Black Thought spits Mos Def’s verse so well, I’m getting some funny ideas.

Directed by Bill Green and Antman

T.I. – “No Matter What”

I love it when artists seize an opportunity to turn personal turmoil into a banger. Tip has always flourished in this area, and “No Matter What” (a buzz cut from Paper Trail) is no exception. I do find it interesting that he noticed this, “They couldn’t wait to say ‘Good night, shawty,’ so they can try to rhyme, act, and look like shawty. Go get a beat from Toomp and make a hook like shawty.” Ha!

Update:
TRU reader Arthur KR just sent me this: “Know Matter About What”

Prodigy – “The Dough”
Yet another gem from the HNIC 2 cutting room floor.

Busta Rhymes – “We Made It” (feat. Linkin Park)
Official lead single from Blessed.
Come to think of it, I kinda like this new Busta Rhymes.

See also:
Pics from “We Made It” Video Shoot

[Thanks, Zap]

LL Cool J ft. KRS-One, Method Man, Lil Kim, Jim Jones – 5 Boros

Oh lawd, not these New York hip-hop revivalists again.

Jeff and Eric kidnap Elliott Wilson, former XXL Editor-in-Chief and current executive producer of ego trip’s Miss Rap Supreme.