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

Rapper Jay-Z has secured the required permit to perform a rooftop show in New York City's Times Square on July 8.

After showing the making of the video during the last episode of 'Love and Hip Hop Atlanta,' Rasheeda unveils the visuals for your watching pleasure.

Wale's The Gifted in now available, and to mark the occasion, the MMG artist filmed a short documentary about his journey to national fame, and how he incorporated D.C.'s famous "go-go" music style with hip-hop to create his own sound.

Miami's Ace Hood is ready to release his new album, Trials and Tribulations , so much so, that he revealed the tracklisting of the July 16 opus, and it looks solid; there's a hefty 17 tracks, all full-length songs, with no interlude fillers.

Newcomer Nyemiah Supreme brings all the boys to her "Honey Buns" on her new slick-lyric offering. Praised by hit-producer Timbaland, the Queens rapper shows off her clever swag as she continue to work on a full length project.

With all the speculation, maybe it's not so "secret" anymore! Reported first by the New York Post, Jay-Z is said to be planning a secret performance in Times Square on July 8 atop the Ed Sullivan Theater's marquee, which would coincide with his appearance on

Iconic rapper Tupac Shakur would've turned 42 years old this June, so Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Kris Stephens and producer Mars of 1500 got together to tribute the fallen poetic lyricist with "Heaven Got A Ghetto," a mash up of a few of Pac's verses

Boston George got together with Big K.R.I.T for this smooth, unreleased stray "Faded" for an especially southern flow. Produced by Big K.R.I.T

Chamillionaire shows that dues must be paid in order to achieve success...it doesn't come "Overnight." The rapper remembers struggling with his day job in the past, as he enjoys a more plush lifestyle in the present.

Here's a little somethin' somethin' from Tech N9ne's upcoming album Something Else in the form of "See Me" featuring Wiz Khalifa and B.o.B on the hook.