While out in L.A. for his first VMAs, A$AP tells Bootleg Kev that he isn’t pleased with the outcome of A$AP Mob’s mixtape. He also spoke on working with Rihanna and more. Sidebar: A$AP x Alexander Wang Ad
There’s a war going on outside. And while in Iraq, Xzibit crosses behind enemy lines in the video for his album’s title track. Napalm in stores October 9.
Jay-Z joined Coldplay tonight for the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games in London. While the band performed “Paradise”, Hov recited a new verse. This is the remix? semtex
X gives fans a look at the creative process of his forthcoming album featuring footage from studio sessions and recent live performances. Undisputed drops September 11.
During Drake’s OVOFest last month, Drama seized the opportunity and shot a video for his lead single. That throwback footage really brings things full circle. Quality Street Music drops October 2nd. yardie
Styles P keeps his grind going with more free music, this time bringing it to any one who wants it. If you haven’t yet, download The Diamond Life Project here.
Last night, Slaughterhouse, Freeway, Young Gunz, and Pharoahe Monch performed at The Well in Brooklyn. Here’s a recap of their individual performances courtesy of EMETakeover.
While y’all were sitting there with only 2 or 3 shots, K-Dot began his BET Music Matters tour last night at Norfolk’s The Norva. Above, he turns it up a notch with a performance of “Swimming Pools”. Drank!
Before Mariah and Mac were honored at the BMI Urban Awards, Nas opened up last night’s ceremony with a performance of “Daughters” and “It Ain’t Hard To Tell”. Future then hit the stage for some “Magic”.
DJ Kay Slay returns to feed the streets with his new collection of music. Guests include Papoose, Jon Connor, Kendrick Lamar, Gunplay and more. Download the tape in its entirety after the jump.
Great breakdown of Statik Selektah’s *Round Trip*! Honestly, this 2023 Mass Appeal release is pure boom-bap bliss from start to finish. Statik really outdid himself with those smooth, jazzy sample flips and turntable scratches, creating the exact kind of laid-back, golden-era hip-hop vibe you want playing in the background while relaxing at Denmark holiday cottages over a quiet weekend. The guest list alone is stacked—having legends like Posdnous kicking things off on the opener "Round Trip (For Dave)" alongside heavy hitters like Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Inspectah Deck on "Unpredictable" makes every track feel like a proper event. Even the newer-school features like Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, and Joey Bada$$ fit effortlessly over the dusty, soulful production without a single wasted verse. Definitely one of his most cohesive projects in years and an easy front-to-back spin for anyone who appreciates real hip-hop craftsmanship.