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4th album. No 5 mics? Then let ‘em hate.

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While Asher Roth hit Westchester, PA this past week, he performed his new track, “In The Kitchen” with some help from The Cool Kids. If you can’t take the heat, well, you know the rest.

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In preparation of the Lower End Professionals’ next project Now Or Neva this fall, Moonie and Count ran through a few cities along the Eastern seaboard. Here’s film of their visits in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia.

Mr. Folarin has finally hit the 1 milli mark on Twitter and as promised he gives us a new mixtape. Tracklist and download link after the cut. Ambition is coming soon.

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Frenchie has been whipping up a lot of music lately and continues to do so with this new track which features some help from 2 Chainz and Soulja Boy. His new project, Coke Boys 2 is on the way.

Sidebar: Soulja Boy “Fire Blunts” Video

Jim Jones recently stopped by Invasion Radio with DJ Green Lantern and during their conversation (3:24 mark) he says that he is working on a joint LP with Cam titled, Fly Boys.

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Starting next week (August 23rd) Jermaine’s set to embark on his first world tour. Take a look and see if he’s stopping in your city anytime soon.
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Fred keeps stacking bundles and adds Meek and Cory Gunz for the remix to his regional hit. That beat is money in the bank.

This isn’t the first time Nas has spoken on his debut, but the story never gets old. Before hitting the stage at Rock The Bells, Esco takes another trip down memory lane.

Nas, one of hip-hop’s most respected emcees, is set to hit Rock The Bells stages across the country, performing his classic debut album, Illmatic, in full. In this exclusive interview Nas breaks down the making of his debut, from Q-Tip’s original idea behind “One Love,” to DJ Premier’s integral part in crafting the album’s often-imitated sound.

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Wale was in Atlanta last night for Heineken’s Red Star Access event and brought out Pill and 2 Chainz. If you weren’t in attendance last night, EA provides the recap.