Off Jon’s Some Kind of Wonderful EP, available now.

Previously: Jon Hope ft. Taktix – Better

Directed by Jake Davis.

Related: The Attempt To Resuscitate Lil Wayne’s Rebirth

Assuming this is the exact same version of this track as it appears on the album, this Jay-Z verse has been passed around the industry like Karrine Steffans. It first appeared on this leaked Timbo track with Justin Timberlake back in 2007 and then popped up again in 2008 on this Missy remix.

Teriyaki Boyz ft. Jay-Z – Living The Life

Previously: Teriyaki Boyz ft. Kanye & Big Sean – Teriya-King

From Dan @ elitetaste:

So in the spring of 2007, I suggested to Wale that he create an audio manifesto of what he wanted to accomplish as an artist once he signed. DC producer Osinachi, the maestro behind “Nike Boots” who is now part of Rodney Jerkins’ team, blessed Wale with the beat for “The Meeting” and Wale, how do you say, “went in.” This became the first track we played in label meetings and for a time, it was discussed that this would be the intro for Attention Deficit. In retrospect, I think Wale stayed true to the goals set forth in “The Meeting” and you can still hear the hunger in his voice. So 2.5 years later, this track is emancipated. And make sure you cop Attention Deficit if you haven’t done so already.

Wale – The Meeting

Mos talks about joining the Gorillaz, working with Damon Albarn, Kanye, and more.

Previously: Mos Def Interview w/ DJ Semtex (Pt. 2) | Mos Def Interview w/ DJ Semtex (Pt. 1)

Above, Blitzen the reindeer (voiced by Lupe) sends shots @ Santa, Kobe and Lebron. (Here’s a rip courtesy of LupEND). After the jump, Santa (KRS) responds.

Related: Lupe cancels Christmas (mixtape)

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Right after Raekwon talked with us about “OB4CL2″, we proceeded with our rubric “VINYL CHECK”. Obviously we hit the mark with our selection of classic rap records, as Rae kept on telling numerous stories about those good old days. Watch, listen and learn how Raekwon discovered Nas’ “Illmatic”, which legendary rap duo he and Ghost admired as young kids and what is the story behind the Clarks shoes on the cover of the “Ironman” LP!

Previously: Crooked I Ft. Raekwon, Edi & Coniyac – That’s My Word (Prod. By Komplex)

Produced by Chop Diesel.

Ali Vegas – Serengetti

If it wasn’t for this place, Lord Finesse never would’ve fucked wit Dr.Dre on 2001,

A crossroad for all loop diggers and disco fiends,
Alphabet City’s A1 Records gets weekly visits from the likes of Pete Rock, DJ Premier, but also LCD soundsystem and many other producers and deejays from all fields.

That being said, none of them ever had access to what you’re about to see… Mind the step !

Props: Media Gasface

What’s with the sudden revival of this beat.

B.o.B. ft. Playboy Tre & Swagg – Stronger