We’ve been wondering about Starang….Produced by Stiltz. Directed by Stiltz and Merak 1.

New music from Boston-via-Maine artist, Miles From Nothing, featuring 1/3 of CZARFACE. Produced by K-Twist. Video Filmed & Edited by John Greene of Greene Films.

From The Quantum’s new Paragon EP, available now on iTunes.

Saigon offers insight on the lack of conscious hip-hop in today’s market, as well as why he believes Jay Electronica’s album has been delayed.

On the first release from producing legend J Rawls’ final solo release The Legacy, he pulls us into HIS-story on the song “The Rest of My Life”. Assuming emcee duties, Rawls effortlessly breezes down memory lane over a Mighty DJ DR track with an ILLA J assist on the hook. “The Rest of My Life” [cont.]

“Very Much Money (Ice King Dream)” is the latest release from the upcoming ‘Dark Comedy’ LP from the Chicago bred and LA based Hellfyre Club member Open Mike Eagle (recently signed to Mello Music Group). The track displays Mike’s natural aptitude for both singing and rapping, with production courtesy of UK beat maker Ultra Combo. [cont.]

Directed by Juice. Produced by The Architect.

Busta and crew borrow Wiz Khalifa’s “We Dem Boyz” instrumental.

Travi$ Scott was one of last year’s XXL cover picks.

IamSu! preps us for his Sincerely Yours EP, dropping May 13th, spitting over Lil Wayne’s “Believe Me”, which dropped over the weekend.

From Animal Ambition, hitting June 3rd.

New music from DJ Noodles’ Sold Out 2 mixtape. Look for Riff Raff’s Neon Icon LP, set for release this June.

A 47-minute sit down with the legendary Diamond D.

XXL Magazine has released their official 2014 Freshmen cover. The list of artists included are as follows: Chance the Rapper, Isaiah Rashad, Ty Dolla $ign, Rich Homie Quan, Vic Mensa, August Alsina, Troy Ave, Kevin Gates, Lil Bibby, Jon Connor, Lil Durk, and fan pick, Jarren Benton. That actually makes 12, rather than the usual [cont.]

Here is the 2 Chainz FreeBase EP, as promised. Guests include Lil Boosie, Rick Ross, ASAP Rocky, Ty Dolla $ign, Mike Will Made It, Young Chop, Metro Boomin and others.

Ye’ actually stops and listens to this ballsy rapper, who followed him and Kim to their hotel in New York City, even giving him a pound at the end. This has to be beyond annoying.

J-Love grabs Tony Starks and Mega Montana on this track from his Not Designed To Quit mixtape, today released for free download.

Third single from Wiley’s forthcoming sophomore set, Village Party.

From Mr. Flash’s upcoming Sonic Crusader LP, due June 2nd on Ed Banger Records.

From Tracy T’s forthcoming mixtape, The Wolf Of All Streets.