KRS-One narrates this excerpt from Peter Spirer’s new documentary Rhyme & Punishment.

New video from Tragedy for the lead single off of his Thug Matrix 3. Produced by Now & Laterz.

This track comes from 1/2 of Lone Catalysts solo LP, The Poet Tree of Life.

It seems as though we’ve been talking about Jermaine Cole for years. Impressive guest spots and near classic mixtapes will do wonders for an artist as far as buzz is concerned. In Cole’s case, the hype machine has churned not because of self promotion or an unwarranted co-sign, but rather because of pure talent. Cole [cont.]

That explains it.

New material from the Black Hippy camp, produced by Nez and Rio.

Busta Rhymes posse cut featuring his new leaders of the current school, over an Onyx classic. LISTEN: Busta Rhymes – “Lay Em To Rest” (feat. Reek Da Villain, Uncle Murda, French Montana) Busta Rhymes – “Lay Em To Rest” (feat. Reek Da Villain, Uncle Murda, French Montana)

Fear of God 2: Let Us Pray EP is online @ Itunes now. Meanwhile, Pusha T spits over Drake’s Dreams Money Can Buy. Beat is so dope. Play Clothes Holiday, in stores 10/15 Def Jam, he says. LISTEN: Pusha T – “Don’t F With Me” Pusha T – “Don’t F With Me”

Produced by Beatnick & K-Salaam from the Cold Day In Hell mixtape.

B.o.B. gets ready for his yet-to-be-announced follow-up to The Adventures Of Bobby Ray, with this nature infused single. LISTEN: B.o.B. – “Strange Clouds” (feat. Lil Wayne)

November 8th, Mac Miller makes his major label debut. 01. English Lane 02. Blue Slide Park 03. Party On Fifth Ave 04. PA Nights 05. Frick Park Market 06. Smile Back 07. Under The Weather 08. Of The Soul 09. My Team 10. Up All Night 11. Loitering Album Only 12. Hole In My Pocket [cont.]

The New Jersey Nets basketball team will relocate to Brooklyn in 2012, and thus forward be known as “The Brooklyn Nets”. “We named the New Jersey Nets the Brooklyn Nets,” Jay-Z, part owner of the team, said in a brief press conference yesterday. . “We think we’ve developed a lot of equity behind brand Nets,” [cont.]

For this week’s Mayer Monday, watch Bruno Mars, Asher Roth, Questlove, Busy P, Elijah Woods, The Cool Kids and more have a bit of an identity crisis.

Cats & Dogs drops at midnight.

Every artist has felt ripped off or “swagga jacked” at some point. ‘Attack Of The Clones’ is a song about artists trying to be carbon copies of other artists, they can copy the writings and styles but can’t duplicate the passion or “magic” of the original. A.Jay.D linked with Skyzoo, knowing he’s from the breed [cont.]

LISTEN: Legato Shine – “Hold Dat” (feat. Billy Danze of M.O.P.) Legato Shine – “Hold Dat” (feat. Billy Danze of M.O.P.) (via MP3Waxx)

This promo for How To Make It In America season 2 remixes “Barbra Striesand” into a theme song for the illustrious Luis Guzman.

Duck Down head cheese speaks with DJBoothTV for an exclusive interview to discuss the current state, and evolution, of east coast hip-hop.

2012 comes early this year, as Aaron LaCrate & Mobb Deep break down the Dun Language, Loud Records, and Q-Tip, This behind the scenes video is a classic snap shot into the life and styles of Aaron LaCrate and Milkcrate….

Sluggo and friends perform for a huge crowd at The Greek in Los Angeles.