Here is your first look at the packaged CD for Kanye’s new album, Yeezus, which hits stores June 18th. Tracks confirmed thus far are “I Am A God”, “Black Skinhead”, and “New Slaves”.

Both of Ye’s performances from SNL last night. #Yeezus in stores June 18th.

Earlier this week we saw Jay-Z in the studio with Raekwon, and today we find him exploring the studio space with Drake. Drake tweeted “Warning: Please be very afraid of the music we’re working on. OVO x ROCNATION”. No word on which album the tracks were meant for – Jay’s, Drake’s, or both.

Chris Bridges serves the title track up from his upcoming mixtape, IDGAF. Check out the tracklist of the May 24th free release below.

In this interview with Sermon’s Domain, Mobb Deep speaks on the following: Highlights of the show in Seattle at The Crocodile (0:00) How they feel still being active and relevant after 20 years (1:43) Havoc’s favorite usage of the number 13 (1:57) If they look for advice from each other on their solo albums (2:20) [cont.]

Last night, Kanye West premiered the first track from his new album, Yeezus, which is due June 18th, entitled “New Slaves”. A video for the track was projected on the side of the building in multiple different cities. The clip above shows the event in New York City, captured at Prada Fifth Ave.

The Roots & De La Soul peform a few classics on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.

A few months back ACCLAIM spent a day with Action Bronson while he was down here in Melbourne. Bronsolini fans are well aware of his love for New Balances sneakers, and in this short video he breaks down why they’re on top of his list and which ones are his favourite while we were digging [cont.]

Snoop chops it up with hero Charles Ramsey in an interview that could only take place on the GGN.

Treach and Kay Gee sit in with Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg to speak on the past, present, and future of Naughty By Nature.

Slum Village will release their 20th Anniversary LP, Evolution, on June 25th. Check out the cover art below.

Previously unreleased Wu-Tang cut from the personal vaults of the RZA. “Execution in Autumn” features INS Deck, Raekwon, RZA and U-God. The track is available for purchase from Soul Temple Music via Bandcamp. Execution in Autumn by Wu-Tang Clan

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.