Just Blaze/Packer Shoes/Saucony 9000 "Snow Beach"

They been teased and teased and teased but finally we have a glimpse of production guru Just Blaze's sneaker collab with Packer Shoes & Saucony for the "Snow Beach" Saucony 9000. I would love to get some HQ pictures and release date for this bad boys. Sheesh! Check out the picture above.

"Canal [Ad-Rock Remix]" - RATKING

Beastie Boy DJ AD-ROOOOCK add his signature flavor to indie group RATKING's leading single "Canal", off of their upcoming LP So It Goes. Play on above.

"Believe Me [Remix]" - Ace Hood

We The Best Group MC Ace Hood takes his talents to Lil Wayne & Drake's infectious instrumental "Believe Me: for a rather impressive remix. Play on below.

"Flawless" - Raekwon

For week #7 of his #TBT series, Raekwon takes the Luther Vandross soul song "For You To Love" and makes it his own with "Flawless". I wish this one was longer. F.I.L.A. coming soon. Play on below.

"No Message" - Your Old Droog ft. Rast RFC

The mystery MC who some think is Nas known as Your Old Droog drops a new cut entitled "No Message" featuring Rast RFC in prep for his upcoming debut concert September 3rd at Webster Hall, NYC. Also, featuring Rast and Timeless Truth. Play on below.

"Ultraviolence" [Official Video] - Lana Del Rey

Well, this one is nowhere near what Hip Hop is but Lana Del Rey makes great music. We'll make an exception. Lana hits us with the visual to his title-track "Ultraviolence". Let he soft vocals seep into your soul above.

"Electric Lady" [Official Video] - Janelle Monae ft. Solange

Ok...this isn't quite Hip Hop but how many people don't like Janelle Monae honestly. Today, she drops the video to the title-track "Electric Lady" off of her latest project. Play on above.

"Fame" - Richie Fareal

Bay area artist known as Richie Fareal to his outlet of expression to get some things of his chest about the fabulous life with the cut "Fame". Pay attention to this one. Play on below.

"My Town" - Magazeen ft. Wale

MMG label mates Magazeen & Wale link for this revolutionary/Go Go style cut entitled "My Town". I'm digging the cover art here by the way. Play on below.

"The Hustle [Remix]" - Le$ ft. Smoke DZA

New Jet Lifer Le$ has been keeping busy in the past couple months as well as production duo Cookin' Soul, even after dropping their project ACE. However, Smoke DZA had some words for the remix to the cut "The Hustle"; found on ACE. Play on below.

"The Plug" - Bodega BAMZ

It's Tuesday, so that means Bodega BAMZ drops a new cut for his 'Tanboy Tuesday' series. Today's cut a very eerie yet straightforward cut produced by JohnBoy Beats entitled "The Plug". Play on below.

"BANCO" [Album Stream] - Sir Michael Rocks

Fiiiiiinaaaallllyyy, half of the Cool Kids; Sir Michael Rocks drops his debut solo LP BANCO. Mikey picks up DJ Mustard, Casey Veggies, Mac Miller, Chuck Inglish and more for this 15-track project. Play on below and enjoy.

"Alarm Clock" - Statik Selektah ft. Ab-Soul, Jon Connor, Logic & Francesca

I'll keep saying this. It's not fair how Statik can catch features like this. This time, Pro Era DJ & producer links with Ab-Soul, Jon Connor, Logic and Francesca for an ill cut entitled "Alarm Clock". What Goes Around dropping August 19th. Play on below.

"Zero To A Thousand" - NYCk Caution

Another day, another '0 To 100' remix. This time, the Pro Era spitta NYCk Caution takes on Drake contagious cut. Beast coast on the rise. Play on below.

"All A Dream" - Mobb Deep ft. The Lox

Queensbridge & Yonkers unite as Mobb Deep drops the visual to their The Infamous Mobb Deep cut "All A Dream" featuring The Lox. Nice flip of that Biggie sample. Play on above.

"On" - Jonwayne

This guy Jonwayne caught my attention ever since I heard his DOOM Medley. Today, he continues his 'Wayniac Monday' series with a self-produced cut entitled "On". Play on below.

"Pay Attention" - Big K.R.I.T. ft. Rico Love

Finally, the first leak from Big K.R.I.T.'s upcoming LP is here and it's too damn smooth. Krizzle links with Rico Love for the cut "Pay Attention". Play on below. Cadillactica coming soon.

