All Entries tagged with "Ahmad"

From Back in the Day to Right Now, Ahmad Speaks (Exclusive Interview)

Posted by Nathan S. on 08/18/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, Interviews, Ahmad

It's been well over a decade since west coast representer Ahmad dropped his instant classic track "Back in the Day", but in the meantime he's lead a fascinating life, founding the successful band 4th Avenue Jones, graduating from Stanford and now, making his triumphant return to hip-hop with his new album "The Death of Me". In an exclusive interview with RefinedHype, Ahmad talks about his musical journey, his plans to succeed in the modern day game and lays out some plans to create a Hip-Hop Hall of Fame. See more...

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Ahmad & Crooked I Want to “Get Some Money & Go 2 Jail” (Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 07/13/10 | Filed under Downloads, Crooked I, Ahmad

the chances that Ahmad - a.k.a. that 17-year-old guy kid who dropped the classic "Back in the Day" and then essentially disappeared for 15 years - would return from his extended hiatus with legitimately dope music were frankly slim. Well the man's defying the odds, because his new single "Get Some Money & Go 2 Jail" is ill. Listen and download...

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Video Wrap: Young Jeezy “I’m Just Sayin”, Big Boi “General Patton, The-Dream “Trilogy” & More!

Posted by Nathan S. on 07/06/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Videos, Rick Ross, The Dream, Big Boi, Young Jeezy, Reflection Eternal, Asher Roth, Cee Lo, Ahmad

A boatload of new videos dropped last week and over the holiday weekend that got lost in the shuffle, so I though we'd play catch up with some good ol' video wrap. Today's edition features new visuals from Young Jeezy, The-Dream, Big Boi, a special surprise guest and more. Enjoy....

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Throwback Thursday: Ahmad’s “Back in the Day” (Video)

Posted by Nathan S. on 05/06/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Videos, Throwback Thursday, Ahmad

I'm a little embarrassed that it's taken me this long to include Ahmad's "Back in the Day", indisputably the anthem for hip-hop nostalgia, as part of our Throwback Thursday series, a series aimed at provoking nostalgia. Goddamn I love this song, and if you have a soul, you do too. See more...

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