You have to admire Shan’s work ethic for this.

You Need To Hear This are proud to present the brand new video from JJ DOOM “BOOKHEAD”, a collaboration with legendary street artist Steve “ESPO” Powers. “BOOKHEAD” was produced by You Need To Hear This, shot in London and directed by Powers, and reveals both the as yet unheard track and the ESPO masterminded security [cont.]

Another one from U-God’s Keynote Speaker, hitting July 23rd. The Keynote Speaker by U-God

Here’s a closer look at The Roots Picnic, featuring highlights from The Roots, Trinidad James, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Solange, Naughty By Nature, and more.

From the forthcoming Decon release Green Tape Instrumentals, hitting 6/25.

In this episode, the “Sound of New York” and Jay-Z’s right hand man, Young Guru, talks about his early love of D.C. “go-go” music, U2 drum breaks and producing Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind”.

This is really dope.

Grammy Nominated recording artist AZ is true a lover of Hip Hop and he is definitely here to let the World know. Yesterday he tweeted, “A great day for album releases! Hip Hop is alive!! Though my album is not done I will release a freestyle tomorrow (Wednesday, June 19, 2013) just for the love [cont.]

Is the club world ready to re-embrace Nelly? Drop down and get your eagle on, girl.

Here is a track that Eminem recorded for Tony Touch, which he debuted on Shade 45 mere moments ago. The Blogsters Union is going to start leaning on Toca for the CDQ, starting in 5-4-3…..

From Tip’s Hustle Gang mixtape, G.D.O.D.

Fresh off the release of his acclaimed new album Legends Never Die, R.A. The Rugged Man is unveiling the most highly-anticipated video off the project. “Holla-Loo-Yuh” features two iconic emcees uniting, as R.A. is joined by Tech N9ne, with fellow Strange Music emcee Krizz Kaliko on the hook. While R.A. and Tech have run in [cont.]

This cut just barely missed my new mixtape, Kendrick Lamar Is The Future.

P and Al visit DJ Whoo Kid to speak on their new collaborative LP, Albert Einstein. They tell classic Mobb Deep stories, the making of “Shook Ones”, shoot outs, beef, and more.

The Mad Rapper is back. Download Mixtape

From Fonzarelli’s upcoming The Block Brochure Volumes 4, 5, and 6.

Hey, Papoose is sharing a track with French Montana. Guess that Summer Jam stunt paid off?

From L-R-G: Legendary producer Ski Beatz is responsible for some of the most influential and instantly recognizable hip-hop beats of all time. As part of our ongoing Off the Record series, we caught up with the storied beatsmith to discuss a variety of topics – ranging from his early days as an emcee with Original [cont.]

Pac Div’s MibbsOE teams up with Scoop Deville, for the first of six collaborative producer EP’s.

We recently caught up with Mac Miller and ScHoolBoy Q to talk about Mac’s new album “Watching movies with the Sound Off.” Check out what Q has to say about the new album, it’s features, and how he think it will fair against “Yeezus” and J. Cole’s “Born Sinner.” Just remember. . . it’s all [cont.]