1. The Game - It's Okay (One Blood)
In a recent interview with SOHH.com, The Game's manager, Jimmy Rosemond, disclosed that his client's relationship with Dr. Dre is still solid as opposed to rumors that the two can no longer see eye to eye.
2. Nas - Where Y'all At
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"Where's Nas?" That's the question on the minds of hip-hop fans. With no sign of an official single from Hip-Hop is Dead (originally slated for Septemeber), it's safe to assume that Nas' new album is flirting with postponement.
3. Obie Trice - Cry Now
Obie Trice is expected to appear on Eminem's highly anticipated mixtape, The Re-Up. The mixtape also features other Shady/Aftermath artists like Cashis and Stat Quo.
4. Lupe Fiasco - I Gotcha
"I Gotcha" is the Neptunes-produced second single from Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor. But, "Daydream" is another song from that album that has everyone rooting hard for the new kid on the block.
5. Snoop Dogg - Vato
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"Vato" which features B-Real, is taken from Snoop Dogg's forthcoming album, The Blue Carpet Treatment. Other guests on the album include: Akon, will.i.am, Pharrell, Jermaine Dupri, and Brandy.
6. The Roots - Don't Feel Right
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The Roots' "Don't Feel Right," "Here I Come", and "All in the Music" video trilogy premieres on Vh1 Soul Monday (August 21st, 2006).
7. Talib Kweli - Listen
Listen | Watch Video "Listen" is the lead single from Kweli's third solo album, Ear Drum slated to drop on BlackSmith/Warner October 10th,2006. Ear Drum features production and collaborations with UGK, Kanye West, Rick Rubin, Norah Jones, Jean Grae and former Reflection Eternal partner Hi-Tek.
8. OutKast - Morris Brown
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OutKast bounces back this week with their semi-autobiographical hip-hop musical "Idlewild."
9. Ludacris ft. Pharrell - Money Maker
Ludacris implores the ladies to shake their money maker on this Neptunes track. "Money Maker" sets off the campaign for Luda's new album, Release Therapy.
10. DMX - Lord Give Me a Sign
DMX and Keyshia Cole recently wrapped up their celeb-reality shows on BET. X's Year of the Dog...Again debuted at No.2 with 126,000 units last week.
