Apollo Brown’s “Clouds” has been one of the most talked about instrumental projects of the year. So, just before Apollo releases his new project with Hassaan Mackey (Daily Bread), he has decided to release a short animated feature to play as a companion to the “Clouds” track “Tao Te Ching”. “A Solitary Crane In Winter [cont.]

Cyhi speaks on the G.O.O.D. Music hierarchy, as well as Jay-Z and Kanye West’s Watch The Throne LP, suggesting it is done and “ready to go”.

The Slaughterhouse emcee re-imagines T.I.’s “Rubberband Man” concept, but for the weed heads. LISTEN: Joell Ortiz – “Marijuana Man” Joell Ortiz – “Marijuana Man”

Tinie and Wiz’s collabo from the U.S. release of Disc-Overy gets a video.

After creating a significant buzz for himself on his Finally Famous mixtape series, Detroit emcee, Big Sean, was snatched up by Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music imprint, the first of a new generation of acts to represent the label. With Finally Famous: The Album, all of Sean’s hard work comes to fruition with his official debut [cont.]

Big Sean speaks with Big Boy about how he and Drake – although friends – essentially bit his style. See above.

First leak from Headnodic’s Red Line Radio, due 07-26-11 on Brick Records. LISTEN: Headnodic – “Turn Your Radio Up” (feat. Mr. Lif, Gift Of Gab, The Grouch) Headnodic – “Turn Your Radio Up” (feat. Mr. Lif, Gift Of Gab, The Grouch) Album tracklist below: 1. You Can Call It That (the introduction) 2. Red Line [cont.]

Directed by Casual. J Rawls presents the latest video from his star-studded new album “The Hip-Hop Affect,” now in stores everywhere. “Find A New” finds the Ohio-based producer linking up with Casual from California’s mighty Hieroglyphics crew for a classic collaboration. “The Hip-Hop Affect” features Sadat X, Rhymefest, Diamond D, Edo G, Kev Brown, Oh [cont.]

Another ill Hip Hop joint from BluEyesOne and Producer/DJ Clinton Place featuring Planet Asia. Be on the lookout for more bangers this summer. Visit www.BluEyesOne.com for downloads and other exclusive content. Get at Clinton Place at www.BiCoastalBeats.com and stay connected with Planet Asia at www.GoldChainMusic.com and www.twitter.com/planetasia PEACE to JayCool! Fresno STAND UP!

Calling all producers!! Diamond Music Group has paired up with b.l.a.p. frontman !llmind & the NY based boutique tee-shirt brand Classic Material NY for The “Destiny” Remix Challenge. The remix is for the Illmind produced single, “Destiny” off Moke & Tone’s recently release Shot Heard Round The World LP, which is now available. The producer [cont.]

From Black Rob’s upcoming album, Game Tested, Streets Approved, out July 26th on Duck Down Music. “Celebration” is produced by David Shapiro.

Produced by Spanish Jose, from the Killarmy emcee’s forthcoming solo LP, Shaolin Prince. LISTEN: 9th Prince (Killarmy) – “Solo” 9th Prince (Killarmy) – “Solo”

The Fool’s Gold crew of A-Trak, Chromeo, Craze, Breakbot, Kavinsky, Nick Catchdubs, and Rogerseventy Two geat up for their Paris tour at Grande Halle De La Villette on July 8th. This should give you a taste of what to expect – included herein is the new Duck Sauce super-banger “Big Bad Wolf”. Owooooooooooo! Sidenote: Check [cont.]

Wayne talks to MTV – with plenty of beeps – about his pre-Carter IV mixtape, Sorry For The Wait.

Definitely a unique record…. So, who wrote this, Andre 3000 or Bruno Mars? LISTEN: Lloyd – “Dedicated To My Ex” (feat. Andre 3000 + Lil Wayne)

Nas and Lil Jon speak on their love for our hometown, fabulous Las Vegas.

In a recent interview with Billboard, French super-producer and house music auteur David Guetta revealed a very high-profile guest list for his August 29th release, Nothing But The Beat. A double album, the record will consist of one disc of vocal tracks, the second disc of instrumental tracks. The vocal disc will include the previously [cont.]

Unfortunate circumstances at last night’s Pete Rock and Smif-N-Wessun Monumental release party, as the concert was shut down by police after a fight broke out, outside the venue. The above footage shows the NYPD vs. concert goers outside the venue. Was this really necessary?

Sean speaks with Green Lantern about his first encounter with Kanye. Finally Famous: The Album HHS review on the way……

2116285939 by yardie4lifever2 Best emcee of the 80′s? Arguable, but Rakim, Cube, and KRS also come to mind. Here, members of the Juice Crew and other hip-hop historians talk about the Big Daddy. Long live the Kane…..