freestyles

Black Star legend, Brooklyn native Talib Kweli drops some serious sweet talk with a fresh verse on “Fine China,” the smooth gem of a lead single from Chris Brown‘s upcoming album, X. [...]

As one of the most talked about up and coming emcees in the game right now, Joey Bada$$ and his Pro Era crew were given the opportunity to spit off the top of the dome in a recent live session for Billboard. [...]

It seems Tyler the Creator is in a talkative mood today as the oh-so-weird rapper makes another promotional appearance, this time stopping in for a freestyle session with “Sway In The Morning”. The Odd Future representer talked earlier with Ciph & Rosenberg about Frank Ocean, the Grammys, his upcoming album and the N word and [...]

Rochester, New York rapper Emilio Rojas hasn’t been on my radar too much lately, but I still occasionally listen to the half-Venezuelan spitter on the strength of his 2010 tape Life Without Shame, and in this latest freestyle for The Backroom segment of BET’s 106 & Park he demonstrates his lyricism for all those who [...]

In case any of you didn’t already know, I’m a massive fan of Smoke DZA. Whilst the East Coast rapper’s recent claim to be King of New York (check out his K.O.N.Y. tape here) might seem a little bit ridiculous to some, ever since he’s claimed that role for himself, his music has had that winning [...]

Kendrick Lamar, fresh off his coronation as The Source’s Rookie of the Year, recently recorded an interview with a rather different section of the media, making an appearance on Gilles Peterson‘s BBC Radio 6 show. [...]

Eve‘s been gearing up for the release of new album Lip Lock by dropping a variety of freestyles, and here she goes over Mobb Deep‘s popular classic “Quiet Storm.” [...]

I’ll be honest, I’m not the biggest Hopsin fan. Whilst he’s got an ability to produce bizarre and hilarious punchlines, I think the L.A. rapper also has a tendency to mess with his flow, voice(s) and eyes in a way that’s just a little bit tiresome. [...]

On a quick visit to the LA Leakers, A$AP Rocky kicks a quick freestyle for the masses to soak up. Spitting over the Meek Mill and Kirko Bangz instrumental for “Young & Gettin’ It,” A$AP drops a few simplistic off-the-top bars about getting high, gold bottles and sneakers. [...]

Celebrating actress Gabrielle Union‘s 40th birthday (we can’t believe she’s 40 either), Will Smith and beat boxing legend Doug E. Fresh came together to perform an impromptu freestyle at her party. [...]