A few hours ago, I caught up with Pharoahe Monch and Jean Grae. *We had a bit of fun in this interview* I speak to Pharoahe about his album being pushed back and why. Jean Grae also speaks about the delay in getting her album out. I then play a true or false game with the duo. Jean Grae tells me why she was once named the “Easter Bunny” in her career and Pharoahe revealed in High School, his beatboxer name was “The Human Mailbox”. – HHCUK

Tagless version of one of the exclusives off DJ Drama and Cookin’ Soul’s Gangsta Grillz: History in the Making mixtape.

DOWNLOAD: Jean Grae – Love Song pt.4 (prod. Cookin’ Soul) | Mediafire

For those that aren’t aware, the Rosenthal brothers have joined forces with Jensen Karp for a new hip hop comedy podcast. And if you’ve caught any of the ItsTheReal sketches you know you’re in for some hilarious antics.

Hype Men is like a tree house built of metaphors and Jay-Z lyrics; it’s a talk amongst friends that’ll branch out into Best Week Ever territory; a place to start off discussing Cam’ron’s oeuvre and end up talking about Sesame Street’s The Count, with the two topics somehow tying together in a very seven degrees of Kevin Bacon game-type way.

In this week’s episode, Jean Grae joins the group to discuss BBQ’n with Lil Mama, run-ins with Tyrese, Slo’Down vs. Nelly, Talib Kweli’s left field collab with Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj as the Highlander, Michael J. Fox’s bucket list and more.

DOWNLOAD: Hype Men Podcast ep.1 w/ Jean Grae

Off Dres’ upcoming solo effort, From the Black Pool of Genius*, dropping June 29th. Featuring De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Rhymefest, AZ, Jean Grae, Psycho Les (of The Beatnuts) and more.

DOWNLOAD: Black Sheep – Party Tonight f. Jean Grae | Mediafire
*How this is being pushed as a Black Sheep album when it’s only Dres is beyond me. How does that work? That’s like Big Boi calling Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty an Outkast album. Dah well.

If one was nice, then twice is better. Here’s the remix to the all-femcee collabo off of Eternia and MoSS’ At Last, dropping June 29th (although the EP is out now).

DOWNLOAD: Eternia & MoSS – The BBQ (rmx) f. Tiye Phoenix & Jean Grae | Mediafire
PREVIOUS: Eternia & MoSS – The BBQ f. Rah Digga & Rage

Ahh shit… before I head downtown to get my SXSW on, here goes the CDQ/final version off Ski Beatz’ 24Hour Karate School. NMC premiere, via OnSMASH.

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DOWNLOAD: Ski Beatz – Prowler 2 f. Jean Grae, Jay Electronica, Joell Ortiz & Mos Def | Mediafire

For those verklempt about 24 Hour Karate School not dropping, get the sand out of your orifices here’s a radio rip of one of the cuts slated to be on the project, courtesy of Señor Kaos.

DOWNLOAD: Ski Beatz – Prowler 2 f. Jean Grae, Jay Electronica, Joell Ortiz, & Mos Def [Radio Rip]

Last night, we made it out to the Every Drop Counts event here in Chicago, which was a successful, positive, and unifying event to raise money for the crisis in Haiti. The messages were made even more powerful from special guests Chairman Fred Hampton Jr., host Aja Monet, and the packed lineup of artists who spoke from the heart in addition to their live set. The energy was magnetic throughout the audience as many people were not only having a great time but also touched by the positivity displayed by everyone who graced the stage.

Hit GWHH for more videos from Mikkey Halsted, Mystic and more. His the jump for videos from The Cools Kids and Jean Grae.

Here’s something dope and unexpected. Jean Grae came up to Toca Tuesdays on Shade 45/XM 66 and played an exclusive from her upcoming album Cake Or Death. Props to Alex.

DOWNLOAD: Jean Grae – Rock In The Pocket f. Styles P & Talib Kweli (prod. Ski Beatz) [Radio Rip] | Mediafire

Order: Novel, Jean Grae, Joell Ortiz

It’s definitely nothing to jot down in permanent ink, but how dope would a full project from Jean Grae and Joell Ortiz be!? Hopefully something comes to light from this. And speaking of Novel, hit the jump for a new joint…

In Episode #11, Eternia provides a scathing critique of the “R.I.P. to All Female Emcees” media hype that recently surfaced. She builds with the legendary MC Lyte & Jean Grae, as all 3 ladies shut down the ‘where are all the female emcees?’ rhetoric that has run rampant. The episode also introduces two other emcees killing the game: True Daley & Nemiss, who murk the stage… and happen to be female.

PREVIOUS: Eternia – The Pulse Interview (Audio) | ep.9: Meet the Band (Video)

Another joint off The Manifesto EP, dropping June 16th! This time the Molemen emcee is joined by Jean Grae. And I have to quote homie from the email…

I attached a pic you prob won’t use, because you’ll prob use a Jean Grae one. I follow the site, I know how it goes hahah

Haha! Spot on, spot on © Stewie. Also… after the EP drops, Scheme will be releasing a mixtape presented by your favorite dopeboyz on the internet. Get ready.

DOWNLOAD: Scheme – Let Me Do My Thing f. Jean Grae | Mediafire
PREVIOUS: Scheme – Chicano