From the upcoming mixtape, The Last Hip-Hop Disciple.

J-Live’s 10th release and 6th full length album, Around The Sun marks yet another growth spurt for the indie hip hop veteran. Around The Sun features a smooth yet gritty OG boom bap New York sound. It’s a cohesive work of art, but still an eclectic listen with a wide range of production as exhibited [cont.]

New music from the Fool’s Gold camp, from the severely underrated World’s Fair.

Lupe Fiasco has announced that he and producer S1 (Symbolyc One) are working on a collaborative LP, Black Vietnam, on Twitter yesterday. S1 also commented on the project on Twitter, saying “”Got together with da fam @LupeFiasco last night to develop #BlackVietnam alil more! He also played me some new HEAT! Crazy!! S1.” It is [cont.]

Skateboard P sits in with Howard Stern Show for over an hour.

Atmosphere’s new album, Southsiders, will be released May 6th, via Rhymesayers Entertainment. Today, Pandora premieres a full-length album stream of the record, which you can hear here. Also, check out the video for their single, “Kanye West”, below.

More new music from Fif’s Animal Ambition LP, hitting this June.

Legendary emcee Sadat X teams up with Cormega for this soulful record called “On fire” The duo go back and fourth about their legacy’s while they spit about still remaining hot. Sadat X’ upcoming album “New York Never Left” drops June 24th.

From the album, Trouble In The Neighborhood, in stores now. Directed By Hayden Baptiste.

Horseshoe Gang are half a year into their Mixtape Monthly series. With the release of Volume 6, the guys pay homage to their older brother and the person who taught them how to rap, Crooked I. Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

This is the 2nd and last official sneak off the new D.I.T.C. Remix Album, dropping on DITC Ent. and Slice Of Spice Records this May. THIS is what fans of the Diggin’ In The Crates crew have been waiting for, and the line-up of remix producers for this joint is insane. Set for release in [cont.]

Luda’s flip of Aqua’s “I’m Blue” “Barbi Girl” gets a video. We had no idea Cashmere Cat played a role in this. Ludaversal coming soon.

Smoke DZA, NYMLo and Al Doe all hit up Toca Tuesday last week with DJ Tony Touch. Take a look at the three MCs go off when they each spit their own freestyles. Tune in to Toca Tuesdays each and every Tuesday from 8p till Midnight EST on Shade 45.

Trap/bass producer Salva surprises with this modern tribute to “Boyz In The Hood”, featuring a host of LA’s finest rappers.

Future appears on Arsenio to perform two cuts from his new LP, Honest, as well as have a brief sit down with Mr. Hall.

DJ Khaled releases his mic-down-to-the-floor single, from his upcoming I Changed A Lot LP. Mike Zombie on the beat.

First official single from Big K.R.I.T.’s upcoming Def Jam sophomore LP, Cadillactica.

Great battle rappers face off tournament style on the biggest scale in history on Total Slaughter, presented by Eminem and the Slaughterhouse crew. Joe Budden will battle Hollow The Don, while Murda Mook will face off against Loaded Lux. Airing on WatchLOUD.com on July 12th.

After over 20 years the UMC’s return with a scathing single called “I Tried To tell Ya”. Taking a moment to readdress their own history, and the present state of Hip Hop music. Produced by Fantom for Fantom Of The Beats (aka Haas G). Written by NYOIL aka (Kool Kim).

DJ Khaled kicks a hole in the speaker, pulls the plug, and then jets, before telling MTV that he has Jay Z on the first single from his new album, which may or may not be called 8 Summers. Clearly rehearsed.