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New Music: Michael Jackson “This Is It”

This is it—literally: Disc one features the original album masters of some of Michael’s biggest hits such as “Billie Jean,” “Smooth Criminal,” “Human Nature,” and “Thriller” arranged in the same sequence as they appear in the film. The disc ends with two versions of “This Is It,” the original and an orchestral version. “This Is It” is featured in the film’s closing sequence and includes backing vocals by Michael’s brothers, the Jacksons. Props: X

Drake Talks The-Dream Collabo

After a premature leak of the info, Drizzy has now come clean to the fine folks at Billboard about the first single from Thank Me Later. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s called “Shut It Down.” Drake describes the track as “an R&B song…It’s sexy. It’s slow, but there’s an energy to it. I rap on it. Me and Dream both sing on it. It’s cool.” It also has a “message that’s never really been explored by male singers,” he says. “This […]

DMX x Gym Class Heroes “Party Up” (Hip Hop Honors)

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3622864&w=425&h=350&fv=] Since we’re seemingly all about award shows this morning, here’s another tease from the Def Jam gala which airs this Tuesday. The Dog tryin’ to get the party started looked real lame in person and appears slightly better on screen. Still, dancers on a Dark Man set? Fuck outta here!

Flick: Jewish Partner & DJ Premier

What’s a Guru? This was shot at the taping of one of BET’s rhyme cyphers for the Awards show. My Kingdom for some Flip Cam footage! DJMano Bonus: At the 41 sec mark, Preemo talks about the pairing. Rakim was supposed to be there too. Damn!

Jay-Z “Young Forever” (Cincy)

After pullin’ the big surprise at the BET Hip-Hop Awards with Young Jizzle, Jay-Z kept the private jet runnin’ and touched down in Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky for day 2 of the BP3 tour. Guess the album closer has become part of the setlist. Bonus: Hov got it in Ohio last November. I say, support our President! Still.

Chuck D Interviews Busta Rhymes

“I’m a big fan of the Soulja Boy dude.” Backstage at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, two rap icons chop it up and have a nice lil convo about the rookies in the game. Damn, I’m old enough to remember when Carlton named Trevor. Ha! Props: Hip Hop Gods Bonus: Chuck and Jeezy gave Cube his due. IPRMKTG

Jay-Z x J.Cole “A Star Is Born” (Penn State)

Last night at Penn State University marked the first stop on The Blueprint 3 tour. In the clip above, J.Cole performed “A Star Is Born” for the first time with Jay-Z.  The quality is beyond shitty, but hopefully some better footage surfaces. (UPDATED!) After the jump, Hov invites a chanteuse on stage for “Cant Knock The Hustle.” Props: Wedoitright