The Newport Authority 2 album was inspired by politics & industry bullsh*t that prevented this material from being included on PA2: The Director’s Cut. Shylow and I went in and created a separate album to hold people over until PA2 drops in July. Attached with Intro, interludes and fully mixed & mastered by Joe Nardone. [cont.]

Esteban spends time with rapper Big K.R.I.T., who breaks down tracks from his new mixtape “King Remembered in Time.”

The lyrical duo that brought you classic collaborations like “Uncommon Valor” and “Nosebleed” returns with “Sam Peckinpah”, this time featuring Sadat X of Brand Nubian. Off R.A. The Rugged Man’s new album Legends Never Die, now in stores everywhere.

Talib Kweli spits over Drake’s “5 AM In Toronto”. “Regardless if you think I’m a prisoner of conscious / I enlist certain responses to make me the poorest choice to be backed by a corporate sponsor / so I’m independent as fuck / so my company still get raucous (rawkus)”.

Robin Thicke grabs Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz for this new club themed track, as debuted today on Sway In The Morning.

Famed NY rapper Fabolous shares his thoughts on rappers on Twitter, revealing that he backed away from joking with rappers on the social media site, because some can be too sensitive. Fabolous also shares his thoughts on Ray J’s new track “I Hit it First,”his relationship with Lil Wayne after “So NY,” and his funniest [cont.]

In a recent string of corporate companies lifting endorsement deals from rappers, PepsiCo has pulled the third in a series of Tyler The Creator directed ads for Mountain Dew, as the latest has been deemed “racist” and “violent against women” by the company. “We understand how this video could be perceived by some as offensive, [cont.]

The White Mandingos write: “‘Mandingo Rally’ is a sonic rally organized by The White Mandingos (AKA Murs, Darryl Jenifer and Sacha Jenkins SHR). Inside of this rally, Cali rap killer Murs (AKA Tyrone White) drops Jewels for you to find. But once you find them, he snatches them right back. Because you have to earn [cont.]

One of the strangest, but dope, collaborations we’ve seen yet, Texas-by-way-of-London-via-Brooklyn-est-in-Canada.

Ruff Ryders first lady releases another clip from her upcoming LP, Lip Lock, due May 14th.

Chance The Rapper releases his Acid Rap mixtape, which features collaborations with Childish Gambino, Action Bronson, Ab-Soul, Jake One, Blended Babies, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, and more. Chance The Rapper – “Acid Rap” (Mixtape)

New Single off the upcoming project, The Kitchen. In the midst of a nationwide highly controversial debate about gun control the Hiero Crew chimes in with their unique perspective. Known as pioneers of the underground Hieroglyphics continues to push the envelope with this stunning visual directed in house by Casual. “We are not promoting guns [cont.]

Meek Mill sits down with Karen Civil to discuss the Rick Ross Reebok situation, Dreamchasers 3 and Lil Snupe.

Yeah, doesn’t look like they’re pulling any punches on this video, which will drop officially soon.

Last week, Slaine and Termanology dropped by the Toca Tuesdays studio to kick it with Tony Touch. Of course Tony threw a beat on and kicked the cypher off. Tune in to Toca Tuesdays each and every Tuesday from 8p till 12a on Shade 45.

Produced by Soul Professa. “Never Never” single on iTunes now.

Havoc of Mobb Deep and Lloyd Banks of G-Unit speak on their new collaboration “Life We Chose,” off Havoc’s new album “13″, in stores May 7th. “13″ also features Royce Da 5’9″, Raekwon, Styles P, Twista, and more.

Track off of Sophia Danai’s EP,’Wishing Well’ which is now available.

7-minute extended director’s cut of Fabolous’ new video. The “explicit” means the dirty words are left in tact; there’s no titties. Although Chris Brown’s nipples are present, which can be a shock for some sensitive viewers.

Chace Infinite and DJ Khalil are back with this unapologetic new cut.