The Ghost in the Machine: The Evolution of Songwriting in Modern R&B

Season one "X-Factor" contestant Astro addresses the naysayers in "He Fell Off"; the sixteen-year-old Brookyn-born emcee solidifies his presence in the game over a track which throws you back to hip-hop's early days.

Master P is an OB, one of the "original bawses," so this collab "HNIC" (Head N*gga In Charge) with Rick Ross seems natural.

Nicki Minaj releases more visuals where she's showing off her new look and amazing body. After hitting the music scene with eccentric outfits and a host of colorful wigs, the Young Money rapper wants to shed those collections for a more "regular woman" look.

While we await his much-delayed album, Street King Immortal, Queens rapper 50 Cent drops another street anthem. For the clip, 50 teams with west coast veteran Snoop Dogg and Atlanta's Snow Man for the hustler's anthem.

Since Flo-Rida has made his lucrative dream of succeeding as a recording artist, he is working on helping propel music career of Marco.

Lord Jamar uses Kanye Wesy as the scapegoat, as his reason for not liking gays in Hip Hop.

G.O.O.D Music lyricist Kid Cudi is making a statement with the artwork for his upcoming LP Indicud; guessing he literally means it's going to be the bomb!

Fred The Godson must have been heaven sent with the supreme flows he spits for adoring fans. He has dug himself out of the streets of the Bronx into a staple artists in New York at a time when NYC has not been getting the shine other regions have.