From the keys to the turntables? Yep, that’s Alicia Keys. Dubbed at DJ AK47, she joined hubby Swizz Beatz at the Yotel in NYC a few Fridays ago. Above is a quick clip of the pair rockin’ to MJ.

The bottom isn’t an option for Cudder. And for his latest recording he rises above and beyond with an unreleased track. Off the top, CuDi had shit cray way before ‘Ye. Ha! teamsupreme

Drizzy and Rozay sure make beautiful music together. And in a interview with XXL, Drake says that they plan on taking it further with a mixtape. “I have been working on a mixtape with Ross,” Drake said. “A mixtape called Y.O.L.O. [That means] ‘You Only Live Once’. I’ve been working on that for the last couple of weeks. We haven’t really connected because he’s been going through this thing with his health. I’ve been stashing my little beats and verses.” […]

Tech and his camp will release their collaborative LP, Welcome To Strangeland tomorrow. Here’s footage of the creation of the project including clips from the studio and more. ballerstatus

[vodpod id=Video.15659453&w=540&h=350&fv=] Aloha! From the depths of the sea to sold-out concerts and studio sessions, Derick G. shares Young/Cash Money’s recent excursion to the 50th state. Whoa, no shark diving for us.

Just another kid goin’ through life. More after the jump. Ty Kidd Previously: Important To The Culture

Well hello there Mrs. Officer. Juicy J, 2 Chainz and Tha Joker bring their smoke and drink fest to the small screen for their Lex Luger-produced track. Better grab a cup.

[vodpod id=Video.15657831&w=540&h=350&fv=] You know the drill, in case you missed last night’s episode we got you covered: “Nancy sets Ben and Cam up with a manufacturer; Rachel pursues an edgy story; Rasta Monsta incites protest.” Alternate link here. Previously: Ep. 1 l Ep. 2 l Ep. 3 | Ep. 4 | Ep. 5 yardie

Joe Budden made an up north trip this past weekend and performed at The Opera House in Toronto. Walder was there and captured him performing Mood Muzik 4 cuts “Aftermath” and “Sober Up”.

Last week, Complex chopped it up with Rakim Allah. During their interview The 18th Letter touched on his recent Rock-N-Roll Hall Of Fame Nomination. Inductees will be announced soon, but it’s not too late to cast your vote here. Recently, you were nominated for a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. What was your reaction when you heard the news? I was speechless. You can almost say, “Yeah, I made it,” getting nominated to that right there. It’s […]

[vodpod id=Video.15657976&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Wiz Khalifa has started a new vlog series and in his latest video, he travels to Snoop’s house to work on their upcoming project, Mac And Devin Go To High School soundtrack.

Drizzy is back in his hometown tonight and stopped by Toronto’s Flow 93.5 to premiere a new cut from his album featuring The Weeknd. We love this one. Take Care November 15. Radio rip for now. ak UPDATE: CDQ version.

Mastered: engine room audio Earlier today, DJ Kast One premiered the remix to one of Banko’s new tracks, now featuring a verse from A$AP Rocky. Dress warm, Cold Corner 2 drops Tuesday. Tracklist after the jump. info

Welcome to the family Nicki. Yesterday, Willow and Nicki Minaj began shooting the video for their collabo. Before the full product fires up our video player, here are a few quick first looks from the set.

From tube to the recording booth, Deph Naught (Daniel Kelly from the TV show Degrassi) displays his rap skills and calls upon one-half of the Slaughterhouse crew for his new track. Watch out Aubrey. hhnm

With his fellow OFWGKTA crew looking on, Frank kicked off his first solo tour last night at the House of Blues. Above, he serenades the crowd with “American Wedding”. Below, he’s “Thinking About You”.

Last night, Taylor brought her Speak Now tour to Minute Maid Park and brought out Nelly for “Just A Dream”. In the past previous months, Swift covered Em and brought out Nicki, Usher, Tip and B.o.B. Hip-Hop Hooray!

Now this is an interview. Ozone‘s Julia Beverly caught up with Webbie at WalMart Wally World where he spoke on the controversial BET ban. Afterwards, he reenacts the incident with an employee. After the jump, Webster shares his political views on Occupy Wall Street, voting, Obama, Hurricane Katrina, and the 9/11 conspiracies, which resulted in him getting kicked out. Quotes for days, man.

After bringing the “Swag“, it’s still no days off for David Banner. For his new single, he puts in that work along with Don Trip. By the sounds of this, we hope The Make Believe Album is right around the corner.

Oh shit. Hodgy Beats is preparing for his ROCK/SLAB mixtape and links up with his fellow Odd Future and MellowHype compadre, Left Brain for its first offering. Hodgy’s also on the crap—oops, I mean track.