MUSIC: Transformations Part II - Jordan Williams

The first single off of Jordan Williams' upcoming mixtape Transformations. Seems like this kid gets better and better every time we listen to him. Download his debut mixtape The Memo for free if you haven't yet, and download this track after the jump.

MUSIC: The Legendary EP - Sophisticated & Metafor

The EP that we've all been waiting for. Sophisticated & Metafor drop their long awaited The Legendary EP just in time for the New Year. Today is also my birthday, and this was definitely one of the gifts I was excited to unwrap. Peep the tracklist and download the whole thing after the jump. You won't be disappointed.

MUSIC: Wide Open - Rich Boy

New music from the Mobile, Alabama native. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Let's Chill (feat. Lloyd) [CDQ] - Wale

The final version (mixed and mastered) of Wale's new single with Lloyd. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Keyshia Cole on Chelsea Lately

NEWS: Chris Brown Apologizes for Twitter Rant

Chris Brown publicly apologized today for rashing out on former B2K member Raz B. Looks like Chris Breezy had some harsh words for the former star who called him out on the way he treated Rihanna. Hmmm... Read the full apology after the jump.

MUSIC: Remember Changes (feat. J. Means) - Charles Hamilton

The first leak from Charles Hamilton's upcoming Staff Development 2 project. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Monster (feat. Rick Ross, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj & Bon Iver) - Kanye West

Kanye's latest work of art alongside Rick Ross, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj & Bon Iver. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy in stores now. Apparently this isn't the finished version, so be on the lookout for it soon.

MUSIC: Lucifer's Brand New Suit - Kingpen Slim

Some new music from DMV artist Kingpen Slim. It's nice to see people from the DMV out here repping it to the fullest. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: This Is What I Do [Tags] (feat. Gucci Mane & OJ Da Juiceman) - Waka Flocka Flame

DJ Ill Will drops some new music from Waka Flocka Flame produced by Drumma Boy. Not sure where this is headed, but you can still check it out and download it after the jump.

MUSIC: Better Man - Avery Storm

Some Avery Storm for your listening pleasures produced by the Heatmakerz. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Compton's Finest (feat. Kendrick Lamar) - H.O.P.E.

A new track from H.O.P.E. off of his upcoming Believe in Hope Wright, which drops early 2011. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Vintage (feat. Reek Da Villian) - Ali Vegas

Some new Reek Da Villian and Ali Vegas that was recorded back in 09. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Wreck Tha Halls (feat. Saigon & Rhymefest) - Mark Ronson

Mark Ronson grabs Saigon and Rhymefest for this holiday tune. Apparently it was recorded several years ago. Still dope! :) Download after the jump.

MUSIC: 2015 - XV

XV finishes the year off right with a track produced by the one and only Seven. I can't say I am disappointed. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Lay It Down [Remix] (feat. Patti Labelle) - Lloyd

Lloyd and Polow Da Don collab with legend Patti Labelle to remix his hit single "Lay It Down." Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Cocaine (feat. Jazmine Sullivan) - Eminem

The full version of the previously posted snippet with Jazmine Sullivan instead of Alicia Keys. Eminem never ceases to amaze. His production is always the dopest. Download this track after the jump.

MUSIC: Syllables (feat. Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Ca$his & Stat Quo) - Eminem

Eminem drops some heat with some of the most feared in the game. This is too dope. I would suggest downloading this immediately (after the jump).

MUSIC: Bigger Than Life (feat. June Summers) - Nipsey Hussle

Some new Nipsey Hussle that was originally the second half of "I Don't Give a Fucc" from The Marathon. This track will appear on June Summers' Hookman for Hire. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Home (feat. John Legend) - Kanye West

Some unreleased music from Kanye with John Legend on the boards. Recognize some of the lyrics? Yeah, that's because this is the early makings of Kanye's track "Homecoming," which you can find on his album Graduation. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: The Man, The Music, The City - Black Milk

Okayplayer TV: Black Milk - The Man, The Music, The City from Cam Be on Vimeo.

