It’s only a natural progression for someone like Kid Cudi to do a rock-offshoot project. Let’s not forget, even from the days of his first single, “Day N Nite”, he was singing more-so than rapping. We saw him infuse these elements even more-so on 2010′s Man On The Moon II, a hip-hop LP with some [cont.]

Following his intriguing mixtape of covers, The Life of Love’s Cupid, emerging soul singer BJ the Chicago Kid delivers his official debut, Pineapple Now-Laters, a smooth, rich R&B experience. After writing and singing backup for big-name artists such as Mary J. Blige and Musiq Soulchild, he steps out on his own and commands our attention. [cont.]

“There is not an adjective to describe how I work, hard is not enough brother, I’m tougher.” – Curren$y “The Day” That line pretty much sums up the career of Curren$y so far. There really isn’t a word to describe this man’s work ethic. His catalog from just this past year is probably deeper than [cont.]

Lil Wayne failed to show up for his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel, so Jimmy improvised…..

New York, NY: DJ Rob Swift announced the “Roc for Raida” mixtape, which is dedicated to the memory of fellow X-Ecutioner Roc Raida (May 17, 1972 – Sept. 19, 2009). The mixtape highlights much of the great music Raida left behind when he passed away. Rob Swift also features the X’s Mista Sinista, Total Eclipse [cont.]

Canadian MC Moka Only and American producer Ayatollah join forces for this track off their full-length collaborative project Bridges, in stores everywhere on April 10th 2012. Eckhart Tolle by Moka Only & Ayatollah

Styles of Beyond’s Reseda Beach has been in the works since 2007, the follow-up to their last LP, Megadef. After a short stint with Mike Shinoda’s Fort Minor project, the project has been in development for years now, having tracks recorded with Celph Titled, RZA, Apathy, Micheal Buble (!), and Holly Brook (aka Skylar Grey) [cont.]

Two new tracks from Redman and the Gilla House family.

First single from the M.A.R.S. super-group. Could this line-up be any better?

From Too $hort’s new album, No Trespassing, available now. Dir: Joslyn Rose Lyons.

With the most intriguing collaboration since Public Enemy & Anthrax, Action Bronson & Party Supplies have crafted a hypnotic joint that takes us to the streets of Hunts Point in 1993. Inspired by the classic HBO documentary of the same name, Action offers up a shocking first hand account from the stunted lives of streetwalkers: [cont.]

Ski Beatz and company celebrate the release of 24 Hour Karate School: Twilight up at Shade45′s Sway In The Morning Show. Here, they perform a few tracks and do an impromptu jam session.

Wale’s ode to asses – the real ones at least.

CICO Records delivers another visual for the spring. Stay tuned for Rare Gems 2: Black Gold. This song was also featured on producer ATG’s mixtape titled, The Susan Sarandon Story. Directed by Andre Ward & Sha Banga.

New music from the Space Age Pimp, featuring collaborations with Bun B, Killer Mike, Trae The Truth, Yelawolf, Waka Flocka, Styles P, 2 Chainz, and more. 8Ball – “Premo” Mixtape