Yung Joc has signed a recording deal with Polo Grounds Music/RCA Music Group in addition to a production deal with Battery/Jive Records. The production deal also gives Joc his own imprint, the shockingly named, Swagg Team Entertainment. We totally didn’t see “swag” being included in anything Joc related, ya’ll. Talk about random. Joc is currently [cont.]

Though he officially signed with Bad Boy last year,it was just recently announced that he will also be part of Diddy’s new new Bad Boy/Interscope Records partnership. Bad Boy was previously linked with Atlantic Records and moves forward now in linking up with Interscope. Red’s debut album Red October hits the streets later this year [cont.]

Don Mega is making moves in Hollywood nowadays.Cube’s documentary “Straight Outta L.A.,” will appear on ESPN as part of the networks “30 For 30″ documentary series.The documentary describes the Raiders move from Oakland to Los Angeles in 1982. It further describes how the team, as it gathered Black and Hispanic fans in Los Angeles, became [cont.]

New ish from 9th Wonder protege’ Rapsody. LISTEN: Rapsody – “Tell It Like It Is” (prod. 9th Wonder) Rapsody – “Tell It Like It Is” prod by 9th Wonder (MP3)

This has to be a joke, right? Waka Flocka Flame apparently now has his own cologne named “Eau Le Doet” (roughly translated as meaning WTF). Looks like Diddy has some competition in the burgeoning rapper cologne market. Maybe this is what he meant by “leave you stankin’” on “Go Hard In Da Paint”?

Murray sits down to discuss his favorite release, collabo and odes to the (many) women he loves.No details about his involvment in the Bra and Panty Tossing Club.More later.

Cali’s finest, Krondon, of Strong Arm Steady is set to re-release his mixtape; Let ‘Em Live. The mixtape drops on iTunes May 25th. K brings straight heat on this one, produced by DJ Babu. Krondon – “I Ain’t Running” (Prod DJ Babu) feat. Fashawn (MP3)

Marco Polo drops some words about his history and the importance of Guru and Premier in his music and life.

Emcee/Producer/DJ and artist extraordinaire J-Live  is giving fans an online venue to purchase product. For all things J-Live visit the newly opened J-Live online store.

Well kids, it was bound to happen. A new biopic about the legendary group N.W.A. is currently in the works. Straight Outta Compton will follow N.W.A from their early days in the mid/late ’80s through their peak in the early 90′s and onto their eventual breakup. The film will be released by New Line Cinema [cont.]

Duck Down Records has made a resurgence in the last few years led by flagship members Buckshot and Sean Price. In the midst of this, other B.C.C. compatriots have seemingly disappeared. Dru Ha, CEO of Duck Down recently addressed the status of Starang Wondah of O.G.C./ Fab Five fame. A portion of Dru’s statement appears [cont.]

Donwill of Tanya Morgran drops a live in-studio video of the remix to his track “Love Junkie”. The LP Don Cusack In High Fidelity in stores now.

With Gucci Mane currently incarcerated for a probation violation,fans of his may be wondering where they’ll get their fix. To remedy this,Gucci linked up with DJ Holiday to bring us The Burrprint 2. In high definition, bitches. The Burrprint 2 begins with some heartfelt words from the locked down Gucci and continues on “Intro( Live [cont.]

Basic Vocab is a three man group consisting of Miami, Florida natives: Mental Growth, JL Sorrell and producer Tony Galvin.  Their 2006 debut album The General Dynamic was throwback that took the listener back to the “golden age” of hip-hop. On A Better Way, their second full release, BV again takes the listener back to [cont.]

Jada is back in the building. The Champ Is Here 3 officially dropped today with Drama himself dropping the link via twitter.The mixtape was to be released May 1 at high noon, but was pushed back for some extra tweaking. Available on Livemixtapes.com.Download link is below.Tracklist is as follows: 01. Jadakiss – Intro 02. Jadakiss [cont.]

9th Wonder protege’ Thee Tom Hardy is giving fans an opportunity to get to know him better. Questions can be asked and will be answered by visiting him here . His debut mixtape “Curse of thee Green Faceded” w/ Don Cannon available now.

Here are the tour dates for DJ Premier as he hits the road for the Gang Starr tribute. 2 May 2010, Ebisu Liquid Room, Tokyo, Japan (With Pete Rock) 6 May 2010, Cabaret Aléatiore, Marseille, France 7 May 2010, Kugl, St. Gallen, Switzerland 8 May 2010, Gare de Lion, Wil, Switzerland 10 May 2010, Molodoï, [cont.]

Joey Crack and Jeezy drop a full out banger on this one. The Darkside drops June 29.

Consequence puts his mark on Drake’s new Kanye produced track and does his thing as usual. More of freestyle than a straight up remix, but worth peeping nonetheless. Consequence – “Find Your Love” (freestyle) (MP3)

To commemorate the big Floyd “Money” Mayweather/”Sugar” Shane Mosley fight in Vegas on May 1, Jada will be dropping the  Champ Is Here 3 on the same day. The third installment in the Champ is Here series will be a joint “Gangsta Grillz Invasion” between Drama and Green Lantern.Jada appears to be taking the release [cont.]