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Sage Francis Signs Metemaids To Strange Famous For "Rooftop Shake"

Sage goes outside Providence for his latest signing, who has 9th Wonder, Rob Swift and Buck 65 on board for their September LP.

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Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic Add More Dates To Tour With Singer Kimya Dawson

UPDATE: Extra tour dates in the Pacific Northwest have been announced for Hail Mary Mallon and Kimya.

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Doomtree's Sims & Lazerbeak Post Good Time Zoo Tour Dates

The Hip Hop band that never stops touring will continue to work a February LP well into the fall.

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Devin The Dude Updates Fans On "Lacville '79," His Affinity For Budweiser Beer

Exclusive: Devin says that one of Hip Hop's most storied cars is still in the shop, and reveals how he stopped drinking malt liquor and became loyal to "drinkability."

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Royce Da 5'9 Compares "Success Is Certain" Album To "Death Is Certain" Album

Nickel Nine says that his fifth solo album and his sophomore gem have more in common musically than they do in content and personality.

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Atmosphere Announces Family Vacation Tour With Blueprint, Evidence, DJ Babu

UPDATE: Slug, Ant, Evidence, Blueprint and others add dates in Houston, Dallas, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Miami and across the Midwest.

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EPMD, ?uestlove, Large Professor To Perform At Rocksteady Crew Anniversary

The 34th annual Rocksteady anniversary will feature the likes of Jean Grae, Black Rob, Keith Murray, Rahzel, Cold Crush Brothers, Slaine, Evil Dee and others.

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Devin The Dude Explains His Production Sound, Inspiration For "Pick My Brain"

Exclusive: The veteran triple-threat breaks down when aspiring industry folk get out of pocket, and his evolving sound.

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Game Acknowledges "Tha Carter IV," But Declares "R.E.D." "Album Of The Year"

Exclusive: Game politely points out that "R.E.D." will be the most remembered LP from 2011.

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Sway Calloway Reveals His Extensive MTV Duties, Balancing Several Jobs

Exclusive: Sway reveals how he's able to do more in a day than many people in the Hip Hop industry do in a week.

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Young Jeezy Announces TM103 Tour Dates, Freddie Gibbs To Open

Gangsta Gibbs joins the Snowman for dates this week through September in a city near you.

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Young Jeezy Brings Out Kanye West, Jay-Z & More At "Let's Get It: TM101" Anniversary Show

UPDATE: The Snowman enlisted a group of famous friends that also included Jadakiss and Fabolous.

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Trina To Headline Philadelphia's 4th Annual Unity In The Community Block Party

South Philly gets a glimpse of Miami life this Saturday, as the diamond princess swings through to promote non-violence.

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2Pac's Outlawz Collaborate With Notorious B.I.G.'s Protege Lil Cease On "Bury The Hatchet"

Kayslay brings two parties together to signify an end to one of the most serious and tragic beefs in Hip Hop history.

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Smoke DZA Reveals "Rolling Stoned" Cover Art, Single "On The Corner" Featuring Bun B & Big K.R.I.T.

UPDATE: The Cinematic emcee reveals the cover art for his upcoming album and its first single.

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Devin The Dude Explains Coughee Brothaz' Evolution, Influencing Wiz Khalifa & Big K.R.I.T.

Exclusive: Devin reveals how The Coughee Brothaz are an expanded Odd Squad, and looks at how he's potentially influenced everybody from Curren$y to Drake.

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Eazy E Affiliate B.G. Knocc Out To Release Solo Debut Album This Year

One of Eazy E's allies in stepping to Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records in 1993 makes a resurgence after 15 years of legal woes.

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Duck Down Records Offers Whole 2011 Catalog "Season Pass" For $55

CD releases from Pharoahe Monch, Black Rob, Smif-n-Wessun & Pete Rock, Random Axe and more come with a zip-drive and autographed poster on the cheap.

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Brotha Lynch Hung To Release G-Macc's "The Opera/Angels & Demons"

After experiencing a career resurgence in the last two years, BLH's Madesicc Records will push longtime protege G-Macc to the masses.

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Necro Confirms Collaborative Album With Kool G. Rap Called "The Godfathers"

Two lisped lyricists unite, as the Psycho+Logical+Records head teams with the Juice Crew alum for an LP.

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Game Speaks On Making "Uncle Otis," Says He's Prepared If Jay-Z Strikes Back

Exclusive: Game says he made "Uncle Otis" less than 24 hours ago, and explains why he felt the need to break his promise to leave Jay-Z out of his verses.

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