Young Guru Shares His Wisdom & Speaks On Jay-Z, J. Cole & Jay Electronica

Young Guru has been known as Jay-Z's go to guy for some time now, whether it's producing, engineering, or helping out on the business aspect of things.  Now, he's not only associated with Jay, but with the entire Roc Nation family, which includes J. Cole and Jay Electronica.  Watch below as he talks with Al Lindstrom about the "independent" label's strategies.  Great stuff.



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Carl Thomas - Don't Kiss Me

Carl Thomas is back?!!! I stil play his debut album Emotional out like it's brand new, and I'm glad to see he's finally escaped from Bad Boy purgatory and has new music.  Check out the smooth, Rico Love penned track, "Don't Kiss Me" below and support by purchasing it on iTunes if you like it!

Carl Thomas - Don't Kiss Me

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Stream Mac Miller's House of Blues Concert LIVE Now!!

If you weren't able to get tickets to see Mac Miller perform at the Chicago House of Blues, MTV's got you covered!  Stream the show live RIGHT NOW! Blue Slide Park coming 11.8.11!

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New Music: DMX - It's Over The Dog Is Back ft. Swizz Beatz

Last night, DMX and Swizz Beatz proved why we need them back in the studio together as they performed at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards. Now, we get a brand new freestyle that proclaims that "The Dog Is Back." I also heard some shout outs for the original Ruff Ryders--Drag'on, Eve, and the Lox? Reunion, anyone?

DMX - It's Over, The Dog Is Back ft. Swizz Beatz (Tags)


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Kevin Cossom - Love Thru The Speaker

Kevin Cossom's stepping out of the shadows of his famous songwriting and features, and is prepping to release his debut album.  Check out the Bangladesh produced track, "Love Thru The Speaker," and let me know if you think he's got a hit on his hands!

Kevin Cossom - Love Thru The Speaker


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Hit the jump for a late pass download of his mixtape, By Any Means!!

Who Dat? Who Dat? Sean G

I met Sean G at the A3C Festival last weekend, and I was impressed by his performance in all three rounds of Enter The Cypher.  Although Sean G wasn't the most well known rapper at A3C, his energy was sky high, and the crowd couldn't help but feel what he was saying.

New Music Video: Kelly Rowland ft. Big Sean - Lay It On Me

Kelly Rowland's been a little quiet since her song "Motivation" completely took over the airwaves and her album Here I Am dropped, but now she's back with the visuals for her song "Lay It On Me" featuring Big Sean.  Just like her last video, she's got tons of eye candy for the women, and I'm not mad at it! Sorry fellas!



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Shady 2.0 Cypher Takes Over The BET Hip Hop Awards

Shady Records proved to everyone watching that its roster is a force to be reckoned with. There wasn't one weak link in the entire group which included Yelawolf, Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5'9'' & Eminem! If you don't believe me, watch below and view the entire cypher. Even download the audio if you want!!



Shady 2.0 Cypher (Dirty)

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Shady 2.0 Cypher (Clean)

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Big Sean Performs "I Do It" & "Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay" At the BET Hip Hop Awards

Big Sean performed two hits from his Finally Famous album, including the number #1 hit, "Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay!" Watch below as Roscoe Dash joins him on stage!

DMX & Swizz Beatz Shut The Stage Down At The 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards

DMX and Swizz Beatz teamed up at the BET Hip Hop Awards with a crazy medley of classic DMX singles. Check it out below and let me know if you think DMX can come back and be the force he used to be!