For this Life+Times’ Decoded installment, 9th invites inside his laboratory. He reflects on his encounter with Jay before crafting “Threat” and breaks down how he flipped its sample. So sincere.

Directed by the Motion Family, two of Def Jam’s newest signees get together for their brand new video. Love

From war to poverty, Miguel holds his candle to some of the world’s on-going issues in his brand new video. Kaleidascope Dream in stores now. “It’s so easy to ignore what’s right in front of us sometimes. I wanted to create a song and visual that addressed my everyday concerns of life as I know it in the world that we live in.” hypebeast

Mr. Ocean dialed up BBC Radio 1’s Zane Lowe yesterday. In the 30 minute chat, he discusses his Grammy experience, possible tour and studio session with Pharrell. He also says that he’s 10-11 songs deep into his next album. frankocean.net

Wall-ay was courtside at the Washington Wizards game last night and while

“Nigga tried to kill me but I had the thing cocked”

Nicki Minaj is the latest celeb to get animated in Fame‘s comic book series. Written by Michael Troy and drawn by Jill Lamarina, the issue can be purchased at Comic Flea Market for $3.99. Fame: Nicki Minaj

DJ Suss-One keeps the cameras rolling and films Uncle Murda for an in-studio performance of his recent Jigga Man-influenced freestyle.

In support of The Mafia project, Maino and the crew light up the YouTube with their latest visual aid.

This originally featured FBG’s Mexico Rann, but now, Future enlightens us with an alternation featuring French Montana. Their Medusa project is still on the way. x