DJ Premier speaks with the Bee Shine in this interview, about what inspires him. In the interview, he reveals that he recently introduced Jay-Z to Guru’s son. He says that Jay-Z embraced Guru’s son with a hug and told him that his father is one of the illest emcees.

Dj Spinna’s latest project shows off the amazing talents of Brooklyn based soul singer, Jose James. The Eccentric Movements of Jose James takes you on a musical journey thru James’ earlier works with sprinklings of music from his forthcoming Blue Note release. A couple of familiar favorites are blended effortlessly with the crooner’s eclectic mix [cont.]

Here’s a pair of songs commissioned by Pepsi, as a part of their NFL ANthems campaign. Also participating are Kid Rock, Travie McCoy, and Kelly Clarkson.

While Trouble Man has no said date, Tip throws out another single in hopes of nailing down it’s release. DJ Toomp produces.

New material from MellowHype, not included on their October 9th release, Numbers.

The Roots will be honored by the city of Philadelphia, with a mural of the group located at the World Communications Charter School, 1433 South Street. Produced by The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Project, The Roots thank the city for the honor in the above clip.

The third video from Sir Michael Rocks “Lap Of Lux”. Shot and edited by Young Wonder.

It’s likely that Captain Murphy is someone in the industry we already know, perhaps the rapping alter-ego of producer Flying Lotus himself. Here, he pays tribute to the greatest super-villain of all time.

Kanye West’s long-awaited G.O.O.D. Music compilation, due September 18th, gets a promo spot. The album has leaked, by the way. HHS review coming soon.

From the upcoming album, Shadowboxing. Check out tour dates below. 10/4 — Fulton 55 — Fresno, CA 10/5 — The Mezzanine — San Francisco, CA 10/6 — Ace of Spades — Sacramento, CA 10/11 — Senator Theater — Chico, CA 10/13 — The Catalyst — Santa Cruz, CA 10/16 — WOW Hall — Eugene, OR [cont.]

Brand new promo single entitled ‘Kave Assassins’ featuring Planet Asia (Soul Assassins) x Centri (Lenzmen) x Dox Boogie (Kavemen) x Ultimate Ultra (Kavemen) from the forthcoming Kavemen compilation The Reinvention Of The Wheel produced by Dox Boogie. The Reinvention Of The Wheel compilation (coming soon) features the entire Brain Kave roster, with guest appearances from [cont.]

Minneapolis rapper and Doomtree kingpin, P.O.S has announced a fall tour in support of his upcoming release, We Don’t Even Live Here, coming October 22nd on premier indie-rap label, Rhymesayers Entertainment. Starting the journey in his hometown of Minneapolis, MN October 26 and concluding in Dallas, TX November 18, P.O.S will be bringing recording efforts [cont.]

Another one from Somethin’ ‘Bout Kreay, which is sure to be eaten alive by Cruel Summer this Tuesday.

Here’s an extended version of the title track from Welcome To: Our House, now featuring a verse from Joe Budden.

Lawrence, Massachusetts’s Patrick Starr teams up with fellow natives REKS & Termanology (Showoff/ST Records) for a classic dedication to the city they call home. From the mixtape Big Deal. Directed by Gil Videos.

Scoe pays tribute to the good doctor on this homage produced by Jake One, featuring a bonus verse from Kendrick Lamar. We could see this being retooled as the last track for Detox.

Maffew takes on Nas & No ID’s “Daughters” instrumental for this ode to the greatest shoe line of all time.

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Pusha T was asked whether or not he felt Drake was taking a shot at him at the Made In America festival last week. You performed the Made In America concert earlier this month. The second night, after you’d already done it, Drake says, “Now, that’s how you [cont.]

Danny Brown recalls the “first time” he got ripped off by a crackhead, in this animated short.

Heh. Official music video from the E.B.A.H. EP.