Jack Davey, frontwoman for the electro-soul duo J*Davey, who’ve graced the cover of LA Weekly’s Beautiful People issue and won over the hearts of your favorite musicians’ favorite musicians such as Prince and ?uestlove, has been experimenting with a solo sound, one that’s much more rock-driven than before. Says Jack, “This project is definitely a [cont.]

On the night of the political debates, Killer Mike delivers the video for “Reagan” from R.A.P. Music, produced by LP, out now.

When Murs for President came out, it was a time when the United States was in the middle of a tense political and social climate. We were on the cusp of a new election, a deep financial crisis, and social media revealed itself as a leading form of mass communication. In an era when we [cont.]

From Self Made Vol. 2, in stores now.

Following the late-August release of their new full length album, Diggaz With Attitude, producers Stu Bangas & Vanderslice have kept the ball rolling with a string of new videos and singles. All told, the production duo has released a collection of singles that have featured the likes of Roc Marciano, The Alchemist, Evidence, Apathy, Vinnie [cont.]

This is The Audible Doctor’s free instrumental mash up mix to celebrate the announcement of his forthcoming instrumental album Doctorin (due out October 30th). Doctorin will feature 12 brand new instrumentals by Audible Doctor and is executive produced by the legendary Large Professor.

In this Interview with Montreality, Joey Bada$$ speaks about: Going to school, the reason he didn’t want to release Rejex, His upcoming projects, Wanting to work with NAS, artists that have influenced him + much more. DESCRIPTION: In this Interview with Montreality, JOEY BADA$$ speaks about: – The type of student he was at school [cont.]

Kendrick performs “Swimming Pools (Drank)” on Jimmy Fallon, backed by the legendary Roots crew.

Staying lifted as ever, Jet Life returns with the follow-up to last year’s highly-acclaimed album, Jet World Order. Led by the New Orleans Spitta, the crew also consisting of Trademark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy, Smoke DZA, Sir Michael Rocks, and more continues to raise the bar and elevate its craft far beyond the limits of [cont.]

One of the new bonus tracks on Prodigy’s full-length The Bumpy Johnson Album, as not included on the earlier free release EP, is this new Alchemist produced cut. More like this please.

Kendrick Lamar speaks with KC Chopz of Miami’s Power 96, and spits a freestyle over Warren G’s classic “Regulators” instrumental. Kendrick says that a Black Hippy compilation will happen eventually, speaks on working with Dr. Dre, and the status of the fabled mixtape with J. Cole.

It’s possible that heads will never listen to an instrumental or turntablist hip-hop record without comparing it to DJ Shadow’s seminal Endtroducing. That album has reigned supreme for sixteen years as one of, if not the best, hip-hop instrumental albums ever. From the diversity of samples to the gritty vibe, even DJ Shadow himself hasn’t [cont.]

Diamond D is hard at work in the studio on his next album, The Diam Piece LP. He gave us a sneak peek at the tracklist, and it looks pretty amazing. Guests for the album include Pete Rock, A.G., Black Rob, Pharoahe Monch, Hi-Tek, Smif N Wessun, Tha Alkaholiks, Kurupt, Nottz, O.C., Minnesota, Masta Ace, [cont.]

New material from Saigon’s The Greatest Story Never Told Part 2: Bread & Circuses, hitting Nov. 6.

The Wizard Cud releases a new self-produced track, which may or may not appear on his next album, Indicud.

Kool Keith gets his toast on with Elliot Aronow and Food Gold in the kitchen of NoHo eatery, The Smile. Shot and edited by Josh Wehle.

Nuff said.

It’s past midnight in NYC, and Torae wastes no time getting the next installment of his #DailyBread series out for mass consumption. Here is “Rap Average”.

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis stand up for gay marriage on “Same Love”, which comes from their new album, The Heist, hitting October 9th. Directed by Ryan Lewis, Jon Jon Augstavo, and Tricia Davis.

XXL and Statik Selektah collaborate on this new freestyle video series, with the first episode featuring Beanie Sigel.