Here is a special 28-minute “B-Side” to Stones Throw’s Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton documentary, which is out now on DVD and Blu-Ray. Includes interview footage with Kanye West, Madlib, Dilla, and more.

Troy Ave and his BSB crew sit in with The Breakfast Club. They discuss his XXL cover status, his relationship with 50 Cent and G-Unit, his new mixtape, and more.

From Migos forthcoming No Label 2 mixtape release.

“Made” is the first single off of the second Converse CONS compilation, CONS EP Vol. 2, coming Summer/Fall of 2014. The song was recorded at Sunset Sound Recording Studio in Los Angeles, CA and Chicago Recording Company in Chicago Illinois.

New music out the A$AP Mob. with a little help from Norfolk, Virginia’s Young Money Yawn.

Runaway buzz on this Bay Area kid, who will drop These Things Happen on June 23rd. This video is pretty interesting, in contrast to the song. Directed by Bobby Bruderle.

Go behind the scenes of MF Doom and Bishop Nehru’s upcoming project, NehruvianDOOM. XXL spoke with the mysterious rapper overseas in London, England, to discuss the new project, being a mentor to Bishop and what we can expect from the release.

Are you ready? #nobodyssmiling — COMMON (@common) May 28, 2014 One of this year’s most anticipated releases is Common’s tenth studio album, Nobody’s Smiling, which was announced at the top of the year. But news has been quiet lately on that front, missing its initial projected Spring release date. That being said, here is everything [cont.]

Questlove talks about the meaning behind The Roots’ new album title (…And Then You Shoot Your Cousin) and how each of the tracks fit together, for Jimmy Fallon.

Jody Highroller switches things up on this Diplo produced rock track from his upcoming Neon Icon release.

Hus Kingpin enlists Planet Asia for the “Gold Chain Military Remix” of his cut “RZA”, which doesn’t feature RZA. Produced by The Custodian Of Records, which is one of the best producer names we’ve ever heard.

Slaine has revealed the artwork and track listing for his upcoming studio album “The King Of Everything Else”, which is scheduled for an August 19th release date through Suburban Noize. The album is set to feature collaborations with heavyweights Tech N9ne, Madchild, Bishop Lamont, Vinnie Paz, Reks and Termanology, and La Coka Nostra brethren ILL [cont.]

The new album from Swollen Members, Brand New Day, will be available June 17, 2014.

As we reported a few weeks ago, Apple has released a statement confirming the purchase Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine’s Beats Electronics – makers of the popular Beats By Dre line of headphones and speakers – for $3 billion dollars, marking the largest acquisition in the company’s history. The merger is expected to be completed [cont.]

Sing along, kids. The Pink Print, coming soon.

New music from Trick’s Godfather 3 mixtape, which dropped today.

The last two freestyles and profiles for XXL’s 2014 Freshmen cover.

From French’s Coke Boys 4 mixtape. Directed by Sergio Parra. Harry Fraud did his thing on the beat, once again.

First offering from Birdman’s upcoming Rich Gang 2 compilation, produced by London On Da Trak.

Simple, yet ultra visual offering from former Das Racist member Kool A.D. Directed by Kool A.D. and Teddy O’Connor.