1. Kanye West, Nas, Rakim, KRS-One - "Classic"
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Air Force 1 classic, Nike tapped all-star lyricists Nas, Kanye West, Rakim, and KRS-One to create an epic tune you can bop to while you lace up your sneaks.
2. Joel Ortiz - "Hip-Hop"
| Listen |Dr. Dre signed Joel Ortiz to Aftermath in late 2006. However he's preparing his debut album, The Brick (Bodega Chronicles), for release April 24 through Koch Records.
3. Jazzy Jeff ft. C.L. Smooth - All I Know
After a 10-year sabbatical, C.L. Smooth released a solo album entitled American Me in 2006. Smooth launched his rap career as one half of dynamic duo Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth.
4. Nas ft. Chrisette Michele - "Can't Forget About You"
| Watch the Video |R&B singer Kelis was charged with trying to disrupt a police operation by rushing toward the officers while screaming racial profanities at them last Friday. Kelis married Nas in 2005.
5. Devin the Dude ft. Bun B & Lil Wayne - "Little Girl Gone"
Waiting to Inhale, Devin's fourth album, has been pushed back to March 20th. The album's next single will feature Snoop Dogg and Andre 3000.
6. MIMS - This Is Why I'm Hot
Bubbling New York rapper MIMS has now reached the coveted No.1 spot on Billboard Hot 100. Yup, this is why he's hot.
7. Prodigy - "Stuck on You"
Although it's being promoted as an album, Prodigy insists that his forthcoming Return of the Mac LP is just a mix tape.
8. Redman - "Put It Down"
After a six-year back, Redman returns with Red Gone Wild: Thee Album on March 27th.
9. Ludacris ft. Mary J Blige - Runaway Love
Ludacris will perform pop smash, "Money Maker," on the Ellen DeGeneres show this Monday.
10. Chamillionaire ft. Kelis - "Not a Criminal"
Chamillionaire's new album, Ultimate Victory, is now set to hit stores on April 24th.
