Roc Nation DJ/Producer Reflex releases “Body So Tight”, a 808 heavy record featuring Childish Gambino. Reflex is currently working on his debut EP due out later this year. The image used for the cover art was a quintessential 80′s poster found in the bedroom’s of many teenage boys – including this DJ.

The latest signees to Jeezy’s CTE imprint deliver their first single.

Talib Kweli decodes the classic anthem “Get By” from his 2002 album, Quality, explaining the influence of Jay-Z’s “I Just Wanna Love You” and The Beatles in the writing of the record.

Directed by Ricardo de Montreuil & Eliz Eskeranli. The new B.o.B album, Underground Luxury is coming soon.

J. Cole’s Born Sinner has been given an earlier release date, now slated for June 18th – the same day as Kanye’s Yeezus. We’re not sure if that’s a piggyback strategy or a waving of the white flag. Regardless, below are the cover art for both the original and deluxe versions of the LP.

Wale unveils his new single from his upcoming album The Gifted in stores June 25th.

Directed by Philly FlyBoy.

Here’s a little something from Statik Selektah’s Extended Play LP, as debuted on Elliot Wilson’s radio show last night.

SNL’s The Lonely Island prepares for their upcoming LP, The Wack Album, due June 11th with #WackWednesdays… on a Sunday.

Kev interviews Pusha T, with a little help from Fabolous.

A.Brons took to Twitter to make an announcement for the release of his collaborative project with Harry Fraud, Saab Stories. He tweets, “Finishing SAAAB STORIES WIT MY BROTHA @HarryFraud RIGHT NOW. THIS WILL BE OUT EARLY JUNE 10000000% no matter what”. There you have it folks….

From King of Philly 2 available now.

Here is your first look at the packaged CD for Kanye’s new album, Yeezus, which hits stores June 18th. Tracks confirmed thus far are “I Am A God”, “Black Skinhead”, and “New Slaves”.

Both of Ye’s performances from SNL last night. #Yeezus in stores June 18th.

Earlier this week we saw Jay-Z in the studio with Raekwon, and today we find him exploring the studio space with Drake. Drake tweeted “Warning: Please be very afraid of the music we’re working on. OVO x ROCNATION”. No word on which album the tracks were meant for – Jay’s, Drake’s, or both.

Chris Bridges serves the title track up from his upcoming mixtape, IDGAF. Check out the tracklist of the May 24th free release below.

In this interview with Sermon’s Domain, Mobb Deep speaks on the following: Highlights of the show in Seattle at The Crocodile (0:00) How they feel still being active and relevant after 20 years (1:43) Havoc’s favorite usage of the number 13 (1:57) If they look for advice from each other on their solo albums (2:20) [cont.]

Last night, Kanye West premiered the first track from his new album, Yeezus, which is due June 18th, entitled “New Slaves”. A video for the track was projected on the side of the building in multiple different cities. The clip above shows the event in New York City, captured at Prada Fifth Ave.

The Roots & De La Soul peform a few classics on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.

A few months back ACCLAIM spent a day with Action Bronson while he was down here in Melbourne. Bronsolini fans are well aware of his love for New Balances sneakers, and in this short video he breaks down why they’re on top of his list and which ones are his favourite while we were digging [cont.]