We have yet to review Ka’s Grief Pedigree album, but we will…..Directed and edited by Ka, formerly of Natural Elements.

After hip-hop’s golden era of the 90′s ended, a lot of rappers found themselves trying to adapt to new standards set by commercially-relevant-yet-street-saavy acts like the Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., 2Pac, and Snoop Dogg. Soon, every New York emcee was trying to carve out the next “Hypnotize”, resulting in a lot of our favorite emcees releasing [cont.]

Meek’s accidental hit from Dreamchasers 2 gets a video, with DRE Films directing. Preach on, preacher.

Here is the second episode to promote the super group LUV NY consisting of Kool Keith, AG & OC from D.I.T.C, Roc Marciano, Dave Dar, Kurious and produced by Ray West. It’s released by Ascetic Music and 45 Red Apples and will be in stores in July.

Chicago’s Rockie Fresh is the latest to sign with Rick Ross’ MMG imprint. The above video shows highlights of the new deal.

Directed by David C. Snyder, Produced by: Gary G-Wiz. From the album, Most Of My Heroes Still Don’t Appear On No Stamps, available now.

Directed by Bernz & Garcia, from Take Me To Your Leader. In other news, the band will release a new EP, entitled Thrift Store Halos, in the near future.

Here is another leak off Fokis’ upcoming Vintage Album called “Big Business” f/ Brand Nubian. Fokis’ upcoming The Vintage Album which is slated for release August 28, 2012 and it Kurtis Blow, N.O.R.E, DMC, Spoonie Gee, Craig G, Kool G Rap, Brand Nubian, Mic Geronimo, and more. Created with two purposes in mind, The Vintage [cont.]

Bronze Nazareth, Wu tang Producer & Emcee master, drops a new video from his critically acclaimed sophomore album “School of the Blindmen” This cut features Bronze’s fluid flow and sublime lyrical wordplay, backed with rugged breaks and soul soundscapes.

Karriem Riggins is best known as a jazz drummer and hip-hop producer for artists like Common, Slum Village, Talib Kweli and The Roots, but he doesn’t categorize himself as anything but an artist. He advises younger musicians to do the same. “You don’t have to put yourself in a box…there’s so many different ways to [cont.]

In this interview with Montreality, YELAWOLF speaks about: – The current status on his sophomore release ‘Love Story’ (0:13) – Whether or not we can expect a Shady 2.0 album in the future (0:50) – What he has learned from Eminem’s work ethic (1:18) – His many other talents (2:19) – The reason he hates [cont.]

With the music video being officially wrapped up this past weekend, J Star releases the single for his “Clap Clap Clap” track, featuring Twista and Dipset affiliate Vado. The track, which was produced by Boi-1da, will be featured on J Star’s upcoming mixtape Free Agent, hosted by DJ Mustard.

This has been circulating around the net for a few weeks, but somehow it slipped under our radar. Here is Masta Ace speaking on his new collaborative LP with MF Doom, MA_Doom: Son of Yvonne.

With the July 24th release date for Dark Time Sunshine’s new album, ANX, right around the corner, the duo of rapper Onry Ozzborn and producer Zavala are excited to release their latest single, “Take My Hand”, a track that features Aesop Rock and Swamburger (of Solillaquists of Sound). Accompanying the new single, Dark Time Sunshine [cont.]

New York City heavy weight Action Bronson teams up with Utah lyricist Concise Kilgore for this Brisk Oner produced banger “Octopussy Tentacles”. This track hits on Itunes on July 17th and serves as the latest leak from Concise’s debut album Kobain which drops Sept 18th.

Oakland rapper Del the Funky Homosapien rose to fame in the early 90s, when his unique voice and fresh outlook turned heads in an otherwise gangsta rap-dominated California hip-hop scene. Ironically a first cousin and protege of Ice Cube, Del’s wacky, unconventional style won him a legion of fans and helped elevate his crew Hieroglyphics [cont.]

Backed by a flipping of Fun.’s “We Are Young”, Sugar Tongue Slim take the rush to the stages of Frankfurt, Germany for his performance at Rock AM Ring. Directed by Daniel “Danny Cam” Gallardo. GOLDRush will be available this Summer at STSisGold.com

Mac Miller’s indie imprint, Rostrum Records, released a statement about Lord Finesse recent $10 Million lawsuit against the young emcee’s use of “Hip 2 Da Game” instrumental for his “Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza” mixtape track. There have been a lot of misstatements online and in the press, so we thought it’d be best to [cont.]

Bone flow. From Kendrick’s good kid m.A.A.d city, hitting October 2nd on Aftermath. T-Minus produced.

Nore speaks with Invasion Radio about his new single with Wale, “Get Her” and the recent drama between Havoc and Prodigy of Mobb Deep.