektah

One of the seven tracks that Freeway and Statik Selektah recorded yesterday in their seven hour seven track studio session to create their new EP The StatikFree EP. I must say, these are two talented dudes. The StatikFree EP drops at midnight. Download this track after the jump.

MUSIC: Kiss Kiss Kiss [Mixtape] - Kid Sister

Some new Kid Sister for the masses. I can't say I saw this one coming, but I am glad it did. Peep the tracklist and download the whole thing after the jump.

MUSIC: Burn - Killer Mike

New Killer Mike for your listening pleasures off of his upcoming album PL3DGE, which drops in March 2011. I am liking this. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: H.A.M. (prod. Lex Luger) - Kanye West & Jay-Z

The highly anticipated first single from Kanye West and Jay-Z's joint EP. Watch the Throne coming soon...

VIDEO: J. Cole Freestyles for GrimeDaily

J. Cole does a quick interview with GrimeDaily followed by a freestyle by the man himself.

MUSIC: Courthouse - Nas

New Nas with classic verses revamped over a new beat. Man, the advantages of being a blogger. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Drake Performs New Verse in London

Drake performs a never before heard verse while performing in London. Is this the first sign of something new from Drake? Let's hope so.

VIDEO: Moment 4 Life (Live On Ellen) - Nicki Minaj

MUSIC: I'm the King - Game

The first track off of Game's upcoming mixtape Purp & Patron, which is set to drop to keep his fans busy until The R.E.D. Album is released. Download this track after the jump.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes: Fire Flame [Remix] (feat. Lil Wayne) - Birdman

BEHIND THE SCENES OF "FIRE FLAME" REMIX BIRDMAN FT LIL WAYNE from DERICK G on Vimeo.

MUSIC: Top Drop Back (feat. Cameron Wallace) - Shawn Chrystopher

Finally, some new Shawn Chrystopher for me to bump. I totally underestimated the cat until his You, And Only You project dropped. I'd suggest hitting that download button after the jump, and quick.

MUSIC: Make It Rain Freestyle - Maino

More never before heard Maino, this time over Travis Porter's "Make It Rain." Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Lebron On - Obie Trice

Some more Obie Trice for your listening pleasures. Bottoms Up coming sooner than you think. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: The Transporter (prod. Swizz Beatz) - Rick Ross

The latest offering from Swizz Beatz's Monster Monday series, this time with Ricky Rozay on the vocals. Download after the jump.