This has to be one of the worst album titles in recent memory. 2 Chainz new LP, B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time, hits Sept 10th, 2013.

2 Chainz – B.O.A.T.S. II —-ME TIME in stores Sept 10th from 2 Chainz on Vimeo.

You have to admire Shan’s work ethic for this.

You Need To Hear This are proud to present the brand new video from JJ DOOM “BOOKHEAD”, a collaboration with legendary street artist Steve “ESPO” Powers. “BOOKHEAD” was produced by You Need To Hear This, shot in London and directed by Powers, and reveals both the as yet unheard track and the ESPO masterminded security mirror mask. From Keys To The Kuffs: Butter Edition, coming soon on Lex Records.

Another one from U-God’s Keynote Speaker, hitting July 23rd.

Here’s a closer look at The Roots Picnic, featuring highlights from The Roots, Trinidad James, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Solange, Naughty By Nature, and more.

From the forthcoming Decon release Green Tape Instrumentals, hitting 6/25.

In this episode, the “Sound of New York” and Jay-Z’s right hand man, Young Guru, talks about his early love of D.C. “go-go” music, U2 drum breaks and producing Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind”.

Grammy Nominated recording artist AZ is true a lover of Hip Hop and he is definitely here to let the World know. Yesterday he tweeted, “A great day for album releases! Hip Hop is alive!! Though my album is not done I will release a freestyle tomorrow (Wednesday, June 19, 2013) just for the love of the game”. AZ remixed the Rick Ross feat. Jadakiss track, “Oil Money”, with his unique lyrical talents to make yet another banger for the summer.

Right on the heels of his hugely successful new single, “We Movin”, AZ continues to solidify his legendary status as he prepares for the release of his much anticipated upcoming album, Doe or Die II, coming later this year.

Is the club world ready to re-embrace Nelly? Drop down and get your eagle on, girl.

Here is a track that Eminem recorded for Tony Touch, which he debuted on Shade 45 mere moments ago. The Blogsters Union is going to start leaning on Toca for the CDQ, starting in 5-4-3…..

From Tip’s Hustle Gang mixtape, G.D.O.D.

Fresh off the release of his acclaimed new album Legends Never Die, R.A. The Rugged Man is unveiling the most highly-anticipated video off the project. “Holla-Loo-Yuh” features two iconic emcees uniting, as R.A. is joined by Tech N9ne, with fellow Strange Music emcee Krizz Kaliko on the hook. While R.A. and Tech have run in the same circles for over a decade, the all-out lyrical slaughter of “Holla-Loo-Yuh” marks their historic first-ever collaboration. “Legends Never Die” is R.A.’s long-awaited new album, and also features appearances from the likes of Hopsin, Brother Ali, Talib Kweli, Vinnie Paz, Masta Ace, Sadat X, Eamon, and more.

This cut just barely missed my new mixtape, Kendrick Lamar Is The Future.

P and Al visit DJ Whoo Kid to speak on their new collaborative LP, Albert Einstein. They tell classic Mobb Deep stories, the making of “Shook Ones”, shoot outs, beef, and more.