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The Roots & Elvis Costello - Wise Up Ghost And Other Songs
While they largely reside in separate spaces, Questlove and Costello are perfect counterparts in their musical zaniness, making "Wise Up Ghost" a triumph.
Nas Turns 40, Says "It's One Of The Best Feelings I Ever Had"
In an interview with Miss Info at his Hennessy-sponsored birthday bash, Nas also alludes to his long-standing maturity and says he's now at "a more relaxed place."
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 9/9/13
Drake's "Nothing Was The Same" single gets fans and the Wu-Tang Clan talking and Lupe's long-awaited "Peace Of Paper Cup Of Jayzus" excites followers, while Eminem's "Berzerk" video has staying power.
Drake Performs "Too Much" On NBC's "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon"
Drake pays a visit to NBC's "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" to talk about his "Nothing Was The Same" album and announces a 41-city fall tour.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 9/2/13
A 50 Cent and Skylar Grey song leaks, Lil Wayne holds down almost half of the list and Eminem's "Berzerk" maintains a spot in the top three.
Krizz Kaliko Names His Top 5 Strange Music Songs
Exclusive: Now just over a week removed from the release of his fifth full-length album, "Son Of Sam," Strange Music stalwart Krizz Kaliko curates a quick list of his favorite of the label's songs.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 8/26/13
Eminem returns with a new single and the announcement of "The Marshall Mathers LP 2." GTA V's soundtrack has an A$AP Rocky track to build from and Joey Bada$$ buzzes from his Kendrick Lamar response.
Woman Reportedly Injured By Entourage Member On Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz And T.I. Tour
According to a representative for the Oklahoma City Police Department, an affiliate traveling alongside Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz and T.I. on their "America's Most Wanted" tour has injured a female fan with a punch to the face.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 8/19/13
Big Sean releases another single ahead of next week's "Hall Of Fame," The Weeknd lets loose a Drake featuring "Kiss Land" cut and Lupe continues his response to Kendrick Lamar.
Blu Names His Top 5 Pete Rock-Produced Songs
Exclusive: In honor of his new Pete Rock produced "Clean Hand," Blu explains the record and shares his Top 5 Pete Rock songs.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 8/12/13
Exclusive: Kendrick Lamar's verse on Big Sean's "Control" catapults the song to the top and incites a wave of responses.
Krizz Kaliko Says "Son Of Sam" Is "A Little Bit Of A Liberation"
Exclusive: Krizz Kaliko speaks about his upcoming "Son Of Sam" album, Strange Music's relentless tour schedule, President James Polk, and engaging fans through vulnerability.
"3ChordFold" is a gratifying listen, in part because it's full of memorable moments, and Martin's production has a dynamism often missing in today's Hip Hop.
40 years ago today Clive and Cindy Campbell threw a party now synonymous with the birth of Hip Hop.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 8/5/13
Drake holds down the top two spots with a pair of Nothing Was The Same singles, Ab-Soul's Willie B-produced track addresses Christopher Dorner & Just Blaze and Baauer's single preps for a video.
Usher's Former Wife Tameka Foster Files For Custody Of Their Two Children
UPDATE: Usher's former wife Tameka Foster files for custody of their two children following the hospitalization of one of their sons, Usher Raymond V.
Childish Gambino To Write, Executive Produce And Star In New FX Comedy
As reported by Deadline, Childish Gambino (a.k.a. Donald Glover)will helm a new TV show for FX.
Just Blaze Speaks On His Musical Break, "Programming Ringtones"
Just Blaze also speaks on his days at Rutgers University and initially pursuing a degree in Computer Science.
Fat Joe To Report For Four-Month Prison Sentence August 26
Fat Joe explains the origins of his current legal troubles and talks about the peacemaking process with the G-Unit founder, says "I have no beef, no ill feelings, no nothing with 50 Cent."
Big Sean Previews "Hall Of Fame" At NYC's Jungle City Studios
Detroit emcee Big Sean gave a select group of press a sneak peek at his upcoming sophomore album, "Hall Of Fame."
DMC Criticizes Jay-Z And Lil Wayne, Says Listeners Are "Brainwashed"
Legendary Hip Hop artist Darryl McDaniels, more commonly known as DMC of the pioneering group Run-DMC, says "Jay-Z ain't hot."
