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Xzibit Explains Getting Dr. Dre, Tha Alkaholiks & King Tee On "King Louis XIII"
Xzibit brought two forces integral to his music career together on "Napalm": Dr. Dre and The Likwit Crew. He tells DubCNN how and why he did it.
House Shoes To Release Instrumental Version Of "Let It Go"
UPDATE: The Detroit Hip Hop keystone offers fans a vinyl and digital version to his solo debut from earlier this year.
P.O.S. Cancels "We Don't Even Live Here" Tour Due To Medical Emergency
UPDATE: Doomtree's P.O.S. postpones his tour on account of a kidney affliction.
Get On Down Records To Release Nas "Illmatic" Premium Collection
Exclusive: The label known for creating the ultimate fan experience with Hip Hop classics takes aim on Nas' 1994 debut "Illmatic" next.
Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..." Purple Tape Boxsets Return To Market
UPDATE #2: Get On Down Records reveals to HipHopDX that some more stock has been made available at the regular retail price.
Stones Throw Records Documentary Seeks Kickstarter Funding
Two French filmmakers hope to finish their project on Peanut Butter Wolf's beloved independent label.
Big Hutch "The Only Solution" Tracklist & Tour Dates
UPDATE: Above The Law's Big Hutch a/k/a Cold 187um will release a retail mixtape this October, with familiar beats by some of his new associates.
P.O.S. "We Don't Even Live Here" Album Stream
UPDATE: Doomtree member P.O.S.' fourth album features the promised production from dedicated Kanye West engineer Andrew Dawson.
Freeway "Freedom Of Speech" Mixtape Download & Stream
UPDATE: Freeway is back with a tape in conjunction with Rocksmith and Karmaloop.
Grandmaster Caz To Publish "Written" Book Of Lyrics
The Cold Crush Brother and Hip Hop pioneer has a book of lyrics planned for November release.
Documentary Film On The Incredible Bongo Band & "Apache" In Production
A documentary looks at the impact and the story behind one of the most important records to Hip Hop throughout the decades.
Raekwon, Freeway & Chino XL To Headline 2012 A3C HipHopDX Showcase
UPDATE #4: Raekwon, Freeway & Chino XL will headline HipHopDX's second annual event at the A3C Hip Hop Festival in Atlanta on October 12.
Whodini, Salt-N-Pepa To Be Inducted Into Long Island Music Hall Of Fame
UPDATE: Two highly-respected trios will be inducted this month, as Salt-N-Pepa are announced.
Avena Lee Talks Her Love Of Hip Hop, Her Journey From Porn To Deejaying
Exclusive: Former adult film star Avena Lee rolls with some of the most respected deejays and producers in Hip Hop. She explains how she wants to participate in the culture she loves most.
Roc Marciano "Reloaded" Cover Art, Tracklist & Production Credits
UPDATE: Q-Tip, Alchemist and Ka are involved in Roc Marciano's "Marcberg" follow-up, coming this November on Decon.
Rap Release Dates: Lil Wayne, Craig G, Vinnie Paz, E-40, Talib Kweli
E-40 is seemingly out to break a record with six albums released in 2012. Meanwhile, Lil Wayne gives a date for "I Am Not A Human Being II" and Talib Kweli follows suit for "Prisoner Of Conscious."
A3C & iHipHop Distribution "A3C Volume 2" Tracklist & Cover Art
Exclusive: A3C and iHipHop Distribution team up for their October 16th release.
Mixtape Release Dates: Young Buck, Chris Webby & DJ Drama, Joe Budden
Young Buck's music has Halloween plans, as Berner and Chris Webby drive this coming week.
Pioneering West Coast Radio Deejay Julio G. To Return To KDAY In 2013
One of the critical components to the rise of West Coast Gangsta Rap will reportedly back with KDAY next year.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 9/24/2012
Nicki Minaj's found "Letter To Lil Wayne" piqued the interest of many. Wiz Khalifa's "Remember You" second single, Chino XL's "Hell Song" and a couple DJ Drama album cuts dominated the clicks.
DJ Doo Wop Announces European Tour With Sadat X & Jeru The Damaja
Three golden-era stars unite for a handful of dates in October and November.
