Lead single to Mike’s Rappers Will Die Of Natural Causes, available now. Produced by Willie Green. Starring E.Super as the nightmare house band. Hellfyre Club Records.

First single from Casual’s The Hierophant, due June 21st, and available streaming for listening right now via Bandcamp. Cas is also working on a film called He Still Think He Raw, as well as The Return Of The Backpack LP with Jake One.

Talkin’ to you! In a recent piece with Complex, the Bad Meets Evil team spoke on unfinished music leaks. Eminem: “They’re going to download music from here, from there, and with me, my music—it’s never has been and never will be, a money issue. I don’t give a fuck about the money. But when you [cont.]

DJ Spinna Talks Michael Jackson + Prince Parties from HipHopSite.Com on Vimeo. In part one of our interview with DJ Spinna, the legendary producer speaks with HipHopSite.Com’s own DJ Pizzo about the history of the legendary Soul Slam parties, which showcase the music of Michael Jackson and Prince.

Not surprisingly, Tom L nabbed the Top Shotta honor for May 2011, once again, commenting on the site the most out of any user, over 580 times. Yeah, we are shocked as well. Tom L will receive the following package of promotional goodies from the HHS archive: 1. Mr. Lif – “Santa’s Got A Motherfuckin’ [cont.]

Los Angeles emcee Blu stepped on the scene with one of the strongest indie albums of the last five years with his classic Below The Heavens, with producer Exile. Since then he’s gone on to release other collaborative projects such as Jonson and Johnson and The Piece Talks, both being strong, but note quite living [cont.]

Has-Lo and comrade Zilla Rocca put together called “Cock Diesel”. The track is lyrical exercise with no shortage of wit: “I read it. Listen to my old testament, make numbers off proverbs and cop better cribs” Zilla Rocca (World Around Records) handles the production, replete with swirling strings, bells (though not of the cow variety), [cont.]

As several members of the Wu Tang Clan touched down in the UK last week for their nationwide tour [catch their final two dates in Edinburgh on June 14 and Manchester on June 15], SoulCulture TV sat down with the legendary Method Man for a chat — watch below as he gives his thoughts on [cont.]

Can’t say we saw this one coming. From Victor’s “S.U.P.E.R.T.H.U.G.” LP, coming soon. Can’t say we know what that acronym stands for. Who can come up with the best guess? LISTEN: N.O.R.E. – “Finito” (feat. Lil Wayne + Pharrell)

Another one from Big Sean’s impending G.O.O.D. Music debut, due at the end of the month. No I.D. on the beat. LISTEN: Big Sean – “Marvin & Chardonnay” (feat. Kanye West + Roscoe Dash)

Not sure if we’d put this Carter IV leftover up against Em’s orginal. LISTEN: Lil Wayne – “Dear Anne (Stan Pt 2)” (Prod. by Swizz Beatz)

DJ Noodles assembles this Miami cast of allstars for his latest single. Just add couches, bottles, and strippers. LISTEN: DJ Noodles – “Everyday All Day” (feat. Pitbull, Fella, Billy Blue)

Em and Royce speak backstage at Bonnaroo about pot-shots taken at Lady Gaga on the new Bad Meets Evil Hell: The Sequel LP, suggesting it’s all in good fun.

The Heist/Hustlin Is Always A Option from Jon Connor on Vimeo. Two-part video from our favorite new emcee, repping Flint, MI. Directed by Gerard Victor.

Crooked flips Weezy’s “How To Love”. Look out for Planet C.O.B. Vol. 2, hitting July 12th. LISTEN: Crooked I – “How To Thug” Crooked I – “How To Thug”

Episode two of the Kidz’ reality series.

Directed by Niim The Dream & featuring Nigel Hall. From the album Gutter Rainbows, in stores now.

Wow! From Nas’ Life Is Good, Salaam Remi on the beat. This is like “Made U Look Pt. 2″. Blaze torpedo cigars. LISTEN: Nas – “Nasty”

Directed by Matt Alonzo. Video Concept by Hodgy Beats. Produced by Mike Busalacchi & Kelvin Craver. Modern Artists Creative. From the album, Blackenedwhite, due July 12th.

Another video from the Stones Throw / J. Dilla video contest.