Ever since the early 1990′s rap music collective Hieroglyphics have laid the groundwork for the evolution of hip-hop to become one of the most influential aspects of popular American and international culture. Thrust back into the spotlight with their recent single “Gun Fever,” a commentary on our culture’s ongoing obsession with guns and violence, they [cont.]

Swedish producer/deejay duo Create & Devastate present their single “Most Confident,” featuring west coast mic technicians Wildchild and MED, taken from their May 21st extended play project of the same title. The eight track release also includes Mykill Miers and boasts remixes from Swedish producers Freddie Cruger and Max I Million. Original and remix instrumental [cont.]

Like yesterday’s Jay-Z / Raekwon photo, we’re not sure what this means, but Chris Rock Tweeted a photo of himself in the studio with Eminem, with the quote “In the studio with Em don’t sleep.” When asked about the session in an interview with Fuse TV, Chris responded “Uh. . . I can’t really say.” [cont.]

‘Clef sits in with The Breakfast Club, and shows off his new “Gat-Tar”. That thing’s gotta be a bitch to get through customs.

With his new album, Prisoner Of Conscious in stores now, Talib Kweli sits in with Power 105′s The Breakfast Club.

Joell Ortiz talks to Rosenberg about his new mixtape, new Slaughterhouse, and possibly touring w Eminem.

Statik Selektah serves up full snippets for his upcoming LP, Extended Play, hitting June 18th on Showoff / Duck Down. In the second clip, he speaks on the album with Posse TV about what to expect from the project. Tracklist: 01) Reloaded (feat. Pain In Da Ass, Action Bronson, Big Body Bes, Termanology, & Tony [cont.]

From Kid Ink’s Almost Home, due May 28th.

Given Kanye’s rants lately, and the fact that he has a new album coming next month (supposedly), we’re guessing he’s going to wig out on live television this Saturday for the season finale of SNL. Here’s the already awkward promo.

In 2008, Rick Ross and Birdman recorded an LP together called The H, which never saw the light of day. They have decided to release the LP, next Thursday, May 23rd. “H” PSA FROM BIRDMAN & RICK ROSS from DERICK G on Vimeo.

Get Schooled sits down with Kendrick Lamar to rap about music, life and success. Exclusive interview with Kendrick Lamar from Get Schooled on Vimeo.

Directed by Gunplay & Ryan Snyder. What’s the over/under on Gunplay changing his name to G-Play before his major label debut drops?

Last week, new comer Chance The Rapper, OG Talib Kweli, and Cory Mo came together on Showoff Radio with Statik Selektah. Over ASAP Rocky’s 1 Train beat, Talib kicked the cypher off. Tune in to Showoff Radio each and every Thursday from 8p to Midnight EST.

Leftover from the Power & Passion sessions. The maxi-single is available now for free download at http://lifeispassion.com/.

Juicy J talks about the features on his new album “Stay Trippy”, why he doesn’t need to sip lean, and his verse from the late Pimp C.

Ortiz spits over Rocko’s controversial track that cost Rick Ross his Reebok deal.

Yeezy did a surprise show for Adult Swim in New York City last night, backed by a Daft Punk-esque light pyramid. In the clip below, he performs a new track that may-or-may-not be called “So Awesome”, adding in one of his usual rants.

This visual is created from footage of three recent performances of the #NewJetCity single #Mary shot in New York, Washington & Rhode Island.

Directed by Picture Perfect, from the album Excuse My French, out May 21 on Bad Boy.

From Muggs electronic-tinged Bass For Your Face LP.