"Parties At The Disco" [Official Video] - Asher Roth ft. ZZ Ward

Asher Roth unleashes a new visual off of his latest LP RetroHash with the soulful "Parties At The Disco" featuring songtress ZZ Ward. Play on above. RetroHash available now.

"Seen It All: The Autobiography" [Cover Art] - Jeezy

Don't be alarmed illuminati junkies, it's just an album cover. Jeezy decides to unveil the cover to his upcoming LP Seen It All: The Autobiography, dropping September 2nd. Peep it out above.

"OM" - Bishop Nehru & MF DOOM

Bishop Nehru & MF DOOM finally is full stride for their upcoming joint project NehruvianDOOM, as they drop the second leak from the project entitled "OM". Look out for NehruvianDOOM coming September 23rd. Play on below.

"Diamonds" [Official Video] - Common ft. Big Sean

Common decides to keep it in the family as he links with Big Sean for his latest visual for "Diamonds", a cut found on Com's last release Nobody's Smiling; which is available now. Play on above.

"Freebase" [Official Video] - 2 Chainz

I must say, this is nice move by Sir 2 necklaces. 2 Chainz channels his inner "Thriller" with his latest visual for the title track "Freebase". Play on above. Freebase EP available now.

"Detroit's New Dance Song" - Black Milk

Producer and MC Black Milk pays homage to House music pioneers Kraftwerk with his latest cut "Detroit's New Dance Song". Look out for his next project If There's A Hell Below coming early 2015. Play on below.

Rhythem Roulette w/ Apollo Brown

Mass Appeal catches up with Detroit producer Apollo Brown for their series "Rhythm Roulette" where they blindfold the beat makers in record store, make him/her pick 3 random records and then make a beat from scratch by sampling. Peep the footage about to see what the Motor City producer puts together.

"Big Poppa $wank" - Joey Bada$$

Thanks to the Pro Ststil Selektah, we finally have some new music from Pro Era standout Joey Bada$$. He's get us ready for B4.DA $$ [coming soon] with snippet of the track "Big Poppa $wank". Play on above.

"One For The $" - Stalley

MMG's Stalley contributes to DJ S.Whit & Base's Give The Summer Some mixtape with a new cut "One For The $", cutting up a Lil Wayne sample over some soft vocals. Play on below.

"Get Off My P.P. [Cooki' Soul Remix] - Action Bronosn

Production team Cookin' Soul have been putting in work since the beginning of the year; most recently dropping ACE with the Jet Le$. Today, the gather some Action Bronson lyrics with a Herbie Hancock sample from Charles Bronson's Death Wish soundtrack. That was a mouth full (pause). Play on below.

Common performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Also with Jhene Aiko and Vince Staples, Common took the Jimmy Kimmel Live! stage to perform 2 cut from his newly release LP Nobody Smiling: "Black Majik" & leading single "Kingdom". Check out the footage folks.

"Give Me Your Love" - Raekwon

The Chief AKA Raekwon TBT series takes on Sylvia Striplin's classic cut "Give Me Your Love". Take a listen right below. F.I.L.A. coming soon.

"I Am Very Very Lonely" [Official Video] - Chance The Rapper

Chicago's own Chance The Rapper drops a visual to his loosie "I Am Very Very Lonely", which he dropped a few months back. Play on above.

"Lazy & Lucrative" [Official Video] - King Chip

After dropping the audio 2 weeks ago, King Chip drops the official visual to his laid back cut "Lazy & Lucrative". Look out for Clevelafornia coming soon. Play on above.

"Bussin'" [Official Video] - Sir Michael Rocks ft. IAMSU! & Casey Veggies

With his debut solo LP BANCO dropping in less than a week, Sir Michael Rocks unleashes the visual to his cut "Bussin'" featuring Left Coasters IAMSU! & Casey Veggies. Play on below. BANCO dropping July 29th

"Extortion" [Official Video] - Kirk Knight & Dyemond Lewis

As promised Pro Era drops their latest visual for the cut "Extortion" featuring Kirk Knight & Dyemond Lewis, a track found on The Shift EP. Play on above.

"Good" [Official Video] - Tuki Carter ft. Wiz Khalifa

Taylor Gang member Tuki Carter drops the visual to his cut "Good" with TG captain Wiz Khalifa on the hook. Hopefully this cut ends on Tuki's next project. Play on above.

"Come Get It Bae" [Official Video] - Pharrell

Pharrell decides to unleash the visual to his infectious cut "Come Get It Bae", featuring a cameo by Miley Cyrus. Play on below. G I R L available now.

