Yes, this is for real. Nature Sounds recently shipped out a Doom x Akomplice mystery box, which included a cassette single of this “Victory Laps” remix, which may or may not appear on the final product of Ghostface and MF Doom’s long-overdue collaborative project. The above video shows the unboxing of the mystery box, while [cont.]

From Vakill’s Armor Of God, available now. Armor of God features 16-tracks produced by Molemen’s Panik & Memoriza, Jake One, Joe Blow, MGI & Bluntologist. Guest appearances by Crooked I of Slaughter House, Juice, Rhymefest, Nino Bless, Astonish & Vizion.

Grindhouse Gang is an underground Hip Hop collective from Georgia and South Carolina consisting of Mark Deez, Dr. iLL, and Powder. They recently released Grindhouse Gang Presents Militia of Emcees, and are currently working on their debut album, to be released early 2012. Produced by Sicknature.

Wow, loads of classic samples on this one. Who can name them all? Not entirely mad at this. LISTEN: Da Underdogz – “Mic Check” (feat. Chamillionaire; prod. Swizz Beatz)

New single from DJ Shadow’s upcoming LP, The Less You Know The Better, due September 5th on Verve Records. LISTEN: DJ Shadow – “I’m Excited” (feat. Afrikan Boy)

Heads might not realize that LMFAO’s origins begin in indie hip-hop. Red Foo along with current Party Rock Crew member, Dre Kroon, first stepped onto the scene around 1997 with their “Life Is A Game Of Chess” and “The Freshest” singles. Collaborating with DJ Revolution and Evidence, it was clear that these guys hearts were [cont.]

Directed by Jack Cearnal & Consequence “Public Eye” is a remake of the classic Brand Nubian track “All 4 One”. The video places Cons literally in front of the “Public Eye” so speak. While in front of giant 35mm camera, Cons performs this white-hot verse in the midst of the lens displaying what he describes [cont.]

Looks like Tha Carter IV promotional machine is starting… Although this one is from Weezy’s Sorry For The Wait mixtape, which is due first. LISTEN: Lil Wayne – “Tunchi’s Back”

From HardKnock.TV: Exclusive in-depth interview with J Cole! Part 1 starts off with Cole talking about picking a song for Jay-Z to jump on but not wanting to be out shined on his own track. Nick Huff Barili asked Cole if he has ever given an artist a song with verses already on it and [cont.]

Two verses from Apathy over Mobb Deep’s “Eye For An Eye” an House Of Pain’s “Put Ya Head Out”. Prepping for Honkey Kong… dropping August 23rd. LISTEN: Apathy – “Word To The 23rd (Freestyle)” Apathy – “Word To The 23rd (Freestyle)”

The Queens based hip-hop duo Cold Heat, comprised of Jak D (MC) and Jay W (producer) return in 2011 with Raising The Bar, their third and most recent album, which drops July 19th through Soulspazm Digital. In promotion for the album’s release, we’re pleased to present the LP’s title track “Raising The Bar”, which features [cont.]

DEMRICK aka Young De and Scoop Deville drop the video for “What’s Good,” from their upcoming Neva LOOK Back EP coming soon.

Check the debut album from Crown City Rockers’ and The Mighty Underdogs’ producer HEADNODIC – “Red Line Radio” dropping on July 26th 2011. The incredible package includes a limited-run 5″ micro vinyl record featuring two exclusive songs. The album includes appearances by Latyrx, Gift of Gab, Mr. Lif, The Grouch, Sadat X, Moe Pope, Raashan [cont.]

Oooooh word? Let’s make this happen. Rock The Bells or Paid Dues 2012. Charity event. Something.

Directed by Rusty Rayburn.

J. Cole talks about releasing a new mixtape prior to his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story, and his desire to produce for his fellow Roc Nation artists Jay-Z, Rihanna, Willow Smith, and Jay Electronica.

J Dilla – Lightworks from James Works on Vimeo. Another one from the Stones Throw video contest.

From the forthcoming Back On My Buck Shit Vol. 3 mixtape. LISTEN: Young Buck – “Addicted”

It’s the motherfucking remix, as the kids say. Director: Kai Regan. The Lady Killer is available now.