?uestlove talks about organizing the lineup for the 2013 Roots Picnic — yes, Naughty by Nature will be there — and gives an update on The Roots’ collaborative album with Elvis Costello, “Wise Up Ghost.”

Luda speaks with Hard Knock TV’s Nick Huff Barill in this extensive two-part interview. They discuss Kanye West, LL Cool J, acting, his new IDGAF mixtape, today’s generation of rappers, his upcoming Ludaversal LP, and more.

Mello Music Group and Has-Lo are preparing for the fall release of Has-Lo’s “In Case I Don’t Make It” album on Limited Edition 180 Gram Vinyl. Has-Lo is also in the works with North Carolina emcee, Castle, for a new collaborative release coming later this year. In support of the upcoming 180 Gram Vinyl of [cont.]

In this Interview with Montreality, Dj Jazzy Jeff speaks about: – Introducing Eminem to Will Smith in 1998 (0:11) – Will Smith’s reaction to getting dissed by Eminem (1:03) – The type of student he was at school (1:49) – Jobs he had as a teenager growing up (2:09) – His 1st big paycheck (2:31) [cont.]

Bootleg Kev sits down with Ludacris up at Power 98.3 to discuss a multitude of topics. They speak on Fast & Furious 6, his new mixtape, 2 Chainz blowing up without him, staying relevant in hip-hop, and more.

Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller recently caught up with Crooked I for an exclusive interview in Sweden. Crooked I talks about students reactions in Sweden to 50 Cent, doing student lectures, the globalization of Hip-Hop, getting high with Layzie Bone & much more.

The posse cut remix of Rihanna’s “Pour It Up” had a verse from 2 Chainz that didn’t clear. Here is the full version.

Major Lazer takes Mack and Ryan’s chart-topper…to the trap!

For the third track from Soul Tools Entertainment’s Soul ToolsDay series Reggie Reg provides a spacey backdrop for Rhymesayers Entertainment emcee Brother Ali to rock on. “Don’t Mess With Me” is hypnotizing display from both Reggie Reg with the production and Brother Ali with the rhymes, definitely one of those tracks fans will have on [cont.]

From The Nacirema Dream, out now on Honorable Records. Directed by Gabriella Loutfi.

New video from the Spanish mc Cres and super-producer !llmind, from their upcoming album “Hybr!d”. The video features one of BK´s finest lyricists, Skyzoo, and a special appearence by Torae. Directed by Alex F. Ghassan an ANDM Production.

From Maine’s Freestyle 102 mixtape.

From The Hookah Lounge Vol. One, due May 28th.

M.O.P. and Smif N Wessun interview each other about their favorite West Coast albums; best countries to tour in; top food spots in Brooklyn; and views on the music industry today.

Styles P recruits Chris Rivers (Big Pun’s son) and Jedi Mind Tricks own Vinnie Paz for this new cut. Prod. by Brolic Beats.

Marciano and ‘Mega unite for this new cut.

Luda’s new mixtape, and precursor to Ludaversal, is here today. Guest shots from Young Jeezy, DJ Mustard, French Montana, Chris Brown, Mac Miller, Swizz Beatz, Pusha T, and more. Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

Fat Joe returns with a new single, available on iTunes now.

Not to be confused with “Semicolon”.

Directed & Edited by Shane Annas, which will appear on Kismet, due June 4th.