Guardian Music — The first track to leak from the hotly anticipated De Dre album was written and performed for him by rapper LudacrisSince the release of Eminem's Relapse, Dr Dre's Detox is the now most anticipated album in hip-hop. It's just a pity he doesn't seem t... more info

Stereogum — You know Johan as Radioclit, which is basically the very best DJ name. And you know Radioclit from The Very Best, the collab project Hugo has with Malawi's Esau Mwamwaya. This project pairs the UK-via-Sweden producer with Kingston's Terry Lynn, an as... more info

411 Mania — After being initially discovered by 50 Cent in 2003, Willy Northpole eventually signed with Disturbing Tha Peace, and under the guide of Ludacris, has released his debut album, Tha Connect. Is it one to remember though, or another one for the bargain... more info

MTV.com News — Beyonce shows video of herself at 5 imitating MJ.By Rahman Dukes On a weekend when some of today's biggest R&B stars collided with the genre's legendary singers to celebrate the 15th annual Essence Music Festival, one common topic was consistent ... more info

Detroit Free Press — Thousands come to Ludington to get spaced out grooving on to some classic jam bands, and the evening ends with many of those same people busting loose to the sounds of Michael Jackson, Ludacris and Kelly Clarkson. more info

MTV.com News — Diddy, Nas and Jennifer Lopez also borrowed from the King of Pop for some of their biggest hits.By James Montgomery Kanye West in his music video for "Good Life" Photo: Roc-A-Fella Michael Jackson's best songs were alive, and they made the... more info

411 Mania — Madonna, Sean Combs, Justin Timberlake, Lisa Marie Presley, Russell Simmons, Quincy Jones, Britney Spears, MC Hammer, and Ludacris comment on the tragic death... more info

VH1 News — Michael Jackson is remembered by Miley Cyrus, Pete Wentz, John Mayer and more celebrities who took to their Twitter pages to mourn the loss of the King of Pop. more info

MTV.com News — Stars mourn the loss of the King of Pop on their Twitter pages.By Jocelyn Vena Michael Jackson Photo: Gianfranco Calcagno In the wake of the tragic news of legendary pop star Michael Jackson's death Thursday (June 25), musicians, actors an... more info

AllHipHop — Ludacris has added another jewel to his business portfolio, courtesy of the founding of his very own Cognac line.   The announcement came at the wine and spirits trade show Vinexpo, being held this week in Bordeaux, France.   The custom line, ent... more info