Just as I started drafting this post, Vado’s people sent me the full album. About to check this shit out. The U.N.’s Heat In Here Vol. 1 drops on Tuesday.

Vado feat. Young Chris – Kill ‘Em | Mediafire

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Props to Kingz, who also posted an extra joint off the project.

Previously: Cam’ron & Vado – Butta | Cam’ron ft. Vado – Throw It Up

Actor Michael Rapaport talks about the Tribe Called Quest documentary he directed and says that it’s in the final stages of editing. The working title of the film is Beats, Rhymes and Life and they’re hoping to premiere the film at Sundance 2011.

Spotted at 2db

Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek get in an in-depth conversation about Arizona’s SB 1070 law with Ramses Ja.

Previously: Talib Kweli – Papers Please

Kanye re-appeared on the mainland yesterday with friends Virgil Abloh and Don C and was snapped by street photographer William Yan. Later that night, people at CV Lounge got to hear 4 new tracks, as Kanye was there, along with Plain Pat and Kid Cudi in tow.

DJ Semtex said the following about what he heard from the album:

Okay, so I’ve heard the first Kanye West joint. I was sworn to secrecy. I’m not allowed to talk about it. All I can say is it is banging. If that’s a taste of what’s coming on the album, he has smacked it. Lyrically….he is saying things like, ‘Wow, he said that?’ It is going to shock everybody, the first record.

Pharrell recently spoke to a French magazine and had this to say:

I had the chance to listen to the new Kanye West album. I think that people are going to be shocked. His precedent was crazy, this new one goes even farther.

Spotted at KanyeLive via Amajanese. Related: Rick Ross probably did more than just one song while recording in Hawaii with Kanye.

Previously: Details on Kanye West’s Upcoming Album

?uestlove and Black Thought tell AHH about The Roots picnic and not being able to get Run DMC to reunite for it.

After the jump, they talk about still making music at the age of 40 and the symbolism behind the album cover.

Previously: The Roots – Dear God 2.0 | ?uestlove & Black Thought Interview w/ SlangRap (Video)

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Havoc explains how Shook Ones almost never happened because he didn’t like the beat.

Previously: Havoc Interview w/ Grind Music Radio (Video)

Bonus footage from J. Cole’s interview with Whoo Kid.

Previously: J. Cole’s Vibe.com Cover Story

Previously: Rick Ross Talks Teflon Don, F. Gary Gray (Video)

The new lead single for How I Got Over, now dropping June 22nd.

A remix/re-imagination of Monster Of Folk’s song by the same name.

The Roots – Dear God 2.0 | Mediafire

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Related: Complex Previews The Roots’ “How I Got Over” | Tracklist

DJ Self just premiered the Aaliyah-sampling joint that Drake & 40 played in the background on Ustream last month.

Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib.

Drake feat. Young Jeezy – Unforgettable (Radio Rip) | Mediafire

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Props to Illy