Yesterday, Pete Rock stepped behind the 1’s and 2’s for an hour on Tony Toca’s show on Shade 45. For those wanting the set on their hard drive, here’s a download link. Thank me later.

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Here are the visual aids to last night’s conversation on Power 99 in Philadelphia. Can’t believe I’m losing sleep over this. Previously: Beanie & 50 Cent discuss Jay-Z On Power 99

Or better yet, right here. Myspace? Props: DGB

Let’s take a sec and think back. Cuban Linx 2‘s secret weapon behind the boards grabs the mic and gives us the goosebumps. It ain’t nothin’ like hip-hop music. “When Bell Biv Devoe went and sampled Kool G Rap/ I was in the Rule with Brand Nu givin’ Puba dap.” Spotted: eskay’s shop. Missed the tweet! Sorry, Scram.

Tat-tat-tatted up!

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3828353&w=425&h=350&fv=] The Red Bull Big Tune Battle of the Beats went down last night at the Opera in Atlanta. Aspiring beat makers competed and Jadakiss performed. The highlight of the night came from Alchemist and Just Blaze’s beats by the pound. Props: DJ KillaTouch & Info

Today, Fuse kicks off their Hip Hop Invasion at 7 P.M. Weezy’s segment begins at midnight. Here’s a quick clip of him explaining how he joined Cash Money. Props: LilWayneHQ

Hmm, I bet. 52 weeks after America elected it’s first Colored president, Diddy turns the big 4-0. He told you he won’t stop. Above is a clip from his staff last year. OG Diddy’s for everybody! May all your dreams come true.

Simply put: Jay Electronica’s loco! Before performing “Exhibit C” back to back…to back, he ran through some underground favorites and spoke—a lot. More after the jump, chump.