Have you seen a galley of Jay-Z’s new book? Me neither. But an unlikely source has and is givin’ it the thumbs up. Kathleen Norris is an acclaimed poet who wrote the best-selling book, The Cloister Walk. Christian spirituality is her beat, but she connected with the 336 page tome. I’ll let her tell it after the jump. fb

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Before T.I. heads back to the clinker on November 1st, he spoke with Power 106’s DJ Reflex on his and Mars‘ newly formed production company, Smash Factory. Hit records on demand.

With the help of Fred Da Godson and Busta Rhymes, Reek Da Villian gives new meaning to poppin’ champagne. We’ll toast to that.

Is this a trick or treat? On Halloween night, Buck will drop his latest project, Back on my Buck Shit 2, but before then, here’s what you can expect to hear. Once again, Drumma Boy on the beat. xxl

[vodpod id=Video.4771589&w=425&h=350&fv=] On the eighth episode of Khaled’s web series, he parties up with Jeezy, Drake, and various locals throughout South Florida. No days off. os Last Week: Ep. 7

Looks like Shyne has learned the error of his ways. After throwing L.A. Reid under the bus a few weeks ago, Po penned a message apologizing to the Def Jam Chairman.

[vodpod id=Video.4770815&w=425&h=350&fv=] The Internet needs us, but for the Bay Area specifically, they need Mistah Fab. In his latest video, Oakland’s finest puts on for his city once again. wshh

Here is Jay Sean’s second single from his upcoming album with a verse from his Cash Money boss. They’ve done a track together before, but this fares no better. Freeze Time coming soon. ur

Although New Year’s is about two months away, Snoop’s getting an early jump. Here’s a new track that’s reportedly off his upcoming album, Doggystyle 2: The Doggumentary. No matter the year, Tha Doggfather’s still one of a kind. UPDATE: CDQ courtesy of Splash