Pharrell Plays New Album G I R L (Video)

For those of you with an hour and a half to spare, you can watch and listen to Pharrell as he plays his entire new album "G  I  R  L" for Red Bull Studios. He also talks about the album and tells a few stories.

Run The Jewels - Run The Jewels (Video)

Killer Mike and El-P or Run The Jewels continue to hit us with visuals from their joint project. The title track "Run The Jewels" is given the part animation treatment.

Homeboy Sandman - Bad Meaning Good (Video)

Homeboy Sandman returns with "Bad Meaning Good", the first video from his completely Paul White produced project "White Sands". The Boy Sand is currently at the start of his European tour. Dates are here.

"White Sands" is available now on Stones Throw.

Ransom & Statik Selektah - Jade (Video)

Ransom and Statik Selektah release the visual for the Rik Cordero directed video "Jade". Taken from their joint project "The Proposal", of course the track samples the classic cut "I Wanna Love You" from 90's RnB starlets Jade.

Check the video below. "The Proposal" is available now.

DJ J-Ronin - Freestyle Files Vol. 2: Everybody Who's Anybody (Mixtape)

DJ J-Ronin very kindly liberates his mixtape "Freestyle Files Vol. 2: Everybody Who's Anybody" for free. If you don't recognise anyone on the cover, the set includes freestyles from the likes of Skyzoo, Rah Digga, Ras Kass, Sadat X, Lil Fame of M.O.P., Vast Aire, Rapper Big Pooh and many more.

Get the free download here and check a few videos from the collection.

Supastition - Honest Living EP

North Carolina emcee Supastition drops off a 'name your price' project with the "Honest Living EP" produced entirely by Croup. Supastition has been putting in work for years and actually made one of my favourite songs in a long time with "The Williams" which had Nicolay on production.

Supastition -

"This is a collection of songs dedicated to the working class and loosely inspired by NC’s failing economy. Supastition was inspired to write the EP after NC became the first state to eliminate federal unemployment benefits in 2013. A lot of people, including Supa, felt the effects of it. While he was searching for a job himself, Supastition documented those struggles first hand with the Honest Living EP. Croup is no stranger to Supastition music. They recorded their first official song (Adrenaline) on Supastition's The Deadline. Since then, they've been working together and crafting songs. Croup is one of the few producers who didn't change his sound just to get major placements. As a unit, Supa and Croup both refuse to compromise their sound and only care to appeal to those who dig that vintage sounding hip hop.

Thank you to all of the supporters worldwide who gave this EP an honest listen. If you’re loving the music then please spread the word to those who you think will enjoy it as much as you do."

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.