[vodpod id=Video.4352723&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%253D1637089%2526vid%253D555780%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A555780] On August 13th at 5:10 P.M. EST, Kanye West called Swizz Beatz the best rap producer of all time. Bold statement indeed. During Swizzy’s interview with DJ Envy, he says he’s humbled by the compliment. Ye’s claim ruffled a few feathers, but it’s with merit. In case you need a reminder, The Monster got the best of Yeezy three years ago. Let them trumpets blow! Sidebar: Kanye shot a movie last week in Prague based on his album […]

Maino chucks the deuce over Breezy and Tyga’s collabo. That’s peace. The Art Of War mixtape coming soon.

John Legend and The Roots let the cameras roll in the studio as they perform a Bill Withers cover for their latest video. Wake Up in stores September 21.

Uh, it’s Comerica Park. But yes, Bobby Ray is the opening act for the first two Em and Jay concerts. Now that’s a good look. Congrats! bcclist

This leaked an hour earlier than Wiz planned, but here’s his new banger dedicated to Rap Radar’s favorite hues. It’s produced by Stargate and is his first single since signing to Atlantic Records.

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Hey Gucci, we see you again. Waka recently held an album listening session for his album, Flockaveli and Hood Affairs was there to give us a preview of what was played. Beats sound hard. Maybe because Lex Luger produced over a dozen tracks. kingz

Talking with Grind Music Radio, Nasir’s go-to producer Salaam Remi breaks down how Esco’s “Made You Look” was created. Hey Nas, may not have done what Salaam initially wanted to with the beat, but it sure turned out well nonethelss. They shootin’!

Ah, just like ol’ times. Fabolous Sport appeared on Flex’s show tonight and kicked a couple of freebies. A few of the lines are recycled from his previous TINC 2 mixtape though. In any event, There Is No Competition 2: The Grieving Music EP is available now. UPDATE: Now with video.

GLC and Bun B head out on the paper chase over a Sir Mix-A-Lot sample. The record’s been in the making since last year, and it’s the first single off LC’s album, Love, Life & Loyalty which drops October 12th. The song’s available on iTunes. On the video’s description, the man himself had this to say: It is definitely an honor bringing quality music to my believers! To have a record with Bun B & Sir Mix-A-Lot is a true […]