As is usually the case with the internets,rumors have been flying for years about Jay-Z’s spirituality and possible connection with the Free Masons.Though he’s long denied it, Jigga didn’t really help his case with the dark and some would say satanic imagery in his “On To The Next One” video. In a Jan 13th interview [cont.]

As their new LP The War Report 2 drops today, CNN recently sat down with MTV to discuss the LP that the duo describes as “for the streets”.In further detailing the new LP N.O.R.E said “We ain’t make something for the radio and we didn’t make something for the clubs.”The duo also wants fans to [cont.]

Karmaloop TV recently caught up with Mikey Rocks and Chuck Inglish to talk about label politics, their eventual LP release, twitter and getting caught up because of your iPhone 4.Sounds like they’re speaking from experience on that one.

Okayplayer TV brings us part one of “An Evening With”, an event conducted by Hot 97′s Peter Rosenberg, where 9th and Banner took questions from fans and previewed their upcoming Death Of A Pop Star LP.Shout out to Okayplayer for their work on this.

Both of the tracks included here are and were recorded for his now aborted sophomore LP on Jive Records that was supposed to be released in 2009. Peep the video for “No Make Up”. Huey f/ Lil Wayne “Another Planet” (MP3) Huey f/ Trey Songz “No Make Up” (MP3)

New ish from Pharoahe Monch of the forthcoming album War (We Are Renegades).

Another track here from Killah Priest off of the forthcoming LP The 3 Day Theory dropping July 27th. Killah Priest “Psalm Of Satan” f/Ill Bill & Sabac Red (MP3)

Bun, GLC and BJ go nuts here.You all may recognize the beat from Jeezy’s “Greatest Trapper Alive”.Dope.

If there’s one thing that hip-hop fans appreciate,it’s consistency.In a music landscape where artists continually have to reinvent themselves to stay relevant and therefore – paid – consistency is rare.But in the case of emcee El Da Sensei, fans always know what to expect.Autotune? Nope.Synthesized beats? Nope.How about rhymes about blowing money fast?Nah son.The basic [cont.]

HHS: Can you tell us a bit about the new album:The Stupendous Adventures Of…? Marco Polo: The new album is called The Stupendous Adventures Of Marco Polo, and it’ dropping on Duckdown, June 29th. Basically it’s a collection of really good songs that I recorded pre the Port Authority era till six months ago. They [cont.]

Its been a bittersweet year for Swizz.He and fiancee Alicia Keys are expecting, but he’s also been hit with financial woes.In addition to the lawsuit from his ex-wife, asking for 334k in back child support and alimony,Swizz has now  been hit with $652,727 lien for delinquent taxes.In total, Swizz and his former wife have received [cont.]

New video from Dres as he continues to drop gems from the forthcoming Black Pool Of Genius.

A little tour footage here from Marco Polo as he,DJ Premier,Nick Jovas,Edo G and Masta Ace hit Australia and New Zealand.Make sure to cop the new LP; The Stupendous Adventures of Marco Polo out now.

HHS: So what have you two been up to? Moss – Just getting the record ready, doing a lot of promo work, etc. Eternia. Promo. I wear a lot of hats, so I’ve been doing a lot of promo with my business partner Sav One and doing shows here and there. I spend the majority [cont.]

This track is part of Copywrite’s upcoming album “The Life and Times of Peter Nelson” due out in October of 2010 on Man Bites Dog Records. Copywrite f/ Middle Distance Runner “Forever and a Day” (MP3)

As hip-hop has grown from it’s humble beginnings in the late 1970s to the current digital age, and so to has the ability for everyone to become an “artist”. The advent of the internet and digital studio equipment such as Protools have afforded people the ability to not only find music, but to craft it [cont.]

New ish right here from Rakaa’s forthcoming Crown Of Thorns LP.Brings back memories of some old school Dilated/ABB Records joints.Listen and download below. Rakaa -”Aces High” ft Fashawn Evidence Defari.mp3

New video from CNN.To quote Nore himself “this shit is hardbody”.

As previously reported and discussed in his interview former drug kingpin “Freeway” Ricky Ross has sued rapper Rick Ross.In a suit filed in a California Federal Court on June 18, the former kingpin is suing Rick Ross for “stealing his name, image and likeness to create a successful rap career”.Allhiphop.com was able to get a [cont.]

With joint shows already scheduled in Detroit and NYC,Jigga and Em have decided to add a couple more dates for their joint concert experience.In addition to the shows already scheduled for Detroit and the Bronx (Sept 2nd and 13th, respectively) two new shows have been added for September 3 at Comerica Park in Detroit and [cont.]