Yesterday morning, Raekwon told YN on Shade 45 that his next album Shaolin vs. Wu Tang was finally complete. The project doesn’t drop until next year, but here’s one of the featured tracks produced by Bronze Nazreth. Look out for the official single next month. Sounds like The Chef’s blade is still sharp.

Time to turn on the “Ignition” and “Step In The Name Of Love. Last night, Kellz appeared on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and performed alongside The Roots. The night before, he also performed “When A Woman Loves”.

[vodpod id=Video.5075291&w=425&h=350&fv=] Ever heard of Mann? Neither have we. Anyway, he brings out the big toys and Curtis for the video to accompany his J.R. Rotem-produced cut. Let’s see if this kid gets a buzz going. wshh

Nearly five months after dropping the track, Dub C crip walks back onto our video player with his own flick. Where’s that album William? A release date is what we want to talk about.

In the mood for some battle rap? Yea, we are too. Recently, 106 Freestyle champ Bones Brigante stepped into the ring with Dipset/Skull Gang’s Un Kasa for a few rounds in the memory of Huddy Combs. When it was all said and done, proceeds went to Hud’s fam. As far as who came up victorious, find out after the jump. mtd via grindseasontv

Statik will present The Left-Overs, which will contain unreleased tracks on December 21. Earlier today, he let go the first leak. From the first listen, it’s no shame to indulge into this left-over.

[vodpod id=Video.5075009&w=425&h=350&fv=] In case you didn’t know, T.I.’s new album No Mercy hit stores today and earlier 106 & Park premiered, the visuals for the iTunes bonus track. Good job, Motion Family.

Q–Tip wasn’t the only guest on today’s Shade 45 Morning Show, the Chef also checked in during the program’s final hour to discuss his next album. Get ready for life after Cuban Linx 2. Shallah ain’t nuthin’ ta f’ with. Still. Ha!

Early last month, it seemed as if fame had gotten the best of Bow Wow and he was contemplating suicide. During his interview with 93.9 FM in D.C. he explained to Angie Ange that he wasn’t going to kill himself and discusses the burden of celebrity.

[vodpod id=Video.5073624&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D604045%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A604045] Mack Maine sat down with Sway and discussed Weezy’s upcoming album Carter IV. He says that the new single will be called “6’7” and should be out before New Year’s. mtv