After his performance at Rutgers University, we had the pleasure of chatting with another talented member from TDE, Ab-Soul. In this interview he reveals that his his eyes are light sensitive which explains the “Sunglasses Look”. We also discussed his educational background, music influences, and who he is currently a fan of in hip-hop.

Joe Budden Mood Muzik Boxset contains every song from MM1 — MM4.5 as well as 2 previously unreleased tracks. To get your AUTOGRAPHED copy go to http://joebudden.bigcartel.com.

The #ism returns with the 1st video from his forthcoming project, produced entirely by Blended Babies, ‘Cathedral!’ Custom Detail is a super dope video directed by Jay Caves. It showcases the ism of GLC, Tennille, Nico Segal of Kids These Days & Blended Babies. It has some stellar cameos form Kool-Aid to Larry Hoover Jr. [cont.]

“New Jack” is the first single from Smoke DZA’s new album “Rugby Thompson,” produced entirely by Harry Fraud. Album available June 19th, 2012. Check out the album cover art below. The album will feature Action Bronson, Curren$y, Sean Price, Schoolboy Q, ASAP Twelvy and more.

Young Jack Thriller speaks with 50 Cent, as he discusses why he doesn’t jump on other peoples tracks anymore, the future of G-Unit, Lloyd Banks rumors, 2 Chainz, his new mixtape “The Lost Tape” with DJ Drama that is scheduled to be released on the 22nd & much more.

Pusha T stopped by Primetime Radio with J-Rod for an in depth interview and discussed a variety of subjects including the direction for his new album, the recording process for the G.O.O.D. Music compilation, and cleared up rumors about Kanye West rapping about marriage on what was allegedly Pusha’s song.

Bootleg Kev gets the scoop on J. Cole’s upcoming collaborative LP with Kendrick Lamar and more.

Big K.R.I.T. collaborates with The Roots for his single from Live From The Underground up at Late Night.

Off that Crack On Steroids.

From Diggy’s Unexpected Arrival, out now.

Bootleg Kev speaks with 2 Chainz about the possibility of him signing with G.O.O.D Music.

Like his name suggests, Ab-Soul is not easily defined. His diversity shows in his music as he can effortlessly shift from slow flow to rapid fire and everything in between. Here’s a look at him discussing some of the many musical influences that shaped him into the artist he is now. He talks about everyone [cont.]

Hima from Das Racist sat down with Killer Mike to give the most thoughtful interview we’ve seen in a while. Their conversation touches on literature, the Internet, and Mike’s movement away from the major labels. In the second clip, he speaks on the inspiration for the track “Reagan”.

H.N.I.C. 3 drops July 3rd.

Deantoni Parks on drums. Blackbird on the mic. Cut Chemist on the beat. Produced by Allopoietic Systems. Directed, Shot and Edited by Corey Brandenstein. Stunt Driving by Jason “Hawke” Hamilton.

In this Interview with Montreality, Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith of EPMD speak about: – Their story (0:17) – The type of students they were at school (0:40) – Jobs they had as teenagers growing up (1:01) – What they spent their 1st big paycheck on (1:26) – The key to success (1:39) – Their [cont.]

Jada offers some very interesting insight on all three issues — particularly his thoughts on Mase’s decision to rap or not rap.

Heh, this video is from Fonazarelli’s recently released triple-album, The Block Brochure: Welcome To The Soil 1,2 & 3.

From Connor’s Season 2 mixtape. Directed by Puma For The Program LLC.

The clip for this “Stoned Immaculate” cut features Curren$y smoking weed (naturally) and hanging around women in boas. Curren$y’s debut LP The Stoned Immaculate in stores June 5th.