See how Kendrick Lamar, ScHooboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock strike a pose for their new feature in XXL‘s upcoming issue. Magazine hits newsstands July 14.

To help usher in the instrumental and acapella versions of KoleXXXion, Preem lets the beat build while Bumpy takes it from there. 57thave

You might remember Marcus Canty from X-Factor‘s first season. He lost the competition but scored a deal with Epic Records. With that said, here’s his new single featuring a mediocre verse from Wale.

SRC’s Paypa takes advantage of G.O.O.D. Music’s new tune with lyrical interpretation. Come and have a good time with some good bars.

Looks sure can be deceiving. And whether you’re naughty or nice, peep 8Ball’s new video off his Life’s Quest before it arrives July 24. Enjoy the show.

Last week, Rozay took to the rawest areas of N.O. and shot the video for his new cut. Here’s the official look of the making with cameos from Curren$y, Swizz, Mia X and more.

Nardwuar runs into Preemo in Vancouver and puts his knowledge to the test from James Brown, Jaz-O, Bo$$ and more. What a trip down memory lane. Previously: Asher Roth

The summer fests continue. And down in the 305, Bayfront Park’s Klipsch Amphitheater hosted the 2012 Radio One on Saturday. Here’s how the stage looked from Dazed One’s POV.

Reunited and this sounds good. After parting ways 10 years ago, surviving members Run and DMC will reunite at the 7th annual Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, TX on Nov 2-4. Peep the promo above.

Ne-Yo spreads love, but kicks it up a notch with the second offering off his forthcoming album, R.E.D. Pretty groovy. hhnm Previously: “Lazy Love”