The video for the single from Donald Glover’s new project is here. Kiss to the sky!

Lyric Video (Version) from Ms. Lauryn Hill on Vimeo. In case you weren’t clear on the message, Ms. Lauryn Hill produced this lyric video for her heavy and challenging single “Consumerism.”

?uestlove is in the house.

Rosenberg is one of the few interviewers brave enough to question someone whom he also respects, and not make it about his particular taste…but about a whole interest group in hip hop. Here he sits with Kanye West during this now-legendary press run. Then Ebro comes in to fluff himself.

Unmistakable, unapologetic and unashamed might describe this trio in order. Ladies, you might wanna leave this one off the iPod.

This is the shortest freestyle ever. Since it’s Stalley that’s probably good news for both of us.

A brief clip of Curren$y and Mel B. on the Eric Andre Show. The full appearance on Adult Swim.

Project Pat with the video from his single “Gorilla Pimp”.

Avoiding fatal traps in the social minefield of the ghetto can be hazardous to your health, Smif N Wessun explain. The assist from JR Kelly make a yard-style Brooklyn reggae riff seem less drowsy at times than some hybrid tracks.

Trouble finding it? Da Mafia 6ix will provide a road map to it. They asked the question so you could have the answer.

Maybe two of the best groups performing live together? Yes.

An Adult Swim teaser for the new season of Aaron McGruder’s rare but quality cult classic, The Boondocks.

This is a literal video, though pristine, that may undermine the casual brilliance of it.

J. Cole breaks down writing songs about insecurity.

Here is Spin mag’s take on the album’s place in modern music: Yeezus was a thorny tangram puzzle of boxy headbanger blats that exemplified a year of equally stripped-down, basal pleasures. (more…)