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.

Pill keeps the leaks coming off 1140: The Overdose with a freestyle over Rihanna’s instrumental. Sure wish this project had a release date to it. EV

Along with Bruno Mars, Bobby Ray brought his platinum single to the Ellen DeGeneres Show today for a live performance. The Adventures Of Bobby Ray drops next Tuesday.

Two weeks ago, Big Boi presented his first single “Shutterbug” at Electric Lady Studios in NY. But before pressing play, L.A. Reid spoke on reuniting with Sir Lucious L. Leftfoot. He and Andre 3000 of OutKast were the first group signed to Reid’s LaFace Records in 1992. YK2

Jimmy and street ball legend Shammgod are accepting all challengers for the 2010 Converse Band Of Ballers 3 on 3 tournament. Last year Capo and the Jones Family walked away with the chip. Yo Clue, where you at?! This year’s competition goes down in Atlanta on May 1, 2010. 57th Ave

We’ve seen Paul and Trav in the stu awhile back, but now HHDX reports that the Blink-182’s drummer will produce half of the People’s Champ’s next LP, Heart of a Champion. Guests include  Yelawolf, Lil Keke, Jim Jones, Raekwon, Bun B, Slim Thug and Devin The Dude. Already! Sidebar: Travis’ solo LP is coming along nicely as well.

[vodpod id=Video.3460436&w=425&h=350&fv=] Encore. Phonte and Big Pooh deliver a dope video for their Khrysis produced track. Before the curtains close, cop LeftBack in stores today. OnSmash

[vodpod id=Video.3461496&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bvid%3D506879] Following Drake’s recent performance in Michigan, he retreats to Birdman’s tour bus and recounted his trip to Jamaica for his next video “Find Your Love”. “We went to Kingston,” Drake said. “We went to this ‘hood. They call it the ‘gully’ side. It’s bad out there, real bad. They had ‘Young Money’ sprayed on the gates, ‘Drake and Wayne,’ ’cause I came to shoot the video out there. I’m talking about you drive by people’s homes, they had […]

Cudder announced on his blog that he has renamed the title of his sophomore album for a second time. The new tag is Man On The Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager and he’s eyeing for an August release. So far guests include Chip Tha Ripper with production from RATATAT and Dot Da Genius. Read his words below.