Rap mechanics Busta and Reek Da Vil try on Nas’ new single for size. Okay-kay? LISTEN: Busta Rhymes + Reek Da Villain – “Nasty (Remix)” Busta Rhymes + Reek Da Villain – “Nasty (Remix)”

A look into “Ghetto Dreams” w/Common&Nas – B.Kyle from B.Kyle on Vimeo. Directed by B.Kyle.

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.]

We usually don’t fuck with video trailers, but this one has us excited….

New video featuring 2 of NY’s best, off of the Chef’s album Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang.

Here’s that long-awaited full-length version of that single from Common’s The Dreamer, The Believer LP, due this November. Above, Com speaks on his recent signing to Warner Bros records, explaining how Lyor Cohen reached out to him, in the above clip.

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

While we’ve seen just about every 2Pac verse recycled into a Bruce Hornsby sampled remix, here’s a pair of newly uncovered dis tracks from the slain rapper. Pac goes hard at Biggie, Nas, Wendy Williams, De La Soul (!), Dr. Dre on “Watch Ya Mouth”, and shots are fired with DPG at Biggie, Mobb Deep, [cont.]

We agree. The single, “Nasty”, is too good to be slapped included on such a generically titled album.

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”

Footage from this past weekend’s annual Roots picnic in Illadelph, with Nas and The Roots performing one of the greatest songs of his catalog, “One Mic”.

Video from Nasir’s NYC performance featuring some classics. Nas is almost finished recording his upcoming album Life is Good and the first single is titled “Nasty” (to be be released soon). On “Nasty,” Nas channels his former Nasty Nas self but looks ahead. “The first joint is called ‘Nasty.’ That’s what we getting ready to [cont.]

Nas speaks with MTV about his new album Life‘s A Bitch Is Good. The first single is called “Nasty”.

“My album title is…. Life Is Good!!!“, tweeted Nas. Thoughts?

Hard Knock Tv’s April Bombai and Nick Huff Barili interview Havoc of the infamous Mobb Deep at Rock The Bells 2011 launch party. Havoc says that the day Prodigy got out of jail they started working on the new Mobb Deep album. Hesitant to give too many details about album he eventually says that you [cont.]

Looks like this years Rock The Bells festival has a lot to offer, as many classic groups will be performing their classic albums in full, at select dates in San Bernardino, Mountain View, Boston, and New York. Itinerary is as follows: 08.20 San Bernardino, CA – San Manuel Amphitheater 08.27 Mountain View, CA – Shoreline [cont.]

Detroit emcee eLZhi has been heralded as one of hip-hop’s most talented for years now, but to some, there was something missing. Despite the witty punchlines, multi-syllabic rhyme patterns and conceptual genius shown on songs like “Guessing Game” and “Rules of Rap,” harsher critics said he couldn’t evoke emotion—one of musician’s most important tasks. Well, [cont.]

How dope is that single cover? First selection from Common’s The Dreamer, The Believer. Digital single is set for a June 23rd release on Think Common Entertainment (?). LISTEN: Common – “Ghetto Dreams” (feat. Nas)

Nas speaks with Billboard and MTV about his upcoming projects. He also touches upon Odd Future, the state of hip-hop, and more.

Sway speaks with Nas about his reconciliation with Prodigy since his release from prison, as well as Fox News’ mission to vilify Common.