Simmered down, Alicia Keys hit the piano this evening during the American Idol finale and performed her latest single off her album, Girl On Fire. It sure locked in our vote. ru

When MiMi isn’t with Nick, she’s riding the back of the bike with Miguel through the country. Well at least in her new video, that is. Directed by Joseph Kahn and off her forthcoming album.

Over a sinister beat and screwed up hook, Mac presents his latest number off Watching Movies With The Sound Off. Produced by himself and SAP. Album drops June 18.

Last night, T.I. rounded up his troops and celebrated the release of Hustle Gang’s G.D.O.D. at Atlanta’s Beer & Tacos. For those who couldn’t get access, here’s a recap of the evening.

With Kreayshawn behind the lens (thank God), Iamsu!, Khalifa and friends take it somewhere over Cali’s hills in their new video. Off Iamsu!’s $uzy 6 $peed.

Trae Tha Truth continuously plugs Tha Blackprint by broadcasting the mixtape’s latest visual. Today, he gets on his shit with his R.Kelly collaboration.

Comedian and actor Chris Rock took a selfie in the studio two days ago with Mr Mathers. No details on their session, but our guess is that it’s for someone’s new album. Don’t shoot the messenger. bc

Repping for his Brick Star Boyz, Troy Ave brings his flow over to BET for the latest chapter of 106 & Park’s freestyle series. BSB Vol. 2 drops this week.

Talib Kweli visited Flex this evening to plug his Prisoner Of Conscious. Flex threw on Mobb Deep’s “Quiet Storm” and Talib took it from there. Album in stores now. Interview with Angie below.

…and clothes off too. Album in stores June 18. UPDATE: Tracklist below. 1. The Star Room 2. Avian 3. I’m Not Real (feat. Earl Sweatshirt & Vinny Radio) 4. S.D.S. 5. Bird Call 6. Matches (feat. Ab-Soul) 7. I Am Who Am (Killin’ Time) (feat. Niki Randa) 8. Objects in the Mirror 9. Red Dot Music (feat. Action Bronson) 10. Gees (feat. Schoolboy Q) 11. Watching Movies 12. Suplexes Inside of Complexes and Duplexes (feat. Jay Electronica) 13. REMember 14. […]