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

Recent criminal and legal issues plaguing Chicago rapper Chief Keef have some people still counting him out. But some people feel there's hope the 17-year-old can change his behavior.

Jay-Z's hip hop prowess, music longevity, and power of making money, not just for himself, but also for the people around him, is about to heighten his bank account even more.

After teaming with rappers Diddy, Lil Wayne, Waka Flocka Flame and Hit-Boy for a remix , Will.I.Am and Britney Spears' "Scream and Shout" gets another makeover with some world wide lyrics from Pitbull.

DJ Scream pulls a club banger out the vault by summoning rappers Future, Wale and Ludacris for "Cee-Lo." The track will appear on the producer/DJ's project, Long Live The Hustle .

Rocko teams with Southern Hip Hop stars Future and Rick Ross for the street anthem "U.O.E.N.O." The track appears on his recently released mixtape, Gift of Gab Part 2 .

"Protect Ya Neck" is definitely a Wu-Tang classic, but Method Man rocked out with Black Thought and The Roots on the Jimmy Fallon Show.

Maryland up and comer Duran offers his latest tape Stargazers: The Preamble for your listening pleasure. With production credits by Breezy, Kennyloo, Marc Real, MikeAaron, Phil J.

In this laid-back party track, Honor Roll's Spank Pops describes the scene of what sounds like a poppin' affair. Crew member 1-O.A.K hops on the hook to assist in the fun.

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.

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