Okayplayer TV goes behind the scenes with Black Milk to discuss Detroit and how the city has affected his music. There are also snippets of Black Milk performing thrown in there. Got a few minutes? Use them to watch this video.

MUSIC: Trouble On My Mind - Young Chris

Young Chris drops his first track after the collapsing on stage. This guy's hustle is ridiculous. I am glad to know he's okay, and keep dishing those tracks Mr. Chris!

MUSIC: Rubbaband Business [Mixtape] (prod. Lex Luger) - Juicy J

Juicy J's latest project hosted by Trap-A-Holics and produced entirely by Lex Luger. Listen to the whole thing and download it after the jump.

VIDEO: Smokin & Sippin (prod. Lex Luger) - Juicy J

The latest visuals from Rubbaband Business, which you can download now.

VIDEO: Stankin - Gorilla Zoe

MUSIC: Speechless (feat. Eve) - Alicia Keys

The latest Monster Monday track, this time with Alicia Keys and Eve. It's a pretty dope track. Recognize the sample? Yeah, I thought so. Download after the jump.

NEWS: Nicki Minaj Covers King Magazine

Her ass... Check out Stare at the rest of the pictures from the shoot and an excerpt from King Magazine's interview with Ms. Minaj after the jump.

MUSIC: Alone In My Room - Rich Hil

This track was released a few months ago, but is still one of the dopest records that makes it to my headphones. I was talking to my brother about this track not too long ago and we both determined that it was one of the best Rich Hil tracks to date. Download after the jump, and pick up I Just Got Outta Rehab if you haven't yet!

MUSIC: It's You (feat. Raheem DeVaughn) - Vado

Some unreleased Vado that was cut from Slime Flu, which is in stores now. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Rawth EP - Nottz & Asher Roth

The long awaited Rawth EP from Asher Roth and Nottz. I've been waiting on this for a while, and I am not going to do anything until I listen to every track. Peep the tracklist and download the whole thing after the jump.

MUSIC: Don't Trip - Will.I.Am.

Some new music from Black Eyed Peas member Will.I.Am, presumably off of a 2011 project. I am not going to lie, this beat is kinda dope, but the lyrics are kind of questionable. Never heard Will.I.Am talk like this before. I wonder how the general public is going to respond. Peep the track below and determine for yourself. Spotted at HypeTrak.

NEWS: Official Artwork + Tracklist for Talib Kweli's "Gutter Rainbows"

The official artwork and tracklist for Mr. Kweli's upcoming project, Gutter Rainbows, which drops January 25th. Support Talib and go BUY it when it releases. You won't be disappointed. Peep the tracklist after the jump.

NEWS: Singer Teena Marie Dies at Age 54

R&B Singer and Rick James protégé Teena Marie has died from natural causes at the age of 54. Teena Marie was found in her home in Pasadena, California by her daughter. After officials searched her house, there were no signs of foul play from Ms. Marie. An autopsy and toxicology test will be performed later this week, but as of now it seems like natural causes were what caused the R&B star to perish in her sleep.  R&B really just took a hit with this one. Our prayers and condolences go out to the family of Ms. Marie and to the R&B genre as a whole. Read more about the social response from her death after the jump.

VIDEO: Power [Remix] (feat. Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz) (Unofficial) - Kanye West

KanYe West featuring Jay-Z & Swizz Beats: 'Power' (remix) from dallas penn on Vimeo.

Dallas Penn puts his spin on Kanye West's "Power [Remix]." This video was way more dope then I thought it would be. Especially at the end.

VIDEO: Face Down - The Outlawz

VIDEO: Hold On (feat. Young Roddy & Trademark Da Skydiver) - Curren$y

Curren$y - "Hold On" Feat. Young Roddy and Trademark from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Pilot Talk II in stores now.

