Run for cover! Pharell’s definetly making his rounds as of late. Last week, he was in the studio with Asher Roth. Now, he and Chad are back in the lab with Jay-Z. For those keeping score, the production duo have appeared on the last five Hov albums. Only time will tell if Jigga’s next album’s blinged by that Neptune sound.

[vodpod id=Video.3097515&w=425&h=350&fv=] As we near the home stretch to the unveiling of the XXL Freshman 10 cover, Big Sean gets the opportunity to spit his game. Only four remain. Last week: J.Cole

[vodpod id=Video.3097444&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%253D1632284%2526vid%253D485527%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A485527] Fab checked into a funeral home with 1515 and previewed a few tracks from his long-awaited mixtape, There Is No Competition 2. Below, he gives a break down of three tracks. “The Wake.” “This intro, I wanted to set the tone. ‘The Wake’ is, of course, before ‘the funeral,’ ” Fab explained. “It starts off a little mellow, then it gets more aggressive and sets the tone for the tape. Probably me going 30, 40 bars. It’s me […]

[vodpod id=Video.3097330&w=425&h=350&fv=level%3D0%26amp%3Brepeat%3Dlist%26amp%3Blogo%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi47.tinypic.com%252Fb4cbyr.jpg%26amp%3Bimage%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi45.tinypic.com%252F2a78wo1.png%26amp%3Bskin%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fspamtheweb.com%252Ful%252Fupload%252F2809%252F25294_bekle.swf%26amp%3Bbackcolor%3DFF0000%26amp%3Blightcolor%3DFFFFFF%26amp%3Bfrontcolor%3D000000%26amp%3Bscreencolor%3D000000%26amp%3Bbandwidth%3D0%26amp%3Bcontrolbar%3Dover%26amp%3Bfile%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fa4.video2.blip.tv%252F6330003410343%252FYardieiz4life-HTMIAE02991.flv%26amp%3Bdock%3Dfalse%26amp%3Bplugins%3Dviral-2] Who needs cable when Yardie’s around? In case you missed last night’s episode of the HBO series, How To Make It In America, don’t fret, here’s a rip of last night’s airing. Last Week: Episode 1

Lupe’s currently on his world tour and during his stop in Australia, he perfomed a new track called, “Beautiful Lasers”.  As LupeEnd mentioned, the sound quality is horrible, but noteworthy nonetheless. With any luck, clearer footage will soon surface.

Pretty Flaco was booked at Denison University in Ohio last night and peformed “Umi Says” before playing the drums. Travis Barker, look out! Chris Franco

Last night at the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA, Erykah takes a trip to the LBC and covers Snoop’s “Ain’t No Fun (If The Homies Can’t Have None)”. Hey, even girls wanna have fun too! HHICA

The Yay Area’s favorite sons team up once again for 40’s new single. It’s unclear whether this is on the Day or Night Shift disc, but it’s good enough to enjoy no matter the time. Box Kev

Inside a Brooklyn warehouse was the place to be this afternoon as Meth, Ghost and Rae shot individual scenes for their new video, “Our Dreams”. Here’s a quick glimpse of The Chef’s portion. And oh, in case you’re wondering, there was weed in the building…sorta. Ha!

Nike recently released the copper colorway to their popular Foamposite line. The price? $200-300. As expected, the kicks were quickly sold out across the country. Before scoring a pair, here’s Pill’s plea for the sneaks. TSG