As part of Billboard’s mash up series, Arizona-based rock band The Maine covered Outkast’s chart topper. Wake up and smell the roses, this is dope.

For the next several weeks, Nelly will be holding down mid-days on Hot 104.1 in St. Louis. J.Cole stopped stopped by the station last week and during his interview said his debut will probably be released toward the end of the year and as of now, Jay-Z will be the only feature. Break 1: Break 2: Break 3: rapup Sidebar: Cole Previews New Track

Lick a shot with Maino and Haitian Fresh on this new track once again off DJ Haze’s Still Countin Money mixtape. It’s not the best collaboration but noteworthy nonetheless. x UPDATE: Now with Rick Ross and French Montana x

DJ Khaled’s trying to rack up as many platinum plaques as possible. Today, he announced that he started working on his fifth album, We The Best Forever. Late last month, he made the pitch to VIBE that he wanted to collaborate with Eminem. Hey, anything’s possible.

The Money Makers have reunited and are looking to cash in with Ludacris’ eighth solo album, Ludaversal. Watch out Puff, Luda’s gunnin’ for number six.

[vodpod id=Video.4238113&w=425&h=350&fv=] Swizzy was in the lab late last night and previewed some new solo material. You gotta turn the music up, but it sounds like he’s using a Michael Jackson sample. More than likely, the final version will appear on  The Perception Of Greatness. hhnm UPDATE: More studio heat.

This is Lloyd’s first single off his upcoming album, King Of Hearts. It was supposed to debut tomorrow, but you know, shit happens. Polow Da Don’s on the beat and Young Goldie’s vocals sound stronger than ever. Perfect combination. hhnm

Following Kanye’s interview on Hot 97, he paid DJ Clue a visit on Power 105.1. Did you miss it? Of course, everyone did. Anyway, in the first break, Yeezy talks about his new record “See Me Now” and working with No I.D. and Lex Luger. Break 2: Ye talks “Power” music video and says he’s releasing a 40 minute version. Break 3: Kanye speaks on last year’s award crash, joining Twitter, and genius moments. Break 4: Clue and Ye big […]

Torch gets a few heavy hitters to bang their city for his remix. Man, this beat is tougher than Nigerian hair. Lagos, what up!

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