Kendrick Lamar, “War Is My Love” & The Rise of Video Game Hip-Hop (Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 05/21/12 | Filed under Refined Picks, Downloads, Kendrick Lamar

Following closely on the heels of that "9 Circulos (Remix)", Kendrick Lamar hits the studio with constant production partner Soundwave for "War Is My Love", a surprisingly slow-paced and not at all surprisingly lyrical cut inspired by the upcoming "Ghost Recon: Future Soldier" game. Listen and download...

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Quick Hit: Does It Get Any More Awesome Than This Rare Footage Of Jay-Z & Biggie Performing “Get Money”?

First there was the never before scene Biggie interview and now Fuse has hit us with this very rare clip of Jay-Z and Biggie performing "Get Money" together. Yes, this is pretty amazing footage but I'm becoming increasingly amazed at the fact that there's people out there that are sitting on all this rare video footage. See more...

Catching the F**k Up W/ Cocaine ‘80s: “Queen to Be”, “Take My Keys” & More (Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 05/21/12 | Filed under Downloads, Common, No I.D.

Boom, just like that we've been hit with three new tracks over as many days from Cocaine '80s: "Queen to Be", "This Can't Be a Crime" and "Take My Keys". While "Queen to Be" will likely grab most of RefinedHype Nation's attention first, all three cuts are some seriously laid back hip-hop-ish goodness.

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R&B Renaissance Continues With Rashad’s “Museum” (Mixtape Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 05/21/12 | Filed under Downloads, Mixtapes, R&B, Rashad

First and foremost, yep, this is the same Rashad that produced Stalley's breakthrough album "Lincoln Way Nights". And yes, the Ohio native is more than capable of standing on his own too, even without the presence of his now MMG-signed, heavily bearded bro. And to prove it Rashad's now delivered his own fiercely original new album, "Museum". Listen...

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Quick Hit: Ever Wanted To Know What A Day In The Life Of ?uestlove Is Like? Well, Here’s Your Chance (Video)

Although musician ?uestlove is most recognized as a member of The Legendary Roots Crew, the drummer also has a number of other projects on his plate. As part of his “A Day In The Life” piece on Hulu we get an inside look at ?uestlove’s health and fitness regimen, his Fried Chicken Battle with chef David Chang, and more. See more...

Big K.R.I.T. Proclaims “Yeah Dats Me” On His Newest “Live From The Underground” Single (Listen)

Posted by Danielle Harling on 05/21/12 | Filed under Big K.R.I.T.

As much as I want to like Big K.R.I.T.’s “Yeah Dats Me” the hook featured on the song is some kind of awful and that’s something I’d never think I’d say when it comes to a K.R.I.T. song. But it’s pretty bad, almost to the point where it’s somewhat head aching. It’s the repetitiveness of it and the yelling that seems to really send it over the top. Listen...

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Holy Balls Freddie Gibbs Killed the “9 Circulos (US To BR Remix)” (Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 05/21/12 | Filed under Downloads, Freddie Gibbs, Styles P, Statik Selektah

There's nothing quite like a good samba rhythm section, and because he must have telepathically sensed my thoughts, Statik Selektah decided to prove my point with the "9 Circulos (Remix)", a Freddie Gibbs and Styles P assisted flip of Brazilian emcee Emicida's original. Listen and download...

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Fails of the Week: Kanye’s Cruel Summer, Will Smith’s Pimp Slap & More

Posted by Nathan S. on 05/18/12 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, Fails of the Week, Humor

In the latest of an ongoing series that will include the best...or worst...fails of the week from the world of hip-hop, sports, pop culture and beyond. In this week's very special edition, I examine Kanye's upcoming movie "Cruel Summer", Will Smith's pimp slap heard around the world and more.

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RefinedHype Weekly Re-Up Vol. 68 ft. Freddie Gibbs, Childish Gambino & More (Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 05/18/12 | Filed under Downloads, Weekly Re-Up

Thank you - because of your deep desire to procrastinate during work by flipping through our virtual pages I've got enough money to buy some scotch and a nice cigar this weekend. To truly show my appreciation, I've rounded up the week's top tracks into a new-and-improved "Weekly Re-Up". Download and vote now....

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Sex, Relationships & F**king: A Honest Advice Column

Posted by Nathan S. on 05/18/12 | Filed under Features, Opinion, Sex & Relationships

RefinedHype is about more than just rap. It's about rap, and booty and money and politics..and booty. Accordingly, I've always wanted to get some Sex & Relationship related material on the site, but could never figure out the right setting - until today. See more...

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