Just Blaze is across the pond and last night took on Charlie Sloth in a New Year’s Eve DJ battle. It’s unclear as to who came out on top, but this makes for one helluva mixtape. thesheriff

Raekwon’s set to release his sixth solo album this spring and he’s naming it FILA. Atlanta can wait. In the meantime, his Lost Jewelry EP will be out on January 8.

Nas ushered in 2013 last night at Radio City Music Hall. Here’s film of him running through some oldies and new material off Life Is Good. Part two after the cut.

Drake celebrated the New Year by holding court last night at the Fountainebleau in Miami. He didn’t come alone though, Busta Rhymes, French Montana, and T.I. joined in on the festivities. hhnm

Hov rang in the New Year last night with Coldplay at the Barclays Center. Here’s him performing “Run This Town”. Below, he joined Chris’ band for “Lost (Remix)”.

No stranger to remixing albums, earlier today 9th released his version of Hov’s 2007 album American Gangster. Tracklist and download after the jump. I wanted Black American Gangster to sound like a 70’s soundtrack, or to sound like a bunch of 70s groups came through and rocked with Jay…Therefore…I put “featuring” on a lot of the jams…..hope yall enjoy #BlackAmericanGangster

Big Boi invites us to bring in the new year with himself, Luda & Tip in the ATL. Drinks not included. Vicious Lies And Dangerous Rumors available here.

As the money burns, Kid Ink continues with the visuals off his

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