In another audio interview from the book How To Rap , Royce says he favors an ill flow over subject matter. Personally, I’d have to agree. I’ve always believed that it’s not what you say, but how you say it. What some artists lack for in lyrical ability, they make up for in flow. For some reason, Peedi Crakk comes to mind. He’s not the greatest rapper, but he could ride a beat like a pornstar. Peep how he kills […]

Rap-Up got the scoop that Drake’s debut album Thank Me Later will be released on May 25th. So far, confirmed guests include Jay-Z, The-Dream, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Francis and The Light. Hug it out.

Once again, the embed code for last night’s episode of How To Make It In America is no bueno. But, if you ‘head here, you can check it out, no problemo. Gracias, Yardie. Last Week: Ep. 5 & 6

On location of CNN’s upcoming video, Noreaga spits his verse from their Camouflage Season mixtape. Get a good looks and remember this face, Pison. 57th Ave

Freddie took his act to the, well, ghetto this weekend and shot a spankin’ new video. The clip is from the track off his upcoming mixtape, Str8 Killa No Filla—which by the way seems to be living up to it’s title. More photographs after the jump. Robvillian

[vodpod id=Video.3323795&w=425&h=350&fv=] Where’s Don King when ya need him? On May 2nd, Preemo and Pete Rock plan to duke it out on the 1’s and 2’s in Tokyo for the 30th anniversary of Manhattan Records. The label was home to artists like Diana Ross, Art Garfunkel, and Thomas Dolby. Book your flights now and grab a window seat. Nav

In the wee hours of the morning, Erykah held a secret show at Good Units located in the basement of the Hudson Hotel. For the first time she performed the lead track from her new album, New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). The ballad’s produced by Erykah and 9th Wonder. That’s a tall order. Mfeenz

Here’s the final clip from Wiz’s gig last night at the Fillmore. Put your hands up and keep it Taylor party people. Wiz Khalifa Waves “Goodbye” | Wiz Khalifa x Curren$y “In The Middle”| Wiz Khalifa “The Thrill” | Wiz Khalifa Stays G’d Up In NYC

On this new cut produced by The Olympiks, Ricky pays tribute to Miami Beach’s 5 star palace. As X mentioned, this is will probably appear on Diddy’s Last Train To Paris.

This was released last week with tags attached. This evening, X comes through without ’em. Now, that’s dope.