K-Dot replaces Jay Rock with one of his West Coast brethren for the remix to “I Do This”. The original can be found on The Kendrick Lamar EP.

Pour out a lil’ liquor as Capone and N.O.R.E. take to the cemetery for their latest visual. Produced by Alchemist, this is the album’s opener. The War Report 2 arrives July 13th. wshh

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In tribute to the best to ever do it, I personally put together seven comps of some of my favorite MJ joints. Shout-out to EMZ for the help out. R.I.P. The King.

YN’s MJ Music Vol. 1

YN’s MJ Music Vol. 2

YN’s MJ Music Vol. 3

YN’s MJ Music Vol. 4

YN’s MJ Music Vol. 5

YN’s MJ Music Vol. 6

YN’s MJ Music Vol. 7

UPDATE: Tracklists after the jump.

HHO put the ATL Brave to work at a recent visit as he performs his biggest record. Do remember: Fashionably Late is available here.

Not only did Aubrey deliver some impressive first week numbers, but half of Thank Me Later has landed on this week’s Billboard Hot 100. Even the iTunes bonus is in the top 60. Read ’em and weep. More and more hits. #5 “Find Your Love” #32 “Over” #63 “Miss Me” Ft. Lil Wayne Debuts: #49 “Up All Night” Ft. Nicki Minaj #57 “9AM in Dallas” #71 “Fireworks,” Ft. Alicia Keys #87″ Fancy” Ft. T.I. & Swizz Beatz

Yesterday, 2Pac’s “Dear Mama” was inducted into the National Recording Registry. The late honoree’s mother, Afeni Shakur spoke on her son’s behalf. You are appreciated. “I’m incredibly touched.  It could have been any song, but I’m honored they chose ‘Dear Mama’ in particular. It is a song that spoke not just to me, but every mother that has been in that situation, and there have been millions of us. Tupac recognized our struggle, and he is still our hero.” ahh  

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Step inside the booth with Black Rob as he lays down some lyrics for the Blackstar Line: Close To My Roots project. Lyrically, Black always represents. showyaskills

Can you say sold out? Looks like one Detroit (9/2) and one New York (9/13) show weren’t good enough. The dynamic duo have added on to their history-making Home and Home concert series. Sources confirm an additional show will go down in the D on 9/3 and in the BX on 9/14. Tickets on sale tomorrow morning at 10 am. Wow!