Finally some new music from the Clipse’s reformed half. From the upcoming solo release, Hear Ye Him.

Donnis’ debut Fool’s Gold single “Gone” launched the ATL-bred MC onto MTV and radio, the cover of XXL’s hotly contested Freshman Issue, and concert stages worldwide. His latest FG release is the superpowered bass boom of “Hello Kitty,” an irresistible club rap anthem destined to rattle car trunks and grease stripper poles all summer. It’s [cont.]

Brother Ali might stir up Fox News with his new album cover for Mourning In America and Dreaming In Color. The album hits August 21, and is entirely produced by Jake One.

D. Swain loves the 90s in this short film for his latest single “Goodbye Love”. Pop culture references abound at breakneck speed as Danny! laments a love lost. Produced by Danny!. Directed by Jorge Sanchez. And yes, “Payback” is definitely coming soon.

Timbaland’s back, with Ne-Yo joining him for this joint off the Step Up Revolution soundtrack.

In this interview with DJ Green Lantern, Killer Mike speaks on his new album with El-P, R.A.P. Music. Mike also explains how a balance of backpack and street is crucial to success in hip-hop.

All praise the Kush God.

They call out Vinnie Paz and Sicknature as well on this.

The Look of Love is one of Slum Villages most well know songs. It’s live intro was recorded by yours truly from my handheld tape recorder at the well respected Alvins in Detroit. It was about the time we’d just finished recording Fantastic Volume 1 in Dilla’s basement in Conant Gardens. On this unseen footage [cont.]

Indie/pop/rock act Chester French return with a new album, Music For Tngrs, from which this new single comes.

In this intensive 20-minute long interview with Montreality, the legendary Rakim speaks about: – His story (0:27) – The type of student he was at school (0:58) – Jobs he’s had as a teenager growing up (2:34) – What he spent his 1st big paycheck on (4:09) – The key to success (4:53) – Books [cont.]

Crooked I’s Pslam 82:V6 is finally here. The free mixtape hosted by the LA Leakers can be downloaded below and the untagged version is also available now on itunes and all digital retailers. 01. 82v6 Intro (Prod. by Quest) 02. G’s us – ft. Roc Marciano (Prod. by Komplex) 03. G.A.N.G Up (Grind And Never [cont.]

Nas speaks on his July release Life Is Good, explaining that it is a “complete piece of work”. He reveals that producer Salaam Remi compares the album to both Amy Winehouse’s Back To Black and The Fugees The Score, both of which he had a hand in producing.

Video for XV’s freestyle over Kendrick and Dr. Dre’s “The Recipe”. Directed by Connor Hays from the Popular Culture mixtape.

From Based On A T.R.U. Story, directed by Director X.