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DJ Roy Rumble mixed an eclectic assortment at The Cock & Bull Tavern, on May 17.

Talib Kweli Prisoner of Conscious Sounds like: A really mixed bag from Kweli's fifth, and not in a pleasant, mixed-nuts kind of way - all over the place, too many guests, not angry enough.

At a time of diss records dominating media cycles, Hitmen producer Chucky Thompson reveals how he and Nas envisioned "One Mic" from a Phil Collins sample and a unique verse-to-chorus transition.

Fifty referenced one song in particular as he spoke on the evolution of Hip Hop and how various elements of the genre can be used in different ways.

Considering the recent release of Havoc's 13 album and the positive feedback that it is generating, AllHipHop.com thought it was an appropriate time to acknowledge Havoc's board work with other artists beyond what he is most frequently associated with, Mobb Deep.

Think about your favorite musician for a minute. Do you remember the first time you heard his or her voice? Can you relate each album or song to a different stage or major occurrence in your life? How many times have you seen him or her in concert, let alone met and engaged any of them in conversation? Can you recite their lyrics off the top of ... (more)

But otherwise, what you've come to love about the roots musicians is present and accounted for: airtight soaring harmonies, an almost rock 'n' roll emphasis on riff-based jamming and athletic, virtuosic pickin' of all things stringed.

The 411 Top Five 05.07.13: Top 5 Debut Albums Posted by Jeremy Thomas on 05.07.2013 From Metallica's Kill 'Em All and The Smith's self-titled album to Nas' Illmatic , Notorious B.I.G.'s Ready to Die and more, the 411 staff counts down their top 5 debut albums of all time! Criteria: This week we're looking at the best albums that were the first of a ... (more)

Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes announce the release of the new Tray Kapone mixtape "City of Angels" . The 18-track project is presented by Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Promotion and now available for download.

Queensbridge bred rapper Nas is asking a judge to dismiss a New Jersey promoter's $10 million lawsuit.

That startling disconnection is what bogs down his 13th album, "Authentic." His first offering in nearly five years, "Authentic" not only misses the mark, it doesn't even come close.

Morris Township concert promoter Patrick Allocco, left, stands with his son. Allocco has sued the rapper for a breach of contract and damages after the hip-hop star skipped out on New Year's Eve concerts in Angola in 2012.

Opinions vary on who is the greatest rapper of all time, but the name Nasir Jones will always be near the top of the list.

Think about your favorite musician for a minute. Do you remember the first time you heard his or her voice? Can you relate each album or song to a different stage or major occurrence in your life? How many times have you seen him or her in concert, let alone met and engaged them in conversation? Can you recite lyrics off the top of your head and ... (more)

Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes announce the release of the new JAH DIGGS mixtape Blood On the Pavement" . The 19 track project is presented by Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Promotion and now available for download.

The Tribeca Film Institute announced the winners of the 10th Annual Tribeca All Access Creative Promise Awards presented by the Time Warner Foundation at a ceremony earlier tonight.

During VIBE's sitdown with DJ Premier for our Great Debate videos , the hip-hop Almanac had tales for days.