Who is Pusha going at in this verse? Sounds like a close friend or relative that betrayed him….. Download  

According to a rumor on AllHipHop, Drake apparently was quoted as saying “I might sing, but I’m no b*tch….If [Common] got something to say, say it to my face.” Update: We’ve obtained video of the said quote, which happens at during the last minute of Drake’s performance at the Cali Christmas show. As seen below, [cont.]

In this video, Elzhi takes his audience back in time to the Mid-90′s, and into Maurice Malone’s Hip-Hop Shop. The Shop was the heart of the Detroit hip hop scene where many collaborated, battled and shared music. It was there that a young Elzhi first grabbed the microphone to prove that he had the ability [cont.]

1. Pabst and Jazz (feat. Hassani Kwess; Kenny Keys) [Prod. Blended Babies] 2. Choices (feat. Action Bronson) [Prod. Blended Babies] 3. In The Kitchen [Prod. Chuck Inglish] 4. Useless (feat. Pac Div) [Prod. Blended Babies] 5. More Cowbell [Prod. Blended Babies] 6. Bastermating (feat. A$AP Twelvy, Chip Tha Ripper, YP) [Prod. Blended Babies and Chuck [cont.]

Cali underground rap legend Murs proudly presents the music video for “’67 Cutlass”, his newest from Love & Rockets Volume 1: The Transformation, his new album produced entirely by Ski Beatz, the man behind classic tracks for Jay-Z, Mos Def, Camp Lo and many more. Love & Rockets’ cover art was designed by Dave Barnett, [cont.]

In every group, there is always a breakout star. Michael Jackson stood out in the Jackson 5. Q-Tip is the most recognizable face of A Tribe Called Quest. You know the story. Group breaks up, one member goes on to super stardom. In the case of Rapper Big Pooh, he found himself initially on the [cont.]

In two parts… Nuff said… Download Download

The FM crew returns for 2012 with this Cudder collabo. It’s so wizard. Download  

A behind the scenes look at the Def Jam signee and man behind one of 2011′s best mixtapes, The Return of 4Eva.

New material from G.O.O.D. Music’s resident crooner, which may or may not make his next LP, due this year. Download  

New track to commemorate Atmosphere’s tour throughout their homestate of MN. Dates below: Buy Tickets for the 2012 Welcome To Minnesota Tour: 2.20 – Mankato, MN @ Verizon Wireless Center Ballroom: Buy Tickets | RSVP Tickets also available at Verizon Wireless Center Ballroom (No Fees) 2.21 – Bemidji, MN @ Sanford Center Ballroom: Buy Tickets [cont.]

Following “Roman In Moscow”, is Nicki’s first official single from Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, due February 14th. Hot damn, hoe, here we go again.

Hilarious. Gangrene – that’s Alchemist and Oh No – has a new LP, hitting January 24th on Decon. This is the first trailer, decribed by Decon as “a series of psychedelic experimental shorts by Jason Goldwatch utilizing found footage, deeply layered audio beds and Gangrene Original Music to create new works of art out of [cont.]

In this interview with Montreality , Killah Priest speaks about… – His upcoming album ‘The Psychic World of Walter Reed’: confirms January 30th release date & reveals featured artists, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon & RZA. – The type of student he was at school – Jobs he’s had as a teenager growing up – What he [cont.]

Another one from The Dreamer/The Believer, in stores today.

Boston-based indie label Leedz Edutainment has come together with The DJBooth and Coast 2 Coast DJs to bring listeners their latest compilation album, The Write Off Vol. 3. Hosted by Mr. Peter Parker, the project features 23 fresh records from a variety of the game’s hottest underground/up-and-coming emcees. Included are previously-featured, reader-approved leaks “From the [cont.]

Common decodes “The Believer” from his new album The Dreamer/The Believer and revisits his classic verse from Black Star‘s “Respiration”.

New Planet Asia & Madlib “Cracks In The Vinyl” EP… In honor of Stones Throw 15 year anniversary it’s free. Planet Asia recorded the project in Germany on his three days off while on the recent Cali Agents european tour. Cracks In The Vinyl by Planet Asia & Madlib

So after many years of being under the study of Beat-Making John Robinson has finally decided to let the rest of the world hear what he creates outside of writing lyrics and working with various other producers around the world. “My beats are very personal to me, they are like therapy for whenever I am [cont.]

Today, enjoy the non-album bonus cut from yU “Can’t Hide” (ft. EyeQ) produced by Slimkat78. Slimkat78′s production features vocal sample and chopped up horns while yU and guest MC, EyeQ, trade verses. The combination between yU, EyeQ, and Slimkat78 seems effortless while yU and EyeQ’s chemistry is undeniable. Enjoy and feel free to post and [cont.]