Despite being on our most disappointing list, Lupe’s Lasers has hit the 500k mark. Earlier this year, his lead single struck gold and he achieved his first debut at number one. ‘Lu fans rejoice! lupend

With two tracks already receiving great feedback, here’s a clip of DJ Green Lantern’s artist in the studio with the Evil Genius as well as DJ Premier and Pete Rock. Time Served is almost here.

The Bogus Boys gave the game an ultimatum with last year’s standout, Now Or Neva. The Chicago natives leave their calling cards on “Amerikkka’s Worst Nightmare” and “Claim My Shit”. They push their skills to the limit on “25TH Hour” and emit the same urgency with Meek Mill for “Rush Hour”. Their crown jewel though, comes from the Lupe Fiasco-assisted “Zombieland”. Anchored by J-Kits’ instrumentation, the Chicago natives deliver a cautionary tale served cold. “Better open up your eyes they’ll […]

Die-hard Knicks fan, Slim Joe sat with Rahim The Dream and gave his prediction on the Knickerbockers season. For those keepin’ score, the team currently stands at 5-4 and hosts the Philadelphia 76ers tonight at MSG. Let’s go Melo!

For a mixtape entitled Cold Day In Hell, Freddie Gibbs, knows how to make some smoking hot tracks. Off top, Gibbs attempts to boost the crime rate with “Rob Me A Nigga” and “187 Proof”. He unveils his art of storytelling on “My Homeboys Girlfriend” and then salutes his comrades on “My Dawgz”. How’s that for juxtaposition? Throw in features from Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz (“Twos And Fews”, “Neighborhood Hoez”) and Cold Day In Hell is nothing more than […]

Hov’s business ventures keep going and going. During the CES convention in Vegas, it was announced that Duracell Powermat JV has tapped Jay as their new spokesperson and investment partner. Statement from Jay not included. nymag

From ‘Bama to The Bronx, Yelawolf and Kid Rock take us on a fantastic voyage for their new video. DJ Kool Herc makes one helluva tour guide. Radioactive in stores now.

Mac Miller is back in the zone, and lets loose a new record dedicated to his hometown record store. Never too late to cop Blue Slide Park there or everywhere.

2 Chainz will make his first appearance on the 30th at S.O.B.’s in NYC. Tickets are nearly sold out, but every day until showtime, we’re giving away a pair. First person to email us at [email protected] with your full name and #Similac in the subject wins. Doors open at 7:30. You can still buy tickets here. UPDATE: Contest Over. Props to Patrick.

Swizzy scrapped his album Haute Living but earlier today, he tweeted that he is currently working on a untitled mixtape. Get back, it’s showtime! hhnm