Be Inspired: The Life of Heavy D (Documentary)

After passing away on November 8th 2011, many artists have come together to pay tribute to Heavy D in a documentary entitled 'Be Inspired', which is taken from the late rapper's final tweet on the same day that he passed. The 40-minute documentary is an incredibly touching insight into the life of one of the nicest and most loved men in Hip-Hop, with words coming from Big Boi, Will Smith, Cee-Lo, Queen Latifah and many more. The film also includes coverage of his funeral in Mount Vernon, along with the original score by Jazz legend George Duke. Amazing.

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Benny Banks - Bada Bing (Live for RWD TV)

After recently signing to 679/Warner, up and coming rapper Benny Banks drops in to see the guys at RWD and give them an exclusive performance of his latest single 'Bada Bing', alongside DJ Cable. Check out his interview with RWD HERE, and pick up a copy of the single HERE.

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Rizzle Kicks - Traveller's Chant (Video)

A year ago this week Rizzle Kicks burst onto the scene with their cover of Jessie J's 'Price Tag', and to celebrate they have uploaded the video for the fourth single to be taken from their debut album 'Stereo Typical'. Without a doubt my favourite track on the album, and as ever they come through with sick visuals to match. Get your copy HERE.

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Apollo Brown & O.C. - Prove Me Wrong

Premiered by the one and only DJ Premier on Hip-Hop Nation the other night, here is the lead single from Apollo Brown's forthcoming collaborative album with Brooklyn-born legend O.C., which is set for a May 1st release date. Brown is one of the most under-rated beat makers in the game and O.C.'s 'Word Life' from 1994 is an all-time Hip-Hop classic, and it sounds as though he as hungry as ever. Can't wait for this, 2012 is going to be a big year for my favourite genre. Pre-order HERE.

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Antwon - Helicopter (Video)

Released on the 21st of Feb and creating just a tad of slight HYSTERIA with his laid back style and killer tunes, Antwon has released this track from his Fantasy Beds Mixtape: Helicopter. This guy is going to be huge. We defy you not to enjoy this tune after your first listen. These big beats are also accompanied by one of the best videos we've seen in a long time. Watch the video after the jump.

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Planet Asia - Grown Folks Talkin' (Feat. Talib Kweli) x No Apologies (Feat. Raekwon)

Hip-Hop old-timer Planet Asia hooks up with two fellow legends for my favourite tracks from his latest studio album 'Black Belt Theatre', which drops tomorrow on Green Streets Ent. Asia explained in a recent interview: "I got the concept for Black Belt Theatre not only from martial arts, but from being a Black man, of course, so I’m thinking ‘Black Belt’ and, like in Utah how they have the Bible Belt area, I was thinking like that, like Black Belt areas. That’s really what the core essence of what Black Belt Theatre was really about. It’s basically a little black continent mixed with a little bit of Blaxploitation and martial arts". Cool concept, cool album.

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Plan B - Ill Manors

Premiered just moments ago as Zane Lowe's 'Hottest Record In The World', here is the lead single from Plan B's forthcoming film/fourth studio album 'Ill Manors', which will be Ben Drew's debut as a film director. The film has been described as a "Hip-Hop Musical" and all songs will be performed by Plan B, with the script being based on actual events, such as Drew's home being raided by armed police and a girl prostituting herself to repay a drug dealer. The film is out May 4th, and the album will be out May 7th. Sick.

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Rewd Adams & The Last Skeptik - Nukey (Video)

Rewd Adams (formally known as Skandal) is back with some visuals for the lead single from his forthcoming album 'How Not To Make A Living', which is produced entirely by The Last Skeptik. One of the most under-rated UK MCs around, can't wait to hear the album.

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DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles - Shake The Room (Feat. Flava Flav)

After a few leaks and a sampler of the promo EP, here is the first official single from DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles' forthcoming collaborative album 'KoleXXXion', which is slated for a March 27th release. This beat was actually turned down by Busta Rhymes, who is clearly too busy playing around with Young Cash Baby Money (whatever you want to call it/them). Oh well, should be a cool album, the beat is amazing.

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NaS' tenth studio album is finished

NaSir Jones took to his Twitter yesterday to announce that his highly anticipated tenth studio album is completed, putting the ball in Def Jam's court and hopefully meaning we will hear it sometime this year. The news that tentatively titled 'Life Is Good' is ready to be released is music to every Hip-Hop fans ears, and will be his first solo LP since the controversial 'Untitled' in 2008 - if 'Nasty' and his recent features are anything to go by, then this is going to special. Nasty, kid.

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