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Terrace Martin’s Intricate “Portraits” Blend Jazz, Soul & Hip-Hop (Album Stream)

Terrace Martin’s Intricate “Portraits” Blend Jazz, Soul & Hip-Hop (Album Stream)

Terrace Martin is a musical purist. The longtime producer for Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, and YG makes many of his projects easily accessible to listeners looking to check out the brass musician and producer. His latest album, Velvet Portraits, is no exception. Featuring Lalah Hathaway, Thundercat, Robert Glasper and more,... Read more
April 1, 2016 Audio
Terrace Martin’s Latest Kendrick Lamar Remix Is More Than Alright (Audio)

Terrace Martin’s Latest Kendrick Lamar Remix Is More Than Alright (Audio)

Terrace Martin has been down with Kendrick Lamar and TDE since way back. So the Locke High horn player and producer takes a liberty, and throws his spin on what may very well be 2015's most meaningful song. Martin takes To Pimp A Butterfly single "Alright" and runs it through... Read more
December 15, 2015 Audio
Terrace Martin Flips SZA & Chance The Rapper’s Child’s Play On Its Head (Audio)

Terrace Martin Flips SZA & Chance The Rapper’s Child’s Play On Its Head (Audio)

Terrace Martin remixes are more than just half-baked re-purposed hits. Instead, the Locke High alum breaks out his arsenal of instruments, and bends a song's form, feel, and genre. An affiliate of the Top Dawg Entertainment family, the onetime Snoop Dogg protege undresses SZA's "Child's Play" single, which features Chance... Read more
December 2, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Stream Terrace Martin’s New LP ft Snoop, Kendrick Lamar & More (Audio)

Stream Terrace Martin’s New LP ft Snoop, Kendrick Lamar & More (Audio)

Terrace Martin has released 3ChordFold Pulse, which features new material from Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Robert Glasper and more. This project showcases Martin's jazz chops even more than the incredibly soulful original 3ChordFold project. Check out the full stream below.... Read more
May 20, 2014 Audio
Put A Smile On With Terrace Martin & 9th Wonder (Video)

Put A Smile On With Terrace Martin & 9th Wonder (Video)

There are feel-good moments from our youth that occasionally seep into our mind's eye and remind us of simpler times. Some days, it's these little nuances in life that make it all the more worth living. That's the tone that Terrace Martin sets with warm visuals cutting between saxophone vignettes, giddy... Read more
May 16, 2014 Fresh, Video
Terrace Martin Loves Making Love-Making Music. His Valentines Day Mix Includes Chris Brown & Snoop Dogg (Mixtape)

Terrace Martin Loves Making Love-Making Music. His Valentines Day Mix Includes Chris Brown & Snoop Dogg (Mixtape)

Terrace Martin's music is always smooth enough for the car, the couch, the pool-party, and seemingly, the bedroom. The Locke High producer/saxophonist dropped off Love Music in time for the February 14th Valentines Day holiday, and he invited some high-profile homies including Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown, Tank, Problem, and James... Read more
February 14, 2014 Fresh, Mixes
Snoop Dogg & Terrace Martin Know About Trees… Christmas Trees (Audio)

Snoop Dogg & Terrace Martin Know About Trees… Christmas Trees (Audio)

1996's Christmas was accented beautifully by Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound's "Santa Clause Go Straight To The Ghetto." The Death Row Records video, complete with a '64 Chevrolet Impala sleigh, was a G-Funk addition to the growing Christmas Hip-Hop canon. Seventeen years later, Snoop and his Locke High homie... Read more
December 17, 2013 Audio, Fresh
How Do You Make a Terrace Martin Track Funkier? Add Murs & Problem to It (Audio)

How Do You Make a Terrace Martin Track Funkier? Add Murs & Problem to It (Audio)

