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I was late discovering this Khalil-produced heatrock, but Laws is even later with the delivery of this Decatur Dan-directed visual. Oh well take a ride with Don Cannon and discover the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League artist. Guess some MCs still do the pen to paper thing. 5:01 Overtime due July 20.

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Hopefully before the close of the year, Nipsey will release his debut album South Central State Of Mind. From my P.O.V., the project could’ve been out sooner if Epic didn’t drop the ball on “Hussle In The House“. But that’s a whole ‘nother story.  Anyway, 1515 caught up with Nip and allowed him to speak on the concept of the LP.

“Regardless of people’s opinion about it, the dominant culture in L.A. is gang-banging,” Nipsey, a Crip, said about “Blue Laces,” a song from his LP. “Us being young dudes in our 20s, we not the cause of that. We was born into this culture. We reacted to it from the perspective of survival. I feel like that record, ‘Blue Laces,’ speaks on the realness of that culture. We not the cause of this. This is what led us into that mentality.”

“I’m kinda revolving around that concept on a lot of records on that album,” he said. “On the state of mind in growing up in L.A. Whether you from Compton, Watts, Long Beach, the east side, west side, it’s a state of mind that’s way more powerful than an individual. I might feel a certain way personally, but this is what it is.

This Philly cat’s back at it. After throwing Jay-Z under the bus—again, Beans fires a warning shot in Drake’s direction. Doubt this is “The Closure“, Sigel’s been wanting.

July 13th is the date set for Spitta’s new album, Pilot Talk. Above is the LPs trailer and, after the jump, a preview of his next video, “Roasted”. Jets fool!

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The audio is a bit low, but Black Thought recently appeared on Kay Slay’s show and proved why he’s still super lyrical. How I Got Over in stores now.

Next Tuesday, Virgin America will make its inaugural flight to Toronto, Canada. Taking off from Cali, on board will be Virgin founder, Sir Richard Branson, Drake, and an  online contest winner. Prepare for take off.

Now that Big K.R.I.T.’s signed to Def Jam, it’s now or never for him to step up to the plate. Below is some new material that echoes the sentiment. Underneath that, is footage of him signing his recording contract. Salute, Sha.

Sidebar: Big K.R.I.T. Talks With 1515

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Every Monday, Invasion Radio put their guests on da spot. And this week, Capone, N.O.R.E. and Imam Thug were the latest to seize the mic. The War Report 2 drops July 13th.

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CyHi plans to release his new mixtape, The Royal Flush sometime next month. But until then, take a listen to the first leak off the project. Never say never, Prynce.

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The students of Culver City High School in California recieved one helluva graduation present last night. Inside the school’s gymnasium, Dr. Dre and Timbaland made a surprise appearance. Dre didn’t perform, but Timbo recited cuts like, “The Way I Are,” ”Promiscuous Girl,” and “Say Something”. The concert was recorded for an online documentary and was sponsored by Hewlett Packard and Interscope Records. The label also plans to donate $10,000 worth of computer equipment.