[vodpod id=Video.4731630&w=425&h=350&fv=height%3D268%26amp%3Bwidth%3D450%26amp%3Bfile%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fstartrakfilms.com%2Fvideos%2Fnerd-helpme.flv%26amp%3Bimage%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fstartrakfilms.com%2Fvideos%2Fnerd-helpme.jpg%26amp%3Blink%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fstartrakfilms.com%2Fvideos%2Fnerd-helpme.flv] With some various live performances and random clips, Pharrell and company get political with their latest video in support of Nothing. Help yourself November 2nd when the album drops. nr via bbc

The R&B songstress plans to let her next LP free on November 30th. In the meantime, you can pre-cop it here and check out the cover art above. Salute! hhnm

One of the features off Banks’ upcoming set is the iTunes bonus cut featuring Em. In an interview with Rap-Up, Banks discusses the Boi-1da-produced cut, “Where I’m At”. Make sure you’re at the stores Nov. 22 when HFM2 drops. “Me and Em got a record called “Where I’m At” and it’s crazy. Lyrically it’s taking you to another place. I’ve had records with Em prior to this. He’s been on my records and I’ve been on his album, but this is a unique […]

Nice eye candies. Well before the curtains drop for Thugga’s upcoming album, here’s the visual for the first single featuring Bobby Ray. The Thug Show begins November 30th.

Produced by T-Minus and penned by Ester Dean, Ciara has a new uptempo track that features Mr. Raymond. It’s off her numerously delayed LP, Basic Instinct. Sounds like something we’d prefer turned down. uhtn Update: CDQ ace dizzy

Just a day or so after his remix hit the ‘net, Curtis surprised the audience during YG’s show at the Key Club last night with a guest performance. Fif also brought out Banks to do “Beamer, Benz Or Bentley”. Looked like one helluva YG-Unit party.

In an interview with Access Hollywood, Kanye talks about his upcoming album/film and hiatus from music. At the 6:34 mark, he says his previous effort, 808s & Heartbreak was shunned by the Grammy committee and goes on to share his views on award shows. How could they be so heartless?

A radio rip for now, but Banks returns the favor to Young Goldie for another duet. Hopefully the CDQ arrives in a few. Lloyd’s King Of Hearts coming soon. hhnm via emperor

Mary J. Blige’s Music Saved My Life tour made its stop in Universal City, CA last night and the opening act, Jazmine Sullivan gave the Gibson Amphitheatre audience a treat by covering SWV’s “Weak”. She later gets down to a Bell Biv Devoe classic while performing her current single. That girl is poison. rap-up

Happy Birthday Stack! Here’s the latest mixtape from the late Stack Bundles. Hosted by Snatchatape and DJ Superstar Jay, this project is filled with unreleased tracks. Backcover and tracklist when you continue on. RIP. x