Long before Amy Winehouse became a walking tabloid, the hardest working man in show-business, ?uestlove, was singing her praises, turning a whole generation of hip-hoppers on to her unique, soulful sound. In a recent article published in the U.K.’s Sun, ?uesto and Winehouse will join Raphael Saadiq for an as of yet unnamed supergroup project. [cont.]

Duck Down Music is celebrating its 15 Year Anniversary with a commemorative album that pays homage to what the fans voted to be the strongest record from each of the 15 years. There are two bonus tracks from 1993 & 1994 to offer tribute to Black Moon’s hit record “Who Got The Props,” and Smif [cont.]

As revealed by Fab 5 Freddy via Twitter yesterday, legendary hip-hop / graffitti pioneer Rammemlzee passed away “after a long illness”, best known for his highly sought after “Beat Bop” 12″ with K-Rob, and accompanying cover art by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Uncommon Records founder and Def Jux engineer Nasa had the pleasure of interviewing Rammellzee in [cont.]

Looks like Villa Manifesto will be the last Slum Village LP. Being that two of the original members have passed, it seems kind of an obvious conclusion, but Twitter blew up today with #ripslumvillage posts, but something isn’t right with the remaining members – obviously some behind the scenes drama going on, judging from the [cont.]

In interesting tidbit was revealed in an LA Weekly article on Madlib, suggesting the producer may have beats on Kanye West’s Good Ass Job LP. The paragraph reads as follows: There’s no such thing as a casual Madlib fan, with a rabid cult consuming anything he releases. It’s not all great, but it’s always interesting. [cont.]

Eminem’s Recovery album title may have a deeper meaning than we all knew – he’s helped the troubling music industry bounce back from one of it’s worst periods ever. Recovery sold 741,000 copies in it’s first seven days, shattering a previous first week sales record held by AC/DC with the 2008 release Black Ice. Recovery [cont.]

Hot off the heels of their Japan performance together, not only will DJ Premier and Pete Rock be releasing a 2CD/DVD set of the event (which is up for pre-order now at Juno.Co.Uk – check your region codes), but they are also “making an album together”, according to the above Tweet by Pete Rock from [cont.]

Gary, Indiana’s finest, Freddie Gibbs, has partnered with Decon to release his first official release, Str8 Killa EP, August 3rd, further inciting the raucous clamor surrounding the third coast’s most promising MC. Hailing from a disheveled corner of the midwest, Freddie’s music is a play-by-play of block politics. The video for “The Ghetto” illustrates his [cont.]

Its been a bittersweet year for Swizz.He and fiancee Alicia Keys are expecting, but he’s also been hit with financial woes.In addition to the lawsuit from his ex-wife, asking for 334k in back child support and alimony,Swizz has now  been hit with $652,727 lien for delinquent taxes.In total, Swizz and his former wife have received [cont.]

Above is the packaging for Madlib’s 7th entry in his Medicine Show series, a currently set for July 27th release on CD and LP. Press release reads as follows: Madlib Medicine Show #7: High Jazz is an all-new Madlib jazz production. High Jazz, the name itself a tribute to the landmark jazz-fusion album released by [cont.]

Despite how you may feel about Rawse, one has to admit the tracklist below sounds pretty enticing, given the collaborators at least…. Album in stores July 20th. TRACKLIST: 1. I’m Not A Star 2. Free Mason f. Jay-Z 3. Tears Of Joy f. Cee-Lo 4. Maybach Music III f. T.I., Jadakiss & Erykah Badu 5. [cont.]

DOOM fires off some tour dates for his trek around Europe. Wed 13 Oct 2010 – UK – Manchester – Academy 1 Thu 14 Oct 2010 – UK – London – Brixton Academy Fri 15 Oct 2010 – UK – Brighton – Concorde 2 Sat 16 Oct 2010 – UK – Bristol – Academy 1 [cont.]

Mr. Hudson, whom you may know from belting out that “Forever Young” hook, will finally see a U.S. release for his U.K. smash LP, Straight No Chaser, on Itunes and all fine digital retailers on June 29th. Released via G.O.O.D. Music, the album features collaborations with Kanye West and Kid Cudi.

As previously reported and discussed in his interview former drug kingpin “Freeway” Ricky Ross has sued rapper Rick Ross.In a suit filed in a California Federal Court on June 18, the former kingpin is suing Rick Ross for “stealing his name, image and likeness to create a successful rap career”.Allhiphop.com was able to get a [cont.]

With joint shows already scheduled in Detroit and NYC,Jigga and Em have decided to add a couple more dates for their joint concert experience.In addition to the shows already scheduled for Detroit and the Bronx (Sept 2nd and 13th, respectively) two new shows have been added for September 3 at Comerica Park in Detroit and [cont.]

Black and white album art from Muggs and Ill Bill’s forthcoming collaborative album, Kill Devil Hills. TRACKLIST: 1.) Cult Assassin 2.) Trouble Shooters f/Sean Price, O.C. & Sick Jacken 3.) Paul Stanley 4.) Illuminati 666 5.) Amputated Saint f/B-Real 6.) Skull & Guns f/Everlast & Slaine of La Coka Nostra 7.) Giants Stadium f/Q-Unique 8.) [cont.]

7L & Esoteric have released an official statement in regards to their new LP, 1212, due out this Fall. It reads as follows: Over here at the 7L & Esoteric company store we swear by authenticity and being up front with our patrons. We’ve given you a lot of music over the past 14-15 years…some [cont.]

New artwork for Big Boi’s upcoming official mixtape. This mixtape will drop before his album on June 29th. Another Big Boi/Oukast related mixtape will be posted later.

In a recent interview with Billboard, J.Cole gave a few details about his upcoming solo debut.The previously title Cole World,is gone as the album moved into “as-yet-titled- category.Title withstanding, the LP is tentatively scheduled to drop this October and will feature production from No ID,Jim Jonsin and Pharell, with Cole producing some of his own [cont.]

Check out the tour dates below for Brother Ali as the Rhymesayers emcee hits Europe starting next week. 06.25 – Evreux, France @ Le Rock Dans Tous Ses Etats Festival   06.26 – Somerset, UK @ Glastonbury Festival 06.27 – Paris, France @ Solidays Festival   06.30 – Oslo, Norway @ Living Room 07.01 – [cont.]