In a recent interview with XXL, Kendrick Lamar revealed plans for his official solo debut, which may-or-may-not be on Dr. Dre’s Aftermath imprint. He spoke on working with both Pete Rock and Just Blaze for the highly anticipated project. “We got some shit. It’s city-based for sure. It’s classic. It’s history-making shit. It’s Just Blaze, [cont.]

New music from Blu with Pete Rock on the track, released tonight via B’s Twitter. Download  

New video for Da Beatminerz produced banger.

*D.O.A.*

Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun’s Monumental album out now on Duck Down Music.

From Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun’s new album Monumental. Brought to you by Bucktown USA Productions, Sundree & Handzon MultiMedia.

Watch the new music video for Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun’s title track, “Monumental,” as the group play New York City tour guides aboard a Greyline Double-Decker bus filled with unsuspecting tourists. Video directed by Derek Pike. Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun’s ‘Monumental’ album out now on Duck Down Music.

Camp Lo and Pete Rock’s 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s super-group project produces another single, featuring 1/3 of Little Brother. Say, we’ve heard that sample before….. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] LISTEN: 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s – “Booming System” (feat. Rapper Big Pooh) 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s – “Booming System” (feat. Rapper Big Pooh)

Pete Rock addresses the NYPD drama outside of the Monumental release party at Tamany Hall this past week.

Four years since their last release, Smif-n-Wessun return with a suitably titled fourteen-song offering of Bucktown brilliance. Boasting exclusive production and expert turntablism from the Chocolate Boy Wonder, Monumental makes its moniker proud every step of the way. The unlikely trio prepared an audible meal that should have the hungry going back for second and [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?

Extra dope track from Pete Rock and Smif-N-Wessun’s collaborative LP, Monumental, in stores now. HHS review coming soon… Meanwhile, Pete Rock talks his favorite beats in his catalog in clip #2.

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

Duck Down releases one more single from the album of the same name. Monumental hits stores June 28th. Who used that sample last?

This Monumental trio spit a freestyle on VladTV. Pete Rock and Smif-N-Wessun’s upcoming collaborative album entitled Monumental will released on June 28th thru Duck Down Records. Can’t wait.

In storers June 28th.

While in London, Sumit caught up with Elzhi. Outside the Bape store in London, the rapper speaks on how the concept for Elmatic was born. The rapper also talks about Detroit Hip Hop. Sumit and Elzhi also speak on why Royce Da 5’9″ was chosen to be AZ in “Life’s A Bitch”. Elzhi reveals he [cont.]

AHH speaks with Camp-Lo about the original Ski Beatz demo of “Feelin’ It”, which later would be used for Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt LP.

From the Monumental LP, dropping June 28th on Duck Down.