Swizzy’s a little late than normal, but for this week’s Monster Monday, the missus sings beautifully about their newborn son, Egypt. The track also features E-V-E and samples the bridge from Yeezy’s “Devil In A New Dress”. UPDATE: Peep the making of video at Monster Mondays.

Although Christmas is over, the other half of CNN drops off a late present with his solo track. Hopefully, with a new project coming next year, Capone doesn’t stop and has more on the way. 57thave

An unreleased track from V12 is always welcome ’round these parts and with the assistance from Raheem DeVaughn, here’s his latest. Hopefully Mr. Slime still plans to release his upcoming Lost Tapes. miss info

Young Chris has some things on his mind and reflects on some previous disturbances with his first track since his collapse at S.O.B.’s. Welcome back, Young Gunna. kc

Ayo check this out. Prodigy isn’t the only one releasing a book early next year. According to a listing on Amazon, the hypeman’s upcoming memoir, Icon will be released March 1 through Farrah Gray Publishing. Yea boieeee! hhdx

[vodpod id=Video.5203315&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] We kick it with the Chef on the set of Ghost’s “Together Baby” as he praises his fellow Wu-Gambino on his current release. Video coming soon, but in the meantime, you better get it together and cop Apollo Kids. bobo

Bussa Bus gave this guy a major cosign for a reason, and recently Michigan’s most wanted stopped by Good Fella Media and displayed his skills for the non-believers. Need more? As Vinnie Chase Season One available now.

As part of Real Talk NY‘s freestyle series, Cafe and Cain kick an acapella freebie during a photo shoot. Red Cafe’s free EP, Above The Clouds drops New Year’s Day.

Our pal Al is back with the latest from his Hip Hop Award Series as YN and company share their thoughts on which album takes the number one spot of the year. Em or Ye? You decide. Previously: Most Improved MC l Rookie Of The Year; 6th Man

The Voice Of The Young People was silenced two days before Christmas at Webster Hall in NYC. During Chris Brown’s All Black Extravaganza, Lil Mama was greeted with boos while spitting an acapella freestyle. That’s not popping at all. karencivil