"10 Summers" [Cover Art & Tracklist] - DJ Mustard

Producer DJ Mustard decides to unleash the cover art & tracklist to his upcoming Lp 10 Summers. Look out for this project on August 12st. I'm expecting this to be one of the dopest albums because of his production, we'll see what happens. Peep the cover art above and tracklist below.

01 Low Low f. Nipsey Hussle, TeeCee & RJ
02 Ghetto Tales f. Jay 305 & TeeCee
03 Throw Your Hood Up f. Dom Kennedy, Royce & RJ
04 No Reason f. YG, Jeezy, Nipsey Hussle & RJ
05 Giuseppee f. 2 Chainz and Jeezy & Yo Gotti
06 Face Down f. Lil Wayne, Big Sean, YG & Boosie Badazz
07 Down On Me f. 2Chainz & Ty Dolla $ign
08 Can’t Tell Me Shit f. IamSu! & AKAFrank
09 Tinashe Checks In (Interlude)
10 4 Digits f. Fabolous & Eric Bellinger
11 Ty Dolla $ign Checks In (Interlude)
12 Deep f. Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa & TeeFlii

"King Me" - Bodega BAMZ

Even after dropping his project Sunday Service with The Martinez Bros, Bodega BAMZ decides to start a new series called "Tanboy Tuesday" and the first release is a cut entitled "King Me". Look out for these new cuts every week. Play on below.

"Prosper" [Official Video] - Le$

Jet Life signee Le$ drops a visual for the ACE cut "Prosper". Play on above. ACE available now.

Big K.R.I.T.'s "The Underground Edition" Collection

Big K.R.I.T.'s has announced that all of his mixtapes[K.R.I.T. Wuz Here, Return Of 4eva, 4eva N A Day & King Remembered In Time] will all be released in a collection called "The Underground Edition". This collection is available on CD, vinyl and even cassette tape [who has a one of those]. You guys can pick up your before they are all good, only 500 units are being released. Peep some other pics of the collection below.

"Special Herbs Medley" - Jonwayne

If there was ever a time to listen to someone and something, this is it. A bearded cat by the name of Jonwayne takes over 20 MF DOOM, puts them together and raps over them....in about 6 minutes calling it the "Special Herbs Medley". I love this type of shit. Play on below.

"LCR [Lights, Camera, Rugby]" - Smoke DZA

Rudgy Thomas AKA Smoke DZA decides to let loose the first leak off his upcoming project Forever Madness: The Randy Savage EP with "LCR [Lights, Camera, Rugby]". Produced by Audible Doctor. Look out for this one coming soon. Play on below.

"Nobody's Smiling" [Album Stream] - Common

Today is the day. Common's tenth LP Nobody's Smiling, entirely produced by No I.D. who also produced he previous album The Dreamer/The Believer. This 13-track album contains features from Big Sean, Vince Staples, Lil Herb, Cocaine 80's, Jhene Aiko and more. Play on below. Also, you guys can peep Com's interview on Power 105.1's 'The Breakfast Club' as well.

Kendrick Lamar Cover Complex Magazine

Compton kid Kendrick Lamar will be covering the August/September issue of Complex Magazine. With the anticipation of his next LP rising everyday, Kendrick Lamar has become a household name in Hip Hop culture today. You guys can check out the full cover story and see why K.Dot is that guy.

"Mandela [Remix]" - Cyhi The Prynce ft. Reason & Well$

Cyhi The Prynce keeps the remixes coming with dropping the 2.0 version of the Black Hystori Project standout "Mandela" featuring Reason & Well$ on his Nelson Mandela's birthday this past Friday. Play on below.

"The Neighborhood" - Common ft. Lil Herb & Cocaine 80's

With his next LP dropping tomorrow, Common drops the next leak from the album with "The Neighborhood" featuring fellow Chicago brethren Lil Herb & Cocaine 80s. Nobody's Smiling available tomorrow. Play on below.

"Backflip" - Casey Veggies ft. IAMSU!

Peas N' Carrots general Casey Veggies links with fellow Left Coast mate IAMSU! for this new cut entitled "Backflip". Play on below.

"Feel The Bass" [Official Video] - Stalley

Over the weekend, MMG & BCG spitter Stalley reverts back to his 2013 project Honest Cowboy and drops the visual to his smooth cut "Feel The Bass". We need an album from Stalley ASAP. Play on below.

