Looks sure can be deceiving. And whether you’re naughty or nice, peep 8Ball’s new video off his Life’s Quest before it arrives July 24. Enjoy the show.

Last week, Rozay took to the rawest areas of N.O. and shot the video for his new cut. Here’s the official look of the making with cameos from Curren$y, Swizz, Mia X and more.

Nardwuar runs into Preemo in Vancouver and puts his knowledge to the test from James Brown, Jaz-O, Bo$$ and more. What a trip down memory lane. Previously: Asher Roth

The summer fests continue. And down in the 305, Bayfront Park’s Klipsch Amphitheater hosted the 2012 Radio One on Saturday. Here’s how the stage looked from Dazed One’s POV.

Reunited and this sounds good. After parting ways 10 years ago, surviving members Run and DMC will reunite at the 7th annual Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, TX on Nov 2-4. Peep the promo above.

Ne-Yo spreads love, but kicks it up a notch with the second offering off his forthcoming album, R.E.D. Pretty groovy. hhnm Previously: “Lazy Love”

Equipped with lyrics, GLC brightens up screen in his newest video off his and the Blended Babies mixtape, Cathedral. Izzle!

Last Friday, Curtis released his free digital LP, 5 (Murder By Numbers). Speaking with MTV, Fif explains the reasoning behind its release and his situation with Interscope. “What I’m releasing right now is a part of me wanting music out during the middle of the summer. I had a plan for myself: I wanted to have the new record come out during my birthday. I don’t really need label support for this project. It’s about the actual music, and I don’t think people […]

Backed by The Roots, Frank made his national TV debut on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and performed “Bad Religion”. Channel ORANGE is now on iTunes and arrives in stores next Tuesday.

La musica de Harry Fraud and the rhymes of Spitta combine on their joint EP. Features include Styles P and Smoke DZA. The five titles and download link after the jump.