[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4461406&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%253Dnews%2526vid%253D470904] Four months ago, Jay-Z admitted that his next album would be “experimental“. And in a sit-down with MTV, Swizz says the tandem are vying for a more global sound. In fact, the producer reveals that’s he’s currently working on the intro. “We been talking about that international vibe since the last album. But the sound changes. You got too many people trying to do too many things. They throw it off. I’m actually going out there doing the […]

Before the release of Statik Selektah’s new album some of his peers wanted to tell you how dope he is…that is if you didn’t already know. 100 Proof drops February 2nd. No chaser!

Los Angeles Clipper, Baron Davis takes to the streets of New York to promote his new sneaker line. Check out cameos from DJ Clue, Irv Gotti, Jim Jones, and Common. MG via Slam

Finally. Following an immigration hearing today, MTV reports that Banks was allowed to return to the United States. Yesterday, the rapper and accomplice Nicklas Sloane, were remanded by Canadian immigration. Sloane remains in custody. The Boy Wonder was arrested last week after allegedly beating and robbing club promoter, Chris Hines.

Jigga & Friends took their promo run to 395 Hudson St. and checked in with Angie Mar on Hot 97. Here’s what went down. Part 1: Hugs and pounds before the throwdown. Tickets for the Garden go on sale Friday. Part 2: After discussing the crisis in Haiti, Hov speaks on his religious beliefs and repudiates involvement in any “secret society”. Part 3: The newly-christened Mob Squad talk tour bus arrangements. Part 4: Jeezy speaks on his philanthropy and TM […]

Jigga & Friends took their promo run to 395 Hudson St. and checked in with Angie Mar on Hot 97. Here’s what went down. Part 1: Hugs and pounds before the throwdown. Tickets for the Garden go on sale Friday. Part 2: After discussing the crisis in Haiti, Hov speaks on his religious beliefs and repudiates involvement in any “secret society”. Part 3: The newly-christened Mob Squad talk tour bus arrangements. Part 4: Jeezy speaks on his philanthropy and TM […]

During Raekwon’s Hip Hop Nation radio takeover yesterday, The Chef explained how he fostered the title for “Catalina”.

Last Saturday, Ludacris held court for Greg Street’s birthday at Club Crucial in Atlanta. On deck, was Conjure liquor and a $500 dollar shake your moneymaker contest. Unfortunately, the Vimeo version of the competition was promptly removed. Luckily, Freddy-O captured some of the madness as well. Bossip

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4451976&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%253Dnews%2526vid%253D470613] Drizzy gives MTV a track by track break down of his mixtape, So Far Gone. He cites “A Night Off” as his favorite song and “Unstoppable” as his favorite performance track. “Uptown” (featuring Lil Wayne and Bun B). “It was one of the later records,” Drake explained. “That was when I felt like the mixtape was moving a little too slow and it needed some energy. It gave me another chance to really just rap. I love to […]