Lupe Fiasco was recently in Claremont, CA and while there he performed a show. Lupe performed a few songs off his upcoming album Lasers. Above is “Scream” and after the jump are “State Crime Radio” and “Beautiful Lasers”. Read more…

Dj Premiere expresses his first official sentiments on his blog about the situation surrounding Guru’s hospital stay, his health, and more.

DJ Premier Comments on Guru

via DJ Premier’s Blog

DMX jumps in the studi-udio with Dame Grease, and this is pretty funny.

Statik leaked this instrumental, and from what I hear so far, I am glad he did.

this is the first joint ive ever put out without an MC on it. i made this on a flight between denmark and beirut about an hour ago. very Donuts Era Dilla-inspired. i love how in his later days he made the sample talk to the listener. the beat doesnt stay the same for more than 2 bars. this particular joint u can relate to a hiphop, a friend or a relationship. i might even do an instrumental album. enjoy.

heres the rest of my overseas tour dates.
mar 7 Snatch Club Beirut, Lebanon
mar 8 Albani Music Club Winterthur, Switzerland w/ Termanology
mar 10 The Wardrobe Leeds, UK w/ Termanology
mar 11 Rhythm Factory London, UK w/ Termanology
mar 12 Casa Latina Uno w/ Termanology Turin, Italy
mar 13 Saponeria Rome, Italy
mar 20th Beat Showcase at South By Southwest, Austin TX

- Stat”

Statik Selektah – Never Gonna (Instrumental) | Mediafire

Photo credits to  Zach Wolfe

Dj Delz released the first leak off the upcoming Strictly For The Streets Vol. 1 via twitter.

DJ Delz ft. Sheist Bub, Dame Grease & Yukmouth – Kushi, Piff & Sour

Above we got some footage from Consequence listening album of his latest project at the Digiwaxx studios in Harlem. Sounds dope from what i am hearing

The boy Jadakiss went in recently @ UFC Fight night, where he performed “The Champ is Here”… damnit so I must have missed UFC… Thank heavens for my newgroup account where i can download anything

Here are some new visuals from Jae Millz for his song, “The First 48″.

Generational Freestyle…. Cory and Peter Gunz both go in on a freestyle.