Tetsuo & Youth available everywhere January 20, 2015.

Hilarious interview with Danny Brown, recorded apparently after four blunts and lots of Hennessy.

The press release reads as follows, ha: “In historic fashion, Juvenile officially returns to Cash Money Records. The multi-platinum rap icon and actor has once again signed with the New Orleans label where he launched his storied career. His own personal history remains deeply entwined with that of Cash Money Records. Juvenile was the label’s [cont.]

Also today at Cuepoint, I’ve written some things about A-Trak’s pioneering label, Fool’s Gold Records. A-Trak’s Fool’s Gold: No Days Off

Talib Kweli weighs in on arguably the most controversial word in the English language, responding to Piers Morgan’s recent editorial on the subject. Nigga? Please.

Hood Billionaire November 25th.

From the fine folks at Biz 3: “A$AP Ferg, one of the prominent members of the notorious NYC collective A$AP Mob, has just announced a new mixtape, Ferg Forever, shared the art and previewed the first track “This Side” produced by The Fam, featuring YG – link to listen below. After his monstrous, critically acclaimed [cont.]

Fantastic interview with Jamie and Mike of Run The Jewels on NPR’s Microphone Check. Ali Shaheed Muhammad is absent this episode, unfortunately.

YG looks to capitalize on the success of his My Krazy Life album by quickly following up with a movie and soundtrack to close out 2014. The Blame It On The Streets LP and 30 minute short film will arrive December 15th on Def Jam. 1) BPT Live 2) Bicken Back Being Bool Remix f/ [cont.]

New music from NYC’s SHIRT, who is quickly becoming one of our new favorites. Produced by San Holo.

The “Harlem Shake” producer teams with Big Sean for this track from his upcoming VOID LP, hitting November 17th on WeDidIt Records.

Produced by Traxamillion. Directed by Tha Razor. From the album, Highway Robbery, available now.

New music from Kevin Gates, with Cypress Hill’s B-Real on the boards.

NYC Fool’s Gold & Scion AV artist Black Dave writes: “THIS WOULD BE MY WWF ENTRANCE THEME SONG!! SHOUTS OUT TO STONE COLD. REALEST NIGGA OF ALL NIGGAS.” Produced by Triszz.

Over at Cuepoint today, author Marcus Baram offers scenery from his new book Gil Scott-Heron: Pieces of a Man, explaining the origins of his seminal track, “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised.” Aside from being a classic record in itself, the song has been sampled on hip-hop tracks such as Common & DJ Premier’s “The [cont.]

Produced by Lex Lugar. From Mack Maine’s upcoming Food For Thought project, due November 24th.

Poem by Common performed at The White House for the 2014 Veterans Day celebration.

Produced by Havoc. From Havoc’s forthcoming album 13 Reloaded, due November 18.

Young Lito – friend of Troy Ave and member of the B$B crew has generated some legitimate buzz with “All About The Money,” so much that Rae and Ghost decided to bless the beat. Sidenote: I’ll probably use this on my upcoming Wu-Tang Killer B-Sides 2014 mix. But there’s something else dropping first…

In addition to his February 2015 Lex Records’ album with BADBADNOTGOOD, GFK will release 36 Seasons on Salvation/Tommy Boy on December 9th, right around the same time as the Wu-Tang Clan’s A Better Tomorrow. Info and first single down below: From Get On Down: “GET ON DOWN, the record label and online boutique dedicated to [cont.]