Yo Gotti Reveals Tracklist For "Live From The Kitchen, Due January 10, 2012
UPDATE #2: The Memphis veteran's debut with RCA/Polo Grounds music is coming in less than three weeks. Big K.R.I.T., 2 Chainz and Shawty Red are involved.
Rap Release Dates: Necro, Ja Rule, Casual, Waka Flocka Flame, JTheS
2011 closes and 2012 opens with two Brooklyn underground veterans, a Hieroglyphics O.G. and DXnext alum Jake The Snake.
Mixtape Release Dates: Birdman & Mack Maine, T.I., 40 Cal, The Weeknd
Cash Money, Young Money will pop bottles on New Years Day, while last week welcomed tapes from Asher Roth, The Weeknd and Rocksteady Crew's DJ JS-1.
Big Hutch & Insane Clown Posse At Work On "The Psychopathic Assassin"
Above The Law's Cold 187um and I.C.P. continue their working relationship as The Psychopathic Family includes a G-Funk pioneer on an upcoming project.
Public Enemy's Chuck D Appears As Model for Naked Suits
The iconic emcee associated with Pittsburgh Pirate caps helps brand a Bay area-based suit company.
Party Supplies Reveals Mixtape Title, "Blue Chips"
With two acclaimed 2011 releases, the DXnext alum already hints at three projects for next year, including the February full-length with the longtime Mobb Deep/Cypress Hill affiliate.
Yung Joc's Atlanta Studio Robbed After Three Victims Tied Up At Gunpoint
$50,000 worth of equipment was boosted from Joc's recording house.
Buck 65 Announces Rescheduled West Coast Tour Dates
UPDATE: Buck 65 makes up for previously cancelled tour stops with some February 2012 dates.
Blu Makes "No York" Available For Purchase
UPDATE: Blu has finally made his delayed album available for purchase.
Mannie Fresh To Continue Working On Mystikal's Project
Exclusive: Despite leaving Cash Money Records over five years ago, Mannie Fresh is still on board at the helm of Mystikal's CMR debut.
Asher Roth Announces Pabst & Jazz Tour, Plans Sophomore Album For March
Def Jam's latest pick-up gets to work on his "Pabst And Jazz Sessions" project, and signals that his long-delayed sophomore LP will be part of March madness.
MC Ren's Son Waxxie Pursues Rap Career, Talks Father's Influence
Exclusive: Three members of N.W.A. have sons pursuing making Hip Hop music, as DX spoke with the 22 year-old Long Beach, California emcee.
The Conscious Daughters' Special One Found Dead
Veteran Paris affiliate Special One was found dead on Saturday. A source close to the East Oakland artist alludes to possibilities of foul play.
Atmosphere Announces Six Minnesota Shows For February, 2012
Slug and Ant show love to the land that helped make them top independent stars with a packed week of shows across the state.
Swollen Members Release "1997" Featuring Dilated Peoples, Prevail Solo EP
In a busy year, the Members sneak attack some rare recordings as Prevail and Madchild finish up solo works, respectively.
Common Explores Collaboration Chemistry With Nas And No I.D., Breaks Down Lines From Classic Songs
Comm explains how potential collaborative albums with Nas and Q-Tip are inspired by Jazz music, and elaborates on bold bars from "Resurrection," "Sweet," "The 6th Sense" and Black Star's "Respiration."
Wais P of Da Ranjahz To Release DJ Premier Free EP "Premo Pimpin'"
The veteran BK emcee gets the co-sign from his longtime collaborator to rock some "beats that collected dust."
Wu-Tang Clan's RZA's Chambers Headphone Line Releases To Retail
UPDATE: Bobby Digital's earpieces are now in stores.
Smif-N-Wessun Embark On European Tour For "Monumental"
Tek and General Steele take "Monumental" overseas this month, with tour dates happening now.
"Style Wars" Outtakes Will Be Released After Kickstarter Campaign Was Met
UPDATE: $28,000 was raised, bringing the seminal Hip Hop documentary's cutting-room segments to new viewers.
La Coka Nostra's "Masters Of The Dark Arts" Confirmed For 2012 Release
The hardcore Hip Hop super-group has a sophomore studio full-length coming early next year, Ill Bill confirms.