Before D12 releases their mixtpae, a guy named Kuniva drops his latest offering, Midwest Marauders. Get it? Of course you do. Download it here. Tracklist on the flip.

[vodpod id=Video.4202821&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D549882%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A549882] Kanye West is an artist in every sense of the word. 1515 dug in their archives and found footage of Ye displaying his artwork to Sway. Included in his collection is a self portrait, a burning cigarette and drinking glass. Yeezy isn’t the only producer with an artistic palette. Havoc and Swizz Beatz are both known for channeling their inner Rockwells. That’s an ill draw.

Tone of the Trackmasters isn’t only a producer, but he’s also founder of the Staten Island Hurricanes youth football league. He spared some time from the gridiron and spoke with the NY Daily News on some of his biggest hits. Michael Jackson featuring Jay-Z – “You Rock My World (Remix)” “That was the only time I ever met Michael. We had Jay-Z come down and listen to the record. He loved it, but Jay wanted a favor. He said, ‘Okay, […]

Tickets to Joe Budden’s show tonight at S.O.B.’s are sold out. But if you missed out have no fear the Double R is here. We got a pair for you and guest. The first one to email [email protected] with your full name wins. NY area residents only. UPDATE: You took too long! See ya at the show, John!

[vodpod id=Video.4201968&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%253D1645250%2526vid%253D551325%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A551325] Besides doing his thing on camera, actor Idris Elba’s a heck of a DJ. He spun at Dream’s listening session back in June and was pretty impressive. Anyway, he tells 1515 that he wants to release a mixtape in conjunction with the film, Takers. “Takers mixtape; the film comes out on the 27th. I’m gonna put the tape out the same day as the film. I’m gonna get superstar records on there, some exclusives,” Elba continued. “But I’m […]

Last month, The Water flooded Tech N9ne’s hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. During his set, he performed several underground hits and his latest single “Bitch” off Revenue Retrievin’. Nigga, don’t act like one. pyramidtv

One for the treble, two for the bass. Pharoahe Monch sits down for True Hip-Hop Stories with D-Nice and discusses the making of the classic, “Oh No”. Afterward, he speaks on the state of the game.

Last night, Lupe posted a snippet of his new song, “Go To Sleep”. Under the track’s info, it’s billed under: Food & Liquor II (TGARA). Goodbye Lasers? Take a listen to the excerpt below.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”gyptian”] Every year, one dance hall or reggae artist sneaks through the cracks. This year’s “it guy” is Gyptian, and in an interview with NBC Miami, he speaks on working with Nicki Minaj on the remix to “Hold Yuh”. Better hold on to the moment, my yut.

Extra, extra read all about it. Here’s Bun B’s 5 mic review from the Fall edition of The Source. Issue hits newsstands nationwide August 17th.