New solo material from Illogic, with Blockhead on the beats. In other news, we’re hearing Blockhead’s got a new album due 2012…. Anomoly by Illogic and Blockhead

Young Money’s Tyga confirms that he and Chris Brown will be releasing a follow-up to 2010′s Fan of a Fan in the near future.

“I don’t think the word ‘disappointment’ quite makes it. I was surprised,” says Angelou about Common’s use of the n-word on “The Dreamer”, where she reads a poem. “I know that Common is brilliant — he may, in fact, be close enough to be called a genius, I’m not sure. I know we’re all in [cont.]

Check out this Live Stream of Common’s new LP release party in NYC last night. We usually don’t post this kind of thing, but the quality is excellent, definitely worth checking. Nas appears to perform “Ghetto Dreams”.

Promise, from Toronto, Canada, is a new artist working with Duck Down Music. Promise’s sound has a true inspirational message. On his latest album, ‘Awakening,’ Promise blends conceptual songwriting and potent lyrical content with a focus on life, love & the consciousness of mankind. “Against The Odds” is produced by RealBlazeMusic. Directed by Andre Rehal.

Young Jeezy talks to KTV about the meaning of dedication, putting money back into the hands of ordinary Americans, his 8732 brand, and the growing number of deaths caused by Twitter beefs.

The renowned New York-based Native Tongues crew has something brewing for the new year! Evitan (“native” spelled backwards), the new hip-hop duo featuring Andres “Dres” Titus of Black Sheep and Jarobi White of A Tribe Called Quest, have officially debuted the first single, “P.T.I. (Occupy Wall St.)”. The track touches not only the specific happenings [cont.]

Ras Kass and producers Doc Hollywood team for this 3-track free EP, in the holiday spirit. “Jack Frost II”, huh? The Yellow Snow EP by RasKassCentral

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Caan I Kick It ? from Gasface on Vimeo. Priceless. Al recounts his early origins as The Whooligaz, a Cypress Hill/Soul Assassins offshoot on Tommy Boy in the early 90′s, with actor Scott Caan, son of James. I still got the promo 12″ on orange vinyl.

Term spits over this instrumental from Watch The Throne. Directed by Rhyminal.

Who is Pusha going at in this verse? Sounds like a close friend or relative that betrayed him….. Download  

According to a rumor on AllHipHop, Drake apparently was quoted as saying “I might sing, but I’m no b*tch….If [Common] got something to say, say it to my face.” Update: We’ve obtained video of the said quote, which happens at during the last minute of Drake’s performance at the Cali Christmas show. As seen below, [cont.]

In this video, Elzhi takes his audience back in time to the Mid-90′s, and into Maurice Malone’s Hip-Hop Shop. The Shop was the heart of the Detroit hip hop scene where many collaborated, battled and shared music. It was there that a young Elzhi first grabbed the microphone to prove that he had the ability [cont.]

1. Pabst and Jazz (feat. Hassani Kwess; Kenny Keys) [Prod. Blended Babies] 2. Choices (feat. Action Bronson) [Prod. Blended Babies] 3. In The Kitchen [Prod. Chuck Inglish] 4. Useless (feat. Pac Div) [Prod. Blended Babies] 5. More Cowbell [Prod. Blended Babies] 6. Bastermating (feat. A$AP Twelvy, Chip Tha Ripper, YP) [Prod. Blended Babies and Chuck [cont.]

Cali underground rap legend Murs proudly presents the music video for “’67 Cutlass”, his newest from Love & Rockets Volume 1: The Transformation, his new album produced entirely by Ski Beatz, the man behind classic tracks for Jay-Z, Mos Def, Camp Lo and many more. Love & Rockets’ cover art was designed by Dave Barnett, [cont.]

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The FM crew returns for 2012 with this Cudder collabo. It’s so wizard. Download  

A behind the scenes look at the Def Jam signee and man behind one of 2011′s best mixtapes, The Return of 4Eva.

New material from G.O.O.D. Music’s resident crooner, which may or may not make his next LP, due this year. Download