Lupe Fiasco – Mission (Audio)

“Mission” is a track to empower those facing cancer, revere cancer survivors and remember those who have passed to due to cancer related illnesses. With an inspiring introduction from various cancer survivors telling their story, anchored by legendary singer/songwriter and cancer survivor Charlie Wilson, “Mission” has Lupe Fiasco expressing stories of the emotional burden of cancer, while also working to uplift those in an effort to help fight the disease. In support of “Mission,” Lupe has joined Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a grassroots movement to raise funds to accelerate the pace of cancer research, as a celebrity ambassador. Together, Lupe and Stand Up To Cancer are planning various collaborations tied to the track that will be unveiled later this year.

http://www.standup2cancer.org

French Montana – Oooh Baby (Audio)

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French Montana has been in the studio WORKING! He wanted us to hold you over with something until the release of his official single, “Don’t Panic.” This one is produced by Dollar Bill and is supposed to be on French’s new album, Mac & Cheese 4. Be on the lookout for that later this year.

L.A. Leakers w/ DJ Premier – Leaks That Collected Dust (Audio-Biography)

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A good number of Hip-Hop fans would consider DJ Premier to be one of the top 3 producers of all time, so when the opportunity knocked to get in the studio with Premo and talk about some of his classic records, we ran to the door and let that mothafuckin opportunity in! We got with Premier for our latest audio-biography, if you’re not familiar with those, click here for some of our older ones. We basically got in the studio with Premo and had him give us some backstory on some of his most classic productions. Everything from Gang Starr (OBVIOUSLY) to The Notorious B.I.G. and more. Free download is available below courtesy of the good folks over at LiveMixtapes.com. Shout out the homie Byze One for making the connect and special thank you to DJ Premier for taking the time to sit with us, it was an honor!

IBN 23 – Game 7 (Chiraq Freestyle) (Audio)

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I haven’t released a record in a lil while, and I’m not going to drop anything off of Ivy Shore until Ivy Shore comes out, so here’s something different, something I actually rock with. I hope y’all enjoy this joint as well. Bless to Randy at We Stay Chill for getting this popping too. Follow me on Twitter @2ibn3 and on IG @23ibn. Be cool! #THEHOMETEAM.

DJ Premier on the Making of “Mass Appeal” (Video)

On 5/12/14, we’ll be dropping our latest tape, Leaks That Collected Dust: The Audio-Biography of DJ Premier. We sat down with DJ Premier and had him give us some backstory on some of the classic records he’s been a part of. In this video he gives us some backstory on “Mass Appeal” by Gang Starr.

Jon Connor – LA Leakers Freestyle (Audio)

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We had a chance to sit with Jon Connor fresh off the XXL 2014 Freshman Class cover and he spit some bars for us, but like, REALLY spit some bars. Leaks of the Industry 2014 drops June 9th! Be on the lookout for that. Full interview with Jon Connor coming this Sunday on our Shade 45 show, 1:00 PM PST.