Tech N9ne and Jay Rock head out on a paper chase with this new track from Tech’s The Gates Mixed Plate. Pick it up, July 27th. And while you’re at it, cop the latest issue of XXL which has a dope feature on N9ne’s independent hustle.

Fire up the grill. Presented by UNDRCRWN, is a nice mix of classic summer tunes just in time for this holiday weekend. Mixed by DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mick Boogie. Download here. Tracklist after the jump.

Cole traveled across the pond for the first time this past Thursday. Along with Jay-Z, he’s set to perform at The Wireless Festival tomorrow. Yesterday though, he stopped by DJ Semtex‘s gig on BBC1xtra. After a brief interview, he kicks a freestyle with UK artist, Chipmunk. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: UPDATE: Sem shows dude a good time. [vodpod id=Video.3961035&w=425&h=350&fv=]

Score one for the Bawse. Last month, former drug lord Rick Ross, filed a lawsuit to thwart the release of rapper “Rick Ross’” Teflon Don. The former accuses the latter of identity fraud. But according to the defendant, the injunction was dismissed. The suit also calls for $10 million and 50% of the Ross’ royalties. Good luck with that.

The audience at the Paris Bercy were treated to a surprise Thursday night when Stevie Wonder brought out Prince and Sheila E. during his performance of “Superstition”. The writing’s on the wall! hhnm via rocker paris

The Roots and John Legend do not appear in the video, but when you have Rik Cordero and Three 21 Media directing, it doesn’t even matter. Here are some stills from the clip, inspired by World War II. Mo’ flicks after the jump. Fire! okp

Rockwider continues his conversation on Grind Music Radio and speaks on the track named after him. Initially, the record was an interlude on the Blackout album but later became the lead single.

It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from this guy, but he’s back with a brand new tune to act ignorant to. Yeah boy. yk2 via dj bleez

Here’s the final clip from The Hip Hop Chronicle‘s sit-down with Elliott J. Wilson. Before calling it quits, YN speaks on his first encounter with yours truly and Paul Rosenberg. Most of what Elliott said about me is true, except that I graduated from Delaware State University. Not U.D. Thanks, Bonsu. I also got my start with RIDES. Rachelle, youda best. Shouts to everyone that’s been rocking with us for the last year. To everyone else, congratulate, you hatin’ ass crabs. […]

After a year of waiting, Pimp C’s posthumous album, The Naked Soul will finally see the light of day September 21, 2010. The project will be Pimp’s third solo disc released on Rap-A-Lot Records. In an interview with XXL last year, UGK partner Bun B said: “We had enough vocals [for the album], but it wasn’t just about taking whatever vocals I had available. It was about constructing songs. It wasn’t about just throwing all the Pimp C I had […]