Allmusic Blog —   Represent!         Eric B & Rakim – “Don’t Sweat the Technique” Click here to view the embedded video.   EPMD – “Crossover” Click here to view the embedded video.   Craig Mack – “Flava In Ya Ear” Click here to view the em... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Rakim said it best: “It ain’t where you’re from, but where you’re at.” Accordingly, the late Guru may have been Boston-bred, but he’ll eternally embody the spirit of Brooklyn. Despite spending his formative yea... more info

411 Mania — Eminem announces new album plan, Guru passes away and leaves a questionable letter in his wake, no Run-D.M.C. reunion just yet, Kid Cudi changes his album title, Rakim reveals his favorite rapper and much more! more info

MTV.com News — L.E.P/ Bogus Boys Say New Tape 'Represents The Streets Of Chicago'By Shaheem Reid L.E.P/ Bogus Boys Photo: Bogus Boys This Week's Main Pick Street Kings: L.E.P/ Bogus Boys Holding It Down For: Chicago Mixtape: Don't Feed Da Killaz, ... more info

MTV.com News — Ralph McDaniels and J.Period blend Biggie's songs with new beats and visuals on the mixtape DVD, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Notorious B.I.G. Photo: Getty Images Don't Sleep: Necessary Notables Mixtape DVD: "March 9: Video Remix C... more info

MTV.com News — Fifteen years after Eazy's death, MTV correspondent gives us some insight into his friend's genius. Eazy-E Photo: Ruthless Records The appearance was rebellious, the music was revolutionary, the history is legendary. Eazy-E changed not just... more info

Culture Bully — The phenomenal freestyle that closed the doors on Yo! MTV Raps feat. Rakim, KRS-One, Erick Sermon, Redman, Method Man & more! more info

Spinner.com — Fashawn, the underground hip-hop artist who hails from Fresno, CA, has been rapping since the age of 12. He made a name for himself through mixtapes long before his debut album, 'Boy Meets World,' was released last year. Channeling a difficult childh... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG Brother Ali with Rakim in 2009 Brother Ali is going back on tour this spring and he hits NYC again, this time with Fashawn and BK One for a show at Knitting Factory on April 15th. Tickets are... more info

The Music Fix — Capsule Review: Old school turntablism with a classical twist - it sez here.Rob Swift has been putting out albums since the late 1990s but this is his first for Ipecac, having previously worked with label honcho Mike Patton on the Peeping Tom project... more info