[vodpod id=Video.5388504&w=425&h=350&fv=] Freddie Gibbs is too gangsta for a beat and while bringing his set to a close at the Tomorrow Never Knows Festival in the Chi, he drops a killer acapella for the crowd. A Cold Day In Hell coming next month. ruby hornet

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”jayzoprah”] During Hov’s Australian run with U2 late last year, he stopped by Oprah Winfrey’s show. They discussed his bestseller Decoded and her ah-ha moments after reading. Below the jump, Jay surprises an all boy school in Sydney.

After a few setbacks, Marsha is finally releasing her debut solo album. We have heard two singles from the new project and so far, so good. Late Nights & Early Mornings arrives March 1st. 1. “Anticipation” (Intro) 2. “With You” 3. “Late Nights & Early Mornings” 4. “Hope She Cheats on You (With a Basketball Player)” 5. “Far Away” 6. “Lose Myself” 7. “Your Hands” 8. “I Want You to Stay” 9. “Sour Times” 10. “Tears” 11. “Chasing Clouds” 12. […]

[vodpod id=Video.5387842&w=425&h=350&fv=] Boom Bap is back thanks to Mistah F.A.B. and in support of his latest street mix, here’s his viral presentation of track 14. I Found My Backpack available now. Boom!

Lupe’s currently in the land down under and did an interview with One News. He touches on a bunch of topics, but at the 7:02 mark, he explains the artistic expression behind the cover of Lasers. Some say it’s reminiscent of Kanye’s 808s & Heartbreak. Either way, the album drops March 8th. hhnm via lupend

A snippet of this track emerged on the net last week, but Complex got the full version courtesy of Fool’s Gold. Kid Sister mixtape, Kiss, Kiss, Kiss is also available to download here. Smooches.

Before Talib Kweli’s new album, Gutter Rainbows arrives next Tuesday, DJ Booth asked him how the project’s namesake was formed. No pots of gold here. A rainbow is created when the sun shines on droplets of moisture in the atmosphere. How are Gutter Rainbows created? Gutter Rainbows are created because light waves that travel at different distances before being reflected create a spectrum of color when mixed together. Oil in the street is spread at different levels of thickness, so when […]

Wise words from Cliff is the last thing on our mind. A month after the release of No Mercy, the iTunes bonus gets lifted. Follow our advice, this one’s a nightmare.

Not only is B.o.B. nominated for five Grammy Awards, but he’ll also be performing. Not word as to what song, but find out when the ceremony airs February 13th on CBS.

[vodpod id=Video.5385876&w=425&h=350&fv=config%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.realgravity.com%2Fcached%2Fapi%2Fstaticplayerxml%2Fc0e00780-d58f-012d-2afb-12313b079c51%2F6e570b96ef050d756052cd72d467325a%3Fembedded%3Dtrue] VIBE caught up with Big Boi last night at the Anchor Bar in NYC to celebrate the launch of Crown Royal Black.  During the interview General Patton says that his next solo album Daddy Fat Sax: Soul Funk Crusader will have only 10 tracks and so far, it will include a collaboration with Raekwon and Janelle Monae. Yeah, boi!