While Schoolboy Q saw the release of Habits & Contradictions yesterday, the next Black Hippy crew member out the gate is Ab-Soul with a new cut.

The cover above pretty much explains this, as J. Rocc mixes a handful of tracks from Stones Throw’s forthcoming 2012 release schedule. J. Rocc – “Stones Throw 2012 Preview” Podcast

The 1982 duo samples Drake for their latest joint, 2012 coming soon. The album, we mean.

First Family member Big Inf teams with Camp Lo for this collaborative record.

One of the most important songs from The Greatest Story Never Told gets a video, directed by Nastee.

Fast rap spectacular from Slay’s Rhyme or Die LP, hitting soon.

Rap Trivia: Who was the last to use that “nothing’s gonna stop me” vocal sample? Says Raekwon: “When I first heard the beat by Napoleon Da Legend, I knew it was gonna be special, but when I heard his vocals and the beat combined, it reminded me of myself being a hungry cat coming up [cont.]

From E.P.I.C. (Every Play Is Crucial) directed by Gabriel Hart.

The animated Obie Trice takes his turn at BossLady.tv x Convention Magazine’s themed freestyle series where rappers wax poetic on making it from nothing to something. Be sure to check out the album, Bottoms Up.

Produced by Komplex.

The Black Hippy crew introduce themselves to the world, discuss what people think about west coast rappers, Jay Rock being in the studio with Dr. Dre, Kendrick working with Terrace, advice from 50 Cent about hard work and talent, Kendrick selling out shows, Drake touring with Kendrick Lamar, Terrace gives out his craziest groupie story [cont.]

Big Thunder from Decon on Vimeo. Uh. Vodka & Ayahuasca in stores on January 24th.Not sure if dude is on it….

L-Boy gives a rundown of what to expect from the Odd Future camp in 2012. Via IPhone, bitch.

Just in case you weren’t tired of this song yet, Mos Def Yasiin Bey lends his own rendition. This is the first offering from his Top 40 Underdog series, which finds him freestyling over popular instrumentals.

Directed by Artistic Outlet Media, from the free album Camoflage Jackets, available now.

Trae The Truth assembles an all-star cast for this latest mixtape of tracks and freestyles, featuring Lupe Fiasco, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Drake, T.I., Tyga, Meek Mill, Young Jeezy, Tech N9ne, Mystikal, 2 Chainz, French Montana, Wale, Big Boi, Wiz Khalifa, and more. Trae The Truth – “King Of The Streets” Mixtape

Directed by Tony Shane of RubyHornet.

Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller recently spoke with Prodigy for an exclusive interview. In part 2, he discusses going to Prison, The Illuminati and the Hip-Hop police.

First video from the Madgibbs project. Directed by Jonah Schwartz.