G.D.O.D. available now.

“This is educated thug music…” said Jay-Z years ago on “N.Y.M.P.”, from Vol. 3: The Life & Times Of S. Carter. This was years before he was lounging in beach chairs with Beyonce and Blue, still building his empire, giving us countless visual tales of his drug-running, pre-rap lifestyle. Despite our upbringing on Public Enemy [cont.]

Timbaland tells us: “This song didn’t make the cut from 2012, but featured a lot of artist from Virginia. There were many variations to this song, but here is a snippet.” Come on Tim, release that shit…. Also, here’s some (bad) footage making the rounds, down below of Tim playing an as-of-yet unreleased Jay-Z and [cont.]

“Don’t call it a comeback…he’s been here for years!” But you might call it a reinvention of sorts when Philadelphia’s resident high-energy MC, Freeway, joins up with sample-maestro Gregg Gillis a.k.a. Girl Talk for their “BROKEN ANKLES” EP. The new release, “Tolerated”, was on deck when Freeway blew the roof off the building at a [cont.]

The Game sits in for an exclusive interview with long-time friend DJ Skee to discuss his current relationship with Interscope Records. Their new mixtape, Operation Kill Everything is out now.

Rare track by Molecules of The Legion with production handled by Showbiz of the almighty Diggin’ In The Crates collective. “Revenge” was recorded back in spring 1995 and only made it to a sought after Japanese only D.I.T.C. CD album and a poorly pressed bootleg vinyl. “Revenge” is taken off The Legion “Lost Tapes” EP, [cont.]

Famed rapper and urban activist Immortal Technique opens up about his time in prison and what led to the life changing event. He also speaks about having a bad temper growing up while living in a “different NY,” and how his mind has changed since then.

This documentary short follows @CurrenSy_Spitta & The Jets from New Orleans to New York and back over 24 hours to appear at a Diamond Supply book signing and then to the studio with @smokedza and @harryfraud to record 3 tracks for #TheStage.

Kanye West and Jimmy Kimmel speak tonight after their public beef in this awkward interview that nobody saw coming.

Cage gives us another preview of his new album, Kill The Architect, hitting October 22nd on Eastern Conference.

Produced by ATG. #RobWhite coming soon.

Off The Proposal, in stores now.

Rick Ross’ been talking about Mastermind all year, and today he reveals a solid release date of December 17th.

Boldy James and Alchemists’ My Chemistry Set will drop next Tuesday, October 15th. Pitchfork hosts the stream of the album today. Guests include Action Bronson, King Chip, Freeway, Earl Sweatshirt, Domo Genesis, Mafia Double D, Peechie Green, Vince Staples, and Da$h.

From DJ J-Ronin Freestyle Files Vol.2: Everybody Who’s Anybody. Directed by @NotPorn.

Off of the forthcoming project, The Johnny Utah Story.

A$AP Rocky talks with the highly influential and OG, Bun B, for Noisy’s Back & Forth series.

New Weezy of unknown origin.

Pusha T sits in with The Breakfast Club to discuss My Name Is My Name, which is in stores now.

“End of the World” is the second single from the Blu / Nottz EP, due out on Coalmine Records on October 22nd. Check out the tracklist below. 1. Boyz II Men (feat. Nitty Scott, MC) 2. Creme of the Crop (feat. Versis & ScienZe) 3. Crooks in Castles (feat. ANTHM, Homeboy Sandman, Sene & Johaz) [cont.]