Judicial ft. Jus Nice - Hold Up [Prod. SMKA]

Virgin Islands born, Atlanta based rapper Judicial is excited to share his first single from his upcoming album In Session. On "Hold Up," he and Jus Nice made a song that could be heard in the club or on radio, but still has a relatable appeal to it.  Check out the SMKA produced track below, and be sure to hit the comments with your thoughts on "Hold Up!"

The-Dream - ROC [Music Video]

The-Dream dropped off a visual teaser of his music video for "ROC" yesterday, but now the baby making track's full music video has been released on VEVO.  Check out his lavish house party below, and hit the comments with your thoughts on the video!



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Previously: The-Dream - Roc [Video Teaser]

Lowkey & Reggie Hawkins Weigh In On MTV's Hottest MCs List [VIDEO]

My boss, Andreas Hale, already weighed in with his issues with MTV's Hottest MCs list, and it looks like his suggestion to get bloggers and industry insiders into the discussion was heard.  Yesterday, Lowkey of You Heard That New and Reggie Hawkins, the program director of Sirius Radio's Hip Hop Nation, were given their chance to list who they think should have been on the list.

Watch below as the Lowkey and Reggie Hawkins introduce themselves, and hit the jump to find out who they really felt deserved top spots on the list.

Da Internz Talk New Tracks With Nas On ThisIs50 [VIDEO]

Production duo Da Internz had a hell of year thanks to their Big Sean hit "Dance (A$$)," and now they're coasting off of the success of Rihanna's new Chris Brown featured single "Birthday Cake." Watch below as the hilarious Young Jack Thriller talks to Da Internz about their first big placement, their new tracks with Nas and their  desire to work with artists Beyoncé and Jay-Z.



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DMX ft. Machine Gun Kelly - I Don't Dance

DMX just premiered his new track with Machine Gun Kelly this morning on The Breakfast Club after saying that MGK is one of the few newcomers that he actually messes with. Listen to "I Don't Dance" below, and let me know if you think it's a good single for X.

DMX ft. Machine Gun Kelly - I Don't Dance


Download: DMX ft. Machine Gun Kelly - I Don't Dance

Props to Miss Info

Previously:

• DMX - Breakfast Club Interview [VIDEO]
• Machine Gun Kelly - The Return [Music Video]

Meek Mill & Los Freestyle In The Studio [VIDEO]

MMG and Bad Boy link up once again as Meek Mill and Los are seen working in the studio in this new behind the scenes video. Meek Mill makes a quick, simple beat and the two go back and forth freestyling, proving why they're two of the best newcomers in the game.



Props to HHNM

Previously:

• Meek Mill Is MTV's #7 Hottest MC [VIDEO]
• Los - LA Leakers Freestyle [VIDEO]

Emilio Rojas - Stay Schemin (Freestyle) [VIDEO]

Emilio Rojas stopped by DJ Drama's Aphilliates Radio and rhymed over Rick Ross's "Stay Schemin." This is pretty appropriate given the rumors surrounding Emilio possibly signing to MMG. Regardless, he BODIES it.



"I don't date strippers, but I have situations with strippers."

Props to VHH

Previously: Emilio Rojas - One Last Time ft. Emanny [Music Video]

Wiz Khalifa - Mary x3

Wiz has been dropping off heat nonstop lately, and last night Flex let loose of Taylor Allderdice's lead single.  With this and "My Favorite Song," the tape sounds like it's going to be 10x better than Rolling Papers. I'll hit you with the tagless version whenever it drops! Got it! d(^_^)b

Wiz Khalifa - Mary x3 (Dirty, No Tags)

Download: Wiz Khalifa - Mary x3 (Dirty)
Download: Wiz Khalifa - Mary x3 (Clean)
Wiz Khalifa - Mary x3 Lyrics

Props to AO!

Previously: Wiz Khalifa ft. Juicy J & Chevy Woods - Cup (UP! Remix)

DMX Sits Down With The Breakfast Club [VIDEO]

Hip Hop legend DMX kicked it this morning at Power 105.1 with The Breakfast Club for an interview that's already become the world's #1 trending topic.  Watch below as they talk about his recording career, which includes his issues with Jay-Z as President of Def Jam and struggles with drugs.  The interview got even more interesting when he admitted that he doesn't like Drake and talked about how Rick Ross needs to rap about more than drugs and women. I appreciate his honesty.



Props to The Breakfast Club

Previously: DMX Attacked During Performance [VIDEO]

The-Dream - ROC [Video Teaser]

Here's a little teaser of The-Dream's new video for The Love, IV lead single "ROC." The full video will premiere tomorrow on VEVO and 106 & Park.



