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As we continue on, Kamaal talks about droppin’ out of college, openin’ up for P.E. on the Fear of a Black Planet tour, and one of his favorite topics: N.W.A’s influence on the making of Tribe’s second album.

Vibe.com reports that Ray J’s cougar is prepped for her official comeback:

“Diane Warren, the songwriter behind Houston’s comeback single, has

Conference in Seattle on Friday. ‘Whitney’s back. Big time.

Warren said she wrote the song specifically for Houston. ‘I tried to

will be produced by famed hitmaker David Foster. “

Should be interesting to see how Whit fares in the land of the Auto-Tune.

Bonus: YN was at the aforementioned gala before Rap Radar launched. We lost.

When I think of weed, I think of Redman. So this weekend, I starting compiling some of my favorite Reggie Noble tunes. Shit started to sound so good to me I decided to share it with the rest of youse. Whether high or sober, this is some good hip-hop ish. Bump rap every day.

Too hectic to put the tracklist down, just trust a super-lightskinned nigga like my name was Drake. For heaven’s sake. Ha!

Red 4-20. Vol. 1

Red 4-20 Vol. 2

Sat in as guest co-host on The Morning After with Angela Yee. And in honor of 4-20, we talked to Asher Roth about his new album and chopped it up with certified smoker Dame Dash? Color me naive, but I didn’t know Boogie’s pops got down like that.

Asher Part 1

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Asher Part 2

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Related: Lark Voorhies Goes Go-Kart Riding

Here are a coupla pics off the set of Alchemist’s new video “Smile”. The song features appearances from Twista and Maxwell. More after the jump.

“I definitely feel like it was special and was meant to be because I don’t

thank him. He’s like, ‘We good! Your shit is dope.”

Props: XXL

Here is another cut from RD2D Dwayne’s Collectors Edition. Wake me up when this guy decides to start rapping again.

“In The Morning”

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Props: KC

Finally. Here is the most talked about record of 2009. Now, let’s see if its of “Thriller” “Grindin'” proportions.

“Kinda Like A Big Deal”

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Previously: Kanye Clips The Clipse Wings?

Here’s the U.K. iTunes bonus featuring Ricky D. Props to Asher for including the Ruler on the album. *Tips durag*

Asleep In The Bread Aisle in stores now.

“Y.O.U.”

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Props: Hear It First