Veteran Snoop Dogg and Kurupt associate Terrace Martin brought an electrified Jazz to Hip-Hop in the last five years. One of the year's stronger releases was his Empire Distribution-released 3ChordFold LP, which features Kendrick Lamar and others. For one of those album's cuts, Terrace found a master in Relationship-Rap with... Read more
December 11, 2013 Audio
Terrace Martin Gives Drake’s From Time The Electro-Jazz Treatment (Audio)

Terrace Martin Gives Drake’s From Time The Electro-Jazz Treatment (Audio)

Los Angeles-based Terrace Martin has been stepping out since Snoop Dogg's Ego Trippin' album. The Locke High alum has many styles, which are evident from his dynamic works with Kendrick Lamar, Kurupt, or Snoop. With his horn, keys, and synths, Terrace can make anything his own, while sharing it with... Read more
October 15, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Terrace Martin – You’re the One (Video)

Terrace Martin – You’re the One (Video)

Terrace Martin is responsible in part for some of the more lush Kendrick Lamar tracks of the last couple of years (Ab-Soul's Outro, Real). The talented singer, rapper and producer released his own project a couple of months ago and has a new video for his song You're the One... Read more
October 1, 2013 Video
Terrace Martin – Can’t Help It (Video)

Terrace Martin – Can’t Help It (Video)

Salute to the King of Pop who would have been 55 today. Here's a pretty awesome cover of Can't Help It by the multi-talented Terrace Martin. Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff - He's the King, I'm the DJ: Michael Jackson Tribute (Mixtape)... Read more
August 29, 2013 Video
Terrace Martin – 3ChordFold (Full Album Stream)

Terrace Martin – 3ChordFold (Full Album Stream)

Terrace Martin's 3ChordFold album hit stores today. The album features Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Wiz Khalifa, Musiq Soulchild, Robert Glasper, James Fauntleroy, Lalah Hathaway, Snoop Dogg and more. If you like soulful hip-hop with introspective lyrics, this one's for you. You can stream the entire album below and purchase it here.... Read more
August 13, 2013 Audio
Terrace Martin – Triangleship ft Kendrick Lamar

Terrace Martin – Triangleship ft Kendrick Lamar

Terrace Martin's new album 3ChordFold hits stores at midnight tonight. Until then, he's dropped another hot record. This one features none other than Kendrick Lamar on the hook. Check out Triangleship. Related: Terrace Martin – You’re The One ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Tone Trezure (Audio)... Read more
August 12, 2013 Audio
Rapsody – Never Know ft. Ab-Soul, Nipsey Hussle & Terrace Martin

Rapsody – Never Know ft. Ab-Soul, Nipsey Hussle & Terrace Martin

I really love the Jamla/TDE/Nipsey Hussle connection. What 9th Wonder did so seamlessly with Brooklyn in the mid-'00s (Smif N' Wessun, Sean Price, Buckshot and Jean Grae) now seems to work with South Central, Los Angeles and C-Arson. "Never Know" is a truly versatile joint produced by the professor himself.... Read more
August 7, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Terrace Martin – You’re The One ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Tone Trezure

Terrace Martin – You’re The One ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Tone Trezure

To me, this sounds like a hybrid of DJ Quik and J Dilla, with a nice composition for two rising features. That being said, Terrace Martin is completely his own man, and one of the most exciting producers in Southern California since the '90s. His 3ChordFold is out next week... Read more
August 7, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Terrace Martin – No Wrong, No Right ft Robert Glasper & James Fauntleroy (Video)

Terrace Martin – No Wrong, No Right ft Robert Glasper & James Fauntleroy (Video)

Terrace Martin (best known for his work with Kendrick Lamar--Ab-Soul's Outro, m.A.A.d. Cit, Real) is an incredibly talented triple threat. And, with co-signs from OG's like DJ Quik, you know he's one to watch. Here's his new video for No Wrong, No Right featuring Robert Glasper & James Fauntleroy. Related:... Read more
August 3, 2013 Video
Terrace Martin – No Wrong, No Right ft Robert Glasper & James Fauntleroy

