Wale talks about his upcoming album, The Gifted.

Semtex: 3 years ago I was sat in a studio in the heart of Compton with an up and coming MC and his team. They were playing me new music, telling me their game plan, their hopes and dreams to make their mark in the crowded rap game, even asking my opinion on how they [cont.]

Short film about DJ Paul “meeting the wrong fuckin’ woman” who “fucked (his) whole fuckin’ world up.” This is part one of two.

Gangsta Gibbs helps out this upcoming Pasadena rapper.

Pro Era’s Capital STEEZ (R.I.P.), Joey Bada$$ & CJ Fly team with Statik Selektah for this new track. “Capitalizing the name “Capital STEEZ” is now as good as remembering any credible historic leader leading a militant army of troops. “Like Water” is the visual stepping stone to what STEEZ lead for the listeners of revolutionary [cont.]

Here is the final “artwork” for Kanye’s next LP, Yeezus, which takes a cue from Mos Def’s 2006 album, True Magic, where the same no-cover, no booklet strategy was used.

After learning that Kanye West, Mac Miller & J. Cole will also be dropping albums on June 18th, Statik Selektah heads to the Duck Down office to discuss his concerns with Dru Ha & Noah. Statik’s worries are alleviated after hearing Duck Down’s marketing plan to assure that his ‘Extended Play’ album, also dropping June [cont.]

From Tony Touch’s The Piecemaker 3: Return Of The 50 MC’s, coming July 9th. Unorthodox by Raekwon, JD Era, Ghostface KIllah and The RZA

From Capital Cities’ In A Tidal Wave of Mystery album, available June 4.

Another self-directed clip from The Doppelgangaz’s Hark, as recently reviewed here.

Wale sits with the morning show and talks about his album, The Gifted, as well as Tiara Thomas, and Summer Jam.

This is great. Free album and limited edition items out this June on Fool’s Gold. Catch Run The Jewels on tour with Despot and Kool AD all Summer www.twitter.com/therealelp www.twitter.com/KillerMikeGTO Wednesday 7/10 – Ottawa Blues Fest – Ottawa, ON Thursday 7/11 – The Hoxton – Toronto, ON Friday 7/12 – Camp Bisco – Mariaville, NY [cont.]

HELLAFINE FRIDAYS is a bi-weekly podcast series mixed by DJ PIZZO of fabulous Las Vegas. This series selects the best, breaking new tracks across all generes, as well as selections from Pizzo’s label, HELLAFINE RECORDS. And best of all, it doesn’t suck. We wish we could say that about everything. 1. Daft Punk – “Get [cont.]

The second video from Masta Ace’s MA_DOOM: Son of Yvonne features classic video clips from his illustrious career. In the song Ace lists the many reasons he got involved in Hip Hop and the music business. He expresses in the first verse all the reasons why he DID IT; some of his motivations and influences. [cont.]

Born Sinner due June 18th.

From the ¡Mayday! emcee’s June 25th album, The War Within.

From Jadakiss’ upcoming LP, Top 5, Dead or Alive.

From the Love Mae EP available now.

Produced by Big Duke. Mixed by John Stewart. Meanwhile, look for Boldy’s M.1.C.S LP produced by Alchemist later this year.

Directed by @willKNOWS.