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

The Game drops the new track "Murder" as he continues to promote the upcoming release of 'Jesus Piece.' The track features hot new comer Kendrick Lamar and rap veteran Scarface and spotlights the lost of music industry icons including Notorious B.I.G., Tupac

Jamaican-born rapper-producer Mike Beatz releases the hip hop music video for his single "Heaven." Directed by Noel Rosado, the clip was shot in the everglades of Florida, and features the MC spitting some aggressive tale-telling lyrics.

Rick Ross paints a vivid picture in his new hip hop music video for the hood anthem "Ten Jesus Pieces" featuring artist Stalley.

DJ Drama releases a different version of J. Cole's " Miss America " single, entitled "Miss America Reprise." Word is, this was the original version before Cole made changes for the current single.

A$AP Rocky has revealed the tracklist for his upcoming debut album LONG.LIVE.A$AP , with an incredibly impressive list of features including the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Joey Bada$$, Big K.R.I.T., Schoolboy Q and more.

2Chainz unveils a music video for "Extremely Blessed," a cut off his debut album Based on a T.R.U. Story, which features singer-songwriter The-Dream.

Lil Kim is back on the single row. The Queen B announced on Twitter that her and some dude name Mr. Papers are no longer an item.

Ludacris' Disturbing Tha Peace (DTP) may be quiet as of late, but he's not playing around with his brand. The rapper has sued a Texas couple for using his likeliness for their own music and financial benefit.

The Maybach Music tour has hit a short hiccup. Rick Ross has cancelled dates in Greensboro and Charlotte (North Carolina) after receiving death threats from a gang named the Gangster Disciples.

Big Sean is rocking with Addidas and showing love by launching his Addidas 'Detroit Player' Pro Model II and doing his star studded homecoming concert at the same damn time.