J. Rawls assembles a curious cast of characters for this track off of The Hip-Hop Affect, available now. via Nature Sounds. LISTEN: J. Rawls – “Are You Listening” (feat. Copywrite, Bad Azz, Edo G., DJ Rhettmatic)

From the Monumental LP, dropping June 28th on Duck Down.

From the May 24th releases of Term’s Cameo King II. Listen or download below.

From ‘Zoo’s The Great Debater hitting June 7th for free, thanks to 9th Wonder and Jamla Records. LISTEN: Skyzoo – “Written In The Drums” Skyzoo – “Written In The Drums”

Digga re-teams with Nottz for the remix to “You Got It”, along with some help from 1/3 of The Lox and Torae. LISTEN: Rah Digga – “You Got It (Remix)” (feat. Torae + Styles P; prod. Nottz) Rah Digga – “You Got It (Remix)” (feat. Torae + Styles P; prod. Nottz)

Cons delivers his rendition of this classic Brand Nubian “All For One” beat. Public Eye (It’s The Cons Version) by Consequence Consequence – “Public Eye (It’s The Cons Version)”

Taken from JS-1′s Ground Original 3: No One Cares LP. LISTEN: DJ JS-1 – “Reppin’ NY” (feat. Lil Fame, Joell Ortiz, Freddie Foxxx) DJ JS-1 – “Reppin’ NY” (feat. Lil Fame, Joell Ortiz, Freddie Foxxx)

From Tone’s June 14th release of Work Ethics, as seen above; tracklist below. LISTEN: Tone Spliff – “Most Recognized” (feat. Sean Price, Irealz, Baby Blak) Tone Spliff – “Most Recognized” (feat. Sean Price, Irealz, Baby Blak) 1. Clock Intro (Produced By: Tone Spliff)- 2. Rules Of The Game featuring Agallah; JoJo Pellegrino; Jukstapose (Produced By: [cont.]

Yela released this free single on Friday the 13th. LISTEN: Yelawolf – “Kill My Nightmare” Yelawolf – “Kill My Nightmare”

A little something from Blu’s upcoming NoYork! album. Meanwhile, we’ll have a review for the official release of Her Favorite Colo(u)r on the site soon. LISTEN: Blu – “Doin’ Something” (feat. Pac Div, U-N-I, J*Davey, TiRon, Ayomari) Blu – “Doin’ Something” (feat. Pac Div, U-N-I, J*Davey, TiRon, Ayomari)

Lucas Macfadden delivers a better-late-than-never dub-step remix from his The Audience Is Listening LP. What’s the Altitude (Dub Step Version) by Cut Chemist

Aussie rapper Jay Daniels (no relation to Jack) nets a verse from Royce Da 5’9 for this track from his The Drop-In mixtape. LISTEN: Jay Daniels – “Long Way Home” (feat. Royce Da 5’9) Jay Daniels – “Long Way Home” (feat. Royce Da 5’9)

Two of our favorite budding emcees join forces on this track produced by Sean C and L.V. That sample must have cost a milli. LISTEN: Jon Connor – “U Ain’t Gettin’ Nothin’” (feat. XV) Jon Connor – “U Ain’t Gettin’ Nothin’” (feat. XV)

Jim Jonsin on the beat. LISTEN: Yelawolf – “It’s A Party” (feat. B.o.B.)

LISTEN: Evidence – “Mother’s Day Freestyle” Evidence – “Mother’s Day Freestyle”

Queens artist Ox puts the finishing touches on his mixtape “Danger Zone” with assistance from Prodigy of Mobb Deep. Above, Prodigy speaks on new projects he’s working on since being released from jail. Check out the song below. LISTEN: Ox – “Killer Squad” (feat. Prodigy of Mobb Deep) Ox – “Killer Squad” (feat. Prodigy of [cont.]

So stupid it will probably hit. LISTEN: Lil Scrappy – “Grustle (Grind + Hustle)” (feat. Pharrell)

A YMCMB collabo, apparently from Gangsta Grillz 3. Whatever happened to that Dj Drama’s legal drama, we wonder? LISTEN: DJ Drama – “Words of Advice” (feat. Lil Wayne, Mack Maine & Kevin Cossom)

The latest in KITH’s Brain Candy series. LISTEN: Kidz In The Hall – “Playground” (feat. BJ The Chicago Kid) Kidz In The Hall – “Brain Candy #7: Playground” (feat. BJ The Chicago Kid)

Exclusive in-depth interview with all four members of Slaughterhouse (‬Crooked I, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce da 5’9″) . Part 2 of this interview starts off with Nick Huff Barili asking Slaughterhouse about their Solo albums. Crooked talks: Million Dollar Story, Royce: Success is Certain, Joe: The Great Escape, Joell Ortiz: currently untitled album [cont.]