Apathy is preparing his third-solo LP, Honkey Kong, which will be released on 8-23-2011. The Connecticut emcee and The Get Busy Committee (Apathy, Scoop Deville and Ryu released Uzi Does It in October 2010) and AOTP member’s new album includes production from Apathy, DJ Premier, DJ Muggs, Statik Selektah, Evidence, Da Beatminerz and Teddy Roxpin [cont.]

DJ Spinna On The Greatest Accomplishment Of His Career from HipHopSite.Com on Vimeo. In part two of HipHopSite.Com’s interview with DJ Spinna, DJ Pizzo asks Spinna about what he feels in his proudest moment throughout his legendary career as a producer.

Some ten plus years ago, Eminem emerged on the scene with his independently released Slim Shady EP, which would later mature into a full-length Interscope/Aftermath extended LP version. Around the same time, Em introduced the world to a promising, fellow Detroit emcee named Royce Da 5’9. Together, they recorded three tracks, two which were released [cont.]

It was reportedly a few years ago that KRS-One and Bumpy Knuckles a.k.a. Freddie Foxxx got together in the studio and made Royalty Check, but although we’re just getting access to the album now, it doesn’t sound dated. In fact, it’s the first thing KRS has done in some time that feels fresh. And the [cont.]

Hip-Hop vets speak on what kind of person Pac was behind closed doors.

Royce will follow-up with the sequel to his best solo LP of his career, Death Is Certain, with Success Is Certain, on July 26th. 01. Second Place (feat. Method Man & Raekwon)[Prod. by DJ Premier] 02. I Ain’t Coming Down 03. Legendary (feat. Travis Barker) [Prod. by Eminem] 04. Security 05. On the Blvd. (feat. [cont.]

From Rapsody’s Thank H.E.R. Now, hitting June 21st on 9th Wonder’s IWWMG/Jamla imprint. LISTEN: Rapsody – “Black Diamonds” (feat. Raekwon & 9th Wonder) Rapsody – “Black Diamonds” (feat. Raekwon & 9th Wonder)

New York emcees team for this reality series where Deebo is clearly the star. There are some hilarious moments in this clip.

Ghost meets up with Tim Westwood while in the UK speaking about upcoming projects Blue & Cream: The Wally Era and Wu-Block with The Lox, among other entertaining topics.

Saigon “celebrates” the 40th anniversary of the futile War On Drugs, by teaming with the Drug Policy Alliance, who explain their mission statement in the above video. Saigon vents in the track below. LISTEN: Saigon – “Drugs” Saigon – “Drugs”

Eminem and Royce speak about the new Bad Meets Evil LP, as well as their limited edition Converse shoe produced for the album, with only 100 pairs made.

Another single from Section 80, hitting soon. Loving that beat….. LISTEN: Kendrick Lamar – “Ronald Reagan Era” (feat. RZA) Kendrick Lamar – “Ronald Reagan Era” (feat. RZA)

Wale delivers two new joints for the weekend, including one over Khaled’s bubbling hot “I’m On One” instrumental. “Lacefrontin’”, however, is classic DC Wale. LISTEN: Wale – “Lacefrontin’” LISTEN: Wale – “I’m On One” Wale – “Lacefrontin’” / “I’m On One (Freestyle)”

New material from Game featuring Mars of 1500 or Nothin’. R.E.D. coming soon. LISTEN: Game – “I’m On” (feat. Mars)

Second single from Salvation, which hits July 12th on Itunes. LISTEN: Jon Connor – “Broken Mirror”

Director Court Dunn present the twelfth installment of the THISISHIPHOP video series featuring CURREN$Y. Theme music produced by Reality. Weekend At Burnie’s hits June 28th.

Funkmaster Flex debuted the first single from 50′s next LP. < sarcasm >Sounds like it’s going to blow the roof off the industry.< /sarcasm > LISTEN: 50 Cent – “Outlaw”

FRANK OCEAN [Novacane] from nabil elderkin on Vimeo. Directed by Nabil Elderkin. Frank talks about the video in the second clip.

Philadelphia emcee/producer Has-Lo’s journey has been described as “a slow burn”. After receiving his first break in 2007 via MTVU’s “Best Music on Campus” contest, a contest in which he placed in the top 5, Has-Lo signed with indie label Mello Music Group in 2010. In Case I Don’t Make It is the emcee’s first [cont.]