Props to Def Jam

Previously: The-Dream - Roc + Tim Westwood Interview

L.E.$. - Top Of My Game [Music Video]

L.E.$. isn't lying. He really is at the top of his game. If you don't believe me, just check the archives. He comes through with another set of visuals from his latest tape Settle 4 Le$, Vol. 2, which you can catch below. His new project Menace drops Friday!



Props to Settle4Le$

Previously: L.E.$. - Like This [Music Video]

Rocksmith Presents "I Am Kendrick Lamar" [VIDEO]

Rocksmith did an amazing job at capturing what life is like for Kendrick Lamar.  Watch below as K Dot talks about his chemistry with young producers like Hit Boy, commands a packed crowd, gets clipped up, and makes magic in one of Diddy's studios.



Props to The Overfeed

Previously: Kendrick Lamar Talks MTV Hottest MC Snub & Remembers Alori Joh [VIDEO]

Juvenile - Mardi Gras [New Mixtape]

Juvenile is back in the game and he's got Rick Ross, Mannie Fresh, Skip, and Wacko behind him on his new mixtape Mardi Gras. Check it out below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on Juve's return!

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Previously: Juvenile ft. Rick Ross - Power

Civilized Talk With Nipsey Hussle [VIDEO]

Karen Civil is #Winning! Last week, she chopped it up with Kendrick Lamar and this week she linked up for a Civilized Talk with Nipsey Hussle.  Watch below as Nipsey comments on the rise of the "New West," addresses rumors of him signing with MMG, and explains the meaning behind The Marathon series of mixtapes.



Props to The Source

Previously: TMC: X-Tra Laps [New Mixtape]

STS - Kids They Dance [Music Video]

Sad news: This is the last visual installment of STS's Gold Rush series. Good news: The entire tape drops in exactly one week!

Watch below as he gets heckled by Black Thought before hitting the stage at Black Thought's charity event that raised money for the GrassROOTs Community Foundation. This time, STS flipped Coldplay's "Every Tear Drop Is A Waterfall."


Shot by David Mack

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: STS ft. MPIII - Outta Control [VIDEO]

Slaughterhouse - She Will

All four quarters of the Slaughter link up once again this week as they completely redo Lil Wayne and Drake's hit "She Will" Joe Budden and Joell take on Drake's duty and add some very candid lyrics to the mix as well. Tour first and then the album!

Slaughterhouse - She Will

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Props to OS

Previously: Slaughterhouse - Monsters In My Head 

French Montana - Shot Caller (Remix) ft. Diddy, Rick Ross & Charlie Rock [Music Video]

I'm definitely not a fan of French Montana, but "Shot Caller" featuring Diddy and Rick Ross is the hottest song out right now.  I give all the credit to Harry Fraud and the old school Bad Boy flips. Check out the video below, which French premiered on 106 & Park last night.



Props to The Overfeed

Previously:

• French Montana - Shot Caller (NY Giants Remix)
• Diddy Signs Los To Bad Boy Records [VIDEO]
• Rick Ross - High Definition [Music Video]

DJ Naim ft. Sheek Louch, Pusha T, Bleu Davinci, Bun B & Calico Jones - Trappin' In My Sleep

BOW. BOW. BOW BOW BOW alert.

Jersey's DJ Naim grabs an all star lineup for his new track "Trappin' In My Sleep," which features some nice verses from Sheek Louch, Pusha T, Bleu Davinci, Bun B and Calico Jones.

DJ Naim ft. Sheek Louch, Pusha T, Bleu Davinci, Bun B & Calico Jones - Trappin' In My Sleep

Download: DJ Naim ft. Sheek Louch, Pusha T, Bleu Davinci, Bun B & Calico Jones - Trappin' In My Sleep

Props to UHTN

Previously:

• Sheek Louch - Lean Wit It (Freestyle)
• Colin Munroe ft. Pusha T - Fight Of My Life
• Yelawolf Brings Out Bun B & Trae Tha Truth In Houston [VIDEO]

Wiz Khalifa ft. Juicy J & Chevy Woods - Cup (Up! Remix)

Wiz Khalifa was feeling really generous last night because this is my third Wiz post in less than 3 hours. He, Juicy J and Chevy Woods transform Love Rance's "Up!" into "Cup," about what else but lean and weed.

Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J - Cup (Up! Remix)

Download: Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J - Cup (Up! Remix)

Props to HHNM

Previously:

• Wiz Khalifa - Morocco
• Wiz Khalifa ft. Juicy J - My Favorite Song (Spendin)
• Chevy Woods ft. Wiz Khalifa - Home Run

Bruno Mars, Adele & Rihanna Perform At The 2012 Brit Awards [VIDEO]

Along with winning the Brit Award for International Male Solo Artist, Bruno Mars hit the stage to perform Doo Wops & Hooligans lead single "Just The Way You Are." Hit the jump to watch big winner Adele belt out "Rolling In The Deep" AND to see Rihanna perform "We Found Love!"