VIDEO: J. Cole Performs in Las Vegas

J. Cole performs at the Haze nightclub November 27th, 2010. Spotted at BootlegKev.

MUSIC: Change for the Better (prod. Darkchild) - Rock City

The full version of Rock City's "Change for the Better." The snippet was wondering around the internet (which I didn't bother to post) and now we have the version expected to be on their Stop leaking Our Sh*t Part 2 project. Spotted at FreshGrind. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: I'm Smacked (feat. Red Cafe) - Ron Browz

Some new Ron Browz for the holidays with Red Cafe by his side. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Model's Hair Catches Fire at Diddy Release Party

A model's hair catches fire at Diddy's release party for Last Train to Paris. I saw this on a few other blogs but I didn't bother to post it... Until I watched it... This video is so funny it's ridiculous.

"OH! OH! DID THE CAMERA CATCH THAT?!"

PS. Apparently Diddy is paying for that model's hair... Smh...

VIDEO: Phoner to Arizona - The Gorillaz

The Fall available for free download now.

VIDEO: Champion (feat. Chris Brown) - Chipmunk

MUSIC: Cocaine Muzik 5 [Mixtape] (Untagged) - Yo Gotti

Yo Gotti's previously dropped mixtape with no dj. Peep the tracklist and download the whole thing after the jump.

VIDEO: Nicki Minaj's Hot 97 Christmas Concert

Nicki Minaj's performance at Hot 97's Christmas Concert in The Bronx last night. Fabolous and Lloyd Banks also helped headline the show, but this is just Nicki's performance. Spotted at KarenCivil.

VIDEO: Lloyd Banks Spits a Free for Tim Westwood

MUSIC: Quit Her In The Morning - Killa Kyleon

Killa Kyleon goes in over J. Cole and Drake's hit "In the Morning." Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Bootleg Kev's Interview with Nipsey Hussle

VIDEO: The Stage - Dosage

"The Stage" from Dosage on Vimeo.

Off of Dosage's upcoming Sand & Foam project. Spotted at AllCityChessClub.

MUSIC: The Fall [Free Album] - The Gorillaz

Some good news for you on this Christmas evening. The Gorillaz have decided to drop a whole album FOR FREE. I guess everyone is in the giving spirit today. Also, word on the street is that this whole album was created only on iPads this past summer while on tour. The Gorillaz never cease to amaze. Peep the tracklist and download it after the jump.

NEWS: Game Robbed of 75,000$ on Christmas Eve

The first sign of negativity on this Christmas Day. Apparently yesterday Game was robbed of 75,000$ after leaving valet to park his car. I am not going to lie, that was kind of dumb on his part. Then again, that's probably just a stash. Anyway, read more about the story after the jump.

MUSIC: Boom Bap - Mistah F.A.B.

Some new Mistah F.A.B. for your listening pleasures off of his upcoming project, I Found My Backpack, which releases January 14th. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Sunday Morning - 50 Cent

An unreleased track from 50 to make your Christmas even more exciting. This isn't quite the CDQ, but it's the closest thing you'll find to it. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Merry Christmas from Lil Wayne

VIDEO: Pain In My Life (feat. Trey Songz) - Saigon

The unreleased version of Saigon's single "Pain In My Life." Greatest Story Never Told drops February 15th.

NEWS: The Neptunes to Record New Album

Some more good news on Christmas Day. According to HipHop-N-More the Neptunes plan on recording another album. I was fairly upset with their record sales on the last album, seeing as each and every song was dope, but I have a feeling this will be way more successful. Hit the jump to read more about their new album.

MUSIC: Mm...Christmas [Mixtape] - Lil B

Lil B drops off a collectible tape for the holiday. I am pretty sure the young MC has over 1000 tracks. Now that's what you call hard work and dedication. Listen to the whole thing and download it after the jump.

VIDEO: The Show Goes On - Lupe Fiasco

Lasers drops March 8, 2011.

VIDEO: J. Cole Talks Kendrick Lamar & The State of Hip Hop

Spotted at KarenCivil.

