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“Last Day On The MT” is the first song from the second edition of Stalley’s Songs By Me.

Big Boi has another ode to the female form with help from Theophilus London and Tre Luce. Vicious Lies And Dangerous Rumors comes out November 13th.

“#FGR: First Generation Rich” is from Skyzoo’s Theo vs. J.J. (Dreams vs. Reality) mixtape. One side reflects the dreams of living like Tho Huxtable from “The Cosby Show” contrasted against a reality more in line with J.J. Evans from “Good Times.”

Hip-hop industry mogul Chris Lighty died today from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Lighty, or Baby Chris as he was known to longtime friends and fans, started his career as a member of The Jungle Brothers crew. In an interview with Allindstrom.com last year he talked about how the Native Tongue affiliation is what lead to [...]

Nas debuted his video for “Bye Baby” today and Aaron Hall makes an appearance as well as the wedding dress Kelis wore and left behind.

The Coup is back with “The Magic Clap” from the upcoming Sorry To Bother You that comes out October 30th. Boots is taken away for questioning by the FBI and Pam The Funktress helps him escape to go perform with his band in a backyard.

“Seashore” is another leak from Steven A. Clark’s upcoming Fornication Under The Consent Of The King.

Brother Ali has his usual critique of America’s corportocracy, domestic terrorism, police brutality and racism. It really is Mourning In America and Dreaming in Color.

Bay Area rapper Yogy just released this video of him doing a freestyle over Drake’s “Take Care.” His Kings Wear Crowns album will be out sometime this fall.

Frank Ocean will make his debut on “Saturday Night Live” September 15th as the show’s musical guest.