Consequence brings us a new trailer for MOD2 entitled “Now Playing” directed by Kris Layng.

As two of the more respected producers in the game, 9th Wonder and David Banner have each crafted a different sound in hip-hop. 9th Wonder was part of the movement that brought sample based production back to the forefront, while Banner crafted hits for himself, Ying Yang Twins and T.I., to name a few. 9th [cont.]

MindsOne has released their follow up single from the album “Self Reliance” on Soulspazm Records. ‘Break’ is produced by Low Budget’s own Kev Brown. A heavily DJ influenced track, it features scratch masters Rob Swift (the X-Ecutioners), DJ Excess (Ned Hoddings), J Smoke and DJ Spictakular (the Allies). MindsOne – “Break” (MP3)

Nicki Minaj moved an additional 82,000 units, bringing her to about 561k and going gold in 3 weeks. Bawse Rawse sold 8k this week pushing him to gold status as well.

David Banner & 9th Wonder drop the video for “Be With You” featuring Ludacris & Marsha Ambrosius. Directed by Mr. Boomtown. Death Of A Pop Star in stores Tuesday December 21st.

Remedy teams up with King Just for a freestyle over Ghostdini’s “Fish” instrumental  as featured on Rem’s forthcoming Free EP It All Comes Down To This which drops on Wed, Dec. 29th.Also here’s some bonus footage of “Hip Hop’s Holiest”, which is the intro track off It All Comes Down To This. Remedy feat. King [cont.]

In celebration of 15 years in the mixtape game, Miami heavyweight DJ EFN has hooked up with DJBooth.net to drop a brand new compilation project, Diggin’ in the Tapes. The set is a collection of both classic and unreleased freestyles, as well as original tracks recorded for EFN’s mixtape series. Included on the street album [cont.]

As Das Racist continues to make their move, the group has now introduced a remix contest where the winning remixer will have their remix spread out via Das Racist’s website, win a T-Shirt, and some signed CDs. The deadline for the submission is January 18, 2011. More info can be found at the remix contest [cont.]

Music video for “Haircut” by Open Mike Eagle from the EP Art Rap After Party on Mush Records.Also directed by Open Mike Eagle.

New video from Blu, track produced By Samiyam.

Take a look behind the scenes on DJ Shadow’s 2010 World Tour “Live From The Shadowsphere.”

Take Another Look , dropping December 12th, is the brainchild of producer, MC & occasional DJ, Madwreck. Peep the “Someday Remix” feat Torae, John Robinson and Talib Kweli. Madwreck – Someday Remix (ft. Torae, John Robinson & Talib Kweli)(MP3)

Detroit hip-hop group, The Left was formed after a simple phone conversation between producer Apollo Brown and emcee Journalist 103. The  group’s LP Gas Mask initially started as a few random songs, but turned in a full-length, 17 track opus. Talks about humble beginnings. The Left debuted on “The Real Detroit” off of Apollo Brown’s [cont.]

D.C. native Tabi Bonney drops some pieces from his Fresh album out now.

Pusha T and Malice perform tracks from Hell Hath No Fury at their first ever show in Melbourne, Australia.

DJ Eclipse & Torae chop it up with the legendary Greg Nice on Rap Is Outta Control. N-I-C-E tells an awesome story about going over Russell Simmons’ head to do a song with New Kids On The Block & talks about the origin of the song title DWYCK. Greg’s new album Pop Cycle drops soon.

Saigon chats with The Urban Daily about Entourage, Jay-Z big-timing him by jackin beats and more.

Toronto’s Luu Breeze takes it back to the streets with some assistance from Vado. Luu Breeze f/ Vado – Makin’ A Killin’ (MP3)

New ish from Smoke DZA produced by Boi-1da. Smoke DZA – “Ralph Lifshitz”(MP3)

ACTION INCORPORATED is a rap group out of North Carolina. Fuzz Jackson & DJ Battle are two vets in the NC hip hop scene who have joined forces for this project. Peep the video for “Party For All Types” and download for the lead single “Furious” which features Thirstin Howl III.