PATTCH82: Thanks for taking the time to speak with me, how are you…? ADRIAN YOUNGE: Yeah I’m good, I’m good. Thanks for reaching out. P82: No problem, I’m a big Delfonics fan so I couldn’t turn down the chance to discuss the album with you. ADRIAN: Thank you man, I appreciate it. P82: How did [cont.]

At the 20th anniversary tour of the classic Stunts, Blunts, & Hip Hop album, we sat down with the great Diamond D to talk about the highlight records of his career. Such as The Original Jazzy Jay “Cold Chillin’ in the Studio Live”, Diamond D and The Psychotic Neurotics Stunts, Blunts and Hip-Hop, A Tribe [cont.]

The Cassidy / Meek Mill battle enters another round, with “R.A.I.D.”

After announcing his name change yesterday, N.O.R.E. P.A.P.I. follows up with two tracks which may or may not appear on his upcoming album, Student Of The Game.

Pap offers up his year-in-review on his 2012 obituary. Look out for his next album, Nacirema Dream will be released on March 5th.

Meek Mill will team with DJ Drama once again for his Dreamchasers 3 mixtape, to be released this year. Here’s a look at the cover art, which features some his favorite things, such as $100 bills, riding motorcycles, and airplanes.

Directed by D. Rich.

You may know Chad Hugo as half of production team The Neptunes. He’s got a new project with Baltimore-based DJ Daniel Biltmore called MSSL CMMND. In this Episode of Behind the Beat, Hugo and Biltmore take you through their production methods and rock several masks while playing bongos.

From Wu-Tang Clan Member Cappadonna’s newest offering Eyrth, Wynd & Fyre 2xLP “Pull Your Life Together” (Prod. J. Glaze) The Double Disc album drops 2-26-13 on RBC RECORDS and is a MUST OWN for all Wu-Tang & Hip-Hop heads alike as Donna Cappa Goins takes the listener on an introspective look through his development in [cont.]

Dag Savage, comprised of Exile and Johaz, are preparing to drop their first EP on January 15th via Dirty Science / Fat Beats. The EP features 4 brand new tracks featuring guest appearances from Aloe Blacc, Murs, and Co$$ in addition to a couple of remixes. The EP will be sold digitally as well as [cont.]

Directed by Bernz. Over “Harlem Shake” by Baauer

Eccentric Houston rapper Riff Raff reveals the top artists he’d like to collaborate with from the past, present and future, one being Jay-Z & Beyonce’s daughter Blue Ivy. Riff Raff also explains the meaning of some of his favorite tattoos out of the collection of about 30 he has inked on his body.

Cris returns with a remix of his “Representin’” track, with Kelly Rowland replaced by R. Kelly and Fabolous.

We know we made you wait, but we’re kicking off our 2012 Year-In-Review with a bang, starting with the Worst Album Covers of 2012. Don’t be mad ya’ll…… 10. Masta Ace – “MA Doom: Son of Yvonne” – We’re not going to dis this album, it’s one of the best records of the year, in [cont.]

N.O.R.E. discusses his new name with MTV News, explaining that he will know be known as “P.A.P.I.”, which stands for “Power Always Proves Intelligence”. Looks like his next album may not be called “S.U.P.E.R.T.H.U.G.”, as it stands.

So, which part of his name will Chinx Drugz have to change in order for Walmart to carry his album? Anyway, Rick Ross and the Bad Boy crew jack Royal Flush’s “Worldwide” instrumental for this posse cut, originally produced by L.E.S., here remixed by Harry Fraud. As debuted by Flex.

Muggs has been experimenting with some dubstep lately, and now he takes his tracks….. to the trap!! Gangsta Gibbs gets down on this one, taken from his January 15th album, Bass For Your Face.

Napoleon Da Legend (@TeamNDL) slings lyrical gems alongside Brownsville legend Sean P for “Wise Men” produced by DUS. This is the first single off his upcoming full length album “Awakening”, featuring the likes of Raekwon and Spit Gemz.

Joe Budden revises the cover art for No Love Lost, now slated for a February 5th release date. Guests will include Juicy J, Lloyd Banks, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana, Kirko Bangz, Omarion and more.

Snoop puts the Lion back in the cage for a second for this Tyga-inspired club jam. The single is out on iTunes now.