The West Coast has fallen on hard times in recent years, with very few names holding up the scene. Sure, we could count on legends like Ice Cube, Snoop, and Too $hort to hold it down, but let’s face it, the lack of a genre-defining Dr. Dre album over the last decade has left little [cont.]

When it comes to a good time, some just simply live there. Others wait all week to get there. And in order for some to get there, they have to be met “Halfway”. Phonte (Foreign Exchange) and longtime collaborator, Carlitta Durand do that with ease on the Trackademicks party jam, “Halfway”. As the second single [cont.]

A Long Time – Mayer Hawthorne from MayerHawthorne on Vimeo. Check out the VHS-yanked clips for “A Long Time,” Mayer Hawthorne’s first video for his upcoming album “How Do You Do” on Universal. Taken from an old 80′s Detroit public access dance show- I can guarantee some of these people really regret their wardrobe choices…

Album drops Septermber 27th. Fifth Element pre-orders will be autographed by Evidence and will include an Evidence, Rhymesayers, and Fifth Element sticker. Also included is an instant digital download of “Same Folks” feat. Fashawn.

Here’s another one. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] LISTEN: Busta Rhymes + DMX – “Otis Freestyle” Busta Rhymes + DMX – “Otis Freestyle”

Mac Miller just hit 700,000 followers. That means new music. Beat by Big Jerm. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] LISTEN: Mac Miller – “The Miller Family Reunion” Mac Miller – “The Miller Family Reunion”

From Thurz’s August 9th project, L.A. Riot.

Looks like that Wu-Tang + The Lox project is coming to fruition, with the first single from the joint released today. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] LISTEN: Ghostface + Raekwon + The Lox – “Wu-Block” (prod. RZA)

Two more Penny Freestyles from Skyzoo, over N*E*R*D and Pusha T beats. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] LISTEN: Skyzoo – This & That” [Audio clip: view full post to listen] LISTEN: Skyzoo – “Wondefull I” Skyzoo – “This & That / Wonderfull I”

From Sir Ragazino’s Rhymepays, hitting August 25th. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] LISTEN: Maffew Ragazino – “Short Yellow Bus Theory”

The Bullitts featuring Lucy Liu and Jay Electronica perform Close Your Eyes for Zane Lowe at Maida Vale August 2011.

Rick Ross visits the Rock & Roll hall of fame while on tour.