Ms. Monáe’s labelmates, Bobby Ray and Lupe take it low and high for this remix,  baby. The ArchAndroid in stores now. uhtn

The story goes a lil’ something like this. The cover art for Last Train To Paris is actually a photograph taken in 2008 by Australian blogger, Jarrod “Jrod” Kimber at the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. When Interscope reached out to purchase the photo, Jrod was oblivious that it was going to be used for Diddy’s album. “Obviously I am not a professional snapper or anything. This was taken on a holiday while waiting for my wife (who can be seen under the G) […]

Eminem visited the Louvre today in Paris. He will appear live on French TV show “Le Gran Journal” tonight on Canal+. Round up the posse Marshall comin’ round the way. Previously: Diddy Meets Mona Lisa

[vodpod id=Video.3755093&w=425&h=350&fv=] Jermaine sports some new threads and recites his single “Who Dat” for Complex‘s fashion feature. Dress to impress.

At the 23rd annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, Dr. Dre will be presented with the ASCAP Founding Fathers Award. The ceremony takes place June 25th at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. The award is presented to influential songwriters and composers. According to ASCAP president/chairman Paul Williams: “Dre is one of the most important voices in modern music. He created a unique, recognizable sound that dominated rap music in the early ’90s…and continues to inspire artists and producers […]

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Bun B’s taking over S.O.B.’s tonight and he’s bringing along some amigos. Trust, you’re not going to want to miss this. You know the procedure: First one to email me at [email protected] wins a pair of tickets. Include your government and phone number too. NY tri-state area residents only. UPDATE: Damn, that was fast. Contest Over. Congrats to Daemon.

Here’s the other half of The Source‘s Summer issue. Clearly, Luda’s got his eyes on the prize.

[vodpod id=Video.3753131&w=425&h=350&fv=] On Monday, Gorilla Zoe performed his new single “Get Off Me” for the first time at Primal Atlanta. Sounds good. Infectious even.

Ricky stopped by The FADER‘s office and recollected on some of his favorite albums. Suprisingly, he cites Mary J. Blige’s What’s The 411? Curtis Mayfield’s Superfly and Jodeci as must haves. R&B thugs all need hugs.

Sometime last night, Drake’s debut, Thank Me Later finally erupted onto the net. But out of good faith, we won’t post the remaining tracks. Support hip-hop June 15th, cheapskates. Anyway, as part of Walmart’s Sound Check series, Drizzy spoke on the album and revealed that “Unforgettable” was his favorite track. tss

Jail must’ve reinvigorated Gucci Mane’s personality. This morning he gave a hilarious interview with Angela Yee on Shade 45. He spoke on fat asses, probation restrictions, new label, and oh yeah, fat asses. Listen up. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3:

“You got the power to let power go?” Guess who’s bizack. Good mornian! Shots fired at SNL. Produced by S1 and Mr. West. hhp x kwp Sidebar: Beewirks IDs break. UPDATE: CDQ and art courtesy of George Condo.

Last night, Cliff continued his promo rounds and stopped by The Mo’Nique Show to promote King Uncaged and his flick, Takers. Nothing new discussed except more  jail talk. After the jump, 8Ball & MJG perform “Bring It Back”. yardie

Killer Mike’s one of the best around. But this leak from Pledge Allegiance To The Grind 3 finds him drowning behind Flying Lotus production. Throw ’em a life preserver. Previously: Grandma’s House

“Revolution” wasn’t the only track Cudder premiered during his show in Oregon last Saturday. Above he gives the crowd an acapella which could possibly be the new track, “Mr. Rager”. Roger, that. dnc

The Wu has made previous appearances at the Rock The Bells, but this year, they will give fans 36 Chambers in its entirety. Rae tells 1515 he’s looking forward to performing the debut album for the first time ever. “We never did that before. We never sung the whole album, the 36 Chambers. That’s gonna be interesting to see these cats do some of the records that really bust hip-hop’s cherry open. I can’t wait to see this because I never […]

Chingy is making a return June 22nd with his new album, Success & Failure. And to help out, is this new track with Lil’ Flip. This must be the failure. yk2

[vodpod id=Video.3751695&w=425&h=350&fv=] Have late nights at the club pissed your shawty off? Well, make it up by dropping five stacks on a make up bag and it’ll be all good in the hood. Here’s The-Dream’s latest video with T.I. Love King in stores June 29th. os

Hip-hop was set out in the park again tonight as Jay Electronica held a free concert in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Monch spits an acapella followed by Elect’s “Trolley Stop”. bb via gg Bonus: Bow down. source