Difrent
http://difrent.org/blog/Difrent is an example how music can often create change. Find out about what hip hop greats like John Legend and the Roots think about youth empowerment and social change on this blog.
This Song is Sick
http://thissongissick.com/blog/Get some sick remixes and new mash-ups on this very very good sight. There are a lot of DJs putting out a lot of songs and This Song is Sick really picks the best of the best.
Blind I for the Kids
http://www.blindiforthekids.com/This blog features smart remixes and performances as well as updates on hot upcoming and recently released albums. Blind I for the Kids is a great blog to check out new music!
Nah Right
http://nahright.com/news/Nah Right features remixes of popular music like Lil Wayne and Wiz Khalifa. Enjoy the mixes and check out the videos!
38th Notes
http://www.38thnotes.comThis Oakland based blog focuses on the music--mostly hip hop--and art scene in the Bay Area.
BuckMarleyXXX
http://www.buckmarleyxxx.com/Want to keep up on what's hot in hip hop? Then check in with BuckMarleyXXX because this blog keeps up with what's coming out as it's happening.
2dopeboyz
http://www.2dopeboyz.com/Check in with 2dopeboyz to keep up with hip hop related news--guest performances on late night shows, upcoming albums and tours, and new collaborations are all featured on this blog.
I Am Not a Rapper
http://iamnotarapperispit.com/This blog greets you with a great playlist of music, if you feel like your library is lacking just visit I Am Not a Rapper for some inspiration.
Yet Another Hip Hop Blog
http://asishiphop.blogspot.com/Not only does Yet Another Hip Hop Blog feature reviews of new music, they also discuss hip hop and its impact on the urban lifestyle.
Blatantly Blunt
http://blatentlyblunt.blogspot.com/This blog features hip hop news and updates from London.
Miss Info
http://www.missinfo.tv/For hip hop news and updates in a no nonsense tone check out Miss Info!
Pocket Full of Paper
http://pocketfullofpaper.com/Pocket Full of Paper infuses new music reviews with social awareness and relevant news outside of the hip hop world.
Toasted Robots
http://www.toastedrobots.com/This blog combines music reviews, movie reviews, concert reviews, in this all encompassing coverage of the hip hop world!
BananaClipse
http://bananaclipse.com/This is a great blog that features hip hop music from Los Angeles with plenty of videos and reviews!
Eazee Street
http://www.eazeest.com/Music reviews and new remixes come with Eazee Street's opinion on new products like headphones, shoes, and everything else that goes along with the hip hop lifestyle!
Bloggerhouse Hip Hop
http://bloggerhouse.net/Want new off-the-radar hip hop? Want something a little different that what's playing on the radio? If this sounds appealing then you definitely have to check out Bloggerhouse.
Potholes in My Blog
http://potholesinmyblog.com/This blog doesn't just cover music from the hip-hop genre and it does a good job reviewing a wide range of music. Potholes in My Blog also has a really intelligent audience so make sure you check out the comments under the blog posts.
Benz and a Backpack
http://benzandabackpack.com/Not just music reviews and artist updates, Benz and Backpack is a well-rounded blog about hip hop culture. They provide plenty of news updates and think pieces in addition to the well researched music information.
All the Way Live
http://www.itsallthewaylive.net/This blog posts plenty of live performances that aren't featured on the mainstream concert circuit. If you want hard-to-find concerts and live music videos check out All The Way Live.
The Nod Factor
http://www.nodfactor.com/category/blog/This blog is part of a larger website that features music news, remixes, and artist updates. Come to The Nod Factor blog if you want to check out new remixes, funny videos, and neat posts (like a hip hop version of Darth Vader's theme song).
Pigeons & Planes
http://pigeonsandplanes.com/The title explains exactly what this blog strives for. The planes in the title represent the big artists out there (Eminem, Lil Wayne) and the pigeons represent the starving artists who need coverage to get their name out. Pigeons and Planes presents a good balance of mainstream hip hop and up and coming artists.
Slang Rap Democracy
http://slangrap.wordpress.com/Want to keep track of what 'old school' artists like Redman, Mos Def, and Wu-tang crew are up to? Then check out Slang Rap Democracy for updates as well as new music reviews.
Beats and Bombs
http://www.beatsandbombs.com/This is a blog that is full neat remixes. Beats and Bombs also discusses and sheds light on a lot of rumors floating around out there in hip hop news. So if you want to keep up on what's going on--check this blog out.
Decently Dope
http://decedope.com/This blog has a slick presentation of new music, new reviews, and remixes. Decently Dope definitely lives up to their promise of "delivering your daily dosage of multi-genre madness". Also check out their awesome play lists!
Earmilk
http://www.earmilk.com/Want a little eclectic electronica with your Eminem and Kanye? Earmilk will provide! Keep up with all the crazy remixes and mashups are out there on this blog!