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

The Jheri curl is a hairstyle that was popping amongst African American community, especially during the 1970s and 1980s (Watch Coming To America for more examples of its popularity).

T.I. turnt things up Thursday night with a special performance on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.' Back by The Roots and a hype man, the King of the South performed his single "Ball," a track lifted from his latest studio album, Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head

Lil Kim's new signee Tiffany Foxx takes over a convenience store in the music video for her new offering "Jelly Beans," a track lifted from her mixtape Yellow Tape .

As if Frank Ocean's and Andre 3000's collaborative song "Pink Matter" from Ocean's Grammy-nominated album Channel ORANGE wasn't good enough, now the other half of Outkast will be on the song!

With Dr. Dre's Beats By Dre devouring the market, we're guessing 50 Cent wanted another world renowned music producer to help him elevate his SMS Audio product line to the next level - enters Timbaland.

Common is gearing up for a strong 2013. While visiting Late Night with Jimmy Fallon recently, the Chi-Town rapper-actor, who is promoting his coming-of-age film LUV , spilled the beans on his upcoming projects.

Q-Tip, Talib Kweli, and The Roots were part of Okayplayer's Holiday Jam. This is all about real Hip Hop. Check it out!

Lupe Fiasco takes his latest single "Battle Scars" national with a recent appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. Joined by Guy Sebastian and backed by The Roots, the gave fans a welcoming 2013 treat.

Dynasty kicks off a lyrical mic fest in the music video for "Stay Shinin'". Joined by Talib Kweli, the rappers spit inspiring knowledge over classic sounding production by Jinx.

New music seems to be a rarity from Cam'ron these days, but he starts off 2013 with a good sign. The Harlem-bred MC issues the new cut "You Know This" - spitting braggadocios lyrics about his life behind closed doors.