Bad as she wanna be, E-V-E glams up and returns to the small screen for her forthcoming album’s first visual. Lip Lock is expected to arrive later this year.

Nickle Nine blows dust off Kanye’s “We Major” instrumental and runs a few laps for his latest freestyle. Hopefully, this is a sign that there’s more to come.

Time to wake and bake. Juicy J kicks off the morning with another cut featuring his Taylor Gang boss. Produced by himself and Crazy Mike.

With DJ Clark Kent on the mic, Wale held court last night at the Bowery Ballroom and brought out French Montana for “Back 2 Ballin”, “Actin Up” and “Ocho Cinco”. Page 31 has more footage below of Wale performing “Bad” alongside Tiara Thomas and “The One Eyed Kitten Song”.

Is Brooklyn in the house? Without a doubt. So for Joell Ortiz, he reps his borough the best way he knows how on his latest recording. ifwt

Trinidad James keeps it in his hometown with the official remix featuring his fellow ATLiens. If that ain’t enough for ya, expect a lot more on the way. hhnm

The Heist is a fitting title for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ official debut. Seemingly in broad daylight, hip-hop’s independent contractors infiltrated Main Street, made their demands, and robbed critics blind with big budget hits and honest transparency. Anchored entirely by Ryan Lewis’ sonic boom, Macklemore begins their caper with “Ten Thousand Hours” and follows up with the irresistible, “Can’t Hold Us”. He spills his guts on cuts like “Neon Cathedral”, “Make The Money”, “Starting Over”) but still manages to not take […]

The best selling rap album of the year. The most controversial rap album of the year. And the most disappointing! Oh Nicki you can rhyme but the direction you’re taking your career is disturbing. Who cosigned this Roman character shit in the first place? The intro here is dreadful. And did you really have to put your dick in our face on the clumsy “Come On A Cone”? Besides the terrific “Beez In The Trap” (Thank you, 2 Chainz) you […]

Everyone likes when a plan comes together. Such is the case when producer El-P hooked up with Killer Mike to score last year’s R.A.P. Music (Rebellious African People). Bun B, T.I. and Trouble set the tone on the lyrical monster “Big Beast”. But make no mistake, Mike’s no slouch. He’s meaner than John Hinckley Jr. on “Reagan” and engrossing with narratives like “JoJo’s Chillin” and “Don’t Die”. He catches the holy ghost on the title track and wrestles with his spirituality on […]

Throw a molotov through your window and yell “mazel tov”. Ty Kidd Previously: Apply The Pressure