Video: Kelis – “Acapella”

Kelis is back. This time with an ill and colorful video. Watch closely…Nas & Kelis’ son Knight makes his music video debut.

First single from Kelis’ fifth album, Flesh Tone, in stores June 22, 2010. Directed by John “Rankin” Waddell and Chris Cottam.

Drake’s “Thank Me Later” LP Set To Drop May 25, Album Details Revealed

Drake’s debut Thank Me Later is officially set to be released on May 25.

The highly anticipated album from the Toronto rapper includes high profile collaborations that include Jay-Z, Kanye West, The-Dream, Sean Garrett and his boss Lil’ Wayne. Some of the production will be handled by Boi 1da, 40 and more.

Thank Me Later was originally scheduled for a February release but was pushed back because Drizzy wanted to perfect the album.

“This is my first album and it takes a lot for me to commit to a song and be like, ‘I like this enough that I’m gonna put it on the album. It’s gotta be something that I feel is timeless and is better than anything that I’ve ever done.”

Props: Rap-Up

Video: Erykah Badu – “Window Seat”

Here’s the new video from Erykah Badu for “Window Seat” and my oh my what a view…Ms. Badu bares all in this one near the end.

Sidebar: The video was shot in Dallas, TX. The “X” on the street near the 5:20 minute marks the spot where President Kennedy was shot.

Video: Lloyd Banks – “Big Bully”

Check out a new video from Lloyd Banks for “Big Bully” — directed by 50 Cent. Vid was done during the current BISD tour in Europe.

Music: Prodigy – “The Phone Tap (Welcome to State Prison)”

Here’s some new music from Prodigy; while he’s still locked up in prison. P goes in on this one for 7 minutes…all over the phone. Produced by Sid Roams.

Prodigy – The Phone Tap (Welcome to State Prison)

Props: NR

First Look: Nas & Damian Marley – “Distant Relatives” (Real Album Cover Artwork)

Here’s a look at the real album cover art for the upcoming Nas & Damian Marley joint album Distant Relatives. Some time back this fake one was floating around the ‘net posing as the genuine article. The album drops on May 25th.

Scarface Speaks On Dropping His First Ever Mixtape

Face spoke to MTV about releasing Dopeman Music, his first-ever mixtape after 20+ years in the game, and coming out of retirement:

“I always wanted to drop a mixtape on my own. So I just said, ‘Let’s drop an independent mixtape.’ I feel that I should be as an adult and musician and pioneer — that’s what they call me. … I feel that I need to move on to another stage with the way I deliver my music to the public. I got a lot of sh– and I’m using about 3 percent of what I know about music. I’m not using it all. I’m music. I can play that sh– long enough for a real musician to catch it and feel me, where I’m going, and we make magic like that.”

Music: Rihanna feat. Rick Ross – “Rude Boy (Remix)”

Rick Ross gives Rihanna’s track “Rude Boy” the remix treatment. “Rude Boy” is the #1 song in the nation two weeks running and is off Rihanna’s Rated R album.

Download: Rihanna feat. Rick Ross – “Rude Boy (Remix)”

Props: Rap-Up

First Look: Trina’s “Amazin’” Album Cover

Here’s a look at Trina’s cover artwork for her upcoming album Amazin’ — which drops May 4th.

Video: Ludacris feat. Diamond, Trina & Eve – “My Chick Bad” (Remix)

The official video for Ludacris’ “My Chick Bad (Remix)” featuring Diamond, Trina & Eve. Cameo appearances from DJ Khaled, Nicki Minaj & Lil Scrappy. Battles Of The Sexes is in stores now!