Was really hoping this wasn’t a E.L.O. cover, but they pulled it off. Common serves up the second offering from The Dreamer, The Believer, following “Ghetto Dreams” w/ Nas. Album in stores this November. LISTEN: Common – “Blue Sky”

Rozay debuted a pair of joints on Funkmaster Flex last night, from his forthcoming God Forgives, I Don’t LP. LISTEN: Rick Ross – “I Love My Bitches” LISTEN: Rick Ross – “You The Boss” (feat. Nicki Minaj)

Nice homage to the Hammer era with that single cover artwork. LISTEN: Big Sean – “Dance (A$$) (Remix)” (feat. Nicki Minaj)

Everybody’s getting paid today. This one comes from the NBA2K12 soundtrack.

Kendrick getting some Microsoft paper: Kendrick Lamar is a 24-year-old musician from Compton, California. His diverse style has distinguished him as the West Coast’s most exciting new rap artist. Step into the studio with Kendrick and electronic producer Nosaj Thing to watch the creation of their original song “Cloud 10”. Kendrick uses his Windows Phone [cont.]

Another new track from the Abandoned Lullaby LP, due October 11th. LISTEN: Icebird (RJD2 + Aaron Livingston) – “Charmed Life” Icebird (RJD2 + Aaron Livingston) – “Charmed Life”

From Music of the Misinterpreted (Deluxe Edition), which hits 11.11.11. LISTEN: Focus – “The Hard Way” (feat. T3 + Joe Scudda)

We’re one step closer to a Blu and Exile reunion album. But first, here’s something from Exile’s 4TRK Mind, in stores today. LISTEN: Exile – “When Nothing’s Left” (feat. Blu)

From the forthcoming expanded re-release of Stalley’s Lincoln Way Nights, due November 1st.

LISTEN: LLoyd Banks – “Shock The World”

Yes! LISTEN: Crooked I – “Just The Tip (Freestyle)” Crooked I – “Just The Tip (Freestyle)”

There’s a T.I. remix incoming as well…. LISTEN: Busta Rhymes – “N****s In Paris (Freestyle)” Busta Rhymes – “N****s In Paris (Freestyle)”

Ambition drops November 1st on Maybach Music Group. LISTEN: Wale – “Lotus Flower Bomb” (feat. Miguel)

Another one off the AC3 Hip-Hop Vol. One compilation, hitting on October 4th.

LISTEN: Curren$y – “Light Snacks”

Here is a 8-minute LP sampler for Torae’s forthcoming solo-debut For The Record which drops on 11-1-2011. 1.) Intro (produced by Torae) 2.) Alive f/Wes (produced by Khrysis) 3.) You Ready? (produed by Marco Polo) 4.) What It Sound Like f/Pav Bundy (produced by !llmind) 5.) Shakedown (produced by 9th Wonder) 6.) That Raw (produced [cont.]

Executive produced by Kurupt, fans will hear “Academy” appearances from such notable talents as Raekwon, Jadakiss, Kurupt, Pete Rock, Royce Da 5’9”, Redman, Styles P, Crooked I, Sean Price, Method Man, Canibus, LA the Darkman, Keith Murray, Planet Asia, Rass Kass, K-Solo, LA The Darkman, Billy Danze (M.O.P.), Pack FM, Pete Rock, Keith Murray, Chino [cont.]

LISTEN: Pusha T – “Body Work” (feat. Juicy J, Meek Mill & French Montana)

From Gilbere’s SOME DREAMS NEVER SLEEP EP, hitting 10/4.

Aaron LaCrate shows off this new collabo with Mobb Deep, in honor of the first successful Milkcrate Athletics t-shirt, the “Illson” design. The track will go on to be the soundtrack to their winter 2011 line. LISTEN: Mobb Deep – “Illson 2012″ (feat. Aaron Lacrate) Mobb Deep – “Illson 2012″ (feat. Aaron Lacrate)