In this Interview with Montreality, R.A. The Rugged Man speaks about: – His story (0:17) – The type of student he was at school (0:41) – Jobs he’s had as a teenager growing up (1:15) – The key to success (1:49) – His upcoming autobiography (2:12) – Why he doesn’t have any tattoos (2:43) - [cont.]

Looks like we’ll have to wait for Ross’ God Forgives, I Don’t a bit longer. Instead, look out for the next MMG comp due June 26th.

Another leak off 1982′s 2012 due next Tuesday.

New record from this supergroup that consists of Common, No I.D., James Fauntleroy, and others.

Tip speaks on his various projects he has in the works.

This comes from Twista’s upcoming Don Cannon mixtape, and is produced by The Legendary Traxter.

From Prodigy’s H.N.I.C. 3 due July 3rd.

Looks like that Goodie Mob reunion album is getting closer to fruition. This however, comes from the soundtrack to The Obama Effect, in theaters July 13th.

David Banner drops his fifth single, “Amazing” featuring Chris Brown, off his upcoming free independent album, Sex, Drugs and Video Games, scheduled to be released on 5-22-2012.

Prodigy teases H.N.I.C. 3, due July 3rd.

Get More: Music News The crew suggests the album is done – despite a few mixdowns – but may not make the June 12th release date.

Here’s a preview from Curren$y’s The Stoned Immaculate, hitting June 5th.

Video streaming by Ustream 50 and Drama speak on The Lost Tape, as well as his recent health issues, Game, the Philly scene, and more. Wack ass UStream audio doesn’t start until about the 6 minute mark.

Coming from Moodyman’s Mahogoni imprint, this 12 track EP will be released on limited edition vinyl on May 25th. 1. Birthright 2. Feel This Shit 3. The Best That Ever Did It 4. Lets Pray Together 5. Ride Wit It 6. Say My Name 7. Dillatroit 8. Detroit Madness 9. Possible 10. Mind Yo Business [cont.]

Nice. El-P performs “Stay Down” from Cancer For Cure, which drops next week.

Miami’s ¡MAYDAY! is a crew that has defined the art of paying dues. They first broke onto the scene with their local hit “Quicksand”, followed by their breakthrough smash single “Groundhog Day” (featuring Cee-Lo Green). The latter boasts over 2 million views on it’s first day on YouTube – much owed to the affiliation with [cont.]

Here’s a little promo vid about my 10 favorite pieces of vinyl from my record collection.

Detroit’s very own, House Shoes is preparing for his first album release “Let It Go” dropping on June 19th via Tres Records. The album is entirely produced by House Shoes and features guest appearances from Danny Brown, Black Milk, Alchemist, Roc Marciano, Oh No, Guilty Simpson, Quelle Chris, Shafiq Husayn, and others. Today, enjoy the [cont.]

The new Deli Basis single “Ask Yourself” features Termanology and the beat is produced by the Russian producer and artist Longarm. It’s a genuine jazzy sampled track, with real conscious rap about how the unfairness in society today. The beat is produced by LONGARM, and the track is mixed by Hurricane. The video also featues [cont.]