Let’s get something out of the way from the jump. The initial reaction to Masta Ace’s new album might go something like this: “I’ve heard all of these beats before. And what’s up with that album cover?”. It’s a good thing we don’t judge books by their covers; or albums, for that matter. At surface [cont.]

Here’s the much-buzzed about new single from the G.O.O.D. Music compilation, Cruel Summer, hitting in August. Needs a remix with GFK….

From Life Is Good, hitting July 17th. No I.D. on the beat, let the story begin….

It’s the posse remix of Birdman’s couch-standing anthem. Nicki: “It’s a chess game, but fuck a Pusha….”

Directed By Daniel Czernilofsky. From H.N.I.C. Vol. 3, hitting tomorrow.

Rick delivers another joint off God Forgives, I Don’t, which hits on July 31st.

From The Mint Room compilation, hitting later this month.

For the Record, produced by LRG, documents the Beat Junkies past and present, starring Beat Junkie crew members and fellow DJ contemporaries Jazzy Jeff, A-Trak, Q-Bert and Peanut Butter Wolf. The documentary short is 15-minutes of powerful storytelling through engaging interviews and narratives about the Beat Junkies’ rise, crew member contributions, brought to life through [cont.]

Another video from that Self Made Vol 2, out now. HHS review coming soon…

50 Cent delivers one more video from The Lost Tape. Apparently, Fif’s new album 5 (Murder By Numbers) hits tonight at midnight on Itunes. Apparently….

The Circle of Bosses unite for this beat-jacking session for 2012. Also peep the new Slaugtherhouse vs. DJ Pizzo “House Party” mixtape, out now.

De La Soul’s performance at Roots Picnic 2012 was definitely one of the highest, brightest highlights of a weekend of highlights. For those of us who grew up on De La and most likely had our concept of hip-hop (and overall mindstate) blown up to buhloone-like proportions, seeing them rock the crowd so perfectly in [cont.]

Next week, Flud Watches will be presenting DMP’s “Straight Outta The Tidewater” Free Album Download entirely produced by Nottz. The free album features unreleased songs, some previously released songs, exclusive freestyles, and boasts guest features from Snoop Dogg, Royce 5’9, Black Milk, Joell Ortiz and others. To start things off, check out the free download [cont.]

LUV NY consists of Roc Marciano, Kool Keith, AG & OG from DITC, Kurious and Dave Dar. Produced by Ray West. The album is set to drop this month on Ascetic Music / 45 Red Apples.

(Produced by DJ PREMIER) – Directed by J.F. Martin/Tom Vujcic for Reel Wolf Productions – Cinematography by Dave Stuart – Executive Produced by Amir Radi – Taken from the forthcoming album “MASTERS OF THE DARK ARTS” LP In Stores JULY 31st, 2012.

Pusha T speaks on the BET Awards red carpet about “New God Flow”, which will act as the next single on the G.O.O.D. Music compilation, Cruel Summer, hitting August 7th. He also touches upon working with that douchebag, Chris Brown.

The legendary Houston spitter discusses his upcoming project, revealing the title and saying that Scarface fans won’t be disappointed. He explains that although he didn’t produce this album, he had full say over who made an appearance on the project.

Coming to you from Allentown, Pennsylvania is King Magnetic. A member of The Army of Pharoahs crew and working on an on-going project with Reef The Lost Cauze, Magnetic is now set to release the latest in his solo album series Everything’s a Gamble Vol. 3. The album hits stores THIS Tuesday, July 3rd and [cont.]

Money B & Scott Knoxx are M*A*S*K!! Prepare as the dynamic duo explodes on to the scene with their debut single “Living In The Sky”. If the name Money B sounds familiar that means you recognize him as one of the original members of the Platinum selling, Grammy nominated iconic hip hop band Digital Underground. [cont.]

One of the highlights of last night’s BET Awards was Jay-Z & Kanye West pitted against Beyonce for Video Of The Year. After The Throne took the award, Jay gave his acceptance speech, and then proceeded to interrupt Kanye’s….