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Ice Cube's "I Am The West" Pushes Back To September 24
UPDATE: The Don Mega explains that producer paperwork delayed his album, but more leaks will whet fans' appetites till release day.
T.I. Conducts Revealing Interview With FUSE TV
The Grand Hustle Records CEO sits down with FUSE's Tour
Kanye West's "Power" Released As Single, Cover Art Revealed
Charged cover art for the leak-turned-official single from "Good Ass Job," portrays 'Ye as a king with a sword in his ear. See it here.
Tzarizm Presents... - The Heart & Brain Mbodiment
Tzarizm seems less interested in telling you his life story or making an overly thematic album that the listener feels almost more engaged - and from the simple-but-addictive beats to the working-man verses, this "mbodies" so much more.
Album Preview: Capone-N-Noreaga's "War Report 2"
Exclusive: Nas, Buckwild and Busta Rhymes call back to the classic debut, while C-N-N's imagery, subject matter and sound glide between artful recreation and renaissance.
Pioneering Hip Hop Icon Rammellzee Passes Away
The co-creator of '80s Rap classic "Beat Bop" died yesterday, leaves behind rich legacy in art and music.
Dilated Peoples' emcee talks about waiting for the inspiration to release his solo debut, remembering Guru, and the '90s L.A. underground's views on Fashawn, Blu and company.
Cool & Dre Confirm Game & Drake Collaboration For "R.E.D."
Former release date rivals work together on "Good Girl, Bad Girl," reportedly intended for "R.E.D."
FREE DOWNLOAD: "Dirt's The Boogie" By Ol' Dirty Bastard
From "Wu Music Group Presents...Pollen: The Swarm Part 3," a free track from the late O.D.B. featuring his song Y.D.B. Boy Jones.
Fat Joe Talks "I Am Crack" With Just Blaze, Return To Hardcore Roots
Video Exclusive: Fat Joe tells DX that "Darkside" is a "Hip Hop classic," and says that fans told him he needed to make this album, or they may leave him.
Raekwon To Host BET Awards Weekend For HipHopDX
The Chef will hold it down for DX at this weekend's BET Awards, as he puts finishing touches on "Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang"
Seemingly finding a 25th hour to record, How I Got Over proves that no matter how much time the septet spends on stages, they still feel what's happening in the lives of their audiences.
Prince Paul Releases 1995 "Horror City" Album For Free
UPDATE: New link provided for the rare album between Paul Huston and Superstar.
Ski Beatz & Mos Def Produce Curren$y's Debut, "Pilot Talk"
Complex.com previews the album from New Orleans' "Spitta" which features bulk production from Jay's hitmaker and extensive features.
Game Says "R.E.D." Sounds Like "1994 Los Angeles," Talks "Ricky"
Exclusive: Game says that the first four songs of "R.E.D." call back to the glory years of west coast Rap and L.A., but won't reveal "Ricky's" inspiration.
Over seven years since he too left Death Row, the label's new ownership releases Hood Star, a compilation of tracks from the nearly four albums that the Slaughterhouse emcee reportedly plugged away at, signed to the bad boys of Beverly Hills.
Decon To Release Freddie Gibbs' "Str8 Killa" EP
Bun B, Jay Rock and Black Keys' Dan Auerbach guest on the Gary, Indiana Rap sensation's retail debut, tracklisting included.
Live Stream: J. Cole's Secret New York Show
Tune in tonight at 7:30 pm EST to watch J. Cole's New York City show, live, sponsored by Roc Nation and Skull Candy.
Jay Electronica, Raekwon Guest On Paul Wall's "Heart Of A Champion"
Tracklisting revealed, as Wall's Travis Barker-produced album includes Bun B, Kid Sister & Andre Nickatina.
Fat Joe's "Darkside Volume 1" Tracklisting Revealed
UPDATE: The tracklisting is revealed, featuring contributions from Just Blaze, Cool & Dre, Buckwild & DJ Premier.
Dolla Remembered By DJ Shabazz, Talks Album Plans, Mixtape
Exclusive: Akon's late artist Dolla is remembered by friend DJ Shabazz, who speaks on his talent, working with T.I., and why his murderer's acquittal disgraces the judicial system.
