Save your dimes and nicks, Freddie’s keeping the sack all to himself. Commemorating 4/20, here’s a new track off Str8 Killa No Filla. Produced by the Block Beattaz. We’ll smoke to that.

“And if you thought we lost our niche in this rap shit, you’re way wrong.” I haven’t listened to this album in a long time. Gang Starr’s Moment Of Truth. I think it’s because it’s too personal to me. Reminds me of too much. Takes me back. Way back. To D&D Studios with Guru. Where after cracking a bad joke about him nappin’ on the studio couch, we chopped it up. It was for an ego trip cover story while […]

Pharrell and ’em announced that their forthcoming, Nothing is scheduled for a June 15th release. Even Bill is happy about that. NR via BCC

Alicia shot scenes for her new video “Un-Thinkable” yesterday and switched her style more than once. Interesting to say the least. Even manger Jeff Robinson agrees.

[vodpod id=Video.3463133&w=425&h=350&fv=] Noreaga and Imam T.H.U.G. become the first to send their condolences on wax to Guru. Even in death he still has mass appeal. Again: 57th

Ross told MTV last week that director F. Gary Gray was shooting his first video “Super High” off  Teflon Don. Well, this past weekend the pair met up to discuss the treatment. This isn’t the first time Gray’s directed a music video. Prior to making it big in Hollywood, he shot Ice Cube’s “It Was A Good Day” and TLC’s “Waterfalls”. His most recent clip was Jay-Z’s “Show Me What You Got” in 2006. 57th Ave

While y’all argue who is the greatest rapper alive, Da Snowman proves that he’s the greatest trapper breathing with the first leak off Trap Or Die 2. Now all we need is the final product. UHTN x DJ Folk

Common’s on a roll. This past Saturday, The Pepsi Refresh Project came to the New York Public Library. And as a special treat, Com blessed the crowd with a freebie. At this rate, he might have to start charging. Previously: Common Jordan Classic Freestyle | Common “Hip-Hop NASA” Freestyle | Common Syracuse University Freestyle

Wow the Finisher really went in on this one. A loving salute to Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal. Essential listening. Link (Ripped from radio not stream. Better sound quality. If you’re in to that sort of thing.)

To grandma’s house we go. Mike Bigga shoots his new video at his Granny’s crib in Adamsville, GA. Make yourself at home. Directed and produced by Marquis Bell.