Beatmaker Cardiak invites us in the studio for two separate sessions with Loso and Cory Gunz. We aren’t exactly sure for what, but we’re pretty sure we’ll find out soon. Them beats sound fire. hhnm

Spit like an athlete, produce like an apple tree. Ty Kidd Previously: I’m Loving It

And we post it. In preparation for De La Soul’s Maseo’s solo project, DJ Conductor, Mr. Miller offers his assistance with the funk for their duet. Sounds like a good combination.

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.1016777&w=540&h=350&fv=] With hosts Amanda Seales, Bu Thiam, Charlamagne Tha God, Devi Dev and Sowmya Krishnamurthy, MTV premiered their Hip-Hop POV series last night. They kicked things off  with an interview and performance from 2 Chainz, a chat with Lil Wayne and another behind the scenes look at Akon’s new video. Until next week. yardie

[vodpod id=Video.16358784&w=540&h=350&fv=] In VH1’s latest Behind The Music, we first get a look at Akon’s upcoming video for “Hurt Somebody” then follow the Konvict’s rise to fame along with commentary from his family and friends. yardie 

After giving us the first leak on Tuesday, Cons continues the momentum and drops the next track off his tape produced by G.O.O.D. Music’s latest signee, Q-Tip. Curb Certified 2, coming soon.

Just Blaze has joined The Combat Jack Show team and last night’s special guest was DJ Premier. They touched on everything including Guru, Christina Aguilera, upcoming projects, the rumors on his project with Nas and much more. It’s only just begun. UPDATE: Footage now included  

Red Cafe’s former first lady is out on her own and has a new mixtape to boot. The project is also co-starred by Power 105.1’s Angela Yee. Download it after the jump.

For Mountain Dew’s new ad campaign, the soft drink maker commissioned Lil Wayne and Mac Miller. The spot also features Jason Aldean, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Paul Rodriguez Jr., Theotis Beasley and Danny Davis. Game would’ve been a natural fit. karencivil

Just a day after George Zimmerman was taken into custody and charged for 2nd degree murder, Plies gives us the visual to his recent tribute for Trayvon Martin. Justice served. Sidebar: Willie D & Scarface’s Tribute