A big shout out and an even bigger thank you to YOU, the people, who voted for Hip Hop Official. Last night we took home the MEA’s People’s Choice Award for our channel. We are very honored, and extremely proud of this accomplishment. We work hard to produce high-quality, cutting-edge, and innovative content for the hip-hop community. We couldn’t have done it without your love, support, hate, everything. We do this for you, and will continue to do so. This is just the beginning…

Oooooh weeee, this is a heater. This beat is crazy contagious (props to DJ Benzi) and Wale and Ali ride it perfectly. I swear Ali rhymes for like 60 straight bars or something. Ridiculous. This track appears on the new 10.Deep mixtape, The New Deal, which drops tomorrow at 10deep.com. Come back tomorrow, and you can get it here too. Thasright.

DOWNLOAD: Wale - “2nd Time” (ft. Brother Ali)

On the day of his latest release, Universal Mind Control, we’ve named Common our HHO Artist of the Week. You’re already familiar with name, now check out interview with the man as he talks about making music for the People, his ability to stay relevant in the ever changing hip-hop climate, and his Top 5 sexiest albums of all time, you know, for when the ladies come over.

Common Interview with HHO.


His album is in stores now, and you can cop it for $0.99 today only! Here’s a taste test for you..

[BONUS] DOWNLOAD - Common - “Universal Mind Control”
[BONUS] DOWNLOAD - Common - “Punch Drunk Love” (ft. Kanye West)

Mike Waxx just came through with some new music from one of the hottest dude’s in the game right now. Kid CuDi is smashing it right now. This song is dedicated to all the ladies out there. Everybody needs a super boo.

DOWNLOAD: Kid CuDi - “Super Boo”

Jay-Z likes Brooklyn. He made a song about it. Like to hear it? Here it goes. This is a world premiere, courtesy of DJ Skee and the Los Angeles Leakers. The beat on this one is gangster. MC Lyte on the hook. There are DJ tags on it, but it’s not too annoying.

DOWNLOAD: Jay-Z - “BK Anthem” (ft. MC Lyte)

Fakeshore Drive dug up an old Lupe rarity that he recorded 2 years ago. Boy, I’m glad he did. This is some nice heat to keep you warm during the cold winter.

DOWNLOAD: Lupe Fiasco - “Hustlers & Customers”

In Part 1 of a 2 part series, ee dig back into the vaults to bring you the highlights of the year that was 2008. Interviews include Tribe, De La, Raekwon, Ghostface, Method Mad, and more. Stay tuned for Part 2 in the next week or so.

DOWNLOAD: U-N-I - “Hollywood Hiatus” (Cool It Now)

Mr. Celebrity Face talks about his production team, the Black Jays, and what it’s like as an Canadian emcee trying to break into this U.S. hip-hop scene.

[BONUS] DOWNLOAD: DJ Jazzy Jeff ft. Kardinal Offishall - “She Was So Fly”