Diplo-discovery Riff Raff talks with Pitchfork Selecta. In it, he reveals that he is working with Alchemist, Action Bronson, and Mac Miller. If you thought my interview with Alchemist was bugged, check this. The off-the-top freestyle is pretty classic, we must say.

Two of hip-hop’s most storied groups, Wu-Tang Clan and D-Block, will collaborate on a new album to be released through eOne Music. “Wu-Block,” the new street album, will be released on October 9th, 2012 and features Ghostface Killah, Sheek Louch, Method Man, Raekwon The Chef, GZA, Jadakiss, Masta Killah, and Styles P. Ghostface says, “This [cont.]

Tyga stays shittin’ on ‘em with the third entry in his Well Done mixtape series. Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

Studio Life: Raekwon & The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League Discuss Rick Ross and O.D.B. from 3 Little Digs on Vimeo. In part 3 of “The Purple Tape” discussions between “Chef” Reakwon and The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Raekwon speaks on Old Dirty Bastard’s production ability as well as why Rick Ross is successful.

From Everyone Ain’t Loyal, coming soon.

The A-side of the next installment in Mello Music Group’s 7” Series comes from Diamond District/1978er producer/emcee yU. The gruff DMV MC is known for philosophical street rap but “Dreams” takes a different route – the result a hauntingly beautiful track likely to end up on repeat. Enlisting Danedra Rowell on vocals, yU eschews the [cont.]

First single from Labba and PF Cuttin’s upcoming Blunts, Bongs, Bitches EP. Available now via Itunes.

MC/Producer/DJ from Northern VA delivers this track from his Lamplighter’s Delight LP dropping 8/28. Guest shots on the album will include John Robinson, J. Rawls, Panik, 88 Keys, ST/MIC and Ed The Metaphysical.

Asia instructs the new generation about fascinating new concepts such as “record store” and “purchasing music”.

Former Natural Elements member Ka speaks with ThisIs50′s Young Jack Thriller. The two speak on Brownsville, 50 Cent’s co-sign, and possibly signing with G-Unit.

Ill Adrenaline Records is back with another dope release. Purpose, founding member of the group Tragic Allies, teams up with extraordinary producer Confidence of Rashad & Confidence fame to bring you the first single off the forthcoming full length “The Purpose of Confidence”. “Vision of Excellence” features none other than Queensbridge legend Cormega along with [cont.]

Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com Slaughterhouse – “On The House” (Mixtape)

Directed by Frederic Esnault.

This single will hit on Itunes August 21st. Enjoy the radio rip until then.

Second single off of Bishop Lamont’s final street album, “THE LAYOVER” (available Sept 2012) before the highly anticipated album release, “THE REFORMATION.” Track features Black Milk & Mr. Mecca.

Azealia Banks will make her official full-length debut with Broke With Expensive Taste, set for a February 12th, 2013 release. Her 1991 EP and Fantasea mixtape are out now.

So true. Wear your backpack past (and present) like a badge, I do. From the album 4NML HSPTL.

Taken from the limited 7″ vinyl “Sraight Flow / Automatic Systematic” and the EP “The Lost Tapes” out later this year on Ill Adrenaline Records/ Legion Records. Directed by Jimmy Giambrone. Recorded back in 1995 at D&D Studios, NYC.

Busta borrows Hi-Tek’s instrumental for “Round & Round” for this track off of Year Of The Dragon, hitting Tuesday for free on Google Music.