Once again, Maino maintains his relevancy with new material. On this, he nabs a beat from Chaka Khan and provides another great track. Are you the right one for Mr. Brooklyn? splash Previously: Maino “Girlfriend” Video

Now that’s what we call the perfect storm. In Onika’s YRB cover story, she touches on some interesting topics. In the excerpt below, her alter-ego Roman Zolanski has some words for Kimberly. “These girls aren’t mad at me. They’re mad at themselves,” she states, shooting down questions on why she never took Kim’s bait. “[It’s] jealousy, insecurity and being broke. When you haven’t capitalized and you see I’m about to capitalize on this shit like it’s never been done before, then you’re mad at yourself.” […]

Saigon’s The Greatest Story Never Told will finally be unfurled on February 15th. VIBE, attended the listening session last night and comes through with first single off the long-awaited project. Sounds electrifying. Atlantic, you lost. Yesterday: “I Want It All” (Video)

[vodpod id=Video.4813751&w=425&h=350&fv=] Pharrell and ’em spellbind a whole lot of fascinating women in their new video. Snap your ass out of it and when you’re done watching, pick up Nothing now. Sidebar: Pharrell Full Interview With MuchMusic

[vodpod id=Video.4813566&w=425&h=350&fv=] Derek Pike conducts the latest flick from Joell and Novel. The song will appear on the rapper’s new set, The Free Agent on November 9th. All aboard. Sorry Puff. Ha! os

In case you haven’t heard, Young Chris is now signed to producer Rico Love’s Universal subsidiary, Division 1. But before releasing a solo debut, he’s rolling out with The Reintroduction mixtape. Here’s a quick flick shot of him rhyming over Vado’s club stable.

Last Tuesday, Lupe was Tony Touch’s latest guest on Shade 45’s Toca Tuesdays. Following an interview, Wasalu dropped off a few set of bars. DeAndre did you get it? Previously: Lupe On The Morning After With Angela Yee UPDATE: Now with video

Did we mention we love Barbara too? Here’s the latest vocals from Styles that he recorded for The Bartendaz. Yeah that’s Warren G serving up the beat. Drink up.

[vodpod id=Video.4813392&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last night Uncle Rush hit up Jimmy’s place to promote Def Jam Rapstar, his upcoming reality show Running Russell Simmons, which premieres tonight on Oxygen, and last but not least, rocking the vote. Voting good. mwp

Without any interruptions, Kanye was honored as Stylemaker of the Year last night at the 14th annual ACE Awards in New York. He addressed the crowd and said: “When they make a list of 100 New Yorkers, and I’m not on it, it breaks my heart. Thank you for this moment of acceptance.” rap-up