Mary’s new album is almost here, and TLL comes through with the full version of one of the more anticipated tracks featuring Beyoncé. Don’t forget, My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act I) November 21 st.

For the December/January 2012 issue of XXL, Curtis graces all 5 covers including one with Floyd Mayweather celebrating the 5 Faces of 50 Cent in honor of his new LP coming in January. Excerpt below. “I don’t see what I fell in love with,” he says. “So now I gotta make music that reflects what N.W.A made. I have to make music that has the moments that Nas had. I have to make music that has what Biggie offered.” He also […]

[vodpod id=Video.15703083&w=540&h=350&fv=] With the help of James Black, Justin Nozuka and Kobra Khan, RZA pens an ode to his fallen Wu comrade, Russell Jones. ODB passed away 7 years ago this past Sunday and would have turned 43 on Tuesday.

Google launched their online music store yesterday in Los Angeles. Later that night, Busta Rhymes and Drake performed at Mr. Brainwash Studios. There’s no official footage of the concert, but here’s two 30 second clips that hhnm found.

With Common’s 9th album dropping next month, he held a listening session last night at the SoSoDef studio in Atlanta. Couldn’t make it? No worries, EAN provides the recap of the evening. The Dreamer/The Believer drops December 20.

A few days ago, Verizon premiered a new commercial featuring a snippet of a new MGK track. Well, the record is called “Tears Up”, but we’re not sure if it’s exclusive to the HTC Rezound. We’ll keep you posted.

Common lends a helping hand on this uplifting track off musician Derrick Hodge’s new album, Live Today. Tomorrow can always wait. fakeshoredrive

And just like that, KRS will release his 20th LP in the beginning of next year. Thanks to the green screen, he makes his rounds across town on the title track. hhnm

Breezy helps turn the fuckin’ beat up once again on Busta’s new single. Cop it here on the newly launched Google Music. Busta’s PSA on his joint partnership above. Who gon’ stop them now? Sidebar: Busta To Cash Money

Drake returned to Angie Martinez’s show this afternoon on NY’s Hot 97. This was pre-recorded, so no talk of “you-know-who”. Balloons! Break 1: Drake spoke on the crazy in store signing lines in Toronto and Harlem. Break 2: Drake on Take Care criticism, Rihanna and lavender showers. Break 3: More critic talk and singing with William Morris Agency.