Crooked I’s Apex Predator, hits July 30th. Here’s a look at it’s eleven tracks. 01. YODO 02. Vegas On Biz (feat. K-Young) 03. Let Me Get It (feat. Tech N9ne) 04. Apex Predator (My Gun Go) 05. Nobody Cares (feat. Tena Jones) 06. Crowns 07. A Lady Fell In Love 08. No Sleep Gang 09. [cont.]

Goodie Mob will return on August 27th with Age Against The Machine. Here is a look at the tracklist. 1. U Don’t Know What You Got (Intro) 2. State Of The Art (Radio Killa) 3. Power 4. Silence….. The New Hate (Interlude) 5. I’m Set 6. Valleujah 7. Pinstripes (feat. T.I.) 8. Special Education (feat. [cont.]

Funk Volume emcee Dizzy Wright is gearing up to release a new mixtape, entitled The Golden Age. The project will be released on August 19th. Dizzy is also unveiling the mixtape’s glistening artwork, created by legendary designer and artist SKAM2?. The mixtape comes as the lyricist has maintained a dizzying work ethic. In 2012, he [cont.]

FUNK MASTER FLEX NIGHT. For real, actually. The Samsung app for Magna Carta Holy Grail is so flooded, at the moment, that Flex is broadcasting the album live on Hot 97. Listen to here, edited, and with Flex dropping bombs all over it. Or, wait until tomorrow…. Listen to the live Funk Flex stream here.

Wiz tells Karen Civil TV about his signing of Ty Dollar Sign to his Taylor Gang imprint.

Questlove writes, “Guess What Just Got Mastered Kids? The New #WiseUpGhost by Elvis Costello & The Roots. Gotta say this sounds incredible!”, and posts the accompanying image, outlining the album’s tracklist. Look for the release September 17th on Blue Note Records.

In an extensive interview with Newsweek’s Daily Beast, Rick Rubin talked about his career thus far, and gave some insight into the Yeezus recording sessions. He revealed that there was enough material recorded for two volumes of Yeezus, and there is a possibility that a sequel could happen. When he came to you with the [cont.]

Here’s a look at the cover artwork for Slaughterhouse / C.O.B. member, Crooked I’s, next LP, Apex Predator, hitting July 30th.

Big Sean has announced that his upcoming G.O.O.D. Music sophomore LP, Hall Of Fame, will hit on 8/27/13. Watch the announcement video below.

Jay-Z has taken to YouTube to release the tracklist for his July 4th release, Magna Carta Holy Grail. 1. Picasso Baby 2. Heaven 3. Versus 4. Tom Ford 5. Beach Is Better 6. FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt 7. Oceans 8. F.U.T.W. 9. Part II (On The Run) 10. BBC 11. La Familia 12. Jay-Z Blue 13. Nickles & [cont.]

“Requests come in and are considered carefully by Silvio Pietroluongo, our director of charts, and, if complications or implications rise to a certain level, by me, as Billboard’s editorial director. We strive to always fall on the side of moving the music business forward,” wrote Billboard editor Bill Werde, in regards to Jay-Z’s unconventional method [cont.]

Freddie Gibbs first specially-made-for-retail album, ESGN, hits on July 9th. Here’s a look at the artwork and tracklist for the project. 1. Lil’ Sodi 2. The Real G Money 3. Came Up 4. Hundred Thousand (feat. G-Wiz & Hit “Skrewface”) 5. D.O.A. (feat. G-Wiz & Big Kill) 6. Lay It Down 7. I Seen a [cont.]

Whoa. Jay-Z has announced his new album, “Magna Carta Holy Grail“, via Samsung Galaxy. The press release states: “Be among the first million to download the app on June 24th and get the album free July 4th, three days before the rest of the world.” Which means the album will be released July 7th to [cont.]

While he has not specified what, Jay-Z’s Life + Times blog teased this image today, suggesting fans tune into Game 5 of the NBA Finals (Sunday @ 6:15 PST), for the reveal of….something. Reports suggest that this will be the unveiling of his reported multi-million dollar partnership with Samsung, as the photo hints, or perhaps [cont.]

Looks like Yeezus could not match Watch The Throne, in terms of bulletproof leaks, as the album has hit the internet today. While details have remained tightly wrapped, here is what the tracklist looks like for the Tuesday release. Look for our review of the project next week. 1. On Sight (Produced by Daft Punk) [cont.]

Killer Mike and El-P’s upcoming Run The Jewels album has been given a June 26th release date by Fool’s Gold, and will be available for free download. The duo are also offering the set on CD and limited edition yellow vinyl, which can be pre-ordered here. 1. Run The Jewels 2. Banana Clipper (feat. Big [cont.]

The Ambassador of the Bay Area also prestigiously known as E-40 releases new artwork covers for his three upcoming albums entitled The Block Brochure Welcome To The Soil Parts 4, 5 and 6. When asked why and how he decided to release three albums at the same time he had this to say; “I’m a [cont.]

Man Bites Dog Records is proud to announce the newest addition to the ever expanding label, rapper AG Da Coroner. The Brooklyn native is the first artist signed by Vice President and Director of A&R Roc Marciano, who joined the label in April. AG Da Coroner’s debut album, Sip The Nectar, will feature production from [cont.]

It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Dizzee Rascal, 2009 to be exact, when he dropped his last LP, Tongue ‘N Cheek. The grimecee will drop his new album, The Fifth, on July 1st in the UK, which will include collaborations with Will.i.am, Tinie Tempah, Calvin Harris, Jessie J, Robbie Williams, Bun B, Trae [cont.]

It’s astonishing to believe that is has already been 20 years since Oakland, CA rap group Souls of Mischief released their debut album 93 ’til Infinity. In celebration of their 20th anniversary Tajai, Opio, Phesto and A-Plus are going on a national 50 city Still Infinity Tour starting in Nebraska on June 18th. Souls will [cont.]