In the above clip, the artist formerly known as Mos Def freestyles for GQ. While at the shoot, Bey explained his name-change from to Yasiin Bey from Mos Def, fearing that he was becoming too much of a “product”. “I began to fear that Mos Def was being treated as a product, not a person, [cont.]

Big Sean meets up with Bootleg Kev once again, and they speak on his new mixtape, Detroit, his sophomore LP, and much more.

Shot & Edited By CJ Wallis. “LeavingTheDock” is the first video from the EP Cigarette Boats. The video features the studio footage from the one-take recording of the verse & hook mixed with performance footage of the #jet lifestyle. Curren$y’s first studio album, The Stoned Immaculate, is in stores and available on iTunes now.

In this series #SpittinInDaWip, Masta Ace talks about his new album MA DOOM: Son of Yvonne, and spits some bars, live from the backseat. Ace killed on all fronts.

From the upcoming album, The Black Card.

Covering a mix of soul, funk, and hip-hop, independent label Delicious Vinyl is responsible for the careers of The Pharcyde, Tone Loc, and Brand New Heavies just to name a few. Formed in 1987, the record label is still around today shaping up and comers Casey Veggies and Dom Kennedy. This year marks the label’s [cont.]

Janis Joplin by Rah Digga

R-Les’s Les Is More cover was embroidered by hand at Hampton Court Palace under the royal patronage of The Queen of England, and is due October 23rd. This beats Lupe… Tracklist: 1. Glory 2. Beautiful Lie 3. Good Girl 4. 5 Minute Freshen Up 5. Dress You to Undress You 6. Maybachs & Diamonds 7. [cont.]

Singapore-based artist Masia One releases this collaborative record from her upcoming album, Bootleg Culture.

Due November 13th, the tatted-up pair will team for this 5-track EP, with the first single “Push ‘Em”, debuting later today. 1. Push ‘Em feat. Skinhead Rob & Tim Armstrong 2. 6 Feet Underground feat. Tim Armstrong 3. Funky Shit 4. Whistle Dixie 5. Director’s Cut feat. Michael Myers & Superman

Saigon reveals the cover artwork to the sequel to his underground classic, The Greatest Story Never Told Chapter 2: Bread and Circuses, due November 6th.

Pink and Eminem collaborate once again, this coming from her new Sept. 18th release, The Truth About Love, which we’re sure you’re all going to run to Target to buy.

New music from SV, featuring Vice and produced by Young RJ. From the forthcoming album, Dirty Slums: Evolution, hitting in November.

From Bishop’s upcoming project, The Layover.

X delivers this short documentary surrounding the release of his new album, Undisputed, in stores now.

From Quality Street Music, due October 2nd.

New music leaked by Styles himself.

Kreayshawn delivers this collaboration with Diplo and Sissy Nobby from her Sept. 18th release, Somethin Bout Kreay.

These cats stay busy, as E-40 and Too $hort will release two collaborative albums on November 6th, entitled History: Function Music and History: Mob Music.