Terrace Martin – No Wrong, No Right ft Robert Glasper & James Fauntleroy

Terrace Martin is one of the most versatile new artists on the West Coast. Raised on DJ Quik grooves, coached by Snoop Dogg, and aligned with Black Hippy, Terrace incorporates Jazz and instrumentation in a way that defies genre expectations. Newly-released "No Wrong, No Right" is a great example of... Read more
July 26, 2013 Audio, Fresh
Terrace Martin – Something Else ft Problem (Video)

Terrace Martin – Something Else ft Problem (Video)

Terrace Martin, the multidimensional artist, producer and musician, adds director to his impressive list of credits. Here's a short film he directed along with APlus that serves as the visual for "Something Else," Terrace's co-production with 9th Wonder. The video features Ab-Soul and a couple of nods to Kendrick Lamar... Read more
March 7, 2013 Video
Terrace Martin – Somethin’ Else ft Problem (Prod. Terrace Martin & 9th Wonder)

Terrace Martin – Somethin’ Else ft Problem (Prod. Terrace Martin & 9th Wonder)

Terrace Martin and 9th Wonder link up for another East Coast/West Coast production. Check out Something Else featuring Problem. Related: Terrace Martin – Why ft Jay Rock & Wendi Vaugn (Audio)... Read more
February 12, 2013 Audio
Terrace Martin – Why ft Jay Rock & Wendi Vaugn

Terrace Martin – Why ft Jay Rock & Wendi Vaugn

Terrace Martin played sax for Kendrick Lamar during Kendrick's SNL performances this past weekend. Now, the talented producer/MC steps out and up to the mic with a fresh new song. Check out "Why" featuring Jay Rock and Wendi Vaugn. Related: Terrace Martin speaks on how the track for Kendrick Lamar’s... Read more
January 28, 2013 Audio
Terrace Martin Breaks Down the Making of Kendrick Lamar’s Real (Part 2) (Video)

Terrace Martin Breaks Down the Making of Kendrick Lamar’s Real (Part 2) (Video)

Here's part 2 of the video where Terrace Martin breaks down the making of Kendrick Lamar's song "Real" from good kid, m.A.A.d. city. In this episode Terrace gets more technical about some of the techniques used to create the lush instrumentation on the track. Check out the video. Related: Kendrick... Read more
January 22, 2013 Video
Terrace Martin Speaks on How the Track for Kendrick Lamar’s Real was Crafted (Video)

Terrace Martin Speaks on How the Track for Kendrick Lamar’s Real was Crafted (Video)

Much has been discussed about the lyrical content and story told on Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city. So much so that it's easy to forget that it is one of the most lushly-produced albums (in any genre) in the last several years. Here's part 1 of a video of... Read more
January 16, 2013 Video
Terrace Martin – It’s Real ft Punch (Prod. 9th Wonder)

Terrace Martin – It’s Real ft Punch (Prod. 9th Wonder)

Terrace Martin is a talented up and coming producer who has worked with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Kendrick Lamar and more. He's nice behind the boards...and the mic. For his latest, he grabs a hot beat from 9th Wonder. Check out It's Real featuring Punch. Related: Terrace... Read more
October 13, 2012 Audio
Terrace Martin – We Fly ft Snoop Dogg & Teedra Moses

Terrace Martin – We Fly ft Snoop Dogg & Teedra Moses

Here's a laid-back, funky new track from Terrace Martin. Check out We Fly featuring Snoop Dogg and Teedra Moses. Related: Playlist celebrating the legendary Snoop Dogg (Audio & Video)... Read more
May 25, 2012 Audio
Kurupt – Let Off ft Terrace Martin, Ill Camille and Jay Rock

