Before his album debuts on May 28th, The-Dream decides to let fans hear his album in its entirety via his VEVO page. We’ve seen a similar move earlier this year when JT did it with his album. Mr. Nash hopes to bear the same results. The Dream’s 4th studio album features appearances ranging from Jay-Z, [...]

Talib Kweli’s Prisoner Of Conscious album hit shelves today. Having had a chance to play it entirely a few times, it’s another effort to add to his extensively great catalog. If being labeled a “conscious rapper” is considered being boxed in, then Talib successfully expands that box on the album. There’s the undeniable lyricism that [...]

Ghostface Killah’s Twelve Reasons To Die is one of the best albums of 2013 thus far. Adrian Younge’s production helped so much to give it that cinematic feel. This alternative version to the album with Apollo Brown was made available in cassette only form as a pre-order/Record Store Day bonus, but on June 11 it’ll be in [...]

Snoop Lion pushed the creative boundary with Reincarnated. His Reggae album is set to drop on Tuesday, but here’s the official stream of the entire 16-track set. There’s features from Drake, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, Miley Cyrus and more. Stream the standard edition (deluxe has four extra songs) below. Pre-order it on iTunes. Previously: Snoop [...]

Why not beat the leak with something official? Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge’s Twelve Reasons To Die gets liberated by NPR for an official stream. This album follows a story about a 1960s italian mobster who deals with betrayal, murder and more. It’s very interesting to hear it in its complete form and analyze the depth of [...]

Today marks the official release date for Ras Kass’ Barmageddon LP. As the title suggests, you’re in for a lyrical session as Ras Kass takes down records like “Come On, “iSpit,” “Coke Lines” and more. He enlists the services of Agallah, Bishop Lamont, Chace Infinite, Yukmouth, Talib Kweli, Kendrick Lamar and more. You can buy [...]

The masterminds behind the Fool’s Gold label put together this extraordinary compilation project, Loosies, for their 5th anniversary. There are 22 tracks that feature a diverse range of MCs including Action Bronson, Flatbush Zombies, Chase N. Cashe, Juicy J, Problem, Freeway, Troy Ave and more. Stream the whole thing below and then make a trip [...]

The 4-20 celebration continues on. In honor of 4-20 and the anniversary of Curren$y’s Covert Coup EP, The Alchemist releases the Covert Coup JETStrumental. Their second album together, and the sequel to Covert Coup, Re-Conversionalize is slated to drop later today. COVERT COUP INSTRUMENTALS by ALCHEMIST X CURREN$Y Previously: Mac Miller Ft. Curren$y – Cold [...]

The Brooklyn singer-songwriter, Santigold gets set to drop the followup to her self-titled debut album. With hits like “Disparate Youth,” “Go!,” & “Big Mouth,” this is sure to turn heads. Master Of My Make-Believe drops on May 1st, stream the album below before you buy it.

Last time we’ve posted the Philadelphia born rapper/producer Lushlife was back in October when he released his mixtape No More Golden Days. The project was nothing short of amazing, from beginning to end. His style which is a blend between Nas and AZ will push any hip-hop head far pass content. Sorry to say I [...]