When Jazzy Jeff isn’t spinning at your favorite nightspot, he’s been working with R&B upstart, Ayah on her debut album This Way. But before its release, here’s a sample of things to come. Download here and give it a whirl.

As we told you yesterday, the NCAA commissioned Diddy’s new song, “Hello Good Morning” for the championship basketball game April 5th. What we didn’t know was that video was being shot for it as well. Take a look at the ball in Puff and Dirty Money’s court. HHNM

Last Thursday, Cudder tested out some new material at Purdue University in Indiana. Click play to check out Cudi’s melody. HHNM

That’s right, Uncle L says he’s gettin’ played. The Sly Fox strikes again! Previously: LL Cool J To Appear On Sarah Palin’s Fox News Show

Fully clothed this time around, Ms. Badu booked her “Window Seat” last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Sidebar: Erykah could of gotten jail

You already know. Trigga shares the April/May issue of VIBE with Jeezy. The image is reminiscent of Usher’s first cover with the magazine back in 1998. We’ll stay dry on this one. YBF

Nickel Nine treated the Internets with a short version of an upcoming track off his Bar Exam 3.  Not only does this feature Uncle Bun, but it’s 10 minutes long and will feature the rest of the Slaughterhouse crew. Stay tuned.

Kamaal spared 5 minutes of his time at Brookyn Bowl to chop it up with the Brooklyn Bodega. The rapper/producer spoke briefly on who he’s checking for musically, his next solo project and who the artists he’s currently in the lab with for Professional mixing and overall music production. BB: You seem to be very selective when it comes to picking artists to produce for. So how do you go about choosing projects?Q-Tip: I just try to work with people who I […]

Despite the rain, fans packed S.O.B.’s last night to see J.Cole hit the stage for the first time. After finishing his set, Cole gave an encore performance of his street single, “Who Dat” produced by Elite. Prior to that, he premiered some verses. Check ’em out after the jump.

The hottest in the hood just got upgraded with help from the trio from YO. Ill would be an understatement here. TMInc. x HITH