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

Bussa Buss gets a lyrical hand from label-mate Nicki Minaj on the remix of his single "#Twerkit." On the Pharrell-produced track, both the YMCMB rappers infuse their island twang (their version of patois) to help get the party rocking.

Raekwon gets back to work with the brand new single, "Soundboy Kill It," featuring R and B songstress Melanie Fiona. Produced by Jerry Wonda, the Wu-Tang Clan member spits some fiery lyrics while MF adds some sweet nothings.

Why go to the strip club when you can have Young Dro bring you up close to the booty? In the viral music video for his latest offering, "Swoop," the Grand Hustle emcee pins the camera on some phat Caucasian asses while letting his lyrics do the talking.

There has been some monster music studio sightings in the last few days. First, Def Jam Exec Lenny S. posted a photo of heavyweights Jay-Z, Nas, Justin Timberlake, and Timbaland together in the lab with the caption: "JAY x JT x NAS x TIMBO Rat Pack shit.

He's not a businessman; he's a business, man! Earlier this year, Jay-Z started his own sports agency, Roc Nation Sports, as one of his most recent business ventures among others (bringing the Nets to Brooklyn, beginning the "Made in America" festival, etc.),

Canadian rapper J. Starr reveals his latest single "A.P.H.L (Ass Phat, Hair Long)," featuring Lola Monroe, and will appear on his forthcoming mixtape, Ready .

As the magical date, June 18, is on the fast track to approaching, J. Cole reveals the full tracklisting to Born Sinner .

Living Proof and his longtime friend and collaborator Joell Ortiz rip the mic for "I Got Em," a Brooklyn banger for your eardrums.

Houston AMG artist Marcus Manchild claims the hot months as his own in the video for the freestyle "Summertime's Mine," shot in sunny Miami...just something to hold you over until his upcoming project "Free Yo Mind."

Superstar couple Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter and Beyonce Knowles-Carter was on hand to help Pharrell Williams and his fashion team celebrate Billionaire Boys Club 10th Anniversary at Tribeca Canvas on Tuesday (June 4) in New York City.