After releasing the consciousness raising track and subsequent video for "Tech $" and mixtape, Stay Woke, Oakland-based MC Zion I (aka Zumbi) is finally ready to drop his album, The Labyrinth, on his own imprint, Mind Over Matter Records. The project features guests spots fr...… Read more

The 20th anniversary of Jay Z's seminal debut "Reasonable Doubt" is this year, and fans of the rapper and industry mogul will be able to mark the occasion with a tour of a recreation of the studio Jay Z recorded the influential album in, as well as the chance to buy some rare Jigga mer...… Read more

The Roots are a busy band -- besides performing on The Tonight Show every night, hosting their own music festival, and Questlove's weekly radio show, and now they're adding even more to their plate by recording a brand new album. "In 1996 w our 3rd album #IlladelphHalflife...… Read more

It was Eminem's birthday just a few days ago, but instead of receiving presents, he's giving one out to his fans: the Detroit rapper released  the song"Campaign Speech" today, the first track off of his upcoming new album. Listen to "Campaign Speech" here. The...… Read more

Blastah Beatz has just released his new single, “Keep On Runnin”, featuring an amazingly crafted piece of Hip-hop magnum opus, which showcases the combined explosiveness of Darnell McClain, Sav Skillz, Inspectah Deck and General Steele. The song is listed on Blastah's forthcoming...… Read more

This week's Rap Station Spotlight Artist begins with an intriguing anecdote. After years of trading rhymes and verses, Nowenen struck dialogue with Askia, “ We need to record a cd.” “I don't rap,” replied the latter. “I don't either. That's what makes it...… Read more