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

Gucci Mane taps Rick Ross for the street life music video, "Trap House 3," a track lifted from his latest mixtape of the same name.

June 18 seems to be the magical day with Kanye West, J. Cole, Kelly Rowland and Mac Miller dropping their albums, but today, Miller releases the tracklisting to his sophomore effort, Watching Movies with the Sound Off , a beefy list of 19 tracks with features

Roc Nation's K Koke enlists label mate Bridget Kelly for the single "My Time," a banger for anyone ready to shine. The London-native shows contrasting lifestyles; how he made it from the bottom but now he's here.

This is so awesome! On a recent visit to UK's Graham Norton show, Will Smith surprised the well-known host with a rap medley featuring his son Jaden Smith, his DJ Jazzy Jeff, and friend and Fresh Prince of Bel Air actor Alfonso Ribeiro.

"In dem clouds where a playa stay," Memphis rapper June says as he looks towards the future, not forgetting to look to his past in his song "Gutta" which makes use of a Boyz II Men sample.

Timed just right with the opening night of his latest role in the movie, Fast and Furious 6 , May 24 th also marks the release of Ludacris' latest mixtape #IDGAF (I Don't Give A F*ck).

Detroit may be famous for the smooth and glamorous sounds of Motown, but Motor City emcee Stryfe puts it down for the raw and lyrical sounds of hip-hop on "Organ Donor," enlisting 313 producer Marc Byrd and fellow Detroiters Miz Korona and Skorpion for this

Wanna call him Hollywood? Then get ready for The Big Show! Ice Cube began with the gangsta rap group NWA (N*ggas With Attitude), then broke off into acting in movies, and even produced a handful of family-oriented shows and films.

Second album, second year in a row!? He's not slowing down! Hip-hop consultant, publicist, reporter and A and R Karen Civil revealed via Twitter yesterday (May 23) that 2 Chainz's sophomore album is set for a September 10 release!

It seems ever since Rick Ross was publically scolded for his lyrics that insinuated rape on his verse of Rocko's "U.O.E.N.O.," the song has shot into fame and everyone who's anyone in the rap game has jumped on the track to put down a verse or two.