Blakrock 2 Trailer

The Black Keys + Dope Hip Hop = Blakroc. Second project on it's way!

Off Blakrock's first project

Download What You Do To Me ft. Jim Jones, Billy Danze (of MOP), and Nicole Wray

Rock The Bells 2011 Line-Up

I'm pretty sure any true hip hop fan soiled their pants when they first heard this amazing news. This line-up may just be the best Rock The Bells line-up up to date. With hip hop legends such as Mobb Deep, Cypress Hill, Raekwon/Ghostface, GZA, Nas, Black Moon, Lauren Hill, etc playing their debut classics, this festival will bring old timers nostalgia and remind them of the good old days when hip hop was golden. Not to mention a wise selection of newer artists who have already left their mark in hip hop such as Blu, Freddie Gibbs, Big K.R.I.T., and Currensy. This years Rock The Bells will be one to remember.

Stalley Joins MMG

Now this bit of news left me puzzled. The Ohio emcee does not sound like something Rick Ross would want on his Maybach Music team. Stalley raps over mellow beats with intellectual subject matter; on the other hand, Rick Ross' lyrics consist of owning the most expensive luxuries and being a "boss." Not to say I don't enjoy Ross' music, I just don't really see how Stalley will fit in. Either way, trading in your old beat up Lincoln for a brand new Maybach is one good ass look. Maybach Music Group is now Rick Ross, Pill, Meek Mill, Wale, and Stalley.

Download Lincoln Way Nights (rmx) f. Rick Ross

Freddie Gibbs Signs to CTE

A few weeks back, Freddie Gibbs declared at a show in Chicago that he was finally signing the dotted line to a label by the name of CTE. This same label's main bread winner is Young Jeezy, so I don't really know how to feel about Gibbs' decision. Although it is considered the smart decision for his career, Young Jeezy blows has the potential to turn Gibbs' music into crap. But then again, the 2010 freshman declared to stay true to his roots and produce nothing but that real hip hop. We'll just have to wait and see.

Welcome Back P!

Prodigy, of Mobb Deep, was released from jail today after finishing his 3 year bid. Lets hope the H.N.I.C. continues to create hood music now that he's finally free.

Bonus: Tick Tock Ft. Nas (Prod. Alchemist)

Lupe Fiasco is Not Real Happy With Album

Ha! I called it... Poor Lupe doesn't feel great about his album which drops next month. His hit single "The Show Goes On" was pushed onto him by his label in order to reach the masses. It's sad that an artist this great is forced to put out work that he's not even a fan of. Fuck the mainstream if that's where these white guys in suites are going to take it. Record labels need to stop getting in the way of Emcees making true classic hip hop albums (not that Trill OG BS).

Check out what DX said, Lupe Fiasco Explains How Compromise Affected "Lasers"

But... We saw what happened to Rhymefest. He went independent because his label was pushing him around and El Che was a disaster.

Art Official Intelligence 3!

Plug 3, of De La Soul, is promising us a true "new york" record this year! AOI 1 & 2 where classics; let's hope #3 is just as great.

De La Soul Interview from PEDESTRIAN.TV on Vimeo.

Download Trying People

Blu Interview

Just incase you guys were wondering what one of your favorite underground emcees has been up to. NoYork! sounds like it is going to be ill.

Download Party of Two

2011 XXL Freshman

This year's XXL Freshman consists of Big K.R.I.T., CyHi Da Prynce, Diggy Simmons, Fred the Godson, Kendrick Lamar, Lil B, Lil Twist, Mac Miller, Meek Mill, YG and Yelawolf. Pretty damn disappointing... There's only a few on this year's list who actually deserve the recognition and career boost. To Phil Ade, XV, and TiRon: there's always next year.

Wale - The Break Up Song (Video)

Video for Wale’s “The Break Up Song”. Off his last mixtape, More About Nothing (2010). Diggin’ the 500 Days of Summer theme.

