Rakim FUSE's Hip Hop Shop Interview

Mos Def & Talib Kweli – History Live On Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Mos Def & Talib Kweli perform their song History with the help of the Mighty Roots Band. This rack was off The Ecstatic album.

FAMU Volleyball wins 9th Straight MEAC Championship

Congratulations to the Florida A&M Volleyball team for winning their 9th consecutive MEAC championship and NCAA tournament appearance. The Rattlers of Florida A&M defeated Maryland-Eastern Shore in four sets for the MEAC volleyball title at the Coppin Center in Baltimore, Maryland. FAMU will be returning to the tournament with MEAC Player of the Year, Jovanna Blazeski.

Lyriciss - We Got It

Here's some new music from the DMV's own Lyriciss. The track is off his upcoming project The Practice, dropping December 22nd.

DOWNLOAD: Lyriciss - We Got It

QuESt – "Cosign" & "Lyrics to Go"

Here's the latest music from the homie QuESt Cosign which is over a dilla track and Lyrics to Go which was produced by M. Will the Shogun.

DOWNLOAD: QuESt - Cosign : Lyrics To Go

M.anifest - The Birds and The Beats (Album)

Being from the mother of all motherlands, I thought this would be a useful opportunity to promote a cause as well: “Young Entrepreneurs Africa,” (YEA) – a nonprofit giving tools and skills for African Youth to get theirs the entrepreneurship route and not have to rely on charity. The complete rhyme and reason of it all is at http://manifestmc.com/.

I work with some incredible musicians who dedicated massive amounts of time and talent to make this happen so I couldn’t take full credit for this release. The download includes liner notes which is a first for free digital releases as far as I know. We give thanks.

- M. anifest

Download: M.anifest - The Birds and The Beats

Nardwuar vs. K'naan (Video)

Raphael Saadiq – Staying In Love (Video)

Happy Founders Day: Sigma Gamma Rho

On this date in 1922 seven black women in Indianopolis, Indiana founded Sigma Gamma Rho sorority based on a desire to raise the standards of teachers in normal and other schools. These individuals included Mary Lou Allison Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Dublin Redford, Bessie M. Downey and Cubene McClure. It was the first African-American sorority founded at a predominantly white college. To learn more about Sigma Gamma Rho go here.

Idle Warship - “Black Snake Moan” (Video)

Download — Idle Warship x Mick Boogie - Party Robot

UCB Feat. Wale – “Pat Your Weave” (Video)

Lil Wayne: The Carter Documentary (Trailer)

Here's the official trailer for QD3’s upcoming Lil Wayne documentary that’s being released on DVD on November 17th

YEBies Birthday - Minnie Riperton

On this date in 1947 Minnie Julia Ripperton was born in Chicago, IL. Ripperton is perhaps best-known for her 1974 smash hit, "Loving You," and for her tremendous vocal range. In 1976 Riperton was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a modified radical mastectomy. Though she was given just six months to live, she continued recording and touring, and in 1977 she became spokesperson for the American Cancer Society. She passed away in her husband’s arms on July 12, 1979, at 31 years of age from complications from cancer.

"Born To Use Mics" - Michael Eric Dyson's Book On Nas

Michael Eric Dyson wrote this book on Nas and his classic album Illmatic. The book is slated to come out this December 28th. You can see the entire book description on amazon.com

The First Family Official Portrait

The Obama's took their official family portrait late last month, which was taken by celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz.