Ghostface hooked up with producer Frank Dukes, who won Red Bull’s Big Tune competition. Below is footage of their collaborative effort. For what it’s worth, Ghostdini Wizard Of Poetry is still in stores, people. That album should’ve done Marshall Mathers numbers. nr

For those born during the Clinton Administration, Lord Finesse gave Grind Music Radio a brief history of his legendary crew, DITC. That’s Diggin’ In The Crates, kids. Other members included Showbiz & A.G., Big L, O.C., Fat Joe, Diamond D and Buckwild. See, knowing is half the battle.

All good things must come to an end. After five weeks at number one, Eminem’s Recovery was bumped to number two on the Billboard Charts. The shift was caused by rock band Avenged Sevenfold’s latest album Nightmare, which sold 163,000 copies. But don’t cry for him yet Argentina, Eminem still managed to sell 159,000 copies last week. woooha

Before heading to S.O.B.’s to watch Freddie Gibbs last night, I stopped by the Def Jam Rapstar event at the Cooper Square Hotel on the Lower East Side. In a nutshell, the video game is karaoke: hip-hop style. Just Blaze was in the house too and Ms. Drama convinced us to battle over T.I.’s “Live Your Life”. A song Just produced, nonetheless. By the end of the song, yours truly walked away victorious! And oh yeah, there wasn’t a handicap! […]

Over the last several days, there’s been loads of speculation on whether Wyclef will run for the presidency of Haiti. Now according to CNN, Dr. Jean will announce his bid tomorrow on Larry King Live. We’re all for democracy, but based on everything Clef has done, is there even a need for an election? He already won! Nonetheless, voting takes place November 28th.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”black_milk__sobs”] The Mid-West was in full swing last night once Black Milk hit the stage at S.O.B.’s. Backed by a band, Milk performed some oldies and goodies. Here are a couple of highlights. Don’t forget, The Album Of The Year comes September 14th. Great title. Ha!

Unlike Eminem, Bun B doesn’t have to hold his fuckin’ breath for 5 mics in The Source. Today, it was announced that the publication crowned his new album, Trill O.G. with a classic rating. It’s the first since Lil’ Kim’s 2005, Naked Truth. The cover will be unveiled later today on 106 & Park.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”lep_bogus_boyz__sobs”] Two thirds of the L.E.P. Bogus Boys were in New York last night and helped open up for Freddie Gibbs. After pouring cups of Hennessy to the crowd, Count (in the wifebeater) and Moonie (in the Cubs apparel) capped off their set with a performance of their hometown anthem. Chi-City what up?!

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[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”freddie_gibbs__sobs”] Freddie celebrated the release of his Str8 Killa EP last night at S.O.B.’s. The event was hosted by Shade 45’s Angela Yee and featured Push! Montana, L.E.P. Bogus Boys, and Black Milk. Fred kicked things off with Str8 Killa No Filla‘s title track and followed up with a some recent EP and mixtape cuts. Undercard footage coming later.