Asia instructs the new generation about fascinating new concepts such as “record store” and “purchasing music”.

Former Natural Elements member Ka speaks with ThisIs50′s Young Jack Thriller. The two speak on Brownsville, 50 Cent’s co-sign, and possibly signing with G-Unit.

Ill Adrenaline Records is back with another dope release. Purpose, founding member of the group Tragic Allies, teams up with extraordinary producer Confidence of Rashad & Confidence fame to bring you the first single off the forthcoming full length “The Purpose of Confidence”. “Vision of Excellence” features none other than Queensbridge legend Cormega along with [cont.]

Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com Slaughterhouse – “On The House” (Mixtape)

Directed by Frederic Esnault.

This single will hit on Itunes August 21st. Enjoy the radio rip until then.

Second single off of Bishop Lamont’s final street album, “THE LAYOVER” (available Sept 2012) before the highly anticipated album release, “THE REFORMATION.” Track features Black Milk & Mr. Mecca.

Azealia Banks will make her official full-length debut with Broke With Expensive Taste, set for a February 12th, 2013 release. Her 1991 EP and Fantasea mixtape are out now.

So true. Wear your backpack past (and present) like a badge, I do. From the album 4NML HSPTL.

Taken from the limited 7″ vinyl “Sraight Flow / Automatic Systematic” and the EP “The Lost Tapes” out later this year on Ill Adrenaline Records/ Legion Records. Directed by Jimmy Giambrone. Recorded back in 1995 at D&D Studios, NYC.

Busta borrows Hi-Tek’s instrumental for “Round & Round” for this track off of Year Of The Dragon, hitting Tuesday for free on Google Music.

In this interview with Montreality, Rapper Big Pooh speaks about: – His story (0:17) – The type of student he was at school (1:03) – Jobs he’s had as a teenager growing up (1:20) – What he spent his 1st big paycheck on (1:54) – The key to success (2:15) – His passion for literature [cont.]

Cleveland spitter King Chip, (formerly Chip tha Ripper) discusses his relationship with fellow Ohio emcee and good friend Kid CuDi. Chip says CuDi has been like a brother, and has helped him avoid many of the industry’s pitfalls that he had to battle through on the come up. Chip also recounts how he came to [cont.]

Here’s another track from R-Les’ upcoming Les Is More, hitting Oct. 23rd.

Past Due and ABB Records present Sicky Brett “Sicky Like Drinky”. First single from Sicky’s forthcoming album, Please Drink Responsibly. Produced by Detroit’s Pigpen.

#TDEFamAppreciationWeek comes to an end with this Canei Finch produced collabo between Kendrick and Jeezy.

Directed by Topshelf Junior. From the HITstory mixtape.

As if the original wasn’t long enough, we now have a nine-minute extravaganza, with added features from Trina, Tyga, and Rockie Fresh. Rick Ross, T-Pain, Omarion, Yo Gotti, Lil’ Wayne, French Montana & Black Cobain verses still in tact.

“The Season” is a single off of Dreamville artist Bas’ second project Quarter Water Raised Me Vol. II.

Brother Ali gets on Jake One’s “3 Kings” instrumental, sans Ross, Dre, and Jay. Look out for Mourning In America And Dreaming In Color September 18th.