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Krizz Kaliko's "Kickin' & Screamin'" To Feature Chamillionaire, T-Pain & Twista
This month will see the fourth album from one of Strange Music's biggest stars. Tech N9ne, Big Scoob and Rittz are among the many guests.
Exclusive: Upon the release of "Trophies," O.C. explains his love/hate relationship with "Time's Up" and reveals his friendship with Dame Dash and the Roc going back to Maria Davis Mad Wednesdays.
Brother Ali, Grieves & Budo Announce European Tour Dates
Three Rhymesayers are in Europe before Soundset.
Lecrae Plans "Church Clothes" Mixtape, Featuring No Malice, 9th Wonder
Don Cannon and Lecrae link for the commercially-successful emcee's latest breakthrough to the mainstream.
Flipmode Squad's Rampage Signs To Gracie Productions/TVT Distribution
Rampage The Last Boyscout is the latest artist to get down with the Midwest independent label making waves.
Willie D Talks Reuniting With Scarface For Trayvon Martin, Remembers "Fuck Rodney King"
Exclusive: The Geto Boy great breaks down the proudest verse of his career while discussing racism, social responsibility and his controversial 1992 song showing no pity for a the L.A. Riots impetus.
J. Dilla Vinyl Collection Reportedly For Sale At Detroit Record Store
After finding 8,000 records and some vintage beat tapes in an abandoned storage unit, the owner of UHF Records is offering J. Dilla disciples a piece of history.
Lushlife's second LP incorporates guests wonderfully as the producer finds his pocket, and the emcee pays tribute to a deeply-missed era of creative street Rap.
Wordsworth To Release "The Photo Album," Features Masta Ace & Torae
After celebrated works with Punch n' Words and The EMC, Wordsworth drops his first solo album in several years this June.
Apollo Brown & O.C. Move "Trophies" Album To May 1 Release
UPDATE: D.I.T.C. meets The Left's album is now coming in less than a month after a push-back.
K'Naan To Release Free Bob Dylan Cover 7" Vinyl For Record Store Day
K'Naan treats fans to a rare 7" available at participating retailers this Record Store Day weekend.
Hieroglyphics' Casual To Release "He Still Think He Raw" Album On May 22
The Oakland mouthpiece extends the message he gave fans back in 2001 with his second LP in as many years.
Flux Pavilion Speaks On His Role In Jay-Z & Kanye West's "I Can't Stop"
Exclusive: The U.K. bedroom producer-turned-continental tourer talks about his 2010 record "I Can't Stop" which became a piece of Jay-Z & Kanye West's "Watch The Throne" sound and the Kony campaign.
Blockhead To Release "Interludes After Midnight" Album In May
Ninja Tune and Blockhead return for an album semi-inspired by a New York City public access show from the 1980s.
O.C. Confirms D.I.T.C. Recording Sophomore Album, Big L Inspired Reunion
Exclusive: With the exception of one Bronx member, Diggin' In The Crates is in the lab recording. O.C. tells HipHopDX that Big L's wishes were a driving force in the reunion.
Has-Lo & Open Mike Eagle Announce Desert Viper Mini-Tour
Two emcees from different regions link for a four-show series this month.
Beedie Begins Above The Weather Tour, To Release Album In June
The Pittsburgh emcee and Varsity Squad member kicks off his tour this weekend.
The Pharcyde's "Bizarre Ride II" 20th Anniversary Box Set To Be Released
For Record Store Day, Delicious Vinyl and Get On Down team to make one of the coolest reissues in recent years. Don't let it pass you by.
Freddie Gibbs Announces 2012 European Tour Dates
Freddie Gibbs is bringing his brand of Gangsta Rap to England, Denmark, Norway, France, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands this April.
Showbiz To Release Instrumentals Album "Still Diggin' Volume 1"
The D.I.T.C. co-founder releases a stack of 18 knockers this April.
DJ Doo Wop Announces "Underground: The New 90's" Mixtape Series
One of New York's greatest mixtape makers launches a new series to showcase the talented emcees often ignored by commercial radio.
