Mass Appeal: “For this episode of Rhythm Roulette, we linked up with Danny Brown’s DJ, Skywlkr. We went to Peoples Records in downtown Detroit, where he made his three record selections blindfolded. He ended up with Earl Bostic’s The Best of Bostic, Miki Howard’s self-titled album from 1989, and an electro record from an artist [cont.]

D’Angelo performs two tracks from Black Messiah up at SNL.

Rick Ross lends some new lyrics to Big Sean’s “IDFWU” on his own MMG remix.

Your Rich Gang update for the day.

Two new tracks from Mr. Gates, who will soon be popping up with a major label deal, we suspect.

Big Sean reveals the tracklist for his upcoming Dark Sky Paradise due February 24th. 01 Dark Sky (Skyscrapers) 02 Blessings feat. Drake & Kanye West 03 All Your Fault feat. Kanye West 04 IDFWU feat. E-40 05 Pay No Games feat. Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $ign 06 Paradise (Extended) 07 Win Some, Lose Some [cont.]

Diamond Media 360: “Never one to compromise quality over quantity, Miami artist SKAM2? has purposely kept a low profile in the booth as of late, so when his rhymes do surface, the outcome is acclaimed. Known for trading bars with Eminem, with DJ Spinna at the helm, SKAM has proved boldly that he can rock [cont.]

From Mac & Cheese 4: The Appetizer. Produced by Harry Fraud.

German producer Shuko unveils a star-studded new track off his debut album “For The Love Of It”, featuring guest verses from Saigon, Vinnie Paz, and R.A. The Rugged Man, plus vocals from Carolyn D’Elia.

Various members of Run DMC, Public Enemy, EPMD, and 3rd Base team up for this posse cut. Produced by BIG K.O. Video directed by Rob Martin.

First World Records: “The Soviet Tape is a new collaboration between Fulgeance & DJ Scientist. Their debut single ‘Moscow Nightlife’ is the perfect introduction to their sound: heavy instrumental hip hop culled exclusively from Scientist’s un-rivalled collection of vintage Soviet-era records. Scientist, one of Germany’s most prolific record collectors (check out his incredible ‘Soviet Grooves’ [cont.]

New music from TeeFlii’s February 3rd LP, Starr.

Tech N9ne’s Special Effects, in stores 5/5/2015.

Produced by Daz Dillinger.Tax Season dropping 2/24/15 via RBC Records.

From DirtyDiggs upcoming LP, Rodman, coming soon.

Sage has tapped Oregon’s Sapient to rework “Dead Man’s Float” from his latest LP Copper Gone. Sapient will be joining Sage on his OR shows this week.

Produced by Vinylz, from Sean’s upcoming Dark Sky Paradise LP.

Pusha T beat him to it, but Maino revisits Gang Starr’s “Just To Get A Rep.” Stick up kids is out to tax…

Ace Hood borrows A$AP Rocky’s “Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye II” instrumental for his latest. We’re guessing this beat might have originally belonged to him and was reappropriated by Rocky, but don’t quote us.

New music from Juvenile at his new home, Ca$h Money Records.