Here is some more behind the scenes footage from the set of Statik’s video for “So Close, So Far” with Bun B, Wale and Colin Munroe.

Three/21 recently shot Part II of the Behind The Scenes with Statik Selektah and Colin Munroe out in Queens, NY. Statik and Colin talk about how they linked up on this eclectic collabo. Shout out to Colin for coming through and look for Part III of the BTS featuring Wale coming soon. Enjoy!

Previously: Statik Selektah feat. Bun B – So Close, So Far (Behind The Scenes)

Sha performs his joint about when the cat starts to smell like fish @ SOB’s for Hot 97′s Who’s Next Live last night.

Previously: Bekay feat. Sha Stimuli & PUSH! Montana – Brooklyn Bridge Part II

Both tracks below were produced by Swizz Beat’s protege Snagz, who did Jadakiss’ “Who’s Real” along with Drag-On & Trish’s “Swine Flu.”

Drag-On – Emergency Broadcast

BONUS: Trish Barnes – Getcha Math Right

In case it had been too long since Lil Wayne released something for his fans to identify was his (and pay for,) Island Records just put up this minute-long Rebirth advert that doesn’t use songs featured on Rebirth for 80% of it. There’s Lollipop, A Millie, Mrs. Officer (all on Tha Carter III,) Jay Sean’s “Down,” and just when you thought the ad was over, there’s “On Fire,” which is on Rebirth – but that’s it for new songs.

The ad also doubles as a reminder to fans of Lil Wayne’s accomplishments, for the most part with Tha Carter III: Continue reading this post…

Lupe spoke to MTV and cleared the air on a couple topics. Firstly he says that he had plans to do a follow-up to the Enemy of the State mixtape, called “Friend of the People” – but he since found out that some of his songs from Lasers might leak and decided against it. He also says that he had to tell DJ Absolut not to drop that mixtape right now. He felt there might be too much of his music out right now.

Hit the jump to see Lupe perform I’m Beamin’ for the first time, live at The Shrine in Chicago.

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Ballin’ till I get a mill a check… Darko

Finally Famous Vol. 3 coming soon.

Previously: Big Sean – HHO’s Artist of The Week

After weeks of cleaning up, Baseline Studios officially closed its doors tonight. Photographer Alexander Richter made his way to Baseline for the wake/viewing service held by one Justin Smith in honor of the legendary recording studio. Find some pics below:

More pictures at Alex’s.

Best of luck to Just wherever he decides to set up next. Hopefully more great moments (along with songs and albums) can be created there too.

Another one for the Budden/Cardim collection. Unlike the previous warm-up leaks, this one actually was meant for his third LP, The Great Escape, but it’s being leaked now due to clearance issues.

Expect more collabs from the two on TGE & J. Cardim’s Dice Music: The In Crowd.

Joe Budden – Downfall (prod. J. Cardim) | Mediafire

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Previously: Joe Budden ft. Royce Da 5′9″ – 40/40 | Joe Budden – Hate Me (prod. DJ Khalil)

Rawse tells MTV News that Teflon Don will have another John Legend collabo, after the success of “Magnificent.” The track is called “Sweet Life,” with a video on the way. He says it’ll drop after Mafia Music 2 w/ Chrisette Michele.

I thoroughly enjoyed Deeper Than Rap(‘s production,) but damn. These movie sequels are too much… And the same single order too? SMH.

Sheek Louch ft. Bully – Call The Doctor

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Shouts to DJ OP

Previously: Sheek Louch – Donnie