Mobb Deep Returns Home To Queensbridge

The infamous M-O-B-B Mobb Deep returned home to Queensbridge, NY for an ill performance at the City Parks Foundation 'Summerstage'. Performing right across the street from the largest US housing project, Mobb Deep gave the fans their hit records and more. Peep the footage folks.

"The Problem" [EP] - 7evenThirty & Gensu Dean

Mississippi MC 7evenThirty and producer Gensu Dean release their latest offer The Problem. This 12-track project contains only 1 feature by Sean Price. Don't sleep on this people. Play on below.

J Dilla's MPC To Be Added To DC Smithsonian

You see, this is the significance of Hip Hop and its icons. It has been announced at this past 'DC Loves Dilla' event that J Dilla's prized equipment, his MPC & custom built Moog, will be added to the DC Smithsonian museum of African American History & Culture. That's so major and Dilla is looking down proud at what he has done for Hip Hop culture. Peep the clip of the announcement below.

Footage Of Kanye West at Fat Beats opening party in '96

We all know who Kanye West is today, he's simply an icon. What most don't know is, his rapping days before the Roc-A-Fella chain. DJ Eclipse digs up some old footage from the Fat Beats record store opening party in 1996 where Kanye West spit for a cool minute and a half. Peep it out right above.

"Aunt Wang Syrup Theme Song" - Kali Uchis & Tyler The Creator

Colombian singer Kali Uchis & Odd Future captain Tyler The Creator link up for this cool, laid back cut entitled "Aunt Wang Syrup Theme Song". Hopefully we'll get more tunes from these two soon. Until then, play on below.

"Could It Be I'm Falling In Love" - Raekwon

Raekwon's #TBT campaign keeps rolling as he drops his bars over the 70's soul hit by The Spinners "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love". F.I.L.A. coming soon. Play on below.

J Cole's 'Dollar & A Dream II' tour NYC

Cole World was in the building last night as J.Cole took his 'Dollar & A Dream II' tour stops in NYC. Dreamville signees Bas & Cozz got the show started, then Cole takes the stage to perform some of his classics; even performing "Dreams" with a fan. Peep out the footage.

"First Of The Month Vol.2" [Cover Art & Tracklist] - Cam'ron

The second installment of his First Of The Month series is dropping, so Cam'ron drops the official cover art & tracklist for the project. This time Cam enlisted Nicki Minaj, Jim Jones & Hell Rell for features. Check it out.

First Of The Month Vol.2 tracklist:
1. Sweetest f. Rod Rhaspy
2. Lala
3. Soulplane
4. So Bad f. Nicki Minaj & Yummy
5. C.F.W.U. (Cantfuckwithus) f. Jim Jones & Hell Rell

"Fuck SeaWorld" [Official Video] - Sir Michael Rocks

Banco Populair AKA Sir Michael Rocks keeps the video spree for his upcoming LP coming with the release of the video for "Fuck SeaWorld". I never been a fan of SeaWorld either Mikey. BANCO dropping July 29th. Play on above.

"Make" - Key Wane

Detroit and Finally Famous producer Key Wane release his smooth cut entitled "Make", with a slowed down verse on top of some amazing cords. Done in Key Wane fashion, of course. Play on below.

"Charles De Gaulle to JFK" [Official Video] - Bas

Dreamville's own Bas takes up to Paris for his latest visual for "Charles De Gaulle to JFK", off of his most recent project Last Winter. Play on above.

"Feel That" [Official Video] - Vic Mensa

XXL Freshmaan Vic Mensa drops the visual to his loosie "Feel That"; in which the audio dropped a few months back. Play on above.

"All You Got Is Your Word" - Souls Of Mischief

Here is single #2 from the Souls Of Mischief entitled "All You Got Is Your Word". Look out for this one their upcoming LP There Is Only Now, dropping August 26th. Gotta love this comeback groups like this are making. Play on below.

"UN4THOFJULY" - Backpack Beatz, Nate Wattz, Dermo, Rictacular & Vintage Tux

Backpack Beatz decides to let this production go and give us a 'spur of the moment' cut entitled "UN4THOFJULY" featuring Nate Wattz, Dermo, Rictacular & Vintage Tux. Y'all better pay attention to his one. Play on below.

"Get Down" - Intricate

Capital 6 member Intricate shows love to the best female group of all time with his latest cut "Get Down". Look for this one on his upcoming project OG Totes. Play on below.

