Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 11:32PM NaS, Kurupt and Daz Dillinger perform The Next Episode in honour of the big Dogg at the 2011 BMI Urban Awards. Snoop was awarded the BMI Urban Icon Award by his good friend and ex-partner in crime Dr. Dre. So sick.
Friday, August 26, 2011 at 8:25PM 
Spotted over @SoulCulture, J. Cole has today released the tour dates for his debut UK tour in November, which will follow the release of his highly anticipated debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, which will be available on Septemeber 26th (27th for the USA). Check the dates after the jump - I won't be missing this one.
Hip-Hop, J. Cole, Tour Dates Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 9:51PM 
Here is a flavour of what you can expect from DTMD's album 'Makin Dollas', which is set to be released via Mello Music Group on September 20th. This takes me back to the 90s when Hip-Hop was raw and not about the money - it has a very Pete Rock/Dilla feel to it, and you can definitely hear the Oddisee & Kev Brown influences. You can download a copy of the single for FREE and pre-order the album HERE.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 11:37PM Ed Sheeran, Hip-Hop, Remix, Rizzle Kicks Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 3:19PM 
Spotted over at SKOA, here is the latest piece to surface from DJ Shadow's upcoming fourth studio album, The Less You Know, The Better, which will feature collaborations from Talib Kweli, De La Soul's Posdnuos, Little Dragon, Afrikan Boy and Tom Vek. Judging from this it sounds like Shadow is back to his best, but I will save my judgement for when the album drops on September 27th. For more info check HERE.
DJ Shadow, De La Soul, Hip-Hop, Posdnuos, Talib Kweli Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 12:08PM 
YES YES YES!!! Here is the lead single from Phonte's upcoming debut solo album, Charity Starts At Home, which is set to drop on September 27th. 'Te is on fine lyrical form, Elzhi is as monstrous as ever and 9th Wonder is one of the greatest producers to ever walk the Earth - what more could you want from a lead single?! This man is easily of my favourite artists of all-time, both rapping and singing, and I'm pretty sure that this will be the Hip-Hop release of the year. Download for free HERE, and then be sure to support next month.
9th Wonder, Elzhi, Hip-Hop, Phonte, The Foregin Exchange Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 5:07PM 
My favourite track from Blu's latest LP, No York, which he has apparently been throwing out to the crowd at his recent Rock The Bells performances. This guy's work ethic is something else, and his talent speaks for itself - the lyrics on this joint are so true. One of the best Hip-Hop artists to emerge from the past 10 years.
Blue, Hip-Hop, Noladarling, Sa-Re Monday, August 22, 2011 at 10:51PM 
Following the recent release of Watch The Throne, Jay-Z & KanYe grace the cover of RESPECT magazine - hits the shelves on September 6th.
Monday, August 22, 2011 at 10:25PM Some cool visuals for the latest single off Eminem & Royce Da 5'9's collaborative release, Hell: The Sequel. You can also watch Karmin's cover HERE.
Bad Meets Evil, Bruno Mars, Hip-Hop, Royce Da 5'9, Video Monday, August 22, 2011 at 2:08PM Prodigy & Havoc performing one of the greatest Hip-Hop songs of all-time this weekend just gone at the legendary Rock The Bells festival. One of the best line-ups of all-time - seeing The Infamous performed back to back would make me one happy young man. You can also check a few more of my favourite performances below.
NaS, Erykah Badu, Ron Artest & Luda - Made You Look
Raekwon & Ghostface - Ice Cream
Common - I Used To Love H.E.R.
NaS - Halftime
Common, Festival, Ghostface Killah, Hip-Hop, Live, Mobb Deep, NaS, Raekwon, Rock The Bells, Video 