Jonwayne - Black Magic (Live Video)

During his first European tour in January, Jonwayne appeared at Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Awards and walked away with "Album Of The Year". While on his trip to London he recorded a live version of album cut "Black Magic" in Brownswood Basement.

He's currently back on tour in The States but returns to Europe in April. The last date on the tour happens to be in Manchester at the fantastic Soup Kitchen on April the 30th. He's at Liverpool's The Shipping Forecast the night before. Other dates can be found on Stones Throw.

Allen Iverson's Number Retirement Ceremony (Video)

Last night "The Answer" Allen Iverson finally had his jersey number retired and raised to the rafters by the Philadelphia 76ers. He's in good company with the likes of Julius Erving, Charles Barkley, Maurice Cheeks and Moses Malone with their numbers beside him.

Watch a short video from last night's ceremony in Philly.

Otis Clapp - So That, So This (Video)

Otis Clapp drops another video from his "#ATB" project with "So That, So This". The full album can be downloaded for free here. Make sure you get that.

The LOX in Manchester

If you weren't already aware, Hip-Hop stalwarts The LOX (Styles P, Sheek Louch and Jadakiss) will be appearing in Manchester on the 29th of March as part of "The Trinity Tour". Brought to you by This Is Hip Hop, obviously this is one not to be missed as it's a very rare appearance by any member of the group never mind all three of them.

Grab your tickets here (or check the flyer below) and remind yourself of a few of the classics.

DOOM & Bishop Nehru - Behind The Mask

XXL spent some time with Bishop Nehru and DOOM while the two were in London and gave a glimpse in to their world and they talk about each other's work ethic ahead of their joint project "Nehruvian Doom". This is definitely a collaboration to keep an eye out for.

SMTH - Last Straw feat. Capital STEEZ (Video)

Over a lovely beat provided by DJ Spinna, here we have Brooklyn's SMTH with his video for "Last Straw". The track features the last recorded vocals from the late Capital STEEZ of Pro Era. Hearing how he rides this instrumental and displays his hunger, it makes for a more poignant listen.

The song is available on iTunes with proceeds going to STEEZ's family.

CJ Fly - Eyetalian Frenchip (Video)

If Joey Bada$$ is the only member of Pro Era that you're familiar with, dig deeper. Another member of the crew, CJ Fly, released a solid free album last year called "Thee Way Eye See It". Here he releases another visual from it with "Eyetalian Frenchip".

Check the video below and get the album here.

Locksmith - House Of Games 2 feat. RA The Rugged Man (Video)

Locksmith releases his latest video "House Of Games 2" with a guest verse from RA The Rugged Man. The two head to Europe on tour soon and this track will appear on Locksmith's upcoming album "A Thousand Cuts".

Buddy - Idle Time (Mixtape)

Californian rhymer and Pharrell Williams affiliate Buddy drops off his debut mixtape named "Idle Time". The production credits and features are pretty impressive for someone yet to make an impact on the scene. This should do it.

Production and guest spots come from Freddie Gibbs, Kendrick Lamar, Asher Roth, Pharrell, Boi-1da and The Cool Kids, Robin Thicke and,um, Miley Cyrus among others. Sounding fresh on first listen. It's free so give it a listen.

Amerigo Gazaway - Yasiin Gaye: The Departure (Side One) (Album)

Amerigo Gazaway finally drops his Mos Def and Marvin Gaye mash up. Stream or download available below.

Talib Kweli - Rare Portraits (Video)

Here we have the new video from Talib Kweli's new project. The visual for "Rare Portraits" is taken from the album "Gravitas" which you can get direct from Kweli here.

Chief Xcel on Crate Diggers (Video)

Bay Area producer and one half of Hip-Hop group Blackalicious, Chief Xcel is next to talk about his vinyl collection.

No Malice - Blasphemy feat. Fam-Lay (Video)

The elder of the brothers Thornton, No Malice, drops his latest video from the highly slept on "Hear Ye Him" album. The new video for "Blasphemy" features long time collaborator Fam-Lay on the chorus and we see a throwback theme in the visuals.

The Clipse reunion is still on hold indefinitely but Pusha T does appear on his brother's album on the track "Shame The Devil". Watch the new video below and also check out an old video from Fam-Lay which is taken from the fantastic "The Neptunes Present The Clones" LP from 2003.

Happy Birthday Michael Jordan

Happy Birthday to Michael Jordan, who turns 51 years old today.

Trombone Shorty & Friends NBA AllStar Game Half-time Show (Video)

New Orleans was definitely represented for the half-time show of the NBA AllStar Game with the city's very own Trombone Shorty and his band Orleans Avenue setting it of with some Nawlins funk. They were joined on stage by legendary artist Doctor John, as well as Guy Clark Jr., a show stealing Janelle Monae and the timeless Earth, Wind & Fire.

This was one of the better half-time shows in recent memory.

Video below.