This. Is. A. Remix. Heavily influenced by the 80s and 90s sound, producer EL-P puts his spin on Slaughterhouse’s track. stereogum

Like his fellow Black Hippy, Ab-Soul kicks a rap exclusively for Beats TV while visiting the Beats By Dre offices. #BeatsArmy Previously: Young Chris

Back to the slammer Beans goes. Fox reports, the rapper has been sentenced to two years for failing to file $728,000 in federal income taxes from 1999-2005. He reports to prison September 12. hiphopdx  

Even with Statik out of town, the show continued on thanks to Sammy Needlz. Of course, the freestyles proceeded as well with Troy Ave taking a dip in Beanie’s track. allindstrom

You’re now tuned into the greatest. More specifically, insight into JD Era’s prep for his NY show. His mixtape, No Handouts is here. It’s showtime!

For the next supporting video off The Hunger Game mixtape, Tito Lopez indulges in what the Big Apple has to offer. Enjoy the tour.

Comedian/actor Affion Crockett will release his comedy album, Watch The Clone and channels both Carters for his first single. Tight shit. Ha!

Producer Chin Injeti takes advantage of Banner’s wordplay for the new single off his Peoples mixtape on July 17. If your ears enjoy great instrumentation, they’ll love this.

What’s the deal? Another addition to Rozay’s power circle. Last night, Chicago upstart Rockie Fresh let the ink dry as the latest signee to MMG. The chain remains. Congrats! In other related news, Rockie Fresh has announced his Electric Highway tour. Promo and dates after the jump. UPDATE: Footage of the signing.

With DJ Green Lantern on the 1s and 2s, Nasir provided the soundtrack for this evening’s ESPY Awards performing “Nasty”, “The Don” and “Summer On Smash” with Swizzy. Life Is Good next Tuesday. yardie