A black star. Mos Def, Kweli. Ty Kidd Previously: Hallelujah

John Legend’s Love In The Future will now be released on September 3. But in the meantime, he shows what he’s made of on the album’s latest ballad.

As the temperature rises, the Flatbush Zombies cool out in the shade on their brand new track. Their Better Off Dead mixtape is still on the way. Produced by Erick Arc Elliott.

15 years ago, N.O.R.E. assembled Nature, Big Pun, Jadakiss, Cam’Ron, Jadakiss and Styles P, for one of the greatest collabos ever:  “Banned From TV”. According to 57th Ave,  the footage was intended for N.O.’s Thugged Out Gangsta Party documentary. But that was then and this is now. Download Student Of The Game here.

Over the weekend, 2 Chainz announced the title of his new album, Based On A T.R.U. Story II: It’s Me. Backstage at Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash, he explained to Rob Markman the meaning behind the project.

Following Miami, Cole continued his Dollar & A Dream tour last week in the A and Charm City. For those who plan on attending the next shows, here’s what to expect. Born Sinner in stores tomorrow.

Thanks to DJ Skee, French Montana saddles out West and adds some of the coast’s finest to his latest single off Excuse My French.

Logic was recently invited as a guest on the L.A. Leakers show. And during his visit, he obliged DJ Sour Milk and Justin Credible’s request for an acapella. Part two below.

Around a group of white whips and chicks, Keef lets his ashes fall down in his new clip. His The Almighty Sosa coming soon.

Featuring unreleased vocals from Baby Girl, Chris Brown keeps her memory and others lost alive in his block party in L.A.. His forthcoming album X coming July 16.