West Coast artist Problem shares how he linked up with Dr. Dre while working with T.I., and how they worked on music at Dre’s home studio. He also explains the process of working with the legendary producer and rapper, and what he learned while in the studio with Dre.

Immortal Technique continued his in depth interview with Battle Rap journalist Michael Hughes, at the VladTV headquarters, this time speaking on the presence of gang affiliation existing in Battle Rap. Technique addressed the presence of street gangs being involved in Battle Rap, but instead of focusing on the negative associations that most people might address, [cont.]

This episode of Hellafine Fridays previews many of the big albums coming out this Fall, with singles and tracks from each project. Mixed by DJ Pizzo. 1. Eminem – “Berzerk” – The Marshall Mathers LP 2 – Nov. 5th 2. E-40 – “Ripped” (feat. Lil Jon) – The Block Brochure 4,5,6 – TBA 3. Cali [cont.]

Peter Bailey shares a NiteCap with Atlanta rap superstar 2 Chainz at his album listening party for B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time, then heads to the studio where 2Chainz discusses his recent arrest, invoking a new soulful sound, advice from 50 Cent & his unwavering work ethic.

My Name Is My Name due October 6th.

This track already has a steady buzz in the club, with B.o.B. replacing Joe Moses’ verse for it’s official release. Produced by DJ Mustard.

Kendrick breaks his silence on his controversial “Control” verse, in two separate interviews with Hot 97′s Peter Rosenberg and Ebro, and Power 106′s Big Boy’s Neighborhood.

ScHoolboy Q returns to STASHED TV for the second installment of SESSIONS. Picking up where we left off with him last time, the TDE rapper speaks to us about why he hates performing “Hands On The Wheel,” the most annoying interview questions and why Instagram video sucks.

ATL trapeze artists Heroes x Villains lend an official remix to Doe B’s “Let Me Find Out”, with T.I. and Juicy J in tow.

J-Zone avoids technical perfection and uses outdated, obsolete and broken equipment to record his new album, Peter Pan Syndrome. Pre-order Peter Pan Syndrome at j-zone.bandcamp.com. Release date 09.05.2013.

In this episode, DJ Eclipse talks about his early days hunting for vinyl, whittling down his collection of 30,000 records, and why pressing an album used to mean so much. Crate Diggers profiles people with extraordinary vinyl record collections, with owners displaying and telling the stories behind their collections.

Gillie Da Kid spits over two of the hood’s biggest anthems of the moment.

From the album, Trials & Tribulations.

Chicago rapper King Louie speaks on his relationship with Kanye West and how they got together in Paris to work on “Yeezus,” and reveals how Kanye was behind the scenes. He also explained what Kanye’s presence is like in Chicago, and shares a story of ‘Ye being a fan of his music.

Big Sean meets up with JAY Z’s Life+Times in NYC to break down the record “All Figured Out,” off his sophomore album Hall Of Fame.

New freestyle between Sean Price and Illa Ghee.

Goodie Mob stopped by the SiriusXM studios for an exclusive performance for Hip Hop Nation and Backspin.

Some back-story on this song, Danny Brown’s album was originally titled ODB, standing for Old Danny Brown, however the estate of Russell Jones had issue with this. So now it’s called OLD, and here is what once was the title track to the 9/30 Fool’s Gold release. Produced by Paul White, directed by Ruff Mercy.

“Call It Home” is the first single taken from The Foreign Exchange’s upcoming fourth album, Love In Flying Colors. The full single bundle is available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon now and includes the single mix and the instrumental version of “Call It Home” as well as non-album B-Side “Pity”. Love In Flying Colors [cont.]

Delicious Vinyl brings you Sunset Blvd, the new album from Yancey Boys, the group piloted by John “Illa J” Yancey and Frank Nitt. The dynamic new collection is built around previously unheard tracks created by Illa J’s brother: the late, great J Dilla (James Yancey). With Frank Nitt’s standing as J Dilla Music Catalog Curator [cont.]