Thanks to Roshan for putting this together:

Hip-Hop Music Round-up

This week's top 10 albums in Hip-Hop and R&B, according to Billboard.com:

1. Kelly Rowland - Here I Am
2. Beyonce - 4
3. Joss Stone - LP1
4. Bad Meets Evil - Hell: The Sequel
5. DJ Khaled - We The Best Forever
6. Jill Scott - The Light of the Sun
7.Big Sean - Finally Famous
8. Pitbull - Planet Pit
9. Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday
10. Wu-Tang Clan - Legendary Weapons

NEWS:

We have a new featured artist. We've featured him before, but after a couple more releases, we wanted to bring him back up to everyone. Dustin Cavazos, who has a new album and a new EP, as well as exclusive photos and videos. It can all be found here. Similarly, the new EP (Stay Gold) he released can be downloaded for free.

Big Sean was arrested this week on allegations of sexual assault. Not a good look to say the least.

Download our July mixtape here.

There was a studio grand opening in Houston last weekend. This studio is home to The Niceguys, Mantis, Montana, Thurogood, Jack Freeman and other artists I work with (promo, etc) on a regular basis. Check out the article I wrote here.

Theophilus London's fall tour schedule has been released.

Sims and Lazerbeak are going on tour together.

Machine Gun Kelly signed to Bad Boy Records.

Bun B will be teaching another semester at Rice University.

Waka Flocka Flame recently interviewed Tyler, The Creator.

Jay-Z will now be heading the "business side" of Billionaire Boys Club, while Pharrell will be the Creative Director. Huge partnership, right?

The tracklisting and artwork for Phonte's upcoming solo effort has been released.

Dr. Dre is narrating The R.E.D. Album.

Justin Bieber will collaborate with...Asher Roth?

DMX recently opened up about his addiction and bipolar disorder.

Here are the production credits for Royce Da 5'9's Success is Certain.

Kanye will be reprising his role on The Cleveland Show, along with Nicki Minaj and Questlove. On a related note, Nicki Minaj has a role in the upcoming Ice Age.

Jeezy will be dropping a new tape this week.

The LOX explained why their album's being delayed so much.

Lauryn Hill was sued for owing someone money. Seems redundant.

Check out a recap of the events during Eminem's headlining set at Lollapalooza this past weekend.

Big Boi was arrested on drug possession. His lawyer has released a statement today.

9th Wonder doesn't like Watch The Throne...or something.

Game recently talked about the origin of his dislike for Jay-Z.

Homeboy Sandman has signed to Stones Throw Records.


THIS WEEK'S VIDEOS:

Live: Sartorial Sounds Recap [Mara Hruby, Theo Martins, Jesse Boykins III]

Interview: Pusha T + Cyhi the Prynce with Fake Shore Drive

Interview: Drake talks about Take Care See also: OVO Fest Recap

Teaser: Jack Freeman - Lynnie's World

Music Video: Mayer Hawthorne - A Long Time

Live: Drake - Headlines [Canada; first performance]

Live: B.o.B. - Beast Mode [Live in Japan]

Trailer: Watch the Throne #1 // Watch the Throne # 2


THIS WEEK'S DOWNLOADS:

Free EP: J Cole - Any Given Sunday Vol I // Vol II [New EP series leading up to his album release]

Mixtape: The Game - Hood Morning & Candy Coronas

Hollywood Floss - Doin' My Thing

Stream: Das Racist - Michael Jordan

jj - We Can't Stop f. Ne-Yo [Adult Swim mp3 series]

The-Dream - Love Slave [Unreleased]

Mixtape: Chris Brown - Boy in Detention

Mixtape: Flying Lotus - Thundercat

Mayer Hawthorne - When The Night Falls [Chromeo Cover]

Jazz Cartier - Far Away [Losing Elizabeth]


ALBUMS DROPPING THIS WEEK:
Kanye West & Jay-Z - Watch the Throne
Waka Flocka Flame & Gucci Mane – Ferrari Boyz (Brothers From Another Mother)
Ace Hood – Blood, Sweat & Tears
Royce Da 5’9” – Success Is Certain


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Contributors: themostdeplete

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go Game

I'm in love with Watch the Throne.

The new Wu album had a few heaters, esp the title track with AZ (fire!!) and MOP, but other than that I couldn't get into it.

Originally Posted by phaserstostun

I'm in love with Watch the Throne.

Same

Who is "Jeezy?"

Why the surprise about the Biebs/Asher collabo? They have the same manager in Scooter Braun. I'm surprised it hasn't happened sooner.

Also, congrats to MGK.

Originally Posted by Holly HoX!

Who is "Jeezy?"

+young

Originally Posted by themostdeplete

+young

Shoud be the full name in a news post - that's all I'm saying.

Actually looking forward to The Game's album.

Just stoked for more J. Cole.

First one's cover art is too damn good. Should have saved that for his album.

How in the hell is Waka Flocka Flame famous? Everything he puts out is just plain terrible.

Originally Posted by Holly HoX!

Shoud be the full name in a news post - that's all I'm saying.

Actually looking forward to The Game's album.

http://www.rapbasement.com/young-jee...atch-here.html

url says all.

Originally Posted by kissbangkill

http://www.rapbasement.com/young-jee...atch-here.html

url says all.

I have actually heard that he later came out and said that was not true. Who the hell knows though? Dude has been saying he was dropping TM103 for the past 2 years.

Dustin Cavazos is really talented. Glad to see him getting recognition.