Jay-Z signs Cher Lloyd

So, rumour has it that Jay-Z is signing Cher Lloyd to RocNation. I haven't heard any definite reports yet but the word on the blogging streets is that Hov has beaten will.i.am to sign the 17 year old to his label. Sounds like another Lady Sov saga to me!

Nipsey Hu$$le - The Marathon [MIXTAPE]

An early Chritmas present from Father Hu$$le...check Nipsey's new mixtape offering.

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Snoop's Season's Greetings

In the spirit of Christmas, Snoop drops a festive tale with a twist for a Pepsi ad campaign. Ironic, since Cola invented the image we see as Santa that he now chooses to drink Pepsi!



Ho ho ho fo shizzle!

Dr Dre to cover XXL Dec/Jan 2011

Detox is coming. Where have I heard that before? Well, Detox or not the interview with Dre should make for a revealing read. Plus, Kanye gets his 3rd XXL - purchase My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Nov. 22nd and see if you agree!

AZ - Doe or Die 15th Anniversary disc

It was 1994 when Anthony 'AZ' Cruz appeared as the only guest apperance on Nas's classic debut Illmatic, a year later he layed the foundations of what would lead him to be a favourite with the real Hip Hop heads - Do or Die. I was 9 when that was released but today AZ is still one of my favourite rappers and with the release of the 15th Anniversary disc, hopefully it will bring AZ's flows to a whole new generation.

Here's a taster from the album:

Bigz - Starman [VIDEO]

The brashy opener to Big'z 2010 EP Starman gets a video to match.

Big Sean & Chiddy Bang - Too Fake [VIDEO]

This joint features on Big Sean's Finally Famous 3, video production courtesy of Mike Waxx. These rappers need to be careful not to under estimate Chiddy's ability for infectious word play because before you know it, you've just been killed on your own track!