“Maybe it’s time for your label to sign a new act” Crooked I’s EP, Planet C.O.B Vol. 1 drops August 17th, and while we wait about a month for its release, here is the official first single. Word to everythang, this one isn’t bad. splash

This was shot during the Puerto Rican Day Parade last month. If the track sounds familiar, it’s because it’s from Capone-N-Noreaga’s Camouflage Season mixtape. Remember The War Report 2 in stores now. Run for cover…and to Best Buy. 57ave

Ron Ron was back in Long Island City yesterday to celebrate his Ron Artest BBQ at Queensbridge Park. Funkmaster Flex was on the turntables and EPMD gave a performance. Oh yeah, as for that Fuck LeBron party at Club Element tonight, believe half of what you read. Sidebar: Penny Hardaway Making A Comeback? Boi Stooop! 57ave

Usually, suspicious emails get tossed like a salad. But this time, I took a chance an voilà! A new track by J.Cole. Happy Friday, indeed. Not sure if this will appear on his debut, but it sounds like a keeper. No need to think about that.

While we wait for the upcoming video, People got a hold of the single off John Legend and The Roots’ collaborative album, Wake Up! It’s tough to touch a classic.

photo: Biven’s Photography at Hennessy x DJ Christion bday bash. It’s that Crack Music, nigga, from Joe Crack and a few of his key compadres. (See what I did there?) Darkside is 11 days away. You’re all welcome!

Tyrese, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Ludacris are all returning for the next installment of the Fast & The Furious series. Furious Five has already started production and is set for a June 10, 2011 release. Get your motors running with a first look on the set in Puerto Rico. They got gunz. woooha

The homie from Exclusive Access crashed the party yesterday at Drake’s second video shoot in the ATL. No shots from the actual video yet, just some behind the scenes of the other main principals on the other side. I promise you pervs, I won’t rest til I get  your Paris Morton shot. Ha!

Two nights ago , Yela and Blink 182’s drummer made some beautiful music together at the Roxy in Hollywood. Enjoy and don’t forget to check out those FMS shoes.

Bushwick Bill appeared in Atlanta Immigration Court yesterday and may be facing deportation. Bill was born in Jamaica and relocated to Brooklyn. By the 80s, he made residence in Houston and hooked up with the Geto Boys. The reason behind the case is unknown. Hopefully, this is just a small misunderstanding. creative loafing