New single from Don Mega off of the forthcoming I Am The West LP. Ice Cube – “Drink The Kool-Aid”(MP3)

Wow, two Cam’Ron and Vado joints in one day? How could we be so lucky? This one comes from the duo’s upcoming Gunz & Butta mixtape, big up to Miss Info. Anyone care to explain the relation or non-relation of this to Reef The Lost Cauze vs. Guns and Butter Fight Music LP? We’re a [cont.]

Dipset serves up the official remix to “Salute (Remix)” featuring XXL Freshman 10 near miss Vado, who feels like a pirate with that bird on his shoulder. LISTEN: The Diplomats – “Salute (Remix)” (feat. Vado)

Love Ross’ album, but never understood the appeal of his extra slow flow and repetitiveness of “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast)”. Countless requests for this song from NBA players balling at XS. Lupe Fiasco flips the script with “Building Minds Faster”, turning the track into some edutainment – maybe heads will listen….. LISTEN: Lupe Fiasco – [cont.]

Beast 1333 released his new song “Phonies”, which may be included on his double disc album, Space Age Slaves, which will be released 10/10/10. You can preorder the album at beast1333.com. Beast 1333 – “Phonies” (MP3)

New material from Lauryn Hill surfaced over the weekend, perhaps from her impending return to music. If this is in fact new (and not some ten year old studio leftover), L-Boogie has still got it, with her voice still as buttery smooth as it was on The Score. Looking forward to hearing more… hopefully.

Post Gang-Starr collaboration between Big Shug and Preem, from I Am Forever, as Shug does what the song title says. Get with the wickedness. LISTEN: Big Shug – “Six Shots” (prod. DJ Premier) Big Shug – “Spit Six” (prod. DJ Premier) (MP3)

Is it too early to call Petey Pablo a one-hit wonder? There was “Freek-A-Leek” and all, but we can’t remember anything past that. Maybe there was something. Anyway, he’s back on the grind with Timbaland right here. Do with this what you will. LISTEN: Petey Pablo – “Go” (prod. Timbaland)

This autotune drenched hood hit gets the all-star remix treatment, now featuring the South’s most popular rappers. Who will win this lyrical tour-de-force? LISTEN: Rocko – “Maybe (Remix)” (feat. Rick Ross, Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy)

One more from Joe Crack’s The Darkside, hitting stores next week, reuniting the “Make It Rain” duo. Again, Weezy’s not really in jail. LISTEN: Fat Joe – “Heavenly Father” (feat. Lil Wayne)

Here’s one from the Deluxe Edition of Ur-Sher’s Raymond Vs. Raymond 2CD edition, as well as the single disc “Versus” add on EP. Tracklists for both below. Raymond Vs. Raymond Deluxe Edition Tracklist: Disc 1 1. Monstar 2. Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home) 3. There Goes My Baby 4. Lil’ Freak (ft. Nicki Minaj) 5. She [cont.]

And here comes Travie Claus with the Party Rock remix of “Billionaire”. New verses from LMFAO and a more southern styled track finally make this one club playable. LISTEN: Travie McCoy – “Billionaire (Party Rock Remix)” (feat. LMFAO + Gucci Mane)

The man behind hooks for Travie McCoy’s “Billionaire” and B.O.B.’s “Nuthin’ On You” delivers his first potentially big single with “Just The Way You Are”. This more aimed at the adult contemporary / pop radio crowd, sans rapping, but sounds like it will push him through as a big solo artist. But Bruno, can we [cont.]

This isn’t the first time someone had the idea to rap over MGMT’s “Electric Feel” (*cough* Jim Jones), but this is probably the best instance of it ever happening. Shout out to Daily Tunez. LISTEN: Jusmula – “Electric Feel (MGMT Cover)” (MP3) Jusmula – “Electric Feel (MGMT Cover)” (MP3)

Freebass 808 (Suede of Camp Lo & Apple Juice Kid) link up with Mick Boogie & Mighty Mi for the mixtape 7th Galaxy Psychic Energy. “Telling On Your Friends” is the first leak from the mixtape, which drops of course on 8/08. The project comes on the heels of Freebass 808′s debut album Liquid Love [cont.]

Here’s the first leak from !Mayday! front man Wrekonize’s upcoming album A Soiree For Skeptics. Produced by Stro (of the Procussions) LISTEN: Wrekonize (of !Mayday!) – “Groundwork” (MP3) Wrekonize (of !Mayday!) – “Groundwork” (MP3)

Joell Ortiz snatches Kanye’s “Power” beat for this freestyle taken from his upcoming YAOWA mixtape with DJ Green Lantern and Don Cannon. Joell Ortiz – “Power (Freestyle)” (MP3)

Alchemist brings back the sleigh bells for this collaboration with budding artist Shawn Christopher. Pete Rock would be proud. LISTEN: Shawn Christopher – “Just Me & You” (prod. Alchemist) (MP3) Shawn Christopher – “Just Me & You” (prod. Alchemist) (MP3)

Fresh off the remix for Ciara’s “Ride” that he produced and featured on alongside Andre 3000, Bei Maejor drops the first track off his upcoming free album uʍop ǝpısdn (Upside Down). “Gamez,” featuring famed songwriter-turned-artist Keri Hilson, is the first offering from the project, which is hosted by Clinton Sparks and features a flurry of [cont.]

Say what you will about Fat Joe, but he has always delivered when teaming with DJ Premier. The collabos have been happening since his first album, and this one might be their best yet. Preem delivers a somber beat as Joe reminisces over Guru and his career thus far. LISTEN: Fat Joe – “I’m Gone” [cont.]