New Music: Idle Warship - Rat Race

Idle Warship (Talib Kweli & Res) is getting ready to release it's next project, Habits of the Heart on 11.1.11. Looks like another Sept. 27 to me!

Check out the track "Rat Race" below and let me know if you intend to go get H.o.t.H.!


Idle Warship - Rat Race

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New Music: Skeme - Goin' ft. Twelve

Inglewood rapper Skeme is getting ready to drop his upcoming mixtape Before My Next Statement, a follow up to his project, The Statement.  Check out the single "Goin'" featuring Twelve below, and hit the jump to watch his interview with Def Pen Radio.

New Music: Waka Flocka ft. Drake - Round of Applause (Official Version)

About a month ago, Drake dropped his unofficial verse to Waka Flocka's "Round of Applause," and now Waka's used it for the official single.  Nothing too different on this version except that Drake's verse got moved back and this is a mastered version.

Waka Flocka Flame - Round of Applause ft. Drake 


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Sarah West Presents: Enter The Cypher, Round 3

The 2011 A3C Hip Hop Festival started off with a bang on Thursday, October 6th due to its interesting panels, shows, and especially its freestyle competition.  Sarah West Presents: Enter The Cypher consisted of 12 up and coming rappers who were all competing to win free audio equipment, studio time, social media management, and more!

After a very competitive two rounds, the final round was left with Atlanta's own Sean G & J Young. Watch below to find out which of these last men standing took it home, and to watch a bonus performance from  the winner and dope NY/NC raised rapper J.A.E.!



Previously: Round 1 & Round 2 of Sarah West Presents: Enter The Cypher

New Music: Nas ft. Rick Ross - It's A Tower Heist

"Nasty" Nas and "He Loves His B*tches" Rick Ross have come together for "It's a Tower Heist," an upcoming film starring Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller, and Jessica Alba.  I don't know if I'm more excited about the collab or the fact that soundtracks are becoming more popular again. Okay, who am I kidding--it's Nas and Rick Ross on one track!

Nas ft. Rick Ross - It's a Tower Heist (CDQ)

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Young Guru Shares His Wisdom & Speaks On Jay-Z, J. Cole & Jay Electronica

Young Guru has been known as Jay-Z's go to guy for some time now, whether it's producing, engineering, or helping out on the business aspect of things.  Now, he's not only associated with Jay, but with the entire Roc Nation family, which includes J. Cole and Jay Electronica.  Watch below as he talks with Al Lindstrom about the "independent" label's strategies.  Great stuff.



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Carl Thomas - Don't Kiss Me

Carl Thomas is back?!!! I stil play his debut album Emotional out like it's brand new, and I'm glad to see he's finally escaped from Bad Boy purgatory and has new music.  Check out the smooth, Rico Love penned track, "Don't Kiss Me" below and support by purchasing it on iTunes if you like it!

Carl Thomas - Don't Kiss Me

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Stream Mac Miller's House of Blues Concert LIVE Now!!

If you weren't able to get tickets to see Mac Miller perform at the Chicago House of Blues, MTV's got you covered!  Stream the show live RIGHT NOW! Blue Slide Park coming 11.8.11!

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New Music: DMX - It's Over The Dog Is Back ft. Swizz Beatz

Last night, DMX and Swizz Beatz proved why we need them back in the studio together as they performed at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards. Now, we get a brand new freestyle that proclaims that "The Dog Is Back." I also heard some shout outs for the original Ruff Ryders--Drag'on, Eve, and the Lox? Reunion, anyone?

DMX - It's Over, The Dog Is Back ft. Swizz Beatz (Tags)


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Kevin Cossom - Love Thru The Speaker

Kevin Cossom's stepping out of the shadows of his famous songwriting and features, and is prepping to release his debut album.  Check out the Bangladesh produced track, "Love Thru The Speaker," and let me know if you think he's got a hit on his hands!

Kevin Cossom - Love Thru The Speaker


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Hit the jump for a late pass download of his mixtape, By Any Means!!