[tweet https://twitter.com/TalibKweli/status/222011101196468224] As a prequel to his next album, Prisoner Of Conscious, Talib plans to Attack The Block with a new mixtape. Peep a few of its producers and guests below. hhnm

Got to watch out for them squares. And Rocko and Future do just that in the video off Rocko’s Gift Of Gab mixtape. xzone

Over the weekend, Nickel Nine was in London and catered to the Hip-Hop lovers at the Jazz Cafe. Here’s a recap of the performance courtesy of Factory78.

How about some hardcore? Well DJ Premier blog delivers Big Shug’s track featuring Joey Crack and the Mash Out Posse. Produced by DJ Premier. Off of Big Shug’s I.M. 4-EVA album dropping July 24.

Esco helped bring Openair Frauenfeld Festival to an end and brought out L Boogie for their classic duet “If I Ruled The World”. More footage from their performances after the jump.

Rick Ross was also onboard at the Openair Frauenfeld Festival and brought that Maybach Music for the crowd. “Hold Me Back” up top. More clips from his set down bottom.

A$AP Rocky also performed during the second day of the Openair Frauenfeld Festival in Switzerland yesterday. Above he recites “Goldie” and “Kissin Pink”. More performances from his set after the break.

Continuing day two of the Openair Frauenfeld Festival, Luda brought more than enough of his hits to the stage. Watch him disturb the peace after the jump.

In celebration of his bday, Fif chatted with Whoo Kid for Shade 45. In the 20 minute discussion, 50 spoke on his recent accident, free album 5 (Murder By Numbers), possible work with Weezy, Yeezy and Jeezy, Dr. Dre’s assistance on his next album Street King Immortal, and more. hhnm

During the Essence Festival down in New Orleans, D’Angelo hit the keys last night for a live rendition of his classic “Untitled (How Does It Feel)”. Other performers included Trey Songz, Keyshia Cole, Marsha Ambrosius, SWV and more.