Pharell Williams opens “the doors” to his inner Jim Morrison on this darker shade of N.E.R.D. LISTEN: N.E.R.D. – “Help Me”

LISTEN: Sheek Louch “This Hip Hop” feat. Joell Ortiz and Termanology Sheek Louch, 1/3 of The Lox, brings in Joell Ortiz and Termanology for a temporary trio pep talk about “This Hip Hop” music.

Crooked I lights up Drake’s original instrumental, in the third edition of Hip-Hop Weekly Reloaded. LISTEN: Crooked I – “HHWR #3: Light Up” (MP3) Crooked I – “HHWR #3: Light Up” (MP3)

Beanie Sigel teams with a guy named King The Hood Savior, someone that obviously thinks very highly of himself, with both “king” and “savior” attached to his rap moniker. This, in an effort to dis Jay-Z and Kanye West. Irony bonus: the song is over Jay and Ye’s “Haters” beat. LISTEN: Beanie Sigel + King [cont.]

New material from the Str8 Killa himself, recorded as a part of DJ RTC & LRG’s Closed Sessions series. LISTEN: Freddie Gibbs – “Something New” (feat. YP) (MP3) Freddie Gibbs – “Something New” (feat. YP) (MP3)

New material from Kritical seeps out. Let’s go Def Jam…. LISTEN: Big K.R.I.T. – “Shake Junt”

Here’s a piece of Rain’s American Dreamin’ 3 mixtape, which dropped late last month. Ski Beatz on the track, with the buttery production. LISTEN: Rain – “Gangsta Shit” (prod. Ski Beatz) Rain – “Gangsta Shit” (prod. Ski Beatz)

Via GFCNY: Cinematic Music Group brings you the 1st visual off Jonnyshipes “GoodTalk vol.9″ curve your enthusiasm edition hosted by Big K.R.I.T. The album drops sept 14th & features all new music from the entire cinematic roster. Big K.R.I.T., Smoke DZA, Nipsey Hussle, The SlausonBoyz & The Alumni all lend heat 2 the project. Also [cont.]

Chicago’s Ruby Hornet presents “Bionic Jaws”, produced by DJ Babu of Dilated Peoples, and GLC and Rhymefest as the masters of ceremony. Check out the making of the track below. LISTEN: DJ Babu – Bionic Jaws feat. GLC & Rhymefest

Music from J-Live’s forthcoming album S.P.T.A. In stores October 12, 2010 on Triple Threat Productions. This track will soon be available for download at www.j-live.bandcamp.com.

LISTEN: DJ Kay Slay Ft N.O.R.E. & Papoose – You Aint Fresh DJ Kay Slay brings Noreaga and Papoose to the party with “You Aint Fresh”.

LISTEN: Kyle Rapps “Love, Love” feat. KRS-One & Homeboy Sandman Kyle Rapps spreads twice the love with this KRS-ONE and Homeboy Sandman supported head-nodder.

This track originally started off as a bootleg by WTF?, but eventually it caught on, and got the attention of Dead Prez, who re-recorded their vocals for an official release. LISTEN: WTF? + Dead Prez – “It’s Bigger Than Hip-Hop (2010)”

Raw Koncept Records delivers two joints that will not be included on Nottz’s You Need This Music or Rah Digga’s Classic, both set to drop this year. LISTEN: Nottz + Alchemist “The One” LISTEN: Rah Digga – “Do Your Numbers” Nottz + Alchemist “The One” / Rah Digga – “Do Your Numbers” (ZIP)

Wale grabs a hold of Gyptian’s current dancehall smash, in place of Nicki Minaj. LISTEN: Gyptian – “Hold Ya” (MP3) Wale – “Hold Ya” (MP3)

A new pair of Drake joints surfaced over the weekend, both of which you can peep below. LISTEN: Drake – “I’m Ready For You (Alternate Version)” LISTEN: Drake -  “What If I Kissed You” (prod. Stargate)

Well, that didn’t take long. 50 adds a quick sixteen to Cee-Lo’s ridiculous new single which blew up the internet this past weekend, playing the part of the little boyfriend. If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em! 50 Cent + Cee-Lo – “F**k You” (MP3)

DJ Whoo Kid teases this new J. Cole track via his Radio Planet TV network.

AZ gives us a taste of what to expect on Doe Or Die: 15th Anniversary Edition, which will hopefully drop by the end of the year. LISTEN: AZ – “Nothing Move” (feat. June Summers) (MP3) AZ – “Nothing Move” (feat. June Summers) (MP3)

LISTEN: Lupe Fiasco “Go to Sleep” (prod. by 1500 or Nothin’) Lupe serves up something from Lasers Food & Liquor: The Great American Rap Album. Ya’ll tucked in?