Raekwon’s ready to give back to his fans this summer with the release of OB4CL2 gold edition. According to The Chef: I wanted to create something special for the fans that have been rocking with me from the start. No  matter where I am around the world, people tell me how much these projects meant to them. The Gold Deluxe Edition is my gift to them. The project will  be released on August 17th exclusively through iTunes and feature six […]

On Monday, NPR highlighted the late Notorious B.I.G. as part of their 50 Great Voice series. They zeroed in on his flow and lasting influence on the game. To hear AZ tell it, Biggie’s song “Warning,” showcased his true lyrical ability. “I don’t care where, what part of the Earth you’re from, when you listen to it, the dialogue is slow enough for you to digest it,” he says. “When you actually tell a story and be descriptive, that takes […]

Earlier this week, Banks was in the hot seat on The Star & Bucwild Show. Star grilled Banks on 50’s proposed signing of Beanie Sigel and G-Unit’s early days. Funny stuff. Previously: Joe Budden On The Star & Bucwild Show

[vodpod id=Video.4169394&w=425&h=350&fv=] Where my bitches at?! Ha! The best thing about this song and video is the license to say “bitches” without offending women. Ah, God bless America. Damn shame the track is wack though. Ain’t that a bitch? wshh

The day just got a bit slower with the second leak off Michael 5000 Watts chopped & screwed version of K.R.I.T. Wuz Here. Don’t worry, things will pick up soon enough.

Paul Wall is still making his mark in the game and his album Heart of A Champion is still in stores. With that said, here’s his latest music video featuring Yung Chill. Already. 57 via wshh

[vodpod id=Video.4168370&w=425&h=350&fv=mediaId%3D2d1469a7098f467aa4f65f70b5b61774%26amp%3BplayerForm%3D88a26316a62d4655a806dda0da4e95ca%26amp%3B%3Dtrue] Although the Cold War was thawed out 19 years ago, Janelle brings a new sense of cool in her latest video off The ArchAndroid. One of this year’s best. uhtn

Chalk up another W for hip-hop. DJ Khaled announced yesterday that his single “All I Do Is Win” has earned him another platinum plaque. What can we say, he makes hit records!

At this years Splash! Festival in Germany, RZA sat down with the Red Bull Music Academy. In the first clip, he speaks on working with Kanye West and Nas while out in Hawaii. In the footage below, he touches on scoring movies, OB4CL 2, and of course, the Wu.

Here’s some footage of DJ Toomp and Travis Barker in the studio remixing T.I.’s “Yeah You Know”. The song is lifted from Tip’s forthcoming movie, Takers. If you’re interested, Fresh has tons of pics from last night’s premiere. nr