New Music: Betty Wright x The Roots - Grapes On A Vine ft. Lil Wayne

Legendary soul singer Betty Wright has linked up with The Roots for her upcoming album Betty Wright: The Movie.  On the album is the standout track "Grapes On A Vine" that features an interesting pairing between Mrs. Wright and Mr. Dwayne Weezington III.  Check out the Lil Wayne featured track below, and let me know what you think of the collaboration by commenting below or by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

Betty Wright & The Roots - Grapes On A Vine ft. Lil Wayne

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New Music: Drake - The Ride

The leak of Take Care has been circulating for about a week now, but it was missing the final track "The Ride."  Check out The Weeknd laced Take Care closer below as Drake spits nonstop for about 5 minutes.  Definitely the Drake I like to hear.

Drake - The Ride ft. The Weeknd

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Previously: Drake Reveals His Favorite Lil Wayne Verse [VIDEO]

Donald Glover Interviews Childish Gambino [VIDEO]

I know what you're thinking. Aren't Donald Glover and Childish Gambino the same person? Not for this Rolling Stone interview they're not. Watch below as Donald Childish Glover Gambino faces his criticisms head on and asks himself the tough questions! 

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Previously: Stream Childish Gambino's "Camp" Now Before It Hits Stores On Nov. 15!

New Music: Paul Wall ft. Slim Thug - Ballin

Paul Wall, The People's Champ, is back on the scene with a brand new track with fellow H-Town representer, Slim Thug.  Check out "Ballin'" below and let me know if you want to hear more Pall Wall on Gangstas Use Emoticons!

Paul Wall - Ballin ft. Slim Thug

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New Music Video: Smoke DZA ft. Dom Kennedy - Pow Wow

Smoker's Club headliner Smoke DZA links up with Dom Kennedy and 3 Little Digs on the visuals to his Rolling Stoned standout track, "Pow Wow." Check out the music video, below and make sure you check him out on tour while you still can!




Rolling Stoned is available iTunes now! Go get it!

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Previously: Nephew ft. Smoke DZA & Killa Kyleon - Hustler's Prayer

Mac Miller Explains "Blue Slide Park" Track By Track [VIDEO]

The release of Mac Miller's debut album Blue Slide Park was a monumental moment for the Pittsburgh spitter.  To exhibit his passion for each song on the album, he sat with Billboard and explained the project track-by-track.  Watch the explanation below, and hit the jump to see Mac Miller getting a little emotional when celebrating the release of Blue Slide Park.

Problem - Real Talk [Music Video]

From the looks of Problem's new music video, Compton's definitely back in the running for producing the most talent (i.e. Kendrick Lamar & Buddy).  Check out Problem's new track "Real Talk" below where Problem is spitting some gospel that everybody can relate to.  Looking forward to more from the Diamond Lane representer!



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Previously: Terrace Martin ft. Problem & Tay F 3rd - Some Other

Yelawolf - Radioactive [Official Tracklisting]

The release date for Yelawolf's debut album Radioactive nears closer and closer.  Now, we finally have the OFFICIAL tracklisting that features everyone from Eminem, Mystikal, Lil' Jon and Gangsta Boo to Kid Rock and FeFe Dobson.  Peep the full tracklisting after the jump, and make sure you go support Yelawolf when the album drops on November 21!

J.A.E - XO [Music Video]

NYC representer J.A.E just sent over the music video to his dope 78 West produced-track "XO" this afternoon, and I'm proud to help bring this heat to the masses. Check out the visuals to "XO" below, which will appear on his upcoming project Just My Time set to drop Tuesday on 11.15.11.  Hit the jump to peep the full tracklisting!

Steve Stout's Tanning of America Interview With Jay-Z [Part 2]

Steve Stoute's The Tanning of America: How the Culture of Hip Hop Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy is on the top of my list of books to read once I finish Jay-Z's Decoded and Toure's Never Drank The Kool-Aid.   In a recent sit down with Jay-Z, Steve Stoute  helps reveal how Mr. Carter has contributed to The Tanning of America.  Check out Part 2 of the interview below, in which Jay-Z explains the shift in music culture exhibited through his performance at London's Glastonbury Festival and discusses his ability to set fashion trends.