Yesterday (today as I’m writing this) marks a year since the tragic death of Jam Master Jay. Sadly, they don’t seem to be any closer now to finding the killer than they were a year ago. Be sure to take a minute to send your prayers out to Jay’s family, RIP JMJ…

From hiphopsite, Royce’s sophomore LP “Death Is Certain” is shaping up to be quite the comeback effort from Royce. The Detroit emcee has had his ups and downs in the industry and the result is some very inspired music. The album is due out in February 2004, but look for another mixtape to drop before that…

From two emcees who have seen the top of the mountain and tumbled down it, and another who has just never gotten his due; Canibus, Jeru The Damaja and Shabazz The Disciple may be forming a group. What’s even better is that Stoupe and 7L may be splitting the production duties.