This blog sifts through all the new music, remixes, and reviews from all genres of music. Just because Live for the Funk isn't exclusively hip hop doesn't mean they don't have good taste in hip hop music. Check it out and you might be surprised.
This blog features really good remixes of top hip hop artists like Drake and Wiz Khalifa. Remix the Video is a great place to go for free downloads and innovative new takes on popular new music.
Throwing a party and need a playlist? Want some new mixtapes? 201 Beats has all of that in addition to music updates and reviews of new hip hop music!
Want to know who's hot in hip hop across the pond? Southern Hospitality is written by two U.K-based DJ's and they keep up with the European hip hop scene as well as the American hip hop scene.
Even if the name is a bit questionable, White Folks Get Crunk has a lot of good remixes and mashups of popular and current hip hop music.
If you want to get a hip hop perspective on the news and happenings in the world, come to Davey D's Hip Hop Corner. Wisdom, music, and a critical reading of the news, what more could you want from a blog?
Adventures of An Audio Diva is true to its name! The blogger, or Audio Diva, provides fun, witty commentary on the latest music news, including hip hop!
Snazzy graphics? Sleek presentation? All the latest hip hop news? Exclusive interviews? Who could ask for anything more from 57th Ave blog?
This blog has won several accolades from prestigious music publications, so it comes highly recommended by those in the industry. Check out their mixtape collections for a good selection of music, mostly coming out of the Chicago music scene.
Videos and up-to-date hip hop music news are presented with style at illRoots blog.
Swagger are Us not only discusses hip hop music, but also hip hop fashion. Find out what your favorite hip hop artist is wearing or check out new shoe designs at this blog.
This blog combines social commentary with music reviews and news and is run by a youth fund promoting youth education. So if you want a young and socially aware point of view check out 99 problems.
This blog sets itself apart because it doesn't deal with music except in the broad cultural influences on hip hop and rap. So if you want interesting and new ways of thinking about music check out No Warning Shots Fired!
The Smash offers critical commentary on the music industry in a funny and lively tone. This blogger also scours the web for some premium and hilarious hip hop related youtube videos!
How cool is a weekly take on the national news rapped over sick beats? Yes, rapper Jasiri X does just that on his blog RealTalkXpress. So if you're sick of dull and boring news reports you should definitely take a look at this blog!
This blog's mission is to showcase new music with a unique spin in order to challenge stereotypes that surround hip hop culture.
This is a neat blog because it not only features cool new music, but also well organized. There is a section devoted to techno, dubstep, and weekend playlists. This an eclectic mix of hip hop info that any fan would love.
Want some opinions on race, hip hop, and copyright law? How about book reviews and social commentary? If this appeals to you, then take a look at Jeff Chang's Can't Stop Won't Stop for an intellectual take on contemporary hip hop culture.
The Audacity of Dope (besides having such a cool name) is a very well-rounded blog! Music, culture, politics, nothing goes beyond the scope of this blog! So check it out for some very well-rounded music news!
Classy graphics accompany intelligently written pieces on cultural movements and trends in rap and hip hop. The bloggers of the Interludes consider their posts to be social documentation of the current music climate and each post is accompanied by a downloadable mix.
Do you need more hip hop in your life? This blog gives you very well written blogs on the alternative hip hop scene. Past, present and future music tastes come together and combine fabulous mixtapes.
Chicago's famous hip-hop culture is the fuel for this catchy and popular blog. The podcasts here should be considered mandatory listening by any real rap fan.
This blog puts the sting back into the otherwise placid Chicago music blog scene. Great local acts are featured here consistently.
