Hip Hop music videos certainly have their own flavor; from party tracks like "Fight For Your Right To Party" to the bubble lenses of Busta Rhymes "Got Ya'll in Check" the style is undeniable. Here's a review of the best websites to watch hip hop music videos for free, download new tracks from award winning rap artists, and essentially run your own MTV from your home computer...
AOL Music is the premier player when it comes to music videos online. Their hip hop selection is on point and is frequently updated, along with a New Artist section to help you stay on top of the biggest rap artists in the game today. AOL's site is easy to use, with clean navigation and fast download times. While it covers mainstream hip hop videos really well, it is lacking in the underground department, which brings us to our next website...
UndergroundHipHop. If you're into the underground scene, they've got you covered on videos. You can find top quality rappers like MF Doom, Aesop Rock and Blackalicious and their video releases, even their early stuff or DVD only specials (not to mention live material). The reviews on this site read like a rap battle, which comes in handy when searching by ratings- there aren't any easy stars here!
Looking for Southern hip hop videos? Check out VideoCure. While this site features videos for all genres, it's Dirty South section is without rival anywhere (it currently has close to 750 Dirty South videos; that's a lot of crunk!). Another nice feature is that MySpace users can add the videos to their page with the click of a button... no code knowledge required.
MusicVideoRap plays fast uncensored hip hop music videos. If you don't like to download music- or your computer takes too long- they offer streaming videos which load quickly and don't take any space on your computer. This site offers the same features as those on other sites (such as new releases, most popular, etc.) but what sets them apart is the selection of freestyle videos and the large number of articles on up and coming artists, music video production, music reviews and underground rap tours.
So what do these online sites mean for television channels like MTV? Will these stations beat out TV when it comes to offering quality hip hop music videos? I think it's just a matter of time; online competitors can focus on narrower markets such as the Dirty South or underground and still make a profit, whereas television has to remain more mainstream in order to keep a hold on the market. These websites will provide hours of entertainment and help you find new rap and hip hop artists, download videos and post reviews about what you like and dislike.
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