Capone and Noreaga previewed their new album The War Report 2 this afternoon and revealed the tracklist for the project. One of the standouts that isn’t listed is “T.O.N.Y. 2” produced by Just Blaze. The song is tentative to make the final cut. Album in stores July 13th. 1. “Pain (Alchemist) 2.”Bodega Storires” Ft. The L.O.X. (Scram Jones) 3.”Dutches vs Phillies vs. Bamboo” Ft. Raekwon (Scram Jones) 4. “My Attire” (Dreddy K. Amarae) 5. “Favor For A Favor” (BT) 6. […]

Jay Elect tells VIBE he’s gonna have a spot on 50 Cent’s upcoming Invitation Tour. I’m touring with G-Unit at the end of the month. I think 50’s gonna be down but right now I don’t even know the dates. Aside from that, I’m working on the next phase of my music. I want to tour and travel the world. I’m definitely at some point going to make a point to go all over the continent especially after the experience […]

While out on his European tour, Justin took the time to talk to Soul Culture about the battles between the Internet and the record companies. He also credits eskay from Nah Right for building a brand and not just postin’ free music like far too many of these other sites. Oh, don’t be mad. Ha. HHNM

Y’all know YN loves the kids samples. Here two well-respected record collectin’ beat diggers put you up on the biggest breaks that they’ve heard thus far. Ain’t mad at “Impeach The President” at numero uno. Oops, spoiler alert. Ha. Study your lessons at the link below. Complex Sidebar: Ivan adds on.

Sean’s in super promo mode today and began his morning with Sucker Free’s DJ Envy. The other hungry grubbers gettin’ their dine on include the two Dirty Money chicks, Aasim (Ghostwriter Supreme), an overjoyed Cassie, Janelle Monae, Red Cafe (not clear above) and Ricky Ross. There’s your nine, Raashaun. More flicks after the jump courtesy of his mobile. 57th Ave

Royce tells XXL that he and his crew have laid vocals to an Em track produced by the Megatron Don. No word on where or if the song will find a home. “That day was like a regular Slaughterhouse day on steroids,” he said. “We came in there. Just Blaze was sitting there. The beat is up. The beat is retarded. Em’s vocals were already laid. His verse is ridiculous, so you could imagine the kind of pressure that we […]

Variety announced that the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul will be playin’ the legendary jazz singer in an upcoming biopic. The $10 million film named Nina will begin shooting in France this September. Good luck, Mary!

Yesterday, Big Boi stopped by Renada Romain’s Hip Hop Nation Morning Show and revealed that his partner Andre 3000 recently completed a song with Young Jeezy. Lose your mind over that. UMD Bonus: Big Boi says he isn’t fazed when 3000 stacks is mentioned on Top 5 list and he isn’t. Update: Now with visual. 57th Ave

Last night on the San Francisco leg of Drake’s Away From Home Tour, he premiered a verse from “You Know, You Know”. According to ATF , the song is produced by Mr. Kanye West but didn’t make the final cut of Thank Me Later.

Lupe reveals to NBC San Digeo that he’s taking his Steppin Laser Tour back to some foreign lands. As of now, no dates have been announced. The conversation then turns to his album Lasers which still doesn’t have a release date, but was turned in months ago. LupeEnd