Ne-Yo’s Libra Scale goes old school R&B. Does “Amazing You” stack up to “Beautiful Monster?” Take a listen.

The dynamic duo of Phonte Colemand and Nicolay have released the first single on the upcoming LP Authenticity. Is the lead off a sign of great things to come? Tune in and find out.

TI.I and Rick Ross take a page out of the Mike Bigga book of loyalty and pledge allegiance to their swag. Is it worth the 7 minute time stamp? Find out.

Ant and Slug tackle the power of positive thinking over a hazy lazy guitar driven track. Find out if the Rhymesayer’s reign of dopeness will continue.

Lyfe Jennings’ 4th and final studio album is full of sorrow and contrition, life lessons and silver linings. But is it any good? Find out if I Still Believe is truly his magnum opus.

Apparently Wutang Clan IS something to f**k with, as Kanye West and Justin Beiber collaborate on the Runaway Love remix. Can if be that it was all so simple then?

Planet Ill gives respect due and a Happy Birthday shout out to the incomparable Charlie Parker.

Jay Electronica and Swizz Beatz jump on board with Game to give a nod to Bob Marley with “Higher.” Find out how well they do in respecting Marley’s legacy while sampling one of his classics.

The first installment of Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Fridays comes a la carte with Stromae, Gilbert Forte and a bit of house music on “Alors On Danse (Remix)”.

Anberlin infuses a bit of South American rhythm into their alt rock dna for the lastest single “Pray Tell.” Does it work for them?

AMC goes first in zombie serials. Can they turn whats normally two hours into two seasons, or more? Check out the trailer of The Walking Dead and tell us what you think.

And The Beat Goes well… goes on with The Pretty Reckless, UNKLE, Paramore and others. Stop in and find out whose covers are covered.

Planet Ill jumps back into pick a fight with Jay day with our third disgruntled rapper, Beanie Sigel and his lyrical assault entitled Haters. Does Jay really deserve all this nastiness? Weigh in.

Mr. Biggs is Back and he’s in love. Awwww. Check Ron out with the first single from the latest album. Hes just as great as ever.

Bizzle brings Jesus beef to the world of the Jesus piece with Truth Music, but can his gospel Hip Hop topple the secular rap la familia? Take a listen.

Last Saturday, Arrested Development performed an intimate set in Atlanta’s Moods Music. They answered questions, performed old hits and new songs for a general love-in. Read about the experience and watch the video and the pictures.

Cee-Lo gives a special memo to all of those whose mission in live runs counter to his. F**k You. Does he get his point across?

The Chef is back with his OBFCL 2 Gold Edition and the wayward track, “Rockstars.” Should it have made the first cut? Listen and weigh in.

Behind the drama and the media mayhem lies a Fantasia that towers abouve her contemporaries vocally when given the right material. That idea is on full display with her new release Back To Me. Find out if getting back to Fantasia the artist is better entertainment than Fantasia the fiasco

Jamie Foxx and T.I. say YEAH! to the haters while getting their club on. Find out what it sounds like to brush them off properly.