Still in disbelief that Consequence, Cudder, Big Sean, and Kanye are dropping their LPs September 14th? Last week, Cons spoke with HHDX on the decision. Better start saving your money. Well…the idea for doing the G.O.O.D Music Day emerged between me and [Universal Motown Records President] Sylvia Rhone, just to be quite honest. I’m very communicative with Sylvia Rhone on everything that I do. We had actually met with Kanye one night, and as me and her left the meeting, […]

In this portion of Kevin Liles’ interview with Soul Culture in Paris last week, Tremaine’s manager says that his BET Awards performance was approved by Prince. Trigga performed “Yo Side Of The Bed” which later segued into “Purple Rain”. Guess the facial expression below was for good. Sidebar: Prince Initially Was To Perform

This was featured on DD172’s BluRoc Festival Live mixtape, but DGB comes through with the CDQ, which is set to appear on Spitta’s Pilot Talk. Take off with your favorite smoker’s favorite smoker.

DJ Big Mike got a hold of track 10 off Rick Ross’ Teflon Don. It’s produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and features Drake and Chrisette Michele providing the hook. Get your motor runnin’. uhtn UPDATE: No Tags via Splash

Everyone was in town for the Essence Music Festival this past weekend in New Orleans and Jay Electronica put on for his city for the Heineken Red Star Series Inspire NOLA Event at the Republic Saturday evening. Others on the bill included Swizzy and Sir Lucious. More performances underneath.

Young Memphis tries his hand at Rick Ross’ ode to Big Meech’s former operation. Seems like everyone’s got money to blow. yk2

The producer explains to NodFactor that his The Wonder Years project may never see the light of day. 9th says he wants to get his artists off the ground first and isn’t down with sending beats to every label. No need to wonder any longer.

We’ve been down this road before. Come tomorrow, DMX will be released from an Arizona jail. X is serving time for five counts of probation violation. Hopefully the Dog keeps his nose clean. yk2

Diddy and Rozay weren’t the only team players on deck Saturday night. Red Cafe, Loso, and Joey Crack were also on hand to rep for the Dream Team at the House of Blues at the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare? nigel d

If you missed the BluRoc Festival at the Brooklyn Bowl a few weeks ago, Dame Dash’s DD172 rounded up the recordings from the event for this mixtape. Download here. Tracklist after the jump. nr