Mannie and Mystikal were spotted on Frenchmen St. in New Orleans yesterday and invited the rapper into his car to play some beats. Last month, the rapper mentioned Fresh as one of the beat makers on his next album. Sounds like something to look forward too. yk2 via baller’s eve

One for the treble, two for the bass. Pharoahe Monch sits down for True Hip-Hop Stories with D-Nice and discusses the making of the classic, “Oh No”. Afterward, he speaks on the state of the game.

Last night, Lupe posted a snippet of his new song, “Go To Sleep”. Under the track’s info, it’s billed under: Food & Liquor II (TGARA). Goodbye Lasers? Take a listen to the excerpt below.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”gyptian”] Every year, one dance hall or reggae artist sneaks through the cracks. This year’s “it guy” is Gyptian, and in an interview with NBC Miami, he speaks on working with Nicki Minaj on the remix to “Hold Yuh”. Better hold on to the moment, my yut.

[vodpod id=Video.4197673&w=425&h=350&fv=] The folks over at Hood Affairs On Demand compiled random footage of Gooch’s great adventures for a visual to the title track off his Mr. Zone 6 mixtape. Pretty hood.

“These muthafuckas mad they 5 mic me” Two in one day? Nice. This time, Mr. 5 Mics tries his hand at Ross’ instrumental and adds some trillness to it. Hallelujah, this goes hard. Pause.

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Extra, extra read all about it. Here’s Bun B’s 5 mic review from the Fall edition of The Source. Issue hits newsstands nationwide August 17th.

There’s no denying Jeezy’s target on this new freestyle—and it ain’t Big Meech. Def Jam’s on the verge of a civil war. Which side are you on? 1000 Grams drops Thursday. Previously: “The Real BMF”

And she’s not going to take it anymore. In the wake of Waka Flocka and Gucci Mane’s separation, Waka’s ma dukes, Deb Antney clears the air. Mama knows best. allhiphop