The famed Brand Nubian rapper details new projects he’s been working on, including his new album “New York,” set for Summer release. Sadat X also shares his thoughts on the current state of hip-hop and the importance of artists being original.

From their recently released Straight No Chaser album.

DMX taps Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Tyrese, Lil Wayne, Dame Grease and more for this free EP. Look out for this next album “Undisputed” on June 26th.

DJ Pawl is working on a documentary about when rappers get old. It just hit it’s 10,000 Kickstarter goal, and will feature interviews with Yesh aka Yeshua DapoED, Soul Khan, J57, Alaska, Blockhead, DJ Js1, DJ Elle, Despot, J Zone, Jams F. Kennedy, Bobbito, Masta Ace, Eternia, Torae, Luckyiam, Brooker T, Jensen Karp aka Hot [cont.]

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Shaheem Reid, Editor at Large, XXL talks with Curren$y about his upcoming album, The Stoned Immaculate, releasing on June 5th on Warner Bros. Records.

This is the Itunes bonus track from Statik and Term’s new 2012 LP, hitting next Tuesday.

New Leak From Maffew Ragazino who is preparing for his all Brownsville Mixtape titled Never Ran Never Will..which features a slew of up and coming and veteran Emcee’s from his Brownsville neighborhood. Also stay tuned for his Black Gold mixtape which is coming at the Top of the Summer.

Another one from E-40′s triple album, The Block Brochure: Welcome To The Soil 1, 2 & 3.

Tip delivers the first single from Trouble Man, set for a September 4th release date.

From The Barmittzpha, available now on Itunes.

Directed by Alex Nazari.

Buzzworthy young artist that may soon sign with G.O.O.D. Music or Young Money, respectively, releases this new single with Jeezy.

Fifty unveils the cover artwork to this May 22nd Gangsta Grillz mixtape release with DJ Drama.

Bootleg Kev writes: 2 Chainz came through my show and we discussed Kanye’s Tweet about him possibly joining G.O.O.D. Music, his recording process in the studio, his debut album, working with Mike Posner in the studio, his writing process, the record he did “Like Me”, how important “Mercy” has been to him, the artwork and [cont.]

Jay-Z speaks with CNN about Obama’s support for gay marriage, as well as the American economy.

Childish Gambino delivers this new collabo with Q to Funkmaster Flex, with a new mixtape on the way.

Boasting a career that spans over two decades, Showbiz and A.G. are the post-Guru answer to Gang Starr – a seminal New York duo that has never lost it’s vision. As DJ Premier re-introduces them on this “free-album-before-the-album”, the two have settled in a natural vibe. From the sound of Mugshot Music: Pre-Loaded – a [cont.]