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Although there isn’t an official date for the actual release this week, director Nabil Elderkin tells MTV that creating the video for the 808s & Heartbreak track was the most challenging. He also mentions that unlike most of his previous clips, Ye was not part of the editing, but approved the final version which will contain a revamped sound.

“This is definitely more of a haunting one,” he said of the number. ” ‘Cause this is sort of a remix. I don’t think anyone has heard this version of the song. He did some really amazing sound work to this one. This one he got into his production a little bit more.”

Previously: Kanye’s “Coldest Winter” Video Coming Soon

During the Sprite Step Off tour in ATL over the weekend, Im Flashy caught up with Drizzy backstage. In a brief interview, Aubrey reveals that he’s been listening to a lot of Esco and 3 Stacks while preparing for his debut, Thank Me Later. Can you say art of storytelling?

D.C. representatives catch the fever in this new video. The track’s featured on Raheem’s mixtape Mr. February, that you can get here for the low price of free99.

Honey

Back on the set of “Our Dreams”, Meth gives a brief rundown of the producers featured on his album, Crystal Meth. Release date? TBD.

Sidebar: Mef wants a classic.

This past Friday, Clark Kent stepped behind the 1′s and 2′s at 595 North nightclub in ATL. Hey DJs, take a minute and watch Kent transform into Superman. Just don’t ask for no damn requests! Ha!

EA

Def Jam commissioned DJ Mathematics for this new mixtape featuring new and old verses from the Wu-Tang trio. Download it here. Backcover underneath. (more…)

This Saturday at the annual Cultural Rhythms ceremony, the Harvard Foundation will award Wyclef with a medal for his humanitarian work. Previous recipients include Will Smith, Denzel Washington, and Halle Berry. Salute.

KC

Here’s a sneak peak of Dose’s new video featuring, Rick Ross and Fabolous. The video’s directed by Spiff TV and produced by By Any Means. Where dey do that at? Everywhere, bro.

A few weeks ago, Sade gave her seal of approval for Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2. Last Friday, The Chef returns the sentiment and praises the singer’s new album, Soldier Of Love. Real recognize real.

DJ Folk‘s teaming up with Rick Ross for a mixtape chocked full of oldies, goodies, and unreleased material. There isn’t a release date for the tape, but the track below is featured on it.