As the festive season grows closer and closer, Illmind and Dub MD are back with an early Christmas present for everyone following the movement, with the fourth installment of the “Blaps, Rhymes & Life” compilation series. This edition is a little special, and the first of its kind, comprising of 2 Discs with double the dose of classic !llmind production. Volume 4 showcases the usual mixture of mainstream/upcoming artists: KRS-One, Keith Murray, Erykah Badu, Big Pooh, Skyzoo, Jared Evan, CLAP COGNAC and many more.

Tracklist and link after the jumpoff.

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BG describes his most recent arrest after leaving the daiquiri shop in New Orleans. I’ve never been to NO but I might have to go after this interview. Where else can you get a drink at a drive thru window???

“They waited for me to leave the daiquiri shop and they accused of us making a turn without using a turn signal and that was they proper cause to pull us over, and when they pulled us over they found 3 guns in the car. As of right now none of them are mine… One of my homies tried to take all the charges but they wouldn’t let him because they figured he was doing it for me.”

Word, I gotta get down to N.O.

via Team Yee

For our last exclusive “One Shot” video of the week, we give you a cut from Sha Stimuli off his excellent album My Soul To Keep. Seriously, that shit is great, I slept on it for like a month.

Shout to Sha, Court Dunn, Jonathan Master and everyone else who has made this and every other “One Shot” a reality. Look out for more amazing visuals from Court and Nah Right in the new year!

Previously: Styles P & DJ Green Lantern – Legal Money (One Shot) | Tyler Woods ft. Fred The Godson – Christmas In The Woods (One Shot)

And shout to my Nokia Booklet 3G for keeping me connected throughout my travels this holiday season.

Mos Def – 24 Hour Karate School (prod. Ski Beatz & Apple Juice Kid)

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Props: XXL

Previously: Mysonne ft. N.O.R.E. & Jim Jones – Hmmm Remix (Behind The Scenes)

Follow @Pill4180 through Fort City as he discusses the environment in which he was raised in, and describes the circumstances surrounding some of his music. Free download of “4075: The Refill” at www.pill4180.com

Previously: Alley Boy feat. Pill, Yung Ralph & Big Bank Black – Heavy In The Street

Shine Travis talks to Smoke Dza about his newest project Substance Abuse, Weed Culture with todays hip hop stars, and his new video for “Marley & Me” featuring Asher Roth, Curren$y, and Devin the Dude. They also discuss Cinematic Music Group, his next single “Kilo On My Neck” featuring Nipsey Hussle, and much more!

Previously: Smoke DZA ft. Asher Roth, Devin The Dude, Curren$y & June Summers – Marley & Me (Remix) (Behind the Scenes) + CDR Freestyle

I saw some talk about these two being in the studio together, but here’s some footage from their session. The song is called “Own Planet” and is produced by Mr. Porter.

FOOOLLAAAY! (c) Finally Famous

The first single from Emilio Sparks’ album Kicks, Chicks, & Porno Flicks.

Emilio Sparks feat. Donny Goines, AC &  A. Pinks – Don’t Let Me Down (prod. J Glaze) | Mediafire

Follow “The Charlie Rose of Hip Hop” on Twitter: @emiliosparks.