The ink’s dry. Duck Down Records founder Dru Ha announced today that Pharoahe Monch has officially joined their roster. The label recently celebrated their 15th year anniversary. Monch’s new album W.A.R. is scheduled to drop this summer.

Em phoned into his radio station this morning and spoke with Angela Yee about his new single “Not Afraid” and new album, Recovery. June 22nd, y’all. Part 1: Em speaks on becoming artist of the decade, trashed songs, and reveals that Havoc’s production is featured on Recovery too. Part 2: Debuts “Not Afraid” Part 3: Speaks on B.o.B’s “Airplanes 2“, Detroit Lions, and no skits on Recovery.

Last night, Pharrell and company hit up the Fillmore auditorium in NYC. Above they rock out with one of their debut’s favorites. Don’t worry fuckin’ posers. More footage should make its way around these parts. Jay Elect was there too.

Tomorrow, the remake of A Nightmare On Elm Street hits theaters. Cudder caught the premiere of the flick and took to his blog to give us his review. According to Scotty, the movie is worth seeing. Watch out, Ebert.

Not only is 8Ball & MJG’s forthcoming album being released on Grand Hustle, but the label’s bossman also hops on the 10th track. Ten Toes Down drops May 8th. HHNM Yesterday: New Music: 8Ball & MJG Ft. Slim Thug “Life Goes On”

The former lovebirds reunite for the first time on this new song off Trina’s Amazin. Three’s a crowd, Ross. KC

We’re not sure if Betty and Shawn will be doing any sketches together during their appearance on Saturday Night Live, but on a conference call yesterday the Golden Girl says she’s looking forward to meeting Hova. “Oh, I’m thrilled to meet him, thrilled that he’s going to be on the show because he’s the hottest thing since sliced bread,” said White. “I will certainly enjoy him; I hope that we get along well.” Jay-Z World via DOSE

[vodpod id=Video.3510789&w=425&h=350&fv=] Bobby Ray still makin’ his promo rounds and yesterday he stopped 106 & Park to perform his #1 single “Nothin’ On You”. Down bottom he chops it up with Terrence J. and Rocsi while debuting his latest video. In related news, HDD says B.o.B.’s debut is projected to do 85K in first week sales. Not bad Mr. Simmons. [vodpod id=Video.3511038&w=425&h=350&fv=] Crystal F.

The Ludameister made a pit stop through my ol’ stomping grounds of Delaware last night. And with Trey Songz in attendance, they performed “Sex Room” off Battle of The Sexes for the very first time. You in the mood yet? Shouts: Gus

“Let’s be honest. The last Relapse CD was ehh.” First single off Recovery. Shhh, don’t wake Paul Rosenberg up. YAF Update: “Not Afraid” CDQ