pic: mfeenz In the wake of Mac Daddy’s passing, Shade 45’s DJ Wonder paid tribute to Kris Kross during today’s broadcast of Sway In The Morning. Warm it up with the stream below and download after the jump.

Mack and Ryan took time out of their schedules this week to appear on The Colbert Report. Following their interview, they gave a performance of the number two song in the country.

360 converts Doubtful Thomas’s into believers with his latest audible treat. His untitled EP is expected to drop in the next few weeks.

Before Locksmith opens The Green Box next Tuesday, he plants his feet firmly with final leak produced by 9th Wonder.

Dreamville’s Bas is prepping his Quarter Water Raised Me Vol. II. But until the project arrives in full, here’s his latest release featuring Hemdi.

This isn’t on the tracklist for Excuse My French, but if you’re grading French’s rhymes on a curve, this ain’t half bad. Album drops May 21st. UPDATE: The audio was removed, but have no fear. Here’s the video.

Hey, it’s the beat jackers, the gun clappers. And for Maino and The Mafia’s new freestyle, they bring their wordplay over to Smooth Da Hustler and Trigger Tha Gambler’s classic cut.

Run up on Rozay at the light, you can lose your life. Directed by DRE Films, Ross gives his new video a cinematic touch with actors Tyrin Turner and Dennis L.A.White. Mastermind coming soon.

Over the soundbed laid by the RZA, Kweli takes off and lands with Buss on the latest offering from his forthcoming Prisoners of Conscious. Album drops next Tuesday. x

Following Jermaine’s supply of his Truly Yours 2 EP, YN sets up his camera for a track-by-track review. Purchase tickets for their CRWN conversation at the Highline Ballroom on May 28 here.