Clinton Sparks enlists two of the hottest rappers in the crossover market for his latest single.

Dr. Dre presents his protégé Kendrick Lamar with the Vanguard Award at the 2013 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in Beverly Hills on June 27, 2013.

A portrait of Joey Bada$$’s New York City lifestyle. Directed by oG $wank.

This is so awesome, it has to be staged.

Jay speaks on his new tracks, “Heaven” and “Blue”, which appear on his July 4th/July 7th LP, Magna Carta Holy Grail.

I had a good conversation with my longtime friend Warren Peace, while hanging at XS last week. We spoke about where club music would go next, and the birth of “the progressive format”. This is something he and I, and a few other like-minded individuals have been championing for a long time, through our respective [cont.]

Second single from The Electric Lady, coming soon.

In an extensive interview with Newsweek’s Daily Beast, Rick Rubin talked about his career thus far, and gave some insight into the Yeezus recording sessions. He revealed that there was enough material recorded for two volumes of Yeezus, and there is a possibility that a sequel could happen. When he came to you with the [cont.]

“Cuito Cuanavale” is taken from Billy Woods’ upcoming collaboration with producer Blockhead, Dour Candy. Concise, audacious and unsettling, in many ways the track is reflective of their album, rich with material that rewards repeated listening. The video was directed by billy woods, shot and edited by Phantom Power. With features from Aesop Rock, Moka Only, [cont.]

Taken from Paul White , Watch The Ants EP out on July 29.

Here’s a look at the cover artwork for Slaughterhouse / C.O.B. member, Crooked I’s, next LP, Apex Predator, hitting July 30th.

Also known as “So Much Pussy”.

Dr. Dre discovery, Tito Lopez, delivers his new mixtape, Y.O.U., featuring collaborations with Trae The Truth, Jon Connor, King I Divine, Big Soj, Bobby Johnson, Futuristiks, Mr. Porter, Big Von, 1500 or Nothin’, and more. Download Mixtape

From Connor’s Unconscious State hitting July 2nd.

The Keynote Speaker, hits July 23rd. The Keynote Speaker by U-God

Sean Price visits The World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas, home of the History Channel’s ‘Pawn Stars.’ At the shop, he attempts to pawn a historic potato that he values at six-figures. “It’s not just french fries bro, it’s revolutionary” – Sean Price

30 minute documentary produced by Revolt TV for Wale’s new LP, The Gifted, available now.

Styles P of The Lox teams up with singer Tyler Woods and Big Pun’s son Chris Rivers to drop an official music video for “Enjoy The Atmosphere.”

G. Malone teams with Tyga on this cut, as premiered by L.A. Leakers.

The Nacirema Dream is available now. Produced by Fenix Studios.