Impose Magazine — As Noise Pop concludes over here in SF, we look at this week’s popular movements. In news that has nothing to do with the Bieb’s new hairdo, or Rick Ross getting down with some bloody meat in a Kanye video, I heard that Dam Mantle is streaming hi... more info

Impose Magazine — What's in a name? I can't help but wonder if rappers are turning their critically acclaimed records into series pieces out of laziness or if it is a marketing strategy. I have also yet to reach a verdict as to whether I'm more optimistic about Raekwo... more info

Culture Bully — New music from Raekwon's forthcoming release, Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG DOWNLOAD: Raekwon - "Molasses" f. Rick Ross & Ghostface Killah (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Pharoahe Monch - "Clap" (MP3) Lupe Fiasco has sold-out his previously discussed record release party at Webster Hall on March 8th, but the Chi-city MC has... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — After partnering up with Warner Bros., Maybach Music Group have made yet another signing. Pill signed a deal with Rick Ross’ music label. The rapper who is already signed to Warner Bros. was confirmed on the label yesterday via twitter. “@PILL418... more info

Impose Magazine — It's a busy week over at the XXL offices. The Freshman Class cover was unveiled and the magazine dropped Travis Barker and DJ Whoo Kid's star-studded Let The Drummer Get Some mixtape. The mixtape features collaborations with Lil' Wayne, Rick Ross, Cl... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Mikey Fresh over at Vibe spoke to Todd Moscowitz over at Warner Bros spoke about Rick Ross’ label deal.   Over the weekend, Rick Ross announced via Twitter that he officially joined the Warner Bros. Records family. Signing his company, Maybach Mus... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Label has signed with Warner Bros. The rapper took to his twitter account earlier to break the news. “It’s official!!!! @maybachmusic has partnered with Warner Bros!!!! s/o to Lyor Cohen, Tod..Joey I.e.dallas and my bro... more info

White Folks Get Crunk — MOOMBAHTON! B.M.F. (Blowin Moombahton Fast) – Rick Ross – Skinny Friedman download | mp3 more info

Culture Bully — New music video for the title track from Rick Ross' 2010 Ashes to Ashes mixtape. more info