MTV.com News — 'It's got a bounce to it,' the Evil Genius tells Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Snoop Dogg Photo: Priority The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive Snoop Dogg sent out a warning on his Twitter page earlier this week to look out for the "King... more info

MTV.com News — 'The War Report has its own following, its own legacy,' N.O.R.E. says of high expectations.By Shaheem Reid Capone-N-Noreaga Photo: MTV News Capone-N-Noreaga are getting back to the grimy hip-hop of their 1997 classic, The War Report, on th... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Slaughterhouse member Joell Ortiz has announced the details for his new upcoming album Free Agent, which will be released via a deal with E1 Music.   Ortiz has lined up a number of notables for the follow-up to his debut album The ... more info

MTV.com News — 'I wasn't sure what rapper would be willing or take the challenge,' she says of hearing Ghost's remix.By Steven Roberts Melanie Fiona Photo: Vallery Jean/ Getty Images Riding the success of her single "It Kills Me," Melanie Fiona has won a... more info

411 Mania — This week, we're honoring those who have made a complete fool of themselves, those that have done unmentionable things and those that have risen above to deliver greatness! Featuring Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Raekwon and Rihanna with musical performances... more info

WFMU's Beware of the Blog — Host of the Push Bin and Tale of the Twelve podcast, Lou Z., chimes in with his Top 10 list for 2009: 1. Demdike Stare - Symbiosis (Modern Love) - listen 2. Raekwon - Only Built For Cuban Linx Pt.... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Aziz Ansari's listed the following stuff on his 2009 Gummy Award Ballot.... BEST ALBUM 4. Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II 3. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It's Blitz 2. Neon Indian - Psychic Chasms 1. Animal Collective... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Aziz Ansari's listed the following stuff on his 2009 Gummy Award Ballot.... BEST ALBUM 4. Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II 3. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It's Blitz 2. Neon Indian - Psychic Chasms 1. Animal Collective... more info

411 Mania — Take a look back at 411 Music's best (and worst) reviewed albums of 2009 in metal, rock, alternative, indie and rap, as we recognize the big ones like Lamb of God, Bruce Springsteen, Alice In Chains, Raekwon, Bat For Lashes, Bob Dylan and moreÂÂ... more info

411 Mania — The staff looks back one last time at 2009, as Eminem, Alice In Chains, Jay-Z and more make our Top Albums, Lady GaGa and Taylor Swift broke out to annoy us, Raekwon returned, Chris Brown did a bad, bad thing and, oh yeah, a guy from the Jackson 5 di... more info