Flatbush Zombies - Better Off Dead (Mixtape)

Flatbush zombies drop off a new free mixtape titled "Better Off Dead". Erick Arc Elliott handles the majority of the production a listen for features from Danny Brown and Action Bronson.

Stream and download available below.

The Internet - Dontcha (Video)

Odd Future offshoot The Internet return with a new video for "Dontcha" from their upcoming album "Feel Good". This is not what you might expect when Odd Future is uttered in the same breath, as it's a smooth bit of R'n'B that can easily rival anything considered to be in that genre today. Chad Hugo lent a helping hand here so watch out for his cameo in the video.

Nas: Defining Moments (Video)

Like the genre of music that he made his name with, Nas turns 40 years old this year on Saturday. Only a month younger than Hip-Hop but definitely one of the names synonymous with the culture and also one with a number of standout moments throughout his career. 

Complex TV put together a piece called "Defining Moments" that highlights the milestones he's sure to be remembered for.

Watch part 1 below. Part 2 will play automatically at the end of part 1.

Verb T - I Remain (Video)

With a new self produced album on the way next month, Verb T releases the video for "I Remain" which will appear on it and was shot on his recent trip performing in Croatia at this years Outlook Festival. The EP for the single is available on iTunes and the album can be pre-ordered through High Focus Records.

Arsenio Hall Is Back!

After a 19 year absence, Arsenio Hall finally made his return to late night television last night. "The Arsenio Hall Show" is set to be a week nightly programme that will follow the mould of his previous series from 1994 and before.

His first guest was Chris Tucker with musical performances from his old friend Snoop Dogg. Watch a few clips from the show below.

Kanye West - Bound 2 (Live Performance Video)

Last night on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, Kanye West made an appearance to perform the best record off his "Yeezus" album, "Bound 2". Backed by The Roots and with magnificent vocals from Charlie Wilson, he made the live performance of the track sound amazing, if not better than the studio version.

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Koncept - 40 oz Spliffs (J57 Remix) (Video)

Not too long passed by after the release of Koncept's "Malt Disney EP" last year before a remixed version of the EP by fellow Brown Bag AllStar J57 surfaced. While the original EP produced by DeeJay Element certainly came through with the bangers, the J57 remixes deliver a brand new spin and sound completely different.

Watch the video for "40 oz Spliffs" which just premiered on Mass Appeal and be sure to check out the remix EP on iTunes.

Eminem - Berzerk (Full Video)

After a few video teasers in the form of Beats By Dre adverts and a brief appearance on ESPN on Saturday night, Eminem drops the full visual for his new single "Berzerk". Expect cameos from Kendrick Lamar, Slaughterhouse, Kid Rock, Alchemist, Yelawolf and of course the tracks producer Rick Rubin.

"The Marshall Mathers LP 2" is set to be released November 5th.

Axel F. (J.Rocc & MED) - Sofa Coins (Live Video)

In support of their recent collaborative EP under the name Axel F., J.Rocc and MED did a live recording of the track "Sofa Coins" from the "Sofa Set EP". Backed by the band Balance and The Traveling Sounds, MED rocked a live version with J.Rocc on the turntables.

Check the video below and get your copy of the physical EP here through Fat Beats or digitally on iTunes.

Chalk - If You Must (Video)

The wait is almost over for the release of the solo debut from Chalk. The Manchester reppin', double denim wearin' TNC wordsmith is set to drop the album "One For Being Me" on the 20th September. In the run up to its release, Chalky Pops lets go of the video for the first single "If You Must".

Watch the video below, get your pre-order of the album available on vinyl, CD or MP3 and get yourselves down to the album launch party with In The Loop on Friday the 27th September.

DJ Woody Presents Hip Hop Is 40 (Trailer)

DJ Woody is set to rock his next audio visual show after the success of both "Turntables In Technicolor" and "Big Phat 90's". The new live experience is "Hip Hop Is 40".

From DJ Woody's website:

"‘Hip Hop is 40′ chronicles and celebrates all things Hip Hop.
From the original breaks to the first rap records and through the eighties, nineties and noughties party rockers up to todays future classics."

Check out the trailer below.

Sons Of Anarchy Season 6

Sons Of Anarchy fans will be pleased to hear that the premiere for season 6 is this coming Tuesday (10th) on FX. Unfortunately this is the start date for US viewers and the UK may have to wait until February 2014. I'm sure those with initiative will find a way around this though.

Watch the season 6 trailer below.

Curren$y & Young Roddy - Bales (Free Album)

After an announcement out of the blue, Curren$y releases a new album just two days later. The joint (!) album with Young Roddy includes production from Harry Fraud amongst others and guest appearance from Juvenile.

Get the album here on Dat Piff.

Vado - Fast Lane feat. Raekwon (Video)

Vado releases another video from his current mixtape "Slime Flu 4" for the track "Fast Lane". Shaolin's own Raekwon also offers a guest verse.

Make sure you download the free mixtape Slime Flu 4.

Dom Kennedy - South Central Love (Video)

With nods to the classic movies Menace II Society and Boyz N The Hood, Dom Kennedy gives us a short video for his track "South Central Love" lifted from his upcoming album "Get Home Safely". Expect that to drop October 1st.