Imagine that. Apparently the song that leaked titled “Mama’s Boyfriend” was a homemade remix using the original, unreleased acapella, by some happy-go-lucky, budding producer who thought this would be a great idea to do. His resume now reads: “Produced for Kanye West” Says Ye: The version of the Kanye West recording “Mama’s Boy” that arrived [cont.]

We agree. The single, “Nasty”, is too good to be slapped included on such a generically titled album.

Original suspect in the 1994 shooting and robbery of Tupac Shakur at Quad Studios in NYC, Dexter Isaac, has come forth admitting to the crime, which found Pac surviving, after being shot five times. He also alleges that Jimmy Henchmen paid him $2500 to do it, and suggests he still has Pac’s original chain that [cont.]

Fresh off the heels of their brand new album, The Family Sign, their landmark headlining performance at the Soundset Festival and a well-received Bonnaroo appearance, Atmosphere are announcing another string of live dates with label-mates Evidence and DJ Babu (of Dilated Peoples), Blueprint, and Prof. The tightly knit crew will bring a multi-faceted set of [cont.]

Talkin’ to you! In a recent piece with Complex, the Bad Meets Evil team spoke on unfinished music leaks. Eminem: “They’re going to download music from here, from there, and with me, my music—it’s never has been and never will be, a money issue. I don’t give a fuck about the money. But when you [cont.]

Another one from Big Sean’s impending G.O.O.D. Music debut, due at the end of the month. No I.D. on the beat. LISTEN: Big Sean – “Marvin & Chardonnay” (feat. Kanye West + Roscoe Dash)

Will Fox News touch this? “My fight against terrorism, to me, the biggest terrorist is Obama in the United States of America. For me, I’m trying to fight the terrorism that’s causing the other forms of terrorism. You know the root cause of terrorists is the stuff the U.S. government allows to happen. The foreign [cont.]

New Wu-compilation hits July 26th, executive produced by The RZA. Not quite a full-on Wu-Tang Clan album, but if it’s anything like the Chamber Music LP, we’re listening. 1. Start the Show (feat. Raekwon and RZA) 2. Laced Cheeba (feat. Ghostface, Sean Price and Trife Diesel) 3. Diesel Fluid (feat. Method Man, Trife Diesel and [cont.]

Sean’s official G.O.O.D. Music debut hits June 28th. Check out the official tracklist below. 1. “Intro” Produced by: Kevin Randolph, Key Wane 2. “I Do It” Produced by: No I.D., The Legendary Traxster 3. “My Last” f/ Chris Brown Produced by: No I.D. 4. “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me” Produced by: No I.D. 5. [cont.]

We’re hearing that this is not the final tracklist, but a partial one, with more songs to be added. Hell, this is more than we’ve got for Detox so far…. 1. Lift Off (Feat. Beyonce & Bruno Mars) 2. Murder To Excellence 3. Illest Motherfucker Alive 4. Why I Love You So (Guilt Trip) 5. [cont.]

?uestlove recently revealed details about The Roots next LP to Billboard, trying something they haven’t done in year’s past. “This is going to be our first full-fledged narrative concept album,” ?uestlove told Billboard. “It’s going to be a challenge to figure out how to get from point A to B — or in this case, [cont.]

Cyhi reveals the cover art for his Royal Flush 2 release to Billboard, and speaks on the project. Tell us about the look and feel of “Royal Flush 2.” The actual visual is a more aggressive version of the first one. The first one was more laidback; it was wintertime music because it was wintertime [cont.]

Curren$y applies the No Limit aesthetic to his release schedule, with the next chapter in his legacy coming from Warner Bros on June 28th. 1. #jetsgo* 2. Still featuring Trademark and Young Roddy 3. She Don’t Want A Man 4. One Life 5. You See It 6. Televised featuring Fiend (International Jones) 7. This Is [cont.]

Sad news strikes today as 34 year old co-founder and creative director of LRG (Lifted Research Group) Clothing, Jonas Bevacqua, was found dead in his Leguna Beach home, in what authorities call a “non-suspicious death,” according to the Orange County Register. Rumors have suggested that he died of a heart attack, after news was broken [cont.]

August 23rd is the date for Apathy’s star-studded LP. Guest shots from DJ Premier, DJ Muggs, Da Beatminerz, Evidence, Statik Selektah, Xzibit, Ill Bill, Vinnie Paz, Celph Motherfuckin’ Titled, Action Bronson, Army of The Pharoahes, Mad Lion, General Steele and more. Air Demigodz?

The Cool Kids long-awaited new LP drops on July 12th. A fish themed album wouldn’t be complete without an appearance from Ghost. 1. Rush Hour Traffic 2. GMC 3. Boomin’ (feat. Tennille) 4. Sour Apples (feat. Travis Barker) 5. Penny Hardaway (feat. Ghostface Killah) 6. Bundle Up 7. Gas Station (feat. Bun B) 8. Get [cont.]

“My album title is…. Life Is Good!!!“, tweeted Nas. Thoughts?

Project Blowed affiliate and all around good guy Open Mike Eagle returns on June 7th, with his follow up to his critically acclaimed Unapologetic Art Rap LP. 1. The Processional (The Funeral March) prod. E. Super 2. Nightmares prod. Willie Green 3. No Body Nose prod. Loden 4. NH2 (Grins and Lies) feat/prod Alpha MC [cont.]

Here’s your first look at the cover art for DJ Pizzo’s Buck’s Wildest Beats mix CD, which drops digitally next week, for free, right here. The mix is a collection of classic Buckwild produced tracks (pre-Biggie, pre-Whoa), as well as a few Celph & Buck gems not included on their Nineteen-Ninety Now LP. The mix [cont.]

Big Sean’s G.O.O.D. Music debut will finally drop on June 28th… this is the make or break record, kids. Here’s the cover art.