Emilio Rojas X’s out his ex with Mickey Factz on this joint from his upcoming project with DJ Green Lantern: “Life Without Shame.” Emilio tells her: “How many times I done told you to just let go of it/If home is where the heart is, your heartless, so now your home-a-less.” OUCH! LISTEN: Emilio Rojas [cont.]

Kanye West continues to keep his presence in front of every available pair of eyes – he will grace the cover of the October issue of XXL Magazine. In true ‘Ye-fashion he also took control of 40 pages of the issue as the creative director. Kanye will also be releasing a 40 minute video/movie for [cont.]

Nas has stated via Twitter that there will in fact be a sequel to “The Lost Tapes”, Nas’s version of a hidden treasure chest of past jewels and gems.

Buckshot, co-founder of Duck Down Records, helps celebrate his record label’s amazing 15-year run with a digital guide to making it happen in the wild world of music called: The Common Knowledge of the Entertainment Industry this November 23. Who would know better than a boss? The digital release consists of this tracklisting: 1) What [cont.]

G.O.O.D. Music-maker Kid Cudi let’s loose a few names from the stellar guest list on his upcoming “Man on the Moon 2: The Legend of Mr. Rager” album. Cudi has recorded songs with Cee-Lo Green, Mary J Blige, Cage, GLC, and fellow Cleveland representer Chip Tha Ripper.

“Queens is in the house…Represent! Respresent!” The Abstract backs up the King of Queens on his classics: “NY State of Mind”, “One Love”, and “Made You Look”.

Homeboy Sandman’s new video introduces an entirely new way of taking things back to the essence… lol. Humor and intelligence give birth to a healthy, hot song!

Let’s all thank J. Period, John Legend and The Roots for bringing Pete Rock and CL Smooth together for their first track in 6 years. PR & CL straighten it out for this first burst from J.Period’s “Wake Up! Radio” mixtape. LISTEN: John Legend & The Roots – “Our Generation (J. Period Remix)” (feat. Pete [cont.]

219723215Uploaded by yardie4lifever2. – Explore international webcam videos. B.o.B. speaks to Chelsea about his 5 VMA nominations, T.I., and opening up for Jay-Z & Eminem.

Freddie Gibbs comes equipped with plenty of back up. The V.I.P. list includes Bun B, Chuck Inglish (The Cool Kids), Chip Tha Ripper, and Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys).

The “Baller’s Eve” radio show, broadcasted on East Village Radio in NYC, got this directly from Big Boi. The ATLiens are, once again, lyrically in a universe far greater than that of most of these mere Earthlings. LISTEN: Big Boi “Lookin’ 4 Ya” (Jedi Remix) feat. Andre 3000

For all Native Tongue supporters that wonder how it’s youngest member Chi Ali is holding up in prison, this is a must see! Physically: Chi looks healthy, not a day older than when he went in. Mentally: He sounds focused, well-read, and remorseful. Spiritually: Chi seems to have his priorities in a positive place. Chi [cont.]

The Kool Genius of Rap is back strong with a barrage of heart-breaking images rattled off with cold emotion. The Supa Dave-produced “Sad” is the set-off for Kool G Rap’s new album, “Riches, Royalty, Respect.” Also, Big Up to whoever designed this single cover for “Sad” – has to be one of the most artistic/meaningful [cont.]

Canadian-born DJ A-Trak puts on a Montreal Expo on the turntables during his segment of the Fat Beats farewell performance series in the NYC store.

Rap King Cole wastes no time hopping on Kanye West’s, Bink produced, super recent “Devil In a New Dress” beat. Cole has even stated on Twitter that that he has a mixtape in store before his album drops. LISTEN: J. Cole “Villematic”

B.o.B. casts a new spell with his video for “Magic”, featuring Rivers Cuomo from Weezer. It is the newest from his “B.o.B. Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray” album.

Papoose slides out of the club, leaving party goers something they can easily follow, with some hilarious sound effects. LISTEN: Papoose “We Slid”

Live from Ryan Leslie TV – Ryan and F-A-B-O in the studio, crafting “You Be Killin’ Em’”. Great insight into decisions that were made during Fabolous’s current heat rock. NICE!

J-Love & Meyhem Lauren bring the undeniable Cormega to complete the vocal triangle on “It’s Like”…by the way, If you have never heard one of J-Love’s mandatory mixtapes, dedicated to one legendary artist at a time, then I will insist you correct this flaw by going to www.j-loveonline.com.

Belvedere Presents: A Day in the Life with Chip Tha Ripper from Davy Greenberg on Vimeo. Chip tha Ripper hangs out in Chicago on behalf of the good people at Belvedere Vodka.