Download The Break Up Song

In related news: Wale is officially signed to Rick Ross’ music label. Although it may not sound like such a great thing, don’t forget Rick Ross has Justice League (the production team) behind him. We already heard Wale on “Center of Attention”; can’t wait to see what the future holds for Mr. Folarin!

Zion I & The Grouch are Heroes In The Healing Of The Nation

Zion I & The Grouch were Heroes In The City Of Dope back in 2006. Now in 2011, they will return as the Heroes In The Healing Of The Nation. Yaaaaaaayyyyy Aaaarrreeeeaaaaa!!!!!!

Download Lift Me Up

(Off Heroes In The City Of Dope)

Paid Dues 2011 Line up

I'm sure you've seen the line-up elsewhere but here it is incase you missed it. I would go for Black Star, Dead Prez, Black Hippy (!), U-N-I, Dom Kennedy, Blu & Fashawn and Slaughter House. Only 50 for general admission!? I know what i'm doing April 2.

Detox Release Date

After over a decade of let downs and disappointed fans, the album we've all been waiting for will finally arrive on April 20, 2011 (Of course). Dre, don't let us down!

Good sign: the first single knocks!

Dr. Dre - Kush f. Snoop Dogg & Akon

First single off Dre's Detox, which he says will drop in February. We all know how that goes though... Dope shit regardless. Lets keep our fingers crossed for another classic.

Download Kush f. Snoop Dogg & Akon

Nicki Minaj - Black Men Magazine Photo shoot

My roommates hate on me for thinking she's hot. Personally I think they might just be gay. This is what you can find if you buy Black Men magazine's next issue. Not the biggest fan of her music but damn these pictures make me want to go out and buy her album (even though i know i won't even make it through the first 3 tracks).

J. Cole - Before Im Gone (Snippet)

CAN YOU FEEL IT??? Don't get too excited and soil your pants just yet! This is just a snippet off of J. Cole's upcoming mixtape, Friday Night Lights, which drops November 12. He's gotta' keep his fans hooked somehow, so this will do until the album drops.

Download Before Im Gone (Snippet)

And he doesn't want to release the album until he feels he's reached enough people. So spread the word!

Kid Cudi - Marijuana

How much of the album is he going to release? I already have half the album! Man On The Moon 2 drops November 9th.

Download Marijuana

Check out the Tracklist

1. 'Scott Mescudi vs. The World' feat. Cee Lo Green
2. 'REVOFEV'
3. 'Don't Play This Song' feat. Mary J. Blige
4. 'We Aite (Wake Your Mind Up)'
5. 'Marijuana'
6. 'Mojo So Dope'
7. 'Ashin' Kusher'
8. 'Erase Me' feat. Kanye West
9. 'Wild'n Cuz I'm Young'
10. 'The Mood'
11. 'MANIAC' feat. Cage and St. Vincent
12. 'Mr. Rager'
13. 'These Worries' feat. Mary J. Blige
14. 'The End' feat. GLC, Chip Tha Ripper, and Nicole Wray
15. 'All Along'
16. 'GHOST!'
17. 'Trapped in My Mind'

Gangrene (Alchemist & Oh No) - Not High Enough (Video)

Madlib's little brother, Oh No, and Alchemist are working together on their calaboration album titled, Gutter Water. Should be another dope album composed of two respectable producers/emcees.

Kid Cudi - Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager (Artwork)

Mr. Ranger also breaks down his Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager album during his Complex magazine shoot. Check it out!

Yo Gotti – Look in the Mirror (rmx) f. J. Cole, Wiz Khalifa & Wale

I don't even know what to think... Don't let my opinion distort your own thoughts on the track but I'm just wondering what the hell J. Cole is doing rapping over this type of beat? He's lyrically there like always but I just don't know if this is what I wan't to hear from the man. I just really hope his managers aren't trying to see how far they can push it so they can appeal to a bigger crowd. Fuck it, why not add some variety to the mix...

Download Yo Gotti – Look in the Mirror (rmx) f. J. Cole, Wiz Khalifa & Wale