“Everything is cool, everything is peace with everybody on the label, but I am announcing that I am no longer on G.O.O.D. Music,” Kid Cudi told Power 106 today. He elaborated that he wanted to concentrate on building his own stable of artists with Wicked Awesome and King Chip. He also mentions that his track [cont.]

Trek Life is one of the unsung heroes of California rap. He came up with Bishop Lamont, Evidence, DJ Babu, Blu and a bevy of other talented DJs, producers, and emcees (before anyone knew who they were). He’s done entire projects with long time friend Oddisee. His music has taken him around the world more [cont.]

Directed by Anthony Sylvester. The Only Number That Matters is Won 1.5” available now.

From Kool Keith & Big Sche Eastwood’s “Magnetic Pimp Force Field” album, coming May 25th, 2013.

Bootleg Kev tells us: Here is the first official leak from my upcoming mixtape/street release Empire Business, which is dropping April 7th (Wrestlemania Sunday). The tape features the likes of Freddie Gibbs, Rittz, Yelawolf, Jon Connor, Emilio Rojas, Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa, Clyde Carson, Tito Lopez and many more. This first leak comes from [cont.]

Since signing to Funk Volume in 2011, Dizzy Wright has been all about progress. His debut album, SmokeOut Conversations, and EP, The First Agreement, both charted on iTunes and Billboard; he went on three tours last year, including his own 30-date headline tour, that brought him all across the world; and just earlier this week, [cont.]

Nas let his Twitter followers know today that he expects to reveal the title to his follow-up LP to Life Is Good, next month. “…Dropping next album title next month..” he Tweeted, suggesting a reveal is right around the corner.

The artist formerly known as T-Shirt – and not to be confused with Earl Sweatshirt – returns with this poignant, raw, underground track and video. He writes: AUTOMATIC represents the last 6 months of my life. The not always clean journey, but the rich one. Most the photos I took, some I pulled along the [cont.]

The sounds of classic 36 Chambers-era RZA meld with Portishead and the Italian film music of Ennio Morricone on 12 Reasons To Die, the new album from Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge. This project is a daring, full-length Crime/Horror concept album. 12 Reasons’ Executive Producer and Ghostface’s longtime Wu-Tang Clan collaborator The RZA, refers to [cont.]

Man Bites Dog Records is excited to announce that rapper Roc Marciano will join the label in the role of Vice President and Director of A&R. The partnership brings together one of rap’s most respected independent artists with a label renowned as a driving force behind quality independent music. Over the past several years, Man [cont.]

Kurupt and Snoop talk about how they met and a guaranteed way to get a deal with Death Row that nobody could seem to accomplish. They also freestyle FOREVER… we could only show you a few minutes.

Naledge and Double-O’s new EP hit iTunes today, and you can check out the entire thing down bottom.

Tree, the Chicago emcee and producer behind the Soul Trap movement, put on a journalist hat and spontaneously interviewed Roc Marciano during a recent Closed Session. Check out the interview, and look for the song and documentary coming soon. Shot and Edited by Andrew Zeiter. Sunday School 2 coming soon via Creative Control and Closed [cont.]

Snoop Lion teams up with Drake and his daughter, rising star Cori B to deliver a much-needed message of peace in his latest video, “No Guns Allowed.” Directed by Jessy Terrero, the video captures a poignant message of non-violence in the wake of several national tragedies. “No Guns Allowed” is the new single from Snoop [cont.]

Last week, ScHoolboy Q dropped by the Toca Tuesdays studio during his NY press run. Having been on the show a bunch of times, Q was ready to hop in the power cypher with Tony. In the second clip, ScHoolboy Q and Sway reminisce on an airport incident.

From the April 23rd release of Indicud.

Produced, Written and Recorded on a handheld mobile device by Bahamadia. Dialed Up by BAHAMADIA

The newest tune off of Peter Rosenberg’s New York Renaissance Mixtape which drops on Thursday — courtesy of himself and Ecko Unlimited.

Or as we like to call it, the Wayne/Nicki sextape. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded: The Re-Up: The Sequel: The Album: Part Two: The Final Chapter: Remixed, in stores now.

From Skillz’ Thoughts Become Things, available now.