"House Of Games II" - Locksmith & R.A. The Rugged Man

Locksmith & R.A. The Rugged Man link up a lyrical homicide of a track titled "House Of Games II". In addition to this track, the 2 MCs announce an upcoming European tour coming up soon. Look out for these 2 lyrical beasts coming to you in Europe. Check out the track and tour dates right below.

Tour Dates:
Feb. 28 - Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser
March 1 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Trädgarn,
March 2 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Pumphuset
March 3 - Oslo, Norway - Sawol
March 4 - London, UK - Jazz Cafe
March 6 - Leuven, Belgium - Sojo
March 7 - Mattsee, Austria - Postkutsche
March 8 - Vienna, Austria - Fluc

Schoolboy Q interview on 'The Tor Guide'

As Schoolboy Q gears up for his highly anticipate album Oxymoron, he drops by Hip Hop Nation's 'The Tor Guide' for an interview. Puffy and Torae discuss his upcoming LP, how his name came about, Nas being his favorite MC and more. Take a look at this 2 part interview.

Models on the turntables during Fashion Week

During the highly proclaimed New York Fashion Week, the most stylish DJ's were on the one's and two's.

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You may have recognized some of the run way models behind the turntables.

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Fashion Week DJ's are hired to play cutting-edge beats all while looking like models.

Some models even started off modeling as DJ's.

DJ Chelsea Leyland a got modeling job because she was a female DJ.

"When I first started DJing, it was somewhat novel to see a stylish woman behind the turntables," said the fashionista.

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There's a school in Brooklyn that teaches models the record-spinning skills they need.

STADJ started six years ago teaching models everything from how to build a playlist to scratching and using special equipment.

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STADJ provides live DJ experiences at premium venues. It aims to forge an education system recognized by the academic music world as the learning example for taking beginner to expertise.

"DJs  are also creating the aesthetic atmosphere and a big part of that is looking good in the designer's clothing," said DJ May Kwok.

Kwok has DJed for many designers. Because of her eclectic taste in music, along with her edgy style and model looks, the Queens native was a highly requested during in Fashion Week.

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DJs provide the music for runway shows and are responsible for the overall feeling of the event with their looks.

STADJ have ,many contracts with top modeling agencies.

Kwok said that while looking good was important, creating dope playlists must come first. 

"Big Pimpin'" [Official Video] - June ft. Big K.R.I.T.

After releasing the track a weeks back, June decides to unleash the official visual of his banger "Big Pimpin'" featuring Big K.R.I.T.. Take a look at the clip right above.

Trombone Shorty & Friends 2014 NBA All Star Halftime Show

In addition to Pharrell and friends performance, the 63rd annual NBA All Star Halftime Show was just an spectacular. Trombone Shorty along with Gary Clark Jr., Janelle Monae and iconic Earth, Wind and Fire. Take a look at the footage of this incredible performance right above.

Pharrell and Freinds 2014 All Star Game Performance

Last night, Pharrell along with Nelly, Busta Rhymes, Diddy & Snoop Dogg shut down New Orleans for to bring in the 63rd Annual NBA All Star Game. With performances of "Frontin", "Hot In Here", "Pass The Courvoisier Pt. 2", "Beautiful" and "Happy", the Nola was definitely the place to be last. Take a look at the full performance above and check out some snapshots of the performance below.

"Damaged World" - Big Boi & Menahan Street Band

Mash-Up Monday continues as Big Boi brings us another Dungeoneze Remix but this time titled "Damaged World", a mixture of "Tremendous World" by Big Boi and "The World Is Going Up In Flames" by Menahan Street Band. We have the track, visualization and cover art right below, check it out.

"She Said" [Official Video] - Tuki Carter

With assistance from Wiz Khalifa, Taylor Gang signee Tuki Carter drops the official visual to his track "She Said". Check out the clip right above.

"LexaniRoyal" - Omega Crimson

Tallahassee based MC Omega Crimson brings us his take on the Rick Ross & Jay Z instrumental "The Devil Is A Lie" entitled "LexaniRoyal". Take a listen to the revamp right below.

"Avian" [Official Video] - Mac Miller

The man of multiple personalities, Mac Miller drop a new visual for "Avian", a track off of his latest LP Watching Movies With The Sound Off. Take a look at this video right above.