1. Lupe Fiasco - I Gotcha
Lupe finally skates to the top with his Neptunes-bred jingle. Food & Liquor is due out on September 19.
2. The Game - It's Okay (One Blood)
Despite "One Blood"'s increasing popularity, it's not considered an official single. The Game is expected to release the Scott Storch-laced "Strip Club" as the lead song from The Doctor's Advocate
3. Talib Kweli - Listen
Talib Kweli's upcoming Ear Drum LP features a collaboration with Norah Jones, "Soon a Day Will Come." Kweli told MTV News that his manager (Corey Smyth) suggested Jones to him.
4. Snoop Dogg ft. B-Real - Vato
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Bigg Snoop Dogg recently unveiled the animated version of "Vato" exclusively available through iTunes. Preview the animated video here.
5. Nas - Where Y'all At
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With Hip-Hop Is Dead...The N slated for November, it's only a matter of time before an official first single hits the streets.
6. Pharoahe Monch - Push
Ever the motivational speaker, Pharoahe Monch implores everyone to "push forward" on this single from his long-overdue album, Desire.
7. Fat Joe ft. Lil' Wayne - Make It Rain
Fat Joe links up with Louisiana's No. 1 draft pick for a poignant collaboration, with an improved Scott Storch behind the boards. "Make it Rain" is taken from Joe's Me, Myself & I, due out this November on Virgin Records.
8. Ludacris ft. Pharrell - Money Maker
Earlier this week, SOHH.com reported that Ludacris will join the likes of Young Jeezy and Paul Wall for the Atlanta leg of the Hip-Hop Summit Action (HSAN) national tour. The theme, "Get Your Money Right," Sounds apropos for an artist whose latest jam is titled "Money Maker."
9. The Roots - Don't Feel Right
The Roots performed on "David Letterman" last Tuesday, and are scheduled to take the stage on 'Last Call with Carson Daly' this Friday (September 13th).
10. Birdman & Lil' Wayne - Stuntin' Like My Daddy
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Lil Wayne and Juelz Santana are reportedly working on a joint album. No date has been set for the album, but, their collaborative mixtape, I Can't Feel My Face, is expected to drop within the next two weeks.
