Two indelible 90′s rap classics are explored in-depth for Complex’s new Magnum Opus series, as the artists themselves, along with various producers, rappers, and industry figures tell the stories behind these two classic tracks.

Skyzoo’s third entry for his Penny Freestyle series, using Illmind’s “A Fool’s Lullaby” instrumental.

Fresh off the release of his highly anticipated Apex Predator LP, Crooked I grabs the mic along with co-host Somayeh and breaks down a few stand out tracks off the project. The Long Beach native gives insight behind the creative inspiration for “YODO” which serves a cautionary tale for the younger generation to always be [cont.]

Ras and vocalist/producer Louie Rubio of Doc Hollywood have connected for a new 6-track EP called Drop No Evil. Rubio handled all of the production and the project features guest spots from Faty B. and guitarist Art Bertik.

From Tech’s new album, Something Else, available now. If you guys are afraid of devil worshipping and things like that, don’t bother with this.

Everlast plans to release an acoustic album called, The Life Acoustic, which will feature covers of some of his favorite songs, such as Slick Rick’s “Children’s Story” and House of Pain’s “Jump Around”. “I wanted to dig up some of the songs that I felt were gems, yet they didn’t get enough of a look [cont.]

Dj Khaled called in yesterday to the T.T Torrez show to talk about his upcoming album, Suffering from Success,, which drops Sept. 24th. He also speaks on his marriage proposal to Nicki Minaj, and claims the whole thing was a joke.

MC Search, Pete Nice, and Daddy Rich give a brief interview with Aaron LaCrate about their recent reunion show in Brooklyn.

Dice Raw gives us a look at his upcoming album, Jimmies Back, featuring interviews with the album’s collaborators, each who have been convicted and have served time.

Late leaks from Drizzy. From the upcoming album, Nothing Was The Same.

R.A. The Rugged Man’s wild past has become a part of hip-hop lore, with countless rumors circulating about just how outrageous R.A.’s behavior was back in the 90s. In a new interview, the Rugged Man sheds some light these wild times. It all began with a nine-label bidding war for R.A.’s services back in the [cont.]

Ill Adrenaline Records proudly presents a previously unreleased gem by B-1 & Large Professor entitled “Hands of Time”. This track was recorded back in 1997 and supposed to be B-1′s first single on Rawkus. The “Brooklyn Side” of the 7″ contains a dope demo track by O.C. & Da Beatminerz. keep your eyes peeled for [cont.]

The limited edition of 1,000 cassettes released by popular demand, after September 2012′s “Purple Tape Cassette Box” deluxe set sold out in 36 hours. Today, Get On Down now presents Raekwon’s classic Only Built 4 Cuban Linx in a deluxe cassette-only package, on the album’s 18th anniversary, originally released August 1st, 1995. The new Slipcase [cont.]

Just Blaze gives us a look at the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows video game, and talks about working on the soundtrack. Some hype trap beats underneath it all.

Hit record.

Official video from the debut album of CZARFACE. Good news, “A BRAND NEW CZARFACE LP is cooking***…Inspectah Deck, Esoteric, 7L & Spada-4 are hard at work on a murderous follow up, due out 2014!”, according to the YouTube description for this video. Video directed by McFarland & Pecci

First single off the new Blaq Poet LP Blaq Death to be released on Man Bites Dog Records in October 2013. This track is produced by Vanderslice and features Chino XL, Spit Gemz & Vinnie Paz. Maxi Single Cassette & T Shirt limited edition of 100 available on brutalmusic.org.

Here’s the new video for “I’m Set” from Goodie Mob off the album Age Against The Machine. Goodie Mob is: CeeLo Green, Big Gipp, Khujo, T-Mo.

Each year, Beck’s selects six artists, from different disciplines, to design original creative work to live on Beck’s beer labels. Dedicated to supporting up-and-coming artistic talent, Beck’s will display these designs on 13.2 million labels, amounting to 5.16 million square feet of canvas — more than eight times the square footage of the Museum of [cont.]

From the Keynote Speaker album, in stores and online now.