Watch as 9th Wonder breaks down the different components to his “What I Gotta Say” instrumental. The song is off The Solution, his new album with Buckshot out now.

The Kushed God follows up the release of his latest mixtape effort “K.O.N.Y.” with the release of this Slick Jackson-directed visual. Pick up “K.O.N.Y.” now via LiveMixtapes, which features the likes of Ab-Soul, King Chip, Fat Trel, Joey Bada$, A$AP Twelvvy & more.

Joey Bada$$ joins The Roots on stage at Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon, for a performance of “Waves”.

From History: Mob Music / Function Music dual album releases, available now on iTunes.

While KRS-One’s PSA-like single, “Disaster Kit”, continues to take the internet by storm, the Teacha has decided to drop the equally edutaining video. Part lesson, part documentary, the video shows footage of some of the most destructive natural disasters in recent times while KRS-One stands in front of a green board, chalk in hand, literally [cont.]

The first single from J. Cole’s upcoming sophomore LP, Born Sinner, hitting January 28th. “They will never play this shit on the radio,” Cole laments. Out on iTunes now.

Raekwon The Chef cooks up a new freestyle in preparation for a new EP of sorts, we’re hearing.

Cali underground veteran Ras Kass has come together with The DJBooth and Bare Arms Clothing to bring listeners his latest street release, The Barmageddon Mixtape. Hosted by Brooklyn’s own DJ Ronin and mixed by San Diego’s DJ Tramlife, the project features five records set for inclusion on Ras Kass’ forthcoming Barmageddon LP (scheduled for release [cont.]

Redman delivers a freestyle for Hurricane Sandy relief. It’s no El Nino.

LL Cool J appears on Craig Ferguson, and speaks on his new album Authentic Hip-Hop, suggesting it’s coming out in February.

The title track from Gibb’s BFK mixtape, gets a video, shot in East Gary, Indiana.

It looks like Game’s original controversial Jesus Piece album cover isn’t flying with the execs at Wal-Mart, so a new version of the cover has been revealed, now billed as the “Standard Edition” of the album cover. This version shows a photo of his brother, Jevon Danell Taylor, whom was killed in 1995.

Official music video from Chrisette Michele off her upcoming Audrey Hepburn mixtape, coming Dec. 12th. Directed by Derek Blanks.

Directed by Fafi, from Ms. Banks’ Fantasea mixtape.

Ludacris taps David Guetta produce his new Ludaversal single, with Usher on the hook. Directed by Christopher Sims.

Ghostface and Sheek Louch’s Wu-Block project will hit on Nov. 27th. Preview snippets from the project, courtesy of Youtube.

Late addition from Curren$y’s The Stoned Immaculate, in stores now.

From The World’s Most Hardest MC Project, Styles P’s new album, hitting 11/20/12 on eOne Music.

Directed by Jake Handegard.

M1 writes: “This song was unchained on November 9th as an ode to Denmark Vesey who became free on that same day in 1799. Genocide Highway from M-1 of dead prez featuring Nas along with Beatnick & K-Salaam who are responsible for the hook, the production and the scratches. Enjoy.”