"Hall Of Fame [Remixes]" - Big Sean

Well, this is actually a relief to me. TEC Beatz, Young Roc, DJ Mo Beatz, Cardo and more totally revamp Big Sean's sophomore album with Hall Of Fame [Remixes]. Every cut from Sean's second LP gets flipped and....it's actually better than the original. See for yourself below.

"Sacrifices" [Official Video] - Fabolous

Yet another visual from Fabolous's The Soul Tape 3, this time for the cut "Sacrifices". Play on above.

"Imperfect" - Locksmith ft. Jarell Perry

Another week, another Locksmith visual; this time for the cut "Imperfect" featuring Jarell Perry. A Thousand Cuts available now. Play on above.

"Represent" [Official Video] - Nas

20 years later, Queensbridge MC Nas drops a visual for this Illmatic cut "Represent". Only Nas can pull something like this off. Play on above. Illmatic XX available now.

"MMG Under God [Heavenly People]" - Wale

MMG's poetic MC Wale takes to his music to send a blessing out to his team with the cut "MMG Under God [Heavenly People]". However, peep what is said in those last words/poem. Play on below.

"Dipshits" - Cam'ron & A-Trak ft. Juelz Santana

Don't be alarmed, this is just the audio to the previously released visual of Cam'ron & A-Trak's banger "Dipshits" featuring Juelz Santana & Dame Dash. Play on below. Federal Reserve dropping soon.

"Hope$ & Dream$" [Official Video] - Case Arnold

After dropping the audio first, Tennessee Case Arnold unleashes the visual to the cut "Hope$ & Dream$". Play on above.

Jay Electronica & Mac Miller talk about the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival

We've seen a good amount of snapshots of Jay Electronica at the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival this past weekend but Jay had some words about the fest with Revolt TV about his comeback. Also, Mac Miller spoke with MTV about the event and sharing the stage with Jay. Peep their words out.

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"Show Me The Way" - Dilated Peoples ft. Aloe Blacc

After dropping their Premo produced cut "Good As Gone", Dilated Peoples get some Jake One production for their new cut "Show Me The Way" featuring Aloe Blacc. Play on below. Directors Of Photography coming August 12th.

"Hunnid Stax" [Official Video] - Ab-Soul ft. Schoolboy Q

Ab-Soul decides to drop the visual to his These Days cut "Hunnid Stax" featuring TDE brethren Schoolboy Q. Play on above. These Days available now.

"Ransom" [Cover Art] - Mike WiLL Made It

Producer Mike WiLL Made It is planning to release a mixtape very soon full of all new music entitled Ransom. No release date or track list for this project just yet but stay tuned.

Young Guru on the Rise of Kanye West

Taken from the cutting room floor of the upcoming documentary The Hip Hop Fellow starting legendary Hip Hop producer 9th Wonder, the camera crew catches some footage of Young Guru speaking on the rise of Kanye West. Peep it out right above.

"Calm Down" [Lyric Video] - Busta Rhymes ft. Eminem

After dropping the official audio 2 weeks ago, we have an official lyric video to his Busta Rhymes banger "Calm Down" featuring Eminem. Play on above.

"Lipstick On The Blunt" - Casey Veggies & King Chip

Thanks to The Sparks Foundation [Emilo & John Sparks], Casey Veggies & King Chip link up for this ill cut entitled "Lipstick On The Blunt", produced by Mike Cash. Peep this banger out below.

"Coolin'" [EP] - MC Melodee

The Femcee MC Melodee drops her awaited project Coolin' featuring production from Like, Thelonious Martin & Cookin' Soul. Peep the 5-track project right below. Play on.

Joey Bada$$' "No Regrets" [Short Film Trailer]

Who knew young Jozi Badmon would take on the acting scene. Here we have the official trailer to his upcoming short film "No Regrets". The film is described below:

"No Regrets takes place in the near future, where Joey Bada$$ has become a billionaire philanthropist who contemplates what his life would have been like had he pursued a mainstream musical career."

The full short film will release soon. Play on above.

"Julia" [Official Video] - SZA

SZA revisits her TDE Debut Z again, this time dropping a visual for the cut "Julia". TDE stay making moves. Play on above, Z available now.

"What Goes Around" [Tracklist] - Statik Selektah

With the LP dropping mid-August, Statik Selektah goes ahead and unveils the official tracklist to What Goes Around and boy does it look exciting. Statik picked an all-star cast for this one: Freddie Gibbs, Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, Talib Kweli, Snoop Dogg, Ab-Soul, Jon Connor and many more. Peep the full tracklist above.