As Janelle Monae prepares for The Electric Lady on September 10, she gets back into the groove for the forthcoming album’s second single.

The 26th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards went down last night in Beverly Hills. During the ceremony, Kendrick received his Vanguard Award from the Doc. “Kendrick Lamar is a class act,” said Dre as he took the podium at the Beverly Hilton.  “I’m proud to know him.  I’m proud to work with him and he is an important part of the new generation of hip-hop, and it’s definitely continuing the legacy of Compton.” ru

Out from the ghetto, the Talk of New York comes through with his new mixtape. Guests include 50, Lloyd Banks, Twista, Raheem DeVaughn and more. Hopefully the rest aren’t as bad as the previous releases.

Powered by Samsung, Grand Hustle’s first lady re-works her current single with Folarin adding his contribution. Her The New Classic album coming soon. nav

From sun up to sun down, Joey Bada$$ makes his rounds around New York in his brand new video. Off his upcoming Summer Knights on July 1.

Still laid out on the couch, Rick Rubin listens to Shawn as he explains his pops’ and his own fatherhood’s influence on his “Jay-Z Blue” record. Magna Carta Holy Grail drops July 4.

In his rap alias, producer Drumma Boy hosts an exclusive affair on his brand new track featuring Gucci Mane and Young Dolph.

Whether you’ve seen the pearly gates or going through hell, Hov breaks it all down as he speaks on one of the tracks off his Magna Carta Holy Grail album. Hear it all on July 4. Rick Rubin sure loves that couch.

Looks like everyone came out in Houston. On Monday, J.Cole’s tour rolled into the House of Blues. And with a handful of guests on deck, here’s a quick summary of the evening’s show.

Connor is springing leaks left and right. Today, he takes it back to the good ol’ days on his latest featuring Chris Webby and the Kushed God. Unconscious State July 2.