For those who couldn’t make it to Austin, XV warmed up the La Zona Rosa audience with a set of his own during Thursday’s Warner Sound showcase. Above he recites his

R-Les was recently at The Cut Killer Show and premiered a new “Beautiful Life” remix featuring a brand new verse from Fabolous. Sounds so beautiful, don’t you agree? d4

During yesterday’s Music & Media conference, entrepreneur Steve Stoute interviewed Nasir at the Austin Convention Center. Above Esco reflects on his past rift with Tupac. Proceed after the jump for more including Nas discussing writing for Will Smith. Gettin’ jiggy wit it.

During last night’s AHH & Vibe showcase, Timbo interrupted his set and previewed his new track featuring Missy. Until we get the mp3, here’s a live version.

Last night, Luda was one of the guests at Obama’s fundraising campaign in Atlanta. Being a fan of the rapper, Luda gave the President his very own custom made SOUL headphones. Where’s ours? heads up: hhnm

[vodpod id=Video.16235876&w=540&h=350&fv=] Fader Fort’s showcase at SXSW has had some big names this past week. Last night, Terius was one of the acts and just in case you missed it, Yardie provides us with his half-hour set.

After “Patiently Waiting”, the Shady 2.0 Showcase headliner finally hit the Austin Music Hall stage last night to perform Get Rich Or Die Tryin. Above Curtis brought out Em for its third track. Check the logo. UPDATE: Em returns

Interesting to say the least. Let’s hope the music fairs much better. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, April 3rd. Deluxe Edition cover after the the jump. UPDATE: Tracklist below 1. Roman Holiday 2. Come On A Cone 3. I Am Your Leader Feat. Cam’ron & Rick Ross 4. Beez In The Trap Feat. 2 Chainz 5. HOV Lane 6. Roman Reloaded Feat. Lil Wayne 7. Champion Feat. NAS, Drake & Young Jeezy 8. Right By My Side Feat. Chris Brown 9. […]

Before Wale and Meek Mill brought the noise last night at The Warner Sound, TIP and Bobby Ray hit the stage and performed “On Top Of The World” and “I’m Dat Nigga”. Grand Hustle is in the building. rtny

Some would say, Jay Electronica’s album never coming out. And you know what, they’re probably right. But during ?uestlove’s interview on The Champs podcast, he said Jay-Z is in possession of Elect’s album and listens to it constantly. Only, well, the biggest problem is, that there isn’t any singles. heads up: flylib