Willie The Kid is back on the scene and connects with The Alchemist for their joint EP, Masterpiece Theatre. The 7-track project features Roc Marciano and Action Bronson. Titles below. Purchase here.

Macklemore checked in with the folks at Life + Times to decode his track seven off The Heist. After reciting his first verse, he explains how the song came together.

J.Cole made his debut on The View this morning and performed his platinum hit. Soccer moms rejoice. Download Born Sinner here.

Yelawolf’s back in his zone, and announced on Instagram that he and DJ Paul will be releasing a collaborative album.

Hit-Boy brought his duo, Audio Push over to Shade 45. During their interview with Sway,  Hit-Boy pulled out the laptop to play a few beats as Octane and Pricetag did their thing.

Consequence is back with new music and gets things rolling with an opening verse to his former boss’s single.

Look who’s a shot caller now. With the relaunch of Priority Records, producer Harry Fraud has formed a new label, Surf School. Fraud turned to his Twitter account and said this of his new venture. For the label I am looking to create partnerships with other independent minded artists and release wavy music. Its not about signing people.” He then went on to clarify, “As far as me as an artist/producer I do not have a record deal…yet (evil laugh).”

Sorry 2004 2013. The day after J.Cole apologized for his lyric on Drake’s “Jodeci Freestyle”, Drizzy turned to his blog and expressed his regret. He also said that the lyric will be removed.

YMCMB’s compilation LP, Rich Gang is in stores today. Last night, the gang including Weezy, Birdman and Bow Wow took the festivities to the Big Apple and RTNY was in the mix. We see you too, Juve.

The wait is over. Chamillionaire finally drops the appetizer to his forthcoming Poison album with his new extended play, Reignfall. Listen to the 7 tracks below and cop the album at his site or on iTunes.