Kurupt – Let Off ft Terrace Martin, Ill Camille and Jay Rock

Here's another track featuring West Coast OG's and New G's. Check out Kurupt's Let Off featuring Terrace Martin, Ill Camille and Jay Rock.  Related: Tha Dogg Pound - Bouncin' ft Snoop Dogg and Dom Kennedy... Read more
May 3, 2012 Audio
Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock and Terrace Martin Speak on the next generation of West Coast Rap (Video)

Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock and Terrace Martin Speak on the next generation of West Coast Rap (Video)

Here's an interview of Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock and Terrace Martin from This Is 50.  Check it out.  Also, click here if you missed our playlist on the evolution of the West Coast sound from Dr. Dre to the future of the West featured in this interview. Props to This... Read more
January 17, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Terrace Martin – Thoughts From Detention ft Yung Shep (Video)

Terrace Martin – Thoughts From Detention ft Yung Shep (Video)

Terrace Martin drops some more of that new West Coast heat on Thoughts from Detention featuring Yung Shep. Check out the video. You can also check out our playlist of the evolution of the West Coast sound from Ice-T to Kendrick Lamar here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l735zqqB9s&feature=player_embedded... Read more
January 11, 2012 Video
Terrace Martin – Do It Again ft Kendrick Lamar & Wiz Khalifa (Video)

Terrace Martin – Do It Again ft Kendrick Lamar & Wiz Khalifa (Video)

Terrace Martin dropped his new song with Kendrick Lamar and Wiz Khalifa a couple of months ago. Here's the video. Check out Do It Again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fmkIziXMSmg... Read more
December 2, 2011 Video
Terrace Martin – On Some Other Sh*t ft Problem and TayF 3rd (Video)

Terrace Martin – On Some Other Sh*t ft Problem and TayF 3rd (Video)

Terrace Martin is holding it down for that new West Coast sound. Here's the new video for his song On Some Other Sh*t featuring Problem and TayF 3rd. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=42Q99Sgas5w... Read more
November 22, 2011 Video
Terrace Martin – Bounce Rock Skate ft DJ Quik, Snoop Dogg & Kurupt (Video)

Terrace Martin – Bounce Rock Skate ft DJ Quik, Snoop Dogg & Kurupt (Video)

This has been quite the week for lost gems. The latest is this video from Terrace Martin featuring DJ Quik, Snoop Dogg and Kurupt that never saw the light of day until now. Check out Bounce Rock Skate. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVnroyCfZHM&feature=player_embedded... Read more
October 24, 2011 Video
Terrace Martin – Do It Again ft Kendrick Lamar and Wiz Khalifa

Terrace Martin – Do It Again ft Kendrick Lamar and Wiz Khalifa

Here's the 2nd track from Terrace Martin's upcoming Locke High 2, album. Click below to listen to Do It Again featuring Kendrick Lamar and Wiz Khalifa.... Read more
October 3, 2011 Audio
Terrace Martin – Lithium ft AB & Punch

Terrace Martin – Lithium ft AB & Punch

Here's some new Terrace Martin. Check out Lithium featuring AB & Punch. Click here to  download.... Read more
September 23, 2011 Audio
Here’s a new 9th Wonder joint that brings some of that 80s funk, along with a vocoder (not to be confused with autotune), and features by Terrace Martin and Phonte. You’ll also find a link to a 9th Wonder-inspired playlist. Check out One Night.

Here’s a new 9th Wonder joint that brings some of that 80s funk, along with a vocoder (not to be confused with autotune), and features by Terrace Martin and Phonte. You’ll also find a link to a 9th Wonder-inspired playlist. Check out One Night.

Need more 9th Wonder in your life? Here's a joint that brings some of that 80s funk, along with a vocoder (not to be confused with autotune). Oh, and it features Terrace Martin and Phonte. Check out One Night. If you missed 9th Wonder's No Pretending featuring Raekwon and Big... Read more
September 7, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Terrace Martin is one of the hottest new beat makers out there. Here’s a whole EP full of solid joints.

