The Hip Hop Chronicle — Jay Electronica says that his first single from his brand new album will feature Chris Brown. The rapper who was performing at Jay-Z’s “Made In America” Festival, told the crowd that Breezy will be on his brand new single. No word as to the tit... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Jay-Z’s “Made In America” Festival is underway in Philly. Hov will be headling the first night but also performing is D’Angelo, Rita Ora, Skrillex and Maybach Music Group. Youtube have a live stream of the concert which you can watch by click... more info

Consequence of Sound — Watch sets from Jay-Z, Run-DMC, D'Angelo, Janelle Monáe, and more! more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Kanye West revealed the official artwork for the upcoming G.O.O.D. Music compilation album “Cruel Summer”. But HMV in Japan have released the tracklist for the album, which is scheduled for released on September 18th. The tracklist below is not c... more info

Guardian Music — (Rhymesayers)While ostensibly an attempt to address contemporary social issues, this fourth album by Minnesotan white Muslim rapper Brother Ali is more clearly an exercise in nostalgia. The consequence may not be intended, but it turns out to be Mou... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — During a piece for VEVO Lift, Jay-Z speaks on Rita Ora’s “R.I.P.” track. Hov says the track is a perfect introduction for the British star. The Roc Nation singer is currently promoting her album “ORA”, which is available now.   The post [V... more info

Guardian Music — (Roc Nation)Not many pop stars can they say they have duetted with Craig David, auditioned to represent the UK at Eurovision and signed a multimillion-pound deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation. Unfortunately for Rita Ora, her backstory is the most interesti... more info

Topix — Upset you can't make it to Jay-Z's " Made in America " music festival happening in Philadelphia this Labor Day weekend? You'll have to be patient, but take heart: Ron Howard will be capturing the event for a film set to be released in 2013. more info

Starpulse — Soundgarden star Chris Cornell has pulled out of a planned performance at Jay-Z's inaugural Made in America music festival this weekend. The rapper will launch the event in Philadelphia on Septem... more info

Guardian Music — Sound Control, ManchesterEarlier this year, Rita Ora – a 21-year-old Londoner born in Kosovo – told the Guardian her mentor Jay-Z believed she could be as big as his previous protege, Rihanna. Maybe he's right: with the year not even out, she has... more info