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New joint from the Cali trio courtesy of the LA Leakers. And it’s quite nice, definitely think it’s about time for some new music from the Pac Div.  They also said the Don’t Mention It mixtape is coming in 2 weeks.

Pac Div – Rollin [Radio Rip]

The Motion Family crew came through with more footage of  Bun B performing “Big Pimpin” and “Gangsta” live down at this year’s SXSW Music Festival. Expect more footage from the Motion Family crew to be hitting the Internets soon.

ABSOLUT got together with Jay-Z to  produce this mini documentary leading up to his last Sept. 11th show at Madison Square Garden. Also features a guest appearance from John Mayer, presumably recorded before his now infamous interview in Playboy was published, lol. (Spotted RR)

Check out some footage of West Coast spitta, Jay Rock, rocking at the Dub Show in Los Angeles. You can currently find Jay Rock on the cover of XXL Magazine along their 9 other Freshman picks of 2010. (via Onsmash)

Floyd Mayweather was in town and stopped by his homey Dame Dash’s DD172 Compound for a quick visit and interview with DJ Envy. Creative Control brings us a behind the scenes look.

Goodfella Radio caught up with young Diggy to find out what inspired him to take on the classic Nas track, and flip it into his own. By the way this video has gained over 131k hits in just 6 days.

New visual from two legends… Sadat X and Pete Rock  are two of the architects that helped build New York City Boom Bap. Check out Sadat’s latest music video off Wild Cowboys II. (Purchase Here)

Here is Cons’ new mixtape featuring brand new tracks and guest appearances from Diddy, The Lox, Asher Roth, Maino, Rick Ross, Pharoahe Monch, Styles P and more. This project is the prelude to his sophomore album, CONS TV, that will be coming out later this summer. Cons really put in some work on this mixtape and forthcoming album, trust me I heard a few joints last week. For now this mixtape should keep you busy. Download link and track listing after the jump.

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This is such a bizarre pairing but hey that’s what happens when you spend time in Dame Dash’s DD172 compound. If you’re not familiar with The Disco Biscuits, they are considered  an experimental jam band that infuses elements from electronica, rock, soul, Hip-Hop and everything in between in their music. The Biscuits have received critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, MTV as well as the underground music community. (Props Creative Control)

SKI + BISCUITS: MIXTAPE COMING SOON from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Here’s footage of Yelawolf and B.O.B doing their 1,2 thing at Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta. These two might be the most original and talented muthafuckas currently repping for the new generation of Hip-Hop artists coming out of the South. Expect Yela and Bobby Ray to be around for a while…. a long while.

Ignantwitted caught up with Rhymefest to talk about the rumors, Charles Hamilton, Kanye, the battle scene and his upcoming album El Che.

What’s better then a new Devin The Dude video on a rainy afternoon…? Well sure, I can think of a few things too, but still take a few mins to let Devin’s vocal stimulate your mind. The Dude’s Do Not DistHerb (Suite #420) EP is scheduled to drop tomorrow.

Dallas Penn got his hands on this unreleased Sean P gem. Apparently, P had this track sitting around on his harddrive and no place to release it. But lo and behold, DP got this one especially for the internets. Enjoy some dust.

2Dopeboyz & Court Dunn tapped Donny Goines for the next installment of their “VERSES” series where new artists recite classic verses from their favorite emcees. Donny pays homage to Guru with his legendarry verse off “DWYCK”. Peep the original after the jump.

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Every time Diggy releases a new track, it becomes clearer and clearer who the heir to the Simmons MC throne will be. Sorry JoJo, but you couldn’t see baby bro on the mic on your best day. What do you guys think?

**edit. SMH at this dude Naud. hahaha:

This past Tuesday night at SOBs in Lower Manhattan, Emilio Rojas brought out his man Asher Roth to perform their cut “Bold and Arrogant”. If you haven’t already already make sure you download Emilio’s latest mixtape, The Natural, hosted by Green Lantern. (Download Link)