MUSIC: The Night Before X-Mas [Mixtape] - Teairra Mari

Teairra Mari hooks up with DJ Drama to deliver The Night Before X-Mas. I am pretty sure this is the last tape dropping today, so enjoy it! Listen to the whole thing and download it after the jump.

VIDEO: 9 Piece/Even Deeper - Rick Ross

Ashes to Ashes available for free download now.

MUSIC: RappaPomPom (feat. Junior Reid) (prod. Streetrunner) - Lil Wayne

The CDQ of Mr. Carter's single originally released in 2007. Shouts to Streetrunner for releasing this gem! Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Large on the Streets/We All Up In Here - Cam'Ron & Vado

The U.N. (Cam'ron & Vado) "Large On The Streets / We All Up In Here" from Q-Butta on Vimeo.

VIDEO: Devil In A New Dress [Unofficial Video] - Kanye West

DEVIL from yonie.ethiopian.love on Vimeo.

The unofficial video for the My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy classic starring Miss Helen.

MUSIC: I'm V.I.P. (feat. Diggy Simmons & Mac Miller) - Consequence

Consequence recruits young talent for a track off of his Movies On Demand 2 mixtape. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Y'all Know Who - Truck North

Some new Truck North for your listening pleasures recorded over Jay Electronica's "The Ghost of Christopher Wallace." Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Joell Ortiz, Busta Rhymes, Reek Da Villian, & Fred Da Godson Live at S.O.B.'s

VIDEO: Party All Night (Sleep All Day) - Sean Kingston

NEWS: Wale Goes Off On 92.Q

I was wondering how long it would take before Wale responded to the Bossman beef. I have never heard someone yell this loud over airways before. If you have 6 minutes and 35 seconds I strongly suggest listening to the whole thing. This is wild.

MUSIC: The Lost Tapes 1.5 [Mixtape] - Nas

Don Cannon and Cookin Soul host a tape Nas to hold you over until The Lost Tapes 2 is released. I am not going to lie, I didn't even know this tape dropped today, but I am glad it did. Peep the tracklist and download the whole thing after the jump.

MUSIC: Between Struggles [Mixtape] - Parker

Tha Bizzness present their first artist Parker by introducing a mixtape to the public. Haven't heard of this guy before, but he's been blowing up blogs lately, so he must be good. Peep the tracklist and download the tape after the jump.

MUSIC: 10 Feet (prod. Boola) - Peedi Crakk

The latest track in the Boola series, this time with Peedi Crakk. These tracks just keep getting better and better. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: A Hit-Boy Christmas [Mixtape] - Hit-Boy

The latest mixtape from producer Hit-Boy. In case you guys didn't know, Hit-Boy is the brains behind Kanye West's "Christmas in Harlem" track. With only five tracks on this tape, it won't take up too much space on your computer, so I suggest doing it (and soon). Peep the tracklist and download the whole thing after the jump.

MUSIC: The Gift [Mixtape] - Reek Da Villian

Reek Da Villian drops off The Gift mixtape just in time for the holidays. I am going to be unwrapping this one in the next few days, but until then, peep the whole tape and download it after the jump.

MUSIC: No Chaser [Mixtape] - Plies

The latest Plies mixtape hosted by DJ Scream. All these mixtapes dropping in the past few days is going to make Christmas even better. Listen to the whole tape and download it after the jump.

MUSIC: Ashes to Ashes [Mixtape] - Rick Ross

Rick Ross drops his last mixtape of 2010, Ashes to Ashes. I've heard a lot about this tape, and if it's anything like Teflon Don then I am excited. Listen to the whole thing and download it after the jump.

MUSIC: Bad Season [Mixtape] - Tech N9ne

Tech N9ne drops off his long awaited Bad Season mixtape to XXL for free download. I've heard a few tracks on here, and I can't believe I ever overlooked the guy. It seems like he has a sense of music that most rappers don't have nowadays. Listen to the whole thing and download it after the jump to see what you think.