Legendary Wu-Tang rapper Raekwon opened up about ODB’s death, revealing that he saw Dirty’s body when he died, and said he had a face of bravery. Raekwon also opened up about ODB’s drug use and how it affected the crew.

Style P’s new Scram Jones produced album hits April 16th on Nature Sounds. 1. Float Intro 2. Manson Murder (ft. N.O.R.E.) 3. Bodies In The Basement 4. Hater Love (ft. Sheek Louch) 5. Take It Back 6. Haze Vs. Sour Skit 7. I Need Weed 8. Red Eye (ft. Jadakiss) 9. Reckless (ft. Raekwon) 10. [cont.]

Yeah, they were never going to clear that CCR sample. Prince Paul writes: This was a song was recorded in My studio in the early 2000′s .Doom I had know for quite some time and at this point I had recorded Barman ” It very stimulating ‘ EP . Barman wanted to collaborate with Doom [cont.]

We usually avoid live performances, but new (old) music from Mos Def is something to take notice of.

Pap follows up his breakout single “Alphabetical Slaughter” and takes it backwards from Z to A, rhyming the whole alphabet, schooling today’s young MC’s. Nacirema Dream in stores March 26th.

Mobb Deep explain that they are “like brothers” who “go through things”. They explain that everything is cool now, and the most important thing is the music of Mobb Deep. Get More: Mobb Deep, Music News

Nuff said.

This track comes from the soundtrack to the upcoming film They Die By Dawn, directed by Jeymes Samuel. The film stars each Erykah Badu, Michael K. Williams, Isaiah Washington and Rosario Dawson.

“Cut Throat Rap” is the iTunes bonus track from Awar’s new LP, The Laws of Nature, available now.

“Bitch Get Up” is the fourth video released from #NewJetCity. The video was shot in New Orleans, LA.

LL Cool J has scrapped his previous version of his album, Authentic Hip-Hop, and has instead decided to release, Authentic, which features an altered tracklist, title, and cover artwork. Look for this April 30th. 1. Bath Salt 2. Not Leaving You Tonight (ft. Fitz and the Tantrums & Eddie Van Halen) 3. New Love (ft. [cont.]

L.A. Leakers debut this TDE fam / Black Hippy sponsored remix of Awolnation’s “Sail”.

Nardwuar interviews the Flatbush Zombies at SXSW 2013 in Austin, Texas.

Wale joins The Breakfast Club this morning to speak on his upcoming LP, The Gifted, MTV’s Hottest MC’s List, and much more.

Kwel sits in with Sway In The Morning, speaking on reality TV, Twitter, and his upcoming album, Prisoner Of Conscious.

Crooked I’s Horseshoe Gang hop atop Tyga’s “Dope” instrumental for a new freestyle. Look for their upcoming mixtape, R&B (Rap & Bitches), coming soon.

The Roots’ Black Thought, Kirk Douglas and Mark Kelley talk to Hard Knock Tv’s Nick Huff Barili before their performance at the Samsung Galaxy Sound Stage during the SXSW 2013 festival. Topics include Black Thought’s list of Top 5 MCs of all time, How the new Roots album is coming along as well as which [cont.]

Statik Selektah reveals the release date, cover artwork, and guest list for his upcoming Duck Down / Showoff release, Extended Play. The album will feature Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, Raekwon, Sean Price, Mac Miller, Black Thought, Noreaga, Lecrae, Lil Fame, Styles P, Mike Posner, Termanology, Freddie Gibbs, Bun B, Joell Ortiz, Pos of De La [cont.]

Out Da Box Radio is features an in-depth interview with acclaimed Long Island Emcee “R.A. The Rugged Man”. They chat with R.A. for quite a while on a number of topics, including getting his start in the music biz, becoming friends with The Notorious B.I.G., overcoming mental illness, and growing up in Long Island as [cont.]

#Oxymoron coming soon.