The Hip Hop Chronicle — Birdman went on Power 105.1 to speak on the new rap battle between Drake and Common. Birdman says he has Drake’s back whatever happens.   more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — We have had one version of this track already. However Drake appears in this one.   more info

From Mato, From London — Ben Howard Devon (UK) Acústica folk, preciosas acrobacias de guitarra y una voz a la que se le oye el terciopelo y la dulzura. Como escuchar a Nick Drake por primera vez. Te gustará si te gustan Todo lo que hay en el medio entre Mumford and Sons y... more info

Topix — DJ Steve Aoki's remix of Drake's "Forever" traversed the all-star rapper's beats to the dance floor. more info

Guardian Music — Take a look at the gigs our writers will be reviewing this week, and tell us about any live music you've seen recentlyEach week we share a list of concerts our writers will be reviewing. Here's what they'll be writing about in the next few days (all ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Health problems derailed the planned December release of Rick Ross‘ fifth studio album, God Forgives, I Don’t. With the LP now set to arrive later in 2012, hip-hop’s self-proclaimed Boss offers a temporary stopgap with a free mixtape of all-ne... more info

ContactMusic — Drake has the greatest freedom you can possibly have in music The rapper and producer Noah 40 Shebib feel they were in a privileged position when they made his second album Take Care as they were allowed to work in the studio unrestricted and u... more info

411 Mania — Check out the "Stay Schemin'" remix... more info

Perez Hilton — Get More: Music News Let's get it on! A battle has begun between prominent figures in rap music. In this corner, we have Common, known for his slick rhymes and smooth hooks. Common actually laid down the gaunlet for this battle, throwing shade at h... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Common takes aim at Drake on “Stay Schemin”, the same track Drizzy took aim at Common. This is about to get very interesting. more info