Upcoming Releases: 10.31.11 & 11.1.11

Is the world ending in a few days or something (Knock on wood)? I feel like I should be releasing a mixtape or something tomorrow just because it seems like the thing to do.  Monday and Tuesday will undeniably be a music blogger's simultaneous dream and nightmare, but I'm excited for everything coming out so that I can work on overcoming the candy relapse that seems imminent this Halloween.

Where do I begin? With Wale, Black Milk & Danny Brown, Rapper Big Pooh, Torae leading the iTunes Hip Hop takeover, there are also artists like 2 Chainz, Elite, Young Chris, A$AP Rocky, Fat Joe, Trey Songz providing free downloads.  Hit the jump to get a breakdown of all the projects dropping Monday (10.31.11) and Tuesday!

J. Cole's Interview With Blink 182 Frontman Mark Hoppus [VIDEO]

J. Cole and Mark Hoppus had a lot to talk about, especially given that J. Cole beat out Blink 182 on the Billboard charts with his number one album Cole World: The Sideline Story during their opening weeks. Watch below as J. Cole tells Mark Hoppus about the terrible rap aliases he had and the evolution of his rhyming skills!



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Previously: New Music Video: J. Cole - Lost Ones

New Music: Elite - Gone

Rapper/producer Elite has been paying his dues long before linking up with J. Cole as a producer for the Ruff Ryders, and now he's finally getting the recognition he deserves with his own solo project, Awaken.  Check out the debut single, "Gone," below, and be on the lookout for Awaken to drop on November 1st!

Elite - Gone

New Music: L.E.P. Bogus Boys ft. Meek Mill - Rush Hour

Here's another song about cookin white to get you crunk tonight. And by white, I'm definitely referring to baking soda.  Check out the L.E.P. Bogus Boys' Now Or Neva track "Rush Hour" featuring Rookie of the Year candidate Meek Mill below!

L.E.P. Bogus Boys - Rush Hour ft. Meek Mill

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New Music: Fat Joe ft. Jadakiss & Dre - Dopeman

Fat Joe's mixtape The Darkside, Vol. II drops tomorrow, but he gives another sneak peek with the Jadakiss & Dre featured "Dopeman."  Not too sure how I feel about it yet.  Joe's flow sounds a little recycled to me.  Listen to the track below and let me know what you think about "Dopeman" by commenting or by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

Fat Joe - Dopeman ft. Jadakiss & Dre


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Kendrick Lamar Performs "The Spiteful Chant" [VIDEO]

If I was a little more carefree, I would set "Spiteful Chant" as a voicemail message for calls I decline.  Of course, I'll never do that but I LOVE this song!  Watch below as Kendrick & Schoolboy Q get the crowd hype during his show in Fort Lauderdale!



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Previously: New Music: Schoolboy Q - Oxy Music

Big K.R.I.T. Announces January 2012 Release Date For Live From The Underground [VIDEO]

In a recent interview with WGCI's DJ Moon Dawg, Big K.R.I.T. announced that his debut album Live From The Underground will be released in January 2012 after a delay due to sample clearances.  Watch below as he also discusses his recent features with T.I. and Ludacris, explains his history with Def Jam, and his relationship with fellow Mississippi rapper David Banner.



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Previously: New Music: Ludacris ft. Big K.R.I.T. - I'm On Fire

Jay-Z & Kanye West's Watch The Throne Tour Opening [VIDEO]

Hov and 'Ye kicked off their Watch The Throne this weekend with two shows in Atlanta.  From what I heard, they had an incredibly deep set list that included solo songs from both megastars as well as their collaborations.  Watch below as they performed "Niggas In Paris," and hit the jump to watch them perform "Otis," "Jesus Walks," "Jigga What, Jigga Who," and more!

JoJo Performs Live At The Hard Rock Cafe [VIDEO]

It's been five years since we've heard a studio album from Boston bred singer JoJo, but she's definitely preparing to make her mark once again when her upcoming album Jumping Trains comes out next year.

She just wrapped up a U.S. tour with Joe Jonas, and stopped by Hard Rock Cafe to perform some original material and some covers of popular songs.  Watch below as she smashed Bruno Mars' "Grenade."



Hit the jump to watch her perform a dope mash up of Beyoncé' "Crazy In Love" & Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy!"

The Making of Beyoncé 's 1+1 [VIDEO]

Beyoncé 's "1+1" music video dropped a while ago, but I saw this montage of clips from the production of the video and I've gotta say that I like it better. Check it out!



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Previously: Beyoncé - Party ft. J. Cole [New Music Video]