The Check In: Donald Glover (Childish Gambino)

MTV VJs The Rosenthal Brothers are guaranteed to entertain whenever they interview rappers. Apparently, they were originally slated to interview Common but something came up and he ended up not performing. Instead, they found Donald Glover A.K.A. Childish Gambino and asked him all of their questions for Common. The result? Pure comedy.

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: New Music: Childish Gambino - Bonfire

New Mixtape: Chevy Woods - The Cookout

Taylor Gang member Chevy Woods first caught our attention with his dope verse on Wiz Khalifa's track aptly titled "Taylor Gang." Now he's back with, The Cookout, his own album that he's letting go for free.  Hit the jump to stream/download the tape and to view the full tracklisting!

DJ Flash Presents...The Best of Phonte

What a lot of people fail to realize is how long Phonte's been in the game.  His 10 year career has spanned from his days with Little Brother (both with and without 9th Wonder), The Foreign Exchange,  his album with Zo!, and his solo project.

For a "crash course" in everything Phonte, check DJ Flash Presents The Best of Phonte, a 70 track mix of some of Phonte's dopest verses.

Drake Reveals "Take Care" Artwork

Take Care coming 10.24.11! Here's the first of three covers for Drake's sophomore LP.  Drake left the message on his blog along with the artwork:

Feels like it's been so long. Is life moving so fast in this generation that when we desire something it begins to move in slow motion? Are we just used to getting what we want right away? Or do we require one another to feel right about all that is going on around us? Maybe our anticipation is justified by the fact that we genuinely cannot wait to share a moment again? Either way, your life and mine are scheduled to meet on October 24...I wouldn't miss it for the world. 

See you soon.

Drake

Previously: Ghostface Killah Releases Spoof Tracklisting of Drake's Take Care

Stream J. Cole's Cole World: The Sideline Story!!

Although I've been tempted with the many online links, I have yet to hear J. Cole's upcoming album Cole World: The Sideline Story.  Thankfully, I received an e-mail from J. Cole's mailing list that announced his album is available for stream and purchase, which I think is a smart reactionary move to the link.  Let's hope that when September 27th comes, the album reaches #1!

If you're like me and you want to check out the album before it officially drops, stream it legally here at J. Cole's official website!

Sir Michael Rocks Reveals "Premier Politics" Artwork & Tracklisting

Sir Michael Rocks' new project Premier Politics is set to drop next Friday, Sept. 30th.  As a teaser, the Cool Kid revealed both the artwork and the tracklisting for the tape.  Hit the jump for the full tracklisting which features Jeremih, Casey Veggies & more!

New Music: Ja Rule - Falling 2 Pieces

Ja Rule's making sure he doesn't head to the pen without leaving his listeners with a new supply of music.  Listen his new track "Falling 2 Pieces" which will be on the October mixtape Pre PIL-2.  Pain is Love 2 has been delayed for a November/December release due to strategic reasons, and I think it's a good move.  

Ja Rule: Falling 2 Pieces [Prod. 7 Aurelus]

Props to Dssence

New Music: Plies - Just (The Tip) ft. Jeremih & Ludacris

Oh, why the hell not. It's Friday.  Listen to f*ckery at its finest as Plies, Ludacris & Jeremih beg and plead for some loving.

Plies: Just (The Tip) ft. Jeremih & Ludacris


Props to On Smash

Kendrick Lamar Freestyle on "Sway In The Morning"

Kendrick Lamar stopped by Shade 45 before his NY show at SOBs and spit some lines from "My Mind Drifts" over the airwaves for Sway In The Morning. I was hoping for something brand new, but this is still dope.



Hit the jump to watch Sway's full interview of Kendrick Lamar!

Props to Rap Radar

Pharrell Says Frank Ocean Is a "Black James Taylor"

Pharrell spoke very highly of Frank Ocean in his most recent interview for Vibe Magazine.  Apparently, Pharrell's been helping him out on his debut album.  I can only imagine how dope a song between the two of them would be.  Watch above as Pharrell explains how he and Frank Ocean started making music.