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Update: Arrest Warrant Issued For Tim Dog

Earlier this year, we reported that Bronx rapper Tim Dog died at age 46 after suffering from a seizure related to his struggle with diabetes. But now, nearly three months later, some people are speculating that he might have faked…

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Video: Yasiin Bey’s Stop-And-Frisk PSA “Don’t Tread On Me”

Yasiin Bey‘s (formerly Mos Def) latest drop isn’t necessarily a new song or video, per se, but kind of a combination of both. He’s contributed to a public service announcement on the New York Police Department’s highly controversial Stop-And-Frisk policy,…

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Prefuse 73 Launches Label, Collaboration Series With Nosaj Thing, Dimlite, Teebs And More

As a master of both production and collaboration, it seems fitting that Prefuse 73 would launch his own label. Calling it Yellow Year Records, the imprint will be a collaborative effort with photographer Angel Ceballos. Furthermore, the label will kick…

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Video: J. Cole Performs “Power Trip” With The Roots on ‘Fallon’

J. Cole stopped by the set of Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night to perform his latest single, “Power Trip“, off his upcoming Born Sinner LP. And even though Miguel couldn’t make it out to sing the hook, the Fayetteville, N.C.…

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Madlib Announces ‘Rock Konducta’ 45, Streams New Song “The Mad March”

For Madlib‘s latest endeavor, it appears that he’s going the rock route. At least, that’s what I’m assuming based off his latest single, “The Mad March”, and the title of his upcoming 45 release, Rock Konducta. Could this be a new…

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Stream Baths’ ‘Obsidian’ In Its Entirety

Next Tuesday (May 28) is the release date for a number of notable albums, including Tricky’s False Idols and Mount Kimbie’s Cold Spring Fault Less Youth. Also due out that day is Baths’ much anticipated sophomore full-length, Obsidian. Fans of his left-field approach…

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Download Shigeto’s 40-Minute DJ Set in the Boiler Room

The latest bit of goodness from Shigeto arrives by way of a 42-minute mix that he performed during a recent Boiler Room party. I haven’t gotten the chance to see him live, either as a DJ or behind his drum-kit,…

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Kanye West Pushing Will Smith To Record, Release New Music

Earlier this year, photos and videos hit the web of Kanye West and Will Smith hanging out with some musicians in a Brazilian studio. Even though they were just jamming and having a good time, it turns out that the…

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Cee-Lo Announces Release Date For New Goodie Mob Album, Hints at New Gnarls Barkley

During the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, the folks at Billboard caught up with Cee-Lo Green to see if he could speak on what he’s been up to musically. As you likely know, he and the rest of Goodie Mob are planning…

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The Jet Age of Tomorrow Reveal ‘Jellyfish Mentality’ Details, Stream Lead Single “On!”

We’ve been dying to hear the Jet Age of Tomorrow‘s third album, The Jellyfish Mentality, since they revealed its crazy guest lineup last November. The Odd Future duo has been relatively quiet since then, but wait!, they just announced when they’re dropping…