Jake Paine
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The Editor-in-Chief's column returns, saluting the influence, effort and inspiration from two of his living heroes of Hip Hop and more, as they ready their first collaborative album, "The KoleXXXion."
Del The Funky Homosapien & Parallel Thought "Attractive Sin" Tracklist
East and West reunite as Del and production team Parallel Thought follow-up their 2009 album.
Chamillionaire proves that he doesn't need high profile guests, production or a label PR campaign to prove he's one of Rap's best emcees.
La Coka Nostra Announce Masters Of The Dark Arts European Tour Dates
Ill Bill, Slaine, Danny Boy and DJ Eclipse will tear through Europe in May and early June in promotion of the group's sophomore studio album.
Psycho Realm To Release "Terror Tapes 2," Featuring Murs, Joell Ortiz
After years on hiatus, SMC Entertainment and Psycho Realm team up for a May album featuring Sean Price, Chace Infinite and others.
DJ Nu-Mark To Release Single Series Featuring Bumpy Knuckles, Large Professor
Released as two-sided singles leading up to the album, "Broken Sunlight" will feature J-Live, Aloe Blacc and Illa J working alongside the groove-supplier for many Jurassic 5 joints and jams.
Gift Of Gab To Undergo Kidney Transplant, Announces New Blackalicious LP
The lead emcee of Blackalicious announced that in early 2012 he suffered kidney failure. He also reveals that in addition to this month's solo LP, Blackalicious will release their first LP in years.
Kovas To Work With Andy Milonakis On New Single "The Stick Up"
The former MTV show host works with the former Tommy Boy Records act on his new single.
Action Bronson & Party Supplies "Blue Chips" Cover Art, Tracklist
UPDATE: The March 12th project from Action Bronson and Party Supplies becomes a freebie, thanks to Complex and Reebok.
GZA To Lecture At Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cornell & More
Exclusive: Wu-Tang Clan's GZA is slated to speak at M.I.T., Cornell, New York University and University of Southern California this spring. The Genius says he's taking a "quantum leap of faith."
Ayatollah & Moka Only To Release "Bridges" Collaboration Album
New York City connects with Vancouver as two veterans link on April 10.
Bumpy Knuckles & DJ Premier "Kolexxxion" Tracklist, "Stoodiotyme EP" Released
UPDATE #2: A five-song EP releases two weeks prior to DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles "Kolexxxion."
Illa Ghee Readies "Angeldust & Waffles" Featuring DJ Evil Dee
The veteran Mobb Deep affiliate steps forward with his second studio album later this month.
Ras Kass Partners With Mo Thugs To Release "Greatest Misses" Compilation
Dr. Dre, RZA and Xzibit appear on Ras Kass' venture with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's longtime boutique label.
Damian Marley, Brothers Will Now Perform At 2012 9 Mile Music Festival
UPDATE: The Brothers Marley now have changed their plans and have opted to perform for the fans.
Masta Ace & Marco Polo Announce March Canadian Tour Dates
The frequent collaborators hit the road together next month.
Ski Beatz Releases Free "BluTops" EP Featuring Cam'ron, Vado, McKenzie Eddy
The U.N. is on Ski Beatz' latest project, and second this month.
Don Trip's "Gangsta Grillz: Guerilla" Mixtape Tracklist & Artwork
Wale, 2 Chainz, Yo Gotti and Juicy J show out on the tracklisting for Tennessee's Don Trip on his DJ Drama-hosted tape.
K'Naan Announces "Country, God Or The Girl" Album, Nas, Bono Featured
K'Naan's second retail outing of 2012 will feature his Distant Relatives homie Nas, as well as icons from U2 and The Rolling Stones.
A Tribe Called Quest's Ali Shaheed Muhammad Explains Staying Open To Different Musical Genres
Exclusive: Some leftovers from his recent Red Bull Music Academy lecture, Ali Shaheed Muhammad explains some lessons learned in life on how to connect the cultures through opening one's mind.
De La Soul's Maseo Announces Solo Project, Featuring Mac Miller, KRS-One
Exclusive: The man who helped co-produce and scratch on numerous classics confirms that Prince Paul and De La Soul are doing a full album together.
