Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge preview 30-second snippets from their upcoming collaborative effort, Twelve Reasons To Die, available April 16. The RZA-executively produced LP will feature guest spots from Masta Killa, Cappadonna, U-God, Inspectah Deck, and more. Head over to Soul Temple Music to pre-order the entire album now.

Previously: Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge ft. William Hart of The Delfonics – Enemies All Around Me

Here’s a sneak peak at Game’s Jesus Piece LP. The album drops December 11th, pre-order on iTunes.

Previously: Game ft. Master P – Hvn 4 A Gngsta (Prod. by DJ Premier)

Do yourself a favor and go over to SPIN right now, scroll down and click on track #24, “Power Glove” featuring Boldy James. Listen to it. Feel it. Then scroll back up and play the tape from the beginning, because that’s what I just did.

Stream: Alchemist – Russian Roulette (Album Stream)

Russian Roulette is out today.

Previously: Alchemist ft. Meyhem Lauren – Crushed Kremlin (Video)

Here’s your chance to check out the new Dilla project in its entirety. Rebirth of Detroit is available for purchase now and features contributions from Danny Brown, Chuck Inglish, Boldy James, Quelle Chris, Guilty Simpson, Illa J and others.

Spotted: StupidDope

Previously: Supa Emcee, Nick Speed & Guilty Simpson – DILLATROIT (Prod. by J Dilla)

Warner Bros gives us a preview of Wale’s album Ambition before it hits stores on November 1st.

Update: Here is Wale’s interview with Angie from this afternoon.

Part 1

Part 2

Previously: Wale – The Making of Ambition (Part 5)

Below is footage from last night’s listening session in NYC.

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Four songs off the album, including a snippet of “New Pair.” The rest of the songs can be downloaded here: The Yorker, Boombox & Thanks For Your Children. Album drops October 12th.

Related: Che Grand & DJ Low Key’s Fixtape 2: In It For The Meal Ticket

via Donwill

Previously: Von Pea’s Pea’s Gotta Have It Track Listing

Debut album from Detroit’s Danny Brown via Rappers I Know Records.

Cover by Syntex. Track list and download link after the jump.

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Gil Scott-Heron’s I’m New Here drops next Tuesday, February 8th.

* Funny how he hasn’t released an album in 15 years but is willing to give away his music like this, one week in advance of the official drop date. You hardheads could learn a thing or two.

Previously: Gil Scott-Heron – Me and the Devil (Video)

Every grand spectacle has an opening act, every summer blockbuster has coming attractions, and every show has its pre show. Today The Niceguys present you with their album Sampler, The Pre Show, which is a pre-cursor for their big tent event, The Show, scheduled to drop this fall. They are still in the kitchen cooking, but no one minds a sample of the main course, so feel free to let the palette enjoy this NiceGuys platter and stay tuned for more NiceGuy related media in the upcoming weeks.

Hit the jump for track list + download link, along with another video from Evesborough Films which features BMX Star Nigel Sylvester and The Niceguys at the Freestyle Experience in Houston, which also doubled as a release party for The Pre Show.

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_{August 11th}

1. Sound Off 5:51
2. Lyrical Murderers (feat. K. Young) 4:04
3. Microphone 4:42
4. Not Tonight 3:39
5. The One (feat. The New Royales) 3:37
6. In The Mind Of Madness (skit) 1:23
7. Cuckoo 4:30
8. The Phone Call (skit) 0:58
9. Onslaught 2 (feat. Fatman Scoop) 4:27
10. The Phone Call 2 (skit) 0:56
11. Salute (feat. Pharoahe Monch) 4:31
12. Pray (it’s A Shame) 3:53
13. Cut You Loose 4:43
14. Rain Drops (feat. Novel) 5:00
15. Killaz (feat. Melanie Rutherford & C. Brown) 4:09

Snippets @ Amazon.com

August 11th!!!

Previously: Slaughterhouse – Cuckoo