D.R.E.S. Tha Beatnik can only be described in so many ways, whether it's as an MC or a Human Beatboxer, Dres has a lot of shoes that he has filled since moving to Atlanta years ago. He has worked with many artists, and even traveled the world with a few. He also produced an album which was the first in the history of hip hop to be 100% ...

Aesop Rock, the independent hip-hop artist from New York is currently completing the last leg of his 2007 tour in support of his latest full-length LP None Shall Pass, it finishes with a November 20th in Atlanta at MJQ. Anyone familiar with the work of this underground legend is no stranger to his Picasso-like written images and the eclectic array of beats and bass lines in which ...

It's a hot Tuesday night in Atlanta. In the depths of the Apache Cafe, DJ Scizzahands is on the decks and Dres tha Beatnik has command of the mic. In spots like Apache, DJs battle with their fingers, B-boys and B-girls show their moves on the floor, and MCs throw their battle hymns in the air. This year's A3C Independent Hip Hop Festival was no different. ...

The new MIA single isn't great but it's just good enough to bost our anticipation of her next album KALA which drops on June 26 on...gasp...Interscope.

Party jam of the summer! Listen to Dizzee Rascal "Pussy Hole" [audio:pussyhole.mp3] Src: [MD]

Say it ain't so! Why do all the heroes leave us when the world needs them the most? First, Superman, now J5 are dust. Hopefully this 'retirement' is only as permanent as Jay-Z's and the group will make a triumphant return ala Superman Returns. Jurassic 5 have announced that their various members are to go their separate ways and focus on solo projects. The band decided last ...

Art by Dan Dstrbo Okay Player and DJ Soul have released a free downloadable mix of only Jay Dilla beats called ASSORTED DONUTS. Tracklisting 1. Intro 2. Talib Kweli "Intro" 3. Notorious BIG "Kick In The Door" (J Dilla Remix) 4. Nas "Hope" 5. Ghostface "Whip Me With A Strap" 6. Jay-Z & The Escorts "Song Cry" 7. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles "A Legend In It's Own Time" 8. Jadakiss "Why" 9. Redman "The Saga Continues" 10. ...

Remember when rap was fun? When the Fat Boys were the first to make fun of themselves and the Fresh Prince rapped about his parents and Freddy Kreuger? Bay area rapper Mistah Fab does and he keeps it ultra silly in this clip for his video "Ghost Ride It".