Terrace Martin is one of the hottest new beat makers out there. Here’s a whole EP full of solid joints.

It's called The Sex EP. Like the title, it comes in many varieties. There's some funk, some jazz, some slow joints...oh, and some hip-hop. Listen to the whole thing below. Download Mixtape... Read more
March 10, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Terrace Martin and Big Snoop Dogg come with that West Coast G-Funk–2011 style.

Terrace Martin and Big Snoop Dogg come with that West Coast G-Funk–2011 style.

This is the best #puffpuffpasstuesdays release...BY FAR. Check out Keep Going. Click here to download.  Everybody knows Snoop's classics from the 90's but he's quietly had some bangers in the 00's too...like this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzh4dnjk0R4... Read more
March 1, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Terrace Martin continues his run of smoothed out hot joints. We Ain’t Gotta Go sounds like vintage D’Angelo and Dwele and features Big Snoop Dogg.

Terrace Martin continues his run of smoothed out hot joints. We Ain’t Gotta Go sounds like vintage D’Angelo and Dwele and features Big Snoop Dogg.

It's another #DeviTerraceTuesday winner.  Check it out. Click here to download.  Here's some D'Angelo and Dwele if you want to keep it smoothed out for a while. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3y2aP0B4Ic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxGkLOY0lwI... Read more
February 15, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Need more Terrace Martin in your life? Check out him and Murs in the video for Fresh Kicks. The beat is TOUGH!

Need more Terrace Martin in your life? Check out him and Murs in the video for Fresh Kicks. The beat is TOUGH!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdgrHwV7qWI&feature=player_embedded... Read more
February 8, 2011 Video
Terrace Martin wraps up his #DeviTerraceTuesdays with another soulful HOT joint. It’s called Go Get It and ft Wiz Khalifa, Ty$ and Neka B.

Terrace Martin wraps up his #DeviTerraceTuesdays with another soulful HOT joint. It’s called Go Get It and ft Wiz Khalifa, Ty$ and Neka B.

Terrace's The Sex EP drops next week. Click here to download.  Dig this?  Here's more from Terrace Martin.... Read more
February 8, 2011 Audio
Terrace Martin has been releasing some heat lately. His latest is a dope underground posse cut ft Murs, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Skeme, Problem and Casey Veggies.

Terrace Martin has been releasing some heat lately. His latest is a dope underground posse cut ft Murs, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Skeme, Problem and Casey Veggies.

This one weighs in at about 9 minutes strong.  There is no hook.  It's just a bunch of MCs spitting over a dope beat.  "Samples we can't even clear."  Real hip-hop. Click here to download and click here for more Terrace Martin. The length, lack of chorus and just endless... Read more
January 19, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
More Terrace Martin. This time puts in work with West Coast underground king Murs in the video for Melrose. Strap on your backpacks and say cheese.

More Terrace Martin. This time puts in work with West Coast underground king Murs in the video for Melrose. Strap on your backpacks and say cheese.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZSf3P09G3Y&feature=player_embedded... Read more
January 5, 2011 Video
Wow. Terrace Martin, Kendrick Lamar and CyHi Da Prynce sound GOOD on this Stevie Wonder track. Check out Thirsty.

Wow. Terrace Martin, Kendrick Lamar and CyHi Da Prynce sound GOOD on this Stevie Wonder track. Check out Thirsty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWMnpBMCa2U Click here to download. Here's the Stevie original called Rocket Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9Js4VNzZLk... Read more
January 5, 2011 Audio
JAY-Z & Kendrick Lamar Are Competing For Best Lyricist On Music’s Biggest Stage

JAY-Z & Kendrick Lamar Are Competing For Best Lyricist On Music’s Biggest Stage

Earlier today (November 15), the Recording Academy announced their 65th annual Grammy Awards nominees in an online broadcast featuring Smokey Robinson, John Legend, and others. The precursor to the CBS televised February 5, 2023 event sets the stage for an exciting night for fans, especially those who closely follow the... Read more
November 15, 2022 News, Video
Cypress Hill Recruited Black Milk To Make Their Best Album In Years

