This is the Kendrick Lamar Experience : the beginning of the story, of the good kid, that just wants to rap.

Tracklist and link under the cut.

Here’s visuals off Jesse’s The Beauty Created Remixed album, which can be copped over at Shake’s Sunday Soothing Session.

True to his word, Terius brought the camera in during the recording of his Sam Cooke-inspired track. More footage under the cut.

DOWNLOAD: The-Dream – Cry

As a dedication to his fans, The-Dream wrote and recorded a new joint — inspired by Sam Cooke — in under an hour and shared it through his MySpace. I’m with Illy though, take more time and create actual hits.

DOWNLOAD: The-Dream – Cry | Mediafire

I made this because i have loved Michael Jackson all of my life. All of my memories from about 5 years old or so (which is about as far back as i remember with some ease) can be tied to or associated with or landmarked by some musical contribution of Michael Jackson at that time. From then, all the way to now. He is a dark fingerprint on a very large part of who I am and who most of the people I know personally are. And thats why i posted this picture along with this song. The response to this song is amazing, and overwhelming and i appreciate all of the love and support it is recieving from everywhere. And i dedicate all of this positive energy toward a Great Hero of mine (although not perfect) who has performed many miracles in his physical life and who has and will be for many moons continue to be a glowing light in the dark for those who see something better inside of themselves and have the will and desire to pursue it. Evolution. May our good works be recorded and duplicated, and may our sins be recorded and forgiven. Amen

PREVIOUS: Reflection Eternal – Just Begun f. Jay Electronica, J. Cole & Mos Def

New visuals from the former Crime Mob mistress.

Episode 6 on the “Road To Victory” shows DJ Khaled at the “Angels (Remix)” video shoot, Khaled gives us a look at his sneaker collection and goes to the Shoe Gallery in Miami and runs into Busta Rhymes, then Khaled & Busta chop it up in the studio working on Victory, and some more behind the scenes look at Diddy-Dirty Money “Angels (Remix)” featuring Rick Ross.

PREVIOUS: ep.5 | ep.4 | ep.3 | ep.2 | ep.1

Something new (recorded today actually) from the 702 representative. Sin City bitches…

DOWNLOAD: AP – Letter to Broni | Mediafire
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Drake tells MTV that his collaboration with Jay-Z — entitled Light Up — is finaly finished and is phenomenal. Hit the jump for information.

As of late ESSO has been keeping quite, plotting for the future. And after a convo I had with dude last night, y’all better get ready for the Harlemite’s 2010 takeover. Before the year ends though he wanted to let loose of this latest joint, over the Clipse x Cam’ron collaboration. Thanks Low.

DOWNLOAD: ESSO – Popularly Anti-Social | Mediafire

Another dope one off the homie DJ Wristpect’s upcoming Bridging the Gap v.4 (TO to VA) mixtape. Hosted by the Clipse, and dropping on New Years.

DOWNLOAD: Rich Kidd, Colin Munroe & Saukrates – So Much More | Mediafire
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In case you didn’t know the incredible duo that is TiRon and Ayomari are hitting the road! The First Quarter Tour kick starts on January 3rd in Riverside, CA. They will be hitting 5 more areas in Cali, DC and New York. Hit the jump to find out where and when.

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