At the loading dock in NYC’s meatpacking district, Kanye hosted a listening session for his upcoming album, Yeezus. He played a few tracks off the album, explained its concept and marketing strategy. Those in attendance included Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, DJ Khaled, Timbaland and more. Above is a highlight via Info. Yeezus drops a week from today.

Originated from his All-Star 2013: Take Flight mixtape, Trae takes us down to the Lone Star State in his latest VEVO release. Banned coming soon.

Following the audio premiere earlier in the day, Kelly brought Wiz along with her to the Late Night With Jimmy Fallon for their first live performance. Talk A Good Game June 18.

With a guitar in hand, DJ Quik returns with new music and puts the pedal to the medal in its accompanying video. Our bad on having this slip past the Radar. nr

Sosa visited Sway recently and spoke on his longevity, Jay-Z and more. Afterwards, he cracked the mic while ?uestlove beatboxed. The Roots’ Wise Up Ghost drops September 7. AZ’s Doe Or Die II coming soon.

Let’s get ready to rumble. In support of their collaborative project, Clash Of The Titans, DJ Paul and Drumma Boy take Vegas and kick it ring side in their new clip. I didn’t hear no bell.

Down in Nawlins, you can find Young Roddy and 3D Na’Tee reppin’ their area to the fullest in their new video. Off the JET pilot’s release, Good Sense 2. Don’t touch that dial.

Usher got up out the red chair and hit the stage during this evening’s semi-finals of The Voice. The Pharrell-produced track can be found on last year’s release, Lookin 4 Myself. ru

Yo Gotti celebrated his birthday last week and became the first rap artist to perform at Memphis’ Orpheum Theatre. During the show, he brought out Jeezy for their live debut of their collabo. dgb

With Travis $cott on the beat and 5 blunts lit, Wale keeps it in rotation with Wiz Khalifa and 2 Chainz on The Gifted‘s latest offering. Album drops June 25. Pre-order here. flex