Cypress Hill Recruited Black Milk To Make Their Best Album In Years

This weekend (March 18), Cypress Hill released its tenth album, Back In Black (embedded below). The 10-track self-released LP is produced by a noteworthy guest in the mix, Black Milk. The Detroit, Michigan native producer/MC/musician steps in to assist a collective that dates back more than 30 years, having previously... Read more
March 19, 2022 Audio
Snoop Has Released A New Song With Nate Dogg

Snoop Has Released A New Song With Nate Dogg

Life is too short to listen to bad music. So…let Ambrosia For Heads sift through it for you and only supply you with that great stuff. Despite the reports, Hip-Hop is alive and well and, in many ways, it’s better than it’s ever been. Not only can we go back... Read more
February 11, 2022 Audio
Cordae’s Next Album Features Nas, Eminem & Freddie Gibbs. Here’s The Tracklist

Cordae’s Next Album Features Nas, Eminem & Freddie Gibbs. Here’s The Tracklist

Cordae emerged as one of Hip-Hop's breakout stars of the late 2010s. With an upbringing in Maryland and North Carolina, the MC made a name for himself as a thought-provoking lyricist within the YBN crew. However, 2019's The Lost Boy separated him from many peers with its range, depth, and... Read more
January 10, 2022 Fresh
Nas, DMX & J. Cole Are 2022 Hip-Hop Grammy Nominees

Nas, DMX & J. Cole Are 2022 Hip-Hop Grammy Nominees

This afternoon (November 23), the 2022 Grammy Awards nominations in 86 categories were announced in real-time from the Recording Academy's Grammy Museum. For Hip-Hop Heads, there is plenty to unpack. In the "Best Rap Album" category, Nas and Hit-Boy look to go back-to-back. Following this year's win for King's Disease... Read more
November 23, 2021 News
DJ Quik Makes It Hot In Herre By Burning His Death Row Royalty Check

DJ Quik Makes It Hot In Herre By Burning His Death Row Royalty Check

It has been 30 years since DJ Quik burst onto the music scene. The Compton, California triple-threat has supplied fans with a plethora of LPs, including three gold albums as well as his platinum 1991 debut, Quik Is The Name. However, after decades in the game and heralded work alongside... Read more
May 5, 2021 Video
Here Are Our 20 Best Rap Albums Of 2020

Here Are Our 20 Best Rap Albums Of 2020

We can all agree that 2020 has been something else. But we can also agree music has been a godsend—especially Hip-Hop music. It has been a pivotal year for Ambrosia For Heads, after a decade of dedication to the culture. However—as we like to do about this time, AFH offers our annual list of... Read more
December 15, 2020 Best Rap Albums Of 2020
Who Had The Best Rap Album Of 2019 (Battle 8): Freddie Gibbs & Madlib vs. YBN Cordae

Who Had The Best Rap Album Of 2019 (Battle 8): Freddie Gibbs & Madlib vs. YBN Cordae

Over the last couple of years, Ambrosia For Heads has asked our readers to help us determine the Best Rap Album for 2017 and 2018, respectively. In looking at the top music of 2019, we believe that instead of letting the Grammy Awards—a committee who does not know anything about... Read more
January 16, 2020 Best Albums Of 2019
Here Are Ambrosia For Heads’ Top 25 Rap Albums Of The Decade

Here Are Ambrosia For Heads’ Top 25 Rap Albums Of The Decade

In the final hours of a decade, Ambrosia For Heads presents our Top 25 Hip-Hop Albums. The 2010s were a wild ride, with an onslaught of important new voices, and incredible maturation from veteran MCs. It was a 10-year span where artists and songs were discovered new places (including the... Read more
December 30, 2019 Best Rap Album 2010s
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